07 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1923
Page
1
Neighboring towns share social news including visits by the Weir and Carmichael families, arrivals at Kin Glen and Vernon station, and a variety of gatherings. Local residents attend church events, weddings, and community celebrations while reporting travel, farm visits, and minor improvements around estates and farms in Waukesha Township and nearby communities.
A local obituary reports the death of a president and notes visitors in Waukesha and nearby towns. The log lists residents and relatives traveling, hospital stays, and social visits among families in Milwaukee and Madison areas with scattered names and places.
Local social notes recount visits and gatherings across Sussex and Milwaukee area. Families such as Mrs. O J Nobin and Mrs Katherine Kelly travel, with youths and couples attending church, dinners, and farmer gatherings. A series of Sunday visits, stays with relatives, and society events are listed, including the Young People's group planning activities and multiple arrivals in town.
East Pelafield notes describe Mrs Chutch Foros and family visiting in Milwaukee with various relatives. The item mentions gifts, church ties, and local residents visiting from Merditkley Ark Pewaukee and Attensa Wis. Several names appear with uncertain spellings, referencing spouses, siblings, and farm communities.
Mrs. Christen of Albany New York and Arthur Hahn of Mervin join in a quiet Saturday evening wedding near Beaver Colorado, with congratulations from Frank Jochmann and family in Wisconsin. Friends and relatives from Milwaukee and Milwaukee area sent best wishes as the couple begins married life.
Milwaukee residents Jacob Wideseyer and Mra elbenger from Chitwgg were Sunday guests of Mra Rose Malones. Jimery Norton and five friends visited Sunday at Norton’s in Milwaukee. A late welcome marked the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Koelner of Milwaukee, with celebration two weeks before. Guests from Milwaukee attended events at various homes including Mr and Mrs Alfred, Mr and Mrs Mix Stroma, and Clarence Milwanker. The Ladies All society of Slethodiat Tohnreld met with Mrs EB Buswita, and Mrs Witdrith of Col. hosted them. Mrs James White hosted relatives from Milwaukee, and Mrs Sarah Norton of Wardland guests at A BL Norton’s home. Miss Mae Muhaney spent a few days in Milwaukee. High notes mention Jin yeager and the Paceiers’ change of position. Mr and Mrs Pant G Hahn entertained several visitors from Monroe and Milwaukee during the past week.
Sunday gatherings and visits fill North Plainie area with relatives from Fort Alkisen and Quic Park. Mrs Woo Perry and Miss Vihol Wilson are traveling guests and locals attend funerals and family events at Springs Bake and Madison.
A garbled report notes a farewell event for Mr and Mrs Wasay with a crowd applauding a basket dial pledge, and mentions preparations for a move to Bugle. It references a street lighting machine and a new event coming soon, with unclear details about location and timing.
Madison dispatch reports Governor Blaine condemned Senator Severson for failing to provide evidence backing claims that young women were confined in the state capitol. Blaine says he will be away until August 27 to reflect on Severson’s reply. The governor’s telegram accuses Severson of maligning state officials and misusing proceedings as barbershop gossip while refusing to name offenses or supply information.
W B McGurk and wife begin a cross country trip starting Monday following a dispute on their street. Residents express concern that McGurk will be missed by neighbors as the family plans to travel by auto, amid unclear local tensions.
National Forest rangers guard 157000 acres from fires using Western Electric telephone lines and waterproof sets. Firefighters rely on sturdy, tree mounted phones to summon help and keep in touch with civilization, echoing police patrols along forest beats.
Manison Wisconsin report states eleven prisoners received conditional releases through gubernatorial pardons. Names include Wallen, Taartolt, Karrels, Welker, Lalo vine, Ha, Alickay, Wesley, Banter, Wilson, and Ward Bell with sentences ranging from several months to life. Twenty eight petitioners were denied clemency.
Marjorie Meek, 22, passed the Wisconsin bar examination and was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar Association. A graduate of Mare qurite University School of Law, she is newly eligible to practice law.
Brookfield Legions edged Lannon 2-1 as Willey Teiugue and Hrodinell Fegion led the offense. Madjeski and Callow combined on strong hurling while Dolats surrendered two doubles and Brookfield’s Shaffer and Mitchell contributed solid defense in a tense early season game.
Fragmented notes reveal social items from the Women of the Farm Bureau, mentioning Mrs. Stark, a Papet Union week, tours, and family gatherings. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bike, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Midler, and Billy. A birth announces Angust and Ivy Mae Brown at Municipal hospital.
A long OCR fragment recounts a Wankesha native writing from Minnesota about childhood days, family ties, and local lore. It mentions a firm in Wiscon sin and a mysterious letter from a boy now in a major company, recalling the cheery orchard, river scenes, and early schooling as a thread through time. It hints at personal bonds, classmate ties, and the search for mutual acquaintances.
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