12 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
1
Community fair attendance nears a thousand with strong displays while farmers struggle with digging potatoes due to frequent rains. Ministers cancel evening services for three months, and families travel to Jamesville for visits. Local church concert proceeds support the building fund as residents share travel and social updates.
Vernon Centre reports show a burglary at Clyde Davis’s home in Waukesha County with about 250 dollars worth of goods and a battery stolen from a Ford car. Social notices include weddings, church events, and visits among residents from Mukwonago and nearby towns.
Wankesta’s appreciation of high class catering and the Cecil the little Phosophy extravaganza draw crowds at the Park theater in Waukesha. The first show ends with a dramatic scene as a luxuriously furnished apartment is demolished. Women patrons marvel at fashion and luxury while the sixteenth film star lineup draws steady attendance for Wednesday and Thursday showings. The Affairs of Anatol has garnered nationwide praise, with Milwaukee pairing noted as a standout outside New York. Big patronage is expected for the Park’s next two performances.
Fragmentary social column items mention visits and calls in Milwaukee Mukwonago Kenosha and Flax Alaska with names including Mrs AL Perkins Mrs J G Schultz and Ms Mewl Jackson. Residents entertain former teachers residents house moves and community events mention Wes Rachton furniture transport work and a forthcoming community sale and school events in Brookfield and Milwaukee area.
A fragmented theater review praises a local show featuring Horin Swanson Wana Hawley and others. It notes strong acting, credible characters, and earnest direction while cautioning about potential misinterpretation by younger audiences. The piece highlights atmosphere and the risk of misread themes.
The County and Veterans Soldiers will hold a reunion on Thursday with plans to memorialize Italy. Local businessmen donate to cover expenses for the gathering and G A R rooms. Women’s Relief Corps and Auxiliary members are asked to assist. Delegations from Milwaukee and others expected. program centers on the Circuit Court room. Public invited to attend at 2:00 p.m. on the grounds.
The list details numerous moves and address changes for individuals from Matcher 4 to October 10. Names include J. M. Leiler Win Pearce B.A. Gewirtz Th. Snow and many others, with new street addresses such as Main Street Lincoln Avenue Beechwood Street and South Street. The document records relocations across multiple avenues and city blocks with varied street spellings and potential OCR errors.
The article lists Waukesha County and other Wisconsin counties in a state entries tally for a stock or livestock show held at the University Stock Pavilion in Media. Vernon, Dodge, and others contribute counts while Adams and Jefferson are among represented counties.
The list includes Joy McLay Mitchell Karboski Percy McMorling Marty Knight Dr Fol O Keefe Steve Cooter Robert Seitz Minor Seitz Bernard Yurtoin Robert Love and Marferle McWowell.
The Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association plans its annual Milwaukee meeting at Health Service Building on Jefferson Street. Rev Philip Gordon of Heserve will speak on the Indian tuberculosis problem, its funding, and public health needs. Topics include prevention, care for children, and expanding state health programs with Rotary, Red Cross, and local agencies aiding the Oneida and other communities.
In SeplWy 197L born 1880 in Gar Winns Now, Mrs Thertiend and Christian Hammond are named among the family. The narrative notes early life, marriage, and a voyage from New Horlin to Attiwankee, detailing farm work and community roles of the period.
Obituary notice for Hannibal Hammond who died in 1809 and his large family in Vernon and nearby communities. It notes sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren, with surviving siblings in Wisconsin and California. Funeral details reference a service led by ministers and a large community turnout. also mentions a son who died in France and awaiting funeral arrangements.
MM Armstrong spoke before the Surteleoetery of the Congregational church of Oeoneewee M L Wednesday in Atlanta on the subject Chings Worth White. He addressed housing as his topic and attracted attendees from He ARIST ROMY PALES ARVORT WOKS SOCIETY.
Thomas William[s] of Geneseo and Gertrude [unreadable surname] apply for a marriage license.
A fragmented excerpt expresses pride in a hometown, asserting belief in local people and the town’s character. It contrasts wealth with value, noting a shared heritage and commitment to the town’s future. The piece centers on communal identity and loyalty.
A damaged OCR fragment quotes the Scottish Chief tor urging pride in local effort. It warns against harsh critique, saying one can always find something good to say and that faith in the town reflects communal effort and unity.
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