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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-06
Christian Duddeck.

Mr.. Christian Duddeck died in his
home in Lebanon Wednesday after
noon. Dropsy was the cause of death,
from which he had suffered for over a
year. He was. born in Prussia, Ger
many, July 8, 1910 and came to Lee
banon in 1890. He is survived by his
widow and four children: Fred and
Herman, Waukesha, John, town of
1xonia, Mrs. William Bruss, Lebanon.
Twenty grandchildren and five great
grandchildren also survive. The fu-
neral will take place on Sunday after
noon with services at the home at 1
o'clock and in st. Matthew's church
at Ills o'clock. The interment will be
made in the Lutheran cemetery in
Lebanon.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-06
Wounded, Degree Undetermined.

VUuHUeu, DtBTtt CHutCtTH1
Capt. William Boyle, Madison.
Lieut.. Amory Miller, Superior.
Sergt. Felix Gudwich, Racine.
Cook John Hausner, Oconto.
Charles Kronquist, Marinette
Frank Langley, Oconto Falls.
Sergt. William McWha, Milwaukee
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-06
WALTER 0. W|CKLER
ELECTRIC EMPLOYE
CALLED BY DEATH
Succumbs This Morning After Two
Weeks Illness of Spanish Flu and
Heart TrOuble-Was Well
Known.

Walter o. Wicker, electrical SUI
perintendent of the Wisconsin Gas and
Electric company of this city, died
this morning in the family home, 900
Harvey avenue : He was sick more
than two weeks with flu, complicated
with heart trouble. He was born in
Stockton, Ill. in 1889 and was united
in marriage with Miss Laura Steur
of this city on February s, 1910. He
was member of the Jovian Order,
an organization of electrical workers.
He is survived by his widow and
one son, Grant Wicker. He has a
mother residing in South Dakota and
two brothers in Minnesota Mr. Wick
Ter was we'll known in Watertown
and was a popular man whose untime-
ly death will be learned with sorrow
by large circle of friends in Water
town. The body will be taken to
Platteville on Saturday morning and
the funeral will be held on Sunday.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-06

First class job work at News offica
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-06

News of the death of William M.
Dennis in Lincoln, Neb. was received
here today. Death occurred this morn
ing in his home in the Nebraska city,
where he resided a number of years
and where at one time he was en-
gagged in the real estate and loan
business. He was the youngest son of
the late William M. Dennis, the first
president of the Wisconsin National
Bank, and at one time comptroller of
Wisconsin. He was reared and edu-
Gated in Watertown, leaving here in
1890. He was about IS years old and
is survived by his widow and one son,
William M. Dennis, at Los Angeles.
Cal. Two brothers also survive, Jarvis
and Edward, Lincoln, and one sister,
Mrs. Libbie Ellis, Denver. The bur-
ial will take place at Lincoln. He will
be remembered to many old friends
here as Tucker" Dennis.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-06
Very Old Family.

Mcguire tree, is it? Shure
wan av me ANCESTORS controlled the
intire timber privilege of the garden
av Aden."-Boston Transcript
Morris tribune., 1918-01-18
RENDSVILLE

Mr.. Muecke and Art Uphoff were
in Hoffman last Tuesday.
Mr.. Rhone called on Van Horns
last Wednesday.
Geo. Rhone from Minneapolis, is
here visiting with his brother Clint.
Miss Margaret Wagner took in the
party at Anderson's last Wednesday
evening.
Herman and Carl Giese called on
Rhone's last Tuesday.
Mr.. Muecke called on Giese's last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Giese were
business callers Tuesday.
Nathan and Rex Van Horn called
on C. w. Rhone Monday.
Art and Fred Uphoff called on
John Henrichs last Saturday eve
ming.
The party at Schumaker's last Fri
day evening was not very we'll at
Morris tribune., 1918-01-18
HODGES

The storm Friday and Saturday
played havoc in this part of the
country. The windmill on the
Schmidt farm, formerly occupied by
the Fransens, was entirely blown
down.
Lilly Carlson has been sick with
sore throat for the past few days.
Mildred Whitman, Lloyd and Ruth
Tom visited school in District No. 8
one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. La Morrilup who
have been visiting in Marshall for
the past week, returned to their
home Monday. Harold Freeman
who was managing affairs about the
place during their absence has now
shifted the responsibility to it's own
er.
Arthur Edwards and Carl Hawkin-
son walked to Cyrus last Sunday.
They expected to hunt deer along
the way but it seems they found the
game to be very scarce.
Roy Hawks who lives west of Nor
ris and John Edwards of this COM
munity called at the Freeman home
Sunday evening.
Several of the young folks of the
neighborhood hoped in" to call Oh
the Sunquists one night last week.
They report having had fine time.
John Edwards has been hauling
corn to the farm which he has rent
ed two miles north of his home.
Horse back riding has become quite
the fad in this section of the coun-
try. We expect it will interfere quite
seriously with the sale of Ford cars
in the future.
The storm last Friday interferred
greatly with school attendance in
district No. 8. Those who were pres
ent every day during the month end
ing January 18th were, Avis Free
man, Theodore Edwards and Fred
Edwards
Morris tribune., 1918-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben King left Tues
day for Sank Centre. They expect
to bring a number of COWS which be-
long to Mrs. King.
Walter, Emma and Rose Lager
visited at Ed. Trost's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hoyer and son
Merlyn spent Wednesday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ben King.
Mrs. Frank Andert and son An
drew and daughter Lillian spent a
number of days with the Bach fam
lily.
A literary society is again being
started in the Alberta school. The
first program will be held next Fri
day evening and everybody who is in
terested in this work should be pres
e2t and also do their share of the
work on the programs.
Another one of those wonderful
stag parties was enjoyed Friday night
with Paul Schlattman as host. Even
the storm didn't keep the young men
from attending.
Clarence Bach called at Carl An
dert's bachelor quarters Sunday
night.
Mr.. Gausman and Mr.. Kirk were
out this week interesting men in the
formation of a farm bureau and also
in again obtaining a county agent.
Raymond Andert spent Monday
night with his friend Fred Schlatt-
man.
The basket ball team ofa the AL
berta school were doing some practi-
cling preparatory to the games they
intend playing sometimes in Febru-
airy.
Albert Lager returned from the
cities Monday night.
The Julius Ericsson family spent
Sunday with Emil Ericsson.
Mr.. Sutton, the Wards man, drove
thru this vicinity this week stopping
with Ben Kings Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Lager and fam
lily called at J. M. Laager's Sunday.
Pepperton patronized DR.. Johnson
quite strongly last Thursday when
Kate Heick, Mrs. Frank Andert and
Nereen Clark all called on him. Per-
haps the dainty refreshments served
at the parties were hard on the teeth.
Ben Emilsburg drove to Donnelly
Wednesday.
Frank Andert entertained a num-
Der of gentlemen friends Sunday af-
ternoon. 1t seems the married men
get lonesome when their wives are
gone few days so they call in a few
of their friends to dispell the gloom.
Lena Andert returned to her cshool
Sunday afternoon.
Tom Peltier and Carl Andert had
supper with Mr. and Mrs. Frank An
dert Wednesday night
Mrs. Chas. Andert spent Tuesday
afternoon at her parental home
while Mr.. Andert was helping his
Morris tribune., 1918-01-18
PEPPERTON


Evelyn Andert has been i'll for
some time with what seems to be
bad attack of the grip.
Lager Bros. were busy butcherlng
Monday.
Bert Kukel was business caller
in Chokio Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickson called to see
the new baby at Busch's on Wednes-
day.
Martha King spent a few days
with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ben
King while Ben was helping his
father load a car of straw at Norris.
The Engel young folks, Johnnie
Heinrichs and Tina Wagner were en-
tertained at the Lager home Satur-
day night.
Louis Hoyer called at Jackson's
and Busch's Wednesday.
John Emilsburg was doing some
carpenter work for Mr.. Jackson on
Wednesday,.
Ole Loge transacted business in
Morris Wednesday.
Mrs. Chas. Andert spent Monday
afternoon with Mrs. Albert Andert.
Morris tribune., 1918-01-18

Morris Citizens Cannot Doubt It.
Doan's Kidney Pills were used
They brought benefit.
Time has strengthened the evid-
ence.
Has proven the result lasting.
The testimony is from this locali-
ty.
The proof convincing.
E. Holstrom, 315 Alcott Ave-, W.,
Fergus Falls, Mimi, says: 81 in
jured my kidneys severely and in a
short time the kidney secretions were
unnatural and contained sediment.
My back ached intensely. I began
using Doan's Kidney Pills and they
soon put my kidneys and back in
good shape"
LASTING BENEFIT
Over five years later, Mr.. Hol-
strom said: II can recommend
loans Kidney Pills as highly as
ever. The cure they made has been
permanent"
Price Soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mf. Holstrom had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. 46
Morris tribune., 1918-01-18
brother Albert haul hay.
Clarence Bach spent Monday night
with Alberta friends.



Mr. and Mrs. Tim Mccarthy were
Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs.
McCarthy's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Sauter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawson Barker were
visitors at the Frank Zeidler home
Sunday.
Joe Messner made a business trip
to Morris last Friday
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stahman and
children spent Sunday evening at the
L. Morehead home.
Mike Rahlein and Lawson Barker
hauled baled hay to Morris last We'd
nesday
A number of young folks from this
vicinity visited at the VIM. Messner
home last Sunday.
Walter Staples who has been Wis
iting friends and relatives in Wis
consin returned home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Behrens made
a business trip to Morris one day last
week.
Barney Bahnsen and family were
Nl0IIOIS DIT Lllc L IdlIh ZC1U1OI uOulO
Saturday evening.
Ben Sadalic marketed grain in
Morris Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Buntje we're
Morris callers Tuesday.
Elmer and Joe Messner were AL
berta callers Tuesday.
Pete Stahman was a Morris bust
ness caller Wednesday.
Morris tribune., 1918-01-18
Jill Hround the County

Miss Fances Wroot returned home
with them for few days visit.
J. S. Salisbury, U. S. manager
Eureka Policy Department, of New
York, was in Donnelly on business.
Joe Ernst returned from the twin
cities Thursday.
Miss Mae Morrow is employed at
the F. J. Mclaughlin home at pres
ent.
Cal Thompson returned from Sioux
Falls, S. D., Monday morning. He
spent two months visiting his sister,
Mrs. Ida Ballon and his uncle and
family at that place.
Mrs. Taisey Hills and daughter
Irene and her sister, Miss Ruth Paul
son and Miss Mary Rogness trans
acted business in Norris Monday.
The Presbyterian ladies will give
an old fashion basket social, Jan. Fl
at the Mercantile hall. ladies' are
requested to bring supper for two.
Baskets VIII be sold for soc. Chill
dren's baskets 25c, coffee &c. Every
body welcome.
Mrs. Stella Raymers and son Earl
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor.
The Donnelly Lumber Co. held
their yearly meeting Tuesday. The
regular business was attended to.
The officers were elected for another
year ]. A. Folkins was hired as
manager for another year.
Emil Olson transacted business in
Morris Monday.
Mrs. Anger did not get in from
her school Friday on account of the
stormy weather.
VIM. Richards autoed up from Nor
ris Friday evening to get Major Nc
Cormick
Bring your pennies and come to
the social, Jan. Fl. You will surely
want to go through giggle albin and
also to cross the sea.
Mr.. Van Horn Of Carter, Montana,
was calling on Donnelly friends last
Monday. Mr.. Van Horn is visiting
his mother before going to war.
]. A Folkins left for Minneapolis
to attend the Lumber Mems Conven-
ton Tuesday morning.
Julius Retzlaff is spending a few
days in Donnelly this week.
Frank Roth is confined to his bed
again with another attack of rheu-
matism.
H. Olson and M. B. Lord were Don
nelly business callers Tuesday morn
ing.
Be sure and attend the social CIV
en- by the Presbyterian ladies, Jan.
Fl. Come prepared to see America
first. Come and have a good time.
Laugh your troubles away and go
home feeling that life is worth liv-
ing after all.
Morris tribune., 1918-01-18

tended on account of the bad wealth
er.
John Henrichs and Fred Uphoff
were in Donnelly last Thursday.
Fred Bruins was Morris shopper
Monday.
Harry Halfsoul visited at Hen
richs' Sunday.
Art and Fred Uphoff called OH
Muecke's Sunday.
Mr.. Rhone called on Giese's Mon
day.
Morris tribune., 1918-01-18
State Of Ohiv, City of Toledo,
lucas County 49,

State Of L oaas' 6 Guy Of Toledo IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December,
A. D. 1886.
(SeaD A w GLEASON,
= Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials, free
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constellation
Morris tribune., 1918-01-18

The annual meeting of the Morris
Commercial Club will be held this
evening and report of the years
work will be made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
FRENCH GENERALS
COMMEND WORK
or AMERICANS

With the American Army IN France,
June 3.-(By the Associated Press.(-
The French generals commanding the
army and corps with which the Ameri-
cans are lighting in the Toul sector
have congratulated the division OH its
fine work last sunday at Nivray. The
general commanding the army says:
Il am happy to acknowledge the fine
conduct of the American units in the
course of the lotion, the spirit OF initia
tive and general grasp of the situation
as shown by decisions of the command
ing officers. and the stubbornness Of the
defense and the sharpness of the at
tack as shown by the participants.
The order of the general command
ing the corps says:
The brilliant action does the great
est honor to the division and demon
strates unquestionably the superiority
of the American soldier over the Ger
man. 1t shows clearly what can be ex-
pected from these magnificent troops
when, in its turn, the Entente assumes
the offensive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
WINTHROP
Wedding Of Parkman Abbott
Collins and Annie Violet
French-PersOnaiS

4 wedding of considerable interest 20
the people Of Winthrop and v.cinit,
TOOK place Saturday evening at s O'Clock
French on Royal street when their
daughter, Annie Violet French was
unitei in marriage with parkman Alb
bctt Collins of Readreld by Rev H. A.
Clifford If Portland, the impressive
double ring service being used The
young couple were attended by Mr. AMI
Mrs. Marshall Smith of Gorham, y. H.
The ceremony was performed in the
pallor of the home, which was attrac-
lively decorated in green and white
with ferns and flowers, big American
nag adding a military touch to the dec
oratons. The wedding march was
played by Miss Hazel Peck. The bride
An informal reception was held after
the ceremony and dainty refreshments
were served. The bride is one Of Win
throp's NEST popular young ladies'. She
is a graduate of Winthrop high school
and CT Colby college and has worked
at various times as operator in the tele-
phone office here. The groom is the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Collins OF
Readfield a graduate of Winthrop high
and OF the University of Maine. He en-
liste1 last winter in the aviation corp
and is a cadet at the Aciation school at
Massa chusetts Institute of Technology
The young couple left Immediately for
Cambridge. Mass
Another party Of Winthrop boys is
leaving Monday to enter service for
Uncle Sam. including Frank futile
John Godfrey. Arthur T.. Wing, Viii
liam J. Williams. Delmar y. Day. Fred
die L. l.aChapelle. Elwood 3. Buzzcl!
and Erland A. Stevens
There will be no work for the surSi-.
cal dressings class Tuesday night but
il is hoped everyone will be READY 10
do double duty when the time comes
for more work.
Miss Alice Whiting lett Wedres-
day OF last week for Silver Bay,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
ESCAPED CONVICTS
ARE QUICKLY CAUGHT

Leroy Carter of Belfast anG Alvin
Howard of Halloween who have been
working with other convicts on the
State road between Camden and Lin
coinville. skipped out at the noon hour
yesterday, and had been gone about ?
minutes when their absence was noted
Warden Ham received tip last night
that men answering their description
had been seen walking between Rock.
port and Rockland and he asked the
authorities in Rockland to keep a SHARP
watch. Patrolman Lamb found the es
capped convicts on Cedar street, and
took them to the police station. The!
offered no resistance. The prison Off
Gals took them into custody this morn,
ing. Both convicts were serving from
to years.-Rockland Courier Ga zette
June d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
The STRAND
Belle Bennett and Jack livengton in
Triangle Super Production BE
cause Of Woman, in Seven Parts.
Gaumont Weekly and Triangle
Comedy Making Nine Full Reels

Noel Clavering, business manager
Of the Everett Company is unjustly
suspected of betraNing the orSanlz-
alton, accepts the situation and goes
West becoming Il telegraph operator
on western line. Later Allen Bar
rett. his rival for tho hand of Muriel
Gwynnc, arrives at his lonely desert
station Noel forces a written con-
fession of guilt from him at the
point OF a gun. but does not use it.
when he is told that his rival has al
ready married Muriel. Noel returns
East and deNotes himself to running
down clues in connection with Allan $
wild life Noel inter:.anrs in a love
affair between Allan and Valerie
Grecnaway. a New York beauty visit
ing the town. He wins Nalere's af-
fcctions, ard in so doing really falls
in love with her. Allan realizes the
wicke dness of his ways ami becomes
'cconcilcd with his WIFI. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
TONIGHT
Grand Opening Of Big Acme Under
New Management

The people of Winthrop and sur
rounding places will be pleased to
learn that the Big Acme will open
its doors to the public this evening
under the management of Mr.. w.
B. Williamson OF the Augusta Thea
tire Company. The theatre and
bowling alleys have undergone cx-
tensive repairs and improvements
and everything is ready for a big
season
he management OF the Big Acme
Will cooperate with the toWnspeo-
pie OF Winthrop and endeavor to
draw as many summer visitors into
the village as possible.
The picture policy will be the
same as that Of the Colonial Thea
tire, Augusta and the Colonial Thea
tire, Belfast both of which stand out
as examples OF properly run play
houses. Mr.. Chas. Holt will be the
local manager. and will give the
same courteous attention to all pat
rons as he has in the past at the New
Colonial. Miss Cora Bissonette will
be IN charge Of the box office, and in
her usual pleasing manner handle
the crowds.
II the people OF Winthrop want
more business from the summer
people. it is up to them to support
a first class theatre. which will draw
the visitors 10 the village, where
they will spend their money in the
many attractive stores of the town.
The picture program this evening
Will start at 80 and will be one of
great enjoyment to everyone. The
bowling alleys will be in full swing.
Come tonight and bring your fam
lily. Everything is clean and whole
some and the management will see
TO It that this sum-ler the Big Acme
Theatre will be family theatre,
conducted on business basis.
We are for bigger, better bust
ness for Winthrop. Is Winthrop
for u.s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
State Branch of Jewish
War Relief Organized
Sunday at Bangor

Bangor. Me. June 23.-Heb-ews
from all over the State met here to-
day and organized a State brl, rr Il
the Jewish War Relief A banquet
was rendered to the delegates at 1
O'Clock and this followed ~ an ex-
ecutive session of the convent n at
4. Officers were elected as follows.
DR.. Elias Captain Of Portland. pres
ident; B. L. Berman of Lewiston, vice
president: Samuel Friedman Of Wa
terville. second vice president; Louis
KRISTEN Of Bangor. treasurer; Eli
Alderman of Bangor and DR.. Cyrus
x. Briggs of Portland. scratches.
LOUIS Marshall Of New York, Harris
L. Seiig OF Boston; B. Sucllerman II
New York and Jacob L. Weissman Of
oston were among the speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
Manhire MCINTYRE

very pretty wedding took place
at the home of Mrs. Nellie +. McIn-
tyre on South street Wednesday.
June 10. at Blue Hill. Me-, when her
daughter. Miss Marion Warren. be-
acme the bride of Barton Fl. Manhirc
of Hallowell. The ceremony solem-
nized by DIR. Martin of the Bangor
Theological Seminary. The bride
was becomingly sowned in a dress Of
white and carried a handsome bou-
quet of white roses. The wedding
march was played by Miss Helen NJ.
Mcintyre, cousin of the bride and the
march was led by Miss Margaret Nc
lntyre. who acted as ring bearer.
Following the ceremony dainty re
froshments were served. The bride
was the recipient of many beautiful
gifts. Mrs. Manhire is the daughter
Of Mrs. Nellie +. Mcintyre of Blue
Hill. Me. and has been EMPLOYED al
the Pope Laboratory in HALLOWEEN for
the past ten years. Mr. Manhire is a
plumber in Hallowell. Mr. and Mrs.
Manhire departed on their wedding
trip amid showers Of confetti and
old shoes. They have the best wish
cs of large circle of friends in this
city. who extend congratulations.
They will be at home after September
l in this city. The out Of town guests
were Mrs. Annie Mannirc ana Miss
Nellie Manhire of Hallowcll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-24
Granite Hill Notes

Mrs. Henry Gipson and children,
Stanley and Emma, and Mrs. Scott
.Abner Gipson and son. Edward Scott
Gipson. have gone to Portsmouth, y.
H., whore their husbands are en-
ployed.
Mr., and Mrs. Thomas Mcdonald
and son, Lewis Everett Mcdonald of
Augusta, were guests recently at the
hill
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis c. Gipson.
Master Ernest Gilbert Gipson and
Miss Virginia May Cox, recently
visited friends in West Gardiner.
The Granite Hill Intermcdiai 9
school closed on Friday for the sum
me: vacation.