How He Lost the Money in 1800s Wisconsin Borrok Case
A Waupun resident, in a letter printed to correct a misimpression, details a long financial collapse from 1806 to 1808 caused by misused funds entrusted for clients. He describes loans, insurance deficits, failed schemes, and a costly telephone exchange venture, culminating in a confession of a $1,200 shortage and eventual imprisonment.
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Waupun
Wis
Borrok Times
Ollett
Ycoouinta
Telephone Exchange
Arpaba
Mbout Rho
Lin
Stratford
Covan
Ehope
City Council Deliberates on Bills and Damages Case
Aldermen hold a lengthy session approving a 2000 dollar fire hydrant rental payment due August 1 1894 and authorize purchasing 800 feet of fire hose. The clerk reports macadamizing contrasts on Wisconsin Central to Second Street at 3203 13 and the Second to Third street block at 1018 40. City attorney to confer on settling Mrs Bert Hopkins damage claim up to 750 dollars for a fall caused by a broken plank near Rev Rollo Branch’s residence. Continuous bill approvals follow.
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Ald
Tallant
Schroeder
Clear
Smith
Hoffman
Werzingki
Ames
Baymano
Juecke
Doern
Horn
Kraus
GA. Uphiun
Free Department
Ald. Headman
Wisconsin Central
Sureet
Hopkins
Bert Hopkins
Rollo Branch
Couner
Wind and Water Storm Strikes, Trees Topped in City
A Sunday evening wind and thunder storm caused minor damage across the city. Several shade trees were uprooted or broken on streets, the Kohl building on Central Ave lost its roof top, though it remained intact overall. Lightning was frequent, with little rain, and the storm resembled a cyclone in appearance before breaking apart.
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Central Ave
Cap the Fire Dog Dashes Into Alarm at Parade
Ike Went to the Fire recounts Cap Lacy Gwio’s lively dog who loves excitement. Tied to a wood stove on parade day, Cap dragged the stove to the sidewalk as the fire alarm rang, bounding to the engine house with bold, fearless energy and colliding with firefighters.
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Cap
Lacy Gwio
Freman
Poston Pillar
Hoffman
Cup
Stereopticon Lecture At Local Church
Rev Petergou of Green Bay will present a stereopticon exhibition and lecture at the MN E church next Monday evening. The program features 56 notable views and promises an evening of enjoyments and delight for attendees.
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Petergou
Green Bay
MN. E
Two Amateur Baseball Games Decide Wisconsin-Northern Crown
Portage defeated Chippewa Falls 11 to 7 in a close opened contest that hinged on an umpire's disputed call in the seventh inning. Marshfield beat Stevens Point 16 to 14 in a rain-shortened game marked by strong hitting from Williams Ticknor Riddell and Thomas, with Marshfield's Cheech and Palmer praised for smart catching and pitching.
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Chippewa Falls
Portage
Chippewa Boys
Wieneman
Infelder
Sreonl
Porage
Sale Hig
Sinnot
Wisconsin
Bupleries
Elliott Aon Lafleur
Werner
Palmer
Stevens Point
Marshfeld
Marshfield
Williams
Ticknor
Riddell
John ‘Thomas
Cheech and Palmer
Marshfield Battery
County Superintendent Aavenor’s two day teachers exam ends
County Superintendent Aavenor concluded a two day teachers examination in this city with twenty four attendees. This was the final exam he conducts in his current term and he departs with the goodwill of teachers and education supporters.
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Aavenor
Ravenor
Mary Reily
Lucy Cournoyer
Addie Hodgden
Mary Morrison
Edna Deshrow
Lora Gray
James Gassett
Elson H. Whitney
Anne Casa
Mary Bever
New Allan
George Icke
Clara Bartels
Cora Kinney
Nora McHugh
Mic Teil
Linare Buluns
Della Wesbrow
Bessy Hatteberg
Mabel Dow
Lottie Waterman
Gale Tarbox
Una Dow
Hida Russell
D. M. Davis
Ordered to Leave the City by Sheriff Notice
Marshal Gerwing served Mrs. Lou Bauer with a one week deadline to vacate the city or risk arrest for keeping one house of Wifame. Warrant issued by the Mayor's office following petitions from district residents. Mayor Willama asserted action after prior inaction, forcing relocation beyond the county line or legal consequence. Horn's wallpaper stock advertised with low prices.
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Marshal Gerwing
Lou Bauer
Wifame
Willama
Lou
Desirable Summer Goods Attract Shoppers In Departments
A sale of summer goods blended with late November wool dress fabrics draws shoppers to the dry goods section. In the house furnishing department cheap window shades lure buyers. Unparalleled grocery department offers entice customers across the store.
Friday and Saturday Only Ladies Apparel Clearout
Sale notes limited stock on ladies shirt waists wristlets print wrappers and wool novelty dress suiting. Prices slashed from 1 25 to 2 00 for several items with mid range offers on belts buttons oils and canned goods as part of a weekend sale.
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Theo
Spring
Spelagliord
Peter
Paul
Ike
Marykfield
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