11 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1896
Page
1
A. Williams, a lawyer, is referenced as having practiced law for years in various counties including Maralifeld and Schauur's luck within Wisconsin, noting involvement in reserved quantities cases.
Clark County coverage notes a field of eight contenders for county judge, including incumbents H B Saker and Maj McPherson, with George Le Taggvnes and Frank Byerly among the younger hopefuls. The piece hints at possible withdrawals and political factions shaping an upcoming April vote. It also recounts a separate arrest tale of Joe Doe alias Fransis and a reckless downtown street incident ending with a 60 day jail term.
A musical and bettry entertainment appears planned at Peasbrertian chapel tonight. Featured performers include Miss Richardson of Spencer and Miss Stevens of Ripon on piano, Miss Walker of Neillsville, and Mrs J C Ramarner an elocutionist newly arrived in town. The program ends with performances by children under Mos Nowe. Admission 25 and 10 cents.
Hans Dahl a Chili resident, in a free for all at Chit saloon, suffered the loss of his left eye. He was bandaged at Dr Budie’s and later taken to St Joseph’s Hospital where the eye ball was removed. Dahl, a railroad section man, quarreled with Mike Mann in a melee that left him sprawled on the floor. Mann awaits arrest once Dahl leaves hospital.
The twelve jurors after two weeks of evidence returned a six to six verdict in the Lord and Emery murder case. A retrial is likely to occur in January 1897, with costs rising for Marathon County and the county jail, as legal proceedings continue to seek truth and justice in the death of Peter Houston.
Three candidates vie for Mondovi Buffalo County post master as Republicans push a vow to voters. Ame R Southworth previously won and seeks reappointment amid talk of submitting the question to Stavens Point voters, though execution remains uncertain.
A Times invitation prompts readers to submit Christmas requests. Dozens of letters express desires for toys, dolls, skates, books, trains, blocks, candy, nuts, a rocking chair, and other gifts. Several children reference siblings and family, with playful misspellings and requests for Santa to arrive by sleigh or through the chimney.
Frank J. Dingham was arrested in Wausau on Monday charged with setting fire to the Connor stables at Stratford. His estranged wife was near the lumber water by the barn and is believed to be a witness. The evidence is described as only circumstantial at this stage.
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