Supreme Court Ends Wisconsin Logging Road Controversy
The Wisconsin Supreme Court resolves a long running dispute between Week Lumber Co of Stevens Point and Upham Lumber Co over a right of way. A misdescribed land injunction voids contempt, leaving Weeks to market timber with no further use for the right of way.
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Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Judge Perish
John Week Lumber Company
Stevens Point
Agarong
Marshfeld Gand and Lumber Company
Upham Company
Week Company
Athens
Weeks Company
Upham
Weeks
Conaero
Upham’s
Ine Ting
Uipreme
Murder charge in Thorpe case draws two suspects
Sheri and William Tutts of Clark county face murder charges in the Ollie Odell killing near Thorpe. Two young men, arrested in St Paul, pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing adjourned to the 17th. Detectives allege a robbery motive and a gang plan with two women also held. suspects named Arthur Capps and Ole Guatad, both under 20.
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Sheri
William Tutts
Clark County
Bert
Ollie Odell
Thorpe
Neilleville
St. Paul
St. Paul von
Chippewa Malls
United
Arthur Capps
Ole Guatad
Store Building Sold in City Business Center
Alderman OG 9 Sheerin bought the brick building now housing a large hardware store and an adjoining furniture and auto building from John Decker of Milwaukee, a former Marshfield resident. The structure, created by Steve Iuecke after a major fire, sits in the city business center and will receive front changes next spring.
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Sheerin
Louis Rembe
Furniture Auto
John Decker
Milwaukee
Marshfield
Steve Iuecke
Busines
Bheema
Moonshine Rumors Shake Langlade Marathon Counties
The Wausau Record reports rumors of moonshine production and export in Langlade and Marathon counties. Internal revenue agents reportedly target the eastern part of Langlade and nearby Marathon areas, with evidence of multiple distilleries and contraband goods selling despite harsh penalties. Local rumors claim sizable profits entice risky ventures and fierce enforcement battles.
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Enerathon
Linia
Wausau
Renwucky
Moonahiner
Langlade
Marathon
State Teachers Meeting in Milwaukee December
The Wisconsin State Teachers Association convention gathers in Milwaukee from December 20 for three days. Notable speakers include Mayor David Wye, Superintendent L O Harvey, Senator J H Stout, Governor Edward Sofield, and ex-Governor George W Peck. James Whitcomb Riley will entertain. excursion rates apply. Peck plans a new Peck's Bad Boy series. The Times notes deer hunting issues and enforcement challenges in Rock County.
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Tne
Wisconsin’ State Teachers’ Association
Milwaukee
David Wye
L. O. Harvey
Pack
Brown
George W
Vine
Encrey
Peok
Peck
Omaha Steel Bridges Replace Two River Crossings
An Omaha company reports work on the Yellow River crossings near the city will replace the first and second bridges with new steel structures. The old piles and approaches will be removed as part of track improvements, though the existing spans are said to be safe. Completion is expected in early winter.
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Omaha
Yellow River
Kenown
Another Band For Adams
Professor A P Adama joins Grand Rapids brass band as constructor and conductor. The group of eighteen pieces has existed since spring, with many experienced musicians. The professor praises the county seat’s back material and expects rapid progress and concerted play. An old Indian theory on music origin is briefly noted.
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A. P. Adama
Grand Rapids
Presenting Parker pen to departing superintendent Upham
Fond du Lac employees of the Marchfeld Water Electric Light Power Co presented Superintendent Upham with a named Parker fountain pen in enamel as a token of esteem. Gleese of Fond du Lac will succeed Upham as superintendent, continuing leadership of the electrical works.
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Marchfeld
AY Upham
We Gleese of
Fond. du Lac
Uphamm
Unclear OCR fragment lists names and dates from Marahfeld records
Fragmentary OCR text shows a list of personal names including Barns Adolt Drapped Fraser Win B Gillett Gee W Kelly Louis Lake Peter Larson G W Miller A B To berta Rogers C A Richfield John Radich Stillisam Stowdi Sohater O S Thompson with Dec 12 and mentions of a Marahfeld past records.
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Fereens
Barns
Adolt
Fraser
Win
B. Gillett
Gee
W. Kelly
Louis Lake
Peter Larson
A. B. Toberta
Rogers
C. A. Richfield
John Radich
Stillisam
Stowdi Sohater
Thompson
For Sale Cheap One Purebred Shorthorn Bull 14 Months
For sale a purebred Shorthorn bull fourteen months old. Call Bailliena Bros Arkdale Adua Go Wis for contact and viewing. Sample text may be damaged. readable details indicate a livestock sale offering a 14 month old bull.
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Wis
Northwestern Excursion Rates to winter resorts
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway offers low holiday excursion rates to points within 200 miles of the Missouri river area. Valid December 24 and 26, 1881 and January 1 with return by January 1. Tickets sold daily to winter resorts with favorable timetables and reduced rates. Apply to agents Chisago and Northwestern Ry for full information.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Land prospects lure settlers and builders to Wisconsin
Northern Wisconsin offers vast lands at low figures with easy terms and abundant resources such as iron ore, clay, kaolin, and timber. Promoters urge settlers and manufacturers to move to the undeveloped region, highlighting growing transportation facilities and national market access. Pamphlets and maps are available from W. H. Killen and associates at Barton Johnson building, Milwaukee.
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Ttb
Wisconsin
Wi'derness
Onan Ta Wert
Npusanarket
W. H. Killen
Geo. T. Jarvin
Barton Johnson
G. F
O. Pond
Colby & Abbot Building
Milwaukee
Win
Local efforts praised in community asset recovery note
A fragment notes Jolie’s resolution to pay debts and commends a man for organizing asset recovery among local men. The brief mentions a schedule aimed at settling obligations and locating the missing or criminally involved party.
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Jolie
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