Murderous assault at Pittsville school shocks community
Louis Collier and two drifters attacked two women teachers in Richfield area after news of a town murder stirred fear. Miss Louise Brown escaped through a window, while Miss Jennie Renath fled with help. Collier later forced entry at Miss Raath’s school and was arrested with his companions. Brown remains shaken.
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Richfeld
Mise Louise Brown
Olin
Maas Jennie Renath
Grand Rapids
Louis Collier
Puutaville
Cullier
Collier
Miss Brown
Mise Brown
Avibhy Duar
Hope
Shi
Pittsville
Miss Raath
Ne Maxwell
John Arquelty
Abe Weacer
Colter
Pinsville
Atrain
Miss Ranch
Arqueroe
Jones
Col Ter
Murghfeld
Raath
Wiltinta
Fero and Cura Smith Marry at Mansion House Parlor
A. Fero and Migs Cura Smith tied the knot Thursday in the Mansion House parlors in this city. Rev. McKinney of the M B church officiated the ceremony.
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A. Fero
Migs Cura Smith
Josh
Piitaville
Rev. McKinney
M. B
Expect Many Home Seekers As Spring Boosts Real Estate Interest
Expect many home seekers as Tesl estate dealers express optimism that spring and summer will bring a record rush of buyers to the area. After holidays, sales slowed but inquiries rise, with letters from substantial farmers selling farms in older districts at high prices and investors seeking large tracts. Dealers say the surge stems from the personal appeal of the land and its fertility, not a mere boom in real estate.
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Tesl
Times
Tod
Breeding Choices Emphasize Draft and Coach Horses
Breeders weigh whether to focus on market demands or breeding for taste. The piece highlights heavy draft and coach horses as practical farmer stock while training bred horses suit experts. It notes several local sires and mares, pace prospects, and the region's potential as a training center given proper track space and rail access.
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D. WW. G
Stallium
Dr. Kausky
Conat
Nutwood
Aledum
Blaine
Milwaukee
Ducwe
Lady Chevaltin
Payacus
Alcont
Magner
Bourtoo
Dr. Lathrop
Wisconsin
Nanry
Cheyaliva
Michael Ney
Chatelate
Lino
Adriano B
Wm. Noll, Jr
Pilot Medium
Cum
Fieet Wilkes
Adrian Wilkes
G. A. Coon
Birghwood
Harry Bayne
Hiram Knox
West Superior
Lou Vaughn
Reflector
Dum
Ella Strown
Princes Wilkes Jr
Clematis
Arcadian
General Knox
Trotter
Hag
Seth Smith in Trouble in Milwaukee Court
A Wisconsin dispatch reports Seth Co. Smith was jailed in Milwaukee after a child support and divorce case. He fled town with a young wife, lived in Grayton area, and was sentenced to one year in the house of correction after detectives linked him to the case.
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Wisconsin
Kurta
House of Mercy
Smith
Rooney
Seth
Milwaukee
Brooks
Grayton
Jude
House of Correction
Deaths from consumption and accident plague local family
Miss Ida Bartels aged 19 dies at her parents home after consumption, the fourth family death in six years. Funeral set for 2 PM at M I church. Hirma Wisher dies from a mill accident injury at home, aged 28, after being struck in the abdomen, his body to be interred in Churubasco Indiana. The bereaved leave by Wisconsin Central train with wife and Mr and Mrs Hollipeter.
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Ida Bartels
Misa Bartels
M. I
Hirma Wisher
Wisconsin Hoop Company
Belog
Indiana
3. W. Hollypeter
Churubasco
Bneral
Wisconsin Central
Hollipeter
Indies Prepare Minstrel Show for February 7 and 8
The Helping Hand society announces a two night minstrel show with Prof Adams providing the music on Thursday and Friday evenings February 7 and 8. A grand cake walk will also be staged in the evening as part of the event.
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Helping Hand Society
Prof. Adams
Receiver Appointed in Smuckler Bankruptcy Case
Edw A Reese of the Firet National Bank was named receiver by Judge Bunn of the US district court following creditors plea for involuntary bankruptcy. Smuckler's alleged debt runs about 12 000 to 13 000 dollars, his store is closed and his whereabouts are unknown.
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Edw. A. Reese
Firet. National Bank
U K
Cash Basis Sale Policy Announced by Merchant
A merchant declares a switch to cash basis trading starting March 1. After years of study of mercantile business, the owner states credit will not be extended to anyone and phone orders will be collected at delivery.
Old Soldier Remembered and Capitol Police Appointed
G. A. Lupient formerly of this city appointed as a capitol police at Madison. He will move his family from Portage to Madison. Lupient’s many friends in Able city rejoice in his good luck. For faulty class repair work go to Fentik L. Zweek, the jeweler, for work at reasonable prices.
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G. A. Lupient
Madison
Hia
Portage
Fentik L. Zweek
Une Bes
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First National Bank
Adam Ae WM. Utamueler
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Caatier
Res. Daly
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Oshkosh
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Bray & Choate
Oshkoub
W. Cameron
Fiver Hapsn
Hafer & Kaleched
Marshfield
W. Uthmeier
Ruplinger & Uthmelyr
L. TH. Thom
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Epw. B. Reese
Marshfeld
American National Bank OF
Capital
W.D. Connor, Roeraus
C. G. Lindemann
Vce
Isere- Cashier
W.D. Connor
RL. Kraus
Mich. Steinmetz
PF. N. Christensen
Woe Hemphill
G. M. Deming
Q. G. Lindmann
Cashier
Fitig
United States
Europe
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Bas Wood
Excelsiof. Bolts
W.C
Com. & O
Marshfield Stave CO
Tlarshfield
Josgre Mauer
E.f.mechler
Marsh Field
Langley
Rose Bros
Frank B. Wing
Marshfield Livery Co
Hack and Brougham
Mike Tirey
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