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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1898
Page
4
The Marshfield Times notes Milwaukee talks on air travel and a potential Republican secretary of state candidate, with local jibes at Gil and Shaw bear antics by Ringling Bros. coverage. It also covers jailbreaks, reform talk, tax data, county costs, and a major iron trade shift affecting England.
A street car conductor was robbed in Chicago when two assailants held up the car. Miss Sadie Williams, the sole passenger, sprang at one thief with a hat pin, pierced him and he dropped his weapon. She knocked him down but saved the conductor’s wealth and perhaps his life.
Theodore Durrant was hanged in San Francisco’s San Guinta n courtyard after a high profile trial for the double murders at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The 1895 case saw Lamont’s mutilated body found April 13 and Minnie Williams later slain in the church tower. Durrant, a medical student and church officer, maintained innocence as appeals failed and the sentence was carried out amid lingering public scrutiny.
Miss Louisa Sommers left for Milwaukee to stay with relatives for weeks. Miss Currison Heinrichs died at 18 after a short illness, interred in Watertown Wisconsin. Anton Mutsjovity left for Mamrowoc to attend a lawsuit, will return to cheese work at Milladore. Asgiguee Cameron to look after creditors of Sherry Lumber. Catholic church panel decides not to add, only essential repairs. Sawmill sale and early spring start planned by Siva. Miladore Stave Co. to buy bolts for big season. Chas Berger promoted to section foreman near Abbotsford.
The speaker proclaims a foolproof gold claim along Copper Creek in Clark County. He taunts rivals and promises riches with less cold, urging readers to trust his mine and his rhymed promise to secure wealth, shelter, and a future away from hunger and death.
A dramatic chase unfolds as a burglar slips from a cottage under moonlight. A brave resident pursues, aided by a Russian-voiced observer in night attire, while a wheelbarrow disrupts the chase. The pair race past M. I. church, with the pursuer tiring but still chasing as the moon keeps watch.
Mark Avina will serve in the Ohio senate for six years after a Wednesday joint session of the State Legislature elected him by a one vote margin. In Fort Smith Kansas a cyclone killed 30, injured over 100, wrecking many buildings. Justice A W Newman died at his Madison home from a skull fracture after slipping on a sidewalk. Ray sought a delivery job at City May Market, under F J Decker.
Advertises farm for sale or rent with stock and implements on easy terms. Mentions opportunities for Industrious buyers and notes Wisconsin’s land for homes and manufacturing incentives. References to hardwood farming land near Wisconsin Central Lines and distribution of pamphlets through Fred Abbot and Wisconsin Central Times officials.
The Wood County Wisconsin sheriff announces a foreclosure sale of real estate in the city of Marshfield. Under a judgment dated January 1997 the property in Cup Lot One of Block 220 Vedder’s Addition is offered to the highest bidder on February 13 at the Post Office steps in Marshfield. The description covers Cherry Street area and surrounding blocks with a stated price and interest details. Plaintiff attorney is listed as Joan F. Cong and deputy sheriff E. A. Pryam assists.
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