Doings in Wisconsin: Eldest Eaton King Percy Dies at 90
Prairie du Lac Wisconsin January 16 Death claims Ammarillas Eaton King Percy eldest of three oldest sisters in the United States aged 90 years T months 13 days She and first husband David King were among Sauk Prairie’s first settlers arriving in 1843 Survived by sisters Clarina Eaton King Phoebe Ann Eaton Johnson Soubrona Eaton Percival Lucio da Eaton Hopkins and brother Joshua Eaton Total combined ages of survivors 473 years one month one day Before death the Eaton line averaged 19 years 5 months and 5 days Mrs Percival of Webster City Ia is now the fourth sister Over 14 years old she could still hit a bull’s eye at 86 years 2 months 4 days with a Winchester rifle
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Prairie du Lac
Wis
United States
Ammarillas Eaton King Percy
David King
Sauk Prairie
Perry
Clarina Eaton King
Prairie du Sn
Phoebe Ann
Eaton Johnson
Ellis
Joshua Eaton
Derson
Neb
Soubrona Eaton Percival
Webster City
Lucio da Eaton Hopkins
Henderson
Ammarilies Eaton King Ferry
New York State
Eaton
Percival
Wreck at Stratford Injures Three on Northwestern Line
A freight wreck near Stratford on the Northwestern road injures three people and causes heavy property loss. The rear end collision involved a local freight and a double header, demolishing a car and twisting engines. Engineer John Schroeder sustains a broken leg, Fireman Wm. McIntosh breaks an arm. Schroeder hospital bound. wrecking crew and special train dispatched.
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Stratford
Streight
Martin Shelley
John Schroeder
Wm. McIntosh
Schroeder
McIntosh
City
Mr. Schroeder
St. Joseph's Hospital
McMillan
Anti La Follette Man Wins Milwaukee Postmaster Role
Milwaukee on January 15 reports the anti La Follette faction secured the Milwaukee postmaster appointment with David C. Owen chosen after a series of recommendations and compromises among congressmen and the Postmaster General. Also notes the death of Waupaca Judge Winsfield Scott and other local items from Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Wis
David C. Owen
la Follette
William Jobse
Ottsen
Wade H. Richards
Stafford
William J. Greens
tUlman
Cortelyou
Owen
Parre
Payne
Rib Falls Elopers arraigned for statutory offense
Anna Schultz and John Draeger of Rib Falls were arrested in Stratford last week and arraigned for a statutory charge. Draeger admitted origins from the old country and described prior work and involvement with Schultz. Judge Marchetti sentenced Draeger to one year in Green Bay reformatory and Schultz to one year in Waupau state prison.
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Anna Schultz
John Draeger
Rib Falls
Stratford
Gust Bertsch
Edgar
Draeger
Old Country
Marathon City
Rin, Falls
Company A Defeats Wausau in Close 26 to 23 Victory
Company A beat the Wausau YMCA team 26 to 23 on Friday night. Marshfield Witt and DeGraw led with 6 and 7 points while Vannedom scored 11 and Parker 12 for the hosts, with McCormick and Young contributing for Wausau.
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Wausau
Marshfield—Witt
DeGraw
Vannedom
Christensen
Reese
Travel Class Notes and Treaty References
January twenty-second notes list topics in foreign relations and cost of the war. Mentions Miss Heaton, a Russian treaty for Alaska purchase, Mrs Fish treaties, a treaty with China, and the Exclusion Act. Includes references to U.S. Grant and Vollmar with readings by Mark Twain and Mrs Lind.
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Miss Heaton
Alaska
New Mes
GWT
U.S. Grant
Sun Mes
Vollmar
Mark Twat
Lind
Incidents of the Past from The Times June 23 1854
A collection notes several injuries from Stevens Point after Sells Bros. tant toppled second, Isaac Stephenson likely to be nominated in Wisconsin ninth district for Congress, J J Case offers to match Jay Eye See for 10000. A mill boiler exploded in Wausau killing three and injuring others. School money apportionment totals 193 62 for 461 city children. A cyclone tail end passed with minor damage, Henry Sherman loses an ox. July Fourth events include wheelbarrow sack and foot races with prize money. E S Reune opens livery and sale stable at American House with W Gergon in charge. drivers available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Case
Jay- Eye
J.C. Smith
Wausau
Auburndale Community Notes Mixed With Local Events
Highlights include Mrs. F. Herman's illness improving, wrestling trip to Marshfield, an injury to Paul Hafenbreadt, and Presbyterian services led by Rev. Boteler. Jan 28 services start 10 45. Local sports feature Sherry beating Auburndale 19 to 32 in Kohler's Hall. Sunshine Camp Royal Neighbors installs new officers led by Bertha Graham and Mary Kennedy.
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Kohler
Sherry
Auburndale
Kobler
Sunshine Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Bertha Graham
Oracle
Mary Graham
Almeda Kettler
Laura Ecke
Auguste O'Brien
Imma Regan
Marshall
Ellen Kennedy
Mary Kennedy
Inner Sentinel
Anna Medenwaldt
Outer Sentinel
R. F P. Potter
Wm Fisher
Bethel News Highlights Local Visits and Talks
Mrs E J Greenman and Edith left for Morrisonville to visit friends. Dr Smith of Chicago spoke at Bethel Academy last Friday. Prof A W Halleck stayed with his parents in Granton over the Sabbath. A bookbinding class began at the Academy under Prof Hess. Mrs Stow of Loyal visits her daughter Iva at the Academy. Andrew, ill for months, remains in poor condition with neighbors aiding.
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Constantine
Milwaukee
Frank J. Constantine
Chicago
A. W. Gentry
Greenfield Avenue
Ne Wyder
E. J. Greenman
Edith
Morrisonville
Dr. Smith
Bethel Academy
A. W. Halleck
Granton
Academy
Hess
Stow
Loyal
Iva
Andrew
Sunday Guests at Hotels in the Midwest and Beyond
A long list of Sunday hotel guests includes AB Grimes and wife, and numerous visitors from Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and beyond. Names tied to hotels such as HOTEL ZLODGETT THOMAS HOUSE PARK HOUSE MANSION HOUSE appear with dozens of individuals from Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, Indiana, and Canada visiting cities like Milwaukee Madison Green Bay Racine Fond du Lac Eau Claire and Appleton on a shared travel snapshot.
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Zlodgett
AB Grimes
B Hurley
H S$ Crane
A L Keller
R D Lamont
T Blomgren
C K Harmon
CH Roth
Chicago
F Dunlap
Belvidere
J McConnell
Wausau
L Chamberlain
H L Stokte
MP Bruce
al Eisen
C Schneider
C A Price
J F Schwartz
I K Fox
R J Steele
al Gerbing
Miln
N. Gront
Bassett
Oshkosh
Terry
Madison
Soule
Red Wing
Minn
Dry Wood for Sale in City Delivery Offer
On hand 3000 cords pry mill wood stove length offered at $1.35 per cord delivered to any part of city. Orders from teamsters or at Main Office. Terms cash on delivery. Sera et tt.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wisconsin
Telegraph
Mate Yiems
Anti-La Follette
Henry ©. Payne
Waupaca
Winsield Scott
Scott
Appleton
Waunaca County
Weupaca County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge
Northernisconsin
Faraboo
Baraboo
Charles Alego
Lyndon Station
Alego
David Noyes
Miss Dudley
Green Bay
Augusta F. Elmore
Andrew E. Elmore
Sage of
Mukwonage
Mary Elmore
Wisconsin University
Co. A
McCormick
VanAdestine
Kyoungg
Parker
Ross
Lucius [Foster
Bliss
Chicago and Milwaukee Market
Chas. A. Coon
the Times
Stevens Point
Sells Bros.’ Tant
Isaac Stephenson
Henry Sherman
E. S. Reune
American House
W. Gergon
F. Herman
Marshfield
R. Connor Co's
Paul Hafenbreadt
Friday
N. M. Berg
Dr. Potter
John Haessly
R. Connor Co
Farmers Institute
Keller's Hall
Ebrhardt
Bethel
Thomas House
T Johnson
Mils
TE Cass
Eau Claire
Flint
Dayton
Ohio
F C Dever
L W Cattanach
F MacFarlane
Frank W Archer
Merrilan
J Klingbile
Princeton
Harry Warren
Walden
S Nelson
Milw
M Miller
la Crosse
F H Witters
Gus Barouche
Mansion House
N Hosmer
Jas Dillon
Gti Adams
Racine
Edith A Bailey
Prentice
MJ Vanderhoof
C F Woodward
Marinette
Sera Ettt
Basswood
Booth
THE
Marshfield Bedding Company
Virginia Farms
Hall & Jehne
Faemville, Va
John A. Hoffman
Wuud
Geo. H. Welton
Isney
Baker’s Restaurant
the Savings Bank
Pinaud
Catese
Demonsnalea
ED Pinaud
New York City
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