A Chain of Circumstances Trial Ends with Acquittal
Eliza Whitfield reports a sensational 19th century case where Bam Clendenin faced poisoning charges after giving arsenic to his betrothed Anna Guernsey. The defense produced a detective’s rambling testimony about coats and powders, leading to Sam’s acquittal and marriage to Anna. The affair left Anna’s mother estranged and the couple’s marriage controversial.
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Bam Clendenly
Bam
Anna
Guernsey
Hig
Sam
Anne
Anta
Clendenda
Anna Guernsey
Swap
Lieworth
Clendenin
Amy Guernsey
Sen Oy
Ose
Thoums Wires
Anthony Seymour Lad
Excelsior Chop
Hong
Mr. Seymour
Anthony Seymour
Joseph Mqier
Seymour
von Miller
Miller
Miss Guernsey
Mra. Guernsey
Far Clendenin
Eliza Whitfield
Weekly Crop Bulletin Highlights Favorable Growth and Storm Damage
The past week brought very favorable weather for farm work across the state, boosting hay, grains, and vegetables. While light showers aided uplands, a wind storm on the 7th and 18th damaged some fields and buildings, with heavy rains in parts. winter and spring crops advanced well, potatoes and tobacco showed progress, and the overall outlook remains satisfactory despite some rust and cutworm damage. An evening event by the Senior Christian Endeavor raised funds for a piano for the Sunday school.
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Tte
Victim of Strange Malady Saved by Cooper Remedy
Milwaukee special reports Mrs. J H Schallitz wife of Dr Schallitz of 468 Third St credits Cooper remedies with saving her from stomach cancer surgery. After weeks of treatment she could eat again following one half bottle of the medicine. Dr Schallitz, veterinary surgeon for Val Blatz Pabst and Northwestern Fuel, promoted the cure publicly.
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Milwaukee
J. H. Schallitz
Schallitz
Third Street
Schallita
Cooper
J. F. Schallitz
Wisconsin
Dr. Schallitz
Val Blatz Brewing Company
Pabst Brewing Company
Northwestern Fuel
Going out of Business Sale in Marshfield
An entrepreneur announces a full stock general merchandise sale starting Monday July 10 in Marshfield to retire from business. The sale covers clothing furnishings dry goods shoes crockery glassware stone goods groceries and more with prices set very low to close out quickly. Counters showcases and shelving are for sale along with the seller's home.
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Marshfield
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Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
Joseph Brown
Bonnie Scotland
Brown
Alfred Wilson
Wausau
de Witt
Mack Hamilton
Valley City
N. D
R. J. Straugs
Nc. Streveler
Schumaker's Pharma
Vedder
Miller's Store
Tiffault
Kamps
Gingham
Mali
Just
First National Bank
Marshfield, Wis
Edward J. Reese
Itamcnse
Kliner, Lang & Scharmann
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