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Marshfield Times in Marshfield, Wisconsin

07 May 1897

Page 16

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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1897

Page

16

Tramps Kill Chief Gerwing in Marshfield Tragedy

A deadly clash near the Marshfield brewery leaves Chief Gerwing mortally wounded, Fred Meyers dead, and Joe Zweck and Fred Meyers injured. Four tramp assailants flee. three captured, one at large. rewards offered by city and county totaling 400 dollars with state inquiry sought. The incident sparks a citywide manhunt as officers pursue the remaining suspect and mourn the fallen officials.

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Courage in Love Amid Diphtheria Fearful Wedding Escape

A Merrill couple faced quarantine as the groom, protected by guards, feared his wedding day would end. He left the infected premises to reach his beloved, and the pair fled by train to Wisconsin, becoming diphtheria suspects. Love drives a dramatic midnight escape.

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Merrill Sabin Abenoth Pate Wausau
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Hen Frait Frat Day Egg Prank Sparks Neighborhood Outcry

A May day prank by youths resulted in eggs thrown at doors and siding in Ward 3, leaving yolk and strong odors. Neighbors condemn the act as harmful and urge responsible behavior, warning of disciplinary consequences and reminding youths to test pranks on their own homes first.

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3D Ward Tepem
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Regreuer Ton Sermon Ties Kernals to Ground

A fragmentary notice describes Rev. Frans Youve preaching last Sunday evening on a text titled The Regroupe r ton. He illustrated the message by holding up kernels of corn and a bouquet, saying the word means planting the core in the ground to grow life.

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Audienst Bisangwee Frans
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Exchange on the old day

Fragmented reminiscence on gossip and gender norms. The speaker critiques idle talk about women and questions the value of reputations in public spaces. A wary note on propriety and social judgment ends the exchange.

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Wersen Bay
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