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In Pioneer Days Marshfield 1883 Local Notes and Crime
A historical extract reviews 1883 Marshfield editorials and crime coverage. It cites the Mead Vandecar murder case, notes that Vandecar’s defender press favored him, and mentions Buckskin Jack and witness Reily. Local items include Frank Fames on trial, church construction plans, telegraph labor disputes, burglaries in town, Sheriff pursuit of Fred Wines, and a mill fire with minimal loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Daily Journal
Mesd
Waupaca
Vandecar
Lon Williams
Mikes
Buffalo Bill
Mead
Vandecat
Jack Reily
Buckskin Jack
Stevens Point
Reily
Prius
Alinon
Keily
Fred B. Wines
Foreman
M.T
Finch
Livingston
Montana
Wines