Rumors of foul play surround Kluckow farm fire near Spencer
Neighbors report a Spencer area home burned with Mr and Mrs Kluckow missing after the blaze. Coroner Dickens leads inquiry into possible murder or indirect death while Schwantes, recipient of the deeded farm, faced scrutiny for alleged frugality and prior offenses. Bones found in ruins examined by Chicago experts. inquest returns death by burning with unknown direct cause, though homicide suspicions linger. Charles Foster holds mortgage on the land and follows the case closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blackow
Spencer
Kiuckow
Matt la
Dickens
Wausau
Schwantes
Iirlef
Ali Conplato
Schwanter
Speecke
Saa
Kluckow
Kluckows
Chicago
Exper
Hurman
Spacer
Takeon
Charles Foster
Wood County Board Adjourns After Valuation Overhaul
The Wood county board of supervisors adjourned after a lengthy meeting, approving current expenses and setting county valuation at 6 240 000 up from 1 045 000. Marshfield city rises to 1 150 000 while Greater Grand Rapids totals 695 000. Town valuations include Lincoln 250 000 Rogk 228 300 Marshfield town 151 500 Tichield 18 500 Auburndale town 203 000 Auburndale village 12 500. Boundary readjustments are deferred to a February 1901 session with reforms likely splitting Wood Seneca and Vesper into new towns. Commissioner replacement chosen for the late Egbert McTees, George L. Strang named to fill the post.
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Wood County Board of Supervisors
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Lincoln
Rogk
Marshfeld Town
Tichield
Auburndale
Auburndale Village
Prescot
Whu
Wood
Seneca
Vesper
Arpin
Cavor
Egbert J. McTees
George L. Strang
Will Wrestle Dec 15 for $700 Purse in Catch Can Clash
Indianapolis wrestler Ed Adamson returns signed articles of agreement with Fred Beell for a December 15 match in a three out of five falls catch as catch can contest. Purse begins at $700 with gate receipts to the winner, venue undecided between the armory or Adler's opera house, and details include travel allowances and referee selection on the day. The bout draws wide interest in the wrestling world and among supporters of both men, who are praised as square athletes with a strong track record.
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Ed Adamson
Indianapolis
Fred Beell
Ind
Adam Paulus
Shineby
Saurday
Adamson Losis
Armory
Adler
Opera House
United States
Pugilisus
Adamson
Beell
Bia
Wrestlin
Ani
Adamaon
Beel
Berzing
Adamson Money
Marriage Unites Mina Reese and Charles Kuntz at Boar Val Church
Mina Reese and Charles Kuntz were married at Boar Val's Lutheran church at 7 30 PM in a ceremony conducted by Rev Whom. A large crowd attended the service and wedding supper followed at the homes of Abraham Kunta and Peter Reese. Music by Big Four and Hirzy's orchestras accompanied dancing after the reception. The couple will reside in the Leonhardt home on Fifth street.
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Mina Reese
Charles Kuntz
Boarval’s Lutheran Church
Abraham Kunta
Peter Reese
Big
Prriy
Hirzy
Leonhardt
Fifth Street
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Willable
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Stevens Point
Wis
Klucken Place
Liviow
Ker Townstown Crater
Fred DeGroff
Duluth Daily Tribune
Fred O. DeGroff
Francia N. de Groff
Lavd
Julia Donovan
Orville DeQeof
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