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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
10
Johny Tesch a former Chilton clothing editor aged about 60, reportedly faced long troubles and threats of self harm. He died by jumping into the Manitowee River above the Will Team, his body recovered near the Chilton Granite Works early this morning.
In Helpit Wisconsin a cane rush sparked a clash at Beloit College. A fight erupted among students as the melee intensified with names and actions unclear. The altercation ended with injuries and intervention as authorities moved in to restore order.
Mrs B A Portlow, widow of Fo Ay Portlow and former Tellerbanker candidate for Congress, was granted a divorce from her husband. She receives $8000 alimony and $30000 in other alimony. She resides in Turtle Lake at present.
In Aldan Wisconsin a local tragedy results in a death linked to a domestic dispute. The incident involves the ovenmaid son of a prominent Carrer family, described as Jr., with the elder brother named in the record. Authorities report the young man’s death amid a broader family conflict.
Catharine Boni of Portage passes away after long illness. Funeral notices recall her role as wife of Reverend Lave Heussiten, former Oshkosh pastor, and mention surviving relatives including Edward Davis of Oconto and others. The notice is dated September 20 in Portage, Wisconsin.
State board of control members Herman Gerotuphuret Ay Gi Nelson and B D JCyout will tour prisons and reformatories over eight weeks ending September 1. They will visit Toronto Boston Philadelphia Sing Sing Auburn and other facilities to publish a detailed monthly cost breakdown of public institutions including hospitals schools and a veterinary college.
Ashland Wisconsin September 30 saw the Toll Catholic Church and the German Evangelical Church central dedications. Reverend Tanies Sehwebach of La Crosse Diocese led the services at the Catholic Glimret with Bishop Howian assisting. The night featured congregational singing and a closing sermon by Pastor Jonrlekey.
At the University of Wisconsin freshmen face rough initiation with forced street errands and coerced attendances. Sophomores reportedly discipline a noisy freshman by striking and shoving him with a pier and boat handling echoing a harsh hazing ritual. The episode underscores a campus climate of risky student pranks amid a fall rush.
Chicago man reports pursuit of his missing spouse after a suspected hypnotist led her away. He details a night involving a taxi trip, troubling bags, and a supposed promise of money, as police seek leads to locate the missing woman.
In Augusta Wisconsin August 30 the hanging skeleton found recently is identified by Mrs Schmelier of Hupkind as her husband. The identification is contested and unclear with details garbled in the report.
A coal dock failure in Ashland caused a large coal spill and dock damage. Estimated loss ranges around forty five thousand dollars as coal prices fluctuate and losses are not yet exactly quantified.
Philip TL Spooner, son of Senator Spooner, was injured in Madison as he attempted to board a moving street car near the State Street fraternity house. He grabbed iron rails, slipped, and was dragged into the mud causing scrapes and bruises but no broken bones.
Mrs. Steen of Cumberland receives $4500 for her husband's death after a court action against Beaver Dent Lawler Company of Grudpelind. The mispelled entries note the adjourned date and the absence of criminal cases on the calendar as the court heard the suit.
Oshkosh Wis Sept 30 burglars entered the residence of Frid Ronin during Sunday night while Mr and Mrs Ibi were away. They stole two gold watches four gold rings a revolver and other items belonging to Mrs Idinwar. Total value about 150 dollars.
A fragmented notice from January 1 announces a new bank at Wausaukee and lists a long series of individuals including Mattison, Bon Um es, and George Bogrand among others. The text is garbled with capitalized terms and unclear roles, mentioning a capital amount of $25,000. The scene hints at a formal banking action or formation, but details remain opaque.
Mrs. David Ewer of Barren Sustains Serious Injuries After Falling Into Open Waterworks Ditch Tonight in Barren Wisconsin. Report notes the ditch was exposed without warning or guards. a possible damage suit is anticipated.
In West Superior Wisconsin on September 30 a one year old child named Joseph Van Linelst, son of A Van Haclet, was killed when he attempted to climb a wagon road of heavy timbers and was struck. The tragedy occurred in front of the family home as the wagon rolled over him leaving few details known.
Osceola Wis Sept 23 Special Joseph Veautner 12 son of Joseph Veautner Hastings Minn died after a stray bullet from a hunter’s gun struck him in La Crosse Wisconsin. Frank Wisselbach 15 fired at a target and the bullet ricocheted into Veautner’s back. A coroner ruled accidental death. Victim’s family grief described. Fireman on Milwaukee road freight train near Kond Lake area killed by stray bullet during a chase incident. Osceola and La Crosse reports note similar stray bullet fatalities in area. Norman Anderson died in Osceola after being hit by a ride accident while playing near a wall.
Chicago police pursue a kidnapping case linked to hypnotism involving Helen Babcock, 20, wife of James Babcock of Racine Wisconsin. A man posing as a hypnotist and fortune teller, Prof May Tord, reportedly lured her from a hotel to a closed carriage and disappeared. Detectives Borwick and Wally are assigned to the inquiry under Inspector Campbell.
Beleit Wisconsin Sage reports a senior co ed eloped after a sudden departure from Simpson Hall. Investigations fail to reveal her partner or destination as officials pursue details of the anonymous match and abrupt exit.
A fast freight wreck on the Madison Portage branch of the Milwaukee road blocked the line from early evening on Swlington hill south of Portage. About ten coal cars spilled soft coal along the track, a brakeman named Johnson was buried under debris but survived. The cause is believed to be a broken axle or wheel.
Several brief death notices from Wisconsin towns report Mrs. Jane Nobles of Gratiot age 81, died suddenly at home. George Woreman of Sparta age 80 died of pneumonia. Mrs. Margaret McNulty of Silver Lake died at her home. Christian Bettray of Racine aged 73, a pioneer. M. L. Wright of Centerville aged 76, a longtime resident. Each item notes residence, age, and date.
Madison Wis Sept 28 the supreme court has adjourned until October 21 with word decisions to be handed down.
Esa Claire Wisconsin September 29 Special Attorney Buyden states that Eau Claire county tax commissioner cases, central to rural district disputes in Eau Claire City, will be carried to the United States Supreme Court for review.
Beloit Wisconsin September 29 Special. A radical change in fraternity practices at Beloit College ends the old rushing custom. New pledging can occur only in the second and third weeks of the school year. The change was voluntary by students, not mandated by faculty, and followed years of debate.
Racine Wisconsin September 2 Special Prof Berd a hypnolist and palinist is wanted on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. It is alleged he swindled Mrs Babcock out of funds by promising a double return, and she is identified as Marie Hagenstein of Mankowoe formerly Miss Hagenstein.
Rabid dog bites reported after cattle in Frendom area near Appleton. Chris Madaersmi Haul yenterdays bitten. hogs shot as cattle slaughter unapproachable. About a hundred other cases in four days, with local fear rising and residents disposing of dogs.
Madison Wis Sept 29 Professor John C Freeman former United States consul at Copenhagen for two years returned here unexpectedly Saturday night and will resume his work as head of the English department at the University of Wisconsin He was not accompanied by any of his family members abroad by his two daughters Charlotte and Mary and his son Dr Dwlghe Ge Preeman Miss Mary Freeman remained abroad to spend another year in special work in Germany
Ta Crosse Wis Special reports Chriscena Morrson charged with slowing a horse at Berryville to fool the animal so she might join her lover in Vernon county. Her parents oppose the match. An elopement was planned. she took the horse to run away but was arrested before reaching her destination.
Special report from Marinette Wisconsin says Shovitt Murphy leads a posse across Pembine and Amberg woods to find the man who shot and killed John Shoucha the Milwaukee Railway fireman shot while seated in a shop car.
In Retdaburg a large crowd witnessed the laying of the cornerstone for a new Catholic church building. Vicar General Kremer presided with numerous priests from nearby towns assisting, as Jro. J. Wack delivered the English speech and Rev. Theodore Lugowski spoke for the German contingent.
Meeko Ingal told police he was robbed of 250 dollars last Tuesday night after visiting several saloons. He does not know when or where the theft occurred.
Emma Thomas, jailed on murder charges in Ashland, Wisconsin, faces a contested case over Michael Miller. Authorities describe circumstantial evidence including a found handkerchief, a locked door, and a suspect’s past with the victim. The town remains alarmed as investigators weigh entry methods and motive as Thomas protests innocence.
Plan announced for the Midland Northeast Railroad to build an electric line across southeastern Wisconsin from Oshkosh via Fond du Lac Berlin and intermediate towns to Waupun and beyond a route totaling about 389 miles. Incorporators include Henry Knox of Chicago and local businessmen with $6000 capital stock, promoting service along Rosendale Waupun Berlin via multiple connectors.
Two banks announced in Wisconsin new formations with planned openings in October. The Trusty national bank in Madison area planning $30,000 capital includes A G Welia O G Wilcox B P South G W Jackson and H S Sigguh. State Bank of Recnoville in Dodze County gains approval for examination with estate treasurer Burk Jexaminer Bergh and lists capital at $25,000 with operators F J Venice M J Veale A C Baker and L J Bennett.
Millison Wis Sept 2 Registrar W Treseand issued a bulletin that at the close of registration yesterday the total enrollment reached 1714 with 704 new students including graduates and those admitted to advanced standing. The law and upperclass numbers showed slight declines from last year.
Viroqua Wisconsin report of Col Reuben May dying at his farm home last night aged 87. The obituary notes his son Col May who died earlier. the item mentions actorsoy A. Ge May and Milwaukee Lucstay as part of the fragmentary notice.
West Superior Wis Sept 27 Hjal mar Mathison disappeared as about to wed Milas Clara Knutson The ceremony was postponed after the bride and more than twenty guests waited in the church for over two hours Mathison cannot be found and the mystery unsettles the town
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on September 21 a tragedy claims two youths. Anton Heigl age 12 and Tesse Cobbs age 11 were found drowned in the park lagoon after being missing since the afternoon. Lifesaving efforts continued but were unsuccessful. Local authorities investigated to determine circumstances surrounding the accident.
Wausau Wis Sept 27. Miss Aquasta Graebel, employed in a grocery store, was bitten on the arm by a tarantula while picking bananas from a bunch. Medical assistance will be provided. her arm is swollen to twice its normal size.
In Beloit Wisconsin two thieves stole about 200 dollars worth of hats from Reutter & Wervick's clothing store last evening. Clerks alerted a passerby who notified the police. the culprit was captured soon after.
Report from Apellonia Wisconsin dated September 27 describes fifty men including track workers and log loading crews stopping work on Beldenville Hardwood Lumber Company railway. The strike aimed for higher wages and shorter hours, with action continuing into the morning.
West Superior Wisconsin September 27 Jews in the city plan to unite to demand justice from Gentiles amid perceived persecutions. The community of Hebrewn voters, numbering around 600, seeks strength in numbers to push for protection and support after ongoing insults and injustices.
Kenosha Wis Sept 27 From an obscure farmer to a rich landlord is the story of James O'Brien of Brighton who sailed for Ireland with an American attorney to secure property left to him by his uncle Jon O'Brien. The estate is said to be worth 33000. O'Brien is from one of Kenosha county's oldest families. Carney O'Brien, his father, came to the county in 1842. He left behind one brother John O'Brien who started with a small Cork estate that his father had left him.
Madison Wis Sept 27 the committee appointed by the alumni association of the University of Wisconsin appeals for support to fund an alumni fellowship at the university subscriptions are to be sent to S L Richmond Evansville Wis fund aims to raise four thousand dollars towards a refund center and asks donors to contribute now
Du Crosse Wisconsin September 27 jury in the case of Thomas B. Withrow a well known G A X official faced trial in U S court on a charge of perjury in connection with a pension application. The jury failed to agree and a mistrial was declared with Withrow discharged.
Elizeveth Clarkbil, preceptress of the Ladies’ dor steer at Lawrence University in Appleton Wisconsin, resigns on September 27 after serving in the role and steering student activities.
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