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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
10
Sylvia Casey, a Nevada widow, drove 45 miles through a terrible storm then 10 miles over snow bound mountains to relocate her late husband’s mining claim. She worked all night in freezing wind to erect markers and salvage the property, later selling it for about $60,000.
Mrs. Casey mapped and posted monuments after three men attempted to locate the Casey claims. She braved the hills at night, found damaged markers, and reestablished notices, thwarting the jumpers. She later fainted but guarded the site and was hailed as Goldfield’s heroine, receiving $50,000 and planning to run more claims.
Misa Irene Mc Ponard of Portersville woke to a snake in her pillow near McConnell's bills. She did not scream but tossed the pillow aside and slept on. In the afternoon the long five foot four inch snake crawled from the pillow and was killed.
In Joplin Missouri Herbert Davis aged 14 grabbed a large rattler from a pond rock and found it coiled on his arm. Francis Evans aged 15 fired a rifle, killing the snake and preventing a bite as Davis panicked. Evans is son of Dr M H Brace.
Arthur D. Adams, a Salt Lake City born bookbinder for the government bureau of engraving and printing, killed himself with gas after his wife’s death. He left a handwritten note in which he described asphyxiation and a sinking sensation as the room seemed to dance.
G D Henry Hanson reports a monstrous pike seized a calf by the canal during a night disturbance. He waded in with bare legs, fought the water, and tried to free the calf but the monster fish dragged it toward deep water and the animal was lost.
Omaha Fort Omaha hosts the nations first all steel balloon house for aerial navigation experiments. Built by a Minneapolis firm at about $50 000, the structure rises 200 feet long 90 feet wide 75 feet high and uses 120 000 rivets with steel doors and windows. Hydrogen lanes will power balloon tests starting September with at least two balloons planned a dirigible and a spherical captive.
Jin complains to his old employer about his wife Mrs Jim spending all their money. He says she is reckless about money and always asks for dollars or cents, while the source text contains dialect and incomplete lines. The fragment hints at marital strain over finances.
A brief quoted anecdote from the Atlanta Constitution recounts a colorful tale of an old colored brother who climbs a tree to escape Satan who approaches and lights the tree on fire. The story ends with the tree somehow surviving the quake and Satan being swallowed.
Washington dispatch reports Archbishop Diomede Falconio, a longtime papal delegate and American citizen, may be called to Rome within six months to receive the cardinal’s hat. He has served in the United States and Quebec, earning esteem for his prudent leadership and close White House relations. He is not in robust health, prompting a hastened promotion to ease duties.
Chicago machinist William Henry Samson of Evanston claims a 29 year study produced an airship ten feet long designed to reverse gravity and rise. He says models work and seeks $5,000 to build a full machine. Samson is 50.
Rumor from Rome says two more Polish bishoprics will be created in the United States bringing the total to three with Milwaukee and Buffalo as the new sees. Chicago already has a bishopric. Rev. W. Kruzka of Ripon, a year ago, visited Rome as a representative of Polish clergy. At Archbishop Messmer's residence no confirmation was available.
The thirteenth annual reunion of the Rock County Soldiers and Sailors' union was held with remarks by Senior Vice-Commander Lang of Racine and Col. I A Watroos and Bishop Fallows officiating. Delegates came from many towns including Janesville Edgerton and Whitewater. Officers elected D K Loomis Janesville president J F Clark Janesville vice president James Campbell Clinton secretary J L Bear Janesville treasurer E P Babcock Clinton chaplain. The next meeting will be at Clinton. Pleads for Good Roads. In Tomah Monroe County Rural Carriers' association meeting addressed by Congressman John J Esch. Officers elected Frank L French president L F Sweet vice president Floyd Thompson secretary C M Breckenridge treasurer C W Jones Aether Honey L F Sweet delegates to state convention. There were 28 carriers in attendance.
Attorney W L Tibba for Robert Lawler obtained a restraining order against the Wisconsin state board of agriculture its officers and board members. The order aimed to prevent destruction or harassment of Lawler s property on the grounds and to restrain any interference while Lawler faces a license related issue. Judge Ludwig issued and served the order on defendants.
Mrs Charles F Nelson widow of the disappeared postmaster is named post mastress of Dresser Junction. Post-Office Inspector Ormsby found the office in good order while the mystery of Mr Nelson’s disappearance remains unsolved.
La Crosse Interurban Telephone employee Edward J Mills suffered serious injuries at Barre Mills when a pole broke and toppled 25 feet onto him. In Kaukauna duck hunting incident Rudolph YFelat pulled a shotgun from his boat and injured his hand and ear lobe when the trigger snagged on a rope.
Mrs Thos Dunn of 163 Vine Street Columbus Ohio suffers ten years of backache with exhaustion headaches and dizziness. She uses Deans Kidney Pills and reports quick relief and a permanent cure after trying many remedies. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Thousands of pilgrims from Hooghly districts visit the Jagannath temple for the bathing ceremony. The ritual begins only when a small bird sits on the top banner, a sign believed to come from Puri indicating the festival should start. after the bath the bird disappears.
The note suggests soldiers must endure tough training and readiness for battle, stressing resilience and preparedness amid wartime conditions.
A country clergyman, urging support for a charitable object, warned donors that justice should accompany generosity and that no one should give if they cannot pay debts. The plate resulted in an overflowing collection.
Marine insurance is the oldest form of modern insurance. Its principles were first used in the fourteenth century by merchants of Barcelona. Barcelona then was the capital of Catalonia and its mariners were renowned. Around the same era the consulado de mare was promulgated at Barcelona setting maritime law foundations.
A North Dakota woman recounts years of coffee misuse causing headaches indigestion and nervousness. After switching to Postum she notes clear complexion restored energy and relief from insomnia and digestion problems. She now praises Postum for her family's health and thriving children. There’s a reason Postum is advertised by the Battle Creek company with a testimonial letter.
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