Little Girl Fired On in West La Crosse Incident
A La Crosse girl, Agnes Funger, was threatened and shot at while near her yard by three boys. The gunfire missed but left her fainting and injured, with later reports of threats against her if she pursued charges. Court adjourned until January as details unfold.
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la Crosse
Wis
West
Agnes Funger
Buadsault
Charley Ta Belle
Tha Enae
As- Silt
Ter
Trout Yard
la Belles
mMleyox
Livy Davies
Howeser
Tad
Kenta
Ce Little
Patt Bolle
Stranded Yacht Breaks Upward Amid Great Lake Storm
Rennehn Wisconsin September reports a yacht with seven aboard capsizing on Lake Michigan. The vessel, torn by heavy winds and high seas, sank after a distress signal. Survivors were rescued as the party clung to wreckage and improvised gear. one crewman refused a lifeboat.
Bible Disappears Amid Parliament Disorder
A chaotic scene unfolds as a Bible disappearance becomes central to a dispute within the Igid Yushorie congress. The secretary and Wekinal Max Waik face questions over a vetoed Taek action. A replevin case and searches were reported, with officials pressed on the Bible’s whereabouts amid the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raving
Wik
Max Waik
Tie Congression
Hilte Trimwioue
Eouigressie
Preacher Under Arrest in Wisconsin Case
In Superior Wisconsin Albert Dadstrom a Scandinavian preacher is under arrest after a two week case involving disturbances near a residence. Gus Johnson wife of a former associate, is cited in the report. The preacher is described as teaching against established beliefs amid a controversial exegesis of a new existence. Police say the act follows warnings and he is held for further questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Albert Dadstrom
Scandinavia
Gus Johnsoy
Rome
Dailstrom
Slater
Missing Farmer's Wife Leaves California Suspected
Monroe Wisconsin area report says Mrs Tol Old, 16, wife of a retired farmer Nving Hene hore, vanished Sunday after a tagatori ous aigister. The couple had over thirty years married and no domestic clues have surfaced. Authorities believe she may have gone to California. Her husband later claimed he planned to visit relatives at Juda when he was dying. No trace or phone contact since. It is said she drew $2000 from the bank, kept jewels, and took a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wie
Tol
Owl
Gove
California
Ion
Cody
Juda
Arrest in Theft Case Leads to Vagrancy Sentencing
Racine police arrested James Collins in Bache Wisconsin on September 16 for possessing a stolen Woman's Kold watch from Milwaukee. He pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was sentenced to 25 days in county jail after Milwaukee police informed them of the theft. The chain of custody involved Milwaukee officers traveling to Racine to recover the timepiece.
Pastors and districts listed in Wisconsin conference notes
A long, indecipherable roll of pastors, districts, and appointments is recorded, names of ministers and regions scattered with little readable context. The fragment appears to be a church directory or conference roster from Wisconsin with numerous clergy listed by district and location, including many unclear spellings.
Tobacco Crop Harvest Nears Completion in Wixcousin
The tobacco crop of 202 in Wixcousin is nearly finished with less than ten percent remaining in fields. A week of good weather should complete harvests. Frosts caused no damage. Buyers have visited every section, with about thirty buyers present in growing areas. County prices expected around 7 cents per pound, ranging from 6 to 10 cents. Tunesville, West.
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Wixcousin
Tunesville
Wess
Farmer Dwight Wales fatally gored by bull at North Geneva farm
Elkhorg Wisconsin September report states Dwight Wales age 60 a prominent local farmer was killed after a bull charged through a gate into a pasture on his farm Welsh lay in the farm yard dead by time of discovery believed killed when he opened the gate allowing the animal to attack he left behind a wife and several children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorg
Wis
Dwight Wales
North Geneva
Wales
Mr. Wales
Girl Fatally Burned In Somers Explosion
Miss Kittle Thomas, 19, and neighbor Mrs Ebomas were at home in Oak Lark Illinois when a gasoline stove exploded in the kitchen. The blast severely burned Miss Thomas and damaged the house as she and Mrs Ebomas prepared dinner. The event occurred yesterday morning with the two women tending the burners when the fuel ignited and the stove exploded.
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Hitt Thomas
Somers
Bent
Kittle Thomas
Oak Lark
Vialia Tey Sunt
Ebomas
GOOD TEMPLARS AT ASHLAND SESSION OPENS
Ashland Wis Sept 11 The forty seventh session of the grand lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars opened in Masonic temple with 160 attendees. Morning stakes include conferring the pro lodge degree on forty candidates, who were welcomed as members. Officers report strengthen state conditions, noting an increase of twelve lodges and total membership 1417 as of September 1.
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Ashland
Wis
Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order of Good Terphirs
Masonic Temple
Grand Jude Ativers
Tim
Soo Line expansion rumor reaches Piraderie Wis
A report from Piraderie Wis suggests the Soo Line may extend fifty miles north toward a southern connection near Douglass county, aiming to join with a distant railroad. The potential link would place the Soo Line as the northernmost road between two major port cities, Duluth and Superior, and align with a new interurban agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piraderie
Wis
Soo Ling
Cotour With & Lomging
Dougiak County
Parior
Rox
Soo
Win Cities
Duluth
Skeleton of four men unearthed in Chippewa Falls
Workers digging waterworks mains in Chippewa Falls unearthed a well preserved skeleton of a man about five feet tall, presumed buried for a hundred years. Eldest residents recall no prior burial in that area, and the body lies face downward with bones in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Chien
Chippewa Palls
Wis
Spealah
Tay
Sasac
Liquor Sale Charge Leads Racine Court Case
Witnesses in a case at Racine Wisconsin are served with summons as the state prosecutes a man charged with selling liquor without a license. The fragmentary report notes a court action and indicates witnesses are being summoned ahead of trial in Mequor Without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Saimmons
Sameaa
Lanier
Sowers
Thénosin Courty
Fire damages Hawkins farm equipment in Tondsburg
During threshing at Albert Hawkins farm in the town of a field a spine from the engine caused a spark and fire. The separator could not be saved and one horse was severely burned. Estimated damage is 180 dollars with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondsburg
Wise Dev
Albert Hawkins
Sudden Deaths in Same Block Prompt Coroner Call
Racine Wisconsin September 15 coroner summoned to investigate two sudden deaths in the same block. Bert Du four died at age 20 and Miss Pleging 30 years old found in her bedroom. Heart disease listed as cause in both cases.
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Racine
Wis
Anguesa Igtro
Sidden
Bert du Our
Me Etta Pleging
Hert du Four
Miss Piggins
Bird and Rogers Parting Ends Madison Law Firm
Madison, Sept. 15. Col. George W. Dind and W. H. Rogers, both prominent lawyers in the Second district, have dissolved their law partnership after years of collaboration. Rogers reportedly plans to relocate to Gibraltar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Rogers
Wis
George W. Dind
W. H. Rogers
Dewoersig
Yan
Lemoeritts
Giboraia
Anne McBride Dies While Visiting In Wisconsin
Mrs. Anne McBride of Waldo died suddenly on September 1 while visiting her daughter Mrs. James Loftus in Forest Askeaton Wisconsin. The remains were taken to Waldo for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne McBride
Waldo
Forest
Askeaton
Wis
James Loftus
Tear
Couple Did Not Elope Missing Miss Engebretson Explained
La Crosse Wisconsin reports that Selmon Hagevreesun and Seger Gryttengolm, who disappeared recently, did not elope. The young woman was visiting relatives, and rumors of a sudden disappearance were unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Engebretson
le Crosse
Racine Men Arrested for Reckless Driving
In Badoz Wisconsin on September 15 Henry Kostarman and John Brainer were arrested after a pedestrian, Mrs Owens, was struck by a vehicle driven by ten people charged with reckless driving. The suspects attempted to flee but were captured after a struggle with witnesses. Mrs Owens was being placed in an ambulance for hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badoz
Wis
Henry Kostarman
John Brainer
Safe Blown Open at Pittsvill Store in Dynamite Theft
Special report from Pittsvill Wisconsin notes the G A Potter department store and post office were blown open with dynamite. About $200 in postage stamps and pennies were taken. A hole drilled through the door and the blast indicated the robbers acted swiftly. Several men with horses and bees were seen riding toward Grand Taide, suspected to be the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsvill
Wis
G. A. Potter Department Store
Bost
Thin City
Eaf Uyete
Guter Katy
Sven
Grand Taide
Deaf mute minister ordained by Meenal Church in Tucina
Rey A W Mann of Cleveland Ohio, first deaf mute minister ordained by the Meenal Church, preached a sermon here last evening. The clergyman, during a career of five years, has traveled the country and made annual reports to bishops of the various dioceses in which he has worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucina
Wis
Specia
Rey
A. W. Mann
Cleveland
Chuek
Mibyankeu Lig
Worning
Nicholson
Mah Hag
Sind
Ter
Whitbeck of Kenosha Dies in Chicago
R T Whitbeck president of Carter turing Company dies suddenly in Chicago. The news notes his company loss within the past six months and mentions a memorial service. Also referenced are John Bunn of Grafton and Etta Luby of Racine with brief death notices.
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Kenosha
Whitbeck
Carter Turing Company
Denly
Chicago
John Burns
Grafton Crafton
Wis
John Bunn
Fort Washington
Herbert du Four
Racine
Tasine
Win
Werbart Dundar
Memorial to Dr Durlin in Ripon Wisconsin
A memorial service and unveiling of a pictorial grass marker honored the late Dr Durlin at St. Patricks Episcopal Church in Ripon. Rev J P Curtis conducted the services, with construction led by Bishop Kemper and efforts credited to Durlin for founding the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripon
Wis
Durlin
St. Pater’s Episcopal Charsh
P Curtis
Tzar Toyeate Turlin
INGS
Kemper
Rev
Wauy
Severe frosts hit Rovdsburg Wisconsin farmers
Severe frosts in Rovdsburg cause extensive damage to crops and storage, with late potatoes and sweet corn nearly ruined. Estimates show at least 50,000 dollars in losses, threatening local canning operations and farm incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovdsburg
Wis
Sope
Racine Woman Assaulted by Two Men Returning Home
Racine Wisconsin September 15 Mrs Harris a north side resident was assaulted by two intoxicated men as she walked home from the city They choked her and threw her to the sidewalk leaving her in a swoon on the walk until help arrived Mrs Harris suffered bruises to the head back and body as bystanders carried her to her home
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Racine
Wis
Reedsburg Farm Hand Elmer Pierce Hangs Self
A farm hand Elmer Pierce employed by Theodore Steisker, twelve miles north of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, reportedly hanged himself from a rafter in the log barn after attempting some work. Neighbors and officials are investigating the personal crisis leading to the self inflicted death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Elmer Pierce
Wis
aJilmer Pierce
Theodore Steisker
Beca
Kennedy Suit Seeks Loss of Wife Damages
A Wisconsin case from Septem ber alleges loss of wife and seeks ten thousand dollars. The plaintiff states Kennedy attempted to influence his spouse and communicated with her while she remained in or near the city. The jury returned a verdict after a brief deliberation, Kennedy having recently lost his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Inglis
Formation of Paper Trust Promoters Seek Wisconsin Mills
Appleton Wis Sept 18 Special A move to form a vast paper trust is under discussion in the Fox River valley with Chicago brokers seeking options on all local and state mill interests. The plan, named the American Consolidated Paper Company, would cap at 50 million dollars and include mills in Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan. Options run to Jan 1 1900 and aims to cover Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan properties if possible. Some local manufacturers would sell for the right price while others oppose the measure.
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Appleton
Wis
Fox River Valley
Chicago
Baermill
E Trust
Milla
Minnesota
Michigan
American Consolidated Paper Company
John Strange
Oshkosh
Jobin Strange Paper Company
Neenah
Wisconsin
Bonds Are Illegal In Superior City Bond Case
West Superior Wis Sept 18 Special The state fights a case in the seeking court against the city of Superior over bonds sold as special obligations not general bonds The lower court ruled the bonds were general obligations and thus improperly issued The state Wisconsin 198 250000 similar bonds bought during the Leek administration with funds from the state education fund as investments
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West Superior
Wis
Superior
Uneng
Kere Dudke Visio
Wisconsin
State Educationas Fonday 2
Girls Get 100 Gay at Wisconsin Wedding
Special wrriials issued today in Ta Grosse case brought by Emil Waters’s father against several bridesmaids and friends for alleged rowdy celebration after the wedding. Defendants Ida Williams Amay Maggie Bailey Mrs Grove Anan Burros Silda Jacobs Sunn Fitzingker and Prankie Adams summoned to appear in criminal court. Charges include breaking windows and pulling down curtains. They will plead not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Emil Waters
Hayward Returns Prominent Lumberman Heads West Trade Move
A J Hayward, a noted lumberman, arrives from Washington to Sawyer country to finalize a sale of a large pine tract in Wisconsin. The deal, arranged by a syndicate led by Frederick Weyerhaeuser, is expected to take several days to finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chippens
Wis
A. J. Plagsward
Sawyer Country
Wvass Kinswon
Frederick Weyerhaeuser
Driver Estate In Court Case In Wisconsin
The Thelae Wisconsin court hears a contested matter over the Driver estate. Executors sale of property to pay a mortgage left $900 excess. proceeds were distributed to Thomas and Sinellre Dryer. The case now seeks to determine the remaining distribution to the trustees Charles II Carpenter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thélae
Wis
Ameuis
Thome Driver Estates
Thorms
Sinellre Dryer
Oit
Charles ii
Carpenter
Falls From A Train Near La Crosse Wisconsin
A young man named Alfred Lowell, traveling from La Crosse, was found badly injured alongside the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line near Petar. He claimed a sister in Bristol, Wisconsin, carried four scamman’s certificates, and died shortly after being run over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tu Crosse
Wis
Alfred Lowell
la Crosse
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pat
Petar
Bristol
Man Cut To Pieces Near Eau Claire Under Train Wheels
A man later identified as a hobo was killed when struck and cut by a Chicago and North Western train near Eau Claire Wisconsin. The incident occurred as the tramp attempted to cross the track ahead of the locomotive. Investigators are handling the case as a fatal railroad accident with authorities examining the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Ciel
Cold weather devastates cucumber crop at Aponto Wisconsin
Alart and McGuire operate a cucumber pickle salting house in Aponto. They report a very poor season with cold weather, estimating the crop will be less than one fourth of expected. The note highlights harsh conditions and limited yields for 13 Sepe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aponto
Wis
Sepe
Alart & McGuire
New Theater and Hotel Planned for Kenosha
Teooshe Wis Sept 13 Contracts have been let for the erection of the Pabe hotel and theater in Kenosha to be built by the Pabet Brewing Company of Milwaukee. The building will cost more than $90,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Teooshe
Wis
Pabe
Pabet Brewing Company
Milwaukee
Lawrence University Imposes Stricter Student Conduct Rules
Appleton Wis Sept 13 The Lawrence University faculty adopted a new code of student conduct for the upcoming term promising strict enforcement. Men will face tighter limits on evening outings and entertainment, with private house visits now restricted and theater attendance curtailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Lawrence University
Ormaby
Orivate
Tobacco Experiment in Marathon County Wisconsin
Wausau Wisconsin September 13 Special An experimental crop planted by Seawood Lumber Company near Faywood yielded about 10000 pounds of tobacco from two acres. Curing facilities have been erected and an expert will supervise to ensure proper curing. The venture aims to show tobacco viability for farmers in northern Wisconsin with itemized expense records kept by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Wis
Seawood Lumber Company
Faywood
Beneft
Wisconsin
Two Men Injured In Swinging Scaffold Accident
Report from Wisconson locality details two painters Jarry Shane and George Ermatinger working at South Side Manufacturing Company mill. One man fell thirty five feet to the ground and narrowly escaped death while another was rescued after being trapped by debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joa Bone
Lovie Guit
Jarry Shane
George Ermatinger
South Side Manufacturing Company
Eximannger
Breset
Hunt
Will divides estate and opposition to marriage in Wisconsin
Sept 12 The will of Col. William Engel of Henosha Wisconsin divides estate among relatives after his death at 0000. He opposed his son Col Frederick Engel’s marriage and his widow is named as heir. Edith Gorst of Chicago receives 500 dollars. Frederick Engel’s wife may contest the will.
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Titled
Ea Henosha
William Eugel
Col
Frederick Engel
Wisconsin
Edith Gorst
Chicago
Emery
Cott Engel
Aged man capsizes while boating on Rock Lake
Gottfried Kison, 80, narrowly escaped drowning when his boat capsized on Rock Lake near Lake Mills Wisconsin. He clung to the hull and was later pulled from the cold water in an exhausted state after about thirty minutes afloat and received aid as help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mills
Wis
Gottiried Kison
Fili Ug
Rock Lake
Burglar Strikes Farm ers' Store Three Nights in Waukesha
Chippewa Falls Wis March 13 Special Frank Morsiy a 16 year old from Cartwright Wis faced charges after breaking into the Farmers’ store in Waukesha three consecutive nights and stealing money. He was caught attempting to rifle the till last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewr Palla
Wis
Gent
Frank Morsiy
Cartwright
Siut
Industris
Waukesha
Birds PLY For A Cup In Green Bay Pigeon Flights
Homing pigeons owned by Green Bay District No stone Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers will be shipped to Bo-jolk tomorrow. Early Sunday morning they will be released to begin the 1504 mile flight toward home. A week later the 200 mile race will determine ownership of the sub cup for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
Green Bay District
Federation of American
Bo- Jolk
Badger Soldier Will Corrigan Passes in Government Hospital
Sparta veteran Will Corrigan died in a Government hospital at Bayard New Mexico after service in Company L Third Regiment We N Gy. A former Sparta boy he served three years in the Philippines and was widely known for his military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Corrigan
Sparta
Government Hospital
Wis
Will Corian
Philippines
Bayard
Company L
Thied Regiment
We N. Gy
Col Rusk Recovers From Hospital Stay
Col T J Rusk president of the State Board of Law Examiners has recovered from a seven week hospital treatment including 22 operations at Madison General Hospital and returned home to Chippewa Falls yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Law Examiners
Madison
Wis
T. J. Rusi
Atatn Board of Law Examiners
Madison General Hospital
Sveek
Chippewa Sallx
Janesville man robbed on way to depot
Henry Carlson of Janesville was held up on his way to the depot and robbed of 25 dollars in Racine. He was badly hurt. A Racine couple Otto Measberg and Siew Bak were wed in Waukegan, Illinois, on September 13.
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Sparte
Boach
Wis
Henry Carlson
Janesville
Racine
Waukegan
Otto Measberg
Siew ‘Bak Beak
Pete
Racing
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John Ohl
Monroe Drew
M. E. Conferencce
MLB
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Decker
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T. Bhorevin
Monawbahf
Han Derert
Neeush—J. Gan Tekst
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Dryrenttiotete Taberson
Belikash Aron EL Tz
William Mol
Mest Chueh
Wodersang
Wills
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Yale
E. Woot
Sigten Suellen P
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Hernan
White
Wahknaes Glomtt
Alrart Vintoun—Aneieest Bawrant Wreiste
Woyartwega
Dany Winnecenne Amd Mosh
Aon
Alfred Christinaven
Good Templars
SOO Line
Douglas County
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Bird and Rogers
Owens
Pittsvills
R. T. Whitbeck
Carter Manufacturing Company
Etta Luby
Speecial
Max
DR. Durlin
Wite
Burt Winslow
B. H. Kennedy
Para
Combine of Milla
Far River
Stace
A. J
Hayward
Driver Estate
Ranger
Lawrence
Marathon County
William Engel
Son
Wentan
Gottiriel Kison
Green Bay Club
Badger Soldier
Col. Rusk
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