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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1902

Page

8

Suit Seeks 15000 For Three Kisses Alleged By Woman

Mrs. Sarah Slater of Sauk county sues David G. James of Richland Center for 15000 claiming three nonconsensual kisses. James denies the charges and plans to fight. Trial slated for the April term in Richland county. James allegedly visited the Slater farm often where the offenses occurred. The article also notes the Slaters’ tenancy and a prior accident involving John Lindstrom.

Baraboo Sarah Slater Naorthern Sauk County Yeas David G. James Richland Center Wisconsin James Richland County

Sudden Death in Kenosha Saloon

Hollis Fuane of Kenosha died suddenly in John E. Keating’s saloon last evening. The death was due to heart disease. He was talking with Hosea Sells of Waukegan when he collapsed, leaning on Sells as if to laugh at a joke.

Kenosha Wis Marcu Hollis Fuane John E. Keating Hosea Sells Waukegan Sells Lane

Pioneer Furniture President Dies Without Heirs

William E. Watson, president of Pioneer Furniture, died suddenly yesterday morning. He left an estate valued around $50,000, with no will and no heirs after diligent inquiry failed to locate any relatives.

Ian Claire William E. Watson Pioneer Furniture Company

Local boot dealer reports unpenetrable strata and coal nuggets

John Anderson of Marinette recalls drilling three years ago near August Gustafson’s gas well when the drill struck a layer at 30 feet it could not penetrate. He also hoisted two coal nuggets the size of hickory nuts. A Peshtigo man previously claimed evidence of coal between the city and Sugar Bush.

Marinette John Anderson August Gustafson Peshtigo Yraan Sagar Bush

Tragedy Cited in Spooner's Philippines Speech

Washington reports isolation after Senator Spooner delivered a critical Philippines speech. He said the blackout of telegraph wires halted publication, lamenting a month of work lost as his words failed to reach papers. He called it a tragedy in his career.

Washington Mar Spooner Philippines Republican Party

Hudson Doctor Probes Leprosy Suspect Case

Cumberland March 1 Dr. S Johnson of Hudson was sent to investigate Mrs. John Lindstrom suspected of leprosy. The doctor refused to reveal results but a message from Dr. Win gabe secretary of the state board of health stated Mrs Lindstrom was afflicted with lupis of

Cumberland S. Johnson Hudson John Lindstrom Wingabe State Board of Health

Hicks opinion on refunding inheritance taxes

Secretary of state received Attorney General Hicks opinion stating inheritance taxes cannot be refunded without a special legislative appropriation. The ruling follows last week’s Supreme Court decision declaring the prior law invalid.

Madison Secretary of State Hicks Supreme Court

First Wisconsin interlake ice yacht race postponed by light wind

Lack of wind postpones the Wisconsin interlake ice yacht championship race on Lake Menona. Officials expect to start once wind returns, but prospects for a race today are poor.

Madison Lake Menona

Wisconsin Broom worker shot by stranger in Milwaukee

Henry Bergman 22, employed at Wisconsin Broom company, was shot and killed this forenoon at the Wisconsin house 383 Fourth street after breakfast. The shooter Herman Hesse 35 surrendered to police and is believed insane. One bullet fired.

Milwaukee Henry Bergman Wisconsin Broom Company Herman Hesse Wisconsin House Fourth Street Heese

Death of Chippewa Falls Steamfitter William Devine

William Devine a 28 year old steamfitter was found dead in bed at his home in Chippewa Falls this afternoon after retiring at 2 am. He had worked in Milwaukee until three weeks ago. Devine was half brother to John E. Dempsey who died after leaping from a burning building in St Paul in December.

Chippewa Falls William Devine Milwaukee Devine John E. Dempsey St. Paul

Citywide Free Vaccination Plan Proposed by Manitowoc Board

Manitowoc Feb 28 The board of health voted to provide free vaccination to all residents who want it with the city paying 25 cents per shot and supplying vaccine. Officials estimate the program will cost the city over 2000 dollars. Fat-soluble ad and ads for Rocky Mountain Tea appear in the notice.

Manitowoc Board of Health

Agricultural Mass Convention Ticket Sale Notice

The Omaha railroad announces a round trip excursion for the Agricultural Mass Convention in Madison from February 4 to 7. Tickets on February 3 will be good to return February 8 at 11 dollars for the round trip.

Madison Omaha Railroad

Chronic Constipation Cure Promoted by Candy Cathartic

Advert says Cascarets Candy Cathartic cures chronic constipation with genuine tablets stamped C C C and guarantees relief. Sold by druggists, not in bulk.

C.C.C Druggists Roc

Bayfield County Board Adjourned Session Proceedings

The Bayfield County Board met Feb 25 1902 in Washburn with five members present. Resolutions authorized E C Alvord as county attorney in a long-running case, cancelled certain 1897 98 taxes on lands now back to Iron River, and proposed tax settlements under section 1210 G R S. Affidavits from Stark Levis Land Co witnesses supported adjustments on stump cut over lands in township 50 N range 7 W including section 11 and 18.

Currie G. Bell Nels Nelson Ernest Sauve A. B. Severson Geo. A. Howard F.H. Drummond Bayfield County Washburn Wis Drummond A. O. Blix F. H. Drummond C. L. Istep County Board of Supervisors Bayfield E. C. Alvord Said J. K. Jones John Froseth A. W. McLeod Said County J. E. Jones Circuit Court Senw Nesw Sesw Iron River Wisconsin EK. Sauve County Board John Murdock John H. Levis R. S John A. Murdoch A. D W. W. Downs Madison Dane County Stark-Levis Land Co Black River Falls Martin Kerwin Stark Levis Land Co N. R George W. Lewis Andrew Engleth

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