Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-10-23
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.



18th a man named Antoine Thomas became
enraged at one of the girls while dancing,
and knocked her down, causing severe in
juries She went outdoors, when Thomas
followed her, again knocking her down, and
kicking her in the face and breast until she
was insensible She was not likely to recover
at latest dates.
Chippewa County.
The A0Gl0acl,e says the wife of Louis
Ozions, of Frenchtown, left for parts un-
known few days ago, taking with her the
proceeds of sale of 120 acres of her hus-
bands property.
Dane County.
The house of Thos. HASTE, of Westport,
was entirely consumed by fire few nights
ago. The family were absent with the excep-
tion of young man who had gone to bed,
leaving lighted lamp for the accommodation
of the rest when they would return. He
awoke to find the house in flames, and had
barely time to escape with his life.
The thirty fourth annual convention of the
Congregationalists and Presbyterians of Wis
consin closed its lab6rs on the night of the
18th. The convention was attended by $50
persons from abroad, including ministers and
delegates, with wives daughters and sisters
The sessions were of great interest and highly
enjoyed.
Dodge County.
While blowing in his field, the other day,
Mr.. Philip TraynOr, of Elba, had the reins
around his neck, when the pillow struck a
stone with such force as to throw Mr.. Traynor
several feet, and one handle of the pillow is
supposed to have struck him on the neck,
killing him instantly.
A little daughter of Hans Larsen, of Ashp-
pun, was left alone for ten minutes with
kerosene lamp. Result death.
Eau Claire County.
The Reformers have nominated the fol-
lowing ticket: For Assembly, Levi NJ. Villas;
for Sheriff, Merioni Moses; for County Treas
urer, Henry Schlegelmilch; for County Clerk,
A. Arnstad, all of Eau Claire; for Clerk of
the Court, III. r. Plumber, of Augusta; for
Coroner, Simon Randall, of Fall Creek; for
Surveyor. VIM. Wessenfels, of Eau Claire.
Fond du Lac County.
On the evening of the 18th Rev. A. M
Bullock, of the Wisconsin Conference, and
Miss Georgia Benedict, lady minister con-
nected with the Methodist Episcopal Church
at Fond du Lac, were united in matrimony
The ceremony was performed by Bishop
Foster.
Grant County.
There was considerable excitement caused
at Lancaster the other day by the shooting
Of John Wright, oon-keeper, by the City
Marshal He had a writ for Wright, who had
been complained of for selling intoxicating
drinks without license. Wright refused to
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forcibly to eject the Marshal from the prem
ises. The officer fired twice, one shot passing
between Wrights legs, the other taking effect
in the left side, below the nipple. The ball,
striking a rib, glanced off and was found I'M
der the skin below the left shoulder The
Marshal was arrested and taken before Justice
Baldwin, and the case continued, with $500
bonds.
Green County.
Mrs. Andrew Maxwell, of Monroe, visited
q saloon the other day to demonstrate with
the proprietor because he sold liquor to her
husband. While conversing with him she
became so excited at his taunts that she
seized an empty pop-bottle and dashed it
against the bottles, breaking them in pieces.
She was fined five dollars and costs.
Jefferson County.
A short distance north of Jefferson is
the first artesian well ever started in Rock
River Valley. 1t was bored by an OK, nearly
thirty years ago, which broke through stiff
covering of clay and liberated a vein of water,
which has flowed ever since.
d. D. Chaplin, of Concord, proudly dis
plays a stalk of corn with nine perfect ears
upon it.
G. w. Rounds, of Palmyra, recently gath
cred 2,276 pounds of hops from Ito hills.
KenOsha County.
On the night of the 18th barn in the rear
of some of the largest stores on Main street,
Kenosha, was set on fire with the evident in
tention OF sweeping away the town. Fortu-
nately there was little wind and the fire was
extnguished with little damage.
La Crosse County.
The other day. E. s. Patton, manager of the
telegraph at La Crosse, accompanied by two
men named Bayley and Robbins, went out to
repair the line, which was caught by snag
in the river. In attempting to clear the line
the wire caught under the boat capsizing it
and throwing the party into the water. Bayley
and Robbins caught the wire and were picked
up in half an hour by passing boat. Patton
water for an hour and half. When rescued
he was completely exhausted and insensibe.
Manitoxyoc County.
The other afternoon two drivers of opposi-
ton hacks, named Billy Herzog and John
Brandt, got into a difficulty at the depot,
Brandt putting tender on the bridge of
Billy's nose. About five O'clock p. m. Brandt
met Billy and one Charley Brandt on the
street, and after the passage of few words
pulled out pistol and shot Charley Brandt
through the arm.
Marquette County.
The Democrats at recent convention held
at Monticello placed the following ticket in
nomination: Member of Assembly, Neil Di-
mond; Sheriff, j. Kelly; District Attorney,
VIM. Peters; Register of Deeds, Christopher
Tagaty; County Clerk, A. Fl. German; Coro-
ner, Samuel Crockett.
milwaukee,.
Mrs. Ellen Corners died at the County Hos
pital on the 10th, victim to red tape This
is the woman who was carried throughout the
city one cold night month or so ago before
the policeman could find q hospital that
would admit her at that time of the night.
The attending physician says that her death
was caused by exposure on that night
Outagamie County.
A year or two ago Appleton voted $4,000
to aid in building the Northern Railway to
the city. The time having passed in which
the road was to be built, Appleton is about to
get her $4,000 in bonds back This is the
second or third time she has had such an ex-
perience.
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