davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
DEATH ENDS A SUIT.
Principal in VIII Case at Marinette
Expires Suddenly.


Marinette, Wis, Oct. 81 Special i
The long-drawn-out Wilson will fight
was summarily ended this morning when
Mrs. Mary Wilson was found dead in
bed. Several bottles were at her side
on a table. Deceased had been victim
of asthma for years and though her
death is great surprise, it is thought
the end came in natural way.
Stella Johnson, niece, testified at the
coroner's inquest this morning that two
injections had been administered to Mrs.
Wilson last night and that at 3 a. m.
she was sleeping, but at o'clock the
woman WAS dead. The coroner's jury,
after a long session, decided that death
resulted from an asthmatic spasm.
Mrs. Wilson was 80 years old. She
married the late Adolph Wilson eight
years ago, when he was an old man.
She received many thousands of dollars
from him and on his death, two years
ago, she inherited all his property. The
Wilson boys, John and William. began
action, declaring that the will had been
made under undue influence by the wife.
The matter is still in the courts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
SHE COULD NOT SLEEP.
Mrs. McDougal. Who Killed Her
Husband, Is Conscience
Stricken.

Marinette, Wis, Oct. 26.-[Special.]-
For Mrs. Kate McDouga]. charged with
the murder of her husband, there was
no rest last night or the night before.
She occupies the only padded cell in the
Marinette county Jail and for two nights
has not closed her eyes in slumber. The
officers feared the young woman would
take her own life.
She appeared before the coroner's jury
Saturday night. She looked around
wildly and chewed gum with frenzied
rapidity. When asked if she had any
thing to say the young woman replied:
mo, | haven't anything to say to-
night"
Marinette is still shocked over the
death of McDougal, which occurred at
appears to have been cold-blooded muir
der The coroner's jury returned a ver-
dict to the effect that "Archie McDougal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
CONES UP IN NOVEMBER.
Case of Commissioner Fricke against the
PhiIadeIphia Insurance Company.

Case of Commissioner Fricke against the
Philadelphia Insurance Company.
Madison, Wis, Oct. 29.-[SpeciaLl-
The issue between the Guarantors' Liza
bility and Indemnity company of Phila-
delphia and Insurance Commissioner
Fricke, as to the latter's right to revoke
the company's license, will be heard be-
fore Judge Siebecker in the circuit court
IN the latter part of November or early
in December The defendant made an
swer Monday at Baraboo to the writ of
mandamus secured by the company. The
question at issue is one of fact as to
whether the company actually refused
to submit to an examination of its
books, on which ground the commission
er revoked it's license.
The company claims that all it asked
was delay until meeting of the di-
rectors could be held, but as they had
already had two weeks notice the com
missioner did not consider further delay
necessary and brought the officers to the
point of refusing to submit to all exam
nation, when the license was revoked.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
TOWN SWEPT BY FIRE.
Forest motion Has a Close Call
from Being Wiped
Ont.

Forest Junction, Wis, Oct. 31.-[Spe-
cial. Fire last night destroyed the new
hotel building which was in course of
erection by Peter Bach, and spread to
the general store of Weichman, Hoffman
& Kranick. and thence to the hotel and
saloon owned by Joseph Stracker and
the photograph gallery of Schubert Bros
The general store of Alien & Weyer
was damaged. For a while it looked as
though the whole village was doomed.
The total loss is about $21 900, which
is divided as follows:
Weichmann, Hoffman & Kranich, about
$4,000; partly insured.
Peter Bach, $1,000; partly insured
Joseph Stracker, $4,000; partly insured.
Schubert Bros, $3.50; no insurance.
Alien & Weyer, buildings damaged, loss
$500
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
CLUE FROM A PENSION.
Arrested for a Crime Alleged to
Have Been Committed TWen-
ty-Six Years Ago.

Elroy, Wis. Oct. 29-[Special IA
great sensation has been created in the
town OF Kendall, this county, by the ar
rest of Perry Richardson for the alleged
murder of a man named Wilde near
Portage, twenty-six years ago. The of
icers say Richardson has been living IN
der an assumed name ever since the al
legged crime was, committed. He was re
Gently granted a pension under his old
name. The publication of the pension
lis gave the clue to the Portage officials.
Richardson was brought to this city
and then taken to Mansion today for
examination
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
LOST THEIR NERVE.
Green Bay burglars Rob a House and
Return the Plumber.

Green Bay, Wis, Oct. 29.-[Speciall i
Late yesterday afternoon sneak thieves
entered the residence of L. w. Basche
and carried away jewelry, valued at over
500. The thieves We're evidently local
amateurs, who either became conscience
stricken or feared to dispose of the arti-
cles, for at o'clock Mrs Basche found
the jewelry in a small box on the front
porch, where the thieves had thrown it
from the sidewalk.
The funeral of John Horn, who died
in a Milwaukee hospital of blood poison
ing, the result Of an operation for salt
rheum, took place here this morning
from St. Peters and st. Paurs church.
1t was under the auspices of the @. A.
r., of which he was a prominent mem
Der. Mr.. Horn was 70 years old and
leaves a wife and six children, two of
whom reside in Milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
EUCH ALARM IS FELT.
New Diphtheria Cases Make Their APP
pearance at Green Bay.

Green Bay, Wis, Oct. 29.5[Special.] i
Three new cases of diphtheria were re-
ported last night, making ten cases since
October %, of which number two have
died The health officers reports that
all cases have been confined to the west
side. Considerable alarm is felt among
parents of that part of the city and a
great many children are being kept from
school,
Hans Jacobson, a deputy game war
den, was forcibly elected from the fish
gone to ascertain if any fish of illegal
size were being taken and marketed. He
had no papers to prove his authority
and Mr. Schiller claims he had no bust
ness there without them. Each party
thinks he is right and will probably be
decided in court, but as yet NO arrests
have bene made
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
NOT ALL HAPPINESS.

Two Madison Women Declare that Mar
riaCe is Failure.
Madison Wis, Oct 29.-Mrs. Hattie
Eddy of this city has brought suit for a
divorce from James M. Eddy on the
grounds of cruel and inhUman treatment,
habitual drunkenness and failure to sup
port. The two were married June 10,
1884.
Arthur G. and Ella NJ. Mason were
The husband is alleged to have totally
neglected to support his helpmeet. who
year ago was obliged to come to Madi-
son to reside with relatives and make her
own living. She asks for separation
from her husband.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
DID IT FOR DEVILTRY.
Detectives Arrest a Young Man for
Attempted Train WreCking
Near Mansion.

Mauston. Wis, Oct. 90 SpecialE
The railway detectives yesterday arrest
ed a young man giving his name as
Blankenham on charge Of having made
an attempt TO wreck passenger train No.
6, about six miles east of here. last Sat-
urday morning. The arrest was made
at Linden Station.
The detectives say he has confessed
to the attempt to wreck the train, but
gives no reason for the act except that
it was for deviltry. He is in Jail here
awaiting his examination.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
MRS. M'DOUGAL DEFIANT.
Marinette Woman Seems Utterly
Indifferent Regarding Her
Alleged Crime.

Marinette, Wis, Oct. 27.-[Special.]-
Mrs. Kate McDougal has regained her
self-control and is deyoting herself as
slduously to laying plans to save herself
from life term in Waupun for the al
legged murder. in cold blood, of her hus-
band, Archie McDougal In the justice
court yesterday afternoon she appeared
utterly Indifferent as to the enormity of
the crime with which she was charged.
The traces of excitement which charac-
terized her at the coroner's inquest had
entirely disappeared, and one saw q
pretty but defiant countenance as she
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
SHOWS A DECREASE.
School Tax Levy In the City of Appleton
for 1S96-Newsy Notes.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 30-[SpeciaI.l =
The school tax levy in the city of Apple
ton for the ensuing year is $4S,255 as
against $4,000 for 1895 The average
rate of school tax per each 500 of as
sessed valuation is S1.127 as against
$1.147 in 1895. Every school district in
the city shows a decrease in both the
levy and the rate of taxation, except the
First district. which shows an increase
of $1,000 in the levy and $O136 in the
tax rate, owing to building expenses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Obituary Mention.

Wautoma, Wis, Oct. 29.-[Speciall-
Mrs Elizabeth Gustin, an old and re-
spected citizen of this town, died at
this village yesterday. Deceased was
born in New York state in 1903, and
came West in 1854. She was SO years
of age and had been a resident of Wau-
shara county for the past forty-tWo
wears
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
BOUGHT A GOLD MINE.
Marinette Man Purchases an Interest in
the Abe Lincoln at Cripple Creek.

Marinette, Wis, Oct. 30-[Special !
Gus Arnold. one of the Arnold Brothers
who own controlling interest in the
Abe Lincoln mine and who lately went
West from this city, has purchased of
G. NJ. FaiFchild. who until lately edited
a paper here. the yellow Bird gold mine
at Cripple Greek. The mine was bought
by the original owner for $4,000 and
has lust been sold for S26. 1000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Sentenced for Stealing.

Fond du Lac Wis, Oct % [Special.1
Jesse and George Trask and George
Finzel pleaded guilty to stealing 500
pounds of lead from VIII Reinig, in JUS
tice BisselFs court yesterday, and were
each given jail sentence of six months.
William Stroup, the junk dealer, has
been arrested and will be tried on the
charge of receiving the stolen lead
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
SWEPT THE VALLEY.
Storm Does Much Damage to Paper Mills
at Appleton.

A small hurricane passed down the river
last night, doing much damage to manu-
featuring plants on the water power and
flats The roofs Of the Ravene, Vulcan
and Tioga paper mills, Atlas pulpInill, old
Woolf mill and Valley Iron works were
damaged. The brick walls of the brew
cry were blown down and windows
blown out at Columbia hall. The tele-
phone and telegraph wires are down,
The damage will reach several thousand
dollars. The storm followed the river
valley and did little damage on high land
where most of the city lies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Dee- Season CLOSES To-day.

Marinette, Wis, Oct; 31.-[Special.l-
for hunting deer and seven large animals
were sold to the meat markets here this
morning Robert Mcpherson of the
Sugar bush claims the honor of shooting
the king deer of the season. It weighs
252 pounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
MANY LOGS ON THE SKIDS.

Cut Around Oconto, However, viii Fail
Short.
Oconto, Wis, Oct. 29.-[Special THE
Fence River Logging company has had
a crew of 100 men in the woods during
the past two months and have on the
skids 100000 feet of logs.
1t is reported here that the log cut along
the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic rail
way, in the Trout Greek country, will
fall short about Is, 100000 feet, and that
nothing but burnt timber will be put in
this winter, the continued non-denland
for lumber the cause.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Rrakeman Fatally Hurt.

West Superior, Wis, Oct. 29.-[Spe-
cial. Joseph Ruff, a brakeman on a
logging railroad, was brought IL from
Partridge, Mimi, this afternoon fatally
injured. He was engaged in coupling
cars and the ends of logs protruded too
far. crushing his skull. Rufus home was
at Shell Lake. Wis. He cannot live.
William Erickson of West Superior
was brought in from Dobie's camp at
Minnesung, internally injured by a falling
free IT NAV prove fatal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
SLIGHT Chance Of Recovery.

West Superior, Wis, Oct. 31.-LSpe-
cial.H.James Ruff of Shell Lake, who
was injured by being crushed between
two logging cars at Partridge, Mimi, is
still alive at Mt Mary's hospital here.
1t was at first thought that the man
could not survive twentyfour hours, but
an operation has been performed upon
the broken skull and he stands the barest
chance of recovery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
FLOODED CATTLE BURNED.
Thirty-five HoIsteins and Four HorseI
Lost in Fire at Appleton.

Lost in Fire at Appleton.
Appfeton, Wis, Oct. 3O.-[Special]-
The stock barns of the Wisconsin Live
Stock association burned here last night
and thirty-fve head of full-blood Hol-
stein cattle and four horses were burned
to death, together with twenty tons Of
hay. 100 tons of corn fodder, farm ma
chinery and grain. The loss is $4,000 IN
chinery: $1,000 on building; total $4,000;
insurance, $4,000.
The barn was located in a remote part
of the city, far from other buildings, and
the fire was not discovered until the
building was nearly destroyed. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
LIKE CHAFF IN THE WIND.
Three Blocks of Sidewalk Carried Ava
at Superior--Scow Sank.

ut Superior-Scow Sank.
West Superior, Wis, Oct. 30.-[Spe-
cial. Last nights storm, which con-
tinues today with slight abatement, did
considerable damage here. Three blocks
of new sidewalk on Catlin avenue, near
Broadway, was picked up and scattered
over the surrounding country. The dam
age to plate glass windows will amount
to hundreds of dollars.
Last night a scow loaded with stone
and material for the Duluth-Super
bridge was swamped and sunk in the
bay, and this mornings st. Paul and Du-
luth train was ditched between this city
and Duluth by a Washout of the tracks
No one was injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
MADE A TERRIFIC NOISE.
Attempt to Blow Open Safe at La
Crosse.

La Crosse, Wis, Oct. 31.-[Special =
An attempt was made shortly after mid
night last night to blow open the safe
at the Office of the La Crosse Packing
and Provision company. The report was
so loud that it attracted attention for
two or three blocks away. The explo-
sion failed to blow open the inner door
but burst the outside door off its hinges
The burglar in his hurry to escape left
q complete set of tools behind
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
LIGHTNING FIRED A BARN.

Horse and Cattle Taken from the Build
ing Unframed.
Spring Green, Wis, Oct. 29.-TSpe-
ciaLl-The large new barn of B. f..
Dewey, located in this village, was
struck by lightning at O'Clock this
morning and totally destroyed. The
barn was hardly completed, but was
cattle were taken from the burning
building unframed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
A PIONEER IS GONE.
Robert Edwards Passes Away at Els
Home in Two Rivers.

Two Rivers, Wis, Oct. 2e.-[Special; ]
Robert Edwards, one Of the early set
tiers of the county and weli-knoWn
was found dead in bed yesterday. Heart
disease is supposed to have been the
cause of death. Mr.. Edwards was born
in Wales, Eng, in 1927, and came to
this country when a young man, resld-
ng for a time at Neshoto, this county,
later removing here, where he continued
to reside to the day Of his death. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
New Pastor for a Kenosha Church.

Kenosha, Wis, Oct 3O.-[Special]-
Rev. H. S. Roblee of Charlotte Mich,
has written the First Congregational
church here that he accepts the call to
Kenosha. His resignation takes effect
in Charlotte December l. The church
to which he comes is the largest, wealth
lest and most influential Of tie Protest
ont church of the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
MOOSE NEAR IRON BELT.
Reported to Have Been Seen by italian
Hunters.

Hunters.
Iron Belt, Wis, Oct. 29.-LSpecialE
Deer hunters are very thick in the woods
through here looking for gore. The
unusually large number of men idle now
has swelled the number of hunters this
year. They report deer plentiful and
venison is brought to town quite regu-
larry. 1t had been reported several times
for some years past that stray moose
was inhabiting the woods north of here,
as tracks had been seen and identified
as being those of moose, and few
days ago some Italians, who were out
hunting, reported that they came across
one
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Diphtheria Near Augusta.

Augusta, Wis, Oct. 29.-[Special.l-
Diphtheria has broken out in the family
of William Kerzer in the town of Otter
Greek, twelve miles west of this place.
One child has already died and several
more are in a critical condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
DEATH AFTER A RALLY.
Young Farmer Killed by the Cars Near
Oshkosh.

Oshkosh, Wis, Oct. 29.-[SpeciaLl
The body of Edward Abraham, young
farmer, was found on the Chicago &
Northwestern railway track about FIVE
miles south of here early this morning.
Abraham attended a political rally at
VanDyne last evening and it is supposed
was struck by passing train. His body
was badly bruised and his skull half
gone.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
SCATTERED UP THE RIVER.
Poles for the Duluth-Superior Bridge Go
AstraY.

West Superior, Wis, Oct. 31.-[Spe-
cial. THE contractors on the Duluth
Superior Bridge company's new structure
have engaged tugs to assist in running
down the timbers which broke away
from them during the big blow of Thurs
day and last night. The bridge COM
used in the foundations of the structure
and they scattered UP the St Louis river
as far west as West Dulnth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Store at Spencer Burned.

Marshfeld, Wis. Oct 2S.-S. D.
Graves store at Spencer was burned last
night and the contents completely de-
stroyed This is the store which was
robbed three times during the vast year.
Fire, caused by a defective fue, de-
stroyed the residence OF Wifiam Schu-
lenberg at North Freedom this morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
MUST APPEAR IN UNIFORM.

Order to Employees by the Chicago &
North Western Road.
Baraboo, Wis, Oct. 0.-[SpeciaLl-
An order has been issued by the Chi
cago & Northwestern officials to the
effect that station agents and baggage
men must wear blue uniforms with brass
buttons
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
WouEd-be Suicide Better.

West Superior, Wis, Oct. 31.-[Spe-
cial. William Wilson of Ashland, who
attempted suicide by taking carbolic acid
yesterday afternoon, will recover. His
mouth and throat are terribly burned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
CITY WITHOUT FUNDS.
Oshkosh Officials Must Wait Until After
Election for Pay.

Oshkosh, Wis, Oct. 2S.-[Speciai.l-
The city treasury is bare and unless the
unexpected happens it will be impossible
to pay the salaries Of city officials next
Monday, the first of the month. Local
banks have plenty of idle money, but
refuse offers of Z per cent, saying they
will place no loans until after election.
Meanwhile the officials and other cred
itors will be compelled to wait.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Man1Ied His Hand.

Ahnapee, Wis, Oct. 31-[Special.l =
Robert Gloff, foreman of a department
at the Vaneer factory, had his right hand
terribly mangled. Two fingers were am
Dutated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Aged Couple Welded.

Mayville, Wis, Oct 31-The marriage
of Mrs. c. Shilling, a widow perhaps 70
years of age, to Fred Guerlich, a widow
yesterday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Injured in a Runaway.

Underhill, Wis, Oct. 29-[SpecialE
Roy Hickok, the 14-year-old son of j. A.
Hickok of this city, was severely cut
about the face IN a runaway. lie will
recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
WELL FIXED FOR WINTER.

Burglars Loot a Tailoring Establishment
at Chiffon.
Chiffon, Wis, Oct 29.-[Special.]-
Burglars entered the Larson tailoring es-
adjustment last night and stole $500
worth of goods. 1t is thought to be the
work of tramps.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
ACTOR BADLY HURT.
Fell from a Trapeze While Performing
at West Superior.

at WE superior.
West Superior, Wis, Oct 31.-[Spe-
cial. l-Timothy Ryan, a trapeze per-
former at the Gem theater, had a bad
fall last night while doing the spin
suspended in the teeth of fellow actor
He fell twenty feet to the stage, break
ing his wrist and several ribs and sus-
tanning serious injuries.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
POLICE STOPPED THE FIGHT.
Two Alleged Pugilists Attempt to Box at
ManitOwOc.

Manitowoc, Wis, Oct. 311[Special.l-
A prizefght between Ted Thompson, q
heavyweight of Saginaw, Mich, and
Paddy McHugh of Fond du Lac, took
place last night at Scientific hall The
police interfered after one round had
been fought on account Of the brutality
exhibited to a crowd that expected to see
a sparring match on scientific points
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
HOME FOR "WEARY WILLIEs."
Outagamie County Workhouse will be
Opened December 1.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 31-[SpecialH
The newly-completed Outagamie county
workhouse for tramps has been formally
accepted by the special committee Of
the county board. At the meeting Of
the county board in November a SUPER
workhouse will open for business Deem
hor I
The evening times., 1896-02-03
womsn.Bater's Philosophy.

1t is strange how some woInen-haters like
to pose as philosophers. They give vent
to their spleen by indulging in sn-Called
aphcrls lsms, and here are some OF them:
Some Inen are different, all women are
alike"
"A woman's love is always misfortune;
her friendship is always a boom
''Wc never have wives like the husbands
they have
woman has always managed to make
men provide for her: her consolidated fund
is mai.'s vanity. Under the pretext OF
giving him the upper hand. she has left him
all tnr anxiety and responsibility
Never say man. but men; nor women,
but woman; for the world has thousands
OF Men and only one woman
1T is with women as with nations; tits
nee, ssary TO De happy and pitiless.''
''One may see the hearts of women
through the rents one may make in their
selc-lovc."
1T is often a delicate manner Of cour,ing
a woman to be in the WRONG concerning her
1t creates for her the superiority to for
give
The evening times., 1896-02-03
Airy. Fniry Fnhrics.

Accordion plating continues to be adopt
ed with great enthusiasm in spring wear,
and after all there are few bodices have
seen more useful than one in this style of
black chiffon, which was trimmed with
lines of cream-coiored Valenciennes lace set
a jour and crossed to form squares. Oh,
the possibilities Of chiffon are endless! Al
most as endless as those of the January
sales.
We have not yet heard the last of chif-
fons, grenadines and all the fluffy, airy
fabrics In cotton and silk. We will hear
more of them this coming spring, and l
should not be at all surprised, Judging
from the early hints heard in Fashions BILE
quarters-I mean where the ultra-fashior-
ables are costumed--if all of these were
carried over into fall and winter costumes
in effects richer and more proflse than ever.