River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Carroll Adams, who accidentally shot
himself at his home in Empire, died
from his injuries.
Frank Newell, farmer, residing in
the town of Hilton, while blowing in his
field found a large meteor.
Three men entered the store in Co
lumbus of Edward 0ppelt, a man SO
years of age, and after beating the old
man and binding him they secured the
sum of $50.
The Wisconsin state board of phar-
macy in session in Milwaukee elected
II. p. Frank president.
The Wisconsin state grange in ses-
sion at Eau Claire adopted a resolution
favoring free mail delivery in the coun-
try and designated Marshfield as the
rlace of meeting next year.
Annie Ernest, an inmate of the coun-
" insane asylum, committed suicide in
Milwaukee by throwing herself in front
of passenger train.
Charles George, aged 81, died at She
boygan Falls of typhoid fever. George
participated in Sherman's famous
march to the sea,
James b. Dunning. for IS years fore
man of the River Falls journal, died at
the age of 90 years.
Charles w. Helm was held up by a
highwayman in Madison, and on show
ing fight was shot through the neck.
the bullet just missing large artery.
Gov. Upham has appointed George b.
Ferry. of Wausau, delegate to the
Tennessee centennial exposition.
Herman Croll, agent in Appleton for
a Chicago furniture house, was arrest
ed on a charge of heavy forgery.
c. r. Weinstock's stock of general
merchandise was burned at Brandon.
involving 7tal loss.
During tn first week in December
the Wisconsin Central lines earned $751;
351, an increase of 81 AGA. Since July 1
the earnings of the same company have
decreased Sl61,3s3.
The death of Col. James w. Policy,
resident of La Crosse from 1851 to 1870,
occurred at his home in Wells, MINI.
He was II years old and served during
the war.
Ex-Policeman Hurlbutt has had his
leg amputated at the hip. the result of
an injury received while arresting
criminal. He will sue Eau Claire for
damages.
4 man named Laffee. aged so, was
killed near Stratford. He was walking
through the woods when the limb of
tree fell on him.
In the circuit court at Green Bay
verdict was rendered against the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & 81. Paul Railroad
company for $4,000 in favor of Erwin
Despins for the loss of his right foot.
Erick Lokken, single. aged 40 years,
a teamster hauling logs at Birch Lake,
was instantly killed by falling under
load of logs, which passed over his
body
At the annual meeting of the SUI
perior Commercial club c. ii. Sunder-
land was elected president
Through street car service will be in
Ra inc by January ].
George b. Randall wanted in West
Superior on charges of embezzling
about $4,000 from the odd fellows
lodge No. 33s. was arrested in Louis
vile, Ky.
Fred johnson, in a row in saloon
at Superior, was shot and seriously
wounded by the bartender.
E. j. Knapp, dealer in house furnish
ings and undertaking goods at Wan
paca, made an assignment with liabili
ties of about $4,000.
Christian Voss, aged 20, AMI his wife,
aged IS. died in Oshkosh within %
hours Of each other, and were buried in
the same grave.
Peter Klein, a saloon keeper in Wat
watosa, was strnck across the eyes with
an iron bar by Conrad Ernst. brewer,
anu killed.
Horatio ]. Murray died at the age
of go. He settled ON a farm near Beloit
in 1899 and lived there continuously for
So years.
The little daughter of Robert Nc
I.eod of West Superior, died from the
effects of three doses of machine oil, adj
ministered instead of castor oil.
Willis A. Meyers department store
in Milwaukee, known as the Boston
s. ore, was seized by the sheriff, with
Liabilities of 100000
Many families are leaving the head
Of the lake to establish homes in the
south. During the past two months,
this exodus has amounted TO about $50
families.
William Writ Watkins, president OF
the Wisconsin, hickamauga Monument
association. an old soldier, and a re-
tired business man, died suddenly in
Milwaukee, aged 63 years.
Rev. William Walker, who for many
years was missionary to West Central
Africa, died IN Milton at the age of ss.
Seven -four mills at Superior have shut
down until after the holidays and $50
men are out of work.