Flash From The Past
The 1890's

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Oconto County Reporter
Jun 14, 1890

Marriages

At Abrams, on Saturday, May 31st, 1890, by W.A. McKinley, justice of the peace, Mr. Edson Ketchum of St. Nathans (now Chase) and Miss Frances E. Walker, of Pound, Marinette.

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Oconto County Reporter
Dec 12, 1890

Married

At Green Bay, Dec.2nd, 1890, Mr. Christopher Kammermann, of Stiles to Miss Carrie Welnutz, of Chase.  The wedding feast took place on Dec. 6th.

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Oconto County Reporter
May 1, 1891

Chase

Jens Knudsen, our enterprising merchant, is doing a considerable business in his store, as well as carrying of a farm of 100 acres.

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Oconto County Reporter
May 29th, 1891

Chase

Wm. Terwillegar has contracted to carry the mail between this place and Flintville for the next four years, beginning in July.

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Oconto County Reporter
October 23, 1891

Chase

Mrs. D. Emery, of Menominee, Mich., has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James McClure, for some time past.

A.B. Danes and family left the fore part of last week for Fort Howard, where they will make their home in the future.

H. Alves, who had the misfortune to become deaf in the late War of the Rebellion, received a pension a short time ago. He received nearly $1,800 besides thirty dollars a month for the future. He has purchased a farm from J. A. Hannon, and will soon take possession.

Mrs. Fred Terwillegar, of Sagola, Mich., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Terwillegar, here at present.

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Oconto County Reporter
December 25, 1891

Mrs. Hannah Dean, wife of the Rev. John Banta, aged 68 years, died at her home in Morgan, town of Chase, on Friday, Dec. 18, 1891. The deceased was for a number of years a resident of this city, and enjoyed the esteem and respect of a large number of acquaintances. The funeral occurred Sunday last.

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Oconto County Reporter
March 17, 1893

Chase

Died, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Blaser, aged 3 years, 1 month, and 3 days. He was a very bright and promising little child. The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the whole community.

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Oconto County Reporter
September 8, 1893

Obituary

Died, Thursday, August 24, 1893, at his home in the town of Chase, Oconto county, Wis., William Henry Elliott, after a short illness. Mr. Elliott was in the 66th year of his age, and had always possessed extraordinary health and vigor. About six months ago his health began to decline, which continued gradually till the end. It can be truthfully said of him that he was an upright, honest man and good citizen, and possessed many noble traits of character. Mr. Elliot was born in Chenango county, N. Y., February 1828, was married in 1851 to Miss Maxa M. Cornish, of the same county. In 1864 he moved west, stopping for a time in Oshkosh, and afterward in Big Suamico, residing there until 1872, when he purchased land and located in the town of Chase. His wife and five children survive him - three sons and two daughters. Henry has a home in Chase, Douglas and Frank in Oconto Falls, Minerva is the wife of Raymond Becraft, and Alice is the wife of George Jaques, both from Chase. The funeral was held on Saturday, at the Methodist church, and largely attended. The Rev. C. P. Cheeseman, of Oconto Falls, officiating.

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Oconto County Reporter
June 30, 1893

At the residence of the bride's parents, town of Chase, Oconto county, on Tuesday, June 27th 1893, by Rev. Mr. Austin, pastor of the M. E. Church at Abrams, Mable N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McClure to Francis M. Thomas, of this city.

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Oconto County Reporter
April 27, 1895

CHASE

Charles Blaser had the misfortune to have his fore-finger cut off while engaged in knot sawing. 

Miss Nellie E. Slattery finished the school term of seven months voted for in District No. 6, and is now engaged to teach the spring term of three months at this place. 

Miss Hattie Rifenberg began her spring term of school, Monday.

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Oconto County Reporter
July 19, 1895

- Little Suamico shows a gain in population since the census of five years ago of 123.  There are 401 males
  and 345 females, total of 746.
- Chase has 1,072 -  and increase over 1890 of 159
- Little River shows a population of 1,033 and Stiles 835.
- Armstrong remains the same as last year, 155 - 88 males and 67 females.
- The school census of the city, just completed, is 1,929.
- Oconto Falls shows 120 children of school age.
- The population of Peshtigo is 2,072

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Oconto County Reporter
June 12, 1896

In the town of Chase, June 4, of whooping-cough, Lucinda May, aged 7 months, daughter of Samuel and Phoebe Tolman. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church by Rev. McCalin of Abrams.

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Oconto County Reporter
Dec. 17, 1897

CHASE - William Terwillegar is improving in health. He has been very ill for sometime and it was feared that he would not recover. Mr. Terwillegar is one of the oldest residents in the town of Chase.

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Oconto County Reporter
October 1, 1897
Researched by Richard LaBrosse

In Oconto, Sept. 22, by the Rev. E. Eisenbach, Miss Emma Alt of the town of Chase was married to Albert Hidde of Oconto.  The happy couple enjoyed a bridal tour to Milwaukee.  Their home is in Oconto.

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Oconto County Reporter 
January 21, 1898 

CHASE - The marriage of Miss Helen Margell with Mr. Emil Domina will take place at the German M. E. Church in Chase on Feb. 16, at ten o'clock. 

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Oconto County Reporter
September 22, 1899

SOUTH CHASE

George Page, 75 years old, while going through a rear doorway at his home last Sunday, fell and severely injured his right side. Mr. Page is an old resident of this county and a veteran of the war for the Union. He went out with Company A, 52nd Wisconsin. He was sick in a St. Louis hospital when President Lincoln was assassinated. His first information about the tragedy was when he saw people drape their houses in black. James McClure was a member of the same company.

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Oconto County Reporter
September 22, 1899

SAMPSON & CHASE - Homer Rymer burned his right hand badly while fighting the fire at Herman Blaser's.

NORTH CHASE - Miss Maggie Apfel and William Birr were married at the home of the bride's parents, at Morgan, last Wednesday. We wish them long and happy lives.

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Oconto County Reporter
September 29, 1899

CHASE - Roudolph Birr and wife of Oconto attended the funeral of their niece, in Morgan.

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Oconto County Reporter
October 27, 1899

CHASE - Announcements are out for the wedding of Miss Jenny Burto to Andrew Konister. We wish them long and happy lives.