by Sears Homes | Nov 24, 2011 | Addie |
According to Mary Wilson’s book (A History of Lake Mills, published 1983), Addie was murdered by her husband, Enoch J. Fargo. A cover-up story was contrived (diphtheria) to hide the truth. Wilson also states that Addie’s physician, William Oatway,...
by Sears Homes | Nov 14, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Yesterday afternoon, I was showing my daughter Crystal these newest photos of Addie, and she was in awe of the fancy outfits and the quality of the professional photography. She said something that really stunned me, and truly summed up the whole of this sad,...
by Sears Homes | Nov 8, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Dr. William Oatway proclaimed that Addie’s fast-acting diphtheria was the most virulent form of the disease he’d ever witnessed. In fact, he said “[the diphtheria] had advanced with unusual rapidity…it was the most stubborn, and rapidly...
by Sears Homes | Oct 30, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Often people ask me why I care about pursuing this old Addie story. After all, she’s been dead 110 years, and everyone who knew her is dead. What’s the point? My oft-repeated response is this: “Addie was someone’s beloved little girl.”...
by Sears Homes | Oct 22, 2011 | Uncategorized |
During my stay in Lake Mills in early September (2011), I was invited by gracious innkeepers Tom and Barry to be their guest at the Fargo Mansion Inn. So for two glorious days and two restful nights, I lived and moved and had my being inside the walls of this...
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