by Sears Homes | Feb 25, 2012 | Uncategorized |
On Friday, I posted a detailed blog about Addie’s deep roots in the Lake Mills community. Addie Hoyt (1872-1901) was the granddaughter of Kimball Hoyt and his wife, Sally Sanborn Hoyt. The Hoyts first came to Jefferson County in 1843. When Sally Sanborn Hoyt...
by Sears Homes | Dec 10, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Does the evidence found thus far against Enoch James Fargo rise to the level of proving him guilty in a criminal case? No, because the defendant must be found guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt.” We’re so far removed from 1901, that such a threshold...
by Sears Homes | Dec 8, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Today, an article ran in the “Lake Mills Leader” (Lake Mills’ newspaper) which reads (and I quote), “Legend has it, Enoch knocked off Addie.” If a young woman was murdered last week by her husband, would the newspaper editors present the...
by Sears Homes | Nov 28, 2011 | Addie |
The number one question I’m asked again and again is, “Now that the the autopsy findings are in, and they’re inconclusive, do you regret having done all this?” The answer is, no, not at all. In fact, based on what was discovered, I’m...
by Sears Homes | Nov 18, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Updated! See highlighted text below! According to the Lake Mills’ High School program, Mattie P. Fargo (Addie’s step-daughter) was scheduled to give a talk at the commencement, June 20, 1901. Her step-mother – Addie – had died the day before...
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