Rensselaer Republican, Volume 28, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 December 1895 — Farmer Murders His Wife. [ARTICLE]

Farmer Murders His Wife.

Menominee," Wis., Nov. 30. —William Kaatka, c. farmer, is in jail on a charge of murdering his wife, lie brained her and then proceeded to chop her in pieces. His 12-year-old daughter and 14-year-oid son were present. The son, armed with a Winchester ride, prevented his escape until help arrived.