LABINSKI:  Charles

REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON INSANE PATIENTS
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to insane patients had and
determined since the filing of my last report November 1, 1936, up to and including 
January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Charles Labinski, alleged insane. Hearing had on the 22nd day of December, 1936, and said
Charles Labinski was committed to Winnebago State Hospital at Winnebago, Wisconsin.
Physicians: Dr. R.G. Strong $4.20, Dr. R.G. Yost $4.20.


LAMERE: Ed

City and County:
Ed. Lamere escaped from the county asylum last Saturday but was found soon after in Two Rivers. His form of insanity 
is of the unhappy kind as he rarely spends a cheerful hour.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 16, 1897  pg. 3
*****
Two Rivers: 
E. Lamere, an inmate of the county Insane Asylum, whose home was formerly in this city, escaped from the 
asylum last week by jumping from a second story window.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 23, 1900 pg. 3


LANDSVERK:  O.J.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1875; age at last birthday, 25; single; 
place of birth, Norway
1900 Census


LARICK:  Angeline

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1849; age at last birthday, 51; married; 
place of birth, Canada Fr.
1900 Census


LARSON:  Fred

A victim of insomnia and nervousness, fearing insanity as a result, Fred Larson, 
a south side boy, aged 20, has been committed to the Northern hospital for insane 
at Oshkosh, the commitment having been issued upon personal request of the young 
man to probate court. Larson was recently taken into custody and sentenced to 30 
days in jail on a charge of attacking his father and sister and it was while serving his 
sentence that he formulated the request to Judge Chloupek for commitment. Larson 
says he is unable to sleep and is subject to nervousness which he fears may drive him 
to some act for which he will be irresponsible. He hopes to gain relief at Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 27, 1908 P. 5


LARSON:  Louis

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1875; age at last birthday, 25; single; 
place of birth, Norway
1900 Census


LARSON:  Louis P.

A resident of our town who is close to 80-yrs of age, was taken to the mental facility in Oshkosh on 
Mon. The poor man suddenly suffered the delusion that he was very rich and was trying to buy 
everything possible at exorbitant prices.
Der Nord Westen  02 March 1899
*****
Sheriff Lehrman took Louis P. Larson of this city to the Asylum at Oshkosh on Monday last. He was 
adjudged insane. Larson made strong objection to being taken from home.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 2, 1899 pg. 3


LARSON: Magnus

Magnus Larson of this city, a young man 21 years old, was adjudged insane and taken to the Oshkosh Asylum on Thursday last.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 24, 1897  pg. 4
*****
Magnus Larson escaped from the Oshkosh asylum some time ago while at work in a harvest field. He went to0 Milwaukee and 
from there to his home in this city. He says he never did anything which made it proper to send him to such a place.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 19, 1897  pg. 3
*****
City and County:
"Mug" Larson, an inmate of the Oshkosh asylum sent up from this place, made his third escape from there this week. He seems 
to be a pretty hard fellow to hold.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 23, 1897  pg. 3


LARSON:  Mairqus

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1876; age at last birthday, 24; 
place of birth, Norway
1900 Census

 
LARSON:  Ole

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1864; age at last birthday, 36; 
married; place of birth, Norway
1900 Census


LEE:  Patrick

Of Cooperstown, who was interned in the state mental facility in Oshkosh as violent, was 
furloughed on 22 Dec. and arrived home in Cooperstown the following Sunday. That same 
evening he attacked his mother, who would have been hurt worse had not neighbors intervened. 
As it was the lady was so badly hurt that onefears for her life. Attendants from the Oshkosh facility 
came and took him back.
Der Nord Westen  02 January 1908


LEITERMANN:  Sophie

A 15-year old of Manitowoc Rapids was sent to the school for feeble minded 
(Schule f?r Schwachsinnige) by Judge Chloupek.
Der Nord Westen  15 November 1906


LEITZKE:  Carl

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1851; age at last birthday, 49; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census
 
 
LENANDOWSKI:  Veronica

A number of patients were brought here today from the Northern hospital at Oshkosh. 
They were pronounced incurable by the authorities there and will be entered at the 
Manitowoc Insane Asylum. They were: Mary Otto, Manitowoc county; Gencie Ducal, 
Florence Daniel, Emil Dulows, Door county; Veronica Lenandowski, Joseph Maddan, 
Anna Peterson, Marinette county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, WI  February 9, 1899  pg. 4
*****
Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 18??; age at last birthday, ??; 
married; place of birth, Poland
1900 Census


LEVAS: Emil

REEDSVILLE MAN IS ADJUDGED INSANE AND COMMITTED TO ASYLUM
Emil Levas of Reedsville was examined in the county court as to his mental condition last Friday. 
He was adjudged insane and was committed to the Northern hospital, Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 25, 1907 pg. 1


LING:  Amy

JEALOUSY LEADS WOMAN TO SEEK DEATH IN LAKE Amy Ling, Known as Mayme 
Adams, Rescued by Police and is at County Asylum for Observation Driven to desperation by 
jealousy and drink, Amy Ling, known to police circles as Mayme Adams, attempted suicide in 
the lake at the foot of Madison street at 5:30 last night but was rescued by the poilce (sic) who 
responded to a call sent in by residents in the vicinity. The woman spent the night in jail. When 
Officers Trochlell (sic), Ladwig and Carle reached the scene in response to the call the Ling 
woman was found laying in the shallow water of the lake, a short distance from the shore, her 
clothing saturated but she was uninjured. She was taken to jail in the patrol wagon, protesting 
that she wanted to die. Physicians who were called found the woman suffering from hysteria and 
early today she was removed to the county asylum where she will receive treatment and be under 
observation as to her mental condition. If she is found insane she will be committed. The Lind(sic) 
woman was one of two arrested several months ago in a raid of a disorderly house on Columbus 
street and at that time paid a fine of $30. Since then she had been in the city and had resided in (sic) 
Twenty-third street. She is said to have become infatuated with a man out of town and when he 
discarded her for a new face, the woman threatened to end her life and made the attempt yesterday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  01 April 1916


LIPPERT: John

John Lippert of this city was adjudged insane on Saturday morning and taken to the Northern Asylum by Sheriff Muth. On Friday 
night while passing by the works of the Manitowoc Cycle company, he seized a wheel and ran away with it. He was caught, but 
as the man bore an excellent character his act raised a question of his sanity. On examination he was found to be insane 
and was so adjudged.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 28, 1897  pg. 4
 

LIVAR:  Emil

Of Reedsville was taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh on Friday.
Der Nord Westen  25 April 1907
 

LORENZ:  Bertha

Sheriff Stephani took Bertha Lorenz of the 3rd ward of this city to the Oshkosh 
Asylum on Wednesday last.  She had become religiously insane.
Manitowoc Pilot  30 March 1893

 
LUBERT:  Jno A.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1843; age at last birthday, 57; married; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


LUDOWISSIE:  Cornelius

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1867; age at last birthday, 33; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


LYNDE: Benjamin E.
Court House and Jail Burned—On Thursday morning last the Court House and Jail at 
Manitowoc Rapids were burned to the ground. They were set on fire by an insane man 
named Benjamin E. Lynde. The Court House was a small frame building and the Jail was 
built of hewn logs. They were built for the temporary accommodation of the County, and 
the entire loss will probably come within one thousand dollars. Lynde has occasionally 
been confined in the Jail, and has frequently threatened to burn these and other buildings. 
He is now in confinement at the county Poor House, and if set at liberty he will undoubtedly 
continue to execute his threats. The board of county supervisors will meet on Saturday, 
and it is hoped that some provisions will be made for him, that will insure the safety of 
property in the future.
Manitowoc Herald, WI  Thursday, May 6, 1852  pg. 2
 

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MACNAMANRA, MICHAEL

Michael MacNamara was taken to the Oshkosh Asylum last Saturday.  
The man realized his situation and was quire anxious to go.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 5, 1880


MADDAN: Joseph
A number of patients were brought here today from the Northern hospital at Oshkosh. 
They were pronounced incurable by the authorities there and will be entered at the 
Manitowoc Insane Asylum. They were: Mary Otto, Manitowoc county; Gencie Ducal, 
Florence Daniel, Emil Dulows, Door county; Veronica Lenandowski, Joseph Maddan, 
Anna Peterson, Marinette county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, WI  February 9, 1899  pg. 4

 
MAHNKE:  Charles

From here, whom we reported had been taken to jail in Sheboygan with a companion under a 
charge of stealing a watch and some money, became suddenly mentally disturbed and had to be 
taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  01 June 1905

 
MAHNKE, MARTIN

Sheriff Murphy took two insane persons to the Oshkosh asylum last 
week?Martin Mahnke of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Horan of Cato.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 13, 1882

 
MANTHIER: Emil

Sheriff Lehrman brought Emil Manthier of Kiel to the city on Wednesday for examination as to his sanity.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 23, 1899 pg. 3

 
MANNHINNER:  Geo.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1853; age at last birthday, 47; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


MARCUS: Elizebeth

Chr. Muth went to Chippewa Falls this morning on the early train, having in charge 
Elizebeth Marcus, an insane patient who he was taking to the home for the feeble 
minded. She was examined by Drs. Thurtell and Lubman and pronounced demented. 
She resides on the outskirts of the city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, WI  October 25, 1898  pg. 4


MARX:  Peter

The sheriff brought Peter Marx of Liberty to the city yesterday and this 
morning took him to Oshkosh to receive treatment at the Northern 
Hospital for Insane.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 13, 1884

 
MASON:

A man named Mason, a resident of Rockland, was afflicted with a cancer on his lip.  He brooded over 
it so much that he became insane.  He together with Con Murphy was taken to Oshkosh last night by Sheriff Pierce.
Manitowoc Pilot  01 July 1880


MASS:  August

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1852; age at last birthday, 48; widower; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census

 
MAURER:  Lizzie

A 27-yr. old Kiel resident, has been sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh. 
Der Nord Westen  27 December 1900

 
MC ALLISTER:  Julia A.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1874; age at last birthday, 26; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


MC CARTHY:  Chas.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1867; age at last birthday, 33; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


MC CARTY:  Dan

Formerly a farmer in Town Cato who was a patient in the local mental facility for a long time, was 
released from there on 06 Oct. and to date no one knows what has happened to him. Since the 
man was dressed only in light clothing and had no money, it is feared he may have become a victim 
of the bad weather.
Der Nord Westen  24 October 1907

 
MC CARTY:  J.C.

From here suddenly became mentally disturbed while visiting in Door County and was taken to 
the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  30 July 1908


MC GUCKEN:  James E.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1866; age at last birthday, 34; single; 
place of birth, New York
1900 Census
 

MC MULLEN:  Jos.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1877; age at last birthday, 33; 
place of birth, Canada England
1900 Census
 
 
MC NEES:  Charles

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1863; age at last birthday, 37; single; 
place of birth, Indiana
1900 Census

 
MEINK:  Emil

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1840; age at last birthday, 60; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


MENCHL: Henry

Local and Personal:
Henry Menchl, aged fifty-seven, a resident of this city, was committed to the Northern asylum at Oshkosh 
last Saturday. Menchl has a wife and four children. The family reside on North Tenth street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 24, 1907 pg. 5


MESSERSCHMIDT: Otto

Notes of City and County Folks:
Otto Messerschmidt, of Two Rivers, was committed to the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh for insanity. 
He was taken to the Hospital by Sheriff Pellet, Tuesday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 18, 1904  pg. 5

 
MESSMANN:  Philipp

Philip Messman was adjudged insane last week by Judge Gillen and taken to Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, December 20, 1894  pg. 3
*****
Of Two Rivers had to be sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  24 January 1901
*****
Sent To The Asylum
Philip Masmann a Two Rivers man, who has of late developed symptoms of insanity, was committed 
to the Northern hospital at Oshkosh. Drs. J.R. Currens and Kemper were examining physicians.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 24, 1901 pg. 1
*****
Philipp Messmann of Two Rivers, a patient in a local hospital, became violent and threatened the 
Sisters with a knife. He was admitted to the county mental facility where he twice tried to attack the 
attendants. He had been in the state mental facility in Oshkosh in 1901 but was furloughed after 
one year. He has now been returned to Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  28 November 1907
*****
Philipp Messmann of Two Rivers, a patient in the state mental facility in Oshkosh, has been transferred 
by the authorities to the county mental facility as unlikely to improve.
Der Nord Westen  12 March 1908

 
MEYER:  Hermann

A 15-year old of Kiel was taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  27 September 1906


MICHEL:  Henry

Of Manitowoc Rapids, veteran of the Civil War who has been mentally ill for many years, had to be
transferred to the state mental facility in Oshkoshon Fri. His condition had worsened such that 
he required close supervision.
Der Nord Westen  13 June 1901
 
 
MIRSCH:  Amelia

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1835; age at last birthday, 65; married; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


MOBERG:  Levi

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1876; age at last birthday, 24; single; 
place of birth, Sweden
1900 Census
 

MONK:  Mrs.

Mrs. Monk of this city?of the Third Ward?was adjudged insane 
on Tuesday and will be taken to Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 26, 1888


MONK: Mrs. Robert

City and County:
Mrs. Robert Monk of this city was adjudged insane on Monday last and was taken to the Oshkosh asylum 
that afternoon by Sheriff Muth.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 28, 1897  pg. 3

 
MONK:  Roland

A boy of only 13, has been sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh as mentally disturbed. 
His mother is also mentally ill.
Der Nord Westen  17 September 1908
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Roland Monk, aged thirteen, was committed to the Oshkosh Asylum for the insane 
for treatment in Probate Court Monday after an examination by physicians. The boy 
is the youngest patient which the county has at the State Hospital. His mother was 
committeed (sic) to this institution some time ago and the boy has exhibited signs of 
mental weakness for a considerable time past. His friends hope that he may be 
benefited by the treatment which he will receive.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 17, 1908 P. 8

 
MOREY:  Amelie

(Saturday dateline) A 60-year old of Liberty was admitted to the local mental facility as 
mentally deficient.
Der Nord Westen  09 January 1909


MORRIS:  Lewis

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1846; age at last birthday, 54; 
place of birth, Ireland
1900 Census
 

MOSSEILER:  Julie

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1873; age at last birthday, 27; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin 
1900 Census
 
 
MULLINS:  Josephine

Of Maple Grove was taken to the home for the feeble minded in Chippewa Falls. The 16-yr. 
old girl is subject to epileptic seizures which have affected her mind.
Der Nord Westen  26 October 1899


MUNDT:  Mrs. Emma

Who lives just south of Manitowoc, has had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh. 
The unfortunate lady has only been married about a year.
Der Nord Westen  15 November 1906
*****
Who had been furloughed from the state mental facility in Oshkosh, had to be returned there 
because her condition worsened.
Der Nord Westen  05 March 1908
*****
COURT RULES SHE IS SANE.
To combat the suit for divorce filed by her husband, based upon a charge that she 
was insane at the time he married her and had been since, Mrs. Emma Mundt, a 
town of Gibson woman, filed a petition in probate court asking for a re-examination 
and to be declared sane, and in the hearing held Saturday morning, the court granted 
a discharge and declared Mrs. Mundt sane. It is now said Mrs. Mundt will file a 
contesting suit against her husband and will make sensational charges against Mundt.
Mrs. Mundt, who is 31 years of age, was committed to the Northern hospital at 
Oshkosh in November 1906 but in January the following year was paroled upon 
request of her husband and returned to her home in Gibson. In February 1908, 
Mrs. Mundt was again taken to Oshkosh, remaining at the asylum until January this 
year when she was again paroled in care of her parents and has since made her home 
with them. Following rumors that her husband would seek a divorce that she was insane, 
Mrs. Mundt petitioned probate court for her discharge and to be declared sane and upon 
the examination of two physicians, the petition was granted.
Friends of Mrs. Mundt say that in the counter suit which she will file against her husband 
she will allege that her commitment to the asylum was due to domestic troubles in the 
Mundt home, for which her husband was responsible, charging cruelty. Mundt is prominent 
in Gibson and (sic) that section of the county and the case promises to arouse widespread 
interest. Albert Mundt, the husband, is a prosperous farmer.
Under the law Mrs. Mundt was privileged to file a petition for re-examination and discharge 
or the petition could have been filed by friends.- Manitowoc Herald.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 4, 1909 P. 1
 


MURPHY:  Cornelius
Cornelius Murphy of this city was adjudged insane and sent to the Oshkosh Asylum..
Manitowoc Pilot  01 July 1880


MURPHY:  Evelyn

JURY SAYS SHE IS INSANE
Evelyn Murphy is Taken to the Asylum at Oshkosh to Be Cared for in Future
PATHOS IN HER LIFE STORY
Girl at One Time a Teacher in County and Had Brilliant Promise of Future; Family Afflicted with Insanity
Under the verdict rendered by the jury in the examination held in Probate Court Wednesday, 
Evelyn Murphy, the former teacher whose case has been a puzzle to the local authorities since she 
came here from St. Paul ten days ago, will be committed to the Northern Hospital for Insane at 
Oshkosh, the woman having been declared incompetent and mentally unsound. The decision of the 
jury came after an hour of deliberation and was somewhat unexpected in view of the intimation that 
was given that there was likely to be a disagreement, this having been thought probable when the jury 
returned to the court to inquire as to what disposition would be made of the cae in the event that there 
was no agreement.
No emotion was shown by Miss Murphy when the verdict was announced and she offered no resistance 
to returning to the asylum where she was to await transfer to Oshkosh. The woman maintains that she is 
sane and competent of caring for herself and when, in the course of the inquiry before the court, she 
testified in her own behalf. there was nothing in her appearance or responses to indicate that her mind 
is unbalanced. However, the evidence of the physicians in facts submitted led the jury to a belief that she 
should be cared for and the verdict resulted.
The store of the life of Evelyn Murphy is one that is filled with pathos and arouses sympathy among those 
who knew her in other days. Years ago, when a teacher in the county, the woman was possessed of a bright 
mind and talents that promised much.She was the first stenographer in the city and many who are today 
engaged in that work in the city received instruction from her. For two years after giving up teaching, she 
was confined to her bed by serious illness, due to nervousness and prostration believed to have been largely 
imagination. Following her recovery she departed from the city and located in Minneapolis where she again 
engaged in teaching. From that time Manitowoc knew nothing of her until her return a short time ago but the 
history of her life the past few years is told in the letters recently received in court which tell of her having 
located in New Salem, N.D., where she resided on a government claim for four years. Two years after taking 
up her abode on the claim, the house was destroyed by fire, started from the sparks of an engine of a railway 
which passed the place and thereafter, the woman made her abode in a "shack". scarcely fit for animals. Twice 
she was taken into custody for examinations as to her sanity and both times physicians were baffled and gave 
her freedom. Becoming imbued with a mania for writing poetry, she corresponded with a Chicago publisher, 
who sought to secure a sum of money from her on promise of publishing her book. Failing to raise the money, 
the woman suddenly disappeared from the vicinity, taking a horse with her and until inquiry was sent from 
here, nothing was known at New Salem of her whereabouts.
Having proved the claim, Miss Murphy is possessor of a 120 acre farm in which there is a mortgage of $180 
and several years' unpaid taxes. She refused to sell the property and it has been one of her hallucinations that 
people are trying to rob her of the land. Since coming here, Miss Murphy has been cared for at the asylum and 
in court Wednesday presented an appearance much improved from that on her arrival. Inquiry has developed 
the fact that the woman's mother is insane at Colorado and an aunt is also under restraint. While there is little 
hope Miss Murphy will recover, it is a kindness that the jury provided for her future. She was taken to Oshkosh 
today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Dec. 15, 1904
********
A former teacher about whom we reported as being disturbed, was taken to the state mental 
facility in Oshkosh yesterday.
Der Nord Westen  05 January 1905
 

MUSIEL:  Mary

MARY MUSIEL AGAIN IN BAD, IS IN CUSTODY She's in again. Who? Mary Musiel. 
Mary, whose name decorates many pages of the police and court blotters, was picked up on 
Tenth street yesterday by Officer Carle and will be sent back to the county asylum, her home 
much of the time the past few years. The woman left the asylum some time ago but was unable 
to keep away from the booze and yesterday she was again taken into custody.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  12 April 1915
 

MUSIL:  Maria

A habitual drunkard has been sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  10 May 1906
 

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NADIAU:  Joseph

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, Unknown; age at last birthday, Unknown; 
widower; place of birth, Canada En.
1900 Census


NASH: Thomas
Thomas Nash, an inmate of the county insane asylum, escaped last Friday and found 
his way to the vicinity of his old home in Cooperstown. He arrived at the home of John 
Hewitt in the evening having no hot on his head. He explained that he left the hat behind 
and was glad to escape without it. Sheriff Zeman was notified, and immediately went to 
bring him back to the city.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, September 4, 1890  pg. 3


NATE: Joseph

City and County:
Joseph Nate of Franklin was adjudged insane yesterday and was taken to the Oshkosh Asylum.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 23, 1898  pg. 3

 
NEILSON:  Anton

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1867; age at last birthday, 32; 
place of birth, Denmark
1900 Census


NEITHMAN:  Chas.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 18?5; age at last birthday, ?5; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


NEUMMAN:  Carl

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1833; age at last birthday, 67; married; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


NEUMANN: Mrs.

Sheriff Muth took Mrs. Neumann of this city to the Oshkosh asylum on Monday last. She is 63 years old. A short time ago 
she attempted to commit suicide by drowning. She was rescued. Last Sunday she tried to hang herself but was saved by 
neighbors. The homicidal tendency was so strong it was thought best to put her under restraint.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 23, 1897  pg. 3


NORRIS:  John

A farmer in Town Manitowoc, became frenzied Thurs. last week and killed a worthwhile 
horse and threatened his family. On Fri. the unfortunate man was sent to the state mental facility 
in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  08 June 1899
**********
John Norris of Manitowoc Rapids was returned to the mental facility in Oshkosh from which he 
had been released on 09 Sep. 1899
Der Nord Westen  11 January 1900
*****
John Norris, a farmer of the town of Rapids, was adjudged insane Friday morning and committed 
by Judge Anderson to the Winnebago hospital. He is rather violent, but is thought to be curable.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, June 8, 1899 pg. 8


NORTON:  Rosa

23-yr. old daughter of Mr. Geo. Norton here, who has been mentally disturbed for a long time, 
became suicidal Mon. morning and had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  08 March 1900
*****
Miss Rose Norton, daughter of George Norton, was adjudged insane by Judge Anderson last Tuesday, 
and has been taken to the Northern Hospital at Winnebago for treatment. She has been suffering from 
nervous prostration for several months, which has developed into the present difficulty. It is hoped 
that careful treatment will bring a complete cure.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 8, 1900 pg. 8


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O'BRIEN:  Patrick

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1848; age at last birthday, 52; 
place of birth, Ireland
1900 Census

 
O'NEIL:  Johanas

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1826; age at last birthday, 74; single; 
place of birth, Ireland
1900 Census

 
O'NEIL:  Johanna

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1905:
The Trustees of the local mental facility, in their report for the fiscal year 
ending 30 June 1904, lists the following deaths:
Catharina Cretton died 24 Sep. 1903 of exhaustion at age 80; 
Christopher Bejalke died 10 Oct. 1903 from heart trouble at age 73;
Carl Fischer died 02 Dec. 1903 from a stroke at age 44; and 
Johanna O?Neil died 24 Apr. 1904 of bronchitis at age 84.

 
O'NEIL:  Michael

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1862; age at last birthday, 38; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census

 
O'NEILL

Sheriff Murphy went to Milwaukee last Saturday to take charge of a 
young man named O'Neill who had become insane.  O'Neill's parents 
reside in Newton.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 21, 1881
********
Sheriff Murphy took Patrick O'Neil to the Oshkosh Asylum last Friday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 28, 1881


OACHMAN:  Margaret

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1822; age at last birthday, 78; married; 
place of birth, ?????
1900 Census

 
OESTRIECH:  Carl

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, Unknown; age at last birthday, Unknown; 
place of birth, Unknown
1900 Census

 
OLSON:  Mary

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, Unknown; age at last birthday, Unknown; 
single; place of birth, Unknown 
1900 Census


OLSONZ: Mrs. Ringwold

City and County:
Sheriff Muth took Mrs. Ringwold Olson of Cato, who was adjudged insane, to the hospital at Oshkosh on Monday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 12, 1898  pg. 3

 
ORTH, MRS.

Sheriff Murphy took a Mrs. Orth, of Centerville, to the Oshkosh 
asylum last week.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 30, 1882

 
OTTO:   Mary

A number of patients were brought here today from the Northern hospital at Oshkosh. 
They were pronounced incurable by the authorities there and will be entered at the 
Manitowoc Insane Asylum. They were: Mary Otto, Manitowoc county; Gencie Ducal, 
Florence Daniel, Emil Dulows, Door county; Veronica Lenandowski, Joseph Maddan, 
Anna Peterson, Marinette county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, WI  February 9, 1899  pg. 4
*****
Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1846; age at last birthday, 54; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


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PAASCH:  Wm.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1842; age at last birthday, 58; widower; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


PANKRATZ:  Anton

Of Cato, a young man of 24, was referred to the County Court by his mother. He was declared 
mentally disturbed and sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  11 May 1905


PANKRATZ: Anton

Anton Pankratz, a young man of Cato, was reported to be demented and the youth's mother made an application in probate 
court for an examination as to the young man's mental condition. Sheriff Eggert brought him here Friday afternoon. The 
youth is 21 years of age. He was pronounced insane and was committed to the Northern asylum at Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 11, 1905 P. 5
 
 
PANOWITZ:  Rosa

Of Two Rivers had to be taken to the mental facility. She screamed at the top of her lungs against 
being taken into custody
Der Nord Westen  07 August 1902


PASH:  Thos.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1854; age at last birthday, 46; 
place of birth, Unknown
1900 Census


PAUL:  Martha

Of Two Rivers, who is a patient in local St. Mary?s Hospital with her 5-mo. old child, recently 
became suicidal and tried to jump from a window but was restrained. The lady, who is 28, is in 
the final stages of consumption. That illness, and despair over the fact that her husband has 
abandoned her during it, has affected her mind. The heartless husband was recently arrested in 
Sheboygan and was brought here for trial. The judge sentenced him to 10 months in the state 
penitentiary for abandoning his family.
Der Nord Westen  11 April 1907
*****
Mrs. Martha Paul, the Two Rivers woman whose husband is at Waupun for 
abandonment was taken to Oshkosh. The child will go to the Green Bay 
orphan home. The woman offered violent resistance to the attendants enroute 
to Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Fri., Apr. 12, 1907 
*****
Martha Paul of Two Rivers, about whose illness we reported last week, has been taken to the 
state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  18 April 1907
*****
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM
Mrs. Martha Paul, the Two Rivers woman whose husband was sentenced last week to serve ten months 
in the state's prison for abandonment, was adjudged insane last Thursday. She has been committed to 
the Northern asylum at Oshkosh. She offered considerable resistance to the attendants on the way to 
Oshkosh. Her child will be cared for at the Green Bay orphanage.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 18, 1907 pg. 8

 
PAULSEN

The county judge has been notified that the insane from this county 
which have been provided for at Milwaukee, must be removed from there 
as all the accommodations supplied there are no more than sufficient for 
the insane of Milwaukee county.  There are four persons:  Day, Paulsen, 
Erickson and Hilbert, who must be returned to the inadequate quarters 
furnished by Manitowoc.  The county board will be forced to do something 
toward providing for the incurable insane of the county.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, Aug. 18, 1881


PAVOST:  Peter

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, Unknown; age at last birthday, Unknown; 
place of birth, Unknown
1900 Census


PECH: Mary

City and County:
Mary Pech, of Kossuth, was adjudged insane on Monday last and taken to the asylum by Sheriff Muth on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 17, 1898  pg. 3

 
PELLET: Mrs. Luther

Mrs. Luther Pellet, of Gibson, lately became insane. She is violent at times and can not safely 
be let at large. Her husband, it will be remembered, shot himeself last fall while in a fit of 
insanity. Mrs. Pellett's mind became unbalanced rather suddenly. She will in all probably be 
sent to the asylum at Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, April 15, 1880  pg. 3
*****
It has been found necessary to take Mrs. Luther Pellet to the insane 
asylum once more.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 8, 1881


PEOT:  Mrs. Regina

Of Two Rivers was sent by the County Court to the state mental facility in Oshkosh on 
Thursday last week .
Der Nord Westen  27 August 1908


PEROUTKA:  Anton

Of Town Kossuth has been adjudicated as mentally ill and was sent to the northern mental facility. 
He is just 20 years old and is said to have brooded so much over his father?s death that he 
attempted suicide last summer.
Der Nord Westen  28 January 1909


PERROTT:  Robert

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1830; age at last birthday, 70; widower; 
place of birth, New Brunswick
1900 Census


PESTIEN: Fred

Local and Personal:
Fred Pestien, an old resident of Two Creeks, has been adjudged insane and sent to the county 
asylum. He is 77 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, July 11, 1907 pg. 5


PETERMAN:  Paul
 
REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON INSANE PATIENTS
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to insane patients had and
determined since the filing of my last report November 1, 1936, up to and including 
January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Paul Peterman, alleged insane. Hearing had on the 23rd day of December, 1936, and said
Paul Peterman was committed to Winnebago State Hospital at Winnebago, Wisconsin for a 
period of thirty days observation.


PETERSON:  Annie

A number of patients were brought here today from the Northern hospital at Oshkosh. 
They were pronounced incurable by the authorities there and will be entered at the 
Manitowoc Insane Asylum. They were: Mary Otto, Manitowoc county; Gencie Ducal, 
Florence Daniel, Emil Dulows, Door county; Veronica Lenandowski, Joseph Maddan, 
Anna Peterson, Marinette county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, WI  February 9, 1899  pg. 4
*****
Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1862; age at last birthday, 36; married; 
place of birth, Norway
1900 Census


PETERSON:  Nelse

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1858; age at last birthday, 42; single; 
place of birth, Sweden
1900 Census


PFEIFER:  Wilhelmina

Wilhelmia Pfeifer of Two Rivers, aged about 60 years, was adjudged insane in the county court 
last Saturday and taken to the insane hospital at Winnebago for treatment.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, June 1, 1899 pg. 7
*****
An old resident of Two Rivers, had to be taken to the mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  08 June 1899


PFEND:  Elizabeth

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1865; age at last birthday, 35; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


PLATTEN:  Mrs. Helen

Of Town Liberty had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh on Wed. last week. 
She had been so disturbed by the loss of her home by fire that she lost her reason.
Der Nord Westen  13 March 1902


PLICE:  Mary

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1849; age at last birthday, 51; widow; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census

 
PLOERDERL:  Joseph

SAVED FROM DEATH BY SUICIDE JOSEPH PLOERDERL(sic), SO. SIDE MAN, IS 
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM Saved from death of a suicide after having drunken a quantity 
of paris green in a glass of milk Wednesday night. Joseph Ploerderl, a teamster residing at ? 
South Tenth street, was yesterday ? insane and committed to the Northern hospital at Oshkosh ? (illegible)
?announced his intention of doing away with himself Wednesday and members of the family 
summoned the sheriff to prevent him carrying out the threat, though the man took a quantity of 
paris green in a glass of milk. A physician was called and Poerderl?s life was saved and application 
was made for his examination. The man is 55 years of age and is employed as a teamster.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  05 February 1915


POHL:  Alois

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1872; age at last birthday, 28; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census

 
POHL:  Alois

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1884; age at last birthday, 16; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


POWELL:  Geo.

A former resident of Town Kossuth, has returned here ill from the east. His doctors had advised 
him to return to his old home, but after reaching here his condition worsened to the stage where 
his relatives proposed that he be sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  05 February 1903


PRUCHA:  Anna
 
REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON INSANE PATIENTS
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to insane patients had and
determined since the filing of my last report November 1, 1936, up to and including 
January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Anna Prucha, alleged insane. Hearing had on the 23rd day of November 1936, and said Anna
Prucha was committed to Manitowoc County Asylum, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Physician: Dr. A.P.
Zlatnik $5.60. Dr. A.D. Bussey $5.60.


[Q]



QUANTE:  Mrs. Wilhelmine

About 35 yrs. old, a resident of Town Meeme, was adjudged insane in County Court last week 
and was sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  21 May 1903


[R]




RADDATZ: Paulina

Sheriff Bolen on Monday afternoon took Paulina Raddatz of Reedsville 
to the Oshkosh Asylum.  Her case is a sad one.  She was to be married 
on Tuesday of this week and on Sunday morning gave evidences of 
insanity and soon became so violent that it took three persons to control her.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday,  March 22, 1888


RADES:  Mrs. Minna

Of Meeme had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh. She has been disturbed for a long 
time, but because she was harmless she remained with the family. However, over the past 3 weeks 
her condition became critical so that a transfer to the facility was necessary. She is the mother of 8 children.
Der Nord Westen  25 June 1903


RADL: John

John Radl of this city, a barber, was adjudged insane on Friday last and was taken 
to the asylum on Saturday by Sheriff Lehrman.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, April 6, 1899  pg. 3

 
RADO:  James

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1858; age at last birthday, 42; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


RADUENZ: Edward

Deputy Sheriff Cooney took Edward Raduenz to the Oshkosh asylum last Thursday. He was injured 
by a sunstroke while picking peas.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 12, 1897  pg. 4


RADUENTZ:  Edward

Was found to be mentally ill in County Court and transferred to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  28 November 1907


RADUENZ:  Dora

Mrs. Dora Raduenz, a Manitowoc county patient at the Northern hospital at Oshkosh has been 
returned to the county asylum here as an incurable.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  23 January 1917
 
 
RATH:  Nicholas

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1874; age at last birthday, 26; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


RAUBER: Fredericka

City and County:
Sheriff Schmidt was three times to the Oshkosh asylum last week. The last person he brought there 
was Fredericka Rauber of Newton.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 19, 1895  pg. 3

 
REED:  Agnes

REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON INSANE PATIENTS
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to insane patients had and
determined since the filing of my last report November 1, 1936, up to and including 
January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Agnes Reed, alleged insane. Hearing had on 9th day of November, 1936, and said Agnes
Reed was committed to Winnebago State Hospital at Winnebago, Wisconsin, under a writ
of temporary commitment, for observation for a period of thirty days. At the end of
said period, said Agnes Reed was adjudged insane and committed to Winnebago State
Hospital. Physicians: Dr. Arthur Teitgen $4.20. Dr. W. C. Schmitz $4.20.

 
REEGAN:  Johanne

Johanne Reegan of Chicago, who has been in the Cloister at Silver Lake for some time, has been 
found to be mentally disturbed and must be sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  18 May 1905


REICHSTEIN:  Richard

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1858; age at last birthday, 42; single; 
place of birth, Unknown
1900 Census
 
 
REIDERER: John

Sheriff Murphy took two insane people to the Oshkosh asylum this 
week, John Reiderer of Franklin and Byron Day.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 24, 1882


REIDNER:  Ottile

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1855; age at last birthday, 45; married; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census
 

REIF:  Charles

Of Francis Creek, recently of Coleman, near Marinette, became suicidal and was sent to the 
state mental facility in Oshkosh. He had been a former patient there but following an examination 
was released in 1888. A sister of his had also been taken to the facility a few months ago for the 
second time.
Der Nord Westen  30 July 1903
 

REIF:  Lena

Of Reif's Mill, has been found to be mentally ill and has been taken to the state mental facility 
in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  19 April 1906
 
 
REIF:  Theresa

CHILD SENDS AUNT TO ASYLUM Infant is Unwittingly the Cause of Commitment An 
orphan child, the infant daughter of the late Edward Reif, of Francis Creek, was unwittingly the 
cause of the commitment to the Northern hospital for Insane at Oshkosh today of Miss Theresa 
Reif, of Kossuth, this being a condition imposed by the Court to the granting of the custody 
of the child to the grandparents. Reif met a tragic death at Coleman, this state, two days after 
having buried his wife and there was a contest in the courts for the custody of the orphan 
daughter of the couple, parents of both husband and wife claiming the infant. Reif was a 
hardware merchant at Coleman and owned considerable property and the contest for the possession 
of the child resolved itself into a bitter fight in the courts. Matthew Reif, father of the dead man 
and Ralph Peterson the parent of Mrs. Reif, brought every influence to bear and in this manner 
the name of Theresa Reif was introduced in the case. The woman, the daughter of Matt. Reif and 
aunt of the child for whose custody the fight was being waged, had at one time been committed to 
the asylum for the insane but had later been permitted to return home and this fact was brought out 
in evidence by the Peterson faction as a reason why Reif should not be given the child. The court 
decided in favor of Reif, stipulating however, that the daughter should again be committed to the 
asylum. In accordance with the decision of the Court, the commitment was authorized in County 
court today. Miss Reif is 39 years of age and was a patient at the hospital in 1895 and was then 
pronounced incurable. The family secured permission to remove her home and she had been there since.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  11 December 1902


REINDL:  Mrs. Rosa

Of Kossuth was adjudicated as mentally ill in County Court and was transferred to the state 
mental facility in Oshkosh
Der Nord Westen  14 May 1908


REINDL: STEPHEN

Stephen Reindl of Kossuth age 32 years, and unmarried was adjudged insane 
in probate court Monday and taken to the asylum at Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 15, 1913 P. 5


REINEMANN: Chris
   
SUNSTROKE DRIVES INSANE
Centerville Farmer Attacks Wife and is Committed
Insanity resulting from a sunstroke which he suffered twelve years ago, prompted Chris Reinemann, 
a Centerville farmer to attempt the life of his wife, Friday and upon application of the family, the 
unfortunate man was committed to the Northern Asylum at Oshkosh.
Reinemann, who is 61 years of age and exhibited signs of insanity for sometime past but only recently 
became violent and Friday attacked his wife, trying to choke her. Later he had trouble with his son but 
was overpowered and taken into custody. The examination was conducted in Probate Court and 
commitment papers issued. Reinemann is a brother to Sup. Reinemann of Centerville and is a well-to-do 
farmer of the county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mar. 12, 1904
********
INSANITY FROM SUNSTROKE
Chris Reinemann Of Centerville Committed To Asylum
Tried To Choke Family
Judge Chloupek, in the County Court, last Saturday, adjudged insane Chris Reinemann, 61 years old, of the town of Centerville. 
Reinemann, who has never been himself since he had a sunstroke about 12 years ago, was discovered trying to choke his wife 
and children Friday evening.  When brought into court, he appeared rational on some topics and seemed to know that 
something was the matter with him. He was taken to Oshkosh by Sheriff Pellett.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 17, 1904 pg. 1
********
Of Centerville had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh. He suffered sun stroke 
several years ago and his condition recently reached the point where his family was no longer 
able to take care of him.
Der Nord Westen  17 March 1904
**********
Christoph Reinemann of Centerville, who had been taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh 
a year ago, has recently been discharged as recovered and has returned home.
Der Nord Westen  25 May 1905
 
 
RIBITZKI:  Emil

A 40-yr. old resident of Two Rivers, was declared insane yesterday in County Court and was 
taken to the state facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  21 December 1899
*****
Emil Ribetzky of Two Rivers was committed to the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh yesterday. 
Sheriff Lehrmann took him there in the afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, December 21, 1899 pg. 7

 
RICHTIE:  Laura

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1864; age at last birthday, 36; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


RIEDERER: Theresia

Theresia Riederer of Cato was adjudged insane on Thursday last and was taken to the Oshkosh asylum 
on Friday by Sheriff Lehrman. She is violently insane. She is 30 years old and unmarried.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 6, 1899 pg. 3

 
RIERDON:  Edward

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1862; age at last birthday, 36; single; 
place of birth, Ireland
1900 Census


ROBINSON:  Anna

REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON INSANE PATIENTS
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to insane patients had and
determined since the filing of my last report November 1, 1936, up to and including 
January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Anna Robinson, alleged insane. Hearing had on the 21st day of November, 1936, and said
Anna Robinson was committed to Winnebago State Hospital at Winnebago, Wisconsin, for a
period of thirty days observation, and at the end of the thirty days observation period,
the said Anna Robinson was committed to Winnebago State Hospital. Physicians: Dr. L.J.
Moriarty $5.60. Dr. G.M. Hoffman $4.20.


ROBUHORN:  Ferdinand

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1831; age at last birthday, 69; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census
 

ROETTGER:  Widow Emma

Of Mishicott, has been adjudged mentally ill in County Court and has entered the local mental 
facility. Her 3 children will be either sent to the State School for needy children, or to the Lutheran 
orphanage.
Der Nord Westen  24 March 1904
*****
In Probate Court an inquiry was made today in the case of Mrs. Rottger of Mishicott, who was 
adjudged incompetent. The woman is a widow with three children, the oldest 12 years of age 
and the family has been poorly provided for. The father who died two years ago, was weak-minded 
also. The children will be taken to the State School or to the Lutheran's Children's Home and the 
mother is to be cared for at the Asylum here for the present. The condition in which the family 
was found was appalling to officers, the home being a most uninviting spectacle.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - March 22, 1904


ROHRBACH:  Mary

Who lived alone in Town Two Rivers, has been adjudicated to be insane and will be sent to the 
state mental facility in Oshkosh. She is the owner of a large, valuable farm which she has not taken 
care of and has let the out-buildings fall down. She had inherited the farm from her adoptive father. 
Judge Cloupek has been appointed conservator to handle her affairs.
Der Nord Westen  26 February 1903


ROSINSKY:  Albert

A young farmer from Newton, had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh
Der Nord Westen  20 October 1904


ROSINSKY:  August

Who was furloughed from the state mental facility on 01 Apr., has been sent back. He suffers from a 
persecution complex and was returned there where he might feel more secure
Der Nord Westen  21 September 1905


RUH:  Henry

Henry Ruh, the Kiel youth who has been adjudged insane, was taken to the Northern Hospital for 
Insane at Oshkosh, where he will receive treatment today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  23 October 1902
**********
Henry Ruh of Kiel had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh because of mental illness.
Der Nord Westen  30 October 1902
 
 
RUMAE:  Alma

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1864; age at last birthday, 36; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


RUMPF: Mrs.

Mrs. Rumpf of Mishicott had an attack of the grippe and in one of the paroxysms 
of pain became insane. While in this condition she slashed her wrist with a razor 
and almost bled to death before receiving medical assistance.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, April 7, 1892  pg. 3


RUSCH:  August

August Rusch of Rockland was adjudged insane on Monday and was taken to 
Oshkosh on Tuesday by Sheriff Lehrman. The cause of his insanity was excessive 
drink. Gus Mueller was appointed guardian of his child.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, August 3, 1899  pg. 7
*****
Of Reedsville, who was recently furloughed from the state mental facility in Oshkosh, has had 
to be returned there.
Der Nord Westen  17 October 1907
 

RUSE:  Franklin P.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1861; age at last birthday, 39; single; 
place of birth, Illinois
1900 Census
 
 
RUT???:  Theresa

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 18??; age at last birthday, ??; married; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


RUTHLEDGE:  Wm.
Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1861; age at last birthday, 39; single; 
place of birth, New York
1900 Census
 
 
RYALKE:  Christopher

Who has been in St. Marien Hospital the past 5 yrs., became suicidal and had to be taken to the 
state mental facility in Oshkosh. Many years ago he had the misfortune of being kicked in the 
head by a horse and has been ill ever since.
Der Nord Westen  17 July 1902


[S]


SACHSE:  Christine

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1822; age at last birthday, 78; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


SATORIA:  Antonia

A 48-year old single lady living near Reedsville, has been taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  22 August 1907


SCHENK: Kate

City and County:
Judge Anderson committed Kate Schenk of this city to the Oshkosh asylum yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 30, 1897  pg. 3
 

SCHIMMEL:  Jake

A Two Rivers man named Jake Schimmel was brought before the county 
court yesterday and adjudged insane.  Sheriff Bolen will take him to 
Oshkosh tomorrow.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday,  March 8, 1888


SCHIMMELPFENNIG: Christian

Christian Schimmelpfennig of the Seventh ward became suddenly insane on Sunday last and assaulted his mother, an old lady 
84 years of age. He beat her cruelly and then visited a neighbor, stating he had killed someone. He was covered with blood. 
He was always a quiet young man and affectionate toward his parents. he was adjudged insane on Monday and taken to the 
asylum at Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 10, 1898  pg. 3


SCHIPPER:  Joseph

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1833; age at last birthday, 67; single; 
place of birth, Poland
1900 Census
 

SCHLEGELMILCH:  Emil

A prosperous farmer in Town Cooperstown, had to undergo a sanity hearing. Testimony 
indicated that he had so avidly followed news coverage of the murder trial of New York millionaire 
Thaw, and brooded so deeply over the outcome, that he snapped. He was sent to the state mental 
facility in Oshkosh. The doctors believe that under the proper care he can be healed.
Der Nord Westen  03 October 1907
 
 
SCHMALSTEIG:  Magdelena

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1855; age at last birthday, 45; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census

 
SCHNEIDLER:  Anna

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1847; age at last birthday, 53; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census

 
SCHOBER:  Mrs.

Of Two Rivers?was taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh yesterday as mentally disturbed.
Der Nord Westen  18 July 1907


SCHROEDER:  Albert

SCHROEDER IS INSANE Hospital Patient Is Taken To Oshkosh Asylum Albert Schroeder, 
a patient at the Holy Family hospital who made his escape from the institution Thursday night by 
leaping from a second story window, has been adjudged insane and committed to the Northern 
asylum at Oshkosh. Schroeder, who is 33 and unmarried, is believed to have been a victim of 
mental trouble for two years past but until recently, his condition had not been such as to warrant 
interference of the authorities. The man is a farmer, residing south of the city. It is said that he may 
recover under treatment.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  11 January 1908
 
 
SCHROEDER:  Geo Ad??e

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1863; age at last birthday, 37; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census


SCHULTZ:  August

A farmer from Town Cooperstown who had once been a patient in the state mental facility in 
Oshkosh but had been released following a hearing, had to be taken back because his condition 
deteriorated.
Der Nord Westen  16 April 1908
 

SCHULTZ:  D.

A resident on Two Rivers south side, has been sent to the mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  29 August 1901


SCHULTZ:  John

He Went Insane - Religion so affected the mind of John Schultz, a Two Rivers man that he went violently 
insane this week.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 29, 1901 pg. 1
*****
A resident on the South Side of Two Rivers, was taken to the state mental facility in 
Oshkosh for the second time.
Der Nord Westen  25 October 1906


SCHULTZ:  Rieke

A woman living in Two Rivers who has been feeble minded since birth, last week was transferred
from there to the mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  18 May 1893


SCHULTZ:  William

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1841; age at last birthday, 59; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census
 
 
SCHUNK:  Margaretha

Margaretha Schunk, a patient in the local mental facility, decided to visit her old home in Mill Home, 
Town Schleswig. She got as far as Eaton where she was recognized and brought back to the facility.
Der Nord Westen  14 December 1899
**********
Margaretha Schunk: Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1884; age at last 
birthday, 16; single; place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


SCOFIELD:  Milo

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1829; age at last birthday, 71; single; 
place of birth, Vermont
1900 Census


SCZPANSKI:  Mrs. Stephan

Of Newton, who has been a patient in St. Mary?s Hospital for several weeks, has been 
declared mentally ill and has been sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  17 December 1903
*****
Stephan Sczepanski has filed a petition in the County Court to be appointed guardian 
over his wife who was recently committed to the State Insane Asylum at Oshkosh. 
Mrs. Sczepanski was driven insane through neglect or improper treatment at childbirth 
a short while ago. The doctors think that with care and rest she may recover.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, December 24, 1903  pg. 5


SHAFFER:  Julia

The 16-yr. old daughter of Frank Shaffer in Branch, was taken to the state mental facility 
in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  28 May 1903


SHAMROCK:  Mrs. Anna

A Two Rivers resident had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh. She had lost her 
reason through grieving over the death of her husband.
Der Nord Westen  17 July 1902

 
SHEA: Mrs.

Sheriff Murphy took Mrs. Shea of Franklin to the Oshkosh asylum, 
last week.  She is an old lady 70 years of age.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 31, 1881


SHEPARD:  Michael

Sheriff Bolen on Monday last, took Michael Shepard of the town of 
Manitowoc to the State Asylum at Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 26, 1888


SHORT: Anna

Local and Personal:
Anna Short, an inmate of the county insane asylum, escaped from that institution at an early hour last 
Thursday evening. Four hours later she was picked up by a night patrolman in the vicinity of the Wm. 
Rahr Malting company's plant on South Twentieth Street. She was returned to the asylum.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 3, 1907 pg. 5

 
SHUPITA:  Frank

A local resident, has been adjudged insane by the county court and sent to the state mental 
facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  17 September 1903

 
SIMON:  Kilian

REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON INSANE PATIENTS?
Killian Simon (sic), alleged insane. Hearing had on the 7th day of September, 
1937 , and said Killian Simon was adjudged insane and committed to the 
Manitowoc County Insane Asylum at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Physicians: 
Dr. W. C. Schmitz $.20, Dr. A. J. Shimek $4.20
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1938   P. 10


SKARVAN:  Fred

REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON INSANE PATIENTS
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to insane patients had and
determined since the filing of my last report November 1, 1936, up to and including 
January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Fred Skarvan, re-examination. Hearing had on the 10th day of December, 1936, and said
Fred Skarvan was adjudged insane and returned to Winnebago State Hospital at Winnebago,
Wisconsin, for further treatment. Physicians: Dr. W.E. Donahue $4.20, Dr. N.C.
Erdmann $4.20.


SKUBAHL, Mrs.

Sheriff Murphy left on Tuesday for the Oshkosh asylum with Mrs. 
Skubahl of Gibson, who lately became insane.  Here is rather a sad story.  
Less than a year ago she secured a divorce from her husband.  At the 
time she was enceinte although not in so advanced a state of pregnancy 
as to be noticeable. Soon her mind showed signs of being unbalanced 
and she gradually grew worse until she became a conformed maniac. 
While in that condition she gave birth to her child.  The maternal instinct 
was not obliterated by the dethronement of reason and she cared in a 
rough way for the unfortunate little one who came into the world under 
such inauspicious circumstances.  The former husband refused to take 
the child and it was impossible to get it admitted to the Oshkosh hospital.  
Mother and child were brought to the jail here and after some little 
negotiations the father was induced to take the child.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 19, 1882


SMITH:  Mrs. Charles

Judge Kirwan was yesterday notified of the insanity of Mjrs. Chas. 
Smith, of Two Rivers.  She will probably be sent to Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 13, 1880
********
Sheriff Pierce took Peter Bennett of Meeme, and Mrs. Charles Smith, 
of Two Rivers, to the insane asylum at Oshkosh, last week.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 20, 1880


SMITH: Gerritt

Gerritt Smith is insane, and has been taken to the Insane Asylum.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, November 18, 1859 P.2


SNELL:  August

Of Schleswig has been declared insane
Der Nord Westen  18 January 1900
**********
August Snell of Schleswig was taken to the mental facility in Oshkosh on Fri. 
Der Nord Westen 25 January 1900
 
 
SOLBERG:  Nelson

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1836; age at last birthday, 66; married; 
place of birth, Sweden 
1900 Census

 
SPECHT: Mrs.

Rapids news: 
Mrs. Specht an old lady at the Rapids was taken to the insane 
asylum last week.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, August 25, 1885 P.4

 
SPECHT:  Thomas

A 35 yr. old resident of our city, had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh. He is 
married, father of 5 children, and is fixated with the idea that his death is imminent.
Der Nord Westen  04 February 1904


SPECHT: Thomas

Notes of City and Town Folks:
Judge Chloupek in Probate Court Tuesday committed Thomas Specht, 35 years old, to the insane asylum 
at Oshkosh. The man has five children.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 4, 1904  pg. 5

 
SPOETTEL:  Mrs. Minnie

The County Judge has transferred Mrs. Minnie Spoettel of Kiel from Holy Family Hospital to the 
state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  15 June 1905

 
ST. PETER:  Aleck

Of Two Rivers, who traveled to Seattle a few weeks ago withRobert Gehling, suddenly lost his 
mind and had to be placed under care. He willbe transferred to Wisconsin authorities and be 
placed in a mental facility.
Der Nord Westen  11 April 1901
*****
ST. PETERS: Alexander
Two Rivers:
Eight days after leaving his home in Two Rivers to seek a fortune in the West, Alexander St. Peters 
became a raving maniac and at Seattle, Wash., was taken in custody as a person whom it was unsafe 
to allow at large. St. Peters, who is a son of Mrs. Margaret St. Peters, is 27 years of age. On March 26 
he started west. He was in excellent health and there was no indication of any mental trouble. Relatives 
here have appealed to the state Board of Control to have the patient returned to this county.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 11, 1901 pg. 8


STADLER: Mrs.

Local and Personal:
Mrs. Stadler, aged 58 years, was adjudged insane in probate court Friday, and committed to the Northern 
Hospital for insane at Oshkosh. She is a resident of this city and has been a patient at the hospital the past 
two weeks.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 1, 1907 pg. 5


STAHL: Mrs.
Supervisor Niquette of Two Rivers brought Mrs. Stahl to the county asylum on Tuesday. 
The old lady is about 80 years of age and had been insane for some time.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, July 10, 1890  pg. 3


STEINHOFFER:  Mrs.

Of Kewaunee County, a patient in the local mental facility, went missing from the facility several 
days ago but was found by policeman Trochlell that same evening in the shipyards, bareheaded 
and barefoot. She was placed in the county jail overnight and returned to the mental facility the next day.
Der Nord Westen  03 May 1906
 

STEINKE:  Marie

Who works in the service of cemetery manager G.M. Frase, suddenly became mentally unbalanced 
and had to be transported to the mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  29 June 1899
*****
Maria Steinke of this city was adjudged insane on Monday and was taken 
to the Oshkosh asylum the same day by Sheriff Lehrmann. She is 18 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, June 29, 1899  pg. 8
 

STEINSOM:  Anna

Of Manitowoc Rapids has been sent to the state home for the feeble minded by Judge Anderson.
Der Nord Westen  21 June 1900
 
 
STEPEK:  Josephine

Sherriff Schmidt took Josephine Sipek of Kossuth to the Oshkosh asylum on Monday last.
Manitowoc Pilot  24 September 1896
**********
Josephine Stepek: Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1859; age at last birthday, 
41; married; place of birth, Bohemia
1900 Census

 
STEUCK:  Frank

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1860; age at last birthday, 40; married; 
place of birth, Unknown 
1900 Census


STRAUCH:  Arthur

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, ????; age at last birthday, ??; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


STRAUCH: Arthur

Arthur Strauch a lad 13 years of age was adjudged insane and taken to the Oshkosh asylum on 
Thursday last by Sheriff Muth. His difficulty is said to be largely due to cigarette smoking.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 25, 1897  pg. 1
 

SULLIVAN:  Patrick

has been adjudicated as insane in County Court and taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  27 November 1902
 
 
SVACINA:  John

An aged resident of our city, had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh 
because of a persecution mania.
Der Nord Westen  03 October 1901


SWEDLIK:  Katie

Of Kossuth was declared insane on Sat. by the County Court and was turned over to the 
mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  05 October 1899
**********
Katie Swedlik: Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1878; age at last 
birthday, 22; single; place of birth, Wisconsin 
1900 Census

 
SWETLIK:  Joseph

A 59-year old farmer in Town Kossuth, had been found to be mentally disturbed and was 
sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  05 November 1908


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TEUSCHAL: John

One day last week an old man entered Judge Anderson's office and requested that he be sent 
back to the Asylum at Oshkosh. He had been sent their originally by Judge Baensch but had 
been discharged some time ago. He said he felt the trouble coming on him again and he came 
all the way from Birnamwood to be committed. He could remember the name of the physician 
who examined him, Dr. Luhmann, and he first called on him asking to be sent to the asylum.
He had lived at the Branch before his first commitment and gave his name as John Teuschal. 
Clerk Schaffland was called upon but could not positively identify him. He was to call the next 
day so as to give time for enquiries to be made concerning him, and while in the clerk's office 
next day lost control of himself and became a raving maniac. He was sent to the hospital.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 17, 1898  pg. 3


THORSON:  Thor.

Judge Anderson committed Thor Thorson of Manitowoc Rapids to the Oshkosh asylum this week.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 12, 1895 P. 3
*****
Of Manitowoc Rapids, recently furloughed from the state mental facility in Oshkosh, 
had to be returned there Tues.
Der Nord Westen  05 September 1901
*****
The Malady Chronic - Thor Torson of Rapids was recommitted to the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh. 
Torson, who has been out on parole since April, was adjudged insane in 1891 and since that time has 
been allowed his freedom. The malady being chronic, it was found necessary to recommit him occasionally.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 5, 1901 pg. 1


THURMANN:  Anna

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1847; age at last birthday, 53; 
widow; place of birth, Unknown
1900 Census


TORRISON: Mary

Sheriff Zeman on Monday last took Thor. Torrison of Manitowoc Rapids to 
the Asylum at Oshkosh. On Monday last Mary Torrison, his sister was adjudged 
insane and taken to the asylum.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, February 13, 1890  pg. 3
 

TORRISON:  Thor

Sheriff Zeman on Monday last took Thor. Torrison of Manitowoc Rapids to 
the Asylum at Oshkosh. On Monday last Mary Torrison, his sister was adjudged 
insane and taken to the asylum.
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, February 13, 1890  pg. 3
*****
Of Rockland, who was committed to the mental facility in Oshkosh in 1897, but released 
last autumn, must be returned to that facility because his condition has worsened. 
Der Nord Westen  27 April 1899
********
Thor Torrison, who has been in the state mental facility four times but had recently been 
released, has been taken back to Oshkosh. He fancied himself to be an acrobat, standing 
on his head, walking on his hands, etc.
Der Nord Westen  03 September 1908

 
TRONSON:  Thomas

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1864; age at last birthday, 36; married; 
place of birth, Norway
1900 Census

 
TUFFTS:  Elsie

of Manitowoc Rapids was taken yesterday by Sheriff Bolen to the mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  19 March 1891


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URBAN:  Michael

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1875; age at last birthday, 35; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census

 
ULIK:  Bernard

REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON TUBERCULAR PATIENTS?
Bernard Ulik, resident of the City of Manitowoc, commited to Maple 
Crest Sanatorium on July 20th, 1923. A.J. Shimek, examining physician.
********
REPORT OF COUNTY JUDGE ON INSANE PATIENTS?
Bernard Ulik, alleged insane. Hearing had Oct. 15, 1923 and said Bernard 
Ulik adjudged insane and committed to the Northern Hospital for the Insane. 
Physicians $11.00; Sheriff $21.56.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 26, 1924  P. 11


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VALENSKI:  Geo.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1877; age at last birthday, 23; single; 
place of birth, Bohemia
1900 Census


VEJCHAR: Annie

Notes of City and Town Folks:
Annie Vejchar of Maple Grove, was committed to the insane asylum at Oshkosh by Judge Chloupek in 
probate court Tuesday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 4, 1904  pg. 5


VELIER: John

City and County:
John Velier, formerly an engineer in the employment of the Goodrich company, was adjudged insane 
by Judge Anderson last 
Friday and was taken to the Oshkosh asylum.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 17, 1897  pg. 3

 
VOLLENDORF:  Martin

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1859; age at last birthday, 41; married; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census
*****
Goes to the Asylum - An insane patient by the name of Martin Vollendorf was taken to the Northern Hospital 
at Oshkosh Monday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 8, 1901 pg. 1


VOSS:  Wilhelm

With ropes tied about his fingers for rings, William Voss, the Schleswig
man brought here Tuesday, was in probate court today for the adjourned
hearing and was committed to the Northern asylum at Oshkosh. Neighbors
told of peculiar actions of Voss for years and it developed that a 
brother had died in the insane asylum. Voss is 44 and unmarried.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 24, 1906  p.1
*****
Of Schleswig, has been adjudicated as mentally ill and was brought to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  29 November 1906


VRANEY: Joseph

Joseph Vraney of Kossuth, a bright young man of 26, was adjudged insane yesterday and taken to the Oshkosh Asylum.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 21, 1897  pg. 3
 

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WAAGE:  August

A well-known resident of our city, has been declared mentally ill and had to be taken to the 
local mental facility
Der Nord Westen  28 March 1907


WACHOWIACZ:  John

Resident of the 7th Ward, had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  29 November 1900
 

WAGNER:  Mrs. Herman

A 32-year old of Reedsville had to be sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  09 December 1909
*****
Mrs. Herman Wagner of Reedsville was adjudged insane in probate court Saturday 
and was taken to Oshkosh on Monday.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 9, 1909 P. 5
 

WAIT:  Aza

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1841; age at last birthday, 59; single; 
place of birth, New York
1900 Census
 

WALSH:  Dennis

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1825; age at last birthday, 72; single; 
place of birth, ????
1900 Census
 
 
WALTERBACK:  Anton

MAN WHO FAILED TO END LIFE IN SUICIDE ATTEMPT IS NOW INMATE OF ASYLUM 
Whether from the self-inflicted injury to his head or due to excessive drink, Anton Walterback, the 
man who attempted to take his own life last week, was yesterday adjudged insane and committed 
to the Northern hospital at Oshkosh. Walterbach was at the hospital receiving treatment for his wound 
when he evidenced insanity and it was necessary to remove him to the jail and an examination was 
ordered. Physicians yesterday adjudged Walterbach insane. Walterbach made a poor job of his attempt 
at suicide, the bullet grazing his head and inflicting only a slight injury but it is possible the shot may have 
been responsible for his later condition. The man appeared in court yesterday with his head in bandages 
and showing effects of suffering and his debauch, it being said that Walterbach had been drinking heavily 
for some time.
Manitowoc Herald News  03 October 1918


WASMER:  Xaver

Had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh last week.
Der Nord Westen  03 May 1900
*****
X. Wasmer of the town of Eaton was adjudged insane in county court Saturday and taken by the sheriff 
to the Northern Hospital at Winnebago.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 3, 1900 pg. 8
 

WEDEN:  Carl

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1867; age at last birthday, 33; single; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census
 

WEIDNER:  Josephine

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1867; age at last birthday, 33; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin 
1900 Census

 
WEJEHAR:  Anna

SHERIFF'S WIFE AS OFFICER
Mrs. Pellett Takes Husband's Place in Trip with Insane Patient
In charge of Mrs. Pellett, wife of Sheriff Walter Pellett who made the trip in capacity of a deputy, 
Anna Wejehar, the Maple Grove girl who was adjudged insane in court yesterday, was taken to 
the asylum at Oshkosh today. Mrs. Pellett was accompanied by Mrs. Bartelme of Two Rivers as 
assistant. A woman as an officer accompanying prisoners is unusual and a year ago much 
newspaper space was devoted in recounting the experience of the Madison woman who transported 
a prisoner to Waupun. This is not the first time that Mrs. Pellett has served in the capacity of an 
officer, she having taken John Spindler to the Green Bay Reformatory a few months ago when 
he was sentenced to serve one year. Sheriff Pellett considers that prisoners are in safe-keeping 
when Mrs. Pellett is in charge and has no fear of trouble.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Feb. 3, 1904
*****
Of Maple Grove, has been found to be mentally ill by the County Court and has been sent to the 
facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  04 February 1904

 
WELEBEL:  Joseph

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 18?2; age at last birthday, ?8; single; 
place of birth, ????
1900 Census


WELSH:  Wm.

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1869; age at last birthday, 31; single; 
place of birth, Canada Eng
1900 Census
 
 
WENDT:  Hermann

Of Cooperstown, a 19 yr. old feeble minded young man has been placed in the local mental facility
Der Nord Westen  17 September 1896

 
WESTNEY:  Fred

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 18??; age at last birthday, 63; widower; 
place of birth, Bohemia
1900 Census

 
WHITE:  Andy

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1823; age at last birthday, 77; single; 
place of birth, Ireland
1900 Census


WICKERT:  Joseph

Had to be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh last week.
Der Nord Westen  16 May 1901
 
 
WIEGERT:  Fred

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1881; age at last birthday, 19; single; 
place of birth, Wisconsin
1900 Census


WIGARD:  Frank

Of Maple Grove recently became threatening and his family had to escape from him. He was soon 
overpowered and then sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh by the County Judge. It appears 
that alcoholism was the cause.
Der Nord Westen  09 July 1908
 

WILHELM:  Joseph

Resident of Town Cato, has been declared insane and was sent to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  18 September 1902


WNUK: Joseph

Joseph Wnuk, a deck hand, was adjudged insane by Judge Anderson on Tuesday and sent to the 
Oshkosh asylum. The court was unable to fix his residence.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, June 8, 1899 pg. 7
 

WODCOLA:  Thomas

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 18??; age at last birthday, ??; married; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census
*****
First publication April 5, 1904.
State of Wisconsin, In County Court for Manitowoc County.
In the matter of Thomas Wodcola, Insane.
Upon the duly verified petition of the board of Trustees of the Manitowoc 
County Insane Asylum, for the County of Manitowoc, filed on the 29 day of 
March, 1904, representing among other things that Thomas Wodcola, an 
inhabitant of said county, was duly adjudged insane in the County Court for 
said county on the 10 day of December 1891; that Henry Konop of Kewaunee 
County, Wisconsin, was duly appointed and now is the guardian of said Thomas 
Wodcola. That petitioner is a creditor of said ward, and praying for an order 
fixing a time and place for the examination and adjustment of all claims 
against said ward.
It is ordered that six months from and after this date be, and are allowed 
and limited for the creditors of said ward to present their claim for 
examination, adjustment and allowance.
Ordered further, that the claims and demands of all persons against said ward 
be received, examined and adjusted by this court at a special term thereof, 
to be held at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc in 
said county, on the 2. Tuesday of October 1904 at 0 (sic) o'clock A.M., and 
that notice of the time and place at which said claims and demands may be 
presented, examined, and adjusted as aforesaid, and of the time limited 
therefore be given by publication of such notice for four week successively 
in the Wahrheit, a weekly newspaper, published at the city of Manitowoc in 
said county. The first publication to be within fifteen days from the date 
of this order.
Dated the 29 day of March, 1904.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Die Wahrheit, April 26, 1904 P. 5
 
 
WOITA:  John

Of Manitowoc, a patient in the state mental facility in Oshkosh, has been transferred by the authorities
to the county mental facility as unlikely to improve.
Der Nord Westen  12 March 1908


WOJITA:  John

A resident of the 7thWard here, has been taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  24 August 1905
 

WOYTAL:  John

A resident of the 7th Ward in our city who was recently released from the state mental facility in 
Oshkosh, has had to be returned there because he became suicidal.
Der Nord Westen  19 September 1907


WROLSON: Wm.

Notes From Branch:
Wm. Wrolson, a well known young man, was adjudged insane last Saturday and was taken to the 
Northern Hospital for Insane Monday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 15, 1904  pg. 8
 

WUNTHMAN:  Dietrich

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; male; date of birth, 1820; age at last birthday, 80; widower; 
place of birth, Germany
1900 Census



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[Y]



YOUNG:  Minnie

Patient, Manitowoc asylum; white; female; date of birth, 1840; age at last birthday, 60; 
place of birth, Unknown
1900 Census


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ZANDER: Mr.

Notes of City and Town Folks:
A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zander.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 7, 1904  pg. 5


ZAREL:  Mrs. Katharina

About 74, who has been in St. Mary?s Hospital for many years at the expense of Brown County, 
has been declared mentally ill and will be taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen  17 May 1906

 
ZATTERER:  Barbara

An 80-year old, one of oldest residents of Town Kossuth, will be sent to the state mental facility in 
Oshkosh, as her relatives are no longer able to take care of her.
Der Nord Westen  06 September 1906

 
ZEMAN:  Mary

Mrs. Mary Zeman, a resident of Kossuth has been adjudged insane and committed to the Northern 
hospital at Oshkosh for treatment. The malady is not of violent type and there is a chance that the 
patient may recover. The woman is the mother of five children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  11 August 1902


ZIGLINSKI: Mary

City and County:
Mary Ziglinski of Whitelaw, a girl 17 years old, was adjudged insane yesterday and taken to the asylum.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 22, 1898  pg. 3

 
ZIPPERER:  Katie

An 18-yr. old girl from Whitelaw, was taken to the state mental facility in Oshkosh on Sat.
Der Nord Westen  25 October 1900