Historic Cryptid Headline: April 29, 1909 - Wild Man Near Oconto
Wood County Reporter
April 29, 1909
“Wild Man Near Oconto”
Oconto, WIs, April 24. - Barney Flatley and William Tiets report having seen a wild man in the vicinity of Keegantown. It is said the strange creature has terrified some of the residents of that locality. The creature’s presence in that locality is a mystery to all. He is thought to be harmless.
“Historic Cryptid Headlines” showcases actual articles involving cryptids that were published within United States newspapers back in the 1800’s-1900’s. The articles posted here are written exactly as they appeared during their original publishing date.
-The Pine Barrens Institute
The Minneapolis Journal
August 7, 1906
“Lake Ada Has A ‘Sarpint.’”
Mysterious Creature Seen on the Water by Pine River Men.
The Salt Lake Herald
March 25, 1899
“SEA SERPENT STORY.”
Two-Headed Hairy Monster That Weighed Seventy Tons.
The Daily Gate City and Constitution-Democrat
November 1, 1919
“SEA SERPENT IN LAKE KEOKUK.”
Fort Madison Citizens Insist That They Have Watched Monster Swimming Around and That It Is a Hard Looker.
The Evening World
September 18, 1922
“60-FT. MONSTERS RAID FISHERIES.”
Fishermen Scared Away After Narrow Escapes.
ST. JOHN’S, N.F., Sept. 18.
tags / historical headlines, wisconsin, oconto, keegantown, wild man, wisconsin rapids
Richmond Indiana Palladium
August 11, 1838
“The Devil’s Lake.”