Some Macabre Stories of the Silver Trade

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JOHN MAKI

Ashland, Wisconsin


Ashland, Wis., Jeweler Found Shot to Death

ASHLAND, Wis., July 13—John Maki, co-partner in the jewelry firm of Grand & Maki here, was found shot to death this morning near his garage, a bullet from a 32 calibre revolver having pierced his right temple.

Mr. and Mrs. Maki had planned to leave this morning on a trip to Duluth where they were to meet another party and go on to Canada.

Mr. Maki was born Oct. 6, 1880, in Finland. While in that country he learned the watch-makers’ trade and received his early education. He came to America as a young man of 21 years of age and settled at Ashland immediately. He was employed at the G. E. Carlson jewelry store. In 1903 Mr. Maki and August Grand bought out Mr. Carlson and for the past 30 years they have been in business in Ashland. He was united in marriage September 3, 1902.

Mr. Maki was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Odd Fellows, Encampment and Canton.

He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Hilma of Ashland, Mrs. Frances Carney of Minneapolis and Rosabelle of Ashland.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - August 1933

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