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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
8
Edward F. Dithmar non partisan candidate for Sauk County judge traces career from Sauk County Clerk 1895 to 1901 to law practice at Reedsburg. He is a UW graduate and German speaker who led the Sauk Republican committee and pledges economical impartial service for taxpayers.
Attorney KE F Dithmar announced as a non partisan candidate for the county judgeship. A Sauk County native, he began as circuit court clerk for three terms, then read law and opened a Baraboo practice with an abstract office, proficient in German and well known in the county.
Between 200 and 300 dollars in knives razors and silverware were stolen from the Lee Radtke hardware store Sunday night. Entry was gained by removing glass lights and woodwork on the south east side and partition window. No suspects named and Baraboo residents are not suspected. items are numbered hindering disposal.
Ed J. Kelsey of Grayslake Illinois William Copeland of Boston and Ed wards Roming of Cleveland were arrested Monday afternoon about four oclock in connection with a Sunday evening robbery at Lee Radts store. Officers found a lodge book with Kelsey’s name and the trio gave conflicting accounts. Kelsey says he was recently released on parole from an asylum after two years confined.
William Copeland Ed Roming and Ed J Kelsey appeared before Justice H L Halsted on charges of robbing the Lee Radtke hardware store Sunday night. Kelsey admitted drug addiction including cocaine morphine cigarettes and whiskey.
Miss Julia Quirk accompanied Miss Mabel Sullivan home from Reedsburg Saturday returning last evening. Miss Eva Wyman left Friday to spend the summer with her sister Mrs Victor Edwards of Minnesota. Miss Maggie Murphy of South Westfield was a guest at Walsh's Wednesday. A number on the hill are engaged in making maple syrup this spring but weather is almost too cold. Mrs J E Walsh and son Harold spent last Saturday and Sunday with relatives at Reedsburg. Misses Vera and Gladys Sullivan spent a few days last week at Denver with their aunt Mrs Dan Stuber.
The Sauk County Historical Society will convene Monday evening April 5 at the court house. Hon. Philip Cheek will present a talk on Sauk County in the Civil War.
Miss Anna Patterson taught at Waldo near Milwaukee and visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson this week. Numerous townsfolk moved houses and welcomed new residents as Baraboo visitors and relatives stopped by. A fire department donation, several illnesses, and a March birth added to the week’s small town events.
Loganville residents are invited to the Westerts Hall April 2 for the Loganville Literary Society’s home talent play A Family Affair. The event promises a community evening of entertainment with local performers and friends helping celebrate a week of local activity.
Miss Helen Lee of Baraboo visited her aunt in Merrimack. The Gold Medal contest was postponed to April 9 due to illness. George Schroeder and W I Griffin were in and around town for visits and an auction. Several locals shared weekends with relatives in Lodi Nashota and Baraboo. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Otto Dahlke on March 28.
March entries recount visits by Frank Kranz and G Kranz family in Big Creek and other local calls. Neighbors celebrate Mrs Breitzke’s birthday while Gus F Schernke visits Reedsburg. A sick two year old Breitzke child and a new birth for Goe decke are noted along with business trips by Dr Hummel.
About 40 young friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Reitman gathered at their Sandusky home Friday evening for a surprise party. They arrived with laden baskets and were greeted at the door with a warm welcome. The occasion featured games and social visits, making for a pleasant evening.
Mar 30 notes report Mrs James Layton's grip attack and Louis Allen nearly losing a finger at Schroeder's saw mill with bone exposure. Several visitors travel between Blue River Lone Rock Bear Creek Reedsburg Viola and Sauk County memories of pioneer days arise as oxen join breaking plow. Ralph Mercer injures back after sliding from a load of wood.
The remains of Philip Hess who died at his home in Spring Green last Wednesday afternoon after a long illness of consumption were buried Saturday at 10 o'clock. Hess leaves a young wife and child, along with a mother, brothers, sisters, and many other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Louis Rump returned home Thursday afternoon from a western trip. They enjoyed the visit and plan possibly making California their home. Their route included Old Mexico New Orleans St Louis and other places.
L. J. Leiser issues a brief notice that cisterns will be repaired and cleaned promptly at 938 Mound Street. The message directs inquiries to telephone 168 with five rings.
Franklin Johnson announces a town caucus at Johnson's hall in Green field on Saturday at 2:00 PM. Community members are invited to participate and discuss local matters.
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