Baraboo Meet Urges Dry Vote in No-License Campaign
A large audience gathered at the A. O. U. W. hall for a no-license meeting. Speakers led by Hot. Philip Cheek urged Baraboo citizens to vote dry, citing mayoral failure to enforce liquor laws and the economic benefits seen in Evansville and other dry towns. Baker of Evansville argued against saloons, detailing tax, factory profits, and divorc e statistics linked to drinking.
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Philip Cheek
Baraboo
M. Ainsworth
Glenwood
Wis
Hull
Hall
Wisconsin
Baker
Evansville
Baker Manufacturing Co
Janesville
Baker Manufacturing Company
Illinois
Credit
Hvansville
John F. Baker
Madison
Jackson County
Cheek
E. Ray Stevens
Stevens
United States
Resurrection Dawn over Vanquished Tomb
Poetic meditation on Easter faith describes the risen Jesus defeating death. The verse highlights Calvary, crucifixion, taunts, and the triumphal light of life replacing sorrow. Maurice Smiley's voice blends reverence with luminous imagery of hope and renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary
Jesus
Insurance case upholds full policy payout after old rate paid
Judge Stevens rules for Melvin Felt of Fairfield, preserving the full life insurance value for Maryette Felt. The court finds the post merger rate hike and agent's signed statement ineffective due to policy terms and fraud, affecting other Old Madison Mutual holders now Northwestern National Life policyholders.
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Madison Mutual Company
Northwestern National Life [Insurance Company of
Minneapolis
Stevens
Madison
Melvin Felt
Fairfield
Maryette
Mr. Felt
Felt
Messrs. Bentley
Stanleys Buy Ancient City Chippewa City
L C Stanley and F G Stanley, linked to Baraboo and the Stanley Brothers, own the old town site of Chippewa City near Chippewa Falls. Founded 1850, platted 1856, it thrived as a prospective metropolis but never built a single house. In 1872 the village was sold, residents moved to Chippewa Falls, and Chippewa City faded after missing railroad routes.
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L. C. Stanley
F. G. Stanley
Baraboo
Stanley Brothers
Chippewa City
Chippewa Falls
Newport
Sauk County
Wisconsin
Henry O’neil
O’neil
Chippewa River
L.C. Stanley
Omaha
Twentieth Century Club hears about Hearne and American drama
At a Thursday meeting Mrs Lillian Burton Organ spoke on James A Hearne the actor and playwright and on the origin of the typical American drama focusing on farmer heroes and plain country folk. The annual election meeting is set for April 15 with Mrs George Hood and dues payable then.
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Twentieth Century Club
Lillian Burton Organ
James A. Hearne
George Hood
Welch and Washburn wed in Baraboo Delton ceremony
Wednesday at high noon Thomas Welch of Baraboo and Lula Washburn of Delton united in marriage at the bride’s home with Rev C B Knight officiating. The couple were attended by Louis Shults and Lula Spencer. About 30 to 40 guests attended a wedding dinner and violin solos. The newlyweds will reside on the hill north of Lyons.
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Thomas Welch
Baraboo
Lula Washburn
Delton
Knight
Louis Shults
Lula Spencer
Lyons
Death of J B Stickney the oldest railroad agent
John B. Stickney longtime Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad agent at Mazomanie died in his Milwaukee Hotel Davidson room. He served the company fifty eight years since 1851 and was 81. An English family descendant founded Stickney England and his forebears fought in colonial wars. He loved horses and was famed as Wisconsin’s oldest jockey driving Prince in many races. known to Baraboo residents.
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John B. Stickney
America
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mazomanie
Davidson
Milwaukee
Mr. Stickney
Stickney
England
Northwest
Wisconsin
Prince
Baraboo
Lyons district chosen for state horticultural experiment
A special meeting in Lyons district No. 6 discussed the selection of the district by Superintendent G. W. Davies for a ten year horticultural experiment. The State Horticultural Society will provide plans and plant material for six statewide sites supervised by William Toole, with Prof. E. P. Sandsten drafting the plans. Davies cited soil and land as ideal for the project and confident the district will manage the work well.
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Lyons
G. W. Davies
State Horticultural Society
William Toole
State Society
E. P. Sandsten
University of Wisconsin Horticultural Department
Baraboo
Davies
London Times Notes LaFollette Magazine Aim
The Times says LaFollette's weekly will help restore complete power to the people over national, state, and municipal government from party machines and corporate monopolies. The article frames the magazine as a tool against elite encroachments and for democratic empowerment.
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LaFollette
The
London Times
Slap Doctor Albert Steve Treated in Baraboo Move
The North Freedom Journal reports that Albert Steve, known as Doc, from Baraboo was moved Monday in an invalid chair to Almena Wisconsin to receive one of his celebrated back plasters from Doc Till.
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Albert Steve
Baraboo
Almena
Wis
North Freedom Journal
Former Mayor Marriott Reports Paris Visit Diary Entry
E G Marriott writes from Paris on March 23 1906 describing a day trip to Versailles Boulogne St Cloud and sights from Napoleon's era. He notes the Eiffel Tower Seines walls Gay Paree and a visit to the United States gift statue content with remarks on Queen Victoria Anna Gould and Louis XIV artifacts. Further travels include a planned departure to Belgium.
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Paris
Versailles
Boulogne
St. Cloud
Napoleon Palace
France
Napoleon
Weiji
Queen Victoria
Anna Gould
Grand Palace
Louis XIV
Marie Antoinette
Napoleon III
Sevres
Seine
Bismarck
Eiffel Tower
United States
Palo Alto
St. Petersbourg
Faris
Mrs. Marriott
Life of Former Third District Congressman J W Babcock III
Washington reports reveal J W Babcock III of Necedah Wisconsin in precarious health from cirrhosis of the liver. Doctors at his beside have given up hope. Sergeant at Arms Casson has notified his son Charles Babcock to travel to Washington. Mrs Babcock has suffered a minor stroke but is improving under nurse care.
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Washington
J. W. Babcock
Necedah
Wis
New Winter Apple from Prof Sandsten Horticulture
William Fox receives scions for a hardy winter apple variety developed by Professor Sandsten of the University Horticultural Department.
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William Fox
Sandsten
University Horticultural Department
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Mayor Rose
Rose
Maurice Smiley
Stanleys
Welch
Washburn
Bride
Del
Rev. Knight
J. B. Stickney
Hotel Davidson
Marriott
TORIC
Belgium
U. S
E. G. Marriott
J. W. Babcock III
Ing Life of
Third District
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