Thrilling St Lawrence voyage through Thousand Islands and rapids
A vivid portrait of the St Lawrence River cruise from Kingston to the Thousand Islands. It highlights rapid sections and deep waters, the Richelieu and Ontario Navigating Co steamers, and sights such as Montreal churches including Notre Dame and St James Cathedral. The Château de Ramezay museum and its vaults are noted as must see.
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St. Lawrence
Thousand Islands
Kingston
Richelieu and
Ontario Navigation Company
Montreal
Quebec
Notre Dame
Chapel of the Sacred Heart
St. James
the Jesuits
Notre Dame de Bonsecours
Jacques Cartier
Chateau de Ramezay
Laval Seminary
Notre Dame Des Victoires
Scenic notes on Canada and Sauk County tourism
The writer reflects on Canadian scenery along the St. Lawrence and in Quebec and Montreal, praising natural beauty over advertising. He recalls La Salle and Marquette, notes grave practices in winter burials, and extols Montreal’s charm and Mount Royal park. Attorney H. E. Cole endorses a Senate bid, then Geo. Wylie announces his first assembly district candidacy.
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Sauk County
St. Lawrence
Canada
Devil’s Lake
Montgomery
la Salle
Marquette
Montreal
America
Louisiana
Quebec
Mount Royal
H. E. Cole
Reappointment of Sauk County Jury Commissioner Honored
Frank Avery has been reappointed by Judge E Ray Stevens as chairman of the Sauk County Jury Commissioners for another three years, continuing nine years of service since the commission formed. In Eau Claire a narrow escape occurred when O H Ingram’s auto narrowly avoided a collision with Northwestern train No 4 thanks to Engineer Wood’s emergency braking. passengers included Mrs Ingram Mrs Coffin Ruth Hayes and Mrs Frizzell.
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Frank Avery
E. Ray Stevens
Sauk County
Avery
Engineer Wood
O. H. Ingram
Eau Claire
Ingram
Madison
State Capitol Commission
Wood
Coffin
the National Bank of
Ruth Hayes
Frizzell
Dr. Frizzell
Sioux City
Barn Struck by Lightning Burns Hay and Cattle
During a thunderstorm Ed DuBois Jr. of Excelsior loses a barn burned by lightning. About thirty tons of hay and several young cattle perish. Willis DuBois is badly hurt while leading out horses. The barn was new and insured for 800 dollars.
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Ed. DuBois Jr
Excelsior
Willis DuBois
Wood files for Sauk County clerk GOP nomination
S. H. Wood announces candidacy for Republican nomination for Sauk County clerk ahead of September primaries. He asks voters for support and assistance, signing respectfully.
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S. H. Wood
Hill Seeks Nomination for Clerk of Court
James H. Hill announces his candidacy for the nomination as clerk of court and pledges faithful discharge of duties if elected.
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James H. Hill
Candidacy Statement for Republican Primary Sept 4
Wilber Cahoon declares candidacy for member of the assembly on the Republican ticket for the September 4 primary. He pledges to represent the people if nominated and elected and to submit to recall by the people if not.
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Assembly
Wilber Cahoon
False Platteville drill hole child death rumor debunked
The Dodgeville Republic reports the Platteville drill hole story is a complete fabrication. No child fell into a hole, no rescue attempts occurred, and an investigation confirms the rumors were entirely false.
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Platteville
Dodgeville Republic
Park Plea for Devil's Lake State Park Support Grows
Baraboo Wisconsin July 26 1906 letter from Dan B Starkey editor Northwestern Sportsman Milwaukee and John T Revell Chicago executive urges state advocacy. Local State Park Committee seeks funds to publish pamphlets secure options and promote a park plan including possible cement walks and flower beds.
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Dan B. Starkey
Northwestern Sportsman
Milwaukee
John T. Revell
Alexander H. Revell & Co
Chicago
Wisconsin
City Council approves bids and corner Street projects
The council authorized the city clerk to receive bids for rosters and financial reports of the board of education and library board. George Holmes and Nellie B Young were granted sewer permits. The treasurer’s quarterly report showed balances of 17039.10 general fund, 32108.18 school fund, 1772.80 water fund, 979.58 library fund. sidewalk grade on 8th St for H E Waddell and others. D Ruggles paid 10 for land use. Otto Schadde won 128.40 sewer contract on Third St. Water St paving ordinance laid over two weeks. Cement gutter lowering authorized at 2d and East. First ward polling to be in marshal’s room. Claims allowed include Hood Bros printing 8.80 and City Pay Roll 541.86.
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H. E. Waddell
St. D. Ruggles
Otto Schadde
Third Street
Water Street
First Ward
Marshall’s
Harry Thornton
Buckley & Taylor
Tate
Hood Bros
Sss
Saehs Wekseeths Tetas
Local notices and incidents from Prairie du Lac area
Sterling visitors stay with Roadmaster Ryan as Fairfield visitors tour Estelline South Dakota. Mrs Kate Birch dies at county farm aged fifty after autopsy links cancer. Cyrus Quimby fined for supplying liquor. Evans fined for drunkenness. Bernadette Terry in Janesville. Rio creamery fire nearly spreading with buttermilk used to fight flames. Grand Rapids area child dies from butter coloring poisoning. Wisconsin fence law updated barbed wire allowed only at top with minimum fence height and clearance.
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Kate Birch
Cyrus Quimby
Justice Farr
Fred Evans
Clifton
Evans
Prairie du Lac
Max Marzowka
Sigel
Grand Rapids
Wis
Wisconsin
City Engineer and Land Use Dispute Noted on Archer Street
Charles Bender handles street work at 89 Archer with engineer oversight. D Ruggles appears in land use matter with a ten dollar figure referenced.
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Chas. Bender
E. Archer
D. Ruggles
Also Mentioned on This Page
St.Lawrence Rapids
Quebeck
Saguenay
Cape Trinity
Sauk Co
Geo. Wylie
A. Benoit
Thrilling
Devil’s Lake State Park
Baraboo, Wis
BaraBoo News
Council
Haae
H. M. Johnston Lbr. Co
Emil Moog
Rodman
A Ann
Charles Anderson
Sterling, Ill
Roadmaster
L. C. Ryan
Charles Dame
Fairfield
Estelline
South Dakota
Alfred Kinney
Baraboo
Dame
Mrs. Kinney
Bernadette Terry
Janesville
Rio
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