Vaulted burial of Russell Sage in tamper-proof steel container
Russell Sage was interred in Oakwood Cemetery Troy with a hermetically sealed copper envelope inside a reinforced mahogany coffin and a three ton steel case to deter grave robbers. The steel box measures 7 feet 11 inches by 2 feet 6 inches by 3 feet 6 inches and is bolted and locked with an unopenable lid. Electrical alarms were connected upon burial. The rites were conducted at the request of Mrs Sage and her advisers with Charles L Medler overseeing.
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Russell Sage
Oakwood Cemetery
Troy
N. Y
Mr. Sage
Charles L. Medler
Collegiate Church
Lightning Kills Noah Smith in Woodland Town
A lightning strike in the town of Woodland killed Noah Smith son of James M. Smith early this morning. Smith, about 19, lived near Walton with his father and siblings and was described as of sterling character. The incident came as a storm approached and followed haystack work in the field.
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Woodland
Noah Smith
James M. Smith
Walton
W. O. Cannon
Baraboo
Foley Named Republican Senatorial Candidate in Sauk County
Martin F. Foley, a Sauk county native with a long local business record, is the Republican senatorial candidate endorsed by Sauk and Columbia counties. He runs a nursery business, supports railroad rate reform, and favors state supervision of nurseries and farm dealers. He pledges to uphold the will of primary voters and to represent farmers and citizens without favors.
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Sauk
Columbia
Martin F. Foley
Sauk County
N. Z
Great Northern Nursery Co
State Horticultural Society
Foley
United States
Spooner
Columbia County
Rural letter carriers gain fifteen days annual leave
After January first, rural letter carriers nationwide will receive fifteen days paid annual leave per year. The Senate approved a post office bill amendment, with holidays included, affecting Wisconsin offices. Increases of $100 yearly are granted to clerks in several Wisconsin offices, including Lester Daniels at Baraboo.
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United States
Senate
Overstreet
House
Post Office Department
Wisconsin
Waupaca
Antigo
Ashland
Baraboo
Beloit
Burlington
Chippewa Falls
Fort Atkinson
Grand Rapids
Manitowoc
Marinette
Marshfheld
Menomonie
Merrill
Neenah
Plattville
Portage
Rhinelander
Sheboygan
Sparta
Stevens Point
Stoughton
Two Rivers
Watertown
Waukesha
Wausau
Whitewater
Lester Daniels
Fire Injury at Beloit Hammock Sparks Child Rescue
A baby of farmer Albert Carroll near Beloit was likely burned while sleeping in a hammock after a fire started by a little brother watching the child. The incident prompted a local fire inquiry and cautions for sleeping areas.
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Albert Carroll
Beloit
Harry Page Plans Fern Dell Hotel Near Completion
Harry Page announces Fern Dell hotel construction nearing finish with expected opening soon, highlighting local development and anticipation in the Fern Dell area.
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Harry Page
Fern Dell
Death by Own Action Near Reedsburg Ledges Inquest
Charles Birmeister aged about sixty committed suicide at his home four miles from Reedsburg on Sunday morning by shooting. The motive is not given. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Charles Birmeister
Reedsburg
Baraboo Notice Reflects On Generous Man
Baraboo newspaper notes a beloved, gentle, generous man known locally. July 27 marks the reflection of his character as remembered by residents.
Candidates chosen for Sauk County by Reedsburg Democrats
About thirty Sauk County Democrats met in Reedsburg on Saturday and selected a ticket for nomination papers. The list includes Sheriff J. E. Buckley Baraboo Clerk of Court J. E. Barnard Spring Green Treasurer Frank H. Metcalf Reedsburg County Clerk Wm. Reuschlein Franklin Surveyor W. H. Canfield Baraboo Register of Deeds Hugh W. OConnor Jr. Reedsburg District Attorney E. A. Evans Baraboo Coroner Dr. Theo Koch Baraboo Assembly First District Fred W. Zantow Sumpter Assembly Second District Guy B. Harvey Spring Green. John M. Kelley presided and S. A. Towne served as secretary.
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Sauk County
Reedsburg
John M. Kelly
Ed. L. Luckow
Fred Zantow
George Dodd
Baraboo
J. E. Buckley
J. E. Barnard
Spring Green
Frank H. Metcalf
Wm. Reuschlein
Franklin
W. H. Canfield
Register of Deeds
Hugh W. O’connor Jr
E. A. Evans
Theo. Koch
Assembly
Fred W. Zantow
Sumpter
Guy B. Harvey
John M. Kelley
S. A. Towne
la Valle
A Word for Judge Marshall Standpoint in Chippewa Falls
Friends in Madison mourn Judge R D Marshall amid debate on his four year old inquiry into life insurance discounts. They recall his humble boyhood on a Delton area farm and praise his generosity to family and community while noting his proven success and wealth.
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Madison Democrat
R. D. Marshall
Delton
Madison
Chippewa Falls
Jet
Jenkins
Marshall
New York
Jas H Hill Candidacy Backed by Home News
The Home News of Spring Green endorses Jas H Hill for clerk of the circuit court. The paper notes bipartisan support and calls on Spring Green supporters to vote in the primaries to secure a county representation from this end of the county.
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the Home News
Baraboo
Jas. H. Hill
Hill
Jim Hill
Spring Green
Home News
Endorses James Hill for circuit court clerk
Endorsement favors James Hill of Spring Green for the office of circuit court clerk. The candidate, a youth from a farming background with high school completion and some law study, is described as a diligent worker and capable public speaker ready to serve Sauk County.
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James Hill
Spring Green
Circuit Court
Hill
Spring Green High School
Sauk
Court House
Letter Endorses Mr Hill by Joseph Snyder
A local supporter, Jos eph Snyder, writes to defend Mr Hill and expresses confidence that supporters will not regret backing him. The brief pledge emphasizes trust in Hill and appeals to the community.
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Mr. Hill
Joseph Snyder
Community Notes Reflect Local Visits and Regional Commerce
Several residents return from trips in Chicago and La Crosse while relatives visit Hetland and Tracy Minnesota. A Greenfield child dies at five months. Baraboo observes railroad expansion as Northwestern Railroad plans a new Chicago depot. Local luncheon honors the Foresters with gratitude and wit. Kendall records teardown of the Chicago Northwestern roundhouse, bricks and stones salvaged, plus a rare 1834 gold piece found.
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G.R. Evans
Chicago & Northwestern Round House
Kendalls
Northwestern Company
Kendall
Local Social Notes and Family Visits Across Towns
Friday Naahrras and Adolph Andro visit Madison while Mrs. A Munroe hosts a luncheon for ladies. Many neighbors travel to Fort Atkinson Kilbourn Mineral Point Greenfield and Chicago with small items on picnics visits and family returns. A county sheriff dies in Milwaukee rail yards while on duty.
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Lewis Lieth
Columbia County
Columbus
Chicago
Milwaukee Road
Madison Visit and Lecture by Elroy Pastor On Philippines
Mr and Mrs M C Hacker return from a week in Madison. Rev E B Earle Baptist pastor and stereopticon owner lectured on the Philippines in Elroy last evening. Engineer Wm Wood of Eau Claire guests of Chas Burring ton and YW Hulbert. Wood, who recently stopped his train to avoid an auto party, is an old friend of the entertainers and formerly ran an engine on the Madison division.
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E. B. Earle
the Baptist Church
Elroy
Philippines
Wm. Wood
Eau Claire
Chas. Burrington
YW. H. Hulbert
Mr. Wood
Madison
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Tablets
Advertising blurb promoting Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. Claims Druggists refund money if it fails. Includes E. W. Grove signature on each box. Priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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Freeman
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Miss Brott
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Ernest Fisher
Rollo Fisher
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Kilbourn
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Frank Kahler
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Winfield
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Milwaukee
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Ada Palmer
Wm. Montgomery
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Albert Herfort
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Brandrup & Nettleton Business College
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