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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
Store announces drastic markdowns on summer and other merchandise to clear space for fall stock. Cash buyers can reap bargains with small money, big packs of items available now. Wide range of bargains advertised with many more across departments.
A bustling bargain bulletin listing ladies skirts in black voile and mohair, panama and veiling, silk waists, lawn waists, petticoats, nightgowns and underwear. It promotes dry goods at deep discounts with reduced prices on sheetings, muslins, lawns, and various dress fabrics.
Bargains highlight corsets with hose supporters and rust proof styles. also selling parasols and parasol sets, ladies suits and children's knickerbocker pants at deep discounts while values reach higher prices elsewhere.
Readable ad lists deep discounts on fabrics, hats, hosiery, handbags, and linens. Highlights include ladies waists, silk blouses, cotton batten, tableware, glassware, trunks, curtains, carpets, shades, and assorted kitchenware with percent off and bargain prices. Multiple items emphasize clearance and reduced prices in a general sale format.
A list of grocery items with unit prices including hams per pound, currants, codfish, raisins, tomatoes, sardines, beans, Postum, Grapenuts, Rice, mince meat, baking powders, bird seed, coffee and tea, bacon, soap, baking items, spices, vinegar, broom, mop sticks, lemon extract, relishes, prune, salad dressing, and flour, showing small price points and bulk options. The ad emphasizes variety and discount pricing for everyday pantry staples.
The page advertises men’s suits in various styles and fabrics with markdowns during August. Prices range from 12 to 22 dollars for wool, Alpaca lined, and all wool options, detailing patterns and finishes. Some lines are unclear but indicate substantial savings on multiple suit types and sizes.
Baraboo residents visit in Madison Chicago Beloit Reedsburg and other nearby places. Local events include a theater dispute in Chicago and a Baraboo eagle baseball win 8 to 2 while several residents travel to Mackinac Island and St Ignace.
Frederick Tobler died at his home 513 Ash Street Sauk City at 10 45 Sunday evening after illness of weeks. He was 77 and born in Wald Switzerland. He came to Sauk City in 1852 and Baraboo in 1856 where he lived most of his life. Survived by wife Ursula Smith adopted son Rollo and brother Solomon in Switzerland. Funeral Wednesday at 10 am at home.
U C Keller of Baraboo has been appointed game warden by Governor Davidson. The position pays three dollars a day plus expenses, with plans to work north during deer season. The appointment is linked to efforts for a Devils Lake state park, and Keller accepts the honor with modest surprise.
The three year old son of Frank Marquardt of Lewiston was riding a collie in the farm yard when the dog turned savage and bit his face. His father intervened, the wounds were treated by Drs. Thompson and Schloemaich, and the child was brought to the city hospital for sewing. The dog is muzzled and watched for rabies symptoms.
Severe heat and long dry spell hit Prairie du Lac with daily 96 to 102 degree readings. Corn and potatoes ruined while rye yields run about 12 bushels per acre. Harvesting nearly finished and threshing ongoing as some fields show stronger results than others.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Judge, who died Friday, was held at St. Josephs Church this morning at nine. Father Durward officiated. Pallbearers were Michael Cummings, William Quinn, Patrick Hallahan, Michael McGann, James Maloney, and Owen McDonald. Burial followed at St. Josephs Cemetery. Out‑of‑town attendees included Mrs. A L Tarrace and Mrs. M H Vail with her daughter Miss Mayme of Winona Minnesota.
Miss Lucile Lafferty entertained a number of friends Saturday afternoon to celebrate her birthday with a cheerful gathering and social visit.
A blaze on East Lynn Street 461 was detected by F. Effinger Saturday evening. Neighbors quickly doused the flames preventing a larger disaster as fire burned wood walls and furniture. the house, owned by William Gust, housed Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Loomis on the first floor.
A list of candidates filing nomination papers with County Clerk S. H. Wood includes numerous officials across Baraboo and surrounding towns. Names cover Assembly districts one and two, County Clerk, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, District Attorney, Register of Deeds, Surveyor and more with party designations.
Miss Maude Waddell departed today for La Grange where she has accepted a position in Dr. William Lee Seer’s private substation.
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