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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
5
Three months six months one year and political musings fill a page. Taft is mentioned with a smile when told and Joe Cannon is named. The text references predictions ballots tickets and a busy election field with light local anecdotes.
A Milwaukee resident who found Mrs Adams' missing $1,500 faced a moral test as he weighed returning the money. The story centers on integrity amid temptation and the social response to honesty.
The department commits to the split log drag as the road building method without awaiting tests of the Taft-roller.
A Ringling performer who walks on a table and descends a ladder bounces his head in stunts and spurs discussion about personal liberties, reflecting tensions between showmanship and individual rights within circus acts.
A cryptic and whimsical sentence mentions a Madison maid and a citizen from Asia in a context involving monkey cages and the idea that distance improves the view. The fragment hints at a softened judgment and diverted focus rather than a clear event or outcome.
A North Freedom man who discovered a horse in his corn noted he did not recognize it as his property and joked that he should have sung nursery rhymes to identify ownership. The remark echoes a humorous frontier moment.
The speaker notes Tom Watson has shifted political allegiance twice, first defeating Hoke Smith’s supporters and Clark Howell’s creed, then defeating Howell’s backers and Hoke Smith’s crowd, signaling a strong turn in local political power.
Louis Behan assistant county attorney in Chicago seeks $1287.86 in back taxes by attaching the Ringling circus show. The Chicago Record Herald quotes Behan predicting Ringling will pay quickly, likening it to a showman’s bald dome stunt.
A proposal to include all land around Dev ils lake into a state park aims to safeguard animal and plant life. Supporters say deer may become more counted as tame and birds free from molestation.
The text envisions a state park modeled after Yellowstone with strict uniform regulations and the dynamiting of fish ending. It calls for improvements to attract more residents and visitors, promising a pleasant experience and orderly management of the park.
Judge D O Mahoney of Viroqua filed nomination papers in Baraboo and attended a Platteville meeting where Senator La Follette spoke. He said he is confident of a Republican nomination and that his prior service as probate judge strengthens his bid. Local support is strong across the district.
K K T Hopkins and daughter Miss Jessie Lynde Hopkins return from Yellowstone National Park noting a heavy snow storm and cool weather. A bear injured by a tin can had to be killed by park officials. Bears roam near hotels while deer and other game are seen. All wildlife is government protected.
Nomination papers for J A Evans candidate for attorney general on the Democratic ticket have been circulated and signed by many friends in the state. Evans belongs to the law firm Grotophorst Evans and Thomas and was made permanent chairman at the Milwaukee state Democratic convention. Evans is described as an able attorney with a wide reputation as an orator.
An old advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a system tonic and builder and Dean's Ointment for skin itch conditions including piles eczema and itching. It warns that lazy liver causes dyspepsia and constipation and mentions Dean's Regulats and Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil as remedies for various childhood and household ailments.
Reports from Madison Democrat indicate Colonel William F. Vilas shows decided improvement ten days after cerebral hemorrhage. He spoke to L. M. Hanks on Wednesday morning saying good morning and continues to take nourishment.
Phillip L. Spooner retires as president after disposing of his holdings in the Southern Wisconsin Power Company and Magnus Swenson is elected as his successor.
John Stewart Richmond born June 10 1813 in Ayrshire Scotland died July 24 1908 in Merrimack Wisconsin aged 95 years 1 month 14 days emigrated to Canada in 1830 at nineteen became district judge during the Canada rebellion he was imprisoned tried for treason at Prescott but acquitted later lived in Alexander Bay NY and Watertown NY then lectured on phrenology before returning to the United States in 1844
In Eagle Prairie Wisconsin aged pioneer Richmond spent two years outdoors for health and lecturing on science. He homesteaded Caledonia in 1847 and rebuilt after a 1851 fire. Married three times, father of eleven, six children and his wife survive. A grand old Wisconsin landmark, he was known across several counties and mourned by many friends.
Funeral service for Lynford Fields was conducted Thursday at 1 30 p m in the A C church by Rev A E Bloom. Born in LaValle in 1872 he died in this city aged 35 6 16 at his grandmother Mary Dick ens home. He leaves a wife two children a mother Mrs D Washburn of Hudson a brother Arthur and many relatives. Out-of-town mourners included E Dickens and wife Will Dickens Lydia Courtier Clara Kitson Madison Cummings Baraboo Edgar Courtier Reedsburg Wm Ingham Fairfield Dr Fields and wife Elroy and Mrs Dennis Merrimack.
A public advisory urges subscribers to renew promptly to avoid service interruption. It warns multiple month arrears may block future mail delivery, noting government policy could stop shipments if debt exceeds a year.
North Freedom Wisconsin notes Miss Augusta Kuester returned from Madison where she visited her brother Benjamin with the Ringling show. He is enjoying circus life and finds the experiences to be great.
Republican candidates Daniel Ruggles Baraboo and D O Mahoney Viroqua announce campaigns for district offices before the September 1 1908 primaries. Ruggles seeks district attorney and Mahoney seeks member of Congress and pledges faithful service if nominated and elected.
Atley Peterson of Soldiers Grove declares his run for the Republican nomination for Congress Third District before the primaries in September. He pledges to work for the best interests of the district and state if nominated and elected.
A candidate declares for the office of Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket and asks for primary support. The message is signed from Hudson, in Reedsburg.
Arthur W. Kopp of Platteville Wisconsin declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress at the September primaries. He vows to back legislation serving the district and seeks the support of all electors.
W G Smith offers 25 photos for 25 cents in five different positions with 5 photos per position. Photo postal novelties are a specialty and available at the Reinking Building location.
The finance committee details payouts totaling 355.55 for events and prizes including Carrie Schmidt sack race Wilbur Cahoon Jr three legged race and J S Crowder baby show The report suggests maintaining the organization for future city entertainments and notes a local upsell for sunburn remedy at Evenson's Pharmacy priced at 25 cents per bottle.
A promotional overview extols Peruna as a universal catarrh remedy. It cites medical authority’s support for its herbal ingredients and asserts Dr. Hartman’s goal of affordable, honest nationwide distribution with transparent labeling of active constituents.
Milwaukee Light Heat and Traction closes contracts with Southern Wisconsin Power for 8000 horsepower from a new dam on the Wisconsin river at Kilbourn. Power to serve 120 miles to Milwaukee and Watertown areas with distribution by spring. Southern Wisconsin Power, incorporated 1906 with 1.5 million capital, is bonded for that amount. Dam costs 1.2 million.
Low round trip rates apply to G A R encampment Toledo Ohio August 7 to 30 and Knights of Pythias Conclave Boston July 31 to August 3. For full particulars contact Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
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