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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
5
The Baraboo News editor H. E. Cole publishes subscription rates. Three months cost 86 cents, six months 1.25 dollars, and one year 1.50 dollars. The text shows old formatting and pricing details.
Prairie du Sac residents savor a glimpse of the elusive Dode Fish cow while bragging about twenty pound yellow catfish catches. The lighthearted note reflects local pride and river life as summer activities unfold.
After completion of the new bridge, Lyons residents will stop wading the Baraboo river, ending a long standing local practice and improving safety for the community.
Reports describe multiple people falling into Dev il's lake this season with incidents likened to a ducking in Sunday clothes. The tone suggests a suspenseful or eerie thriller atmosphere without detailing specific events.
Local papers emphasize a pressing push to complete a new Northwestern branch in this Wisconsin area, framing it as a decisive moment for regional growth and presence.
Sculptor Victor D. Brenner asserts his initials appear on the new Lincoln pennies and urges that famous designers be recognized on currency.
Ableman officers hurried several criminals to Baraboo in what may reflect an effort to crowd the upcoming county board of supervisors report with municipal actions.
A Chicago Daily News report notes whiskey taxes declined by more than 5 million dollars last year. It questions prohibition states' ability to curb corn liquor and suggests distillers gain from lighter enforcement and weaker opposition.
A Madison Journal summary notes a winter legislature measure allowing county boards to place stone and tools near jails for convict labor on public highways. Convicts, excluding certain impairments or female prisoners, would work up to eight hours daily excluding Sundays and holidays.
City auditor John W. Hawk reports the Des Moines plan, replacing the old ward system with a commission form, left the city $182 949 65 better off after the first year. The study outlines gains in efficiency and finances from the change to business administration.
Chronic indigestion can be relieved by Dr A W Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills says a testimonial. Claud D Ellison of Brunker Colorado reports liver and kidney derangements improved after use. One pill per dose, 25 cents per box, Buffalo New York dealers. Evenson's Pharmacy.
On April 1 1908 nine aldermen left office in Des Moines ending the council form and the city’s governance moved to a five member at large elected commission board.
The Oliver Iron Mining company a United States Steel subsidiary will begin operations at once in the Baraboo valley Sauk county. Ore will be shipped to Gary for melting from the Iroquois mine shaft and other shafts planned as drilling expands. The company holds over 1700 acres across Sauk county with several leased farms and royalty payments to locals. Water supply may decline as mining progresses affecting wells and springs.
A son was born to Mrs. W. J. Power on Thursday night, with Mr Power known as Waushewa in the Kashawago club and holding the Kiowa office. The new citizen will be introduced into the club’s mysteries as many congratulate Fire Chief Power and his wife.
A blaze at 112 Ash Street started by a lit match from a gasoline stove inflicted about 1000 dollars in losses. Mrs. H Wackler narrowly escaped with minor burns as Irwin Block rescued her upstairs. Fire crews from South Side and City Hall fought the blaze, with rear stairs burned and water damage in two front rooms.
Dode Fisk brings the Great Combined Shows to Baraboo on Friday August 13 under the Baraboo Lodge of Elks. The act grew from a single educated horse four years ago to a large, clean circus rivaling older troupes. Fisk credits fair treatment of the public and high standards for the show’s success.
The funeral for Mrs. E. R. Simonds was held this morning led by Rev. H. G. Goodsell with Rev. E. C. Henke attending. Pallbearers included C. H. Carr Frank Love Henry Freising and others connected to local clubs. Out of town mourners came from Reedsburg Merrimack Belvidere Fond du Lac and more. The victim died from burns sustained in a gasoline fire on Tuesday afternoon.
A Morley family reunion gathered Wednesday in Buckeye settlement about two miles northwest of Ableman. Thirty attendees, all Sauk County residents, attended the event. The gathering reflected strong kinship ties among local Morleys.
A Cleveland gathering hosted by former county superintendent Isaac W Morley featured Mr and Mrs Charles Morley and children Lena Morley seven months, with I W Morley aged 89 and the Morley family photos taken on the lawn under evergreen shade.
A Thursday concert by the First Regiment band on Fourth avenue and Oak street drew one of the season's largest crowds. Cars filled every available spot, the courtyard park was packed, and listeners from near and far praised the performance. Director F. E. Morey led encores with vigor as Fred Terbilcox's saxophone solo and Guy K. Holmes's arrangement received special applause.
A Caledonia man and Miss Lydia Isberner married at the bride's Portage home on Wednesday evening. Attendants were Miss Francis Isberner and Walter Ramsey. The groom is William Ramsey's son and works for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul company.
The California Fig Syrup Co advertises its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the sole product made with pure plant medicinals and a unique method. Consumers are urged to buy the genuine to ensure benefits and to avoid imitations.
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