Death of W H Parmlee Former Baraboo Conductor
Mrs Edward Paddock received word that her brother in law W H Parmlee died of heart failure in Lake Geneva after a career as a Chicago & Northwestern conductor. He lived in Baraboo Chattanooga and Lake Geneva, with time in Los Angeles. He leaves a California wife and son and a Chicago daughter Rosetta Parmlee. He belonged to Baraboo First M E Church and was interred at the old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Paddock
W. H. Parmlee
Lake Geneva
Baraboo
Chicago & Northwestern
Swineford
Chattanooga
Tenn
Los Angeles
Parmlee
Wisconsin
California
Rosetta Parmlee
Chicago
M. E
Venerable Citizen Thomas Brennan Dies at 83 in Baraboo
Thomas Brennan, longtime Excelsior resident, died Wednesday night at age 83 from heart failure after a two week illness. Survived by sons Thomas, Peter, Walter, James, William, engineer E D Brennan, and daughters Mrs Mayme O Neill and Mrs T J Ryan. Funeral held Friday at St Josephs in Baraboo. burial announced. Born in Watersford Ireland 88 years ago, he emigrated to New York in 1850 and to Wisconsin in 1866 to farm near Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brennan
Excelsior
Duluth
Peter Brennan
North Freedom
Walter Brennan
Baraboo
James Brennan
William Brennan
E. D. Brennan
Mayme O’neil
Denver
John Hickey
Reedsburg
T. J. Ryan
St. Joseph
Duluth & Iron Ridge R. R
O'Neill
M. Donahue
Thomas O’neill
Greenfield
M. J. Hickey
Anna Hickey
J. K. Donahue
Dellona
EK. P. Terry
E. Terry
William Terry
Edward Donahue
Joseph Terry
James Terry
Watersford
Ireland
New York City
Wisconsin
Desert Oasis Growl Beneath a Blue Firmament
A poetic meditation contrasts hardship and hope with images of a green tree in a desert and a honeyed hive. The speaker questions if persistent grumbling yields any reward and offers a hopeful vision of nourishment for the hungry.
Settlement of Mullowney Estate Sparks Local Conflict
Baraboo resident and attorney John M. Kelley represent Baraboo and Mauston clients in a probate dispute over Patrick Mullowney’s estate. A large farm near Mauston, willed mainly to Mullowney’s son, is contested by three claimants seeking repayment on loans made during land purchases and improvements. Referee Harrison of La Crosse will decide in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kelley
Mauston
Baraboo
Patrick Mullowney
Juneau County
E. P. Terry
McGarty
Manston
Curtis
Michigan
Harrison
la Crosse
Kelley
Terry
D. H. Grady
Portage
Price
Lyman Pease
Miwaukee
Notable Grady Mocked by Press Over Family Topic
A Milwaukee Free Press remark recalls Mr. Grady being teased by reporters about a personal subject involving his family. The anecdote notes his discomfort yet ends with the subject resolved, emphasizing press skepticism toward a columnist’s private matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grady
Milwaukee Free Press
Death claims Mrs W D Atwater in Lyons after cancer
Mrs W D Atwater died at her Lyons home Wednesday afternoon about 5 30 cancer was the cause she had suffered six months born May 18 1850 in New Hampshire she was 58. Survived by husband and daughter Ella Atwater funeral held at A C church Friday with many attendees and floral tributes from local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Atwater
Lyons
New Hampshire
Ella Atwater
W. D. Atwater
A. C
Ladies’ Circle
Helpers’ Union
Rev. Owen
California
Yoss Harsein
William Capener
Albert Watkins
Albert Capener
Lyman Norton
R. M. Dunlap
Emmons
Janesville
Mrs
Atwater
Dakota
Dan Grady in the West Portage Tale From Denver
In Denver during a Democratic convention Dan Grady, Portage insurgent, mingles with reporters and seeks favor with local girls. A prank by two seasoned correspondents leads to a cruel situation, creating awkward memories recalled with humor and tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Grady
Portage
Denver
Story
Hill Crest Graphic Arts set to operate in Baraboo site
Mrs G J Koppke and partners buy land opposite Ringling farm on Lynn Ave for Hill Crest Graphic Arts. Chicago interests back the venture with high class printing planned from Baraboo. Printing for Senator Lalol ett's paper, aligned with Bryan Commoner ideas, to support progressive Republicans. Land beside Chicago Northwestern tracks enables easy shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Koppke
Ringling Farm
Lynn Ave
Hill Crest Graphic Arts Company
Chicago
Baraboo
Lalolett
Bryan’ Commoner
Chicago & Northwestern
This One Should Win J W Carow for Gates County DA
J W Carow formerly of Baraboo and now a Ladysmith resident is a candidate for district attorney in Gates county. The article praises his integrity, work ethic, and progressiveness, noting his primary victory and expected success in the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carow
Baraboo
Ladysmith
Gates County
Gates
Bailiwick
Mr. Carow
Dithmar & Carow
Carow
New Well at Baraboo Crusher Plant
BE W Van Aiken drilled a new well for the Baraboo city crusher plant located just west of town. The well reaches 90 feet with 20 feet of earth 20 sandstone and 50 quartzite, holding about 50 feet of water in a quartzite crevice. A gasoline engine will pump water for the plant, teams, and men, with pay rates stated for each rock layer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. van Aiken
Baraboo
Reedsburg Fair Highlights and Racing Winners
Several hundred Bara boo attendees enjoyed a near perfect day at the Reedsburg fair. The crowd praised the events as the First Regiment band traveled north on the early train and returned on a special. Racing results included Peerless Pete winning the 2:19 pace, Bobolink the 2:11 trot, Leonard Graves the 2:15 trot, J. W. Fitzgerald the 2:30 pace, and Warren Wood the 2:30 trot. Baraboo Eagles defeated Hillsboro 4 to 3, with a street concert by the First Regiment band in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Reedsburg
Peerless Pete
Bobolink
Leonard Graves
J. W. Fitzgerald
Warren Wood
Baraboo Eagles
the Hills
First Regiment
Infant of Bells Buried at Merrimack
The infant child of Mr and Mrs John Bell of Devils Lake was buried at Merrimack on Friday. Mr Bell is in charge of the camp at the American Refractories plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bell
Devil’s Lake
Merrimack
Mr. Bell
American Refractories Company
Pretty Delton Wedding at Searle Home
A pretty Wednesday wedding united Miss Martha Searle and Mr. Otto Powell at the Searle home in Delton before about 100 guests. Rev. C. S. Knight officiated as the couple stood on the porch amid ferns, evergreens, and forget me nots with a supper to follow and many fine gifts. The newlyweds will reside on Webster's Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Searle
Delton
Martha
Otto J. PoweLl
Ruth Searle
Kate
Clara
Jennie Searle
Perry Shults
Earl Powell
Thomas Welch
C.S. Knight
Baraboo Baptist Church
Baraboo
L. C. Searle
LaCrosse
W. Payne
Sauk Prairie
George Graves
Merrimack
Charles Catlin
Kilbourn
Hart Graves
Webster’s Prairie
Surprise Fire Bell Welcome for Chief Power at Home
Friday evening the entire fire department and Attorney John M. Kelley gathered at Fire Chief W. J. Power and wife’s home to surprise them after their wedding trip. A small yard fire was quickly extinguished. The couple received a cut glass water set as a keepsake. Attorney Kelley served as speaker for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kelley
W. J. Power
John M.kelley
IHN Mines to Close Cites Unspecified Reasons
Officials announce IHN mines will close citing other reasons. The notice provides limited details and does not specify dates or entities involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IHN Mines
North Freedom iron mine to close causing local hard times
About 60 workers lose employment as the North Freedom iron mine shuts Saturday due to ore cheapness. Ore stockpiles can last three months and ore shipments to Chicago may precede a possible new shaft. Miners without money flee to other regions as saloon business suffers and liquor licenses rise to 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Freedom
Trust
Chicago
Baraboo
Sportmen Preparing as Hunting Season Approaches
Old firearms are being retrieved and licenses sought by hunters. Prices rise for dogs and guns as season nears. Dealers stock up on shells and farmers display signs, signaling preparations for the hunt.
First Sauk County Hunter Licensees Named
Edward Ritzenthaler of Reedsburg is the season's first hunter's license holder in Sauk County. By Thursday evening several others had visited County Clerk Wood including Clarence Bohn of Reedsburg and E J Ragatz, J J Ragatz, and J B Ragatz of Prairie du Sac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Edward Ritzenthaler
Reedsburg
Wood
Clarence Bohn
E. J. Ragatz
Prairie du Sac
J.J. Ragatz
J. B. Ragatz
Davisson and Casper Married in Milwaukee August 1908
Mr. E. B. Davisson and Miss Lulu M. Casper were united in marriage in Milwaukee on Tuesday August 11 1908 by Rev Henry O Gekeler at three o clock. The couple stayed in Milwaukee until the next day then sailed to Chicago and will reside in Spring Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Davisson
Lulu M. Casper
Milwaukee
Henry 8. Gekeler
Death of John Sass in Sauk City at six years old
John Sass died at his Sauk City home on August 7 at 8:30 after a nine day illness. He was aged 6 years 6 months 8 days and death was attributed to old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sass
Sauk City
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C.H. Farnum
Upper Dells
Schofield Cottage
Wirtz
Apollo
Heath
Mabel Ward
Mr. Pfeiffer
Emil G. Pfeiffer
Ralph Pfeiffer
Esther Heath
Bar
Aboo
Frank L. Stanton
Volved
J. J. Wheeler
Dan Grady
Portageite
Oppo
Second Avenue
Martha Searle
Knight OF
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