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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
3
A note from Charles Junge appeals to Sauk County voters to honor the daily duties of his office and remember to cast their vote for county clerk where it has been fairly earned.
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin urges Babcock’s renomination citing fourteen years of service, chairmanship of the District of Columbia committee, and notable achievements in Washington. It praises his honesty, efficiency, and fund-raising prudence while noting past missteps were limited to campaign finance, urging voters to renew his tenure.
Baraboo News urges W. W. Stackhouse for sheriff, noting his 14 years with the Chicago & Northwestern and pledging he will personally perform duties. The paper argues he has broad Baraboo support and would win a large majority, addressing past nomination defeat and clarifying questions about his taking office personally.
M Butter and family visit, previously proprietor of two hotels at Camp Douglas, will relocate to the bestelries at Sparta after September 1st.
The Reedsburg Free Press endorses J. A. Richards city marshal of Reedsburg for the republican nomination as Sauk County sheriff. It cites his long service, judgment, tact, and fitness for the office, noting he has never sought county office before and deserves recognition by voters.
Mrs. Frank McGinnis aged 72 died yesterday at 3 30 pm at her home at the corner of First and Elizabeth streets. A son and three daughters survive. The funeral is set for Monday at 9 30 am at St Josephs church.
Attendees from out of town included Mrs. Mary Crowley, Mr and Mrs. Mike Donahue, Miss Mary Carey and Mike Carey of Winfield. Mr and Mrs. Whalen of Lodi. Mrs. Coleman of Elroy. Mrs. D Hawkins and daughter of Madison. Mrs. Larkin and person from Ashton Center. Her daughter Mrs. Fred Morrell could not attend.
Rev and Mrs H L Udell of Chicago visited Baraboo for several days to see their two children living with Miss Lena Baer. Udell, former pastor of Baraboo’s Unitarian church, is now superintendent of the West Side District of the Chicago Bureau of Charities at 181 West Madison Street. He has spent years in charitable work and notes much to be done.
Vernetta Mae Veitch wed Verge Douglas of North Freedom on Wednesday August 22 1606 at the Veitch home near Glenville. Rev W P Cunningham officiated under a floral arch with family guests and a porch ceremony. The couple will reside at La Rue after a wedding trip to Beloit and other places.
Grace May Cole and William G Priaulx wed Aug 15 at the Cole home with Rev Custer officiating. The couple, after a two weeks western trip, will live on a farm near Delton. guests included C Stowers of Big Spring.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Best. The birth announces a new family member and adds happiness to the household.
Miss May Terry travels to Whitewater to attend the normal school, beginning her coursework there.
The Wisconsin Business University in La Crosse Wisconsin touts its success by noting its catalogue features portraits of over one thousand graduates with secured positions. It claims other schools imitate the advertising but cannot match the employment results of its graduates and offers a handsome catalogue with letters from major clerical employers.
Public schools open next Monday September 3. High school pupils to assemble at 9 a.m. at Presbyterian church. General teachers meeting at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Annex. City Superintendent’s office on City Hall 2nd floor will be open Thursday Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A Baraboo reader from 1906 endorses incumbent Clerk of Court A C Keller in a letter to the G A R. The writer salutes Keller for courtesy and pension work for veterans, noting Keller never took payment. He urges fellow veterans to vote September 4 at the primary.
Gastrozone marketed as a stomach remedy warns that it is not a universal cure. Cautions against mixtures with oil of vitriol sulphurous acid and similar named preparations. Sold only by J B Donovar and Co.
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