Marriage Notices From Webster's Prairie And Hortonville
Miss Florence E Travis and Mr Harvey J Oats wed at eight in the Travis home with Justice Adolph Andre officiating. The bride wore white silk crepe de chine and carried brides roses. After a wedding supper guests celebrated and the couple left for a journey to St Louis and the Fair. They will reside at 522 Camp Street after September 15. Also Mrs Alice Gunnison and Louis A Budablin married August 25 1904 at the bride’s home officiated by Rev H A Rogers. They depart for Hortonville Wis after September 6 and will live there. The report extols Miss Gunnison’s character and public service, and Mr Budahn’s honesty and manhood, and wishes them a happy life.
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Florence E. Travis
Harvey J. Oats
J. D. Travis
Webster’s Prairie
Adolph Andre
Charles Breidenbach
St. Louis
Camp Street
Mayme Rich
Duluth
Lulu Mooffatt
West Virginia
Lelia Oats
Lancaster
Alice
P. H. Gunnison
North Freedom
Louis A. Bu Dablin
Hortonville
H.A. Rogers
Otto Bu Dahn
Horicon
K. B. Dunlap
Mabel Dunlap
Alice Hawley
Lodi
H. F. Peers
McMinnville
Teno
Bu Dahn
Wis
Gunnison
Tomah
Milwaukee
Dr. Fowler's Wild Strawberry and Hollister Tea Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a safe summer remedy for all ages and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for facial blemishes. It markets 35 cent tea or tablets from J. B. Donovan & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
J. B. Donovan & Co
Grotophorst Nominated for Congress by Third District
Herman Grotophorst of Sauk wins the Third District Democratic convention after a long vote. The ballot sequence shows Cleary and Jenks leading early before Grotophorst secures the nomination on the twentieth ballot with 29 votes. Ed Luckow named district committee chairman and the convention endorses the national platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Herman Grotophorst
Baraboo
T. L. Cleary
Grant
Aldro Jenks
Iowa
Sauk
Jackson Silbaugh
Vernon
Cleary
Jenks
Grotophorst
Silbaugh
State Board of Control
Ed. L. Luckow
Karaboo
Real Estate Deals Dominate Baraboo Day’s Record
Philbrick the land man reports a busy day with sales including the Rumpf house at Birch and First to Aug Okershauser for 1300, E J Battles farm in Fairfield to Joseph Stadler for 3000, W A Lawson residence at Oak and Sixth for 4100, Stadler residence on Maxwell to Battles for 2000. Loans of 1400 700 and 450 brought total business to 12950. Since January 1 he has sold twenty houses in Baraboo and conducts substantial outside business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philbrick
Rumpf
Birch Street
First Avenue
Aug. Okershauser
E. J. Battles
Fairfield
Joseph Stadler
Maxwell Street
Baraboo
Mining Notes From Illinois and Iroquois Mines
The North Freedom Journal reports ore shipments rising at the Illinois Mine from 300 to 500 tons daily. Tuesday’s load stretched 17 cars. At the Iroquois Mine an extra boiler is being installed and once connected, shaft sinking will resume. Water intrusion has paused work, currently pumped at 40 feet daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Freedom Journal
Illinois
I Iroquois
Fire at Reedsburg destroys Ayres barn
At 11 40 last evening the fire company answered a call to a blaze totally destroying the barn owned by Enos Ayres between Walnut and Market streets. No wind limited spread, but adjacent buildings suffered blistered paint and broken windows.
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Enos Ayres
Walnut
Market Streets
Great Majestic Range Bake Biscuits Event Next Week
Promoters invite readers to attend a biscuits event at Lettergren and Pittman’s. The notice markets Doan’s Ointment for relief from itching piles available at drug stores for fifty cents.
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Lettergren & Pittman’s
Doan
Francis Thompson Dies in Morning
Francis, month old child of Mr Julius Thompson and Mrs Julia Thompson, died this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Julius Thompson
Mrs Worth Dies At 20 In Early Morning Death
Mrs George Worth died at her home 713 East street this morning at seven o'clock from complications of diseases. She leaves husband George Worth and two children. She was about 20 years old. The funeral is set for Monday at 2 30 from the residence.
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George Worth
East Street
War Dance at Portage Baraboo Lodge Picnic
Pansy Lodge No 106 of Portage and Mabel Lodge No 70 of Baraboo hosted a joint picnic in Caledonia's Thomas grove. A women’s ball game ended 9-2 for Portage, followed by songs, recitations including Chicago’s Lucy Smith, and a Rain-in-the-Face Thunder Weather Indian war dance. The event concluded with dancing and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Rebekah Lodge
Portage
Mabel Lodge
Baraboo
Pansy Lodge
Thomas’ Grove
Caledonia
Grove
Carey
Mathieson
Lucy Smith
Chicago
Fort Winnebago
Free Copper and Steel Cookware With Majestic Range
Free copper steel and enameled cooking utensils valued at 7.50 with every Majestic Range sold next week at Lettergren and Pittman. Don’t miss this offer and act soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettergren & Pittman’s
Majestic Range Exhibit Offers Free Set With Purchase
The advertisement promises a free full Majestic range set with every Majestic Range sold at the upcoming exhibit hosted by Lettergren & Pittman. The full set is valued at 750 dollars and is offered as an incentive to attract buyers.
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Lettergren & Pittman
Born to Catlin couple on Saturday August 20
The notice reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Catlin on Saturday August 20. The item records a family event in concise obituary notice style.
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Fred Catlin
Delightful Vocal Recital At First M E Church
Mrs Lemmel of Madison and Hugh E Williams of New York gave a song recital at the First M E church last evening to a appreciative audience. Lemmel’s singing met the high standard she set for Baraboo audiences and Williams showed a deep mellowness in his baritone. Accompanist Miss Eleanor Purcell of Madison received many commendations for her fine playing. It is regretted that more people did not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Howarth Lemmel
Madison
Hugh E. Williams
New York
M. E
Lemmel
Baraboo
Williams
Eleanor Purcell
Reedsburg Defeats Baraboo 7 to 2 in Fairground Battle
In Saturday’s Daily report, Reedsburg outscored Baraboo 7 to 2 after a lack of Baraboo practice hindered their effort. Desmond pitched for Baraboo, Mould caught. Lineups included Falvey, Mould, Desmond, Keefer for Baraboo and Richards, Hook, Meyer, Sanders for Reedsburg. Baraboo to face Kilbourn next, then Wisconsin Indians at home. Indians described as a very fast team.
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Baraboo
Reedsburg
Fairground
Desmond
Pierson
P. Link
Stevens Desmond
Keefe
Richards Hook
Meyer
Sanders
Carver Hatch
Hagenah
von Wald
Keefer
Kilbourn
Baraboo Fair Grounds
Wisconsin Indians
Indians
Married Men Won In Iron Mines Baseball Contest
A game at the North Freedom iron mines this week saw the married men defeat the single men by 20 to 8. The event showcased local recreation and community rivalries amid the mining community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Freedom
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Heals Wounds And Cures Pain
An 19th century household remedy advocates Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for burns wounds and pain. The ad-like text promotes the product’s healing claims and suggests easy use at home.
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Thomas
Enjoyable Musicale Delights Baraboo Audience
St. Margaret's Guild hosted a Saturday musicale at Mrs. H. L. Mackey's 720 Ash Street drawing about 150 attendees. Prof. Thiemann opened with Liszt Waltz Caprice, Olaf Bull showcased Raff Cavatina and Sarasate Spanish Dance, with Miss Lila North and Miss Frances Heyer on piano and Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. Lemmel providing vocal numbers. The event featured graceful performances, supportive encores, and illuminated grounds with Japanese lanterns followed by ice cream and cake for guests.
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St. Margaret’s Guild
H. L. Mackey
Ash Street
Olaf Bull
Raff
Hauser
Chopin
Miss Heyer
Hambourg
John M. Kelley
Willeby
Kelley
Lemmel
Madison
Harry North
Baraboo Pastor Faces Boulder Call Next Week
The First M. E. Church of Baraboo Wis considers Rev. F. E. Ross for a Boulder Colo pastorate. The matter will be acted on at the conference meeting next week. The quarterly conference expresses appreciation for Ross and desires his return for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Ross
M. E
M. E. Church
Boulder
Colo
Baraboo
Wis
Ros
City Council Hears Paving and Utility Requests
The city council met in regular session at city hall with Mayor Marriott presiding. Alderman Andrews acted as clerk in place of the vacationing City Clerk Worthman, and minutes were approved as read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriott
Worthman
Andrews
C. H. Farnum
Third Avenue
Palmer
Fifth Street
J. E. Elkington
Fourth Avenue
L. P. Wolfe
St. Paul
J. E. Jones
Portage
Mr. Meade
Chicago
Municipal League
Appleton
Baraboo
League
David Moore
Washington
Capitol
Moore
Library of Congress
Maine
Cunan
Fire and City Buidings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crotophorst
Henry W. Warren, DD
West Wisconsin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mrs Lemmel
Mr. Williams
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