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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
3
In La Valle on December 3 Dr E H Krentzman was fatally shot when a gun left in a tree crotch discharged after a dog bumped it. The gunfire occurred behind Will Rathburn's woods with Fred Klett Geo Mallon and Jas Younge present. He died at 3 30 this morning after being rushed to W Rathburn’s home. He leaves a young wife and one child.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Britton received a Thanksgiving dinner invitation at Mrs. Gunnison’s home in North Freedom. Their 25th wedding anniversary was celebrated with relatives and neighbors who presented a purse of silver and other gifts as Rev. W. P. Cunningham spoke. The couple briefly responded and joined a combined wedding and Thanksgiving dinner in a very happy afternoon.
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen elected officers: Master W A Jaquith, Vice Master M E Pierce, Secretary C M Du Bois, Financier W W Stackhouse, Medical Examiners Dr Cahoon and Dr English, General Agent M E Pierce, Delegate C M Du Bois, Alternate Delegate T M Larkins.
Miss Victoria, Ward of Madison, visits her aunt Miss Mary Ward on the south side for a family gathering.
A G. A. R. election gathering in the hall drew a good crowd of veterans. The new roster includes Commander Charles H. Davis Senior vice commander Lisander Palmer and Junior vice commander Joseph Tillman. Davis, born in Covington Tioga county Penn. sixty three years ago, has lived in Baraboo over 57 years and remains popular among veterans.
Charles H. Davis, newly elected commander, is a Baraboo figure since 1849 and a Third Wisconsin cavalry veteran. Ladies of the Baraboo W R C elected officers led by President Mrs. Julia Reuland Sen vice Mrs. Mary Marsh Junior vice Mrs. Martha Johnson Treasurer Mrs. Etta Hubbard Chaplain Mrs. Mary Dwinnell Conductor Mrs. Florence Hilliard Guard Mrs. Florence Wilson Delegates Mesdames Hubbard Hilliard and Rolands Alternates Mesdames Cummings Butterfield Messenger and Sweet.
At a recent meeting of the American Society of Equity officers were elected: President George Carpenter Vice president L B Irish Secretary S A Pelton Treasurer Henry Hill An inspiring letter from Catherine Burgess of Eureka California was read A local meeting in two weeks will set dues and fees Funds may be raised to cover arrears A delegate will be chosen for the state meeting at Ground Rapids on January 8 Members plan to process some of their own products by the state meeting.
At a Wednesday council meeting a special committee was formed to study municipal lighting. Aldermen Selleck Power and Effinger will compare Baraboo to other cities and report findings. The water plant has unused capacity and the current light contract expires in two years.
The Leland and Denzer post offices will be discontinued February 1 with routes adjusted. Route 1 will serve Leland and Route 3 Denzer, while Route 2 from Ableman undergoes slight changes.
Miss Harriet Moran of the Milwaukee Normal is spending a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Moran at 340 Linn Avenue.
The Baraboo Cemetery association convened at Frank Avery’s office on Friday November 30 at 7 30 p m. The secretary and treasurer reported finances with a 1905 balance of 83046 72 receipts 2650 55 whereas expenditures totaled 4040 41 leaving 1656 86 on hand A cottage and barn costing about 3000 were built and paid for Resources include 1656 86 cash and 2700 in other securities Frank Avery was reelected president Van Orden treasurer Mould secretary and F N Peck and Frank Avery elected trustees for three years 1907 improvements will follow the paved road along the grounds
The Annual Boys Conference of the YMCA at Waukesha concluded this morning with 138 attendees. Speakers included Graham Stewart of Evanston Illinois and Mr Jones of New Jersey, both noted as boys work specialists. Baraboo delegates and Wisconsin leaders participated, with Rau named pianist and on the recommendations committee. Also listed are marriages licensed for several couples in surrounding communities.
The letter from Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford of Cleveland defends Black progress against Dixon's criticisms and cites forthcoming Outlook pieces. Major Charles H. Williams from Baraboo is praised for his activism, with a preview of A. J. McKelway’s White Point of View and E. T. Ware’s Missionary Point of View in the November Outlook.
At a Saturday meeting the club heard Mrs J E English discuss Religious Conflicts of Scotland with emphasis on John Knox. Mrs H J Irwin spoke on Robert Burns, with letters compiled by Alan Cunningham. Musical readings included Tom O'Shanter and Burns songs. next meeting planned.
John Hackett and several residents including Leo Wallraff Mary Rich and others are listed as visiting or returning from trips. Mentions include Miss Elizabeth Hatch teacher from Racine staying briefly at 405 Second Avenue and S Irelmeyer’s failed theft charge resulting in release.
J.8 Allendale of Mirror Lake reports his new home nearly completed after a recent fire. Phillip Grubb of Freedom says his home addition advances with no delays and will be ready to occupy soon.
The probate docket lists hearings and actions for multiple wills and estates. Cases include Will of Henry W. Sigrist Ferdinand Krahn Herman Ehlert C. C. Buchenau Levantia R. Clark Charles Brockow Christina Penfield R. R. Remington David 8. Conger Rudolph Ludewig Maria Haines Calvin P. Davenport F. W. Ellsworth Joseph Amer Elizabeth Cellegham Emily Bliven Catherine Norton William Meyer H. J. Roewer Patrick Finnegan Thomas Etchels John Carson and related guardianship and final settlement proceedings.
Mr. C. M. Knudson of Minneapolis has spent six months in Sparta evaluating a feasibility study for a sanitarium on his 1400 acre Silver Creek tract. The site, praised for dry porous soil and healthful climate, is seen as ideal for lung and kidney ailments.
Evenson's Pharmacy announces its holiday stock with particularly good values and many new china ware items available this year.
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