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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
1
County Judge Bunnell of Juneau county remains in office after Judge Fruit at Mauston rejected Att'y J. T. Dithmar's challenge. The trial spanned three days. findings found no forgery or bribery, and ruled Chapter 91 of 1905 unconstitutional.
The report covers Oct 16 to Nov 10 1905. 25 pupils enrolled, 20 days taught, 454 days attended, average daily attendance 22.7125. Certificates of Attendance were earned by Ethel and Selena Gabbitas Leona and Frankie Struck Lydia Pearl and Iva Karstetter Walter Mable and Otto Stehs Edna and Eva Jessop Edith and Clarence Richards. Absent but not tardy: Alma Reinhold Amandus Struck Tom and Ray Jessop Clinty Bessie and Dexter Rabuck Ethel Douglas Harry Gabbitas Lulu Richards. Bertha C. Mosing notes best wishes from teacher.
The report for the month ending November 24 1905 shows 20 days taught 34 pupils enrolled and average daily attendance 303. Certificates awarded to Clarence Rolly Eddie Blanche Iva Doering Norman Erna Alta Archie Jehler Pearl Ruby Hillis Clarence Kingery Robbie Charles Hochmuth Glen Apple John Bessie Lits. Absent but not tardy listed for several pupils and tardy but not absent Esther Della Veigh. Visitors included Herbie Hochmuth Mrs Mary Doering Ella Leindorff Della Harry Willie Doering. Anna M Mosing Teacher.
Advertisement describes Surdock Blood Bitters as a national cure for dyspepsia. It claims to strengthen stomach membranes promote digestive juice flow purify the blood and build up the body.
In La Rue yesterday afternoon Hintz brothers aged 16 and 18 were wounded when a loaded shotgun discharged in Ed Henrys saloon after a man picked up the gun and pulled the trigger. The older boy had won a turkey earlier and the blast destroyed the turkey and damaged two youths with non life threatening injuries. Dr Wetmore of North Freedom treated the brothers.
B F Davies of Wyoming near Spring Green was accidentally shot by Louis Johnson while pursuing a partridge. The bullet struck the temple, limiting vision in Davies left eye though not entering the brain.
The former Catholic church in Baraboo is being remodeled into a first class opera house with a 500 seating capacity. J P Hughes of Chicago directs stage work while Rev Fr Durward oversees administration. Opening set in about three weeks with Ringling Bros acts and Chicago Milwaukee performers.
At two pm Thanksgiving Day August Steinke and Martha Dahnke of Baraboo wed at the German Lutheran church with Rev Moeller officiating. About sixty guests attended as the couple, after a rice shower, departed on No 4 toward Chicago and Milwaukee and will settle on Hast street. Steinke works as a bottler in the Baraboo pop works.
James Bachtenkircher of Richland County and Sarah Anderson of Delton were united in marriage by County Judge Kelsey on a Thanksgiving afternoon.
City Clerk Worthman reports Bara Boo will pay a lower municipal tax next January but a higher county levy. The rate drops to .0184832 dollars per tax dollar from .019285, while totals show county and school taxes up to 14,043.55 and city tax at 54,003.00 for 1905 compared with 1904.
The Liszt Musical Club, formed by pupils of Mrs. Harry North and Miss Lila North, elected President Lillian Reinking, Vice President Loretta Halsey, Secretary Hazel Brennan, and Treasurer Viola Schiff. Its first recital is set for Saturday December 9 at 3 o clock, with parents and friends invited.
Baraboo News Pub Co offers three standard publications Farm and Home Sentinel Agricultural Epitomist and Madame for one year at 50 cents to Baraboo subscribers. The papers cover farm topics and home reading with sample copies available at the office. Only names on the subscription list will receive the offer.
John H. Taylor proprietor of the Effinger Hotel died shortly before 8 on Thanksgiving morning at his Baraboo home near the Catholic church from stomach catarrh. Born in Pennsylvania about 61 years ago he came to Baraboo in 1880 worked 21 years as an engineer for the Chicago and North Western then managed the hotel for three years. His wife and son Harry survived him. The funeral is set for Saturday at two in the afternoon at the residence.
Miss Grace Carpenter of North Freedom visits during vacation while Miss Virginia Williams and Miss Dorothy Jacobus from Chicago stay with Mrs. Emma Williams. A New England boiled dinner is planned at the Baptist church. Mrs. Campbell of the South Side mourns the death of her grandson Johnnie Riley in Terre Haute Indiana. The Page family from Mason City Iowa welcomes a baby girl. The Marine Band plays at an A. O. U. W. ball drawing about 120 couples to 1:30 a.m. Harlan K. Page and sons visit from Madison. he now works for the Madison Democrat after eight years with the Chicago Tribune.
Dr B F Mills received a California obituary notice for Mrs Cornelia C Shepard who died November 16 in San Andreas. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Canfield of Baraboo and sister of W H Canfield of Sauk County. Wife of the late Judge Mark Shepard, early Sauk County attorney and partner of C C Remington. The family went west during the gold rush. One son Mark Shepard survives. She was 82.
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for skin itching including piles and eczema. It claims relief for all itching and notes availability at dug stores.
T N Vanderveer came back from Virginia and, impressed by the country, bought a tract of land as an investment.
The December term of the circuit court convenes Tuesday, December 5, with criminal cases including State v Hughes for burglary, State v Weiss for adultery, and State v Peters for larceny. Also listed are several abuse, murder intent, and false pretences cases, plus numerous jury and court issues involving Baraboo Telephone Co, estates, and local disputes.
The State Civil Service Commission in Madison Wisconsin invites applications for unskilled labor positions. About 350 to 400 permanent labor class posts exist statewide. Applicants may apply by mail or in person at nearby state institutions. No scholastic test required. decisions depend on former employer reports and sworn statements.
J. E. Lunn, a Madison University freshman, spent Thanksgiving with his cousin Gay Blakeslee, sharing holiday time at a relatives’ gathering.
The B. H. S. football team closed the season by facing an All Star squad of alumni. Despite heavy odds and short practice, the High School boys scored the only touchdown in a hard fought game. Gate receipts totaled 56 dollars, aiding current and past-year expenses. Coach S. M. Walmsley praised the squad and thanked the All Stars for their support while noting tough schedules against Portage Eau Claire Spar ta and Madison.
Funeral service conducted at the Presbyterian church in the forenoon with Rev Stade Munneke delivering the sermon. The widow and three sons and a daughter attended. Masons led the grave ceremony with pallbearers R A Cowan James Hull Gust Helberg Allen Brown Sant Wood and H M Johnston.
Baraboo Wisconsin resident Mrs George Baxter of 308 Fifth Ave credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing long standing backache and general weakness after trying many remedies. She bought the pills at Hvensons Pharmacy 504 Oak Street and reports no recurrence since using them. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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