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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
10
A Friday meeting of railroad trainmen and enginemen at the Y M C A parlor drew about 130 attendees. W D Cantillion, general manager, outlined policies for the year and urged cooperation, while Robert Quayle spoke on coal economy and proper use of company property.
Municipal court handled 41 cases in November with excessive alcoholic use linked to about half the filings. Offenses included drunk and disorderly conduct and auto speeding violations among others as listed in the county record.
Miss Margaret Gattiker delivers a vivid talk on the Passion Play to about sixty women of the Twentieth Century club. Members and guests heard tributes to forestry workers and school welfare, noted Red Cross seal sales, and discussed Oberammergau’s historic production.
Funeral for Judge E W Keyes drew a large crowd from all classes. W W Perry of Milwaukee led the service with Masonic rites at the home and temple. Carriages and the Masons filled the hall while selections included Beautiful Isle of Somewhere Lead Kindly Light and We Follow On. The Japanese family aided by Judge Keyes received thanks for his international aid. post office carriers attended in uniform.
Automobiles and fast hounds take part in a large jack rabbit chase near Hiawatha Kansas yielding massive kills. Farmers trained dogs for months, using twenty five thousand dollars in dogs and three hundred autos in the pursuit.
First published notice announces that June 6, 1911 is the final date for filing claims against Adolf J. Janzen of North Freedom, with court examination and adjustment set for July 4, 1911 at 10 a.m. in Baraboo. Dated Nov 10, 1910. W. T. Kelsey, Judge. D. Ruggles, attorney for executrix, Baraboo address provided.
Aldermen George Isenberg and J H Doppler inspected the new four foot diameter Birch street sewer from manhole to manhole and found it sound after four months of work. Built by Thomas Burton at a cost near 33000, the project may end wading parties in First ward unless floods occur. Doppler suffered a slight lameness after the tour.
Mrs Dwyer, highest bidder, secured the Round Oak steel range offered by Lettergren Hardware Co. The sale introduced the new Beckwith Round Oak Co. range, builder of Round Oak heaters for many years.
A Pittsburgh incident describes a lion fondling a child’s hand through a cage, illustrating dangers of wild beasts. The piece then extols Dr King’s New Discovery for colds, croup, whooping cough, la grippe and asthma, citing Mrs Davis of Fiat Rock North Carolina and urging purchases with prices and a free trial bottle.
One of western Canada’s largest real estate deals closed when Ringling Brothers through a Winnipeg dealer bought 70 000 acres in Saskatchewan. The exact price and purpose are not yet known.
The O. B. S. elected officers last night led by W. M. Mrs Fred Mould and A. M. Mrs Fred Wieglow. Secretary Miss Mable Metcalf. Treasurer Mrs Mary Andrews. Conductor Miss Ethel Whistance. A. Con Mrs Ed Williamson. Trustee three years Miss Eva Mills. Miss Lillian Krenz visited Madison.
The text promotes a healthful laxative routine using Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It claims lasting benefits from proper, gentle cleansing and asserts physician approval and broad family satisfaction over many years. It urges buying genuine California Fig Syrup Co. products.
We thank friends and neighbors for support in the hour of need after the loss of our wife and mother. Sincere appreciation for flowers, singing, and comforting words from the Ramsey and Malloy families, Johnson family, Hoege family, Comstock family, Waddell family, Miss Mabel Ramsey, Scott family, Johnsen family, and others.
Friday Arthur Kellogg learned in San Francisco of his cousin Miss Minnie Kellogg's death, long presumed due to the earthquake. Prof. Monaghan, stricken at Portage, has been moved to a Milwaukee sanitarium and is far from complete recovery.
Last night the E. F. U. named its officers. President Leonard Case and Vice President Charles I. Carey head a slate that includes Advisor Charles Ott Secretary D. Ruggles Treasurer W. H. Carlisch Warden Mrs. L. Case Outside Guard Sam Platt and Trustee James Rundle for three years.
Florence Whitehouse, a Kansas City music teacher, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing years of weakness after malaria. She describes severe back pain, weight loss, headaches, and fainting, stating improvement followed starting the pills and urges others to try them. Booklets on blood diseases and women’s health offered free by postcard request. Pills sold in druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
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