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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
5
The Baraboo News under editors H. E. Cole and H. K. Page notes subscription rates and year date December 8 1910. It comments that Bacon at 40 cents is preposterous and jokes about Shakespeare being sold for half a dollar while mocking winter ball players who steal home in a satirical tone.
In Madison a slang club challenges women to write slang in minutes while a separate issue from Portugal involves Queen Analie ordering 300 hats at public expense. Critics say even smaller hat orders can strain families and provoke disruption.
KilbournEvents laments wildlife from La Crosse streets to Baraboo barns. The piece argues predators threaten humans as hunters kill more than beasts, suggesting a grim outlook on wildlife-human clashes.
Baraboo and vicinity residents have deposited about two million dollars in local banks. The figure signals robust business for merchants, thriving circuses, solid crop returns for farmers, and healthy industries in a town of Baraboo’s size.
The Record Herald notes Henry James on the value of immediate social regard and suggests Dr. Cook will return to regain “distinguished consideration” from 93 million Americans. After a bleak Arctic sojourn, he seeks warmth and familiar company, hoping to recover his bearings at home.
W. W. Warner voices mixed notions on income taxes curbs and curfew ideas for dogs. He notes Madison's chicken ranch boom and hints at coal mine prospects near the city. The piece mocks corporate struggles, including the Pullman company, and imagines advances in wireless politics and safe travel devices.
A Madison Democrat item notes phrases about Cannon and an Angean stable purge, mentioning Lake Michigan water as a purge tool and referencing Mr. Warner, once of Baraboo, a known music dealer. The text blends political theater with local names and locales.
Tuesday's dairy notes memorialize A H Hollister president of Hollister Drug Co in Madison a veteran Wisconsin figure who died Monday night after a hotel dinner He was a Masonic lodge Grand Army Modern Woodmen member and longtime capital resident native of New York Rocky Mountain Tea was among his company products.
The remains of Ezra Curkendall were brought to Prairie du Lac from Madison Monday at noon. He died in Madison Saturday December 3 of apoplexy at age fifty three. A Prairie du Lac resident for ten years his funeral was held at the M E church Monday afternoon and he was buried in the local cemetery.
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic is promoted with a strong guarantee, promising to erase dandruff stimulate hair growth and prevent baldness. The ad notes two sizes 50 cents and one dollar and offers a money back refund if claims are not met at The Rexall Store run by C H Evenson 504 Oak Street.
Sumpter residents Lewis A. Young and Miss Amy Magli were married in Baraboo on Wednesday. The couple was accompanied by Roy Kindschi and Miss Lillian Hill and plan to reside in Sumpter.
Mrs. Catharina Bergmann died at her daughter Mrs. J C Luhrsen’s home on December 1 after a long illness. Born in Germany May 11 1827 she was 83 years 5 months 11 days old. Funeral held Sunday at eleven from the house. Miss Anna Klein visiting Baraboo Business College spent Sunday in North Freedom.
The steamship Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm and the French liner La Lorraine collided in the North river at reduced speed. Officials blame currents, harbor officials fault captains, and an official investigation will determine responsibility. The incident drew wide interest from New York shipping circles.
Clarence Williamson died at a boarding house at 309 Second Street after several days of blood poisoning. A burn on his left hand from a stove incident led to inflammation and delayed medical care. Born from Berrien Springs, Michigan, he had worked for J. C. Roger cement block company. He leaves his mother, a sister Mrs. Wilbur Emmons, and brothers Frank and Harley, with Mr. Emmons arriving too late to see him.
Monday travelers Eugene Cross of Madison and Daniel Stoner of Merrimack were seen in city circles. Norwalk residents John Flaig and Geo Bohn visited Ed Seaman while Agnes Kelley of Madison visited her sister Mrs H K Page. Sorge's dairy lunch will stay open until 10 PM through the holidays. County farm trustees Griggs Riggert Kindschi head to Madison Milwaukee and Delavan to inspect heating plants for possible county adoption. New civil service exams announced including stenography and typewriter with 900 salary and subtreasury service with 1200 salary set for December 13 and 14.
Listing of officers elected for Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Knights Templars with names and titles including President William Jaquith and E C F M Stewart among others, plus delegates and alternates for departmental encampment and local lodges.
Funeral services for Mrs. Seth MecGilvra who died in Menomonie were held yesterday at the First M E Church with Rev. Ross officiating. Pallbearers were F M Stewart Norman Stewart N D Stewart C E Stewart A D McGilvra and J W Carew. Ads Are Interesting.
Circuit Court opened under Judge E. Ray Stevens with several filings. Laird vs Griffin continued, Swensen vs Wells stricken, Jansen vs Huerth stricken, Weiss vs Weiss settled, Greeney vs Greeney continued, Braley estate case verdict for plaintiff with James A. Malone named administrator, OMalley vs OMalley settled.
Judge Stevens returned to Madison with Judge Higbee presiding on the docket. Several cases moved or were decided including Willard v. C N W Ry Co continued and amended to include gross negligence with $10 payment, Ruhland v. H Cole set for December 19 1910, and Kohn v. Brown verdict for defendant with damages 50.84. Albertus v Steuber remains on trial as press time.
In Madison supreme court yesterday a motion for a rehearing in the case of William E. Wilcox and others versus William Scallon and others was denied with costs of $20. The case involves a western county farm ownership and has a lengthy court history.
The Eagles have elected officers: President Frank Link, Worthy Vice A H Carr, Chaplain Fred Kessler, Treasurer W H Marriott, Secretary M C Hacker, Trustees C Ruhland W J Radtke W H Marriott, I G John Ehbbauer O G A B Burchard.
The congressional committee investigating the Ballinger Pinchot case found Secretary Ballinger honorable and competent in his duties. It condemned his accusers as motivated by animosity and submitted its report to Congress in Washington.
Albert Koepp a Wild furniture carpenter discovered fire about eight this morning in the workshop behind the store. Workers with water and snow held flames in check until the alarm and company arrived to extinguish it. Cause likely a chimney extending through the roof near the ignition point.
West End Feed Mill begins operation offering flour and feed products. A carload of bulk bran is expected soon for sale. Charles R. Ott is the proprietor.
The mill built by Charles R. Olt began grinding today and will greatly aid farmers traveling from the west to town for supplies and services.
The notice records marriages of Ellis M Keepers of Baraboo to Miss Gertrude Bump of Fairfield and Arthur W Thomas to Nettie L Palmer, both of Mauzaura Col.
We express heartfelt thanks to those who assisted during our brother’s illness and passing and to the floral offerings. F. A. Williamson. Mrs. W. F. Emmonds.
The M B A will meet at the home of Mrs Edmond Calvert on Thursday December 15 for dinner.
Train departures from Baraboo listed with northbound and southbound schedules. Includes Minn Elk Hills Ex No 503 at 1 35 A M and Chicago Special No 502 at 2 15 A M, among others and notes Sunday runs for some services.
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