Completion of a Fine Residence in Baraboo
The new home of Mr and Mrs Al Ringling at Fifth Avenue and Broadway in Baraboo marks a major permanent improvement. The design blends multiple periods with white oak architecture, a beamed ceiling, fireplace and scenic effects. Interior features include a raised conservatory, English staircase and color rooms on the second floor with baths on all levels.
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al Ringling
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Baraboo
Ringling
Mrs. AL. Ringling
Baraboo’s Ringling House Showcases Superior Stone Tower
A grand Baraboo residence of 71 by 60 feet features Lake Superior brown stone from Port Wing, a northeast corner tower, and a Broadway entrance. Interior styles mix English, French, Gothic, and Louis XIV with marble, oak, mahogany, stained glass, and mural decorations. Modern conveniences include a large kitchen, billiard room, ball room in the basement, and a towered attic. designed by Isenberg Bros with work by Otto Schadde & Co and Mandel Bros. a matching rear barn will add complete amenities.
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Lake Superior
Johnson
George Esenberg
Baraboo
Isenberg Bros
Otto Schadde & Co
Mandel Bros
Chicago
Geth City
Ringlings
Baraboo Youth Claims Fox Skin Bounty
Henry Stieve, 18, son of August Stieve, reported to the County Clerk’s office in Baraboo to claim a $2 bounty for a red fox skin. He trapped Reynard with a steel trap intended for skunks, noting the handsome pelt with a notable brush.
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Heniy Stieve
August Stieve
Baraboo
Junge
Reynard
Inheritance tax paid on Scaife estate in final settlement
Heirs and legatees paid 263.35 to the County Treasurer Witwen this morning. The Scaife will faced contested heirs and a circuit court appeal that failed to prove kinship. Final settlement now proceeds under the will’s provisions.
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Witwen
W. G. Scaife
Catharina Lennartz
Scaife
Ringling Brothers Take Control Of Hagenbeck Circus
Ringling Brothers secure ownership of Carl Hagenbeck's trained animal circus at Baraboo Wisconsin. Hagenbeck's show plans a winter expansion to double trained animals and tour independently next season under Ringling management. 1150 workers and 80 railroad cars expected. The Forepaugh Sells circus remains in Columbus Ohio. News confirmed by Ringling Brothers.
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Carl Hagenbeck
Ringling Brothers
Amelia
Hagenbeck
New Orleans
Baraboo
Wis
Hagenbeck’s
Ringling Brothers Circus
Forepaugh- Sells
Columbus
Ohio
Cold snap brings icy walks and slips across town
Weather turned wintry with ice lingering on streets and many slips reported. Major C. H. Williams faced footing danger during an Alpine outing while Lyons resident John Meyers fell on Sixth Avenue and recovered after medical aid and rest. Thermometers ranged from 1 to 4 degrees below in town and as low as 5 degrees in the country.
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Bamaboo
C. H. Williams
John Meyers
Lyons
Sixth Avenue
A. M. Wells
Mr. Wells
Mercury
Babcock's Campaign Spending Revealed in Filing
Congressman J W Babcock spent 7612.52 dollars on his reelection campaign according to a statement filed with the secretary of state. The disclosure highlights higher campaign costs and fundraising activity during the period.
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Secretary of State
J. W. Babcock
Baraboo Farmers Mutual Phone Elects Officers and Plans Kilbourn Line
At the annual meeting of the Barat hoo Farmers Mutual Telephone Company officers were elected: President E. R. Thomas, Vice President George Harrison, Secretary William Halstead, Treasurer O. A. Getchell. Directors are Robert Attridge, O. A. Getchell and George Harrison. The company voted to build a commercial line to Kilbourn from Baraboo, connecting with the Kilbourn line already halfway built. Baraboo’s service area is expected to expand significantly as the new line proceeds.
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Barathoo
Baraboo
Robbery on the South Side Leaves Mrs. Johnson Short $67
Mrs. Norman Johnson of the south side reported a Sunday night theft of 67 dollars from a stand beside her bed. She heard no intrusion and suspects a noiseless break in. Her husband, a Northwestern brakeman stationed in Winona, provided no further clues.
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Norman Johnson
South Side
Johnson
Winona
Silver Wedding for Barabooans
Ex alderman and Mrs. J F Kar tack celebrated a silver wedding anniversary in Baraboo marking 25 years since their Chicago marriage. A family gathering and local friends honored the couple. children at home include all but Roy who studies at George Washington University. Out of town guests included Oscar Meartzke and Ruth Stabenfeldt of Watertown, Ernest Stabenfeldt, Mrs Fred Hecker and daughters Rose and Freda, and Roy Hecker of Milwaukee.
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J. F. Kartack
Chicago
Baraboo
Roy
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Oscar Meartzke
Ruth
Ernest Stabenfeldt
Watertown
Fred Hecker
Rose
Freda
Milwaukee
Ex-Mayor Avery Suffers Fractured Leg in Fall
Ex mayor Frank Avery sustained a fracture of the right leg above the ankle after a fall while returning from the barn with a bucket of coal. He lay undiscovered for some time until found. Dr. J. E. English set the simple fracture and he is in distress but expected to mend quickly.
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Frank Avery
Charles H. Farnum
J. E. English
Pelton
Candidates' Campaign Expenses Revealed in Late Filing
The late campaign reports show H. Wood at 182.50 and Fred W. Zantow at 43.35 among others like Wilbur Cahoon 71.17 J E Buckley 28.70 A J Gemmill 50.27 H W Morley 3 F H Metcalf 42.50 J S Briscoe itemized costs including livery 15 hotel 10 newspapers 2 postage 9 incidentals 20 Esquire Gibbons says 0.10 postal expense. Harry Thornton spent 94.90 to seek a second term John E Witwen 78.90 and Charles Junge 62.70 for re nomination.
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H. Wood
Fred W. Zantow
Wilbur Cahoon
J. EB. Buckley
A. J. Gemmill
H. W Morley
F. H. Metcalf
J. S. Briscoe
Esquire Gibbons
Harry Thornton
John E. Witwen
Charles Junge
Paul Wolfe Returns From Merrimack Visit
Paul Wolfe has returned from a visit in Merrimack where he spent time meeting local residents and discussing community projects. He plans to attend upcoming events and share insights gained during the trip.
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Paul Wolfe
Merrimack
Baraboo Postmaster Race Promises a Lively Contest
Baraboo prepares for a postmaster vacancy next year with a crowded field. Incumbent Arthur P. Cheek is praised for eight capable years, while ex mayor A G Buckley and several other contenders including S A Pelton, Frank Avery, E G Marriott, C A Langdon, J B Ashley, George W Andrews, J B Donovan and party allies vie for the post. Democratic hopes dip but party unity is urged as the field tightens.
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Baraboo
Arthur P. Cheek
A. G. Buckley
S. A. Pelton
The
Fair Association
E. G. Marriott
C. A. Langdon
Langdon
J. B. Ashley
Republican County Committee
George W. Andrews
J. B. Donovan
Donovan
Elections and officers named for Knights Templar and allied orders
Knights Templar elect J A Van Orden commander and R A Cowan generalissimo among others. Incoming officers include C H Weber president and W D Bartlett secretary. E F A insurance notes urged through local deputy W D Bartlett. Northwestern Encampment officers named Adam Thuerer W P and Geo Bailey S W. Baraboo K of P, May Grove Woodmen Circle and other lodge officers listed for coming year.
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Knights Templar Lodge
J. A. van Orden
R. A. Cowan
H. M. Accott
A. H. Withington
T. W. English
F. M. Stewart
G. T. Thaerer
J. H. Hull
Wm. Elliot
C. H. Weber
E.M. Butterfield
Nettie O. Bartlett
W. D. Bartlett
Treas
E. A. Fisher
A. L. Carr
F. J. Love
C. H. Carr
F J. Love
Adam Thuerer
W. P
Geo. Bailey
S. W
C. E. Blanchett
J. W
James Farnsworth
Seneca Corbin
Edwin Selleck
Brswell
E. J. Campbell
F. N. Gaskell
Eastern Star Officers Elected For Ensuing Year
The Eastern Star members elected Matron Mrs E G Marriott Patron Dr F P Ellis A M Mrs Gus Helberg Sec Miss Mable Metcalf Treas Mrs B H Strong Con Miss Tompson Asst Con Mrs Geo McFarland for the upcoming year. Other officers listed include Com H Block Vice Com Atto Hornung and various trustees and representatives.
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H. Block
Atto Hornung
John Elkington
K.—F
G.K
A. Braun
G. C. Déghie
Tras
J. P. Sprecher
Emil Platt
Aes
Emil Exipséman
John Buri
Yaeper
F. P.ellis
Gus. Helberg
Mable Metcalf
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Ibilliard
Babcock
Rural Phone Company
Avery
V.C
F. A. Philbrick
A. P. Cheek
M. W
L. M. Jacobs
Walter Delap
Thomas. Rodwell
Charles
Wild
I. G
Louis
Weirich
W. J
Power
May Grove
Woodman Circle
Guardian
Ida R Kalaher
C. Bunn
Fannie Almy
R. Urban
F. Bender
Lillian Staten
Inner Sentinel
P. Andre
Outer Sentinel
J. Junk
Julia Ruhland
H. J. Irwin
C. Ruabla
Eastern Star
B. H. Strong
Geo. McFarland
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