Resignations and Transfers Among Railroad Staff
Brakeman R Thayer resigns while HA L Caverly is reinstated. G W Hammermister spent Sunday in Elroy. Conductor F O Lester off duty due to knee injury. W F Heaslett added to freight brakemen. Otto Linton visits Werley. Dan Rooney and A Weirich go to Madison for work. G W Long moves from Madison to Galena. Wm Wiber, Wisconsin division engineer, to Janesville. Monroe Hatch returns to Madison. Henry Jenswold travels to Rochester Minnesota for a specialist. W E White moves from Iowa division to Baraboo for fireing.
Conductor W F Frenz Injured Uncoupling Cars
Conductor W. F. Frenz sustained a slight injury last night when his hand was pinched while uncoupling railroad cars. He received prompt treatment and remained at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Frenz
Conductor Kuhns Takes Short Break. Malloy Leads Madison Lancaster Run
Conductor G A Kuhns is taking a few days off with Conductor Malloy in charge of the run between Madison and Lancaster. The change places Malloy at the helm of the Madison Lancaster service during Kuhns absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Kuhns
Malloy
Madison
Lancaster
Caboose 1811 Derails in Brooklyn. Wrecker Cleans Tracks
The wrecker responded Saturday to remove caboose 1811 after a derailment in Brooklyn. The unit had earlier wrecked at Sparta and was en route to Chicago shops for repairs. Tracks were cleared promptly with no serious delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Sparta
Chicago
Railways curb foreign freight cars at Baraboo
As freight trains pass Baraboo observers note fewer foreign cars due to a new rule on returning cars. Railways now pay demurrage after set time limits, and patrons pay after forty eight hours while railways pay after thirty days. This shifts cars away from long delays and reduces car famines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
New York
Men Stationed at Northwestern Road Tunnels for Winter Work
The first of this month men were stationed at the three tunnels on the Northwestern road between Kendall and Sparta. Doors at both ends close to prevent water freezing, especially at No. 3 where dripping water is constant. Night and day shifts operate. tunnels linked by telephone. No. 3 at Summit is the longest at three quarters of a mile. north end watched by Henry Berendes and Chas Geoghegan, south end by John Richards and his son George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Sparta
Summit
Henry Berendes
Chas. Geoghegan
John Richards
George
Elroy Fire Destroys Lunch Room Tailor Shop and Ice Cream Parlor
A major blaze at about 11:30 last night leveled a lunch room tailor shop and an ice cream parlor in Elroy. Fire origin remains unknown. Last night the town also noted long time No 1 watchmen Oliver Dailey Wm Heebner Matt Bunk and Joe Bunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1
Oliver Dailey
Wm. Heebner
Matt Bunk
Joe Bunk
Elroy Tribune
Elroy
Local Rail Crew Movements and Fatal Accident
Louis Krohn acts as section foreman during T Peterson's absence. Brakeman L E Johnson leaves for Lacrosse for a few days. Roadmaster I N Blair of Madison visits for business. Chief Clerk R J Koch spends Sunday in Fond du Lac. Machinist Robert Brown of Janesville is killed by train No 501 after ignoring warning whistle. he was struck while on the track and cast about ten feet from the rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Krohn
T. Peterson
Robert Brown
Janesville
Engineers Named for Project Setup
Following the setup phase, Fred Armbuster and A. P. Briscoe are listed as engineers responsible for the initial configuration and oversight of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Armbuster
A. P. Briscoe
Frank Nash Takes Night Dispatching Role
Frank Nash has assumed the duty of handling night dispatches, taking over responsibilities for overnight operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nash
New Firemen Join Forces of City Fire Department
A. C. Daniels, Herman Phelipp, George Heading and D. Mortiani are introduced as four new firemen joining the city department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Daniels
Herman Phelipp
George Heading
D. Mortiani
Clinton Archer tests engines in Kendall visit
Clinton Archer travels to Kendall to test engines as part of ongoing development. Local reports note the testing conducted at the Kendall facility with engineers observing performance metrics and safety compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Archer
Kendall
Winter layoff of clerks in roadmaster office
Reduced rail traffic and winter slowdown lead to clerks in the roadmaster's office being taken off duties during the season. The measure reflects decreased track work through the colder months and anticipates return as conditions improve.
Three Wrecks Reported on Northwestern Line
In Baraboo area this forenoon train No 586 splitted near Baraboo causing air brakes to set and the caboose to derail injuring Conductor Mills. Train No 508 moved to Baraboo on the northbound track to clear derailment. At Janesville passenger train No 528 collided with a C M St P freight at the crossing. engine derailed and baggage car overturned with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Mills
North Freedom
Janesville
Collision Averted by Policeman in Janesville
In Janesville Wisconsin December 18 a collision between two Northwestern freight trains was narrowly avoided when Policeman Fanning alerted the stock freight crew who had left the track at the depot to obtain orders. The fast freight approaching at forty miles an hour was halted a car length away from the stopped stock train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Northwestern
Fanning
Herrington- Garfield wedding at 232 South Street Baraboo
Miss Ida Elizabeth Herrington wed Rev. William Henry Garfield at the home of the bride’s parents. The ceremony featured Rev. Stade Munneke officiating beneath a floral arch with about seventy guests including out of town friends. The couple will reside in Waupun after a dinner reception and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Herrington
South Street
Ida Elizabeth Herrington
Wm. Henry Garfield
Union Church
Waupun
Stade Munneke
Jewel Murphy
Garfield
Baraboo
Roberts
Marion Wright
Louise Miller
Madison
Morse
Reedsburg
Jones
Barneyville
Marriage of Jabez Marshall and Nora Miller in Wisconsin
A pleasant party of neighbors celebrated the marriage of Jabez Marshall a promising young farmer of Ironton Sauk County Wisconsin and Nora Miller daughter of Geo Miller and wife of Cazenovia Richland County Wisconsin. The writer officiated and many friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabez Marshall
Ironton
Sauk County
Wis
Nora Miller
Geo. Miller
Cazenovia
Richland County
Infant of Greenfield Couple Dies and Buried
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Michael Roomies of Greenfield died Friday night and was buried Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Roomies
Greenfield
Greenfield Fairfield resident remembered for Civil War service
A Greenfield and Fairfield resident with many Baraboo friends is remembered for his sterling and genial qualities. Survived by a wife, he was a Civil War veteran and a member of Joe Hooker Post, G. A. R. The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at 1:30 PM at the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Fairfield
Baraboo
Joe Hooker
Congregational Church
Christmas Visitors and Travel Notes From North Freedom
A roundup of local residents traveling visiting relatives and spending holidays. Names include Mrs. James R. Wood Roy Ebert Reuben Peers Mabel Brswell Helen Wright Connie Moran and others with stops in Norwalk McMinnville North Freedom La Crosse Madison Madison and Escanaba. Christmas homecomings and college ties noted amid social rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Brswell
H. Haak
North Freedom
Collision Damages Carriage as Engine Hits Rear of Train
A northbound engine struck the rear of No. 58358 on the main track at Sparta, badly damaging the caboose. The engineman did not notice the stationary train in time to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Collision in La Crosse Yard Claims Two Lives
Two switch engines in the Milwaukee road yard at La Crosse collided while chasing the same cars. Engineer Henry Fidlin died instantly and fireman Phillip E. Corlett died from injuries. Switch man Charlies I. Biss lost both legs and sustained internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
la Crosse
Henry Fidlin
Phillip E. Corlett
Charlies I. Biss
Fairfield Man Bert Higgins Dies After Illness
Bert Higgins of Fairfield died Sunday afternoon from a complication of ailment. He was about 45 years old and leaves a wife and several children. The funeral will be Monday at 1 o'clock at the Fairfield A C church with Rev. Ross of Baraboo First M E church presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Higgins
Fairfield
Fairfield A.C
Rev. Ross
Baraboo
M. E
Mrs Elizabeth Plummer Rests After Sickness at 57
Mrs Elizabeth Plummer aged 57 died this morning at her home 4116th Ave from stomach cancer. She survives a husband who died about a year ago and one son and one daughter. Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 at the house with interment in Fairfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Plummer
Fairfield Cemetery
J B Donovan Offer for Magic Egyptian Oil
J B Donovan and Co offer Dr Colwell's Magic Egyptian Oil with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The remedy claims internal or external use and treats rheumatism neuralgia cholera morbus coughs colds sore throat stiff joints bruises cuts burns cramps and other ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Donovan & Co
J Van Orden in Chicago for Weekend Appearance
J Van Orden spent Friday and Saturday in Chicago for a weekend appearance. The schedule included meetings with local officials and public engagements. It highlighted Van Orden's visits and community outreach efforts during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. van Orden
Chicago
John N Wing, longtime resident, dies at 69
John N. Wing died Sunday morning at his Eleventh Street home after years of illness. The death was due to heart disease and dropsy. He was 69 years and 10 months old. He was for many years a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Wing
Eleventh Street
Mr. Wing
Local Social Notes and Small Business Changes
Residents in Baraboo and nearby towns host guests and announce staffing shifts. Herman C Whipperman visits Grand Rapids Wis Floyd Newell serves as extra letter carrier for ten days Irwin Erffmeyer visits from Kansas at C J Erffmeyers home Bela Brown and Henry Tinkham buy Frank Horstman meat market at 114 Ash St Brown to run firm B E Brown Co. Tinkham stays on railroad. Prothero family hosts dinner at L D Stillson’s. deer bear lynx reservation near Superior discussed Haviland hand painted wares offered at The Stanley Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bela E. Brown
Henry H. Tinkham
Frank Horstman
Ash Street
Mr. Brown
B. E. Brown & Co
Tinkham
Mr. Horstman
R. R
Prothero
L. D. Stillson
Mr. Prothero
Nellie
Superior
Healthy Mother and German Syrup Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges mothers to maintain health and claims Dr. Boschee's German Syrup cures lung throat and bronchial troubles for mothers and children. It promotes new trial bottles at Evenson's Pharmacy and large bottles, with claims of instant relief and easy ex pectoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenson’s
Notice of Final Settlement in Baraboo Probate
State of Wisconsin Sauk County county court of probate will hear the final account of Jacob L Hill as administrator of Walter S Hyerlate estate on February 7 at Baraboo courthouse. The matter includes assignment of the residue to lawful heirs as applicable by law. Dated December 17, 1904. By order of the Court W. T. Kelsey County Judge. E Aug Bunge Attorney Baraboo Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Baraboo
Jacob L. Hill
Walter S Hyerlate
Sumpter
W. T. Kelsey
E. Aug. Bunge
Wis
X ray talk given to YMCA boys at winter series
The Y M C A notes a well attended X ray demonstration by Dr. Greiner. The event starts a series of practical talks for the boys this winter. The third annual conference of associations on the Northwestern system meets at Boone Iowa December 20 21. Delegates from this place include D. Whitcomb W Hathaway and Secy Boettcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greiner
Big
Boone
Iowa
Messrs
D. 2
Whitcomb
W. Hathaway
Secy. Boettcher
Boettcher to present on care of building and business management
Secretary Boettcher has been asked to present papers on the care of the building with focus on restaurants and dormitories and on business management covering finances bookkeeping and accounts. Discussions will follow each subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secy. Boettcher
Pledges Accepted at Risley Bros Store
Friends who contributed to the Association work may pay their pledges to Mr. T. F. Risley at Risley Bros. store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Risley
Risley Bros
Membership in the Association Makes a Splendid Xmas Present
A brief note suggests gifting a membership in the Association as a fine Christmas present and asks the boy to consider it.
Phonograph Exhibit At Shadow Town Co This Holiday
The Shadow Town Co will display Edison phonographs at Robinson's fruit store during the holidays. All the late records are shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadow Town Co
Robinson’s Fruit Store
Language quirks show how small slips change meaning
A note on Korean and biblical stories shows how minor miscommunications distort phrases. A preacher warned of hell by confusing cellar with the nether world while a Sunday school class misheard Lazarus entering a sickness as entering a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazarus
Desperation Fades with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad
Living at a remote place, a family endures accidents and injuries. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is promoted as the best treatment for burns cuts and wounds, available for 25 cents at Fisher Bros' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Fisher Bros ’ Drug Store
Mineral oil production in India rises sharply
The London Engineer notes India's mineral oil output grew from 19,100 gallons in 1597 to 56,607,000 gallons in 1902. Burmel expanded from 18,000,000 to 54,000,000 gallons. Despite large gains, about two thirds of consumption still comes from abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Burmel
lLondon
Warranted Syrup of Tari Promises Refund on Bottles
A card from Fisher Bros J B Donovan outlines a refund guarantee for a 20e bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tari and a 25e bottle offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded, signed by the undersigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Fisher Bros. J, B, Donovan
Also Mentioned on This Page
R.thayer
HA. L. Caverly
G. W. Hammermister
F. O. Lester
W. F. Heaslett
Otto Linton
Werley
Dan Rooney
A. Weirich
G. W. Long
Galena
Wm. Wiber
Wisconsin
Monroe Hatch
Henry Jenswold
Rochester
Minnesota
W. E. White
L. EK. Johnson
Lacrosse
I. N. Blair
R. J. Koch
Fond du Lac
Ha Books
Philadelphia
DR. A. Jayne & Son
James R. Wood
Lodi
Roy Ebert
Norwalk
Reuben Peers
McMinnville, Tenn
Boyd Blachly
Anne Chambers
Helen Wright
Menomonee
C. T. Roberts
Illinois
Will du Bois
Rev
Mrs. Jones
Lulu Hampton
Martha von Wald
Connie Moran
Walter Draper
Mr. Martindale
Wife
D. Sansum
Lyons
Paul Wentworth
James Conliff
James
Robert
Escanaba
Alice Boodle
Harvard
L. W. Field
J. H. Link
R. B. Griggs
Hivanston
Rodgers Park
Goldfarb’s
Mayme Rote
Milwaukee
Mrs. F. Rote
Herman C. Whipperman
Grand Rapids, Wis
Floyd Newell
Irwin Erffmeyer
Kansas
C. J. H. Erffmeyer
Anton J. Albert
Loganville
C. J. Zehmpfennig
Stanley Co
G. H. Hood
M. KE
State OF
Y.M.C.A
DR. Bell
Great Britain
Grea Britain
Ireland
London
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