Power Dam Project Advances Near Prairie du Sac
Construction begins on the Wisconsin River Power Co dam with Kilbourn material deliveries and piling for a concrete abutment and levy. The 1500 foot dam will have 1000 feet of spillway, 25 foot head, and 26,600 horsepower, transmitting to Milwaukee Madison and North Freedom mines. Surface surveys indicate rapid progress toward a large dam within 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Sac
Kilbourn
Ed. Kehl
West Point
Kk. G. Walter
Power Co
Bates & Rogers Construction Co
Chicago
Twin City Twilight Club
Robert Jackson
Wisconsin River Power Co
Milwaukee
Madison
North Freedom
Twin Cities
Prairie du Sac News
Funeral of Robert Henderson at Trinity Episcopal Church
The funeral for the late Robert Henderson was held Wednesday at 2 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev. Wilson and Rev. Briscoe officiated with Briscoe speaking for the Masonic order. A quintet sang and pallbearers included Briscoe, Van Orden, English, Hulbert, Withington, and Briscoe. Contingent out-of-town attendees came from Omaha, Mackinaw, Dubuque, Beloit, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Henderson
Trinity Episcopal Church
Rev. Wilson
Joseph Briscoe
Mr. Briscoe
Messers
Harry Tudor
Russel Williams
Arthur Peck
Earl Martin
Louis Melcher
W. E. Briscoe
J. van Orden
T. W. English
H. H. Hulbert
A. C
Fire narrowly misses house in Excelsior
The home of A. E. Charnley in Excelsior escaped major damage as a chimney fire scorched a bureau and other furniture. A sewing machine was ruined beyond repair and the house, with its furnishings, was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Charnley
Excelsior
Reedsburg Free Press
Oyster Dinner in Fairfield Suppers Guests
Mr and Mrs Wm McFarland hosted an oyster dinner in Fairfield on Sunday December 4 with guests including Mr and Mrs Irvin Palmer East Fairfield Riel Plummer and family Baraboo James Palmer Manston Ralph Plummer wife and daughter Guy Plummer and George Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McFarland
Irvin Palmer
East Fairfield
Riel Plummer
Baraboo
James Palmer
Manston
Ralph Plummer
Guy Plummer
George Turner
Police Chief Stewart Plans Rioting Crackdown in Chicago
Chicago police chief Stewart announces decisive measures to curb a riot wave sweeping the city. He pledges rapid enforcement, coordinated patrols, and public order actions to restore calm amid growing unrest.
Mission Club Elects Officers
The Mission club of the Congregational church elected officers at Wednesday afternoon meeting held at Mrs. J.S. Griggs residence. Officers chosen were President Mrs. Hila Duncan Vice-President Miss Helen Huntington Secretary Mrs. Blanche Weidenkopf Treasurer Mrs. George M. Hill Program Committee Mrs. I. A. Lewis Mrs. Blanche Weidenkopf Mrs. F. E. Lettergren The group supports missionary work and hosts programs and discussions throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Club of the
Congregational Church
J.S. Griggs
Sixth Avenue
Broadway
Hila Duncan
Helen Huntington
Blanche Weidenkopf
George M. Hill
I. A. Lewis
Blanche. Weidenkopf
F. E. Lettergren
Fire at Ironton Barn Sparks Suspicion of Arson
A near midnight fire at RK Haistock's barn in Ironton was quickly extinguished after E Hankerson and H Ray saw a light and found an old sack and hay aflame. Fresh tracks in the snow suggest arson, following a recent village fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. Haistock
E. Hankerson
H. Ray
LaValle
Mr. Hankerson
Kilbourn
Hamstock
Hankerson
Short Memory Arrest: Tyler Stone in County Jail
Tyler Stone was arrested Wednesday evening on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges and placed in the county jail. Brought before Justice Andre, he could not name his liquor source or the seller and remains in the coop to refresh his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Stone
Tyler
Andre
Divorces Granted in Circuit Court
In circuit court on Wednesday divorces were granted in two cases Rudolph Braun vs Mina A Braun and Anna Rule vs William Rule both proceedings noting desertion and other grounds Mrs Rule was awarded alimony of ten dollars per month A foreclosure was granted in E Wolfenden vs John Good and Mamie Albertus vs Arthur Albertus was continued to early January 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Braun
Mina A Braun
Minnesota
Braun
Troy
Mrs. Rule
E Wolfenden
John
Mamie Albertus
Arthur Albertus
William Dreus
August Pieper
Lecture on Tuberculosis At Local High School
Milwaukee speaker Harvey D. Brown presented a tuberculosis lecture at the city high school auditorium with lantern slides showing over eighty images. He emphasized fresh air and sunlight, sanatorium treatment, and the dangers of flies and improper washing, noting potential state savings if TB were stamped out. He urged public involvement and announced another appearance in Black River Falls after addressing city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Schoo
Harvey D. Brown
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Mr. Brown
Brown
Wales
Woodmen Sanitarium
Colorado
Black River Falls
Band of Crusaders
Double Red Cross
Recount Called Off After Sheriff Vote Standoff
Edmund Terry asked the committee to halt further counting on the second tally for sheriff. Nearly all precincts had been counted with the vote unchanged. Terry said stopping the recount would avoid unnecessary expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Terry
Mr. Terry
Veterans Celebrate 67th Birthday of Wm Stackhouse Leader
Last evening at the home of Wm Stackhouse a number of comrades gathered to celebrate his 67th birthday with a grand supper. Attendees listed include Nathan Farnworth Co HK 11th Wis 65 M Hoover Co G 47th Wis 64 Blanchett Co D 113th Lil 67 Delos Quiggie Co EK 49th Wis 65 Samuel Welch Co F 5th Wis 66 D J Johnson Co E 47th Wis 66 P P Palmer Co L 1st Bat Wis 66 C M Blake Co F 23d Wis 69 C Cary Co E 29th Ohio 66 James Farnworth Co D 46 Wis 71 George B Gibbons Co C 1st N Y Cav 86 George Dodd Co L 3rd Wis Cav Volney Moore Co L 3rd Wis Cav Jasper Odell Co F 23d Wis 73 John Johnston Co G 1st U S Shnarpshooters 70 W A Johnson Co F 11th Wis 68 W Stackhouse Co F 11th Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Stackhouse
Eighth Avenue
Blanchett, Co
Delos Quiggie
Wis
Wedded in Chicago Diorama of a Madison Bridegroom
Frederick Brandenburg of Madison and Miss Hisse Baragwanath of Baraboo were married at the Church of the Advent in Chicago. Attending were Catherine Brandenburg and Ruth Baragwanath as bridesmaids with Harold G. Simpson as best man. The couple will reside on Wisconsin Avenue after a reception at the Baragwanath home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Advent
Episcopal
Chicago
Frederick
Brandenburg
Catherine
F. Brandenburg
Baraboo
O. D. Brandenburg
Madison
Hisse Baragwanath
H. W. Baragwanath
Catherine Brandenburg
Bennett School
Millbrook
N. Y
Poughkeepsie
Harold G. Simpson
Minneapolis
Minnesota Supreme Bench
University
Ruth
Democrat Printing Company
Baragwanath
Humboldt Boulevard
Annesly Thomas Young
Wisconsin Avenue
Farmers push cooperative laundry work at creameries
Farmers press for cooperative laundry at creameries amid protests they must visit often. They warn wives may be forced into long hours and seek to claim their rights.
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Milwaukee Journal
Mystic Workers elect officers at last night's meeting
The Mystic Workers formed a new slate of officers including Prefect S A Pelton Monitor C H Carr Secretary M C Hacker Banker W W Odell Marshall Mrs M C Hacker Warden Frank Love Sentinel Albert Britton and Supervisor for 3 years S A Pelton Physicians Sayles and Farnsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Workers
S. A. Pelton
C. H. Carr
Secy
M. C. Hacker
W. W. Odell
Marshall
Frank Love
Albert Britton
Santa Claus Should Visit This Lad
Robert Irwin, 12, son of Dr and Mrs Geo H Irwin, has attended Presbyterian Sunday school without a miss for five years. In recognition of his faithful attendance, he receives a mention in the local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Geo. H. Irwin
Presbyterian Sunday School
Reedsburg Population Growth Reported by Washington
A message from Washington notes population growth in Reedsburg. Census figures cited include 1910 1900 and 1890 counts, indicating gradual increase. No precise numbers are provided in readable text.
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Washington
Reedsburg
CHANGES CONTEMPLATED BY MADISON GOVERNOR
Gov. Davidson of Madison has sold his Stoughton home and negotiated for a Harrington residence in Madison. The family will stay until Grace completes university education. He may take a federal role as internal revenue collector for the district after his term. The current collector, F R Bentley, leaves office in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Davidson
Madison
Stoughton
Harrington
Miss Grace
Internal Revenue Collector
F. R. Bentley
Stephenson
Bentley
Washington
Predict Open Winter Forecast From Couderay Indians
Indians of the Couderay reservation claim their oldest prophets foretell an open winter this year. They cite many signs to back the prediction and local citizens say tribal weather forecasts are usually accurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couderay Reservation
Sumpter Home Circle Elects New Officers
The Home Circle club of Sumpter has elected officers: Grace Premo as President, Mrs. H. Mather as Vice-President, Clara Mather as Secretary, and Mrs. J. Meiser as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Circle Club of
Sumpter
Grace Premo
H. Mather
Clara Mather
J. Meiser
Divorced After Thirty-Eight Years In Excelsior Case
On Thursday a divorce was granted in the case of Alvina Charnley vs Albert Charnley of Excelsior. They were married about 388 years ago and their ages are 66 and 64. Eight children live at home with one under age nineteen. Mr Charnley, Civil War veteran, receives a 12 dollar monthly pension. Cruel and inhuman treatment is cited. Property valued around 5 thousand dollars exists. Mr Charnley has received two legacies totaling about 4.3 thousand dollars, most of which has gone to the estate. Findings held in abeyance. Witnesses listed include Alvina, Walter, Robert, Dora Charnley, John Montange, August Valkey, Bernard Valkey. Court adjourned to meet last of January.
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Alvina Charnley
Albert Charnley
Excelsior
Charnley
Walter Charnley
Robert Charnley
Dora Charnley
John Montange
August Valkey
Bernard Valkey
Albert Charney
Sumpter Wedding at Keller Home in Prairie du Lac
Lena Keller wed Ralph Sutherland at noon in Sumpter on December 14. Rev G H Scheible officiated as guests admired holly decor. The couple, attended only by family, planned to reside in Baraboo after a wedding trip and received many gifts.
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John Keller
Sumpter
Lena
Ralph Sutherland
G. H. Scheible
Evangelical Church of
Prairie du Lac
Henry Kinzler
J. W. Sutherland
Baraboo
Mrs. Sutherland
Much Money in Cream at Sumpter Creamery
The Sumpter Creamery division reports over 100000 in business for the year with cream delivering nearly 12000 and buttermilk nearly covering cartage. Officers elected include President O E Stone and Directors J W Waterbury and L E Stone. General Manager Myron Reynolds with H Kinzler, a decade at the churn, remains in charge.
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Sumpter Creamery Company
O. E. Stone
J. W
J. W. Waterbury and L. E. Stone. General Manager—Myron Reynolds, H. Kinzler
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Bkt
A. Henderson
Fairfield
Police Chief
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
J. B . Donovan
Mission Club
Nual Meeting
Ironton
Leonard Meyer
Nathan Farnworth
M. Hoover
Samuel Welch
D.J. Johnson, Co
Co. L
C.M. Blake
W. Stackhouse, Co. F
O. D. Bran
Denburg
Santa Claus
Robert Irwin
Lodi
The
Lodi Enterprise
Herbert Palmer
H. J. Irwin
Rcedsburg
Noses
Davidson
F. R
Sumpter Wedding
Lena Keller
Ralph Suther
Prairie du Lac News
the Sumpter Creamery Company
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