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Newspaper

Baraboo News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1909

Page

9

Indiana prize corn growers take top honors at national show

Indiana farmers dominate the National Corn Exposition awards with Fred C. Palin Newton earning the Kellogg trophy for the best single ear worth 1000 and J R Overstreet Franklin winning the 1000 silver trophy for the best ten ears. G L Kerlin Franklin also takes the world best bushel prize. The state has now won three consecutive first prizes for ten years’ corn.

Indiana Fred C. Palin Newton Ind J. R. Overstreet Franklin G. L. Kerlin Overstreet Indiana Corn Growers’ Association L. B. Clore the Harrisons Eggleston, Wallace, Riley and Ade Oliver and Studabecker

Man forecasts longer lives and changing roles for women

Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis argues in Baraboo that people may live to 120 within a century and later women will own all property. He cites age-related shifts, education gaps, and shifts in male and female roles, endorsing women’s vote and revising views on Paul’s instruction about women speaking in church.

Newell Dwight Hillis Brooklyn New York Baraboo Paul

Writer on nervous diseases notes fatigue effect

A writer on nervous diseases argues fatigue always tends to induce certain conditions and influence mental state. The claim frames fatigue as a universal precursor in nervous disorder dynamics.

The Designer for January Projects Mental Outlook

The excerpt notes low mood and pessimism, with auto suggestion worsening conditions in nervous individuals. It states that imagining oneself as a helpless failure pushes toward that outcome, illustrating a mindset connected to a January designer note.

Annual Poultry Show Promotes Fine Feathers in Baraboo

The annual poultry show aims to educate bird fanciers and unite Baraboo valley producers. It advocates high quality breeds for better results and invites enthusiasts to study varieties of chickens ducks geese and turkeys on display.

Baraboo Valley

Enjoyable Organ Recital at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church held an organ recital Tuesday evening to dedicate the new instrument. Milwaukee organist Mrs. H M Batten played with wide range and facility, delighting the audience. Also featured were Mrs. G W Snyder Miss Olga Reinking and Daniel Roberts, all well known in Baraboo.

Presbyterian Church H. M. Batten Milwaukee Batten G. W. Snyder Olga Reinking Daniel Roberts Baraboo

Peculiar Cases On Nervousness In Local Credit

The Democrat notes cases of extreme nervousness when debtors try to flee town without paying creditors. Signs include leaving town between dates, avoidance of recognition on the street, and even late reports of similar incidents at Devil's Lake. Observers hope Baraboo merchants will curb credit to reduce such nervousness.

Devil’s Lake Baraboo

Wedded at Dawn William Aron Marries Etta Williams

William Aron and Miss Etta Williams wed at Spring Green in a Wednesday dawn ceremony at the Congregational parsonage performed by Rev. Schoenfeldt. Afterward the couple visited the bride’s parents at Troy with many friends present for a wedding dinner. Aron, a Spring Green farmer, is a son of Christ and Mrs. Aron, longtime Wilson's Creek residents.

William Aron Etta Williams Spring Green

Funeral of Henry Meyer in Reedsburg

The funeral for Henry Meyer was held Wednesday afternoon at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. He was 78 and died of paralysis. he was uncle to Conrad Thiemann.

Henry Meyer Reedsburg St. John’s Lutheran Church Conrad Thiemann

Officers Elected for the Ensuing Year in the B L of PB

The B L of PB announces officers elected for the ensuing year. President John Melter. R S and T R A Matthews. F S H K Dillenbeck. Delegate Grand Lodge R E Sherman. Alternate Delegate A Matthews. Medical Examiner Dr Farnsworth. Legislative Representative Willard Hathaway. Chairman Local Protective Board Heaman Konecke.

John Melter R.S

Knights of Columbus Council 756 officers elected for year

Council 756 Knights of Columbus announces officers for the ensuing year led by G. K.-J. J. Robinson as grand knight and A. Malone as deputy grand knight with other officers including C.-L. C. Ryan, R.8S.-J. F. McGinnis, T.-O. J. Hornung, W.-C. A. Metzl, A.-G. W. Howe, I.8.-F. P. Hildebrandt, O.8.-H. H. Klowitzer, and trustee for three years C. J. Sara han.

Council Knights of Columbus G. K J. J. Robinson J. A. Malone L. C. Ryan J. F. McGinnis O. J. Hornung C. A. Metzl G. W. Howe F. P. Hildebrandt H. H. Klowitzer C. J.sarahan

New Mail Carrier Courage Highlighted in Snow Storm

Durward Glen report notes Grant Albert delivering mail on route 5 during a fierce snow storm Monday. Fred Hein moved a house in Glen described as a dog ken nel. Frank Dusheck Jr. visited Glen Thursday. Emil Mueller returns home from work to help through winter. J Baurmann, Caledonia cheese maker, plans to become a farmer in spring. Two Marshall daughters and Margaret Dudley are home from school sick.

Grant Albert Fred Hein Glen Frank Dusheck Jr Emil Mueller J.baurmann Caledonia William Marshall Margaret Dudley

The Bara Boo News Offers Yearlong Sauk County News

A good Christmas present is The Bara Boo News weekly priced at $1.25 per year. The paper covers Sauk county news with fifty two joys promised in the year. Several have already ordered the paper for friends.

Baraboo Sauk County

Pretty wedding at Mrs. Lanich home marks Bertha Lanich and William Abbey

Noon ceremony united Miss Bertha Lanich and Mr. William J. Abbey with Rev. E. C. Henke officiating. Bride wore white chiffon and Pointe de Venise with a bouquet of white sweet peas. The couple left on the 4 20 train for Chicago and the East. Mrs. Abbey known in the city. Mr. Abbey works as an examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington D C.

Susan Lanich Bertha William J. Abbey E. C. Henke

Leg Breaks While Aiding Neighbor In Beef Slaying

On Tuesday at Sandusky Gustaf Machon broke his leg while helping neighbor William Hass with killing a beef. A physician treated the fracture and he was carried home.

Sandusky Gustaf Machon William Hass

Omitted Donors Named in Cooking School List

A correction notes that J. R. Hofstatter Weirich Brothers Fisher Brothers and H. R. Chamberlain were unintentionally left off the merchants contributing to the High school cooking school.

J. R. Hofstatter Weirich Brothers Fisher Brothers H. R. Chamberlain

Meyer Girl Born to St Paul Couple

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Adolph Meyer of St Paul on December 12. Mrs Meyer is formerly Miss Ethel McGilvin of Baraboo.

Adolph Meyer St. Paul Meyer Ethel McGilvin Baraboo

R N A to Host Spelling Contest and Apron Sale

LIME RIDGE December 14 The R N A will stage a spelling contest and apron sale next Thursday evening December 16. Lester Blackman of Brookton Minnesota is home to stay through the holidays. Mr and Mrs Theo Schluter attended the funeral of Mrs Schluter's cousin Mrs Kieth Pierce in Richland Center Sunday. James Johnson, hurt when a tree limb struck his face, is able to be out again. Mr and Mrs Will Johanson are sick with infantum.

R.N. A Lester Blackman Brookton Minnesota Theo. Schluter Richland Center

Davies Requests Paper Address Change from Spring Green to Ableman

Isaac W. Davies files notice to transfer his newspaper subscription address from Spring Green to Ableman. The change affects delivery for the upcoming issue cycle and requires confirmation by the post or publisher.

Isaac W. Davies Spring Green Ableman

Baraboo Schools Observe Christmas Vacation and Program

Baraboo public and high schools closed for Christmas holiday with in school program including readings, recitations, a debate favoring peace, pantomime, duets and a joint high school paper. Teachers plan Christmas trips and many will remain in Baraboo during break.

Dorothy Love Gladys Miller Lucile Hatch Leonard ‘Raymore A. Mertzke D. Mabbott Roy Kunzelman R. Draper Little Angels Bessie McHugh Duett Hazel Brennan Florence Farwell Walter Isenberg Lydia Howard Prof. Chamberlain Miss

Morning Herald Reader Notes Westward Spirit Copy Greeted

A North Yakima reader from E G Vincent at 303 South Third Street thanks for copies of the Morning Herald. He says the paper is full of good reading and contains much of the western spirit and expresses gratitude for distant friends sending papers.

E. G. Vincent South Third Street North Yakima Wash Morning Herald

Who Sends The News From Distant Papers

The News received papers from Niagara Falls detailing cross border affairs and a Kimball South Dakota paper reporting an Indian woman burning her dead brother. Please mark the wrapper with the sender for proper credit.

Niagra Falls Dominion United States Kimball South Dakota

License to Marry Alfred Wischoff and Thresa Schultz

A license to marry Alfred F Wischoff and Thresa Schultz of Reedsburg has been issued. The filing confirms the couple’s intent to wed and provides the official names and hometowns for the record.

Alfred F.wischoff Thresa Schultz Reedsburg

Mystic Workers elect officers for ensuing year

Delly Miss Maeta Pretsch of Portage visited with sister Ida Pretsch en route home to Prairie du Lac. Local notices report many residents and guests in Baraboo Reedsburg Lodi Milwaukee and Prairie du Sac with family events, travel, illness, and upcoming Xmas activities.

Maeta Pretsch Portage Ida Pretsch Prairie du Lac John McLain Jr Baraboo James Goggin Reedsburg Mystic Workers Wm. Kance Elizabeth S. Marshall David J. Marshall Chas. Weinkie Marshall Lillian E. Mather Curtis Noyes Fred Noyes James 8 Towers Neil Steele Lodi Charles Prentice Seattle Wash G. E. Premo Lappla Anna Blawusch Fred Galius A.farnworth Ada Pierce Castle Prairie Wis D.J. Farnum and Mureal Wilkinson Teachers’ Institute Fred Wolfe Geo. Mockler Sleepy Eye Minn Vermillion Postville Iowa Joe Krejeck Chicago M. T. Martin William Blacklock T. A. Cooper Edw. Gattwinkel Prairie du Sac Fred Rischmiller B. Odekirk E. Rogers Tom Balliette G. Mockler George Walter S. F. Cramer Earl Arthur Brownrigg A. L. Clark Okee B. M. Squires Teachers Institute John McLain Ruth C. Pigg Fred Fisher Bertha Aspenwall Marion Graff

Baptist Church Food Sale Raises Dollars at Fool Market

The Baptist church held a December fifteenth fool sale with strong turnout. Nearly all fancy work sold and the event netted between fifty and sixty dollars.

the Baptist Church

Grandma Sanderson Praises Peruna After centenarian health claims

A 100 year old woman credits Peruna with her exceptional health and long life in a letter to the Peruna Drug Mfg. Co. She recalls a severe bout with grippe two years prior, avoided doctors, and continues to take Peruna nightly. The ad promotes Peruna as a tonic and catarrh remedy with tablet and liquid forms.

Grandma Sanderson Peruna Mfg. Co Peruna Company

Zauft Family Preparations For Holiday Travel

Baraboo couple Mr and Mrs Otto Zauft visited yesterday. August Zauft and his son John of Merrimack plan to depart for St Paul and West Duluth Minnesota next Monday to spend Christmas and New Year holidays there.

Otto Zauft August Zauft John Merrimack St. Paul West Duluth Minn

They Injure Children by Poor Medicines Warns Local Store

The notice cautions parents against strong bowel medicines for kids and endorses Rexall Orderlies as safe and effective. It claims the product solves constipation with minimal side effects and offers a money back guarantee. Also mentions Evenson's Pharmacy in Baraboo and Rowland's holiday return from the Dakotas.

Rexall Orderlies Rexall Baraboo Evenson’s Pharmacy Oak Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scott the Baraboo News H. E. Cole Tee Luckow Town of Troy Harry B. L. of PB Durward Hymen Lime Ridge Barabou Vari OUS Margaret Turney Amelia Jones Minnie Oole Fortage Sheboygan Freida Wareham Madison Georgiana McFetridge Green Bay Martha Wilson Edgerton Janesville L. A. Goddard Ruth Mothersill Katherine Holly, Mich Edna Vorlap Lillian Andrews Duluth Third Ward Tillie Holm Friendship Eulalie Oates Schullsburg Annex Yakima Chas. Barrow J. Barrow Charles Graf Child Carl Graf M. O’keefe Baptist Food Sale DeWitt May Was Rowland Dakotas
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