Did Guy Francis Hold Up Gertrude Quimby in Reedsburg
Gertrude Quimby accused Guy Francis of assault and robbery claiming masked men forced her to reveal his wife's whereabouts. Francis proved an alibi in Justice Halsted's court and was freed while Gertrude faced charges of assault and battery. The tale raises questions about motive and truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Francis
Gertrude Quimby
Reedsburg
Gertrude
Francis
Frank Quimby
E. A. Smith
Wm. F. Marquardt
Baraboo
Congregational Church Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Congregational church held its annual meeting with positive reports across all departments. New officers include I E Settergren as Trustee, D L Lewis as Deacon, Gertrude Denison as Deaconess, Hattie Huntington as Clerk, G W Andrews as Treasurer, F E Settergren as S S superintendent, and Mrs Frank Berkley as Home Department head. Santa distributed stockings after a children's supper, and Sunday school will lead the Christmas program Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
I. E. Settergren
Lewis
Gertrude, Denison
Hattie Hunting‘ton
G. W. Andrews
S. S
F. E.settergren
Home Department
Frank Berkley
W. T. Hathway
H. J. Miller
G. W. Gehrand
Santa Claus
Wisconsin Sauk county school report praised in illustration
The annual report of County Superintendent Snyder is extolled as one of the best Wisconsin has issued. The volume includes Sauk county views, photos of old log school houses, new buildings, school gardening scenes, the county board, and a photo of I. W. Morley, the first Sauk county superintendent. It urges more trees on school grounds and lauds improved property and work in the county schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Wisconsin
Sauk County
County Board of Supervisors
I. W. Morley
Excelsior
Amusing Proposal Weighs Littleton as New York Mayor Hope
Brooklyn lawyer Martin J. Littleton once famous for the 1902 DNC oratory was briefly considered as a fusion mayoral candidate. He declined to place his name before the convention, while Tammany’s strength favored Mayor McClellan’s reelection. The quote compares politics to a Scotch beadle’s marriage proposal and cites a joke from Everybody’s Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Littleton
Brooklyn
New York
Tammary
McClellan
Littleton
Jennie
Everybody’s Magazine
Christmas Holiday Notes From Baraboo Area
Local brief lists Christmas greetings and holiday movements. Emil Weiland of Madison visits for Christmas. several Madison and Chicago residents travel home. newspapers note no issue on Christmas Day. Licenses to marry Charles Heffner and Frances Main announced. social visits to Reedsburg and Milwaukee noted. A UW Agricultural Station report praises a tank heater by C. H. Grub for stockmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Heffner
Coin
Page County
Iowa
Frances Main
LaValle
Amy Brandt
Reedsburg
Spicer
University of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station
Madison
Wis
C. H. Grub
Chas. A. Ocock
Mrs Sarah Ann Williams Dies After Hip Injury
Mrs. Sarah Ann Williams aged 78 died Sunday after suffering a fall at her home on Eighth Avenue a week earlier which fractured a hip and led to pneumonia. Born in Albany New York she lived in Baraboo forty years and was highly respected. Funeral at the house Wednesday at 10 a.m. with attendees including Mrs. Eugene Scoville and Mrs. Jane Schullton of La Crosse C M Marriotte Sr and Jr of Elroy and M W Harrison and wife of Menominee Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ann Williams
Eighth Avenue
Albany
New York
Baraboo
Eugene Scoville
la Crosse
Jane Schullton
C. M. Marriotte Sr
Elroy
C. M. Marriotte Jr
M. W. Harrison
Menominee, Mich
Prairie du Sac Christmas Visit by Carpenters
Mr and Mrs George Carpent er and children of Baraboo visited the home of James Bailey on Christmas Day in Prairie du Sac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carpenter
Baraboo
James Bailey
Local Birth Announcements Record Several Newborns
In Greenfield area households welcome new arrivals. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. EK. T. Davidson and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Kieffer. A son arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Waddell of Greenfield on December 10. Another son born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kursten in Greenfield on December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. T. Davidson
Pearl Waddell
Greenfield
J. Kieffer
Frank Kursten
New Sauk County Directory at Half Price
New directory available at half price. Never used and perfect in every respect. Inquire at the News office for details and ordering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Bandits Break In At Effinger Hotel Barroom
Thieves invaded the Effinger hotel bar Thursday night and stole 17 dollars from the cash register by cutting a hole in the register from underneath. No suspects named and no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effinger Hotel
Christmas gathering and travel highlight Irontor notes
Irontor December 26 reports Mr and Mrs George Green leaving for a flying trip to Clinton Iowa. Several visitors celebrated Christmas here including Mrs Abram Clarkson Fred Tyler Merrimack Oscar Bunker Iowa Faye Blanchard Chicago Will Ballentine Reedsburg Eva Nobles Black River Falls Wm Winn Redwood Falls Minn and Mrs Alice DeMar Cazenovia. The Chas Pearson Sr family gathering and a pleasant Old Old Story program at the M E church accompanied a festive Christmas tree display. Mrs A J Blakeslee visited relatives in North Freedom and Baraboo. Mr and Mrs Guy Wright hosted a family dinner and the Griffins of Union Center were guests at the parental home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Green
Clinton
Iowa
Abram Clarkson
Fred Tyler
Merrimack
Oscar Bunker
Faye Blanchard
Chicago
Will Ballentine
Reedsburg
Eva Nobles
Black River Falls
Wm. Winn
Redwood Falls
Minn
Alice DeMar
Cazenovia
Chas. Pearson Sr
Bertha Aspinwall
Deerfield
Wis
Waldo Gross
Maud Parken
Waterloo
E. Mather
Jno. Astle
Norman Astle
E. Burkhardt
Wm. Dobratz
E. Snyder
Peter Rischmiller
Albert Newman
Leland
Peter Rischmueller
John Goggin
R. Lang
Morrisey
Lodi
Sauk City
Dennis
Chas. Dennis
Lizzie Jones
Baraboo
Jos. Barrow
R. H. Lang
Agnes O’keefe
Milwaukee
Clark Wilburn
W. Dennis
M. E. Church
Bessie Smith
Birchwood
W. E. Cooper
Bertha Braetsch
R. Jones
Agnes
A. R. Palmer
Schoephoersters Move to Sumpter Farm Near Prairie du Lac
Mr and Mrs Eli Schoephoerster relocate to a farm in Sumpter town 4 miles north of Prairie du Lac. Mr Schoephoerster leaves Sprecher Bonham and Schoephoerster dry goods firm after three years. J E Morgan travels through Texas with stops in St Louis and Bonne Terre Missouri. Miss Jane King is sick with typhoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Schoephoerster
Sumpter
Prairie du Lac
Schoephoerster
Sprecher,Bonham
Local Notes on Health and Weddings
A fever in a Eau Claire hospital is reported. Miss King has taught music for three years. William Seiders travels to Chicago for a repeat arm surgery after a severe crush and prior removals. Albert and wife greet a son born December 18 1905. Son Snyder and Mina Bear wed December 14 with Rev. C Clifford officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Miss King
William Seiders
Chicago
Albert Hare
Snyder
Mina Bear
Troy
Rev. C. Clifford
Madison
Merrimack Christmas Break and Local Social News
Merrimack reports a week long Christmas vacation for students and teachers. Numerous locals and visitors are mentioned visiting relatives, attending weddings and anniversaries, and returning home for the holidays.
Christmas Greetings and Local Family News
Miss Alice Odekirk of Madison arrived Saturday to spend Christmas. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weinke. Miss Fothers of La Valle closed Hills District school Friday for the holidays and will stay at home. Chas. Johnstone of Baraboo spent Christmas with H. Dennis and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Pigg
Harold
Chicago
Edward Coates
Baraboo
J. A. Coates
Alice Truehl
Lodi
James Farsnworth
Fred Weiglow
O. Weiglow
Orlando Gattwinkle
Mayme Odekirk
Phoebe Haines
Mrs. W. Hathaway
Henry Pigg
Alice Odekirk
Madison
Frank Weinke
Fothers
la Valle
Hills Dist
Chas. Johnstone
H. Dennis
Meta Schulte
Harry Sturdevant
Dobbeck
Eva Colyer
Reedsburg
Tena Manthey
Prof. Bahl
Hyland
Susie Smythe
D. B. Smythe
J. Kieffer
Frank Runge
Hazel Green
E. O. Scharnke
Mildred
P. M. Pierce
M. E. Pierce
Baraboo Area 80 Acre Farm Near City Limits
For sale is the old A. G. Tuttle homestead comprising 80 acres two houses a barn and an orchard. An extra fine property located just north of Baraboo city limits. Priced to move quickly. Inquiries and terms through Franklin Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Tuttle
Baraboo
Franklin Johnson
Sauk County Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Notice
The Sauk County Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting at Ewing Hall on Tuesday January 9 1906 at 2 p m for the election of officers and other business. S A Pelton secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sauk County Agricultural Society
Ewing Hall
Local Agent Seeks Virginia Parties for Southern Land Co
Virginia residents urged to contact W. U. Odell in Baraboo Wisconsin, local agent for the Southern Land Co. at Fairchild Block Madison. Call at office 3rd Avenue or residence 532 6th Ave or write to arrange a call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
3Rd. Avenue
6Th Ave
Southern Land Co
Fairchild Block
Madison
Wis
Local Holiday Visits and Lutheran Aid Officers Elected
ABLEMAN Dec 25 list of visitors over the holidays includes Aug Muller Wm Heitman Fred Holtz and Miss Marie Bartenbach. Ernest and Chas Beth planned a Christmas visit to Des plain. The Aid Association for Lutherans elected Fred Mueller president Wm Stoeckmann vice president Emil Schroeter secretary John Dettmann treasurer Herman Dreifke trustee three years and Albert Bruss of Wausau trustee for home office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muller
Wm. Heitman
Chicago
Fred Holtz
Wm. Gall
Marie Bartenbach
Whitewater
Ernest
Chas Beth
Desplain
Aid Association For Lutherans
Fred Mueller
Wm. Stoeckmann
Emil Schroeter
Secy
John Dettmann
Trea
Herman Dreifke
Albert Bruss
Wausau
Home Office
Bara Boo Farmers Mutual Insurance Annual Meeting Notice
The Bara Boo Farmers Mutual Insurance company will hold its annual meeting in the A. O. U. W. hall over Stanley's store on Tuesday January 2. C. L. Pearson, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
A. O. U. W. Hall
Stanley’s
C. L. Pearson
Baraboo and Reedsburg Residents Visit Over Christmas
Miss Meta Schulte keeps Baraboo ties as calls occur. Schools close for a two week vacation. Families travel to Baraboo Portage Loganville and Beloit for holiday visits and hosting relatives during Christmas.
Whitman and Donovan Firm Names Spotted in Notice
A fragment lists C. W. Whitman J. B. Donovan & Co. Co. H. Evenson Fisher Bros in a literary or business notice. The readable text suggests a compilation of names tied to an organization or auction.
Wanted Canvassers for Western New York Nursery Co
Wanted at once canvassers to Sauk and adjoining counties steady position with cash weekly settlements our best men are earning $36 and up per week Full particulars and splendid outfit free Western New York Nursery Co Rochester N Y
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk
Western New York Nursery Co
Rochester
N. Y
Baraboo Town Tax Collection Notice
Town Treasurer Paul Cahoon will collect taxes at E G Marriotts shoe store on Saturday Dec 23 and on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Marriott's
Paul Cahoon
Tax Notice From Creenfield Town Treasurer
Town treasurer Wnm Montgomery advises taxpayers he will receive the tax at home during the week and at F. E. Brewers shoe store on Saturdays through January 31, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Brewer
Wnm
Montgomery
Town Treas
Fairfield Taxes Plan Sat. Collections Through February
Treasurer H S Porter of Fairfield announces weekly tax collection targeted at John Schneller's Baraboo shoe store starting December 23 and continuing every Saturday until the end of February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schneller
Baraboo
H.S. Porter
Fairfield
Notice of separate maintenance and debt liability
Public notice by Robert Schellenberger of Baraboo Wisconsin dated December 16 1905 stating he will not be responsible for any debts his wife Mary Schellenberger may contract after leaving his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schellenberger
Robert Schellenberger
Baraboo
Wis
Delivery Boy at J N Douglass Cash Store
A delivery boy at J N Douglas's Cash Store in North Freedom Wisconsin is noted in this brief item from the local trade column. The report records a routine service role within the village's retail economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Douglas's Cash Store
North Freedom, Wis
Jubilee Singers at Doug's Church Friday
Tennessee audience invited to a Jubilee Singers concert at Doug's Church on Friday December 29 with admission 25 cents and 15 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cong’ Church
Doug’s
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C. L Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
Pilgrim Heel
Evie
Hoovy Rubbers
Mark
Kour Desler-Waite
U. S. Patent Office
Washington, D. C
Pps Ae
Saturda
Emil,Weiland
Mrs. E. Kohls
Ripon
Harry Clark
Harry Butterfield
Belle Aton
Edna Reynold
Whitewater Normal
Tillie Dyrude
George W. Young
Kansas City
Missouri
Mrs
Albert Herfort
Baby
Chas. Kunzelman
Willis Pelton
Agnes Herfort
Flora Herfort
Bert Dekoyer
Sixth Avenue
John Kaersher
West Allis-Chalmer
John Kaercher
Prairie DU Sac
New Directory
Irontor
Parker
Leissman
Hamilton
Holt
Valeria Koepp
P. D. Wood
S. A. Pelton
Chris
United Cigar Mrs
Portage
A. B. Shannon
W. U. Odell
Ableman
Ablemaa
Pere Ae
Crete
C. W. Whitman
J. B. Donovan & Co
Creenfield
Jubilee Singers
Baraboo Markets
Jerry Scania
Baraboo and
Vicinity
Station
Lot
Bart
Premo
Stanley Co
Warren House
John M. Kelly
Oak Street
Fter
McLaren
E. Chapman
Manhattan
Mec
Teer
George F. Black
North Freedom
Witharig
A. Alexander
Heriffp
Evans& Thomas
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