Marriages Tide Read Across Midwest
Miss Hattie Gleve of La Valle wed Harley Johnson of Penville Ind on the Chicago route to their new home in Penville. Bride recent La Valle resident, groom two years in the area. Also, Guy Noyes and Emma Holvey married yesterday at German Lutheran church with Rev Miller officiating and planned a honeymoon to Chicago and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Gleve
la Valle
Harley Johnson
Penville
Ind
Chicago
LaValle
Guy Noyes
C. Gn. W. RR
Emma Holvey
Merrimack
German Lutheran Church
Mr. Miller
Omaha
Additional Brieflets From Yesterday's Daily
Mr and Mrs A Herfort of Chicago will spend Christmas here with his parents. Attorney and Mrs F R Bentley will spend Christmas with LaCrosse relatives. Mr and Mrs Oswald Nietz and daughter arrived today to spend Christmas at J Gusts. Dr Sayles and family will spend Xmas at Linden Wisconsin with their parents. Dr Sayles will return Monday. Miss Sue Smith returned to Linden today after a week’s visit with Dr Sayles and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. Herfort
Chicago
F. R. Bentley
Oswald Nietz
J. Gust
Dr. Sayles
Linden
Wis
Mrs. Harwood
Ripon
C. L. Thaerer
Delton Tax Roll to be Collected by Town Treasurer
Notice to Delton taxpayers that the tax roll is in the hands of Simon Cobleigh, Town Treasurer. He will collect at Vosler & Flickner store on Jan 4 and 5 and 17 and 18, at S. Searle's on Jan 25, and at home on other days except Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton
Vosler & Flickner
Searle's
Simon Cobleigh
Town Treas
Half Price Sale and Store For Rent in Reedsburg
At Half Price I will sell all my stock from now until January 1st with both stores for rent after that date. Show cases and tables are for sale. A splendid opening for a milliner amid immense patronage. Mrs. C Lassallette, Reedsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lassallette
Reedsburg Heeds
Tax collectors visit Baraboo for tax notices
Town Treasurer P Cahoon announces collection visits at E G Marriotts shoe store to collect taxes. Officials will be there on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Saturdays starting December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Marriott
P. Cahoon
Real Estate Transfers in Wisconsin Towns
A series of land and property transfers listed for towns including LaValle Greenfield Baraboo Prairie du Sac Lime Ridge and Manchester with buyers such as A Towne Rinna Flora Elmen Palmer James Barron Mary Ann Morrow and Marion Jacobs and prices ranging up to 4 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Towne
A. S. Wincekler
LaValle
Rinna Flora
Chas. E. Rachel
Greenfield
Elmen E.palmer
Sarah A. Palmer
Baraboo
Elmen E. Palmer
James Hl. Barron
Mary Ann Morrow
P. Baxter
Wm. H. Baxter
Fairield
James A. Buell
Wm. F. Miller
Washington
T. Selden
Berry
Lime Ridge
Erhard \ecola
Prairie du Sac
Marion Jacobs
Fred Schutteland
Wingsnield
Lice Sweetland
Sam
Alexand ST
Alice
Weetland
H. al ‘Xander
Man‘lester
Bar Aboo
Ric Hes From Safety Pin Inventor Scored In Cleveland
Safety Pin inventor Ric Hes from Cleveland Ohio is noted for a larger bank balance and broader public appreciation than the inventor of the safety bicycle mentioned in the Denver Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Denver Republican
Attempted death by aconite in Big Creek area
Mrs. George Long, residing about five miles north of La Valle, attempted suicide around dawn purchasing aconite. Neighbors administered an antidote which eased her distress until Dr. Miller of La Valle arrived and declared her out of danger. Worry over trouble is cited as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Creek
George Long
la Valle
Miller
Death of Mildred Kirchoffer Shocks Baraboo Family
A telegram from Madison reported the death of Mildred Kirchoffer, the one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Kirchoffer of Baraboo. She died after a short illness. Funeral was held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the family home with interment at Blooming Grove Cemetery where Mrs. Kirchoffer previously lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Madison
W. G. Kirchoffer
Mildred
Vacations and Christmas Travel Amid Holiday Readiness
Local residents headline a holiday travel scene with numerous visits scattered between Elroy La Crosse Reedsburg and Madison. University students take vacation as families plan trips to Beloit Chicago Sheboygan Falls and Ripon. A New York trial moves forward while Baraboo hosts Christmas events and welfare provisions.
Two Local Deaths Reported in Baraboo Area
Mrs. Currier Page of LaRue near North Freedom died this afternoon at age twenty four after a week of illness. She was a Baraboo High School graduate of 1897, married last May, and survived by her parents Albert and Mrs Fisk and brother Bert Fisk. Funeral was at M E church Friday at eleven. Arnold Holdridge, 78, died Tuesday at his Baraboo home from heart failure. Born in New York, he moved to Wisconsin forty years ago, lived in Greenfield, then Baraboo. He leaves two daughters and funeral arrangements set for Thursday at 1:30 at the Pratt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currier Page
LaRue
North Freedom
Baraboo
Albert Fisk
Bert Fisk
Elroy
M. KE
Cunningham
Arnold Holdridge
Mr. Holdridge
New York State
Wisconsin
Greenfield
Guppy Street
C. C. Pratt
J. A. Stott
Quarry St
In Memoriam Edson Brown Dies at 76
Edson Brown died December 5 at his daughter Mrs EK Beardsley’s residence at 329 8th Street after a yearlong paralysis. Born in West Farley Vermont in 1829 he would have been 76 next May. He married Adaline Sawyer in 1854 and lived on Webster's Prairie for nearly 50 years. He leaves two brothers Erastus and Daniel and four children. Funeral December 7 was held from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson Brown
EK. A. Beardsley
8Th Street
West Farley
Vermont
Adaline Sawyer
Webster’s Prairie
E. A. Beardsley
R. W. McFarland
Belle
Clarence
Erastus
Daniel
Methodist Church
Dunn Seeks Pardon for Milwaukee Murder Convict
Former Attorney General James L. O Connor asks Gov La Follette to grant a pardon for Harry Dunn of Portage who received a life sentence for the Milwaukee saloon keeper murder. He is accompanied by Dunns mother who has supported him throughout trial and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. O’connor
Baraboo Brieflets Highlight Local Visits and News
Father Condon visits Baraboo. many residents travel for Christmas or attend events. Notables include A. Pratt in New York, Miss Devens returning to Janesville, and the Microbe club for boys above Fred Simon's panitorium. Barber shops close Monday noon. pension board appointment for Dr. D. M. Kelly noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Fred Simon
Erickson of Elroy Joins Freight Brakemen
From Thursday's Daily, C. Erickson of Elroy is numbered among the freight brakemen, marking his entry into the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Erickson
Elroy
Brakeman C Heebner Visited Kendall Relatives
Brakeman C Heebner is visiting relatives in Kendall. The trip appears personal with no stated official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brakeman
C. Heebner
Kendall
Train Baggageman Rees Called by Elroy Friends
Train crew notes list W. W. Rees of Elroy as baggage man in Baraboo area. Conductor George Baxter leads B D Waite’s Madison Janesville run with Moran on vacation. W. F. Frenz covers Galena Lancaster run during Moran’s leave. Clarence Bretsch injured when coal piece bruised his foot. Freeport engineer union petitions Congress for Civil War pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Rees
Elroy
Baraboo
George Baxter
B. D. Waite
Madison
Janesville
Moran
Galena
Lancaster
W. F. Frenz
North-Western adopts automatic block system for trains
The North Western railway plans automatic block signaling to prevent collisions on its lines with train movement driving telegraph operations. Representatives toured Woodstock showing line plats and diagrams. Conductor W. W. Prior is off duty due to sickness and Conductor Cone recently visited Baraboo after an injury in Chicago. Brakeman Gominskey was struck by a passing train and Cone injured later. Cone will be out for some time. Firemen from the Peninsula division arrive to help with busy times: L. Daipé, Burt Swanson, George Muth, A. Swanson, Joseph Mayea, and George Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Railway
Woodstock
Conductor Cone
Baraboo
Chicago
Gominskey
Penninsula
L. Daipe
Burt Swanson
George Muth
A. Swanson
Joseph Mayea
Geo. Powell
Card of Thanks from the Brown and Beardsley families
The families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during their bereavement and for the flowers and singers. Signed by Mrs Edson Brown, Mr and Mrs E A Beardsley, and Mr and Mrs R W McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson Brown
E. A. Beardsley
R. W. McFarland
Community thanks for support during illness and death
We wish to thank neighbors and friends who assisted during illness and death of our loved one. Gratitude to those who provided music and flowers. Henry Haak, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Martiny and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Haak
J. A. Martiny
The Thinking Cap of Courage and Will Power
A compact reflection on mental strength, noting that the thinking cap is not tame or colorless but forged by courage and will. It highlights a stubborn pluck to bear burdens, equating inner resolve with outward tenacity.
Joe O'Keefe Takes Position as Brakeman
Joe O'Keefe has accepted a position as brakeman, joining the railroad crew. He will report to work immediately and begin duties on the switching and coupling tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe O’keefe
Freight train narrowly avoids wreck on Dane hill
A heavy freight train with two engines barely escaped disaster on Dane hill between Baraboo and Madison days ago after a broken rail was found. The locomotives passed the defect as cars slid over it and remained on track. Conductor Wm. O'Brien sustained a slight injury when the train stopped abruptly, bruising his knee in the caboose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane Hill
Baraboo
Madison
Wm. O’brien
Rail Line Adopts Two Receipts for Freight
The C. and N. W. RY will issue two forms of receipts and bills of lading starting January 1, 1905 to protect its interests and those of patrons. One form will be negotiable and the other non negotiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
University Worker Busy at Freight Office
Wm. Rachel of the state university is busy around the freight office while some of the regular employees are taking a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Rachel
The
State University
Vets Honored and Holiday Shutdown Noted at Winona
Artie Murphy and John Falvey visit Winona after a minor wreck at Winona Junction with no injuries or major damage. Master Machinist Hufman, a Civil War veteran, is eyed as a top pension candidate. The shops freight office and other divisions will close Monday Dec 26 and Monday Jan 2 with some trains and freight movements suspended for holidays.
Northwestern railway seeks city approval for west side line
The Northwestern railway plans to secure passage of a city ordinance to build its west side line in Sheboygan. General Manager Gardner will present the plans to the city council and allow citizens to inspect them along with other improvement plans. The company has appropriated 500000 for the work in Sheboygan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Railway
Sheboygan
Gardner
Train passenger safety guidance from a conductor
A conductor advises travelers to avoid dealings with strangers and to hand baggage checks only to the baggage man. He warns not to accept freight bills, not to retrieve a gold brick, not to depart a moving train, and to deny carrying a pocket book if questioned. He urges having a ticket ready when the conductor passes.
Thrifty British workers save vast sums in peace time
The London Times notes French peasantry wealth and British worker extravagance, then highlights thrift among British laborers who save shillings and put by money for a rainy day. Friendly unions and cooperative banks boost an aggregate 368,000 in thrift funds, while old-fashioned trustee banks fade away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Ings Bank
Harvest Custom in England Fades with Time
A fragment describes a Devonshire harvest rite where harvesters shout Wee een and one person bears the fir house and gains status with the first maid met. The practice has passed, yet a harvest dinner remains with gentlemen or nobles sharing hands and ale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englan
Devonshire
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H. S. Cline
J. A. Fajler
Marinette, Wis
F. W.gardner
Galesville
W. F. Hagen
Milwaukee
C. W. Clark
Wife
J. R. Degan
Guy Reed
la Crosse
B. D. Udell
M. E. Lewis
Eva Mills
Beloit
Chas. and
Zoe Thompson
Reedsburg
Ella Bartley
Wonewoc
Miss E. Heitman
B. A. Tucker
E. L. Ross
Sherlock
City
Aug. Ockershouser
Mrs
O. K. Winnek
Joan Morse
C. Morey
Mrs. Conger
Sheboygan Falls
Howard Palmer
University Farm
Nan Patterson
New York
Oscar Maerzke
Watertown
J. F. Kartack
Cora Page
Westfield
C. H. Page
Prairie du Lac
William O’ Brien
First Avenue
Fond du Lac
W.C. Rogers
Wheeling
West Virginia
M. E
Father Condon
Mrs. J. Parks
H. D. Austin
Evansville
W. Delap
W. Merz
W.J. Hendrickson
Mrs. W. Nichols
Russell Williams
Tom Williams
W. E. Mistel
Mrs. A. Rathman
Charlie True
Sister
Hattie
Ed. Wood
Ford. Effinger Jr
Miss Devens
A.c.pratt
Millie Hackett
Chippewa Falls
Edgar Brickley
Manitowoc
H. W. Pettack
Fox Lake
Washington, D. C
D. M. Kelly
Pension Board of Examining Surgeons
F. A. Munneke
McCormick Seminary
Rev. Munneke
Presbyterian Church
Frank Avery
Kuhns
Avery
Court Baraboo No
U. O. of F
N. R. Ferres
C. R
Clarence Bretsch
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of
Freeport
Congress
Fuller
W. W. Prior
Pete Hayse
Cobb
Artie Murphy
John Falvey
Winona
Winona Junction
Machanic Hufman
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