Baraboo Station Reports About 14000 in Month Earnings
Baraboo Station posted about $14,000 in business for the prior month. The total reflects steady activity and strong patronage across services.
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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
1
Baraboo Station posted about $14,000 in business for the prior month. The total reflects steady activity and strong patronage across services.
In November Baraboo's rail economy surged with receipts about 14000 higher than last year, Ringling Brothers hay shipments boosting totals, and heavy stone and ore movements from Devils Lake and North Freedom. The Chicago and Northwestern plans to expand, with trains daily to Reedsburg and ore from Oliver Iron Mining due soon.
John Reynolds aged about 65 was buried in Dellona cemetery today after death from paralysis. He never married and lived with his brother L Reynolds, born in New York and long-time resident of the county.
Married at the German Lutheran manse on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev Mueller officiating. Mr Lewis Smalley of Sumpter and Miss Susan Marquardt of Greenfield will honeymoon in Reedsburg before returning to their city home. Smalley works as a fireman on the C N W railroad.
Charles Loomis a United States Army soldier is home from Fort Thomas to Lyons where his parents are ill He expects to join his command for the Philippines.
Jerry Barnhart died at his Reedsburg home on Wednesday afternoon from a stroke, aged about 74. A Mason, he lived in Reedsburg many years and once worked in wagon and carriage manufacturing. He is survived by his widow, three daughters Jessie Ryan of Reedsburg, Robt. Cottington of Bloomer, Alma Barnhart of Milwaukee, and four sons Walter of Reedsburg, Watson of Tomah, Frank and Claude of Denver, Colorado.
The regular city council meeting convened in city hall with President Jacobs presiding. Absent Mayor Bender. finance and ordinance committees discussed city assessments, bills, and reports. several claims were reviewed and most were approved or tabled with specific names and departments cited.
Joseph H. Baxter and Miss Jennie R. Vietch were married Thursday at 3 PM by Rev. A. Ross in the First M E church. The ceremony was private with near relatives. the couple’s new home was their setting with holly decor. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs William Vietch. the groom is foreman of the Great Northern Nursery from San Francisco, Cal.
The following officers were elected at the meeting last evening Ww. M H G Schade W S Thomas Mould J W Oscar Doppler Treas J Van Orden See Henry Koppke Trustee for three years P H Gibbons
Shamrock II, famed for fattened Iowa grass diet and daily grooming, was sent by Iowa State College to Chicago where judge Richard A. Carden awarded him blue ribbon. The 1,100 pound steer was killed as the country’s best meat, marking Iowa's third first prize in cattle breeding.
A reader describes Texas after visiting College Port in Matagorda County. He notes fertile black loam soil, four feet of topsoil, light brush, and excellent drainage. Rainfall runs about forty inches yearly. rice requires flooding. Climate is mild with Gulf breezes. Main crops include cotton rice corn and fruit. Satsuma oranges grafted on Trifoliata trees yield abundant fruit, trees bearing at age three.
A News staff Christmas greeting from N G Abbott of Harrisburg South Dakota is shared. Abbott, formerly of Okee, sends warm seasonal thoughts and reflections, concluding with well wishes for readers.
The speaker speaks of journeys across coast and sea, recalling fond memories of old-time friends. Tonight they join the friends to wish a Merry Christmas and a Glad New Year, cherishing shared memories along life's path.
W. H. Weston suffered a broken arm when his clothing was caught by a revolving wood saw shaft after he finished filing the blade. He was badly bruised and narrowly escaped being cut to pieces as the engine started and his clothing tore from his body.
Dane residents Hamilit Ellingson and Oscar Lien pleaded guilty in Madison municipal court to stealing 18 chickens valued at 14 dollars from Peter Peterson. Ellingson said the theft was a joke and intended to return the birds. Judge Donovan assessed fines to deter future chicken stealing.
In North Freedom, Perry J. Traxler and Lena M. Carpenter wed at the bride’s home with Rev. Henke presiding. The ceremony featured a holly and bells bower, bridesmaid Annie Carpenter, and best man Roy Traxler. The couple will live on Second Avenue. Traxler is a Northwestern fireman. A later note records Roy E. Snow and Ruth Eschenbach marrying at the courthouse, then traveling to Wonewoe for a brief country visit before settling in Hub City.
The M. B. A. of Fairfield will meet Thursday December 29 at the home of Riley Martiny.
Fred Schubring heard a commotion at his chicken house and shot at two thieves who were stealing fowl. The culprits fired back and allegedly threw poisoned meat on the premises and poisoned the dog. Neighbors note Fred now has plans in place. The story also lists local family movements and visits including Mrs. Dwight Welch arriving from Barron with cattle, the family occupying the Gasser farm until March, and various relatives visiting in nearby towns.
Pupils of St Josephs school presented a Christmas entertainment featuring songs declamations and drills last night. Two short plays The Tailor Shop by the boys and Orphan Jane by the girls drew praise. The show highlighted independent performance without prompts reflecting well on teachers and pupils.
Mr Thomas Parks and Mrs Alta Martin were married at the bride’s Lynn avenue home at 7 pm by Judge Adolph Andre. Attendants Lori and Loren Bemis of Kendall. Parks works as a blacksmith at Gibbons’ shop. They will reside on Lynn avenue.
Mrs. N. A. Federly aged 55 died in Kilbourn from pneumonia following an attack. The report notes the death occurred in Kilbourn after a brief illness.
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