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Baraboo News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1910

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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.

Baraboo Station

Baraboo Rail Line Signals Busy Freight Growth

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.

Baraboo Chicago & Northwestern Ringling Brothers Devils Lake North Freedom Reedsburg Captain Roberts Oliver Iron Mining Company Iroquois Wisconsin

Death in Dellona

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.

John Reynolds Dellona L. #. Reynolds New York

Smalley and Marquardt Wed at German Lutheran Manse

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.

Lewis Smalley Sumpter Susan Marquardt Greenfield Mueller Reedsburg Smalley

Soldier Charles Loomis Returns Home From Fort Thomas

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.

Charles Loomis United States Army Fort Thomas Lyons Mr. Loomis Philippines

Death of Jerry Barnhart in Reedsburg at 74

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.

Jerry Barnhart Reedsburg Masonic Order Barnhart Jessie Ryan Robt. Cottington Bloomer Alma Barnhart Milwaukee Walter Watson Tomah Frank Claude Denver

Regular City Council Meeting Notes and Claims

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.

Bender Jacobs Clark House A. A. Keller CU. L. Laird Homer Jeffries

Quiet Wedding in San Francisco Couple Wed at 3

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.

Joseph H. Baxter Jennie R. Vietch A. Ross M. E Orin Vietch William Vietch San Francisco Cal Baxter Great Northern Nursery

Election of Masons officers named at meeting

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

Ww. M H. G. Schade

Shamrock II Declared Finest Steer Then Slain in Chicago

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.

Shamrock II Iowa Lowa State Agriculture College Shamrock Chicago Richard A. Carden County Tipperary Ireland

Lone Star State Letter Praises Matagorda County Texas

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.

Texas College Port Matagorda County Wis Iowa Matagorda Bay Mid-Coast Houston Southern Pacific St. Louis Matagoras County St. Paul Own Matagorda Satsuma Acre

Christmas Card Sentiment From N G Abbott

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.

N. G. Abbott Harrisburg S. D Abbott Okee

Journey to Old-time Friends Brings Merry Christmas

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.

George Grates Gulf of Mexico

Wood saw accident injures operator and rips clothing

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.

W.H. Weston

Dane Residents Pay For Joke

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.

Hamilit Ellingson Oscar Lien Dane Madison Peter Peterson Ellingson Donovan Madison Democrat

Second Avenue Wedding Unites Traxler and Carpenter

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.

Second Ave Perry J. Traxler Lena M. Carpenter North Freedom E. C. Henke Presbyterian Church Annie Carpenter Roy Traxler Second Avenue Northwestern Parshall Carpenter John Osler Wilhelmina Wick Mary Carpenter Herman Wick Evelyn James Carpenter William Carpenter Herman Golish Paul Bertha Wick Baraboo Victor Mistele B. G. LeBaron Densie Howell Ida Barkenhagen Weston

Fairfield M. B. A. meeting announced for December

The M. B. A. of Fairfield will meet Thursday December 29 at the home of Riley Martiny.

Fairfield Riley Martiny

Chicken Thieves Shot At In Skillet Creek Neighborhood

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.

Fred Schubring Skillet Creek Fred Dwight Welch Barron Mr. Welch John Dietz Gasser

Christmas Program At St Josephs School

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.

St. Joseph’s School Jane

Parks and Martin wed at bride’s home in Kendall

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.

Thomas Parks Alta Martin Lynn Avenue Adolph Andre Lori Bemis Loren Bemis Kendall Gibbons’ Shop Mrs. Parks

Death in Kilbourn of Mrs. N. A. Federly at 55

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.

N. A. Federly Kilbourn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lettergren Hdw. Co Escoterie S. A. Pelton Fire Dept J. H. Doppler Senilessa W.N. True L.jiaaien Moeller Bros Jennie Vietch Rev. Ross A. M American Press Association The Lone Star State Woodsaw Spring Green Chick Roy E. Snow Hub City Ruth Eschenbach Wonewoe Kelsey Court House Dietz Levi Cahoon Huldah Nesbitt Paul Cahoon Ora Cahoon W. Cahoon Tillie Hamburg John Mable Brswell Wm. Astle Merrimack Henry Hill Chippewa Moline Ill Cahoon John Deere Machine Co Henry Bittrich Pewits Wm. Shale Hamony Minn Alice Geise Leland V. Accols KMAS ST. Joseph’s Andag Mr. Thomas Parks
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