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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
6
The advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach strengthener, digestive juice promoter, appetite booster, and blood purifier. It is billed as a blood-maker flesh-builder and nerve tonic that makes men strong in body, active in mind, and cool in judgment.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Henry Bradbury at her home in Hindsale due to old age. She lived in Baraboo for almost fifty years and in Hindsale for about two years. Survived by husband and five children including Maria Wetherby, Wm Bradbury, Inez, Lucy, and Helen Paulson. Remains to be brought to Baraboo for interment.
The A. C. young people presented a fine Christmas program at the church last evening. The opening drill and children's singing pleased the audience, with a notable violin accompaniment by Roy Miller. Church decor was artistic in green and white, designed by Mrs. Stillson and helpers.
Friday Mr and Mrs Louis Hoffmann of Merrimack visited in the city yesterday. William Cline and brother of LaRue visited in the city yesterday. Misses Myrtle and Lois Moran are spending a few days with friends and relatives in Reedsburg.
A Chicago doctor advertises a twelve day diabetes cure and a general treatment for rheumatism and chronic diseases. He states patients must visit his Dearborn Street office, but can be treated remotely after initial diagnosis. He warns against traveling agents and invites requests for a free booklet by mail.
James T. Maloney, longtime Baraboo resident and railroad worker, died Friday December 23 at 8 p.m. from interstitial nephritis while at a Madison sanitarium. Born August 29 1877 in Providence R I he later lived most his life in Baraboo and worked 15 years as locomotive fireman and engineer. He had been employed as an engineer for the Great Northern Railway with headquarters in Everett Washington at his death. Survived by two sons Ralph and Kenneth his mother a brother Richard B and two sisters Mrs J J Raymour and Miss Mary Maloney. wife predeceased him two years ago. He was a member of Inter Bay lodge 798 B P O E S E and formerly with the K P lodge at Everett.
The Portage circuit court jury awarded the defendant Otto Baars of West Point in the slander case Josephine Joseph versus Baars after hours of deliberation. The prior Portage trial in previous years had favored the plaintiff with $500 damages. A new trial was granted for error in jury directions, and the supreme court sustained the judge.
Stewart Butterfield brakeman, 29, son of Mrs. Fred Baxter, was killed when he stepped onto the track before Omaha passenger No. 10 near Hilroy. He died from a broken back and skull fracture after arrival at the hospital. Born April 24 1887 in this city, he married Carrie Sweet June 20 1910. Survived by a wife, mother, brother Orrin, and two sisters. He belonged to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
Baraboo post office reports heavy holiday flow with thousands of mail items. About 6000 one cent stamps sold as greeting cards proliferated and package workload broke records on Friday. Postmaster Check cannot fully account for the surge. stamp revenue exceeds prior years by about 300 dollars.
MARRIED AT NIAGARA cards announce the marriage of Alla May Pierce of Niagara Falls to Dr. Clarence Voght of Brooklyn. The bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. James H. Pierce formerly lived in Baraboo. Pierce, formerly with the Chicago and Northwestern, became receiver of customs at Niagara. The wedding occurred December 21 and the couple will reside at 333 Lewis Avenue Brooklyn after February 1.
Fifteen candidates compete to fill the secretary role vacated by John M. True of Baraboo who advances to the state senate. Among them is O K Roesser secretary of the Jefferson County and Rock River Valley Agricultural society with wide fair experience and prior service with the Wisconsin Press association.
A. Smalley writes from White Salmon Washington in December 1910 praising mild winter and light snow. He notes new electric car line planned past his farm, easing transport and boosting farm values as the town grows into a larger city with visitors from around the country.
A Friday evening program at the Presbyterian church featured a Christmas tree event with songs and a children’s play directed by Mrs. B. F. Golimar. Santa Claus arrived, gifts were handed out, and a large grab bag drew attendees. George McArthur Jr, Rev. E. C. Henke, and Mrs. Fred Nehs aided in the program.
An Indiana legislator drafts a bill for the next legislature to send drunken offenders to the county infirmary rather than jail. The plan argues lower costs and includes a work requirement for inmates.
Postmaster Thos Hill confined to bed after being kicked by a cow. The incident occurred this week in Spring Green News reporting.
Mr Thomas Dearman of Dresbach Minnesota and Miss Viletha Peck of this city were quietly united in marriage at the home of marrying judge Adolph Andro. The ceremony was performed by the judge in the presence of nearest friends and relatives. They will reside in this city and have the best wishes of many friends.
James Limmex reported his three hundred dollar pocketbook, lost in Spring Green two weeks ago, was found and returned. Rumor says the finder allegedly extorted a 2500 dollar reward and forced a non disclosure signature. Miss Helen Moyse, Milwaukee, visits her parents Mr and Mrs Meyse for the holidays.
This card of thanks extends sincere gratitude to those who showed kindness during the illness and death of John Reynolds. Mr and Mrs L E Reynolds. Emmet Reynolds.
Mrs. Chris Anderson and her children from Sioux City, Iowa, arrived today to spend Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Stomner, on Clark Street.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sturdevant travel to Galesville to spend Christmas with son Harry and family. R Taylor heads to Reedsburg for Christmas dinner at Mr. and Mrs. H Darrow’s home. T H Shields visit Delavan to be with daughter Mrs. G W Stoke over Christmas. W D Fox and daughter Pearl of Jefferson arrive to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. F E Warner. Mrs. M H Day and daughter Florence of Waukegan visit the Warners. Miss Mabel Bonham returns from Evansville due to tonsillitis. George McArthur Jr and two sons visit relatives in Belvidere, Nl. Henry Garfield Lea of Sioux Falls is spending Christmas at Chris Lee home. Flossie Squires of Union Grove and Maude Hulane of Prairie du Lac visit Miss Squires’ father J S Squires. Mrs. M J Murphy attends funeral of her little nephew John Doyle in Necedah. Maud Waddell returns from Madison after brief visit. Wid Waddell recuperating from appendicitis in sanitarium. Mrs. Carl Lamberton of South Delton visits Wid Waddell in Madison. Mr. and Mrs. F W Gardner go to Reedsburg then Galesville for Christmas with relatives. Rev S A Ross to Muncie Indiana for golden wedding of Mrs Ross’s parents with seventy guests. absent until early January. Engineer Fred Fease received west pocket knife of brother George, killed in Montana forest fires. knife testifies to intense heat endured by rangers.
Mrs M J James arrives from Janesville and plans to live with Mr and Mrs F R Melcher during the winter. Christ Holtzinger of Milwaukee visits Baraboo to hang his Christmas stocking at the Wellington with the Lueth family. He last lived in Baraboo over 30 years ago and had not visited in 20 years. He is surprised by the Lueths prosperity and progress since leaving Milwaukee.
A Fairfield area note expresses gratitude for a generous Christmas gift to J M and Mrs Dick. The presents include fruit, groceries from two grocers, a large barrel of eatables, sugar tea coffee butter meat beef four chickens a pair of bed blankets a bed comfort, flour, and a bed from the Helpers union. The message notes the donors reside in the city and vicinity and extends wishes for a prosperous new year and happy holidays.
Misses Gertrude and Ethel Conway of Elroy visit relatives. Mr and Mrs A C Weber on Park Street host Christmas Day guests Harold Weber Owen Murphy and Miss Addie Weber of Chicago Alfred Weber and Miss T Hansen of Milwaukee. All guests returned yesterday except Addie who will stay several days at her parental home.
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