Legal Questions Before Council Seated After Delayed Arrivals
City meeting with Mayor Hull in order as Aldermen Isenberg Jacobs Thaerer Altpeter Effinger attended. Discussions covered obstruction of a city highway land donated by Miss Sarah W. Thomas, the Wilbur and Stewart Lumber suit, and costs of the Madison supreme court appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Isenberg
Jacobs
Thaerer
Altpeter
Effinger
Stope
Risley
Stanley
Welk
McFetridge
Sarah W. Thomas
Oakland
California
Lynn Avenue
Kelley
Wilbur Lumber Co
Stewart Lumber Co
Baraboo
Supreme Court
Madison
Two Giermans Gain American Citizenship in Court
Judge Steven's court naturalized John Subert of Merrimack and Henry Schwenkloff of Westfield as new U S citizens. Subert arrived from Germany in June 1882 with witnesses J C Payne and J W Meisser. Schwenkloff arrived in May 1882 with witnesses Frank Baumgarten and William Stackhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Subert
Merrimack
Steven
J. C. Payne
J. W. Meisser
Mr. Subert
Germany
Henry Schwenkloff
Westfield
Frank Baumgarten
William Stackhouse
Will hats or rats prompt the ladies to remove?
A neighbor notes that large hats draw attention but prefers hearing a request to remove hats over the complaint about removing rats, reflecting social etiquette concerns about headwear and adornment.
Jansen and Rose Quietly Wed in Reedsburg Ceremony
Harry Jansen and Tillie Rose were married in a quiet Reedsburg ceremony Tuesday evening. The couple plans to reside in Reedsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jansen
Tillie Rose
Reedsburg
Revival under Crowder sparks Centuria church renewal
The Link reports evangelist John Singleton Crowder led November revival at Centuria on the St. Croix Falls charge with Pastor H B Brenaman. Eleven villagers joined the church. junior and Ladies Aid groups formed. Epworth League and Sunday school energized. Crowder praised as a Spirit filled, earnest soul saver. J W Irish notes strong conference attendance and Crowder’s simple powerful sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
John Singleton Crowder
Baraboo
Centuria
St. Croix Falls
HB. Brenaman
Mary Freils
Brother Crowder
Ladies’ Aid Society
Epworth League
Walter A. Buies
Evangelist Crownur
J. W. Irish
Link
Unusual Accident Claimed Life in Chicago Hotel
R T Timlin former Dellona resident died in a Chicago hotel Friday when a revolver in his suitcase exploded, bullet entering his stomach. The 35 year old, nephew of George and John Timlin of Reedsburg, had lived in San Francisco for years. Remains to be transported to Reedsburg and funeral set in Dellona Catholic church on Christmas day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Timlin
Dellona
Chicago
Reedsburg
San Francisco
George
John Timlin
Dellona Catholic Church
Home Circle Cook Book fundraiser for local cemeteries
Sauk Prairie women publish the Home Circle Cook book printed at Baraboo News to benefit Stone’s Pocket and Yankee Street cemeteries. Priced at 25 cents, available by mail to Mrs. R. H. Mather Prairie du Sac Wis or at Kendall Drug in Prairie du Sac. Contributions include many local names and exhibitors from Baraboo Reedsburg Madison and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Johnson
C. F. Rich
R. H. Mather
Sauk Prairie
Home Circle
Stone’s Pocket
Yankee Street
Baraboo
Prairie du Sac
Wis
Kendall Drug Store
Prairie Lu Sac
J. J. Johnson
Chas. Miller
Howard Mather
O. J. McGilvra
Marha Meisser
A. O. Wagner
J. W. Waterbury
Martha Meisser
Della Payne
Nellie J. Premo
Birdie Stone
Benhal Gruber
Charles Ploetz
William Shell
C. M. Page
John Jennewein
S. E. King
Minnie Mather
Anna Gruber
Peter Gruber
A. T. Tarnutzer
Grant Pobjoy
J. R. Carpenter
J. L. Hill
Roy Mather
Aura Grueber
J. Kindschi
Laura Page
Edward Mockler
Grandma Pobjoy
James Bailey
Johns Sisson
Marie Fischer Idhe
Cora Astle
Marilla D. Johnson
George Sisson
Sioux Falls
S. D
Helen B. Fleming
Madison
H. J. Kelley
S. Dak
Wm. A. Johnson
J. C. Payne
John Astle
Albert Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
Ben Pelton
Charles City
D. J. Farnum
Merrimack
Barbara Baxter
Lorrens
Farnum
Chicago, Ill
J. P. Stone
Reedsburg
Helen Harland
Mukwonago
J. M. Hyland
Sac City
Norman Gill
W. W. Cole
Runaway on Eighth Street Ends With Fall for Teel Family
Wednesday around 2 30 in Fairfield Aaron Teel and his daughter Mrs Robert Schneller were jolted when their cutter tipped on deep snow at Camp and Eight streets. Mrs Schneller escaped with a shake up, Teel suffered a black eye and stiff neck, and a broken picture frame was the only damage to the harness. the picture remained intact as the horse bolted away until stopped by Edward Watson nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Teel
Robert Schneller
Fairfield
Camp
Sehneker
Mr. Teel
Edward Watson
Engineers miss Christmas pay over book orders dispute
Eighteen Chicago and Northwestern engineers expected Christmas pay but did not receive checks. They claimed they signed orders for locomotive engineering books to be paid after a year. The agent garnisheed $32 per man, and they consulted an attorney who advised settling on best terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern
Pretty Fairfield Wedding of Della Thomas and Harry Filer
Miss Della Thomas wed Harry W. Filer of Cherokee Iowa in Fairfield at the home of E R Thomas with Rev C S Knight officiating before about 75 guests. The ceremony featured a dome of evergreens and white ribbon, pink and white roses, and music by Gertrude Bump. Postnuptial home will be in Cherokee Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
E. R. Thomas
Della
Harry W. Filer
Cherokee
Iowa
C. S. Knight
Baraboo Baptist Church
Eva Kidder
St. Paul
Gladys Miller
Baraboo
Lucy Thomas
Thomas
Porter, Malloy
Miller
Gordon E. Kidder
Wallace J. Kidder
Filer
Fiddlers In Caledonia Honor Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mrs. Marshall of Merrimack led the fiddlers by invitation at Assemblyman Towers and wife Mrs Towers golden wedding celebration in Caledonia. The event drew a throng and praised the Towers as respected Columbia county residents hoping for many more years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towers
Caledonia
Portage Democrat
Marshall
Merrimack
Columbia County
Telephone Companies Agree After Talks at Baraboo
Fred Runkle of Portage and Herman Thoelke of Merrimack met in Justice Halsted's office in Baraboo with local officers. They reached a one year contract extension ending tensions between the two telephone firms. Thoelke was joined by Merrimack directors Fred Waffenschmidt and Edwin Steidman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack
Portage Telephone
Fred Runkle
Portage Company
Herman Thoelke
Merrimack Company
Baraboo
Justice Halsted
Waring
Caledonia Hills
Mr. Thoelke
Fred Waffenschmidt
Edwin Steidman
Bride Anna Zimmerman Weds Baraboo Groom Ray Schied
Ray C. Schied of Baraboo and Miss Anna Zimmerman of Seedsburg were married at high noon Wednesday by Rev. Paul Senaller of St. Peter's Lutheran. Alma Zimmerman and Edward Whitmore attended. A wedding feast followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Baraboo where the groom is a fireman on the Chicago and North Western line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray C. Schied
Baraboo
Anna Zimmerman
Seedsburg
Paul Senaller
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Alma Zimmerman
Edward Whitmore
Henry Zimmerman
Sumpter
Chicago & Northwestern
Early Christmas Wedding in Galena Unites Hinrichs and Tatro
Mr. W F Hinrichs of Reedsburg and Miss Cora Tatro of Galena Ill were married at the Dorian home in Galena Rev Dr Maclayeriss officiated with intimate friends present Ed Callahan and Julia Tatro attended A wedding supper followed and the couple will reside on the Fred Darger farm Narrows Prairie near Reedsburg after a week with Hinrichs' parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F. Hinrichs
Reedsburg
Cora Tatro
Galena
Ill
Neil Dorian
Dewey, Avenue
Ed. Callahan
Julia Tatro
Maclayeriss
M. E.church
Farmer hides money under onions in foolhardy stash
In Rolling near Antigo a well known farmer buried 20 dollars in cash and a 30 dollar check under onions on the floor. The money vanished after his wife sold some onions and he now searches his customers for the missing funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolling
Antigo
Census enlistment and exam dates announced
Those who expect to enlist in the census army will answer many questions and these will be sent to Washington by Supervisor of the Census H. H. Hulbert. This must be done before January 25. On February 15 the final examination will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. H. Hulbert
Not a Father But a Grandfather Report
William Montgomery says he has many Congratulations over the report of a new family member. He clarifies he is not a father but a grandfather. The surprise occurred at the home of his son in law and daughter Lester and Mrs Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Montgomery
Lester Montgomery
Death of Carl Pancer at Ableman from Pneumonia
Carl Pancer, about 43, died at Ableman Wednesday evening from pneumonia after a three day illness. An employee in a Ableman stone quarry he had not felt well for some time. Survived by a wife and daughter. Funeral Sunday at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Pancer
Ableman
Royal Neighbors Election Officers Named at Meeting
At Thursday’s Daily meeting Royal Neighbors elected officers for the coming term. Oracle Sarah Archer Bis Oracle Fanny Almy Post Oracle Etta McDonald Chancellor Georgia Young Recorder Ella C. Page Receiver Myrtle Porter Marshall Kate Engelmann Assistant Marshall Louis Watson Inner Sentinel Lois Moran Outer Sentinel Paulein Reineke Manager for 8 years E H Engle mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Oracle
Sarah Archer
Bis Oracle
Fanny Almy
Post Oracle
Etta McDonald
Georgia Young
Recorder
Ella C. Page
Myrtle Porter
Marshall
Kate Engelmann
Louis Watson
Inner Sentinel
Lois Moran
Outer Sentinel
Paulein Reineke
Manger
E. H. Englemann
Stone object found by Baraboo river bank inquiry
In the office of City Engineer French an object of brick concrete and stone resembling a corner stone was uncovered during excavation on the Baraboo river bank. It may be from an old railroad bridge or a wreck site. An inscription on one side prompts contact with the engineer’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
Baraboo
Christmas Birthday Dilemma in County Clerk Wood and Assemblyman Cady
People with December 25 birthdays face a clash with holiday gifts as their birthdays may be forgotten. Noted individuals include County Clerk S. H. Wood and Assemblyman V. H. Cady, who share this coincidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Wood
V. H. Cady
Ladies Aid Elects Officers for Congregational Church
The Ladies Aid society of the Congregational church held its annual meeting at Mrs. D. A. Lewis home. A large turnout heard gratifying annual reports including about 635 dollars in receipts. Officers elected for the coming year are President Carrie Luce, First Vice President Emma Ruggles, Second Vice President Rose Starr, Secretary Carrie De Koeyer, and Treasurer Ellen Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
Congregational Church
D. A. Lewis
Carrie Luce
Emma Ruggles
Rose Starr
Carrie de Koeyer
Ellen Duncan
Landmark Baraboo Bridge Land Dispute Heard
In Baraboo a land dispute over the approach to the new concrete Lyons bridge unfolds in court. Key figures include W. H. Hatch claiming ownership and prior claims by Valco Moore, M. J. Crown, and Baraboo town officials. Witnesses recount the long history of bridges at the site from 1864 through 1908 and whether the disputed strip was ever legally a public highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K
W. H. Baraboo
Brie
Abe
Lyons Bridge
Wood
Hatch
Valco Moore
Mr. Hatch
Wwu
Baraboo
W. A. Aldrich
Franklin Johnson
H. H. Hulbert
J. S. Worthman
W. H. Hatch
Charles Brewser
Charles Bender
C. M. Smith
W. Berkley
Valoo Moore
W. H. McFetridge
Island
J. M. Terry
Walker John Sandgren Traverses From Ironton to Reedsburg
Venerable Walker John Sandgren, aged seventy two, walked from Ironton to Reedsburg last Tuesday and expected to return in the same manner. He seemed to enjoy the stroll as good exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sandgren
Reedsburg
Ironton
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Torneys
Baraboo Telephone Co
J. E. Buckley
F. W. Catlin
George Carpenter Lumber Cos
Thebcof
Davis & Cooley
Geibe
H. Moeller & Sons
W. B. Blachly
John Saare
Wm. Ott
Hwd. Co
Suabor
Giermans
Judge
Steven’s Court
Rev.crowder
Ashland District
Eighth Street
Harry Filer
Miss Della
Fiddlers
Merrimack and
Portage
Ladies Aid
M. J. Crown
Baraboo Manufacturing Company
Island Woolen Mill
Chicago &Northwestern
Sansum
Daniel Ruggles
Grotophorst Evans & Thomas
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