09 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
1
Mrs. John Luce of Fairfield shares reminiscences of early town life. She recounts local pioneer activities, community changes, and notable figures shaping Fairfield’s development in its early years.
A Milwaukee reader recalls an 1837 aurora borealis seen from a Maine village. The sky glowed blood red with no clouds, townsfolk gathered in awe, and the display lasted until midnight with northern lights dancing before fading and returning briefly. The recollection links memory to youth and shared wonder.
Two youths from Sauk County were arrested in Chicago on warrants connected to local thefts. Police say the boys, both under 18, were taken into custody after a weathered tip led investigators to a city residence.
Two former Baraboo area residents, John and Gordon Howlett, are jailed in Cook County awaiting trial on umbrella backed robberies in Chicago. Their father, a streetcar conductor, hails from Reedsburg and earlier lived near Baraboo. Bail was set at 3500 dollars.
The Bump Brothers meat market, once renamed Bump and Struck, has been absorbed by Kenny Struck and Son, owners of the rival business, at North Freedom.
Edward Weston is reported ill at his residence 4 South Center Street, with conditions not specified.
The News announces a promo with J Briggs & Co offering free garden and flower seed to subscribers who pay $1 25 before March 15 1911 or 65 cents to extend six months. New subscribers can bring a friend for ten free packets. A list includes flowers and vegetables like Nasturtium Aster Petunia Peas Lettuce Tomato and more. Also note Charles Howell of La Valle visiting family.
Wisconsin Power Company begins building a million dollar dam on the Wisconsin River at Prairie du Lac. Electricity from the dam may be routed to Portage and Milwaukee to supply the Milwaukee street railway. Plans also target Baraboo mines and city light service with an 18 month construction horizon.
Mrs. Emma Schellenberger of Prairie du Lac and Charles Miller of Sumpter were married by Rev. Meyer at the bride’s home on Tuesday at 3 o clock. They will reside on the groom’s farm in Sumpter.
John Keller of Prairie du Sac has purchased the Mrs. Barbra Neu residence in Prairie du Sac and will move to the village of the Big Dam. He previously lived in the village and then returned to the farm and is the father of A. C. Keller of Baraboo.
After a Congregational church Mission club session, members planned a birthday call on Mrs George Patterson of Sixth Street. A double birthday surprise for O E Whitcomb followed with supper, amusements, and gifts.
Dr. R A Sehlag of Prairie du Lac was injured by a live cinder in the eye and faces possible loss of sight. The accident prompted concern over the eye injury and its severity.
A writer mocks early winter hype and weather prognostications. He notes mild late autumn, unremarkable snows, and predicts an early spring, while deriding persistent weather talkers as perpetual optimists and invincible inanity.
Mr John Shields a Baraboo railway switch man wed Miss Elizabeth Nooffkee in a whimsical Norwalk Star report. Rev Otto Engel issued a mock pass for a lifelong journey of wedlock as the couple heads from Norwalk toward Milwaukee for a wedding tour. They plan to live at the Thompson Hotel temporarily.
The North Freedom Journal reports mass fish losses from a slough south of town where carp and suckers ranging from eight ounces to ten pounds were found chopped out of ice. Some fish weighed over 150 pounds in total. Most fish were dead or dying as researchers seek the cause, with theories including insufficient air due to partial ice and intake of new sulphur water.
Mrs. A M Wells entertained several members of the women’s relief club at a dinner gathering. The event brought together W R C members for fellowship.
Emil Kowarke and Miss Harman hosted a surprise party for Mr and Mrs William Weinke who had just moved to the Matt Hanley farm. Guests enjoyed games, singing, and midnight refreshments as Bert Hanley provided music.
Hamlin Garland, a Wisconsin author of Main Traveled Roads and The Captain of the Gray Horse Troop, unveils Cavanaugh: Forest Ranger in this issue. The brisk western story blends action, patriotism, and adventure with a conservation angle, and Garland’s background is noted, including his West Salem birth and moves through Iowa, Dakota, New York, and Chicago.
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