20 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1907
Page
1
A county birth registration surge in January reports numerous births across multiple towns. Entries list parents from Baraboo North Freedom Reedsburg Westfield Fairfield La Valle Ironton and others, noting sons and daughters born to each couple.
A city based dance orchestra has organized and will soon depart for a winter tour. They have been booked ahead for some time with Grace Shephard Ella Shephard and musicians Jap Warren Fred Terbilcox and Frank Terbilcox traveling.
The local lodge of Eagles met at the S. E. of A. hall on Fourth Street and admitted five new members. A large crowd attended, perhaps the biggest lodge gathering this winter. A banquet followed with a fine feast. About 100 people were present, including Paul Karls of Reedsburg who traveled down for the event.
John Adkinson, born in England January 10 1831, died at his home 231 Fifth avenue at 8 30 last night after a long illness. A cabinet maker and chair turner, he later served as sexton of Baraboo Protestant cemetery for twenty years with about 1200 interments. Survived by son George and numerous friends. wife died Christmas Eve 1898. Funeral at his residence Thursday at 2 pm.
The Navajo club held a popular dance at Ewing hall last evening described as one of the pleasant city events this winter. Forty couples attended and a five piece newly organized orchestra supplied fine music throughout the evening. Guests from various parts of the state attended, underscoring the club’s social appeal.
Trustees of the Baraboo Creamery company plan a sale of the plants on February 23 with auctioneer W Nehs delivering a humorous bill. The advertisement lists attendants Mark Warren Hoadley A J Fisher Hawley Rev Runge and Platt arranging ice on seats for stockholders while promising a lighthearted community event.
The Liquor Dealers' Association met in the G A R hall last night and held a banquet with a varied menu. About 20 members attended and invitations were extended to several outside guests.
The Mystic Workers held an intense session last night over the secretary F A Philbrick who cannot resign due to bonds but offered to turn the books to a committee. Five to receive records and two to pass on them were named. The issue will return to lodge high officers and be further considered at the March meeting with likely full attendance.
M F Foley owner of Great Northern Nursery buys Mrs Cadiell property formerly held by John Jordan for 1400 dollars. He now owns all Jordan assets including two houses and lots on Third and Elizabeth Streets and land on Mound and Water streets used for his packing grounds and nursery.
Pending Joys Reports licenses issued this morning to Nelson J Brice of Dellona and Isabel Schultis of Excelsior. A license was also taken out for Lawrence Austin of Ironton and Matie Schulze of Reedsburg.
The school faculty hosted a reception for about 140 freshmen and sophomores at the old A O U W hall on Third street. Activities included games, archery, a musical contest, heart shaped prizes, and light refreshments as teachers and students celebrated a pleasant evening together.
James H. Hill received news that his daughter Miss Hazel Hill died in Boulder Colorado after contracting consumption. She had earlier cared for her sister Miss Alice who also died from the illness. The Hills will bring the body to Baraboo for a funeral at the South Side M. E. church Sunday afternoon, likely conducted by Rev. Jones of Manston.
Wm Yerkes of North Freedom fell at a building site in Ableman injuring his collar bone three ribs and sustaining severe bruises. His condition was critical and moving him home was considered dangerous. he is receiving care in Ableman.
Dr W H Roper of Reedsburg has gone to a Milwaukee hospital for treatment. Herbert Hakes of LaValle married a Belvidere lady in a surprising match. James W Tansey and Emma P Gankel wed in Sauk City and will reside in Prairie du Sac. Henry M Schultz and Anna M Mallon united in Leland with over two hundred guests. Reeny local moves include H E Bates renting the American house and Mrs Daniels joining her husband in Colorado. Rounds of deaths include L J Twist who died at Somerville Kansas, previously residing in Baraboo and Reedsburg. G J Reuland sold his Reedsburg grocery store to Charles Summers.
At her parents home at West and Third avenues, Dorothy Mann entertained about a dozen of her young friends yesterday afternoon. The children played favorite games, enjoyed refreshments, and said farewell to their young hostess as the party ended.
Robert McCutchen was ordained a deacon at the Na shota church seminary as prep for priestly orders next summer. In Kilbourn Delton and Baraboo he is a popular figure who has served since seven years ago, building a chapel and strong congregation in Delton and directing a stylish Kilbourn rectory.
A playful verse recalls a lawyer who blushes as he reads a deceased husband’s will for a rich legacy. The next day he wakes bandaged, pondering his flippant candor and the consequences of his suggested fortune.
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