Wisconsin House Catches Fire in Historic Building
A fire at the Wisconsin House last night damaged the roof with a four foot diameter scorch mark and one broken window. Night clerk Henry Ames alerted the alarm. Olin Hobson Lewis Funk and landlord A J Beaulieu helped extinguish the blaze. The fire, likely sparked from a chimney, caused minimal damage and the building is insured.
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Wisconsin House
Henry Ames
Olin Hobson
Lewis Funk
Warren House
A. J. Beaulieu
George H. Campbell
Cornell
Veteran Case Dies in Madison During Christmas Visit
W W Case died Thursday afternoon at his daughter Dr A L Bentz home in Madison while visiting for Christmas. Born February 14 1848 he served in the Civil War and earlier ran a shoe store on State Street Madison before moving to Baraboo to work in real estate. He later became a rural mail carrier retiring two years ago. Survived by son Mark Case of Baraboo and a daughter, he also left a nephew and two brothers. Partners planned a New Year visit to the capital before his death.
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W. W. Case
Madison
Wisconsin
State Street
Baraboo
Mark Case
Mrs. Thse
Capital
New Dear’s
Mr. Bee
Mark Caith
Sothers
Orlando
Belleville
Kriefbert
Kimball
Soest
Verona
Presbyterian Society Sees Talk On Milwaukee Schools
The Presbyterian Home and Foreign Missionary levy met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. mi O Holden. A small crowd due to cold weather attended Helen Holden of Milwaukee who spoke on her work in Milwaukee schools. Mrs. E J Battles read a leaflet titled Two Ways of Doing Things. Light refreshments followed.
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Home and Foreign Missionary Levy
The
Presbyterian Church
Mi O. Holden
eWatss Helen Holden
Milwaukee
E. J. Battles
Heinz Banquet Honors Founder at 40th Anniversary
A Pittsburgh event marked H. J. Heinz Companys 40th anniversary with a banquet for president and founder H. J. Heinz. About 2,000 attendees heard remarks as a five-member committee presented a large sterling cup, symbolizing employee esteem, in a surprise gesture to the renowned founder.
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Pittsburg
H. J. Heinz Company
H. J. Heinz
Beraboc
Heinz
Magnificent 80-inch tribute piece by Heinz founder legacy
The article describes an 80 inch high, 20 plus pound decorative work by a leading silversmith. It honors the founder of the H. J. Heinz company with panels showing earth’s bounty distribution and charity. The piece culminates in a grand finale with prolonged applause and a display of refined craft.
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H. J. Heinz Company
Unique Christmas Present Sent From England to Baraboos
Mrs M Pilley of Seventh avenue received a six pound hand decorated English tea cake sent by her brother J Hamblet from Lancashire Mongland. The cake mailed December 18 reached Baraboos December 30. postage was three shillings sixpence about 88 cents in American money.
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Briday
Fortieth Anniversary Emblem for Heinz Company
Emblazoned shield shows a scepter and laurel with a Little House reproduction and the inscription Henry J. Heinz 1869-1909 Fortieth Anniversary of H. J. Heinz Company A Token of affectionate regard and esteem from your Directors and Employes.
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Henry J. Heinz
H. J. Heinz Company
William Dempster Hoard Governor 1889
William Dempster Hoard born Stockbridge New York October 10 1836 served in Civil War two units before returning to Wisconsin. He established the Jefferson County Union at Columbus and later Fort Atkinson and Lake Mills. Hoard was elected Republican governor in 1889.
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William Dempster Hoard
Stockbridge
N. Y
Young Hoard
Oak Grove
Dodge County
Fourth
Wisconsin Infantry
New York
First New York Artillery
Wisconsin
Columbus
Lake Mills
Jefferson County Union
Fort Atkinson
State Senate
Global manufacturer with 30,000 acres and 4000 plus workers
A major industrial firm operates on 30,000 acres and employs over 4,000 people. It maintains branch factories across the United States Great Britain Continental Europe Asia Africa and Australia.
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United States
Great Britain
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
Death of Alfred Smith at Delton home
Alfred Smith dropped dead Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock at his daughter Mrs Henry Risleys home in Delton due to heart trouble. An old settler near Mirror Lake he entertained guests in summers. His wife died last summer. Survived by two daughters Mrs Flickner Delton and Mrs Henry Risley town of Delton. Brother C M Smith. Funeral Saturday morning at the home.
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Alfred Smith
Henry Risley
Delton
Mr. Smith
Mirror Lake
Flickner
C. M. Smith
Freight car congestion hits Madison Division 5
The Madison Division 5 of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway faces a severe car backlog with lumber and other products stuck in sidings between Elroy and Janesville. Janesville yard, built to hold 2,000 cars, is full, trains run oversized in winter, and crews work long hours to clear tracks and move freight.
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Madison
Chicago & Northwestern
Elroy
Janesville
Funeral of Miss Gertrude Denison Held at Congregational Church
The funeral of Miss Gertrude Denison was held Wednesday afternoon with a brief home service and a later Congregational church ceremony led by Rev. L A Goddard. Pallbearers included J Van Orden and Dr G T Thaever among others. Denison, of New England stock, taught in local schools and was widely loved. sister Miss Maria Denison remains at the old home with Mrs Avery. Out-of-town attendees came from Highland Park and Chicago among others.
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Gertrude Denison
Third Avenue
Congregational Church
L. A. Goddard
J. van Orden
G. W. Andrews
J. B. Donovan
John Williams
E. P. McFetridge
G. T. Thaever
Simple
Denison
New England
Wisconsin
Maria Denison
Avery
Frank Everett
Highland Park
Linnell
Chicago
Powers
Alice Conger
Janesville
Died on Christmas Day Mrs Hausner Plain Wisconsin
Mrs. Hausner died on Christmas Day at Plain Wisconsin. The funeral was held Monday morning at St Luke's church.
Team Breaks into River During Ice Harvest
August Platt reports thin river ice near the ice house caused a team to duck into the water before being rescued. A second team required horses to be attached to pull it free. The warmth kept them safe though soaked and cold. Ice is eight inches thick now and must reach 15 to 16 inches before harvesting can start. Platt plans to cut about 2000 cords again this year.
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Platt
A Plea for a Delivery Horse
A first person plea from a Baraboo merchant calling for humane treatment of horses and delivery boys. The speaker argues horses suffer when overworked or neglected, urging kinder handling, better feeding, and more sympathetic supervision of delivery crews.
State Institutions Census Released by Board of Control
The Board of Control issues its monthly census of the state's charitable and penal institutions. The report details counts and listings from state facilities under state supervision.
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Board of Control
The Jolly Bunch Hosts Farewell Night
Last evening the Jolly Bunch gathered at Henry Veil's home for a delightful send off. The note from a member praises Hennie as an ideal host and expresses the warmth of old friendships before parting in sleighs after the benediction of peace.
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Henry Veil
Hennie
Heinie
City Officials Meet Over Lumber Suit For High School
City council and board of education held an informal session to review lawsuits from Stewart Lumber and Wilbur Lumber over payments for materials used in the new high school. Contractor Smith seeks about 6300, while the board disputes. Wilbur about 2500 and Stewart about 3300 are at issue. A defense plan was set for the March circuit court term.
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Board of Education
Stewart Lumber Company
Wilbur Lumber Company
Smith
Death at Merrimack claims Alvina Hein aged 34
Miss Alvina Hein died in Merrimack after a prolonged illness. She traveled to Minneapolis seeking relief but doctors could not diagnose her case. Born in Merrimack to Mr and Mrs Fred Hein, she was 34 years 8 months and 20 days old. Funeral at home Sunday with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Alvina Hein
Merrimack
Minneapolis
Fred Hein
Germany
Baraboo
Island Mill
Oak Hill Cemetery
Examination in February for census enumerators
Census Supervisor H. H. Hulbert announces examinations for census enumerators on Saturday February 5. Tests will be held at Baraboo Spring Green Prairie du Lac and Reedsburg with more locations to be chosen in other counties. Apply by January 25 and write H H Hulbert Baraboo Wis for details.
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H. H. Hulbert
Premo Reunion Held at Merrimack Fourth Teen Annual
The fourteenth Premo reunion took place at Merrimack on Wednesday with about sixty attendees. Officers elected include President T D Premo Merrimack First Vice President O E Whitcomb Baraboo Second Vice President Anthony Premo Warrens Third Vice President Oliver Premo Secretary Mrs Grace Premo Prairie du Sac Treasurer Fred Noyes Merrimack A fuller account will appear later.
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Premo
Merrimack
T. D. Premo
O. E. Whitcomb
Baraboo
Anthony Premo
Warrens
Oliver Premo
Grace Premo
Prairie du Sac
Fred Noyes
Junior Choir Sleigh Ride to Wilbur Cowles
Twenty two members of the Congregational church junior choir rode a four horse sleigh to Wilbur Cowles. Supper was served, games were played, and the group returned near ten o'clock.
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Congregational Church
Wilbur Cowles
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Waukesha
Waupun
Sparta
Chippewa Falls
Reformatory
Green Bay
Tuberculosis Sanitor
Total Bee Ee
the Jolly Bunch
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