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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1905
Page
5
The notice records a court or official sentence for HE COLE A D DORSETT totaling one year and six months plus an additional three months. Details of offense or jurisdiction are not provided in the fragment.
In a striking move on Wednesday January 18, Hayti authorities decided to imprison former leaders. The action signals a hard line against past officials amid local political turmoil.
Senator Depew quotes an optimist as a man who speaks up when he believed he was defeated, describing perseverance amid doubt.
Chauncey Depew can now sing at any old joke whether it is pointed or not as reported.
The article notes a late Lentis season with winter lingering into summer, suggesting unusually extended cold and damp conditions. It highlights the expectation of continued cool weather and the potential impact on daily life and agricultural plans.
A notice states that a lost item, evidently misplaced during winter snow, will earn a suitable reward upon presentation at the office. The wording implies a finder should deliver the item to the specified location to claim compensation.
The report notes Japan views Russia as an easy subject and contemplates broadening coverage to Chile and Argentina so the world perceives an ongoing war. The tone suggests strategic framing rather than a confirmed campaign.
Dr Parkhurst signals intent to press charges against New York police from Danto Beersheba following Port Arthur incident. This brief notes ongoing tensions and potential legal actions in a global peace context.
The U S weather department challenges Hicks and similar figures, but until it improves on its own, the dispute is framed as professional jealousy rather than a substantive issue.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a dip in Pennsylvania marriages in 1904 and asks if leap year brides were shy or simply getting wise. The item hints at social mores and timing without detailing individuals or events.
A Kansas man turned down several thousand dollars left by his father saying money does not bring happiness. He notes those with money can seek happiness if they choose.
Edwin L. Peet editor of the Grantsburg Journal will transport Wisconsin’s electoral vote to Washington and deliver it to the Senate. He will be paid 25 cents a mile totaling about $400 for the trip, a sizable sum for a country editor.
The law on selling game fish in this city is disputed. Game Warden Hul bert notes no law bans selling pike legally caught during open season. He argues a law is needed, except for fish from large waters such as Lake Winnebago or Lake Michigan.
Political critics argue during a heated session that several statesmen throw stones at Senator Mitchell while highlighting perceived weaknesses in his record. Debate centers on accountability and public trust.
Within a year the town of Baraboo expects significant strikes as a new town clock is installed, drawing attention to local labor or civic events associated with the milestone.
The article weighs Bob La Follette as a Senate hopeful, arguing that his quiet stance signals consent to a run and avoids speculation about his political plans. It notes the historical pattern of silence equating to approval in his decisions.
Readers sense growing concern as Pat Arthur’s expected fall nears. The note expresses unease over missing daily updates while hoping for eventual adaptation with time.
Residents ponder if the governor’s message will absorb the rest of winter as the legislature faces a slow session. Citizens weigh the value of the addressed topics against ongoing state affairs.
After reading Lawson's articles Rockefeller pursues a treatment to regrow hair and improve health. The report notes his search for the best nerve tonic and related remedies in response to his concerns.
In the south planters burned portions of cotton to lift the price of remaining bales while Wisconsin potato prices hold at 115 cents per bushel, illustrating regional market tension and price stability.
A Madison girl who, in 1904, received three marriage proposals now sues one suitor for 5000 dollars claiming breach of promise. The case hinges on the long gap since leap years and the expected betrothal.
The passage argues that Japanese forces could have postponed the Port Arthur surrender by weeks if Rod Jestvensky intended to advance toward them, implying strategic timing influenced by his presence.
The speaker argues against uniting Arizona and New Mexico to gain statehood. Both territories exceed Colorado in size and Colorado already has two governors handling governance.
The North Freedom Masonic lodge held a public installation last week and presented E. A. Pike the Worshipful Master with a valuable lambskin Masonic apron.
In a pointed pre New Year remark the writer credits David B Hill with an early resolution noting skepticism about New Year vows from New York politicians. The comment underscores political caution ahead of the year’s start.
The Kilbourn Gazette mocks reports of wolf tracks within half a mile of Kilbourn arguing dense settlement. it cites Tom Lawson claiming wolves slaughter sheep in the very center of New York City.
At a recent county board session officials reviewed coal consumption for the jail since cold weather began. Over thirty tons of hard coal have been burned at a cost above eight dollars per ton as lawmakers sought cheaper heat solutions but ultimately abandoned the effort.
A stunt rider leaps onto a galloping horse then front somersaults while gripping the horns and lands back in the saddle. He aims to defeat French German and Russian officers in the tournament to win a $2500 prize. He also performs a feat of picking up six objects in a row at full speed.
A Belvidere Republican clipping relayed to W. Sharp notes rumors that Baraboo’s Sauk County court house fire destroyed all records during a blizzard and that the blaze started from a defective fire. The report calls the loss of records the county’s greatest damage amid the costly building.
W H Canfield debuted a small houseboat like vehicle on runners yesterday. Access is from the rear while front holes allow line passing to the lead horse. Glass panes give light and visibility. a stove would finish the setup, though at eighty five winters he is used to cold climates.
A light exchange reveals a new boy and a bouncer at Joe’s house. The punch line labels the boy as Bill because he arrived at the first of the month.
A Texas man Saac Brock aged 115, living near Waco and now with his son in Valley Mills, credits Dr Hartman’s Peruna with his long life and good health. He recalls witnessing 22 presidents and four wars while claiming Peruna protected him from sudden climate changes. He shares, in a biographical sketch, his use of Peruna for coughs diarrhea grip and catarrh and writes, asks for more information and a free book.
The remark emphasizes preferring standard advertising methods over offering other inducements. It suggests traditional outreach yields more reliable results than incentives to attract customers.
J W Wood from Sumner Washington writes about enjoying the climate despite excess rain and cold snaps down to 28 degrees. He notes Mrs Hannah Ellinwood of Reedsburg touring western friends, visiting Wenatchie on the Columbia with O G Fish, and that Mrs Fish is Ellinwood’s niece. He encloses the skin of a mole from his seventy fourth garden capture, signaling a nuisance. the skull shows distinct teeth.
Alexander A. Lowande, once with Ringlings and a Baraboo figure, gains notice in New York as a top rough rider. The Globe and Commercial notes he will represent America at the Paris Hippodrome event on February 1, having served in the U S Army and National Guard and recently starred with Ringling Brothers. He reportedly defeated Colorado’s Harry Brennan for the championship belt.
At Madison owners of fast horses enjoy ice racing on a scraped lake surface. Many entries race straight down the track as prizes include silver cups and trophies. E. L. Ross serves as president of the organizing body. Baraboo firms sign an agreement to close at six and refrain from using premiums to spur business.
G M Madding of Sauk City Wisconsin tours for Greening Bros Monroe Michigan largest nursery and 700 acres offering a full line of stock. He touts the winter Banana apple noted for vigor flavor and long storage with trade marked branding and right prices. The Sauk City agent emphasizes trees will grow and bear fruit true to name.
Reedsburg announces a new brewery project valued at $24,000 to be operated by Albert Fuhrman in a large fully equipped building intended for substantial brewing. In local news, the Woman's Relief Corps gathered at Mrs. M Reuland to celebrate her 52nd birthday with 26 attendees and food baskets. Captain Fred Pulver, once a Dells steamboat operator, reports from Honduras where martial law and passports are in effect. prices for staples and wages are listed, noting high banana shipments and barges carrying 2,000 bunches each.
Robert Kreiger died at the Dane county poor farm shanty at noon after contracting a disease believed to be horse g raders from skinning diseased horses owned by an evangelist who arrived in Evansville in a dilapidated Minnesota wagon last fall. Physicians failed to cure the terrible sores that covered his body. His wife and children fled to Brooklyn Dane county after he was moved from his home.
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