Freight theft crackdown hits Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul conductors
A large police action at the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway leads to the discharge of fourteen conductors and the arrest of one man on charges of breaking open cars and stealing freight. Investigators traced an organized gang among railway workers and secured enough evidence for decisive action.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. Co
LaCrosse Leader Press
P. H. Casey
Police Department of the Road
Milwaukee
Death of Elmer Swartz in Wilton visit
Elmer Swartz of Reedsburg died after an appendicitis operation. He had worked with I. Weaver and later with Mr. Thiemann in the same drug store, valued for his excellent character and friendly, genial nature. The community mourns a young, respected citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Elmer Swartz
Wilton
I. Weaver
Thiemann
Baraboo Industrialist Merrill J. Drown Dies in Madison
Merrill J. Drown died Saturday afternoon at his daughters home in Madison, aged 78. A Baraboo veteran, he helped launch Island Woolen Mill and in 1867 formed a furniture stock company. He later patented several inventions and lived in Madison. Survived by two daughters Mrs Swineford and Miss Crown. funeral at Trinity Episcopal Church conducted by Rev. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill J. Drown
Swineford
Miga Drown
Madison
Baraboo
Island
Baraboo Manufacturing Company
Crown
Trinity Episcopal Church
Jones
George Barnhart Dies in North Freedom Home
George Barnhart died at his home in North Freedom on Monday January 22, with his family present. The obituary notes his community ties and longtime residence in the area.
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George Barnhart
North Freedom
Mrs Young Buried in Reedsburg After Greenwood Funeral
The body of Mrs. Young was brought to Reedsburg from Greenwood this morning and buried there today. She was the mother of Mrs. J. Prouty of Reedsburg.
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Young
Reedsburg
Greenwood
J. Prouty
Skillet Creek Club Delights Members With Potatoes And Music
A Friday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs W Ryan drew a large turnout despite poor road conditions. Members enjoyed potatoes prepared in many ways, bread making talk, dulcimer music, and a vocal quartet. Plan to meet February 2 at the Rumpf home with Mayor Marriott speaking on Mutual Interests of City and Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ryan
Peter Rumpf
Marriott
Baraboo
Alice Martiny
Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Nicholas Kieffer
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Nicholas Kieffer of 8th street on January 10. The family welcomed the new arrival in the local area.
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Nicholas Kieffer
8Th Street
Fire guts residence. son escapes as house burns
Fire crews were summoned at 12 15 last night to a blaze at the residence of Mrs Wm Chalfant and her son William. The upstairs bedroom occupants escaped narrowly as the house was destroyed and the new home of Henry Struck just east suffered serious damage.
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Reedsburg
Wm. Chalfant
William
Henry
Card of Thanks for Daughter and Sister
We thank friends for kindness during our bereavement and the flowers at the funeral. Mrs. Mary Shew and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shew
Spiritualist lecture by Mr and Mrs Noyes in Utica
Mr and Mrs Noyes of Utica New York missionaries of the Wisconsin State Spiritual Association will lecture and give spirit messages at Lon Halls rooms above Von Walds jewelry store at 730 PM Wednesday and Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes
Utica
N. Y
Wisconsin State Spiritual Association
Lon Hall
von Wald
Entertainers Grace Kelsey and Charlotte Chamberland Set Visit
Acclaimed performers Miss Grace M. Kelsey and Miss Charlotte G. Chamberland will appear at the Baptist church on Tuesday evening February 6. Don’t miss the entertainment event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. Kelsey
Charlotte G. Chamberland
the Baptist Church
Card Party and Dance at Ruhland’s Hall
Ruhland’s hall hosts a Thursday evening card party starting at 8 o’clock with Von Wald’s orchestra providing music. All welcome to attend for a social night of games and dancing.
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Ruhland’s
von Wald
Merrimack Trip, Weddings, Fires Highlight Saturday News
Frank Towers spent Saturday and Sunday in Merrimack. Licenses were issued to Anton Diede richson of Payette Idaho and Amelia Ferber of Prairie du Lac. W H Harris, former Sauk county sheriff, died in Spring Green. Fire at Am brose Kelly building rear of his machine shop on Third avenue believed to be spontaneous. Col Charles Hoyt of Concord New Hampshire visiting John M True. Hoyt organizing Wisconsin granges. Fortnightly club met for a Richardson education review. Mrs David Rogers Greenfield and Mrs Minerva Hall Baraboo learned of Charles E Brooks death in Minneapolis. Brooks born May 14 1848 served in Wisconsin regiment and left wife and children in Hayward and Minneapolis.
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Ambrose Kelly
Third Avenue
Dave Robinson
Col
Chas. B. Hoyt
Concord
N. H
New England
National Grange
John M. True
Mr. True
Col. Hoyt
Wisconsin
A. D. Dorsett
Kate McKercher
Richardson
G. W. Gehrand
A. B. Stout
David Rogers
Greenfield
Minerva, Hall
Baraboo
Charles E. Brooks
Minneapolis
Pennsylvania
Co. H
Wis
Miss Kassel
Minnesota
Hayward
Simon Navue
Brooks
Rhinelander
Obituary for Mrs Amarillas Eaton King Perry
Mrs. Amarillas Eaton King Perry died at her nephew S E King’s home after a week long illness from paralysis at age 90 years 7 months 13 days She was born May 28 1815 in New York State and married David King May 25 1840 later settling in Sauk Prairie She remarried Peter Perry Oct 17 1858 after his death Mar 10 1867 She had no children and left four Eaton sisters and one brother The funeral was held Friday at 2 pm at the M E church with interment at Pioneer cemetery Survivors include Clarina Eaton King Phebeann Eaton Johnson Joshua Eaton Sophronia Eaton Percival Lucinda Eaton Hopkins and their families.
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Amarillas Eaton King Perry
S. E. King
N. Y. State
David King
Ohio
Sauk Prairie
Peter Perry
Eaton
Clarina Eaton King
Prairie du Lac
Phebeann Eaton Johnson
Iowa Falls
Joshua Eaton
Henderson
Sophronia Eaton Percival
Webster City
Lucinda Eaton Hopkins
Training School appoints Snyder as principal at Reedsburg
County Superintendent Snyder has been elected principal of the new training school at Reedsburg and will resign. State Superintendent Cary will appoint his successor later. Several applicants are said to be in the running. Snyder brings years of rural school experience and is viewed as an excellent choice.
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Snyder
Reedsburg
Cary
Sauk County Training School Opens Aug 27
County Superintendent Snyder and State Superintendent Cary set the Sauk County Training School course of study. The school begins August 27 with a forty week year in four terms. Enrollment is possible at term starts. Miss Annie Reynolds from Whitewater Normal chosen as assistant. She holds diplomas from Oshkosh Normal Wisconsin State University and the University of Chicago and is noted for supervision and organization.
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Snyder
Madison
Cary
Sauk County Training School
Annie Reynolds
Whitewater Normal
Oshkosh Normal
Wisconsin State University
Chicago University
Reynolds
Bonnell of North Freedom Visited Baraboo on Return Trip
G. R. Bonnell of North Freedom traveled through Baraboo today on his way home from Okee where he visited his brother.
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G. R. Bonnell
North Freedom
Baraboo
Okee
Renovated U S Hotel in Sauk City under Mrs Sommer
Mrs Chas Sommer from St Louis has fully renovated and refurnished the U S Hotel since November. Meals, music by Mrs Sommer and her daughter, and a neatly run hotel saloon by Mr Sommer promise a first class experience with warm beds and clean surroundings. Mondays feature a fine warm lunch and Tom and Jerry.
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Sauk City
U. S
Chas. Sommer
St. Louis
Juniors Surprise Edward Fuller at Lindenhurst Home
A group of B. H. S. Juniors from Edward Fuller's class visited his Lindenhurst home on a Friday evening. They arrived to a cordial surprise with games and music, enjoyed refreshments, and were invited to return. Will Aton travels in the northern part of the state promoting the Charles Wild Music House.
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Edward Fuller
Lindenhurst
Will Aton
Charles Wild Music House
Baraboo Wis Local Notes And Social Gossip
Baraboo society and area notices move through a brisk report of visits, parties, travel, deaths, and local happenings. Highlights include Ratan Sae Wh Ed visiting his sister, a Whitman home gathering for Fred Anderson, funeral attendance in Excelsior, editor Bart Quimby in town, Madame Page visiting Wingra Park, Amelia Harrison hosting friends, and the death of Old Deer a Winnebago elder near Portage. Union dues reminders, a Havana postal card, January thaw temps, Green Bay area travel, government mail service recruitment, and local inspector shifts. Sparta visits by Gov. Higgins party with Mrs Noble body return, agricultural station endorsements of tank heater, a German traveler on Kickapoo train refused fare and walked away as engine whistles.
Notice of Final Settlement Baraboo 1906 Probate
First publication January 10 1906 in Wisconsin County Court Baraboo notice to hear on February 6 1906 at ten o clock in the forenoon the final account of Birdie C Crouch executrix of John Somers deceased and for assignment of the residue of the estate Dated January 6 1906 by order of the court W T Kelsey County Judge D Ruggles attorney for executrix
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Baraboo
Birdie C. Crouch
John Somers
W. T. Kelsey
D. Ruggles
Bower Litigation Summons in Wisconsin
Eva Bower plaintiff sues Henry Bower with state of Wisconsin authority issuing summons. Defendant must appear within twenty days of service to defend. failure to do so may result in judgment by default. Attorneys Grotophorst Evans and Thomas, Baraboo Sauk County Wisconsin.
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Henry Bower
State OF
Wisconsin
Grotophorst, Evans & Thomas
P. O. Address
Baraboo, Sauk Co
Wis
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C.M
St. P. R’v.Employes
William Hackett
J. H. Wells
Spring Green
Wm. Harris
Skillet Creek Club
Spiritualism
Frank Towers
Merrimack
Anton Diederichson
Payette
Idaho
Amelia Ferber
E. G. Vincent
Yakima
Washington
W. H. Harris
Sauk County
Clarina King
G. I. Pobjoy
the Training School
Dixons
Sign OF the
LYON
Kilbourn, Wis
Ratan Sae
Ed, Fuller
de Kalb
Chas. Whitman
Mrs. H. Nelson
Fred Anderson
Henry Meyer
Excelsior
Bart Quimby
The
S. E. Page
H. K. Page
Wingra Park
Amelia Harrison
Miss Heyes
Kendall
Old Deer
Portage
Arthur Krueger
J. L. Osler
Waukegan
Baraboo Farmers’ Union
Briggs’ Feed Store
W. C. Schab
Havana
Cuba
Fred Martin
Wm. Oswald
Sparta
Cedar Rapids
Emery
Charles Mohr Jr
G. A. Pabodie
Civil Service
Frank Higgins
New York
Higgins
A. R. Noble
University of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station
C. H. Grub
Chas. A. Ocock
State OF Wisconsin
Circuit Court
Eva Bower
Jayne
Ame
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