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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
6
A dog ordinance was introduced by the city council with Aldermen absent. It imposes a dog tax of 1 to 2 dollars, requires a numbered tag, and sets fines from 2 to 10 dollars or up to 380 days in jail for no license or tag. The mayor may muzzle dogs, vicious dogs face fines or 80 days in jail, and impounded dogs may be killed after 48 hours. In force after publication.
The Baraboo council revised the Lyons bridge appropriation after attorneys questioned land ownership at the city side and the 1-6 share. the measure was laid on the table awaiting title determination. A sewer project, free phones contract denial, and bids for Oak street replanking and coal for the city crusher were acted on with plans filed and bids due.
The council accepted Hawley and Shepard lower bid for Eighth street cement work over Charles Bender. Mayor Hull vetoes removal of Fourth Avenue brick cross walks. repairs favored. Deeds from Mrs. Isabelle Hoyt transfer land to widen Elizabeth street to four rods between Eighth and city limits. Ninth section remains three rods.
Bert Feltes explains film production from blank celluloid to rapid sequence photography. Studio methods include large casts, vast scenery, and open air shooting with master films enabling mass production at low cost. Tricks use perspective, distance, and reverse motion to create illusions.
The American Refractories Co. at Devil's Lake has halted operations due to the serious illness of foreman Christ Sechrist. He came from Joliet seeking relief from the fresh air of Wisconsin but suffered a hemorrhage and cannot work. Mr. and Mrs. Sechrist reside in Mrs. Brandenburg's house on Fifth Avenue. Resume is planned once a new foreman is secured.
Oliver Hoeslander, recently released from jail for illegal fishing in the Wisconsin River, was arrested for resisting an officer. Warden Hildebrandt of Portage testified to the banks of the Wisconsin River incident in early June. The case moved from Justice Halsted to Justice Andre, with Hoeslander released on his own cognizance.
A Saturday evening lightning bolt caused extensive damage at the 826 Second Street residence of Joseph Hildebrandt. A chimney was blown off the roof, chimney thimbles blasted out, seven window panes shattered, a roof hole formed, and plaster fell from the ceiling. No injuries occurred as the family, though slightly shocked, remained unharmed. Past strikes in the area include the Remington house and nearby properties.
Governor James O Davidson announced in Milwaukee the new board of control with A D Conover Madison for 1910 term Alma Frisby Milwaukee for 1911 Elmer Grimmer Marinette for 1912 William H Graebner Milwaukee for 1913 R S Cowie Trempealeau for 1914 Graebner and Cowie replace Grotophorst and Dresser Grotophorst resigned in 1904 to run for Congress and was later reappointed. Cowie replaces Dresser who represented Trempealeau and Seventh district.
Governor appoints Graebner to a board seat previously held by Grotophorst, who retires to pursue future plans. Grotophorst, a noted attorney and active board member, will leave as his firm Grotophorst Evans and Thomas expands its Baraboo offices and resumes practice with greater capacity.
A row boat carrying Alvah Messenger, Dorothy Messenger, and Elizalda Barrett was struck by Bert Terwilliger's launch at Devil's Lake. The boat remained upright, but Elizalda fell overboard and was rescued by Dorothy Messenger before others aided the passenger back aboard.
The first annual reunion of the class of 1907 gathered Friday evening at the Kirkland hotel Devils Lake with about 25 members chaperoned by Miss Christian Wright. Mrs. Terwilliger earned special credit for decorating in green and white and arranging a six course menu. After a banquet, members delivered speeches and toasts including W Roy Turton Allie Keller Clara Pelton Julia Hoppe Irwin Ray and Lillian Reinking. The Terbibox orchestra provided music and dancing closed the evening, prompting the class to plan future reunions.
F A Nehs of Baraboo and F Gasser of Prairie du Lac returned from the state Sunday schools convention in Wausau held last week. Delegates favored adopting a more effective grading of Sunday school work with the graduation system now used in public schools gaining support among religious teachers.
The governor appoints Judge E. Kay Stevens of Madison E. W. Cross of Milwaukee and Dr. Charles McCarty of Madison to promote uniform legislation across the states.
Mrs 8 E Richardson formerly Keyser of Baraboo and Ableman writes from Silverton Oregon that they enjoy the paper more than ever, showing strong reader loyalty beyond Wisconsin.
Local notes record visitors and residents in Baraboo and nearby towns. Names include Miss Loie Moran and Harriet Moran, Aldermen and residents visiting relatives, and a long list of journeys to Kenosha Milwaukee Madison and Rochester. The state flower contest selects violet as top with 63 596 votes while Baraboo merchants report strong business and new products like the Little Banister five cent cigar.
Enthusiasm for a lake picnic organized by the union Sunday schools. Gatherings at churches lead to First M. E. Church then march to the train for a special trip to Kirkland shore. Rain date is Tuesday with a retest. otherwise the event proceeds.
Churches united for a large turnout at Ochsner's grove for the campers final union meeting. Congregational church hosts nature sermon by Rev L A Goddard with Loreta O Gorman solo. Presbyterian service features Rev Stevens and Carroll College student spokes. Regulars hold at German Evangelical South Side Catholic and Episcopal churches.
A team led by Buttermaker E Mond of Fairfield ran a short race Saturday through an alley behind Reinking's, Fisher Bros. and onto Oak Street before stopping noses against a tree in the courtyard park. No damage occurred. The animals had been fastened to the rear of a store and became unfastened.
The New York Press notes a quip about recognizing a girl’s beauty through quiet bashfulness. The line implies awareness beyond direct compliments. It reflects social expectations of charm and modesty in courtship.
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