Prominent Baraboo Resident J. G. Train Dies at Home
J G Train longtime Baraboo figure and former legislator died suddenly at 727 Highth Street at age 78. He helped draft Baraboo city charter and served as first city clerk. Funeral held at his residence with Rev F A Gilmore officiating. survivors include Kathryn Crandall Train and several relatives.
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Gocuty
Pefare Baraboo
Poore
Mali Uhon
Aldarmoi
Bank
Sargboo
Train
Suss Maily J. Sheppard
Nerdmack
N. IL
Frank
Drain
Harrison Wowell
Abies Ral
Aé Sigux Mabe
Eau i. Drain
Tragon
Bluffs
Glenville
Ash and
Fifth Streets
Miss Cummings
Baraboo
Kathryn Crandall
Crandall
Eighth Street
Oak Street
C. F. Kindschi
J. G. Train
F. A. Gilmore
Unitarin Church of
Madison
Gilmore
California
Badger
Emerson
Ida Melzi
A. W. Melzi
Col
D. E. Welch
J. B. Donovan
J. van Orden
Thomas W. English
R. B. Griggs
J. Aug Runge
Work Stopped At Kilbourn Dam
Flooding from rapid river rise forces shutdown of Kilbourn dam work. Water surpassed cofferdams and flooded both river banks. Officials report no upriver reports to explain the sudden surge as crews wait for conditions to improve.
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Kilbourn Dam
Tithbourn
Wisconsin
Stchy
Quiet Wis town transforms with a weed cleanup prize
In Spring Green Wisconsin a modest village improvement effort begins as John Rangl launches a small fund drive through a newspaper notice. Neighbors contribute a few dollars and yards are gradually upgraded from edge to back, earning praise on Homecomers Day and inspiring other towns to follow.
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Spring Green
Wisconsin
Timothy
Iits
Cemetery Association
Shep
Vydeo Fair
Amoney
Ness
Phe
John
Amd
Free Love Divorce Case In Kilbourn but Law Prevails
Judge Stevens granted a Madison divorce to Melinda Wilson wife of Dr William H Wilson of Kilbourn amid accusations the physician consorted with another family that believed in free love and the affinity theory She also faced claims of relations with young women in town The doctor is described as wealthy.
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Stevens
Madison
Melinda Wilson
William H. Wilson
Kilbourn
Candidate Arthur W. Kopp Visits City for Political Study
District attorney Arthur W. Kopp of Grant county is in the city for a few days to assess the political situation. His home is Platteville where he has practiced law since graduating from Madison in the same class as Attorney.
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Arthur W. Kopp
Grant County
Mr. Kopp
Platteville
Madison
Local Candidate K Nopp Contenders for Reform Nomination
Local political scene notes Mr K Nopp as a campaign candidate for Reform. Senator Burns speaks from home about the party gathering. The piece hints at a rally with other politicians and addresses potential future appearances by Nopp.
Real Estate Battle Sues Over Frantic Du Sac Property
Praisie Hd Sag Woman sues in circuit court alleging ownership of a Rheid property in Preine de Sac placed with Burmeister John Dbshm and A J Bibbs for sale or exchange. Plaintiffs claim an exchange to Wis. property owned by D Terkhit failed. demand $50 for etantinten and legal costs.
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F. Burmeister
John Dbshm
A.J. Bibbs
Iterms
Silk worm revival noted by Wm. H. Canfield at Old Settlers grounds
Wm H Canfield, Sauk County pioneer and historian, cultivates silk worms at the Old Settler's grounds. He collects disease-free eggs from government sources, expecting to see the half-grown larvae spin soon. The worms feed on White China and Japanese mulberry leaves and eat four times daily.
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Willliem A. Canfield
Sauk County
Mr. Canfeld
W C T U Holds Afternoon Meeting with Elections
The W. C. T. U. was entertained by Mrs. H. W. Sutherland and Mrs. George Moore at the former's home Tuesday afternoon. Supper was served at 5 p.m. Plans for a future debate were discussed. Officers elected include President Mrs. L. F. Halsted and vice presidents Mrs. George McGilvra and Mrs. George Moore. Secretary Mrs. Ed Gonade. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Underkoffler. Treasurer Mrs. W. E. Conway.
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H. W. Sutherland
George Moore
L. F. Halsted
George McGilvra
Ed. Gonade
Underkoffler
Treas
W. E. Conway
Tailor Falls Into River and Is Dead on Rescue
Front page report from Pumbled Gate of the Window details the rescue of a tailor in Jancevifié who died as authorities retrieved him from the river. The incident underscores dangers cited by local residents and authorities.
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AcWistossi
Jancevifié
Real Western Hold Up Aboard Pioneer Limited Near Portage
Two armed desperadoes boarded the Pioneer Limited near Portage and fired shots during a midnight assault. They reportedly took about $20 and a watch from workers beaten aboard the train, then jumped off before the Ketchum Point bridge and fled into darkness. Police traced the suspects to a eastbound train, with engineers Lyman Farring and Frank Woodman reporting the incident.
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Pioneer Limited
Portage
Agen
Hue
Wyecus
Les
Tage
Ketchum Point Bridge
Lyman Farring
Frank Woodman
Concert at the Park by First Regiment Band and Warns Shepherd
About 500 people enjoyed an evening concert at Effinger's park featuring the First Regiment band. The Warns Shepherd orchestra held a well attended dance afterward, with crowds praising the entertainment on the pleasant moonlit night.
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Baraboo
Effinger’s Park
First Regiment
Warns—Shepherd
Latent Power at Baraboo: Investigation of Baraboo River Potential
University of Wisconsin engineers study Baraboo river power potential noting Upper Narrows storage and a nearby swamp tempering flow. They compare four neighboring streams using two methods to estimate mean annual discharge and monthly extremes, yielding insights into possible hydroelectric development.
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Baraboo
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Monroe County
Juneau
Sauk
Portage
Maese
Harahee
Dircus Lisey
Tarse
Neeedah
Hau Claire
Ffiaurbeau
Ladysith
Neillsville
Siavigt
Barabeo
Neas Ais
Aisd
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