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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
1
George Knetzer of Lodi nearly killed his wife then drowned himself in a pool near their home. The struggle in the house left Mrs. Knetzer critically injured while a search of the premises found the uxorcide at the water’s bottom. The man was described as not in his right mind for some time before the crime.
Barnum & Bailey to visit Madison on Wednesday July 28 with a vast show. The parade, big street display, and 400 stars promise sensational acts. features include Jupiter the balloon horse and a 108 cage menagerie with elephants giraffes and hippos.
Public notice urges readers to pay paper invoices in advance to avoid statements and embarrassment. Advises watching the date after names on the paper or wrapper and to visit the office to settle balances. Warns readers to look out for the red hand as a sign of overdue status.
Veteran Major W B McPherson formerly of Madison now in Bently Alberta Canada wed Mrs Elvira Greley McWilliams of Chicago. McPherson served in the Eighth of Eagle regiment and on Gov Peck's staff as adjutant general. The bride is descended from the Horace Greeley family. The widow's husband served in the same Civil War company.
Fuhrman, proprietor of the Boston store, chased a thief who took two pair of shoes. Police caught Walter Price near the Y M C A after a daylight pursuit. Judge Adelph Andre sentenced Price to 30 days in Sauk County Jail. he could not pay $20 and costs. Charles Butterfield helped in the chase.
High winds wreck the fair structures at Tomah as officials note the stormy gale damages tents and rides. Spectators report sustained gusts and torn banners with authorities assessing total losses and securing the site.
Baraboo fellows reportedly traveled to Portage to celebrate July fourth and got into a violent brawl at a roadhouse south of town. After a beating with clubs and knives alleged, they returned to Portage where the fight resumed at an uptown hotel. Police intervened as the mob fled by automobile into the early hours.
A license was issued permitting Joseph Duren of Westford town Richland county to wed Miss Phillippine Weidenfeld of Bear Creek. The certificate names both parties and records the intended nuptials.
Nelson Sandberg challenged Stel about speed as Officer Charles timed a movement near the high bridge Thursday evening. Butterfield collected $10 plus $3.24 costs after a speeding charge. William Shayer, arrested by Desmond and Butterfield on the South Side, faced a $10 fine and costs but jailed 30 days after failing to pay.
A wedding was held Thursday at 914 Broadway with Mae Fry and Mace Smith married by Rev E C Henke in the presence of about 40 relatives and friends. The couple stood beneath an asparagus arch with a white bell, the bride in white chiffon carrying white carnations. Refreshments and green white decorations followed, gifts were many and useful, and both families are prominent in Baraboo. Miss Iva Green returned to Baraboo for vacation after trimming at a Lodi millinery shop.
City council debates ownership of a highway at the proposed bridge site between Baraboo and Lyons. Aldermen consider paying up to 1800 dollars for one fifth of costs, while ensuring city rights by abstract evidence. Other items include sewer extension, new walks, tax collections, and lighting expenditures.
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