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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
9
The Baraboo News announces its subscription rates and billing options. Rates listed include three months six months and one year. The notice emphasizes standard period rates and a request for renewals.
A handful of June brides still plan July weddings as warm weather extends nuptial season. Couples delay ceremonies, citing venue availability and holiday schedules influencing spring to summer transitions.
The statement notes Lyons will be closer to Baraboo once the bridge is completed, altering local travel distance and connectivity between the two communities. It implies future infrastructure changes affecting regional access.
A terse reflection laments drivers limited by vehicle speed, noting frustration with not achieving desired acceleration and performance. The line hints at a broader critique of automotive capability versus owner expectations.
Residents watch the park fountain as spring approaches, hopeful the feature will be running before the expectant thaw. City officials previously announced delays but now anticipate water flow soon.
The Baraboo area is highlighted on an automobile map praised by locals as a notable destination for travelers from Glidden. Residents welcome visitors and promote Baraboo's accessible routes and attractions.
A brief item notes a traveler at Devils Lake experiencing hunger after their lunch vanished during a jaunt, leaving them without food while exploring the area.
Lyons residents warn against allowing the bridge proposition to gather delays and decay. They urge timely action to prevent long term deterioration and bureaucratic erosion.
The craftsman who builds automobile cas tles in the air claims punctured tires are not a concern. The unusual trade blends aviation concepts with vehicle design, suggesting tires need not bear the usual wear when vehicles operate aloft.
Senator Aldrich and several New England figures dominate a tariff dispute as the regional bloc pushes influence over national policy, with critics labeling the approach as tail wagging the dog in economic affairs.
Portage resident George Jessie eloped with his spouse’s daughter, creating a complex familial tie that would make him husband to his own mother-in-law if the couple had married.
Baraboo shows strong influence as Emil Platt stands at the opposing end of a local decision making moment, signaling a pivotal balance in the city political scene.
Governor Davidson reveals 37 new deputy game wardens with names withheld for Sauk county fishermen. The action expands enforcement staff and aims to bolster wildlife protection statewide.
In this town the three most noted saloon violation cases all center on the same shady stretch of street showing a curious pattern of enforcement and public concern.
The article notes residents in Baraboo being swindled while purchasing fountain pens on a street corner. It also mentions a Big Creek man who was stung by a large bumble bee as he slept, highlighting unusual local incidents.
A Wichita Kansas liveryman has purchased a farm paying $15 000 in cash. The buyer asserts there is greater money in the town’s livery business compared with others.
Wisconsin newspapers promise joyous attention as the first roasting ears appear on the market. The season brings smiles if consumers can meet the price for fresh corn with its seasonal appeal.
Thirteen young ladies married once they closed their schools in New York. The piece notes the odds favor husbands to lead and manage their wives as the unions begin amid the closure.
A Big Creek resident with feet bitten by an acoon and a Bara bao man whose shoes were stolen while asleep plan a quiet evening to discuss their odd encounters.
A Hutchinson Kansas man who loved cigarettes so much that he could not eat without smoking died last week from nicotine poisoning described by doctors as the worst case they ever witnessed.
The Appeal to Reason editor Fred Warren received a $1500 fine and six months in Bourbon county jail. An attempt for a new trial or arrest of judgment was denied. The case drew attention as Warren’s paper had printed envelopes offering a reward for kidnapping Kentucky Governor Taylor, violating post office rules.
A brief item notes that water power is deemed the sole path to affordable living, with claims that energy is mined and shipped yearly.
John N. Mathews warns in Hampton's Magazine that most water power will be monopolized, equaled to all coal, and could fund public needs while keeping costs low. He argues alienation into private trusts would empower oil and meat magnates, risking slavery and sparking revolution unless decisive, radical action is taken.
Norton Kansas Telegram notes the challenge of knowing all townspeople. It recalls reporters striving for news while missing many faces and names. It invites readers to share sightings of notable goings on or “queer capers” to help reporters document the community.
A letter reflecting on last week’s robin shootings as a sign of destructive behavior. It contrasts vandals with children near the Catholic church who bury and mourn the birds, suggesting more hope in their reverent acts than in cruelty.
Frank Seaman a New York advertising executive reveals his hobby of breeding brook trout. He claims to improve two speckled beauties to a thriving pair through selective feeding, egg selection, and controlled breeding at his villa Yama-no-uchi with seven lakes.
Union Center reports town improvements with a new saloon and ample drinks. The H N E R R Co buys a larger engine. Haying is half done and crops look fine including potatoes with bugs. An ice cream social hosted by Mrs. Kate Larkins is set for July 22, amid hot weather.
Westfield notes report several visits last week with the Alexander and Simon families hosting relatives from Maple Hill Baraboo Pennsylvania and Chicago. Measles illness affects the Henry Schroeder household and local families welcome guests including Rheinholt Kowalki from La Rue.
Lon Cahoon of Kissinee Florida visits brother Elias Cahoon in Lime Ridge. L B Hall arrives from Livingston Alabama to visit R L Bohn. Mrs Gene Hart of Des Plaines Illinois and her sister Alice Selden of Loganville visit G T Selden. Mrs Hattie Kirkpatrick returns from Downing Wisconsin. W L Bible and family visit Carr Valley. Mrs B F Tennant hosts Wm Webster of Hillsboro and Joseph Singletary family visiting Gene Singletary.
Mrs C G Porter of St Paul and Lucile Clark of Reedsburg visit LaValle friends. W J Miller visits Willmar. Aggie Wilkie stays with Jessie Pearson. Chas Clark greets friends. Glen and Meriwith Miller visit grandparents in Wyocena. J H White family go to Hancock for a week. Mrs Mabel Clark visits Dr J R Clark. Ralph Grover and wife welcome a daughter. Lightning kills two horses owned by Joe Piehl. Will Wilson and family visit Reedsburg. LaValle baseball loses to Wonewoc 20 to 2. Myron Barnett visits Mazomanie. Leo Greenhalgh returns from Chicago and Michigan. L O Wahler moves household goods upstairs above the hardware store.
July activities in Sumpter show Ada Premo of Bara Boo visiting Will and Stephen Premo. Winnie Parker visiting her mother, Laura Welch. families planning two week visits to Waukesha and Montello. Local ministers, summer guests from Chicago, and cemetery mowing meetings on Yankee Street and Stone's Pocket scheduled.
Mrs P Draper died at her home in Carr Valley on Tuesday at noon after a long stomach cancer battle. She was 69 years old and left two daughters Mrs C St John and Mrs Wm Boltzman and many friends. Funeral services will be held at the W M Church conducted by Rev Shores on Thursday with interment at Lime Ridge.
Sheriff Grant Dryer received a letter from E. W. Selden of Clyde Kansas seeking a description of William Saddler, wanted in Baraboo for forging a deed that netted $3,000 last winter. Selden, formerly from Sauk County, suspects the Kansas man is the same fugitive.
A series of land transfers recorded across Baraboo Greenfield Excelsior Reedsburg Merrimack Woodland Prairie du Lac Sumpter and bartain areas. Transactions include Latotzke to Latotzka for 4500 and Capener to Abramson for 250 with numerous one dollar or small payments and varying grantee names.
July notes show Portage visitor Mr John Schneller and family. Madison Misses Gyman enjoyed the Fourth at Black Hawk then stayed with Mr M Clava datscher and J P Witwen. Hackett family open cottage for summer. Roy Gasser brought a team of gray ponies. Chicago’s Roman Meyer reports big times, and B F Querhammer left for northern Wisconsin. MecMulen Schoenman of Spring Green demonstrated the Buck Eye machine last week.
Loganville July 13 a baby son born Friday to Mr and Mrs F H Harrs. Alice Selder and Mrs Eugene Hart attended the Lime Ridge Reedsburg ball game at Lime Ridge Saturday with a score of 5 11 in favor of Lime Ridge.
Baraboo R F D carriers clarify they did not join the recent state convention of post office clerks and carriers. The meeting was for cities with free delivery. An upcoming state convention is set for May 30 and 31 in Baraboo, with six local carriers already making plans amid five connected organizations.
Wheelerburg Station notes a farewell party for Ed Schaeffer hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Rose with 55 attendees. Ed Schaeffer and Miss Amanda Rose visited the former's uncle William Burnester. Edna Struck visits Narrows Prairie sister Mrs. Albert Gade. multiple Sunday gatherings noted across area including Hamburg, Halbersleben, Meyer households, and a missionary meeting in Loganville.
On Sunday in North Freedom Mr. and Mrs. F Kietzke hosted the Misses Augusta and Lena Seils. Harry P Kuester of North Freedom visited Denter and reported his brother B C is recovering from illness. Harvey Seils and Mr and Mrs R S Lange visited Edd Seils family. Otto Wilzewiske toured southwest Baraboo. H Kuester and wife of Baraboo town joined John A Seils and family for an afternoon gathering.
Miss Ruby Weber of Viroqua vacations with Mr. and Mrs. Fargen and family. Mrs. Deidlehof of Richland Center visits with her husband the blacksmith. Bowery dance at picnic grounds drew a large crowd. Denzer defeats Leland 8 to 7 in Sunday baseball. Miss Mable Buelow of Spring Green visits. Ella Harman departs Maple Hill after five months at the Meike home. Elsa Krause and Martha Delerth from Sauk City visit. Rev. Maulwurf and family visit Mt. Horeb relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Stroshine of Richland Center visit Mrs. Mellenthin. Aug. Giese listed as sick.
Beloit soldier Claud Smith of the 1st Regiment returns from Camp Douglas to Baraboo Fairfield and Delton visiting kin with wife and child. W. Harrison recalls a trip to Napoleon North Dakota and a new grandson. Union meetings start at Baptist Church with Rev. John Gillem. McMarlin Bros and Webster's Prairie builders add a 30x70 barn frame. Jessie Balinger harvests grain as looks like a big crop with light potato bugs and raspberry crop concerns.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs J L Bonham in Baraboo. The judge is described as the town's tallest gentleman.
Mr and Mrs Sayles of Rockton visited their son Oscar recently. Trenholme Hood and Charles Lautenschlager of Chicago are spending their vacation here. Harry Koch of Arena was here on business last week. Sunday school was organized at the stone school house Sunday. Meetings will be held every Sunday at 10:30 in the morning. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mrs. J. D. Palmer of Amsterdam New York reports her six year old son endured nightly fits with convulsions and speech loss. After trying two physicians and five months on Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills he has had no fits for months. His color improved and irritability decreased. Pills cost fifty cents a box and carry Dr A W Chase M D's signature.
Fern Mason spent weekend with her parents in Happy Hollow. Mrs. Lewis and baby traveled to Richland Center with her sister. Mr. Tyler recovered from a stroke and was up town. C. Tyler and E. Wright returned to Huron South Dakota. D. Wright visited his son in Baraboo. Mrs. Janie Hawkins and two children of Knapp joined him. Mrs. Bryden of Reedsburg visited Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Blakeslee returned to Gettysburg North Dakota after homecoming. Mrs. Elliot went to Chicago after visiting her brother E. Blakeslee. Fern Mason went home with her.
Mrs. Marion LaMar visited with her daughter Mrs. Milton Holt of North Freedom. Gayle Wilcox and Mrs. Addie Green of Baraboo visited Emma and Cenia Newell. L. P. Lewis and family visited Olie Lee in Newport. Marsh Harrison and son Willie returned from Dakota. Flora began settling on land to prove up. Jennie Harrison left to care for her mother. Mrs. G. E. Lewis called on neighbors.
Mrs Carrie Newing and children of Beloit visited friends in Walton. Miss Ethel Jordan returned from a trip to the Deils and Madison. Nathan Pickering of Iowa is visiting his sister Mrs Phebe Mortimer in Walton.
Classified notice seeking a girl for general housework with good wages. Contact Mrs. M. F. Foley at 426 2nd Street.
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