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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
8
A first person reminiscence of Baraboo schooling from 1855 onward describes private tutors, district schools, and strict teachers. It recalls whipping with rawhide, prize rewards, and shifting methods, with later praise for kinder educators and the Toland School’s strong leadership.
In a jury trial before Judge Adolph Andre on Saturday, Mrs. Clara Daniels was acquitted of abusing Alta Cook, daughter of Mrs. George Cook. Prosecution witnesses included Mrs. Cook, Abe Cook, and Mrs. Bertha Jardo, while Daniels appeared solo in defense. Jurors were C. Burrington, R. Lockwood, J. Farnworth, E. Gollmar Jr., T. Twist, and L. Harthaus.
Nat Wetzel of the Dells company says the 600 acre Wisconsin riverfront property at Kilbourn will shut permanently within a month and be offered for sale. He cites railroads refusing lower excursion rates, leading to an 80 percent drop in business this season and ongoing losses. The Milwaukee road could offer special rates but declines under current conditions.
Last Thursday's Farmers Club picnic drew nearly all members and many friends with ministers present. W. H. Canfield recalled Skillet Falls discovery over 60 years ago and invited attendance at a Historical Society meeting to dedicate a tablet at Man Mound, Greenfield. Prizes in contests went to Fern Wickus, Flossie Downie, Chas Watkins, Hardy Spencer, Eben Toole, Ivan Cahoon, Thos Collins, and others as activities included quoit, races, rope climbing, and baseball. Threshing season looms, and the August meeting will be omitted.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Milo Simond a son, July 26. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Mielke on July 27. Another daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schirmer on July 25.
A simple dessert method uses one package of flavored JELL O dissolved in boiling water. When partly congealed beat with one cup whipped cream and six crushed macaroons, then mold and chill. Serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce. JELL O costs 10e per package.
A playful riddle explains why a mushroom resembles an umbrella as it lifts after a rain shower.
A young boy on Fourth Avenue taps the side of his movable residence, signaling trouble brewing. The scene captures a tense moment as observers anticipate potential danger or disruption. No further details are provided in the excerpt.
Tuesday Fred Swetland of Houston visited Lester Daniels Monday. He fired through his roof after hearing a noise he attributed to Irish visitors. A boy and his mother near a Henry Huber wagon reportedly leaped away as a shot rang out. Officers seized the weapon and Swetland explained the Irish threat. He left town for a road exhibition tour. Various locals are noted visiting relatives in Middleton Madison Chicago Honey Creek and Pierceton Indiana with returns and visits scheduled.
A Baraboo reader recounts a downtown shoe string seller on a doorstep trading story. The piece links a nickel purchase to a brighter smile and notes the seller’s modest stock and a rare customer, illustrating small time commerce in the city.
Toland's School promotes success and independence with strong salaries and fine opportunities. It claims graduates hold top positions nationwide and offers a mailed catalogue to guide enrollment.
A col lector shows a rare growing plate with a half-inch crystalline outgrowth over the enameling. He notes the plate’s value could reach $100,000, cites prior sales from $3,700 to $4,500, and mentions only about six such plates are known.
Dorothy Barnes Love of Baraboo, 15, wins gold badge in the August St Nicholas contest for writing. The verses show a school day longing for vacation and time by a stream to dream and fish, reflecting a youthful voice in the era.
Roy Peck son of 8 H Peck of Portage wed Mary Goggin in a ceremony at the Catholic church parsonage conducted by Father Durward. Attendants were F C Effinger and Miss Mattie Brownell. The couple will live in Baraboo where the groom works in his uncle F U Peck's store.
Edgar A. Parker of Baraboo married Miss Mary H. Carson in Portage on July 25 by Justice Bunker. The couple will reside in Baraboo.
A missionary meeting is scheduled at the German Ey Lutheran church on 4th Street this Sunday the second day of August. Services will be held at 10 00 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. Friends of mission work are invited to attend.
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