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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
1
Deaths vir Christ Kindschi of the South Lee reports his daughter Maggie died in Michigan after a winter there with a sister. She was seriously ill with stomach trouble and died at 95. The body was shipped home to be buried at Ragatz church cemetery in Honey Creek.
Pirate, a Ringling circus elephant weighing over four tons, broke free from chains during a setup near the Jamerthal quarry on May 31 and plunged to his death at the quarry edge, ending his month of elusiveness.
Predictions by V Irl Hicks for June warn of frequent rain heavy thunderstorms and several storm periods. Central on the 4th and 5th then 8th to 12th with heavy storms and thunder. Tornadoes are considered likely especially midmonth and late month with wide areas seeing varied results.
Hawley praises Cole's Veterinary salve as the best treatment for horse sores gained from years of use in stables. The product reportedly heals without scars and restores the horse's coat color, with Hawley noting he uses it on his own authority. Mountain Tea and related items are also advertised.
Memorial Day observances recall fallen heroes with flowers on graves, a midday Relief Corps lunch, and a parade featuring veterans and students. Rev. Munoneke delivers the day’s oration, praising the Civil War dead and quoting poetry about valor and sacrifice.
Three LaValle laborers James Ellis Benjamin Marsh and Henry Druce were struck by a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul switch engine while walking the tracks in Chicago Illinois May 30 Ellis and Marsh died instantly Druce was only slightly injured all were Sauk county Wis residents
Twelve Baraboo brakemen who joined the C. and N. W. service in 1892 are notified of upcoming July or August exams for promotion to conductors. Meanwhile a new turntable is being installed and engines scattered around Baraboo yards will be thoroughly overhauled as the round house sits vacant. repairs proceed in fine weather with no anticipated delay.
The Chicago and Northwestern railway saved the day by having a new turntable on hand when the old one failed. Workers labored to remove the obsolete table and begin ballasting between Elroy and Madison, raising tracks four inches and adding gravel. Crews in LaValle Baraboo Devil's Lake and Waunakee mobilized, with extra workers flown in from Chicago for rapid deployment.
Local notice lists bedding plants for sale including celery tomato cabbage asters stock salvias and verbena. Contact phone number 140 with two rings served via R F D No. unreadable address.
A man aged 112 years burrows 112000 spadefuls to form an acre and moves a total weight of 50 tons in the process.
Long column of society notes from Baraboo area with visits, trips, and illnesses. Includes engagements and marriages, court summaries, rental and business moves, and references to Baraboo congregations and local events. Notable items involve personal visits in Beloit Madison Lodi Eau Claire and Chicago, a fatal rooster attack, a farmer's suicide, and several jail terms for minor offenses.
Miss Iga Miller married Mr. Emil Boetcher at the German Lutheran church in La Crosse with Rev. J. Gamm officiating. The couple will reside on Maxwell street in La Crosse. Bridesmaids were Martha Boetcher and Nina Behn. attendants included Arthur Miller and Walter Dobratz. An extended note also reports the wedding of Hazel May Blann to Ezra T. Ottelie in Randsburg California on May 13, with Blann parents present in Milwaukee.
Last Saturday Lewis Johnson of Lindina leapt from a bluff on the Jesse Winsor farm during a fit of temporary insanity. He fell about seventy five feet and died early Monday morning. He was about 30 years old and leaves a father mother two brothers and two sisters. His funeral was held Wednesday.
A vintage promotion extols Cole's Carbolisalve for quick burn cut and sore treatment. It claims rapid healing without scars and urges mothers to keep a box, priced at 25 and 50 cents, available from all druggists.
Miss Jones' seventh graders defeated Miss Ochsner's team this morning in a spell down. In three clashes, Jones's group won twice and will keep a picture gifted by Mr Gehrand. Eva Foley Eva Thornton Vera Marquette and Joe Torpy stood longest. Foley earned the prize book offered by both grades.
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal remedy for indigestion constipation dyspepsia kidney and liver disorders and all stomach troubles. Each 35 cent package offered as Tea or Tablets by J B Dono van & Co.
A. S. Hawley asks Baraboo residents to review his sidewalk cementing work from the past season. He offers to provide inspection, mentions recent cement orders, and lists contact points at 438 Third St and Corner Drug Store with phone 247.
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