Circus Rider Survives Suicide Attempt Amid Circus News
Michael Rooney principal rider with the Cole Brothers attempted death by own action in Harbor Creek Pennsylvania. He severed his windpipe but missed the jugular vein and is recovering. His wife and father in law were notified and he was taken to Hamet hospital Erie. The story also covers Ringling Barnum Gollmar show notes and touring schedules.
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Michael Rooney
Cole Brothers
Harbor Creek
Hamet
Erie
Rooney
Baraboo
the Ringling
Lost boy found after wander from Plain
Herman Mellentein son of Mrs. Ottilie Mellentein of Plain Wisconsin left home May 4. His mother had advertised for him. He wrote from near Muscoda where he is working for a farmer, saying he is all right.
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Herman
Ottilie Mellentein
Plain
Wis
Muscoda
Lyons Commencement Honors Lyons Graduates
The Lyons State Graded School held graduation at the church with green and white colors. Rollo Curry spoke on Aerial Navigation, Alta Cleveland on Frances Willard, William Hattle delivered a declamation and the valedictory, with diplomas presented by Wm Toole.
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Lyons School
Rollo Curry
Frances Willard
Alta Cleveland
William Hattle
William
George Martiny
Theodore Roosevelt
Nellie DuBois
Thomas Jefferson
Elma Rumpf
Ethel Rodwell
Wm. Toole
Widow Clara Agrelius recalls tragedy on her birthday
Mrs S Lyford of Spring Green received a Los Angeles Examiner dispatch from Pasadena dated June 1 reporting Patrolman Jack Slade of the Pasadena police killed instantly after his motorcycle was struck by a train near his home. He had been off duty to help his wife celebrate her birthday.
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Laura Lively
Bowling Green
Columbus
Ohio
Harry Carpenter
S. Lyford
Spring Green
Los Angeles
Cal.) Examiner
Pasadena
Jack Slade
Clara Agrelius
Slane
Slade
Caledonia Bridge Toll Proposal Sparks Subscriber Note
A Caledonia reader suggests the town board could profit by charging Sunday night tolls to all crossing the Baraboo river bridge between John Kabele Jr and Wm Pate from 8 p.m. to 2 30 a.m as long as school keeps. The Portage Democrat records the note.
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Caledonia
Baraboo River
John Kabele Jr
Wm. Pate
Portage Democrat
Nearly killed at the Monona yards incident
James Nordess of Westport narrowly escaped death at the Monona yards when a freight train struck his rig after the gates failed. His horse was killed and his injuries were minor, with witnesses citing possible intoxication and confusion about his location.
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Monona
James Nordess
Westport
Ed. Adams
John Leiser
Nordess
Class Day 1909 Celebrated at Devil's Lake
Members of the Class of 1909 enjoyed boat rides at Devil's Lake and a banquet and dance at the Lake View hotel. The program featured Toastmaster Lloyd Battles and honors for history, prophecy, poem, song, and class statistics, with a monument planned for the High school grounds.
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Devil’s Lake
Lake View
Lloyd Battles
Eleanor Withington
Irma A. Rounds
Kenneth Martin
Paul Wolfe
Harold Stratton
Rollo Wareham
Fred Paddock
Deane Luce
Frank Mulcahy
Samuel Fleming
M. H. Mothersill
H. E. Swedson
D.a.drew
H. R. Chamberlain
Misses Falvey
True
Horton
Wright
Spiritualist Lecture by Rev Frank Ripley in Wonewoc
Boston preacher Rev Frank T Ripley will lecture at the Spiritualist Temple in Wonewoc on Sunday June 20 at 2 30 and 7 30. He will deliver messages as well.
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Frank T. Ripley
Boston
Wonewoc
Prairie du Sac notes and upcoming civic events
Geologists Weidman and Alden study dam site near Prairie du Sac while locals host visitors and plan events. Miss Gertrude Simley visits Prairie du Sac. Mrs Ragatz tours Black Earth. Masons mark semicentennial June 18 at Marion Park. Engagement Theresa Hildebrandt to Joseph Kleinheinz announced. Twin City Clubmen banquet at Marion Park. water into Kilbourn plant wheels planned. operation in six weeks. Reedsburg events and marriage of Harry Swetland and May Noonan. William Riggert to speak at Madison county asylums meeting.
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8S. Weidman
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
Madison
W. C. Alden
Washington
Prairie du Sac
Gertrude Simley
Portland
N. D
T. Henry Ragatz
Ragatz
Black Earth
W. T. Kelsey
Masonic Order
Marion Park
Theresa Hildebrandt
Joseph Kleinheinz
Kilbourn
Reedsburg
Harry Swetland
May Noonan
Houston
Texas
William Riggert
Twentieth Anniversary Surprise For Mr and Mrs Cobleigh
Sixty five relatives and friends gathered at their Webster's Prairie home to mark Mr and Mrs Simon Cobleighs twentieth wedding anniversary. Rev H G Gossell presented a book and Evalyn Herrick read verses praising enduring friendship and blessings for the couple. Refreshments followed a pleasant gathering.
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Evalyn Herrick
Baraboo
Cobleigh
Weekend military camp events and local visits noted
The schedule lists activities from June 15 to 17 with field work by a military company at Reedsburg preparing for Camp Douglas. Mrs Myrtle Finch of Sayer Oklahoma visits her parents Mr and Mrs George Swetland in Reedsburg.
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Reedsburg
Camp Douglas
Myrtle Finch
Sayer
Oklahoma
George Swetland
Defenders to Meet at Baraboo in July
The grand encampment of the Defenders will meet in Baraboo at a July date coordinated with the local lodge. Supreme president F A Kremer of Madison spoke Thursday night outlining plans for the gathering.
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Baraboo
F. A. Kremer
Madison
Order
Local Notes From Baraboo and Nearby Visits
Saturday updates from Kilbourn Baraboo and surrounding towns list visitors from Racine Mazomanie Chicago and Melrose. social calls include Mrs Conway Miss James Mrs Neiman and families. rail line completion announced for Chicago Milwaukee St Paul extension with through freight acceptance to Pacific coast points.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Garment and Household Bargains at Local Store Sale
Readable items include oil cloth waistings and linings, poplins and shrunk linens offered at special bargains. Also featured are shoes hose neckties collars trunks and suitcases with pricing announced as a limited time sale.
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Louise Kathryn Sehneider
Pittsburg
Freed C. Gollmar
Reading
Ringling Bros
D. G. James
Richland Center
Goilmar Brothers
Lewiston
Mon
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Helena
Great Falls
Havre
Glasgow
Williston
N. C
Mont
Gollmar Brothers
Clarion
Iowa
Jack Sutton
Harry Wirtz
Fairfield
South Dakota
Northwest
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Ringling Brothers
Fitchburg
Mass
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Barnum & Bailey
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Ind
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Winnipeg
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Fargo
la Crosse
Winona
Lyons
DIF
A. V. Page
Cresco, Ia
J. W.buehler
Twin City
Simon Cobleigh
Reidel of
E. M. Meyers
Mazomanie
Mrs. P. Conway of
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Gilbert Coleman
John Holland
Racine
John Williams
Tillie Beranek
Chicago
A. E. Cook
G. Apple
John Kier
Shirley
John M.thompson
Chetek
Joseph Cadieu
Beaver Dam
Cowles
Mrs. Mertzke
Bessie James
Melrose, Wis
F. A. News
Herman Weinke
Hilda Steffen
Elroy
F. Steffen
Ethel Neiman
Mrs
Herman Neiman
Second &T
Arthur Coleman
Roger Cahoon
R. C. Stoddard
Lynn
Kate Buehler
Prairie du Lac
Walter Baker
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Lotuuluiven
Mercer Ani
Big Four
Swift’s Pride
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