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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
3
Madison Wis June 17 reporters describe residents reacting to a prophecy by an unschooled street exhorter that tidal waves would destroy the city on Sunday. One thousand people fled overnight by train boat and tea but many have begun returning as lakes and park life resume normal activity.
Lone Rock Wisconsin June 16 Edward McCloskey a farmer south of town was dragged by a bull yesterday while leading the animal and fell losing his grip on the rope he suffered serious injuries according to local reports
To Cure Sunburn. The best thing to relieve the smarting and burning at once, stop the puffing up, take out the soreness and prevent the peeling is to apply Cutscream. It is of immense value in chafing prickly heat nettle rash tan etc. 25c a bottle at Evenson's Pharmacy.
Congressman Babcock rushed to Iowa on Saturday after the sudden death of his brother B H Babcock in Cedar Falls. The bereaved lawmaker, whose brother was his only sibling, will return to Washington in June to participate in crucial legislation during Congress's closing days.
Miss Frankie Hathaway of Kalamazoo Michigan recounts severe anemia at sixteen to nineteen and says Dr Williams Pink Pills restored her strength and color. The ad claims the pills cure anemia by making new blood and list other ailments claimed to be helped. Sold by druggists or sent postpaid by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
The Fortnightly Club held its seventeenth annual banquet last evening at the Lake View Hotel Devil's Lake. Supt Gehrand fired a series of dynamite salutes upon arrival and guests enjoyed a four course dinner with speeches from G F Snyder A B Stout and others. Speakers praised Roosevelt and farm life, debated civic issues, and thanked Mrs Hopkins for hospitality.
Political notice by W. W. Stackhouse Jr announcing candidacy for sheriff in Sauk County. He urges voters to consider him on primary day and asserts the principle that what is worth having is worth asking for.
S H Wood declares for the Republican nomination for Sauk County clerk. He states intent to run before the September primaries and asks voters for support and assistance, expressing respect and gratitude.
Mrs Orson and her mother Mrs Luke of Baraboo were riding to visit relatives when the horse ran away on a hill near Henry Jackson's. Their carriage overturned injuring both women. Mrs Mills suffered a broken rib and bruises while the elder Mrs Luke was badly bruised. Dr Miller treated them. condition not dangerous. The accident was considered lucky given the severity of the upset.
The Lemix family of Lone Rock Wis. escaped a fire that destroyed their home on Thursday night. Thomas Lemix dropped a mattress and then his two young children from the second story as his wife jumped to safety. He had a narrow escape as the chimney collapsed. The family walked a mile to reach a neighbor and the loss is about 6000 dollars.
Rev Durward spends days in Chicago and Miss Stella Potter visits Milwaukee. Mr and Mrs J Hoppe stay in Merrimack. Brandrup Nettleton Business College offers free catalog from Winona. Mrs Fred Kehr returns home after visiting Soldier's Grove. Ena Newman returns home for summer vacation from Mosinee High. Will McGuire and Louise Desmond engagement reported at St Josephs Church. Robert Gust of Milwaukee visits relatives Oscar and Ewald Gust. Walter Andrews and family from Lexington Neb visit Geo W Andrews. Stanley Co Saturday sale proves a success with early crowd and strong sales across other shops.
James H Hill announces his candidacy for the Sauk County clerk of court nomination and pledges a faithful discharge of duties if elected.
Rexall Violet Talcum Powder is advertised as smoothing and healing for skin and suitable for warm weather use and infants. The Rexall guarantee backs the product sold as a 25 cent box at Evenson's Pharmacy.
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