The Loss of Sammy Crockett and Hewitt's Investigative Bond
Investigator Martin Hewitt uncovers a planned fix in a Padfield racing setup. Publican Kentish recruits Hewitt to track Sammy Crockett, a promising runner who vanishes after a covert bet scheme falls into place. Hewitt finds clues in cinder path tracks and a hidden lane leading toward Old Kilns.
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Martin Hewitt
Hewitt
Padfield
Wadfield
Kentish
Mr. Kentish
Taylor
Crockett
Sammy Crockett
Sammy
Greggles
Nancy Webb
Steggles
Erebai
Iewitt
Catton
Catton Road
Danby
Mystery note scraps hint at Crockett letter and betrayal
In a tense scene at the inn Hewitt and Kentish ponder torn note fragments addressed to someone called Sammy. They suspect Crockett’s duplicity as they plan to shadow rivals, with a bookmaker Danby visiting and Crockett’s fate seemingly linked to bets and a sprint handicap. Hewitt prepares outside plans for the next day.
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Sammy
Crockett
Kentish
Hewitt
Padfield
Steggles
Old Taylor
Grubb Back From Tour with Stock Stanchion Pitch
C H Grubb has returned from several stops where he introduced his stock stanchion. He says prospects look good for a larger business expansion.
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C. H. Grubb
Mr. Grubb
Baraboo Social Notes Highlight Regional Travel and Visits
Baraboo residents and guests circulate widely with trips to Chicago Milwaukee and Madison. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Ed Terry and May Turley graduate, Mrs Moran in Milwaukee, Northwest Casualty and Swift connections, and visitors from Newport News Cumberland and Norwalk. Local social events include church picnics and fundraisers, with several residents returning from travels and awaiting next engagements.
Local residents travel and visits across towns
Emil Reasler visits Bara boo on business. E. P. Dieter in Reedsburg. Mrs. M. Foley visiting in Chicago. Miss Carolyn Holah visiting friends at Kenosha. Mrs. Wright in Norwalk. Osthoff family visiting Merrill. Leiser and daughter back from Leland. Emma Zick visiting Frank Jaquish. Earl Dieter week with Elmer Ashley. William Schneller buys two seated Wayne car. Dieter and Bonnell in Lyons with Freising. Whitman family back from Sauk City. Du Bois campaigns in Spring Green. Secker of Newport News visiting. Juvenile party for Lou Metcalf. Chrissie Wright and Carolyn Holah to Madison summer school June 22. Cole family from Grant Park attends funeral, returns home.
Electric Bitters Restored Life, 9 Years Ago
Mr. C Farthing of Mill Creek Indian Territory recalls near death nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health. He bought a bottle on a druggist recommendation and regained strength after being “one foot in the grave.” Sold under guarantee at Fisher Bros. drug store for 50 cents.
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Mr. C.farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Ter
Electric Bitters
Fisher Bros
Are You Going to Marry a New Invitations in Type
Those contemplating matrimony should view our fine invitations printed from new type. They resemble engraved cards. Call to see samples and arrange mail orders with prompt attention.
Subscribers Urged to Pay Dues to Retain News Delivery
Notice reminds readers to clear subscription balances to avoid mail suspension. Warns that delinquent accounts may lose service if owed for more than a year. Emphasizes timely remittance to keep paper arriving via postal service.
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Sam
C and N W Time Table North and South Bound
North bound schedules list St Paul and Duluth Limited trains with numbers and times. Includes St Paul Mail and Minnia Express services and a Baraboo passenger run on No 89. South bound shows St Paul Limited and Minnesota Mail departures with corresponding train numbers and daily service notes. R. J. Koch, Agent.
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North Bound
St. P
St. Paul
Baraboo
Caledonia
St. Paul Limited
Minn
St. P. Pass
Minnesota Mail
Winona
R. J. Koch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Karper & Brothers
R. B. Griggs
Chicago
Daniel Murphy
Ed. Terry
Whitewater
May
The
Normal School
J. Moran
Milwaukee
Harriet Moran
E. H. Davin
Messrs
Arthur James
C. Coolidge
Madison
R. T. Johnstone
Reedsburg
Thomas Rodwell
Northwestern Casualty Company
Charles M. Secker
Newport News
Virginia
Mr. Secker
Tide Water
Swift & Company
Chas. Hornung
Carlton
J. P. Andres
Oden
Norwalk
Watertown
Evva Varnell
Columbus
Wisconsin
Ida Callahan
Cumberland
Wis
Janesville
Miss Callahan
Robert Koch
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Koch
J. R. Devlin
Merillan
Merrimack
Henry Clement
St Paul
von Wald
Clement & Granger
A. von Wald
F. W. Flint
Prairie du Sac
Fred Stewart
Notre Dame University
W. W. Yunn
Lillian Reinking
Downer College
J. 5. Hill
Elroy
Arnor
Belle Wood
Mrs. Kendall
Frank Worthman
Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical Church
J. P. Sprecher
Edna
Jane Witwen
Fred Wintermantie
Mrs. Jennewein
South Dakota
Black Hawk
Otto Ploetz
Kilbourn
Antigo
Prairie du Lac
W. A. Kinmore
Iola
Kansas
Sanger
Mr. Kinmore
L. T. Osborne
Dr. Beech
Ash Street
J. M. True Place
Tenth Street
G. W. Gehrand
Florence Foote
Evva
Lucy
Edna Varnell
Kilbourn Dells
Wheeler
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Congregational
Trinity Episcopal Church
Charles Stewart
Frank Stewart
Choir Boys
Emil Reasler
Juneau
E. P. Dieter
Mrs. M. F.foley
Carolyn Holah
Kenosha
P. Wright
Charles Osthoff
Merrill
J. S. Leiser
Leland
Emma Zick
Honey Creek
Frank Jaquish
Earl Dieter
Elmer Ashley
William Schneller
Wayne
Leone Dieter
Esther Bonnell
Lyons
Hazel Freising
Frank Whitman
Sauk City
C. M. du Bois
Spring Green
Lou
L. E. Metcalf
Chrissie Wright
John Cole
Grant Park
Ill
Dr. Pierce
Nature
Pierce
T’s New
Wellington
Lueth Bros
Dithmar & Malone
Attorneys AT Law
Baraboo, Wis
Thuerer Bros
D.D.S
Dental Department
U. of Mich
Minnie
W. True
American School of Osteopathy
A. J. Still
Rccom
Warren Hotel
H. E.cross, M.D
Risley’s Store
Ther News
Chicago Inter Ocean
New York World
Toledo Blade
R. H. Glark
Optics
Hollister
Hollister Drug Company
U. S. Patent Office
Washington, D. C
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