Kilbourn Dam Under Construction Near Wisconsin River
Vast project advances on the two million dollar Kilbourn dam with extensive earthwork and cementing. West side holds water as 35 feet of riverbed remain exposed on the east, five pumps extract sand and water from an enclosed acre area. The dam will span 450 feet with a 17 foot head, a 154 foot inclined spillway, and a cemented surface eight feet thick. About 3,000,000 feet of timber used for internal cribs. 1,000 cars of cement for cement work. Diver Burley works below in a watertight suit. completion expected in a year or more depending on river levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilbourn
Bates & Rogers
Burley
W.S. Pease
E. J. Wheeler
The
Mirror-Gazette
Rollo
Wisconsin Enterprise
Funeral of William C Palmer Attended by Large Crowd
The funeral for William C. Palmer age about 89 who died at Madison hospital was held at A C church on Sunday with Elder J W Dick leading. Interment followed at Baraboo cemetery. Pallbearers were relatives Asa Bump Monroe Bump Edward Bump Erven Bump Arthur Bump and Ernest Bump. Palmer lived in Baraboo most of his life except for three years on a Merrimack farm. His parents E L Palmer and wife lived in Baraboo and his father was commander of the local G A R post. His brother Dale also lives in Baraboo and sister Rose Hook in Nevada Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Palmer
Madison Hospital
A.C
J. W. Dick
Baraboo
Asa Bump
Monroe Bump
Edward Bump
Erven Bump
Arthur Bump
Ernest Bump
Circus Tent Collapses in Dubuque Storm
During a severe electrical and wind storm in Dubuque Iowa on Saturday the Ringling Brothers animal tent collapsed causing a near panic in the main tent with injuries not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers
Dubuque
Ringlings’ Circus
John W. Terry Dies After Illness at 75
John W. Terry died at his home four miles northwest of the city after a three week heart ailment. He was born in Waterford Ireland and came to America in 1851 settling in Newfoundland before moving to Baraboo Ter ry town. Survived by his wife Catherine Dorsey ten children three daughters and a brother. Funeral at St Josephs church Monday at 9 30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Terry
Waterford
Ireland
America
Newfoundland
New Foundland
Baraboo
Terry Town
Gem City
Catherine Dorsey
Lyndon
Wis
Gertrude
Edward
James
William
John
Joseph
Mary
Nellie
William Addison
Chicago
Thomas Coome
Patrick
St. Joseph’s Church
On the Trail of a Glacier at Devil's Lake
A Chicago University field party led by Professor A C Trobridge camps at Devil's Lake North end to study the glacier moraine. Members include Miss Strate Milan Linear Hatch Mills and messrs Cobb Bliss Elwell Lewis Crowley Wishner Miller and Cress with Bert Benniger as cook and camp guard. They plan to depart mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude
Devil’s Lake
Chicago University
Sauk County
A. C. Trobridge
Strate
Milan
Linear
Hatch
Mills
Messrs
R. B. Cobb
E. R. Bliss, Jr
R.T. Elwell
W.T. Lewis
William C. Crowley
Wishner
Geo. Miller
C. Cress
Bert Benniger
Baraboo
Cowles Clan Celebrate Picnic Reunion in Fairfield
The Cowles family gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George Millner home in Fairfield for their annual reunion. Distance from Baraboo reduced attendance. A large picnic meal was served. attendees included W.B. Cowles and family, Fred Millner and family, William Millner and family, Mr. Wolf and son, Mrs. Henry Metzke and daughter Martha, Henry S and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Attridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowles
George Millner
Fairfield
Baraboo
Millner
W.B. Cowles
Fred Millner
William Millner
Gollmar Circus Train Crash Injures One Man Kills Horses
Gollmar Brothers' circus train collided head on with an engine near Medina North Dakota seventy three miles east of Bismarck on the Northern Pacific line. Twenty four draft horses were killed and one man was slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gollmar Brothers
Medina
Bismark
N. C
New Organization Branch 774 Formed in Baraboo Post Office
A new Branch 774 of the Union of the Postal Clerks is established with W. D. McGuire as president and Orriel Philbrick as vice president. Harry Hampton serves as secretary and L. P. Daniels as treasurer. McGuire is delegate to Oshkosh state convention with Daniels as alternate. An attempt is made to host the 1909 state meeting in Baraboo alongside the local carriers’ gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
W. D. McGuire
Orriel Philbrick
Harry Hampton
L. P. Daniels
Oshkosh
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Support
Card of Thanks. We express sincere thanks to those who helped during our sorrow to the singers and for the many beautiful flowers. Mrs. Alfred Coles and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Coles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Coles
John Coles
Convention Echos Opinions From Two Attorneys
Attorneys F R Bentley and E F Dithmar return from Chicago National Republican convention with differing views yet agree it was a historic event. Dithmar calls it the greatest ever and lauds Senator LaFollette as the people’s representative, while Bentley prefers the Lincoln convention as the best and notes Sherman’s parliamentary skill and New York influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Bentley
E. F. Dithmar
Chicago
United States
Dithmar
LaFollette
la Follette
Wisconsin
Bentley
America
Roosevelt
James S. Sherman
Congress
New York
Graduation at LaValle Honors Local Class of Miss Wilson to Mr Barnett
Commencement held Thursday evening in the M W A hall LaValle for graduates Mellissa Wilson Lily Rist Mary Marshall Iva Mathews Harriet Pearson Howard Barnett and Benjamin Paddock. Class motto noted as part of the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaValle
Mellissa Wilson
Lily Rist
Mary Marshall
Iva Mathews
Harriet Pearson
Howard Barnett
Benjamin Paddock
School Graduation Exercises Highlighted By Address And Diplomas
The class colors were grey and blue. County Superintendent Davies gave an address and diplomas were presented by J. H. White. Olive Eder Marian St. Clair Helen Thompson performed. Elder A. E. Bloom gave invocation and benediction. Principal J. Gahagan received a chair as a parting gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
J. H. White
Olive Eder
Marian St. Clair
Helen Thompson
A. E. Bloom
J. Gahagan
Maxham v Stewarts Ejectment Case Takes Advised Status
Circuit Judge John Parish hears Harriet Maxham against Henry and Alice Stewart in Reedsburg as the dispute over kin living at the home goes to advisement. The case follows earlier claims of contract for care in exchange for property. The court also notes the Dizzy case response by Rev. L A Goddard and upholds a jury award of 370 dollars to the plaintiff in the Peck damages suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Jane Maxham
Henry Stewart
Alice Stewart
John Parish
Ashland
Reedsburg
Chicago
Rev. L. A Goddard
Hill
Birthday gathering honors Mrs. Andrews at Kelley home
Neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Attorney and Mrs. John M. Kelley to honor Mrs. R. G. Andrews on her birthday. The social event included refreshments and a pleasant time. Miss Julia and Frank McGuan returned from the funeral of their cousin Mrs. Annie Howard who died at Bear Valley at age 34. Interment was at zero. A husband and a sister and brother in Nebraska survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kelley
R. G. Andrews
Julia
Frank McGuan
Annie Howard
Bear Valley
Nebraska
Social notes from Baraboo and surrounding towns
Local residents and visitors are listed with movements and events. Names include P Schroeder, J Quinn, Russel Williams, Ed Brennan, Rowland, Roy Hohiman, E Bills, W F Elske, Mrs Schroeder, J H Powers, Andrew Raschein, J G Patterson, Maude Gamble, Mae Little, and J E Johnson. Events cover travels to Madison, Liverpool, Sheboygan, Baraboo relocations, encampments, plays by the Rebekahs, a new automobile, a Warn Shepard program at Efinger’s park, and a G A R encampment in Racine with parade and campfire remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warn-Shepard
Effinger’s Park
Baraboo
First Regiment
Reunion Highlights Baraboo Unit Veterans Abroad
J S Worthman led Baraboo attendees including Mrs Bliss and Mrs Butterfield at the 28th Wisconsin Infantry reunion in Waukesha after traveling home from a wartime service. Worthman later enlisted at Mukwonago in 1862 during the journey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
J. S. Worthman
Philip Cheek
N. M. Bliss
Mamie Butterfield
J. Hubbard
A. G. Glover
W. H. Donald
John Shumway
J.S. Worthman
Mukwonago
28Th Wisconsin Infantry
Waukesha
Obituary: Francis A. De Sautelle of Madison
Francis A. De Sautelle died at his Madison home from peritonitis at 1 am. He was 26 and a longtime passenger brakeman on the Chicago and Northwestern Madison division. Survived by widow Mildred Goodrich of Lancaster and siblings John I. and Hazel M. Funeral at 2:30 pm Sunday from the residence, with interment at Forest Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. de Sautelle
Madison
Chicago & Northwestern
Zeininger, Willett
J. Lenihan
Mildred Goodrich
Lancaster
John I
Baraboo
Hazel M
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
H. A. Duke
Forest Hill
Madison Journal
Death of William Palmer in Madison hospital
William Palmer died Friday forenoon at Madison hospital after gallstone surgery. Former Baraboo milk seller aged about 40. He leaves a wife and daughter in Merrimack, with a brother D. Palmer of Baraboo and sister Mrs. Rose Hook of Arkansas.
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William Palmer
Madison Hospital
Baraboo
Madison
Merrimack
D. Palmer
Rose Hook
Arkansas
Death of Joseph Stamm in Sauk City at 82
Joseph Stamm died at his Sauk City home aged 82. Born in Bavaria, cancer was the cause of death. In Lodi a special election approved issuing bonds totaling 4000 dollars to complete the electric light plant. John W. Buehler Jr and Cora Page wed at the bride’s Prairie du Sac home, with Rev. M L Laird officiating. The couple will reside in Cresco Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stamm
Sauk City
Bavaria
Lodi
John W. Buehler, Jr
Cora Page
Prairie du Sac
H. V. Page
M. L. Laird
Myrtle Stoddard
Harry Page
Cresco
Court House Park Trespass Regulation Notice
Notice to the Public adopts a resolution by Supervisor Canon to protect the court house park. It requires keeping off grounds, using only walks, and arrest for trespass. Baraboo city authorities are asked to aid enforcement and appoint Chris Kramer as police janitor. Lounging after 9 pm at entrances to the court house is trespass. violators may be removed or arrested.
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Court House Park
Canon
Baraboo
Chris. Kramer
Court House
Old Settlers plan Baraboo Fourth of July gathering
The Old Settlers Association of Sauk County invites members to a July Fourth afternoon meeting at their grounds in Baraboo and the Northern Wisconsin Valley. Attendees should bring lunch and view silk worms, with a full program and stories, not conflicting with town celebrations.
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Baraboo
Wisconsin Valley
Old Settler
Wm. H. Canfield
Sec’y
Merely a Fancy in Velvet Valley
Poetic fragment describes a tranquil landscape with a hickory pole crooked pin stream poplar and clover fields under a blue sky. The verse paints a dreamlike scene of green life and mist veiled hills in a Baltimore American style pose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velvet
Baltimore
Simple and pleasant liquid laxative remedy promoted
The Well Informed demand a safe, gentle, effective laxative. The California Fig Syrup So promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a known value, ethical choice for family use. Buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. priced at fifty cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Co
Sauk County Teachers Training School Holds Second Commencement
The Sauk County Teachers Training school held its second annual commencement at the Reedsburg armory on Friday evening. John F. Sims spoke on The Elements of Leadership. Diplomas were given by County Superintendent G. W. Davies. Graduates include Myrtle Clingman Muriel Wilkinson Arma Cook Verne Porter Jane McNown Dora Powell Bessie Stanton Ida Schneider Kate Waddell Martha Retzlaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County Teachers’ Training School
Armory
Reedsburg
John F. Sims
Stevens Point Normal School
Joseph Alexander
C. A. Rood
Fannie Goodwin
C. R. Bearmore
J. E. Kundert
Annie Reynolds
Nellie Babcock
James A. Stone
Paul B. Conger
Prairie du Lac
Davies
North Freedom
Our Pie Ready Mix Comes In Lemon Chocolate Custard
The advertisement touts three OUR PIE varieties lemon chocolate and custard with exact ingredient portions in each package. It claims adherence to Pure Food Laws and that any cook can make good pies immediately. At grocers, 10 cents.
Sudden death of Mrs. Henry Huntington at Blue Island
Message from Blue Island Ill reports Mrs. Henry Huntington died very suddenly at home. She was about 58 and had visited here often. Her cousins include Street Commissioner H. H. Hulbert and L. D. Burtch of Baraboo, Postmaster Hulbert, and James M. Hulbert of Delton. Her husband has been a Rock Island passenger conductor for 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Huntington
Blue Island
Ill
H. H. Hulbert
L. D. Burtch
Baraboo
Hulbert
James M. Hulbert
Delton
Rock Island
Mr J E Savage and grandson visit Cuba City
Mr J E Savage and his grandson Ernest have returned from a trip to Cuba City where he had been visiting his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Savage
Ernest
Cuba City
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J. Quinn
Russel Williams
Manston
Brennan
Rowland
Roy Hohiman
Arcadia
E. H. Bills
W. F. Elske
Watertown
Mrs. Schroeder
Arcadia Wis
Mr. W. M. Schroeder
J. H. Powers
Republic
Andrew Raschein
Honey Creek
Roy
Elizabeth Raschein
J.G. Patterson
Palace
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Fred Nehs
Cambridge
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Sheboygan
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M. E. Patterson
Chas. Gaskell
F. N. Gaskell
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R. E. Sherman
Janesville
I. C.0.f. Lodge
Brotherhood of St. Paul and Friends
William Little
Franklin Johnson
J. 8. Crowder
Mae Little
A. W. Melzl
Isham
Albert
New
Warren
Rebekahs
Diamonds and Hearts
Kelsey
Menomonie
A.O.U. W. Hall
J. E. Johnson
International Harvester Co
Akron
G. A.R
Racine
National Department
Burton
Old Settlers Association of
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Rogers Bros
International Silver Co
Meriden, Conn
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