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Newspaper

Baraboo News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1909

Page

4

County Farm Relocation Debate At Sauk County

Discussion critiques the state board of control plan to relocate the county farm and asylum to Reedsburg or another site. It questions cost, value of existing barns, and argues current facilities serve the poor and insane efficiently. Comparisons show fuel and light costs, with 1908 figures from nearby counties.

State Board of Control State Board North Western North Freedom LaValle Grotophorst Reedsburg Sauk County LaCrosse Co LaCrosse Co. Poorhouse

Saxon Brothers lead remarkable New York circus display

The piece highlights the Saxon Brothers as top strength performers comparable to Sandow with a vertical foot bridge act over a four-person touring car. It notes the double somersault auto exhibit and a standout hippodrome race program at Madison Square Garden, praising Ringling Brothers for an unrivaled, spectacular season in New York crowds.

Sandow New York Ringling Brothers Madison Square Garden

Local News Notes From Baraboo Area Gathered

Thursday F H Mauk of Baraboo was admitted to the county infirmary. Miss Anna Cumming returns from Wausau. Miss Laura Baxter spent Sunday in Wausau. Mrs. Edward Gardner is critically ill with paralysis at her son’s Maple street home. Wilbert Koepp visits Baraboo. sister Clara Koepp accompanies him after visiting Mrs. Jones. M Frezier moves from Fairfield to Delton. Hon T W English returns from Milwaukee after Masonic encampment events. Toole Brothers offer thrifty Irish Shamrock plants. Wisconsin may pass blanket horseing laws. Leach bill likely killed while Stock bill expected to pass. Matthe surprise birthday for Mrs Abbie Ryan. Mrs Ryan travels with guests. Al Matthe and Wilbur Halsted assist with sleighs after storm. Dr Whitney speaks on boy problem at Congregational church with four singing boys. warns against saloon influence and urges education and environment to protect boys.

Gus Matthe Al.Matthe Wilbur Halsted Abbie Ryan Whitney Congregational Church Judge Lindsay Denver Col United States

Local Notes From Baraboo And Nearby Towns

Friday notices from Baraboo and surroundings include visits and travels of residents Mrs James H Hill in Milwaukee and Mrs Martha Irish Karnopp from Almond Wis. John Schmidt received a $71.50 Defender lodge check after breaking his leg. Baraboo residents hear a stereopticon talk on life and conditions in Turkey with 70 views. Maple Valley Sewing circle meets at Mrs L A Johnson with discussion on child labor in factories.

John Schmidt Defender Lodge Mr. Schmidt Turkey Maple Valley Sewing Circle L. A. Johnson George B. McGilvra William Montgomery

Simplicity Gasoline Engine and Farm Machinery Ad

Ed. Gollmar promotes Simplicity Gasoline Engine and corn planter with easy drop changes and simple horse lift on pivotal axle. Sulky plows manure spreaders and other farm machinery are offered to farmers in Surabou Wis. See goods to compare superiority and save money.

Gollmar Third Avenue I Surabou Wis

Household Remedy Sale Promises Quick Family Healing

An advertisement from Fisher Bros. touts a universal healer claimed to cure many ailments at home. It lists various injuries and afflictions from burns to foot cuts, scalds, piles and corns with promise of rapid relief.

Mr. Drugevist Alex Bucklen Arnica Saive Moses Baby Johnnie Mannie Billie Fisher Bros

Nonpartisan Candidacy Declared for Sauk County Judge

E. F. Dithmar announces as a nonpartisan candidate for Sauk County Judge in the upcoming April election. He pledges fair campaigning, economic stewardship, and will resign from his law firm to focus on duties if elected. He thanks supporters and invites voter choice between candidates.

Sauk County E. F. Dithmar

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Wwe Trempealeau Co Asylum Dane Co Asylum Racine Co George J. Seamans McClure F.h.mauk Baraboo Anna Cumming Wausau, Wis Laura Baxter Edward Gardner Maple Street Wilbert Koepp Caledonia Clara Koepp William Jones Ninth Street M. Frezier Charles Luce Fairfield Frank Shults Delton T. W. English Milwaukee Toole Brothers Wisconsin Assemblyman Leach Madison Superior William H. Bennet Wisconsin Humane Society Stack James H. Hill H. W. Barker Martha Irish Karnopp Almond Jon Meisser Q. W. Falconer of Pardeeville Thomas Rodwell 8. A. Coates Prairie du Lac J. B. Risley George Keller Merrimack Keller Robert Brown Knights of Pythias L. T. Osborne George W. Hackett William Schenkat Westfield Freedom Mr. Schenkat William Scallon Loreto Register of Deeds S. Z. Hudson Scallon Bear Creek The Bank of Herman Grotophorst Charles W.whitman J. van Orden Hertian Grotophorst Edward P. Micfetridge J.B. Donovan Lettergren Pittman Mar Riott Shoe Co Marriott Shoe Co SG LA S&s Hawkes J. B. Donovan & CO DR. Clark Optometrist Chicago Detroit Boston Bangor First National Bank Baraboo, Wis
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