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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
8
This ad touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as fastest relief for headaches with no stomach upset and no after effects. A testimonial from D F Lewis of Cleveland notes relief with one or two pills and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
A. D. Dorsett has sold the ElDorado Springs News to W. R. Lewis. Transfer dates from March first. Dorsett will join a Chicago publishing house around April first. Lewis to run the plant. he has served twelve years in the ElDorado Springs postal service.
Albert Gotske and Miss Anna Haremel of Greenfield were married Saturday evening at the Urban House by Justice H. L. Halsted. Gotske is assistant master of transportation with Ringling's circus. They will honeymoon in New York.
Two couples wed in Sumpter on Wednesday. Martin Alwin of Stone's Pocket marries Lena Kinzler of the same county area. Otto Peets weds Alvina Besitzky. The newlyweds will reside on the grooms’ farm properties in Sumpter. Gus Kinzler of Cross Plains attended the weddings.
North Freedom correspondent notes that the Oliver Mining Company allowed options to expire on the Petzke and Voeck farms. The move surprises and disappoints many investors and local residents.
The six month old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Pickar of Stones Pocket died on Monday March 8 from pneumonia. Funeral plans were not stated in the available notice.
The ad extols Quaker Oats as exceptionally clean from field to bowl, noting fifty processing steps and no human hands touching grains. It urges breakfast consumption and lists three package options 10c 25c and 30c with a premium china gift in the largest size.
William Scallon of Loreto testifies in Baraboo that Joseph Wilcox mauled boys near Loreto School and abused teacher Miss Mary McPhillips. He says Wilcox sought pockets for revolvers, struck a weak boy, and left sleds damaged, while Wilcox remains jailed.
Baraboo Wis March 15 1909 W T Kelsey defends his judicial record amid campaign allegations. He denies promising not to seek reelection and explains a 1905 confidential letter about support, noting no assurances were received and the campaign misrepresented him. He urges voters to judge his handling of estates minors and other matters in his court.
Loreto Wisconsin March 6 1909 Fox hunter Huy Davey faced a bear while inspecting a cave for tracks He dropped his gun and hat and fled with the bear in pursuit The chase ended when he escaped unhurt but vowed never to hunt foxes again Credit to his long legs and perseverance are noted in the tale
The new St. Peter's Lutheran church in Reedsburg was dedicated on Sunday. Sermon by Rev. Arthur Reinke of Chicago. Afternoon service by Rev. George Schroeder of Manawa and evening program by Rev. Paul Schaller of Beloit. Pastor Rev. August Rohbach long associated with the church. Attorney E. F. Dithmar of Baraboo serves on the church building committee.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs W J Paddock died after a two day illness. The 20 month old child’s funeral will be held at the family home 342 Grove street Tuesday at 2 o clock, conducted by Rev John Singleton Crowder pastor of the First M E church.
Raymond Capener died at his father's home near the Maxwell dam around 12:30 today after a long illness with tuberculosis. The 22 year old Baraboo native is survived by a sister and two brothers, Freeman Capener of Baraboo, Paul Capener of Dubuque Iowa, and Mrs DeWitt Anderson of Baraboo. Funeral Tuesday conducted by Rev Dick.
The article urges consumers to read ingredient labels for baking powders to ensure cream of tartar is listed and to avoid alum substitutes. It argues food laws help shoppers protect health, praises cream of tartar powders, and notes good baking powder is essential, economical, and widely available.
Community brief listing residents visiting relatives and friends, trips to Milwaukee Sandusky and Reedsburg, hospital updates, newborns and travels including Burr Potter recovery, church dedication at Reedsburg, and local job moves.
Perry Cob leigh, youngest son of Mr and Mrs S Cob leigh, dislocated his wrist last week and was taken to Baraboo for setting. John Kramer sold his farm to a Hillsboro buyer and will move soon. Mrs R Powell lies critically ill at Geo Powell's Webster's lower Prairie home. Mrs H Kleitzman, recently moved from the Prairie, is very ill in Baraboo with daughter Lena seriously ill.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Kirchstein express thanks to friends for deeds of kindness during the illness and death of their son Theodore Roosevelt and for floral offerings and singing.
Attorney James H. Hill and H. J. Case returned from Milwaukee where Hill appeared in municipal court for Harrison Case. Case had been jailed for 90 days on vagrancy and possession of burglary tools. The district attorney agreed to seek more evidence but failed to produce the tools, and Judge Neelen dismissed Case from custody.
The seven families forming the Skillet Creek Farmers’ Telephone company met at Wm. Wishern’s home Monday evening. They enjoyed an oyster supper after which they conducted company business. The evening ended with music, games and social interaction.
Mar 16 North Fairfield notes Mr L P Lewis visited Dr Tillast on Thursday. Loyd Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Gust Lewis is sick and had the doctor Monday. Wayne Newell of Lee Montana now in Minneapolis visited his sisters Emma and Denia Newell and Mr M La Mar. Miss Bertha Matison of Baraboo visits her sister Mrs Joe Lewis.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Meier of Witwen died last Wednesday and was buried in Black Hawk cemetery last Friday afternoon. John Sorg is on the sick list. The Harrisburg school will host an entertainment and basket sociable next Saturday evening at the Harrisburg school house. Black Hawk school children will hold an entertainment on March 26 at Woodmen hall. Everybody is welcome.
In Lime Ridge on March 9 Ernest L Gibson and Fred spent Sunday with George Warren. Mrs Arthur Western of Madison visits relatives. Floyd Smith vacations at home and attends Reedsburg high school. The Aug Ratzmann sale draws about five hundred attendees. Joseph Hunt and Mae Risley wed Sunday at Rev Warren's home. Grace Selden and Ida Rotzell visit Lodi and return. Neighbors enjoy a chairvarie at the Hunts with candy and cigars provided.
The funeral of Glen Fullington was held at the U B church on Saturday. The remains were later taken to Rockbridge for burial.
Harrisburg local event announced a program and basket social at the Harrisburg schoolhouse next Saturday evening March 20. All residents are cordially invited to attend.
March brief from South Fairfield reports Mrs Bartlett's mother ill once more. Mrs Robert Schneller continues rheumatism. Mrs Aug Zeigler ill with grippe. Maude Attridge and Eva Bump resume school duties after a two week vacation.
March 15 report from Wheelerburg Station notes the infant son of Mr and Mrs Krause is very sick with pneumonia but slowly recovering. Grace Krause was baptized at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Zimmerman on Sunday March 7 with neighbors gathering for visiting and dancing in the evening.
March sleighing delights residents. Miss Nina Behn recovered from mumps. Miss Mable Gross of Reedsburg visited Ruby Claridge. Jane Butterfield improving in health. Charles S Briggs and Mr and Mrs Risley attended Briggs golden wedding at Kilbourn. Local neighbors attended the Lutheran church dedication in Reedsburg Sunday.
Dr. F B Brewer long known for sensible learned articles on diseases and practical treatment now has his son Dr Frank Brewer and Dr Thatcher continuing the work. They will be at the Warren House for free consultation on Monday March 22.
Horace Bonfoey passed away at his son Cary Bonfoey’s home on Thursday night March 11. Funeral services were held Sunday at two o clock. His daughter Miss Jennie Bonfoey of Milwaukee has been here this week to care for him. A surprise party for Mr and Mrs J Zimmermann occurred March 8 with 24 friends. The Zimmermanns plan to move to Stoughton Wisconsin on March 15. Lottie Bellows visited her uncle A Hunt in Excelsior. Wilbur Scott and Mrs Wayne Betts visited Joe Betts and family. Chi Namel ad from Fisher Bros. mentions a finish for doors and old floors.
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