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Newspaper

Baraboo News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1909

Page

9

Baraboo News Rates and Editorial Details

The Baraboo News lists subscription options including three months six months and one year with pricing shown. Editor and publisher H E Cole oversees the paper and the notice presents rate information.

Charley Blow Reflects on Jail Entry Difficulty

Charley Blow notes on Thursday that entering jail is easier than leaving, a reflection capturing a grim humor about confinement and the challenges of release. The remark underscores the social and legal struggles surrounding imprisonment.

Charley Blow

Stephenson Sleeps Easier After Delivery of Goons

The author notes relief for Stephenson as goons are delivered, implying increased security or protection and peace of mind after the event.

Senator Stephenson's Checks Linked to Memory Defects

A report suggests recipients of Senator Stephenson's checks show notably impaired recall. The finding highlights potential cognitive effects tied to the distribution of the funds and raises questions about memory integrity among beneficiaries.

City license case stirs spring campaign race

A license case before the city council arrives at a pivotal moment in the spring campaign, elevating stakes for local contenders and shaping voter attention around governance and business oversight.

Winter Holds Tight as Spring Seeks Entrance

The verse ponders which season dominates as cold weather lingers while hints of warmer days emerge. The speaker contrasts winter’s grasp with spring’s uncertain advance, inviting reflection on seasonal transition.

Call for McArthur Free Water Power Year Proposal

A call proposes accepting the McArthur offer of free water power for one year to promote progress. The statement frames it as a bold step in the modern era and invites public support.

McArthur

Ohio clergyman links kissing to intoxication

An Ohio clergyman asserts that kissing is intoxicating. He suggests the habit may boom in states that have recently adopted prohibition.

Ohio

Aldermen Platforms Shaped by Blow Brunk and Spring

Blow Brunk and Spring have steered the law enforcement plank into aldermanic candidates platforms this spring. The trio influenced policy emphasis across the field.

Brunk

City Council Reevaluates License Case Motion

The council debates whether to allow the current license case to linger in court motions. Officials weigh stagnation versus timely resolution amid ongoing legal maneuvering.

Blacksmith Debuts as Opera Tenor in New York

A blacksmith makes his debut this week as an opera tenor in New York and should shine in the anvil chorus with his unexpected talent.

Blacksmith New York Anvil

No married man should advocate a tax on bachelors

A brief editorial note argues that a married man backing a tax on bachelors reveals envy and is not a compliment to his wife. It frames the stance as unwise and socially harmful.

Brunk Changes Name One Letter for Washington's Birthday

Brunk would not have to change more than the first letter of his name to harmonize with the company he kept on Washington's birthday.

Brunk Washington

Taft's Cabinet Known as the Silk Hat Cabinet

Washington reports President Taft's new cabinet, nicknamed the silk hat cabinet, with most members described as wearing glossy silk weather protectors in public life.

Taft Washington

Oregon Declares War on Harri Man

Oregon states its stance with a provocative warning as it warns of potential consequences if tensions rise. The text warns of becoming a minor way station between Seattle and Frisco if not careful.

Oregon Harriman Seattle Frisco

Farm uplift commission work unpaid but visits yield fresh eggs

Attention is drawn to the unpaid labor of the farm uplift commission. Yet observers note the visits to farms of the nation produced fresh eggs as a tangible, if indirect, benefit.

Cost of War Measured by Gun Fire vs Editor Pay

The remark notes the high cost of warfare by comparing the price to fire a 12 inch gun with an editor's two year earnings, highlighting war’s financial burden.

New York Bible Shortage Highlighted by Preacher

A Bridgeport Mississippi Post column notes a New York preacher’s claim that the Bible has disappeared from Gotham. The piece quips that some philanthropist should gift New York another Bible to restore the city’s scripture.

New York Bridgeport

New Washington Officials Attract Large Number of Applicants

The new administration generated widespread interest in diplomatic posts with estimates of at least 100 applications for each embassy and consulate generalship as well as minor diplomatic and consular positions.

Washington

Hopeful Hearts and Baseball Dreams

The Detroit Free Press asks who remains the most hopeful people in the world as fans vow each season that Washington will win the pennant next time. The piece captures the restless optimism and ritual of baseball supporters who reload their predictions every year.

Detroit Free Press Washington

Wisconsin Examinations Highlight Madison Figures

The Madison examination draws attention to several figures amid Wisconsin state affairs, including mentions of Game Warden Stone and related expenses. Stephenson politics emerge as a notable undercurrent in the discussion.

Wisconsin Stone Stephenson Madison

State Officials Offer Reward for Forger Saddler

District Attorney Malone of Sauk County and Governor Davidson announce a reward of two hundred dollars for the forger Saddler. The incentive aims to spur detectives to uncover the suspect and bring him to justice.

Malone Sauk County Davidson

Baraboo Council Faces License Case Ruling and Next Steps

The Baraboo city council debates the Dizzy license case with costs taxed against the city and votes to defer final action to the city attorney for the next meeting. The Welk matter may be added as regular business while three minor witnesses Blow Brunk and Spring testified openly. Brewer Effinger backs law enforcement as aldermen weigh the revoking case amid political pressure and campaign history.

Baraboo Welk Supreme Court Blow Brunk Spring Justice Halsted Hull Brewer Effinger

Personal liberty questioned in county case and tragedy

The report notes a county board item to consider in the bye and bye and Blow, jailed with a companion, seeks release before the circuit court. Taxpayers face costs and the News vows to publish total liberty costs. The piece laments a young man’s disgrace to himself and kin and wonders if a boy should be central in such a tragedy for personal liberty.

Blow

E G Mattke Changes Address From Portland to Dallas Oregon

E G Mattke writes to change his address from Portland Oregon to Dallas Polk County Oregon. The note explains why the move was made and hints at a troubled episode involving Charley Blow.

E. G. Mattke Portland Oregon Dallas Polk County

Rioters Blockade and City Costs After Draft Riots

The eyewitness recalls residing in New York with a store and describes riots when soldiers were feared due to the draft. A wagon was used to blockade a street after he was struck, and the mob damaged pavements causing $40,000 in losses borne by residents through higher rents and taxes.

New York

August Bender Voted Lincoln In North Freedom

August Bender of North Freedom reports that he also voted for Lincoln. The note expresses pride in adding his name to the roll of honor.

August Bender North Freedom Lincoln

Free Heart Treatments Offer from Dr Miles

The Celebrated Specialist Dr Miles announces free $2.50 heart treatments and a free Heart Book. He claims a large practice across the United States and cites numerous cures for heart disease and related ailments. Patients are invited to describe their condition and request the free examination chart and treatment.

Miles United States Jas. Adams Winona St Chicago Edward Askey Forest Hill J. W. Snow Mayfield A.G. Miller Deadwood Franklin Miles Dept. A Main Street Elkhart Indiana

Bound Over 10 Circuit Court in Larceny Case

Joseph Barnes charged with larceny by Jeweler Fish of Reedsburg waived examination in Justice C F Sheldon court and was bound over to the circuit court. District Attorney Malone prosecuted. Barnes was found in Chicago after the Reedsburg jeweler’s missing jewelry and money totaling $125.

Joseph Barnes Fish Reedsburg Court of Justice C. F. Sheldon John A. Malone Barnes Chicago

Body found on beach near Portage man

William Dixon son of the late Wisconsin supreme court judge was found on a Massachusetts beach. He had left Portage Wisconsin after entering a sanatorium suffering from melancholy and is believed to have died by his own hand.

Providencetown Mass William Dixon Judge Dixon Supreme Court of Wisconsin Portage Wis

Carrington Currier praises the News

The Currier page from Carrington North Dakota states we cannot get along without the News, underscoring the paper’s value to the community.

Currier Carrington, N. D

Marshall man proclaims need for The New newspaper

G. R. Watkins of Marshall Minnesota states they cannot do without The New, underscoring the paper's value to the community as a vital daily source.

G. R. Watkins Marshall, Minn

Paper from Valdez brings distant life to town

Mrs Joseph Smith of Seventh Avenue received a paper from her daughter Mrs M Carwell who lives at Valdez Alaska The town of 1000 shows city life through illustrations of mining camps and other scenes The paper is 12 pages and sells for 25 cents per copy

Joseph Smith Seventh Avenue M. Carwell Valdez Alaska

Pathetic incidents of life and drunken misadventures

A Portage man George Groebner dies in a drunken automobile crash with two companions. The piece cites other local cases of intoxication and legal penalties, including a Janesville youth, Bootleg sentiment, and county taxpayers bearing costs. It critiques Brewers and personal liberty rhetoric amid a string of tragedies.

George Groebner Portage Milwaukee Groebner Portage Courts Andrew Bringe Andrew Rude Wisconsin Mississippi River Bringe Elroy Sauk County Black Hawk Mendota Baraboo Ohio Charles Blow Janesville Charley Blow Spring

Mark Hanley Changes Address in Saskatchewan Move

Mark Hanley reports a change of address from North Freedom Saskatchewan to Lemons Saskatchewan within the same province. The notice notes the former residence and new locality without additional details.

Mark Hanley Last Mountain Saskatchewan Canada Lemons North Freedom

Treasury Secretary MacVeagh Becomes Cabinet Day Laugh

At Taft’s first cabinet meeting the doorkeeper blocks entry claiming no admittance for cabinet day. MacVeagh replies that he is there as the secretary and is admitted after the correction. The light moment reflects early Franklin Roosevelt era style humor in the administration.

Mr. MacVeagh

News and Local Color From Wisconsin to a Taft Judicial Appointment

Mrs Lillian Harrison of Withee Wisconsin praises The News as unsurpassed by county papers. A Taft judicial appointment story centers on John Warrington of Cincinnati and the sixth district vacancy caused by J K Richards death. Warrington long sought a bench posting and Taft first elevated him to high office.

Lillian Harrison Withee Wis Huron Clark County Sauk Taft Sixth Judicial John W. Warrington Cincinnati J.K. Richards Warrington Harrison Will Taft Mr. Taft

Bartender Dies in Madison Police Cell

Albert Olson, a bartender, died at the Madison police station Wednesday morning after being held there since Tuesday for alcoholism. He had to be placed in a padded cell. medical aid arrived but he did not respond to treatment. Olson leaves a wife and one child. his home was 14 North Blair Street.

Albert Olson Madison Olen North Blair Street

Death of Morris Connors in Madison wreck

Morris Connors died at Madison on Thursday from injuries from a wreck south of Madison some time earlier. The funeral was held Saturday. Relatives live in Livingston. He had boarded for several weeks at the Thompson house.

Morris Connors Madison Livingston Thompson

Baraboo Man Seeks Honor Roll Inclusion for Lincoln Vote

J. H. Mann of Baraboo says he voted for Lincoln and requests placement on the roll of honor. He arrived in America just before the war and acknowledges limited understanding of sectionalism until Lincoln's campaign.

J.H. Mann Baraboo Lincoln America Buchanan

Bleuer and Lange Wed in Greenfield Cheese Factory Union

Peter Bleuer and Miss Frances Lange married at the Lange home in Greenfield with Rev Viestenz officiating. About 100 relatives attended as the couple, both prominent locals, begin life at Greenfield cheese factory. The bride wore white silk with lace and pink roses. bridesmaids Martha Lange and William Lange attended. Guests from Hartford Kilbourn and Portage joined locals for a grand banquet and gifts.

Peter Bleuer Frances Lange Jacob William Lange Viestenz Greenfield Martha Lange Amy Schreiber Charles Bruni Hartford Wis Ed. Lange Kilbourn William Turner Portage

Adjudged Insane Man Sent to Mendota for Treatment

John Hile of Delton has been adjudged insane and taken to Mendota for treatment by Sheriff Grant Dryer. He lived with his mother across the river from Kilbourn and reached a state requiring institutional care.

John Hile Delton Mendota Grant Dryer Kilbourn

I Cannot Praise Peruna Highh Enough for the Good It Has Done

Readers share testimonials praising Peruna for long standing ailments. RS John Hopp of Glendale Long Island reports improved sleep weight gain and restored health after using Peruna and Manalin for catarrh indigestion and constipation. Miss Malisa Jolley of Parmele North Carolina says she is now well of catarrh after taking Peruna.

Peruna John Hopp Webster Ave Glendale L. I N. Y Malisa Jolley Parmele N. C

Old Paper Price Rises After M. E. Smith Collection Start

Since M. E. Smith began collecting old paper in the city the price has jumped by 2.5 dollars per ton.

M. E. Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Baraboo News H. E. Cole Mr. Stephenson Ayer J. C. Ayer Co Lowell, Mass Franklin Mr. D LL. B East Bartender Bleuer Lange R.w.prothero Third Ave Charles Schellenberger
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