20 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1907
Page
1
A Baraboo report details a cottage break in by a thief who stole new chinaware and eatables stored for the summer. The itemized finances show rising city delinquencies with $3,000 uncollected this year, despite higher tax rolls and diligent City Treasurer Hazeltine.
Wilber Cahoon from Assembly Chamber Madison writes that the dam question is cleared up and that supporters will pass the bill with amendments. He indicates he will be for the bill and notes he could not obtain needed information earlier. Med. 12.
A thief entered Emil Platt's saloon on Third Street Monday evening taking $15 in coins from the register. He also pocketed $2,600 in certificates of deposit, which are worthless to the owner. Justice Andre issued a warrant on suspicion, and the suspect may be taken into custody tonight.
County Treasur er Witwen reports most townships filing returns with satisfactory results. Several towns list small uncollected amounts while Ableman Merrimack Sauk City and Spring Green report delinquents. Many towns and villages remain awaiting figures though indications are positive.
Promoters of the Prairie du Sac dam proposed amendments in a Madison assembly committee meeting. Residents and officials from Prairie du Sac and Sauk City attended, including Mayor Marriott and Baraboo City Attorney Kelley. The two amendments would add locks and a six year completion deadline, with government involvement anticipated.
The First M. E. church social for members and friends of the Woman's Aid Society drew a large audience in the Sunday school rooms. Rev. J. W. Melear served as master of ceremonies. The program featured vocal solos by Van Stone Johnston Holly Carew, Lella, and others with readings by Mrs. George Smith W. D. Stanley. Mrs. Philip Cheek gave the address. Refreshments followed and the mission band candy booth earned over $7.00.
A large group of friends staged a farewell surprise Tuesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rumpf at their home, recently sold to Conductor H G Gropp with possession next Tuesday. Attendees included Peter and Mrs Rumpf, Fred and Mrs Nehs, Christ and Mrs Thuerer, Ed and Mrs Lueth, Geo and Mrs McFarland, Chas Erffmeyer, Chas Webber, Anna Thuerer, Augusta Rath, Arthur Rath, Fred and Minnie Nietzel, Philip Nietzel, Rev C F Henke, and Mrs L Von Wald.
A reader sends a vivid St. Petersburg letter describing an orange and grape fruit grove sold for 2250 dollars on four and a half acres, with heavy fruit loads and rich buyer expectations. The piece also details Washington birthday celebrations, parades, Union and Confederate veterans, and stark notes on racial segregation in depots and streetcars. The writer contrasts Decoration Day style with the local festivity and laments the colored question amid Florida social life.
Rumors say an eastern corporation tied to Pittsburgh steel interests uncovered a rich ore ledge near Caledonia between Portage and town. After years of drilling and later abandonment, a new group seeks options and plans a large sheep ranch, with belief they are the steel firm behind the discovery.
D B Clark assistant state veterinarian condemned a Baraboo cow owned by Daniel Worth after finding tuberculosis. Appraisers E J Battles Frank Minor and Jerry Buckley valued the animal at 47.33 dollars. The cow was killed and a tuberculosis case confirmed. Worth will receive two thirds of the appraised value amounting to 36.56 dollars. The case was before Justice Andro.
David Jones of 332 Third Street has moved to Seattle Washington to pursue work in the plumbers' trade.
A complex transfer moves iron assets from International Harvester to Wisconsin Steel, including North Freedom mines, blast furnaces, mills, and coal lands. Wisconsin Steel plans to expand with 14 and 16 Morgan mills at South Chicago and to erect a third blast furnace this year, aiming to meet Sauk county iron ore quality demands.
Gertrude May Premo and Walter E. Young wed at the Premo home on Second street with a reception and plans for a home at 229 Second street. Separately Bernhard R. Giese and Ellen M. Accola married at the Accola home with about one hundred guests and photographs, later residing in Troy town.
Ringling Brothers greatest show in the world opens the 1907 season at the Chicago Coliseum on Thursday April 4. Preparations are under way in Ringlingville for an elaborate program featuring many new attractions this year.
The meeting centers on Long Day by Dorothy Richardson detailing a working girl’s trials in New York. The narrative follows cheap lodgings, sweatshops, shifting jobs from factory to sales to food demonstration, and self improvement through shorthand, typing, and editorial ambitions.
The excerpt profiles a New York writer focused on working women in urban life. It argues the book reveals working girls’ lives, aspirations, and morals, aiming to spur social improvement. The concluding chapter critiques the contentment and apathy among working women, noting their hard lot and long-suffering patience.
The Baraboo council met with most aldermen present. Aldermen Selleck and Effinger were absent. Mayor Marriott presided. The Stotzer Marble Co tax cut request was sent to the finance committee. Gas testing guidance from Chemist Fischer discussed. Machinery cost estimated at 900 dollars. City Attorney Kelley questioned gas regulation under existing law but expected new state legislation. Gustav Hubert resigned. office to be declared vacant and a second ward justice of the peace elected. H. L. Halsted won the ballot with one dissent. Isenberg sidewalk refund granted for grade change. Baraboo Telephone Co grate permit referred to city attorney. Treasurer authorized to move 299.30 from general fund to fire department. Field book use authorized for sidewalk grades. Kelley reported no registration needed for the city election. primary law may be abolished for cities of Baraboo size due to cost and limited nominations.
Judge W T Kelsey hears a contested unoccupative will case regarding the late John Wesley Werron of Westfield. Verbal declarations allegedly favor Anna Schanke are disputed by contestants, with about 175 dollars in personal estate involved and a farm to descend among Mrs Philipina Stackhouse Mrs Kathrina Black and Anna Schanke.
Large crowd attended the Thursday funeral for Edward Huebing at the German M E church on Second Street. The Rev. Leck of Waukesha led services as mourners from Reedsburg and relatives from Stevens Point Madison LaCrosse Chicago and Reedsburg paid final respects to a man beloved by all who knew him.
The Charles Wild Music House has awarded pianos in contests to Mrs. Frank Baxter of Baraboo J H Forbes of Elroy F B Clark of Baraboo H E Kelley of Reedsburg The firm Erswell Melzl and McGann gave one to Charles Deyhle and the A O A W lodge gift went to W J Radtke More gifts are expected as locals celebrate newfound access to instruments.
A request asks the recipient to resend the name of the person to whom the Christian Work and Evangelist were sent at a specific address. The sender notes the name was lost and seeks a prompt correction.
Frank A. Capner of Greenfield and Lucy Belle Farwell of Baraboo obtained marriage licenses signaling the pending union.
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