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Newspaper

Baraboo News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

4

Baraboo News subscription rates and jail note

The notice lists subscription rates for three months six months and one year. It also notes a Thursday March 26 item about walking being good once Blow is released from jail.

Baraboo Spring Campaign Lacks Political Buzz

The excerpt notes a quiet Baraboo spring campaign with little sign of party circles or political rings, suggesting baseball may dominate public interest for now.

Baraboo

Baraboo Pony Aims for Circus Linking After Bridge Feat

A Baraboo pony wowed spectators by leaping over the railing of a high bridge and now faces a choice to join a circus. The stunt drew attention to the animal and sparked discussions about circus uses.

Unclear Cash Flow Between Keller and Stephenson

The article notes a dispute over whether Keller spent 200 dollars after being paid by Stephenson or was paid first and then spent 200 dollars. It presents the lack of a clear sequence and hints at financial ambiguity between the two individuals.

Keller Stephenson

Sleep Plea Echoes in Northwestern City

A gentleman in the northwestern part of the city hopes for a chance to rest as he seeks a quiet opportunity amid barking dogs.

Brave Kings Contemplate Flights and Marriages

King Alfonso speaks of an airplane ascent while King Manuel of Portugal ponders marriage. The tongue in cheek remark savors daring royal musings and playful banter about bold plans by monarchs.

Alfonso Manuel Portugal

Roosevelt Caries Phonograph in African Outfit

A wartime style remark questions whether Roosevelt lacks mercy for wild beasts as he carries a phono graph among his items in an African costume.

Kopp to Remove North Freedom Post Office Post

Reports indicate Congressman Kopp will end North Freedom post office duties though it is unclear who will take over the trophy when the decision is enacted.

Congressman Kopp North Freedom Post Office Mr. Wiggins

Theodore Roosevelt’s enduring national legacy

The Emporia Gazette lauds Theodore Roosevelt as a vigorous, principled leader whose greatest gift is his personal example. He leaves office after eight years of service with unchanged ideals and faith in man and God, undaunted by mistakes, and set as a model for future generations.

Theodore Roosevelt Congress Roosevelt Emporia Gazette

Kenyon Visits William Payne in Sauk Prairie

S C Kenyon traveled to Sauk Prairie to visit at the home of William Payne, meeting him at his residence for a private discussion.

S.C. Kenyon Sauk Prairie William Payne

New Rich mond letter notes Sauk county ties and home

A note from O H Brown of New Richmond Wis. praises the indispersible News and the warm welcome from Sauk county friends. He calls their location near New Richmond and proximity to the Twin Cities favorable for produce markets. The piece blends local chatter and Civil War reminiscences with a touch of humor.

O.H Brown New Richmond Wis Sauk County Mr. Brown Twin Cities

Punishment and Pig Theft Remain in Moral Tales

A parent denounces corporal punishment to a teacher by noting home discipline. A Tennessee pig theft case reveals a poor man pleading family hunger to a stern judge, who questions dog ownership as a factor while the defendant blames starvation for the crime.

Johnnie Sacred Heart Review Rastus Honnah Hannah

New Dublin Hotel Tops Height with Hinge Top

An Irishman boasts of a new Dublin hotel so tall that its top stories hinge. An American visitor recalls New York’s tallest buildings and asks why. Pat explains the top stories hang on hinges to swing down when the moon passes.

Dublin New York Pat National Food Magazine

A W Crane Introduces Novel Pear Knives

A. W. Crane has been crafting novel pear knives and other items with unusually distinctive carving. The work highlights unique ornament and artisanal detail in his produce.

A. W. Crane

The Lincoln Story Calendar Gift From Biddle Press

The Lincoln Story Calendar from The Biddle Press Philadelphia is a bound brass ringed volume with weekly chapters telling Lincoln’s life. It includes Gettysburg address Markham poem and other features. Available for home or office gift buyers at 1010 Cherry Street Philadelphia.

Biddle Press Philadelphia Lincoln Edwin Markham Cherry Street Penn

Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition described by Olive Coates

Miss Olive Coates writes about the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle from June 1 to October 16. She highlights sunken gardens, permanent university buildings including a Forestry building, a gold covered monument, and the Spirit of the Exposition statue. She notes Seattle’s population, Puget Sound scenery, Paradise Park near Mount Rainier, and the city’s expansions.

Seattle Wash Baraboo News Cascade Mountains Mt. Baker Mt. Rainier University of Washington Alaska Yukon River Mount Rainier Paradise Park Washington

Changes at Electric Theatre Improve Entrance and Lighting

The Electric Theatre under A B Robbins and T M Buckley improves lantern position and entrance arrangement. Films are sourced from Minneapolis with program changes three times weekly, giving variety. Baraboo remains on the circuit with Lancaster and Winona.

A. B. Robbins T. M. Buckley Minneapolis Baraboo Lancaster Winona

Death of Mrs Polly Payne Niece Elroy Resident

Mrs Polly Payne died at her niece Mrs Henry Platts Baraboo home Thursday evening between seven and eight o clock after several months of failing health. An Elroy native she moved to Baraboo last fall. Her husband died many years ago. She leaves one sister Mrs Charles Lawrence of Reedsburg and near relatives Mrs J A Osburn and her Baraboo children.

Polly Payne Henry Platt Hlroy Baraboo Charles Lawrence Reedsburg J. A. Osburn Osburn

Industrial insurance viewed by farm manager near Delton

Wm S Marshall of the Marshall farm near Delton adds an informed view to The Madison Democrat editorial on industrial insurance. He cites Germany’s system, noting state administration funded by employers and workers, low cost, rapid relief to injured workers, and 95 percent of funds reaching claimants versus roughly 35 percent in current local methods.

Evening News Madison Democrat Wm. S. Marshall Marshall Farm Delton Marshall Germany

Political concerns over industrial insurance proposal

A reader argues that turning a humanitarian industrial insurance proposal into a political issue wastes labor on court costs and lawyers' fees. He suspects the public’s ignorance is being exploited and signs off as Wm. S. Marshall.

Marshall

Young Baraboo Man Dies at Twenty Two

Raymond Norvill Capener born December 30 1886 died March 13 1909 aged 22 years 2 months 11 days after a life in Baraboo Wisconsin and work at C N W shops and McArthur Son weaving His widow and family comforted by faith in God and the memory of a patient life and funeral at the A C church in Baraboo by Rev Dick

Raymond Norvill Capener Baraboo Water Street McArthur & Son A. C. Church Death

Card of Thanks for Raymond Capener family

To our many friends for the sympathy and assistance shown us in Raymond's last sickness to those who sent flowers to the choir for their services and the pall bearers we extend heartfelt thanks Wim H Capener Mr and Mrs F G Capener Mr and Mrs P W Capener Mr and Mrs D C Anderson Telephone Your News to 63-

Raymond Wim. H. Capener F. G. Capener P. W. Capener D. C. Anderson

Fearless preachers praise Peruna in candid testimonials

Evangelical minister J T Peeler of Hendersonville writes that Peruna saved his life from catarrh and he will continue recommending it. Pastor J G Dukes of Pinetown notes his wife’s health improved after a month, her color and flesh returning and their son gaining vitality. Rev H W Tate of Cincinnati reports Peruna cured a spasmodic throat condition that hampered his preaching.

EV. J. G. Dukes Unitarian Church Pinetown N. C H. W. Tate Lincoln Ave Walnut Hills Cincinnati Ohio Peruna

Election Notice for 1909 Judicial and School Officers

State of Wisconsin Sauk County election notice lists positions: Supreme Justice to succeed John Barnes, County Judge to succeed W T Kelsey, State Superintendent to succeed C P Cary, County School Superintendent to succeed G W Davies. Elections held April 6 1909 with municipal judges as required.

John Barnes W. T. Kelsey C. P. Cary G. W. Davies

Fred Manuel Sentenced Nine Months in County Jail

In the case state versus Fred Manuel he was sentenced to nine months in the county jail by Judge Stevens after pleading guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses for the Great Northern Nursery company. Detectives and other witnesses were not called.

Fred Manuel Great Northern Nursery Company Stevens Manuel

Fairfield Creamery elects officers and directors

At the first regular meeting since incorporation, Fairfield Creamery Company elected directors G. W. Harrison, John Davenport, B. F. Thomas, E R Thomas, H S Porter, and O A Getchell. Officers chosen were President B F Thomas, Secretary H S Porter, and Treasurer E K Thomas.

Fairfield Creamery Company G. W. Harrison John Davenport B. F. Thomas E-R.thomas H.S. Porter O. A. Getchell H. 8. Porter E. K. Thomas

Widow Settles Claim After Husband’s Brighman Death

Claim adjusted by Mr. R. C. Richards of Chicago & Northwestern in Baraboo. Mrs Mina Connor’s husband, a brakeman, was injured at Whitson Junction in February and died March 2 in Madison hospital at about age 30. A. R. Smith appeared for Mrs Connor. She will remain in Baraboo.

R. C. Richards Chicago & Northwestern Baraboo Mina Connor Whitson Junction Madison Hospital A.r.smith

Winter Snow Report From Crandon Reader Letter

A Crandon reader writes to Baraboo News praising the winter with about two feet of snow on the ground and expresses pleasure in reading The News. J. M. Jesse signs the note dated March 4, 1909.

Crandon Wis Baraboo J. M. Jesse

Hen Tale Sees 22 Eggs Laid by Hen

Henry Potter notes a hen laid 22 eggs after 21 were placed under her. The hen hatched 21 chicks and raised 20. Potter says he will listen to the citizen who did better in this odd poultry account.

Henry Potter Mr. Potter

Licensed to Wed Local Couples Reported in Baraboo Area

Two marriage licenses issued for Wilhelm Zietlow of Summit Wisconsin and Aimee Jackson of La Valle. Albert Dahnke and Matie Schrader, both residents of Baraboo, also listed for wedding filings.

Wilhelm Zietlow Summit Wis Aimee Jackson la Valle Albert Dahnke Matie Schrader Baraboo

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the Baraboo News H. E. Cole Blow Ayer J. C. Ayer Company Lowell, Mass J. C. Ayer Co Everybody’s D. B. Sherman Mr. Sherman Sherman Atlanta Daily News Dyer New York Herald Yukon Pacific Exposition Olive Coates Fred Coates Potter Street Puget Sound Yours, Olive Coates Elroy J.T. Peeler Hendersonville, D. C J.t.peeler Weet Sauk S. H. Wood The Wed
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