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.
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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
A gentleman in the northwestern part of the city hopes for a chance to rest as he seeks a quiet opportunity amid barking dogs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
S C Kenyon traveled to Sauk Prairie to visit at the home of William Payne, meeting him at his residence for a private discussion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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-
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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