California excursion plans revealed by Friday A Decker
Friday A Decker arrived in Baraboo to recruit interest in an excursion to California. He has secured signups from nearby cities for a coast trip planned for the last of May. Decker, former editor of the Grand Rapids Reporter, is noted as a capable writer with works on the west and irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Decker
Baraboo
California
Sunshine
Decker
Grand Rapids
West
Hindipo Kidney Cure Ad From Baraboo Druggists
J B Donovan Co of Baraboo promotes Hindipo as a guaranteed remedy for kidney troubles and nervous disorders. They offer to refund purchase price if not fully satisfactory, with a 60 cent mail order box under positive guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Donovan & Co
Baraboo
Hearst Files Libel Suit Against New York Times
William R. Hearst sues the New York Times for libel seeking $100,000 damages over its report of Mayor Gaynor’s remarks at an Associated Press dinner. He also sues the Brooklyn Eagle and the Associated Press for added sums. Damages listed include $100,000 for the Eagle and $500,000 against the AP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Hearst
New York Times
Gaynor
Associated Press
Hearst
Brooklyn Eagle
the Eagle
Mayr
The
Eagle
Death at Spring Green Diphtheria Claims John Jordan
John Jordan died around 11 this forenoon at Spring Green from diphtheria and heart disease. His quarantine home faced the illness and his ten year old son is also ill. Aged about 50 or 60, he endured quinsy and sore throat. He leaves a brother, two sisters, and his young son. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jordan
Mr. Jordan
Jordan
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
An advertisement warns of kidney disease causing heart and lung failures and promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy. It claims kidney health prevents bladder issues and urges readers to try samples and buy bottles while noting druggists stock fifty cent and one dollar sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Baraboo Roundup Notes Many Local Visitors Callers
A long Baraboo social notes column lists residents and visitors. Names include Miss Martha Zamzen, Alvin Petz, Edna Gieble, H L Gasser, Miller of Witwen, and many Merrimack Delton North Freedom and Baraboo figures. It mentions circus attendance, dances, and car sales by F A Philbrick Son with multiple buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Petz
Prairie du Lac
Edna Gieble
Delton
Gladys Dursch
Reedsburg
Elephant kills man as circuses tour Marietta Ohio
Daily report says a Forepaugh Sells circus elephant killed a man in Marietta Ohio today. The show plans to exhibit in May in the city, amid concerns over elephants becoming unruly this season following several incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Ohio
Sauk County Fair Dates Set for Baraboo September 27–30
Secretary John M. True of the State Board of Agriculture releases the fall fair list with Sauk County Fair at Baraboo from September 27 to 30. The notice includes county fair dates statewide and the Milwaukee state fair from September 12 to 16, with Bos cobel opening August 9 to 12 and Gays Mills closing October 11 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Baraboo
Wisconsin
John M. True
Milwaukee
Boscobel
Gays Mills
Elephants Return to Winter Quarters in Baraboo
Eight elephants that caused damage in a Danville stampede arrived in Baraboo last night. They were heavily shackled and escorted home by four keepers. The herd, imported from Germany, faced slow progress as they were unloaded over several hours, with the leader previously strangled after the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Baraboo
Burroughs Sentenced to Seven Years in Waupun
Madison Judge Donovan sentenced Charles Burroughs to seven years in the state prison at Waupun for setting fire to his home to defraud Westchester Fire Insurance. He was praised for a wife’s rescue at the time, but later it emerged he started the fire. Burroughs pleaded guilty, avoiding a longer sentence and trial costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Madison
Charles Burroughs
Waupun
Westschester Fire Insurance Company
Burroughs
Ophthalmology Clinic by Dr E E Dehler in Baraboo
Ophthalmology expert Dr E E Dehler will visit the public parlor of the Wellington Hotel Baraboo from May 23 to 28. He will discuss eye strain habits and corrections using glasses and related instructions. Eyes tested and glasses fitted with free consultation. Permanent address Wonewoe Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Dehler
Wellington Hotel
Baraboo
Wonewoe
Wis
Census Count Nears Finish in City District
H H Hulbert supervisor of enumerators asks anyone missed in the city census to contact him at once so their names can appear in the official tally of residents.
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H. H. Hulbert
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Quick Hair Benefits
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as the premier hair tonic promising to cure dandruff falling hair and itchy scalp within two weeks. It offers a 50 cent bottle with money back if not satisfied and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Francis Koegl of St. Paul Minnesota dated November 16 1909. The copy claims non greasy formula and growing demand among refined customers with sales through druggists and Fisher Bros Mail Orders via Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo New York.
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Francis Koegl
W. Jessamine St
St. Paul, Minn
Fisher Bros
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Kniskern Retires From Northwestern Railway Post
Warren B. Kniskern, passenger traffic manager for Chicago and North Western, retires after twenty five years due to ill health. Alex C. Johnson of Winona Minnesota takes over and also serves Pierre Rapid City and Northwestern. Kniskern plans rest, ball games, golf, and a possible Europe trip. He retires on a pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Kniskern
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Alex C. Johnson
Chicago & Northwestern
Winona
Minn
Mr. Kniskern
Mr. Johnson
Pierre, Rapid City & Northwestern Railroad Company
Chicago
Europe
Kniskern
Surprise Circus Visit By City Teachers
A teachers meeting led by Superintendent H. R. Chamberlain ended with a planned surprise outing. High school teachers escorted grade teachers to the circus and hosted a post performance spread in the high school laboratory with the school board in attendance.
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H. R. Chamberlain
Appointment of Police and Fire Commissioners Named
The Police and Fire Commission appointed by Mayor Beade and filed in the city clerk’s office on April 30 1910 under chapter 187 laws of 1909 Wisconsin lists Philip Cheek for five years M H Mould for four years J S Worthman for three years A G Buckley for two years and Ed L Luckow for one year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
Beade
Wisconsin
Philip Cheek
M. H. Mould
J. S. Worthman
A. G. Buckley
Ed. L. Luckow
Dean Holloway union tied in Selby South Dakota
Floyd E. Dean son of Rev. E. E. Dean of Huron and Miss Millie E. Holloway daughter of S. W. Holloway of Laure were married April 20 at Selby South Dakota. They will be at home to friends after May 1 at Laure 8 D.
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Floyd E. Dean
E. E. Dean
Huron
South Dakota
Millie E. Holloway
S. W. Holloway
Selby
Laure
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aiece
Lillion
Spring Green
Miss Mary
Anna Halweg
Mrs. Dode Fiske
Wonewee
Arthur Dahlke
Merrimack
Missj
Martha Zamzen
H. L. Gasser
K. W. Gasser
Plain
H. Miller
Witwen
William Pollowick
Walter Whitman
E. H. Davin
Beloit
Laura Miller
Richland Center
Donald Duncan
Kendall
Charles Guke
Honey Creek
Thomas Turney
George T. Nicholson
Janesville
City
Larryn Bovee
Florence Cook
North Freedom
Ralph Lyons
William Dawson
Zella Cooper
Stella Case
Margaret
Mary Sansum
James Marsell
Arthur Bell
Louis Schultz
Circus
Philip Grubb
Ableman
John Astle
Cora Astle
Ella Burkhart
Bruno and
Rudolph Martin
H. W. Neal
John Peterson
Kilbourn
W. Lichte
Loganville
Daniel Stoner
James Stoner
Charles Stoner
William Gunnison
Charles Johnson
Ella Bartlett
John Myers
Mrs
David Clark
Mr. Geo. Urban
Thomas Smith
Joseph Collins
Websters Prairie
Fred Milner
Fairfield
Rose Dickens
Whitewater Normal
Mrs M. Dickens
Mable Woock
Friendship
Mrs. Dering
Grace Woock
T. W. English
Tillie English
T. Williams
George Mertens
Prairie du Chien
S. J. Cunningham
O. Wood
Charles Utter
E. P. Lewis
45Th Ave
C. F. Karnapp
St. Johns
Newfoundland
New York
Charles Rote
R. A. Wisely
Bunker
J. M. Dick
A. E. Watkins
Frank
Ed. Watkins
Charles Watkins
Kings Corners
E. B. Douglas
Minneapolis
R. Bailey
St. Paul
Moerisch
LeRoy Gaston
Wellington
H. C. Black
Johnson
Minnie Fechter of
Cora
Emma Blawusch
Robert Robinson
Miss Gage
Portage
Samuel Strain
Louis Reynolds
Epham Reynolds
Lettie House of
Cecil Haines
Minnie Rechter
Ida Thomas
Edward Gattwinkel
William Brownrigg
Arthur Pigg
George Pigg
Lewis Reddeman
J. A. Martiny
John
C. C. Kautz
Elroy
Oliver Wood
Wood
Byron Odekirk
Harland Tarks
Arthur Herr
Raymond Steiver
Joan Herr
F. A. Philbrick & Son
L.A. Strobel
Wm. Dickie
Albert Guetzkow
Leland
Willis Crouch
Pacific
Washington
John Leiser
F. A. Philbrick
Wonewoc
C. E. Wolfenden
Sauk County Fair
Jes
State Board of Agriculture
My Home
Oak St
W. H. Aton
Aton
Germany
Siggelkow & Weidenkopf
Northwestern
Alex
C.johnson
S. D
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