Farmers Mutual Telephone elects officers at first meeting
Stockholders met at the G A R hall to organize the Farmers Mutual Telephone company. $300+ paid in, over 100 patrons pledged, shares at 30 dollars each, one fifth of capital needing 6 000 dollars before operation. Officers named: Robert Attridge president E R Thomas vice president L H Palmer secretary O A Getchell treasurer. Directors listed. Next annual meeting set for December first Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Attridge
E. R. Thomas
L. H. Palmer
O. A. Getchell
Bailey and Dennis Face Serious Trouble in Baraboo
Bailey and Dennis attempted a hold up on the Baraboo road near George B. McGilvra’s residence. Isaac Payne and son Arthur were attacked. Dennis allegedly drew a revolver while Bailey struck Isaac on the hand. Citizens intervened. both men fled as Aaron Cowles and George Henry aided. Warrants issued. Bailey and Dennis captured. charges: assault with intent to rob and assault. Bond set. held for trial May 8. incident linked to ongoing court suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bailey
Charles I. Payne
Charley Dennis
Isaac Payne
Arthur
Baraboo
George B. McGilvra
Fair Ground
Mr. Payne
Bailey
Dennis
Clinton Cowles
Fairfield
Arthur Payne
Payne
Mr. Cowles
George Henry
Sheriff Hill
Oak
Fourth Streets
Hubert
Charles Dennis
First Avenue
William Bailey
Expenses filed for election campaigns yesterday
Yesterday was the last day for filing election expenses. The list includes E. G. Marriott, A. J. Gemmill circulating nomination papers, John C. Bunn printing, J. R. Hofstatter nothing, Oscar Altpeter Sundries, W. P. Power nothing, Adolph Andre nothing, W. B. Hazeltine various CROCTIOOE, 5. vance varsnsins, SAS John M. True nothing, Charles Hirschinger one pound caneg ios iS VEE Bi 0.18 Gustav Hubert printing, .2.09. Dean's Ointment advertised for itching skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Marriott
A. J. Gemmill
John C. Bunn
J. R. Hofstatter
Oscar Altpeter
W. P. Power
Adolph Andre
W. B. Hazeltine
John M. True
Charles Hirschinger
Gustav Hubert
Letter From San Francisco Describes Earthquake and Fire
Dr. B F Mills in Baraboo relays a letter from Mrs. Clara L Taylor of San Francisco detailing the 1906 disaster. She recalls Taylor’s Row on Third Avenue, the city’s wooden blocks burning, water mains broken, and military rule as residents took shelter in parks and tents while efforts rebuilt and investors planned new skyscrapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Mills
Clara L. Taylor
San Francisco
Taylor
Baraboo
Clara Sumner
Col
Edward Sumner
Reinking
Col. Taylor
California
Robert L. Taylor
John Taylor
Third Avenue
Thaerer & Woodruff
J. Briggs
Taylor’s Row
Taylor’s Hall
Robert Taylor
Washington Lumber
Orient
van Ness Ave
Chicago
Robert
Jury Excused after Fourteen Days in Circuit Court
Jury cleared after fourteen days with verdict for plaintiff A G Albert in 135 dollars for a horse bought for a stepson. Koepp liable for the amount. Hayes vs Kowalske settled by stipulation. Bradbury vs Glazier awarded six dollars in a replevin suit over coin raised on plaintiff's land and foreclosed mortgage by Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Albert
Albert Koepp
Wm. C. Bradbury
R. L. Glazier
Donald
Arbor Day Observed Across Sauk County Schools
Arbor Day was celebrated in Baraboo schools and across Sauk County with standard programs. In Joint District No 10 La Valle the grounds are praised as well kept and attractive, while Baraboo First ward skipped the event. Margaret Morris led a pupil work exhibition with parent participation in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Valle
Margaret Morris
Divorces and Foreclosures Highlight La Valle Circuit Actions
Thursday court actions include a divorce in Mary Schellenberger versus Robert Schellenberger with custody to the defendant, a foreclosure in Albert A Johnson versus Louisa McLaren, and multiple motions in cases such as A G Albert versus Albert Koepp, Bradbury versus Glazier, and Anna Baumgartner versus Fred Baumgartner. Several estates and property sales were reviewed, with adjournment of sessions and witnesses named including Isaac Payne and Charles Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Valle
Mary Schellenberger
Robert Schellenberger
Ernest
Schellenberger
Baraboo
Minnie Raschein
John T. Gorman
Anna Baumgartner
Fred W. Baumgartner
Albert A. Johnson
Louisa McLaren
A. C. Keller
The
Portage Telephone Company
Samuel Swanson
L. W. Vincent
T. J. Thompson
Delia Cooper
Frank Cooper
Cooper
Braboo
Plano
Albert— Koepp
Anna Baumgarten
Fred
Moves Reported for Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Reuben Ableman relocate to Maywood Illinois C A Heath moves from East to 222 Eleventh Street John E Trussell moves from Ash Street to 321 First Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Ableman
Maywood, Ill
A. Heath
Eleventh Street
John E. Trussell
Ash Street
321 First Street
Base Ball For Y M C A Organized at Building
A good size gathering at the Y M C A last night moved to form an association baseball club. Charter members include Irving M. Adams Frank Desmond Charles True Oscar Doppler R E Sherman F P Nash A B Stout Fred J Stewart Henry Wilby Fred Effinger E F Ross A J Wareham Thomas Mould E F Boettcher A H Noyes. Officers named Boettcher president Noyes secretary Wilby treasurer Mould captain Desmond manager. Practice will begin under Captain Mould as the manager arranges a schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving M. Adams
Frank Desmond
Charles True
Oscar Doppler
R. E. Sherman
F. P. Nash
A. B. Stout
Fred J. Stewart
Henry Wilby
Fred Effinger
E. F.ross
A. J. Wareham
Thomas Mould
E. F. Boettcher
A. H. Noyes
Capt. Mould
Keller seeks renomination for Sauk County Clerk of Court
At the request of friends from all parts of Sauk county A C Keller announces his candidacy for renomination to the Clerk of Court office he currently holds He appeals for support from former friends and new voters promising faithful service if nominated and elected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
A. C. Keller
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Telephone Company
Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Company
G. A. R. Hall
Adop
S. Cobleigh
Theodore Kramer
W.S. Halstead
Edmund Calvert
Frank Hilderbrandt
Farmers’ Mutual el Phone Company of
Dean
Deibis
Circuit Court
Bradbury
F. A. Philbrick
E. F. Dithmar
Jorge Carow
Charles Ira Payne
Alma Koepp
Charles Payne
W. W. Mc
U. Cc. Keller
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