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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
2
State of Wisconsin Sauk County Probate Court fixed a June first term to hear Charles Kunzelman’s request to admit the last will of Charles F Kunzelman to probate and grant letters testamentary to Charles Kunzelman of Baraboo. Judge W T Kelsey presides. attorneys Grotophorst Evans and Thomas filed.
First publication April 15 1909 notes Nellie Coles as administratrix seeking exam in Baraboo on June 1 1909 for final account and residue assignment of Alfred Coles estate. Judge W T Kelsey dated April 10 1909. Attorneys for administratrix listed Grotophorst Evans Thomas.
In a partition action Daniel Ruggles as plaintiff seeks sale of real estate in Baraboo Sauk County Wisconsin. Referee James H. Hill will offer the described parcels at the courthouse front door on June 5 1909 at ten o clock in the forenoon following a March 20 1909 judgment.
First publication April 15 1909 announces that creditors of Frank A Dibble late of Baraboo Wisconsin must present their claims by the first Tuesday in November 1909 or be barred. The notice specifies the claim filing deadline in the county court and warns that unresolved claims cannot be recovered or set off thereafter.
Notice states at the Baraboo courthouse the county court will meet on the first Tuesday of December 1909 at ten in the forenoon to examine and adjust the accounts. Dated April 10, 1909. W. T. Kelsey, Judge. Bentley and Kelsey, attorneys.
The State of Wisconsin CIRCUIT. Cora A. Knouse plaintiff vs Robert B. Knouse defendant. You are summoned to appear within twenty days after service to defend the action or a judgment will be rendered against you. Attorneys Grotophhorst Evans & Thomas, Baraboo Sauk County Wisconsin.
First publication May 6 1909 states creditors of Johanna Peetz late of Greenfield town must attend a meeting in the county on January 4 1910. Dated May 4 1909. E Aug Runge attorney Baraboo.
G W Gehrand and his family will stay at Marquette Mich for another year after receiving several Wisconsin offers. The decision followed Mrs Gehrands wish to return to the Badger state and a raised salary offered to continue. If he stays a third year the pay will rise again. Gehrand has long served Baraboo schools and is known for his strong educational leadership. The family will move to their Devil's Lake cottage after school ends.
Dr. Maveety of Cincinnati spoke at First M. E. Church on Sunday on how to address the Black problem. He urged teaching work, education, and religious ideas as solutions. Other churches held regular services with sermons on labor and related topics plus musical offerings and baptisms.
Mrs Mary Emery aged 74 died Saturday night at 10 after a three month illness from a complication of diseases. Born in Milwaukee she married Christian Emery in 1854. five children were born, two died. The family lived in Milwaukee Baraboo and since 1900 in the city on Third Avenue where Mr Emery died four years ago. Survivors include Miss Lizzie Emery Mrs Kathryn Armbruster George Emery and Mrs Mabel Greenslet One son and one daughter died recently Funeral is Wednesday at 2 pm at the house.
The late Mrs. Leonard Hall of Caledonia had both her marriage and funeral rites led by Rev. Fr. Durward of Baraboo. She wed Leonard Hall on February 4, 1891 at St. Marys of the Pines in Durwards Glen and lay to rest May 3, 1909 also at the same chapel. She belonged to St. Marys church in Portage.
Henry Huber, a well known Baraboo resident, fell or toppled from a high window at the county infirmary on Saturday and died Sunday from injuries. The incident occurred in darkness. a pane was broken in Frank Adams’s room, scaring another patient. Huber, 54, was born in Merrimack and survived by several siblings. His body will be moved to Baraboo for a grave service conducted by Rev. Goodsell.
Peter Buck writes from Fresno California describing his arrival after a trip from Baraboo, noting orange blossoms and strawberries, and praising a May Day picnic hosted by the W O W with over 400 attendees. He mentions a parade, log rolling, and other events seen during his stay at 631 O Street Fresno.
The kidneys filter all blood every three minutes and work continuously. When healthy they remove about 500 grains of impure matter daily. illness leaves impurities in the blood causing back pain, headaches, nervousness, skin issues, and other ailments. A testimonial from D. Cramer of Baraboo Wisconsin praises Doan's Kidney Pills, noting complete relief after use. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
The California Fig Syrup Co. publishes a full ingredient statement to gain doctors' trust and public confidence. They claim exact manufacturing methods ensure purity and uniform laxative action, using California figs for taste while extracting medicinal components from beneficial plants.
Large crowds filled the tent Saturday afternoon and evening as Gollmar's show wowed audiences. The aerial wheel of death, Japanese feats, trained animals and other numbers pleased many. after a southbound run the circus plans to return to Wisconsin.
The junior prom was held Friday evening in Behn's hall Behn City with decorations and music by Ninman's orchestra.
Attorney Herman Grotophorst and state board members traveled to Janesville to hear testimony in the inquiry into the Wisconsin State Institute for the Blind. Charges claim mismanagement and cruel treatment by Superintendent Harvey Clark and his wife, with W Scott Logan among those testifying. About 25 to 30 witnesses were examined over two days. Madison will receive a full report after reviewing the evidence. Clark defends discipline as rigid but necessary and invites the investigation, while some faculty align with the students in the outcry.
Word reached Baraboo residents that Mrs. Alice M. Wright’s Washington D C home was burglarized while the family was away. The thief took a $500 watch, silverware, diamonds, and other valuables totaling about $700 with some items left behind including cash and silverware. A note pinned on the portiere reportedly warned the burglar, and the third floor was not searched.
Doctors endorse Kemp's Balsam as the best cough cure, trusted by physicians and nurses for years. If Kemp's Balsam cannot cure a cough, no other remedy is known to help. Available at druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
Neighbors observed a robber attempting to enter the front door but left before showing clear intent. The property taken is marked and there is some hope of regaining possession. The witness notes suggest the intruder had little time to search the house.
Henry Travis and Miss Trixie Thompson from Dellona wed in Dellona after a Saturday circus visit. Justice Adolph Andre officiated with witnesses Mrs. Sarah Thompson and W. L. Patterson. Mrs. Travis previously lived on Willow Creek near Loyd in Richland county.
Cyrus 8 Snyder of LaCrosse and president of the Wisconsin Retail Liquor Dealers Association died at Mendota asylum Saturday after a month of confinement. Officials cited fear of hostile legislation and overwork related to his duties in the industry propaganda. He was about 50 years old.
Recovering from an operation for appendicitis, William T. Marriott of La Crosse and his wife Ione Franklin Marriott stay with Mrs. William Marriott on Ash street. He was discharged from the hospital to Baraboo, Ione Franklin Marriott will be remembered as Baraboo native Miss Ione Franklin.
Mathilda Haska of Budapest ends her engagement after her fiance, a nonsmoker, asks her to quit smoking. She says she can live without a husband but not without cigarettes.
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