Kilbourn Town Convictions Highlight May Issue
Kilbourn rises in local discourse as convictions shape the town’s mood. The Baraboo News notes ongoing civic concerns reflected in recent discussions and editorial focus.
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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
5
Speaker Cannon Birth Day Celebration Not Widely Observed
Speaker Cannon indulged in a birth day last week but no one around Bar aboo took a day off to celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Cannon
Baraboo
Citizens of Cincinnati Propose Daylight Shift
Residents advocate waking one hour earlier each day while Baraboo residents consider several hours earlier rising to outpace the Kilbourn council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Baraboo
Kilbourn
Reedsburg Pupils Face Hard Time in Baseball Record
Reedsburg students may struggle to recover their baseball record after a game against Tomahana Baraboo, as scores indicate a rough showing for the local team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Tomahana Baraboo
Show draws crowds with rare specimens secured before Roosevelt
Large crowds at Gollmar Bros show praised the collection of rare specimens gathered prior to Roosevelt's expedition into Africa, highlighting the breadth of items on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gollmar Bros
Mr. Roosevelt
Africa
Baraboo Considers License Revocation After Minor Liquor Case
Baraboo officials heard a Kilbourn liquor case where a saloon keeper sold to a minor. The village attorney presented the matter, the defendant was found guilty, and the license was revoked. The action shows the village board’s right to revoke licenses granted previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Kilbourn
Kilbourn Board
Local Couple Morden Wed in Town of Sumpter
Mr and Mrs A J Morden of Boscobel guest at Mrs Lombard's home with friends in Baraboo. Mrs Morden known as Emma Von Seggern of Sumpter. They wed last Wednesday in the town with the poetical name and will reside in Boscobel after their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J.morden
Boscobel
Baraboo High Plans Lodi Game Next Saturday May 15
Baraboo High School baseball schedules a home game against Lodi at Baraboo next Saturday afternoon. The Baraboo team has won its first two games this year and eyes a third straight victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Lodi
Not Burned: Dekorra Barn Poised by Lightning
The paper notes that Clarence Davis’s barn in Dekorra was not burned after a lightning strike weeks ago. No damage or fire occurred, confirming the structure remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Davis
Dekorra
Card of Thanks for Support After Bereavement
The Schramm family extends sincere thanks to Rev. Popp the Baptist choir neighbors and friends for kindness shown during and after the recent loss of our wife and mother. Albert Schramm and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popp
Baptist Choir
Estate value of late Rep Joseph W Babcock set at 307000
Executors petition to admit the last will of Wisconsin congressman Joseph W Babcock to probate after his death in Washington values the estate at 307000 dollars. The filing confirms the total value and seeks court approval of the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Babcock
Wisconsin
Washington
Death of Mary Neibuhr at Sandusky
Mary Neibuhr, 48, wife of George Neibuhr, died at her Sandusky home Friday after a short illness with Bright's disease. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Lutheran church conducted by Rev. Schwanke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
George Neibuhr
Sandusky
Bright
Lutheran Church
Schwanke
Dr Miles Nervine Seeks Cure for Nervous Ailments
Epilepsy and St Vitus Dance are claimed curable with Dr Miles Nervine. Testimonials from Mrs Baker of Cleveland and Mrs Bennett of Alma report cure after four months. Advert declares nervous diseases yield to its soothing strength and guarantees first bottle benefits or refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
D. Baker
Cleveland
Ohio
Miles’ Nervine
Father Vaughn Dies at Dubuque After Illness
The Rev. L. J. Vaughn a Shakespearean student, actor with Modjeska, priest at Loreto and Janesville assistant, died in Dubuque hospital after two operations for bladder obstruction. Remains to Janesville for funeral at St. Marys. interment Mt. Olivet. Survived by two sisters, with last published work a Shakespeare volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Vaughn
Madame Modjeska
Dubuque
Baraboo
Loreto
Janesville
Woodlawn
St. Mary’s Church
Mt. Olivet
Father Vaughn
Fond du Lac
Madam Modjeska
Altoona
Cuba City
Dubuque Hospital
Josephine True
Edwin Trainor
New York City
Shakespeare
Fellowship Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting the Fellowship Club elected James H. Hill as president Willis Glover as vice president Ernest Sanderson as secretary and E J Battles as treasurer Dr W F Seymour of Tengchow China gave the address noting 400 000 000 Chinese under western influence and preferring industrial life He spoke as the city’s only English physician and shared experiences Music came from the Y M C A quartet and Alva Page’s phonograph
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club
James H. Hill
Willis Glover
Ermnest Sanderson
E. J. Battles
W. F. Seymour
Tengchaw
China
Alva Page
Mrs Hitchinson Dies After Accidental Burns
Mrs Joseph Hitchinson died at 1 25 AM at her home 500 Fourth Street after burns and ensuing poisoning from an accident January 12 She was 36 and survived by husband daughter Alvena her father in Lime Ridge two sisters Mrs Charles Westfall of Reedsburg and Mrs Robert Taylor of Baraboo and two brothers Fred Bolzman Lime Ridge and Will Holzman Herd Benton Ark Services at home Friday 8 AM then interment in Reedsburg on the 8 55 train to northern destination with southbound return."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hitchinson
Fourth Street
Alvena
Lime Ridge
Charles Westfall
Reedsburg
Robert Taylor
Baraboo
Fred Bolzman
Will Holzman
Herd
Benton Co
Ark
Smokestacks Draw Wires In Canal Passage At Portage
Two steamers Grand Haven Michigan and Rapids Little Rock Arkansas traversed the canal at Portage Sunday afternoon tearing down lines and causing brief blackouts. Wires at Adams street near York elevator and DeWitt street bridge were damaged and cut to allow the ships to pass. Electrician F J Forbes rushed to sever the sparks as several telegraph and electric lines dropped. The Wisconsin Telephone and Western Union lines near DeWitt bridge were spared, staying well above the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Rapids
Portage
Grand Haven
Mich
Little Rock
Ark
Ketchhham Point
Portage Telephone Company
Adams Street
York Elevator
Portage Electric Light Company
F. J. Forbes
DeWitt Street Bridge
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Various local visits and community notes in Baraboo
Tuesday M T Williams returns from Fennimore and Milwaukee. Helen Peterson of Newport visits Andrew Lee. Miss Bell Blanchard stays with parents. S M DuBois visits son Walter in Excelsior. Magdeline Diener of Milwaukee visits parents. Miss Lottie Anderson visits Martin and Mrs Dyrude. Lillian Loos in Madison visiting relatives. Mrs Thompson of LaValle visits daughter Mrs Charles Long. Miss Gertrude Dennison visits Chicago. Attorney E Aug Runge tours Sauk City and Madison. Baraboo alumnus association nets about 22 from candy sale. Frank Schuster building on Martin street with Henry Graf as contractor. O F Stotzer of Portage Stotzer Granite in Baraboo. Mrs Bula of Reedsburg visits daughter Mrs Emil Gust. Anna Thompson returns to Kilbourn from relatives here. Mrs Chas Loos of Okee visits son Charles Loos. City hall flag staff renewed with section replacement. Dr and Mrs R A Dake relocate to Neillsville after planned Hayward stay. Nellie Hurlstone and Katharine Johnston of Harvard, Ill., visiting. P H Sarahan and J F McGinnis attend Knights of Columbus state meeting in Appleton. W D McGuire accompanies. Knights of Columbus May party at K P hall. Marine Harp Orchestra and Bunker’s brick cream featured. Travel salesman reports attempted street robbery at Water and Ash. salesman defends self, robber intoxicated.
Stock Reduction Sale At Local Grocery And Dry Goods
Local store announces a stock reduction sale with deep discounts on groceries and dress goods. Featured items include canned vegetables meats tea coffee flour salmon and spices, plus coats waists dresses lace curtains and linens at markedly reduced prices. The campaign urges customers to visit daily to compare prices and take advantage of the savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biebee Es Gare Elie Seve Aias Gin Sc
Tomialocs Dee
St. Walter Baker’s
Swift
Pride
Moran Oig
Uss Sah
Skillet Greek Farmers Club Meeting Highlights Telephones and Plans
Attendees at the Skillet Greek Farmers Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J. Rodwell to hear J. A. Murray discuss telephone basics and related topics. Mrs. G. W. Davies and Mrs. C. Hengstler sang, a piano duet drew applause, and plans for a creamery and a Fourth of July picnic were discussed. Ella Cahoon shared Philadelphia trip notes and possible Arizona farming impressions. The group closed with a singing of America.
Charges Groundless Inquiry At State Institute For The Blind
The state board of control finds insufficient evidence to act on charges against Harvey Clark and his wife, superintendent and matron of the state institute for the blind. The Janesville investigation concludes no action warranted. students plan to appeal to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almah J. Frisby
Milwake
Lester D. Dresser
St. Croix Falls
Allan D. Conover
Madison
Herman Grotophorst
Baraboo
State Board of Control
Janesville
Harvey Clark
State Institute For the Blind
Tulips Planted by County Clerk Draw Notice at Court House
At the courthouse grounds County Clerk S. H. Wood planted bulbs from Germany that bloom under Wisconsin skies this spring. Some tulips are double, others single, and passersby find them a cheerful sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Wood
Court House
Germany
Wisconsin
Orchard Spraying Demonstration Visits Wisconsin Orchard
J G Milward of Madison led spraying demonstrations as part of Wisconsin Agricultural College Extension work at A D Browns orchard near the city. Weather prevented advance notice, but a next visit will be announced for growers to learn about preparing and applying fungicides and insecticides on about five acres of the older Brown orchard to prevent damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Milward
Madison
Wisconsin Agricultural College Extension
A. D. Brown
Milward
Special in Men's Clothing at Local Reduction Sale
Several thousand bargain items across departments inclusive of fine suits at 13.50, 18.00 sets, extra trousers jackets hats shoes hose and more. Ballbriggan shirts with double seated drawers offered, plus extensive postal cards and other goods at reduced prices in the steak reduction sale.
Spraying Bulletin Appeal For Fruit and Tree Protection
Those taking up spraying should write for the Spraying Bulletin to J G Milward at Wisconsin Agricultural College Madison Wisconsin for detailed guidance on combating fungous diseases and insects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Milward
Wisconsin Agricultural College
Madison
Wisconsin
Dance at Fern Dell May 15 Baraboo with Barstow’s orchestra
Gordon Watson reported in Baraboo that a dancing party will be held at Fern Dell next Saturday evening May 15 Barstow's orchestra will provide the music Supper will be served during the evening all for 50 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Watson
Baraboo
Fern Dell
Barstow
Caledonia Resident Aug Kopplin Dies After Illness
Aug Kopplin a longtime Caledonia resident died Monday after a lingering illness. Funeral arrangements are pending with local services expected to announce further details.
Literary Meeting of Young People's Group at Baptist Church
The Young People's Literary group met Monday evening in the Baptist church parlors. Cory Norton and Wm Toole led the program with songs, recitations by Mae Burdick Clara Abby, duets by Sieggelkow Gerofski Goode, a violin solo by Schneller with Gerofski, and a chalk talk by Norton. Ice cream and cake followed with social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Literary
Baptist Church
Cory Norton
Wm. Toole
America
Mae Burdick
Sieggelkow
Clara Abby
Hazel Gerofski
Pearl Goode
Mr. Schneller
Miss Gerofski
Norton
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Baraboo News
T H. E. Cole
Albert Schramm and Family
Babcock
Vaughn
Annual Meeting
Webs
M. T. Williams
Fennimore
Milwaukee
Helen Peterson
Newport
Andrew Lee
Miss Bell Blanchard
S. M. DuBois
Walter DuBois
Excelsior
Magdeline Diener
Lottie Anderson
Mrs. Martin Dyrude
Lillian Loos
Mrs. Thompson of
LaValle
Mrs
Charles Long
Gertrude Dennison
Chicago
E. Aug. Runge
Sauk City
Baraboo Alumnus Association
Frank Schuster
Martin Street
Henry Graf
O. F. Stotzer
The
Portage Stotzer Granite Company
Bula
Emil Gust
Anna Thompson
Chas Loos
Okee
Charles Loos
Lake Street
R. Alger Dake
Neillsville
Hayward
Nellie Hurlstone
Katherine Johnston
Harvard, Nl
P. H. Sarahan
J. F. McGinnis
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Appleton
W. D. McGuire
K. P. Hall
Marine Harp Orchestra
Bunker
Jennie Peck
New Warren
Water and
Ash Streets
Greek Farmers? Club
Ayerstern
Thuere
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Kopplin
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