Queen of the May at Lawrence University
Lawrence University in Appleton prepares a fairy land May celebration. Miss Martha Irish of Baraboo, third in the interstate oratorical contest at Topeka, will be crowned queen. Lanterns, Suny colors, booths, and a polé style program will unfold with twenty eight co-eds in white and a grand campus display described as the most elaborate Western college event yet.
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Appleton
Wis
Lawrence University
Ito
Martha Irish
Baraboo
Lawence
Topeka
Kanas
Lawrence
Vassar College
Western College
Bulletin on Lead and Zinc Deposits in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey issues a bulletin by J S Grant detailing Southwestern Wisconsin geology, ore deposits, mining prospects, and a accompanying atlas with 18 maps. The 100 page text is available for 20 cents postage to E A Birge, Director, Madison Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
Wisconsin
J.S. Grant
E. A. Birge
Madison
Murphy in the Toils Seized For Gold Watch Theft
Madison police report Harry Murphy arrested in Baraboo after a hotel room theft left Frank Thurston missing a $25 watch and $25 in cash. Officers learned Murphy had traveled from Madison and was captured near the city hall before Madison officials took custody. A loan of $1.50 on the watch tied to William Hengen and John Zimmerly was also unearthed.
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Harry Murphy
Madison
Frank Thurston
Murphy
Mr. Thurston
Thurston
Baraboo
Buckley
Stone
William Hengen
John Zimmerly
Mr. Zimmerly
Wisconsin Knights of Columbus hold fifth annual convention
Fifty delegates from twenty five Wisconsin cities attended the fifth annual convention of the Wisconsin State Council Knights of Columbus in Racine. The gathering, the largest in the organization's history, included all state officers and focused on reports from the president secretary and treasurer and other officers.
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Racine
Wis
Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Council
Knights of Columbus
Baraboo Delegates Named for National Convention
State Secretary W D McGuire reports total membership 3 600 associate 2 847 and 763 insurance a yearly gain of 805. Pere Marquette council Milwaukee largest with 394 members Milwaukee council No 524 second with 321. Janesville to host next convention. Delegates: Baraboo W D McGuire John M Kelley Otto Hornung. John F Doherty LaCrosse formerly North Freedom chosen as national delegate for New Haven Conn in early June.
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W. D. McGuire
Baraboo
Pere Marquette Council of
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Council
Janesville
John M. Kelley
Otto Hornung
John F. Doherty
LaCrosse
North Freedom
New Haven
Conn
Railroad Man Finds Snakes in Napkin in Refrigerator Car
Foreman John O. Jones of Milwaukee repair tracks found a napkin in a foreign refrigerator car in La Crosse containing four snakes. One pine snake and three grass snakes were inside. the crushed snake had blood on it. The snakes were placed in a large iron can at La Crosse and later released.
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John O. Jones
Milwaukee
la Crosse
LaCrosse
Foray at Lodde's mill warned against in Niles visit
Alfred Brunk of Niles Michigan returns home after a visit. Reports claim several years of fishing at Lodde's mill before season opening, violating law and giving an unfair edge to late followers. Plans for another spring foray are said to be in the works. Warden attention is urged. others promise to act. State Convention schedule follows with talks by Baraboo officials and agricultural press figures through May 23 1906 in Baraboo.
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Lodde’s Mill
Alex Arnold
Galesville
W. A. Cernehan
Eau Claire
J. M. True
Baraboo
C. N. Crawley
Chicago
Ill
Night Fire Destroys Barn Belonging to Norman North
A fire between one and two o'clock destroyed Norman North's barn west of Baraboo. The loss included farm machinery, a cow, and hay. some vehicles under a shed were saved. Tramps are suspected. Baraboo Fire Department responded and returned to quarters. The 28 by 50 foot barn was insured for 400 dollars with Baraboo Farmers Mutual. This is North's third barn loss in recent years due to lightning and fire.
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Norman North
Baraboo
Twentieth Century Club Closes Season With Candida Reading
The Twentieth Century club held its final meeting of the season with Mrs. Koppke reading Bernard Shaw's Candida. A lake picnic is planned for spring or summer.
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Twentieth Century Club
Bernard Shaw
Wood announces candidacy for county clerk seat
S H Wood declares in a formal notice that he will seek the Republican nomination for county clerk before the September primaries. He asks voters and supporters for their backing and assistance, signing his message with cordial respect.
Sauk County Clerk Seeks Reelection in 1906 Primary
To the Republican voters of Sauk County I announce my candidacy for reelection as County Clerk subject to your decision at the primary election to be held Sep 4 1906 and respectfully solicit your support.
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Sauk County
Voters urged to back candidate for Sauk County clerk of court
A candidate addressing Sauk County voters seeks support for the clerk of court nomination and pledges faithful discharge of duties if elected.
City council meeting approves paving and street repairs
Mayor Marriott and all aldermen attend last night as Fred Schacht seeks a permit for a one story sheet iron building. Aldermen approve paving ordinance, Memorial Day funds, and street repairs including sidewalk inspections and removal of rotten stringers. Fire Chief J. G. Seaman named. plumbing licenses granted. digging in macadam streets regulated.
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Mayor Marriott
Fred Schacht
Otto Schadde
Frank Grosskopf
John Arnott
Jacobs
Power
Fire Department
J. G. Seaman
Ag Friday News Notes and Local Visits
Mrs. Greenslet visits McFarland parents. Arthur Popp travels to Ableman. Mrs. Bresnehan returns to Portage from Fond du Lac visit. Mrs. Starr and Minnie visit Milwaukee friends. Mrs. Briscoe and three children return from Fond du Lac. Gibbons, Davis and Strong go trout fishing at White Creek. Dr. H R Hardtmeyer flies to Chicago to meet Emil Venter and capitalists on Devil's Lake granite fire brick project. Mrs. Van Pelt and daughter plan Winona home. Corbin couple depart for Chicago. County Superintendent W E Larson of Manitowoc visits Baraboo schools after Madison meeting.
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H. R. Hardtmeyer
Chicago
Emil Venter
Pittsburg
New York
Devil’s Lake
W. E. Larson
Manitowoc County
A. B. Stout
Baraboo
Plans for New Yards for Chicago and Northwestern
Plans for a new Chicago and Northwestern yards southeast of Janesville are ready with construction likely to start November 1. The 300 acre site will house a large roundhouse with 48 stalls and a repair shop to handle all freight gathering for routes beyond Chicago while preserving existing yards and jobs.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Wisconsin and
Madison
Northern
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Missouri
Janesville
Fortieth Street
Afton
Fond du Lac
School Board Reelects Members and Sets Superintendent Salary
J Van Orden and John M True were reelected to the school board. The city superintendent of schools' salary was fixed at 300 dollars per year. Other entries list items from local accounts including Geo J Gollmar A G Buckley Baraboo City Fuel Co Ed L Luckow and W B Blachly.
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Geo. J. Gollmar
A. G. Buckley
Baraboo City Fuel Co
Ed. L. Luckow
Pi Attack
W. B. Blachly
Voce J. van Orden
John M. True
Prairie du Lac Loses In Close Ry Y M C A Baseball Battle
Ry Y M C A edged Prairie du Lac 4 to 3 at the Fairgrounds in a season opener. Spectators saw sharp defense and key plays including Lindsay Thompson and Desmond double plays, O Brien and Desmond catches, and a crowd urged by management to support future games.
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Fairgrounds
Prairie du Lac
Prairie du Lac Battery
Lindsay
Thompson
Desmond
O’brien
al Tho
Midgets Beat First Ward 22 to 19 in Baseball Duel
E Brown led the Y M C A Midgets to a 22 to 19 victory over First Ward with Cooper also prominent. Clark and Fitzgerald starred for First Ward. The game sparked friendly rivalry with lively cheering from supporters on both sides.
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E. Brown
First Ward
Cooper
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Queen OF
Bulletin
MC Guire
The
K. of
Railroad Man
Alfred Brunk
Niles, Mich
State Convention
A. S. of E
E. G. Marriott
S. H. Wood
Lawrence Reynolds Rodman
Emil Moog
Rodman
J. W. Loy
F. Rote
Morgan Westenhaver
Geo. Westenhaver
Lettergren
V. V. Kennedy
Weibelg Nts
Osibatatea
Baraboo Lighting Co
Welsbach Lighting Co
C. Greenslet
McFarland
Arthur Popp
Ableman
Mrs. Bresnehan
Portage
Mr. T. Bresnehan
Wm. Starr
Miss Minnie
Amos Briscoe
Phil Gibbons
Chas. Davis
Beebe Strong
White Creek
Adams County
Mrs
John Corbin
Northwestern Company
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