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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
7
General Linovitch Missing Soldiers Faces Japanese
Gen Linovitch is missing his soldiers and fears the impact as they confront Japanese forces, signaling strained leadership and looming combat pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linovitch
Baseball enthusiasm surges as crowds rally in Philadelphia
The article notes a revival of old time baseball excitement and reports a crowd in Philadelphia growing fierce toward a player, illustrating heightened passion and tension at the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dr Gladden Pressed to Spend Finding on Rockefeller
After a $100,000 grant was accepted, Dr Gladden is urged to allocate the funds toward converting Mr Rockefeller, a move described as characteristic of his approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gladden
Mr. Rockefeller
What I did to the Bears by Roosevelt
If Mr. Roosevelt writes an article on What I did to the Bears it should have a companion piece by John W Gates on What the Bears did to me.
Beef trust denies concealment amid Canada held documents
The beef trust asserts it has nothing to conceal and that its key men and documents are safely in Canada, a claim it maintains is strictly true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef Trust
Canada
Delaware ministers appeal unfrocking cases over stock dealing
Two Delaware ministers, removed from the ministry for stock dealings, have appealed their cases to the courts. They are expected to argue that dealing in futures is part of their profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Jurors punished for seeking evidence in Baraboo damage case
Judge Stevens disciplines several jurors and Manager Murray after affidavits show three jurors visited the accident scene to gather information contrary to court instructions. The county and litigants faced about a thousand dollars in costs, underscoring the need to follow juror duties and trial rules. The author notes good faith actions, yet stresses serious breach and future caution for jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Murray
Slade Vs. Baraboo ‘Telephone Co
Motto Plea From Wanatah Stork Club To Roosevelt
The Stork Club of Wanatah Indiana asks President Roosevelt for motto guidance to spur civic duty. While awaiting a White House return the club weighs proverb style options noting gender considerations and the need for a fitting line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork Club
Wanatah
Indiana
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Wisconsin
Best In The World Warmer White Wine Syrup Claims
Dr J W Hamilton of San Francisco endorses Warner White Wine Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy and unmatched for asthma. Sold by Fisher Bros Baraboo Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hamilton
San Francisco
Warner
Fisher Bros
Baraboo
Wis
Milk Health Talk Draws One Hundred At Ten Thousand Club
About one hundred people attended the Ten Thousand club meeting at the A O U W hall with Prof H L Russell of the University of Wisconsin as speaker. He warned milk can harbor deadly germs if mishandled and urged tuberculin testing of cows, noting that contaminated milk fuels typhoid fever diphtheria and scarlet fever in infants. Mrs John M Kelley sang and Grace Munroe played. Carow Doppler and Worthman were named to organize the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ten Thousand Club
D. of H
Supt. Gehrand
H. L. Russell
University of Wisconsin
Mussell
Wisconsin
John M. Kelley
Grace Munroe
George Carow
Oscar Doppler
Arthur J. Worthman
Irving Works Record Time Spent on Major Writings
Washington Irving spent nearly five years composing The Life of George Washington while the first 120 pages of Bracebridge Hall took ten days to complete. He authored The Alhambra in a three month period at the palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
George Washington
Bracebridge Hall
Alhambra
Chilean Port Talcahuane on calm bay with dual entrances
Talcahuane in Chile sits on a coastal bay about 275 miles south of Valparaiso. The harbor has two entrances divided by Quiriquina island. Ships anchor offshore and transfer cargo using lighters for loading and unloading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talcahuane
Chile
Valparaiso
Quiriquina Island
Convention Programs At Madison District Churches Meet In Baraboo
The Madison District of Congregational churches holds its annual meeting at First Congregational in Baraboo. Afternoon sessions feature devotionals, organization, foundation laying, and talks on the church, its outreach, and civic life. Evening programs include sermons, reports, and a keynote on religion and science with university professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison District of Congregational Churches
First Congregational
Baraboo
Harding A. Hogan
Spring Green
O. L. Robinson
Wis. S.S. & PS
F. C. Gibbons
Sun Prairie
Church In Action
Sec
Dexter
el. A. Birge
College of Letters and Science
U. W
Church
James A. Blaisdell
Beloit College
Very Low Rates to Denver for Stock Growers Convention
Very low rail rates offered to Denver Colorado via the North Western Line for May 7 8 and 9 with return limit May 12 to May 31 inclusive. Rates apply to stock growers convention travelers. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Very Low Rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles
North-Western Line announces reduced fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles in early May for Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly in Frisco. Two fast daily trains offer rapid service. The Overland Limited is electric lighted and under three days travel. The California Express includes room and tourist sleeping cars. Contact Chicago & North Western Ry agents for rates and tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Line
General Assembly of Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Frisco
California
Overland Limited
California Express
Chicago & North Western Ry
Death of Robert H Holden Evening Chronicle editor
Baraboo mourns the death of Robert H Holden 1864 Evanston Ill night city editor of the Chicago Chronicle who died after a diabetes attack following prolonged overwork. He leaves wife Helen Hamilton Beck and a daughter with relatives in Milwaukee Madison and Joliet attending his funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Robert H. Holden
Evanston
Ill
Chicago Chronicle
E. O. Holden
Susie Holden
Mr. Holden
Wisconsin
Northwestern University
Delta Upsion Fraternity
Helen Hamilton Beck
City Press Association
Chicago Record
Record
Times-Herald
Chronicle
Foster Street
Presbyterian Church
Munneke
J. H. Odgers
Joliet
Odgers
Miss Holden
Milwaukee
Bock
Holden
F. T. Brewster
Madison
Conductor M Stoddard Dies at Elroy Home
Conductor M Stoddard died at his Elroy home Sunday morning after a long illness. He had resided in Baraboo for about twelve years and worked for the C and N W railroad from this locale for about fifteen years. The funeral will be from his Elroy residence Tuesday morning and the body will be brought here on the 11 30 train for burial in Baraboo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stoddard
Elroy
Baraboo
C. and
N. W. Road
Here
Mrs O H Perry of St Paul Dies. Rites in Reedsburg
Mrs. O H Perry of St Paul died yesterday. She will be buried in Reedsburg tomorrow. She was the mother of R P Perry of Reedsburg and her husband served as Sauk County sheriff in 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Perry
St. Paul
Reedsburg
R. P. Perry
Sauk County
Japanese Soldiers Are Not Very Tall
A wartime study notes that the average Japanese soldier stands about five feet four inches tall. The report emphasizes small stature among frontline troops and contrasts with taller opponents.
Very Low Excursion Rates to California Rail Fare Note
Very low excursion rates from all stations April 10 to 14 for Woodmen of the World meeting. Two fast trains to California daily and The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping car.
Farewell Party Marks Departures At Narrows Prairie Farm
May 15 farewell surprise honored Miss Tillie Hamburg and Miss Clara Schluter as they resign from the County Farm after years of service. Albert Sorge takes charge of the Narrows Prairie creamery. Funeral for Wm. Schutte held in Reedsburg. he was a former BuckEye resident. Mrs. L. Smith from North Freedom visits daughter Mrs. Herman Koester who is ill. Tillie Hamburg travels to Portland Oregon for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Hamburg
Clara Schluter
Albert Sorge
Narrows Prairie
Sorge
Wm. Schutte
Reedsburg
Schutte
BuckEye
May 15 Social Notes from South Westfield
Miss Mary Hayes returned from North Freedom to help care for her ailing father. Will Graf from Maple Hill visited H. J. Voss, while Frank Voss visited friends in North Freedom. Mrs. Wm. Schwartz and Mrs. R. Steine are ill. Chas. Hanusa and family visited Kopf near Ableman along with Olga Wills. Nellie Patterson visited her sister near Ableman, and Rowena Voss returned from North Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hayes
North Freedom
Will Graf
Maple Hill
H. J. Voss
Frank Voss
Wm. Schwartz
Chas. Hanusa
Wills
Olga
Herman Kopf
Ableman
Nellie Patterson
John Rumpf
Rowena . Voss
R. Steine
Community notes from South Delton and area
Mrs. Chas. Catlin returned from Milwaukee and moved to the Will Allen farm for the year. Miss Isabelle Montaney of Baraboo visits Mrs. Will Siggelkow. Earl Graves of Merrimack visited relatives. A dance at Chas. Ott's drew about forty despite rain. Mrs. Milton Holt hosted the G. O. P. club with ten attendees. Henry Cramer and Harvey Welch were seen on the street. Mrs. B. W. Holt spends the week in North Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Catlin
Milwaukee
Mrs Catlin
Will Allen
Isabelle Montaney
Baraboo
Will Siggelkow
Earl Graves
Merrimack
Chas. Ott
Milton Holt
Henry Cramer
Harvey Welch
B. W. Holt
North Freedom
Fairfield News Briefs Highlight Local Goings On
Mrs Ann Barstow leaves May 4 for Brookings after a year with her son Albert and his wife. Mrs Martha Warn visits Baraboo briefly. John Luce and cousin Miss Marjory of Baraboo visit Grandma Luce. Miss Lulu Getchell returns from teaching at La Valle. Rev James Bain from Portage to preach May 21 at 2 30 in District No 7 school house. Leech Creek Helpers Union to dine with Mrs R M Dunlap May 21. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Barstow
Brookings
Albert
Martha Warn
Baraboo
John Luce
Marjory
Grandma Luce
Lulu Getchell
la Valle
James Bain
Portage
W. C. T. U. to Send Literature to State Prison
The W. C. T. U. plans another box of reading material for the State Prison and asks donors to hand items to Mrs. Hewitt. Dowie and Zion City address postponed to Sunday evening May 21. Bert Washburn buys Mrs. A. House’s Newport farm and takes possession. Henry Sarrington repairs his mill with new flour-making machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.T.U
Dowie and Zion City
Bert Washburn
Salve Hood cures skin diseases, claims ad
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for skin conditions including salve eruptions and oozing scales with a bold claim of being the great remedy for all skin diseases.
Excursion Fares to Pacific Coast for Knights of Columbus
Low excursion rates from all stations apply May 23 24 25 29 30 31 and June 1 2 to San Francisco Portland Tacoma Seattle on the National Council Knights of Columbus journey to Los Angeles. Two fast trains daily The Overland Limited electric lighted and The California Express with drawing room sleeping cars. For rates and tickets contact Chicago North Western agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Line
National Council Knights of Columbus
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
California Express
L Chicago
North-Western R’y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prof
Russell
Washington Irving
The
W. J. C. Ralph
Lancaster
Sec. Tenney
C. H. Tainter
W. L. Dibble
Fr. Atkinson
Wisconsin Academies
Prin. W. M. Ellis
Endeavor
G. W. Gehrand
City Supt
E. G. Updike
D. D
Amos P. Wilder
F. W. Schoenfeld
Dodgeville
H. W. Carter
National Council
Rev
H. A. Miner
Arthur E. Leonard
Columbus
J. H. Dixon
Beloit
Wm. Crawford
D. D. Mazomanie
John M. Whitehead
Janesville
W. J. C. Bond
Boscobel
Benjamin Staunton
Lake Mills
William Gardner
Windsor
Denver
Colo
Los
Angeles
Jayne
Maggie
Woodmen of the World
Chicago & North-Western R’y
South Westfield
South Delton
Fairfield
Leech Creek Helpers’ Union
R M. Dunlap
Deltom
H. M. Fotusay
Az Ad
H. M. Johnston Lumber Co. Warehouse Dept
Court House
Walnut St
Lake View Hotel
Hopkins
Devil’s Lake, Wis
BP Restauran Place
Ottage
Moore Street
C. L. Gibbons
Warren House
United States
Johnson
Chicago
Isaac Payne
Wis Herstomerorn
Dr. Jones
Lois Fowler
Kilbourn
I. P. Frazier
Roselyn Alford
Spokane
L. D. Clement
J. Knapp
B. A. Knapp
A. House
Norris Place
James Camp
Manston
Charles Squires
L. Hewitt
Minerva Halil and
Dawgdter
D. Rogera
Susie
Reel, Field
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
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