Umbrella Mender Held After Madison Murder Inquiry
John Edwards an umbrella mender was arrested in Bara Boo and held by Madison police linked to a hobo camp killing in Hobo Grove. At the coroner's inquest he described separation from his companion, with Inspector Reynolds failing to confirm his identity among two passing men. A knife found on Edwards was displayed but not central to the case as Edwards, a 54 year old Englishman, recounted travels with an unnamed umbrella man and a painter before the Saturday night murder.
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Madison Journal
John Edwards
Baraboo
Shaughnessy
Madison Police
Hobo Grove
Edwards
Hobo
Henry Reynolds
Northwestern Railway Company
Reynolds
Vroman Mason
Grove
Northwestern
Science Hall
University
Lynch
Boyd
Boston
St. Paul Yards
Witness Held in Baraboo Murder Case
John Edwards was arrested in Baraboo and taken to Madison with bail set at $300. Police believe he may hold information about a Hobogrove murder and were tracing his movements with the victim late Saturday afternoon to multiple locations including the Yahara River. Detective Boyd notes inconsistencies in Edwards' account around Williamson Street.
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Williamson Street
Edwards
John Edwards
Baraboo
Madison
Hobogrove
Boyd
Yahara River
Death Notice of Mrs Davies in Blackfoot Idaho
Word reached North Freedom of the death of Mrs. Davies wife of Dr. J B Davies in Blackfoot Idaho The couple formerly lived at North Freedom with the news noting her longtime residence and passing in Idaho
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North Freedom
Davies
J. B. Davies
Blackfoot
Idaho
McGuire Elected Secretary at Knights of Columbus State Meet
At the Knights of Columbus state convention held in Ashland W D McGuire of Baraboo was re elected secretary for the sixth time The visitors and delegates set a bail and scheduled to meet in La Crosse next year Newly elected officers include State deputy Dr T L Harrington Milwaukee treasurer E A Krembs Merrill advocate Judge J A Anderson Chippewa Falls and other officers.
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Duluth
Zenith City
The
Knights of Columbus
Ashland
W. D. McGuire of
Baraboo
McGuire
LaCrosse
T. L. Harrington
Milwaukee
W. D. McGuire
E. A. Krembs
Merrill
J. A. Anderson
Chip
Man Hurt In Town Engine Accident
A man was injured in a town engine incident and taken to hospital for examination by Dr Woods, the company physician. Doctors could not determine the full extent of internal injuries, but reports later said he was resting easily and hoped the injuries would not prove fatal.
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Woods
Iowa Golden Weddings Honoring F T Harman Pair
Mr and Mrs F T Harman celebrate fifty years of marriage at Jewell Iowa with family from Baraboo and siblings present. Their Pennsylvania wedding link to Merrimack Wisconsin, ages 70 and 71, four generations represented including 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Gilbert
Charles W. Harman
Baraboo
Jewell
Iowa
F. T. Harman
Pennsylvania
Merrimack
Wis
Clyde
Emma Secor
Buffalo Center
Will H
Charles. A. Ands. A
J. B. Harman
Portage Veteran Performs Self Operation
John O. Hill, 63, an Adams County resident, attempted to remove a tooth with a knife at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Stephens in Portage. He suffered a severe hemorrhage, collapsed, and was taken to bed as doctors treated him. no relatives are nearby and he may be moved to a hospital for recovery.
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Portage
John O. Hill
S. Stephens
Jefferson and
Cook Streets
Hill
Adams County
Henn and Hurth Face Adverse Hearings in Sauk City
Joseph Henn sues Theodore Hurth for 2000 over an alleged February 21 1910 Sauk City assault and battery. He also sues Andre Hurth for 5000 over alleged slander claiming he killed his wife and committed perjury. All parties reside in Sauk City, linked to a prior circuit court dispute over a Wisconsin river island.
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Justice Halsted
Joseph Henn
Theodore Hurth
Henn
Sauk City
Andre Hurth
Hurth
Hurth Who Said Among Other Things That Mr. Henn
Mr. Henn
Wisconsin River
Machinist Hurt In Janesville Roundhouse Accident
William Welch a machinist at the Chicago and North Western roundhouse in Janesville was badly injured when a heavy circle of steel weighing about eight hundred pounds slipped from hooks and fell, pinning him beneath it. He was freed after the tire was removed and taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Chicago & North Western
Janesville
William Welch
Welch
FELLOW RAISES PAPER MONEY ACROSS ILLINOIS AND INDIANA
The Bankers' Protective Agency of Chicago issues alerts to officers to watch for a counterfeit scheme where one and five dollar bills are raised to higher values using pasted imitations. The crook has operated across Illinois and Indiana, with many raised bills already sent to detective agencies, and efforts to locate the offender continue.
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Bankers’ Protective Agency of
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Funeral Held for Jacob Krohn in Reedsburg
The funeral was conducted at St. Peter's Church in Reedsburg by Rev. Schaller. Jacob Krohn, born in Germany, came to America at 23. He married Margaretha Struck in 1865. They lived in Kilbourn and Lodi before settling in Reedsburg nine years ago. He died from stomach troubles leaving wife and eight children: Emma Klug of Merrill Louis of Baraboo Carl Gustav Albert Mrs Perau Mrs Anna Steffin Mrs Minnie Schulte, all of Reedsburg.
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Jacob Krohn
Reedsburg
St. Peter’s Church
Schaller
Germany
America
Margaretha Struck
Kilbourn
Lodi
Emma Klug
Merrill
Louis
Baraboo
Carl
Gustav
Albert
Perau
Anna Steffin
Minnie Schulte
Many Matters Before Council
City council met with most aldermen present to address water charges, sewer and street projects, and building repairs. Actions include water rent reform, meter installation, East street water main study, license delays for a Kilbourn plumber, and approval of bonds and sewer connections. Memorial Day funds allotted. dumping grounds plan approved. several street and property improvements authorized.
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Effinger
Isenberg
Cady
Water Commission
Health and Water Committee
East Street
Eighth
Eleventh Streets
W. J. Schultz
Kilbourn
Baraboo
N. Stein
Otto Schadde
John Arnott
C. L. Brewster
City
First National and Baraboo
Finance Committee
W. R. Irish
Ash Street
James Farnworth
Mound Street
Third Avenue
NO SWINE FAMINE Won High Prices Drive Hog Breeding
Farmers respond to elevated pork prices by increasing hog breeding as stockbuyers report a possible pork famine again. The article notes prior sow sacrifices for pork value and predicts greater hog supply by fall, while warning cattle may also be scarce this fall nationwide.
Sauk City Man Sees Halley’s Comet in German Skies
L Crusius of Sauk City recalls Halley’s comet appearance about 75 years ago in the region, noting it terrified local people. His brother, formerly of Sauk City, died recently in New York.
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Sauk City
L. Crusius
Halley
Mr. Crusius
New York
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Stoyd
Waunakee
Mason
Mr. Mason
W.D. McGuire
of Baraboo
Detective Boyd
Mladison
Uankuuu
Golden Weddings
Mrs
Portage Register
William
Janes
Ville
Barker and
Sixth Streets
Sewer
East Water Street
Doppler
Welk
Council Chamber
John Merz
Second Street
William Peck
Supreme Court
Summit Street
Ninth Avenues
Barker Street
Second
Third Streets
M.mchugh
A.S. Hawley
Jacobs
Lake Street
Platt
Fire and City Buildings Committee
City Hall
Joe Hooker
Bender
J. van Orden
E. P. McFetridge
Thaerer
John Rooney
Fairfield
Shultz
W. J. Schnitz
Sherm Luce
Fire Service
Buckley & Taylor
Northwestern Stamp Works
J.S. Worthman
Baraboo City Fuel Company, Coke
F. Rote
John Saare
F. E. Berkley
Rock
George Cook
Fred Farwell
M. Simons
J.seamon
Harry English
Rodman
G. J. Gollmar
F. EK. Brewer
Marriott Hardware Co
A. Althof
John Ableman
Welsbach Lighting Company
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