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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
5
Presidential automobile hints at a horseless administration
The remark questions whether the rise of motorized presidents signals a shift away from horse drawn power. It suggests a modern era trend in executive transport reflecting broader technological change.
Texas Prohibition Vote Linked to Local Hazards
The text suggests Texas voters opposed prohibition due to dangers from rattlesnakes and taran tulas, implying regional hazards influenced public sentiment. The claim frames the ballot outcome as tied to local risks rather than policy merits.
Hole Through Hill at Crawford Crossing Mentioned
If the unexpected happens, there may be a hole punched through the hill at Crawford's crossing as part of possible plans or speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford’s Crossing
Lyons Village Dilemma on Growth and Baraboo Demands
Lyons residents debate whether their village should expand to absorb Baraboo and what benefits or costs such growth would bring. Community leaders weigh infrastructural needs and regional plans as they seek a path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Editorial "The Lowly Man" Spars with Egg Prices
The Beaumont Enterprise notes a rising price for eggs tied to the economy and consumer concerns, criticizing the phrasing of calling eggs lowly while the cost climbs. The piece suggests rethinking titles that fail to reflect current market realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Atlanta Blows Back at Blowing Commentators
The Constitution labels a so called blowhard as one who boasts about cities like Macon Savannah Augusta and Chattanooga, signaling Atlanta’s stance against loud self promotion from outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Macon
Savannah
Augusta
Chattanooga
East St Louis judge defines supper as evening meal
A judge in East St Louis rules that the evening meal is supper not dinner as noted by the Chicago Daily News. The piece riffs on regional naming quirks and the clash with the notion of a late breakfast for royalty or actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Chicago Daily News
Head Adornments Through Time Spark Big Fashion Talk
The passage notes women in England in the eighteenth century wore towering hats, citing Samuel Rogers on a Rang Laght coach passenger, Hannah Moore describing an oversized head dress filled with garden imagery, and Garrick blamed for ending the trend with a stage vegetable display including a carrot on each side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Samuel Rogers
Rang‘lagh
Hannah Moore
Garrick
Forgetful People Prompt Publicized Scrutiny And Vandalism Warnings
A humorously cynical note on forgetfulness cites a man who boarded a train leaving his wife behind and a new city screen ordinance that first applied on a Sunday. It suggests police may inspect backyards to ensure screens do not reveal interiors and warns about public oversights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagen
Reedsburg
John Barleycorn
Martha Irish Karnopp in Labrador with Dr Grenfell
Mrs Martha Irish Karnopp, daughter of Rev W R Irish of Baraboo, is with her husband in Labrador aiding Dr Wilfred Grenfell. The June Century Magazine will feature Dr Grenfell’s article on that distant work, with a few extracts included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Irish Karnopp
W. R. Irish
Baraboo
Labrador
Wilfred T.grenfell
Century Magazine
Dr. Grenfell
Eskimo Healing and Beliefs Revealed in Labrador Mission
In a Labrador Eskimo settlement a fifteen year old girl endures frostbite treatment without fear, while Dr Grenfell notes Eskimo souls in graves and the mission aims to help people live, not merely extend life, with tiny hospitals aiding the sick and disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
Grenfell
Anniversary Editions Planned For Baraboo Newspapers
The Daily will mark fifteen years and the Weekly twenty five in next week's special editions. Each edition will cover Baraboo and Sauk county with about 20 pages. Advertisers should submit copy now and weekly letter writers keep entries brief. Order extra copies at three cents each or two for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Sauk County
Jenkin L Jones to Speak at Reedsburg Graduation
Jenkin Lloyd Jones of Lincoln Centre Chicago will address Training School Graduates at Reedsburg Dome on the evening of June 18 1909. Jones is acclaimed as a leading American orator and writer and this event is billed as a rare treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Lincoln Centre
Chicago
United States
Funeral of Osman Patterson in Baraboo
The funeral for Osman Patterson who died last week in California was held this morning from his parents home, conducted by Rev. L A Goddard. The First Regiment band, in uniform, attended and marched to the cemetery. Pallbearers included band members and Baraboo associates, Carl Hoffman, Walter Curry, Lucius Praeder, Ernest Sceales, Mark Reiner, and John Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osman Patterson
California
George Patterson
L. A. Goddard
Baraboo
Carl Hoffman
Walter Curry
Lucius Praeder
Ernest Sceales
Mark Reiner
John Robinson
Game Law Amended Seeks No Rabbit Closed Season
Senator Pear son introduced an amendment to the game law stating no closed season for rabbit hunting. Other districts offered similar amendments and the bill was laid over until Thursday for final action. The bill also prohibits deer hunting in Sauk County until 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Pearson
Sauk Co
Wool Wanted at George Carpenter Lumber Yard
The George Carpenter Lumber and Produce Co offers the highest market price for wool delivered to the potato warehouse seeking wool buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carpenter Lumber and Produce Co
Potatoe
Taxidermist Work Demonstrated for Birds and Animals
E. D. Ochsner of Prairie du Lac offers mounting of all kinds of birds and animals with realistic results. Prices are reasonable and work is guaranteed to be first class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Ochsner
Prairie du Lacris
Seed supplier ad for J. Briggs & Co Baraboo Wis
Spring planting notice invites gardeners to call for garden field and flower seeds. 1909 stock described as fresh and reliable with thousands of satisfied customers. Call for prices. J. Briggs & Co Baraboo Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Briggs & Co
Baraboo
Wis
Warn Bros. Dance at Ferndell Saturday Evening
Fairfield notices list Warn Bros. performing a dance at Ferndell on Saturday May 29. Mrs. Q A Loveland to entertain the M B A on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warn Bros
Ferndell
Q. A. Loveland
Contest Over Claim for Medical Services in Heller Case
Judge Zimmerman began testimony in a county court contest over a $1,485 claim Dr. W. J. Hummel says is owed for services to the late Henry Heller of Waunakee. The estate argues the bill is excessive, with estate value at $26,590.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
W. J. Hummel
Ableman
Henry Heller
Waunakee
H. H. Thomas
Baraboo
Madison
Hummel
Heller
Murphy & Kroncke
Madison Democrat
Northwestern employes fight in Madison assault case
William Spraetz accuses laborer Huth of beating him with a shovel in Northwestern yards. Huth pleads not guilty. case adjourned to Tuesday. Huth, alleged stray wound from a stone, later arrested for drunkenness and jailed 15 days after failing to pay fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. Huth
Madison
William Spraetz
Spraetz
Huth
Madison Democrat
Death in Merrimack claims Gottlieb Blawusch at 74
Gottlieb Blawusch a respected Merrimack resident died last night after a long illness with stomach trouble. He was born in Germany 74 years ago last February and lived near Devil's Nose in Merrimack. He leaves a widow and seven children Emma Anna G Gallus Fred Gallus John William J H Pilley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Blawusch
Merrimack
Germany
Devil’s Nose
Emma Blawusch
Baraboo
Anna Blawusch
G. Gallus
Fred Gallus
John Blawusch
Marinette
William Blawusch
J. H. Pilley
Death of Mrs Thiede in Spencer Wisconsin
Mrs August Thiede died May 6 1909 at 11 in Spencer Wisconsin. Born in Germany she came to America in 1890 and lived in Freedom before moving to Spencer. She was about 47 and survived by a husband several sons and daughters. Attending from Maple Hill near North Freedom were Augusta Kowalke and daughter Real, August Harmon and sister Emma Harmon, and Herman Thiede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Thiede
Spencer
Wis
Germany
America
Freedom
Maple Hill
North Freedom
Augusta Kowalke
Real
August Harmon
Emma Harmon
Herman Thiede
Local Briefs from Central Delton May Update
Mrs. A F Smith is seriously ill at her Mirrorlake home. The five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Haycock of Portage, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs B Holt, was interred at Webster's Prairie Sunday. S Cobleigh nears finishing basement of his barn, plans to move old barn and add space. C M Smith spends time at his farm tending crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Smith
Mirrorlake
S. Cobleigh
C. M. Smith
Proper Remedy For Horse Ailments Perry Davis Painkiller
The health of your horse depends on timely treatment with Perry Davis Painkiller for strains sprains or colic. Be prompt use at first signs to save the horse from suffering and reduce trouble and expense. A bottle is 35 cents or 50 cents for the larger size. ensure your druggist sells Perry Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
The Defenders Enlist Large Class at Public Ceremony
The Defenders announce a red letter day Thursday evening to enlist thirty new benefit members. Madison Ladies Drill team assists with degree work, led by a drill master. Supreme president and supreme secretary will participate. The order, open to men and women aged 18 to 60, insures against accident, old age and passing. A Baraboo claim by John Schmitt paid $71.50. Grand encampment of the Wis lodge may be held in Baraboo this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defenders
Madison
Baraboo
John Schmitt
Local Notes from Ebenezer Valley and surrounds
May 24 reports Miss Maude Hunt visiting Mrs. Wm Mash in Bara Boo. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs August Meyers on May 23. Mrs Anna Bitthich of North Freedom stayed with John Reaman. Mrs W E Gemmill of Reedsburg visited Hackett farm last Thursday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Herman Keopp on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Hunt
Baraboo
Wm. Mash
August Meyers
Anna Bitthich
North Freedom
John Reaman
W. E. Gemmill
Reedsburg
Hackett Farm
Herman Keopp
Holt and kin attend Belle Haycock funeral at Portage
South Delton May 24. Mr and Mrs Clark Holt Mrs Flora Baxter Miss Belle and George and John Holt travel to Portage for the funeral of their niece Belle Haycock at nine. Remains sent to Webster's Prairie for burial with service by Rev Henke of Baraboo. Local notes include visits, weather, corn planting rush, and birthday celebration for Vaughn Ableman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Holt
Flora Baxter
Belle and
George
John Holt
Portage
Belle Haycock
Webster’s Prairie
Henke
Baraboo
B. Holt
Wright
Lime Ridge
Chas. Wright
Ruth Searle
James Fry
Nellie Waddell
George Holt
P. Searle
Marion
Florence Siggelkow
Vaughn Ableman
Dairymen Weigh Cream Needs for Strawberry Acreage
In Glenville on May 23 observations note upcoming cream demand for about 12 acres of strawberries planted this spring. Mentions visits by Rev Howard Statson of Melbourne Florida and Miss Helen Huntington. Local exams for country school diplomas and telegraph line reconstruction by Ray Jeffries Robert Sebring and son Hubert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Statson
Melbourne
Florida
Helen Huntington
Flora Glover
Sumpter
Platt
Siebert
Ray Jeffries
Robert Sebring
Hubert
Home Baking by Mrs Tillie White on Third Street
Mrs Tillie White at 224 Third Street advertises home baked goods including pies cakes Boston brown bread cookies doughnuts and white bread. With 12 years experience she serves daily items at her home and the Stanley Company store. customers may leave orders or call 31 by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie White
Third Street
1909 poll tax due notices and local updates
Notices urge payment of the 1909 poll tax and list local returns and arrivals. Miss Lura Battles visits Madison. Mrs. Henry Marriott returns from California. dog tags offered. D. W. Worth to Camp Douglas. Baraboo and Reedsburg residents travel and news items follow. Includes local advertising and court fines for illegal fishing in Madison.
Baraboo Farmer Reports Corn Is Up After Planting
Mr and Mrs Charles Grosinski and their son and daughter from west of Baraboo near the Excelsior line visited Baraboo today. Mr Grosinski says all his corn is planted and is up reflecting good growing conditions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grosinski
Baraboo
Excelsior
Natalie Marian born to Pasadena couple Natalie Marian
Born to Mr and Mrs A E Edwards of Pasadena California a daughter on May 21 Mrs Edwards is Hazel Wheeler daughter of Rev B E Wheeler former pastor of the First Methodist Church The child is named Natalie Marian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Edwards
Pasadena
Cal
May
Edwards
Hazel Wheeler
B. EB. _Wheeler
M. E.church
Natalie Marian
Dennis Taylor opens hack line for parties and events
Dennis Taylor announces a new hack line serving parties weddings and events with calls to and from the depot across the city. Rates for hacks and a complete funeral outfit including a Cunningham hearse pall bearers carriage and three hacks are offered to compete with others. Located at 214 Ash Street telephone 435.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Taylor
Ash Street
South Dakota land sale offers Blue Blanket Valley quarter sections
Attention buyers seek choice land in Blue Blanket Valley center South Dakota at 15 to 25 dollars per acre. Immigrants have landed 131 cars and 40 traction engines this spring, signaling rapid settlement and cultivation ahead. For details contact J. P. Witen at 129 3rd Street Baraboo Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Blue Blanket Valley
Futher
J. P. Witwen
3Rd Street
Baraboo
Wis
Pasture for cattle offers seasonal and weekly rates
Pasture offered at 1.50 dollars for the season ending October 1 and 10 cents per week for shorter use. Enclosed with barbed wire fence and all stock at owner risk for any accident or loss while in care of N. H. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.H. Smith
Missing boy Herman Mellentein sought by Sauk County family
Mrs Otillie Mellentein of Plain Point Sauk County Wisconsin requests information on her 17 year old son Herman who left home May 4 wearing daily clothes and a tan coat He is tall slim with light hair and blue eyes Mrs William Marquette and daughter Verl visit Kendall to see Charles Marquette and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Ottilie Mellentein
P. O
Sauk County
Wisconsin
William Marquette
Miss Verl
Kendall
Charles Marquette
House and lot for sale on First Street opposite high school
Large lot and six room house on First street opposite the high school for sale. Will sell cheap and offer long time for payments. Enquire of Frank Avery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
Frank Avery
Baraboo
Wis
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