County Board Establishes Sauk County Training School
The annual session votes to establish a county training school in Sauk County with Cooper Hirschinger and Paddock to plan, while Dickie Dever and Wilkinson dissent. Supervisors authorize bridges aid, new money handling, and salaries. bond on Judge Kelsey accepted. jail insurance renewed. poor commissioner re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaen
True
Dickie
Sauk County
Dever
Hirschinger
Snyder
Dunn
Marathon
Barry
Devor
Wilkinson
Cooper, Hirschinger and Paddock
Kelsey
J. S. Tripp
E. C. Perkins
Honey Creek
Winfield
Troy
Dellona
Prairie du Lac
Hill
Cooper
Cook
County board actions and court notes in brief
The record outlines disbursement balances, a $13.95 bill referred to the poor trustees, and a $200 claim against Gilbert Lee disallowed amid historic hospital care rulings. It notes Mrs Lee’s illness, sale of property under court order, and evolving husband liability. It covers road funding for Sumpter and Baraboo, county farm purchase for $13,850, mortgaged recording book, cement walks budget, and assessor reporting gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
la Vale
Jesse Campbell
Gilbert Lee
Lee
Supreme Court
Soldiers’ Relief Committee
Sumpter
Baraboo
McClure
County Board Seeks Special Session in June 1906
A resolution by Chairman True calls for a special board session on the first Tuesday in June 1906 to elect the chair, appoint committees, and complete routine business. The aim is to have equalization work finished by November, enabling prompt handling of county affairs. The jail trial plan includes adding two solitary confinement cells for tramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True
Committee On Claims
Court house building committee reports receipts and expenditures
Friday's Daily notes Chairman True of the building committee reports receipts of 102 675 dollars for the new court house project and outlines expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True
The
New Court House
Uncertain Prisoner Kelley Faces Lengthy Stay in Court
Justice Halstead questioned John Kelley in a busy court about brass theft from the Chicago & Northwestern. Kelley admitted walking from Portage and claimed never to have been there before, but a prior sentence under the name John Vetsneck surfaced. The court gave him about two moons to clear his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halstead
John Kelley
Portage
Kelley
Stone
Brass
Chicago & Northwestern
John Vetsneck
Elrey
Attorney Smith Returns From Long Pleasure Trip
Attorney A. R. Smith came back today from a several week pleasure trip to Washington New York and Boston. Mrs. Smith will return tomorrow after a stop in Chicago. Mr and Mrs J Van Orden hosted Trinity Episcopal church choir boys last night with music recitations refreshments and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Smith
Washington
New York
Boston
Greeting Extended to Rev. And Mrs. Melear
At the First M. E. church last evening a reception was held for the new pastor Rev. and Mrs. Melear. Welcome remarks were offered by Franklin Johnson Phillip Cheek and Rev. Jesse Sarles. Rev. Melear responded pleasantly. Music by Risley Miller and Elthia Dodge accompanied the event. Light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Melear
Franklin Johnson
Phillip Cheek
Jesse Sarles
Risley
Miller
Elthia Dodge
Marriage Blessing for Dell Prairie Couple at City Hall
Charles E. Markham and Etta M. Van Alstine of Dell Prairie Adams county obtained a special marriage permit and were wed in Judge Kelsey office at the city hall yesterday. The bride recently lived in Baraboo with many friends hoping for a happy future. the groom is a relatively new arrival but known for fine character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Markham
Etta M. van Alstine
Dell Prairie
Adams County
Kelsey
Baraboo
Quiet Ring Ceremony Unites Charles F Rote and Mary Dudley
Last evening at Rev E B Earle's residence 616 5th avenue a quiet but pretty marriage contract was consummated with a ring ceremony. Charles F Rote and Mary Dudley both of this city were joined in marriage. They were accompanied by Frank Link of Baraboo and Millie Miles of Reedsburg who stood with them. Rev E B Earle of the Baptist church pronounced the ceremony. Congratulations poured in from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Earle
5Th. Avenue
Charles F. Rote
Mary Dudley
Frank Link
Baraboo
Millie Miles
Reedsburg
Baptist Church
Jurors Named for December Term Circuit Court
A Baraboo and Sauk County juror list for the December term is released. Names include Emil Weirich and F E Lettergren from Baraboo, J H Morgan from Spring Green, Carl Kasiska from Baraboo, and many others across Franklin, Reedsburg, Woodland, Honey Creek and surrounding towns. The roster covers multiple wards and townships with numerous candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Weirich
Baraboo
F. E. Lettergren
Henry Reuchlein
Franklin
J. H E. Morgan
Spring Green
William Graff
Freedom
T. John Fosnet
Reedsburg
Walter Wheeler
Ironton
J. F. Bindel
Dellona
Wm. Kinney
Washington
G. A. Gardner
Frank Johnston
LaValle
T. Frank Brewer
Sam Tardoff
la Valle
T. V. Peck
T. I. N. Snyder
John Schneider
Sauk City
EK. R. Thomas
Fairfield
Adam Thaerer
George Sprecher
Honey Creek
H. Page
Prairie du Lac
V. W. Albus
W. Rowe
H. G. Harvey
Woodland
W. M. Hakes
W. L. Utenhofer
T. James Hill
T. F. Kolemeyer
George Hoverman
Westfield
F. Phoenix
Frank Meffert
Twentieth Century club discusses local history notes
Members of the Twentieth Century club met Thursday to hear Mrs. Train share interviews with pioneer settlers and discoveries from personal investigation. Relics shown by members drew attention and Prof. Stout's address inspired further interest in landmarks and local history. The group emphasized that national patriotism presupposes local patriotism.
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Twentieth Century Club
Weddings Grace Fairfield Home and Baraboo Couples
In Fairfield at Edward Thomas home, George Carlisch and Miss Millie Thomas wed with Eld. B Forester officiating. A second ceremony near Baraboo united Miss Emma J Powell and Mr Charles R Ott with Rev Dr Melear officiating. Both families report large attendance, generous gifts, and extended congratulations. The Ott Powell couple will reside northwest of the city after November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Edward Thomas
George Carlisch
Millie Thomas
Eld. B.forester
Baraboo
George Powell
Emma J. Powell
Delton
Charles R. Ott
J. M. Melear
M. E
Eva Od
Charles Hackett
Ira Brown
Madison
Groom
City
Wisconsin farmers savor 1905 crop gains and rail plans
The November farm crop report by Secretary John M. True notes high quality corn and good harvests in Wisconsin 1905. Potatoes face prices rising as farmers hold tubers. Portage trolley prospects rise with a new steel bridge, and a Dells-Devil's Lake branch to Portage is likely post success. Kilbourn and Baraboo backers eye the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
John M. True
State Board of Agriculture
Portage
Dells-Devil’s Lake
Kilbourn
Baraboo
Big River
Portage Democrat
Baraboo Division Officers Elected For Ensuing Year
Baraboo Division No 68 of the Order of Railway Conductors names H G Gropp as chair, A Peck, A C Jos., S Cook, S Helberg and J Gus as officers with a board of trustees and adjustment committee. The Peninsular division reports 120 freight trains and 30 passenger trains on Oct 20 21 without incident on a single track. Edward Kelley named fireman on runs 68 69 Madison Milwaukee. Fireman M J Hendrickson assigned to runs 80 83 Elroy Janesville with engineer Stewart.
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Baraboo Divison No
Order of
H. G. Gropp
Peninsular Division
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Hardwood
Lake Superior Iron and Copper
Edward Kelley
Madison
Milwaukee
M. J. Hendrickson
Elroy
Janesville
Stewart
Fred Kaiser Travels to Sparta for Work
Fireman W. E. Houk visits Kendalls while Kaiser heads to Sparta for new job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kaiser
Sparta
Railway Crew Deployments Across Baraboo to Harvard Route
Bert Greenslet is assigned to runs 586 and 583 between Baraboo and Harvard with Engineer C. M. Hull. Engineer G. R. Wheeler returns to work at Elroy. Fireman A. Robinson goes to Elroy to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Greenslet
Baraboo
Harvard
C. M. Hull
G. R. Wheeler
Elroy
Fireman A. W. Merz Moves to Madison for Work
Fireman A. W. Merz has left his post to relocate to Madison for new employment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Merz
Madison
Madison Court Arguments Highlight Regional Cases
Attorneys J M Kelley F R B Bentley Daniel Ruggles and E A Evans argued five cases in Madison today including Briscilla Hay versus City of Bara boo and Griswold versus Nichols. Stone Malone of Reedsburg also assisted. Also noted R R Remington’s recovery and a district Woman's Foreign Missionary society meeting at First M E church with Mrs H Olin Cady speaking on China and the Boxer rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kelley
F. R B. Bentley
Daniel Ruggles
E. A. Evans
Madison
Briscilla Hay
City of Baraboo
Baringer
Evenson
Charles Gall
Rosena Gall
M. L. Patterson
Griswold
Nichols
Stone & Malone
Reedsburg
H. Olin Cady
M. E
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
China
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Wyse
Soldiers’ Relief Fund
Iowa County
Buerki
Steele
Register of Deeds
Thornton
Clark, Mercer
Attridge
Junge
Witwen
J. M. Kindschi
Paul Lachmund
Court House
Rev
Mrs. Melear
Circuit Court
David Morrison
Frank
Elroy Tribune
Railroad
W. E. Houk
Kendalls
A. Robinson
R. R. Remington
Lyons
Charles Walrath
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