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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
8
A Sunday morning wreck at a railway crossing in Reedsburg claimed lives as a train collision disrupted traffic. Emergency crews responded to the scene with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
Two fast trains struck Thomas Babb and Robert Gregory near Reedsburg Wisconsin on a Sunday night. The crash left Gregory mangled and Babb with injuries as witnesses noted, the horses killed and the crossing marked as a dangerous spot. An inquest followed at Wackman’s undertaking rooms.
Former Ohio governor E. Lampson will speak at the A. O. U. W. hall on Thursday evening at 8 o clock. All are invited to attend.
An advertisement asserts eczema is a skin disease and promotes oil of wintergreen in D. D. D. Prescription as a true skin cure. It claims cleansing scratches heals skin without internal medicine and asserts widespread successful results from Fisher Bros. product.
Miss Martha Evan geline McGilvra daughter of Mr and Mrs A D McGilvra and Mr Edward Bunker Lewis were married Wednesday September 30 at five o clock in the First Congregational church Rev Lathrop C Grant officiated Guests sang and listened to Mendelssohn Wedding March Bride wore ivory white satin foulard gown and carried lilies of the valley groom wore a black frock suit Supper followed and guests conveyed best wishes The couple plan home in the A H Johnson block Menomonie after November 1 Out of town relatives attended including the groom s parents and several McGilvras from Eau Claire Ladysmith St Paul and Cambria
A Freedom telephone message reports that all agricultural operations are ordered suspended on several farms, including Carpenter Grosinske and Gall, as the Oliver company plans to soon secure the land and likely drive a shaft.
Mildred Underkofler, six, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Underkofler, died at 2 15 this morning from rheumatic fever after a period of illness and a temporarily improving outlook. The funeral will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow afternoon with Rev. John Singleton Crowder officiating.
Dr A A Noyes of Mason City Iowa sends a photo of the next president Secretary Taft taken at his hometown. Noyes notes his son Junean Rule among Taft delegates and pledges active Republican support for a sweeping November victory.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church elected officers. President is Mrs. Henry Hale. First Vice President is Mrs. Alice Dake. Second Vice President is Mrs. Charles Dearborn. Secretary and treasurer is Mrs. Ed Goude.
Ester Frances Larraby infant child of Mr and Mrs W H Larraby of Lynn Street died Sunday morning at four days old. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Four large potato specimens brought to the office include Pride of Ireland 6 lb 5 oz, Early Milwaukee 1 lb 10 oz, Improved Snowflake 1 lb 2 oz, Watimone no 1 lb 9 oz. The longest measures about nine inches and the display underscores potatoes as a profitable Wisconsin product.
Fire discovered in an upstairs room of Peter Kramer’s farmhouse last Thursday at 7 pm. Kramer and younger children were away, two older boys stayed. Dense smoke and heat hindered access but water from the windows finally controlled the blaze. No stove or pipes involved. cause remains a mystery. Damage about one hundred dollars, insured.
Baraboo Valley Ministerial association met at the Wellington hotel as Rev. J M Dick of the A C church spoke on Life and conversion of St Paul. Officers elected for the year were President Rev C I Koons Vice President Rev C S Knight Secretary Rev F P Quick Treasurer Rev J P Argow. The group adjourned to meet in two weeks with Rev W R Irish to discuss The Work of the Holy Spirit.
From this area Charles Martiny and Riley Martiny join Dell Wickus L M Steel Mark Adams W S Flinn Winfield Newell and Q A Loveland traveling to the Rosebud country for the event.
Treasurer F. E. Shults and Secretary 8 A. Pelton of the Sauk County Agricultural Society paid premium money and bills today. The prompt payments pleased recipients and helped ensure the county fair’s success.
The First Presbyterian Sabbath school of Prairie du Sac received the Kimball organ donated by Aton & Mandeville for the largest owners list. The canvass shows Kimball organs average 16 years old in Sauk County with an average price of 60 dollars. oldest at 33 years costing 275 dollars. Aton & Mandeville hold Sauk County exclusive agency for Kimball instruments.
Senator Foraker shifts from claiming to be Taft’s ally to now supporting Taft openly and consistently. His stance signals strong party alignment and dedication to Taft’s leadership.
Zeno M. Host former Wisconsin insurance commissioner and longtime head of field work for the Knights of Pythias insurance department has left to become director of agencies for the United States Annuity and Life Insurance Company based in Chicago. The firm, led by Henry A. Salzer of La Crosse, operates in ten states including Wisconsin and Texas and follows reform plans Host advocated.
The Shaw family survivors reunited Oct 3 at W H Premo’s Sumpter home. Siblings Henry W Shaw of Oregon City and Charles A Shaw of Milwaukee joined sisters in Wisconsin for a long overdue gathering since 1865. Nearby growth noted as Prairie du Lac and Prairie du Sac merge toward 3000 population.
Fire alarm sounded Sunday at 10 oclock when smoke appeared from the roof of the D. R. Kellogg residence. Firemen arrived quickly, but Prof. Rosebush's quick actions nearly extinguished the blaze before their arrival.
The Rev C L Koons has received a call from the First Presbyterian Church at Eau Claire Wisconsin which he is considering. The city with 25000 population is a lively business town and has seen lumber mills decline while other industries grow. Koons has many friends in the Gem City and his forthright manner is noted. Many church members and non members would be sorry to see him depart if he accepts the call.
Miss Winifred I Nichols eldest daughter of Ex Sheriff E E Nicehols married Henry A Rieck of Greenwood on September 20 at Debello church. Elder W Jones of Viola officiated. Bride wore white silk mull with white roses, bridesmaid in white, groom and best man in black.
Elizabeth Clark born February 12 1824 in San Silton Yorkshire England came to America with her parents in 1831 She married Solomon Staples on February 15 1842 having five children later married John Stombaugh on July 10 1873 and died October 1 1908 at age 84 7 18 She leaves son Charles Staples and daughters Mrs Jennie Johnson and Miss Hannah Staples A long faithful U B church member she was patient in illness The funeral was held October 3 1908 at the U B Church Lime Ridge with Rev Warren officiating and burial in Sandusky cemetery
An upbeat ad urges readers to seek immediate happiness through buying fur now rather than delaying. It emphasizes quick access to luxury товар and stresses enjoying the present rather than postponing pleasure for future rewards.
George DeWolf of Uxbridge Massachusetts spoke to Glenville Sunday school about being in the first Sunday school in the United States. He joined seventy three years ago at age three and has a Beverly Massachusetts house photo of the founding site. Rally Day activities were held at the schoolhouse with exercises.
L W Sandberg of the B and B water service of the C and N W Ry retires on pension starting October 1 after about thirty four years. He is a Civil War veteran and will receive government pension increase at age 70. He came to Baraboo with the Northwestern and has lived there since. Other Baraboo pensioners include R G Cowan Supt Joseph Russell W H Hufman master mechanic H D Potter yard master Carl Dyrude machinist Alexander Elliott C B B department C J Sturdevant foreman car repairs.
Miss Wilhelmina Lucht and Rev. W G Schulz married at the bride’s parents home in Greenfield at noon on October 1. The ceremony was performed by Rev H J Drroegkampf with Rev W G Schulz serving as missionary at his Wisconsin conference posting.
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