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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
11
State of Wisconsin Department of State gives notice to iren King Mining Co Baraboo for failure to file the annual report as required by law Chapter 562. If the report and forfeiture fee are not filed before January 1 1909 corporate rights and privileges will be forfeited and publication costs must be paid.
A New York Letter recounts actress Josephine Cohan’s drôle encounter at a drug store where her hat’s feather touched a cigar lighter, igniting flames. The clerk doused the blaze with ice cream soda and demanded a dime, sparking a quarrel over a ruined hat and payment.
Stray items report the Twin City Paint Co of Prairie du Sac assigning assets roughly $350 after debts of about $1,000. Prairie du Sac parents and teachers plan a Friday meeting on topics valuable for children. Miss Mamie Hanley sprains her ankle in Reedsburg. Dane Wis. records the death of Thomas Stephenson. Nat Wetzel buys 1,000 lots in Llano Texas. Joseph Unertl, formerly of Kilbourn, killed by a live wire in Milwaukee. District Attorney E C Gottry receives a loving cup from the Knights of Pythias for a state lodge appointment. A Lucht Selker separator backed down Jackson hill. Miss Selma Johnson and Roy Hesselgrave wed at Jodi and tour Baraboo and Sandusky. Baraboo residents Co L Pearson and W J Harrison attend.
J K Buckley, candidate on the Democratic ticket for Sauk County sheriff, urges voters to support him on November 2. He notes his three terms as Baraboo city marshal and promises to run the office with a square deal and taxpayer satisfaction.
Safety guidance advises slipping the knife between the jar and the rubber seal to avoid prying the lid. Prying at the edge can deform the cap and crack the glass, risking breakage and future usability.
Miss Lily Janewein remains at home in North Freedom while Baraboo visitors include Mrs. Johnson Miss Lange and Miss Grosinske. Several residents travel to Reedsburg Baraboo and nearby areas for visits shopping or medical care. a 60th wedding anniversary is celebrated at the Comfort Knapp home. A move to Lime Ridge is planned and local property improvements continue.
Merrimack residents list visitors and callers from Archer Lodi Baraboo Portage and Cambria. Families host gatherings with Selma Gross Alice Truehl Minerva Towers and Phoebe. several relatives plan moves to Minneapolis Columbus and nearby towns. The State Bank of Merrimack opens Thursday Oct 15.
A Baraboo resident from 319 8th St. endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for kidney discomfort and related symptoms. The testimonial notes prompt relief and tonic effects, with Evenson's Pharmacy selling the product for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the U.S. sole agent.
The Fairfield Helpers Union plans a dinner with Mrs. Irvin Bump on October 21. The event aims to honor community volunteers and raise support for the union activities.
The Denver residents case will go before the La Crosse grand jury in a few days. Detective Rock J. Flint was on the case this week. Postmaster Tarnutzer of Prairie du Sac will testify before the grand jury.
Charles Koerth and Amanda Schulte join Archibald Shepard and Ester Halton in a Washington marriage license filing process.
Miss Kate Waddell begins teaching near Merrimack this year, starting her school today. A boy of Eddie Du Bois broke his leg Sunday and was set by Dr. Kelly of Baraboo. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Holt visited A. L. Travis at Skillet Creek, Laurie Welch of Lyons stayed with Ralph Ableman Sunday, Harry Mather returned from South Dakota after filing on land, and George and Vaughn Searle of Baraboo visited their uncle S. P. Searle.
First publication Oct 15 1908 announces a legal notice from the State of Wisconsin Sauk County Court. The notice references official court action and publication timing for interested parties to respond or appear as required.
In probate notice creditors of the late resident of Fairfield must file claims by May 4 1909 in Baraboo County Court. The court will meet May 4 1909 at ten o clock to examine and adjust the claims. Dated Oct 13 1908 by order of the Court Judge W T Kelsey. Attorneys for Executrix Grotophorst Evans Thomas.
A New York daily article is cited praising a simple mixture for backache and kidney or bladder issues. Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla are shaken and taken in half teaspoon doses after meals and at night. The local pharmacist says ingredients are harmless and affordable and could aid kidney cleansing and waste removal.
Mr James McCarville died at his Bear Valley home on October 12 1908 Born in Ireland he came to the locality about fifty years ago He was 79 and became blind five years ago then paralyzed a week before his death He leaves a wife a sister a brother and five children Mrs Wm Keegan Mrs Jos Kaney Mrs Ed Coyle Mrs Pete Kessenich and Mrs Frank McCarville
C. C. Allen of this city received word that his uncle Edward Allen died in Oshkosh on Monday aged 88. He had been struck by a street car several weeks earlier and never recovered. He formerly lived on a farm near Reedsburg and sold it some years ago. He is survived by two sons.
Denzer crowd reports six raccoons alive in cages and four dead in a thriving season. Game seems plentiful as hunters share success from the field.
E D Ochsner offers mounted birds and animals true to nature with reasonable prices and first class guaranteed work at Prairie du Lac ris.
The paper announces the public sale season with quick sale bills and a free notice of the sale printed in the issue.
Residents are advised that if the Baraboo News fails to arrive promptly, they should notify the office at once so another copy can be sent to ensure timely receipt.
Baraboo markets list prevailing prices paid, with corrections made before press. Prices cover materials and commodities including Clover seed, feed components, flour per sack, sugar, nuts, briquettes, and beans, with per hundred or per sack units and notes on quality and variation.
FOR SALE Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels Bradly and Hawkin Strain direct White Leghorns pullets and cockerels Mrs Bird Crouch 620 Barker street Baraboo Wis LOST BROWN LEATHER SATCHEL Between Baraboo and Newport Finder please return to his office and receive Reward WANTED Good girl for general housework Enquire of Mrs Charles Secker 216 Sixth avenue
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