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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
Investigator Hewitt probes a burglary and forgery tied to Lord Stanway and dealer Claridge. Claridge reveals a forged cameo deception and explains his motive to repay Lord Stanway while risking exposure of his fifty year reputation. Hewitt plans discreet action with Stanway as the case unfolds.
Hewitt exposes the trapdoor thief by tracing rain marks on the hat and the leather case, proving the Stanway cameo was forged. He links the burglary to Claridge and forces Stanway to accept an apology while Hahn returns for the extra payment from Claridge’s failed scheme.
The reward stayed on offer long after Claridge’s death. Several newspapers highlighted that an ordinary burglar outwitted the famed private detective Mr. Martin Hewitt, challenging his celebrated acumen.
The couple married October 7 at St Peters German Lutheran Church Loganville by Rev F Schalk Hausser. Attendants were the groom's brother Willie Kohlmeyer and Alvina Kohlmeyer, bride’s brother Walter Hovermann, and Winnie Schluter. About 500 attended the dance at the bowery with a Reedsburg orchestra. They will reside in Dr Rendatorff's house.
Mrs. Chas. E. Smith of West Franklin Maine endorses Dr. King's New Life Pills as a reliable laxative for the family. The painless purifiers are sold at Fisher Bros. drug store for 25 cents.
Saturday Misses Ethel and Jennie Brett visited their aunt Mrs. F T MecGirr and returned to Elroy. On Tuesday Thomas Whistance aged 57 received numerous calls and congratulations. He moved to Baraboo 52 years ago and resides in the second house west of the Ringling hotel. Rudolph Hokanson of Hokanson Automobile returned from Flint Michigan with M F Foley who bought a 30 horsepower Buick. Hokanson placed an order for 1909 cars totaling 210 units worth 277500 dollars.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anemia and low vitality. It cites Mrs R L Harrod of Muncie Indiana praising the pills after a long illness and states the pills restore health, with a free booklet on the blood and pricing details.
At the last meeting the board authorized a new seventh grade with a room in the high school and a teacher. Superintendent Chamberlain to supervise setup. Fred Brewer of Richland Center to complete high school work this week. Various bills approved for repairs, heating, supplies, and salaries totaling multiple items.
Iva Myrtle Krueger of Baraboo born December 27 1905 died September 28 1908 at age 2 9 1 2 and was described as a bright child. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mueller on October 1 with many friends attending. The family expresses deep thanks to neighbors and Defenders for flowers and aid during their great loss.
The pamphlet traces the Golden Medical Discovery to Dr. Pierce and Golden Roc from native medicinal roots. It claims alcohol free extraction with glycerine and heat yields a remedy for weak stomach indigestion dypepsia torpid liver biliousness and related derangements. Endorsements from medical writers are cited and the note urges timely use while warning miracles are unlikely and advanced consumption cannot be cured.
Former Repub lic editor Friday J H Powers spent a few days in Baraboo on his way to his Utah home after a summer in the east. George Butterfield and wife of Excelsior attended the Luepke case in Circuit Court and visited friends John Coleman and wife on Seventh Avenue. Sheriff Stackhouse ordered 14 to 20 year olds from the A O U W hall Thursday night due to a disturbance. Parents urged to monitor children at public meetings. sheriff praised for action.
Passenger and mail trains listed for north bound service with numbers and departure times from early morning to late night. Includes St. Paul, Duluth Limited, Minnesota Mail, Chicago Special and other through services. Daily operation with Sunday exceptions noted.
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