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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
5
A GOOD CITIZEN GONE MAJOR WILLIAMS REMEMBERED
The death of Major Williams deprives the community of a valued citizen noted for integrity insight kindness and public spirit. He joined Wisconsin when still a territory and used inherited means for unselfish deeds rather than wealth, leaving a legacy of sound citizenship and dependable friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Williams
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Taft straw vote shows slight loss vs Roosevelt
The Chicago Record-Herald reports a Wisconsin straw poll with Taft trailing Roosevelt by about 7.94 percent since 1904, while Bryan gains on Parker by 4.95 percent, predicting Taft carries Wisconsin by about 87,000 votes. Baraboo in Sauk County is noted for its third district contest where Democrat Murphy defeated Babock two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Wisconsin
Trolaumocei
ASE
Roosevelt
Baraboo
Sauk County
Murphy
Joseph W. Babcock
Parker
Staysler
Ayua
Backyard Contest Encourages Neat Baraboo Homes
Baraboo citizens held a backyard contest sponsored by the horticultural society highlighting neat, rubbish-free yards. Winners gained small cash prizes, but the true value lay in shared enjoyment and increased home values as neighbors bettered their surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo Mhozticultural Society
Baraboo
Portage Prizes Surpass Baraboo in Spirit of Triumph
The text thanks Mr. Cheek for funding a contest and notes the improved town appearance. It compares Portage and Baraboo prize levels, saying Baraboo offers larger prizes but Portage distributes more prizes to reach more neighborhoods and boost civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheek
Portage
Baraboo
Got Too Musical Charles C Vawn Assaulted in Owl
Eleven young men hired by Chicago & North Western Mohdey visited several bars then the Owl restaurant where they sang loudly at Charles C. Vawn who objected. A scuffle followed and Vawn was seriously battered. He caused the arrest of James Vinson the brakeman. The case goes before Justice Andre on Oct 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Mohdey
Owl
Charles C. Vawn
Vawn
James Vinson
Andre
Robinson
Residents summoned as grand jury probes incendiary letters
Dozens of Denzer residents face summons before the federal grand jury over mailed incendiary letters. Detectives in disguise work the case, while stamps are reused against postal rules. A burning machine and a nearby straw stack fire add to community alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denzer
LaCrosse
Federal Grand Jury
Silent Messenger Mourns Major C. H. Williams Pioneer of Wisconsin
Major C. H. Williams died Saturday after a lengthy illness at Baraboo Wisconsin He was born December 21 1818 in Cincinnati Ohio and served as captain then major of the 23d Wisconsin He was a Republican and a veteran of the Civil War with notable service at Fort Hindman and Vicksburg His family included son Micajah T Williams and Charles H Williams a Baraboo engineer, with ties to Taft family and Quaker roots. He was 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Williams
M. T. Williams
McWilliams of
la Valle
Major Williams
James Monroe
Napoleon
St. Helena
Cincinnati
Ohio
Micajah
Hannah (Jones) Williams
Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company Bank
United States
Milwaukee
O. M. Mitchell
Mitchell
West Point
Indiana
Toledo
Winslow & Williams
St. Clairsville
Belmont County
Sarah
Freedom
Excelsior
Sauk County
Baraboo
Randall
Ourj
Vicksburg
Fand
Maj. Williams
Col. Guppey
Col
Jussen
Post Arkansas
Fort Hindman
Maj
Williams
Taft
Alphonso Taft
Peter Taft
Major
Joe Hooker Post
Free Congregational Or
Unitarian Church of
Wisconsin
Madison
South
Minneapolis
Micajah T. Williams
Charles H. Williams
Fennimore
Samuel M. Williams
W. W. Dunn
J. E. Williams
Los Angeles
Cal
Terrell Thomas
Oakland
Elizabeth W. Perry
Delirious man runs through Black Hawk neighborhood
In Black Hawk on Oct 20 J B Miller delirious from drink ran barefoot through the streets alarmed neighbors while Sheriff Stackhouse transported him from Baraboo. Miller, a former bartender and saloon keeper with work history in Madison Mazomanie and other towns, was later taken to Mendota for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk
Conrad Adam
J. B. Miller
Sheriff Stackhouse
Baraboo
al. Walster
Miller
Mendota
Madison
Mazomanie
Battles
John Terbicox
Baraboo Not Mentioned in South Dakota Land Lottery
The Dallas land lottery drawing in South Dakota did not include any Baraboo names among the first 296. About 4000 farms are slated to be drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
S. D
Baraboo
Funeral Service for Major Williams Held at Madison Home
The last rites for Major Williams were conducted this morning at his Sixth Street residence. Rev. F. A. Gilmore of the Universalist Church in Madison delivered the tribute, praising his character as a pioneer, soldier, and honored citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Williams
Sixth Street
F. A. Gilmore
Unitarian Church
Madison
Funeral rites mark passing of local veteran
Neighbors, veterans and distant visitors join in a somber service for the deceased under the flag he defended. Commander E L Palmer leads the post as W H Donald bears colors and A G Glover acts as guard officer. Escort includes Cheek, Johnson, Shumway, Moore, Quiggle, Farnworth. Remains then taken to station for cremation at Forest Home cemetery with urn to be interred in family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Palmer
W. H. Donald
A. G. Glover
Philip Cheek
M.C. Johnson
J. B. Shumway
Volney Moore
D. M. Quiggle
James Farnworth
Davis Hackett
J. §. Worthman
D. E. Welch
C. M. Blake
B. N. Robinson
Jasper Odell
Charles H. Williams
Fennimore
S. M. Williams
Milwaukee
Ethel Thomas
Madison
Joe Hooker
S. M
Charles H
Forest Home Cemetery
Decision in Parsons Guardianship Case Sets Payment
Judge Stevens ruled guardian A J Parsons must pay new guardian E J Battles 1463.76 from Estella Parsons estate. Circuit court affirmed after deducting maintenance costs and 6 percent interest. Parsons had initially received 2000 dollars and cared for three children from Jan. 12, 1906 to Feb. 5, 1908. No other costs except clerk fees to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Parsons
LaValle
Stevens
A. J. Parsons
E. J. Battles
Baraboo
Parsons
Grotopho
St, Evans &Thomas
Battles
R. B.smith
Haskell & Getts
Funeral Services Held For Jacob Huber In Denzer
Jacob Huber died Friday at age 91. Born in Switzerland, he lived in Black Hawk before moving to Denzer 22 years ago and was an Evangelical church member. Survivors include sons Emanuel and Israel, George Hueber, daughters Lydia Miley R Alexander Dora and Katherine Huber, 29 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Tschumpert couple of Baraboo attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Huber
Denzer
Switzerland
Black Hawk
Evangelical Church
Emanuel Huber
Marshfield
Israel Huber
George Hueber
Dakota
Lydia Miley
Arcadia
R. Alexander
Dora Huber
Katherine Huber
T. F. Tschumpert
Baraboo
Meeting of W. F. M. S. at Mrs Morse’s Ash Street home
The W. F. M. S. met Friday afternoon at Mrs. W. W. Morse’s Ash Street residence. Mrs. LaVoe reported on the district convention at Lodi. Mrs. Cross gave a notable recital on foreign work. Miss Marie Layden sang with her mother Mrs. J. Layden present. officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. Morse
Ash Street
W. W. Morse
L. F. Halsted
Kopp to Speak at G A R Hall Thursday Night
Arthur W. Kopp, Republican candidate for Congress in this district, will address a meeting at the G A R hall Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Kopp
Congress
G. A. R. Hall
Kilbourn Dam Battle Prompts Injunction Action
Kilbourn village board moves to halt the Southern Wisconsin Power Company dam project nearing completion under a special legislative act. Reports say the firm may remove the water plant. if not, the village may relocate the pumping station. Local concerns include lost navigation and scenery as the river would flood. The filing team includes Cary Upham Black and E M Hyzer of Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Free Press
Village Board of
Kilbourn
Southern Wisconsin Power Company
Milwaukee Traction Company
Cary, Upham & Black
E.M. Hyzer
Milwaukee
Court News Dr Thompson case adjourned in Merrimack court
Dr Thompson of Merrimack charged with practicing veterinary medicine without a license has case adjourned for one week in Justice Halsted's court. Alfred Hymes arrived with a severe head wound after an incident with Frank Serles over potato shares. Hymes seeks action against Serles. adjournment set for Nov 6 with attorneys Ruggles for the state and Groto phorst Evans Thomas for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Merrimack
Justice Halsted
Alfred EK. Hymes
Frank Serles
Mr. Hymes
Serles
Halsted
Daniel Ruggles
Evans & Thomas
On a Sad Mission to Pasco for Westurns Burial
L. A. Hampton and H. L. Bamaber travel to Pasco Washington to retrieve Mrs. W. C. Westurn and her son Benjamin Sidney Westurn after his death in a Montana wreck. The mother died shortly before. telegrams prompted their journey and they plan to return for the burial at week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hampton
H. L. Bamaber
Pasco
Washington
Harmon and Yagg Wed at Evangeli cal Church Parsonage
Mr Gilbert Harmon and Mrs Mary Yagg were married Sunday evening at the Evangelical church parsonage by Rev Uebele. They will reside at Mr Harmon’s home near the fair grounds and friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Harmon
Mary Yagg
The
Evangelical Church
Uebele
Harmon
Fair Ground
Barn Fire Destroys Thom pson Property at LaValle
The Thompson barn at LaValle was burned to the ground Thursday evening around 8. The village fire department saved nearby structures but could not prevent the total loss. No insurance covered the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
LaValle
Potatoes Exhibit Draws Attention in Fairfield Contest
Charles Burke of Fairfield displays three King variety potatoes weighing 1 lb 15 oz, 1 lb 14 oz, and 1 lb 18 oz in the free office potato contest. The feat suggests Fairfield’s strong potato growing and marks Burke as a leading local grower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burke
Fairfield
Mr. Burke
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Ayer
J. C. Aver Co
Lowell
Mass
Gottlieb Warock
John Warock
Bower
Leland
Tafts
A. H. Williams
J. Tillot
Franklin Johnson
H. Varnell
Will Calvert
Mr. Kopp
Kilbourn Dam
Village Board
Court News
R. D. Murphy
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