Crawford Crossing Sewer Law Passes Without Mayor Signature
The Crawford Crossing resolution became law without Mayor Hull's signature after a council meeting. Contracts for Birch street sewer were discussed. A. H. Pratt's conditions, payment of 200 to Pratt, and delay pending settlement were noted amid a lengthy list of sewer and street expenditures totaling around 3400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Crossing
Railroad Commission
Worthman
A. C. Keller
Finance Committee
Death of Miss McGuire Sauk County’s Oldest Teacher
Miss Margaret McGuire, one of Sauk county’s oldest residents and likely the region’s oldest school teacher, died Friday evening at 8 50 at the home of her cousins Mr and Mrs M J Flanagan 304 Birch Street. Cause was heart failure after five months of poor health. She formerly lived on the McGuire homestead in Fairfield and is survived by her brother W D McGuire and many cousins and former pupils nationwide who mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McGuire
Sauk County
M. J. Flanagan
Birch Street
McGuire
Fairfield
W. D. McGuire
Robert Ringling Hosts Lake Day Attracts Guests
Robert Ringling entertained about 18 friends for a lake day on Wednesday. Invitations included Bara Boo transportation tickets. The group enjoyed dinner, supper, games, swimming, and cliff climbing. a boy named Frederick Stanley slipped from a pier but was only slightly wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ringling
Baraboo
Frederick Stanley
Hall Family Moves From Sauk County to Livingston Alabama
Former Sauk County treasurer and Mrs J B Hall relocate to Livingston Alabama with their son La Porte Hall and daughter in law. Hall, after leaving county treasurer post, served as county farm superintendent until last May and later lived in North Freedom. The family visits Baraboo relatives before starting new posts and living arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Hall
Sauk County
Livingston
Alabama
Hall
North Freedom
la Porte Hall
Mrs. Hall
Baraboo
Mr. Hall
Mary. Flint
Signs placed to guide to the Man Mound near Simons home
To Show the Way by A. M. Wells has installed directional signs for the Man Mound. The routes point travelers one mile east of the fair grounds to Benjamin Simons’ home, then north one mile and east one mile. Signs mark each road turn for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Wells
Man Mound
Fair Grounds
Benjamin Simons
Plot to kill Kilbourn youth leaves city in shock
Carl Christenson was found unconscious in a barn on the Loomis estate after a night disappearance. He died despite doctors efforts as investigators probe a deep laid plot with theories about planned murder. Local police pursue leads in Kilbourn amid a baffling tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christenson
Kilborn
Carl
Mirror Gazette
Kilbourn
D. F. Loomis
Main Street
Historic 1836 map shows early Wisconsin and railways
The Sauk County Historical Society displays an 1836 map gifted by George J. Sea mans of Reedsburg. It labels Crawford and Brown counties in Wisconsin and shows Winnebago territory, early Milwaukee as Pottawatomie Vil, and a few old wagon roads and trails. It notes no railroads in Wisconsin, lists only scattered lines in the Northeast, and provides census figures with whites and slaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Seamans
Reedsburg
Sauk County Historical Society
Court House
United States
Crawford County
Brown
Green Bay
Iowa
Wisconsin
Northwest Territory
Mississippi River
Michigan
Lake Superior
North America
Lake Michigan
Milwaukee
Pottawatomie
Milwalky, R
Dodgeville
Mineral Point
Ft. Crawford
Prairie du Chien
Fox River
Lake Winnebago
Chicago
Ft. Dearborn
Baraboo River
Boston
Lowell
Worcester
Providence
Utica
Albany
N. Y
Schenectady
Saratoga
Tappan
Hudson
Tarrytown
Dunkirk
Hike
Owego
New York
Long Island
Paterson
Newark
Brunswick
N. J
Staten Island
Camden
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Charleston
D. C
Hamburg
Augusta
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Mr. Seamans
Burned Barn of Louis Ulrich Near North Freedom
The Ulrich barn two miles south of North Freedom burned at noon Thursday while the family was dining. About 400 bushels of grain, hay, and farming implements were destroyed along with the structure. Cause undetermined though a local says matches used by children likely sparked the fire. Insurance covered a small amount with Charles Hengstler as secretary of the mutual company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ulrich
North Freedom
Mutual Company
Charles Hengstler
Funeral of Engineer E E Thompson In Baraboo
Funeral services for Engineer E E Thompson killed in a head on wreck near Millbrig Illinois were held at the Masonic Temple at 2 PM. Joseph Briscoe Rev Crowder led the rites with pallbearers Charles Hull John Fellows Charles Heiden Enos Sherman W H Huffman and John Terbilcox. Interment followed at Baraboo cemetery. Thompson, aged 50, was a member of the B of L E which attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.e.thompson
Millbrig
Masonic Temple
Order
Joseph 8. Briscoe
Rev. J.§. Crowder
Charles Hull
John Fellows
Charles Heiden
Enos Sherman
W.H. Hufman
John Terbilcox
Baraboo Cemetery
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Ione Franklin
A Friday evening shower by the Novelty Bunch at Mr and Mrs John Franklin home on Second street celebrated Miss Ione Franklin nearing her marriage. Guests presented gifts such as hand painted china silver and linen as refreshments and music filled a pleasant social time with 12 attending young ladies from Baraboo and Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novelty Bunch
John Franklin
Second Street
Ione
Qutran the Storm Brings Rain Ahead of Train Arrival
Passengers report a brief five minute downpour near North Freedom that drenched the cars before the Chicago & Northwestern train reached Baraboo. The storm arrived earlier than expected, just as the train came in, and the light shower proved beneficial for crops like corn potatoes and pickles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern
North Freedom
Baraboo
Vilas Named Assistant Superintendent at Madison Division
George D. Vilas of Milwaukee named assistant superintendent of the Madison division of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway to succeed A L Reiner, who becomes superintendent at Fond du Lac. Vilas previously served as trainmaster in Milwaukee and before that as freight agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Vilas
Milwaukee
Madison
Chicago and Northwestern
A. L. Reiner
Fond du Lac
Vilas
Young riders criticized for bad behavior at station
Station staff report bothersome loitering by youths aged ten to sixteen in the waiting room. They urge parents to supervise their children as the station is no place for such behavior.
Wisconsin labor report offered with map
Commissioner J. D. Beck has sent copies of the bureau of labor and industrial statistics report of Wisconsin to this office. It covers the state’s resources industries and opportunities and is worth reading. A fine map accompanies the volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Beck
Bureau and Labor and Industrial Statistics of
Wisconsin
Hat Freight Car Break‑In Lands Loss Near Reedsburg
A way freight car arriving for this station was found broken into with multiple packages opened. A large box of hats was nearly overturned, causing an estimated loss of about 100 dollars. Hats destined to a local firm were rejected due to damage and later sold at retail by the railroad company. The location of the break‑in on the line is unknown.
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Reedsburg
Daughters Arrive for Dr. Farnsworth News
Dr Farnsworth returns from North Freedom bringing word that twin daughters have arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Milton Holt.
New Press Installed in Job Department Equipment Upgrade
A large modern job press has been added to the News office’s job department. It is capable of many tasks though it cannot speak and will be shown to visitors who wish to view the machine.
North Freedom Letter Sparks Baraboo Disturbers Debate
A reader disputes a local correspondent and hints Baraboo disturbance links. North Freedom officers may need to investigate if claims hold. H. E. Robinson installs a Pearl lighting system at The Gem on Fourth Avenue, lighting dining and kitchen areas. W. B. Blaska runs the lighting firm.
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North Freedom
H. E. Robinson
The
Fourth Avenue
W.B. Blaska
Head End Wreck Kills Two Men in Galena Ill
A head end wreck in Galena Illinois leaves two men dead. Police and investigators cordon the scene as emergency crews manage the aftermath. Authorities have not released identities or the cause pending inquiry.
Collision Claims Two Engineers In Madison Passenger Crash
A deadly morning wreck eight miles north of Galena claims the lives of engineer E E Thompson of Madison and fireman J Gallagher. On the freight were engineer Frank Jaquish and fireman August Radtke of Baraboo with broken leg and sprained ankle. Passengers on the northbound 123 escape serious injury. Conductor J E Sweet of Baraboo and conductor Zeign er also unharmed. Remains to be brought to Baraboo for interment. families in Baraboo and Madison affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Thompson
Madison
Baraboo
J. Gallagher
Galena
Millbrig
Frank Jaquish
August Radtke
Jaquish
Radtke
J. E. Sweet
Zeininger
Thompson
Gallagher
C. C. Thompson
Engineer Franks Jaquish loses leg in Platteville wreck
Frank Jaquish, veteran freight engineer, was taken to Platteville hospital where his left leg was amputated. His condition is critical but recovery is expected. He is son of Henry Jaquish of Madison and has four brothers. He moved to Baraboo from Madison and worked as an engineer for over a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineer Thompson
Baraboo
Madison
Alice Dirks
Beulah, Thayer
Bernice Thompson
Engineer
C. Thompson
Samuel
Manston
Charles Wing
Minnesota
Frank Jaquish
Platteville
Henry Jaquish
Jerome F
John B
Henry W
Charles A. Jaquish
J. Gallagher
Galena
Thomas F.gallagher
Northwestern
E. E. Thompson
Charles B. Dirks
C. F. Jeffreys
Zoe Thompson
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A. H. Pratt
Hull
G. T. Thaever
Pratt
Sewer Committee
Laird & Shepard
Walnut Street
Isiccos
John Arnott
Eleventh Street
Otto Schadde
Otto Schadde & Co., Water, Rosaline and Hirst
Otto Schadde & Co
Lab- Laird & Shepard
Charles Bender
ER. W. van Aiken
Gehenge
W. R. Haskins
Ash Street Bridge
East Eee Iee Ice
Lawpolice
Tedro Oats
Kelley Springfield Road Roller Co
Sherwin Williams Co
Baraboo L’tg. Co
Ortultee
Vas Soroo
Guakou
Statu Feeieteeoo
Ace Street
L’tg. Co
Shepard & Laird
J. P. Witwen
Evangelical Church
M. Reuland
Barbara Drew
John Falvey
Risley
Third Ward
First Ward
Second Ward
Alderman McFetridge
Jacobs
Hofstatter
McFetridge
Municipal League
League
Oconomowoe
B. H. Strong
Ninth Avenue
Victor Sanderson
Messrs. Simonds, Shultz
Ninth and
Summit
Tenth and
Summit Streets
Rosaliffe Street
Miss McGuire
Mr. and
Mrs. M.J
Ouisconsin
Carl Christenson
Deils Town
Rock River
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oregon
Missouri
Canada
Mexico
England
Russia
Pacific
Seward
Louis Ulrich Barn
Joseph S. Briscoe
Rev. Crowder
B. of L. E
Temple
Qutran
New Press
Galena, Ill
Mirrorlake
Colorado
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