Twin Brothers Perplex Baraboo Folk Willis and Wilbur Cowles
Willis and Wilbur Cowles, aged forty nine, long time Baraboo residents, are twins born in Columbia County. The article recalls their striking resemblance, shared school life, and the humorous mix ups in family, school, and community settings. Both brothers own farms nearby and host friends for seasons of sleigh rides and picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Byron
Wilbur Miron Cowles
Baraboo
Columbia County
Willis
Wilbur
Boettcher's Seven Year Service in Northwestern R R Association
Secretary E F Boettcher served from August 21, 1899 to August 27, 1906 in the Northwestern System Railroad Association at Chadron Nebraska. The association grew to 420 members, remodeled facilities, added lighting, gym equipment, reading material, and expanded programs including night school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secy
E. F. Boettcher
Illinois Central Re Y
Waterloo
Iowa
R. R. Association Chadron
Nebraska
Northwestern
Local Association Hosts N C W Ry System Conference
The North Central Western Railway system conference was entertained by the local association, highlighting collaboration and regional railway interests.
Friends Stand By Ongoing Community Improvements
After a year of work on local upgrades, efforts continue with further improvements planned. Community supporters pledge lasting backing, hopeful for completion as in the past.
Hilda S. Rumpf and William W. Hufman Wed at Home
Miss Hilda S. Rumpf and Mr. William W. Hufman were married today at noon at the bride’s parents home. Rev Hinke of the German M E church officiated. The couple will reside at 233 Fourth Street after a honeymoon to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda S. Rumpf
William W. Hufman
Daniel Rumpf
Hinke
M. E. Church
Laveta Wells
Hufman
W. H. Hufman
Iowa
Miss Rumpf
von Wald
Beautiful summer wedding at Sumpter home
A wedding held Thursday August 30 at the bride Mabel A Haynes and groom Charles O Watkins attracted about 150 guests. Rev B Forester officiated, with Attendant Constance King and a decorated lawn arch. The couple plan to live on Henry Hill farm Baraboo after a Beloit wedding trip.
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Sumpter
Mabel A. Haynes
Charles O. Watkins
Rev. B. Forester
Baraboo A. C
Susa
Constance King
Turney
Vermont
Will Schwanke
Spring Green
Zadie Pierce
la Valle
Charles Wichern
Racine
Ollie Buelow
Milwaukee
W. D. Johnson
Dan Hazeltine
Reedsburg
B. Forester
Baraboo
Prairie du Lac
Merrimack
Fairfield
Watkins
Beloit
Ed. Watkins
Henry Hill
Wisconsin Horticultural Society Opens Baraboo Meeting
The Wisconsin State Horticultural Society convened in Baraboo with a grand flower and fruit display. Exhibits from Shaw Botanical Gardens, John Lewis Childs, and local growers highlighted native ferns, gladiolas, apples, plums, peaches, and a rich fungi collection. speakers discussed fern culture, native wildflowers, and shrub groups suitable for yards and public spaces.
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Wisconsin State Horticultural Society
Congregational Church
Baraboo
Victoria Regia
Shaw Botanical Gardens
St. Louis
J.C. Vaughn Seed Store
Chicago
T. E. Loope
Eureka
Jones
Marriott
Native Vines as Shade and Ornament Praised by Baraboo Gardener
W A Toole of Baraboo promotes native vines for shade and decoration noting their superior foliage for porches and arbors, durability and pest resistance, with a preference for nursery grown specimens for better development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Toole
Baraboo
Prohibition Candidate Dr. Eaton to Speak in Baraboo
Dr. E. L. Eaton of Madison, Wisconsin Prohibition candidate for governor, will address Baraboo on September 30. Eaton, who presided at the Monona Assembly this year, is described as witty and entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Everett
Madison
Toole
E. L. Eaton
Wisconsin
Baraboo
Eaton
Monona
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Wilbur M. Cowles
Willis B. Cowles
Boettcher
Association
R. R. Men
Gymnsium
Raphy
F. I. Blondin
SEC
The
Baraboo Y. M. C. A
Horticultural Society
Loope
Wm. Toole
Saukcoun
John Tiplady
Lake Geneva
New Jersey
Carolina
William Toole
Court House
A. B. Stout
E. G. Marriott
City of
Eureka, Wis
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