Baraboo Farmers Club Leader William Toole at Wisconsin State Fair
William Toole, Baraboo Farmers’ Club president, is highlighted for club achievements in road improvements and community education. He notes regular meetings, university lectures, and social hours, and praises the club’s role in promoting farming and fellowship in Sauk County. Lincoln Steffens interviews the pansy breeder during the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Baraboo
Farmers’ Club
William Toole
Tool
University of Wisconsin Extension Department
Toole
Wisconsin
United States
Mr. Tool
Lincoln J. Steffens
Pansy King
Wis
Mr. Steffens
Mr. Toole
Steffens
Farmers’ Club of
Man Killed in Hand Car Collision Near Reedsburg
H O Bergman a quarry worker with Ableman died instantly when the hand car he rode collided with an engine and caboose bound west. Dense smoke and possible fog limited visibility. Bergman tried to move the car from the track and was killed. his body was brought back to Reedsburg. He leaves a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
H. O. Bergman
Ableman
Bergman
Appointments at Conference Ashland Sauk County list
At the Ashland conference Bishop Neeley announced Sauk County and vicinity appointments. Dist Supt Rev W Trousdale Baraboo First Church Rev J Crowder Baraboo South Side Rev F P Quick Delton Rev W R Irish Kilbourn Rev J W Rodewald Merrimack Rev F M Pracia North Freedom Rev Edmund Trimm Prairie du Lac Rev F L Roberts Spring Green Rev G H Willett Reedsburg Rev J E Rumbert Also named local clergy Rev J W Irish district superintendent Ashland district Rev J H Benson Grantsburg Rev W H Vance district superintendent La Crosse district Rev A V Scoville Fairchild Rev L B Coleman Onalaska Rev C E Butters Viroqua
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Sauk County
Neeley
W. Trousdale
Baraboo
First Church
Crowder
South Side
F. P. Quick
Delton
W. R. Irish
Kilbourn
J. W. Rodewald
Merrimack
F. M. Pracia
North Freedom
Edmund Trimm
Prairie du Lac
F. L. Roberts
Spring Green
G. H. Willett
Reedsburg
J. E. Rumbert
J. W. Irish
J. H. Benson
Grantsburg
W. H. Vance
la Crosse
A. V. Scoville
Fairchild
L. B. Coleman
Onalaska
C. E. Butters
Viroqua
Old Settlers Association meeting urged after county fair
Secretary Wm H Canfield of the Old Settlers' Association reports the secretary has been on the lake grounds for over a month entertaining visitors since the president left. The note invites southern visitors to inspect grounds and attend a business meeting at Bentley and Kelley’s office on Wednesday September 23.
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Old Settlers’ Association
Old Settlers
Bentley & Kelley
Wm. H. Canfield
Secy. O
Repaired Butterfield Bridge Reopens Over Baraboo River
George W. Harrison of Fairfield reports the Butterfield bridge at the Lower Narrows is repaired and open. A new abutment was installed and last year improvements were made, restoring the wooden structure to first class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Harrison
Fairfield
Baraboo
Butterfield
Mr. Harrison
Tucker’s Bridge
Obituary of Cora Alice Brown of Reedsburg Wisconsin
Cora Alice Brown born May 25 1846 in Bedford Ohio was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Marcher Brown. She taught school in youth and later in Onarga Illinois before returning to Reedsburg Wisconsin. She married Z Cracker, then Stephen Washburn May 15 1871, who died June 11 1905. She died August 31 1908 on Dewey Avenue.
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Cora Alice Brown
Bedford
Ohio
Samuel
Elizabeth Marcher Brown
William
Marcher
Spring Prairie
Walworth Co
Wis
Z. Cracker
Reedsburg
Onarga
Ill
George H. Marcher
Stephen Washburn
Baptist Church of
Congregational Church
Dewey Ave
Price dispute over well drilling leads to jury verdict
Augustus Feldman sues Henry Weidman for 700 dollars claiming payment for drilling a December 1907 well two miles south of Loganville. Jury awards 413.92 after contesting per foot rates 1 and 2 dollars versus 65 to 75 cents. Other cases paused or continued to December term.
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State Bank
Edith A. Pease
August Feldman
Henry Weidman
Loganville
Ableman
Nathan Smith
Adm
Lottie Smith
Smith
Spring Green
State Bank West Pullman
Verne S. Pease
Reedsburg Court Dockets Weave Through Watches Divorces
Friday’s notes report Frank Darrenougue versus Frank Carson over a $20 watch sale decided in favor of the defendant in Sheldon's justice court at Reedsburg. Jurors awarded $23.25 to the plaintiff who resides in Reedsburg. defendant lives in Franklin town. Other cases include Lissette Dralle v. town of Reedsburg tied to repeated trials over seven miles southwest of Reedsburg with damages debated up to $2500 before multiple Supreme Court reviews. Nathan Smith administrator v. Lottie Smith over two mares ruled for the defense. Rose Lodge v. John McCabe and Dan Cunningham ended in voluntary nonsuit. Harry Thomas v. E G Burghart et al moved venue to Columbia county. Drakle v. Reedsburg town ongoing. Birdie Plummer v. George Plummer granted a divorce for nonsupport and desertion with Baraboo as residence.
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Frank Darrenougue
Frank Carson
Sheldon’s
Reedsburg
Franklin Town
Lissette Dralle
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Nathan Smith
Lottie Smith
Rose Lodge
John McCabe
Dan Cunningham
Harry Thomas
E. G. Burghart
Columbia County
Drakle
Birdie Plummer
George Plummer
Baraboo
Republicans Organize Sauk County Campaign Committee
The Sauk County Republican committee elected E. F. Dithmar of Baraboo as chairman and F. E. Shults as secretary with W. H. Hahn treasurer. Dithmar urged unity for the November election and announced an active campaign with headquarters to be secured. Executive and congressional and senatorial members from multiple towns were appointed to lead efforts across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Dithmar
Republican County Committee
Court House
Baraboo
F. E. Shults
W. H. Hahn
Reedsburg
Dithmar
Divorce denied in Timm v. Timm and Wilkinson property dispute
In F. Henry Timm versus Lena Timm the divorce was refused. Mary F. Jones versus Sarah J. Coles concerns division of the late Joseph Wilkinson’s estate. The defendant daughter, now living with her husband on the east town property, seeks an allowance of about $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Henry Timm
Lena Timm
Sarah J. Coles
Joseph Wilkinson
Card of Thanks for Support After Bereavement
The Thompson family expresses sincere gratitude to the Masons B of L E C N W Rv officials and employees and to all relatives and friends for assistance during the recent bereavement and for the many flowers sent for their husband and father. Signed by Mrs. E Thompson Mrs. Charles B Dirks and the Thompson women.
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Masons
B. of
E. Thompson
Charles B. Dirks
Beulah A. Thompson
Thayer E. Thompson
Bernice L. Thompson
Democratic County Committee Elects New Officers
The Democratic County Committee held a meeting at City Hall on Monday evening and chose Dr. D. M. Kelley as chairman J. E. Buckley as secretary and J. R. Hofstatter as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
D. M. Kelley
J. E. Buckley
J. R. Hofstatter
Oaks Farm Showcases 14 Fine Standard Horses
The Oaks farm owned by W. C. Rodgers west of the city hosts 14 colts, all standard except one, drawn from buyers in Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. S. S. Smith of Kansas will send two animals, including Axcylene. Rodgers owns Axtyone and reports Midget, trained at Shenandoah, Iowa, entering record class. The Wisner-era home is greatly improved and remains a local landmark with a history of neighbor gatherings.
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Oaks
W. C. Rodgers
Rodgers
Iowa
Minnesota
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
S. S. Smith
Kansas
Shenandoah
Wisner
Cane vs Craniums Turns Peaceful Skirmish Dark
Marshall Buckley sought a replacement cane after a clash at a northwest city meeting. Bartley allegedly defied officers as crowds dispersed, prompting a blunt blow that shattered the cane. Police prepared to patrol the quarters that night to quell any further trouble.
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Marshal Buckley
Bartley
Baraboo Notes and Local Updates in Madison Visit
Wednesday items cover Ed Leiser visiting Madison. licenses issued by County Clerk S. H. Wood. marriages in Baraboo area. baraboo high school dance, and various local travels. Also notes on football practice, Mystic League picnic, and a buyer's ad for Rexall Cherry Juice. A medical notice praises Dr. Brewer with visits to Warren House on Oct 6. No consultation fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer
Warren House
Sanderson and Watkins wed in Seventh Avenue home
Victor Sanderson and Emma Jane Watkins were married Sunday at the bride’s Seventh Avenue home by Rev. J. M. Dick. The ceremony featured four generations present and a ring exchange. The couple, soon to reside in Baraboo, will be at home October 1 at 308 Seventh Street.
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Victor Sanderson
Emma Jane Watkins
Seventh Avenue
J. M. Dick
A. C
Otis Watkins
Albert Watkins
Skillet Creek
Walter Pierce
Kenneth
Ernest Sanderson
Oak Street
Births in Centerville and South Side families
Birth notices report a son born to Mr and Mrs Merton G Hall of Centerville Iowa with Mrs Hall known as Margaret McArthur. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Schultz on South Side on Monday September 14. Mr and Mrs Bert F Kramer welcomed a ten pound daughter on their fourth wedding anniversary, a rare family milestone.
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Merton G. Hall
Centerville
Iowa
Robert Schultz
South Side
Bert F.kramer
Kramer
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother
The Meyers family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness and gifts of flowers during the sickness and passing of wife and mother.
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T. A. Meyers
Cement Walks Estimates Free Of Charge
The season for building cement walks is at hand and we will be pleased to give estimates free of charge. All work guaranteed. C. L. Laird phone 229. Wm. Shepard phone 260. LAIRD & SHEPARD.
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C. L. Laird
Wm. Shepard
Laird & Shepard
25 Photos 25c at 6 Positions Five Each
An advertisement for 25 photos at 25 cents per print offers six positions with five photos in each. It promotes photo postal novelties as a specialty and lists W. G. Smith at the Reinking Building for service.
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W. G. Smith
Reinking Bldg
Look Out for Fire Safe Chimneys and Furnaces
Weather warns of cold season hazards and urges chimney and furnace cleaning and repairs. Leave orders at or mail to F. N. Gaskell 151 3d St.
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F. N. Gaskell
3D St
Springer Oil Ad Promises Pure Lamp Fuel
An advertisement for Springer oil promotes lamp fuel with a claim of clean burning and odorless quality and provides the telephone contact 141 for orders.
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Springer
Platts Dray Line Offers Prompt Downtown Service
Platt's Dray Line announces prompt dray work from a downtown office at Young's grocery store on Fourth street. Call C F Platt for reliable service.
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C. F. Platt
Young’s Grocery Store
Fourth Street
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Milwaukee
William Toole and
Lincoln Steffens
Mittee
Geo. Carpenter
Henry Grote
F. A. Cooper
M. A. Reynolds
E. B. McCoy
Freedom
Congressional Committee
Jas. A. Stone
U. T. Prouty
Bear Creek
Carl Isenberg
Fred Waffenschmidt
Sumpter
Dellona
William Scott
Theodore Steele
Excelsior
L. D. Rudd
Robert Schneller
Franklin
J. J. Cooper
Greenfield
A. Fry
Honey Creek
A. Buehler
Ironton
David Andrews
LaValle
F. M. Groat
H. E. Paddock
Merrimack Town
Edwin Steidman
A. McCoy
Prairie du Sac
William Meyer
Second Ward
W. H. Zeck
Thomas Hill
E. M. Davies
Fred Waftenschmidt
Troy
A. T. Sprecher
Washington
Henry Kollmeyer
Westfield
Henry Steckelberg
Winfield
J. W. Churchill
Woodland
B. F. Snyder
Sauk City
J. C. Meyer
Mrs
Ed. Leiser
Madison
H. Wood
Henry UC. Dahnke
Anna Gallus
Alice Bowen
P. Buckley
Second Avenue
Elkington’s Hall
H. A. Nieman
Ethel
J. L. Hackett
Victor and Missoula
Montana
Ethel Hoag
Beloit
Harry Swan
Bernice
Phillips
Mr. Swan
Kev
C. L. Koons
Fred Nehs
Madison Presbytery
Rexall Cherry
Evenson’s
Leroy Case
L. A. Goddard
University School of Music
Prin. Chamberlain
University of Wisconsin
George N. Lockwood
Los Angeles
Cal
Officer
L. W. Stone
Lockwood
Mr. Stone
Stone’s Pocket
Stone
The
Mystic League
Platt’s
Dray
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