Baraboo News discusses county fair and subscriptions
H. E. Cole editor notes subscription rates for three months six months and one year and urges readers to remember the county fair in coverage and community duties.
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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
5
Foraker Faces Pressure Over Troubled Waters Policy
Foraker weighs options as tensions rise over water policy. The governor encounters opposition from local leaders and environmental groups seeking a balanced approach amid drought concerns and economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
A few men with guns should have a course in civilization.
A terse opinion piece argues that armed individuals lack cultural refinement and calls for civility education. The author critiques the use of firearms in public life and urges restraint and ethical considerations.
Lightning strikes in Pennsylvania miss a grafter often
Lightning behavior in Pennsylvania appears to favor other targets, with grafters noting unusual patterns and instances where strikes avoid their sites. Residents observe this unpredictable phenomenon, suggesting local lore about fate and the skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Sauk County voters to honor Clerk of Court Hill in November
Voters in Sauk County will have an opportunity in November to extend congratulations to Clerk of Court Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Clerk of Court Hill
Denver letters threaten sender may enter swift class
The fragment questions if the letter threats lead to discovery and mentions the Methodist bishops consulting Congressman Cannon about putting his name on the superannuated list. It reads as a puzzled note about church and political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Methodist
Congressman Cannon
Chicago Woman Fires at Burglar Wounding Baby
A Chicago woman shot at a burglar and struck her infant, who is described as an innocent bystander. The incident underscores the dangers faced by children in home invasion cases and raises questions about safety measures for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bandits Near Bara Boo Target Grapes and Melons
News item notes bandits operating around Bara Boo who have been robbing grape arbors vineyards and melon fields. The report hints at an upcoming unexpected confrontation or consequence for the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Local Visitors Prompt Fortified Provisions at Durwards Glen
When a certain individual appears at Durwards Glen, residents begin urgent calls for additions to their commissary depots as they prepare for his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durwards Glen
Philadelphian Sells Watch for Confederate hundred dollar bill
A Nashville American report notes a Philadelphian traded his watch for a Confederate hundred dollar bill last week. The deal may have occurred before the buyer started his day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville American
Hunters consider Devils Lake trip over fines and expenses
Sauk county sportsmen fined for hunting visit Devils Lake to discuss their expense account and pass the time with the three fined hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Devils Lake
Narrow escape as relatives delay youth’s jail payment
A youth nearly entered county jail after relatives hesitated to pay his fine. The moment underscores the risk of delays in settling penalties and the author’s reflection on confinement in the work cited, Jails I Have Inhabit ed.
Solomon and neighbors in temple days described in gossip
A gossipy individual’s tale about Solomon and his neighbors during temple days is suggested, questioning how such rumors could spread with seven hundred twists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Israel
Buttered potatoes on crossbred plant touted in Wisconsin report
A Wisconsin article claims a Pennsylvania farmer grows buttered potatoes from a cross between the white potato and the butter bean. The Evening Wisconsin reports this odd development but urges caution until more details emerge. Another Mulhattan is said to be inventing startling yarns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Dahnke Gallus Wedding in Merrimack Church at Noon
Henry Dahnke of Baraboo married Miss Anna Gallus daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gallus of Merrimack today at Merrimack church. They will reside in Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dahnke
Baraboo
Anna Gallus
John Gallus
Merrimack
Delton Farmer Wins Big Cattle Prizes at State Fair
F S Bunker from Delton dominates the county fair cattle show then captures top prizes at the state fair. He returns with a notable roll of wins and acclaim for his stock and judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.S. Bunker
Delton
No Banger at Fifield Fire Causes No Real City Danger
W H Aton reports from Bifield where his brother Robert runs a mill and timber yard. A neighborhood fire occurred but posed no real danger to the town, despite prior fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Aton
Robert
Bifield
Winona Footpad Attack Leaves Three Injured in Dark Street
Engineer Louis Romelfanger and Fireman Arthur Waite fought off two attackers on Winona Fifth Street around nine p m. One assailant was knocked out after a brutal struggle while Romelfanger and Brown sustained serious injuries. Authorities expect to capture the suspects after the next morning’s search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Romelfanger
Arthur Waite
A. J. Brown
Winona
Fifth
Mr.Brown
Mr. Romelfanger
Mr. Waite
Mr. Brown
Romelfanger
Brown
Waite
Celebrate Golden Wedding in North Freedom Village
The Loefflers marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 16 with a family feast for 50 at the G. A. R. hall after a 4 PM ceremony officiated by Rev. Baum. Mr. Loeffler, age 80, and wife, 69, married Sept. 16, 1858 at Verona New York, were honored with gifts including $100 in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Loeffler
Baum
Loeffler
Verona
Oneida County
New York
Earle Leaves Baraboo for Antigo Y M C A
Mr Earle will take up the boys work at the Antigo Y M C A October 1 after serving Baraboo since July 1 1907 as physical director. He has made many friends here and they rejoice at his new assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leel. Earle
Baraboo
Antigo
Antigo Y. M. C
Earle
Our City
all _ rejoice
State Prohibitionists Name Electoral Ticket at Madison
The Prohibition platform convention met at the state bureau of labor and industrial statistics in Madison. A long platform was adopted and the slate announced with Olav Repsdal and Lincoln Abraham as at large candidates and a district by district list from Truman Parker to Henry Jorgenson across eleven districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistics
Madison
Olav Repsdal
Chetek
Lincoln Abraham
Bloomington
Truman Parker
Kenosha
Will E. Mack
Fort Atkin
Success enlarges field and pay for him
He moves to a larger field with greater remuneration, and his successor is not yet chosen. Secretary Groat is in correspondence with The International and State Men about a man to undertake the work here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groat
Speaking contest and reading race at fairgrounds
County Superintendent Davies announces eight to ten entrants in the speaking contest and about as many in the reading race. The program starts at 10 a m Thursday in the fair grounds grand stand with free seating. It will be interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
Fairgrounds
Reading
Fair Ground
Leatherlike cure touted by Illinois specialists
Mr Geo Harris of Hot Springs South Dakota sought help after a neck cancer. Illinois State Specialists in Rockford claimed to graft a formaldehyde compound around the jugular and carotid to harden tissue and halt cancer. They advertised free exams for children with various ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Spring
8. D
Geo. Harris
Hot Springs
S. D
Harris
Illinois State
Rockford
Ill
Illinois
State St
Tipped the Young Aristocrat
A British aristocrat inexperience tale shows young noble drivers mixing with high society. A duke of Beaufort’s cousin shows a London newly rich wife a car, accepts a half crown as tip, and recounts the incident to a lord’s son who recalls a prior shilling gift. The piece notes many youths study motoring with customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Beaufort
London
Belgravia
Llangattock
Freight wreck near Evansville kills thirteen sheep
A Sunday freight train from Elroy to Chicago struck the rear of a stock train stopped on the Evansville track. The collision pushed the caboose into the next car carrying sheep, killing thirteen. The impact damaged the hit engine, pilot broken, and the engine 485 was sent to shops. Gollmar and Schultz worked the freight engine as repair began in Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy
Chicago
Evansville
Janesville
Gollmar
Schultz
Auto Livery Services by A. S. Lanich
A. S. Lanich advertises Auto Livery offering round the clock service to any point. Calls welcomed at 114 Fifth Avenue or by telephone 197 for first class autos and prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Cement Walks Estimated Free Of Charge
The season for building cement walks is at hand and estimates are free of charge. All work guaranteed. Contact C. L. Laird at 229 or Wm. Shepard at 260. Laird & Shepard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Laird
Wm. Shepard
Laird & Shepard
Robin the Ventriloquists Voice Birds Mimicry Noted
A London Field note describes robins singing with closed beaks as if from a distant bird. It details starlings as skilled mimics, capable of imitating thrush blackbird and curlew, and even blackbird crowing like a cock on rare occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarrell
Darwin
London Field
Noted artists promised for Baraboo lecture course
The Congrega tional church lecture series for Baraboo features 12 high grade artists across violin, voice piano and lecturing roles. Shovgaard Concert Co opens the season Tuesday October 6 with a violinist, soprano and pianist. Season tickets cost $1 with 25 cent reservations. single admissions are 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Baraboo Publi
Shovgaard
Funeral for John Henry Dillenbeck
The funeral for John Henry Dillenbeck who died Monday night of spinal meningitis was held from the Episcopal church with Rev. Wilson conducting the service. The Methodist church quartet sang. Interment was in Baraboo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Dillenbeck
Episcopal Church
Wilson
Methodist Church
Baraboo
Funeral for Charles Brown Held at Thompson House
Funeral services for Charles Brown who died Sunday were conducted Tuesday by Rev. J S Crowder. The Methodist choir quartet sang and interment followed in Baraboo cemetery on Ringling family plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Thompson House
J. S. Crowder
Methodist Church
Baraboo
Ringlings
Platt's Dray Line Advertises Prompt Service
Do not fail to call up C. F. Platt for drayage needs. All work promptly done from the downtown office at Young's grocery store on Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Platt
Young’s Grocery Store
Fourth Street
Fry Dray Line Changes Ownership With No Service Change
The undersigned announces ownership change for the Fry dray line but guarantees unchanged service. All calls to phone 200 at the home and orders left at the Oak street office will be promptly attended to. Howard Fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry Dray
Oak Street
Howard Fry
Autumnal equinox marks sun crossing sky at six this morning
The article notes today is the autumnal equinox with the sun crossing the celestial equator at 6 AM. It mentions the harvest moon of September 10 and the next full moon as the hunter's moon as both rise near the same time for about a week due to earth moon motions.
Expiration Notice for Subscriptions Due
Renewal reminder citing post office department ruling and cash payment of 1.25 per year. Notices sent when due. figures after names indicate paid time. Prompt renewal saves work and postage for readers and the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
What Made the Puppy Sick
A Boston Animal Rescue League report details a puppy treated after swallowing several objects in play. Found were a large tack a large pin two sewing machine pins a lump of coal half a needle with thread and brush bristles. Caregivers are urged to watch puppies closely to prevent such incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Rescue League
Boston
Her Constant Watchfulness Over Baby Safety
Mrs Lapsling implores Johnny to remove a burning match from the baby's mouth. She warns that match heads are poisonous and mention Bosphorus as part of a likely misstatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Mrs. Lapsling
Baraboo Daily Notes Local Happenings And Tours
Wednesday notes from Baraboo report George Bick ill with typhoid at home on Second street, visits, relocations, and arrivals. A. D. Cox speaks at the fair grounds while several residents travel, entertain, and plan work, education, and industry developments in Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bick
Second Street
Prohibition
A. D. Cox
Bell Gase Adjourned Case State vs Andrew Bell
The case of the state versus Andrew Bell charged with selling liquor illegally at Devils Lake was adjourned until next Tuesday by stipulation of the attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bell
Devils Lake
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Charles Butts
Dahnke
Gallus
Fifield
North Freedom Journal
John G. Loeffler
Oscar
Walter
Alex
Eugene
Marion Loeffler
Saginaw,Mich
Martin Dietrich
G. Scharnke
Ableman
B. O. Gile
Schaum
Schmidt
Emma Loeffier
Superior
Wis
A. Zache
George Loeffler
Minn
Lee L. Earl
The
Ry. Y
Toral Ticket
Richard B. Griggs
William R Wethercut
Wauwatosa
Moritz A. Schmoyer
Menomonee Falls
Dyer Walters
Beaver Dam
Charles L. Allen
Eau Claire
John W. Evans
Waupaca
Charles W. Lomas
Green Bay
George W. Wilson
Wausau
Henry Jorgenson
Lee L. Earle
Davies An
A. S. Lanich
Robin
Ventriloquist
Platt’s
Dray
Fry’s
A A.W. J. Chase
Trey
Evenson
Pharmacy
Marie Layden
la Crosse
W. Creveston
Lynn Street
Walnut Street
Lucy Alice
Bloomer
Laura Sweet
Kibourn
Arthur Schulte
Reedsburg
Rele
Mrs. Santos of
Wonewee
Mrs. C. Wilkinson
Marie Donahoe
Business College
Baraboo Business. College
John Terbileux
P. L. Pease
Oshkosh
Florence Foote
Baraboo Creamery
Hegler
Milwaukee
W. W. Biege
Lois Biege
EK. Britton
Herman Prelippe
Mrs. G. Chamberlain
Minneapolis
Minnie Crawford
E.jim. Greenslet
North Baldwin Street
Madison, Wis
E.F. U
A. O. U. W. Hall
Warn Bros. Orchestra
Turksj
Elkington
Siphall
H. W. Barker
Charles McGinnis
Farmers’ Congress
Orlando Rich
Walter C. Rodewald
Websters Prairie
Farmer’s National Congress
High Bridge
Rexall
Evenson’s
Ray Richardson
Lyndon Station
S. W. Kenyon
Richardson
Minnie Squires
A. W. Squires
Michigan
Ernest Schneider
South Side
Jerry Coughlin
Washington Coast
Utopain
Belleville
Fair Grounds
Bell Gase
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