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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
10
Ransom meets Lawyer Harper to discuss Mrs. Ransom and a possible will. The attorney suspects a twin sister and confirms a will draft but secrecy blocks full disclosure. Ransom discovers a torn note mentioning Hunter's Tavern and a date, hinting at a larger plot and motive.
The ad touts S. S. S. as a blood remedy to banish eruptive skin diseases like eczema psoriasis lupus and scrofula. It asserts the medicine cleanses the blood and purges impurities through the body and invites readers to write to the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for more details.
Mrs Henry Mueller of LaCrosse is visiting with her daughter Mrs Emil Boettcher.
An advertises Mother's Friend a topical remedy claimed to ease pregnancy discomfort and labor. It pitches reduced nausea, no dieting, and painless maternity, urging readers to write Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for a free book.
A bucket dropped from the roof area between the main building and the annex while tar was being spread. The fall caused a splash and crash but no injuries were reported as no one was in the vicinity.
Jacob Kramer of Greenfield sold a 720 pound hog for 50.40 dollars. The article notes the same hog would have brought 20.80 dollars twenty five years ago, highlighting price changes in livestock value.
A family thanks all who assisted during the illness, death, and burial of their child. Mr and Mrs J Huber Jr express appreciation for support and kindness shown during the family's loss.
A social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs T D Adams Tuesday evening brought several friends together for cards and refreshments around 10 30. Guests praised Mrs Adams as a charming hostess.
P T Boyne was arrested by Chief Pelton and Officer Desmond after a drunken incident. In Justice Andre's court he received 60 days in jail. Christmas shopping will be over by his release. Mrs Claude Rice of Chicago visited her parents Mr and Mrs L Block.
Miss Ella Jones a missionary from S India described harsh conditions and urged Christianity as the remedy. She highlighted Capt James Spence who left the British army for mission work and inspired daughters in the effort. A memorial life of love for India noted. Sunday program listed.
In Indianapolis on December 5, business conditions began to return toward normal as the strike by the teamsters and chauffeurs enters its fourth day. Most team owners had some forces operating, and Mayor Wallace urged normal conduct while police pledged protection. Department stores and others prepared to resume deliveries, and a ministers’ committee conducting hearings plans to publish findings when complete.
Elizabeth Harbour a wealthy spinster of Aurora took a hand embroidered daily from a center table in her Big Rock home, tied it to a clothes hanger and chair, and hanged herself. Ill health is believed to have caused the act.
Cincinnati report on the National Housing association meeting notes a lunchtime discussion titled Women and Housing Reform led by Miss S. P. Breckenridge of Chicago. Taft was announced as next speaker. Late in the afternoon Dr. Kennon Dunham and S. P. Withrow dueled in a fist fight.
A Baraboo merchant laments new electric light posts on Third avenue being used to hitch horses. He notes six teams along the busy street within an hour and argues this blocks customers and merchants needing access. He urges using hitch barns and side streets to keep main streets clear.
Friday Charles Woll has returned from Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Richards returned from Milwaukee visiting friends. Earl Stackhouse is a guest of his uncle and aunt on eighth avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Boettcher returned to Baraboo after visiting LaCrosse. Mrs. Michael Wagner of Sanborn arrived to spend time with Miss Julia Ruhland and Mrs. Kalaher. Mrs. E. Dollard slipped and dislocated her knee cap. Alto Crosby of Merrimack joined the Baraboo Business College bookkeeping department. Miss Mellissa Johnson went to Ableman Z to visit her sister Mrs. Percy Alexander. Mrs. Thomas Dearman of Dresbach, Minnesota, is a guest of Violet Peck. Mrs. Edward Meyer and daughter Esther visit Miss Amy Moerke. Misses Anna and Emma Kuhnan of Ableman visit Miss Zimmerman at Arthur Jorge’s home. Mrs. John Huston returned from Cottage Grove after Arthur Huston’s funeral. Mrs. Paul Herfort, formerly of Baraboo now of Madison, spoke of liking Madison. Mrs. Charles Clark Monticello, C. H. Nelson Arena, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Atwater New Rome, Rev and Mrs T. C. Grundy Watertown arrive to attend the A. conference.
In La Crosse Wisconsin December 5 farmers at the American Society of Equity convention debated a cooperative packing plant to challenge big packers. A $250000 capital raise was planned. Frank J Weber of Milwaukee urged support for anti trust and injunction legislation before Congress.
Decatur Illinois December 4 Samuel Houston of Mattoon convicted of attempting to murder his wife and daughter received a prison sentence ranging from one to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
The Ladies Aid society of the German Lutheran church met at 425 Maxwell Street Thursday afternoon. Mrs. August Habermann and daughter Wilma are visiting Merrimack with Mrs. Habermann’s mother, Mrs. Frank Pfeil.
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