30 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
1
Ex Speaker Merlin Hull of Black River Falls visits Madison on probate court business and says no political significance to his trip. He notes he has focused on personal business this year and will not discuss political matters. He hints at statehouse gossip but offers no substantive remarks.
A path of blood led investigators to a suspected chicken theft ring. Local authorities traced evidence to a hidden roost where several birds were reported missing from nearby farms. Police say the case is under investigation with no arrests announced.
The article reports Madison Frank Deverak and Martin Quinlin entering J. M. Lindicum’s chicken house, killing three birds and fleeing. Police were alerted when the owner woke and found one bird in Quinlin’s home still hot in a pot. The judge spoke quietly to both offenders.
The area endures another cold wave with temperatures dropping to near zero to 10 below. Residents who delayed storm window installation amid a fresh air trend are now hastening measures.
Comic sketches recount Teddy Vanrocks failing to make the college team and turning to study after a poor showing. Dialogue shows classmates pitying him while he grapples with humor and reception. The exchanges highlight social mockery and personal effort in campus life.
A reader asks how to entice her husband to rise for breakfast. A grocer suggests trying a new brand of baking powder to improve breakfast foods and tempt him to get up on time.
Henry M. Lewis 85 longtime Madison lawyer and federal referee in bankruptcy in the western district of Wisconsin died at his home. Born in Cornwall Virgin Islands he moved to Dane County at 15 and joined the bar. He served as district attorney 1861 63 and as collector of internal revenue 1867 75 later becoming United States district attorney 1878 86. He was associated with Levi Vilas Thomas Hood E W Keyes and Arthur McArthur. His wife died in 1884 leaving two children Mrs Lloyd Skinner Eau Claire and Mrs E Briggs law librarian at the University of Wisconsin.
Reports note new passport restrictions in Germany and food riots in Austria. A Viennese palace hosting a Christmas feast was stoned amid further riots in Chemitz. Russia to seek a $60 million loan in the United States, arranged by Stockholm banker Olaf Ashberg of Guarantee Trust Co. Not yet perfected. Former Wisconsin State Senator John M. Whitehead enters GOP senatorial race. La Follette undecided on re election. Mendota lake ice now largely melted with jagged, half to full mile ice rims.
In Green Bay Wisconsin Fred Smith reports Foley Kidney Pills relieved soreness and back pain leaving him strong and well. The ad notes cold weather worsens aching joints sore muscles and irregular bladder action and claims Foley Kidney Pills help kidneys eliminate poisons. C W Whitman Adv.
Cut out the slip and mail five cents to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package. The offer promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup along with Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Adv by C W Whitman.
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