Wisconsin Court Validates Defectively Executed 1911 Instrument
Judge E Ray Stevens in Baraboo presided over a Baraboo circuit court session on Wednesday disposing of several cases. The key ruling validated a 1911 contract between Franz and Mrs Schneider, establishing life use of the property for Mrs Schneider with a $2,000 legacy to German children and a $7,000 remainder to their other heirs. The case involved the Templin farm and heirs Peter Rettgen Michael Rettgen Margaret Rettgen Elizabeth Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ray Stevens
Madison
Baraboo
Circuit Court
Franz Schneider
Germany
Templin
What Nations' Leaders Think About Peace
Latest statements on peace by leaders of nations include Premier Clemenceau of France denying trust in Germany and wanting victory, Premier Orlando of Italy calling for action over words, Premier Lloyd George of Britain stressing achievement of war aims, Emperor William of Germany promising iron fist peace if needed, and President Wilson saying peace comes only with German acceptance of a just settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemenceau
France
Germany
Society of Nations
Orlando
Italy
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Emperor William of
President Wilson
Attempted train wreck shocks town on New Year's Day
Lester Frazier spotted a plotted wreck on the railroad near Droeggermiller cut after 8 am. A spike was driven in a rail joint and a loose spike lay between joints, ready to derail a southbound train. a stock train passed safely later, motive unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Frazier
Droeggermiller
Frazier
Reedsburg
Trains Collide Near Madison Injuring One Conductor
A milk train and a coal train on the Northwestern road collided at a curve near the James Davison farm west of Madison Wednesday night. One man sustained broken ribs and possible internal injuries while attempting to jump from the milk train’s caboose. Several railroad employees narrowly escaped serious harm as cars derailed and traffic was halted for hours. the Milwaukee passenger train was rerouted via Fort Atkinson and Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Road
James Davison
Madison
Deiner
Fond du Lac
Milwaukee
Fort Atkinson
Janesville
Commissioners Pay Visit to the Jail
County commissioners held their regular jail meeting on Wednesday January 2. The report notes two individuals are currently incarcerated.
E T Hopkins Had Busy Life Span Across Markets and Mines
Edmund Theodore Hopkins of Chicago Kissimmee and other places visited Eustis to discuss his varied career. A former First Iowa Cavalry musician he studied law at Kentucky University and helped organize the Southern Life Insurance company with notable figures including Jefferson Davis Longstreet Forrest Beauregard and Bristow Harlan. He owned the Homestake Gold Mine and later partnered in iron wheel making before English syndicate plans were halted by the Baring crisis. His wife died en route to Florida on the train, leaving daughter Jessie Lynde Hopkins a renowned contralto. Hopkins praised Florida road material and helped promote Velvet Way asphalt roads in Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Theodore Hopkins
Chicago
Wisconsin
Kissimmee
Eustis
Messrs
Henry Ringling
Chas. Dykes
Hopkins
First
Iowa Cavalry
Kentucky University
Nashville
Southern Life Insurance Company
Jefferson Davis
Longstreet, Forrest, Beauregard
Bristow & Harlan
Louisville
Harlan
Hayes
Supreme Court of the United States
General Bristow
Grant
Mr. Hopkins
Black Hills
Homestake
Hearst
New York
Senator Hearst
Haggin & Tevis
America
Kr. Hopkins
J. H. Bass
Fort Wayne
Ind
St. Louis
Alabama
Tennessee
England
Europe
Rothschilds
Great Union League Club of
Florida
Fulton
Mr. Ringling
Brick Trust
St. Cloud
Mt. Dora
Lake County
Lake View Hotel
Devils Lake
Loyalist Louis Fons Wins Wisconsin Eighth District Seat
Louis A. Fons Republican loyalist defeats Socialist E T Melms in Milwaukee’s Eighth district for the state senate by 237 votes with light balloting. Soldiers’ votes may lift Fons further. he sends a telegram rebuking U S Senator La Follette after victory.
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Milwaukee
Louis A. Fons
State Senate
E. T. Melms
Fons
Melms
H Fons
LA Follette
United States
Eighth District
FPR
Rhe
Conscientious Objector Sentenced to Eight Years
H. Austin Simons of Chicago formerly Milwaukee and Beloit was sentenced to eight years in the federal penitentiary by a Rockford court martial. The sentence was confirmed by Brig. Gen. Kennon, commandant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Austin Simons
Chicago
Milwaukee
Beloit
Federal
Rockford
Kennon
Mrs Patrick Campbell Learns Son Killed in France
Mrs. Patrick Campbell receives word that her son Lieutenant Commander Alan H Campbell has been killed in action in France during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Campbell
Mander
Alan H. Campbell
Crowder Names Class One for New Army Draft
Provost Marshal General Crowder outlines class one for the selective draft plan. All men to be raised will be single or unfit for dependent family support, and unmarried or unskilled workers, with specific criteria listed for eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Crowder
Baker
Congress
Local Firm Elects Officers For 1918
A meeting of the incorporators and stockholders of the Frank Herfort Canning company held December 31, 1917 elected officers for the ensuing year. Frank Herfort became president and general manager with Paul Herfort as vice president. Albert A. Schnurr was named secretary and superintendent and R. R. Grosinske treasurer and field manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herfort Canning Company
Frank Herfort
Paul Herfort
Albert A. Schnurr
R. R. Grosinske
Norton Olds Reunion Held New Years Day 1918
The twenty fourth Norton Olds reunion gathered January 1 1918 at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bump with forty three attendees despite heavy snow. President B G Wilcox led the meeting, reports were read, and Mrs Manford Bump invited members to meet next year. One member had died since the last gathering while Earl Keepers joined as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton-Olds
Arthur Bump
B. G. Wilcox
Manford Bump
Edward Bump
Everett
Raymond
Irene
Arlene
Earl
Ellis Keepers
Glenn
Marita
Sarah Wooden
Marion la Mar
Carl Anchor
Charlie
Wayne Newell
Merritt
Dora
Hazel
Ella Gillem
F. A. Andrews
Lawrence Wilcox
Kenneth
Norris Wilcox
Mae
Neal Wilcox
Ervin Good
Floyd
Ray Good
Hazel Peihl
Little Earl Keepers
Solons Postpone Special Session to After February 12
The legislature will not hold a special session before February 12 due to petitions from Winnebago and Marathon counties asking for representation. Governor Philipp has agreed and set the election for February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
Winnebago
Marathon
Philipp
Annual Meet of Country Life Folk
The annual gathering of Country Life Folk is noted with confirmation of its secretary of state. The event details remain sparse in the fragment, with emphasis on organizational roles and continuity of leadership.
Merlin Hull Speaks at Sauk County Country Life Meeting
The seventh annual Sauk County Country Life Association gathering in the M E church featured Rev C E Weed and Rev C E Maves lead singing and remarks on rural church, with talks by Miss Cole Miss Gertrude Ohlmacher Miss Jesse Wedin and Secretary of State Merlin Hull on marketing. Hull urged planning for better farmer marketing while the event included a Friday banquet with welcomes from Rev E C Henke and Earl Thomas and addresses by A H Melville and Dr Elsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County Country Life Association
M. E
C. E. Weed
C. E. Maves
A. E. Happe
Black Hawk
HB. C. Henke
Cooke
Frank Thomas
Miss Cole
Gertrude Ohlmacher
Jesse Wedin
Farmers’ Library
E. C. Henke
Earl Thomas
A. H. Melville
Madison
Elsom
Dismissal of Nelsons Conspiracy Draft Charge
Judge Carpenter in Chicago sitting for Judge Sanborn at Madison dismissed the indictment against Congressman John M. Nelson and his son Byron C. Nelson for conspiracy to violate the selective draft law. The court ruled Byron was in Canada and not liable to the draft. the Byron failure to register case likely won’t proceed this term.
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Carpenter
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Sanborn
Madison
John M. Nelson
Byron C. Nelson
Canada
Byron Nelson
Baraboo Sheep Company Formed With 400 Acres Planned
The Southern Wisconsin Sheep company, capital $25,000, forms at Baraboo. T. E. Mead reports 400 acres southwest of Baraboo bought and 500 sheep to be placed there soon. Timber cutting fencing and buildings will proceed quickly. Wool runs around 70 cents a pound and may hit $1.00 by next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Wisconsin Sheep Company
Baraboo
T. E. Mead
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State Board of
Aaron Teel
Julia E. Kirby
Mr. Teel
E. E. Lusk
Misouri Valley
John Hemberger
Hemberger
Saraboo
Beore
H. L. Halsted
State Board of Control
Chicago & Northwestern
James H. Hill
W. H. Cady
John F. Beckerbeck
Harry English
Daniel Ruggles
Alvira B. Cole
James Williams
Merrimack
Western Utilities Company
A. M. Farnsworth
EK. J. von Berg
Gollide
E. T. Hopkins
Florida) Lake Region
AST Glass
ARMY
Norton Olds
Secretary OF State
Merlin Hall
Nelsons
Form Baraboo Sheep Company
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