Unknown party fires shot killing King Henry
A Kilbourn coroner's jury ruled King Henry died from a rifle bullet fired by an unknown party near the Wisconsin river bridge at Sauk Columbia county line. Guardsmen Sid ney Wilcox and Charles Smith testified firing at the auto as it approached, with the car driven by Otto Loomis. Witnesses described shots in the air and at the vehicle, sending the group into a war era tragedy under review by state and federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilbourn
J. H. Hill
King Henry
Auto
Sidney Wilcox
Charles Smith
Third Wisconsin Infantry
Marcellus White
Wisconsin River
Sauk
Columbia Counties
Rogers
Columbia County
Sauk County
Delton
Portage
Wilcox
Joe Kaiser
Steve Kamowski
Kaiser
Otto Loomis
Mauston
National Guard
Hill
Ferndell
Kamowski
Henry
Auto Party
Adjutant General of the
Wisconsin National Guard
Madison
War Department
Col. J. G. Salsman
Baraboo Lists 442 Names in World War I Draft Registration
Sauk county and Baraboo registered 2,721 men countywide, 442 from Baraboo’s wards. Officials expect further names by mail while noting high turnout and few exemptions. Authorities anticipate swift action against anyone who dodges the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Baraboo
F. A. Cooper
Cooper
Nellie Stackhouse
Laura Cooper
H. E. Paddock
la Valle
Ernest Siefert
Reedsburg
Robert Buerki
Sauk City
Cahoon
H. H. Stanley
Charles Junge
W. H. Hatch
Ll. M. Jacobs
H. L. Halsted
Carl Isenberg
Oscar Altpeter
George Woolford
Harry Sly
Joseph Sibert
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatic Pains
Sloan's Liniment provides quick relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago sprains and bruises without rubbing. It soothes and penetrates for external aches and is sold by druggists in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Gases Heard in Circuit Court
Judge E Ray Stevens of Madison disposed several matters yesterday in circuit court. A divorce was granted Eliza Stewart from John A Stewart with alimony of 15 dollars per month. Iva Van Zile vs Milo Van Zile was held in abeyance. Hugh O Connor vs George Horton et al awarded judgment in a real estate matter of 360 dollars plus costs. There was title clearance action in Henry E Du Bodis vs Silas J Seymour et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ray Stevens
Madison
Circuit Court
Eliza Stewart
John A. Stewart
Iva van Zile
Milo van Zile
Hugh O’connor
George Horton
Henry E. du Bodis
Silas J. Seymour
Daily actions by Frank Kublubowski in Chicago
Frank Q. Kublubowski acted quickly in Chicago as he grabbed a burglar from his room and threw him out the window. He then found his wife’s jewels had been discarded with the intruder. Regular army recruiting set a new daily record on Monday with 4,201 recruits, well above the 1,500 daily average since April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Q. Kublubowski
Chicago
Two Million Men May Be Needed for Europe
Major General Wood, commander of the southeast, told a Birmingham Alabama registration day audience the United States may have to send two million men to Europe before victory. He predicted many would be sent overseas, with others left to build munitions, farm crops, and train troops, urging Southern men to volunteer early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Department of the Southeast
Birmingham
Ala
United States
Europe
America
Funeral services for Mrs T J Mc Dormit held at home
Funeral services for Mrs. T. J. Mc Dormit were held Tuesday at 2:30 PM at her daughter's home with Rev. E. C. Henke officiating. Miss Olga Reinking sang Across the Bar. Pallbearers included J. W. Davis and F. Horstman. Attendees from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. George Mc Dermit and Mrs. John Shields of Madison. Interment was in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. McDormit
A. F. Reiner
E. C. Henke
Olga Reinking
J. W. Davis
F. E. Brewer
Charles Clark
J. B. Donovan
T. W. English
Frank Horstman
George McDermit
John Shields
Frank Melcher
Madison
City Cemetery
Mary Call
Madeline Andrewa
Rockford
Ill
Ableman
Schenkat
William Brandt
R. Bailey
Clintonville
F. Deckham
Edna Brooks
Tevis
Reedsburg
Rubensaal
Fred Schoephoerster
Newport
Ark
Charles Klein
John Gregory
Montana
John Cooke
Emery Wyman
Elroy
Walnut Street
Anne Donaghey
Henry Ward
Albert White
Gladys
Chicago
Allen White
Charlotte Mich
Wonewoc
E. J. Lawton
William Hill
Walter Hill
Charles Rickheim
Kendall
Albert Weiland
Leo. J. Wood
Burke
Wis
Fred Kitzke
Ella Kitzke
Devils Lake
Baraboo
Holdens Welcome Daughter Born May Thirty First
Mr and Mrs W F Holden announce the birth of a daughter on May 31. The Holdens formerly lived in Baraboo and Mr Holden works as a dispatcher at the general offices here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Holden
Holdens
Baraboo
Mr. Holden
Grant of Thanks for Kindness in Sorrow
To the kind friends and neighbors who assisted us in our deep sorrow by their kindly ministrations and words of comfort to the singers and those who sent the beautiful flowers to all who assisted in any way during the illness and at the time of the burial of our loved one we extend our sincere thanks. Mrs. Roxie Farnum. Myrta Farnum. William Farnum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Farnum
Myrta Farnum
William Farnum
Hall’s Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure Guarantee
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notarized December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The ad touts internal use and blood action with testimonials and druggist sales nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney,& Co
Halls
Farm machinery at low prices in Baraboo Wisconsin
E T and A C Gollmar offer a range of farm machinery including milking machines tractors and implements at old prices with blacksmithing services in Baraboo Wisconsin on Third avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T
Third Avenue
Baraboo
Wis
Community Notes Reflect Quiet North Freedom Week
North Freedom notes arrivals departures and visits as residents travel from Rockford Baraboo Madison Reedsburg and other areas. Local families host guests celebrate graduations attend picnics and mark school year end while teachers move to new posts and summer plans unfold.
Baraboo student Miss Elsie Isenberg gains high school honor
Miss Elsie Isenberg of Baraboo is named successor while Curtis Wilgus visits her Platteville home for the summer. Both youths spent only one year in high school but have made many friends during that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Isenberg
Baraboo
Curtis Wilgus
Platteville
Joliet Prison Mutiny Ends in Death and Fire Damage
Rioting convicts at Joliet Prison in Illinois killed one inmate and injured eight others as about a thousand prisoners protested new rules enforced by Warden Bowen. Fires destroyed yard office and curio room and other buildings, with losses around 20000 dollars as state troops restored order after bayonet use and heavy spraying by firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Ill
Bowen
Chicago
Sauk County Drives Bond Drive With Liberty Loan Appeal
The Sauk County Defense League and local banks are circulating about six thousand letters urging residents to buy Liberty Loan bonds. The appeal notes taxes do not return interest while loans repay with interest and cites Sauk County’s $600,000 share, offered in $50 denominations to involve nearly all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County Defense League
United States
Sauk County
Wanted: Experienced farmer seeks nearby position Baraboo
A farm hand advertises for work near Baraboo with daily or monthly terms. Inquiries directed to B. M. at the City Rooming House. FOR SALE: A four year old grey gelding, good disposition and accustomed to work, weight about 1300 pounds. Charles Wing, phone 1601-F11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Charles Wing
For Sale Three Passenger Electric Roadster
Three passenger electric lighted roadster in first class condition offered for sale. Best offer takes it. Call at this office.
Dining-room girl wanted at Hotel Dixon Grand Rapids Wis
Help wanted advertisement seeks a dining room girl for Hotel Dixon in Grand Rapids Wisconsin. Contact telephone 235 J Baraboo Wisconsin for application and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Dixon
Grand Rapids
Wis
Baraboo
For Sale Items Include Team Harnesses Sleighs
Classified notice lists for sale a team single harness double harness and sleighs offered by R. B. Barker of Delton Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Barker
Delton
Wis
Farms for Sale in Chautauqua County New York
For sale 140 acres near Sherman in Chautauqua County NY. 100 acres level 40 rolling with rich loam soil 30 acres timber and good buildings valued at 5000 with acetylene lights soft water patent stanchions litter carrier 268 foot track silo 65 apple trees 600 rods woven fence 20 head cattle including 3 registered 5 horses and tools and machinery personal property 5000. Asking price 10500. Contact William J Bement Sherman NY or Ellis Bros Springville NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Co
N. Y
William J. Bement
Sherman, N. Y
Ellis Bros
Springville
Package left at courthouse yard sought by finder
A person who picked up a package Monday evening in the courthouse yard is asked to depart the scene and a notice directs the finder to take the item to Corner Drug store for fulfillment of the delivery.
Automobile Liability Firm Seeks Experienced Liability Agent
Wanted an experienced man to handle automobile liability insurance. Direct liability policy with low rates and little competition. Great opportunity for the right man. Salary or commission. State age experience and references. THE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY CO. Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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THE
Automobile Liability CO
L. M
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Merrimack Wisconsin Lake Shore Lot Auction 1917
Auction sale of 50 lake shore lots on a 16 mile by 4 mile lake formed by the Wisconsin river dam near Prairie du Lac. Land in Merrimack within village limits near Northwestern rail line. 25 percent deposit, balance in 30 days, sale starts 10 a.m. Saturday June 9 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Prairie du Lac
Wisconsin River
Wisconsin River Power Company
Merrimack
Wis
Northwestern
Merrimack, Wis
Public Notice Warns Safer Courthouse Yard Access
By reason of seeding the east courthouse yard the public is asked to abstain from walking thereon. Please to Walk on the Walks to allow the grass to establish before the park reopens. County Board Chairman Clark and County Clerk Cooper issue the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Clark
F. A. Cooper
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U. S
Michigan
Indiana
Brown County
Department of Justice
Sauk Prairie
Earl Clingman
Ellen
J. A. Hatz
Young
F. Os Mateo
JF A. Hatz
G.H
Il.a. Young
Nat
M. ‘Morley
A. E. Gruber
MOGI
Welter
A. Youne
Pad
Moely
R. Young
Keller
Farr
North Freedom
Arthur
Alfred Rickheim
Ontario
Marvel Johnston
Lime Ridge
S. J. Hackett
Illinois
Findlay
Shelby County
J. H. Whitney
John Fike
Ablemaj
Miss Harkin
High Street
Adeline Johnson
Charles’ Goodenow
Isabel Frances
Ed Turnham
John Schale
Newman of
William Dickie
George Egerer
Margaret
E. B. McCoy
Trumpf
Schlumberger
Miss Blank
Warne
Brooks
Sparta
Bernice Spaulding
Caves
Black River Falls
Ripon
Hamlet C. Ridgway
H. E. Cole
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