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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
2
June 12 1919 issue notes soldiers returning from France and resuming life with June weddings. It reflects on war veterans gaining jobs and the public mood toward heroes over politicians. A satirical line on a jailed millionaire and a Villa invasion hypothetical appears among short observations.
The Ohio State Journal mocks President Wilson noting that even George Washington in his long career never sent a message to Congress by cable. The remark underscores contemporary objections to the modern use of telecommunication for official correspondence.
Hartford Courant notes a plan for a large American managed hotel at Chateau Thierry. If built, a German speaking clerk may not be required on opening day. The memory of the occupation will likely deter many Germans from visiting.
La Follette announces he will address the Senate to oppose the League of Nations. The statement frames his planned remarks as a thorough, extended critique and signals strong partisan stance.
The Baraboo Daily News marks twenty five years since its first issue on June 4 1894 printed in the Briscoe building. Founders were J F Kartack H E Cole and A D Dorsett with later partnership changes leading to H K Page joining the business.
A Baraboo tribute notes enduring friendship and thanks to readers who have received the daily paper for twenty five years since June 4, 1894. It lists names such as Mrs Eugene Allen G W Andrews Mrs F E Brewer Charles Coleman J B Donovan Dr J E English and others reflecting strong community ties and lasting appreciation. The piece includes quotes on virtue and memory from notable authors and mentions a linked debate over a political issue in St Paul.
The piece warns readers to beware swindles promising easy riches and golden lands while urging optimism for June. It contrasts hustlers’ schemes with honest yearning for home and renewal, urging readers to dust off cobwebs and enjoy the season.
A young man about 20 was sentenced to a year in a state institution for burglary. After a recent repeat entry into a home he was caught again. The editorial notes the failure of the first sentence to deter and questions what the authorities should do next, stressing that honest living, though harsh, pays off.
A short aphorism about fish being caught on a hook and not biting for six days, and people sometimes getting caught again by sharp schemes, with the idea that a fish is hauled out once caught.
The article celebrates passage of suffrage with Susan B. Anthony cited as a pioneer who sought the right to vote in the US Senate. It notes opposition from whiskey interests and southern backlash but predicts state ratification and nationwide equal rights by 1920.
The author urges readers to savor June as a revival of beauty and promise. The piece reflects on the fresh greens, fruit blossoms, lilacs, and birds, inviting a returning soldier to see in June a new earth and renewed patriotism after war.
Frederick, a three year old son of Jones Decorah, died at the Winnebago Indian Camp in Lewiston after a short pneumonia illness. Body sent to Portage for burial then shipped to Tomah with tribesmen. Funeral held on the Winnebago reservation at Tomah on Wednesday in Indian style.
Operations at Reedsburg Hospital on Monday included nine procedures most for tonsils and adenoids. A child from Cazenovia had a foot operation and the young daughter of Dr and Mrs Doyle was also operated on.
The new state capitol building at Madison features the largest electric sign on a public building. The circular sign, 308 feet around and 8 feet high, uses 2,850 red lights to spell Wisconsin Welcomes Her Soldiers Sailors Marines Nurses. The sign sits 235 feet above ground and is visible ten miles away.
A Gardiner, Maine, man fishing for brook trout caught four fish and then an unexpected catch. Luring a nearby rabbit with the line, he jerked the hook and snagged the animal in the lower jaw.
Mr and Mrs Fred Rubensaal sold their farm near Reedsburg to F C Mack of De Soto. The buyer gains all, with possession immediate. Rubensaal keeps white Leghorn chickens and pivots to a chicken business.
The column describes Sleighton Farm near Darlington Pennsylvania a reform oriented industrial school for girls. It details campus layout a cottage system a mayor and council governing each cottage and a focus on work study discipline and rehabilitation with parole after eighteen months to two years and extensive training in cooking sewing and child care.
Baraboo resident and longtime local merchant J P Sprecher died at his Sixth avenue home after a period of illness. Born September 9 1851 in Honey Creek he lived in Sauk county all his life and worked at M J Crown Co and later owned shop on Third street. Survived by wife four children including John serving in France and Leonard and Nobile at home and daughters Mrs Cramer Powers and Mrs Weiland.
The remains of Mrs. Albert Herfort were buried in St. Joseph's cemetery after a Thursday funeral at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Herfort. Father O'Reilly officiated with singers Mrs. A. W. Melzl and C. A. Melzl. Pallbearers included Adolph Andre and others. Survivors: Albert Herfort of Green Bay with three children, and relatives from Nebraska Milwaukee and St. Louis. Mrs. Herfort, born Florence Blann in Wisconsin 36 years ago, died after protract pneumonia following tooth extractions. Her father George W. Blann is supreme secretary of the United Order of Foresters. Interment at St. Joseph's cemetery.
Charles E. Andross, 66, dies at his Lyons home from a paralysis stroke. He lived in Baraboo since childhood, worked in dray and lumber jobs, and leaves a wife and niece. Funeral is Sunday at 2 PM. Lee Goodwin Canfield, 21, dies in New York hospital after influenza and bronchial pneumonia contracted in France with the Black Hawk engineers. He was from Sparta, a Congregational member, and leaves parents and two brothers.
The funeral of James Niles is noted. SARSAPARILLA is described as a remedy prescribed by physicians and remains on sale due to steady customer satisfaction.
Funeral services for Mr. Niles aged 75 were conducted Monday afternoon at his North Grove street home by the G A R post in full attendance. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. He leaves a widow two daughters a son a sister and several relatives including Jennie Niles of Reedsburg Steve Niles of Reedsburg Mrs P Neilson of Kansas City and Mrs Ben Visaly of Cedar Rapids Iowa plus George Niles a nephew from Orpen ville Minnesota and other attendees from Baraboo.
About 500 Baraboo schools gardens flourish among upper grade pupils as part of the curriculum. Most pupils participate despite some absences for illness. Gardens use vacant lots and city land, yield value to families, and will be exhibited with prizes next fall. E H Hawkins assists. tomato plant demand nearly caused a plant famine.
William Miller of Reedsburg received word his son Edmund Miller was killed in an accident in Chicago after a stop in the city on his way home from overseas service. Burial set in Reedsburg.
In Sauk County Wisconsin probate court Elizabeth Jones deceased. On July 1 1919 at Baraboo courthouse the application of George A Jones to admit to probate and issue letters testamentary to E J Battles will be heard. Creditors must file claims by October 7 1919. claims to be heard November 4 1919. Dated June 3 1919 by County Judge W T Kelsey and attorney James H Hill.
First publication May 8 1919 notice in County Court Baraboo Wisconsin. W H Cady executor seeks final account approval assignment of residue determination of cash value and tax liability and will construction judgment at the June term. Judge W T Kilery signs the order.
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