Lovers and Faith Under Nero’s Shadow Weigh Fate
In a dramatic scene, Mercia faces Marcus as Nero’s guards close in. A councilor questions whether Mercia will renounce Christ to live or die for her faith, and Mercia declares she will cling to Christus and die. Marcus reveals his conversion, proclaiming both Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus
Calvary’s Cross
Mercia
Rive
Nero
Caesar
Marcenus
Christus
Farwell
Best Laxative for the Aged
Aimed at the elderly who need a safe gentle laxative, Dr King’s New Life Pills are praised for prompt easy action without pain. Fisher Bros recommend the medicine for seniors seeking reliable relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Fisher Bros
Community notes from Portage to Baraboo
Thursday reports Mrs. Julia Dames of Portage visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman. George Montange of Reedsburg visited his sister Mrs. William Norton on Fifth Avenue. Attorney and Mrs. Frank Jenswold and daughter of Superior are guests at Henry Jenswold’s on Lake Street. Superintendent C. Christensen of the county farm was in Baraboo today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Dames
Portage
John Coleman
George Montange
Reedsburg
William Norton
Fifth Avenue
Frank Jenswold
Superior
Henry Jenswold
Lake
C. Christensen
Baraboo
Baraboo Court Terms Cahoon Mine Case and Waldo Dismissal
Court Commissioner H L Halsted bound over Guy Parks to circuit court in the Cahoon mine strike case. Frank Waldo’s case was dismissed. Detectives W G Hocks and Tom Seifert traveled from Madison to Baraboo to investigate former mine employees suspected of blocking work. The Merimack bridge bill was killed by the assembly but a reconsideration motion was placed on the calendar. The First National Bank will receive part of U S Treasury funds totaling 10 million dollars with Wisconsin getting 201 thousand. banks will pay the national government two percent interest. A school exhibit shows strong manual training and domestic science by students. the show closes tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahoon
H. L. Halsted
Guy Parks
Frank Waldo
Baraboo
Madison
W. G. Hocks
Tom Seifert
Assembly
Prairie du Sac
Sauk City
Wisconsin River
First National Bank
United States Treasury
McAdoo
Wisconsin
Sam
Milwaukee
Excelsior Creamery
Babcock
Remarkable Civil War Record From Reedsburg Group
C M Kester a Reedsburg Civil War veteran shares facts about Co B of the 12th Wis. He notes Co B was raised in Reedsburg in 1861 and went to the front. Today the captain and seven enlisted men remain in Reedsburg. named veterans include Captain G Stevens Ed Buelow James Miles D G Spicer Edw Davis Charles Gulliford Morris Seeley and James Sainsbury. Co F 38th Cavalry also raised in Sauk County with only five remaining: Joseph Doppler H J Case Baraboo Joshua Bible Cazenovia Norman Simonds C M Koester Reedsburg.
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C. M. Kester
Reedsburg
Wis
G. Stevens
Ed. Buelow
James Miles
D.G. Spicer
Edw. Davis
Charles Gulliford
Morris Seeley
James Sainsbury
Excess Wolves at Starving Den Near LaCrosse
Owen Hughes waited four days and four nights near the wolves den outside LaCrosse starving wolves bolted from their refuge. Hughes killed the wolves as they emerged and collected a $100 bounty. He then ate his first meal in over a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Hughes
LaCross
Hughes
LaCrosse
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Warren Wickus
About twenty neighbors and friends gathered yesterday afternoon at the third ward home to honor Mrs Warren Wickus on her 68th birthday. They spent time quilt making a comfort for her, shared refreshments, and left several fine gifts in a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Wickus
Third Ward
Gollmar Circus Plans Midwest Route
The Gollmar circus heads toward Wisconsin with a route through Minnesota towns. June 11 Litchfield. June 12 Springfield. June 13 Redwood Falls. June 14 Canby. June 16 Marshall. June 17 Granite Falls. June 18 Willmar. June 19 Brown's Valley. June 20 Benson. June 23 Princeton.
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Gollmar
Wisconsin
Springfield
Minn
Redwood Falls
Canby
Marshall
Grapnite Falls
Willmar
Brown’s Valley
Bensor
Litchfield
Do You Envy Others Their Health
An article extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy to build up and purify the blood. It claims improved appetite digestion and overall vitality with a healthful skin tone and brighter eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Ad
An advertisement for Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People by the Dr Williams Medicine Company of Schenectady New York promotes a tonic claimed to treat pale skin and related symptoms with a medical patent product style from a historical paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady, N. Y
Are We Superstitious and Banquets at Lake
Fortnightly Glad Banquets at Lake feature R. B. Griggs conclusions on inherited foolishness about ghosts and apparitions. Miss Mary Whitelaw delivers a sharp toast on Slander while A. C. Kingsford praises Castle dreams in Sofia and the shifting fortunes of workers like the cobbler amid twentieth century life. Mrs. E. C. Wienke accompanies songs Auld Lang Syne and Home Sweet Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Griggs
Mary Whitelaw
A. C. Kingsford
Sofia
Columbus
Milton
Napoleon
Handel
Church
E. C. Wienke
Licensed to Marry Arthur F Clement and Eva M Davisson
Arthur F Clement and Eva M Davisson obtained a license to marry in Spring Green. The filing confirms their intent to wed and lists their names and residence in the proceedings. No additional details are provided in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur F. Clement
Eva M Davisson
Spring Green
Miss Julia Meyers Travels to Columbus for Visit
Miss Julia Meyers has gone to Columbus to spend a few days with friends, staying in the city for a short social visit and returning later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Meyers
Columbus
Forty four am hull citizenship class listed
The first of this month expired the registration for full citizenship at the next term. Forty four compose the class the largest ever for the county with names including William Hellpap Merrimack William Lutz Baraboo August Schmidt Baraboo and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hellpap
Woodland
William Lutz
Henry Ktinge
August Schmidt
Charles J. Scaroeder
Herman Kamensky
Baraboo
John Rotzoil
Merrimack
Wilhelm Phelipp
George T. Parks
Henry William Meyer
Lronton
William T. Wiese
Reedsburg
Emil Albert Hinz
Albert Stackman
Excelsior
Henry Wiese
Washington
William Steinwig
Reesburg Nelson
Swanson
William H. Pobjoy
William F. Putz
North Freedom
Theodore Stoeckman
Ableman
James Draper
August
Carl Menechoff
John August Secils
Albert Mielke
Adams seeks post office as Friendship mail routes shift
The new town of Adams near Friendship in Adams County seeks a post office, arguing the large population and rural route from Friendship favor its needs. Meanwhile a Spring Green postmaster, Thomas Hill, aged 69, underwent hernia surgery and is recovering well. The Baraboo students visited Excelsior creamery to see butterfat testing and dairy machinery including a Bab cock milk tester and large churns.
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Adams
Friendship
Adams County
Sam
Madison
Thomas Hill
Spring Green
Assembly
General Hospital
Hill
Carl N. Hill
James H. Hill
Baraboo
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Studebaker
New York
Minneapolis
South Bend, Ind
Chicago
Dallas
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland, Ore
Stickney Gasoline
S. A. McCoy
North Freedom, Wis
Gollmars
Princeton, Minn
Birtas
Mrs
Elijah Harding
Hull
Carl Stieve
Herman Stieve
Peter Lind
Peter Bleur
Frederick E. Warren
Harry M. Acott
Christian Hellpap
Fred Nabs
Fred Nabs, Jr
Albert Dunse
North Freedon
Bert Harman
Henry Nebring
August Stoeckman
Martin Bernhard
Andrew F. F. Jensen
Fred Driefke
Freedom
Frederick Schutte
Frank N. Fich
William Hamburg
Frederick E. Helipap
August Schneider
Andrew Frederickson
Ole Kittleson
Fred Crouch
Capitan M. Pointon
Bedford
Virginia
Capt. Pointon
W. F. Nuzum
Dillenbeek
C. A. Schmidt, D. D
Northern
D. College of Ophthalmology
Wellington Hotel
Wonewoc
Ee Barker
Dental Parlors
Thuerer Bros
D. D.S
Dental Depara
U. of Mich
Wellington
Lueth Bros
Fourth Ave
Hollisters
Rocky Mounain
Rocky Mountain
Holllister
DR. C. F. Hess
Goldfarb
Oak St
State OF Wisconsin
Sauk County
Emily Mair
Robert Shaw
John S. Richmond
Said County
W. T. Kelsey
Daniel Grady
D. Swift & CO
Seventh St
Washington, D. C
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