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Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

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Citizen Lum in Malt House Records

Local archival note mentions Citizen Lum located at UIC Malt House with identifiers tied to archival Malt House files.

Citizen UIC

Timber survey visit by UNL expert at Sauk County

O L Spensler of the University of Nebraska is conducting a timber survey in Sauk County. He will stay several weeks and offer advice on timber care and maximizing returns from land suited only for forest growth. He seeks woodlot condition data on yield, marketing, sustainable cut, county wood supply, and cattle impact for possible demonstration plots with the State Board of Forestry.

O. L. Spensler University of Nebraska Sauk County Spensier

Baraboo Citizen Adolph Karll Dies by Suicide in Malt House

Adolph Karll, about 55, a Baraboo resident with recent Racine and Baraboo ties, was found hanged in the Effinger malt house on Lynn street around 9:45 am. He had faced business troubles and melancholy, with a rope and trap door setup leading to his death. He leaves a wife, two sons Verne and Paul, a daughter Mrs Oscar Winckler, a brother Frank Karll, and a history as a painter for the Ringling Bros circus. The body was taken to E. 8 Johnston undertaking parlors.

Adolph Karll Baraboo F. Effinger, Sr Effinger Lynn Street Northwestern Karli Lake Street Germany Racine Karll Ringling Bros. Circus Verne Paul Oscar Winckler St. Paul Frank Karll Gary Indiana E. 8. Johnston

Hill enters race for Sauk County District Attorney

James H. Hill declares his candidacy for Sauk County District Attorney. Former clerk of court turned attorney with Bentley Kelley and Hill, he hails from Spring Green as son of prominent locals. No opposition yet. nomination papers circulate with broad support.

James H. Hill Sauk County Hill Bentley, Kelley & Hill J. Hill Spring Green

Licensed to Marry in Wisconsin Proclamations

George R. Elder of La Valle weds Edith Hango n of La Valle. William F. Brockman of Chicago to Emma Ward Morse of Reedburg. George Kosmoski to Wilhelmina Leverenz, both of Ableman.

George R. Elder Edith Hangon la Valle William F. Brockman Chicago Enma] Ward Morse Reedburg George Kosmoski Wilhelmina Leverenz Ableman

General Bragg Dies After Stroke in Fond du Lac

Gen Edward 8 Bragg a Civil War veteran and Lion brigade leader died at 3 55 PM after suffering a paralytic stroke the previous night. A long public life included Congress and diplomacy and he was noted for his 1866 appointment as postmaster of Fond du Lac. Born February 27 1827 he died June 20 1912. He visited Baraboo during Iron Brigade reunion time.

Fond du Lac Edward 8 Bragg Lion Brigade Congress Cleveland Johnson Baraboo Iron Brigade

Two Veterans Reunite After Fifty Years at Camp Randall Arch

At the Madison Camp Randall arch dedication two Civil War veterans from Co. F, 3rd Wis. Cav, Leonard Luce of Nebraska and W. D. Porter of Baraboo, unexpectedly met after decades apart. They recalled campaigns and shared memories from 1865 and earlier.

W. D. Porter Baraboo Leonard Luce Nebraska Camp Randall Madison‘arch Co. F Wis. Cav Luce Porter Cazenovia Cee

Baraboo Graduates Shine At State University Commencement

At the fifty-ninth annual commencement in Madison, President Charles R. Van Hise awarded 729 degrees, including 461 to men and 268 to women, with Baraboo graduates Miss Gertrude Auld Miss Elizabeth Patterson Miss Alice Ringling Irwin Ray William Sansum and Charles Gaskell among them.

Madison Charles R. van Hise University Baraboo Gertrude Auld Elizabeth Patterson Alice Ringling Irwin Ray William Sansum Charles Gaskell

Woodland Man Sentenced for Cruel Treatment of Wife

William Lindorff of Woodland pleaded guilty to cruel and inhuman treatment of his wife, was sentenced by Justice Adolph Andre to three months on the county rock pile and a $25 fine plus costs, with an extra month if the fine is unpaid.

William Lindorff Woodland Justice of Peace Adolph Andre

Sauk City School Board Adopts Domestic Science Plan

The Sauk City school board votes to introduce domestic science into the curriculum next year, expanding subjects offered to students.

Sauk City

Damaged Bridge Near Peter Burns Place in Franklin

The new bridge over Honey Creek near the Peter Burns place in Franklin was badly damaged by recent high water. Built last year at a cost of $1200, inspectors say both abutments must be rebuilt as one has settled two feet.

Peter Burns Franklin Honey Creek

Napoleon returns from Elba and Roosevelt faces convention

The Madison Journal notes a modern Waterloo with Napoleon's return from Elba and Roosevelt’s bid for the presidency. It recounts Roosevelt losing control of the convention and leaving the Republican gathering amid clashes surrounding dates in 1815 and 1912.

Waterloo Roosevelt

Skillet Creek Farmers Plan Fourth of July Celebration

The Skillet Creek Farmers club met at the Cowles home to organize a large Fourth of July event. Invitations went out to Wilbur Cahoon William Alwin and William Wichern for gatherings at Pine Hollow Pewitt's Nest and the last site to stage firework crackers. Committees were appointed and a big day was hoped for with races swings ladies events and a big dinner. The Cowles home program concluded with social time and strawberries.

Wilbur M. Cowles Skillet Creek

First From the County In War

Fay Locke of Baraboo and later Dallas was the first man to enlist in Sauk County and served in both the Mexican and Civil wars. He recalls guarding provisions from Vera Cruz. George D. Dodd of Baraboo, famed early ball player, escorted Locke and also served in the Civil War.

Madison Fay Locke Winois Volunteers Wisconsin Locke Sauk County Baraboo Mr. Locke Dodd New Jersey

Merrimack Free Library Opens to Community

The Merrimack Free Library opened with a 2:30 Saturday ceremony led by Miss Van Buren of Madison. An address to children followed, then a reception at the M E church. The library rooms are ready, and officers include President H B Gross and Treasurer E J Von Berg.

Merrimack Free Library M. T. Martin Foulkes Fred Tisher 8S. King George Loos E. J. von Berg Flora Cooper

The June Joys of Warfield Strawberries from Fairfield

The office received fine Warfield strawberries from F. H. Getchell's Fairfield home. They are described as choice, big and luscious. The note urges every family to plant strawberries as the first fruit of the season and a joy of June.

F. H. Getchell Fairfield Warfield

Big Day at Attridge Home Celebrates Cowles Reunion

The sunny Fairfield home of Mr and Mrs Frank Attridge hosted nearly fifty relatives on June 19 for the twelfth annual Cowles family reunion. Attendees traveled from Ableman Baraboo Greenfield Fairfield Briggsville Dakota and Milwaukee for a day of songs stories and a grand dinner. The group included the 87 year old Henry Holden and Florence Attridge five months, with guests totaling 1650 years in age and 5526 pounds in combined weight.

Frank Attridge Barbara Cowles Fairfield Cowles Ableman Baraboo Greenfield Briggsville Dakota Milwaukee Dr. Cowles Henry Holden Florence Artie Attridge Holden Mr. Holden

Baraboo High School Alumni Banquet Honors Class of 1912

The Baraboo high school alumni held its twenty first annual banquet and reception with about 150 attendees. A three course supper was served in the west hall with decorations and entertainment including songs, solos, harp, and a class oath. Officers for the coming year were elected.

Alumni Association The Baraboo High School C. A. Swineford Madison Katherine Falvey J. W. Frenz Carl Swinson Frenz Fred G. W. Snyder Jerome Swineford Frank Terbileux

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Des County Tech Connec Tion State Board of Forestry Act Brag Fond du Lac Berryman Washington Star Napoleon Elba Madison Journal Attroige Maud Elkington Terbil_ cox Harp
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