Engineer Ed Koerth Heroic Stop Saves Boys on Tracks
The Madison Democrat reports that Engineer Ed Koerth of Madison halted a Northwestern line train at 4 15 p m to avert disaster as two small boys played on the track. Frank A Starck at a nearby boathouse witnessed the peril and praised the engineer for stopping within four feet of the nearest child, noting the heavy train moved only slightly after braking. He urged parents to supervise children near rails.
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Ed. Koerth
Madison Democrat
Madison
Northwestern Road
Frank A. Starck
Starck
Koerth
Melon season arrives with Florida and Texas fruit
The article notes Florida and Texas melons entering Baraboo markets at reduced prices. It highlights the shift as watermelon imports lower prices and threaten strawberry sales, signaling peak melon season with the bright, sugary fruit taking a leading place in local markets.
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Florida
Texas
Baraboo
Georgia
Funeral of Anson T. Case Held at Home
The funeral for Anson T. Case occurred Sunday at 2 30 PM at his home with Rev. Gilmore officiating and Mrs. Joan M. Kelley singing. Bearers included Robert and Philip La Follette and Leonard Case. Interment was in the city cemetery. Attendees from away included Mrs. Robert M. La Follette and two sons from Washington DC, Mr. and Mrs. George Middleton of New York, and several Madison residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson T. Case
Gilmore
Madison
Joan M. Kelley
Robert
Philip la Follette
Senaior R. M. la Follette
Leonard Case
Paulard Wilbur Vahoon
George Midleton
R M. la Folette
Robert M. la Fosete
Phiip
Mary la Follette
Washington
D. C
George Middleton
New York
Siebecker
W. J. Carroll
Harner
H. C. Newell
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Willim Aldridge
Onalaska
Russell Case
Norway Ridge
Kilbourn Chautauqua and Dells Chautauqua Run This Summer
Kilbourn and the Dells host chautauqua events from June 29 to July 7 with new grounds and a riverfront setting. Notable attractions include Able lecturers and musical talent. Angler Bros. present Addison Aulger's Western Comedy Drama In Arizona with a 30 piece company and band. Mr and Mrs Charles Pettingil return to Chicago after a visit with Biraboo relatives. Misses Helen and Hezel Ruhland stay in Chicago for a week or more.
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Angler Bros
Addison Aulger
Arizona
Charles Pettingil
Chicago
Helen
Hezel Ruhland
Wil
Real Soldiers Headed This Way On Parade From Dubuque
Colonel R M Getty leads the 2000 man provisional regiment marching from Dubuque Iowa to Sparta as four regiments merge to test a war department plan. They camp along the Wisconsin river near Sauk City with heavy packs and a field train. Baraboo is expected Thursday. Four infantry units from Fort Cook Fort Brady Fort Sheridan and Fort Snelling form the regiment.
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R. M. Getty
United States Regular Army
Dubuque
Iowa
Sparta
Madison
Camp Randall
War Department
Rehiab
Baraboo
Wisconsin River
Sauk City
Kings Corners
United States
First
United States Provisional Regiment
United States Infantry
Fort Cook
Wyoming
Fort Brady
Michigan
Twenty Seventh
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Twenty-Eighth
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
Births Reported in Fairfield Area
Born to Me and Mrs Albart Dihnke Fairfield a son. A daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Oval Peck in Fairfield. Mr and Mrs Horace R Kindley of Fairfield are rejoicing over the arrival of a son. Born to Mr and Mrs El Koert a son. A son has arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Killmar Lynn Avenue. Born to Mr and Mrs Fred Eftinger a son.
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Marie Finnegan
Milwaukee
Thomas Finnegan
First Street
Miss Finnegan
Albart Dihnke
Fairfield
Horace R Kindley
Mr. and
Mrs. el Koert
Mrs. Chas
Killmar
Lynn Avenue
Mrs. Fred,Eftinger
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Justice of Peace
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R. A. Dake
R. K. Dake
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