Assessors Gather for Tax Valuation Meeting at Courthouse
The Sauk County assessors meet Thursday with ten new officers among thirty five present despite Sauk City’s absence. Charles H. Stone urges obedience to law while noting assessors have no say in tax amounts. He explains taxes fund schools and roads, and values should reflect property sale prices. land valuations remain uncertain amid few real estate sales. Horses and livestock values are adjusted downward from last year, with cattle, calves, sheep and hogs priced per head or per hundred pounds. May 1 shipping duties fall on the last owner of property changing hands or the shipper if stock is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk City
Charles H. Stone
Reedsburg
United States
Madison
Railroad
Tax Commission
Auto and Buggy Collision on Fourth Street
Mrs. Arthur Attridge was thrown from a buggy after Jacob Israel's auto struck the side of the buggy near Ash and Fourth. The horse was loosened and dragged Attridge several feet while Miss Clara Attridge and the baby were uninjured. Attridge suffered back injuries and is resting at home. Witnesses say the car did not judge the buggy's path. the driver claims slow speed. Also listed are county assessors for county towns and cities including Baraboo Reedsburg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Attridge
Jacob Israel
Attridge
Clara Attridge
Fourth Street
Ash
Israel
Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Publish Comprehensive Directory
The Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association releases a detailed directory of reputable breeders across the state. It includes secretary addresses for national and state groups, county agents, breed photographs, and notes on Guernsey Holstein and Jersey lines with long lists of breeders by locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association
Wisonsin Livestock Breeders Association
Humane Prize Essay Awards Highlight City Competition
Prizes in the Humane Prize Essay and Poster contests were awarded across grade levels with Josephine Bassett George Cooper Fola Case and John Taras among top finishers. Judges included Miss Belle Potter Miss Edna Varnell Mrs Mamie Haines Hackett and E B Trimpey. Prof George Wagner of Wisconsin delivered talks to junior high parochial and high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Bassett
George Cooper
Fola Case
John Taras
Otis Pitts
Ruth Dyrud
Ruby Smith
Dorothy Douglas
Stewart Palmer
Belle Potter
Edna Varnell
Mamie Haines Hackett
E. B. Trimpey
George Wagner
University of Wisconsin
Wagner
H. E. Cole
E. C. O'Reilly
Madison
North
Ruhland Twins
Hildegarde Guider
Harland Hill
H. H. Savage
E. O. Conntz
W. W. Moore
Julia A. Getchell
Sauk County Humane Society
A. F. Reiner
New Health Officer Named In City
At a health and water committee meeting the 1922 board of health was organized with T. R. Deppe as president Arthur Judevine secretary and Henry Graff as member Dr E Tryon chosen as city health officer replacing Dr L W Sayles who held the post for about twelve years He will begin duties May 1 and the council has confirmed the new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Health and Water
Board of Health
T. R. Deppe
Arthur Judevine
Henry Graff
Dr. E. Tryon
L. W. Sayles
Tryon
Narrow Escape at Reedsburg Car Hits Train Crossing
At Reedsburg's main crossing west of the depot a car driven by Will Schroeder and his wife failed to see a train on a handcar with two linemen. The impact threw the car, smashed the top and fenders, and slightly injured the Schroeders though Mrs. Schroeder suffered a lip cut. Nearby onlookers gathered as they were treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Will Schroeder
South Walnut Street
Shults Appointed Baraboo Postmaster
Frank E. Shults has been notified that his Baraboo postmaster appointment is confirmed by the senate and will begin after formalities. Since Alger C. Pearson’s death, Oscar Doppler has filled the vacancy awaiting a new official. Shults previously served as postmaster from August 11, 1911, to September 8, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Shults
Baraboo
Senate
Shults
Alger C. Pearson
Oscar Doppler
Accused girl taken ill after arrest in Baraboo case
Sheriff Nietzel pursued Miss Kreitzer after allegations she stole clothing and two heirloom pieces. The girl traveled from Spring Green to Plain and then Sauk City, receiving medical care during a cataleptic attack. She was returned to Baraboo with her mother as witnesses reacted to her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nietzel
Spring Green
Kreitzer
Plain
J. M. Reuschlein
Sauk City
Baraboo
Annual Declamatory Contest Highlights High School Event
The high school annual declamatory contest drew a large audience with six contestants in a well organized program led by Miss Maysel Evans and Mrs F H Horstman. Katherine Schmidt won first place with Mary Gusta and Irma Thompson took second with The Pretensions of Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysel Evans
F. H. Horstman
Katherine Schmidt
Mary- Gusta
Irma Thompson
Charlotte
Dorothy Willey
Lasca
Frances Simons
Ruth Tinkham
Norma Lee
Baraboo
Florence Leavitt
Reedsburg
Margaret Elis
Lodi
Dr. E. McGrath
Missionary Society Meets At Richardson Home
The Presbyterian church society gathered Friday at Mrs. H. R. Richardson’s home with good attendance and an engaging program. The May meeting is planned for Mrs. J. W. Wright’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Richardson Home
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
H. R. Richardson
J. W. Wright
Baraboo Wins Approval for Ringling Hospital Project
Baraboo gains state Industrial Commission consent to convert the Ringling home into a hospital. The two story structure will be approved with safety changes including a second-floor exit, an elevator, and removal of a steam heater wall. O D Brandenburg reports two Madison meetings with Chairman Wilcox and calls for cooperative details with hospital officials. Inspector Callan and Attorney Malone reviewed the residence with Sisters and Father O Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
State Industrial Commission
Della Ringling
Sisters of St. Josephs
Ringling
O. D. Brandenburg
Madison
Wilcox
Callan
J. A. Malone
Father O'Reilly
Prairie du Sac Fire Narrowly Ends in Injury
Prairie du Sac fire crew rushed to a roof blaze when George Accola, a department member, fell from the wagon attachment and was bumped and nearly run over by cars behind the wagon. He was rescued and placed on a car running board with only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Prairie du Sac
George Accola
Ringling Show on Road Dates Released for Season
Arthur N Buckley receives Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey route card listing opening at Madison Square Garden New York March 25 and a May schedule through Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania with stops in Newark Allentown Scranton Williamsport and Philadelphia plus dates in New York City Brooklyn Washington Baltimore and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur N. Buckley
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey
Madison Square Garden
New York
New York City
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Newark
N. J
Allentown
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Williamsport
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Paul Neitzel
Bear Creek
James Ferguson
Dellona
Ableman
Wm. H. Schultz
Ironton
H. H. Thomas
la Valle
A. J. Douglas
Lime Ridge
M. E. Brice
Loganville
F. M. Wheeler
Merrimack
Chas. Bayles
North Freedom
John Voeck
Jessie Voelker
Prairie du Lac
Samuel Babington
Killian Derleth
W. E. Seiders
J. R. Hofstatter
Hugh O’connor
Guernsey
Sauk County
A. R. Attridge
Clifford Capener
George Hengstler
Glenn Johnson
R. F. Klemm
John Martiny
Riley Martiney
George F. Millner
Wichern Brothers
Howard Palmer
J. R. Z. Coffman
Ronchie Cook
Wm. H. Millner
L. M. Wichern
Hiram Kelley
James Cummings
Harold Carlisch
W. E. Gamble
Guy Weidenkopf
L. F. Wilcox
Rollo Cobleigh
Wm. Saxe
Clarence Wing
R. L. Glazier
Ba Neuman
Laural Kramer
Bar
Alois A. Bindl
W. B. Hayes
Edward Egerer
J. R. Flemming
Albert Hanko
Sandusky
Janet Hengstier
Ferdinand Meyers
J. da
Albert Wiese
Herbert Seigel
H.A. Dergason
Will ,Alexander
Percy Alexander
Ed Clement
Carr Brothers
J. W. Churchill & Son
Will Gade
Otto Grote
Albert F. E. Gade
A. H. Gade
W. H. Hahn & Son
Kirkpatrick Brothers
E. H. Koenecke
Albert Koenecke
Lawrence Siebecker
Thomas & Thomas
Tessmer & Sons
Harry Watson
J. ©. Weirich
Rollo Webster
H. H. Porter
F. W. Bass
Andrew Gruber
Edwin Keitel
John Kehl
Lawrence Keller
Lyman Kindschi
Roy Mather
Ervin Young
Albert Brandt
J. Giese
F. C Sedgwick
Halsey Sedgwick
Herman Schutte
Henry Strickert
Frank Apple
J. Z. Hudson
Joe Hess
Claude Lawrence
P. H. Walsh
J. J. Marshall
Cazenovia
Sam Borck
Ernest Hanger
George Emery
Fred Kruse & Son
Conrad Kruse
Wmyp
Lwtterman
Herman Hasz
F. J
Ray Cowles
Wilbur Cahoon
W. T. Cahoon
Wm. C. Rodgers
Frank Brimmer
A. J. Decker
Sam Outcault
Jake Weitzel
Ira Wheeler
W. L. Bible
Margaret Henry
William Miller
Irene Harmel
Alda Beaver
Katherine Hornung
Bernard Lenihan
Daniel Kelly
Bernard Veling
H. Harrison
Chester
Poland
China
Clifford C. Capener
W. F. Gamble
John C. Giese
W. C. Giese
Wisconsin Live Stock Breeders’ Association
Stanley H. Premo
George McGill
Donald T Pierce
Raymond Peterson
Theron Peck
Lila Premo
Kenneth W. Pierce
C. D. Brandenburg
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