Baraboo Man Granted New Trial in High Court
Archie Barber of Sauk county won a new trial after the Wisconsin Supreme Court reversed the lower court verdict. He had been found guilty of a statutory crime and sentenced to six years in state prison. The court remanded for a new trial and ordered custody under Sauk County until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Barber
Sauk County
Supreme Court
Barber
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Justice Rosenberry
iSauk County
Baraboo
Circuit Cour
Madison
Sauk
Merrimack Handles Major County Expenses in Johnson and Ratz Case
At a county board session, Merrimack approved hefty bills in the J. R. Johnson and Miss Meta Ratz matter. Expenses included care of the family’s stock in Baraboo, doctor fees, stenography, and sheriff and justices costs totaling hundreds of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Johnson
Meta Ratz
Baraboo
E R. Simons
Board of Family
G. L. Clark
F. E Tryon
Archie Barrow
W. F. Nuzum
Edwin McGrath
Ralf T. Runge
Tarnutzer
Justice Andre
Johnson
LOD BOY INVENTS PULLING MACHINE
Dr. Wayne B. Bissell of Milwaukee, a former Lodi youth, invented a stump pulling machine tested on Chippewa Valley Sheep Co lands near Holcombe. Demonstrations showed clearing heavy stumps at about an acre per hour for ten dollars per acre, with potential to two acres per hour at half the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Chippewa Valley Sheep Company
Holcombe
Chippewa County
Wayne B. Bissell
W. G. Bissell
Milwaukee
Lodi
Father seeks pardon for Grace Lusk
Dr. A L Lusk the girl's father reports Grace Lusk is in poor health in Waupun and that a pardon may be granted soon. He says the matter will be presented to Governor via petition at an early date and a circulation of the petition is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Lusk
Grace Lusk
Waupun
Miss Lusk
Delton Man Injured in Wood Sawing Accident
E. L. Reynolds of Delton suffered severe injuries when his clothing was caught in a sawing machine at his home. He sustained a broken arm, broken collar bone, and a dislocated shoulder but no internal injuries. doctors expect recovery after bones mend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton
E. L. Reynolds
Drainage Boosting Columbia County Lands Reclaimed
Drainage and farm improvement projects in Columbia County are expanding with frequent petitions for draining marshy lands. The work targets low value wet parcels, improving soil and increasing county grain and produce yields. Three drainage district hearings occurred in county court, including a 200 acre tract petition in Columbus Township heard before Judge Kellogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County
Kellogg
Columbus
Gifts Made to Local Society Highlight Civil War Treasures
A Kellogg family copy of In Memoriam honors A N Kellogg, Baraboo newspaper owner and Civil War era innovator. Mrs Palmer reads life sketch. Mrs Montgomery donates War Pictures by Chaplain J B Rogers. Mould contributes portraits of Rev C E Weirich and The New London Family Cook Book. Cheek donates his father Philip Cheek’s Civil War knapsack and Sauk County Riflemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kellogg
Kate Kellogg
A. N Kellogg
Kellogg
Baraboo
L. H. Palmer
D. L. Montgomery
Long Beach
California
J. B Rogers
Portage
Rogers
Wis
M. H. Mould
C. E. Weirich
M. E
Mr. Mould
Duncan MacDonald
London
England
America
A. P. Cheek
Philip Cheek
Cheek
Co. A
Iron Brigade
Mai Pointon
Sauk County Riflemen
Roxbury Village Road Plan Redesign Removes Dangerous Corner
A new bridge will move the trunk Baraboo Madison highway east of Roxbury stores half a mile before turning south. The road relocation removes several dangerous corners as the project completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Madison
Roxbury
Estate of Warren Gilbert Distributed After Long Probate
Judge Kellogg in county court finalized disposition of the Warren Gilbert estate valued at about 600000 with 2700 acres in Columbia county. Proceedings since 1914 make it likely the largest in county history. inheritance tax paid totals 8636.43. The estate is divided into five shares for Gilbert family members and grandchildren including Charles L Gilbert E A Gilbert and A C Gilbert deceased, Florence Gilbert and Lelia Dalton, and grandchildren R H Gilbert Chester Gilbert A E Gilbert Grant Gilbert and Spooner heirs. Portage Register Democrat.
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Kellogg
Warren Gilbert
Columbia County
Lowville
Charles L. Gilbert
la Poinet Island
Ashland
E. A. Gilbert
A. C. Gilbert
Florence Gilbert
Lelia Dalton
R. H. Gilbert
Chester Gilbert
A. E. Gilbert
Grant Gilbert
Sarah Spooner True
Leah Spooner
Edwin Spooner
Elliott Spooner
Portage Register Democrat
Badgers Sweep Prizes At Iowa Show
Wisconsin dominated the Mid Day West horticultural exposition in Council Bluffs November 15 20 winning top prizes for apples including McIntosh Kickapoo Valley and Northwestern Greening varieties. A K Bassett Baraboo led with Greenings wins and Joe Ward Eau Claire topped vegetable awards for 112 varieties. Wisconsin claimed 60 percent of prize money for vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Council Bluffs
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kickapoo Valley Association
Midwest
Sky-high Farm
A. K. Bassett
Baraboo
Joe Ward
Eau Claire County
Wisconsin Counties Hire School Nurses Aimed at Child Health
Wisconsin counties employ 44 public service nurses in 35 counties to care for school children. A new law requires all counties to hire nurses before July 1, 1921. Northern county workers visit rural schools as many children with infantile paralysis are sent to Bradley Memorial Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Bradley Memorial Hospital
University of Wisconsin
United States Leads Chile Trade in 1919 Import Share
The United States continued far ahead of other nations in commerce with Chile in 1919, supplying nearly half of Chile's total imports of 146 million 483 thousand three hundred thirty one dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chile
Elks Hear Rev. H. W. Jones in Stirring Lodge Talk
Rev. H W Jones of Chicago spoke at the Elks lodge on Elkdoms Lavation From the Standpoint of a Clergyman detailing Elks history heroism and wartime relief. He recalled McKinley Butt Frohman and the Titanic rescue acts and urged continued charity and Armenian relief efforts. The address was followed by social hours and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Lodge
H. W. Jones
Chicago
Elkdom
Jones
Order of Elks
The
Elks
Freeport
N. Y
McKinley
Archie Butt
Charles Frohman
Frohman
Salvation Army
Chateau Thierry
23Rd Infantry
Chaplain Jones
Rev. Jones
Short Talk by Rev Henke at Lyons School During Good School Week
Rev E C Henke gave a concise address at Lyons school as part of Good School Week telling parents and pupils that success rests not on buildings or books but on the heart and proper spirit. He illustrated with Livingstone's heart claimed by Africans before his burial and urged joint effort by pupils teachers and parents. A miscellaneous program followed the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Lyons School
W. L. Gates
E. C. Henke
David Livingstone
Africa
Livingstone
Explorer
England
Westminister Abbey
President Wilson's Health Said to Improve Since Election
A report claims President Wilson's health has shown much improvement since the election. The assertion emphasizes renewed strength and vitality following the electoral period.
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Wilson
Harding 4 to 1 victory in Wisconsin official returns
President elect Harding won Wisconsin by the widest margin for any candidate, defeating Cox by more than four to one. Official tabulation by the secretary of state's Madison office shows a 385,154 vote plurality for the Republican candidate, with figures released as tabulation closed.
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Harding
Wisconsin
Secretary of State
Madison
Cox
Cox m
Watkins
Harding R
Governor McCoy
Tubbs
Blaine R
Coleman
Blaine
Egerer
Mott
Johnson
Bauernfeind
United States
Reinsch
Mead
Lenroot
Weber
Thompson
Larson
Morgan
Derrick
Trojhan
Venta
Mer H Clarke
Baraboo Folk in Washington Update on Mrs Davidson
George J. Paddock reports a letter from A W Davidson recounting his wife Mrs Davidson’s health decline. Despite radium treatment in Baltimore and elsewhere improving little she now has months to live and endures daily pain with opiate relief provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Davidson
Nation’s Capital
Baraboo
George J. Paddock
A W. Davidson
Washington
Delton Man in Portage Hospital After Saw Accident
A. L. Reynolds a Delton garage man was brought to Portage this week by ambulance and confined in St Saviors hospital in a precarious condition. He was caught in a power saw and shaft with his left ear nearly severed and both shoulders fractured. The right arm was so mangled amputation may be necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Reynolds
Delton
Portage Register Democrat
Portage
St. Saviors Hospital
Baraboo Judge Sentences Defendants in Chicago Stock Scheme
Federal Judge Evan A. Evans sentenced eight defendants in the Consumers Packing case in Chicago. Goldie Skolnik, the sole woman, received a $1000 fine and six months in jail. Others ranged from fines of $1500 to $16000 with jail terms or stays as ordered. The scheme raised over $800000 by selling stock while assets and plant plans failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan A. Evans
Chicago
Baraboo
Consumers Packing Company
Evans
Goldie Skolnik
Miss Skolnik
Eli Pfaelzer
John M. Kantor
Edward J. Ader
Louis F. Davis
Benjamin E. Turner
Third Star
Edward H. Troost
Rabbi Abraham Messing
Leavenworth
Ader
Davis
Messing
Turner
Troost
Praelzer
Kantor
Landis
New York
Leg Amputation for Local Veteran at Baraboo Hospital
Harold Boyd of Loganville underwent a below the knee leg amputation at Baraboo hospital this morning. A World War II 89th Division veteran, he previously fractured his leg in combat, spent months at Sheridan Hospital, and has had ongoing infections since returning home. During the operation Dr. Albert Dipple also performed dentistry while the patient was under anesthesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Boyd
Loganville
Baraboo
Boyd
Sheridan
Albert Dipple
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Merrimack
Lod Boy
A. N. Kellogg
Roxbury Village
Warren Estate
Gilbert
Baraboo Lodge
Lyons School
Windy City
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