Letter From Dr Robinson in Ireland Describes Queenstown
Mrs B N Roping in this city received a letter from her son Dr W Robinson now in England after a trip with his wife to Queenstown Ireland. He recalls the harbor fortresses and cathedral townscape, criticizes an old hotel, and jokes about jaunting cars versus tractors while praising Ireland's beauty and the country’s potential for tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. N. Roping
Dr. W. Robinson
Labes
England
Dr. Robinson
Queenstown
Ireland
Liverpool
Cunard Co
France
Spain
Italy
Department of Agiculture
Arenes
Priest Mission to Durward's Glen Sinks Sakes Alive
Father Durward of St James Minnesota reports two priests a German speaking priest and two lay brothers left Antwerp with the Milwaukee Archbishop to serve the sick at Durwards Glen by November 1. The note also mentions Mrs Dudley and her Yorkstate elder barrel leaving the Glen before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Durward
St. James, Minn
Antwerp
Milwaukee
Durward
Moonshine Party Ends In Assault Near Ableman
August Klitzke hosts a family gathering near Ableman when alcohol fueled a clash. Brothers Roland and Hugo were charged after allegedly assaulting August while another man’s wife was struck with a board. Zauske and August deny involvement as authorities await Mrs Klitzke’s account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Klitzke
Ableman
Mr. Klitzke
Ronald
Hugo
Klitzke
August
William Zauske
Roland
Zauske
The Dog Law in Wisconsin Summaries Tax and Returns
The article outlines Wisconsin dog tax data showing totals of 350 000 collected, 600 000 paid to state, 76 000 for administration, and 73 000 returned to counties. It notes 15 percent sent to the state, most admin costs return to counties, and a per dog tax of 1 to 2 dollars planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Former Reedsburg Resident Darrenougue Dies in California
August Darrenougue, formerly of Reedsburg, died in Modesto California recently. He is survived by his wife and six children. His wife was formerly Miss Josephine Hess Dellona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Darrenougue
Modesto
California
Reedsburg
Josephine Hess
Dellona
16 Inch U. S. Gun to Hurl 2400 Lb Shell for 35 Miles
Ordnance experts expect the new sixteen inch 50 caliber rifle to set naval range records at Aberdeen proving grounds tomorrow. Mounted on a barbette carriage with 65 degree elevation, the weapon is designed to outdistance existing naval guns, with a calculated range of 35 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Last Rites for Minister Held in Baraboo
The funeral service for Rev. W. R. Irish was held at First M. E. church Saturday at 10 o clock with flowers and sorrowing relatives present. Members of the Masonic order and clergy from the West Wisconsin conference and Baraboo Valley Ministerial association filled church sections. Rev. R. A. Barnes opened with a Bible passage, a quartet sang, and prayers followed by Rev. E. Dixon of La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Irish
M. E
Masonic Order
West Wisconsin Conference
Baraboo Valley Ministerial Association
R. A. Barnes
Stevens Point
E. E. Horth
Sparta
Howard Hare
Madison
G. A. Bird
River Falls
J. A. Vincent
Darlington
E. ©. Dixon
la Crosse
W. F. Harris
Portage
Obituary Tributes For Rev. Irish At Baraboo Church
The Baraboo church gathered to honor Rev. Irish who served fifty five years in the ministry. Family and colleagues shared tributes about his life, humor, and deep faith as Rev. Barnes read messages from Bishop Mitchell and recalled decades of friendship with Rev. McKay. The service closed with the quartet singing Rest for the Weary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
I. F. Nuzum
Baraboo
Irish
W. W., Moore
Rev. Irish
Trish
Moore
Bishop Mitchell
W. J. McKay
Madison Hospital
Rev. McKay
Dixon
Kilbourn
Baraboo Man Roy Allen Granted Absolute Pardon
Roy Allen of Baraboo received an absolute pardon from Governor Blaine on Wednesday. He had been sentenced to five years at Waupun for stealing $16 while with the Ringling circus. Allen escaped prison and served in World War I before returning to Wisconsin.
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Roy Allen
Baraboo
Blaine
Allen
Waupan
Ringling Circus
Wisconsin
Devils Lake
H. C. Neitzel
Waupun
Work starts on Wisconsin's first capitol restoration
Belmont near Platteville to begin next week after Walter Meyer wins contract for restoration of Wisconsin's first capitol. About 3200 of a 5000 appropriation will fund the project. The Federation of Women's Clubs bought the original 30 by 40 foot site years ago and will donate land for the building entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Belmont
Platteville
Walter Meyer
Platte Ville
Federation of Women’s Clubs of Wisconsin
The
Federation
Seaplane Sets High Altitude Speed Record
Loening flying yacht set a new world nonstop seaplane speed record flying 188 miles in 80 minutes from Aberdeen Maryland to Port Washington New York at an altitude of 10 000 feet.
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Loening
Aberdeen
Port Washington
N. Y
Champion Conviction Dodger Freed Again
William Sonny Dunn of Chicago, once jailed on many charges, was found not guilty Friday of violating the Sadler act which forbids carrying firearms. The police say Dunn has been booked more times than anyone in Chicago and convicted fewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Sonny) Dunn
Chicago
Sadler
Masonic Service Attended By Distant Relatives at Local Rite
Funeral services were held at the grave with Rev E C Henke presiding. Attendants from out of town included Mrs A H Peck of Chicago and son George, Mr and Mrs Co W Starling of Dallas, and many others. Numerous Methodist ministers from across Wisconsin were present along with Baraboo Valley Ministerial association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Henke
Presbyterian Church
A. H. Peck
Chicago
George
Kenosha
Co. W. Starling
Dallas
Texas
A. L. Ray
Toledo
Ohio
Charles Karnop
Winnetka
G. H. Irish
James Irish
Russell
Marie
Eleanor
Foster
Madison
I. H. Irish
Z. A. Clefhorn
Ida Blair
J. E. Jones
H. A. Bower
John Dixon
Kilbourn
Squeaking and rattling noise and Glen visits discussed
A Glen note mentions requests for tools to fix noises and jokes about a boomerang editor. Mrs. Lillie A. Dudley reports on a visit by William Blacklock with Rev Fr. Mueller from New York and their delay until spring. Wilfrid J. Durward arrives for dinner and plans a new Annals of the Glen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Kelley
Democrat
Husband
Merrimack
William Blacklock
Portage
Mueller
New York
Glen
Iowa
Dudleys
Agnes Steele
Blacklock
Minnesota
Kelley
Wilfrid J. Durward
James Durward
Lillie A. Dudlel
Reedsburg High Enjoys Baraboo Football Win Over New Lisbon
The Reedsburg Free Press notes Reedsburg 42 New Lisbon 0 in the first game of the season at home on September 24. Capt Seymour leads the squad as Coach Beeble rotates players under fire and compares favorably with Baraboo’s 11 9 score from September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg Free Press
Second
Baraboo High
New Lisbon
New Lisboners
Reedsburgers
Baraboo
Reedsburg
The
Free Press
Grid Warriors
Seymour
Beeble
Sixth Victim In Local “Death by Own Action” Car Wrecks
David Rogers of Portage died in a Ford wreck at Fourth and Elizabeth streets after a broken wheel and spring failed his vehicle. He was en route to Caledonia when the crash occurred. the car was later towed from its gutter by Philbrick garage workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rogers
Portage
Rogers
Caledonia
Baraboo
Fourth
Elizabeth Street
Philbrick
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Spring Green Man Moves to Madison
A. T. Bruhn of Spring Green accepted a Division of Markets post at 2500 dollars salary plus expenses. He began work October 1 with Madison headquarters. Miss Marren Bruhn and Hjalmar Bruhn study at Wisconsin during this move. Mrs Bruhn will join them in Madison once housing and factory are leased to tenants. The note adds that of 30,000 Americans in Mexico, 8000 reside in Mexico City.
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A. T. Bruhn
Spring Green
Division of Markets
Madison
Marren Bruhn
University of Wisconsin
Hjalmar Bruhn
University High School
Mexico
Mexico City
Niagara Falls and urban squalor contrasted in Miss Little’s travel note
Miss May Little narrates a trip east highlighting Baraboo’s kin in Muskogee, urban slums near Lackawanna Steel, and a Niagara Falls visit. She critiques worker housing, contemplates labor capital tensions, then describes Niagara Falls Canadian view, falls' height impression, water colors, mist, and a tourist camp stop before the falls.
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Old England
U. S
Methodist, Episcopal Church
Baraboo Man
Old Capitol
Dodger
Glen Cottage
May Little
Miss Little
W. M. Little
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Lackawanna Steel Works
Buffalo
Lakes
Main Street
Falls
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