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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
WEDDING ANNOUNCED
Miss FIoyCe Dillingham; Married in
November at PaSsaic,
n. j.


Miss Clara Risley has received the
announcement of the marriage of Miss
Floyce Dillingham; of Passaic, n. j.,
and Mr.. Howard Smith of New York
City or Nov. IA. The bride is the
daughter of V. G.. Dillingham; and
when the family resided in BaraboO,
Miss Dillingham; was one of the most
popular young ladies in the city. Since
leaving Baraboo she has been very sue
cessful as a stenographer in New York
City. Mr.. Smith is connected with
the U. S. Steel company in the me-
tropolis. The wedding occurred at the
new home of the couple, which has
been built in the residential part of
Passaic. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith went to
Boston for short wedding trip and
are now at home at 278 High street,
Passaic.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07

The state officers were inaugurated
at Madison today. The crack First
Regiment band Of Baraboo went to the
capitol on the early train, at 1O:45 took
it's place on the west side of the rotun-
da and gave the people some of the
finest music they ever heard. Shortly
after II o'clock, the band and Co. G'
first infantry, Wisconsin National
Guards, marched to the executive resi-
dence and escorted Governor Davidson
to the capitol There was also in the
carriage former Governor Peck and
Colonel 0. G.. Munson.
At the same time the other state
officers were being escorted to the capi-
tol in carriages.
The procession formed in the execu-
tive chamber and marched to the su-
preme court room in the following Or
der:
l. The master of ceremonies, Mr.. W.
r. Bagley, and to his rightRev.G George
Z. Hunt and The marshal of the day,
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
ONE BOYIS BITTEN AND OTHERS
ARE ATTACKED-ANIMA
KILLED.
DOG HAD Been INJURED
BY Special Ordinance All Dogs rIay
be Shot if Not Muz-
ZIed

The people of Reedsburg Were very
much excited by the appearance of
strange dog which was first observed
on Sunday morning. 1t came into
the city from the west and first at
tackled the youngest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gus Rosenthal who reside on the
west side. The lad, aged II years, was
sliding down hill when the dog at
tackled him and made serious wound
on his face. It then ran down Main
street and next bit Chas. Elsessar but
not so as to cause blood to flow. 1t
then attacked Mr.. Poole but only
caught his coat sleeve. By this time
several citizens were armed ready for
an attack. AS no one had a gun Chas.
Burton took a sledge and several others
with him attempted to follow and kill
the animal but they soon found it was
too swift for them on foot and Walter
Sandford with his pony and a revolver
soon made an END to the dog.
1t was taken to DR.. S. J. Collins
dissecting rooms where its brain was
removed and sent to Chicago for ex-
animation.
DR. Daley was called to dress the
wound on the Rosenthal boys face
and he advised his parents to take
him to the Pasteur Institute. What
happened is enough to cause alarm, as
the dog had large ugly wound in his
hip. Itis thought he must have come
in contact with some other dog and
was bitten. This being the case other
scenes of this nature are liable to fol-
low. BY special ordinance all dogs
found on the streets without muzzles
are liable to be shot.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
Mrs. burlington Wins

In voting contest conducted by the
Twin Falls, Idaho, Times, Mrs Frank
Burlington was an easy winner over
a long list of competitors. She was
awarded a prize of a $3.50 Trybar piano
and received 243, ,O4O votes. The next
largest number was 1919, $50 votes which
gave Mrs. burlington plenty to spare.
Mr.. and Mrs. burlington formerly re-
sided in Baraboo and her many friends
will be pleased to know of her victory
which came just in time for Christmas.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
CHARCOAL BLOCK
BIC EXPLOSION

On Wednesday, A. Oh. Reisz, the
genial and obliging optician at g. E..
Ryan's jewelry store, was unexpected
ly entertained. He was using a char
coal block with a blow pipe in con-
nection with some work when the
block Unexpectedly exploded. He
was seated at the rear window of the
store at the time and the glass went
flying through the air. The surround
ing citizens rushed forth expecting to
see a miniature Italian earthquake.
Instead of that they saw broken glass
and Mr.. Reisz pulling himself together
The explosion burned him slightly and
it was very fortunate that the result
was not more serious.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
NOVELTY BUNCH IN DITCH.
Young Ladies Walk Some Distance
After Runaway.

The Novelty Bunch, an organization
of young ladies'had novel experience
Wednesday afternoon, while on the
way to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Evan
Jones in Fairfield. The team became
uncomfortable and no efforts availed.
The reins broke, the tugs broke, and
the tongue broke and the young
people numbering dozen or SO, were
thrown out near the Cook place.
They walked the rest of the way
about mile,
They returned on a hay rack, after
supper and a pleasant social time.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
A QUIET DECEMBER WEDDING.
Miss Nellie Downey of Lodi and G. A.
Larkin of rIadiSon are
United.

Miss Nellie Downey OF Lodi and
Charles A. Larkin of Madison were
married on Wednesday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Wood, 415 First
street, the bride and Mrs. Wood being
sisters. The ceremony was pronounced
by Rev. Hugh I'll. Owen, pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Lodi. The
bride wore beautiful dress of blue
messaline. After short wedding trip
they will reside in Madison where Mr..
Larkin has a position with the Gis-
holt company. The guests from out of
town were:
Mr.. and Mrs. B. J. Larkin, Madison.
Miss Helen Larkin, Verona.
Miss Amy Larkin, Verona.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. Downey, Evans
Vile.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
WILLIAMS--JUDSON
Married at the home of the Groom's S
Parents New Years Afternoon.

Hugh Williams and Miss Hazel
Judson were married New Years after
noon at three O'Clock by Rev. e. c..
Henke at the home of the groom's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Williams,
SOB Fifth street.
The attendants were Miss Bessie
Rogers and T. r. Williams, brother of
the groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
went to Chicago on their wedding trip.
The groom is brakeman on the North
western Line. They will live in Bar
aboo.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
Arrived After a Long Trip.

Fred Giesel of Baraboo reports t hat
his nephew, William Niessa, has ar
rived from Germany and proposes to
abide under the stars and stripes. The
German government had an extended
service for him in the army but the
young man decided that he did not
like guns and swords so he decided to
ship for America. He left Germany
by the southern part Of Europe, jour
neyed through Africa and by the time
he landed in America he was stranded.
A telegram was sent to his uncle who
kindly provided the means for him to
reach Baraboo.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
CUPID MADE MATCH EASY.
Pretty Romance Connected With the
Downey-Larkin Wedding.

Miss Nellie Downey was married
Wednesday at Baraboo, at the home
of her sister, Mrs. James Wood, to Mr..
Charles A. Larkins, travelling man
who makes his home at Madison. Rev.
H. III. Owen of Lodi officiated. There
seems to be nice little romance con-
nected with the event. While Miss
Downey was employed as trained
nurse at the Madison general hospital
Mr.. Larkins became patient there,
i'll with typhoid fever. Miss Downey
nursed him back to health and by her
gentle ministrations captured his
heart. Cupid made the rest easy. The
Enterprise has not the particulars of
the nuptial event at this time, but we
understand the young people will
begin housekeeping in Madison at
once. The bride spent many years of
her life in Lodi and is very highly re-
garded. Here's congratulations to the
groom on his good judgment.-Lodi
Enterprise.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
ANNUAL MEETING
At LOCAL CHURCH

The annual meeting of the First
Congregational church, was held at
the church on New Years day.
A bountiful dinner was served at l
O'Clock, after which the business meet
ing was called to order by the pastor,
Rev. l.. A. Goddard.
Reports from the various depart
ments of the church showed progress
and effective work along all lines.
Twenty-six new members have been
received during the year, the loss by
death and removal has been nine, leav.
ing a net gain of II members, and max
ing the present total membership 100
of which 155 are resident members.
The Sunday school report showed
the largest average attendance in the
history of the school.
The Christian Endeavor society is
we'll organized and the attendance and
interest is very gratifying.
The Ladies' Aid society showed the
most successful year in the history OF
the organization.
The church treasurers' report show
ed about $4,000 receipts for current ex-
penses and permanent Improvements.
Thc pastors report Showed the aver
age attendance at the morning and eV-
ening services had greatly increased
during the year.
A committee was appointed to try
to raise the balance of the debt, which
is about 5000, Nearly $500 was pledg-
ed at tnis meeting.
Nine trustees were elected for three
years. G.. w. Andrews was reelected
church treasurer.
F. E. Settergren was reelected super
intendent of the Sunday school.
On account of other pressing duties,
Miss Hattie Huntington was obliged
to resign her position as church clerk
and Miss Eta Clark was elected to the
position. Miss Huntington has served
the church most faithfully and accept
ably in this capacity for nearly 20
years, and it was with deep regret that
the church accepted her resignation.
The idea of holding the annual meet
ing on New Years day seemed so ac-
ceptable that it was voted to continue
the practice.
The Congregational church of this
city offers a cordial and pleasant
church home for any strangers or resi-
dents of our city who are not already
identified with any other church or
ganization.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07

Colonel George H. Joachim. 2. For
mer Governor Peck with Governor
Davidson on his right. 3. Lieuten-
Governor Connor with Lieutenant
Governor Strange on his right. 4.
Mr.. I. E. Birmingham with Secretary
of State Frear on his right. 5. Judge
E. Ray Stevens with State Treasurer
Dahl on his right. 6. l.. NJ. Sturde-
want with Attorney General Gilbert
ON his right. 7. Ju 'ge A. G.Zimmer-
man with Insurance Commissioner
Beedle on his right. s. Professor j.
@ Emery with State Superintendent
Cary on his right. 8. Dr.. A. A. Dye
with Mayor Joseph G. Schubert on his
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
A VERY PROSPEROUS YEAR
The Firm of Atom S Vaudeville Have
Had Many Piano Sales

One year ago the firm of Atom &
Vaudeville begun business in the
piano line and have enjoyed most
prosperous year. They report that
they have sold over 100 at retail of
which about so went into Baraboo
homes. They are to be congratulated
for many of the sales were made to
musicians who desired good instru-
ments and where the price was not so
much of an object. It pays to get a
good article. The firm is looking for
ward to greater success during 1909.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07

Timlin on his right. s. Mr.. John M.
Olin with Justice Barnes on his right.
s. Judge Romanzo Bum with Judge
A. L. Sanborn on his right.
Prayer was offered by Rev. George
E. Hunt and the oath of office was ad-
ministered by Chief Justice Winslow.
During the afternoon each of the
state officers held a reception and In
the evening the ball was given in the
armory. For this occasion the First
Regiment band of Baraboo played
from an elevated stand over the west
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07

WI. Anderson, and following these
the members of the capitol reception
committee.
The judicial procession left the con-
sultation room in the following order:
l. Mr.. w. A. P. Morris. 2. Judge
E. w. Keyes with Chief Justice Win
slow on his right. 3. Mr.. F. w. Hall
with Justice Marshall on his right.
4. Mr.. Burr w. Jones with Justice
Dodge on his right. 5. Colonel
George w. Bird with Justice Kerwin
on his right. 6. Mr.. Rufus B. Smith
with Justice Siebecker on his right.
7. Mr.. John A. Aylward with Justice
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
EXCELLENT BUSINESS.
Charles Wild Music House, Branch
ing Out, Has Finished Most
Prosperous Year.

Inspite of the unfavorable conditions
of a presidential year the Charles Wild
Music House has been doing an enor-
NOUS business. The main distribut-
ing center at Baraboo has had busy
time. The new outlet at Tomah in a
favorable section of territory will help
much to handle the trade of this con-
cern. The fine building and the large
amount of stock being put in places
the firm in most favorable condition
to enlarge more conveniently their
rapidly growing business.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07

Large Crowd Attended Affair at End
of Old Year-Prizes Given

A large crowd attended the masque
ball given at Lyons Dec. 81. A large
variety OF costumes were present and a
most jolly time was enjoyed. Britton IS
orchestra furnished the music.
The prizes went TO Miss Cordelia
Powell ,dresscostume (circus girl. Miss
Nettie Vandenburg, comic, (negress.)
There was no dress gentleman's COS
tune. The comic went to Charles
Bailey.
Oysters were served at the home of
Miss Nettie Vandenburg and many
couples went there for refreshments.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07

entrance. For this event, F. E. Morey,
the leader, had prepared repertory OF
pieces of the sauciest and most inspir-
ing character.
The receiving party is made up OF
the state officers and their wives and a
number of others, including 0. d.
Brandenburg.
AT. Rogers is the chairman of the
floor committee and one of the mem
bers is Edward l.. Luckow of Baraboo.
Mrs. Swineford and Miss Drown for
merly of Baraboo, had charge of the
refreshments.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
SMlTH-FARWELL

Andrew Smith and Miss Belva Far
we'll of Lyons were married at the
Congregational parsonage by
Rev. L.. A. Goddard
the last day of 1905 at s o'clock in the
evening. They were attended by Mr..
and Mrs. Riel Plummer. They will
live in Lyons.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
Five Pounds of Pennies.

How much will $50 pennies weigh?
Last Thursday P. Sprecher received
$3.50 in copper coins and to find out the
weight dumped the lot upon thescales.
If your guess was exactly five pounds
it was correct The pennies paid for the
candy used at the church at Chris tmas
time.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
From South America.

This office has received another in
teresting letter from Mrs. Maude
Newell Williams which will appear
soon.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
THOMAS N. RITCHIE ACCIDENTAL
LY KILLED AT OAK
LAND.
FAMILY ONCE RESIDED HERE
De ceased Related to Mrs. Terrell
Thomas and the Late Major
Williams.

Thomas n. Ritchie was killed in a
mock duel in California according to
an article in the Chicago Record
Herald of New Years Day. The
Young mans father was rector Of Trim
ity Episcopal church in Baraboo once
and his grandmother is Mrs. Terrell
Thomas who resides in Oakland with
her daughter. The late Major Will
lians was brother of Mrs. Thomas.
According to the article the young
man was shot and instantly killed in
a mock duel with his chum, Irving
Cockroft at merry house party of
Oakland young folks at the summer
home Of DR.. III. p. Carleton at Ben
Lomond, Santa Cruz County.
The two youths, together with DR..
Knowles, Mrs. Knowles and Miss
Knowles and the Iatter's friend, Miss
Dorothy Bridges of Mill Valley, were
guests Of Sidney Carleton, son of DR..
Carleton. The party was just coming
to an end when one of the young men
proposed a mock duel.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
Licensed TO Marry

Delbert A. Emmerson of Augusta,
Wis, and Miss Mable Craker, of
Reedsburg.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07

M. T. Williams of Baraboo received
a telegram announcing the sad acci-
dent.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07
Forgets to Unload Pistol.

Ritchie emptied the shells from his
weapon; young Carleton did the same,
but in the confusion of jests and laugh
ter Cockroft forgot to unload his
weapon.
Ritchie and Cockroft advanced to-
ward each other, and Ritchie, who was
first to snap the trigger of his gun,
banteringly said: "Why don't you
shoot?"
Cockroft pulled the trigger. There
was a loud report as the shell eXplod-
ed and Ritchie, raising his arm
spasmodically, cried, 81 am shot" and
fell to the floor at the feet of Miss
Knowles and Miss Bridges.
A physician was hastily summoned,
but Ritchie had expired, the bullet
having penetrated his heart. After an
inquest the jury found that Ritchie's
death was causedby a gunshot wound
inflicted by Irving Cockroft, but that
the shooting was entirely accidental.
Families Grief Stricken.
The Ritchie, CockrofG and Carleton
families, all of Oakland, were grief
stricken by the tragedy. The dead
boys mother, Mrs. Robert F. Ritchie,
is the widow of R. f. Ritchie, for
many years pastor of st. PauIs
church in Oakland. Cockroft, ,Ritchie
and Carleton had been schoolmates
and fraternity associates at the Oak
land High School. Cockroft had just
entered the University of California.
The dead youth was brother of
Robert Ritchie, member of the editorial
staff of New York newspaper, who
has been summoned to Oakland by
telegraph.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07

Frank Guenther still holds the JOB OF
weed commissioner at Lacrosse. His
bill for services foG october was S54.OO
and the tax payers are worried.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-01-07

JAMES .. DAVIDSON,
Long in Public Life, a Strong andCon-
servative Servant of the People,
Who Took the Oath as Governor
for the Third Time
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
500 ARE REPORTED DEAD AND 12,ooo HOMELESS ARE CAMP.
 ED ON COUNTRY SIDE.
KING AND DUKE AID RESCUERS
Ministers Vote S1oo,ooo To Aid Sui ferers and Carloads of Provisions and Medical Supplies are
 Being Forwarded.

Lisbon, Portugal. - Messages re- ceived here today indicate that the de struction wrought by Fridays earth quake was much greater than has been supposed, and the death list in the Province of Alemte Jowide will reach 800, while thousands are home less and suffering. King Manuel and the Duke of Oporto are at Salvatore, directing the work of relief there. and persons as a result of the earthquake throughout the province.
 Official figures give 12,000 homeless persons as a rseult of the earthquake. They are camped on the country side aud despite the efforts of the author ities are beginning 10 feel. the pinch Of famine. In addition to hunger, hundreds are suffering from serious injuries, which the physicians have not as yet been able 10 attend.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
DEFY DOUBTERS SCORED
Ewing College Educator Criticises Ministers Alleged heresy-
 Raps Roosevelt.

Chicago, "Treachery unap- proachable by Benedict Arnold and only surpassed by Judas Iscariot, was the way Dr. J. A. Leayitt presi' dent of Ewing college, Ewing, H., denounced alleged statements by Professor George B. Foster of Cniver- sity of Chicago, who doubts that there is a God.
 Dr. Leayitt's remarks were deliy, cred to a session of Baptist minis. ters' conference. while he was second, ing suggestion that Prof. Foster leave the Baptist church and resign from the Chicago University faculty
 Dr. Leavitt also took a gentle rap At former President Roosevelt, say ing. "our late president ran rough shod over the constitution and seem ingly took delight in vetoing what seemed meritorious legislation. Such acts do not make for public advance ment"
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
PLAN GIGANTIC RAILROAD.
Hartman Seeks Method to Consoll- date Many Lines Into Billion
 Dollar Company.

Chicago, 1ll.-Edward II. Hartman is planning billion dollar cor poration according to special to the Record-Herald from New York. with a view 10 consolidating and seldifying the vast railroad mileage represented by the New York Central. lines. A dozen or more of the most eminent corporation lawyers in the country are now working on the problem of this great corporation which Hartman hopes to make the crowning effort of his railroad and financial career.
 The lawyers in Mr Harriman's em- ploy have been told to discover way in which the twelve thousand miles of railroads under the control of the New York Central and representing a cap italization of nearly S1000, ,000, 0000 be made over into a homogeneous quantity with central management, with ore treasury and with one pur- pose-to enable it to assume the most commanding position in the transpor- tation world
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
MANY SEE ODD ACCIDENT.
Motorcyclist Thrown Far Without ln- jury While Two Spectators Get
 Skulls Fractured.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Thousands of persons at the Coliseum motorcycle race track Sunday saw a rider going at the rate of a mile minute thrown over the fence and across the grand stand without being very seriously in jured. Two spectators, however. who were standing at the race, were, per haps fatally injured.
 The accident occurred in the five mile event Freddy Huyck. of Chi cago. was leading and on the upper turn eollided with Earhart of this city who shot up the track as Huyck was going by. Earhart was thrown high in the air. His feet struck the head of Howard Piper of this city, and Pipers head bumped that of Charles Henry of HiaWatha, Kan The skulls of both men were fractured by the impact
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
By
FORREST CITY, ARK. FRIDAY AFTERNOON APRIL 3o 1eo9
ITALIAN lLbORERS MOSBED
FOREIGNERS DRIVEN FROM TOWN
 BY ANGRY CROWD.
Boy Shot at Wymore, Neb., Dies of Injuries and Assassin's Associates
 are Attacked.

Beatrice, Neb.-Ciyde Price. step son of Frank Weisner, the 1l-year- old boy shot at Wymore Saturday by Betruci, the Italian railroad laborer, died Sunday without re- gaining consciousness Bertruei. who was threatened by mob, was rescued by Sheriff Trude and brought to Bea- trice, where he is now in the county Jail under guard After he had been taken away, the angry crowd of 400 Wymore men attacked the Italian railroad camp and after a lively scrimmage drove the foreigners from the town. warning them not to return. The crowd then set fire to the bunk cars occupied by the laborers and they were burned with the belongings of the Italians. There was talk of the mob following the sheriff to Beatrice and wreaking vengeance on Bertruci, but 1t was decided to await the result of young Prices injuries The riot spirit had subsided somewhat before the boy died and 1t is believed the trouble Is over If the Italians stay away from the town. Sheriff Truse re- mained at the jail throughout the day prepared for emergencies. Coroner Reed will hold an inquest and learn the facts about the shooting
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
FAMINE FOLLOWS PORTUGAL QUAKE
GOES TO STUDY LIBERIA.
Commission Appointed by the State Department Sails for the West
 African Republic.

New York. N. Y-The commis. sion appointed by the state depart ment to go to Liberia sailed from this port to-day on the scount cruisers Chester, Birmingham and Salem. t will be absent about two months.
 Because of the possible unfavorable effect on the members of the party the ships taking them to Liberia will anchor off shore, the commissioners and their assistants making them their headquarters to which they will return each night. The hope of the state department is that the commits sions study of conditions in the West African republic will result in better provisions for it's maintenance and in- tegrity.