Lee-Dale couple wed at Linn Street home in Fairfield
Lee of Fairfield and Miss Carrie Dale of Baraboo were married at 8 pm Tuesday in Martin Dyrud's home 536 Linn Street by Judge Adolph Andro. Attendants Otto Lee and Miss Anna Jensrud. After a large wedding repast, the couple left for a honeymoon in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The groom, a C. N. W. Railway fireman, will reside in the Gem City with many congratulating friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Lee
Fairfield
Carrie Dale
Baraboo
Martin Dyrud
Linn Street
Adolph Andro
Otto Lee
Anna Jensrud
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Gem City
Lake cottages broken into again at Devils Lake
Cottages at Devils Lake were entered in the same pattern as before. Entry was made in the same manner and although items were not yet confirmed, signs of rummaging through all belongings were evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Baraboo Sale to Buy Horses on April 6
D. Levy Sons advertises a Baraboo event on Tuesday April 6 to purchase all kinds of horses at the highest market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
D. Levy
Lost Valuable Mare Believed Dead After Colic
Louis Helm of Greenfield reports a six year old Norman thoroughbred mare valued at about $500 died Friday night due to colic. He previously lost a horse about a year ago valued at $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Helm
Greenfield
Mr. Helm
Temperance Effort Expands to Lime Ridge
Mrs. George B. McGilvra president Sauk County W C T U has been sent to Lime Ridge to organize a union as a temperance movement grows, echoing a rising cloud of reform past. Mrs. W. E. Conway notes the spread of the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. McGilvra
Sauk County
Lime Ridge
W. E. Conway
Brittons Plan Trip to Colorado for Homestead Prospects
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Britton will depart for the San Luis Valley in Colorado on Tuesday April 6 seeking land opportunities. Interested parties may contact Baraboo Route 6 before April 6. letters will reach him there. The region offers cheap land water homestead lands and favorable climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Britton
San Luis Valley
Colorado
Britton
Baraboo
Route 6
Town High School Proposes Election Day Speech at Fairfield
Charles L. Harper of the state superintendent's office will be at Russell's Corners polling place in Fairfield on election day to speak about the town high school proposition at 1:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Harper
Russell’s Corners
Fairfield
Licensed to Wed Herman Woodstock and Lena Klutzman Married
Herman Woodstock of Rock County and Miss Lena Klutzman of Green Field obtained a marriage license prior to their upcoming nuptials. The couple plans a ceremony in the local area with family and friends expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Woodstock
Rock County
Lena Klutzman
Greenfield
Ghees Factory Improves at Carr Valley
Carr Valley March 30 Our cheese factory undergoes major changes and improvements with expected higher output this year. S Kellie of Manton will be our cheese maker another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr Valley
S. Kellie
Manston
Karnopp Family Leaves for Newfoundland via Chicago Stop
Mr and Mrs Charles Karnopp departed yesterday for their Newfoundland home. They traveled with Mrs Karnopps parents Rev and Mrs W R Irish and her sister Miss Hettie Irish to Chicago. The ad promotes Rexall Sarsaparilla tonic as a blood purifier and energizer available at Evenson's Pharmacy for 75 cents a full pint bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Karnopp
New Foundland
Chicago
Evenson’s
Wanted Girl for General House Work
Help sought for general house work in Baraboo Wisconsin. Call in forenoon. Mrs E Pfannstiehl 905 Ash Street. Note describes relocation of former Register of Deeds and Mrs Harry Thornton to La Valle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Pfannstiehl
Ash Street
Baraboo
Wis
Register of Deeds
Harry Thornton
la Valle
County Judge Contest Draws Wide Interest
The county judge race next Tuesday draws broad attention with two non partisan candidates and calls to keep judiciary independent from politics. A reader argues judges should avoid attorney influence and supports a bill to bar lawyers from circulating candidate calls. Local letters praise candidate E F Dithmar and question incumbent Kelsey. Carr Valley March 30 reports residents with names and brief notices of illness, visits, and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dithmar
Judge Kelsey
Questions on County Judge Fees Raise in Sauk County
A 1909 Sauk County inquiry from Baraboo to Reedsburg questions Judge Kelsey fee charges and bills No 150 and 216. County Clerk S H Wood explains these payments covered making Sauk County probate reports and notes no refunds from other counties are indicated in records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Wis
S. H. Wood, Esq
Sauk County
Baraboo, Wis
Sauk Co
Dithmar
Kelsey
W. T. Kelsey
Baraboo
H. F. Schewe
Mar 80 Birth Brings Joy to Rowe Family at Lime Ridge
A son was born March 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rowe in Lime Ridge. Rev. Warren spent recent days in Janesville. W L Bible rented rooms from C D Miner. Miss Taylor returned from vacation. Sherman Johnson of Barron came for his father’s illness. Emma Smith of Hillsboro visited. Mae Brewer and her son visited H Hart in Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rowe
Warren
Janesville
W. L. Bible
C. D. Miner
Taylor
Sherman Johnson
Barron
Emma Smith
Hillsboro
Mae Brewer
H. Hart of
Sandusky
Local Notes From Narrows Prairie Mar 29
Albert Niebuhr and John Hoefs lost a horse last week to pneumonia. Carl Meyer, wintering with family, plans to homestead in Canada. John Rusch travelled to Fond du Lac to visit son Henry and family. Mrs Chas Ninneman hosted the German M E L A S group for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Niebuhr
John Hoefs
Carl Meyer
Canada
John Rusch
Fond du Lac
Henry
Lizzie
Chas. Ninneman
Spring Green Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs Samuel Huntley returned home to Reedsburg after a week visiting friends in and around Spring Green. The oldest man in Spring Green, Elijah George, was reported quite ill on March 27. J E Witwen and E F Dithmar attended town duties last Monday. Richland Center won the Wis consin Valley Oratorical League banner at the Spring Green contest with George Chatterton taking boys top prize and Richland Center the girls winner. Mrs George Dewey of Evansville came to attend Julia Dewey’s wedding and visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Huntley
Gertie Nickey
Reedsburg
Spring Green
Elijah George
J. E. Witwen
E. F. Dithmar
Wisconsin Valley Oratorical League
Richland Center
George Chatterton
George Dewey
Evansville
Julia
Auction set for April at Schmalz’s store
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nold returned from Nelson last Saturday. John Sprecher plans to leave for Oregon midweek. An auction is scheduled at Wm. Schmalz’s store on April 6 to sell Mrs. Fritche’s household goods. Mrs. Fritchie will stay in Bradford, Penn., while visiting. Black Hawk school has one week vacation. The M. E. Sunday school children are preparing an Easter program. Miss Meta Adam is home for a week. Geo. Gassner is laid up with rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nold
Nelson
James McCready
Bertha Nold
John Sprecher
Oregon
Wm. Schmalz
M. E. Sunday School
Meta Adam
Geo. Gassner
Fairfield social and local notices
Fairfield residents George Hanson wife and Grace visited Willis Cowles family in Green. J R Cowing medicine man made a semi annual trip nearby last week. William Plummer returns from Adams County after promoting Great Northern Nursery. reports heavy snow and poor roads. Baraboo caucus set for 2 PM Saturday April 3 at the G A R hall. Geo Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hanson
Grace
Willis Cowles
Greenfield
J. R. Cowing
William Plummer
Adams County
Great Northern Nursery Company
Obituary of Mrs Rosina Groff Powell Pioneer Wisconsin settler
Mrs Rosina Groff Powell died Monday March 22 at her son Georges Websters Prairie home from dropsy and kidney disease. Born July 27 1881 in Cayuga County New York she married James H Powell in Madison County New York in 1844. She and her husband arrived in Wisconsin in 1845 and settled in Sauk County Fairfield Township for 55 years. Survived by five sons one daughter thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A member of Peck s Corners M E church she died with Rev John Singleton Crowder conducting services. Burial was in Baraboo Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosina Groff Powell
George
Webster’s Prairie
Cayuga Co
Fairfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
Peck’s Corners
Grandma Powell
John Singleton Crowder
M. E. Church of
Baraboo
Card of Thanks to Powell families and friends
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors pastor and singers for support in bereavement. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Charles O Powell and family Mr. and Mrs. George B Powell and others including Asa S Shults William C Powell Albert E Powell Grant J Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Powell
George B. Powell
Asa 8
Shults
Ily
William C. Powell
Albert E. Powell
Grant J. Powell
Local Notes from Portage and Surrounding Areas
S H Peck of Portage visited his ill brother F D Peck after weeks of sickness. Miss Anna Schreiber traveled to Milwaukee today. Almer Pearson spent several days in Madison last week. Anna Louise Burke visited old school friends here for several days. Wm Petz moved to Merrimack to live with a son. Lulu Clark enjoys vacation at Delton. Mr and Mrs C B Hesselgrave of Prairie du Lac visited relatives here recently. Julius Leucht delivered fifty five tons of coal for McArthur and Sons last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Peck
Portage
F. D. Peck
Anna Schreiber
Milwaukee
Er Pearson
Madison
Anna Louise Burke
Wm. Petz
Merrimack
Lulu Clark
Delton
C. B. Hesselgrave
Prairie du Lac
Julius Leucht
McArthur and Sons
Death and Funeral of Harry Morley
After a long illness Harry Morley died at his grandfather J. W. Morley’s home on Friday March 26. A brief service was held at the home, then the body went to Reedsburg for Methodist church services by Rev. Kundert. Interment followed in Reedsburg cemetery. Alma Liessmann enjoys a school vacation from Baraboo duties. Mrs. Fred Retzlaff returned from Milwaukee after funeral attendance. Mrs. John Schulenberg sold land to Herman Koenecke and will move to Reedsburg after confirmation, renting a house there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
Harry Morley
J. W. Morley
Reedsburg
Methodist Church
Kundert
Alma Liessmann
Baraboo
Fred Retzlaff
Milwaukee
John Schulenberg
Herman Koenecke
Local social notes from Ebenezer Valley area
Miss Lydia North and Miss Jessie Martiny of Baraboo visited Mrs. H. H. Smith on Wednesday. Mrs. G. Rudy traveled to Almena Wis. last week. Mrs. S. Prindle of North Freedom visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hengstler. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Randall and daughter Grace, Mr. Frank Randall, Mrs. John Terry and daughter Nellie were mentioned among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia North
Jessie Martiny
Baraboo
H. H. Smith
G. Rudy
Almena
Wis
S. Prindle
North Freedom
Chas. Hengstler
Chas. Randall
Grace
Frank Randall
John Terry
Nellie
Local Notes on Births Visits and Illnesses
Mar 30 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Anchor. The Lehman boy has been sick with the past few days. Vivian Porter visited Mrs Myrtle Porter in Baraboo. George Hayward, hired out to Granville Hackett, is ill with mumps. Vera Powell visits her sister Mrs Will Carlisch in Baraboo. Ed Grass and children of Baraboo visited Claude Newell. Marguerite Newell returned from Eau Claire for eye treatment. R McMarlin plans to begin building his barn next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Anchor
Lehman
Vivian Porter
Myrtle Porter
Baraboo
George Hayward
Granville Hackett
Vera Powell
Will Carlisch
Ed. Grass
Claude Newell
Marguerite Newell
Eau Claire
R. McMarlin
Sumpter Community Notes and Social Roundup
March 29 edition records births and social visits. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Haskins on March 22. Home Circle club hosts and plans Oregon summer for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rindle. Mrs. Farnum visited, Astle and Hill families in Bara Boo visited Stephen Premo, Roy Sprague touring Stoughton and Portage, Premo with Reedsburg relatives, Cox of New Jersey at Mather’s. Wedding guests at the Magic Kindschi celebration include Jennewein, McCready, Himberger, Cooper, Kindschi, Meisser, Kamrath, Rath, and Mather families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Haskins
Home Circle Club
Robert Rindle
Rindle
Oregon
D. J. Farnum
Astle and Hill
Baraboo
Stephen Premo
Roy Sprague
Stoughton
Portage
S. Premo
Reedsburg
Mr. Cox
New Jersey
M. Mather
William Jennewein
Geo. McCready
Spring Green
Herman Himberger
Jesse Cooper
Clarence Kindschi
Nita
Gene Kindschi
J. Meisser
Erma
Mabel Meisser
Ben Kamrath
Arthur Rath
Elson Mather
Wilbert Mather
Merrimack
Injured by Saw Outfit in Spring Green
W H Weston was severely injured last Monday while using a gasoline saw outfit. A two foot wood stick was thrown by the saw and struck his abdomen rupturing a blood vessel. He is able to be around again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Green
W. H. Weston
Merrimack Village Caucus Nominates Trustees and Officials
Result of Merrimack Village caucus nominates Trustees Wm Kunce Geo Locs Frank Herr John Rotzell Clerk L I Smith Treasurer M J Kindschi Supervisor F A Cooper Marshall Richard Barrow Police Justice L I Smith Justices of the Peace Gust Kirchstein M O Keefe Committee D J Marshall M J Kindsechi Wm Kunce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kunce
Geo. Locs
Frank Herr
John Rotzell
L. I. Smith
M. J. Kindschi
F. A. Cooper
Marshall
Richard Barrow
Gust. Kirchstein
M. O’ Keefe
D. J. Marshall
M. J. Kindsechi
Wm Kunce
Easter Lilies Order at Shadow Town Co
Leave your order for potted Easter Lilies from Shadow Town Co located at 409 Oak Street. Phone 46-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shadow Town Co
Oak Street
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Lee
Dale
Martin
Dyrud
Andro
Elilben
Ghees
H. Wood
Yours Truly, H. F. Schewe
Sherm Johnson
Charles Sayles
Wilton
Wesley Markee
A. G. Pettit
Rice Lake
Shore
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Dietzman
Iront
Judge Kelsey Explains
Narrows Prairie
Black Hawk
G. A. R. Hall
Geo. Carpenter
Ebenezer Valley
Standard Oil Company, (Incorporated
Oliver Chilled
Oliver Chilled Plow Works
South Bend
Ind
C. Thuerer
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Sumpter
Saw Outfit
Wisconsin
William F. Peetz
August Peetz
Johanna Peetz
Said County
W.T. Kelsey
E. Aug. Runge
Merrimack Village
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