Skillet Creek Social Roundup From August Gathering
Willis Ryan and family visited Madison and returned in their new Buick with Rolla Prothero. Several locals, including the Allwins, Hamburgs, and Cahoon, experienced illnesses. A Methodist Ladies Aid dinner drew good attendance, while dances and lake outings provided social activity. Farmers report busy grain cutting amid hot dusty weather and pansies holding up with planned rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Ryan
Madison
Rolla Prothero
Lee Cahoon
Wm. Allwin
John Astle
John Hamburg
Methodist Church
Orlando Rich
O. Rich
Alf
Rich
Second Avenue
Albert
Tillie Hamburg
Reedsburg
Mrs. Jensen
St. Paul
Sumpter
Latorska’s
Ava Irish
Delton
Clarence Kindschi
Dodglas
Gus Mottke
Bernice
Crowder
Geo. Carpenter
Marjorie Ryan Ig
Geological Natural History Survey
John Donaghey
Pansy Heights
Moole
Ebert
Wilkisobie
Trowbridge
Toole
Local Notes From Woodland Area In August
After fourteen years Irena and Mirian Bundy of Cambridge Iowa visit old friends in the vicinity. Geo Colling works in South Dakota harvesting. Peter Henry and sister in law visited Walton last Sunday. A rain refreshed the area. Byron Day of Walton is among first threshers starting last Monday. James Lee bedridden with typhoid fever two weeks. A son of Irwin Davis and wife has scarlet fever this week. A list of residents and travel details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland
Irena
Mirian Bundy
Cambridge
Iowa
Geo
Colling
South Dakota
Peter Henry
Henry
Walton
Byron Day
James Lee
Irwin Davis
W Ae
E. de Horton
Weir
La Valle Notes and Local Baseball Result
Nettie Me spent time in Lime Ridge while Frank Sebastian and family visit James Gibbons. Verne Apker returned from Chicago. Dr Liefert back in Milwaukee after two weeks in charge of Dr Miller’s practice. La Valle ball team beat Wonewoc 8 to 3. Several residents travel to Missouri and South Dakota for family and health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Valle
Wonewoc
D. E. Healy
Mazomanie
Wis
Al-Pound
Southern Ill
Missouri
Heda Paddock
St. Paul
Chas
Gates
John
Webster
Nate
Kinpley
South Dakota
Merrimack
Myron Pune
Local Notes From Carr Valley and Surroundings
Miss Rosena Dietzman visited home in Carr Valley on Sunday. Miren Conklin of Reedsburg spent time at the Dempsey residence. George Bagley was at his Kendall area home over the weekend. Sherm Silvers is on the sick list. Mrs. Dempsey visited her mother Mrs. Johnson. Willie Bagley traveled to Reedsburg Thursday. Mrs. Andrew Outcelt of Bucknerick visits her brother A G Pettit for the week. Bert Herley reports twenty five tons of hay from a seven acre field last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosena Dietzman
Miren Conklin
Reedsburg
Dempsey
George Bagley
Kendall
Sherm Silvers
Mrs. Johnson
Willie Bagley
Andrew Outcelt
Buckcrick
A. G. Pettit
Bert Herley
Obituary of James E. Johnson Carr Valley resident
James E. Johnson died at home in Carr Valley after a long illness on July 19 1909 at age 75. Funeral at Lime Ridge U B church led by Rev A Shore. Interment in Lime Ridge cemetery. Born Oct 11 1833 in Carter County Kentucky. married Rebecca Porter June 25 1855. ten children, eight living. Came to Wisconsin in 1884, lived on farms near Ironton and then nearby until death. Civil War veteran, Union Army, Company D 40th Kentucky. A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is stilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8. Johnson
Carr Valley
Lime Ridge
U. B
Rev. A. Shore of
Walton
Mr. Johnson
Carter Co
Rebeca Porter
Wisconsin
Ironton
40Th Regiment
Will Chapman and Clara Strickerd wed in Sandusky
Will Chapman and Clara Stricterd of Sandusky were married last Saturday August 7 and will live with his parents here for the present. Also noted are visits by Mrs. Bender and Mrs. Cross plus relatives from South Dakota and Reedsburg. Henry Voigts did business in Madison Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Johnston
Jas. Buell
South Dakota
Louis Dangels
Reedsburg
Dangels
M. G. Chapman
Will Chapman
Clara Stricterd
Sandusky
Bender
Narrows Prairie
Cross
Sparta
T. R. Warren
Henry Voigts
Madison
South Delton Social Notes Highlight Visits and Events
In South Delton Aug 10 notes Mrs Sylvester and son Corwin return home near Morrisonville after visiting S F Ableman. Mrs Carrie Dubois and children of Baraboo stayed with relatives. Marie Cratsenberg of LaGrange and Alfred Taggert visit Mrs Cratsenberg. The Mystics meet Mrs Carrie am at Aug 18. Warm orchestra slated for Fern Dell dance Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie DuBois
Baraboo
Mysti¢g
Carrie
Eanesday
Grandpa Wheelright Celebrates Ninety Fifth Birthday
North Fairfield notes Grandpa Wheelright marked his ninety fifth birthday in August 1909 at Mrs. LaMar’s home in Briggsville. Newell family visitors from Lee Montana and Pacific coast health travel are mentioned along with local relatives and harvest plans. A Fern Dell dance is reported for Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Wheelright
Grandpa Wheelright
LaMar
Briggsville
Marriage of Joseph Bricks and Rosina Meixelsperger announced
An announcement notes the marriage of Joseph Bricks and Rosina Meixelsperger on Sunday. Other items mention Mishael Paulus and Otto Hutter repairing the Catholic parsonage and Olive Quirk visiting from the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Bricks
Rosina Meixelsperger
Lesteweeka
Madison
Elizabeth Schweiss
Soldiers’ Grove
Edith Schoen
Oos
Local Residents Note Weather Strain On Crops
Three weeks have passed since heavy rain, corn and pasture lands near failure. Herbert Schreiner and Toney Bauer visited Sauk City on Sunday. Joseph Rieder of Wyoming Valley stayed with relatives here during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Schreiner
Toney Bauer
Sauk City
Joseph Rieder
Wyoming Valley
Merrimack Social Roundup and Local Visits
Miss Flora and Laura Cooper hosted a cottage gathering at Smiths landing with launch rides games and refreshments. Local residents and out of town guests from Chicago Madison Baraboo Milwaukee Devil's Lake and Mazomanie visited or were mentioned in connected events and trips. The community reported a sun stroke incident a late baseball result Sauk City loss and an Experience social that netted 108 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Laura Cooper
Smith’s Landing
E. C. Rogers
Thomas
Gillet
Wis
Royal Haines
Chicago
W. W. Haines
R. D Wood
Mazamanie
Minnie Hastings
Ed. Mockler
E. C. Quimby
Wyville
Wisconsin
Robert Wood
Alice Marshall
George
Edward Loos
James Fitzsimmons
Baraboo
Minerva Towers
Lodi
Kimball Hotel
C. A. Anderson
Virogua
E. Gottwinkel
California
Catalena Islands
George Kasdorf
A. Farnworth
Herbert Cross
Superior
Charles Pigg
Clara Clement
M. J. Kindschi
Adolph Heizer
Milwaukee
Emma
Louisa Shara
Iowa
Herminia Warhanek
Emma Gallus
Emma Mockler
Devil’s Lake
Miss Bitney
Lt. Bailey
Mazomanie
R. D. Wood
W. H. Cady
Harvey Dennis
Mendota
Sauk City
Merrimack
R. Summers
Okee
E. Vanderhoof
Baraboomer Patent Lamp Unveiled by Inventors
W F Hagen and W C Blaska received today from Washington their letters of patent for a new gasoline lamp designed for hollow wire service. The burner features several changes aimed at eliminating common burner difficulties and is on display at Hagen’s Oak Street shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hagen
W.C. Blaska
Washington
Oak Street
Willing Workers Meet with Mrs Emma Webster
Fairfield notes a Willing Workers gathering Thursday afternoon August 19 led by Mrs Emma Webster. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Webster
Polar Expedition Crew Return Safely From North Pole Search
Roy Langdon led a party in a north pole expedition quest and returned them safely to their homes. Local notes mention social visits, family gatherings, and several residents traveling to Milwaukee, Hetland, and Mirror Lake for picnics and hosting duties.
Community Notes From South Westfield Spans Visits
Aug 9 residents Mr. and Mrs. Wm Voss and son Eddie spent Sunday with Wm Luhrsen. Mr. and Mrs. C Heinz visited Loganville at Ernest Voss's home. About 50 youths surprised Herman Heinz for his birthday Saturday evening. Fred Geise and son Bennie traveled to Rackham South Dakota for a visit. Ed Sprecher family were called to Black Hawk after Ida Snape suffered a serious cream separator accident Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Westfield
Wm. Voss
Eddie
Black Hawk
Westfield Notes On Local Residents and Visits
Aug 10 Westfield items report Henry Alexander of Bara Boo visiting his sons last week. Miss Mabel Sullivan of Maple Hill stayed with her aunt Mrs. John Simon. Fred Brooks and family visited Black Hawk with Robert Hoppe. Anna Patterson and Van Slyke of Madison called at John Kumpf’s. Merrit Tibbits family moved to Mrs. Thorne’s farm near Reedsburg and Tibbits will work harvest in the west. J B Borders gained a new home telephone. Adolf Braun and wife visited relatives near Black Hawk. Henry Weidman attended his mother Mrs Pierie’s funeral at Big Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Alexander
Baraboo
Mabel Sullivan
Maple Hill
John Simon
Fred Brooks
Black Hawk
Robert Hoppe
Anna Patterson
van Slyke
Madison
John Kumpf
Merrit Tibbits
Drowning of Polish Farmer While River Fishing
John Janiak a Polish farmer from Dellona eight miles west of Kilbourn drowned while fishing below Kilbourn dam on Sunday morning. He fell from rocks as onlookers attempted rescue. body sank and was recovered promptly. Doctors arrived but could not revive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Janiak
Dellona
Kilbourn
Wool Wanted by George Carpenter Lumber and Produce
The George Carpenter Lumber and Produce Co offers the highest market price for wool delivered to the potato warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carpenter Lumber and Produce Co
Potatoe
Taxidermist E D Ochsner Offers Bird and Animal Mounts
Prairie du Sac Wisconsin taxidermist E D Ochsner advertises mounting of birds and animals true to nature with reasonable prices and first class guaranteed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Ochsner
Prairie du Sae Wis
Nugent Sanitarium Treatment for Alcoholism and Addiction
The Nugent Sanitarium advertises scientific treatment for alcoholic and drug addictions, nervous diseases, and rheumatism. It presents inebriety as a disease that is curable, notes modern buildings and grounds, complete bath and electrical departments, established in 1900, and invites readers to write for a booklet.
Notice of Separation From Wife Nora Benak
Notice is hereby given that my wife Nora Benak left my bed and board without just cause. I forbid any one or trust her at my account. Holm Benak, La Valle, Wisconsin, R. F. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Benak
Holm Bénak
la Valle, Wis
Walton Briefs Seem to Chronicle Local Happenings
Aug 10 updates report Mor timer family returning from a northern trip and a daughter’s visit to Rev. Guthrie’s home. Miss Mattie Nedry leaves Dorchester after visiting. Bryan Day starts threshing with Wm Gibbons first of season. L Lee party travels from Leon Wis for illness of James Lee, returns. Mrs Fred Carpenter visits Oakfield. Irwin Davis's son improves. James Lee shows slow progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Mortimer
Mattie Nedry
Rev. T. Guthrie
Dorchester
Bryan Day
Wm. Gibbons
L. Lee
Leon
Wis
James Lee
Fred Carpenter
Oakfield
L. L. Carpenter
Local Social Notes From Narrows Prairie Aug 9
Residents and visitors share Sunday visits and family gatherings around Reedsburg Baraboo and area. Mr Wm Zantke and family join Geo Klitzke west of Reedsburg. Gust Rusch and family visit Wm Rusch in North Freedom. Elsa Grotelueschen returns from Milwaukee with her aunt Mrs Roever. Herman Verthien and Mrs Niebuhr with Albert Niebuhr host guests. Meta Brammert returns from Baraboo. H C Koester does business in Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Zantke
Wm. Klitzke
Geo. Klitzke
Babb Farm
Reedsburg
Gust Rusch
North Freedom
Wm. Rusch
Elsa Grotelueschen
Milwaukee
Louise Roever
Newbury
Wis
Grotelueschen
Herman Verthien
Walter Niebuhr
Albert Niebuhr
Meta Brammert
Baraboo
H. C. Koester
Baraboo Residents and Farewell Notices in Ableman
Local notices report visits by Mrs. A Schneller and Gustaf Scharnke. A Fey’s Madison trip. baraboo and Big Spring farewells for Mrs. Pierce and family. a new baby for Mr. and Mrs. Dettmann. Kumke returns from Freeport. Ableman concert band to perform at Reedsburg fair and an outdoor show, inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schneller
Baraboo
G. Scharnke
A. Fey
Madison
Gustaf. Scharnke
al. Niestadt
E. P. Richardson
Henry Weidman
Wm. Pierce
Ernest Dettmann
Wm. Kumke
Freeport
Ill
Ableman
Reedsburg Fair
Illness and social visits in Wheelerburg Station
Aug 9 Miss Louisa Vonder Ohe is very ill with typhoid fever. Mr and Mrs Henry Hamburg and sons Albert and Henry attended the baptism of Frederick Albert infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Gade Narrows Prairie Sunday afternoon. August and Ernest Hinrichs and little sister Mable spent Sunday afternoon at the Wm Halbersleben Mrs Henry Lenders visited with sister in law Mrs Henry Vonder Ohe Monday. Ed Rusch and cousin Albert Rusch Herman Klagos Paula Klagos and brother Hugo and Harry and George Burkenmeyer were callers at the home of Albert Zimmerman Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Henry Meyer attended the dance at the home of the latter’s parents Mr and Mrs Wm Theimann Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Vonder-Ohe
Henry Hamburg
Albert
Henry
Frederick Albert
Fred Gade
Narrows Prairie
August
Ernest Hinrichs
Mable
Wm. Halbersleben
Henry Lenders
Henry Vonder Ohe
Ed. Rusch
Albert Rusch
Herman Klagos
Paula Klagos
Hugo
Harry
George Burkenmeyer
Albert Zimmerman
Henry Meyer
Wm. Theimann
Sumpter Social News Keeps Busy Decorative Visits
Evelyn Phillips of Reedsburg and Flossie Squires of Baraboo visit S Premo family at Sumpter. Premo family groups from Sumpter, Reedsburg, Astle and Hill enjoy Friday at Devil's Lake. Martin Miller and bride visit Chas Miller. Ladies club meets with Mrs. L. E. Stone. Mrs Farnum of Chicago and a Florida friend visited E Johns son. they are at Devil's Lake now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Phillips
Reedsburg
Flossie Squires
Baraboo
S. Premo
Willy
Stephen Premo
Sumpter
J. E. Premo
Astle
Hill
Cora Astle
Devil’s Lake
Martin Miller
Bride
Chas. Miller’s
L. E. Stone
Farnum
Chicago
Florida
Social Notes from North Dellona and Lyndon
Aug 9. James Stitt of Chicago visits friends. Miss Mabel Scott stays with Mrs. Will Pieaulx in Big Spring. Miss Leona Gunderman was in Mauston last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stitt
Chicago
Mabel Scott
Will Pieaulx
Big Spring
Leona Gunderman
Mauston
Portage court and hospital news from Caledonia
Miss Minnie Bussian has undergone an appendicitis operation at Portage hospital. Charles Goetz will appear for trial at Portage in December on the charge of assaulting Inez Dupless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Bussian
Portage Hospital
Charles Goetz
Portage
Inez Dupless
Farm for sale near Baraboo on lake road 42 acres
Baraboo Wisconsin listing notes a 42 acre farm on the lake road two miles from the courthouse. Seller A J Zantow seeks a larger farm. Also offered: money wanted for a guaranteed safe loan with first mortgage on real estate valued at $1200. Desirable Sandy Beach cottages for rent with fresh well water. Girl wanted at county jail for general housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Road
Court House
Baraboo
A. J. Zantow
Wis
E. Aug. Runge
C. A. Dyke
For sale pony and rental request in Baraboo area
FOR SALE A pony good to ride drive or work C H Clark R F D 1 Baraboo Residence in Farfield WANTED To rent for the season bull Jersey preferred Address The News Baraboo Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Clark
Baraboo
Farfield
Jersey
Wis
East Street Home Offered for Town House Trade
W R Irish of Baraboo Wisconsin announces an exchange offer trading his 8 45 acre East Street residence with 8 rooms, furnace, cistern and well, a barn and outbuildings for a house in town. Contact Lockbox 134 via phone 243.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Irish
Baraboo
Wis
Farm lands for sale in Taylor county Wis near railroads
Excellent farm lands near railroads schools and a creamery in Taylor county Wis offered for sale on easy terms or as part payment for an income property. Sherman & Sherman Baraboo Wis provide details. Lost brown silk parasol with white border between F Cramer's and Julius Wolfe's Merrimack Wis residences. Leave at post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller
Roser & Koch
Taylor County
Wis
Sherman & Sherman
Boston
Baraboo
F. Cramer
Julius Wolfe
Merrimack
Steel Casting Rod Sighting on Railroad to Devils Lake
A steel casting rod is reported on a railroad route to Devils Lake. Owners may claim the item by contacting the office and paying for this advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil’s Lake
Fall dress goods and wares offered by Standard Dress Goods Co
Lady wanted to introduce a large fall line of wool dress goods silks and fancy waisting with up to date New York City patterns. Direct from mills with low prices and weekly profits promised. Samples shipped prepaid with no money required and exclusive territory offered by Standard Dress Goods Co Dept F Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Standard Dress Goods Co
Dept. F
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Julius Ffoppe
Mening Oil
South Delton
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Oand
Carl Lamberton
South
Melvin Felt
Mel
James
Percy LaMar
Dakota
Fern ‘Dell
Fairfield
Glenville
Roy Langdon
Mirror Lake
Wm. Schreiber
Robert Sebring
Hetland
Senator Pearson
Spencer
HK. Spencer
C. Kramer
J. Dolph
George Tinkham
Edith
Lyons
Elijah Hardy
Harper Bushee
Mesdames W. Harrison
Harry English
Westfield
Nugent Sanitarium
Milwaukee, Wis
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Fern Dell
C. M Smith
N. Wilcox
C. M.smith
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