Sixtieth Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Charles Naftz in Sauk City
The sixty year wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles Naftz was celebrated at their Sauk City home with about fifty relatives. Charles Naftz born September 8 1825 in Mainbernheim Bavaria now lives in Madison since 1879. Their children include Victor Hugo Naftz Sauk City village clerk and justice of the peace and four others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Naffz
Sauk City
Charles Naftz
Mainbernheim
Wuerzburg
Bavaria
Early Immigrant banker and merchant in Sauk City story
The narrative follows a German immigrant who worked in Ulm and Nuremberg before arriving in Sauk City in 1848. He married Rosa Bosch in Prairie du Sac in 1849, farmed in Merrimack, served as town clerk, justice of the peace, and town treasurer, then moved to Sauk City. There he worked for J J Heller, ran an insurance and conveyance business, opened a general store, and operated a private bank until 1895 with all deposits paid.
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Ulm
Nuremburg
America
Sauk City
Rosa Bosch
Michelbach
Wuerttemberg
New York
Prairie du Sac
Merrimack
J.J. Heller
Hamburg American and
Bremen Lines
Naffz Family Led by Longtime Village Official
A local businessman held a foreign and domestic exchange insurance and conveyance firm. He served sixteen years as village clerk and several years as president of the trustees. For thirty years he directed the Maennercher. The family includes five sons and three daughters, among them Henry E. Naffz in St. Louis manufacturing for over two decades and Charles H. Naffz in the drug business.
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Maennercher
Sauk City
Daugh
Henry E. Naffz
St. Louis
Charles H. Naffz
Looking for Indians Two Chicago Men Arrive With Guns
Stan E. Comstock and Walter C. Lorenz of Chicago came to Baraboo on Thursday seeking Indians and bears, bringing baggage and several tires plus strapped guns and weapons. They planned to explore remote Canada. Mrs. Charles Henke, visiting with her sister Mrs. John Marquardt, returned to Minneapolis after four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan. E. Comstock
Walter C. Lorenz
Chicago
Baraboo
Canada
Charles Henke
John Marquardt
Minneapolis
Hay fork accident leaves Mrs Priebe seriously injured
Mrs. Carl Priebe of Leland was seriously injured when the hay fork rope broke in a barn raising. She struck the face and head, bones broken and bruised, and was unconscious for most of a day. Medical attendance from Loganville advised transfer to Reedsburg hospital where she remained in serious condition.
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Carl Priebe
Leland
Loganville
Reedsburg
Welcome to Newport Homecoming Day for All Groups
All are invited to Newport on Friday, August 27, to attend the pillar unveiling for Yellow Thunder and joint exercises with the Historical Society and the Twentieth Century Club. Attendees may picnic at noon or return home, and readers may request a mailed program from The News office in Baraboo, Wis. Bring any Newport relics to share.
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Newport
Historical Society
Twentieth Century Club
Baraboo
Wis
Drunken Indian Causes Wordy Portents in Stevens Point
A man described as a drunken Indian passed through Stevens Point on Friday. The piece notes the liquor seller should have faced a fine to make him think, hinting the punishment should fit the act.
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Stevens Point
Licensed to Marry Ballantyne and Richardson
John P. Ballantyne of Appleton and Florence E. Richardson of Ableman are licensed to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Ballantyne
Appleton
Florence E. Richardson
Ableman
Baraboo Fair Week Sees Slow Vegetable Display And Mixed Races
The Baraboo fair faced rain on entry day and poor track conditions. Races improved on Friday after a soggy Wednesday, with Fakirs drawing crowds and floral hall displays noted as large.
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Reedsburg
First Regiment
Death at North Freedom for Charles Rick aged 79
Charles Rick aged 79 died at his home two miles west of North Freedom after paralysis. A German immigrant and longtime resident of Freedom, he is survived by sons John Henry Charles George William Mrs E J Campbell and Carrie Rick. Funeral services at the Lutheran church conducted by Rev Baum.
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Charles Rick
North Freedom
Germany
of Freedom
John Rick
Excelsior
Henry Rick
Reedsburg
George
William
E. J. Campbell
Baraboo
Carrie Rick
Colorado
The
Lutheran Church
Rev. Baum
Sheriff Passes Through Westfield Air Shortage Story
A Westfield farmer meets a sheriff during a country ride when a stalled auto is found. The sheriff spots the scene and, instead of arresting, helps repair a hind wheel with air. The farmer notes the sheriff later disappeared into the woods, leaving locals to wonder if the sheriff ever returned as air remains scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Baraboo
Early Delton Settler Remembers Wisconsin Frontier Life
J N Vanderveer, arriving in 1850 from Montgomery County New York, recalls building Delton’s second house, the first sawmill, a 200000 to 300000 feet pine yield, and the Sarrington mill. He recounts a Madison era river raft tale, a Newport dance, and later move to Baraboo as among Wisconsin’s oldest carpenters.
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J. N. Vanderveer
Great Lakes
Milwaukee
Delton
Levi Huntington
Vanderveer
Mr. Vanderveer
Sarrington
Joe Kendrick
Newport
Webster
Comfort
McCoy
Jenkins
Marshall
Wisconsin
Webster’s Prairie
Lyons
Sarrington Mill
Baraboo
Caught Fish Imprisoned in Jug at Buttermilk Point
Harry Felty of Garrett Indiana pulled up a jug at Buttermilk Point and broke it to release a catfish imprisoned inside The Garrett Clipper notes the tale as true Indiana is described as mostly dry in the report
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Harry Felty
Garrett
Buttermilk Point
Indiana
Garrett Clipper
Licensed to Marry Henry C. Putz and Ameli Greegel
A marriage license is issued to Henry C. Putz and Ameli Greegel, both of Greenfield, authorizing their union.
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Henry C. Putz
Ameli Greegel
Greenfield
Pioneer Methodist preacher and family memory
The piece recalls Rev Woodly Vanderveer as a pioneer circuit rider in the region. It notes his constant travel by horseback over rough trails from Lodi and other locales, preaching amid frontiers, with a meager salary yet steadfast commitment alongside his descendants including Mrs. Vanderveer.
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Vanderveer
Woodly
Lodi
Horse Runaway Raised Hullabaloo On Park Street
A delivery horse of Roser & Koch bolted Thursday evening after Willie Miller left groceries at Mike Griffin's home. The horse dragged the wagon, jumped into the light wagon, and fled toward A. C. Weber's residence, colliding with a tree near the Ochsner place. Wagon and harness suffered damage.
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Roser & Koch
Kansas
Willie Miller
Mike Griffin
Miller
A. C. Weber
Ochsner Place
Ringling Show Loses Giraffe in Boulder Wreck
The Ringling show reports the death of a prized giraffe valued between 10 000 and 15 000 dollars after a slight train wreck on the way to Boulder Colorado. A heavy draught horse also died in the incident and trainers mourn the loss of the animal once a top attraction. The show enjoyed strong attendance in Boulder for two performances.
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Boulder
Colorado
Elks Show At Warren Grounds Draws Wet Crowd
C A Gonder of the New Warren received a cow as part of the Dode Fisk show held on the show grounds east of the city Friday evening under Elks auspices. The lodge ends about $50 ahead after expenses. Rain kept crowds small and damped attendance.
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C. A. Gonder
New
Warren
Dode Fisk
Lodge of Elks
Mrs Donahue Taken To Mendota For Treatment
Mrs Francis Donahue of Greenfield was moved Thursday to Mendota for treatment. She was accompanied by Sheriff Grant Dryer and Mrs August Kilnender. Illness dated from last April.
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Francis Donahue
Greenfield
Mendota
Grant Dryer
August Kilnender
Funeral in Sandusky for early settler Joshua Prouty
Joshua Prouty, longtime Sandusky resident since 1856 or 1857, was brought home for burial after a funeral held today. He was widely respected in the community.
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Woodlawn
Joshua Prouty
Sandusky
Willie Comes to North Freedom Show Describes Damp Tent Talk
A spectator from North Freedom visits a Dode Fish show and overhears two women in front exchanging blunt chatter about fans, clothes, and discomfort. They complain about heat, crowds, and rain soaking the tent as the spectacle continues.
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Willie
North Freedom
September Jury Lists Drawn for Circuit Court Term
Frank Avery of Baraboo S Babington of Prairie du Lac and R L Bohn of Lime Ridge presented jury list for September term. Names include W S Halsted Baraboo Town E Tordoff LaValle Town and many others from Baraboo Reedsburg Merrimack Spring Green and neighboring areas.
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Frank Avery
Baraboo
S. Babington
Prairie du Lac
R. L. Bohn
Lime Ridge
W.S. Halsted
E. Tordoff
LaValle Town
Wm. Heubing
Reedsburg
A. L. Kelley
Winfield
F. Doering
LaValle
G.sparke
Reedsburg City
E.G. Marriott
Baraboo City
George Emery
Westfield
M. A. Wilson
Sumpter
Robert Morley
Arthur Graff
Merrimack
George Carpenter
Cnas
Griefke
Ableman
F. E. Brewer
W.T. Dennis
Merrimac
G. Young
A. Buchat
Wm. Premo
J.J. Davis
Spring Green
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MR. and
Mrs. Naffz OF
Sauk
Charles Naffi
Lord Hay
Remov
Condi
Portland
Ore
ERN Capital
Mx Vanderveer
John C. Webster
Grand Rapids
Kilbourn
Illinois
Joseph Grant
General Grant
Pretty
Ringling
U. A
Hot the
George Golding
Chas. Burton
2Nd Ward
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