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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
3
Mrs. O. D. Robinson of Brooklyn credits Peruna with prolonging her life and transforming her health after two years of physician care. She reports relief from swollen feet and limbs, abdominal bloating, shortness of breath, and joint stiffness, claiming she can work again thanks to Dr. Hartman and the medicine.
Mrs Ed Green hosts her cousin Mrs Buck and two children from Michigan. Mrs Gus Lewis hosted a Baraboo company for two weeks. Clifford and Lottie LaWars visited sister Mrs Milton Hoyt last week. Liliah LaMar of Briggsville visits friends. Mr and Mrs Mark Harrison went to Baraboo last Friday due to his sister in law's death.
The advertisement claims the yellow fever germ has been found and resembles malaria. It urges using Dr King’s New Life Pills as the most effective remedy to free the system of disease germs. Sold for 2 cents at Fisher Bros Drug Store.
Arnold Gashouse and family of Lugarlville spent Sunday at H. J. Voss's. C. Page and Harry Wyman left for Minnesota to harvest. Mr and Mrs. J. Ward of White Mound visited Henry Voss's. Mrs. Dorothy Licht and daughters from Chicago visited H. Licht's. George Sullivan and family of Maple Hill Sundayed at D. Wyman's. Mrs. A. Argyle and children visited country to see her mother Mrs. A. Kruger.
The Maple Valley Ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs. J. E. Savage on Thursday afternoon August 30 for supper. The Jones family of Bara Boo has been visiting Mrs. Jones's parents Mr and Mrs Wm Montgomery.
Aug 17 notes recall visits by Miss Julia Moore Ree Heights S D to Anna and Elizabeth McPhillips. Mrs John Smith returns to Kimball after visit with P M Phillips. Weal Chafin Chicago visits father W Roessler. Jim Frawley Soldiers Grove visits P H Frawley Sunny Bank. Dr M G Murray J Ahorn Avoca and Mrs James McNulty Decatur Ill visit F Murray. James Smith harvesting in Minnesota. Harvest dance at Nachreiner s hall Aug 17 06. Will Meyer Loganville visits W Roessler. Mrs Caffery Loreto pioneer dies nine weeks illness interment Loreto cemetery.
F Alexandria learned his brother died in Trempealeau and left for the funeral. Residents and visitors include Lewis Premo in Minneapolis and nearby towns. The Ladies Aid plans a handkerchief bazaar Aug 29 at the M. E. church parlors with supper for 10 cents. Several locals visit relatives and attend reunions in St Paul Milwaukee Chicago and Baraboo. An R N A social is set for Sept 1. Married Aug 16 at the bride’s home Miss Achterberg and Otto Miller.
Aug 20 report notes Mrs Schroeder and Grandma Ahrens visiting Mrs Abbie Bullis when Mrs Ahrens fell ill but improved soon. Robert Wainright purchased the Ole Nelson place and plans to move there next month, with moving set for Wednesday night around 12:30.
Lightning struck Mrs. Freemen's house but caused no injuries. A barn at White Creek owned by John Needham burned, with loss of two horses two cows and farm gear. Ladies of the M E church held a fair at Grand Army hall raising about 100. Joe Bromberger and James Latham left for Minneapolis seeking work. Mrs Odell Anold aged 93 died Saturday and will be buried in Fairfield. Will Bowman moved to Kilbourn to work in the freight depot. Ethel Cards travels to Beloit to live with an aunt.
Henry Thompson died after several months illness on Thursday morning August 17 1906 aged nearly 55. He was a devoted husband father and church member of the Free Methodist church. The community offers heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved. Miss Nellie Bates visits O H Brown. Tent meetings continue with strong interest. District visitors included Rev Tullis and wife Rev D W Hart Rev D Jones Rev W Merkie Mr and Mrs Holden and C Sigglekow and wives. Mrs Mary Schaffer tends at Walton for daughter Mrs Frank Mortimer who is very sick. Mortimer's four week old son was brought here for burial Saturday.
Miss Agnes Breitenbach of Madison visits relatives in Sauk City. Christ Fitch family moves into Hoppe house. Mrs. O W Hahn returns from Burt Iowa after visiting sister. Public schools open Sept 10. Colburn daughter Vera and Mrs. Ida Severy attend Alma Rief's funeral. Aug Derleth visits St Paul. Mrs Geo Breitenbach returns to Madison after time with sister Mrs Kramer.
Seibel Bros. will bring a new dog and pony show to Baraboo with two exhibitions Tuesday. The first annual Wisconsin tour, praised by critics, follows a Milwaukee start under the Humane Society with over 40 000 attendees. The troupe features about two hundred educated animal actors and claims nationwide acclaim.
Notice is given that at the Regular Term of the County Court in Baraboo on October 2 1906 at 10 oclock the final account of Lena Grosinske administratrix of Herman Knoop deceased will be examined and allowed and the residue of the estate assigned to lawful heirs. Dated August 1906 by order of the court W T Kelsey County Judge Dithmar and Carow Attys.
Reedsburg residents and visitors are mentioned in a roundup of social visits and events. Dr and Mrs Reed vacationing in Chicago. Nina Blank entertaining Cedarburg guests. Families from Iona Janesville Sparta and Kilbourn involved. An operetta for the Presbyterian church succeeds both socially and financially. Local fairs and dinners planned. News of travel, illness, and a fatal gall stone operation in St Paul.
Warm weather urged as best time to treat catarrh with Hyomei. The ad claims faster relief in August and September, describes how the germ killing spray reaches nasal and lung air cells, and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer. Fisher Bros. sells the complete outfit for $1.00 with extra bottles at 50 cents.
The Mutual Benefit Society will host an ice cream social at the home of A Berkenhagen on Friday August 24 with all welcome. The semi monthly meeting of the M Bb A will be entertained by Mrs Simon Cobleigh on August 30 and all members and friends are invited.
Mrs. M. McCartey has returned to Chicago after visiting friends here.
The annual summer meeting of the State Horticultural society will be held in Baraboo on Wednesday, August 29. Previous Baraboo summer meetings occurred in 1878 1880 1887 and 1892. Visitors will tour William Toole s pansy farm Great Northern Nursery and other sites with cash prizes offered for top displays of garden flowers potted plants wild flowers apples and plums.
Advertising copy invites readers to buy extra copies of 1HE News containing a full account of the dedication ceremony for the court house. The notice urges sending to friends and lists a price of 2 cents per copy.
Gastrozone marketed as stomach cure with money back guarantee but not a cure all. Cautions warn against mixtures of oil of vitriol sulphurous acid and similar names. Sold only by J B Donovan and Co.
Register of Deeds Harry Thornton reported that Clarence Barnett, about twenty, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Barnett of LaValle, was killed while employed on a railroad in Minnesota. The exact cause of death was not stated.
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