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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1904
Page
7
The M B A will meet at Rev and Mrs Wilder's home Thursday the 15th for dinner with an open invitation. The Willing Workers join The Leech Creek Helpers Union for a bazaar on Wednesday December 7 at the hall with supper from four until all are served and an open invitation to all.
December items from North Freedom note residents returning home for Thanksgiving, visits by Miss Martha Northrup and others, a livery business sale, and social events. Includes Thanksgiving travels, family visits, and a chicken pie social at the M E church fundraiser. Also mentions Cole's Carbon salve advertisement and various local departures and arrivals.
John Schara and John Gluth were among the lucky hunters this season in Maple Hill. Frank McGuan of Baraboo called on relatives last week. A surprise party honored Ed Saunders on his 22nd birthday at Mr. Krause’s. Walter Stabnaw of Greenwood visits relatives here. Weddings anticipated soon in the community.
Mrs. Emma Von Seggern and daughter Bessie from King's Corners visited Mrs. Sarah Coles and attended the funeral of Mrs. Wm. Robinson. A horse belonging to Willis Cowles died last week. Young people enjoyed a pleasant evening at Wm. Montgomery's. August Kessler, previously ill with blood poisoning, shows marked improvement.
Ethel Herrick served as caller in town Sunday. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Herness was christened Sunday with two Iowa brothers and a cousin in attendance. A Reedsburg picture visit by Miss Clizbe and Band Boys activity noted. Relatives attended Mrs Tibbits funeral in Reedsburg. Households and guests noted include Dr and Mrs Breinzer, Mrs J Sobel, Mr Hast, Geo Hoag Jr in a new conveyance, Schutte hosting, Mrs J S Brown returning to Dr Trumbauer, and plans for Nebraska and Chicago trips by locals.
An advertisement urges readers living away from civilization to keep Bucklen's Arnica Salve on hand for burns injuries cuts wounds and ulcers. Available for 25 cents at Fisher Bros.' Drug Store.
Sandusky reports a new well drilled to 237 feet by Mr. V. Burnett. Rev. Hesse of Ironton to conduct evening meetings in the M. E. church this week. Matthew Fargen, who led a Retreat Wisconsin creamery, has been in charge of...
Lcinda Cramer of Plain began her schooling in the Walling district today. Adolph Smith of Chicago, visiting here, returned home last week. Agnes Fargen, two weeks with sister Mrs. George Volk at Leland, came home last Sunday. Mrs. Uriah Prouty and Blanche Constantine visited Baraboo to see Mae Johnstone.
Herman Zinke of the C. M. & St. P. railroad died after being run over by multiple trains near Kilbourn Sunday night. His body was recovered yesterday with a shovel. Zinke had been drinking and was dropped from a hand car by several companions.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Aug Nimmow died last week. Ernest Dettmann and George Smith who have been employed at Lake Geneva returned home last week. The Royal Neighbors held a hard times dance and poverty social in their hall last week with a jolly good time. Miss Carrie Bender visits Wonewoe with friends. Miss Rosella Richardson returned from Menomonee where she attended school this fall. Louis Goedecke and daughter Ella visited Hugo Goedecke and wife in Kilbourn last week. Mrs E Bender was called to Reedsburg to her sick daughter Mrs Henry Meyer.
A holiday sale announcement from Evenson's Pharmacy at 504 Oak Street highlights special low prices on all Christmas gifts. The notice emphasizes affordable selections for shoppers.
Joe Golden and family plan to move to Baraboo. Sheridan Squires reports new water works on his farm near completion. A sociable is set for Friday night at Allen Bass’s home. Mrs Marion Risley and Mrs John Harrison return from Plainvein Minnesota. Allendale and daughter Pear visit Baraboo with her mother. Albert Britton and wife return to Baraboo from Marion Risley’s home. Miss Alice Kieder returns to Al Smith's after visiting Henrygtisley. Mrs George Hammermeister returns from Baraboo visit with daughter Mrs Jesse Woodworth.
Mr Wm Frost bought a cottage organ for his family last week. Mrs John Lee has a telephone installed at his residence. Mr Seiden Walling’s new house nears completion. Mr and Mrs E G Markham returned from Spring. Will Verner wed Miss Bertha Hartman at the Lutheran church by Rev Becker. guests dined at Mr Albert Gudenschwager’s home. The ladies are sisters. Rev Hesse of Ironton plans nightly M E church meetings all week. Fred Laurie visited from Waukesha last week. J A Buell sold his farm to Vic Miller of Medford who will take possession soon. We bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Buell. Mr and Mrs Frank Paul of Pleasant Ridge attended the funeral of Mr Fred Nieman. Miss Bertha Schultz wed Mr Henry Kruger of Washington. May success attend them. Miss Emma Vortin helped Mrs John Lee as seamstress last week.
Mrs Carrie Askey of Cumberland Wyoming endured over a year of sore throat and constant coughing until using Warner's White Wine of Tar. The remedy ended her sleepless nights, prompting her to share the cure.
Community notes announce a Sunday afternoon service at Wilson Creek with all welcome. Local events include Miss Cert Robson returning from Loganville for Thanksgiving and visits by Bruce and Maude McCready with the Gasser family. Louis Hess traveled to LaCrosse for the Fischer Ketchel wedding. George Gasser died of heart trouble in Sauk City and was buried at Black Hawk cemetery. Diamond rings priced from $4 to $75 at Outerbridge's in Reedsburg.
December updates show Mrs Buck staying with sister Mrs Parshall for winter. Grant Powell butchered a beef for O A Getchell and J H Luce last Friday. Mrs Atkinson took her daughter Mrs Wilder to the train to Waunakee for winter. Marjorie and Deane Luce stayed overnight at Grandma Luce’s Saturday.
Fresh testimony pours in declaring Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds unequaled. T J Mac Farland of Benterville Va says bronchitis for three years was cured after using the remedy. Also effective for lung and throat troubles pneumonia and grip. Fisher Bros. Druggist guarantees. Trial bottles free.
Ernest Vickers returned home to Dellona on Sunday following time in the area. Mr and Mrs Welch of the city were callers Sunday afternoon. A pleasant day was spent Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Pelton Sr for the gentleman’s birthday. W H Skinner visited Dellona last Sunday. Mrs J S Churchill and daughter Mary visited friends in Reedsburg. Mrs John Pelton and daughter Vieve visited with Mrs W H Skinner Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs M E Carr of Reedsburg called on their parents here. Willis Pelton and family visited Bert DeKoyer of Baraboo recently. Outerbridge's in Reedsburg advertised lowest jewelry prices for Christmas.
Prairie du Lac items report R P Miller returning from Minnesota Monday. The M E church hosts a fair and supper at the town hall tomorrow evening. Rev Badger of Waukesha will supply the Presbyterian pulpit for a month. Mrs Silas Hand and daughter Emily of Reedsburg visit F S Eberhart family. A fifth wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs E J Buehler. Otto Dietrich of Rockford Ill spent last Friday and Saturday with local relatives. Mrs Frank Keysar visiting in Chicago.
Miss Gladys Mepham is spending the week in Reedsburg. Hank Schieden went to Baraboo on business. A Brooks and H Schieden installed phones in their homes last week. Mrs. J Schieder lost a cow last week.
G M Madding of Sauk City Wisconsin travels for Greening Bros Monroe Michigan the state’s largest nursery with 711 acres offering up to date nursery stock. Highlights include the winter Banana apple praised for flavor and storage potential and marketed as true to name with a right price.
Baraboo market update lists new oats wheat corn rye prices quoted at H. M. Johnston's war house on Tuesday December 6 with potatoes also mentioned.
Mrs Albert Otto and daughter Haz spent Thanksgiving with relatives at Portage. Herman Rossen is adding a new house addition. A bee at the M E church last Thursday erected wind break hitching posts and cleaned the church. Chas Bass and wife of Seven Mile Creek visited relatives here Sunday. Mr Kowalski nears completion of a new barn. Ak A Otto installed a windmill.
J B Donovan argues cruelty lies in lacking reliable remedies at home and cites Dr Colwell's Magic Egyptian Oil as a guaranteed emergency aid. He claims immediate relief for burns, scalds, cramps, colic, diarrhea, wounds, pains, headaches, toothaches, and more with a refund if customers are unsatisfied.
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