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Baraboo News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1911

Page

2

Local residents make short visits to nearby towns

Mrs. K O Scharnke visited Bara Boo to stay with sister Mrs F A Philbrick. Mrs Wiliam Bartenbach from Reedsburg stopped in Thursday. Miss Lena Smythe left for Baraboo for a few days with relatives. Rose Richardson and Olive Ballentyne called in from S Baraboo. Louie Goedecke traveled to Reedsburg on business Saturday. W J Daulton of Salem spent Sunday with his parents. William Gall Jr of Baraboo visited his parents Sunday. Mrs M H Schultz of Reedsburg spent a few hours Monday with her parents. Mrs William Kumke and daughter Helen were Reedsburg callers Monday. Gustav Scharnke and Charles Beth were business callers in Reedsburg Monday.

K. O. Scharnke Baraboo F. A. Philbrick Wiliam Bartenbach, Sr Reedsburg Lena Smythe Rose Richardson Olive Ballentyne S Baraboo Louie Goedecke W. J. Daulton Salem

Death of Bert A. Clement in Delton area mine cave-in

The Siskiyou News reports Bert A. Clement aged 48 formerly of Delton died in a Bumble Bee Creek gravel mine cave-in. D. F. Weed found the body after noticing Clement’s absence and a dangerous open cut. Coroner Davidson ruled accidental death after a lengthy inquest held at Clement’s cabin. Clement was single with no local relatives. a niece Lida Hulbert of Delton, Wis. was notified.

Bert A. Clement Bumble Bee Creek D. F. Weed Clement Weed Davidson Turner Curtiss’ Ranch Beaver Creek Gottville Yreka Lida Hulbert Delton Wis

Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Growth At Evenson's Pharmacy

Evenson's Pharmacy advertises Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it restores hair growth when roots are alive. The ad states it destroys germs linked to baldness, penetrates to roots, stimulates circulation, relieves scalp irritation, removes dandruff, prevents shedding, and promotes growth. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes at The Rexall Store.

Rexall Evenson’s Pharmacy Oak St

Miserable Dyspeptics and MI-DNA Tablets Ad

An advertisement urges readers with upset stomachs to visit Fisher Bros. for MI-DNA tablets claiming relief from indigestion and related symptoms. A money back guarantee offers a 40 cent refund if misery persists. A larger 50 cent box is sold at Fisher Bros. and druggists nationwide.

Fisher Bros

Skillet Creek Farmers Club Holds Annual Meeting

The Skillet Creek Farmers club met at Mr. and Mrs. William Toole's home to review the year and outline next year's activities. Plans include corn shows, hospital aid in Baraboo, county fair support, and continued exhibits with per diem approved for fair participation. Next meeting is at Albert Wichern's on Dec 15 featuring the annual corn and corn bread show with premium ribbons. Officers elected: President William Toole, Vice President Albert Wichern, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Dora Cowles.

Skillet Creek Farmers’ Club William Toole Baraboo Civic League Sauk County Order of Wisconsin Experiment Association Sauk County Country Life Association H. A. Hill Albert Wichern Boston Dora Cowles Wm. Shale Arthur Bassett

Thanksgiving Dinner in Fairfield Returns Warm Gathering

Miss May Porter hosted the annual Thanksgiving dinner at Harley Porter’s Fairfield home. The menu featured turkey and all the trimmings. Guests included C. C. Porter and children, the Websters, Ada Almy and Florence, Leland Cornell and Elda Hall, M. L. Porter family, R. G. Borden, Glen Porter, Myrtle Porter, Zama Cornell, and Merle Porter, with many sharing in a merry, contented gathering.

May Porter Harley Porter Fairfield C. C. Porter Mary Gertrude Kenneth Webster South Dakota Ada Almy Florence Necedah Leland Cornell Elda Hall Rockland M. L. Porter Vivian Lois R. G

Itch Relief Promised By Wool ford Lotion

Wool ford's Sanitary Lotion claims to relieve itch in 30 minutes with confidence. Fisher Bros. Druggists advertise the product for sale to customers seeking fast relief.

Woolford Fisher Bros

G A R Election Officers Named by G A A

On Saturday evening the G A A elected officers including Commander W D Porter Senior Vice Henry Roser Junior Vice C C Allen Surgeon H D Potter Quartermaster J B Worthman Officer of the Day E L Palmer Chaplain P P Palmer Officer of the Guard Nathan Farnworth Trustee J P Witwen Delegates to Encampment at Anigo P P Palmer M N Bliss Phil Michaud J W Herrington Alternates G H Bacon W Palmer J Fansworth J B Shumway

W. D. Porter Henry Roser C. C. Allen H. D. Potter J. 8. Worthman E. L. Palmer P. P. Palmer Nathan Farnworth J. P. Witwen Antigo M. N. Bliss Phil. Michaud J. W. Herrington G. H. Bacon W. Palmer J. Fansworth J. B. Shumway

Free Stomach Remedy Offered By John A Smith

An advertisement offers free stomach tablets to relieve dyspepsia indigestion and related symptoms. It urges readers to write to John A Smith at 51 Smith Building Milwaukee Wisconsin for a free package.

John A. Smith Dept Smith Bldg Milwaukee Wisconsin

KING'S CORNERS VISIT RELATIVES ACROSS THREE TOWNS

Mr and Mrs Erwin Young and their children toured Baraboo for a day. Mr and Mrs Emil Rehbein and son Kenneth visited Morrisonville. They also spent time with relatives in Oregon. Friends hosted a postcard shower for Mrs Fort.

Erwin Young Baraboo Emil Rehbein Kenneth Morrisonville Oregon Fort

Mrs Gehrich Dies at About 80 in Sauk City

Mrs. Peter Gehrich, aged about 80, died at her Sauk City home after a cancer illness. She leaves three daughters Mrs. Carl Brilla of Honey Creek, Mrs. John Berberich, and Miss Annie Maegerlein. Funeral from St. Aloysius Church Tuesday morning with Catholic cemetery interment.

Peter Gehrich Sauk City Carl Brilla Honey Creek John Berberich Annie Maegerlein St. Aloysius Church

South Delton Social Ties and Local Visits

William Waddell hosts visits and family movements as relatives from Baraboo Spokane and Fairfield call on, with Kerber selling a farm and moving to Lyons hill Curry house. Extended families from Searle and Hayes households gather for Sunday meals and neighbors socialize across Deadwood area events.

William Waddell Peter Kerber Menomonie Baraboo Curry House Lyons Hill

Atkinson to Visit Pritchards Before Returning Home

Atkinson will visit Mr Pritch ard s parents on Saturday before returning to Mortana. Perry Holt and a child of John Hayes are improving while Vaughn Ableman remains on the sick list. Mr and Mrs D R Jones drove to Kilbourn last Wednesday.

Atkinson Mr. Pritchard Mortana Perry Holt John Hayes D. R. Jones Kilbourn

Local visits and Thanksgiving gatherings in area towns

Mrs. Davenport returned to her home near Reedsburg after a visit with her son and family. Mrs. Steele of Delton spent days with her daughter, Mrs. Claude Newell. Miss Annie Puttkammer, employed at the Henry Ringling home in Baraboo, was home briefly. No school in Dist. No. 7 on Tuesday due to Miss Higgins attending her grandfather Charles Harman’s funeral in Baraboo. Ed Grass and family visited the A W Ziegler home. Grandpa Ingham, visiting relatives at Ironton and La Valle, returned home for Thanksgiving. Mr. Miller the buttermaker and family spent Thanksgiving with his parents east of Portage.

Davenport Reedsburgh Steele Delton Claude Newell Annie Puttkammer Henry Ringling Baraboo Dist. No. 7 Higgins Charles Harman Grass Sauk Prairie A. W. Ziegler Grandpa Ingham Ironton la Valle Mr. Miller Portage

Fairfield Thanksgiving at Woll Thayer Home

Mr and Mrs William Woll hosted Thanksgiving at their Fairfield residence with their daughter Miss Carol Thayer and a group of guests joining the family for the holiday occasion.

William Woll Carol Thayer Fairfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Stanley Co Werner & McConick Adv Chrismas Fur Store G. A. Briggs Agleman Gustav Scharnke Caarles Beth J. F. Sneathen Hood R. H. Clark O. D 1St National Bank Delion F. H. Hulbert Siskiyou News California William Toole Veterans of the Civil War King’s Corners A. Reinking Coats South Delton Rolla Wech Spokane Washington Harvey S. P. Searle Raymond Kopplin Ableman’s Odell Bert Hayes Bennie Holt Milton Holt North Freedom George Waddell Ed. Waddell of Wm. Waddell Vaughn Ableman Ableman Hdwe Imp. Co Ableman, Wis
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