Otter Catch and Community News From Spring Green
James Casper caught a large otter at the river last Monday in Spring Green. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beav ey. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Diehl return from town with a party held in their honor at the Swartz home. Miss Tillie Fincr helps at the George Shutz home this week. A skating party occurred at Norton’s Slough Friday evening. A lyceum officers election was held at the Big Hollow school. Josephine Pickar is the teacher. The high school Olympic and Philomathia societies held their first debate on December 1. Miss Grace Brecthl visits George Haas. A teachers’ institute is planned for December 16 and 17 in the high school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Beavey
Emil Diehl
Towa
Swartz
Tillie Fincr
George Shutz
Norton’s Slough
Big Hollow
Lyceum
Josephine Pickar
Grace Brecthl
George Haas’s
Sauk City Social News Highlights Local Visits and Moves
Thanksgiving visits from Anton Schwarz and the Misses Mary and Regina Schwarz of Madison. funeral in Middletown for Ernest Borchers. new clerk Edwin Gasser at Hahn Richmueller Meyers store. multiple residents visiting family, moving homes, and travelers from North Dakota to Kiel and Madison. Sauk City gains new modern houses and cottages. local students on vacation trips and kinship visits across Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Schwarz
Mary
Regina Schwarz
Madison
John Borchers
Ernest Borchers
Middletown
Edwin Gasser
Witwen
Hahn, Richmueller & Meyers
Walter Hahn
North Freedom
Herman Merkel
Susie McNaughton
Dunlap
Iowa
Ewald Rieser
North Dakota
Edith Luther
Petuaia Dumez
Plain
Milwaukee
Sophia Wuerth
Thomas Meyer
Kiel
H. Steecker
New Holstein
Anton Coenen
Roxbury
A. Schwarz
Christ Bernhard
Kathrine
Waupun
August Kirchstein
Mary Leinenkugel
Ed. Cork
Albert Stocker
Richard Merkel
Tessie Mueller
Josephine Merk
The
State University
Bertha Volk
Sauk City
Lillian Sherwood
Chas. Buehler
Joe Mack
A. Neimeir
A. A. Buerki
Frank Spaeth
Martin Stoffels
John Buerki
Cruisus
Mathew Huerth
Doan's Regulats and Ointment Advertisements Spotlight Liver Biliousness
Mrs Chas Freitoy of Moosup Conn reports relief from headaches and weakness after taking Doan's Regulats for bilious attacks. The ad promises 25 cents for tablets and 50 cents for ointment with claims of curing piles and other ailments. It also touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for cuts burns and bruises and asserts rapid relief from pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Thomas
Thanksgiving Family Reunion at the Alexander Home
A large gathering at the Alexander residence in Westfield on Thanksgiving included Henry and family and many relatives from Baraboo Chicago and nearby towns. Recitations and songs were performed while a hearty dinner was enjoyed and plans for future reunions made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Henry Alexander
William Beige
Lois
Evelyn
Jean
Carol
Baraboo
Frank Fosdick
Chicago
Will Alexander
Ruth
Florence
Alvin Alexander
Milton
Kenneth
Henry
William
Lila
Irene
Percy Alexander
Errol
Virgie
Walter
John Johnston
Lissie
John Alexander
Philip’ Alexander
North Freedom
Ed. Davidson
Barabo
Harold
Ruth Alexander
Evelyn Beige
Beige
Jane Borders
Arthur Schulte
Charlie Schulte
Dakota
Mortimer Mortimer Family Notes and Local Movements
Bert James and Ed Mortimer haul lumber to Hillsboro while Mrs Sara Mortimer moves to live with son Noah. Mrs Mulholand reports she is well and hopes to return home. Susie Mortimer and Mamie attend Bethel meeting. Grandpa Lyons remains ill. Beatrice Mortimer visits grandma Musings during Thanksgiving period. Ed Mortimer’s mother travels to Oelwein with plans for winter with sister Julia Rathburn. Frank Spurrier works for Ed Mortimer in his absence. H G Harvey visits Wonewoc on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
James
Ed Mortimer
Hillsboro
Sara Mortimer
Noah Mortimer
Mulholand
Susie Mortimer
Mamie
Bethel
Grandpa Lyons
Beatrice Mortimer
Mara Hawkins
Bert Mortimer
Herbert
Wennie Mortimer
Oelwein
Iowa
Julia Rathburn
Frank Spurrier
H. G. Harvey
Wonewoc
Wood Saw Bites Fingers At White Mound
William Westenhaver slipped while using a wood saw at White Mound and severed two fingers though the wounds were not serious. Nearby notes mention visits by Mr and Mrs Nelson Emery to Sparta to see their son Clair, Mrs Henry Conly traveling to Cazenovia for a aunt’s illness, William Freelick or Jackson installing an electric light plant for Rev. Father Rupprech ter and J L Connor, Carl Connor assisting, and Miss Zeta Gillespie of Reedsburg visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Westenhaver
White Mound
Nelson Emery
Sparta
Clair
Henry Conly
Cazenovia
William Freelick
Jackson
Father Rupprechter
J. L. Connor
Carl Connor
King's Corners December Visit and Illness Report
Miss May Brown of near North Freedom visits sister Mrs. Emil Rehbein for several days. Hubert Greth has been ill this past week but is now improving. George Tiffin also listed among the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Brown
Near North Freedom
Emil Rehbein
Hubert Greth
George Tiffin
Windmill Accident injures Nelson Warren near Merrimack
Nelson Warren, employed near Merrimack, was oiling a windmill when his glove caught and pulled his hand into the wheel. He suffered a broken finger, a split finger, and hand bruising. A doctor sewed eight stitches and later amputated the broken finger after a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Warren
Merrimack
Rexall Orderlies Promote Regular Bowel Health
A Rexall store advertises Rexall Orderlies as a safe remedy for constipation and bowel disorders. The ad claims 98 percent of illnesses involve inactive bowels and torpid liver and promises money back if customers are not satisfied. Product is eaten like candy, is gentle, and suitable for the elderly. available in 25c and 50c sizes at C. H. Evenson 504 Oak Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
C. H. Evenson
Oak Street
Missionary Meeting Draws Over Hundred Garments
Despite stormy weather the Saturday meeting at L D Rudd's attracted many. Over one hundred garments were donated to the missionary box and cash receipts exceeded seven dollars. Attendees from Baraboo Columbus and nearby areas visited relatives in the area including the Bass and DuBois families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L D. Rudd
William Jones
Herbert Jones
Baraboo
Fred DuBois
Columbus
Allen Bass
Floyd Butterfield
Chippewa County
S. M. DuBois
Walter
Ruby Claridge
Fairfield
Local Visit Notes From Lime Ridge Area
Dee and Mrs. Boil and son from Ubia spent a week at Samuel Boil’s home. Mr and Mrs Joe Smith entertained Smith’s stepmother. Miss Bell Mouser of Ubia visited Mrs Samuel Boil. Albert Smith near Lindon hosted family visiting Sunday. Mrs Albert Smith is very ill with stomach and heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Little Wallace Bradley Ill With Pneumonia Threat
December notes list James Warren and family returning from Town to visit parents. Miss Lizzie Mortimer is home after a week with friends. Ed Mortimer arrives from Oelwein Iowa. Mrs Dolph Mortimer and Mrs John Mortimer on and off sickness. Frank Spurrier to work for Harry Bradley this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Bradley
James Warren
Lizzie Mortimer
Ed. Mortimer
Oelwein
Iowa
Dolph Mortimer
John Mortimer
Frank Spurrier
Harry Bradley
Stolen Hog Threat Letter From Soring Green News
John Meixelsperger accuses an unnamed party of stealing half a hog from a barrel on November 19 in Caledonia. He warns repayment of ten dollars by December 15 or arrest and legal action will follow, claiming the hog’s value at ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Meixelsperger
John Meixelsperger
Soring Green News
Quaker Show Honors Couples and Local Visitors
Mrs. Westedt won the silver sugar bowl in the ladies nail driving contest. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fisher Sr received the silver cracker jar as the oldest married couple on stage. Grace Marshall visited with Bertha Mosing at White Mound. Will Retz and William Haven visited relatives and attended a funeral in town. Hilda Luhrsen returns home from Beloit to stay through Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Luhrsen
Beloit
Ladies Aid quilling quilt at Mrs Vickers home
North Dellona and Lyndon notes report a well attended Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs J Vickers home as they work on a quilt for Mrs John Vasey. Leslie Hawes returns from Chicago and Wm Scott loses a black furred cat on the way to Reedsburg before Thanksgiving.
Grosinske Sells 125 Acre Farm to Charles Weiss
R R Grosinske sold his 125 acre Baraboo farm to Charles Weiss for 10000 dollars and will vacate in a few months. He has been in business in Baraboo for years and may take a California trip before settling the family again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Grosinske
Charles Weiss
Recount Proposed in Edmund A. Terry Sheriff Race
Edmund A. Terry, last election Democratic sheriff hopeful, trailed by about 83 votes per returns and has pondered a recount. A phone message from his residence this afternoon said he had not fully decided on the course to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund A. Terry
Wheeler couple returns from Minnesota trip
Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Wheeler returned from Minnesota touring relatives. They visited Mrs. Wheeler's mother in Fari bualt and stopped in St. Paul to see her sister. A family gathering followed at Mrs. Wheeler's mother Mrs. C. M. Kester's home in Reedsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Wheeler
Minnesota
Mrs. Wheeler
Faribault
St. Paul
Reedsburg
Water Commission Meeting in City Hall
The monthly water commission session was held in the city hall last evening and bills totaling 289.40 were approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Commission
Taxidermist Offers Bird and Animal Mounts
E. D. Ochsner of Prairie du Sac Wisconsin advertises mounting of all kinds of birds and animals, with true to nature displays, reasonable prices, and first class guaranteed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Ochsner
Prairie du Sae Wis
Kicked by a Horse Injury Report and Local Items
E J Terry was kicked in the face by a horse with four teeth knocked out and stitches required. Ebenezer Valley notes list visits, births, illnesses, and social gatherings among Hackett and Meyers families plus local meetings and a corn contest at Baer’s home on December 13 with G W Davies to speak on farmer course benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Terry
Local Social Notes Move Through Week
Tuesday visits and Sunday attendances mark a sequence of social calls and a funeral. Mrs G M Barkenhagen attends the funeral of Mrs Seth McGilvra. Mrs Fannie Winckler travels to Beaver Dam for her mother Esch's death. Mrs LaFollette and Congressman Lenroot depart for Washington with plans for the senator and family to follow.
A. C. Church Holds Annual Meeting and Elects Officers
Members elected Joseph Lusby as Trustee Albert Watkins and Thomas Burton as Deacons Alfred Watkins was named Treasurer Mrs Thomas Lusby appointed Clerk The annual convention will meet at La Valle beginning Wednesday Delegates from Baraboo include Mrs L D Stillson Albert Watkins Mr and Mrs Joseph Lusby Earl Warn Mrs W Ken yon Mrs M Dickens Lyman Norton and Miss Lottie Hendricks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lusby
Albert E. Watkins
Thomas Burton
Alfred Watkins
Thomas Lusby
la Valle
Baraboo
L. D. Stillson
Albert &. Watkins
Earl Warn
Local items report juror duty and community visits in Madison
George W. Henry served as a juror in the U S court in Madison this week. Mr and Mrs Fred P Clark travel to Los Angeles after a stay at the Warren house. Mrs Clark greatly improves in health. They will not use their Ash street home for now. Samuel Powell of Montana and Mrs Holloway of Racine visit Dr and Mrs Charles Gorst in Mendota after staying with Mr and Mrs Thomas English. Powell notes 25 years since his last visit and remarks on town improvements. Mrs Chris Kramer and Mrs Gustav Zuch attend wedding of Otto Huebner Jr and Ella Krause in Milwaukee. Huebner to move to Denver for a bookkeeper post. Attorney Er Runge returns from Madison and Sauk City with an established southern county practice in estate settlements. Sauk City former home. meets old friends on trip. Aubrey Briscoe, one year old, injures eyelid on button hook. stitches by Dr Sullivan in Madison. H M Johnston speaks on Oberammergau trip at Sunday school. A china shower honors Miss Lara Battles at Miss Clara Pelton’s home. attendees listed. Wickern male quartet performs at Lyons church. next Sunday service combines preaching with song service at 8 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hopper
Mae Horkan Spont
Winfield
Ernest Meyer
August Meyer
Daisy Meyer
Udo Braun
Black Hawk
Lissie Johnston
Mabel Alexander
North Freedom
Lois Beige
Baraboo
John Alexander
Herman Kopf
Elsie Schroeder
John Simon
Maple Hill
Cora Brown
Reedsburg
Henry Weidman
Fred P. Clark
Los Angeles
Warren House
Clark
Mackay
Ash Street
Samuel Powell
Montana
Holloway
Racine
Mendota
Charles Gorst
Thomas English
Powell
Chris Kramer
Gustav Zuch
Milwaukee
Otto Huebner Jr
Ella Krause
Huebner
Denver
Colorado
Aug. Runge
Madison
Sauk City
Mr. Runge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spring Green
James Casper
Adele Bohn
Paul Linenkugel
Josie Pickar
Ella Mettel
Burdock
Chas. Freitoy, Moossup
Conn
Westfield
Mortimer Valley
King’s Corners
Lime Ridge
H. Seldon
Wm. Rotzell
Fred Gibson
Herb Smith
George Warren
Nelson
Dellona and
North Excelsior
Risley Brothers
Baraboo, Wis
Caledonia
Loganville
North
Lyndon
Town of Freedom
Meeting of Water Commission
Ebenezer Valley
Frank Hackett
Lamoni
George Hackett
Money Creek
Minn
Joel Hackett
Gladden
August Meyers
Doe Daniels
John Hackett
Rose Bisch
Edith Huntington
Sixth Avenue
P. T.hackett
Bloomer
Wis
Chas. Randall
James Willis
Joe Bisch
Richard Meyers
Andrew Nelson
George
Ella Hackett
Chas. Grub
Walter Capener
Capener
Ed. McGilvra
Wichern Bros
Verne Trump
Tomah
Reatives
Kirkwood Agricultural Society
Skillet Creek Farmer’s Club
J. E. Baer
G. W. Davies
Charles Goette
Popp
Ableman
G. M. Barkenhagen
Seth McGilvra
Ed. Campbell
Mary Campbell
Fannie Winckler
Beaver Dama
Esch
Charles Bunker
Hudson, Wis
Bunker
Laura Pasch
Wilton
Ra¢schein
Groton
South Dakota
R. M. LaFollette
Irvine L. Lenroot
Superior
St. Paul Road
Washington
Congress
A. C
A. C. Church
George W. Henry
United States Court
Aubrey
A. P. Briscoe
Sullivan
H. M. Johnston
Oberammergau
Lara Battles
Clara Pelton
Iva Hackett
Katherine Jacobs
Eva Tinkhham
Louise Weber
Grace Sheridan
Hazel Hollenbeck
W. T. Marriott
Lyons Church
Wickern
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