Ruhland stock moves to Baraboo citizens
The Ruhland stock rapidly transfers to Baraboo residents as local business and social notes record visits and gatherings. Mrs. Rudd of Reedsburg hosted Miss Luise Gattiker and Miss Margaret Gattiker of Baraboo, while Ki H Payne and family attended at J C Payne's on Second Street. Clarence Williamson died of blood poisoning and was moved to Berrien Springs for interment. his sister and brother arrived from Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudd
Reedsburg
E. Pfannstiehl
Luise Gattiker
Margaret Gattiker
Baraboo
Clarence Williamson
Berrien Springs
Wilbur Emmons
Frank
Michigan
Debating Society Adopts Controversial Immigrant Ban Topic
A high school debating society met to discuss whether illiterate immigrants should be barred from the United States. The affirmative, led by Carol Hackett and Ralph Longmate, edged a 3 to 2 victory over the negative. Interludes featured student speeches on judging debates and society membership, with general praise for the club’s progress. Local ads note fur goods, knives sets, and cheap engraved cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Carol Hackett
Ralph Longmate
Roy Kunzleman
Royal Draper
Draper
Ernest Savage
Ruhland's closing sale draws crowds at old stand
Crowds attend Ruhland & Co closing out sale at the old stand. The notice cautions settle all debts by December 15 or legal action follows. Local shoppers seek holiday gifts from Cor Drug Store and various merchants offering Kodak, fountain pen, and furrier items.
Local Notes From Baraboo and Surrounding Areas
December 4 notes report Addie Lewis returning from Chicago to care for a ill mother. Dr Jones and wife visited Baraboo. G W Allen seeks kidney treatment at his daughter Mrs Melvin Newkirk’s home. Mrs Earl Gillespie of Kilbourn guests of Mrs K Frost who tends Mrs John Redner. Town board audited bills. Mrs B A Knapp returns from Baraboo. Fred Mash serves as juryman from Delton. Methodist love feasts move to Squares and House’s store. Dr Claridge visits Reedsburg. mother accompanies him home. Henry Sarrington improves after illness. Mrs Susan Murray recovers enough to ride out and will winter with daughter Mrs R Brandt in east Fairfield. Sam Crane and wife stay with Moses and family in Kilbourn area. Mrs Ollie Reynolds’ house rebuilt. G W Adams repairs dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Lewis
Chicago
Dr. Jones
Baraboo
G. W. Allen
Melvin Newkirk
Earl Gillespie
Kilbourn
K. Frost
Frost
John Redner
Fred Mash
Delton
Claridge
Reedsburg
Henry Sarrington
Susan Murray
R. Brandt
East Fairfield
Sam Crane
Moses Crane
Ollie Reynolds
G. W. Adams
Norwegian Lutheran Service at German Church Sunday
Norwegian Lutheran services will be held at the German Lutheran church at 7 45 Sunday evening conducted by Rev. R J Meland of Lodi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Meland
Lodi
Local Doctor to See Patients at Mrs. Lewis Home
Dr Ada Parker from Madison will hold consultations at Mrs D A Lewis home Thursdays 9 am to 4 pm for chronic and nervous ailments. Chas Stevens & Bro offer tailored and ready to wear suits coats dresses and children's clothing plus dressmaking. Mrs O B Gloyd 212 Second St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
D. A. Lewis
Chas. Stevens & Bro
O. B. Gloyd
Second St
Poultry Premium List for Baraboo Exhibit Now Ready
Secretary H C Black announces a 40 page premium and rules booklet for Baraboo's fourth annual poultry show January 11 to 14 1911. Baraboo merchants contributed premiums, the association promotes poultry improvement, invites entries and mail requests for a free premium list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Black
Baraboo
Merchants of
Poultry Association
Wis
Pretty Morning Wedding At Presbyterian Manse
Mr. James F. Towers married Miss Clara Von Bjitzen at 9 30 this morning in the Presbyterian Manse with Rev. E C Henke officiating using the ring ceremony. Attendants were Miss Leta Towers and Mr Ernest A Savage. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm in Ex celsior after visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Towers
Clara von Bjitzen
E.C. Henke
Leta Towers
Ernest A. Savage
Excelsior
Business College Growth at Baraboo
Baraboo's Baraboo Business college expands under Principal C L McNitt adding four new typewriters and ten new students starting year. Graduates are in demand and the school surpasses expectations as a strong path for youth education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Sauk City Briefs Reflect Holiday Community Activity
Rev J J Grueningen and family visited Dane for mission services with son Paul a Whitewater normal student returning to Whitewater. Local guests include Merkel and Karn families from Iowa and Madison. A birth announced for Frank Hiney family. An operation performed in Chicago by Dr Oschner. A large sale at Ruhland's old stand left many thousands in goods unsold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Grueningen
Paul
Rebecca
Dane
Whitewater Normal
Whitewater
Herman Merkel
Edward Merkel
Ableman
Iowa
Bernhard Merkel
Oscar
Amelia Karn
Madison
P. J. R. Post
Juanita Post
St. Mary’s Academy
Edgewood
Frank Hiney
Erna Lahmar
Augustana Hospital
Chicago
Albert Oschner
Katherine Wesley
White Mound
Volk
Helen Padrut
Minneapolis
Minn
C. Padrutt
John Peterson
Vera
Augusta Lueckener
Local News Briefs from Mirror Lake District
Flora Golding visited her uncle Will Golding at Ableman on Sunday. George Hammermaster and his wife and daughter visited at Charles Hammermaster’s home. Royce and Fern Montagne vacationed in Kilbourn last week. Joe Golding celebrated his birthday with visiting friends and cards. John Wright sold his farm to a Milwaukee buyer. Adolph Lombard plans to move this month. George Hammermeister of Baraboo boated a twenty pound coon recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Golding
Will Golding
Ableman
George Hammermaster
Charles Hammermaster
Royce
Fern Montagne
Kilbourn
Joe Golding
John Wright
Milwaukee
Adolph Lombard
George Hammermeister
Baraboo
Walton Notes on Moves and Local News
Mr and Mrs Elton Fawcett left Monday for a new home in South Dakota. Mira Jordan returns from Wone woe where she attended high school. The school is closed due to diphtheria. Wilie Canon traveled to St Paul on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Fawcett
South Dakota
Mira Jordan
Wonewoe
Wilie Canon
St. Paul
Groat family heads to Florida for holidays
Mr and Mrs F M Groat and children left Wednesday for Florida to spend Christmas with relatives. Miss Martha Vorlop visited her parents in Reedsburg over the weekend. Chas Gorman of Baraboo was in town Monday. Miss Mary Swetland and Mrs Glene were seen in Reedsburg. Jay Hakes and family left for their home in Minnesota. La Valle Bible School plans an entertainment December 15 at the M W A hall. Select Christmas furs now and have them laid by while the assortment lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Vorlop
Reedsburg
Crusty
Tattlewood
Opera
Chas. Gorman
Baraboo
Mary Swetland
Henry Glene
Jay Hakes
Bingham Lake
Minn
la Valle Bible School
Bear Valley notices and relocations update
Be ar Valley residents report deaths and burials with Jobin Garvey dying at the Sauk county asylum on November 28 and burial at Loreto on the 25th. Other items include labor moves and farm rentals by Adam Huebsch to Thomas Murray and John Hansladen renting Joe Reider farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Sawyer
Sextonville
Dist
James Fargen
Munnickee House
Bear Valley
Beatrice Schrom
A. J. Dwyer
May
Anna McPhilips
Julius Mellentine
Leland
Thomas Murray
Local notes touch hospital visit and engagements around Madison
Dr and Mrs O Sporleter travel to Madison for Mrs Sporleter’s hospital operation and a speedy recovery wish. Otto Rosenbaum and wife adopt a 13 year old orphan from Milwaukee arriving last Friday. R N A elects officers last Saturday with installation after New Year alongside Modern Woodmen. Walter Kindschi leaves for Buffalo County for 2 3 months then return. Wedding bells for a Harrisburg youth at Westfield home of the bride. Infant son of Ed Becker ill then well. Ida Becker visits brother. Julius Nold and Wm Schmalz prep Christmas stock. Modern Woodmen election of officers planned for Saturday with full attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Sporleter
Madison
Harrisburg
Westfield
Black Hawk
Ed. Becker
Ida Becker
Julius Nold
Wm. Schmalz
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Pearl van Antwerp Moran
Buckley & Taylor
Ki. H. Payne
D.A. Payne
Sumpter
J. C. Payne
Second Street
D. A. Kloethe
Ruhlana
United
Roger Bros
Settergren Hardware Co
H. B. Simonds
North Freedom
Settergren
Charlotte Sweet
Wonewee
Mrs
James Sweet
George Williams
Evelen
Galena
Otto Horning
Kate O’shay
George
O’shay
John McGann
A. W. Melzl
Ruhland
Sa'e As Ruhland’s
Refa MacPherson
Chas. Ruhland & Co
Jennie Isnerd
Green Bay
Phil. Cheek
Veterans Home
Waupaca
Nellye Stackhouse
The
Siggelkow & Weidenkopf
Fisher Bros
L. EH
Waterman
Marriott Hardware Company
P. m
Ap. m
French Charlies
Risley Brothers
B. A. Knapp
Lutheran Services
Ada Parker
the Presbyterian Parson
Business College Grows
the Institution
Sauk City
Johnson
Snowboy
Boston
Swift’s
Mirror Lake
LA Valle
F. M. Groat
Florida
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