Local Society Notes From Merrimack and Surrounding Towns
Merrimack and nearby communities report visits and guests from Lodi Baraboo Madison and Baraboo residents attend events and call on relatives. Notable items include Maude Truehl and Elijah Barrows wedding in Baraboo with residence in the Dave Stoner home, and G. E Kirchstein’s house fire averted by nearby neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Sparks
Lodi
T.S. Wells
Lyle
Arthur M. Farnworth
Virginia
Birchwood
J. H. Craig
Chas. Pigg
Henry Werrick
Sumpter
West Merrimack
Madison
William Graham
Fennimore
Maude Truehl
Elijah Barrows
Baraboo
Dave Stoner
Sauk Street
Julius Hein
Ned Norris
William O’keefe
A. L. Farnworth
G. E. Kirchstein
Killa Devlin
Merrillan
L. C. Halbman
Mr. Darvel
Wonewoc
Cora King
B. M. Sykes
Minnie Grunert
Annie Wilhelm
William O'Keefe
Adah Pigg
Sara Blacklock
Ironton Notes Report Social Visits and Local Events
In Ironton on Saturday Jacob Pearson raised a new barn. Rev Frederick of Rockton visits R M Mathews. Samuel Hearn of Chippewa Falls visits his brother. Local calliers include Lewis Hawkins and William Green Halgh from Cazenovia. A young people old time supper is planned in the M and church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Pearson
Frederick
Rockton
R. M. Mathew
S. Samuel Hearn
Chippewa Falls
Lewis Hawkins
William Greenhalgh
Cazenovie
Palmer
A. C
LaValle
John Byrne
Loyd
E. Blakeslee
Cazenovia
Gundy
Watertown
Retta Norman
Henrietta
O.palmer
G. A. Wright
Itch Relieved in Minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion
A brief ad note states Woolford's Sanitary Lotion relieves itch in thirty minutes. Fisher Bros. Druggists sell the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolford
Fisher Bros
Dellona and North Excelsior Farewell to Toledo Move
Dec. 12 Mr. and Mrs. Keylock accept positions in the Indian school at Toledo Iowa with O. J. Green as superintendent. They depart Tuesday morning joined by Mrs Lydia Gorst. Friends held a farewell party Friday night with refreshments and a pleasant gathering. Mrs C F Brereton of Lodi visits the William Simpson home. Mrs Roy Bass remains at Kilbourn under medical care and is not improving quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Keylock
Toledo
Iowa
O. J. Green
Lydia Gorst
Keylock
C. F. Brereton
Lodi
William Simpson
Roy Bass
Kilbourn
Local Socials and Movements Roundup at Mirror Lake
Mr and Mrs George Hamermeister returned to Baraboo after visiting parents Mr and Mrs C Hammermeister. Joe Golding spent a day in Kilbourn. Adolph Lombard will move to Baraboo this week. Ladies Aid at Allen Bass home drew a large turnout. John Dunkert Sr was a Baraboo caller last week. Mrs Ray Montange visited her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Golding Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Valley
Walter Capener
Portage
Janetta Smith
N. H. Smith
Baraboo
Roy Spaulding
A. R. Spaulding
Frank Feltz
Mike Bisch
J. H. Harris
Leota
Forest Turton
Grace
Tracy Rindall
John
Glee Club
M. E. Church
George Hamermeister
C. Hammermeister
Joe Golding
Kilbourn
Adolph Lombard
Ladies Aid Society
Allen Bass
John Dunkert
Ray Montange
Christmas Socials and Visits Across Lime Ridge
Dec 12 reports show John and Jerry Smith visiting sister in Baraboo with Reg ister of Deeds and Mrs S Z Hudson. Clarence Pierce and Edna and Nettie Seldon joined friends Jennie and Nora Warren. Herb Smith family and Guy Hainstock visited Henry Hainstock and Edward Jemel visited Willo Creek households. A Christmas tree event is planned at Seaman's school on Dec 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Jerry Smith
Baraboo
Register of Deeds
S.Z. Hudson
Clarence Pierce
Edna
Nettie Seldon
Ironton
Jennie
Nora Warren
Herb Smith
Guy Hainstock
Henry Hainstock
Edward Jemel
Willow Creek
Local Social News Notes From Reedsburg and Nearby
Miss Elsie Paskey of Reedsburg spent several days last week visiting her friend Miss Grace Seldon in our town. Fred Gibson, previously receiving treatment in Rochester Minnesota, has returned home and is improving according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Paskey
Reedsburg
Grace Seldon
Fred Gibson
Rochester
Minn
Prairie schoolhouse shadow social raises funds for organ
Large crowd braved snow for a shadow social at the Prairie school house taught by Miss Kathryn Dodge. A substantial sum was raised to purchase a new organ. Community members share visits and greetings as residents attend events and socialize.
District Superintendent Vance Conducts Communion Service
Dec 12 report notes Superintendent Vance led the communion at the chapel on Dec 4 with a large crowd present. Ladies Aid gathering Dec 8 with Miss Doron yielded over four dollars. Miss Elisa Clingman closed her school due to illness and rests at home. Robert Snyder plans a month visit to relatives in Pennsylvania starting next week. Henry Dorow shredded corn at Gemmill’s Saturday marking end of season. Addie Lange hosted a Milwaukee visitor. Fred Metcalf Ned O’Connor families joined Herbert and Mrs Dane in Reedsburg for venison dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Ladies Aid
Doron
Elisa Clingman
Robert Snyder
Hoome
Pennsylvania
Henry Dorow
W. E. Gemmill
Addie Lange
Milwaukee
Fred Metcalf
Ned O’connor
Herbert Dane
Reedsburg
Deer Shot by Mr Dano During Northern State Trip
A report notes that Mr Dano shot a deer on a recent trip to the northern part of the state, detailing the event as part of local hunting activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ner
Dano
Horticul tural society delegate returns from Minneapolis
A. K. Bassett came back last Saturday after attending the State Horticultural Society in Minneapolis. Newman Bros. begin erecting a large saw mill on land bought by A. Platt. Fred Zanton’s new barn nears completion with carpenters finishing inside. Benny Holt and Delton couple visited the Travises. Bluffs youths surprised Charles Bassett for his birthday with dancing, games, and an oyster supper. Alwin’s youths spent weekend with Honey Creek relatives. W. P. Bassett and Arthur Bassett hosted Sunday visitors. R. Marquardt visit noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Bassett
Minneapolis
State Horticultural Society
Newman Bros
A. Platt
Fred Zanton
Benny Holt
Delton
A. L. Travis
The
Bluffs
Charles Bassett
Alwin’s
Honey Creek
W. P. Bassett
Arthur Bassett
R. Marquardt
Mrs Mogene Holt Visits Brother In Delton
Mrs Mogene Holt of Delton spent Saturday and Sunday with her brother A L Travis. The visit highlighted family greetings and local social ties in the Delton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Hans Bjorenson
Mogene Holt
Delton
A. L. Travis
Christmas events grace small town visits and dances
Dec 14 Miss Laura Colter of New York City visits her aunt Mrs Levi Pur dy. Mr Coles family have rented the Cohoon hotel and moved in Monday. The Cohoon family moved to Reedsburg to rent another hotel. A Xmas tree will be held at the U B church on Dec 24 and a dance at Bohn hall on Dec 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Colter
New York City
New York
Levi Purdy
Taxidermist Offers Bird and Animal Mounts in Prairie du Sac
E D Ochsner, taxidermist in Prairie du Sac Wisconsin, mounts all kinds of birds and animals true to nature. Prices are reasonable and work is guaranteed first class. Wants in The News Bring Results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Ochsner
Prairie du Sac
Wis
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Erswell, Mietzl & McGann Furniture Company
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Dellona and
North Excelsior
Mirror Lake
Lime Ridge
Prairie School
Kathryn Dodge
Samuel Fingerhut Ason
Wm. Aron
Jean Williams
Grace Quirk
Margaret
Marie Doyle
Alice McKune
Andrew Peterson
Carl and
Paul Johnson
Elmer
Lena Peterson
Sam Daves
Reese
Elmer Peterson
Hoxie
Mildred Wilkinson
Gladys Manwaring
Black Earth
Belva Hanson
Cohen Bros
Excelsior
Baraboo Bluffs
Goodyear
J. Schneller
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