Various local visits and medical ops in tight knit community
Thursday reports show Mrs. Gunnison visiting her sister. Miss Millie Andre underwent appendicitis surgery by Drs Farnsworth and Beech. Charles Baer and Mrs. H R Pigg face health concerns. Also noted are a bazaar success, a mishap involving Andy Shanley, sailors en route to China, jail escape chatter, and a cheese theft incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gunnison
North Freedom
A. KE. Britton
Charles Baer
Fairfield
Drs. Farnsworth and
Beech
Baraboo
Portage
Andy Shanley
Shanley
San Francisco
China
Atlantic Ocean
New York
New ten cent registry stamp issued with blue spread eagle
The government released a new ten cent stamp for registry service. Local post offices received the first consignments on Tuesday, and the stamp features an unusually pretty blue shade with a spread eagle design, the only U S stamp bearing the national bird. Charles Capener resumes activity after a month healing from burns and vein inflammation. Civil War veterans from the 13th Kansas held a reunion in Kansas City attended by D K E Merwin and M L Darhart, both 67 and Kansas City residents, reflecting dwindling veteran ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registry Service
United States
Kansas City
13Th
Kansas Regiment
D. KE. Merwin
M. L. Darhart
Baraboo Triumphs Over Waunakee In High School Basketball
David R. Owen and son John visited Baraboo yesterday as the Baraboo high school team overwhelmed Waunakee 47 to 6 in a gym game. A novelty preliminary game between two high school teams ended 6 to 4 with tall players winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Owen
John of
Caledonia
Baraboo
Waunakee
Passes 0th milestone celebrates Gollmar birthday
Yesterday marked the 88th birthday of G. G. Gollmar with about twenty five relatives gathering at his Birch street home to share a pleasant day. The social club room hosts nearly forty veterans and others enjoying the winter days and hearty companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Gollmar
Birch Street
Third Avenue
Johnsies
Jacks
Local Social Roundup and Family Visits
Mr and Mrs H O Koenecke and children went to Reedsburg this afternoon to spend Sunday. Mrs J H Erswell and Mrs James Hoeffel were called to the bedside of their father James Hoeffel at Heedsburg today due to serious illness. Harry Scott wed Harriet Campbell in a Thursday ceremony at Waukegan Illinois. Henry Grunshaw and John Jessop returned from Adrian Michigan where a relative is critically ill. Mrs Clement is in a critical condition. Mrs Albert Lang and Mrs Alice Daniels visited Mr and Mrs H C Black and left for North Freedom to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Koenecke
Reedsburg
J. H. Erswell
James Hoeffel
Heedsburg
Harry Scott
R. L. Scott
Ash Street
Harriet Campbell
Doylestown
Pennsylvania
Waukegan
Illinois
Justice of Peace Ball
Henry Grunshaw
Ironton
John Jessop
Adrian
Michigan
Arvin Clement
Clement
Albert Lang
Beloit
Alice Daniels
South Bend
Indiana
H.C. Black
Lang
Mr. Black
Daniels
North Freedom
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths Featured Kidney Remedy
An article promotes Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney trouble and related illnesses including heart disease and bladder issues. It claims it can halt frequent urination, scalding pain, and night-time trips, with free samples and a mailed booklet offered by Dr. Kilmer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Birthday Celebration for Mr. Gollmar at St Ann Home
Dr. Gollmar of St Ann visited to spend the day with his father and returned today. Friends gave many pretty gifts and a postal shower to honor him. Mr. Gollmar called it one of the happiest days of his life and his good spirits continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gollmar
St. Ann
Gollmar
Newspaper Influence on the Home Discussed by Club
Fortnightly Literary club members gathered Friday with Mr and Mrs KE J Battles and Mrs Belle W Bliss. The discussion covered the history of newspapers the truthfulness of reporting and noted papers like The Christian Science Monitor and The Kansas City Star as influential. Mayor Gaynor's speech on yellow journalism was read. Next meeting will feature Chief S A Pelton on Coddling the Criminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. J. Battles
Belle W. Bliss
Europe
Germany
Boston
America
United States
Bliss
Christain Science Monitor
Kansas City Star
Gaynor
R. B. Griggs
S. A. Pelton
Veterans Move Social Center to G A R Hall
Former courthouse veterans relocate social headquarters to the G A R hall as friends contribute funds to sustain the gathering space. The scene marks a shift in where members meet for community fellowship and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Taft Cuts 12000 Pound Appleton Cheese in Chicago Show
Ed Fuhrman received a small portion of the 12000 pound Appleton cheese cut by President Taft at the Chicago dairy show last month. The cheese shipped from Appleton to Chicago on a flat car was made by Nicholas Simon. Fuhrman served his portion at the Cummings boarding house this noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Fuhrman
Appleton
W. H. Taft
Chicago
Taft
Nicholas Simon
Mr. Fuhrman
Cummings Carding House
Gem City Literary Society Debates Abolition of Capital Punishment
The Gem City Literary Society met at the Watkins home on Ridge Street. The debate argued that capital punishment should be abolished with Marion Douglas and Helen Dick for the affirmative and Myron Dick for the negative. The jury ruled two to one for abolition. Marion Douglas performed on violin with Ella Atwater on organ. Earle Warne presented news topics and Myron Dick read an original story before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem City Literary Society
Orick Watkins
Ridge Street
Marion Douglas
Helen Dick
Myron Dick
Ella Atwater
Earle Warne
Reward Offered for Thrown Skunk Oil Incident at Spring Valley
Herman Littenberg owner of a Spring Valley saloon and dance hall offers 200 dollars for information on the person or persons responsible for throwing a bottle of skunk oil through a window during a Thanksgiving dance on November 30. The 164 couples attending were dispersed, many dancers’ clothes were spoiled and several women fainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Littenberg
Spring Valley
Sale of Delton lands in Sauk County estate notice
First publication December 14 1911 state Sauk County County Court notice in estate of Hiram v Clement in probate announces sale of Delton lands by administrator H D Keyes. On January 6 1912 at 10 AM public auction at Sauk County Bara Boo courthouse for Lots 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 and parts of Lots 6 7 in block 36 Village of Delton cash terms. Ruggles & Frenz attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram v. Clement
Sauk County
H. D. Keyes
Baraboo
Sauk Town
Delton
Wisconsin
Ruggles & Frenz
Page and Harlan Page sue Alma Campe and others
State of Wisconsin Sauk County Circuit Court summons defendants to appear within twenty days to defend an action brought by Sarah E Page and Harlan K Page against Alma M Campe William Griffith Mrs Griffith and unknown heirs. Plaintiffs' attorney Bentley Kelley Hill serves copy of complaint. P O address Bartinoo Sauk County Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Page
Harlan K. Page
Alma M. Campe
Wm. Griffith
Bentley, Kelley & Hill
P. O
Bartiboo
Sauk County
Wisconsin
Partition and foreclosure action for Baraboo property
The suit seeks partition or sale of Lot 4 and the west 3 fourths of Lot 3, Block 19, Baraboo Wisconsin, to divide proceeds among owners. It also forecloses rights of William Griffith, Mrs Griffith, and unknown heirs. Dated November 23, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Griffith
Adams
City of Baraboo
Sauk County
Wisconsin
Court for Sauk County
A court proceeding in Sauk County is noted with its first publication on December 14, 1911. The brief item records the court’s activity or status as part of ongoing legal notices in the era.
Public Notice in Sauk County Probate Case
First publication December 7 1911 notices creditors of Edwin A Smith late of Baraboo to file claims by June 4 1912 or be barred. At Baraboo county court July 2 1912 at 10am claims will be examined and adjusted. W T Kelsey judge Bentley Kelsey Hill counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Williams
Baraboo
Said
Thomas R. Williams
Iity of
Wilef
Edwin A. Smith
Edwin A. Smith la E
W. T. Kelsey
Bentley
Kelsey & Hill Attorneys
Barbara Eber Tivuerer
Barbara Eber Thaerer
W.T. Kelsey
Dithmar & Malone Attys
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Wisconsin Business University
la Crosse
Edward Schneller
Edna
Belleville
Monroe County
Ohio
Mrs. Schneller
Anthony Mordes
Miss Bessie
Charles City
Iowa
Louisa Lombard
Water Street
John Myers
Merrimack
Ray Perry
Ableman
the Congregational Church
Janesville
E. H. Ransom
Ransom
Sorge
Charles Bunker
Propriet Rs
Alvin Hillebrandt
Bunker
Hillebrandt
Northwestern
Charles Capener
Mr. Capener
Roundhouse
Wm. Rump
Stickney
Ableman Howe. & Imp. Co
Exclusive Agentse
Ableman, Wis
Presi
cepInis
Wola
Scott
Sack County
State OF Wisconsin
Griffith
Wm.griffith
Charles Wild
Henry Hill
Wilbur Cahoon
H. H. Thomas
L.S. van Orden
C. C G. Bennett
East Johnson St
Madison, Wis
California Fic Syrupg
State OF
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Accllisten
Rocky Mountain
Holllister Drue Company
Maison
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