Sacrifices Made for Fellow Man
Henry Schaefer of Black Hawk, who lost his right arm in a corn shredder last October, is recovering after skin grafts. Volunteers donated skin: Karl Schneider 16 inches, Alexander Hes sig 18 inches, John Bryan 20 inches. Dr Sporleder performed the grafts. some skin decayed and was removed. A newborn son to Mr and Mrs Fred Schaefer died shortly after birth. community friends offer sympathy. Young people gathered for popcorn at the hall for a Christmas tree event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schaefer
Black Hawk
Karl Schneider
Wm. Schaefer
Alex. Hessig
John Bryan
Sporleder
Fred Schaefer
Obituary of Mrs Simonds nee Helen Elizabeth Tomkins
Mrs Simonds born November 8 1840 in Aurelius Cayuga County New York moved as a child with parents to Racine Wisconsin where educated. She married Benjamin Simonds November 26 1868 at Waukegan Illinois and lived on farms in Greenfield Baraboo and near Baraboo Wisconsin. She died at age about 70 from valvular heart disease after pneumonia last winter. Her husband Benjamin writes a consoling tribute and notes her cheerful influence and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Simonds
Helen
Elizabeth Tomkins
Aurelius
Cayuga County
N. Y
Racine
Wis
Iowa
Waukegan
Illinois
Benjamin Si Aonds
Greenfield
Johnson Corners
Minnie Bell
Mabel Clair
Baraboo
T. M. Warren
Benjamin Simonds
Reedsburg Fire Spree Strikes Town After Saloon Blaze
A sequence of fires hit Reedsburg after the Oehler saloon blaze. A potato car fire trapped by packed socks and hay was fought by volunteers. corn stalks burned with minor damage. a meat market smoke-house fire was quenched by a quick citizen with a garden hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oehler
Reedsburg
Hickey Brothers
Jack Frost
Baraboo
Schuster
Chicago
Boeming & Hyzer
Seales Mound II reports George De Koeyer improving
Tuesday reports from Seales Mound II indicate George De Koeyer is greatly improved after prior illness. Fireman Archie Elkington injured his elbow between Madison and Harvard last evening, treated in Harvard and Baraboo, forcing him to stop work. Harry Britton arrived from Canada for Christmas with parents at Fourth and East streets. Clyde Britton also visiting, both connected to railroads. Mendota Week at Clavadatscher’s features silks dress goods notions and Xmas gifts with wholesale and retail pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seales Mound
George de Koeyer
Archie Elkington
Madison
Harvard
Baraboo
Harry Britton
Canada
al. Britton
Fourth
East Streets
Dominion
Clyde Britton
Michigan
Mendota, Ill
Clavadatscher
Fur Store Buys Spur Holiday Goods and Gifts
Numerous notes describe fur coats and jackets, baby carriage robes, hats, gloves, perfume, and lanterns offered at local shops Buckley Taylor Fisher Bros Donovan's and others. Residents like J Underkofler Dr Wareham W Toole and Miss Hollenbeck are noted in town on various errands and visits.
Messenger land sale clears path for state park plan
Mrs Emma Messenger sold her Devils Lake property to the state with possession to May 15 1911 Retained only the cottage The sale advances the state park project described as a lasting pleasure ground for the people and a hopeful assurance for supporters of the plan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Messenger
Devils Lake
Fire Warden Probes Ironton Fires Without Blame
A state fire warden visited Ironton to determine the cause of three recent fires. Several residents were examined, but no individual has been blamed yet. The fires have dominated local discussion for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fire Warden’s Department
Ironton
Ladies Fashion Sale Offers Bargains on Coats Skirts and Petticoats
A local sale lists fur coats pony coats neck furs and muffs and barrel neck pieces beside embroidered nun veiling skirts and plain skirts. Silk and sateen waists in colors including blue black white. Dress goods laces embroidery couch covers and blankets offered at special pleasing prices with small purses yielding big bundles.
Entertainment by LaValle Bible School Delights Local Folks
December 21 program by LaValle Bible School drew strong local praise. Mr and Mrs Frank White of Sextonville visit his parents J H White. Miss Gladys Apker returns from Baraboo duties for two weeks. Walt Johnson, recent west worker, came home Monday. Charles Gorman of Baraboo visited Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaValle Bible School
Frank White
Walt Johnson
West
Charles Gorman
Baraboo
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. Clayadatscher
Engin House
CU. J. Underkofler
Elroy
Buckley & Taylor’s
Dr. Wareham
W. H. Toole
Fisher Bros
J. M. Holmes
William
North Freedom
Ruth Gropp
Ableman
John Alexander
Reensburg
Xmas
A. Cooper
Raymond
Edward Davidson
Barron
Donovan's
Rudolph Reinhold
Raymond McGann
City
Lowney’s
Kratehead’s
Johnston's
Donovan’s
Josephine Hollenbeck
Hirschinger
E. J. Campbell
E. F. Seamans
Elizabeth Street
Norwalk
Mr. Seamans
F. O. Schoenwetter
Hawkes
Ward Reese
Business Colege
Foréndon
Spring Green
Waterman’s
P. Pollowick
Charles
T. M. Marshall
J. W. Wilcox
Mrs. Volney Moore
Harold Moore
Safety Razors
Gillette
Auto Strop
Star, Ward
Ever Ready
Diamond Edge
Chrissie Crawford
Beloit
Buckley & Taylor
John Osler
Second Avenue
Wisconsin Business University
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Laura Marriott
Ash Street
M. J. Prothero
H. L. Peacock
Davenport
Messenger
Men’s Department
Radan
LA Valle
Tonville
Mrs. J. H
White
Gladys Apker
Will Ott Hardware Co
City Hall
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