Baraboo News Highlights From Local Events
Local arrivals and visits include Wednesday’s return of R B Griggs from Chicago and John MecGarrity resuming duties with C N W Ry. The KE F U hosted a basket social at the A O U W hall with about seventy five attendees and a post‑event dance. The Gem theatre advances stage quality under scenic artist Hutchinson. F D Clark visits Baraboo at the New Warren after weeks in Evansville and Freeport, with plans perhaps to California after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. F. U
A. O. U. W. Hall
Gem Theatre
Hutchinson
F. D. Clark
Baraboo
Warren
Mrs. Clark
Evansville
Freeport
California
Mrs Bessie Stillson Returns from Chicago
Thursday update notes Mrs Bessie Stillson has returned from Chicago and her brother Benjamin Stackhouse shows marked improvement. Mrs Edward Lee left for Milwaukee and Racine to visit relatives. Street Work crews cleared snow in the business section to aid drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Stillson
Chicago
Benjamin Stackhouse
Edward Lee
Milwaukee
Racine
Saturday at The Fair signs broad stock and growth
The Fair store opened with a large stock and many customers. The article notes the growth of the mail delivery experiment from five routes thirteen years ago to about 41 000 routes and 20 000 000 daily patrons, with Uncle Sam’s spend near 200 million dollars. The Orpheum theatre unveiled a new Powers picture machine, operated by J A Byers, with the old machine retained as backup, plus a new dissolver and a fireproof automatic projector to please patrons. The piece ends with a farmer’s role in world progress and a speculative strike impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Orpheum Theatre
J. A. Byers
Lewis Dies After Illness at Home on Second Street
Lewis died at his Second Street home at 12 15 AM Wednesday after a period of heart disease and complications. He was about 59, born in Palmyra New York, and lived in the city 25 years as a tool room foreman. Survived by four daughters Sadie Marion Anna Maude Palmer and son Howard and his wife Mrs Maude Palmer and siblings. Funeral Saturday from home with noon train to Lodi for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Lewis
Second Street
Maude Palmer
Chicago
Palmyra
N. Y
Sadie
Marion
Anna
Howard
Lodi
Itch Cured in 30 Minutes by Wool ford’s Lotion
Wool ford’s Sanitary Lotion promises quick itch relief in 30 minutes and is sold by Fisher Bros. druggists. The product is marketed as a reliable remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolford
Fisher Bros
Funeral of Mrs Thatcher at F P Foss Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Wm Thatcher were held at the Foss home this Wednesday with Rev Will S J Dumvil of South Side church officiating. Floral tributes filled the room and sister Mrs Wm Moore of Chicago attended. pallbearers listed Chas Coleman Joseph Doppler Volney Moor Frank Schuster Mortimer Hoover and H Northrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Thatcher
F. P. Foss
Will S. J. Dumvil
South Side Church
Wm. Moore
Chicago
Chas Coleman
Joseph Doppler
Volney Moor
Frank Schuster
Mortimer Hoover
H. Northrup
Funeral Held for Nelson Graves at Webster Prairie
The funeral for Nelson Graves took place from his home on Webster Prairie Tuesday at 11 AM under the Woodmen order, with Rev. C S Knight officiating. Pallbearers named were Paul Neitzel W H Halsted Paul Cahoon Sol DeKoyer Albert Lansech and Chas Dambeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Graves
Websters Prairie
The
Woodmen
Rev
C.S. Knight
Paul Neitzel
W. H. Halsted
Paul Cahoon
Sol. DeKoyer
Albert Lansech
Chas. Dambeck
Local notes from Ironton and LaValle
Dave Webb and wife will move to Dr. Booker's farm in Gillingham next year. Homer Morris and Mrs Lena Price married at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Decker officiating. Emma Wright returned from Chicago staying with Mrs Acker at LaValle due to road conditions. Funeral attendance for Willie Pugh at LaValle. Thornburg and son Harry injured when king bolt broke in buggy near LaValle causing shock and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Webb
Gillingham
Dr. Booker
Homer Morris
Lena Price
S. St. John
Decker
Emma Wright
Chicago
Acker
LaValle
Willie Pugh
Christmas in Baraboo of 1839 Recalled by Elder Writer
A letter recalls Baraboo’s first Christmas 1839 with skating on mill pond trips to Captain Moore’s mill at Lyons, family sleighs and candy pulls, and holiday duties. notes Baraboo then had three settlements and mentions local figures, mills, and the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Melville Mason
Mill Pond
Philarom Pratt
Juvenille
Barab
Chauncey Brown
Mr. Brown
S Brown
Lyman Clark
Jepthah Jackson
Col. Edward Sumner
Mason
Delton News Roundup Includes Socials And Moves
Miss Laura Fox returns to Kenosha from Delton. Nelson Gorman moves to Baraboo and rents to M Otto the blacksmith. Woodmen banquet honors Royal Neighbors with about seventy five attendees. R N A lodge elects officers led by Oracle Mattie Flickner and others including Grace Adams and Laura Sarrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Fox
Kenosha
Nelson Gorman
Baraboo
M.otto
Delton
Tiger
Tressie Frank
Plainfield
J. T. Huntingtons
Leslie Morse
Kilbourn
R.N. A
Oracle
Mattie Flickner
V. Oracle
Mary Crane
P. Oracle
Grace Adams
Helga N. Freer
Pearle R. Timme
Chaplin
Laura Sarrington
Marshall
Genevieve Adams
Inner Sentinel
Della Style
Outer Sentinel
Ollie Reynolds
Edyth J. Adams
Mary Allen
Lucy Steele
Funeral services held for Mrs. James Waddell
The German M. E. church hosted funeral services for Mrs. James Waddell on Tuesday December 7 at 1130. Many Baraboo friends attended including Mr and Mrs Wm Stackhouse Mrs Ann Kline Chas Kline and Geo Hammermeister among others. Several local residents recalled past visits and expressed condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Waddell
M. E
John Simon
Wm. Simon
Baraboo
C. Hammermeister
Mirror Lake
Lydia
Blanche Schut
Janie Borders
Reedsburg
Mary Kelly
North Freedom
Kowake
LaRue
Edd. Schanke
James Waddel
Wm. Stackhouse
Ann Kline
Chas. Kline
Geo. Hammermeister
J. Woodruff
Capener
Milke
Daniel Rumpf
Fanny Rumpf
Henry Alexander
Geo. Moog Jr
Geo Moog Sr
Herbert Moog
Emil Moog
Frank Schuster
Local social notes from Baraboo and Reedsburg
Mrs J D Roberts Ed Waddell and Chas Waddell are listed among local residents. Frank Vogel spent last Thursday in Reedsburg on business. Paul Rumpf of Baraboo visited his brother John Rumpf over weekend. Miss Lizzie Johnston spent Sunday with her parents at Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Roberts
Edd
Waddell
Chas. Waddell
Frank Vogel
Reedsburg
Paul Rumpf
Baraboo
John Rumpf
Lizzie Johnston
Grip damages resisting power and how to recover
An article warns that a single grip attack can cause lasting misery if not treated with proper care. It describes lingering after effects such as weak blood, poor digestion, and nervous sensitivity, risk of pneumonia, bronchitis, and rheumatism, and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy based on blood health. A user story from Miles E Butler supports benefits and a free booklet is offered. Pills priced at 50 cents per box, six for 2.50, via Dr Williams Medicine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles E. Butler
Youngstown
Ohio
Dr. Williams
Chickens Roasted by the Crate in Small Wisconsin Fire
An oil stove explosion in a Spring Green warehouse owned by Walter Sprecher caused a minor fire. Water nearby stopped the blaze, with damage limited to a crate or two of chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Green
Wis
Walter Sprecher
Dee
Congregational Church
E. G. Christman
Richland Center
J. G. Bun
Ferdinand Wegner
Prairie du Sac
Joe Schoephoerster
M. Bassard
Examining Physician Appointed for TB Sanatorium Applicants
The article notes a physician will examine individuals applying for admission to the Wales tuberculosis sanitarium. This process ensures applicants meet medical criteria for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Local Social Notes from North Fairfield
North Fairfield residents gathered at the Lewis home for a birthday dinner honoring Orval and Loyd Lewis last Thursday. Oatus Stomner visited his sister G E Lewis during the past week and James Anchor moved into a new home Monday. Guy Simonson, formerly with Fred Tilin, is now at the Lewis place. James and Percy Lamar spent several days with friends in New Port, while Theodore Herron and Mrs Lamars hosted visits Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Lewis
Loyd
Alfie Simonson
Oatus Stomner
Winfield Newell
Emma
Cenia Newell
Lewis
Little Orval
Loyd Lewis
G. E. Lewis
James Anchor
Guy Simonson
Fred Tilin
James and
Percy Lamar
New Port
Theodore Herron
M. Lamars
Pine Hollow Valley Social Roundup
December notes from Pine Hollow Valley show Miss Clara Stienke of Freedom visiting cousin Miss Elsie Stackmann. Miss Mary Kamencky hosted friends. Mr and Mrs Wm Schrader of North Freedom visited sister Mrs Aug Kuball. Herman Kapelke returns home from mining work. Carl Jantz recently called in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Stienke
Freedom
Elsie Stackmann
Mary Kamencky
Wm. Schrader
North Freedom
Aug. Kuball
Herman Kapelke
Carl Jantz
Madison
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