Sauk City Holiday Guests Heads North and East
Dec 24 residents host and visit relatives over the holidays. Edith Lueders of Chicago stays with Augusta and Charlotte Lueders. Joseph Shorer, a canning factory manager from Minnesota, visits his mother. Ervin Witte of Cottage Grove visits Emma Meyer. Emil Reinarz travels to Milwaukee for vacation with parents. Theo Baum family heads to Janesville. Teachers depart for holidays. Students from the University of Wisconsin spend break at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Lueders
Chicago
Augusta
Charlotte Lueders
Joseph Shorer
Minnesota
Ervin Witte
Cottage Grove
Wis
Emma Meyer
Emil Reinarz
Milwaukee
Theome
Wubect Refner
Theo
Baum
Janesville
Runge
al Ia Crosse
Baraboo
du Mez
Norwalk
Loomis
Luther
Steinfort
Kilbourn
Spring Green
Watertown
Josephine
Helen Merk
Theresa Miller
Richard Merkel
Robert Rieser
Albert Stocker
Holiday Visits and Homecomings In Baraboo Area
North Freedom resident Miss Matd Bond plans holidays with her father Herbert Northrup and relatives. Mrs. Mary Carpenter visits Baraboo with her granddaughter Mrs. J Weston and other kin. G W Hackett hosts Mrs Hartrum from Chicago. J Joiner moves to Ernest Hinn's hilltop house near G Harkins. Miss Anna Patterson returns from Beaver Dam to spend holidays with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matd Bond
Mondovia
Herbert Northrup
Mary Carpenter
J. Weston
Baraboo
G. W. Hackett
Hartrum
Chicago
J. Joiner
Ernest Hinn
G. Harkins
Anna Patterson
Beaver Dana
Local Tidbits as Christmas Visits Highlight Excelsior
Mr. Ratzlaff, longtime resident, is seriously ill at home with his son Herman. Miss Martha Retzlaff returns home for vacation from a school near Loganville. Miss Myrtle Clingman, a teacher near Spring Green, arrives home for the holidays. Henry Dorow family hosts Christmas dinner with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratzlaff
Herman
Martha Retzlaff
Loganville
Myrtle Clingman
Spring Green
Henry Dorow
Christmas Gatherings Across Dellona and North Excelsior
Chiften Dryer of Baraboo visited his grandmother Weidman and other relatives during Christmas. Clarence Christie family spent the holiday at Leslie Sarrington in Delona. Norton Cone family dined at Marrietta Weidman’s. Will Hewitt family from Webster’s Prairie celebrated with daughter Mrs. Herman Dorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiften Dryer
Baraboos
Weidman
Clarence Christie
Leslie Sarrington
Delon
Norton Cone
Marrietta Weidman
Will Hewitt
Websters Prairie
Herman Dorrow
Parisian Sage Hailed as Hair Grower and Dandruff Cure
Customer testimonials from Marlboro and Cynthiana praise Parisian Sage for increasing hair thickness and eliminating dandruff, with claims of remarkable results after two bottles. Fisher Bros guarantee refunds if dandruff germs persist, and the product is sold by druggists for 50 cents a bottle featuring the auburn haired girl on packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Mass
G. Barteaux
Main St. Cynthianna
M. Clough
Fisher Bros
Beloit man visiting at James Sweet’s home
Stanley Markon of Beloit is visiting at the home of James Sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Markon
Beloit
James Sweet
Another Step Toward Devil's Lake Park Lake Resort
A local report notes progress toward creating Devil's Lake Park and adjacent lake resort facilities. Officials outline plan milestones and funding for the development project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil's Lake Park
State moves to condemn land for Devils Lake park
Condemnation proceedings have begun against landowners at Devils Lake as part of the state park board plan to create a permanent resort. J E Messer Schmidt of Madison arranged for official publication of land to be condemned. Notices list Carrie E. Martin American Refractories Company and Treadwell estate as affected property. The park project is certain to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
State Park Board
J. E. Messerschmidt
Madison
Baraboo
Carrie 8. Martin
American Refractories, Company
Treadwell Estate
Married at Delton Wedded at High Noon
Elmer H. Goman and Hazel Beaulieu wed at Delton in a pre Christmas ceremony conducted by Rev. Moon. Groom's Baraboo and Beaulieu families tied to Delton and Nelson Illinois. They plan to live on the E L Reynolds farm. The Daily notes the event and subsequent Christmas stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer H. Goman
Hazel Beaulieu
Delton
Mrs. Goman
E. L. Reynolds
Tragedy near Reedsburg ends in murder suicide
At a farm two miles south of Reedsburg an elderly German man, George Meyer, shot his wife after she asked about a Christmas present. He then killed himself, dying several hours later. Meyer, about 83, left a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meyer
Reedsburg
Mr. Meyer
Funeral Held for Brakeman Stewart H Butterfield
The funeral for Brakeman Stewart H. Butterfield, killed at Elroy Friday morning, was conducted Tuesday at the A C church with Rev J M Dick officiating. Attendees included trainmen, B of R T lodge members, and several out of town mourners from Montford, Fennimore, Belvidere, Kendall, and Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart H. Butterfield
Elroy
A. C
J. M. Dick
Charles Melzl
Carrie Rooney
Irvin Bump
Albert Swan
Ewald Gust
Jesse Smith
Andrew Hassett
George Gunlock
Harry Butterfield
B. of R. T. Lodge
Messrs. Co. M. du Bois
W. A. Jaquish
B. of R. T
D. A. Hitchcock
Montford
Frank Bowers
J. Bowers
Fennimore
Philip Bowers
Stella Rulison
Belvidere
Stanley Morcum
Fern Lunsdon
Kendall
Erastus Thompson
Madison
Black Hawks Lookout Sold for Wisconsin River Dam Site
Black Hawk's Lookout bluff east of Prairie du Sac has been purchased by the power company for dam construction on the Wisconsin river. A crew clears land along an island and a wide strip, revealing limestone in the bluff. The name origin note mentions Black Hawk reached the river below Sauk City during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk
Prairie du Sac
Power Company
Wisconsin
Sauk City
Geese Burned in Maple Hill Smoke House Fire Thief Losses
A fire at Henry Harman’s smoke house south of North Freedom destroyed over 20 geese being smoked at the time. Some fowls were also taken by thieves in the area, with other losses reported nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harman
Maple Hill
North Freedom
Card of Thanks for family bereavement
The Butterfields and their relatives thank friends, neighbors, railroad officials and trainmen for floral offerings and support during the death and burial of their husband, son and brother. Mrs. Stewart Butterfield and family name Orrin, Vivian, Baxter, James Sweet and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Butterfield
Baxter
Orrin
Vivian Butterfield
James Sweet
Marry Herman Nachreiner and Olive Wood in Plain
Marriage notices list Herman Nachreiner of Plain to Olive Wood, William Ederer of Plain to Alta Ward of White Mound, Walter Armbruster of Freedom to Eda Petraz, Levi Horner to Alvina Robinson of Walden, Lura Battles of Baraboo to Samuel Davidson of Stanwood Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Nachreiner
Plain
Olive Wood
William Ederer
Alta Ward
White Mound
Walter Armbruster
Eda Petratz
Freedom
Levi Horner
Alvina Robinson
Walton
Lura Battles
Baraboo
Samuel Davidson
Stanwood
Iowa
Fire destroys North Freedom electric light plant and mill
A serious fire at North Freedom burned the electric light plant and the feed mill owned by J. M. Blachly Tuesday night. The flames were spotted after six o clock by workers returning from the Oliver Iron Mining plant. A. B. Morse notified by C. A. Clark of Reedsburg helped extinguish the blaze, but the interior was burned. Mr and Mrs Louis Leiser have returned to Madison after a visit with the Swan family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Freedom
Oliver Iron Mining Company
A. B. Morse
C. A. Clark
Reedsburg
J. M. Blachly
Miss Maude Waddell Visits Brother in Madison Sanitarium
South Delton notes report Maude Waddell traveled to Madison to visit her brother Vid Waddell, who is recovering well at the sanitarium. Mrs. Carl Lamberton visited him the previous week. John Leifer and family from North Freedom stayed with C. E. Bayles. An oyster supper and program were held at the Country club and Catlin residence. Henry Paton visited his uncle S. Ableman in Morrisonville. Mrs. Chas Catlin is again able to be out among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Waddell
Madison
Vid
Carl Lamberton
John Leifer
North Freedom
C. E. Bayles
Chas. Catlin
Henry Paton
Morrisonville
Ableman
Former Baraboo resident dies at 77 in Amherst
Fred Heartel once of Baraboo and Harapoo area died Thursday at his Amherst home. He lived in Grand Rapids and Lindsey in prior years. Survived by brother Edward Heartel of Portage and sons Carl Amherst and William Grand Rapids, plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral held at John Brenner’s home with interment at Rock Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Heartel
Harapoo
Amherst
Bara
Grand Rapids
Lindsey
Edward Heartel
Portage
Carl
William
Adam Arnold
L. Wosett
John Paddock
Charles Adams
George Briscoe
William Paddock
Fred
Belle Brenner
Baraboo
John Brenner
Rock Hill Cemetery
Ironton Notes on Visits and Local Fires Investigation
Miss B Slaven visits Colorado Springs after a stay with sister Mrs F Byrne. Lewis Hawkins and son of Cazenovia visit relatives. Miss Iva Mathews returns from duties near Baraboo. A young people supper nets over 20. J C Smith of Canada visits Dr Booker. Mrs Van Loon funeral held here. Fire marshals Purtell and Sexton in town investigating recent fires to find the responsible party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Loon
Ed. Mortimer
Walton
Kilbourn
Sparta
Carl Tyler
Huron
South Dakota
T. M. Purtell
J. M. Sex
Holidays Visit and Local Social Notes
Wednesday Mrs. Charles Jory visited Madison to spend holidays with her son Harry Murray. H Garfield Lea and Miss Clara Lee returned from Caledonia. Mrs. Eugene Odekirk of Trempealeau visits the Odekirk home. Mr. and Mrs. John Donahue stay with relatives in Milwaukee. The remains of John Wheelright were taken to Madison for interment. Dr. Frank G. Desmond of Chicago and Miss Gertrude Desmond of Whitewater Normal visited to see Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jory
Madison
Harry Murray
Eugene Odekirk of
Trempealeau
Mrs. B. Odekirk
The
City
John Wheelright
Frank G. Desmond
Chicago
Gertrude Desmond
Whitewater Normal
Santa Claus
W F M S Plans Meeting at Edith Adams Home
Fairfield reports the W. F. M. S. will meet at Mrs. Edith Adams’ home in Delton on January 3. A picnic lunch will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Adams
Delton
Trussell Family Visits Delton and Home Caller
In Lenville on December 28 Mr and Mrs G T Trussell spent Sunday at A Clark's in Delton. Mrs J Crawford called at the Trussell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.T. Trussell
A. Clark
Delton
J. Crawford
G. T. Trussell
Husband Arrested Leaves Family Desolate In Free sag
Charles Cline of Free sag dem was arrested on a drunkenness charge after a drunken spree lasting days. Justice Andis sentenced him to five days on the rock pilé and a $10 fine, with extra jail time if unpaid. Commissioner Griggs reported the family had little food and no money, and the husband’s wages were spent on liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagdem
Andis
Jine
Griggs
T Ma *G
Cline
Bear Valley Christmas Dramas and Local News
Dec 27 notes from Bear Valley report guests in Black River Falls and Loreto families. District No. 6 closes for a week, Ida Ellefson works for A J Dwyer, James Smith bought furniture in Spring Green, Ball brothers lose barn to fire. John Coyne and Mary Cole announce marriage in Loreto. Romises of Richland Center and family spend Christmas. A J Weitzel family host holiday visit. Meyme MePhillips and Anna visit home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Black River Falls
Arthur McClusky
Dist
Ida Ellefson
Big Hollow
A. J. Dwyer
James Smith
Spring Green
Frank
John Ball
Loreto
John H. Coyne
Mary Cole
Casper Romise
Richland Center
Frank Romise
A. J. Weitzel
Kenneth
Bear Valley
Meyme Me
Phillip’s
Little Bear
Anna
Fern’ Hill
Local families gather for Christmas amid visiting relatives
Whitewater residents Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Upham spent Christmas with daughter Mrs. E. F. Dithmar in town. Fred May of Fifty-fifth Street visits local secretary. Carl Blass from Manston stays with sister Mrs. James McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. M. Secker and sons return to Mather after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Palmer. Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Snyder host guests J. T. McClure, Miss Nellie McClure, Clyde McClure, and Mrs. Payne of Gibson City. Lt. R. H. Downie returns to Cantwell printing in Madison after a city visit. Esther Case, Gisholt stenographer, spent part of the week with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Upham
Whitewater
E. F. Dithmar
City
G. W. Snyder
Ash Street
J.T. McClure
Nellie Mc Clure
Clyde
Payne
Gibson City
Esther Case
Gisholt
Madison
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Excelsior
Dellona and
North Excelsior
Lara Battles
Bride
E.J. Battles
Miss Lura
Rev. Henke
George Pelton
Tracy Batties
Miss Pelton
Himself
H. Butterfield
A. C. Church B. of R
Louis Leiser
Mrs. A. Swan
South Delton
Ironton
H. Garfield Lea
Miss Clara Lee
Caledonia
John Donahue
J. F. Sneathen
Dentist Mills Block
Fairfield
Lenville
Charles Cline
Free
Bear Vauley
Fred May
Fifty-fifth Street
M.C. A
Carl Blass
Manston
James Mc Donald
1St Street
M. Secker and Sons
Mather
J. S. Palmer
Sixth Avenue
R. H. Downie
Cantwell Printing Company of
Cash Store
H. Potterville
Taylor's Livery
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