13 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
1
Madison CO G five met Baraboo in Ruhland’s hall with a large crowd, the Baraboo scrubs winning 44 27 in the preliminary game. Baraboo led at half 16 16 before the All Stars pulled away to win 42 29.
A big turnout for the Baraboo weekly horse sale saw prices from 30 to 125 dollars. Eight or ten horses sold with traders buying and many sleighs and cutters changing hands. Farmers came 15 to 20 miles. Baraboo market praised as durable and likely to become the region's best horse market near Madison. Sales are held on Tuesdays with upcoming dates February 19 and March 5 and 19.
Baraboo reporters note Merrimack proprietor Robert Steuber plans a great closing out sale as he withdraws from the Cash Mercantile company. He expects to seek a new location and may keep merchandising in the closing business, while Frank A. Cooper’s former store transfers to Steuber’s management.
Fred Nehs of 305 Second Avenue hosted a surprise gathering last night when about 15 friends and neighbors arrived to join him and his wife for an evening of games and refreshments. The unplanned party brought cheerful socializing and a sense the hours passed quickly.
Lucy A Simmonds died January 26 1907 at 84 in North East Minneapolis with family at her side. Born Lucy Siggs in Brighton England she married Dawson Simmonds in 1848 and had five children two sons died in infancy daughters Mrs. Towers Mrs. Risley and Mrs. Ladd remain. She became blind at 27 and moved from Merrimack Wisconsin to Minneapolis in 1901 and was buried in Merrimack Oak Hill cemetery.
We express sincere thanks to all who assisted us in our bereavement. Special appreciation goes to Mr. and Mrs. B. Odekirk for opening their home, and to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ladd, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Risley, and Mrs. M. A. Towers for their kindness.
Last night the Hood Bros treated their employees to a sleigh ride and a reception at Mr. Geo Hood’s home on Fourth Avenue. The event ended with an excellent oyster supper as a climax to a jolly social time, leaving attendees praising their employers hospitality.
The Inter Se club staged a musical and dramatic program at Mr. and Mrs. Hoag's home on Fourth avenue for about 50 guests. Performances included songs by Mrs Teel and Miss Morley, a five member play with Mrs. Davis as an Irish maid, piano solos by Miss Morley and Mrs Hoag, and recitations by Miss Elsie Thornton. The event may become a benefit for the State Park fund with another performance planned.
A reflective piece about lawmakers at Madison, noting no corruption or temptations seen at the door. It argues that while bills are being prepared, attempts to repeal the township tuition law for high schools will be promptly killed to keep it dead. It emphasizes cautious optimism about the 1907 legislature.
A planned lodge initiation at the Select Knights of America hall on Fourth Street ended with about thirty wives and families invading the lodge, binding and teasing the guard, then presenting the knights with dishes and dancing. The incident prompted a chagrined guard and light social aftermath as the crowd dispersed.
Miss Lucy Dyrud and Mr. Michal Hanley were married Monday night at 7 at the Dyrud home, with Rev. Munneke officiating. The ceremony was a small family gathering attended by Ada Heffron and Lewis Dyrud, followed by a wedding supper. The couple are well known locally and move into their new home amid friends' best wishes.
Mrs Fuhrman visits Kilbourn to see her sister while Hazel Smith returns from Fairfield and E McGilvra from Reedsburg. Hofman visits Hartford Wisconsin and Miller of Ableman visits relatives in the city. Mary Smith of Lodi to speak at Baptist church. J Briggs returns to La Valle after city visit. Pauline Peterson returns home from Reedsburg. L W Sandberg hosts N S Ladies Aid on Potter street. Leander Drew of Lodi sells 124 acres west of town to W F Steuber of Prairie du Lac for 90 per acre. possession in March. Sherm Luce’s wagon ride ends in a scare injuring a rider’s finger. John N Ringling arrives in Baraboo from Paris after his mother’s death. Al and Henry Ringling come from Columbus Ohio. Henry wintered there and Al joins him this week.
The Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters hosted a card party at Ruhland's hall on the South Side last evening. An admission fee drew a good turnout with 16 tables in play. Ten games determined prizes, followed by late-hour refreshments. Mrs. Le Baron won the ladies first prize and Mr. W. D. McGuire captured the gentlemen's prize. Booby prizes went to Mrs. Russell and Mr. Chas. Diener.
John M Siver died at his Lyons home at 2 10 this morning after a long illness. Born in New York state he was 78. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral arrangements will be determined after relatives from out of town are heard from.
William Hiller and Miss Ida Disk were married January 28 by Rev. Mueller of the German Lutheran church. The couple left by morning train for Milwaukee and will reside at 803 Lake Street Baraboo after their short honeymoon.
Miss Vernie Porter attends the Reedsburg training school. Miss Hazel Smith of Baraboo visits Miss Lillian Newell. Mrs. Cameron returns to Oshkosh after weeks with her daughter Mrs. E. C. Green.
In Sumpter on February 4, winter weather grips the area as Mrs. L. W. Stone of Baraboo stays to care for her ailing father Thomas Donnelley. Fred and Charlie Zanton, Chas Abby, and others are ill. Prairie du Lac rural routes were altered on February 1 worsening service for many patrons who must travel to town for mail, with some traveling up to three quarters of a mile. Mail carriers Stoddard and former carrier Bert McCoy shift routes to Honey Creek. Residents await a more reliable door delivery system.
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