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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement extolls Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative. It claims gentle cleansing action without debility or dosage changes, notes physician approval, and urges purchasing the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. through leading druggists.
Mrs. Grant Wilcox and children of Kilbourn visited the Getchell and Wilcox homes. Al Coons and family spent Wednesday with Mrs. Bindley in East. Monroe Bump entertained his sister from Portage. Edith Frick of Greenfield stayed with Irene Higgins. John Rounds and a Chicago buyer visited Fairfield. Edith Frazier went to North Freedom to visit her sister. S. H. Burton and family spent Sunday at Wm. Burton's in East Fairfield. Mr. Brown of Madison visited W. H. Newell.
June 30 dance at Gust Gall's referenced. lightning struck a large pine in front of Herman Kamenzey's home Saturday night. Local visitors and Fourth of July plans noted. Hilmer Gall christened at North Freedom German Lutheran Church. Jena Radseck visiting from Baraboo. Ed Johnke back from mines. Albert Lehman family visits Moosup connection. Alsoads promoting Doan's Ointment and Doan's Regulats, Burdock Blood Bitters, Dr Thomas Electric Oil, and Galvanic Soap for home care and clothing care.
Clarence Smith, son of Mr and Mrs C M Smith, was badly burned after pouring powder on the ground lit a match and applying to it His face blistered and fingers burned He was blind for three days and without food for 30 hours but is now homebound His face shows a complete scale but is not deep McLean’s barn was completed and christened with a foot shaking celebration last Friday night on the upper floor The sawyers finished sawing lumber on the Van Dyke farm.
North Freedom June report lists residents and visitors with Milwaukee trips for a medical convention and several calls on friends. Families welcome guests from Baraboo Reedsburg Benton Eau Claire and Barron as local events include a cement walk project and a new residence being built south of the school. A June 27 birth adds a son to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. local travel to Lake Mills and Baraboo is noted alongside schooling and church ties.
W G Smith offers 25 photos for 25 cents in six positions with five pictures each. Located at the Reinking Building. Postal novelty photography specialty and services advertised for customers seeking portrait and novelty shots.
About twenty friends held a surprise party Saturday in Greenfield for Mrs. Sara Coles in honor of her birthday. Dinner and supper were served. Attendees included Mrs. L. Palmer, Mrs. Doering, Mrs. L. Johnson, Mrs. Farnsworth, Mrs. S. Thaerer, the Whitty family, Mr. and Mrs. D. Edwards and children, Mr. and Mrs. T. Rogers, Mrs. D. Rogers, Mrs. Pruyn, Mrs. C Simonds and son, and Ednah Rogers. Vera and Viva Edwards of Glenville are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Rogers.
The passage touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and preventive cure for ailments like grip colds fevers rheumatism and indigestion. Testimonials from A S Heath and Benj LeVine claim kidney trouble jaundice and weight recovery improved after use. Sold in liquid or Sarsatabs 100 doses for one dollar by C I Hood Co.
Walton Wis June 30 John Have ltk a farmer living west of Walton was found dead in his home on Thursday having ended his life It is believed he had recently filed for divorce from his wife who supports a large family of children Rev Guthrie has returned from Oska loosa Ia with his sister Miss Nona Guthrie Mrs Frank Mortimer of Withee visits relatives here Nell Tabor of Dorchester returns home after a week with her sister Dell Mortimer Her father Eli Horton accompanies her and will live in Dorchester for a time Arthur Jones visits relatives Edith Hutchins ended a successful term of school near Mauston
A series of brief items record a new baby girl born to the Steinhorst family, Paul Bittrich returning from Madison hospital, a Lutheran sewing circle gathering at the E Bender home, and travelers W J Hummel and Mrs W J Hummel back from Milwaukee. Mrs Adam Fey visited from Chicago and Miss Carrie Bender engaged to Albert Kelm. wedding planned in Sleepy Eye. Fourth of July events include Singers in town and a ball at Kiefers hall. Mrs Anna Handel and Meta Pfaff return from Chicago for a two week visit, and G Sechanke and wife attend children’s day in Baraboo.
Mrs Stella Stair and son Robert visit from Mineral Point to see Mrs Stairs parents the Hood couple. Mrs Joseph Pickar visits her daughter and son in law the Dres. Mr Joseph Beck welcomes a new son since the 21st. J F Morrow named to UW board of visitors. Harry Van Riper injured in lumber unloading a two rib fracture and head bruise. Born June 23 a son to Mr and Mrs Omar Tripper. Spring Green firemen at Lake Mills state tournament. Jens Evans leaves for Bowman ND to visit son George after selling blacksmith shop. Principal F M Bray and wife vacationing in Fennimore. Misses Golda Venus Harrison home from Milwaukee normal school. Andrew Robertson operated on at Madison hospital for prior illness. wife with him.
Royal Nut Tutti Frutti and Rexall are highlighted as special ice cream flavors at HKgen son's Pharmacy, presented as featured offerings.
June events at Wheelerburg Station note visits by Ernest Hamburg family and Henry Hamburgs. Baptism of Norma Rose at St Peters Lutheran. Calls at Ernest Hamburg home and social visits by Pauline Klagos and Amanda Rose. Families Krause Hameister and Schaeffer also mentioned with minor gatherings.
June 30 notes show Mrs. J. A. Coates and daughter Constance King visiting Reedsburg. numerous Baraboo and Madison visitors. Miss Patterson from Baraboo as a guest. school districts closing with celebrations. music class organized by Miss Grace Polley. various local families hosting guests. weekday meetings hinted for West Point mission group in Okee.
Carters White Lead strictly pure Linseed oil is available at Evenson's Pharmacy. The advertisement promotes the product for painting and finishing uses, highlighting purity and quality. The note points readers to the pharmacy for purchase and details.
Aaron Teel has returned from Madison sanitarium where he received treatments. P W Post of Milwaukee, son in law, has been very sick and is not improving quickly. Huntley Cook and Richard Curry of Baraboo spent time with aunt Mrs Robert Malloy. Harry Malloy and Roy Henry attended camp meeting in La Valle and returned Monday. A sociable at Mrs Higgins drew 130 attendees and $16.50 was realized. Mr and Mrs A G Cooper and Mrs Delmas with young son of LeGrand Oregon visited George Henry and family Thursday.
Delton residents and visitors, including Archie Murray and family, Louis Brandt, Peter Flickner, and Chicago guests at the Hulbert house, share a week of visiting, business openings, and preparations for a traditional Fourth of July with games, dances, and speeches. Local gatherings include Guild meetings, sawmill moves, and numerous family visits across Kilbourn, Baraboo, Ridgeland, and Dellona.
June sightings include Miss Neema Hanzlick visiting Kathrina Hanzlick in Cazenovia while Mrs. Orrie Pickering from Reedsburg spends days with her parents. Several locals attend a funeral, move into town, or travel for school and weddings. The marriage of Miss Stowe and Mr. Mortimer occurs on Tuesday June 30, 1908.
Winfield reports show Miss Jessie Powell spending the weekend with H A Miller. A Saturday dance at Fred Schutte's drew a large Winfield attendance. E L Montross visited E Ratlaffs on Sunday. Spencer Fish welcomed a fine baby boy last week. The Ladies Home Club cancels this week for the Fourth and plans a July 9 meeting with Mrs Lafayette Kelley.
Rexall Poison Ivy Lotion offers immediate relief and a permanent cure for ivy poisoning. Available at Even Pharmacy for 25 cents a bottle.
Advertisement notes a remedy named The Conductors 6088 sold by druggists with a free trial offer and guarantee. It emphasizes nationwide availability and endorsement by pharmacists.
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