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Newspaper

Baraboo News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1909

Page

11

Westfield Social Roundup Sees Visits and Meetings

Westfield notes list visits from Herman Woll of west Baraboo and Sophia Butler of Sparta. Distant relatives, Old Settler gathering at North Freedom on June 25, and various calls on Baraboo, Reedsburg, and North Freedom residents fill a busy week.

Herman Woll West Baraboo Alv. Alexander Sophia Butler Charles Dean Sparta Fred Simon’s Emma Ruggles Baraboo Old Settler’s North Freedom Ed. Henry Carl Schanke W. Flitcroft Colfax Reedsburg Wm. Stackhouse Nellie A. Weidmand Bessie Rumpf J. G. Paterson Sadie Greeny Eva Colyer Grant Weidman Aug. Meyers Eugene Tibbits Harry Weidman Fred Brooks Cliff Weinman W. Fliteroff

Local Happenings in South Delton This Week

June 28 report from South Delton lists residents visiting and traveling. A. N. Graves, hospitalized in Chicago, is improving. Several locals and visitors including Miss Zada Hale Miss Mahue lerry and Miss Gretta attend Whitewater ads. Families host guests from Baraboo Lime Ridge Morrisonville Webster's Prairie and North Freedom.

A. N. Graves Chicago Zada Hale Kilbourn Otto Powell Webster’s Prairie Clara Kate Searle Clyde McFarland Baraboo Reuben Ableman Lizzie Sylvester Morrisonville John Smith McGaw C. K. Bayles

Visitors at Mirror Lake Campers and Relatives Gather

Mirror Lake notes list visits and home stays by Gus Dangle of Reedsburg and families from Delton Baraboo Elroy and Wonewee. Names include Al Smith H Mould Pattrick Wheeler Gibbons Hewitt and Floyd Kingsley among others with cottages at Loch Mirror Park and surrounding areas.

Gus Dangle Reedsburg George Flickner Delton al. Smith Acott H. Mould Pattrick Miss Wheeler Loch Mirror Park Philip Gibbons Hewitt Baraboo

Weststed couple returns from wedding trip in Loganville

Mr and Mrs Will Weststed return home to Loganville after their wedding trip. The groom runs a hotel there. Emma Licht and Ella Licht visit relatives in Reedsburg with Mrs Albert Klitzke. Henry Meikus family visits Wm C Meier. Missionary meeting at Leland draws many locals. Amelia Reinese visits Christ Janke family near Leland. Albert Retzloff and wife travel to Wonewoc to canvass for Wilson Bros. Wm Voss hosts relatives and Luhrsen brothers call on Voss.

Will Weststed Loganville Emma Ella Licht Reedsburg Albert Klitzke Henry Meikus Wm. C. Meier’s Leland Amelia Reinese Christ Janke Albert Retzloff Wonewoc Retzloff Wilson Bros Wm. Voss Wm. Liutterman Arthur Albert Luhrsen

Local Visitors Call on Glenville Residents

Glenville sees visitors from Belvidere Illinois with Mr J N Douglas and sons Veo and Verne calling on relatives. H H Tinkham and two daughters and Mrs Brown of Baraboo visited friends last Friday. Mrs J Lueht and two daughters also called on neighbors.

J. N. Douglas Veo and Verne Belvidere Ill H. H. Tinkham 8. Brown Baraboo J. Lueht

Old Settler’s meeting and sugar beet crop outlook noted

The text records a visit to Milwaukee lasting ten days, with the Capener parents visiting last Sunday. Geo Karstetter, his mother and sister attended the Old Settler’s meeting at North Freedom on Friday. A U S sugar beet company representative toured patrons, reporting a healthy looking crop.

Milwaukee F. K. Capener Geo. Karstetter North Freedom The U. S

Unconscious From Fall In Merrimack Bee Quest

Parker C Moulton aged 83 fell from a 16 foot ladder placed in a tree to reach bees. He dislocated his shoulder and hip joints and bruised his head, remained unconscious after aid, with possible transfer to Madison General Hospital. The item notes other local happenings and upcoming Merrimack celebration on July 6.

Merrimack Parker C. Moulton Madison General Hospital Theodore Truehl Freda Gladys Dennis Dennis F. Cramer Baraboo F. M. Pracia Ladies’ Aid Society M. EK E. Gattwinkel Doris Seattle A. Farnworth W. O’keefe Adah Pigg Gertrude Sarah Blacklock Claude Roderick

Baraboo News Roundup and Social Tidbits

June 29 Delton notes Mrs Albert Goman of Baraboo ill at her parents home. Cottage Home spelling contest drew a crowd. Mrs Squires last to drop out. Mrs Mattie Morer of Toledo visiting sister Mrs D Lewis. About 20 youths danced at Otto Timme’s home. Mrs Susan Murray back from Portage and Fairfield. Mrs Lizzie Vanderveer visiting D Lewis. John Marshall returning from Washington plans to move family and farm. Mrs Willard hosted Ed Marsh and Baraboo relatives. Elsie Hulbert back from Norwalk and La Valle trip.

Albert Goman Baraboo Cottage Home Squires Mattie Morer Toledo Ohio D- Lewis Otto Timme Susan Murray Portage Fairfield Lizzie Vanderveer D. Lewis John Marshall Washington Willard Ed. Marsh Elsie Hulbert Norwalk la Valle

Harrisburg and West Trey Visit and Local Socials

Cyril Cooper of Whitewater visits friend Clarence Walster in Harrisburg while Mrs. Bonham and Mrs. Fingerhut spend weekend with mother Mrs. Meng in Sauk City. A Tuesday party at John Strait's home saw the young people enjoy themselves.

Cyril Cooper Whitewater Clarence Walster William Bonham William Fingerhut Meng Sauk City John Strait

Carpenter Suffers Leg Break in Roof Accident

A carpenter named Schlosser slipped from a roof while shingling the new House of Mr Stevens in Prairie du Sac and broke his leg. The accident happened on Friday.

Prairie du Sac Mr.Stevens Schlosser

Walton News Notes Visitors and Travels

Ethel Jordan and Nora Canon of this place and Mae Hanzlik of Wonewoc planned trips after a Walton outing with Jordan visiting Madison and Canon visiting Illinois and Iowa. Orin Hutchings and bride from Cincinnati will stay with Hutchins parents for weeks. Rev E P Mankofsky preached at the tent and many attended Bethel camp meeting. Mrs Lydia La Vallie of Marshfield visits. Goldie Carpenter returned from Reedsburg. Mrs Salina Mortimer attends Bethel camp. Rev and Mrs Mankofsky left for Berlin. Born Friday to Mr and Mrs Lester Small, a son.

Ethel Jordan Nora Canon This Mae Hanzlik Wonewoc The Dells Miss Jordan Madison Miss Canon Illinois Iowa Orin Hutchings Cincinnati Ohio Wm.Hutchins E. P. Mankofsky Walton Bethel Lydia la Vallie Marshield Wis Goldie Carpenter Reedsburg Salina Mortimer Bethel Camp Meeting Mankofsky Berlin Lester Small

Barn Raising, Travels, and Local Happenings on John Steele Farm

Durwara's Clen reports a barn raising at John Steele's farm on Monday. An automobile party from Portage visited the Glen Sunday. One member had just returned from extensive travels in California. The Mueller family plans a strawberry trip to Prairie du Sac. William Schaunz fainted from heat at the barn raising. Flossie Dudley visits John Hamilton's family and returns to the Glen. Miss May Marshall's illness prompts a missionary meeting at Caledonia church. Herman Hyer with rib injury resumes road work. South Park, Wash., to gain city water soon. Construction contract amounts to 71000 with pipe costs at 9000.

John Steele Portage The Glen California Mueller Prairie du Sac William Schaunz Steele Flossie Dudley John Hamilton Miss May Marshall Caledonia Church Herman Hyer South Park, Wash

Ableman Fourth of July Celebration Planned

Mr and Mrs Joe Kosmoski visited Barrow while Mrs Aug Langenhan hosted the German Lutheran sewing circle. Mrs Selma Schubrink of Madison visits her mother Mrs A Langenhan. Ed Warren and son Ray visited Reedsburg with Warren making a Janesville trip. Editor J Seftenberg and son from North Freedom were in town. The Ableman Singer Band will host the July fifth celebration with music and grand fireworks.

Joe. Kosmoski Barrow Louis Voll Aug. Langenhan Selma Schubrink Madison A. Langenhan Ed. Warren Ray Reedsburg Eid. Warren Janesville J Seftenberg North Freedom Ableman Singer Ableman

Community Notes From Denzer Area

June 28 residents include Miss Carrie Krinz on vacation from John Kaufmann home Prairie du Sac. Rev. Youngblood of Sauk City led Catholic services all last week. Birth announced a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Hill on June 24. Various visitors and gatherings listed with Sauk City Merrimack Prairie du Lac and Black Hawk locations. Several confirmations at Catholic church and caregiving at H Grotophorst home noted.

Carrie Krinz John Kaufmann Prairie du Sac Rev. Youngblood Sauk City Ida Greck Carl Wolf Charles Hill J. Kinzler Prairie du Lac Pauline Lehman Mr. Sanzlin Mr. Steidtman Merrimack Henry Fettle Mamie Brilliot Leidig John Schneider Minnesota Scharra Zelia Leidig Gertrude Dulka Susan Kuhnan George Garol

Carr Valley Visitors and Local Updates

Carr Valley notes Mrs. Butcher and two children visited the Johnson home the past week. Miss Dearholt of Reedsburg spent time with Mrs. F. M. Seamans. Hattie McBrayer visits near Loyd. Camp meeting attendees from here go to Bethel. Mrs. Draper is ill. Mr. Bible's new barn is completed. Frank Tyler closes a school term tomorrow. A farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Peglow on River Street featured cards and dancing with refreshments.

Butcher Valley Johnson Miss Dearholt Reedsburg F. M. Seamans Hattie McBrayer Loyd Bethel

Spelling Contest at Cottage Home Delton

The old time spelling match held at the Cottage Home last Thursday evening drew about 30 contestants. Mrs Squires won the prize by spelling down the entire class. G G Keyes delivered brain rack­ing words that surprised longtime residents. Mrs Dr Simpton and her Chicago visitors stay with Geo Hewitt. The M E church gained a new roof and repairs. Mrs Dr Jones once ill now rides out. Theo Steele bought the Benton property on Mirrorlake securing a right of way to his launch landing.

Delton Squires G. G. Keyes Simpton Chicago Geo. Hewitt M. E Dr. Jones Theo Steele Benton Mirrorlake Mr. Steele

Community Notes From Lime Ridge Local Visitations

June updates from Lime Ridge list Hazel Gladys and Fyrne Selden visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs John Copley and planning to see aunt Mrs Carr of Wheelerburg. Mrs Rudy Nuss and Ruth of Madison visit C E Kohn and R L Bohn. Dr E C McCarty opens office in Heubseh building.

Hazel Gladys Fyrne Selden John Copley Mrs. Carr Wheelerburg Rudy Nuss Ruth Madison C. EK R. L. Bohn E. C. McCarty Heubseh Frank Gasser Childre Blue River Fred Kemps Marshfield R. L. Bohn’s Rev. Warren Boaz, Richland Co Nina Hull Robert Livingston Ala North Freedom

La Valle Social Notes Include Visits and Moves

Mrs Will Wilson returns from a week with sister Mrs R Tennant of Wauwatosa Agnes Turner of Onalaska visits grandmother Mrs Sam Tordoff Charles Eder and Charles Pearson enjoy time at the Black Hills Millie Sanders of Reedsburg visits E A Richards J E Greenhalgh leaves for Chicago extended visit LaValle Woman s Literary club meets with Mrs Miller Supper for Mrs Greenhalgh before move to Washington Mrs C C Pearson of Didsbury Canada visits LaValle Ironton deaths shock D Price of Wonewee Miss Kennedy of Madison visits library and library board Mrs H K B Eger and children of Libertyville Ill depart for Baraboo Ruth Billings of Whitewater visits Aug Borchers

Will Wilson R. Tennant Wauwatosa Agnes Turner Onalaska Wis Sam Tordoff Charles Eder Charles Pearson Black Hills Millie Sanders Reedsburg E. A. Richards J.e. Greenhalgh Chicago LaValle Miller Greenhalgh Washington C. C. Pearson Didsbury Canada Ironton D. Price Wonewee Miss Kennedy Madison Library and Library Board H. KB. Eger Libertyville Ill Baraboo Ruth Billings Whitewater Aug. Borchers

Logaville Community Notes Share Social Roundup

June 28 report from Loganville details barn dance at C Thieding s with families including the Riggerts Hast and Ware groups. Winnie Schuster visits Hill Point. Rotzlaff home welcomes Paul Yeck. ice cream social and Westedts hall dance follow. Wedding trip pair Westedt back home. Fisher improving from tonsillitis. Freida Henning joins C F Fishers. Grand celebration planned for Monday July 5.

C. Thieding E. Riggert Otto Louisa Riggert Verthien W. H. Ware G. W. Hast Winnie Schuster Henry Coles Hill Point George Raguse Rotz Freida Henning C. F. Fisher’s

Fall suit samples available for tailor made International line

The Fur Store owned by G. A. Briggs invites customers to inspect new Fall samples of International tailor made suits and obtain price quotes.

Fur Store G. A. Briggs

Fairfield Briefs Highlight Local Movements and House Builds

John Luce returned home Saturday night from Baker City Oregon after a stay of 18 months. Shultz is erecting a fine new residence on the farm he bought from J. Lindsley. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Weber were Fairfield visitors Sunday. Mrs Jane Fuller Kinmey of Dakota is visiting friends in East Fairfield.

John Luce Beker City Oregon Shultz J. Lindsley Ed. Weber Fairfield Jane Fuller Kinmey Dakota East Fairfield

Greenfield Notes on Barn Raise and Visiting Families

Earl A. Johnson raised a large new barn on Thursday. W D Stanley and family of Bara Boo visited with Rev J S Crowder and family at Rest Cottage today. Herman Wilkinson is at home again after an extended trip in Wisconsin.

Earl A. Johnson W. D. Stanley Baraboo J.S. Crowder Herman Wilkinson Wisconsin

Cassell Family News and Local Baseball Result

Born to Mr and Mrs John Pieper a son on June 24 Ada Pierce attended camp meeting at Baraboo last week Visiting relatives from Milwaukee include Mr and Mrs Huebner Mr and Mrs Dubiel and their little daughter at J T Babington's home Cassell ball nine played Arena nine at Arena Saturday.

John Pieper Ada Pierce Baraboo Huebner Dubiel Milwaukee J. T Babington Cassell Arena

Local Notes From North Fairfield and Surrounding Areas

June visits and family news from North Fairfield include Miss Helen Matison of Fond du Lac visiting her mother Mrs Matison. Mrs Joe Lewis and her mother traveled to Portage last Wednesday. L P Lewis has a house being painted by Otto Lee. Milton Holt and family from North Freedom visited Mr and Mrs M Damar. W S Newell visited his brother Jesse Newell over the weekend. Celebration at Gust Lewis occurs in July.

Helen Matison Fond du Lac Matison Joe Lewis Portage L. P. Lewis Otto Lee Milton Holt North Freedom M. Damar W. S. Newell Jesse Newell Gust Lewis

Missionary Meeting At Lutheran Church Fares Well

LELAND June 29 The missionary meeting at the Lutheran church was well attended. Collection 105 dollars. Mrs. Fred Malon is staying with her daughter Mrs. Hill and caring for the granddaughter who arrived Friday June 25. Fred Hauser from Mount Horeb visited his daughter Mrs. Maulworf Saturday and Sunday.

Lutheran Church Fred Malon Hill Fred Hauser Mount Horeb Maulworf

Marriage Ceremony At Lutheran Church In Sandusky

On Thursday at 9 a m the Lutheran church hosted the marriage of Walter Krantz and Grace Kurtzdorfer with local attendees present. Other news notes mention Henry Stricker building a new wind mill, George Holborn visiting from Laudi, Susie Alexander of Reedsburg visiting Grace Ward, Main Baker aiding Otto Goetsch with barn moving, Olive Reitman returning from Sheboygan for vacation, and a temperance lecture by Mrs Law son of Milwaukee at Lime Ridge Sunday evening.

Lutheran Church Walter Krandt Grace Kurtzdorfer Henry Stricker George Holborn Laudi Susie Alexander Reedsburg Grace Ward Main Baker Otto Goetsch Olive Reitman Sheboygan Lawson Milwaukee Lime Ridge

Local notes from Ironton and nearby towns

Ironton notes list visits and guests including Charles Pearson on a Black Hills trip, Mr and Mrs Williams of Idaho visiting relatives, Miss Iva Matthews at Whitewater, and Mrs A J Blakeslee entertaining family from Baraboo. Other items mention Mrs Daisy Mortimer of Wauwatosa visiting relatives, Dr Booker on a trip to Gillinghard, and guests Mr and Mrs Becker of Wauwatosa staying with Mrs Ballingtine.

Williams Idaho Iva Matthews Whitewater A. J. Blakeslee Baraboo G.A. Wright Palmer Adams Daisy Mortimer Wauwatosa Dewey Delton Becker Ballingtines Jas. Mason Dr. Booker Gillinghard Pickering Miss Wilma Reedsburg R. Hainstock

Baraboo and Freedom Social Roster Notes

Baraboo and Freedom social news records visits and caller events. Mrs. Fred Kietzke hosted Mrs. Templin of North Freedom. Ben C. Kuester of Denver visited Baraboo. Mrs. George Mitchel called from North Freedom. H Mertzke called on L Borck. Samuel Armbruster and family attended the Old Settlers meeting. Miss Augusta Kuester returned home after a month at the Ringling residence.

Ben C. Kuester Denver Baraboo Town George Mitchel North Freedom H. Mertzke L. Borck Samuel Armbruster Old Settlers Augusta Kuester Ringling

For Sale Notices in Baraboo and Sumpter

Two sale notices list items for sale in Wisconsin. A 25 horse overgasoline line engine in good shape is offered by Henry Roick of Baraboo citing water power use in his mill. A bay horse about five years old weighing 1100 pounds is listed by Ray Schied of Sumpter.

Henry Roick Baraboo Wis Salbe Ray Schied Sumpter

For Sale Farm near Delton with 80 acres and fruit

Describes an 80 acre Delton farm near Fern Dell with 40 acres improved 8 to 10 acres marsh land tolerable house and out buildings good well 100 apple trees several berry varieties grapes currants gooseberries and other farm staples. Priced at 2000 dollars. Inquiries to CG. M Smith N. Wilcox Fairfield or Delton address OC. M. Smith.

Delton Fern Dell CG. M Smith N. Wilcox Fairfield OC. M. Smith

FOUND A LADY'S GOLD WATCH LOST AT WOODMAN PICNIC

A lady reports a gold watch found near the Woodman picnic. Claim at this office or at H Alexander's home 717 Eighth Street Baraboo Wisconsin. Reward offered and advertisement paid 26 cents.

H. Alexander Eighth Street Baraboo Wis

Banquet Seeks Experienced Waitresses on Monday Evening

Help wanted for a banquet from 4 to 7 Monday in which girls experienced in waiting tables should apply to Chas Bunker at Home Bakery on Third Avenue.

Chas. Bunker Home Bakery Third Avenue

Wool Wanted For Highest Market Price Offered

The George Carpenter Lumber and Produce Co offers the top market price for wool delivered to the potato warehouse.

George Carpenter Lumber and Produce Co Potatoe

Spring Planting Seeds From J Briggs & Co Baraboo Wis

Describes 1909 seed stock offered by J Briggs & Co in Baraboo Wisconsin. Highlights fresh, reliable seed and thousands of satisfied customers. Encourages callers to obtain prices for garden field and flower seed.

J. Briggs & Co Baraboo Wis

Fir for Silos Sold at Reduced Price

Farmers secure silo material from George Carpenter at his lumber yard. He has enough for two more silos and will offer them at a reduced price. Telephone or visit the yard to purchase.

George Carpenter

Taxidermist Services Offered in Prairie du Lac

E D Ochsner advertises taxidermy work mounting all kinds of birds and animals true to nature. Prices are reasonable and work is guaranteed to be first class. Located in Prairie du Lac.

E. D. Ochsner Prairie du Lacris

Land Boom Across Potter and Sully Counties South Dakota

J P Witwen receives a Gettysburg land firm letter noting 600 quarter sections changed hands in Potter and Sully counties this spring. Gettysburg is Potter county seat, with two new roads surveyed including a direct route to Pierre. Investors may realize three to five dollars profit per acre by year end as 40+ traction engines break sod and flax is sown. Cheap excursion rates offered every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Land remains affordable in the area.

J.P. Witwen Gettysburg South Dakota Potter Sully Potter County Pierre

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