Merrimack Social Notes Touch Back Town and Guests
July entries detail visits from Baraboo guests Miss Teel and Miss Zamzow, Portage relatives Gladys and Freida Dennis, and many locals including Edna Gross planning marriage to Scott Warren in Dakota. Roaming residents Sam Potter, Lyman Johnson, and families travel or relocate while church services were held at Chas Koepp home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teel
Baraboo
Lucy Cramer
Gladys
Freida Dennis
Portage
Dennis
Edna Gross
Dakota
Scott Warren
Sam Potter
Man of
Hiroy
Simmonds
Colfax
W. Stoner
Thomas Parks
Chetek
Fred
Barrow
Baraboo Road
Bernice Perry
Reedsburg
Ed. Rowland
G. L. Clark
B. Hintz
Nebraska
Rowland
Miss Zamzow
Edward
Alex Baumgarten
W. E. Cooper
Milwaukee
Cooper
Nicholas
J. Fort
Sylvester King
Lyman Johnson
Sumpter and Lawn
Charles Watkins
J. A. Coates
J. Barrow
Kasdorf
Minerva Towers
Lodi
M. Fitzsmimonds
Fairfield Wedding Guests and Local Appointments
July notices detail visits by Mrs. Reese of Ohio and Mrs. Warner of Chicago, relatives of B. F. and E. R. Thomas, along with Mrs. Bray of Oshkosh attending the National Prohibition convention in Ohio. Social events include Willing Workers supper hosted by Mrs. K C Green and M B A meetings with Mrs. Chas Beardsley. teaching assignments announced for Russel's Corners and Leech Creek schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese
Ohio
Brobst
Chicago
Basford
Necedah
Warner
B. F. Thomas
E. R. Thomas
Fairfield
Bray
Oshkosh
Harry Porter
Englevale
North Dakota
Baraboo
Greenfield
K. C. Green
Chas. Beardsley
Weber
Russel’s Corners
Verne Porter
Leech Creek
Farmers Desperate for Rain Amid Busy Harvest Week
Sumpter notes heavy rain demand as oats ripen quickly. Threshing machines operate in many areas. Simie Raschein of Baraboo visited family last week. Frank Schroeder built silos for Christ Hartman and Lyman Stone, reflecting busy farm improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simie Raschein
Baraboo
Frank Schroeder
Christ Hartman
Lyman Stone
Haying and grain cutting near complete in Woodland area
Farmers report the largest hay crop in years and good grain. Walton camp meeting ended Sunday. Mrs. Henry Stalker of Mauston, formerly Miss Sarah Good, visited. Mrs. Nancy Chamberlain of Reedsburg visits Mrs. S. W. Sherman. Mrs. Wm. Brozell visited her parents and returned home. Mrs. James Fowler and children visited Corwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Henry Stalker
Mauston
Sarah Good
Nancy Chamberlain
Reedsburg
S. W. Sherman
Wm. Brozell
James Fowler
Corwin
Social visit notes from Sandusky week
Local residents and relatives from Cazenovia Lodi Black Hawk and Crow Hill visited Sandusky or stayed with family including Mrs Daniel McCarthy Mrs Hesselgrave Mrs Geo Barkley and Mr John Goodell. Attendees included Harold Conley Peter Quinn Mare Wheeler and Vera Miller among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McCarthy
Cazenovia
Harold Conley
Everett McCarthy
Cooper Fisher
Augusta
Hesselgrave
Lodi
Claude
Peter Quinn
Olive
John Goodell
Gustav Wegner
Black Hawk
P. Constantine
Jake Weitzel
Geo. Barkley
Aid Society
Mare Wheeler
LaCrosse
Walter Walling
Alex Miller
Crow Hill
Vice Miller
Vera
Miss Lizzie Conley visits Lime Ridge locals
Lime Ridge July 27 A sequence of regional social updates notes Miss Lizzie Conley of Cazenovia visiting friends. The report lists various local residents and visitors including C D Miner C E Bohn and family Charles Kirkpatrick Peter Nelson Henry Krang from Reedsburg Geo Talbot and others attending events and trips to Madison Spring Green La Crosse and Ringlings circus through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Conley
Cazenovia
C.D. Miner
C. E. Bohn
Monona Lake
Madison
Charles Kirkpatrick
Peter Nelson
Spring Green
Henry Krang
Reedsburg
Geo. Talbot
Kate Yaklyn
South Haven
Mich
Wm. Werth
LaCrosse
Henry Voights
Albert Werth
Raymond
Hazel Cahoon
Ringlings Circus
Ida Schluter
Thomas
Local Social Notes From Merrimack And Nearby Towns
Mrs Carrie Lehmann and son Waiter visited the George Mockler home in Merrimack over the weekend. Mr Mason and family of Leland joined at the Chase Hill home Sunday. Rev Yugblut of Sauk City led services here. Fanil Meyer of Sauk City spent a few hours with Bruno Gauzlin at Carl Lehmann’s home. Miss Susan Kuhman returned home after visiting Frank Jessie and family in Sumpter. Mrs Zech and children returned to Watertown after a short visit. Mrs Julius Unteraaher of Michigan is here for a week with friends. Miss Tessie Jacobie of Milwaukee is visiting relatives. Rufus Schultz of Prairie du Sac spent Sunday with uncle A Jacobie's family. Miss Alta Weirich of Merrimack returned home from a stay with Henry and Mrs Dieterle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Lehmann
George Mockler
Merrimack
Mason
Leland
Chase Hill
Yugblut
Sauk City
Fanil Meyer
Bruno Gauzlin
Carl Lehmann
Susan Kuhman
Henry Dieterle
Woodlawn notes of visits and local events
Dr C A Rood of Reedsburg called in Woodlawn with a large car. Hill Point crowds attended a lawsuit at Justice Cooney's. Willie and Theodore Schwanke work at the Reedsburg canning factory. Mike Quinn and Frank Kaney left for Madison to see the Ringling circus. Maggie Mears of Loreto visited Mrs Frank Gavin. James Kaney lost a fine young colt. Frank Gavin improving after illness. Woodlawn cheese factory active with cheesemaker. Butter fat paid 27 cents per pound for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Rood
Reedsburg
Woodlawn
Hill Point
Justice Cooney
Willie
Theodore Schwanke
Mike Quinn
Frank Kaney
Madison
Ringling Circus
Maggie Mears
Loreto
Frank Gavan
James Kaney
Frank Gavin
North Fairfield Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Freemont Newell visited Winfield Newell on Sunday in North Fairfield. Howard Oleson from Lewiston visited River Street friends. Winfield Newell saw Fred Lamar in Briggsville last week. Percy Lamar traveled to Lee Montana last Tuesday. Mrs. Fred Flinn stayed with John Wilson in Kilbourn the past few days. Rollie Harrison visited friends on Webster's Prairie Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemont Newell
Winfield Newell
Howard Oleson
Lewiston
River Street
Fred Lamar
Briggsville
Percy Lamar
Lee
Montana
Fred Flinn
John Wilson
Kilbourn
Rollie Harrison
Webster’s
Prairie
Social visits mark weekend in region towns
July 28 reports show Mr. and Mrs. Royden Hoover visiting Baraboo with family. Andrew Grubb and Blanche Johnson from Prairie du Lac stayed with relatives. Various locals from Sumpter to Iowa Falls travel to Merrimack and Prairie du Lac. Lyman Johnson and many others gather for alumi picnic at the lake.
Local Visitors and Births Highlight Ebenezer Valley Notes
Mrs. Mary Liska and daughter from Chicago visit Clarence Christie. Roy Spaulding and wife welcome a baby boy born Sunday July 26. G. A. Cole of Baraboo and Geo. E. Hackett spent time at Briggsville. Chas Getchman of west Barabow visited R. Prine with Horace Smith and Joe Harris families at Devil's Lake Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Valley
Mary Liska
Chicago
Clarence Christie
Roy Spaulding
G. A. Cole
Baraboo
Geo. E. Hackett
Briggsville
Chas. Getchman
West Barabow
R. Prine
Horace Smith
Joe Harris
Devil’s A
Winfield Social Roundup Including Visits and Events
Winfield residents note Albert O Powell returning from Milwaukee where he learned a trade at the workshop for the blind. Vera Powell visited John Horkan, and Vera’s sister Thelma also visited. Harold Darrow and Henry Powell attended a ball game in Excelsior. Several locals attended Ringling’s circus in Madison. John Pelton has his house painted this week. The Ladies Home Club meets with Mrs Al Powell Thursday afternoon. A Saturday dance at Pat Hurley’s drew a good crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert O. Powell
Milwaukee
J. D. Fuller
Chas. Powell
Pat Hurley
Vera Powell
John Horkan
Winfield
Town
Harold Darrow
Henry Powell
Excelsior
Viola
Thelma Powell
James Horkan
John Pelton
Ladies Home
al Powell
Ringling’s
Madison
Social visits and travels around Black Hawk
Miss Florence Buehler and Miss Peters of Chicago visited John Deisher's home last week. Miss Peters left Monday. Miss Emma and Miss Bertha Tecker of Watertown SD visited Jennewein families then went to Denver. Mr and Mrs Wm Nold Sr visited daughter in Eau Claire with son in law and family. Lenhard Padrut bought a horse from Dr Fritsche. Grace Lusby from Baraboo visited Ed Becker's family in Harrisburg. Dr Oschner of Chicago visited his brother briefly last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Buehler
Miss Peters
Chicago
John Deisher
Emma
Bertha Tecker
Watertown
S.dak
Jennewein
Denver
Wm. Nold Sr
Eau Claire
Wm. Schulz
Philip Nold
North Freedom
Lenhard Padrut
Dr. Fritsche
Grace Lusby
Baraboo
Ed. Becker
Harrisburg
Dr. Oschner
Wheelerburg Station Social Notes July Visit List
Mrs. Fred Sorge visits with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Emil Gade of Narrows Prairie. Mrs. Herman Wischoff and Mrs. Henry Sheirhorn of Reedsburg and Mrs. Jerry Harrison of Pipestone Minn visit Mr. and Mrs. Wm Habersleben and Miss Amelia Schroeder. Miss Lizzie Hameister of Chicago visits Gust Hameister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sorge
Emil Gade
Narrows Prairie
Herman Wischoff
Henry Sheirhorn
Reedsburg
Jerry Harrison
Pipestone Minn
Wm. Habersleben
Amelia Schroeder
George Steffen
Wm. Brause
Ida
Olga
G. Hamilister
Cristina Halbersleben
Lizzie Hameister
Chicago
Gust Hameister
Walton Camp Meeting Closes With Rev Seth C Reese In Charge
The Walton Holiness association wrapped its annual camp meeting last Sunday evening. Evangelist Rev Seth C Reese of Chicago led the event assisted by Ralph Leischer and wife. Attendees came from across the state, with locals Bryan Day, Roscoe Hutchens, Mrs. Gibbon, Mrs. Cooley, Mrs. White, Miss Erma Tabor and others noted for visiting, housekeeping changes, and social visits in Walton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Holiness Association
Seth C. Reese
Chicago
Ralph Leischer
Bryan Day
Frank Cannon
Walton
Roscoe Hutchens
Gibbon
Cooley
White
Local notes from Loganville this week
Postmaster W. H. Ware enjoys a vacation. Clarence Marriman visits sister Mrs. Hoverman. Bert Leischer returns from Laverne. Cora returns to La Valle to finish dressmaking. Mrs. Adam Leisher plans a Neosho visit. Rev and Mrs Shillings host Chicago guests and a Hasse grove picnic. W Williams and Hennings family visit near Chicago. Household goods auction at Dr Rendtoff's residence next Saturday. Otto Meyer to wed Lena Schroeder on August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ware
Clarence Marriman
George Hoverman
Bert Leischer
Laverne
Cora
la Valle
Adam Leisher
Neosho
Shillings
Shi
Captured Five Wolves At Delton Last Week
Delton reports five young wolves captured by Lloyd Bell and another hunter, one said to be black, the older wolves escaping. bounty paid was 40 dollars. The item notes local wildlife issues and social updates from Mirror Lake, Baraboo, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton
S. Lloyd
Will Bell
Phil Gibbons
Mirror Lake
Clarkes Visit Cousin in Sparta During July
July 27 Lyle and Ethel Clark visit a cousin in Sparta. Irene Higgins returned home after over two weeks in Baraboo helping aunt, while grandparents visited a daughter in Black River Falls. John Grass of Sauk Prairie spent Friday with brother Ed. Marguerite Newell left for a Milwaukee visit. A.C. folks met at church to clean and fix. Mrs Higgins and sons visited Henry Harmon family Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Ethel Clark
Sparta
Irene Higgins
Baraboo
Clara Harmon
Alex Galston
Black River Falls
John Grass
Sauk Prairie
Ed. Grass
Marguerite Newell
Milwaukee
A.C
Beloit visitors at Palfrey’s Glen
July visitors Mrs John Morrow and her daughter Lillian of Beloit stay with Mr and Mrs August Reese at Palfrey's Glen. The informal social note places locals and visiting family at a seaside or lakeside retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrow
Lillian
Beloit
August Reese
Palfrey’s Glen
Local Notes on Visiting Friends and Relatives
Mrs. Peter Miller of Kansas, formerly Ida Blankenburg, visited relatives in the vicinity. Milwaukee’s Mrs. Aug Felske extended her stay with Miss Emma Bartenbach. Eugene Scharnke family returned from Chetek. Carl Hummel of Chicago visits Dr. Hummel. Vertien family hosts Pittsburgh friends. About 40 attended a singer fest in La Crosse. F Bittrick family visiting Beloit. Mrs. Hindes with sister Mrs. Flickner in Baraboo. Mrs. F A Philbrick of Baraboo visited with sister Mrs. Eugene Scharnke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Miller
Kansas
Ida Blankenburg
Schanke
Aug. Felske
Milwaukee
Emma _ Bartenbach
Whitewater
Eugene Scharnke
Cheteck
Carl Hummel
Chicago
Dr. Hummel
Harry Vertien
Pittsburg
LaCrosse
F. Bittrick
Beloit
Mrs Emily Powers Dies After Prolonged Illness at 82
Prairie du Sac obituary notes Mrs Emily F Powers aged 82 years 10 months 11 days died at her home at 5 30 am after months of suffering. Funeral at 2 00 pm Tuesday from the residence and interment in Prairie du Sac cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Sac
Emily F. Powers
Prairie du Sac Cemetery
Regular horse sale Tuesday August 4
Chicago buyers will be here for the event as horses go under the hammer. The notice highlights an upcoming sale date and the presence of Chicago buyers expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Former Baraboo Resident Dies in La Valle
Linford W. Field aged about 40 died Tuesday morning in La Valle after spending the summer there with relatives. He suffered fatal lung hemorrhages attributed to measles. Survived by wife, a daughter, a mother Dr. Sarah Washburn, a brother and other relatives. He was a member of Advent Christian church of Baraboo and Masonic order at Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linford W. Field
Baraboo
la Valle
Sarah Washburn
Advent Christian Church of
Masonic Order
Spencer
Colorado
Dakota
Hudson
Wis
For Sale Farms Near Honey Creek and Lelani Wisconsin
Classified notice lists two farms for sale. A 120 acre Honey Creek property three miles north of Leland, mostly cleared with six acres wooded, level with good road access. Charles Pagel, Loganville. Also an 80 acre farm three miles north of Lelani, with 45 acres cultivated, rest timber and pasture, two wells including windmill, buildings. Kosak Bros., North Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Creek
Leland
Charles Pagel
Loganville
Wis
Lelani
Kosak Bros., R. F. D
North Freedom
Wanted young men for firemen and brakemen jobs
Advertisement offering at home training by mail for firemen and brakemen with assistance to secure employment. Free information provided upon sending a return stamp to National Railway Training School Inc at 876 Robert St Room 235 St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Railway Training School Inc
Robert St
St. Paul, Minn
Store Goods and Property for Sale in Sauk City
Due to poor health a Sauk City merchant offers sale of goods including gold and silverware fancy china glassware albums cases cutlery ammunitions tobacco cigars groceries candies batteries toys plus two Savk City lots on the Wisconsin bridge corner each 60 feet front with cement sidewalk one lot holds a building with store ware rooms and seven dwelling rooms for particulars contact F. E Schoenfield Sauk City Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk City
Wisconsin Bridge
F. E Schoenfield
Wis
Hay Sale Notice From Fairfield Farmland
The big marsh in Fairfield yields an excellent hay crop this year and is dry enough to handle easily. Anyone wanting hay should call or write to Jay Palmer, Baraboo, Wisconsin, R. F. D. No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Jay Palmer
Baraboo
Wis
Death of James O Neil noted in telegram from Victor
E D Brennan received a telegram from Victor Colorado stating the death of his brother in law James O Neil. Brennan left for Chicago to meet his brother and sister who will arrive with the remains Thursday afternoon. Deceased leaves father Thomas O Neil and Charles O Neil of Greenfield and two sisters Mrs William L Craddock and Mrs Charles Smith of Pine Island Minnesota. Born in Greenfield 24 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Brennan
Victor
Colorado
James O’neil
Thomas O’neil
Charles O’neil
Greenfield
William L. Craddock
Charles Smith
Pine Island
Minn
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Denzer
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Amanda Ahrensmerge
George
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W. O. Hackett
Ed. Turnham
Hillier
W. P. Egerer
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Herbert Struck
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M. EK
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Treloar
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J.S. Hall
Bessie Doneghy
J. T. Lawton
J. Wiggins
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LaRue
Royden Hoover
Andrew Grubb
Prairie du Lac
Blanche Johnson
Hermanstone
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Lowa Falls
Tarnutzer
E. G. Johnson
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Ben Colden
E. D. King
O. L. Young
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Omaha
Neb
G. I. Pobjoy
Sumpter Schools
Wheelerburg Station
Bertha Gieble
Otto Huebner
C. M. Smith
Kramer
Huebner
Baraboo and
G. Simonds
Will
Grant Francisco
Devils Lake
Fern Dell
L. W. Field
Second Street
G. A. van Pelt
Reinking Block
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Morris Wholesale House
Cincinnati
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Chicago Novelty Coo
Wabash Ave
Baraboo Markets
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