Madison Resident Arrested Here
Robert Mahnke of Madison was arrested at William Brennan’s home five miles northwest of Baraboo on abandonment charges. The case involved a three year old child abducted to Kendall, later recovered with help from Under sheriff Knause and Mrs Mahnke, and the parties returned to Baraboo before heading home with officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mahnke
Madison
William Brennan
Baraboo
Mahnke
Kendall
Knause
Will Live With Family After Abandonment Charge
Robert Mahnke, jailed on abandonment charges, will reside with his family as the case is continued 30 days for trial. His husband will cover the costs, which are substantial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mahnke
Madison
Lightning Kills Lamb In Galvanized Barn
Lightning struck J. E. Watson's barn on June 16 during a M W A celebration, sparking a ridge blow that spilled down gutters and struck a lamb in a manger. The barn roof remains intact, with no fire, as observers later noted the strange path of the current. Nearby visitors Kellogg home hosted guests from the M W A picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
J. E. Watson
Watson
Richard Trussel
Miss Bennett
Trussell
Kellogg
Accident at ball game injures Fred Ouellette with broken leg
During a Sunday ball game at Ableman Fred Ouellette of North Freedom suffered a broken leg in a leg fracture between the ankle and knee and was treated for injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ableman
Fred Ouellette
North Freedom
Gottry Elected Fraternal Correspondent Of Knights of Pythias
At LaCrosse early last week the Grand Lodge meeting saw C A Clark and Gets Good Place Ed. Gottry attend. Gottry was elected fraternal correspondent with a salary of 1500 dollars per year for long service to the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Gottry
C. A. Clark
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
LaCrosse
Mr. Gottry
Reedsburg
Dynamiting Fish Case Adjourned to July 2
Nelson Goodrich charged with dynamiting fish near LaValle. case adjourned to July 2 at 1 p.m. in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Goodrich
LaValle
Bear Creek Man Dies From Wreck Injuries
Joe Voelker of Bear Creek died from injuries suffered when he fell from his wagon en route home from town. He had head injuries described as crushed in Friday morning after the accident occurred some time earlier in Spring Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Green
Joe Voelker
Bear Creek
Runaway near Reedsburg injures Mrs Fenster and daughter
Mrs Fenster and her daughter of Reedsburg were thrown from a buggy but sustained no serious injuries.
Lane's Family Medicine Promise for Quick Relief
Advert suggests Lane's Family Medicine herbal tea cures indigestion sour stomach constipation headache backache and general misery with immediate effect. Encourages readers to buy at druggists or dealers for five cents and promises satisfaction from the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Confidence Man Seeks Boonville Escape After Boone affair
Charles Anderson a former railroad fireman once tied to Boone Iowa master mechanic W H Hufman arrived in Baraboo last week and staged a financial scam. He borrowed from friends and hotel bills went unpaid while he vanished after arranging a Kellogg's livery trip to Kilbourn. Names include William Kunzelman Herman Welk Emil Platt and Hufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
W. H. Hufman
Boone
Baraboo
Hufman
Anderson
Kellogg’s
Kilbourn
William Kunzelman
Herman Welk
Emil Platt
Mr. Hufman
Kellogg
Death of J C Davidson Baraboo Carriage Painter
John C Davidson 335 Sixth Avenue Baraboo died this morning of tuberculosis after eight years as a Ringling Brothers and Moeller Brothers painter and decorator. Born 1857 in Kendallville Ind he lived in Baraboo since 1891 with his wife and sister Mrs George Wells Long Beach Cal. Funeral from his residence Wednesday at two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Davidson
Sixth, Avenue
Ringling Brothers
Moeller Brothers
Kendallville
Ind
Baraboo
George Wells
Long Beach
Cal
Fiftieth Anniversary of Eur Eka Lodge in Prairie du Sac
The Eur Eka lodge No. 118 F and A M marked its fiftieth anniversary in Marion park Prairie du Sac with delegates from Baraboo North Freedom Mazo manie Spring Green Lodi Madison and Milwaukee. Grand Secretary W W Perry C E Whalen J B Stevens M A Reynolds EK J Farr spoke. Farr gave the historical address. Steam boat excursions and Twin City band music accompanied refreshments. Hon J S Tripp, the sole surviving charter member, 81, active Prairie du Sac citizen, was honored. A historical sketch by Bert Giegerich was distributed. Baraboo attendees were driven by Samuel Lueth A S Lanich and Al Malloy, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Lodge No. 118
Prairie du Sac
Marion Park
Baraboo
North Freedom
Mazomanie
Spring Green
Lodi
Madison
Milwaukee
W. W. Perry
C. E. Whalen
J. B. Stevens
Jefferson
M. A. Reynolds
EK. J. Farr
Bert Giegerich
The
Sauk County News
Samuel Lueth
A. S. Lanich
al. Malloy
Samuel Briscoe
W. B. Blachly
Charles Davis
Samuel Leuth
William Springer
F. P. Ellis
G. T. Gustafson
Wm. Trebilcox
Fred Hall
Hahn
C. F. Kindschi
James Hazen
Gus. Helberg
T. N Vanderveer
Nellie Pierce
Chas. Stewart
Chas. Burrington
A. Cook
Man Held on Wife Threat Charge After Bail Denied
Ed. Oates remains in Sauk County jail after bail for a threatened killing charge was refused. He appeared in Justice H. L. Halsted's court and received a thirty day sentence, reportedly under the influence of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oates
Sauk County
H. L. Halsted
Baraboo and Kenosha Couple Receive Licenses to Wed
Marriage license issued to Miss Ida J. Weidenkopf of Baraboo and LeRoy C. Jensen of Kenosha, authorizing the union. The licensing act formalizes their intent to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida J. Weidenkopf
Baraboo
LeRoy C. Jensen
Kenosha
Tried to steal $1000 via sight draft in Merrimack
Merrimack bank officer foiled an attempted $1000 fraud when Louis W. Norman of Minot North Dakota drew a sight draft on W. H. McLeish as he traveled to Seattle. Cashier Von Berg detected the risk and prevented loss. McLeish and Mrs McLeish were surprised by the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack
Louis W. Norman
Minot
N. D
W. H. McLeish
Seattle
Wash
von Berg
McLeisch
Local Congregation Celebrates Spring Green’s Semi Centennial
The Congregational church at Spring Green marks its 50th anniversary with a two day celebration on June 23 and 24. Funeral services were held in Kilbourn for Frank Belter, described as a long-time village resident. A hog on John Keller farm near Prairie du Lac survived eight weeks buried under a straw stack and reemerged alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Spring Green
John T. Davies
Winnnifred Lee
Rochester
Mr. Davies
Frank Belter
Kilbourn
John Keller
Prairie du Lac
Runaway near Slaughter House Ends Without Injuries
On June 21 Thursday morning the Bump brothers had a lively runaway from their slaughter house. The wagon broke but no one was hurt and Chester Seftenberg had a narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Freedom
Bump Brothers
Chester Seftenberg
Horse Throws Rider at Reedsburg Training School
Miss Mary Simpson, attending the Reedsburg training school near Dellona, was injured when a horse frightened and threw her. Her foot caught in the stirrup, she was dragged briefly, sustaining bruises and a cut on the back of her head. She could not attend the graduation exercises but is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dellona
Mary Simpson
Reedsburg
Baraboo Post Office Adjusts July 4 Holiday Hours
To patrons, mail delivery will be discontinued on Sunday July 5 due to Fourth of July falling on Sunday and clerk carrier convention. Mail may be obtained at carrier windows from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on July 4 and 5. One city-box collection will occur after 3 p.m. on both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dep’t
Washington
Last Saloon License Application
Charles A. Gonder of 100 Fourth Avenue applies for a saloon license with bondsmen Charles Ruhland and M. H. Mould. Witnesses named are T. W. English and Charles Coleman. Date noted June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Gonder
Fourth Avenue
Charles Ruhland
M. H. Mould
T. W. English
Charles Coleman
Struck by Train Near North Freedom Injures Rider
Martin Zelman was struck by train 501 at North Freedom yesterday afternoon. He suffered serious injuries, his wagon was demolished, but the horses were uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Zelman
North Freedom
Old Settlers Meet in Hackett's Grove
The Old Settlers convene at Hackett's Grove in North Freedom on Friday June 25 with a noon picnic dinner. The program includes music by the North Freedom band, prayers by Rev. Jordan, addresses by J. H. Whitney and F. R. Bentley, reminiscences by Edna Gunnison Hawley, poems by Mrs. Dewey Gray, and songs led by the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackett’s Grove
North Freedom
North Freedom Band
Rev. Jordan
J. H. Whitney
P. H.gunnison
Pioneer Days
Edna Gunnison Hawley
F. R. Bentley
Death of Mrs Dearholt Widow of Henry Dearholt of Woodlawn
Mrs Henry Dearholt aged about ninety died on Thursday. Born in Baltimore county Maryland she married Henry Dearholt in January 1839. They moved to Washington town Sauk county in 1865 and settled on 79 acres in section 24. She leaves three sons J W Dearholt Richard Dearholt and J S Dearholt and one daughter Mrs Rachel Thurber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dearholt
Woodlawn
Baltimore County
Maryland
Mr. Dearholt
Washington Town
Sauk County
J. W. Dearholt
Richard Dearholt
J.S. Dearholt
Mrs
Rachel Thurber
Farm Sold to John Marshall Near Delton
John Marshall returned from Washington to take his family to the farm he purchased. He bought a 60 acre farm for 4000 dollars located 64 miles north of Spo kKane Kilbourn Events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall
Delton
Washington
SpokKane
Kilbourn
Burial of Mrs C Raetz at Ableman German Lutheran Cemetery
Mrs C Raetz died at the County Farm on Saturday and was buried in the German Lutheran cemetery at Ableman today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Raetz
Ableman
Rattle Snakes at the Lake Incident Reported
Frank Lee killed a rattlesnake with 10 rattles Sunday at the site of the old Cliff house. Another person killed one of the same species on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lee
Baraboo Navajos blank Portage in Sunday baseball romp
Baraboo Navajos defeated Portage 10 to 0 at the fair grounds on Sunday. The game showcased Baraboo’s strong hitting and solid defense throughout, securing a decisive win over Portage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo Navajos
Portage
Lightning Kills Six Pigs at William Weise Farm
A lightning strike felled in a tree at William Weise's farm in South Westfield on Wednesday evening, killing six of his best pigs. Local authorities reported no other injuries and the incident is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Westfield
William Weise
Local Visitors Spend Time With Badger Valley Residents
June 21 report from Greenfield notes Herman Meyer Sr and relatives from Badger Valley staying from Wednesday to Monday with kin in Greenfield and Excelsior. Guests at Gust Meyer home include Bernard Meyer and Herman Meyer families with Edith Bliven and Laura Fuchs. William Winke of Sauk City visited Friday evening with the Bernard Meyer group. Edith Buren stayed Wednesday to Monday with her sister Mrs. Herman Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Meyer Sr
Badger Valley
Excelsior
Bernard Meyer
Herman Meyer
Edith Bliven
Laura Fuchs
Gust Meyer
William Winke
Sauk City
Edith Buren
Local Visits and Building Project Highlight Week
June 22 reports O B Hoege constructing a large barn. Mr and Mrs N H Smith visited the Montgomery home on Friday. W O Jones and family spent Sunday with E O Jones. Mrs E Platt visited her parents Friday. Prof Emil Weiland visited R Weiland's last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Hoege
N. H. Smith
Montgomery
W. O. Jones
E. O. Jones
E. Platt
Prof
Emil Weiland
R. Weiland
Fogle and Boodle wed at St Josephs Church
Engineer Robert Fogle formerly of Kilbourn and Miss Aice Boodle daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Boodle were married at St Josephs church this morning at eight by Rev Fr John Ward. The attendants were Bert Manor and Miss Justina Boodle. After the ceremony the bridal party visited the bride's home for a wedding repast and reception. The couple will return in about two weeks and reside in Baraboo after spending time in Denver and the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fogle
Kilbourn
Aice Boodle
Charles Boodle
Second Avenue
St. Joseph’s Church
John T. Durward
Bert Manor
Justina Boodle
Denver
West
Baraboo
Local Notes from North Freedom June Week
North Freedom briefs report William Timlin and sister Nellie visiting aunt Mrs J T Donaghey in Reedsburg and Florence Linnell visiting Excelsior. Charles Klump released from Madison hospital not much improved. Mrs L Smith returns from visit with daughter near Reedsburg. Mr and Mrs J Gunnison host Mrs Anderson of Elroy. Baraboo’s Mr Cook builds cement walk for J Draper on Maple Street. Ralph Burt and son of Freeport visit his mother Mrs M Burt. A child of Mr and Mrs P L Barnes breaks arm after falling from porch. Mrs A C Ragatz home from Reedsburg hospital and improving. Wm Loomis of La Crosse visiting Hackett family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Timlin
Nellie
Reedsburg
J. T. Donaghey
Florence Linnell
Excelsior
Charles Klump
Madison
L. Smith
H. C. Koester
J. Gunnison
Anderson
Elroy
Cook
Baraboo
J. Draper
Maple Street
Ralph Burt
Freeport
M. Burt
P. L. Barnes
AC. Ragatz
Reedsburg Hospital
Wm. Loomis
LaCrosse
John Hackett
Delton community notices and upcoming events
Mrs Myrtle House hosts old lime spelling at the Cottage home this Thursday with G G Keyes delivering the words and Dr Ambrose Jones among contestants. Dancing at Fern Dell planned for Saturday evening June 26. Various locals visit, work, and family gatherings noted across Delton Baraboo Lyons North Freedom Wonewee and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle House
Cottage Home
G. G. Keyes
Ambrose Jones
Gilbert Wheeler
Delton
Otto Timme
Will Redman
Chicago
John Redman
A. J. Beauleau
Baraboo
G. W. Adams
Ira Wilber
Michigan
Fern Dell
Surprise visits mark Glenville week gatherings
In Glenville on Tuesday the ladies with baskets surprised Mrs. Nettie Whitty on River street. Mrs. Whitty and her two children, George and Loreen, will visit the far west during summer vacation. Other notes: Mrs. E Beery returns from visits in Duluth Eltray and Wonewoc. Dorcas society meets at Mrs. Frank Cap ener. Miss Carrie Hurley returns home from near La Valle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenville
Freeman Peck
Portage
Henry Peck
Nettie Whitty
River Street
Ladies’ Dorcas Society of
Frank Capener
Carrie Hurley
la Valle
Louis Schreiber
Hartland
Milwaukee
Beloit
Walton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Charles Hamburg of Whittier California visited Walton friends over the weekend. Macy Hutchins and children from Wonewoc spent the past week with relatives here. Mr and Mrs Wm Chamness stay with their daughter in LaValle. Mrs Lucy Tabor and son Glen returned to Dorchester last Saturday. Winnie Mortimer visited Iowa to see her sister. Bert Seamans visited Wm Mitchell’s family last Sunday. Leota Carpenter traveled to Madison for a short visit and will visit her uncle in Oakfield with her sister Clara. Spencer Mortimer, previously ill with rheumatism, is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hamburg
Whittier
Cal
Walton
Macy Hutchins
Wonewoc
Wm Chamness
LaValle
Lucy Tabor
Glen
Dorchester
Winnie Mortimer
Iowa
Visi
Bert Seamans
Wm. Mitchell
Leota Carpenter
Madison
Oakfield
Clara
Spencer Mortimer
Edna Hutchins Back Home From Skwedsburg Vacation
Edna Hutchins returns home from Skwedsburg after a vacation. Camp meeting closed Sunday evening. Meetings have been well attended and much good done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hutchins
Skwedsburg
Married in Washington and local social notes
Miss Cristina Meikle announced her marriage to William Keifer Lenzig of Baraboo at the Miller home in Seattle on June 7, with plans to reside at 1303 Commercial St in Bellingham. Sunshine girls plan an ice cream social on S Kings lawn the Saturday following. Local notices record visits, funerals, and greetings from Baraboo, Madison, Lodi, and Nashotah, with thanks from the Todd family for funeral support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack
Cristina Meikle
Agnes Miller
Baraboo
William Keifer Lenzig
Miller
Seattle
Wash
Bellinghan
Commercial St
Sunshine Girls
S.king’s Lawn
Funeral and unveiling events amid community notices
June 20 saw the funeral of Henrylau teck at St. Peter's Church under I O O F auspices with burial at Greenwood cemetery. Woodmen of the World unveiled the Whitty monument in Winfield as state manager Moss delivered the address. Baraboo attendees joined the event. News came Friday that William Robinson died in Rochester Minnesota. Prof and Mrs Clifton vacation at Fern Dell. Ladies of the Maccabees plan a June 23 meeting with Mrs Julius Lasselette. L Fisher family moved into the former Sanford home. July 4 celebration ads circulate. Mrs Mary Thayer of Baraboo and daughter visited Collins home and attended Friday’s exercises. Mr and Mrs Frank Baxter and daughter from Fairfield and Mrs Dora Thayer and son Geo attended the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrylauteck
St. Peter’s Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Winfield
Rochester
Minn
Clifton
Fern Dell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sions
J. C. Davidson
Ness
Masonic Institution of
Rev
J.J. Grueningen
North Freedom Schools
Lillie Lieder
Ethel Elias
Mildred Platt
Lydia Grosinske
Harold Hackett
August Hean Lysle Hackett
John Barkenhagen
Lloyd Stackman
Russel L. Smith
Chester W. Smith
Genevieve Berthelett
St. Rosary
Badger State Business College
Southern Wisconsin Power Company
Fogle
Boodle
Peter Flickner
Wonewee
Dan Fulmer
Charles Andross
Lyons
G. H. Adams
Huntington
Hulbert House
Orson Gloyd
Cain
Wm. Adams
Nusband
John Jansing
Erskine
Fort
EK. Vanderhoof
John Stoner
Alcinda Vanderhoof
W. H. Donald
Jacob Vanderboof
Cyrus
Louis Donald
Belle Holt
Fairfield
F. Noyes
F. A. Cooper
J. N. Brownrigg
Morrisey
M. O’ Keefe
William O’keefe
Sarah Blacklock
Nashotah
Wis
Lee Utter
Adah Pigg
Estella Dennis
Pilley
Julia Chase
Margaret Steele
Bessie Steele
Meikle
Kate Waddell
Richmiller
Edna Fuller
Charlotte Todd
M. E. Church
Prucia
W. J. McKay
God
Jesus
W. A. Todd
Warren Todd
F. Cramer
Earl Cramer
A. E. Dennis
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