Merrimack Local Notes Report Community Ties
Merrimack brief items include funeral attendance for Julius Wolfe’s sister in Baraboo, address changes, and visits by residents from Baraboo and Madison. Sunday school meeting at Mrs. Farnum’s, Ladies Aid at Mrs. Cooper’s, and local services at A Achterberg’s. Lost bracelet notice and hospital report on Mrs. Rischmiller noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Wolfe
Baraboo
J. Wolfe
G. Gallus
Palisade Street
Earl Cramer
F. Cramer
D. J. Farnum
Ida Praetsch
Sumpter
Ladies Aid Society
M. M. Cooper
Myrtle Barrow
J. E. Nuzum
Viroqua
J. Coates
J. B. Risley
A. H. Johnstone
Madison
M. BE. Behrens
Milwaukee
Cavalry
C. Dennis
Will Hill
Sorona
Wis
A. Achterberg
Louise Newman
McGilvra
W. A. Lawson
Emma Gallus
R. R. Crossing
P. O. Finder
P. O
Ed. Burkhardt
Helpers Union to Dine with Mrs Dunlap on March 10
South Fairfield reports the Helpers Union will meet Mrs R M Dunlap for dinner on March 10 with all invited. Nearby, relatives visit and health notes include Mrs Bartlett's mother ill with erysipelas, two daughters helping, and Mrs Harrison in poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helpers Union
R. M. Dunlap
Manford Bump
Lloyd
Lizzie Griffith
Indiana
Bartlett
Robert Attridge
Geo. Henry
Geo. Harrison
Ironton local notes and visits in March
Dr. Booker responds to his brother’s illness in Viola as Rev. Freidrich conducts revival meetings. Ms Smith hosts her sister from La Valle. Frank Tyler from Carr Valley visits his cousin. D E Graves family and Geo Palmer of Henrietta visit Julia Groat and O Palmer. Jake Webb moves to Dr Booker’s farm in Gillingham. Mrs Griffin hosts her Illinois grandson. Mrs Seamans visits Lime Ridge. Dr Booker travels to Gillingham. Fred Costerisan drives to Excelsior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Booker
Viola
F. Feitier
J. Farver
Freidrich
Miss Smith
la Valle
Frank Tyler
Carr Valley
D. E. Graves
Geo. Palmer
Henrietta
Julia Groat
O. Palmer
Jake Webb
Gillingham
Griffin
Illinois
Seamans
Lime Ridge
Fred Costerisan
Wxcelsior
Freeman Town Social Notes Highlight Local Family Visits
Freedom Town notes report Miss Ida Meyer and Miss Helen Meyer of Milwaukee visiting family on Sunday. Mrs J Rotzell of Merrimack and Daisy Meyer of Baraboo also present with Emil Meyer of Merrimack. H Kupp and family joined Ida Reptka of Madison at her home. Albert Kolwaski of Maple Hill visited sister Mrs Ed Schanke. D Matthys and family of Pomona California plan to come soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Helen Meyer
Milwaukee
J. Rotzell
Merrimack
Daisy Meyer
Baraboo
Emil Meyer
H. Kupp
Ida Reptka
Madison
Albert Kolwaski
Maple Hill
Ed. Schanke
Perry Davis Painkiller Promotes Horse Health Prompt Remedy
The article urges timely use of Perry Davis Painkiller for strains sprains or colic to save the horse from suffering and the owner time and expense. A bottle costs 35 cents with a larger size at 50 cents and owners should keep a bottle ready and ensure the druggist supplies Perry Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Trial at Portage case state vs Campbell
The first Portage trial this week concerns state versus Robert Campbell from Caledonia for assault with intent to do great bodily harm to William Fuller, a saloon partner of F J Michel. Fuller was shot in May, wounded in the shoulder behind the bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
State
Robert Campbell
Caledonia
William Fuller
F.J. Michel
Fuller
Campbell
Portage Register
Australian Leaf Offered for Female Ailments by Mother Gray
Relief for back pains urinary bladder and kidney trouble offered with Mother Gray's Australian Leaf a herbal regulator for female weaknesses including inflammation and ulcerations. Sold by druggists or mail order for 50 cents sample free. The Mother Gray Co. Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
N. Y
The Horse Sale Draws Farmers and Merchants
Vendors from Ron Ton, LaValle, Kilbourn, Big Spring, Merrimack, Sauk City and North Freedom attend a recurring sale where ten or eleven horses were sold and Chicago buyers took five. Shoe dealers report strong rubber goods trade due to large crowd, with a next sale on Tuesday March 16 and a regular sale on April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronton
LaValle
Kilbourn
Big Spring
Merrimack
Sauk City
North Freedom
Chicago
Local Couple Weds in Presbyterian Manse
Otto Linton and Miss Florence Fight of Wonewee were married at the Presbyterian manse by Rev. E C Henke. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs H R Walrath. The groom works as brakeman on the C N W railroad and they will reside in the city. Best wishes from friends follow them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Linton
Florence Fight
Wonewee
Presbyterian
E C. Henke
H. R. Walrath
Licensed to Marry Joseph B Hunt and Mae B Risley
The notice records a marriage license issued to Joseph B. Hunt and Mae B. Risley, both residents of Ironton, indicating their intention to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Hunt and
Mae B. Risley
Ironton
When Old Newport Was Not a Dead Town
A Sauk County Historical Society talk read February 15 recounts Newport’s vibrant past and contrasts it with later decline, highlighting local figures, places, and events that once energized the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Newport then Kilbourn era revealed in reminiscences
The writer recalls Newport in 1855 with 1000 to 1200 residents drawn by a planned Wisconsin River dam and a crossing of the Milwaukee and LaCrosse railroad led by Byron Kilbourn and John B. Vieit. He describes river life, early churches, notable residents, a 1857 resurrection jubilee, raft pilots like Capt. Hank Snyder, and the town’s eventual decline as Kilbourn growth drew people away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Wisconsin River
Wisconsin River Hydraulic Company
Milwaukee and LaCrosse Railway
Milwaukee
Byron Kilbourn
John B. Vieit
Mr. Christie
Baraboo
Sam Spaulding
Delton
John Marshall
Marshall
Geo. W. Jenkins
Kilbourn City
Fanny
Johnathan Bowman
G. von Steinwick
Netherlands
State Bank
LaCrosse
Batavian Bank
Cooley
Kingsbury
Dells
Hank Snyder
Kilbourn
Mr. Lang
Wm. Grubb
Marshall’s
Nickerson
House
Webster’s Prairie
Nebraska
U. S
Newsport
Stewart Brothers
Alva
Portage
Norman
Frank
Dell Creek
Wisconsin
Sauk County
District of
United States Court
Abram§ Vanderpool
Old
Paper read by City Clerk on Sauk County history
The piece was written by Hon. G. G. Swain of Winona Minnesota formerly of Newport and a former Wisconsin legislator. J. S. Worthman read the paper before Sauk County Historical Society on Monday evening February 15 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County Historical Society
Rgog
G. G. Swain
Harvard Street
Winona
Minnesota
Newport
Wisconsin
Sauk County
Anniversary of Willis Cowles and Achsah Dennison
Thirty years after their marriage Mr Willis Cowles and Miss Achsah Dennison celebrated their anniversary at the Cowles home on Ninth Ave Greenfield. The gathering included his twin Wilber Cowles and his wife with relatives, sharing a plentiful feast and a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Cowles
Achsah Dennison
Greenfield
Eureka Lodge to Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary
Eureka lodge No. 113 F. and A. M. decided to mark its fiftieth anniversary next June. Living charter member J. S. Tripp, a city banker, attends. Died Mason George B. Burrows of Madison and Charles Whelan of Madison were among early members. W. A. Perry, grand secretary, may deliver an address. Lodge founded in 1859 with seven charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Lac
Eureka Lodge No
J. S. Tripp
George B. Burrows
Madison
Charles Whelan
W.A. Perry
Grand Lodge of
Wisconsin
Business Sold in Merrimack with New Local Firm Opening
Smith and Clark sold their stock of goods to W. I. Griffith of Viola. The new firm opened for business Monday March 1, with Geo. Schroedex and Mr. Shopheart of Viola as managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack
Smith and Clark
W. I. Griffith
Viola
Geo. Schroedex
Mr. Shopheart
Born to Mr and Mrs Edd Terry in Feb
Ebenezer Valley March 2 report a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Edd Terry on February 25. Joel Hackett visited last week at his daughter Mrs S A Cole’s home in Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Terry
Joel Hackett
S. A. Cole
Baraboo
Unwelcome Visitor at Karstetter Schoolhouse
A skunk disrupted the Karstetter schoolhouse in LaValle, forcing dismissal about 10 AM after an overnight presence in the basement. The report notes a morning disruption and likely lingering scent or presence. Nearby residents and visitors including Grace Paddock and Miss Hull are mentioned in unrelated social notes. Funeral details precede the Dellona cemetery burial for Mrs. Owen Gallagher after her death at 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne
Margaret Ramsey
Reedsburg
Grace Paddock
Jas Moody
Baraboo
Bertha Newell
Amy Gardner
Henry Gibbons
Walton
A. G. Leindorff
Herman Miller
South Dakota
Geo. Miller
P. J. Schwarg
Wauseon
Ohio
Owen Gallagher
J. M. Gahagan
J. P. Gahagan
Dellona Church
Dellona
Will Go Around World Merrimack
Word has been received that Mrs. C. Mackenzie and daughters Janet and Sophia of Pasadena formerly residing here will leave San Francisco March 9 for a trip around the world on The Korea. They will visit Honolulu Japan China then exit at Yokohama to travel overland to Kobe. They sail to Naples Italy Germany Norway and Sweden spend winter in Egypt and on return stop here to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack, Mar
C. Mackenzie
Janet
Sophia
Pasadena
Cal
San Francisco
Korea
Honolulu
Japan
China
Yokohama
Kobe
Naples
Italy
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Egypt
Winfield Ladies' Home Club Meets With Mrs Meade
The Ladies' Home club met with Mrs Walter Meade on Thursday. attendance was low due to sickness and drifting roads. Upcoming meeting set with Mrs Will Kelley on March 11 and several locals attended the Farmers Institute in Reedsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Club
Walter Meade
Will Kelley
Farmers’ Institute
Reedsburg
Myrtle Clingman
Carlyle
al. Powell
Vera
Bryan
Mary Bergendahl
Harry Powell
Chas
F. L. Montross
Carl Banfield
James Stone
Dellona
Viola Powell
Schultis-Montgomery
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G. A. Wright
Ethel Farver
Bethel
Wm. Blanchard
Wm. Ballingtine
Vern
Iva Matthews
A. E. Bloom
Seaman’s Hall
Plum Valley
Wonewoc
Dorothy Hawkins
D. Wright
South Fairfield
Freedom Town
G. A. Briggs
Seey
Hutchins
King & Langley
Stuart Mitchell
Mary Lyon Seminary
John C. Fremont
Ebenezer Valley
Winfield
Webster’s International
St. Louis
Websters Dictionary
G. & C. Merpiam Co., Publishers
Springfield, Mass
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