Merrimack Man Harry Pigg Dies After Van Fall
Word arrives of Harry W. Pigg's death in Chicago from a fall from a moving van. The accident occurred early this week. death announced today. Relatives learned he could not recover, his wife and child left Merrimack, and his mother and sister rushed to be with him. he leaves a wife, son, parents, two brothers and two sisters.
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Merrimack
Harry W. Pigg
Chicago
Charles Pigg
John McLean
Pigg
Funeral of Harry W. Pigg in Chicago
Funeral services for Harry W. Pigg, formerly of Merrimack, were held in Chicago. Attending from Merrimack were his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Pigg, Postmaster and Mrs F A Cooper, Charles Pigg, George Pigg, Henry Pigg an uncle, and Ed, son of Baraboo. also Mr and Mrs Harry Pigg of Merrimack. Deceased is survived by a wife and son and interment was in Chicago. The note mentions this family has recently suffered three losses including Merle and Arthur.
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Harry W. Pigg
Merrimack
Chicago
Charles Pigg
F. A. Cooper
George Pigg
Henry Pigg
Baraboo
Harry Pigg
Iowa
Cooper
McLean
Merle
Arthur
Death of Matthias Wichern
Matthias Wichern died at his Kirkwood home after a two week illness of uraemic poisoning. He was 76, came to Baraboo 53 years ago, born in Germany, and ran a furniture business in Baraboo during the Civil War. Survived by his wife, four sons Fred of Barron Carlof Denver Col Frank and Louis of Baraboo, two daughters Miss Hamma at home and Mrs Anna Armbruster, brother John on a Baraboo-area farm, and a sister near La Crosse.
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Matthias Wickerna
Kirkwood
Baraboo
Germany
Fred
Barron
Carlof Denver
Frank
Louis
Hamma
Anna Armbruster
John
la’ Crosse
Funeral for Natthias Wichern Held at West Baraboo
The funeral for Matthias Wichern, who died Thursday, was held Sunday at two o'clock from the west Baraboo residence. Rev. J.S. Crowder of First Methodist led the service. Interment followed in Baraboo Cemetery. Attending from away were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wichern of Barron and Carl Wichern of Denver. Pallbearers were Charles Randall, Lester Randall, Adam Arnold, Leonard Roser, Henry Roser and John Paddock.
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Matthias Wichern
J.S. Crowder
First Methodist Church
Baraboo Ceme
Tery
Fred Wichern
Barron, Wis
Carl Wichern
Denver
Colorado
Charles Randall
Lester
Randall
Adam Arnold
Leonard Roser
Henry Roser
John Paddock
Card of Thanks from the Wichern Family
To friends and neighbors who kindly assisted and comforted us in our sad bereavement we extend heartfelt thanks. Special thanks to the pastor the singers and for the beautiful flowers from Mrs Matthias Wichern and family.
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Matthias Wichern
Death of Reuben Wilby Sudden at Baraboo Home
Reuben Wilby died Thursday evening at his Baraboo home from neuralgia of the heart after a brief illness. He was 63, born in Northampton England, longtime Baraboo resident, and was to attend the K P hall check room. Survived by two sons Fred and Henry, three daughters Elizabeth Huebing Laura Williams and Doris, a brother William and a sister Mrs James Draper.
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Reuben Wilby
K. P. Hall
Northampshire
England
Baraboo
Fred
Madison
Henry
Seattle
Wash
Elizabeth Huebing
Chicago
Laura Williams
Denver
Col
Doris
William
James Draper
North Freedom
Funeral of Reuben Wilby Held in Community Halls
The funeral for Reuben Wilby was held this forenoon with service at his residence conducted by Rector Wilson. The M W A group carried the service to the M W A hall where pallbearers included Brewster Thaerer Letter gren Schade Fisher and Wood. Attendees from away included C H Williams Denver C O Draper and family Madison Wilby Seattle Neitzel Stevens Point Huebing Reedsburg and Riggert Reedsburg among others. C H Williams of Denver was unable to attend.
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Reuben Wilby
Wilson
Episcopal Church
M. W. A. Hall
Charles Brewster
Adam Thaerer
F. E. Lettergren
H. G. Schade
E. A. Fisher
S. H. Wood
C. H. Williams
Reedsburg
Denver
Baraboo Cemetery
Fairfield Resident Mrs Harrison Dies After Two Year Illness
Mrs George W Harrison long respected Fairfield resident died Sunday morning at 6 after a two year illness chronic bronchitis with dropsy. A Ohio native aged 63 years and 86 days, she came to Sauk county 42 years ago living in Excelsior before Fairfield. She belonged to the Baptist church. Survivors include sons James L Harrison Napoleon North Dakota and Robert H Harrison Elyria Ohio. daughter Lulu M Conway Baraboo. and Lilah Harrison at home. Her husband serves as Fairfield supervisor and Sauk County Sunday school president.
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George W. Harrison
Fairfield
Harrison
Loraine County
Ohio
Sauk County
Excelsior
Baptist Church
Sunday School Association
James L. Harrison
Napoleon
N. D
Robert H. Harrison
National Tube Company
Elyria
Lulu M. Conway
Baraboo
Chicago & Northwestern
Lilah H. Harrison
Gasoline Engine Fatality At Coates Station
Howard C. Powers, 24, of Prairie du Lac, died at Coates Station Minnesota when a gasoline engine on a water pump injured him. He reached for oil, the shaft grabbed his clothing, and he was killed. Coroner Mertz aided in locating relatives and organizing the funeral at Baraboo.
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Howard C. Powers
W. A. Powers
Prairie du Lac
Coates Station
Minnesota
South St. Loui
Chicago & Great Western
Coates
J. B. du Vall
Mertz
Hastings
Hayfield
Rond du Lac
Hasting
Watson Ableman
South Street
Baraboo
John Singleton Crowder
First Methodist Church
C. A. Melzl
Paul Welk
Frank Welk
Floyd Coates
Walter Stone
Illinois
Delton
Fond du Lac
H. B. Powers
Sparta
P. L. Powers
Harrison Family Obituary Notices Martha Ward Harrison dies
Martha Ward Harrison, born Jan 30 1846 near Elyria Ohio, died Mar 7 1909 in Fairfield after a long illness. She married Geo W Harrison Sept 30 1868 and had five children Earl James Robert Lulu Lilia. The family moved from Excelsior to Fairfield in 1877. Burial services were by Rev Knight with pallbearers Frank Getchell M Wilcox Bishop Wilcox Edmund Calvert Harley Porter Fred Flinn.
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Rev. Knight
Thanks for support after loss of husband and father
We thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of our husband and father. Grateful to the pastor the Masonic Order for comfort and flowers, and to the singers. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. David Stoner Mr. and Mrs. John Stoner Mrs. Sarah Stoner William Stoner Charlies Stoner Daniel Stoner James Stoner
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Masonic Order
David Stoner
John Stoner
Sarah Stoner
William Stoner
Charlies Stoner
Daniel Stoner
James Stoner
Miss Gilberta Maxham Takes Chicago Stenographic Post
Miss Gilberta Maxham a Baraboo Business College graduate is in Chicago to start a stenographic position.
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Gilberta Maxham
Baraboo Business College
Chicago
Died in Janesville Pioneer Mrs Lake Passes Away
Mrs James Lake died Thursday morning at her daughter’s home in Janesville from dropsy and heart disease. A Wisconsin settler since 1856 she arrived in Janesville in 1901 with her husband who precedes her in death. Four children were born three survive Geo M Lake Frank Lake and Carrie Hertzberg. Remains transported to Reedsburg for burial beside her husband in the local cemetery.
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James Lake
C. E. Hertzberg
Janesville
Lake
Reedsburg
Wis
Green County
Catskill
N. Y
Wisconsin
Death of P O Cramer at Baraboo after illness
Philip Duryee Cramer died at his home 428 Seventh avenue at 12 35 PM from diabetes. Born October 17 1827 in Saratoga county he moved across Wisconsin Iowa and Baraboo where he lived since 1894. Survived by three sons Bert Ralph Philip and a daughter Mrs Katherine Breitenback and a brother Henry.
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Philip Duryee Cramer
Seventh Avenue
Saratoga County
Wisconsin
Walworth County
Emily Jane Truax
Iowa
O’brien
Baraboo
Philip
Mendota Hospital
Bert
Ralph
Katherine Breitenback
Elmhurst
Iil
Henry
Worthington
Minn
Funeral of P. D. Cramer Held At Home
The funeral for P. D. Cramer, who died at 423 Seventh Avenue, was held Saturday at 1 30 from his home with Rev. L A Goddard officiating. Pallbearers included George Andrews F E Lettergren G W Briggs George Burdick A L Rohn and Joseph Johnson. Attending from away were M J Toppins A C Serum C Truax Mrs Bliss Mrs Harrington Mrs Mallison Madison Dr Chas Gorst M G Green J W Daubner P Welsh H J Greenfield August Braatz S Glover Frank Grosskopf Walter Kimball P D Cramer Jr Mendota J M Cramer Denver Col W B Truax Harvard. The latter is a brother of Mrs Cramer and will visit in Baraboo before returning home.
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P. D. Cramer
Seventh Avenue
Rev
L. A. Goddard
Congregational Church
George Andrews
F. E. Lettergren
G. W.briggs
George Burdick
A. L. Rohn
Joseph Johnson
M. J. Toppins
A. C. Serum
C. Truax
Bliss
Harrington
Mallison
Madison
Chas. Gorst
M. G. Green
J. W. Daubner
P. Welsh
H. J. Greenfield
August Braatz
S. Glover
Frank Grosskopf
Walter Kimball
P. D. Cramer, Jr
Mendota
J. M. Cramer
Denver
Col
W.B. Trua
Mrs Schumaker Died After Long Illness in Black Hawk
Mrs William Schumaker died after a long illness of heart and kidney trouble at age 76 years and 4 months. She leaves three daughters, one son, twenty three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Interment is planned Wednesday afternoon in Harrisburg from the Reformed church. The Modern Woodmen held an oyster supper with games. A Prairie du Lac Sunday school convention drew a sizable crowd. Ed Rachel of Richland Center visited to discuss starting a cheese factory here, though milk supplies may be uncertain.
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Black Hawk
Wm. Schumaker
Harrisburg
Reformed Church
Prairie du Lac
Rachel
Richland Center
Acknowledgments After Father's Death from Lydia North
Miss Lydia North expresses heartfelt gratitude for neighbors generous acts, music, flowers from Skillet Creek Farmers' club and Ladies Social circle, and words of sympathy received after her father's death.
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Skillet Creek Farmers’ Club
Ladies’ Social Circle
Licensed to Wed Roy Powell and Edna Pearson
A notice records Roy Elmer Powell and Miss Edna R Pearson of Fronton as licensed to wed, indicating a marriage intention or ceremony approval.
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Roy Elmer Powell
Edna R. Pearson
Ronton
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Van
Natthias Wichern
Vaughan
Middle West
Ohio River
America
Triumph of Giants
Genitios Vaughan’s
Randolph Chicago
Barclay St
New York
Ter
Howard .C. Powers
Coates, MN
Martha Ward Harrison Wasorn
Geo. W. Harrison
Earl W
James L. Napoleon
North Dakota
Robert H. Elyria
Lilia H. Harrison
Cramer
Lydia North
The
Bank of
Herman Grotophorst
Charles W.whitman
J. van Orden
Hertian
Settergren & Pittman
Mar
Riott Shoe Co
Marriott Shoe Co
Hawkes
J. B. Donovan & CO
DR. Clark
Optometrist
Detroit
Boston
Barigor, Me
Optometry
First National Bank
Baraboo, Wis
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