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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement touts Swamp-Root as the remedy for kidney trouble and related ailments. It argues kidney disease can cause heart and bladder issues and promises relief, with testimonials of immediate effects. The text notes sample bottles and full-size remedies sold by Dr Kilmer & Co and urges readers to mention the paper offer.
May 17 report from North Freedom lists residents visiting relatives and neighbors, trades, and small happenings. Highlights include J T Lawton painting his house, Elroy visitors F H Smith and family, Teclay Hackett's Madison music training, and a ball team victory over LaValle. Occasional travel and health news accompany family updates and local business moves.
The Clio club met at Mrs. Clara Hackett's home on Thursday afternoon with a delightful supper. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. Clara Hackett, Vice President Mrs. Ethel Lawton, and Mary Nelson named as a member.
Mrs P W Cramer attended her son Wilbur Cramer and Miss Angeline Sloan wedding in Wausau last week. A L McNarlen delivered a Lam ber automobile in Boscobel at start of week. Percy Hatfield buys a new Lam ber car. Olga Wegner of Prairie du Lac visits parents. Foundations begun for James K Barnard store brick 24x32 two stories. Alet Harrison to Milwaukee to drive horses for Amos Richards. Chris Kaul Lone Rock found three young wolves in a den.
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment and Thomas Electric Oil claiming rapid relief for cuts and pains. It also promotes Dean's Regulats and Burdock Blood Bitters with testimonials from Mrs. Chas Freitoy of Mossup Conn and mentions drug stores selling the products.
May 17 social news lists visits and greetings. Florence Richardson left for Hall Claire and Merrill. Mrs. John Hindes and Reedsburg friends. W. C. Kopp of Platteville visiting John Daulton and family. Mrs. Stackman and daughter Martha. Mrs. Otto Krause and daughter from Reedsburg. Lillian Gropp from Baraboo. Adolph Fey hosts K G club. Margaret Finder to Madison for a new position. Florence Tedmarsh visiting Baraboo. Mrs. Herman Wisehman called on Reedsburg.
Lyons. Egerton Berkley visits his cousins Willie and Harley Berkley who has an earache for a week. Mrs. T. M. Newell is visiting in Janesville. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Leight of Burlington called on L. Notting. Miss Florence Black of Reedsburg stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Curry early in the week.
May 17 reports Wm. Britton of Mirror Lake visiting A. E. Britton at home. Miss Koons and Messrs Cleveland and Pierce spent Sunday in Fern Dell. Vera and Nellie DuBois visited Excelsior Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Philip Edwards returns from Reedsburg. Albert Britton departs Tuesday with land seekers for the San Luis Valley Colo for an extended trip. Miss Berkley and Miss Shaw were in Freedom Sunday. Grace and Lorene Hill also in Freedom Sunday.
The Willing Workers will convene with Mrs. Geo. Clark in Fairfield on Thursday May 27 for a supper gathering.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser as a comprehensive 1000 page guide for women’s health topics. It invites readers to request the cloth bound book free of charge or mailed post-paid upon sending 31 one-cent stamps to Wobb’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.
Local events unfold in Reedsburg with Mr Waterhouse moving to Appleton Woolen Mills. Banquet and dance honor EK. F. U. members on May 11. Residents travel to Richland Center La Crosse Hettinger Warrens and La Farge. Hotel Oswald to open May 17.
An advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as the oldest cheapest and best remedy for rheumatic stiffness sprains strains and bruises. It urges readers to keep a bottle on hand and buy the 50 cent or 35 cent bottles for emergencies.
May 18 at Loganville: Dr and Mrs R C Brenizer visited W H Wares. Frank Leicher of Laverne Minnesota returned after visiting his parents. Kate Juergens of Hartford Wisconsin attended the marriage of Cora Licher and Chas F Fisher and later joined a reception at Westedt's hall honoring the couple who received many gifts and best wishes.
May 24 highlights include Ben Rist visiting the Wm Shockman home. Nellie Borling of Ubio spent a week with Sam and Borling. Sam Phillip and family visited John and Mrs Smiths. A neighbor’s daughter shows a new rose color jacket suit. Floyd Smith from Reedsburg spent over Sunday at home. David Babcock, lately in New York, now visits friends locally. Glen Smith traveled to LaCrosse Rochester and other western spots. Emma Rotzell plans to depart later this week for the west. Bessie Hale from Reedsburg and Spencer Smith visited a Reedsburg caller Sunday.
May 17 residents gather with relatives and friends across Antigo Webster's Prairie Glenville Reedsburg Baraboo and Marble areas for visits and family news. Belle remains very low. many neighbors share updates on health travel and hospitality at Searle Holt Ableman La Mar and Cratsenberg households.
During the recent storm many culverts and bridges were washed away in the area. Robert Denzer was the first to plant corn locally. Miss Alis Anke visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Henry Giese on Saturday. A dance at Clement’s home drew a large crowd. Ben C. Kuester died Sunday at the Gasser home. H Sirk visited Herman Unke on Sunday.
Rev and Mrs Kuhlow with children toured the area. Former pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Westfield. J R Cowing, Wilsons agent, seen passing through. Mrs Fred Roser visited Wm Voss’s home. Many neighbors attended Feldmans barn dance Saturday night.
May 17 to August Nieman is reported on the sick list with lung fever. Mrs. Fred Zeller visited Reedsburg last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Otto Krause of Reedsburg called on relatives and friends. Mrs Gust Scharnke attended a Baraboo funeral for Mary Emery and was a Baraboo visitor. M Bisch family of Baraboo visited Henry Kopf family. John Hindes of Fond du Lac visited his family. Fred and Paul Bittrich of Stockton Minnesota spent Sunday with their families. Gustav Scharnke traveled to Spring Green last Wednesday. Mrs E Miller of Middleton came with her daughter Mrs August Niemow.
May 17 marks the start of Robert Schneller in his role as assessor. Local residents were noted visiting, including Mr. and Mrs. Asa Shultz at F. N. Getchell's home, and Mr. and Mrs. Gropp from Baraboo visiting Fairfield on Sunday. Mrs. W. N. Newell and Mrs. T. Tolliff called on Mrs. John Luce last week. A dwelling house belonging to Robert Attridge was struck by lightning Friday night.
May 17 reports Mr Snyder entertained at the school house Friday evening. Misses Blanche and Mina Veber return home after visiting sister Mrs Barker in Kilbourn. Mr Oppie Fowler visits kin and friends. his home is Galena Illinois. Mr Wilbur Scott called on his parents during the week.
May 13 notes show Miss Nettie Bender from Baraboo visiting friends. Lena Kopf and brother Fred from Ableman spent weekend with relatives. A dance at Fred Wilhelm’s drew Barney Milke and North Freedom visitors. E L Sprecher attended Neuman-Dobratz wedding at Merrimack. Christian Gasser and family visited Denzer relatives. Ernest Mielke from Baraboo spent a week with cousin R Mielke. Hemming couple from Iowa visited Albert Neuman's family.
May 10 John Cooper of Whitewater is visiting old friends here for a few weeks. Miss Edith Walster returned last Friday after three weeks with her aunt Mrs. J. T. Scott of Richland Center. Hosig's carpenter crew are erecting a hog house for Henry Schaefer. Miss Sadie Bear, who has been visiting at Richland Center and Spring Green, returned home last Sunday.
GREENFIELD May 27 meeting date for the Ladies' Aid with Misses Hellen and Hattie Huntington updated. Mrs. Hattie Bullard visited friends in Portage Sunday.
G F Snyder superintendent of the Reedsburg Training school will give a moving picture entertainment at Hoege school house on May 22. Program starts at 8 p m.
First publication May 20 1909 in Wisconsin Sauk County State Court announces probate proceedings. Public notice lists estate matters and interested parties and sets deadlines for claims and filings.
First publication May 13 19 State of Wisconsin Sauk County Court for Probate dated May 8 1909 by order of the Court W A Cady W T Kelsey attorneys for administrator judge filed in the county probate office and court records Neighborhood notice of administration proceedings and appointment.
First publication May 20 1909 notice of special term of the county court to be held July 6 1909 at Baraboo for the appointment of E C Ristau of North Freedom as administrator of Lydia Emery deceased. W T Kelsey judge E Aug Runge attorney Baraboo Wis.
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