Walnut Cemetery Improvements Plan Expanded Funding
At Walnut Cemetery a major upgrade is underway from a Joe Hooker post led movement. Hon. Philip Cheek chairs a cemetery association with authority to proceed, a $1000 appropriation funded, and land south of the cemetery purchased for a landscaped layout from Oak street entrance.
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Walnut Hill Cemetery
Joe Hooker
Cemetery Association
Philip Cheek
Madison Street
Oak Street
Great Northern Nursery
Boarago Wins Game At Elroy
The Elroy High School lost 11 to 4 to Baraboo on rough ground as Baraboo sang Life on the Ocean Waves. Elroy offered little threat, crowd noise spurred the visitors, and Baraboo planned to beat Reedsburg next Saturday after a week of practice.
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Elroy High School
Baraboo
Elroy
Gem
Reedsburg
Death of Fred Mielke Caledonia Resident Dies After Illness
Fred Mielke of Caledonia died at his home after a five month illness believed to be stomach cancer. He was about 74, born in Germany, a respected longtime resident. Survived by a widow and seven children: August, Julius, Herman, Mrs Gusta Schliffelbein, Mrs Reinhold Heiitz, Mrs Samuel Olson, and Mrs Herman Pielke. Funeral held today at Greenfield Lutheran Church with relatives in attendance.
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Fred Mielke
Caledonia
Germany
August Mielke
Julius Mielke
Herman Mielke
Baraboo
Gusta Schliffelbein
Dekorra
Reinhold Heiitz
North Freedom
Samuel Olson
Herman Pielke
Wiestenz
Greenfield Lutheran Church
Reinhold Heritz
Screens Not Down In Saloon District Sabbath Enforcement
City council ordinance restricted Sunday screens and obstructions at saloons. Some establishments kept shades on outer doors and curtains, while others removed all obstructions, allowing clear views into premises. Officials note painting and shade adjustments may be needed, but closing hours have reportedly been followed during enforcement period.
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Bacchus
Child Dies in Portage Prairie Home
Belle Haycock five years one month and twenty days died Saturday morning May 22 1909 after a long illness at her parents home 331 East Howard street Portage The funeral was at 845 Sunday morning at the Presbyterian manse Pleasant street with Rev J I Cleland officiating Burial followed at Webster s Prairie cemetery near Baraboo Rev Ernest C Henke conducted services at the cemetery Mrs Haycock formerly Miss Holt of Delton township.
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Belle
Harry Haycock
East Howard Street
Portage
Presbyterian Manse
Pleasant Street
J. I. Cleland
Webster’s Prairie Cemetery
Baraboo
Ernest C. Henke
Baraboo Presbyterian Church
Haycock
Miss Holt
Delton
Wisconsin National Guard encampment plans at Camp Douglas
The First Regiment will encamp at Camp Douglas from July 26 to July 2, with the camp pitched Saturday. The Second regiment camps July 10 to July 16 and the Third July 17 to July 28. Enlistments after June 1 are barred. Uniforms are regular service, and a strict daily routine from 5:25 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. is outlined.
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Wisconsin National Guard
Camp Douglas
C. R. Boardman
Ebenezer Valley cemetery association elects officers
The Ebenezer Valley cemetery association at its last meeting elected President William Mash Clerk N H Smith and Treasurer A R Spaulding. The group has received 3300 from the late Mrs Hester Gourgas for grounds beautification and grave care, and Mrs Peers left 100 for her lot care. A meeting on the grounds is planned Friday at one o clock for Decoration day preparations.
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Ebenezer Valley Cemetery Association
Wm. Mash
N. H. Smith
Treas
A. R. Spaulding
Hester Gourgas
North Freedom
Dog Kills Sheep in North Freedom Flock
A dog attacked the Weinke flock near North Freedom last week, killing one sheep and injuring others. Several sheep went missing and had to be killed to end the threat.
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North Freedom
Herman Weinke
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George
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Martha Washington
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
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Mandeville
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Kurtzmann Pianos
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the Wonderful Autopiano
Apollo Player Pianos
Victor Talking Machines
New Home Sewing Machines
Ruby Sewing Machines
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Sauk Co
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