Contested Will Case In West Salem Wealth Pact
The Evenson will contest in LaCrosse County probate court challenges a $30,000 estate left largely to Norwegian Lutheran churches and societies. Six relatives claim undue influence by church officials, including Bishop A. K. Sagen, and mental unsoundness. Names include Gilbert Evenson Janesville Clara Parker Lucy Rust Eliza Evenson Josephine Bennett Otis Evenson. Attorneys J F Doherty and Thompson represent parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kelley
LaCrosse
Wis
Onden Evenson
West Salem
C. H. Evenson
Baraboo
LaCrosse Leader
Brindley
Mr. Evenson
A. K.sagen
Gilbert Evenson
Janesville
Clara Parker
Lucy Rust
Chicago
Eliza Evenson
Josephine Bennett
Otis Evenson
Beloit
J. F. Doherty
Thompson
Synod
Funeral of Andrew J. Snyder Held in Footville
Andrew J. Snyder died suddenly of heart failure at an early Tuesday hour. He was born February 15, 1851, and lived in Footville and Rock county. Survived by wife, two sisters Cynthia Wilcox and Mrs. William Cory, and four brothers Ira, William, Alfred, and George. He belonged to Masonic and Woodmen lodges and the funeral was held Thursday with Dr. and Mrs. Snyder and son in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Snyder
G. W. Snyder
Baraboo
Footville
Snyder
Rock County
Janesville
Cynthia Wilcox
Ft. Scott
Kan
William Cory
Ira Snyder
Austin, Minn
William
Bottineau
N. D
Alfred Snyder
Escanaba
Mich
George Snyder
Masonic and
Woodmen
Funeral of Herman Roick in Prairie du Sac
Funeral services for Herman Roick 52 of Prairie du Sac were conducted by Rev. Greuning en route to the cemetery near the town line between Prairie du Sac and Merrimack. He died after an operation for cancer and leaves a wife a brother Robert and sister Miss Ida Roick. Attending Baraboo residents included Mrs. Carl Isenberg Dr and Mrs George T Thaerer and daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Roick and Mr and Mrs Fred Seibecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Roick
Prairie du Sac
Greuningen
Sauk City
Merrimack
Roick
Sumpter
Robert
Ida Roick
Baraboo
Carl Isenberg
George T.thaerer
Henry Roick
Fred Seibecker
Giant fish trapped in Baraboo river near Woolen mill
Anglers roped a sea serpent shaped fish in the Baraboo river above Island Woolen mill after A C Weber earlier struck the creature. George Bailey and Henry Simons finally caught and clubbed the monster, weighing 24 pounds and shown at Roser & Koch store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
A.C. Weber
Roser & Koch
Death of Mrs William Western in Pasco Washington
Relatives in Baraboo report the sudden death of Mrs William Western at Pasco Washington due to fainting spells. She leaves a husband and was connected to a Montana railroad wreck death of her son. Westurn to bury both wife and son in Baraboo. born about 52, family moved to Pasco a year ago. Sister and brothers listed in Baraboo and Wonewac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
William Westurn
Pasco
Washington
Montana
Western
Westurn
Charlotte Hampton
Wonewee
L. A. Hampton
William Lamberton
George Morrison
Wonewoce
Frank Rohner
John Rounds
Death of Mrs Ida M Krafft in Spokane
Mrs Ida M Krafft died at her Spokane residence on October 7 after a prolonged illness. Born in Danzig on September 11 1860 she came to the U S in 1887, lived on a Baraboo farm then moved to Washington in 1901. She is survived by her husband two sons and two daughters funer al at 1002 East Twelfth Street and interment in Greenwood cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liane Krafft
Spokane
Ida M. Krafft
A. KE. Krafft
Danzig
Germany
United States
Baraboo
Edward Barstow
Fairgrounds
State of Washington
D. F. Grubnau
Leinenkugel Jandel Couple Wed In Sauk City
Paul Leinenkugel of Sauk City married Miss Mollie Jandel of Osage Iowa by Father Jungbiut in Sauk City Thursday morning. They planned a Baraboo wedding trip and will reside in Sauk City, after visiting relatives including H J Dorr in Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Leinenkugel
Sauk City
Mollie Jandel
Osage
Jungbiut
Baraboo
Eau Claire
Chippewa Falls
H. J. Dorr
Second Street
Barabee
Jacob Leinkugel
Chicago
Onie Jandel
Osage, Ia
Sheriff and Former Sheriffs Meet in Baraboo Group Photo
A group photo documents Baraboo county officers including the sheriff and former sheriffs at a recent meeting. The image captures current leadership alongside retirees in a formal gathering that reflects ongoing county governance.
Subscriber P B Mathys Pays Four Years In Advance
Long distance subscriber P B Mathys of Barron Wisconsin has prepaid The Baraboo News through January 1 1913. He holds the record for the earliest advance payment by any subscriber and evidently enjoys The News columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Mathys
Barron
Wis
Baraboo
Mathys
Races at Reedsburg Fail to Draw Attendance
Reports from Reedsburg say the driving club races failed to attract spectators with only 80 tickets sold on opening day and 100 paid on the final day. The association had offered 1,200 dollars in prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Driving Club
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Holds National Episcopal Convention
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew meets with leading Episcopal Church workers and clergy across the nation for a major convention, highlighting unity and active ministry. Attendees include prominent church workers and bishops gathered to discuss church work and future outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Convention in Milwaukee
The thirty-third annual convention of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew was held in Milwaukee marking the twenty-third convention and twenty-fifth anniversary of the organization. The Episcopal church group has grown from a Chicago Bible class founded by James L. Houghteling to 16,000 U.S. members with chapters spread to England, Canada, Scotland, the West Indies, Australia, Alaska, China, and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Milwaukee
The
Mem
Bership
Episcopal Church
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
James L. Houghteling
Chicago
Peabody & Houghteling Co
St. James Episcopal Church
Houghteling
Philadelphia
United States
England
Canada
Scotland
West Indies
Australia
Alaska
China
Japan
Vaudeville Trio Slater Atkinson Bring Mule to Town
George Atkinson John Slater and their mule arrive to rehearse for a vaudeville act titled Slater Atkinson Johnny the Mule. They previously toured with the Gollmar show and plan to open at the Star Theatre Chicago on October 26. Atkinson recalls visiting the town 380 years ago and stayed with aunt Mrs W D Porter near East and Seventh streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Atkinson
John Slater
Slater & Atkinson
Johnny
Mule
Star Theatre
Chicago
Atkinson
W. D.porter
East
Seventh Streets
Baraboo yard contest awards announced
Hon Philip Cheek offered prizes for Baraboo back yards. Frank Jaquish won first prize at 820 Lake Street, Mrs. R. G. Andrews second at Oak Street, and William Zuch third at 486 Hill Street. Judges were W. H. McFetridge R. B. Griggs and A Hoffmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Cheek
Baraboo
Frank Jaquish
Lake Street
R. G. Andrews
Oak Street
William Zuch
Hill Street
Third
The
Baraboo Valley Horticultural Society
W. H. McFetridge
R. B. Griggs
A. Hoffmann
What Can We Do for Our Public School
Mrs. Bevelyn Clarke spoke before the 20th Century club on profitable ideas for public schools. She cited national educational groups and shared her own proposals, including school visits, teacher relations, mothers’ meetings, prizes for work, and talks to students to foster promptness and respect. Delegates for the State Federation convention at Milwaukee were elected: Mrs. Donovan, Mrs. Mertzke, Mrs. Maloney, and Mrs. Runge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevelyn Clarke
20Th Century Club
Strong
State Federation
Milwaukee
Donovan
Mertzke
Maloney
Runge
Dallas fire scare saves town. rails halt trains
A major blaze near the reservation north of Dallas South Dakota threatened the town on Wednesday. Residents and visitors from Sauk County worked with backfires and plowed ground to halt the fire while Chicago and Northwestern trains were held ready to move people if needed. John Robinson of Baraboo likely witnessed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
South Dakota
Chicago & Northwestern
John Robinson
Baraboo
Petty Romance Comes to Climax in Married Life
A terse local brief notes a petty romance culminating in a marriage. No further details given.
Bear Valley cheesemaker wed after rescue from flood
Louis Olson a Bear Valley cheesemaker married Miss Esther Gasner of Troy after rescuing her from drowning when her horse panicked crossing a swollen creek. The couple wed at Evangelical parsonage in Black Hawk with Rev. C F Rabehl officiating and left for their new home nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Olson
Bear Valley
Histher Gasner
Troy
Mr. Olson
Black Hawk
C. F. Rabehl
Prairie du Sac News
Funeral of Mrs Christie at Lodi
The funeral for the late Mrs John Christie nee Grace Getchell was held this morning at her mother Mrs Josie Getchells home in Lodi. Rev Owen of the Presbyterian church conducted the services. Mrs Christie died after four days of heart trouble in Missoula Mont where they resided. Her husband accompanied the remains. Baraboo attendees included Mr and Mrs E J Battles J L Hackett Charles Hackett H A Niemann and Norman Getchell the daughter’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Christie
Grace Getchell
Lodi
Josie Getchell
Rev. Owen
Presbyterian Church
Christie
Missoula
Mont
Baraboo
E. J. Battles
J. L. Hackett
Charles Hackett
H. A. Niemann
Norman Getchell
Death of I. A. McFarland in Hastings Michigan
I A McFarland died in Hastings Michigan after moving from Baraboo five years ago. He was born in New Brunswick Canada fifty eight years ago and leaves a wife and siblings Charles John Reuben Mrs C A Dearborn and Mrs George Pennock all of Baraboo. Interment occurred in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. O. F. Lodge
I. A. McFarland
Hastings
Mich
New Brunswick
Canada
Baraboo
Michigan
Charles
John
Reuben
C. A. Dearborn
George Pennock
Caledonia Potato Weighs Three Pounds In Local Tale
Mrs. Joseph Hillebrandt of 826 Second Street reports Frank Hillebrandt brought a three pound potato from Caledonia. The town is noted for its oversized produce and claims the prize for big spuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hillebrandt
Second Street
Frank Hillebrandt
Caledonia
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den Evenson
C. H. Even
Famgu
Wash
Sauk County
Bara
Trip
Seneca Corbin
B. S. Doty
James Miles
J. B. Ashley
Charles Davis
William Stackhouse
William C. Hill
Conrad J. Meyer
H. H. Hulbert
Alexander McGinnis
Edwin E. Nichols
William O. Cannon
Grace Church
MR. J.hradtke
National Council Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Brotherhood Men
Wisconsin
All Saints Cathedral
George Atkinson and
Des
Young Tian
Young
Esther Gasner
Wisconsin River
Frank Clancy
Frank
Y. V. van Voorhis
Prairie du Chien
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