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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
11
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hamburg hosted numerous relatives and friends on Sunday with many households featuring visits and outings. Residents included Miss Marie Rusch and Pauline Klauss, plus the Theimann, Gade, Von der Ohe, Backmann, Krause, Klages and Halbersleben families. August Hamburg underwent knee surgery in Madison and is reported improving.
Mrs T Cameron and Eva of Greenfield visited Chester Cameron. Jas McWilliams returned from Jefferson. John Tordoff moved to Baraboo to make his future home. A Pound returned from Southern Illinois with grandson Everett. Carrie Wilson and Emma Mortimer of Wonewee visited Reedsburg. Dr Sarah Washburn of Hudson visited her mother Mary Dickens. Emma McWilliams, after visiting Jas Hyslop, left for Green Bay. Louis Monseau and son Arthur of Richland Center visited relatives.
Delton notes the death of Alva Reynolds at his home after a prolonged illness. Also mentioned are Mrs. C A Johnson visiting Tomah, Mrs Harry Steel of Baraboo visiting, Otto Timme delivering flour to Reedsburg, a local dancing party at Walter Steins, Sim Holloway's entertainment in Baraboo, Laura Fox starting a school near Loganville, and a Baraboo couple, Lorenzo D Clement and Emeline Kingsey, marrying in Baraboo with Judge Kesey presiding.
In North Freedom area on Sunday Mr and Mrs Marsh Harrison visited Mr and Mrs Clarance Christy. Miss Saurnas Clapper of Kilbourn works for Mrs M Lamar. Fairfield beat Newport eight to two in a recent baseball game. Mrs Joe Lewis celebrated her birthday with friends Saturday night and dancing was enjoyed.
Oct 20 Merrimack reports Will McIntyre of Greenfield visiting friends. Mrs J D Roberts suffers a stye. John Waddell of Westfield visits his sister Mrs J D Roberts. Mr Zanton and son of Greenfield spend Sunday with a relative. Mr and Mrs Chas Cline and Lois of Baraboo visit cousins Mr and Mrs J D. Abe Johnson hosts a Sunday card party at Greenfield. A dance at H Meyers attracts a good crowd Saturday night.
Mrs Henry Diehl and son Verne visited her daughter Mrs Fred Braun of Westfield last weekend. R Bentley was in Madison on business. Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Ott and Mrs Reynard Ott and Mrs Frank Williams of Bear Valley visited last week. Wm Becker of Prairie du Sac visited Bruce Babington Sunday. Henry Diehl Ray Diehl and Miss Ella visited Geo Gasser Sunday. Mrs Will Jenewein and daughters of Spring Green visited John Leykaut last week. Mrs John Wagner of Reedsburg visited her old Cassel home last week. She accompanied Mr Wagner auctioneer at John Talbot s sale.
A series of visits and local activities marked the week in Reedsburg. Among entries, Mr. and Mrs. Collins in Baraboo on business, M. D. Bell from Hastings on business, and Floyd Moore in North Freedom. Ruby St Clair broke her arm at school. Della Meyer sold household goods at auction. The Buxtons from Durand sold their place to Mr. Conklin. E Courtier placed a monument on the Cornish lot built by Reedsburg marble works. Local residents visited, with smoke obscuring visibility.
Will Vickers of Dellona visited the Churchill and Skinner homes Sunday. Stanley and Harold Darrow traveled to Lime Ridge to see their sister Mrs Leigh Seamens. The Skinner family spent Sunday at Reedsburg. Mrs Chas Clarke of Sand Creek Wis visits her mother and relatives here. The Ladies' Home club meets Thursday with Mrs Ira Churchill. Mr and Mrs Henry Miller visit brother Clarence Powell and family. Mrs Clarence Powell hosted about 50 friends for her husband birthday celebration last Wednesday with a pleasant program and refreshments.
October 19 notes list Mr and Mrs Walter Philips Mr Ed Gibson and family, Mr and Mrs Joe Smith, and Mr and Mrs A G Keever visiting with Dir and Mrs Wm Schockman. Spencer and friends at Jisin Hudson home. Chriss Geuiller from Meservey Iowa in the area Friday. Mrs Milo Farsion and Mrs Al Schierhoit called on De Ketzell home Wednesday. Wm Schockman building a new house. J Tic Dougall and Risley at work. Miss Sara Sweeney visited her home in Reedsburg on Sunday.
Oct 21 notes reveal Merrimack state bank opened for business last Thursday. Several visits and social calls populate the week with residents traveling to Lodi Baraboo Milwaukee and Chicago area trips. Multiple locals attend church events recitals and family visits as community life continues.
At St Patrick s church Loreto Wisconsin Miss Annie Diamond married Dennis Cummings at nine am on October 14. The bride wore white pongee silk and a picture hat while bridesmaid Miss Maggie Diamond wore white brilliantine. The groom s attendant was Johnnie Cole. A wedding dance followed at Bear Valley Hall with many young people. They planned a wedding trip to Chicago before settling in Bear Valley.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jadike died last Sunday morning and was buried Wednesday at the Leland cemetery with Rev. Mauiworf officiating. Pallbearers named include Miss Clara Schimack Ruth Rischmiller Ella Koff and Emma Stueber.
Oct 21 reports Mr and Mrs James Johnson and Mr and Mrs A S Lewis will visit Mr Butcher and family. William Lewis returned from Chicago Wednesday. Rev O S Warner addressed the W M church. Chester Pettit tested a new corn shredder Saturday. About twenty men helped John Lodge with lathing and siding his new residence.
Miss Ada Diller of Sandwich Illinois attended the Wing Senneller wedding in Prairie Du Sac. Jay Waite from the University of Wisconsin was home for the weekend. A parents meeting occurred at the high school Friday. Herman Grotophorst of Milwaukee visited briefly. Miss Lizzie Patterson of Merrimack spent Thursday with the Schneller household. Alice G Conger and Edward Dietrich of Janesville were guests at the Conger home. Mrs. Rufus Baldwin of Los Angeles left for a visit in Viroqua before returning home. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church is sending a carload of magazines to be repurposed. The Sauk Bible Society annual meeting was held at the Evangelical church Sunday evening.
Oct. 19 notes report Arthur Wells and wife of Baraboo spent Sunday at John Cookes. Ellen Gemmill returned after six weeks with relatives around Baraboo. Spencer Johnson and family visited Mrs Johnsons sister and husband in Wonewoc. Ellen Hackette from Baraboo stayed a week with the Gemmills. Alma Cooke and Martha Retzlaff began school on Narrows Prairie districts. A party at Miss May Carlin’s in Reedsburg drew many youths. Chapel Sunday school represented at the U. S. Institute in the city.
Oct 19 reports Mr and Mrs D Rogers visiting Tom Rogers in Caldonia. Gusta Johnson visits Mrs C Bender, west of the city. C H Johnson adds to his house. A large crowd attends a dance at C H Johnson's. Mrs B Coles and Mrsiall attend church in Fairfield. Elder Dick and son visit Mrs Coles. Ernest Johnson and Dorr Ashley spend Sunday in Portage.
Town of Baraboo news lists residents traveling to the Dakotas and Moline for settlement, returns from visits to Baraboo, and upcoming moves to Mondovia and elsewhere. Local marriages and illnesses are noted, with Mrs. Albert Radle called to Loganville, Amelia Wagner visiting Milwaukee and Madison, and Hildah Jagner visiting from Madison. The column also mentions a local dog and 18 midnight prowlers associated with P. O. Krueger.
If the paper fails to reach you promptly please tell us at once and another copy will be sent.
J K Buckley running for Sauk County Sheriff on the Democratic ticket asks voters for support on November 3. He cites three terms as Baraboo city marshal and asserts deep sheriff duties knowledge and aim to run county business to taxpayers’ satisfaction with a square deal.
Rexall Cherry Juice advertised as a quick cure for fall coughs at Evenson's Pharmacy. Bottle priced at 25 cents.
State of Wisconsin secretary of state warns Iron King Mining Co Baraboo that it has not filed the 1907 chapter 562 annual report. Corporate rights will be forfeited January 1 1909 unless the report and forfeit fee and publication costs are filed and paid. Dated October 12 1908.
Hot water bottles and fountain syringes are priced to attract buyers at Evenson's Pharmacy. Quality is guaranteed as part of the store’s value proposition.
The Grub Tank Heater and Humane Cow Stanchion are touted as fully warranted and fitting farmer needs. For orders or inquiries, contact C. H. Grub in Baraboo Wisconsin or call by telephone.
The ladies of the South Side church will hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday November 6 and 7.
Oct 20 saw district No 11 start with Miss Estella Barry as the new teacher. Funeral of the four year old son of Mr and Mrs August Mundt of Dellona noted. Mr and Mrs Will Sainbury visited Tom Carlin's home Sunday.
Oct 19 marks the start of school at the red school house with Miss Mable Scott as teacher. A. Munth’s four year old son Allen died after a brief illness and was buried at Reedsburg cemetery with family and community sympathy. Mr Wm Burton Mrs C W Bass and son Ernest returned from Verona North Dakota where they visited relatives for a week. Wim Lawrenz and family hosted relatives from Ableman Sunday.
Fairfield report notes the Willing Workers will meet with Mrs John Green on Thursday October 30 for dinner. All are invited.
Classified notice offering four lines weekly and multiple times daily pig sale details. Enquire Christian Kramer R. F. D.5 near Linen Mill Baraboo Wis. Includes contact and timing terms for longer periods at proportionate rates.
For sale extra fine Rhode Island Reds and Partridge Cochin fowls plus a Green Bone mill barely used. Prices reasonable. Must sell at once. Call or write Jas. McWilliams La Valle.
Baraboo markets list prevailing prices for wheat oats potatoes with corrections noted before press. Advertisement invites readers to contact W. A. Powers Prairie du Sac Wisconsin R F D No 1 or call at the farm one mile west for arrangements.
E. D. Ochsner of Prairie du Lac offers mounting of all birds and animals with realistic results. Prices are reasonable and work is guaranteed to be first class.
The notice states a public sale season is here with affordable charges and a free sale notice published in the paper. The text promises quick results and invites readers to attend or inquire for details.
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