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Baraboo News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

11

Real Estate Transfers Across Wisconsin Towns

William H. Edwards transfers land in Spring Green and Franklin to John Pieter for 8000 dollars. John W. Blake sells land in Reedsburg to Albert Jaedike for 2500 dollars. Elizabeth G. Story conveys Spring Green land to Paulina E. Pelton for 75 dollars. Lorenzo M. Steele transfers Delton town land to Albert Steele for 1 dollar. Wm. N. Fitzgerald sells Delton land to Charlotte Sheeran for 1 dollar and Sheeran sells back to Fitzgerald for 1 dollar. Lucilia J. Craker sells Westfield town land to Albert Kupsick for 700 dollars. Leonard Kleinenhagen transfers Deltona town land to Michael Ropinski for 700 dollars. George W. Andrews sells Baraboo land to Herbert Judevine for 900 dollars. Fred Cole transfers La Walle town land to B. F. Ames for 900 dollars.

William H. Edwards John Pieter Spring Green Franklin Town John W. Blake Albert Jaedike Reedsburg Elizabeth G. Story Paulina E. Pelton Lorenzo M. Steele Albert P.steele Delton Town Wm. N. Fitzgerald Charlotte Sheeran William N. Fitzgerald Lucilia J. Craker Albert Kupsick Westfield Town Leonard Kleinenhagen Michael Ropinski Deltona Town George W. Andrews Herbert Judevine Baraboo Fred Cole B. F. Ames la Walle Town

Lyons School Opens With New Staff in Local District

The Lyons school opened Monday with Mr. Hines from Lodi as principal, Miss Jennie Koons as intermediate teacher, and Miss Anna Douglas as primary teacher. Harriett Sansum to teach in district No. 6 next year. Residents A D Atwater and daughter return from Wonewoce visit, Mrs Sprague and granddaughter Hazel return from Wonewoc, and Miss Margaret Sansom comes back from North Freedom and Maple Hill. Lenore Berkley heads to Mason City Iowa, while Lucile and Gladys Holcomb hosted a birthday party. Willie Berkley visited Charles Nutting in Glenville recently.

Qur School Hines Lodi Jennie Koons Anna Douglas Harriett Sansum A.D. Atwater Wonewoce Sprague Hazel Wonewoc Margaret Sansom North Freedom Maple Hill Lenore Berkley Mason City Lucile Gladys Holcomb Willie Berkley Charles Nutting Glenville

Jaeger Family Briefing From Fountain City Visit

Mr and Mrs Oscar Jaeger returned last Thursday from Fountain City where they stayed several weeks due to the sickness and death of Mrs Jaeger's mother Henry Tscherki of Fountain City is visiting with his sister Mrs Jaeger and family and plans to stay for some time.

Black Hawk Oscar Jaeger Fountain City

Lake Sunday hosts several of our young men

LA VALLE reports that several of our young men were at the Lake Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Eder are visiting in Chicago for several weeks. School opened Monday with large attendance across grades. Mrs. James Head of Oshkosh visits his sister Mrs. Julia Grover. Pearl Cameron of Baraboo visits her parents. Mrs. Fred Thompson and baby of Milwaukee visit Mr. and Mrs. R. Greenhalgh. Lillian Sloniker and Grace Paddock stay with Mrs. Ledger Tordoff of Baraboo. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gale spend Sunday with relatives in town. George Eder visits Baraboo Sunday.

Lake C. F. Eder Chicago James Head Oshkosh Julia Grover Pearl Cameron Baraboo Fred Thompson Baby Milwaukee R. Greenhalgh Lillian Sloniker Grace Paddock iLedger Tordoff W. H. Douglas Arthur Gale George Eder

Kreie Gemeinde Honey Creek Picnic a Success

Sept 15 report notes the Kreie Gemeinde picnic at Linden Grove last Sunday was a success. Residents visiting include Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fredrich and children, Eddie Mockler of Merrimack, Miss Agnes and Lily Yoerks, Mr. and Mrs. Tschumpert of Baraboo, Miss Ella Luesch, Miss Teele, Miss Ida Greck and relatives of the Yoerks. Carl Clement plans a new blacksmith shop with Zick crew handling carpentry.

Kreie Gemeinde Honey Creek Linden Grove Ed. Fredrich Ableman Carrie Lehman Eddie Mockler Merrimack Agnes Lily Yoerks Milwaukee Dandon Tschumpert Bar Ida Greck Chicago Miss Meyers Ther

Anchor visitors and local calls in North Fairfield

North Fairfield notes a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Anchor of Baraboo. Several residents, including Mrs. M. Lamar and Mrs. Woodan, visit local families. G W Pierce seeks rheumatism relief at Arkansas hot springs. Emma and Cenia Newell visit Kilbourn. Mrs. Wilson is reported well. Marshall Harrison resumes school at Lyons. Baraboo friends visit the Clarks. Eggelston and Shults travel visits. The Inghams move into the Peck’s Corners parsonage.

Alfred Anchor Baraboo Anchor M. Lamar Woodan Hellen Norton Minor Brown G. W. Pierce Arkansas Hot Springs Emma Cenia Newell John Wilson Kilbourn Wilson Marshall Harrison Lyons Ray Sherman Baratoo

Westfield Birth Announces Son for Braun Family

Westfield reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Udo Braun on September 14. Miss Shram of Honey Creek visited in the area Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klipstien and children from Loganville spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Schulte. Mrs. Fred Alwin of Cassel vacationing with her daughter Mrs. A. Braun. John Alexander and daughter Beatrice were in Washington for a Sunday visit. Mrs. Wm Stackhouse plans a two week stay in Chicago with her son, Ernest, and wife. Mrs. Alfred Braun and Misses Alice and Nellie Brooks visiting relatives in Troy. Mrs. E. Weidman spent a day in Barbou last week.

Udo Braun Shram Honey Creek Fred Klipstien Loganville C. Schulte Fred Alwin Cassel A. Braun John Alexander Beatrice Washington Wm Stackhouse Chicago Ernest Alfred Braun Alice Nellie Brooks Troy E. Weidman Barbou

Barn Dance Social Noted In Wheelerburg Area

Sept 14 notes include Miss Hilda Sorge visiting north freedom relatives. Barn raising and dance hosted by Herman Klagos with many friends attending. Local residents Wm Halbersleben, Mr and Mrs Herman Smith and four children, Mr and Mrs Fred Schroeder and Paula Schroder of Reedsburg are part of the gatherings and visits.

Hilda Sorge Fred Struck North Freedom Henry Hamburg Freda Hamburg Ernest Hamburg Herman Klagos Wm Halbersleben Baraboo Herman Smith Paula Schroder Reedsburg Fred Schroeder

Carpenters Begin Lodges New House at Carr Valley

Sept 15 workers from Wonewee started the J Lodge residence in Carr Valley. Rev Lodge of Ironton preached at the local church Sunday. Locals visited and hosted relatives from Loyd and Ironton. A school meeting in Dist No 19 Thursday will decide on installing a heating and ventilation plant.

Wonewee J. Lodges New House Lodge Ironton Clark Ray Loyd Fishers R. Cox Oaks A. G. Pettit Jake Webb Mrs. Wells Beatrice Brewer Lorena Settle Caroline Gasser Dist. No. 19

Merrimack Notes On Local Departures and Visits

Sept 14 updates show Geo. Ke Premo leaving for Duluth and Minnesota stops. Miss Bessie Smith travels to La Valle to teach. High school students from Lodi return after weekend visits. Beloit resident John Aspenwall spends Sunday with Bertha Aspenwall and son Edyn. Local families host guests from North Freedom and Reedsburg.

Geo. KE. Premo Duluth Minnesota Bessie Smith la Valle Henry Warhanek Lyle Ira King Floyd Halbman Irvin Gross Lodi John Aspenwall Beloit Bertha Aspenwall Edyn Guy Noyes Fred Noyes Marshall Filtro Chas. Winkie Winkie North Freedom Charles Arlie Premo Reedsburg Mrs. Weiss John Vanderhoef

Local Births and Social Notes from Ableman

A boy was born last Friday to Mr and Mrs A Vogel. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Paff last Friday. S E Richardson and wife returned from an auto trip to Chicago. Mrs Ray Strong returned to Chicago with Miss Tillie Bender who will visit there. Mrs John Brunnhoefer visits relatives in Milwaukee. Mr Fred Schoenbeck of Reedsburg visits here. Mrs W J Hummel hosted the German Lutheran sewing circle last Thursday. The Ableman orchestra provided music for the harvest picnic near Denzers last Sunday. Gust F Scharnke is sick with a sore throat.

A. Vogel John Paff S. E. Richardson Chicago Ray Strong Tillie Bender John Brunnhoefer Milwaukee Fred Schoenbeck Reedsburg W. J. Hum

Barn Burns on Farm in Center. Cause Unknown

The barn of Fred Mellentine, on the Wartzok farm, burned Sunday morning after the owners had attended church. One horse and a hay loader were destroyed along with hay and some grain. Firefighters saved the house and other buildings despite a morning rain. The cause remains unknown.

Fred Mellentine

North Freedom Prices for Corn Binding Twine Set at 8

North Freedom Wis. listings show standard twine for corn binding offered at eight cents per pound. A. McCoy of North Freedom is noted as a contact in the local trading post.

A. McCoy North Freedom Wis

Spring Green Notes and Local Moves Across Wisconsin

Rev and Mrs J E Webster visited relatives near Reedsburg. Mail agent J F Morrow suffered a fourth wreck in two years with a wounded shoulder after a head on collision near Waukesha. Inter County fair opens Sept 15 for four days. G W Hare harvests ginseng at home. Local youth depart for teaching and school posts across Tomah Prairie du Chien Madison Windsor Milwaukee Port Washington Columbus Hot Springs Arkansas New York Grand Rapids. H A Shaffer attends his mother’s funeral in Grand Rapids.

J. E. Webster Reedsburg J. F. Morrow Waukesha G. W. Hare Adeline Keifer Tomah W. E. Utendorfer Prairie du Chien Nellie Juanton Madison Ethel Evans Windsor Lucy Donia Pronold Milwaukee Susanna Parr Golda Harrison Port Washington Venus Columbus Vera Brow Hot Springs Arkansas Florence Brown New York Columbia College H. A. Shaffer Grand Rapids

Reedsburg Notes and Community Updates

Reedsburg news item reports Grandma Hemingway visiting on business, Miss Mary E. Blank aiding hospital patients, and three doctors now at the local hospital. Loganville road macadam work underway. Local residents visiting, travel to Hillsboro, and monuments being erected. Farmers market stock and apple shipments noted. Obituary mention for a local resident. Aug Siefert Hardware installing hot water plant in Ironton.

Grandma Hemingway Winfield Our City Theo. Collins Hillsboro A. Collins Mary E. Blank Harry Weidman Loganville Road Pauline Marie Eschenbach Ableman D. O. Stine Reedsburg E. Courtier Frank Pease Sparta Louise Rudd St. Paul Louis Streubing Oshkosh Greenwood Cemetery Levi Buxton Drand Siefert Hardware Co Ironton

Fairfield Briefs Draw Last Month of Summer

Sept 15 notes Mrs Comstock returns to Minneapolis after visiting relatives Mr Harry Attridge came home from the state fair Miss Lizzie Attridge visited North Freedom George Henry cutting clover in the area Mrs Brooks and two children from Hayward visit E N Beardsleys Corn near frost are ahead and they are cutting in the district Irvin Bump traveled to North Freedom last week.

Straw Stack Fire Sparks From Threshing Engine

A spark from a threshing engine set an oats stack on fire at Leland McCoy farm Saturday. Firefighters saved about half the stack and contained the blaze with no injuries reported.

Leland Allen McCoy

Local News Roundup From Tronton and Nearby Towns

Births and travels fill the court of weekly notes. A son blessed Mr. and Mrs. G Wright on Friday September. Various visits and church events include Rev A E Fredericks at Ashland M E conference and Miss Grace Goedecke visiting from Knapp. School opens with Miss Smith of Merrimack as principal and Miss Hawkins as assistant.

Baby boy born and buried after birth in Black Hawk

A baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schmalz died shortly after birth and was buried Monday afternoon. Eddy Accola’s horse broke its back at the stone quarry last Sunday and was killed. Mr. and Mrs. H E Cole of Baraboo visited Black Hawk en route to Spring Green. Mr. and Mrs. James McCready are moving to Spring Green this week.

Henry Schmalz Las Eddy Accolas H. E. Cole Baraboo Black Hawk Spring Green James McCready

Social notes from Winfield area include visits and travel

Mr and Mrs Henry Miller of the city spent last week at Clarence Powell home. Miss Maud Vickers returned Monday from Milwaukee. Leona Skinner visited grandparents in Reedsburg from Saturday to Tuesday. Jesse Churchill, ill with rheumatism, left Monday for Sparta for treatment. Mr and Mrs George Hinkley of Fairfield stayed with George Darrow Friday. Ernest Vickers and Paul Wagner visited Dellona Sunday.

Henry Miller City Clarence Powell Maud Vickers Milwaukee Leona Skinner Reedsburg Jesse Churchill Sparta George Hinkley Fairfield George Darrow Ernest Vickers Paul Wagner Dellona

Sauk County Fair Premiums Guaranteed for Season

The Sauk County Agricultural Society will pay all bills and premiums in full this season as in the previous decade. Beware reports or ads claiming otherwise. the public is warned. S. A. Pelton, Secretary.

Sauk County Agricultural Society Sauk Co. Fair S. A. Pelton Sec

Miss Sarah Albers Teaches Home Rest Period

Sept 14 noting Miss Sarah Albers of Oconomowoe at home for a few weeks. Henry Gluth traveled to Denver last week to study the blacksmith trade.

Sarah Albers Oconomowoe Henry Gluth Denver

Stacks Burned in Farm Fire at Leland

Charles Born and his brother August Born suffered a crop loss when the threshing engine caused a fire that destroyed all the stacks on the farm at Leland.

Leland Chas. Born August Born

Wedding bells and family travel noted in local items

Rev Maulworf and family left to visit Mrs Maulworf s parents at Mount Horeb and other points. A large Cenver picnic drew a big crowd. A fine shower occurred Sunday morning. Miss Mable Buelow went to Spring Green for the fair. Mrs Seual from Denver visited her mother Mrs Guetzkow. Herman Buelow and sister and Miss Luetha went to Sauk City. Harry Ray injured his foot while fishing and is under Dr Fowler s care. Milly Kopf visited Ableman to see her aunt Mrs Mary Vogel. a baby son arrived there.

Maulworf

M. W. of A. Meeting Notice for Sept 23

Attention M W of A. members to attend meeting on Wednesday September 23 for work. O G Wheeler vice chair signs notice.

Improved Electric Incubator Hits European Market

An electric incubator introduced in Europe promises surer results through finer control of heating and ventilation. Fresh air is preheated and drawn in from underneath, with adjustable lateral slides to regulate ventilation, protecting the egg germ from excess drying while maintaining life automatically.

Europe

Have surplus of furniture and textiles warned by writer

A Good Health writer says homes hold dust with excess furniture curtains antimacassars mats and cushions. He urges abolishing bedroom carpets to improve health referencing William Morris who advised keeping only useful or beautiful items to keep homes neater.

William Morris Sean

A Friend and the Value of Affection

The piece reflects on friendship as the best blessing from God and the rare priceless gift that sustains us. It notes that true friends, whether spouse or sibling, know our highs and lows and stand by us through life’s storms.

Bookmaker Testimony Faces Scrutiny in Chicago Court

In a Chicago courtroom a bookmaker clung to his testimony amid cross examination by a third sub assistant district attorney pressing for conviction. The exchange grew tense with the state challenging his sworn statements as he asserted certainty and offered to bet a hundred on his word.

Chicago

Coal reserves and world supply in the United States

Scientists outline coal formation rates noting a minimal current layer and a million years to form a ten foot bed. The United States holds over 440000 square miles of coal fields and mined more than 100000000 tons last year. Experts say U S coal could power the world for about 2000 years.

United States

In the Same Boat Glasgow Couple Hope Son Will Help

An aged Glasgow couple, despondent over dull trade, write to their son in America begging for aid or risk of entering the poorhouse. After three weeks a letter arrives promising to return and join them soon, with a warm note of affection from the son.

Glasgow America Mither Faither

Sugary Word Sparks Row In Darkling Alley

Orlando Spoonamore confronts Pulsatilla Corkins after a spat over sugary words. Pulsatilla explains such words are verbum sap. Orlando, enraged, grabs his hat and leaves into the night as the situation turns violent.

Pulsatilla Corkins Orlando Miss Corkins Spoonamore

Help Wanted and Selling Ad Copy

HAY PRESS FOR SALE En quireo R L Glazier 318 Fourth street. WANTED Live hustling representative to sell knit goods 30 to 50 weekly. Experience not necessary. Apply New Way Knitting Co Williamston Mich. WANTED Girl for general house work in family of three Enquire Mrs F N Gaskell 3830 Lynn Ave or 151 3rd street.

New Way Knitting Co Williamston, Mich F. N. Gaskell Lynn Ave 3Rd Street

Baraboo Market Prices Reported Before Press

Baraboo markets report prevailing prices as paid, with corrections made before printing. Wheat is listed at 8.00 and .6.00 in the Baraboo market tally.

Baraboo

Fresh groceries and canaries offered in Baraboo ad

J. Briggs & Co. on Third Avenue Baraboo Wisconsin advertises fresh groceries and canaries. They promise low prices with delivery service and satisfaction guarantee, also selling flour and feed at close margins.

J. Briggs & Co Third Avenue Baraboo, Wis

Auto Livery Offer Ad from A S Lanich

An offer for auto livery by A S Lanich promises 24 hour service to any point. Contacts are 114 Fifth avenue and telephone 197.

Fifth Avenue

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