Local Social Notes Highlight Distant Visits and School Plans
Del. Ma and North Excelsior Del. Ma and North Excelsior report visits by Asa Camp and August Valkey to Durward's Glen. Fairfield residents S H Burton and family visited E Bass in Claude. Hutter Tigly of Thorpe Wis. visited Geo Butterfield. Gardner and Akins of Reedsburg visited Mrs Grant Dryer. Mrs Dryer and daughter hosted Iyla and family at Baraboo. Hazel Lauren visited sister Mrs Beier. Lydia Laurenz and family toured to Prairie du Sac where Lydia plans to teach nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Valkey
Durward
Glen
S. H. Burton
Fairfield
E. Bass
Claude, Huttertigly
Thorpe
Wis
Geo
Butterfield
Genee
Gardner
Akins
Reedsburg
Grant Dryer
Grant, Dryer
Iyila
Ang
Eerey Bass
Baraboo
Hazel Lauren
Frank
Delton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Mina Sanford of Reedsburg hosted Mrs H A Timme in a social visit. Miss Alida Houge from White Bear Lake Minn visited Neenah and stayed with her sister Mrs John Harris. Mr and Mrs Norris Wilcox and daughter Mae visited G J Flickner. Mrs Lolk of Chicago vacationed with Mrs G B Goodal. Mrs Stuart Risley and daughter Clarice of Baraboo visited relatives here. Morse Crane Jr of Adams spent Sunday with family in their cottage. Rev Charles Goman of Nebraska visited relatives in the village last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton
Mina ‘Sanford
Reedsburg
H. A. Timme
Alida
Hougse
White’ Bear Lake
Minn
Neenah
John
Harris
Norris
Wilcox
Mae
Baraboo
Lolk
Chicago
G. B. Goodal
Stuart Risley
Clarice
Morse Crane Jr
Adams
Charles Goman
Nebraska
Local Notes From Oak Hill Area
OAK HIL area residents share updates on illnesses and visits. E A Seeley is ill with tonsillitis, Charles Decot is bedbound with rheumatism, and guests including Mr and Mrs Frank White and Irene Olson visit. Visitors Ana Meyer of Reedsburg and Mrs Dora Schutte host and visit relatives, while Henry Theis, Mrs Henry Miller, Carrie Cannon, and Ned Kingsley are noted in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Decot
C. E. Olson
Irene
Frank White
Ana Meyer
Reedsburg
Henry, Theis
Albert Gade
Dora Schutte
Henry Theis
Henry Miller
Carrie Cannon
LaValle
Ned Kingsley
Tomah
Baraboo Editor Terry and Family Visit Winfield
Ed. Terry of Baraboo and his family were callers in Winfield on Sunday. Mrs. Francis Whitty and her son visited her parents at Manston for a few days last week. Mrs. Landis of Wonewoc spent several days here with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Baraboo
Winfield
Francis Whitty
Manston
Landis
Wonewoc
Visitors spend Sunday in Black Hawk area from Prairie du Lac
A parade of residents from Prairie du Lac and nearby towns visited Black Hawk on Sunday. The gathering included Christ Bernhard Stelter Waffenschmidt Hoppe Schubring and Stick families from West Allis and others from Baraboo and Prairie du Lac. Royal Neighbors added three new members Lizzie Schuknecht Grace and Lottie at their last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk
Prairie du Lac
Christ Bernhard
A Stelter
Rob. Waffenschmidt
John Hoppe
Theo. Schubring
A. Stick
West Allis
Sam Schaefer
Henry Schaefer
Local Visits And Weekend Socials In South Fairfield
South Fairfield residents joined family and friends over the weekend with Mrs Robert Malloy visiting sister Mrs Bert Waddell. Ernest Ziegler from Evansville spent Sunday in town. Mr and Mrs Albert Ziegler and their children visited Mr and Mrs Ed Turnum in North Freedom. Miss Ida Attridge traveled to Mather s last week for employment.
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South Fairfield
Robert Malloy
Bert Waddell
Ernest Ziegler
Evansville
Albert Ziegler
Ed. Turnum
North Freedom
Ida Attridge
Mathers
Born to Mr and Mrs Guy Hainstock in Lime Ridge
The July 31 birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Guy Hainstock is noted. Mrs Ben Holt of near Barahoo visited her parents Mr and Mrs A G Wheeler last week. Marie Brockow of Reedsburg visited friend Mrs Loren Kinney. Bernice Donner of Lone Rock spent time at the Gwin home. Leona Raglaff of Reedsburg spent the weekend at the Gwin home. Mr and Mrs E A Babcock traveled to Janesville early last week. Mrs Willman hosted Catholic Ladies Aid and Royal Neighbors. Loren Kinney and others made a trip to Devils Lake on Sunday August 1. Hazel Jacksours of Reedsburg visited kin. The Hedes Brothers began a series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Hainstock
Ben Holt
Barahoo
A. G. Wheeler
Marie Brockow
Reedsburg
Loren Kinney
Bernice,Donner
Lone Rock
Gwin
Leona Raglaff
Janesville
Willman
Aid
Royal Neighbors
Li/Daniels
Roy Weeden
Devils Wake
Hazel Jacksours
MrscWwu
Kinney
Hedes
Brothers
Tent meetings set to begin August 4 for two weeks
Miss Hines pastor of the U B church at Cascade Wisconsin was a guest of Miss Adams Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Daisy Gleason of Rochester is visiting her sister Mrs. Gerty Werth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hines
U. B
Cascade Wis
Miss Adams
Daisy Gleason
Rochester
Gerty Werth
Advertisement Notice for Krueger Payment
Paid advertisement states Wa A Krueger authorized the ad and has paid 12.00 dollars in full. The notice confirms the endorsement and amount remitted for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa.a. Krueger
Sauk County voters urged to elect Register of Deeds candidate
A candidate letter declares intent to run for Sauk County Register of Deeds subject to primary approval on September 7, 1920. William A. Waueger signs the notice dated July 28, 1920, requesting voters support.
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Sauk County
Fairfield Residents To Winter In California
Fairfield residents plan wintering in California. Mr and Mrs B Baxter of Fairfield depart soon. Rolla Webster drives a new Ford. Gladys Hackett of Baraboo visits. Mrs L Wagner and daughters visit relatives. Roy Higgins family visited M L Porter home in Baraboo. Mrs Foster Harrison Wes fell ill. mother E A Webster aids. A J Newell returns from Wilmot. sister A Fletcher of Kilbourn visits. Caflischs and others travel to Portage. E C Green buys Brunswick graphophone. Bates family from Michigan reside on A Gamble farm. Iona and Helen Green celebrate birthdays with friends. J Seaborn of Baraboo visits Chas Beadsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Webster
A. J. Newell
Wilmot
A. Fletcher
Kilbourn
C. H. Caflisch
Wildrick
C. R. Caflisch
C. Cooke
Clinton
Iowa
Portage
E. C. Green
Willey
Music House
Baraboo
Marcus Bates
Margaret
Auto
Michigan
A. Gamble
Iona
Helen Green
J. Seaborn
Chas. Beadsley
Local families welcome new births and visit kin
Mr and Mrs Louis Laeseke rejoice at a 10 pound son. Elmer Selden visits his new grandson Wednesday. Ed Holst and Waneta join Natty Mear and sons for a Sunday at Jim Ball theme. August Ohland foresees masons starting a wall in a week for his newborn. Mable and Edgar Wood were Loganville callers Monday. Ed Holst cares for Mrs Laeseke and her son. Wm Fenster begins threshing Tuesday. Mahoney returns to Madison after visiting old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Laeseke
Elmer Selden
Elmer
Ed. Holst
Waneta
Natty Mear
August Ohland
Mable
Edgar Wood
Loganville
Ed Holst
Wm. Fenster
Mr. Mahoney
Madison
Applications to Marry Herman Grantin and Louise Krahn
The docket lists marriage applications filed by Herman Grantin of Reedsburg and Louise Krahn of Loganville. The notice notes their intent to wed and records their municipalities.
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Herman Grantin
Reedsburg
Louise Krahn
Loganville
Joliet Penitentiary Fire Destroys Chair Factory Building
A fire at Joliet prison destroyed a chair factory building and damaged a second. total loss estimated at 20000 dollars. The origin building was where a 1917 riot began, with a keeper killed. State troops and convict firefighters battled the blaze, aided by Joliet fire companies. Officials deem the fire incendiary but lack a definite cause.
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Joliet Penitentiary
Illinois
Joliet
Racine Plant Closes After Strike At Hamilton Beach
A strike by machinists and tool and die workers at Hamilton Beach Manufacturing Co in Racine led to a lockout and an indefinite plant closure. Tool and die workers walked out two weeks earlier, followed by layoffs in the department and later machinists facing further reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Beach Manufacturing Co
Racine
Tool and Die
Door County Cherry Crop Valued at About a Million
About 70 000 cases of cherries were marketed in Door County with an estimated value around a million dollars. Local inquiry notes the large harvest and market activity, reflecting a bumper season for the region's cherry growers.
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Door County
Auto Wreck Near Middleton Leaves Occupants Hurt
A new Buick driven home from Flint by A R Larkins of Black River Falls crashed into a barbed wire fence after taking a sharp corner on the Madison Baraboo road. Larkins and J F Van Etta suffered deep cuts from glass. both were treated after the crash. A physician provided aid at the scene as locals and a touring couple assisted the injured men before Larkins arranged repairs in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Michigan
A. R. Larkins
Black River Falls
Middleton
Madison
Baraboo
Mr. Larkin
J. F. van Etta
Black
Larkin
van Betta
Wisconsin Crops In August Show Strong Health
Wisconsin crops in August are reported by the crop reporting board of the Bureau of Crop Estimates, Department of Agriculture, Washington. Corn condition 86 with estimated production 67,837 bushels. oats condition 92 with 96,409 bushels. barley condition 90 with 16,208 bushels. A three billion bushel corn crop forecast is issued based on conditions as of August 1.
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Wisconsin
Crop Reporting Board
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Four Armed Robbers Hold Up New York Chicago Express
Four armed men halted the New York Chicago day express near Englewood station in the Chicago suburbs. A dining car steward who resisted was shot in the jaw and hospitalized. The bandits fled the train between Englewood and downtown stations. Police report the steward’s resistance likely saved passengers.
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Englewood
Chicago
Downtown
Steward
Smuggling Alarm Signals Treasury Action at Coast
Whisky smuggling into the United States has reached alarming proportions and spurred a larger illegal traffic in other commodities. Treasury officials say customs is wholly inadequate to meet the situation, with area arrangements in planning to intensify coastal criminal pursuit. Assistant Secretary Shouse notes shortages of men and money hindering enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury Department
Washington
Customs Service
Shouse
The
Treasury
Japs May Enter U S by Way of Mexican Border
A Japanese embassy statement says Japanese workers may enter the United States via the Mexican border. It notes that once in the Western hemisphere the Japanese government has no means to control them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Mexico
United States
Deer damage prompts fence at Mont Alto nursery
Deer have damaged hundreds of thousands of young trees at the Penn State Mont Alto nursery. The Pennsylvania Department of Forestry plans to erect a fence around the fire tract after deer trampled soil and rubbed horns on trunks, threatening rare species and exhibition trees.
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Mont “Alto
Penn
Pennsylvania Department of Forestry
State Forest Academy
Mont Alto
B. C. Lamberton
McConnellburg
Coal Shortage Persists Across Wisconsin This Year
State Engineer J G D Mack reports a serious coal shortage with much fuel still needed before fall. Institutions lack contracts though the university and capitol are covered. The Taylor Coal Co holds contracts for the capitol plant and several normal schools, while the university renewed with D E McMillan and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
J. G. D. Mack
Capitol
D. E. McMillan and Bro
Taylor
Jewish Labor Army Proposed For Palestine Reconstruction
Bernard A. Rosenblatt, in Palestine with the American Zion Commonwealth, urges forming a Jewish industrial army of 10,000 volunteers from World War II veterans and Jewish workers to rebuild the Jewish homeland. The unit would handle housing, land preparation, irrigation, sanitation, and engineering on lands owned by the Jewish nation or Zionist bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Legion
Palestine
Bernard A. Rosenblatt
American Zion Commonwealth
Holy Land
Palestine Government
Jewish National Fund
Zionist Organization
Lead Market Shows Strength Despite Weakening Pressures
The lead market remains firm with buying support from nearby consumers pushing prices slightly higher. Lead ore demand is good at about $100 per ton with concentrates bid higher, while the slab zinc market remains quiet and steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Profiteers Convicted in Justice Dept Campaign
One hundred fifty one profiteers have been convicted since the justice department began its nationwide campaign to curb living costs. Arrests on profiteering charges totaled 1,854 with 1,499 indicted by grand juries. Officials said they will renew efforts to boost convictions and secure quick decisions on indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Department
Palmer
Governor Philipp to Hear Pardon Appeals
Ten appeals for pardon will be heard by Governor E. L. Philipp on Wednesday. The cases involve individuals seeking clemency through the state’s pardon process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipp
E. L. Philipp
California orange groves forecast to yield 13 million boxes
California farmers project a harvest of 13,000,000 boxes of oranges this year, signaling a large crop across the state. Growers anticipate strong yields despite varying weather conditions.
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California
Aerial Mail Trial Trip Delayed Near Reno
An accident to the landing gear of monoplanes halted the air mail trial run across the continent at Dry Lake Nevada on Saturday morning delaying service for 24 hours.
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Reno
Dry Lake
Nevada
Confederate money found circulating in Berlin Germany
American Confederate currency in large quantities has been discovered in Berlin and parts of Germany. The outlawed paper money is exchanged for marks at current rates. A merchant reportedly exchanged 28000 marks for a bundle of counterfeit bills. The American Chamber of Commerce in Berlin urges verification by banks before acceptance.
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Berlin
Germany
American Chamber of Commerce
Japanese plan to place physicians on trains
Japan will add a doctor and medical facilities to principal trains leaving Tokyo. Mr Momose, head of sanitation in the railway department, notes the idea has existed six years but was stalled by lack of funds. He cites long journeys producing many patients needing urgent care.
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Japan
Tokio
Momose
Railway Department
New Naval Radio Station Near Milwaukee to Open This Week
The coastal radio station at McKinley Park Milwaukee nearing completion this week. Project cost $15,000, providing accommodations for six men.
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Naval Radio
Coast Guard
McKinley Park
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Rapids Named Grand Rapids By City Ordinance
A recent city ordinance changes the name of Grand Rapids Wis to Wisconsin Rapids. The measure specifies the new official spelling and applies to streets documents and public notices.
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Grand’ Rapids
Wis
Wisconsin ' “Rapids
Ordiziances
Body of unknown man found near Wausau woods
The body of an unknown man, about 50, was found hanging from a tree in the woods near Wausau. No identification was found on him and he was poorly dressed.
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Wausau
League Conference Set in Washington for Sept 15
The League of Nations conference in Washington will convene September 15 with delegates from allied powers including Great Britain France Italy Japan and the United States. Japan has sent representatives and the main issue is the allocation of German cables seized during the war.
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League of Nations
Washington
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
United States
Raid Eight Saloons in Illinois Town
Twenty five government agents under Major A V Dalrymple raided eight saloons in Lemont Illinois on Thursday and arrested owners of six and one bartender. Prisoners were transported to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Dalrymple
Prohibition Enforcement
Lemont, Ill
Chicago
U S Troops Ready to Cross Mexican Border
American officials in Washington and Sacramento discuss possible deployment of U S troops to cross into Northern Mexico to safeguard the irrigation canal along the border vital to California business. The talks come amid tensions between Gov Cantu of Lower California and the provisional Mexican government forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
California
State and
War Department
Washington
Gov. Cantu
Lower
German War Minister Visits East Prussia On Inspection
German War Minister Herr Gessler travels to East Prussia for a tour of inspection amid fears that Bolshevist troops are near the Prussia boundary. The visit underscores wartime vigilance as frontier lines come under watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Herr Gessler
East Prussia
AID RUSHED TO CREWS BATTLING 500 FOREST FIRES
Tents, mess gear and supplies were rushed to Missoula Montana for dispatch to fire patrol crews battling about 500 wildfires in western Montana and northern Idaho. Officials in Deer Lodge requested the equipment to support the response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont. Thurday
Montana
Idaho
Deer Lodge Forest
Militia Patrolled Coal Fields Fire Upon in Ambush
Kentucky militiamen patrolling the Tug river coal fields along the Kentucky West Virginia border were fired on yesterday from an ambush at Auburn Kentucky nine miles east of Matewan Virginia according to official reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Kentucky- West Virginia
Tug River
Auburn
Mataewan
Physician to President Grayson Begins Rest Vacation
Dr Grayson, the president’s physician, left Washington on vacation and will be away while President Witten Swelk is attended. The report notes the medical staff and routine care during the pause in executive duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson
Wilson
President Welj
Washington
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NORTH
E. A. Seeley
Lime Ridge
Wm. A. Waueger
Woodlawn
State Nursery
Labor Party
Denver Park
Farmers’ Non-Partisan League
A.E Bowen
North Dakota
League
George Cummings
Eau Claire
la Follette
Adolph Kannenberg
Ares
Wisconsin Rapids
Grand Rapids
U. S
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