18 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
1
A fragmentary blurb hints at Mike Maher surprising Alice with skies of California. The text reads as a quirky, enigmatic exchange about satisfaction and wonder under bright celestial scenery.
A Baraboo resident recounts early Los Angeles gains from real estate and industry. He notes 1920s prices, the influx of people, and new ventures such as furniture plants, harbor projects, and a large chlor cyanic gas factory to aid citrus orchards.
A man riding blinds on a Baraboo night train was taken into custody after crew members reported he appeared armed. Police found a gun and four shells on him and will hold him for a few days to check for warrants in other cities.
Supt A H Martin reports Sauk county rural and graded schools achieved high attendance after a county drive. Of 153 rural and 2 graded schools, 105 reached 85 percent and 57 hit 93 percent or better with fewer truancy cases, reflecting strong parental and teacher cooperation.
John P. Croal and Miss Catherine Horkan, both of Reedsburg, united in marriage Wednesday at seven o'clock in Sacred Heart church. The groom was joined by his cousin Frank Loughney as best man and the bride by her sister Theresa Horkan. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's parents home. The couple planned a honeymoon to Milwaukee and Chicago and will reside in Reedsburg after the trip.
A Tuesday night lightning strike hit the residence of Herman Schalow on the new Pinery Road in Portage, causing extensive damage to both exterior and interior features of the building during a heavy downpour.
Report of a moonshine party in Lodi where a participant received lodging in the city hall guest chamber over Sunday. Justice G E Bissell assessed the offender $30.00 and costs on Monday morning.
Sands of tons of raw materials and millions of dollars in silk and lisle hosiery are produced annually. The Wayne Knitting Mill president announces a winter home move and a 12 story building boom in the city. A staff of skilled knitters will relocate to serve as instructors. Mike and Hannah Maher of Los Angeles sign off on the note.
Wisconsin may gain ownership of ten thousand acres of virgin hardwood timber within the Northern Lakes Park area. A proposed park sale vetoed by the last legislature could be financed by a surtax on incomes. A temporary Price and Sawyer counties organization with Judge Asa Owen as chairman aims to raise about 100000 for the purchase. St Louis residents and Milwaukee donors are pledging support.
Lloyd Tarnutzer proprietor of Tarnutzer Garage Baraboo has purchased the building housing the storage and sales department. He has sold Dodge cars in Baraboo and Prairie du Sac since 1914 and owned early Dodges in Sauk County and the state. The Baraboo Dodge repair shop sits across the street from the new purchase.
A Ford driven by Miss Elizabeth McGuan of Baraboo and a Maxwell driven by John Jackson collided at Main and North Walnut in Reedsburg. Elizabeth McGuan and two sisters along with Mrs Duncan and daughter Magdeline of Huron S. D. were involved. Ford had slight damage. Maxwell will need a new rear fender before use.
Rev. Byron E. Lewis, pastor of the Methodist church in Arkansaw Wisconsin, died after diving in Eau Claire park with his Boy Scout troop. The expert swimmer struck an object underwater and drowned.
Federal Prohibition Director James A. Stone announced that Baraboo residents with excess liquor may sell it to wholesale druggists if the prohibition department grants permission. Executors may sell liquor owed by deceased persons and holders of warehouse liquor certificates may likewise dispose of liquor to wholesale druggists. Proof that liquor was obtained before January 16, 1920 must be shown to the prohibition office to obtain permits. Sales limited to wholesale druggists.
The Reedsburg gathering drew a large crowd as speakers from Wisconsin and New York urged formation of a National Dairymen's League. They argued New York pays higher returns and urged coordinated action to raise producer prices, with a committee of five to organize and about 1000 cows signed for movement.
A large barn six miles southwest of Reedsburg on the Clamp Tourdot farm was struck by lightning during a hard storm early Wednesday and burned with its contents. Grain, straw, hay and livestock were lost. the house survived. Neighbors aided the blaze and saved the dwelling.
William F. Schad of Milwaukee Elks Lodge No. 46 was elected president of the Wisconsin Elks Association at the Cream City convention. About 300 delegates attended as George L. Dwinnell, J. E. Russell, H. R. Simms, Theodore Benfey, Louis Uecker were named officers and trustees. The body adopted a resolution requiring each lodge to finance its delegates’ convention expenses.
A Baraboo woman reported a $500 diamond ring missing after a gypsy caravan visited her home. Police checked the caravan, questioned members, and searched the house. The ring was later found in a cupboard.
The West Wisconsin Conference Methodists, through the West Wisconsin Hospital Association, will dedicate the Madison hospital building August 18 to 20. Bishop Charles Bayard Mitchell will officiate on August 19 at 3 PM with Dr. C H McCrea Merlin Hall and district superintendents attending. Dr J W Irish serves as executive secretary. The former Saint Regina Academy site now houses a 35 patient modern hospital with Miss Bessie M Pease as superintendent. No fund solicitation will occur during the services. Plans for a nine story expansion are drawn for the site.
Miss Katherine Dougherty, former Kilbourn resident and Kilbourn High School graduate, head nurse at Minneapolis city hospital, is recommended for a Distinguished Service Medal. She served as a Red Cross nurse at Camp Custer during the war.
Chicago designers reveal named frocks as the new trend for the season. Women will say I am wearing What Every Woman Knows tonight instead of requesting specific color and trim. The street frock What The Berries in blue broadcloth is shown among the new exclusive lines.
The University of Waterloo promoted several faculty members across departments. Arnold Desden became associate professor in mathematics, J F A Pyre was elevated to full professor in English, William Ellery Leonard promoted to associate professor, and M C Otto attained full professor in philosophy.
The American Legion Labor Day committee awards three cash prizes for best floats in the parade on Labor Day forenoon. Wm H Od leads parade arrangements and invites interested volunteers to contact him. Frank Carroll heads the wedding couple feature with gifts planned. Attorney Clarence Darrow of Chicago is expected to speak at the event.
Lester Hiller of Portage pleaded guilty to deserting his wife and family after waiving examina tion. Judge Kellogee sentenced him to two years in the state prison at Waupun, with parole to Sheriff Dempsey on condition he pay $100 a month for family support and turn over the rest of his earnings. Hiller, a railroad employee, must comply during parole.
Martin Miller of Roxberry Dane County was fined 50 dollars and costs totaling 64.44 in Justice H L Halsted’s court for illegal fishing. Game warden F A Deckham arrested him at Sauk where he was said to fish with a net below the dam in the Wisconsin river.
A splendid dinner and reception at Thomas Cox residence Woodland honored Charlea and Laura J Bennett Mitchell of Allen Neb who are visiting with their daughters Mrs Thomas Cox and Mrs El Good It also marked their golden wedding anniversary after fifty years of marriage at Reedsburg This union produced ten children with Charles A and John F deceased Those remaining include Mrs Thomas Cox Walton Jas Mitchell Wakefield Neb George Benjamin Edith Clarence Neb Mrs H wood Good Walton and Mrs Fay Willard Canada.
Ivan Terry sold the Reedsburg battery service station to Frank and Charles Wheeler who take immediate possession. Frank Wheeler will move his family from Galena Illinois to live on East Main Street. Charlee Wheeler owns the Plain telephone exchange.
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