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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

7

Obituary of Eli Teal of Reedsburg at 74

The funeral for Eli Teal aged 74 years and 4 months was held Monday at the U B church in Reedsburg, conducted by Rev L B Warren. He died Saturday after a long illness. He lived in Lime Ridge before moving to Reedsburg in 1908 and was blind for five years. Burial followed at Walton beside his parents, and his wife survives him.

Eli Teal Reedsburgh U. B L. B. Warren Walton Mr. Teal Lime Ridge Reedsburg

Baraboo Masonic Funeral Honors Joe Davis

Relatives and neighbors gather at Joe Davis’s Baraboo home for a Masonic funeral. J S Briscoe reads the service as eight bearers carry Davis to the family lot in Baraboo cemetery. Davis, a longtime merchant and local figure, died suddenly of heart disease at home on Sunday. Born in Ohio, he was about 69 and had lived in Baraboo most of his life.

Baraboo J. W. Davis Joe Davis J. S. Briscoe J. van Orden F. E. Brewer H. L. Halsted T. W. English J. B. Donovan E. B. Smith H. E. French H. Grotophorst J. B. Davis Nettie Struthers Chicago O’neal William O’neal John Dixon Rourke Kilbourn George Winchester Reedsburg C. F. Cooley O. D. Brandenburg Harry Cooley Sarah L. Stiehl A. C. Blackburn Charles Gorst Madison J. H. Miller Blanche Adams Beloit William Terbileox Jennie ‘Terbileox North Freedom Davis Ohio Pioneer Village

Mrs Vern Kelley Passes Sudden At Winfield

Mrs Vern Kelley died suddenly at her Winfield home on Tuesday at about thirty years old after a several day illness with quinsy. She is survived by her husband and a two year old adopted daughter. Funeral services were held at the Reedsburg Methodist church conducted by Rev J E Cooke.

Vern Kelley Winfield Methodist Church Reedsburg J. E.cooke

Death of Frederick A Marouardt of Baraboo

Frederick A Marouardt born October 25 1844 in Gramsdorf Germany came to America in 41868 settled in Bara doo where he lived until his death at age 75 years 10 months and 8 days He married Wilhelmina Zantow in 1871 and survived by children William Gustav Clara Adela Emma Ida and 4 siblings The funeral was held August 17 with Rev H Mueller officiating in Sumpter Hill cemetery and pallbearers including nephews from Baraboo

Frederick August Marouardt Gramsdorf Grmany America Baradoo Holy Wed- Rock Wilhelmina Zantow William Marquardt Baraboo Gustav Marquardt Clara Adela Marquardt Emma Marquardt Ida Marquardt Milwaukee Charles Petengell Jesus East Sauk Road Sumpter Hill West Sauk Road Wm. Zantow Wm. Marquardt Edward Paul Theodore Reynolds Marquardt H. Mueller EB. Schudlick A. Lindley A. Radtke Irma Kegsler

Card of Thanks for H Mueller death and support

We thank friends and neighbors for care during illness and death of our husband father and brother Rev H Mueller. Gratitude for comfort from his words singers and floral offerings from Mrs August Marquardt and family members.

Rev H. Mueller August Marquardt

Death of Miss Margaret Dorow at Reedsburg

Margaret Dorow died at her home in Reedsburg Friday morning after a brief tuberculosis illness. She was about 22, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dorow. Funeral from the Catholic church Monday morning conducted by Rev Fr Kierman. She is survived by her parents and one sister.

Margaret Dorow Reedsburg William Dorow Kierman

Local Visitors Spend Sunday With Area Families

Delton Frank Chase of Stoughton visited Mr Crane home with his mother wife and three children. Mrs Chase Sr will stay briefly. F P Andrews of Fairfield spent Sunday with his family here. Mose Crane of Adams visited his cottage. John Cogswell and family from Lemmon North Dakota are visiting. Mrs Myrtle Mansfield of Chicago visits her parents. Mr and Mrs F O Walton who stayed here with relatives left for Ellendale North Dakota last Monday.

Frank Chase Stoughton Ellendale North Dakota

Local residents host visitors across Wisconsin trips

ABLEMAN Mr and Mrs Fred W Jolitz and two daughters Elva and Jane spent Sunday at Lodi with Mr and Mrs Chas Smith. Randall Scholfield left for Milwaukee for a few days. Art Finder visited Chicago on business. Herman Steinhorst spent Thursday at Reedsburg. Rev J R Matz spends weeks at Goodrich S D on business. Lawrence Hindes spent Sunday at Devils Lake. Julia Dalton returned from Harvard Ill after visiting her brother W J Dalton and family. John Baimbridge family visited Baraboo friends Sunday. Mrs Ralph Mattix was a Baraboo shopper Monday. North Freedom guests of Mrs Olive Ward Monday.

Fred W. Jolitz Elva Jane Lodi Chas. Smith Randall Scholfield Milwaukee Art. C. Finder Chicago Herman Steinhorst Reedsburg J. R. Matz Goodrich S. D Lawrence Hindes Devils Lake Julia Dalton Harvard Ill W. J. Dalton John Baimbridge Baraboo Ralph Mattix John Ward North Freedom Olive Ward

Miss Vera Waterman Dies in Kilbourn

Kilbourn resident Miss Vera Waterman died Wednesday morning of tuberculosis. She had completed a kindergarten course last spring and secured a good position for the coming year.

Vera Waterman Kilbourn

Portage Man Gustave Luek Dies at 78

Gustave Luek aged 78 years and 3 months died at his Portage home Saturday after more than two years of ill health. Born in Warling, Russia on May 21 1841 he came to Portage in 1868. He leaves two sons and five daughters. Funeral services were held at the family home in Portage.

Gustave Luek Portage Warling Russia America

Vessels Lost In Dense Fog Off Whitt Fish Point

In dense fog near Whitt Fish point at about 9 o clock the Willis King collided with two other vessels. Four crew members were saved including Capt Edward Sawyers of Albion Michigan. Several Wisconsin men were among the crew.

Whitt Fish Point Willis King Edward Sawyers Albion Mich Wisconsin

Kenosha Chief grilled over murder of theatre man

Police Chief Owen O’Hara faced questioning by Special Assistant Attorney General W W Gilman about the investigation into Charles Pacini’s death in Kenosha. Sheriff Joseph Meyer, battling illness, is credited with advancing leads to Chicago, including overheard chatter about a local job. Pacini was fatally shot as he headed to his garage after guards were posted around him.

Owen O’hara Charles Pacini Kenosha W. W. Gilman Gov Philipp

Flying machine sightings at Qurwards Glen and visits noted

Monday and evening flights over the Glen were observed by residents. Rev Fr O Reilly and Baraboo visitors called. Local residents Morse Hayes Browne Lynch Landt Crandall Stadler Petras Byron Graves and others visited. A tree topple at Staudenmayer graves was dealt with by William Blacklock.

The Glen O’reilly Baraboo W. W. Morse W. A. Hayes Will E. V. Browne B. Lynch G. H. Crandall Delis P. Higgins

Local Personal Visits and Travels Reported

Mr. and Mrs. W. Bible of Ironton visited relatives including Edna Matthews and June. Mrs. Carrie Nutting spent a week in Greenfield with John Gentlien. Dr. and Mrs. William Sansum and son Donald of Chicago vacationing with relatives. The Shells of Madison visited Ed Curry. Clarence Wing Greenfield group visited H. Koons and Kathryn and Gladys Cleveland. Corrie Nutting works at the Variety store. Mrs. Sprague and Hartman of Cooperstown visited Boyd Foster. Max Holoway of South Dakota returned home. Ben Loomis family spent Sunday at North Freedom. Mildred Husband of Chicago visits sister Mrs. Berkley. Lee Cleveland and Geo. Fadtoff moved to Beaver Dam for work.

W. Bible Ironton Edna Matthews June Frank Cleveland Carrie Nutting Greenfield John Gentlien William Sansum Donald Chicago Geo. Shell Madison Ed. Curry Clarence Wing H. Koons Kathryn Gladys Cleveland Corrie Nutting Sprague Hartman Cooperstown North Dakota Boyd Foster Max Holoway South Dakota Ben Loomis North Freedom Mildred Husband Wm. Berkley Lee Cleveland Geo. Fadtoff Beaver Dam

Pioneer hotel man John Hamacher dies in Madison hospital

John Hamacher aged 65, longtime proprietor of the Hamacher hotel in Madison, dies after an operation at a Madison hospital. Born at the hotel on June 24, 1855, he was a well known pioneer hotel figure in the state. the building was erected in 1840 by his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Hamacher.

John Hamacher Madison Hamacher Peter Hamacher

Local News Notes From Naperville Area

Stewart Richardson visits grandfather Ed Richardson in Manston while schools delay to September 18 for county institute. Five teachers last year married. Floyd and Clark Squires in Chicago to buy a Ranger bicycle for Clark. Several attended Ringling circus. Amos W Squires remains ill with a cancer spreading to the lungs. Wheat crop looks good. one 15 acre field yielded 52 bushels per acre. Citizens urged to consider others’ situations before criticizing.

Floyd Clark Squires Chicago Clark Ringling Circus Amos W Squires Clarence Shogar

Family at Spring Green Holds Pleasant Reunion

A family reunion occurred at Mr and Mrs George Claridge home in Spring Green. Attendees included George Claridge and family from Sioux City Iowa Beloit Vera and Mildred Claridge from Beloit Louis and Oma Tupper from Sioux City Black Earth Wilbur Aux from Le Mars William Claridge from Reedsburg Wilbur Smith and William Weston from the village. Son Wallace could not attend.

George Claridge Spring Green Sioux City John Claridge Vera Mildred Beloit Louis Tupper Omar Tupper Black Earth Wilbur Aux le Mars William Claridge Reedsburg Wilbur Smith William Weston Wallace

Federal probe launched into Superior City lake disaster

Federal investigators in Cleveland opened a probe into the sinking of the lake freighter Superior City after a collision with the Willis L. King in Whitefish Bay Friday night. Twenty-eight missing were crew members and 29th victim was Mrs. James E. Eagles of Conneaut. Captain Edward L Sawyer, one of four saved, was not available to discuss the incident.

Cleveland Superior City Willis L. King Whitefish Bay James E. Eagles Conneaut Edward L Sawyer

Neighborhood dancing at new granary venue

V S Pease built a granary northwest of town and on Saturday night the place hosted a lively neighborhood dancing event. The new floor saw energetic movement as residents gathered to enjoy music from a tuneful violin.

V. S. Pease

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Economy After War

The notice extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as aiding recovery after war and helping workers hold jobs while reducing expenses. It claims the medicine provides health to earn good pay and offers many doses per price. It also advertises Hood's Pills as a gentle laxative option.

Hood

Champion Jersey cow Sophie XIX Butter Cow of Hood Farm

A 15 year old former champion Jersey cow named Sophie XIX of Hood farm in Lowell has been crowned champion butter cow. The American Jersey Cattle Club in New York reports she has produced 110,918 pounds of milk and 6,353 pounds of butter fat over nine years, averaging 12,324 pounds of milk and 706 pounds of butter fat annually, leading by 693 pounds of butter fat over the next rival.

Mass Jersey Sophie XIX Hood Farm Lowell World American Jersey Cattle Club New York

Cassell Family Visit to Baraboo This Saturday

Mr and Mrs Joseph Cooper and their son and daughter were in Baraboo on Saturday enjoying a family day out and sightseeing around local spots.

Joseph Cooper Baraboo

Local social notes include visits and wedding attendance

Mrs. Henry Manthey returned Thursday from a week's visit with relatives at Eau Claire. Mrs. Nellie Pierce of LaCrosse and her daughter Miss Lucile Pierce of Milwaukee were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Pierce the past week. Mrs. John Hindes and son Lawrence and daughters Fern Hazel and Margarite attended the Weidman Wittey wedding at Reedsburg Wednesday. Mrs. Louis Brockow and two daughters returned home from Chicago Sunday after a two weeks visit with the former's brother William Schoenback and family.

Henry Manthey Eau Claire Nellie Pierce LaCrosse Lucile Pierce Milwaukee R. M. Pierce John Hindes Lawrence Fern Hazel Margarite Weidman—Wittey Reedsburg Louis Brockow Chicago Wm. C. Schoenback

Caledonia Host Delights Guests From Across Midwest

William Zamzow of Caledonia entertained in honor of Miss Mary Zamzow Chicago Miss Esther Zamzow Grand Forks North Dakota and Miss Hope Zamzow Ada Minnesota in a social gathering with family and friends.

William Zamzow Caledonia Mary Zamzow Chicago Esther Zamzow Grand Forks N. D Hope Zamzow Ada, Minn

Married Ladwig Voll and Ladwig in Simple Home Ceremony

Esther Voll daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Voll married George Ladwig son of Mr and Mrs August Ladwig at the brides parents home last Thursday afternoon. Rev Wm Rademacher officiated with a ring ceremony. The couple plan a trip to the Dells then New London to visit relatives and will reside in Gladstone Michigan after September 1.

Ladwig Esther Voll Herman Voll George Ladwig August Ladwig New London Wm. Rademacher M. E. Church Barapoo High School Milwaukee Normal North Freedom Schools Denver Gladstone Mich Dells Gladstone, Mich

Spring Green Man Kills Canada Thistles

John Kraemer of Spring Green reports success eradicating Canada thistles by cutting each plant below soil and placing a spoonful of salt in the hole. He says this method surpasses others and is most effective for landowners battling the pest.

John Kraemer Spring Green

Wilcox Campaign Ad Paid Through Baraboo Weekly News

Authorized and paid for by the Wilcox Republican club in Milwaukee on behalf of Senator Roy P. Wilcox of Eau Claire Wisconsin. Clarence C. Klocksin secretary. The total payment to Baraboo Weekly News is $1.50.

Wilcox Republican Club Clarence C. Klocksin Secy Republican Hotel Milwaukee Roy P. Wilcox Eau Claire Wis Baraboo

Notable Merrimack and Arlington Residents Listed

Alto M Crosby Merrimack Dora M Zauff Merrimack Frieda W Reimer Washington Allen E Schulte Arlington listed in local notices detailing residents with civic ties and affiliations in the area.

Alto M. Crosby Merrimack Dora M. Zauff Frieda W. Reimer Washington Allen E. Schulte Arlington

Two Ships Collide on Lake Superior Sinking City of Superior

Two vessels the City of Superior and the Willis King collided on Lake Superior Saturday night. The City of Superior, owned by the Pittsburgh Steamship Company of Cleveland, sank. Company officials had not heard Sunday from 28 of 32 crew members and feared for their safety.

City of

Burr Jones May Get Place of Winslow

Burr W. Jones a Madison attorney and Democratic politician is mentioned as a strong successor to the late Chief Justice Winslow. Gov. Philipp is expected to make the appointment within a few days.

Burr Jones Winslow Burr W. Jones Madison Supreme Bench Gov Philipp

Baraboo Game Warden Arrests in Juneau County Case

Baraboo warden F A Deckham and Earl Hilliker of Tunnel City led arrests of Monroe County men for using nets in Juneau County waters. All pleaded not guilty and were bound over to the Circuit court on $500 bonds. Elroy Tibune.

F. A. Deckham Baraboo Earl Hilliker Tunnel City Monroe County Juneau County Elroy Tibune

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Mrs Ford Delton Ableman Grills Kenosha Qurwards Glen Pioneer Naperville Stewart Richardson Ed. Richardson Manston United States Cassell E. Aug Runge Inv Ralf T. Runge Insurance Safe Investm Canada Thistles Grant Loomis Bartlett Fairfield Lake Superior Juneau CO Phonograf VAR Irola Zas Demonstraion Willey’s Music House GEIS J. A. Martiny
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