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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1920

Page

7

Obituary Mil o Seeley Funeral Held at North Freedom

Funeral services for Milo Seeley were held Sunday at the North Freedom Methodist Church with Rev. Philpott officiating. The service featured singers and organist, with pallbearers named and out of town attendees listed. Interment followed in the North Freedom Cemetery.

Milo Seeley Milo. Seeley Methodist North Freedom Philpott Albert Groski Ruth Grosinski Albert App J. W. Warren A. Aohnson Wm. Hill R. 4 Dickie E. B. McCoy C. A. Lange Emil Lange Neral A. E. Markee Maurice Seeley Herbert and On Reedsburg Ida Tait Sarah Seeley Ernest Seely la Valle North Freedomemetery

Isadore Battes Rites Held in Baraboo Home

Funeral services for Isadore Battes wife of Bartons Battles were held Saturday afternoon at the home in Baraboo. Rev W W Moore officiated with Mrs G W Snyder singing Beautiful S amore and Some Day We ll Understand. Pallbearers were Al Tiel Nel n Tiel Gram Hackett Charles Hackett Robert Schneller and Lloyd Patties. Interment followed at Walnut Hill cemetery. Isadore Loomis daughter of Edward and Ann Loomis born June 3 1856 in Fairfield was married February 23 1881 to Barton Battles. They lived on a Fairfield farm before moving to Baraboo six years ago. She died after a March illness survived by husband and two children Maud at home and Carl J Battles on the Fairfield vid home farm. Card of Thanks notes expressed thanks to friends, neighbors, pallbearers, the minister, Mrs G W Snyder and those who sent flowers.

Isadore Battes Bartons Battles Ight Street W. W. Moore Methodist Church G. W. Snyder al. Tiel Neln Tiel Gram Hackett Charles Hackett Robert Schneller Lloyd Patties A. P. Loomis Deeased Bruce S. D Walnut Hill Isadore Loomis Edward Ann Loomis Fairfield Barton Battles Baraboo Battles Aken Maud Arl J. Battles Isador Battles Highth Street

Aspirin Warning Touts Bayer Brand For Safety

An advertisement warns that genuine Aspirin is only from Bayer labeled packs or tablets. It claims proven safety for twenty one years and lists uses for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and general pain. It notes Bayer tablets come in twelve count tins and cost a few cents with larger packages sold by druggists.

Bayer

Mrs Henrietta Rudolph Dies After Illness at 84

Mrs H Rudolph of Honey Creek died after a two week illness. Born in Germany March 23 1838 she was 84 years 7 months 19 days old. Funeral services held at the Lutheran church in Leland with Rev A Maulwurf officiating. Interment in Leland cemetery.

Henrietta Rudolph Honey Creek Friedrich Rudolph Germany Leland A. Maulwurf

Funeral Services for Mrs Edward Binder Held

Funeral services were held Thursday at three o'clock from the Fifth street home with Rev Moore officiating. Pallbearers were W D Stanley J Palmer George Manson J T Bates L A Titus and Fred Nehs. Remains were taken to Colo Iowa for services and interment Sunday.

Edward Binder Fifth Street Rev. Moore W. D. Stanley J. Palmer George Manson J. T. Bates L. A. Titus Fred Nehs Colo, Iowa

Funeral for Ruth Genevieve Seils Held at Home

Services were conducted at the Seils home on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Rademacher delivering a tender sermon. Evelyn Seils sang and numerous relatives and friends attended from Eau Claire Portage North Freedom and nearby areas. The family extended thanks for sympathy, words from the pastor, music, and flowers.

Ruth Genevieve Seils Otto Seils Rev Rademacher Evelyn Seils Adolph Koepp Eau Claire Herman

Funeral notices for Somers, Reese, Battles, and others

Funeral services were held for Robert Somers at his sister’s home with Rev. Henke officiating. Olga Reinking sang. Out of town mourners included Mrs. Pfaffin of La Crosse and Edward Thompson of Cashton. Pallbearers named. Also reported: George M. Reese, 87, died from a stroke. services in Lod and burial in Lodi cemetery. Deaths also noted for Mrs. Isador Battles, 64, Baraboo area. Willam Lee of Ableman. and Milo Seeley of North Freedom with services at home and churches nearby. Burial plans and family details listed.

Robert Somers Bird Crouch E C. Henke Olga Reinking Fred Pfaffin la Crosse Edward Thompson Cashton Fred Crouch Arthur Johnson Charles Loos R. L. Glazier

Irish Village Inhabitants Flee In Fear

Cadets training for the Black and Tan auxiliary police were ambushed near Macroom Ireland by 80 to 100 men. Fifteen cadets were killed and their bodies stripped of valuables. Reprisals followed in Johnstown with arson and looting. Macroom shops closed as auxiliaries patrolled.

Black and Tan Auxiliary Police Macroom Irc Kilmicheal Johnstown Dunmanway

Sandusky Lads Injured in Rural Auto Accident

Henry Harvey and Archie Blakeslee and Rudolph Werner, residents east of Sandusky, were injured when their car overturned near Adams corner southeast of Reedsburg on a Wednesday evening. Henry suffered multiple injuries, Archie bruised, and Harry lightly hurt. Henry Hinrichs aided the victims and drove them to Reedsburg sanitarium for treatment.

Henry Harvey Archie Blakeslee Rudolph Werner Sandusky Leech Creek Baraboo Hilda Blakeslee Adams Corner Reedsburg Archie Harry Henry Hinrichs Reedsburg Sanitarium

City pool halls told to suspend play Sunday

City officials warn pool hall owners that playing must stop on Sunday in compliance with a state law. Earl Morse, longtime Al Ringling Theatre organist, ends another engagement tonight before joining a vaudeville tour with Harry Clark.

Earl Morse al. Ringling Theatre Harry Clark Frank Terbilcox Clifford LaMar Associated Wth Arty F. R Bentley Bentley & LaMar Baraboo George M. Reese Joseph Heldt Chicago Windy City Ash Street George Baxter J. Briggs H. L. Hale Ford Briggs Hale Oak Street Henry Albert Bohrman X-Cel-All Co Bohrman Toster 01 Motors Waukesha Motor Co Searles

Quiet West Virginia strike zone awaits federal troops

Sheriff Blakenship of Mingo County said the coal strike region remained quiet on Monday as 400 federal troops from Camp Sherman Ohio were set to arrive and take charge of the situation in the zone.

Blakenship Mingo County Reg West Virginia Camp Sherman Ohio

Explosives Found Under Oil Tank in Port Washington

A large quantity of dynamite in sticks and cans was discovered under Standard Oil Co storage tanks at Port Washington Wisconsin. The find prompted police and safety officials to seal the area and investigate possible motives and responsible parties. Authorities stated no injuries were reported and the exact amount of dynamite was being assessed.

Port Washington Standard Oil Co Wis

W. R. C. Reports Year of Charity and Aid

The Ladies of the W R C present a yearly report covering December 1919 to December 1920. They donated funds totaling 68.19 for the poor, 47.95 for shut ins flowers, 25 to Salvation Army, 60 to Armenian relief, and 50 to the local G A R. They also provided clothing valued at 170 and delivered Thanksgiving basket dinners for those in need, including twenty small and twelve large meals.

Salvation Army

Grand jury to continue liquor probe in Milwaukee region

The Federal grand jury, now in its fifth week, continues an investigation into alleged liquor traffic in Milwaukee and eastern Wisconsin. Indictments are expected and arrests may follow before Saturday.

Federal Grand ‘Jury Milwaukee Wisconsin

State land deemed non assessable for improvements

Deputy Attorney Matt Lampert head of the state land department at Madison states state land is not liable to assessment for improvements. A movement seeks to establish a World Memorial Day on May 30 each year.

Matt Lampert State Land Department Madison

Fire Destroys Oil Tanks Near Houston

Fire consumed twenty four storage tanks holding 100000 gallons of lubricating oil owned by Humble Oil & Refining Co. near Houston Texas. The loss is estimated at 200000 dollars and the cause is undetermined.

Houston Texas Humble Oil & Refining Co Houston Texas

Cascarets promise morning energy and easy bowel action

Ad copy touts Cascarets as a nighttime remedy for sluggish digestion, liver and bowel cleansing, claiming no griping or inconvenience. It targets tired, headachy readers with promises of renewed, cheerful mornings and even appeals to children. Prices listed are 10, 25, and 50 cents.

Diamond hardness misleads public says Bragg

Professor Bragg at the Royal Institution warns that diamonds though six on the Mohs scale are extremely hard yet can cleave easily and may crack if dropped, a point he says does not trouble the average citizen.

Bragg Royal Institution

Menasha Woodware Co plant closes leaving 2500 out of work

The Menasha Woodware Co plant at Menasha shuts down entirely due to lack of orders, affecting 2500 workers. Neenah’s National Fibre-Textile Co plant has also been idle for several days, costing about 100 jobs.

Menasha National Fibre-Textile Co Neenah

Perplexing bridge approach dispute in Prairie du Sac

The Columbia County Board weighs how to handle the east bridge approach that intrudes into Frank Framix farmyard. Supervisor Baker explains technical points while a farm relocation may be required to meet state highway plans. Rumor says Frank seeks around $20 000. outcome awaits highway commission decision.

Board of Supervisors Columbia County Prairie du Sac Frank Frank State Highway Commission E. S. Baker Framix Dane County Frank Boata Court House Wisconsin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Danderine Mrs. Wm. Carroll Wm Carroll Merrimack St. Joseph’s Church St Joseph’s Isadore H. Rudolph Mrs. Edward. Binder Ruth G. Seils Ruth Genevieve Herman Koepp Gustave Seils Anu Lod Lodi Mrs. Isador Battles Wm. Lee Willam Lee 4. J. Lange Ableman Merrimack Cemetery Daniel Seeley Peggy Mother Kemp Sandusky Lads O'S Grand Jury Cascarets Exide Connor’s Battery & Electric Shop 4Th St. Baraboo, Wis E. Aug. Runge Investment CO Ralf T. Runge Baraboo, Wis Clara T. Rung
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