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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

5

Wedding at Lodi Unites Bertha Alma and Albert Rotzoll

The Nov 26 ceremony joined Bertha Alma of Lodi and Albert Rotzoll of Lime Ridge at Lodi Methodist parsonage. A dinner and reception followed with many guests from Madison, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Galesville, and beyond. A later report mourns the death of Helen Schumacher, a beloved young woman in the community.

Bertha Alma Tom Alma Lodi Albert Rotzoll Wm. Rotzoll Lime Ridge Methodist Parsonage Lena Langelles Madison E. L. Gibson Mamie Irving Laird Frank Warren Robert Sooles Nelson Warren George Warren Nora Herb L. Smith Guy Hainstock Nora Warren Joe Smith

Thanksgiving Day Gatherings in Denzer Area

Mr and Mrs George Zick entertained many for dinner on Thanksgiving Day including Wm Zick family Klotz family Lehman family Albert Zick Hulda Klipstein and John Klipstein. Edd Schoephoester and Prairie du Lac visitors joined Herman Zick. Henry Mettel family visited Henry Pickar in Sumpter. Edd Zick Jr and family visited LeLand relatives. Nellie and Lulu Jacoby with Alex Jacoby attended Sauk City Thanksgiving dance. Mrs Linda Beery spent Wednesday to Sunday at home.

George Zick Wm. Zick George Klotz Geo. Lehman Albert Zick Hulda Klipstein John Klipstein Edd. Schoephoester Prairie du Lac Herman Zick Henry Mettel Henry Pickar Sumpter Edd. Zick, Jr Leland Nellie Lulu Jacoby Alex Jacoby Sauk City Linda Beery

Dining guests at Thangas dinner with Mrs Ed Baer

Those who ate with Mrs Ed Baer included Mr and Mrs Arthur Lesner and family of Baraboo Mr and Mrs J Simonds and family of Delton Laurence Simonds of Baraboo and Miss Ethel Simonds of Madison Also Mrs Baer's father stayed with her until Sunday

Thangas Ed. Baer Arthur Lesner Baraboo J. Simonds Delton Laurence Simonds Ethel Simonds Madison Mrs. Baer

White Mound and Loganville Union Fair Highlights

White Mound Miss Helen Ferguson and many pupils attended the Loganville union school fair where children earned blue and red ribbons for their exhibits. Credit goes to the leaders for a beneficial event.

Helen Ferguson Loganville Masons George Hoverman Floyd Connor Bloomington Carl Connor

Thanksgiving Family Reunion at Lake Street Home

A Reedsburg Thanksgiving family reunion brought together Mrs. Claude Smith and guests at Lake Street. Despite muddy roads and bad weather everyone enjoyed a 12:30 meal, decorated table, humor, and souvenirs. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Thayer Mrs B McGilvra Mr and Mrs Clarence Houston Beloit Mr and Mrs William Kinney Mr and Mrs Ernest McGilvra and daughters.

Claude Smith Lake Street Mary Thayer 8. McGilvra Clarence Houston Beloit William Kinney Ernest McGilvra

Family News From South Westfield and Baraboo

Eddie Voss and sister Ida visit brother Herman in Gem City hospital as he remains gravely ill. Ida Kepka and Theresa Kepka return from Baraboo after a week with Mrs Herman Kopf. Mrs Charles Heintz recovers from a cold and Mrs Frank Voss makes a Baraboo business trip.

Eddie Voss Ida Baraboo Herman Gem City Hospital Charles Heintz Theresa Kepka Herman Kopf Frank Voss

Local visits and family happenings in Hillsboro area

Mortimer Valley residents Mrs. Wheeler and Esther of Hillsboro stayed with relatives Tuesday after a Saturday arrival. Mrs. Ballentine and Mary of Union Center visited from Wednesday to Tuesday. Albert Mortimer moved sheep to Wonewoe Monday. Rev. Wesley Markee and wife spent Sunday night with Bert Mortimer. Albert Jackson and family visited his mother Mrs. Malinda Mortimer on Sunday. W M Cottage Prayer meeting set for Tuesday evenings. Herbert Mortimer stayed with Grandma Musing Thursday through Sunday. Beatrice Mortimer visited aunt Mrs. Will Gibeaut Friday night.

Beatrice Mortimer Will Gibeaut

Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Welch and Hill Families

Thanksgiving at Officer Wallace Stone’s home in Skillet Creek tops a list of local visits. Henry Bittrich hosts at James Heffel’s Bara Boo home, while Charles Spencer entertains Paul Cahoon and Hardy Spencer families. A well attended box social at the school house netted $12. Henry Hill bought a horse from George Astle. Funeral for Helen Schumacher held in Reedsburg. Leonard Roser and family attend Roser Koester wedding. Stella Roser Baxter visiting from Washington DC. Wreath of local events includes birthdays, anniversaries, and farm notes amid community news.

Welch and Hill Officer Wallace Stone City Henry Bittrich James Heffel Baraboo Charles Spencer Paul Cahoon Hardy Spencer Anton Henry Hill George Astle Will Lena Alwin Fred Kuenzelman Ernest Bittrich Helen Schumacher Reedsburg Wilber Cahoon Leonard Roser Henry Wichern Sor Albert Roser Bert Hayes W Cahoon Necedah

Carr Valley area notes illness and family visits

Mrs. Wendell Moll is ill with pneumonia but improving. Pat O’Brien plans to build a new barn next summer. Mrs. August Darrenougue of Reedsburg helps care for her sister Mrs. Moll. Mrs. F. Gasser visited Arthur Gasser’s home Friday. Gaylord Marshall was ill for several days. Mr. and Mrs. B. Snyder and three sons visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hurn in Fronton.

Wendell Moll Pat O’brien August Darrenougue Reedsburg Mrs. Moll F. Gasser Arthur Gasser Gaylord Marshall B. Snyder John Hurn Ronton

Local Birth and Thanksgiving Gatherings Reported

East Limeridge announces the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Will Kahn on Tuesday November 25. Mr and Mrs Albert Rotzell and Mr and Mrs Herb Smith spent Sunday at the Nelson Warren home. Mr and Mrs John L Smith entertained their children at Thanksgiving dinner.

Will Kahn Albert Rotzell Herb Smith Nelson Warren John L Smith

Barron Visitor Party Visits Kear Valley Sunday

Mrs Geo Smith of Barron visits her brother Guy Hainstock and relatives with his aunt. They drove to Kear Valley Sunday. Mr and Mrs Albert Rotzell spent Saturday at the Herb L Smith home.

Geo Smith Barron Guy Hainstock Kear Valley Albert Rotzell Herb L Smith

Thanksgiving visits span Baraboo area families

Thanksgiving travel and family gatherings sweep Baraboo and nearby towns. Mrs Albert Krueger and Mrs Charles Zimmerman hosted and hosted guests from Reedsburg and Baraboo while John Johnston and Simon of Baraboo visited relatives. Other locals traveled to La Valle Big Spring North Freedom and Ripon for holiday meals and greetings.

Thanksgiving gatherings and community notices in Fairfield area

Dellona and Bass families plus friends gathered at the Burton home in Fairfield for Thanksgiving. Visits from Reedsburg and Eddie Burton followed at C W Bass’s. Turkey meals at E McGaw’s included the Grant Dryer and Bass families. Jessie and Louise Lindsay attended Miss Helen Schumacher’s funeral in Reedsburg. Wm Claridge and family visited White Mound and Spring Green last week. Traveling Library exchanged for new books via Mrs William Claridge. Mrs Dryer marked her 99th birthday with family visits and gifts from Denver. Special services at F M church start Dec 8 led by Evangelist F and Welfe of Milwaukee. Walter Dubois moves today to Wascher farm he purchased.

C. W. Bass Lewis Albert Capener John Bass William Burton Fairfield Allen Bass Reedsburg Eddie Burton C. W. Bass’s E. McGaw Thanskgiving Grant Dryer Percy Ernest Bass Jessie Louise Lindsay Helen Schumacher Wm. Claridge White Mound Spring Green William Claridge J. L. Dryer Mary E Green Grant Dryer D. A. Bradley Denver F M Evangelist F. &. Welfe Milwaukee Walter DuBois Wascher Farm

Thanksgiving Dinners and Local Visits Across Baraboo Area

South Delton families gathered for Thanksgiving with relatives in Baraboo and Reedsburg. George Waddell of Fairfield visited briefly, while residents attended school board and teacher meetings. Miss Jennie Searle returned from Merrimack to her parents before resuming duties. May Graves and daughters Violet and Feros visited Mrs Cratsenberg in recent days.

Harry Mather Dorothy Ridge Street Baraboo Mary Cratsenburg Ernest Weinke Reedsburg C. E. Bayles Jennie Searle Merrimack

Thanksgiving Visits and Local Trades Highlight Community Notes

Mr and Mrs E Crawford and children spent Thanksgiving with his brother Jay and family in Greenfield and returned home Friday. Billie Powell of Websters Prairie visited grandparents Mr and Mrs B P Searle for a couple of days last week. John Waddell of Ableman visited P E Waddell and Williams last Monday and Tuesday. Jack Hayes bought a horse from Charles Cone last week.

Baraboo Market Prices Read From Local Merchants

Baraboo merchants listed current prices for farm staples including potatoes and spring chickens. The report shows prices per 60 pounds for potatoes, and per dozen or unit for poultry, with dairy butter priced around 28 to 80 cents.

Baraboo Eocoe Salerno Oasis D'S Cies Cots

Baraboo Brewer Loses Title Case in State Supreme Court

The Northwestern Reporter notes a Baraboo brewing firm’s legal challenge over a saloon deed condition. The supreme court ruled the perpetual restraint on selling Baraboo beer invalid, voiding the long standing fixtures and trade restrictions.

Northwestern Reporter Supreme Court Ruichland Brewing Company Baraboo Wonewee Heuer Harrison T. H. King King Juneau

Wide Awake club hosts second bread candy seed corn contest

The Wide Awake club and school fair on Nov 24 showcased bread cake candy vegetables fruit grain and sewing. Supt Davies praised neighborly goodwill and judged potatoes corn and apples while awarding premiums to Cecil and Whitney Allen Myrtle and Vera Allen and others. The meeting closed with a Thanksgiving song and Dec 12 election plans with a varied program of recitations music and readings.

Miss Cook Davies

Brakeman John McGarity Injured In Railway Fall

John McGarity, brakeman on the west end freight out of Adama, fell from a gangway of the engine and was seriously hurt.

John McGarity Adama

Ex-Sheriff Kills Wolf In Sauk County Deer From North

Edwin E. Nichols and his son Nobel of Wonewoc returned Monday with a deer each, the larger weighing 175 pounds. The former Sauk County sheriff also reported killing a large timber wolf over six feet long.

Edwin E. Nichols Nobel Wonewoc Mr. Nichols Sauk County

Barrow Families Visit Relatives in Willmer

Mrs Richard Barrow and son Ralph and daughter Verda and Mrs Elijah Barrow and son Roland of Erskine Minnesota are spending holidays with the Truehl family at Willmer Minnesota. They formerly resided at Merrimack.

Richard Barrow Ralph Verda Elijah Barrow Roland Erskine Minn Theo, Truehl Willmer Merrimack

Appointed Humane Officer F A Philbrick Names Deputy

Governor McGovern commissions Eugene Scharnke of Ableman to serve as deputy humane officer at that place.

F. A. Philbrick McGovern Eugene Scharnke Ableman

Claim Not Allowed Against Estate Disallowed

Timothy Dougherty’s claim against the estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Dougherty was disallowed in Judge Kelsey’s court. The disputed amount was about 365 dollars and the issue centered on an uncertain signature.

Timothy Dougherty Elizabeth Dougherty Kelsey

Complete Road Near Reedsburg At Estimated Cost

The road east of Reedsburg is finished with an estimated cost of 4500 dollars per mile. Local officials note project completion and outline funding details for the completed stretch.

Reedsburg

Spring Green Social Notes Show Residents Moving and Visiting

Esther Grinnell plans to move to Texas to live with her daughter Mrs Campbell who is helping prepare her for the trip south. F B Simpson, Mrs Hurley and her daughter relocate. the Grinnell family and local residents are noted for sales, moves, and Thanksgiving visits in Spring Green Wisconsin.

Esther Grinnell Grinnel Texas J. K. Campbell Mrs. Campbell E. W. Evans Mary Lillian Evans Otto Schadde Baraboo EK. W. Evans Lee Bear Mr. Oglevie Madison Wisconsin J. H. Baer & Son Daniel Morgan Emma

Local Notes on Guests and Social Courtesies

Mrs. Fred Crouch received Japanese persimmons from sister Frances Kimball of Anaheim California and attests to their fine flavor. Mr. and Mrs. James Jefferson travel to Charleston Illinois to visit their daughter for winter with their daughter Miss Loraine Jefferson of Amherst Massachusetts joining them for a time. Miss Marjorie Willey of Reedsburg visits Miss Gwendolyn Edwards as the group with Misses Lottie Holmes Ruth Ruggles from Baraboo and Marie Mee Cutchen of Ridgeway Wisconsin tours Kilbourn for a Presbyterian C E Rally. Rev Farrow state field secretary attends with seven societies present and a four course banquet served.

Fred Crouch Frances Kimball Anaheim California James Jefferson Charleston Loraine Jefferson Amherst Mass Charilestow Mr. Jefferson Marjorie Willey Reedsburg Gwendolyn Edwards Lottie Holmes Ruth Ruggles Baraboo Marie Mee Cutchen Ridgeway Wisconsin Kilbourn Farrow

For Sale Three-Fifth Acre Outside City Limits

Property offering three fifths of an acre on a paved road just outside the city with a house barn woodshed and well. Asking price 550 dollars. Enquiries at this office.

For Sale Cheap Residential Property Near Prairie du Sac

Two story twelve room residence with stone basement on three acres of land. includes well cistern and ample water. Located one hundred rods from Prairie du Sac. See L. S. Drew for details.

Prairie du Sac L. S. Drew

Back to the Land Affordable Western Canada Farm Lands

The Canadian Pacific Railway promotes farming land in Western Canada offered at one-twentieth down and the balance in twenty years. They provide loans of 2000 for buildings and 1000 for stock and seed. Expect a first crop net of at least 5000 on a half section. An excursion is planned for December 16 with details via T. E. Mead at Over Corner Drug Store.

Canadian Pacific Railway Canada T. E. Mead

Timber for Sale Near Baraboo on North Freedom Road

10 acres of standing timber for sale including white oak red oak and poplar suitable for ties timber lumber and wood four miles west of Baraboo on North Freedom road N H Smith

Baraboo Freedom Road N. H. Smith

190 Acre Farm For Sale Near City

For sale 190 acre farm under cultivation with timber and marsh. Seven miles northeast of the city. Includes new pine room house with basement, barn and buildings, two good wells and a cistern. A bargain. Contact A. H. Dame Route 1 Box 60 phone 1623 F.

City A. H. Dame

Farm For Sale Near Baraboo Wisconsin 97 Acres

97 acre stock farm with clay soil good basement barn house and outbuildings located 3 miles west of Baraboo Wisconsin. Sold on easy terms. For details inquire or phone J A Martiny Baraboo Wis.

Baraboo J. A. Martiny Wis

Lost black plush robe found on cemetery road

A black plush robe was found on Thanksgiving Day near Cemetery Road or West Sauk Road. Finder should notify Harvey Ott in Delton Wisconsin at telephone 1607-F.

Cemetery Road West Sauk Road Harvey Ott Delton Wis

Lost hound near George Butterfield farm in Fairfield

Black and white hound missing near the George Butterfield farm in Fairfield. Finder notified to contact O. H. Veitch at 426 Sixth street or J. H. Baxter at 536 Lynn street to claim a reward.

George Butterfield Fairfield O. H. Veitch Sixth Street J. H. Baxter Lynn Street

Money Needed for Farm Mortgage on Baraboo Farm

Advertisement seeks $1600 loan over five years at 5 percent interest. First mortgage on a Baraboo area farm valued at about $5000. Contact E Aug Runge, lawyer, Baraboo.

E. Aug. Runge Baraboo

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Metho Lois Gladys Wilma Thomas Baxter N. Wilcox May Flossie Clarence Smith A. Collins Eva W.S. Wadleigh Galesville Knight George Horace Helen Schumachher Denzer Websters Prairie Julia Carpenter Marian Preuty Brechti—Ruhland Jack Jennings John Nieman Lyndon South Westfield Mortimer Valley Skillet Creek Carr Valley East Limeridge Westfield Albert Krueger Charles Zimmerman Bishop James Borders John Johnston Percy Alexander Simon John Harry Werthein and Rozella la Valle John Rumpf Herman and Asziv Johnie Waddell Mesdames Krueger Gall Dahnke Daughers Chas Schanke Rob Hoppe Troy Simon Charlie Zimmerman Zartske Dellona and Excelsior South Delton Ed. Barker Grace Otto Hearse P. E. Waddell George Waddell George Holt Keith B. Odekirk Lynn Ave Baraboo Markets Baraboo Brewer Minnesota Delton Lumber Co E. QO. Jones Portage Road Inquirest Herman Grotophorst Union [Investment Company Minneapolis J. K. Baer Underkofler & Karker L. Brish Ralph Powell Deiton Lehigh McCormick Woodbury P. Kelley Juneau Co T. Edw. Mead Over Corner
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