This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
3
North Freedom area residents gather for holiday visits with Baraboo and Madison friends. Families move towns, attend weddings in Baraboo, and host Thanksgiving dinners with neighbors. A large reception honors the Holtz and Herritz families, with gifts and future homes set in Ableman and Chicago Illinois.
Mrs. Fredericka Adam plans to stay through winter with her son Conrad Adam near Thanksgiving. Fred Cowin moved household goods into the house by the blacksmith shop once owned by Freeman Griffith. Mr. and Mrs. Wineke and Mr. Schroeder joined Thanksgiving with John Deisher. Clarence Walster and Alice tied the knot and will reside on Albert Walster’s farm. George Sapple and family visited from Sumpter. A hall play on November 27 drew a large crowd. proceeds fund a piano for the hall.
The Walton community held Sunday services at the W. M. church with Rev. J. Clawson of Valley absent due to weather. A school fair and entertainment Tuesday afternoon and evening drew a large, appreciative crowd as children showcased strong work and Mrs. Della Mortimer hosted her Sunday school class Friday evening with refreshments and a pleasant program.
Local residents shared Thanksgiving dining and visits across Portage Wyocena Hancock Madison and Valley City. Families welcomed relatives from Portage Hancock and Port Edwards while noting retirements and upcoming operations in the community. The Belter household celebrated a fourth birthday with a ice cream and cake gathering for Dorothy Belter.
On November 26 at St. Johns Lutheran in Ableman a double wedding united two Pfaff and two Holtz siblings. Brides Elydie Herritz and Pauline Herritz wore white satin gowns with rose bouquets while grooms Adolph Holtz Jr. and Henry Holtz Jr. were escorted by sisters as ring bearers. the ceremony included Lohengrin’s bridal chorus and was officiated by Rev. Popp.
Mrs. E F Waldhier of Milwaukee says Tanlac reversed lifelong stomach trouble severe gas headaches and weight loss after four bottles. She reports renewed appetite better sleep and no more choking spells or pain and praises the medicine. Tanlac is sold in Baraboo Reedsburg and Sauk City by local distributors.
Bargains offered on electric lamps fur robe cream separator baby carriage robe incubator washing machines tables baby buggies baby walker heater sewing machines gas plate range organs baby beds rugs couch carpet mattress writing desk gas stove laundry stove. Bargains on shoes and clothing. Elbert Searles 522 South Center Street phone 277 W. Watch for Bargain Sheet January 1.
Families across East Lime Ridge shared Thanksgiving at various homes including Hainstock Tyler Hamstock and Borland households. Attendees also noted the Johnston sale and a theatre visit at Baraboo with Rotzell Givin Phillips and Steinhorst among those present.
Thanksgiving dinners were shared by the Smith and Schuttie families. Newborns include a son to Mr and Mrs Will Smith on November 24 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Herman Schuttie on November 25. Mrs Ruhland, Stella Painstock, noted in Plain news. Peter Riplean bagged a 150 pound deer. Mr Hainstock and family visited the Guy A Hainstock home.
Bradwells' Drug Store announces a three day sale on Thursday Friday and Saturday featuring one cent items across selected merchandise. Customers may find bargains on household goods and health products during the event.
The Hackett family reunion gathered about forty guests on Thanksgiving at J. S. Hackett's Franklin avenue home. Attendees from out of town included Glen Cole and Olive of Chicago and other Hackett relatives from Baraboo, West Allis, and nearby areas. Additional visitors and local news followed with social notes and a local ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Serums.
Thanksgiving visits at the Moyes and Campbell homes. A December 11 picnic dinner hosted by Fred Maas and family. Birth of a baby girl to Earl and spouse. Burmeister sale on John Hurley farm December 4. Car purchase by C Steppe. Hunters and trappers active. Mrs. Skinner in poor health. Several residents visiting Milwaukee and city friends.
Mr and Mrs Louie Wichern and young Arthur shared Thanksgiving near the city at Carl Wichern’s home. John O Brien and family united with Matthew O Brien’s kin southwest of town for the holiday. Frank Ryan visited from Stevens Point with two younger brothers. W G Davison and daughter Helen of Sun Prairie joined Fred Bisch’s family for the meal. The Weidenkopf, Martin, and Smith families visited H H Smith’s home with Jessie Bagley principal attending. Charles Randall’s group and J H Harris with Lydia North shared dinner at Randall residence. Guests stayed for an evening cafeteria supper as goose with its carcass left. Music by Mrs Harris and daughter Leota entertained. Mrs J Paddock and Belle Brenner assisted with Thanksgiving service.
Relatives and friends gathered for Thanksgiving meals at multiple homes including the Paddock residence with twenty one guests, and the Willey household hosting John Berkley and family. A farewell party for the Smiths occurred at the Spaulding home, honoring their move west of the city. Additional visits and family reunions were reported at Go man and O'Brien households, with farm arrangements and birthday celebrations noted.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often misattributed to other causes. Back pain, headaches, and nervousness can indicate kidney disease. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root offers a prescribed remedy. sample bottle available for ten cents by mail with Baraboo Weekly News mention.
Albert Templin, Fred Templin, Harold Seaborn and F E Herron returned from a hunting trip in Taylor County with four deer including three bucks and a 175 pound doe. They traveled by automobile carrying their tent and faced rough terrain on a forty acre tract with blown trees and earth mounds hindering vehicle access. They saw no other hunters but heard shooting as new settlers are few.
A Holstein Friesian breeders meeting is set for Friday December 12 at Baraboo courthouse with speakers including D. D. Atkin president of the national association. Wisconsin State Sauk County chapter plans a series of meetings, Baraboo chosen as a host site.
The Baraboo breeders' association now has fifty members owning 1500 Holstein cattle. Several animals show butter production records up to 32 pounds weekly and over 1000 pounds annually. John Alexander serves as secretary of the local group.
Mrs John T Henn returned to M Ness home West Point after gall stone operation at Madison Paul Schlae of Gattwickie farm Sumpter found dead in bed The Janesville Electric Co to supply 66000 volts from Prairie du Lac Kilbourn Prairie du Lac line The DAR led water wavelaens marking Indian trails now in Wisconsin Mrs George Dexheimer Fort Atkinson leads effort Infant child of Mr and Mrs Virgil Powell Reedsburg operated and improving Scarleigen short cut Baraboo Reedsburg gravel highway to Lamberton corner Town raises funds to finish gravel three miles may be done this winter
Butter is selling at 80 cents a pound in Milwaukee and analysts predict it will reach one dollar before Christmas. The report notes steady demand and local market trends shaping the price outlook.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.