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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
6
The ad highlights Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health aid following influenza and the grip, claiming it removes poisons from the blood and eases pallor weakness and flabby muscles. It touts Hood's Pills as a gentle cathartic recommended for families and women or robust individuals.
Theodore Lins died of pneumonia in Milwaukee and was buried at St. John’s cemetery Spring Green after funeral services at St. John’s church led by Rev. Brandermann and Rev. Serges. He rests with military honors as twenty sailors plus two S A T C members accompanied the body. Lins, the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lins, had three brothers in service in France. Survived by his parents and five sisters in Milwaukee Riverside Galveston and Seborenn Falls and at home Angeline and Belee.
Men discharged from the army will be permitted to wear their uniforms three months but must return them to their former camps as soon as possible. Postage will be free. Keeping the clothing beyond ninety days makes the discharged soldier subject to prosecution for embezzlement of government property.
First publication November 28 1918 state of wisconsin sauk county in probate estate of Moses Siggelkow decased on december 24 1918 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at baraboo courthouse there will be heard the application of H Siggelkow for appointment of Charles Siggelkow as administrator and on may 6 1919 at 10 oclock in the forenoon all claims against the deceased will be heard and adjusted creditors may present claims by april 1 1919 or be forever barred by the court W T Kelsey county judge Bentley Kelly Hill attorneys
In Sauk County Circuit Court the foreclosure action of Bereman v Sprecher Halstead and Loesch yields a referee sale on December 7, 1948 at 10 am at Baraboo courthouse. Property described as Lot Three GB Block Two Brown's addition Baraboo with mortgage premises. Sale by cash or bankable security.
A Washington report by Brig. Gen. Robert E. Wood shows massive surplus clothing and gear after army demobilization. About 5 million cotton coats and 6 million woolen coats, 4 million overcoats, 9 million flannel shirts, 45 million drawers, 44 million undershirts, 11 million shoes, 46 million socks, and 5 million blankets remain, with some kept for regular establishment and the rest salvageable.
Funeral services for Frank M. McConnick were held at Friendship with burial in Jackson cemetery. A prominent Adams County businessman he led the Adams County Abstract Company. McConnick had been in failing health for some time.
In Sauk County probate court the will of Edward E Apker deceased is probated with Mary N Apker named as executrix. Creditors must file by April 1, 1919 and a May 6 1919 hearing will address all claims at the courthouse. Dated November 19 1918 by Judge W T Kelley Bentley Kelley Hill attorneys.
The grave of Edith Cavell, the English nurse executed by Germans, has been discovered in a Brussels cabbage field. The find confirms the location of Cavell's burial during World War I era.
Semi official Rome briefing states Italy's indemnity claim against Austria-Hungary stands near 20 billion dollars. The figure reflects wartime damages and seeks restitution through diplomatic channels.
The abdication of the grand duchess of Luxemburg is expected shortly. The Luxemburg chamber of deputies will decide if the duchy becomes a republic or merges with Belgium. The latter option is said to be generally favored by Luxembourgers.
The Portage Democrat asks what Ableman Kilbourn Portage and other towns will do for excitement when the nation is dry. It answers by predicting residents will patronize Baraboo blind pigs.
Kaiser asks about brave troops reports as Hindenburg replies that the accounts are ruinous, reflecting a tension between leadership and casualty figures in the war coverage cited by the Baltimore American.
Harry Smith of Portage died of influenza in France. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Charles Smith.
Mr and Mrs Howard Engelmann arrive with bride Miss Hina Beermann after a hospital operation and army training at Camp Wadsworth South Carolina The couple married last summer in a military ceremony and kept it secret until now Engelmann plans to stay near the Y M C A after opening a store nearby and says soldiers are leaving the camp rapidly.
Washington letters report the death of Private Ralsa H Morley on October 13 from pneumonia. He was born November 16 1891 in Excelsior township and lived in the Baraboo area. He married Ethel Tucker July 3 1917 and left a son R Boyd Thomas. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas E Morley and five sisters. His brother Reuben died October 23 from the same illness.
The Vorwaerts in Berlin cites 6 330 000 German losses, with 1 580 000 killed by Oct 31 and 260 000 unaccounted. British toll set at 3 049 991 through Nov 19, including 658 665 killed. Official London note says 1 000 000 dead or dead from various causes. American casualties total 236 117 with 36 154 killed or died of wounds and about 17 000 from disease.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen cites Austria-Hungary's war losses at 4,000,000 killed and wounded. It asserts 800,000 killed with 17,000 of them officers among the dead.
Horace Wigelow writes from Italy to his mother describing news of Austria's surrender, upcoming homecoming hopes, and prison camps. He notes allotments, rations, and local entertainments while detailing trench life and a pistol taken from an Austrian officer. A separate notice reports A M Lockhart losing a handbag on a rough road and a kind passerby returning it.
Professor Theodore Graebner of Concordia Theological Seminary St Louis says German language teaching and its use are dying out in once German strongholds in the United States. He notes gradual elimination of German and observes Lutheran publications have voiced no opposition to legislation to hasten the process.
About one hundred teachers and school board members attended the November 29 convention in Reedsburg. W E Larson urged health and Americanization steps, praising county nurse funding and stressing language education for national unity. Other speakers included Thomas Boyce on War Savings Societies and officials from the State Department of Education.
After the holidays the university is expected to operate like before the war. Demobilization of the S A T C may cut attendance next quarter with about 50 percent leaving. A T C will depart leaving around 1 000. About 500 men will return from other camps. Enrollment next quarter projected at 3 500.
Government Says People Should Save Despite Ending Sugar Certificates on December first. No further sugar permits will be issued. officials urge conservation and prudent use ahead of the cutoff.
At a pre conference meeting committees will study problems and present reports to delegates. The peace conference is expected to last three months and a treaty is not anticipated to be signed before April.
Paris explodes in anticipation as President Wilson and former President Roosevelt head to the city. French shoppers hail Wilson as a savior while radicals and socialists push to honor him with monuments and contrast his program against conservative aims.
Frank Petra and Florence Hamilton Dudley both of Caledonia were married at St Marys rectory Portage on Wednesday afternoon at 1 oclock.
Miss Myrtle Bennett of Lowville and Gordon H. Stewart of Dekorra wed at the Presbyterian manse in Portage. Rev. A. D. McKay officiated on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock.
Otto Schmidt and Agnes Neuman of Caledonia wed on Thanksgiving at St. John's Lutheran church pastor Rev Wr Uffenbeck officiating at the residence in Portage.
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