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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
3
Several names and places show visits from Baraboo La Valle Madison and Webster Prairie. Events include Thanksgiving gatherings at Draper and Hewitt homes, a birthday surprise for Miss Seils, and church services at the M E Church with a Mountain Experiences sermon.
Baraboo officials consider new fees to permit public attendance at the Ray Burn meeting. Stakeholders weigh impact on access and revenue during the session.
Relatives report the death of J. R. Kinney in Phoenix Arizona. He was a brother of William Kinney and of Mrs. B. F. Thomas and Mrs. R. S. Eddy who is currently visiting Mrs. Thomas.
Mrs. Fred Kamrath of Honey Creek died Tuesday evening at home from a stroke of paralysis. She had previously injured her finger with a needle that remained lodged for years, affecting her nerves and contributing to her decline. She was sister in law to August Kamrath of the city.
Ferdinand Kleist born in Germany in 1838 died in Portage recently. He leaves a wife six sons and two daughters.
Joseph Volk, 39, of Plain, died Thursday afternoon November 22 at his home after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held at St. Luke's Church Saturday with Rev. George Pesch officiating. Interment followed in St. Luke's Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Schutz were held on Wednesday afternoon at St. Peter's Lutheran church in Reedsburg conducted by Rev. Kansier. She leaves a son and daughter and was a long-time resident of Reedsburg, aged about 80.
The Portage funeral for H W Hildebrand was held Tuesday. Born in Portage in 1856 he worked as a barber, marshal and liveryman.
Mrs Sophia Ward aged 85 years 1 month and 3 days died at the home of her son William Ward near Reedsburg. Funeral services were held at the Big Creek church.
The body of 64 year old William Thomas, formerly of Aniwa Wisconsin, was transported to Reedsburg and buried in Greenwood cemetery. His daughter Mrs. William Mason of Reedsburg survived him.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Caledonia for Henry Racek 74. Burial followed at Shanks cemetery. Heart disease caused his death. Born in Polna Bohemia June 28 1843 he came to America at age ten with his parents and settled near Water town before moving to Caledonia in 1868. He married Henrietta Rumann November 1 1869 and is survived by four children Anna sta s a Henry J Theodore and Charles Racek all of Caledonia.
Mrs Alma Schramm Holtzman widow of Christy Holtzmann died Saturday at 3 PM from a complication of diseases aged 35 years 10 months 6 days She leaves five children oldest 12 years Her husband died by his own hand two months earlier shot himself and was found two days later in a cave near the house Funeral Tuesday at 1 PM from the house and 2 PM at the German Lutheran Church Interment Oak Hill Cemetery She is survived by two brothers Carl Schramm Reedsburg Eric Schram Freedom and four sisters Mrs Hearl Cramer Mrs John Bean Madison Mrs Alfred Hein Reedsburg and Mrs Wetzel Freedom
Ludwig Zantow died of old age at his daughter Mrs John Lange’s home in Freedom on Sunday night at age 79. His wife had died years earlier. He is survived by three sons Louis Herman and Fred, all of Freedom.
George A. Golning and Clara Hostman, both of Baraboo, registered as a licensed marriage pair indicating a formal union. The notice confirms their marriage license details in the Baraboo area.
Thanksgiving menu card lists Turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes, cabbage salad, asparagus, cranberries, home made bread, butter, mince pie, fruit cake, fruit salad, ice cream, grape punch, fruit, cocoa. Names include Lieutenant Lee M. Boyden and Mess Sergeant Arthur H. Thayer. cooks Tony Holtman and Fred L. Wickern. location Waco Texas. dated November 29 1917.
Mrs B N Robinson relays a letter from her son Captain Brad Robinson of Co L 340th Regiment National Army at Camp Custer. He explains preparing for allotments filling the company roster and outfitting troops while mustering pay rolls insurance and family allotments consume his days. He notes long desk hours four clerks and limited drill time. He hopes to see Christmas leave but cannot promise due to the heavy workload and the size of the 250 man unit.
A letter from Frank Smith, formerly a brakeman and conductor on the Chicago and Northwestern, now serving with Company E 13th Engineers in France. He describes camp life, candles, interjections, jokes, a record player, cold breakfasts of beans, and unpredictable train schedules as he awaits orders. He notes the Y M C A setting and his tentative return plans amid army routines.
A Pleasantville expert argues there are no true queens in bee colonies. The mother bee acts as an instrument while workers produce and raise new queens by selecting egg cells and feeding larvae with special care.
A fragmentary note discusses army life in general and offers to share more details on request. The speaker invites interest in specific topics while hinting at future conversations.
War conditions try the strength of women. The overworked woman in home, office or factory will find Foley Kidney Pills a ready relief from kidney trouble, backache, headache, rheumatic pains, stiff joints, swollen muscles and that tired feeling. They assist nature in restoring strength and vitality. Sold every where.
A flurry of Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings across Madison Baraboo Okee Nashotah and Green Bay are reported. Residents include Mae Cramer Earl Williams and Julius Wolfe families several Baraboo guests Cora King and Gertrude Premo and many others. School and church life appear with Epworth League planning and Sunday school officer elections. Implied local concern is Spike the dog and a death in Caledonia.
William Ott and Miss Clara Mittle stead wed at St. Peter's Lutheran church in Reedsburg at 4:00 PM Wednesday with Rev Kansier officiating and a reception at the bride’s north Reedsburg home. Later Thelma Brandt exchanged vows with John C Holt at 8:00 PM at 217 First Avenue, under fern and rose arch with Pastor E O Coontz officiating. Attendants were Richard Baxter and Claire Myers. music by Jessie Holt and Mrs Charles Glover. The bride wore white China silk trimmed in silver lace, carried a rose bouquet. Guests included George and Burnette Claus of Rockford Sr and Leonard Lange and spouse of North Freedom. The Holts plan to farm south of Delton.
Leo Hagerty of Lavalle and Ealine Kimerly of Summit married at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ironton by Rev. Kriel after a ceremony officiated by the priest.
Miss Hazel St Clair of La Valle and Walter Camp of Reedsburg were married at Winona Minnesota where they are making their home for the present.
Arthur Huebner and Miss Alzada Davis united in marriage at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Huebner in Winfield. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Schneider of Reedsburg with a large wedding bell and a 70 guest dinner following. The bride, a nurse from Wonewoc, wore white satin georgette and carried chrysanthemums. The groom is a farmer of Winfield. The couple will reside in Winfield. Separately Miss Mary Zina Holton and Charles H Foley married at All Saints church in Dellona with Rev Eugene Kiernan officiating. The bride wore Burgundy and the bridesmaid blue, and a wedding breakfast was held at the Holton home for about 50 relatives. The couple will reside on a farm at Grand Rapids.
The Maahs and Mitchell families express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness after the death and burial of their son and brother. They thank the singers, minister, the Lutherans association for flowers, and all friends for flowers. appreciation is deep.
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