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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

3

Denzer Man Breaks Ribs In Hard Fall

Ang Goerks suffers two broken ribs from a hard fall. Mrs. Walter Zick ill with appendicitis last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Anke and family spent Thanksgiving with Frank Gastrow near West Point. Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson and daughter and Mrs. Nic Mossel of Madison visited Clarence Denzer. Rev. Prochnow of Juda to conduct revival meetings this week. Miss Ethel Kinz, school teacher, spent Thanksgiving at her North Freedom home.

Ang. Goerks Walter Zick Herman Anke Frank Gastrow West Point John Peterson Nic Mossel Madison Clarence Denzer Prochnow Juda Ethel Kinz North Freedom Francis Haines Althea Clark Elda Reddeman Ralph Graff Clarence Heein la Crosse Janesville Blacanun Sarah Moon Besacher Okee Miss Hartman Barehen Chas Hartman Frances Haines David Jones Mises Althea Clark Ella Gress Aleta Moulton Clarence Heten Portera Julius Wolfe Fred Ableman Edna Wolf Jnline Wolfe Estella Wolfe Gertrude Premo Baraboo G. E. Premo Nora Bradlow Ontario Guy L Clark W. J. Brownrigg Lester Brownrigs W. J. Wilson Eon Howard Ives Wilson C. F. Revles A. E. Dennis John Dennis Josephie Coates W. J. Towers Reedsburg James Hein Milwaukee Julius Hein Julius W. Dahike Sumpter Gustave E. Kirchstein Fola Archie Gustave R. Kirchstein Todi Grace Clara Brownrigg Daniel Kennedy Portage Kennedy N. Thompson

Thanksgiving Socials and Local Movements in Sandusky

Residents gathered for Thanksgiving with multiple households listed including Mr and Mrs Hiram Prouty and others. Visitors included Mrs Albert Faga of Ironton and Miss Ann Kellner visiting from La Crosse. Families socialized, shopped, and some locals sought work in Beloit as funeral services were held for Mrs John Barkley in Sandusky.

Sandusky Hiram Prouty Ray Grover Homer Hart G. A. Powell Elmer Angle Floyd Carr Albert Faga Ironton Ployd Car Charles Wolfe Jake Wolfe Ann Kellner Ithica Chas. Laing David C A. Powell John Barkley St. Louis R. W. Powell

Local social notes from Sauk Prairie and nearby towns

Miss Gladys Du Bois visited the Richard home last weekend and called on friends. Miss L Shulch spent the weekend near Lime Ridge. Mrs A Albers and daughter Sarah returned to North Freedom after weeks here. Mr and Mrs Frank McGuan and children visited the Walsh home yesterday. Mr and Mrs Richard Ulrich and children attended the silver wedding in Baraboo Sunday. Leo Rickar is home from the hospital and improving. Ed Picker and Ed Schirmer are both ill. Robert and Schuyler Getchman return home after working in Westfield last summer.

Gladys du Bois Sauk Prairie Richard L. Shulch Lime Ridge A. Albers Sarah North Freedom Frank McGuan Mary Sibert Cecelia McGuan Baraboo Walsh Richard Ulrich Obert Myrtle Dr. Holmes Leo Rickar Ed Picker Ed Schirmer Leo Wood Robert Schuyler Getchman Westfield

Nine Pound Son Born to Westfield Pair

A nine pound boy arrived at the Dan Shultec home in Westfield on Monday December 4. Mrs Wetstein and son Roy and daughter Elinor of Baraboo were among guests. Other items note Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings across local households with names and towns. WANT ADS BRING RESULTS.

Dan Shultec Woestfield Wettestein Roy Elinor Baraboo Otto Meyer Ableman A. Zimmerman Harry Werthein John Adaline Klimn Grant Weidman Fry Ba Lodi Roy Mepham Rademacher H. Werthein Percy Alexander Udo Braun Fred Brooks John Oetzman Ed Krueger Walter Leykauf Sauk City John Repka North Dakota E. Schulte California

Black Hawk Man Sells Farm to Renter at La Valle

Martin Lutterman of Black Hawk sold his La Valle farm last week to the renter who had operated it the previous year. Thanksgiving visits and local church bazaar activities are noted among area families and residents.

Black Hawk Martin Lutterman la Valle Clarence Kingsey Albert Walster Lodi August Becker Clement Sauk City L. Back Prairie du Sac Ladies Aid of the Reformed Church Fred Schubring J. L. Accola the Reformed Church Peter Schneller Irvin Lusby F. Lusby Effie Baraboo Federman Hossig E. V. Accola Chandler Henry Wilmot Oshkosh Louis Hossig J. A. Gasser Milwaukee Bernice Schiess West Allis George Gasser Casper Accola Prairie du Lac Arthur Accola

Cars Collide at West Side Crossing in Reedsburg

Sunday afternoon two cars collided near the west side railroad crossing in Reedsburg. Drivers Fred Ellenberg and Frank O’Neil plus passengers escaped serious injury. O’Neil’s car lost a wheel. Ellenberg fared better.

West Side Reedsburg Fred Ellenberg Frank O'Neil O’niel Ellenberg Albert Powell Gustav Hass South Park Street Greenwood Cemetery Darrell Cahoon Baraboo E. Seifert Frank Moore Hillsboro Our City John Hager Thomas Stine Bernardine Walters Cora Brown Columbus Dr. R. Thompson Mrs. Albright Ohio W. A. State Legion Band Armory Gretchen Aton Hinsdale Illinois Charles Aton

Thanksgiving visits noted around North Winfield

Mrs. Charles Geir and daughter of Reedsburg spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. L. Parkin. The county superintendent visited Joint District No. 3 school on Monday. Various locals including Ed Byrne Harrington Griffin Fleming Kelley and Daly made Thanksgiving or business trips through Baraboo and nearby areas.

Charles Geir Reedsburg

Dinner guests share Thanksgiving at Niemann home

Mr and Mrs John Niemann and family of White Mound Mr and Mrs George Niemann and daughter and Albert Kaney and Edward Karesses were entertained and served an elaborate dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Niemann on Thanksgiving day. Mr and Mrs John Jennings and family spent the week end with

John Niemann White Mound George Niemann Albert Kaney Edward Karesses Fred Niemann John Jennings

Balzer Pasture at Cassell Being Plowed for First Time

The Balzer pasture at Cassell is being plowed for the first time in memory of the oldest settler, with expectations of a large corn crop next year. November weather and abundant fall plowing contrast with December. Local families holidaying at Prairie du Sac and homes in transition are noted while illness visits several households.

Balzer California R. S. Babington Prairie du Sac Lena Whitewater Normal Ruth Babington Milwaukee la Verne Ott George Foye Miles Meng John Pieper Haran Foye Gustavo Geng Herbert Farris Lodi Wesley Bills Farris Roy Reeve Lorenz Tarnutzer Jack Rindle Corant Harris Witwen Potterville Baraboo

Prairie du Sac Man Passes Away

West Point and Prairie du Sac mourn the death of N. W. Stephens who lived in Prairie du Sac for years. Funeral held at the son Albert’s farm home with Rev. Liubke officiating. Numerous local residents attend the service and related visits are noted from Baraboo Madison and Baraboo areas.

Prairie DU Sac West Point

Illnesses Reported In La Valle And Surrounding Areas

Miss Norma Briggs of La Valle has been ill for several days with a sore throat. Elizabeth Bowden is ill with a sore throat. Mrs. William S. Bowden visited Baraboo. Little Marlin Courtier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Courtier, is very ill with pneumonia. Miss Ruth Schwartz of Spring Green spent Thanksgiving with her parents, the Charles Schwartz family. Myes Ethel Miller of Madison and Miss Marcella Stein brink of North Freedom were also mentioned.

Norma Briggs la Valle Elizabeth Bowden William S. Bowden Baraboo Little Marlin Courtier Ray Courtier Ruth Schwartz Spring Green Charles Schwartz Myes Ethel Miller Madison Marcella Steinbrink North Freedom

Local Socials and Visits Across Madison Area

Mrs Leone Barnett of Madison enjoyed a few days at her father Joe Duddlester’s and the Wm Barnett families. Rev Ineham conducted Bible school services as Rev Peckham was called to Ohio by his son’s wife death. Mrs Dr Miller hosted ladies in honor of Mrs Leona Barnett with more gatherings before her Sunday departure.

Leone Barnett Madison Joe Duddlester Wm. Barnett Ineham Bible School Peckham Ohio Dr. Miller Lady Friends Leona Barnett Myron Barnett Charles Pugh Eber Pugh Reedshure James Pugh la Velle John H. Becker W. St. Fuller Baraboo Wroceoff George Marshall Emmi Friz Milwaukee

Cvitur t Creek Briefs Of Thanksgiving Week

Willis Bear event severe acts at Madhomics week visit 1g her daughter Mrs Richard Boissil. Mrs Walter Pierce went to Chicago for the International Fat Stock show. She will visit her brother Roger and a sister at Mr Pierce. George Carpenter and Wilber Cahoon families drove to Madison to bring Marie Carpenter home for Thanksgiving.

Willis Richard Boissil Walter Pierce Chicago Roger Pierce George Carpenter Wilber Cahoon Madison Marie Carpenter Lawrence McGilvra Elroy Alwin Willis Schaefer W. Cahoon Ora Paul Cahoon Mable Brswell Albert Templin George Floyd Carpenter Walter Rademacher Ormand Capener Roger Vethe Charles Gust Winnifred Welch Glen Hill Fanny Hill Mrs. Astle Miss Simonds D. S. Welch

Fern Markham Leaves For Nurse Training

Miss Fern Markham, two years’ clerk at the Retsburg store, left last week for West to study nursing. Many will miss her presence at the local store.

Johnson Studio Offers Christmas Photograph Prize

Friends seek a high quality photograph from Johnson Studio as a memorable Christmas prize opportunity.

Johnson Studio

Carr Valley Man Injures Eye In Woods

Carr Valley man Gasser sustained an eye injury when a brush fragment struck him in the woods. The pain was severe but the condition improved. Mrs. Peter Vosen is ill with gastritis. Charles Elsesser traveled from La Crosse to assist. Jerry Doyle has rented his farm and moved to Reedsburg. The Gasser sisters and Hazel Bingham returned to school duties at Reedsburg after Thanksgiving. Marguarite Schiuter fell and broke a collar bone but is recovering.

Gasser Carr Valley Charles Elsesser la Crosse Peter Vosen Jerry Doyle Reedsburg Marcella Agnes Gasser Hazel Bingham Marguarite Schiuter

Flour Sale Ad Promises Savings on High Grade Flour

Saturday sale offers Midas Flour at 1.95 per sack and 750 per bag cash only. N. H. Smith Fuel & Wise Co guarantees satisfaction with money refunds. Opportunity to buy a bag at below wholesale prices. Store contacts listed as phone 136 and store phone 12.

Midas N. H. Smith Fuel & Wise. Co

Social notes and Thanksgiving visitors in Baraboo region

J A Morey and son Howard of Birchwood visited Mr and Mrs S King and Mrs Edgar Oninn in Madison and Hill Point, while many from Baraboo attended Thanksgiving events. The Baraboo WCTU plans a silver medal contest December 13 at the M E Church as families travel, host gatherings, and locals move to Napanee Indiana and Milwaukee for holidays.

J. A. Morey Howard Birchwood S. King Madison Edgar Oninn Hill Point Herman Ratzberg Monroe Mitchiem Baraboo Ableman Napenee Ind Jrnus Wolfe P. Loos Alice Marshall Okee Charles Loos Edward Loos Daniel Kennedy Lodi Daniel Premo Charles G. Herr H. R. Pigg Alice Ruth Archie Shanks Weiland Greenfield Agnes Marshall Caledonia Baraboo W. C. T. U M. E T. S. Wells Lyle Horace Wells Lisie Texas Hugh Borchers P. J. Conway Sparta

Community dance and benefit at Towers hall

Manston with Hugh Borders hosts a December 8 dance for young and old in Towers hall with music by Gundersons orchestra. Proceeds aid Ervin Hein as neighbors celebrate Thanksgiving and entertain guests including J M Gross and Scott Warne families. Card of thanks praises those who helped save a childhood home during a recent fire.

Towers Hall Ervin Hein Gunderson E. L. Gross J. M. Gross Scott Warne Hazel Floyd Gross West Merrimack Herman Gierman Greenfield Irwin Hein

War Savings Stamps Cash Purchase Offered by Bank

On and after December 26 this bank will pay cash to individual owners for War Savings Stamps not registered due January 1 1923. First National Bank Baraboo Wis.

First National Bank Baraboo Wis

Old Uncle Berry Fowlkes Said to Be 136 Years Old

The article reports Uncle Berry Fowlkes of Gates Tennessee claimed as the oldest man in the United States aged 136. Born a slave in the South, he served on plantations, was sold for 550 dollars before the Civil War, and later helped guard livestock against Indians.

Berry” Fowlkes Gates Tenn United States Washington Robert Fulton Berry South Carolina Tennessee Tenmessee S.avery Day

Evidence found at Jamieson crossing wreck site

Federal agents examining the Jamieson crossing wreck in Poynette found liquor in the auto. Jake Oberling of Beaver Dam is named as the boot maker who sold it to the occupants for seven dollars per gallon.

Wres Poynftt Jamieson Crossing Poynette Jake Oberling Beaver Dam

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denzer Man Hubert Mussbaum Mary Blank Superior Emily Priest John Ende Ernest Townsend Lucille Squires Lester Randall Benito Mr. Ende South Salvation Army H. D. Kelley Guy Davis North Winfield Cassell N. W. Stephens Albert Liubke Olive Riches Camp Douglas Arthur Wegner Floyd General Hospital Myra Bean Howard Baldwin Oro Odell Lucille Neu Holmes Baldwin H. G. Drew Stekting Mary Hatt Dorothy Albert Stelter Cudahy Harriet Conger la Crosse Normal Arnold Vieth Mineral Point A. G. Gruber Lena Babington Wesley Davis M. C. Moore Albright Brethauer W. T. Kelsey Rachel Wm Kelsey Miriam Katharine Felix Harris Pardeeville Elwyn Dam Heights John Behmar Japan John O Behmer Cviturt Fern Markham Retsburg Walter Harris O. Goodell F. Stabnaw Harold Kohlimyer ITER Mmerrimage Manston Hugh Borders By the Way Wiliam Steinbrink Kendall English Channel Captain Webb William T. Burgess Webb Burgess M. F. Foley Great Northern Nursery Baraboo, Wis Physicians Allen Ride Postoffice Thompson Edwards
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