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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

7

Funeral for Charles Blake in Baraboo

Charles Blake, once a Baraboo boy now of Chicago, had funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm from his sister Mrs. Frank Hunter’s Walnut street home. Rev. W W Moore officiated with two hymns sung by Miss Olga Reinking. Pallbearers were Oscar Doppler William Oole Charles Rote C M Du Bois Bert Fosnet and Chris Kramer. Burial followed in Baraboo cemetery with Mr and Mrs Gannon of Lodi among attendees.

Charles Blake Chicago Baraboo Frank Hunter Walnut Street W. W. Moore Olga Reinking Oscar Doppler William Oole Charles Rote C. M. du Bois Bert Fosnet Chris Kramer

Funeral service for Mrs. Theo Yarkie in Merrimack

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Merrimack church led by Rev. E. O. Coontz. A quartet and organist provided music. Bearers included Alfred Cook, Cecil Cook, Clarence Gasser, Bill Yorkie, Oscar Geddy, and Harley Squires. Burial followed between Merrimack and Prairie du Lac. She was a member of Baraboo A C church and many mourners attended.

Theo. Yarkie Merrimack E. O. Coontz Irving Bump Charles Rooney Coontz Ruth Prothero Alfred Cecil Cook Clarence Gasser Bill Yorkie Oscar Geddy Harley Squires Buriel Prairie du Lac Baraboo A. C

Obituaries for Radius, Saare, Schwartz and Morse in Baraboo area

Obituaries report Julius Radius of Seven Mile Creek dying at a Milwaukee sanitarium and burial in Greenwood cemetery Reedsburg with services at the Baptist church. John F Saare dies at St Marys Ringling hospital burial in Baraboo cemetery with services by Rev Henke. Baptist Schwartz dies after influenza at Plain aged nearly 80. Elaine Dawn Morse, three, buried after Thanksgiving accident. services held at family home with Rev Henke and Miss Reinking.

Julius Radius Seven Mile Creek Milwaukee Reedsburg Greenwood Cemetery The Baptist Church Oona T Muirdale Arsijgariun Elaine Dawn Morse Marcella Morse John Jesson First Avenue E. C. Henke

Funeral for Gus Hass Sr. Held in Reedsburg Home

The funeral for Gus Hass Sr. of Reedsburg was conducted at his home on South Park Street by the St. Johns Lutheran church pastor. He died of pneumonia after long feeble health. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Charles Bonning, and three sons Gus, Alvin of Reedsburg and Arthur of Argyle. one son predeceased. Interment followed in St. Johns cemetery.

Gus Hass Reedsburg South Park Street St. John’s Lutheran Church Hass Charles Bonning Gus Alvin Arthur Argyle St. Johns Cemetery

Mrs Theo Yarkie's Life Story Recorded in Sauk County

Obituary and local notices recount the life of Mrs. Theo Yarkie born October 15 1892 in Sumpter Sauk County Wisconsin deceased November 26 1922 near Merrimack Wisconsin at age 30. She taught in Sauk County schools six years and married Emil Yorkie on August 3 1921. Surviving relatives include her father A M Squires brothers Eugene Harley Earl Milo and Flora a Baraboo sister, grandmother Mrs Sherine Snu ires and several aunts uncles and church members.

Wrs Theo. Yarkie Theo. Squires Yarkie Sumpter Sauk County Wisconsin Merrimack A. M. Squires Baraboo East Fairfield South Delton Oak Grove Merrimack Township Advent Christian Sunday School Emil Yorkie Eugene Spokane Wash Harley Earl Milo Flora Sherine Snuires Cipaga Wis I Rey God The Advent Christian Church

Married Bohn Roach and Roach wed at Madison

Carl S. Bohn of Lime Ridge wed Winnifred Roach of Richland Center in Madison in a ring ceremony led by Rev. E C Menke. The Rowland service occurred Thursday noon at the home of Mr and Mrs William Rowland with Mrs William Rowland hosting a dinner. The couples plan to spend winter in Chicago and establish a home in Richville New York in the spring.

Carl S. Bohn Lime Ridge Winnifred Roach Richland Center Madison Rowland Rowland Charles E. Rowland Richville Jennie Rowland Baraboo William Rowland Eighth Street Ed. Rowland Adams Anni Rowland Chicago N.Y

Rader Claims Indiana Shucking Championship

Edward Rader of near Manilla in Rush and Shelby counties shucked 2,078 bushels of corn in twenty days on the Thomas J. Muir farm and hauled the grain to the crib, claiming the county shucking title.

Edward Rader Manilla Rush Shelby Counties Indiana Rader Thomas J. Muir

Thanksgiving Visits Trace Through Local Families

Mrs Gaile Scott and son Alden visit Wm Scott home while Mrs Jessie Vicker hosts Thanksgiving. Edna Klicks spends Thanksgiving near Kilbourn. John Bass and Viva visit Ernest Bass in Fairfield. Lillian Rossow travels to Iowa to see sister. Szymanoski party from Milwaukee stays with August Szymanoski. several locals visit Mauston Lyndon area.

Paul Green Max Lamar Chicago Gaile Scott Son Alden Wm. Scott Jessie Vicker Edna Klicks Kilbourn John Bass Viva Ernest Bass Fairfield Lillian Rossow Iowa Charnley Excelsior John Szymanoski Milwaukee August Szymanoski Mauston Lyndon Surday

Lyons Man Cuts Leg Stitches Taken

Craig Holloway of Lyons cut his leg badly requiring several stitches last week. Mr and Mrs Harley Berkley hosted relatives for Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Mrs Claude Hayden and Mrs Harold Hawkins of Altoona visited Geo Hawkins at home after a week’s stay. Emma Berkley and J Martin visited Mr and Mrs Gibbons of Walton at Reedsburg hospital. Max Hi and family E Edwards and family spent Thanksgiving at E B McCoy home in North Freedom. Opal Entoff ill with bronchitis. Max Springer family and Paul Henke home in Excelsior for Thanksgiving.

Craig Holloway Lyons Harley Berkley Claude Hayden Harold Hawkins Altoona Geo. Hawkins Emma Berkley J. Martin Jennie Berkley Gibbons Walton Reedsburg Hospital Mxx E. Edwards North Freedom

Wisconsin Club Organized in Honolulu by 23 Badgers

A Wisconsin club has been organized recently at Honolulu by 23 Wisconsin alumni. Col. William Hase 97 was elected president, Capt. J. Stuart Hamilton 22 vice president, Kim Tong Ho 12 treasurer, and Miss Etta Radke 16 secretary.

Honolulu Wisconsin William Hase J. Stuart Hamilton Kim Tong Ho Etta Radke

Dry Well Drilling Ends With Loss On Fred Edschied Farm

Three years and two months of drilling near Reeseville yielded no water after spending $9400. The crew faced granite and hard rock formations, getting stuck and advancing little. Despite patience and effort, the project failed and operations were suspended.

Fred Edschied Reeseville

Local visits span Milwaukee to Chicago in family notices

North Fairfield the Anchor and Lewis families hosted visitors. Mr and Mrs Norman Anchor of Milwaukee called on James Anchor and Mrs Joe Lewis. Helen and Orville Lewis visited Kilbourn last Saturday. Julius Stemner of Butler and Carl Stemmer of Butler visited Gust Lewis. Loyd Lewis hosts Carlie Stemmer. Mrs Marshall Harrison Jr visits with her parents in Chicago. Royce Carr accompanies Henry Carr on a Chicago visit. Marian Lamar visits Max and Mrs Lamar in Chicago.

Norman Anchor Milwaukee James Anchor Joe Lewis Helen Orvile “Lewis Kilbourn Julius Stemner Butler Gust Lewis Carlie Stemmer Loyd Lewis Marshall Harrison Jr Henry Carr Chicago Royce Marian Lamar Max Lamar

Local Social and Home Activities in Baraboo Area

Mrs Baxter of Baraboo spent last week at the R A Prouty and Edward Devon homes. Mr Baxter drove up with his car Saturday afternoon and they returned home Sunday. Bart Cooper traveled to Beloit Tuesday seeking employment. Cladys Wertenhover attended the Westenhaver annion at Loganville Sunday and at Miss Westenhaver's parents’ home. Mr and Mrs Earl Westenhaver presented a play Early Vows at Miss Loretta Craker's school near Baraboo Tuesday evening. Miss Gladys Westenhaver starred as leading lady. Carpenters are finishing the interior of William Martin's new house.

Henry Meyer Loganville Hahn Ware Will Voss Clara Donovan Grand Marsh E. Hamermiester Lester Ware Baraboo Walter Schoephoerster O. Tuhus O. Twist Oscar Wagner Herb Westenhaver Rob Kroll Denver Sam Phillips Schultz Phillips Herman Winecke H. G. Kruse White Mound F. C. Ninnaman Lila Martin Thiese Herman Timmicke Lime Ridge C. F. Nieman Ella Haz W. Groshams Embroidery Club Martin Roewer August Steinhorst Walter Schenk Ernest Voss Herman Meyer W. Thieding Mert Leonard Johnnard Denyco Mile Oa Rus L.conara Edom Aug H and Son la Vale Chas. Fisher Cazenovia Bert Leicher A. Leicher

Westfield teacher hosts entertainment at Meyer school

Westfield teacher Miss Edna Wolfe lectured at Meyer school in Westfield with a basket social to raise funds for school purposes. Professor J. E. Pheps of Reedsburg spoke, and local families from Baraboo, La Valle, Adams, Ableman, Lodi, and nearby areas attended.

Edna Wolfe Meyer School Westfield J. E. Pheps Reedsburg Ery Bailies George Bancroft Lodi Grand Weidman Virginia Verthein Charles Shanke Otto Meyer John Verthein Henry Verthein Frank Smith Adams Barabe Fred Brooks Oren Eleanor Weidman Marvel Johnston Baby Lime Ridge H. A. Sutherland Johnston John Repka Allis- Chalmers Nye Pelton Winfield John Oetzman Roy Brooks Messrs Grant Kenneth Weidman John Simon Fred Sanders Maple Hill Ed Behn

Headaches and Constipation Promoted by Rocky Mountain Tea

Donovan's Pharmacy advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for headaches and constipation, claiming it cannot be beat. The copy emphasizes relief and daily use, highlighting the product as a preferred health aid.

Hollister Donovan’s

Veterans Nite Observed by Baraboo Posts

Baraboo host, one of the largest for its size with 68 veterans, held its annual Veterans Nite with 27 present. Members of Sauk City and Prairie du Lac posts joined Baraboo as those posts were discontinued. After a business session, speeches by F. R. Bentley, W. Moore, and E. B. Ake followed a Ladies of the Corps supper. Officers and delegates were elected for the G A R and the Woman’s Relief Corps offices.

Sons of Veterans Grand Army of the Republic Baraboo Post Sauk City Prairie du Lac Baraboo Woman’s Relief Corps F. R. Bentley W. W Moore EB. C.ake L. H. Palmer W. Porter D. M. Quiggie T. J. Tuttle Chaplin James Dibble N. Farnworth Ticer Sandford Wicks J. W. Harrington Laura Newman S. O Susie Gollmar J

Girl Teacher Seeks 25000 in Breach of Promise Suit

Geneva Moore a Madison school teacher sues Perry Fess a prominent Madison contractor for 25000 claiming breach of promise after an eight year romance. She testified she was capsized at Lake Waubesa eight years ago and rescued by Fess who proposed three days later.

Geneva Moore Perry Fess Madison Miss Moore Lake Waubesa Fess

Ministerial Association Meets in Baraboo

The December Baraboo Valley Ministerial association session met at the Presbyterian church starting 9:30 A M. Rev Kinley of Elroy presented The Reconstruction of Religion and Rev Whitney of Reedsburg led devotionals. A ladies team served a picnic dinner. Attendees included Revs Kinley Grundy Bowden Moore Beavin Truesdale Fisher Whitney Bibelheimer Goodenough and Moore among others.

Baraboo Valley

Local Meeting Set in Reedsburg Next Week

The notice lists attendees O Coontz S Hotchkiss Nuz um Henry Harris E Henke and William Rademacher. The next meeting is to be held in Reedsburg.

O. Coontz Hotchkiss Nuzum Henry Harris E. ©. Henke William Rademacher Reedsburg

Welcome for New Pastor Draws Large Congregation

The Union service at the Congregational church welcomed Rev. Henry Harris as the new pastor, succeeding Rev. Malcolm Cameron. The event, from Pilgrim Congregational church in Madison, featured several city pastors and was led by Rev. W. W. Moore with a positive tone of cooperation.

Congregational Church Henry Harris Malcolm Cameron Pilgrim Congregational Church Madison W. W. Moore Harris

Baraboo Odd Fellows Elects Officers in Regular Meeting

In Baraboo the I O O F held its regular meeting electing Noble Grand Fred Ohl Vice Grand Albert Burckhardt Secretary Charles Hackett Treasurer William Oole and Trustee for 3 years Fred News. Installations scheduled for January.

Baraboo I. O. O F. Sedge Noble Fred Ohl Albert Burckhardt Charles Hackett William Oole

LocA Couple Mark 25 Years in Wesley Michigan

Mr and Mrs W D Birlies of Fifth Street celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at home in Wesley Michigan. A daughter Miss Helen organized a morning surprise with thirty relatives. Pink white crepe decorations, Victrola music and a bountiful dinner followed. The couple received silverware gifts in memory of the milestone.

W. D. Birlies Fifth Street Wesley Michigan Helen Mrs. Holmes

House Wagon Burns at Delto on Larrington Hill

A house wagon drawn by horses and occupied by a moving family from Indiana rolled into a ditch on Larrington's hill at Delton. A cook stove caught fire and burned most clothing and bedding leaving the family destitute. Other notes mention illnesses and local visits.

Larrington’s Delton Indiana Chester Bell Ivy Hattie Risley E C. Goman la Valle Julie Cole Miss Gilbertson Richland Center John Chaffee Coloma M. L. Crane

Killing wild geese on Sauk Prairie farmsteads

Farmers on Sauk Prairie have killed several wild geese including those belonging to William Letser Arthur Wagner and Albert Zanft as part of a local pest control effort.

Sauk Prairie William Letser Arthur Wagner Albert Zanft

Terro’s Rocky Mountain Remedy Promises Vim and Vitality

Advertises a tonic named Terro’s Rocky Mountain from Donovan’s Pharmacy claiming to relieve headaches and constipation, boost appetite, and energize users. It targets women with word of mouth endorsement and promotes a lively, energetic lifestyle.

Rocky Mountain Donovan’s

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