Local Social Roundup From Lyons and Vicinity
Tuesday to Sunday social happenings include Mrs. M Bisch hosting a surprise for Mrs Koons in Lyons. Frank Ryan’s brothers James and Patrick of Bancroft Wisconsin visit. Verna Bidwell visits Lodi. Duane Peck and family dine with Lettergrens in the city. Several trips and hospital visits noted among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood
M. Bisch
Koons
Lyons
Frank Ryan
James
Patrick
Bancroft
Wisconsin
Verna Bidwell
Lodi
Duane Peck
F. E. Lettergren
Doctor Hummel
Ableman
Eva Bisch
Guy Weidenkopf
Dorene
Madison
George Martiny
Mary Adams
John Paddock
Elmer Goman
Oklahoma
Tracy Randall
Chicago
Ethel Simonds
Near Delton
Leo Graff
Thomas Gomon
Dellona
Arthur Gomon
Nellie Paddock
Ruby and
Everette
City
Chester Paddock
Prairie du Sac News Briefs and Local Moves
Prairie du Sac notes list family travels to Rochester for a sister's illness. Fred Powers relocates to Edgar. Cecil Stoddard and Oscar Vogel wed in Baraboo as Rev. Albright officiates. Mrs. Schoephoerster undergoes appendicitis surgery with steady progress. Baldwins return to Prairie du Lac for dredging work ending. Local bazaar raises about $200 for M E church. Multiple visits and relocations among residents noted, with social and domestic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wiskocil
Joseph Kessler
Rochester
Minnesota
August Wenzel
Fred Powers
Edgar
Wis
L. C. Stoddard
Cecil Stoddard
Oscar Vogel
Baraboo
Rev. Albright
M. E. Church
Bonham Theatre
Mary Hatt
Dorothy
Cudahy
A. L. Prodoehl
Anna Schneller
Twentieth Century Club
Bert Reese
Hancock, Minn
J. C. Ladewig
Waukesha
Minnie Martin
J. B. Ragatz
Arthur Wagner
Madison
John Litscher
J. S. Ruessler
Superior
Ladies Aid Society
the Presbyterian Church
Co. L. Richardson
Wm. Sprecher
Troy
Jennie Baker
Elvin Wiswall
J. B. Schoephoerster
Simon Stueber
City
Neff
Dam Heights
Edwin Sprecher Family Visits In Leland Sunday
Edwin Sprecher and family of Leland visited Albert Sprecher and family Sunday afternoon. Miss Lilah Wilmot is employed at Fred Haberman's. The ladies of the Reformed church at Harriburg organized a Ladies Aid Society last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Sprecher
Leland
Albert Sprecher
Lilah Wilmot
Fred Haberman
Ladies of the Reformed Church
Harriburg
Papes Diapepsin and Local Notices in Baraboo
Pape’s Diapepsin offered as quick relief for indigestion gas and heartburn with inexpensive doses and wide use. Nearby reports note two accidents near the church corner, light pole damage, and injuries but no severe harm. Social updates mention visits, a club meeting, a birth surprise, and Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a stomach remedy.
WBU Position Announcements for Local Graduates
A list announces recent job placements of graduates from Wisconsin and Minnesota, including Wm Peterson Tomah Esther Erickson Stewartville Minerva Theige Westby Esther Bacon Preston Vera Tubbs Stewartville Lenora Fokkestad Kasson Herbert Horstman Bangor Ieeon Pea and others with employers such as Crossett Mfg Co Burgess A M Burgess Tomah Indian Industrial School Lange Grocery Co Wisconsin Pearl Button Co Lansing Fish & Fur Market. The notice notes mid winter term starts January 3 and requests correspondence courses including an eight week business course in bookkeeping arithmetic penmanship spelling and typewriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Peterson
Tomah
Wisconsin
the Crossett Mfg. Co
Wis
Esther Erickson
Stewartville
Minn
A. M. Burgess
la Crosse
Minerva Theige
Westby
Tomah Indian Industrial School
Esther Bacon
Preston
Minnesota
T.W. Alfel
Sparta
Vera M. Tubbs
Lange Grocery Co
Lenora Fokkestad
Kasson
Wisconsin Pearl Button Company
Herbert Horstman
Bangor
Lansing Fish & Fur Market
Lansing
Iowa
Wisconsin Business University visit noted in La Crosse
Mrs Mae Wilcox of Baraboo visited with her sister Mrs Irvin Good last week in La Crosse. Mrs Charles Powell recovering after illness at daughter Mrs George Haywoods home returns home Sunday. Local youths attended a party at Hazel and Jennie Bick’s home Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Wilcox
Baraboo
Irvin Good
Charles Powell
George Haywoods
Hazel
Jennie Bick
Christmas Spirit Shines as Leland Families Visit
Leland residents including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kruse and family from White Mound spend Sunday with J. Andrew Yanke. Henry Schaefer's Bara Boo kin attend Mrs. Harry Giese’s home. Edwin Sprecher’s family hosted by Henry Born with Elda Neuman staying there. Bertha Tiedman hosted Herman Eddie and Louis Kruse at the Giese home. Ella Klukas returns home due to her mother’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kruse
White Mound
J. Andrew Yanke
Leland
Emil Knuth
Walter Schwanke
Henry Schaefer
Baraboo
Harry Giese
Edwin Sprecher
Henry Born
Elda Neuman
Bertha ‘Tiedman
Herman, Eddie
Louis Kruse
Ella Klukas
Don't Idle Because You Only See One Rat
Mr. Fred White claims rats were a nuisance until RAT-SNAP cleared them. He reports five dead rats after using RAT-SNAP and notes rats stopped eating his potatoes. The ad promotes three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25, sold and guaranteed by Lettergren Howe Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred White
Mr. White
Lettergren Howe. Co
North Freedom High School Girls and Boys Win Big
Miss Jansen, Miss Hansler and Miss Judd spent Saturday in Baraboo. Gerald Brooks returned to studies after an absence. Miss Rachel Noyes returned to school. Friday night featured a double basketball game between Wonewoc and North Freedom. Wonewoc girls lost 14 to 2. North Freedom boys won 41 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jansen
Hansler
Judd
Baraboo
Gerald Brooks
Rachel Noyes
Wonewoc
North Freedom
North Freedom High School
Social Visits and Local Happenings This Week
Mr and Mrs E A Bradt visited their Milwaukee home relatives last week. Mrs Pearl Hartrum of Irving Park Illinois stayed with Mrs Cameron part of last week. Kathryn Hanzlik visited from Cazenovia Monday. Herb Hakes of Bingham Lake Minnesota renewed acquaintances. Mr and Mrs Peter Simonds left for Lebanon South Carolina to reside. Miss Harriett Pearson finished nurse training and is with Dr Miller. State school inspector Anderson and county superintendent Miss Martiny toured local rooms. Victor Dudleston spent the weekend in Madison with wife and son. Elsie Thornton visited Baraboo for two days and met Fisk O'Hara. Mrs H E Paddock Christine Eder W Hyslop and W H Wilson saw Miss Lulu Bett in Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Bradt
Milwaukee
Pearl Hartrum
Irving Park
Ill
Cameron
Kathryn Hanzlik
Cazenovia
Herb Hakes
Bingham Lake
Minn
Peter Simonds
Margaret Gates
Lebanon
S. C
Harriett Pearson
Christine Eder
W. Hyslop
W. H. Wilson
Lulu Bett
Baraboo
Ill Child Relapses After Scarlet Fever as Family Helps
The Rev C Butcher’s younger son fell ill after a scarlet fever relapse. His grandmother Mrs Good from Mt Tabor traveled last week to assist. David Miller learned today of his brother Jack’s death in Leroy Minnesota. he and George Miller of Beth el left to attend the funeral. Rev and Mrs R P Targgart dined with Mr and Mrs Joseph Piehl on Sunday. S Thompson of Reedsburg spent the past weeks with his sons Guy Leo and Max near town. Leota Carpenter visited Tuesday with Mrs Della Mortimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Butcher
S. J. Thompson
Reedsburg
Guy
Leo
Max
Leota Carpenter
Della Mortimer
North Baraboo Club Sees Good Turnout In Dec Meeting
The North Baraboo club met with Mrs. George Schultz on December 1 despite bad roads and weather. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Florence Blakemamn. The next gathering is planned December 15 with Mrs. James Turner as host. Beatrice Grant of Elroy visited the Turners, and Hazel and Jennie Bicken hosted a party for about forty youths Saturday. Walter Buelow returns home with a bad cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Baraboo
George Schultz
Florence Blakemamhn
James Turner
Beatrice Grant
Elroy
Turner
Hazel
Jennie Bick
Walter Buelow
December's lingering rain and Hill Point notes
December arrived with a warm rain that spurred growth while Hill Point residents recalled recent events. Thanksgiving dinners were shared in several homes, and residents reported moves and farm trades. A play at Baraboo drew locals, and a pie supper in Sandusky drew attendees.
Personal Shopping Service Offers Mail Order Gifts
Madison stores promote in person and mail order personal shopping to satisfy gift needs. Customers can visit to choose from thousands of gifts or mail specifications for immediate service by a capable shopper. Toys lead a wide, reasonably priced selection for a merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Christmas Store Displays Abloom With Gift Goods
A store showcases holiday attire and extensive Christmas merchandise from all over the world. Decorations glow with electric lights as shoppers are invited to explore personal gifts, home wares, linens, and apparel for men women and children in a festive, all-encompassing display.
Davis and Cooley Business Sold to Gust
The coal business and property of Davis and Cooley are sold to Paul Gust who will assume possession January first. The sale includes stock buildings vehicles and other property and the new firm will be Gust Coal Company with Gust devoting full time to the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Cooley
Paul Gust
The
Gust Coal Company
Gust
Baraboo
Harold Platt
J. W. Davis
Marriage of Florence Henke and Chester Paddock
Miss Florence Henke and Chester Paddock wed at St John s Lutheran Janesville with Rev Fuchs presiding. Attendants were Lucille Paddock and Lawrence Senton. They hosted forty relatives at a wedding dinner and plan to live in Kenosha after visiting Bara Boo with Paddock family. Mrs William H Smith dies in Winona Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddock
Henke
Florence Henke
W. W. Henke
Janesville
Chester Paddock
Killarney
Mrs. Paddock
Baraboo
Mr. Paddock
Death notices and a wedding reported from Wisconsin towns
An obituary notes Alma DuBois Stoddard died after pneumonia in Winona at about 42. Born in Baraboo the daughter of Mrs Carrie DuBois, she left a husband two adopted daughters a mother a sister and six brothers. Funeral arrangements are listed in Baraboo and at the First M E church. A separate item records the marriage of Myrtle Stoddard and Ray Shower on Thanksgiving Day 1921 in Madison, officiated by Dr Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Alma DuBois
Carrie DuBois
Winona
Gilbert Goman
Eddie
Willis
Peter
Ora
Clarence
Lancaster
W. H
Fargo
North Dakota
Carrie du Bois
Center Street
M. E. Church
Schoephoerster and Preuss Wed at Evangelical Parsonage
Edwin Schoephoerster and Ruth Preuss were married by Rev. W. A. Lembke at the Evangelical parsonage on Thanksgiving Day November 24 1921 at 10 in the morning. Attendants were Miss Rebecca Preuss and Herbert Ganser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Schoephoerster
Ruth Preuss
Evangelical
W. A. Lembke
Rebecca Preuss
Herbert Ganser
Marriage Solemnized at Sacred Heart Church
On Saturday morning November 26 at Sacred Heart Church in Reedsburg Catherine Hayes and John Taylor were married by Rev. Fr. Kierman. Attending were Lucile Hayes, sister of the bride, and Arthur Taylor, brother of the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Reedsburg
Catherine Hayes
John Taylor
Kierman
Lucile Hayes
Arthur Taylor
Hays and Gorman Marry in Pacific Columbus Ceremony
Miss Leona M. Hays of Pacific and Wiford Gorman of Columbus were recently united in marriage in a simple ceremony. The couple announced their wedding plans and celebrated with family and friends.
Vogel and Stoddard Marry in Prairie du Sac Home
Oscar A. Vogel formerly of Prairie du Sac and Cecile M. Stoddard of Prairie du Sac were married at the bride’s parents home, with about 20 relatives present. They plan to reside in Baraboo on Fourth Street, where Vogel works at the Tarnutzer garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar A. Vogel
Prairie du Sac
Cecile M. Stoddard
L. C. Stoddard
Baraboo
Vogel
Tarnutzer
Fourth Street
Applications to Marry Edward A. Bump Baraboo
Leona Moffett of Milwaukee seeks to wed Edward A. Bump of Baraboo. The notice lists both parties and intent to marry in a civil ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Bump
Baraboo
Leona Moffett
Milwaukee
Fire Destroys Office Building at American Refractories Plant
A Tuesday night blaze at the American Refractories plant near Devils Lake destroyed the office building and its contents. Explosives inside the structure made firefighting hazardous, and city instruments belonging to Baraboo’s H. E. French were ruined. The fire, likely from an overheated stove, threatens nearby trestle and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Refractories Company
Devils Lake
H. E. French
Baraboo
Braun
Reedsburg Minister Attends Anti-Saloon Convention
Rev. J. H. Morehead pastor of the Presbyterian church at Reedsburg has gone to Washington to attend the anti saloon convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Morehead
Presbyterian Church
Reedsburg
Washington
Freezone promises quick corn relief for penny price
A drugstore ad touts Freezone as painless for corns and calluses. It claims instant numbing then easy removal by fingers, with a tiny bottle costing only a few cents and suitable for hard and soft corns as well as corn between the toes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Black Hawk
Sumpter
Bhurch Corner
Philip Rodgers
Lucile Hoover
Alice Waterbury
Fletcher
Plattville
Home Circle Club
Peter Gruber
Walter Schweppe
G. R. Premo
George Tiffany
Irving Young
Judge Siebecker
Harry Groth
Son
Will Jenson
John Astle
Excelsior
Hood
WBU
Iee
Wisconsin Business University
Fairfield
LA Valle
Walton
Hillpoint
O. Goodell
Walter Harris
Herman Retsburg
Fred Ahrens
Rufert Morgan
Chris Burnester
al Ringling
Will Schluter
Elcelstor
Mr. Metcalf
Sandusky
Alexander Kornhauser CO
Toys
William H. Smith
Schoephoerster—Preuss
Hayes—Taylor
Stoddard—Vogel
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