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Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

3

Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at Black Hawk Lodge

The Royal Neighbors of Black Hawk held an officer election with Grace Hossig as Oracle and Minnie Brown as Vice Oracle. Other posts include Chancellor Olive Andersen and Recorder Edith Rieser. Also noted are births, funerals, and social events in the community.

Black Hawk R. N. of A Oracle Grace Hossig Minnie Brown Olive Andersen Edith Rieser Margaret Schneller Marshall Alena Barlen Inner Sentinel Barbara Lusby Outer Sentinel Mary Scholl Agnes Haberman Bertha Federman Sara Andersen C.L. Sprecher John Schiess John Schnelleyz Dan Rosmiller A.b Chicago Lidia Keller Geo. Keller Wm. Keller Fred Raedel Roy Raedel Spring Green Ed. Fuchs Harrisburg Ella Lohr John Lohr P. Schneller Roland Schaefer

Local social and illness notes from Kilbourn area

Bromberger is seriously ill with La grippe cared for by James Latham. Several residents are listed as ill or recovering. Higbee and Dunham family weekend visit in Quincy. Joe Steffen visits his father C Steffen in town. Fern Gibson and son Harry visit Mrs Frank Gibson. Women’s Relief Corps welcomed by Mrs Drew and Mrs Milo Harris. Murray returns from Idaho visiting daughter Mrs Dick Bullis. Fletcher on sick list. Willis Stearns critically ill with pneumonia at George Hoisington's home. Alice Helter visits Florence Nelson in Newport. Bowser visits daughter Mrs Bruce Gibson. About twenty attend Dorothy Belter’s fifth birthday. light refreshments served. J C Arntz on sick list.

J. H. Bromberger James Latham Claude Higbee Quincy Ed. Dunham Joe Steffen Illinois C. Steffen Fern Gibson Harry Frank Gibson Drew Milo Harris Woman’s Relief Corps C. D. Murray Idaho Dick Bullis A. W. Fletcher Willis Stearns George Hoisington Alice Helter Florence Nelson Newport David Bowser Bruce Gibson August Belter Little Dorothy J. C. Arntz

Community Notes From Lyons Nurture News

Mrs. Watson hosts a birthday party for sister Mrs. Geo Tinkham. Families relocate to Crossman place and Ramont house. Thanksgiving visits and winter plans recur as locals travel to Kentucky and Hibbing. Banner Sunday totals 100 in attendance, 8.65 collected. Health updates show Mrs. Sansum improving and Mrs. Kennedy slowly recovering.

Claud Sean

Lyons Family Moves North Reported in Minnesota Trip

A brief item notes Jas. Harris returning from an auto trip to Minneapolis and northern points. Harris, at home for a few days from Beaver Dam, reports that the Lyons families have recently moved to the area.

Minneapolis Jas. Harris Beaver Dam Lyons

Spring Green People and Events Brief

Arthur Bargenbrick butter maker from Kielsmier underwent surgery at General hospital in Madison for an injury from World War II service. Wallace Claridge of Lodgepole, SD visited family on return from Chicago with shipment of lambs. Mr and Mrs Henry Farris welcomed a daughter born Thursday Nov 30. The Spring Green tax rate is 28.08 per thousand, down from last year. H C Harrison attended fat stock show in Chicago. Mrs Malcolm Douglas, widow of Esther Grinnell, returned to Stevens Point last week. B F Davies hunted deer in northern state returning Thursday evening.

Arthur Bargenbrick Kielsmier Madison General Hospital Wallace Claridge Lodgepoly South Dakota Geo. Claridge Chicago Henry Farris W. C. Schwanke Lone Rock A. E. Young Thos. W. King Milwaukee Spring Green H. C. Harrison Malcolm Douglas Esther Grinnell Stevens Point B. F. Davies

Parishioners and families visit Baraboo and nearby towns

Mrs. Robert Malloy cared for her daughter with scarlet fever in Adams for a month and thanks friends for cards. Mrs. Dan Smith and Enid returned to Owen Wisconsin after two weeks with relatives in Baraboo. Ernest Ziegler returns to Ed McGilvra farm after summer in Evansville. Frank Attridge hosts a birthday dinner for Miss Clara Attridge in Baraboo. Ida and Ella Attridge visit Ralph Plummer. Irvin Bump attends A C conference in La Valle. Hilda Blakeslee resumes teaching after a week off due to her brothers injuries in a car crash. Gus Seils of Baraboo visits Otto Seils.

Robert Malloy Adams Wm. Kunkel Kunkel Dan Smith Enid Owen Wisconsin Baraboo Ernest Ziegler Evansville Ed. McGilvra Frank Atttridge Clara Attridge Ida Ella Attridge Ralph Plummer Irvin Bump la Valle A. C Hilda Blakeslee Gus Seils Otto

Sunshine Returns After Clouds Lifted Throughout Community

Neva Rick missed several days of school due to a severe cold. Carrie Lawrenz spent Sunday in Reedsburg. Rily Behn was ill last week but has recovered. Mrs. Ross Schultis of East Delton visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Lindsay. Many neighbors attended the Choral Club event at E Scultis's last Friday evening and reported a pleasant time.

Neva Rick Carrie Lawrenz Reedsburg Rily Behn Ross Schultis East Delton James Lindsay E. Scultis

Thanksgiving House Gatherings Reported in Mortimer Valley

Arthur Hutchens entertained the Hutchens families and Edna Hutchens along with the Peters couple for Thanksgiving. Albert Jackson hosted the Wesleyan Methodist society, while Dolph Mortimer hosted Dolph Mortimer and family and John Mortimer households also celebrated.

Squires Return From Michigan Visit Prompt Wisconsin Talk

Mrs A W Squires came back to Naperville after six weeks in Michigan visiting friends and noting that Mr and Mrs Frank Schigner of Eau Claire hope to sell and move back to Wisconsin if possible. The Moose Lodge ladies surprised Mrs Ray Richardson with gifts and music. Florence Du Bois from Chicago visited Mr Wm Britton and will spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs Allen Bass. Reuben Smith has returned home in Mauston after a visit.

A. W. Squires Michigan Frank Schigner Eau Claire Wm. Britton Allen Bass Reedsburg Reuben Smith Mauston

Grace church revival underway with Chicago helper

Mrs Squires travels with F A Squires family and Potter buyers from Wisconsin. Mrs A Squires ill since return from Mich with illness possibly caused by visiting. Harry Von Branch of Chicago assists Rev L C Schmidt in a two week revival at Grace church.

F. A. Squires Mr Smith Harry Richardson Floyd Squires Wisconsin A. Squires Mich Harry von Branch Chicago L. C. Schmidt Grace Church

Fairfield E R Thomas Visits County Farm for Fire Damage Inquiry

Fairfield E R Thomas led a committee to the county farm Monday to inspect fire damage and plan a new building. Merton Webster traveled to Reedsburg Thursday to fetch his ill mother Dorothea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Webster. Mrs. Webster aided the family move from the John Ende farm to the Dav Donahue farm two miles north. Ray Turner couple celebrate a newborn Dec 1. Louis Wagner and Mrs Wagner visited the Webster home Sunday. Harley Wilcox moved to the Jake Tegerdine farm, and W T Loomis rented the vacated house. Several locals attended the Country Life association in Baraboo last week and enjoyed it.

E. R. Thomas Merton Webster Reedsburg Little Dorothea Rolla Webster

Practical Christmas Gifts Line Promotes Broad Selection

Settergren Howe Co advertises a large range of practical Christmas gifts to please everyone, inviting shoppers to view the catalog before purchasing.

Settergren Howe. Co

Newlyweds Given Shower in Ableman

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Giebel recently married were honored with a Wednesday evening shower at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Steinhorst in Ableman They plan to reside on the groom s farm near Delton Local visiting included Mr and Mrs Wm P Egerer and Mr and Mrs John Ninneman at Reedsburg Mrs Nellie Scharinke of Mobridge S D left for Beloit after visiting Miss Sadie Greeney A hard time dance is set for Carlin s hall Friday night Other local visits and social gatherings are noted with families from Delton Reedsburg Loganville Hillpoint Baraboo and nearby communities Also mentioned are church groups L N Club and Damen circle activities and a matinee at the Ringling theatre followed by supper at Mrs Meyer s home.

Lawrence Giebel Fred Steinhorst Ableman Delton Wm. P. Egerer John Ninneman Reedsburg Nellie Scharinke Mobridge S. Dak Sadie Greeney Beloit Carlin’s Hall Albert Klipp Walter Busch John Klipp Della Irma Loganville Hillpoint Henry Behnke Dick Krueger Ernest Hettman Otto Frames Chicago L. N. Club John Hindes Lutheran Sewing Circle Mesdames Aug. Darnke Wm. Meier Meyer Julius Gall Damen Circle Wm. C. Holtz Walter Gropp Baraboo Block

North Winfield Folks Visit Baraboo Newport and Delton

Mrs Joe Lewis and Orvalle and Helen Lewis went to Baraboo last Saturday. Edward and Chris Stemner of New Butler visited with Mr and Mrs Gust Lewis. Mrs L P Lewis visited Newport relatives and attended Newport church on Thanksgiving Day. Gust Lewis and Lloyd Lewis called on Ben Gilbert Sunday. Wayne Newell and family visited Carl Anchor’s home. Mrs James Lamar visited Newport relatives. Thomas Wilson stays at Percy Lamar home. Joe Lewis attended church in Newport Sunday. Fred Andrews spent Sunday at his Delton home.

Joe Lewis Orvalle Helen Lewis Baraboo Edward Chris Stemner New Butler Gust Lewis L.P. Lewis Newport L. P. Lewis Lloyd Lewis Ben Gilbert Wayne Newell Dora Hazel Newell Billy and Merriott Newell Carl Anchor James Lamar Thomas Wilson Percy Lamar Fred Andrews Delton

Sunday Visitors Blur City Ties Across Town

Sally City’s Edgar Meyer of Bellville visited over Sunday. Henry Fisher spent Sunday with Harrisburg relatives. Peter Keller and family of Greenfield visited the city. Milo Simons and family of Greenfield stayed with Dr. and Mrs. S C Keller. Mabel and Thena Thurner visited Black Hawk friends. The Settergren Hardware Co advertises Christmas gifts including washing machines irons toasters and casseroles.

Edgar Meyer Bellville Henry Fisher Harrisburg Peter Keller Greenfield Milo Simons S. C. Keller Mabel Thena Thurner Black Hawk Settergren Hdw: Co

Prairie du Sac Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Prairie du Sac and nearby towns feature a stream of visits and events. Notable items include Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Lieder returning from a wedding trip to Milwaukee and Chicago, Fred Waffenschmidt purchasing the Andrew Kindschi residence in the north part of town, and births including a son to Mr. and Mrs. August Prodoehl. Lucius Prader of Baraboo visits, Kilbourn home talent troupe performs at Bonham theatre, and Prairie du Lac Bowlers fall to Baraboo at Bonham alleys. Roy Sisson of Grayville Illinois welcomes a daughter born December 2 in nearby communities.

R. J. Lieder Milwaukee Chicago Fred Waffenschmidt Sumpter Andrew Kindschi August Prodoehl Doris McPherson Madison C. W. Oakey E. J. Schoephoerster Prairie du Lac Bonham Baraboo Lucius Prader Roy Sisson Grayville Ill Roy Eveleth Lyndon Station G. C. Powers Harry A. Page H. V. Page N. C. Woodin

Box Social at Kirkwood Raises Over Fifty Dollars

A box social at the home of Mr. and Mrs Roy Spaulding on November 23 raised a little over fifty two dollars. Pupils performed a Thanksgiving influenced program organized by teacher Miss Hortense Koenecke. Local residents visited relatives and attended church events around Greenfield and Winfield with several families noted.

Roy Spaulding Hortense Koenecke Louis Wichern Arthur Elizabeth Owen Greenfield Leo Graff Delavan John Paddock Duane Peck Schroeder Charles City Guy Weidenkopf Henry P. Woll Leona Cedric Charles Randall W. C. Rodgers Presbyterian Church

Local Social News From Sandusky And Loganville

Sunday visits filled the list as Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weitzel and son Donald traveled to the August Weener home near Loganville and Elmer Angie with Ervin joined others at Martin Gous ling’s. The two Blakeslee boys hurt in a recent crash are improving. Funeral services for D L Stombaugh were held at his home and church with Rev Bechtolt officiating and four grandsons as pallbearers.

Joe Weitzel Donald Loganville Elmer Angie Ervin Martin Gousling Gladys Ray Grover G. A. Powell Blakeslee Jake Wolfe A. Frye D. L. Stombaugh

Announcement of Auto Parts Shop Takeover at Gem City Garage

Tony Koberstein announces he has taken over the stock of automobile accessories and parts formerly owned by Earl Schilling at the Gem City Garage. He offers service to all former customers and new customers with guaranteed work and a promise of prompt service. Telephone 73 J.

Earl Schilling Gem City

Contested Consolidated Schools Debate At Sumpter Church

On Friday evening at the Sumpter church a debate on consolidated schools will be held with W. Welsh and Harold Hill for the affirmative and Floyd Bass and John Gibbs for the negative. Miss Scott of University Extension Division Madison will judge.

Sumpter Church W. Welsh Harold Hill Floyd Bass John Gibbs Miss Scott Universiy Extension Division Madison

Baraboo Livestock Shipping Association Offers Feed Goods

The Baraboo Livestock Shipping association will sell soft coal kiln dried ground limestone bran shorts and oil meal from the car. Phone orders early to W C Rodewald 1623 Formgr Remember we ship livestock every Wednesday for any one.

Baraboo Livestock Shipping Association W. C. Rodewald

Errimack Folk to R N A Meet at Madison

Those who attended the R N A convention at Madison on Thursday include Mrs. Dennis Bayles Mrs. BE Gross Mrs. Scott Warne Mrs. R D Wood and others. Several locals and visitors were noted at events, visits, and funerals with a mix of travel and household updates.

Errimack Madison

Loretta Family Moves From Loretto To Baraboo

James L. Fleming and family plan to relocate from Loretto to Baraboo to reside. Philip Dwyer and Wilfrid Dederich attended calls in Reedsburg on Sunday. Elizabeth Welch from Marshfield visits the M. Mears home. Mr and Mrs Jake Carberry of Richland Center spent Sunday at the W A Dwyer residence. Agatha Dwyer a Grove School teacher spent the weekend at home. Mrs C J Dawse spent several days with relatives in Bear Valley.

James L. Fleming Loretto Baraboo Philip Dwyer Wilfrid Dederich Reedsburg Elizabeth Welch Marshfield M. Mears Jake Carberry Richland Center W. A. Dwyer Agatha Dwyer Grove School C. J. Dawse Bear Valley

Christmas Din ner and the Dyspepsia Problem

The article argues that dyspepsia reflects a weak stomach, not a bad cook, and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy. It notes the tonic medicine aids digestion, stimulates appetite, and relieves dyspepsia while Hood's Pills ease biliousness and constipation.

Hood

Local Social Notes From Loganville Area

Mrs. Cora Fisher and Cazenovia visitors at the A Leicher home last week. An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. August Steckleberg is convalescing from pneumonia. The Machow couple welcome a son. Several couples visited the W Kruse home on Sunday. J H Licht moves to a new west side residence. Santa Claus leaves holiday goods at Mrs. Ware’s store. Fay Ware Agnes Lahey and Mike Croal attended the Fiske O’Hara play in Baraboo. Mrs. Will Schacke to host embroidery club next Thursday. Mrs. Dora Riggert went to La Valle to help care for a newborn nephew at the Yech home. George Hast won the gents prize at the board party. Mrs. Herman Timnicke and Sam Dearholt walked home with the booby.

Cora Fisher Cazenovia A. Leicher August Steckleberg Lucas Machow Ware Will Voss Ed Ruch W. Kruserh J. H. Licht Santa Claus George Hast Herman Timnicke Sam Dearholt

Mrs Urban Mather Called to Baraboo by Illness and Death

Mrs Dolly Weirich, formerly of Sumpter, died prompting Mrs Urban Mather to travel to Baraboo. Mrs L O Kindschi is recovering from pleurisy. Iva Bayles and her young daughter left for Los Angeles after a farewell hosted by L Kindschi. The Home Circle club met at S Premo’s home.

Urban Mather Baraboo Dolly Weirich Weirich Sumpter L. O. Kindschi Iva Bayles Los Angeles Cali L. Kindschi Home Circle Club S. Premo

Mother Tells Of Fine Results With Tanlac

Milwaukee mother Marie Dilges reports Tanlac restored her family’s health. She says nerves improved, indigestion vanished, kidneys and chest pains eased, and she gained ten pounds. She also notes two children gained strength, appetite, and sleep after taking Tanlac. Ads cite Fisher Bros Baraboo, Henry Thiemann Reedsburg, and G Naffz Sauk City.

Marie Dilges Winnebago Street Milwaukee Wis Tanlae Florence Taniac Tanlac Baraboo Fisher Bros Reedsburg Henry Thiemann Sauk City G. Naffz Adv

1921 Officers Elected and Meeting Planned

The 1921 officers were elected: President Mrs Urban Mather, vice president Mrs John Meissers, secretary Mrs Roy Hoover, and treasurer Mrs Charles Ploetz. The next meeting is at Andrew Gruber's on Wednesday January 5 for dinner. Mrs J P Kindschi attended a funeral in Black River Falls Tuesday.

Weer Urban Mather John Meissers Roy Hoover Charles Ploetz Andrew Grubers J P. Kindschi Black River Falls

W R C Elects Officers In Reedsburg Meeting

The W. R. C. held elections on Saturday December 4 electing President Mary Tibbits Sr Vice Bernice OConnor Jr Vice Olive Gulliford Treasurer Ida Kelley Chaplain Jane Winckler Conductor Louisa Smith Guard Evelyn Phillips and two delegates to Antigo convention Mary Tibbits and Alice Collins Also notes travel and local events including visits and community notices.

Mary Tibbits Sr Bernice O’connor Jr Olive Gulliford Ida Kelley Jane Winckler Louisa Smith Evelyn Phillips Antigo Mary Tibbits Alice Collins Our City Ed. van Kelsen Crosby, Minn Glen Howland W. E. Moore Baraboo Clarence Farnworth Joe Crogan Galesville S. A. Collins Hillsboro Joe Jalenik Cazenova C. M. Atkins Paul Townsend John Ende Leo Grover Benito Texas Will Ramsey Maragret California South Park Street Albert Powell Fred Lueders

Medinah Temple Plans Largest Masonic Temple

Medinah Temple Association signs a ninety nine year lease for an entire block bounded by Cass Ohio and Ontario in Chicago. A $1,500,000 temple will be erected within two years, making it the largest Masonic temple in the world.

Cass Ohio Ontario Street Chicago Medinah Temple Association

Let Tergren Hardware Co Sale On Boys Toys

The Let Tergren Hardware Company advertises a sale on boys sleds skis skates wagons bicycles air guns rifles jackknives tool chests and toys highlighting a broad assortment for young shoppers at the store.

Lettergren Hdw. Co

For Sale Registered Short-horn Cows and Heifers

For sale by F. C. Attridge two short horn cows and heifers a registered bull and Y grade yearlings contact at 1628 F14 by telephone.

F. C. Attridge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kilbourn Garree F Fairfirt Exceliar Mortimer Valley Arthur Hutchens Wm Hutchens Edna Marvin Peterson Albert Jackson Wesleyan Methodist Society Dolph Mortimer John Mortimer Oscar Shore Wm. Shore Will Thoenes Nell Atkinson Stowe Ironton Glee Hutchens Dorothy Shore Naperville Fairfield North Winfield Sally City Prairie DU Sac Kirkwood Box Sandusky R. N Dennis Bayles BE. L. Gross Scott Warne R. D. Wood M. C. Goedecke Ninnian Shanks Oliver Mather Elson Mather A. E. Dennis John McLean F. E. Tryon Ned Norris L. C. Halbman George Loos Evelyn Talbot Superior Charles Stewart John Meyers George W Noyes Edith Demorest Grace Omaha Ned Hazel Edward Rogers Vaughn Lewis Park J. N. Brownrigg Arthur C. Hills Nebraska D L Humphrey Rewey Herman Ratzberg Hillpointy S. King S. B. Noyes H. T. Noyes Rachel Mableman Bernice Perry Myrtle .Kinnis Edward Loos Anna Phoebe Loos Okee E. L. Gross Eleanor Thomas Corcoran Loretta Stimpter Medinah
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