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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
8
Multiple local items: Mrs. Crosby travels to North Dakota after her brother in law’s death. families and friends visit from Sauk Prairie, Greenfield, Madison, and Baraboo. Roadwork near Prairie du Lac, dam filling, and hospitalities noted. W. C. T. U. oyster supper set for December 18 with a Dec 15 meeting. Juror George Loos serves in U. S. District Court in Madison.
Miss Fish returned to school after illness. St. Peter's church social was well attended with a good time. Otto Meyer will host a Christmas dance Friday evening Dec. 26. Roy Mepham visited on business. Laura Schilling traveled from Dakota to visit Rev and Mrs Schilling. Club dance attendance reported good. The next dance is Dec. 19. Fred Kohlmeyer was in Milwaukee on business. The post office offers a line of Christmas cards and booklets.
Spring Green residents hosted relatives and welcomed new family members while a Blue River woman died in Decorah Iowa. Funeral arrangements moved to Big Hollow for Mrs. Hoover Anderson, an early area settler. The community also saw visits, births, and local travel mentions across Viola and Baraboo areas.
Sumpter saw two burials in Kern's cemetery on a single day when Mrs. I. W. Bass and Mrs. Elmer Francis were laid to rest. The community also heard a lecture by Randolph on Thursday evening and noted Home Circle Club officers elected for December. Visitors joined funeral crowds and a Chicago fat stock show drew attendees from local families.
Dellona and North Excelsior Mr and Mrs Charles Huntington of Lyons spend winter with their daughter Mrs Christina Herwitz. Mr and Mrs Guy Thompson and daughter and John Hess from near Loyd visited at the William Brest home last week. Mrs Marsh Harrison and daughter of Reedsburg spent last week at the Clarence Christie home. Miss Mary Christie visits her aunt Mrs Lestie Sarrington and family of Delon. Olive Branch Mission box packing set for Dec 13 at George Butterfield home. all invited to attend for a good cause.
Honey Cresk and Sumpter John Huber Jr spent a day in Madison for eye treatments. Mr and Mrs John Mueller and daughters Ida Lena Stella Violet and Mr and Mrs P Rogers spent Thanksgiving with H A Buelow. Mrs John Huber Jr visited her parents in Saug City. Mrs H Pickar marked her birthday and visited relatives. Mrs August J Alwin learned of an aunt’s death in Dakota and Miss Schumacher at Reedsburg.
Black Hawk The Schmaz brothers begin tearing down part of the old cheese factory. They plan to move the larger pair to the store for different uses. John Dersher and Henry Tschirki traveled to Baraboo recently. A basket sociable occurred at Harrisburg school Friday evening.
Big Creek reports Mr and Mrs John Lucht welcomed a baby girl. Miss Marion Ames traveled to Baraboo for a week's visit. Judd Forrester hosted his brother in law Ea Cobbie Dick for a day. Russell Oliver from Windfield visited Arthur Fields for the past week.
Miss Sparks resumes school duties. Fred Struve mourns the death of his famous horse Bet Sey from old age. He resides at Clarence Binels’ where the animal died. Miss Kila Cobbledick is on the Sick list. Grandma Fulle of La Valle stays with her daughter Mrs. Dexter MacWilliams for the winter. Mrs. John Gallagher visited Reedsburg to spend time with relatives.
Delton Chas Smith of Wauseha rents the Redner house and will take possession soon. Mr and Mrs Arthur Holloway are visiting relatives in the village after traveling in the west. Grace Kingsley has recovered enough to walk. Archie Murray and wife visited Orin Foster in Kilbourn. John Chaffee lost a valuable horse from acute indigestion last Monday. Hugh Scott, a 14 year old student, broke his arm on school grounds. Vera Sarrington hosted a group of friends with music dancing and refreshments. A surprise party celebrated Otto Timme and his wife on their 13th wedding anniversary. Arthur Esther Reynolds Ernie Cole and Ora Vreeland transacted business in Baraboo. R F D patrons thanked air carrier at Xmas. Dade Hewitt initiated a gift of corn to Mr Murray prompting others to contribute.
Mrs. H Hanson of Garneville cared for ill daughter Mrs. F B Everhart. Miss Matilda Essen of Eskader assists Eberhart’s jewelry store for holidays. M and M church ladies held a successful bazaar in Steuber’s hall with dinner and supper. Mrs. S Drew visited sister Mrs. Snow in Arpin. Nellie Wakely takes charge of public library. Stella Carpenter resigned. The Grotephorst couple spent Wednesday in Baraboo. Mrs. Henry Ragaiz seeks operation in Rochester Minnesota. E J Buealer of Baraboo visited R C Stoddard home. Chas Ploeiz Val Accola and Myron Reynolds visited Baraboo. Mrs. Klumb of North Freedom visits sister Mrs. J Gasser.
The ad suggests that dyspepsia stems from a weak stomach, not a bad cook. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised to strengthen the stomach, cure dyspepsia, and restore appetite, making meals enjoyable.
Districts 11 and 2 Reedsburg held a joint meeting at the county farm school the first local gathering with 25 new members. The program included songs recitations a dialogue and a talk on potatoes by Prof. Smith. The next meeting is set for January 9 1914 at Miss Simpson's school district 2.
A lively Adams issue notes the Congregational bazaar clearing 65 dollars amid a large supper crowd with all items sold. Updates mention Mrs E Kerth and family arriving, and various local movements and visits across Adams, Madison, Baraboo, and Oxford areas.
Walton welcomed a son born to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bauer on Monday December 8. Mrs. A. M. Gorochow and her two children visited Wonewee with relatives last week returning Monday. F Bowar of Caznovia was here on business last Friday. Revival services began at the Friends. Miss Emma Schumacher returned to school duties in Hall district Monday. Mrs. Mary James and children returned to Island Lake Wisconsin last Wednesday. J. A. Bauer left Monday for Steuben to oversee the creamery. Lee Frezier now in charge of the Creamery locally.
Miss Marian Beardsley spent Sunday and Monday at her home. Henry Risley of Minor Lake is doing carpentry for Arthur McMartin. Miss Leta Krazier visited Upper Webster's Prairie school last Wednesday. Floyd Harrison visited grandparents in Excelsior. Arthur McMarlin stayed with uncles Randall and Monroe McMarlin in Fairfield. Mr. Gifford moves onto Thomas farm on Webster's Prairie. Miss Leta Frazier stayed with sister Mrs Chas Higgins in Fairfield.
Bethal and James Mitchell return from Nebraska after an extended visit. George Nash Jr. visits Baraboo friends including Geo Haywood and returns home. Mrs. George Stowe and Florence attend a Bible School bazaar in La Valle. George Wickersham spends Friday in Baraboo. Chancey Broas and Mrs. Lacey Bowers travel from Reedsburg. Broas returns, the ladies stay a few days. Glen Good stays with aunt Mrs. George Nash.
A nine pound daughter was left at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weirich. Dr. Stork states the previous item was erroneous.
Fairfield group The Willing Workers plans a dinner meeting with Mrs Robert Burton on Thursday December 11. The event invites members to gather for fellowship and discussion of community efforts.
State of Wisconsin Sauk County probate notice announces Baraboo court to hear Marie Schirmer executrix final account and residue assignment on January 6, 1914 at 10 a.m. in Baraboo Courthouse. Dated December 4, 1913. Judge W. T. Kelsey. Attorney D. Ruggles.
Harrisburg school hosted a Friday box social and entertainment with a fine program. The event raised $22 as boxes were auctioned, while Mrs Robi Fachsis and Misses Cecil Walster and Lucinda Cramer were listed among attendees at the sick list and teachers meeting at Spring Green. Mary Schneider of Finley visited her sister, Mrs Wm Schaefer.
Miss Erma Schiese was surprised by about 20 friends and relatives last week with a shower. The wedding bells will ring this week for a popular young couple. The Black Hawk band will perform a New Year’s Eve concert at Nold’s hall with all invited to attend.
Local notes show visiting relatives and friends across Wisconsin and Gary Indiana. Names include Martha Retzlaff Reedsburg visiting Herman Retzlaff Elroy George Birdsall Elroy Mondry visiting families Mrs Oscar Lange Watertown Paul Hamlet Baraboo Business College Edna Debier Gary Indiana visiting parents Mr Mrs E Dehier Mrs Henry Schwartz Milwaukee Albert Routh South Westfield visiting sister Mrs C Talg Jr Mrs Fred Peters Union Center visiting parents Henry Roebrs Lila Clemens Baraboo visiting Lester Rogers late last week.
About 30 neighbors held a farewell gathering Monday evening for Mr and Mrs D B Peck in Fairfield. Manford Bump presented a small sum and remembrance. They will move to Baraboo after selling their Fairfield farm to Clarence Wing. Otto Seils had a painful accident Tuesday morning while hauling corn fodder at the Seils home when part of the rack broke and injured his foot. a doctor was summoned.
It was found no bones were broken but ligaments were badly injured. Hugh Edwards is on the sick list. Loyd Jones of Janesville visited his aunt Mrs. Albert Ziegler. Bertha Seils stayed with her sister Mrs. Ben Kamrath in Baraboo. Mrs. R. Malloy spent Saturday night at the G W Henry home and attended the A C conference in Baraboo.
Kirkwood M C Hacker family spent Sunday with Irwin Platt for his birthday. Henry Harris and daughter Mrs. Charles Siver are visiting at J. H. Harris home. Grace Randall visited aunt Mrs. A Hinkley. George Hackett and companions fished at Briggsville. Banquet at Wellington hotel attended by Rose Bisch and others. Otto Erickson and Mrs. Erickson help at Arthur Hewitt’s home. M Bisch and family visited Frank Feltz. Burden Sharers circle to meet Miss Emma Wichern January 7 1914. Elliott Barron and Floyd Randall received additional ten dollar gold prizes in Farm Journal offer.
A steady stream of visits and calls fills a week in the area as Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ames entertain, and relatives including the Schillings and Alice Schilling from Minnesota, stop by. William Ingham of Fairfield calls on old friends, while N B Graves hosts Joan Smith Edmond Decot and Philip.
About 500 pounds of dynamite are used daily to blast rock for road construction. Explosives cost around 320 dollars per ton and are delivered from a storage station near Abvleman. Highway Commissioner G F Post oversees multiple active quarries.
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