M. E. Church Holds Services and Sunday School
Local residents attended Sunday services and Sunday school at the M. E. church basement. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. Fisher of Cazenovia and extended visits were noted among area families from Reedsburg, Sandusky, Lime Ridge, and Carr Valley. Leonard Hainstock returned from Texas to join relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
W. Fisher
Cazenovia
George Blakesleis
Miss Hainstock
Reedsburg
Wenona Wainstock
Dwight Hudson
Leigh Seamans
Lime Ridge
Frank
Leonard Hainstock
Texas
Lina Marsh
F. E. Hawkins
Mary Williams
Carr Valley
Community notices from ABLEMAN area update local visits and retirements
Mrs Randall Schofield left Friday for Hancock Georgia after a message said her husband is critically ill. A number of local residents hosted social gatherings and visits including Frank Moss farewell banquet and furlough guest Asaph Zarske. Schools closed for influenza break and Miss Jarie Bartenbach is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Schofield
Hancock
Georgia
Musa Hawkins
Cora Peterson
Hester Knowles
Miss Greeney
Ed Oschner
Prairie du Lac
G. F. Scharnke
Hans Schultke
Milwaukee
Schulte
E. J. B. Schubring
Madison
Langenhan
Reedsburg
Christ Frames
C. Frames, Jr
William Frames
West Baden Ind
Earnest Frames
France
Jarie Bartenbach
Obituary of Mrs Philippina Schwarz
Mrs. Philippina Schwarz died December 3 1918 at her son William’s home in Westfield. Born March 25 1835 in Altbach Germany she married George Schwarz in 1863 and emigrated to America landing in Pittsburgh then moving to North Freedom Wisconsin. Surviving are five children, twenty seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Four grandchildren serve in the army. three in France and one in training at Camp Texas. The family thanks friends and the minister for support during the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippina Schwarz
William
Westfield
Altbach
Germany
George Schwarz
America
Carl Janz
Dancy
North Freedom
Carl Gall
Baraboo
William Schwarz
Fred Turner
Dickinson
North Dakota
France
Camp Texas
Reedburg Flu Strains Hit Olson Family and Local Residents
Reedburg reports multiple flu cases in Olson family and local teachers. Editor of the Free Press and family recover, while J Auer, 70, dies at Walnut Street home. Mason family near Loganville ill, with Mr. Mason passing Saturday morning. Ed Lassallette discharged from service. Mary Henry visits from Milton and others relocate, with travel to attend funerals and care for ill relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Auer
Walnut Street
France
Chicago
W. Mason
Loganville
Mr. Mason
Ed Lassallette
Mary Henry
Milton
Brasford
Minneapolis
Charles Borning
William Schoephoerster
George
Colorado
J. H. Andrews
L. Brandon
James Thompson
Peter
Our City
Wonewoc
Moll
George Olson
Dano
Matt Badgley
Mather
Erick Schalkhauser
Camp Mead
Veda Collins
Waukesha
Illness and Monuments Mark Kendalls Cemetery Notes
Mrs. Charles Thiele has been quite ill the past week. S. A. Collins erected a fine monument on the Lunsden lot at Kendalls, Monday. There are three new graves, all young men who have died since October 1, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thiele
S. A. Collins
Lunsden
Kendalls
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across East Delton and Fairfield
Listings describe numerous families hosting Thanksgiving meals in East Delton, West Fairfield, Kilbourn, North Freedom, Lyndon, and nearby areas. Hosted include Wilcox, Peck, Koberstein, Klickow, Calvert, Emery, Flinn, Bartlett, Burkenhagen, Bump, Andrews, Beardsley, Powell, Haywood, and others. Phone line 1607 F-13 noted for new service.
Local Obituaries Highlight Schoephoerster and Gattwinkel Departures
George Schoephoerster of Reedsburg travels to Colorado Springs with family for his youngest son’s funeral after dying of pneumonia in Colorado. The Craker family mourns daughter Elsie Stevenson in Sioux City with burial in Reedsburg. Tina Meyers Gattwinkel of Sauk Prairie dies in Florence Nebraska at 66, with survivors including Ira Herfort and Edna Gattwinkel.
Grandson Dies of Influenza in Arizona
Mrs. Nancy Post learns of the death of her grandson Virgil Pierce in Douglas Arizona at age twenty after a three year service in the national army. He had guarded a wireless station in Hawaii and was en route to Texas for discharge when illness from influenza proved fatal. Remains returned to Lodi California for funeral services held Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Post
Virgil Pierce
Douglas
Arizona
National Army
Hawaii
Texas
Lodi
Cal
Glass and china gifts highlighted at Evenson's Pharmacy
Christmas gift idea feature notes Glass Fancy and Hand Painted China offered at Evenson's Pharmacy with moderate pricing and a fine line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenson’s Pharmacy
Germans Beatens? Read Von Einen Message From Rhine Withdraw
Gen von Einen issues message as German forces withdraw from Rhine provinces praising the reception by the populace. He asserts the enemy is not victor in battle and that farewell ovations occurred in other provinces. The overall tone signals a claimed victory and continued morale after withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Einen
Rhine
Sim I Mould Baraboo Photographer Dies of Influenza
Baraboo mourns Sim I Mould longtime local photographer. Born March 4 1856 in New York he and his family ran a prominent gallery with his brother Fred. He died after a brief illness of influenza leaving a wife and two sons George and Albert of Dubuque. burial in Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim I. Mould
Baraboo
Sim. I. Mould
Mr. Mould
Hirkimer County
New York
Mathew Mould
Fred Mould
Mould
George
Albert
Dubuque
Wounded Heroes Return From Front In Baraboo Area
Arthur Potterville returns from an eastern hospital after sustaining two wounds to his right arm near the wrist while serving in France. He is Baraboo’s first wounded veteran to come home. Lieutenant George D. Goodearle of Stoughton, guest of Baraboo friends, was wounded on the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Potterville
France
Baraboo
Charles Potterville
Quarry Street
George D. Goodearle
Stoughton
Funeral Held for Conductor Samuel Gifford in Fennimore
On December 7 1918 a large Madison division contingent led by W A Hayes attended the funeral of Conductor Samuel Gifford in Fennimore Wisconsin. Gifford died on duty December 4 1918 in the baggage car while in his chair. He served thirty six years on the C N W railway and was cherished as a devoted husband father and son. His daughter at Downer College is his sole heir to his home and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
Madison
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Baraboo
Fennimore
Wis
Samuel Gifford
Woodman
Chicago & Northwestern
Gifford
Downer College
Hayes
War Work and Home Nursing Training Advert
The article urges American women to learn nursing for home care and recovery duties near the fighting lines. It promotes the Medical Adviser book, medical remedies from Dr. Pierce, and offers a trial package, urging readers to send 50 cents or visit a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Community Matron Dies After Pneumonia at 78
Mrs. [surname] Marquardt died at her Greenfield home at 8 20 p m after a short illness of pneumonia. Aged 78, she was born in Germany and came to this county 56 years ago. She leaves three daughters, three sons, sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 12 at the home and 1 at Greenfield Lutheran church with Rev Farras officiating. Burial in Baraboo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Germany
Wisconsin
William Schwanz
Caledonia
Berthha Boomershine
Beloit
Lena Abbott
Chicago
August Marquardt
William Marquardt
Fred Marquardt
Greenfield Lutheran Church
Rev
Farras
Baraboo
E. R. Richardson
Manston
Wis
Stillman Bass
New York
Far West
Dellona
Sauk County
Melissa R. Bass
Edward R.richardson
Christian Church
Seven Mile Creek
Mauston
Raymond
Oscar
Williard
France
Grace Britton
Lyons
Charles Bass
Alden
Reedsburg
Treachery of the Brewers and War Obituaries
Local notices mourn the deaths of Mrs. E. R. Richardson of Manston and Camille Morse of La Valle while reporting a sermon condemning German American influence and brewers linked to wartime treachery. The survey recalls early settlers, veterans, and a lengthy critique of Germanization via schools and political influence.
Mrs Reed of Spring Green Dies in Omaha
Mrs Louis Reed of Spring Green died in Omaha Nebraska while en route from Sheridan Wyoming where she had influenza. Her mother Mrs Henry Baker had been summoned to Sheridan two weeks earlier. She is survived by her husband and two children. Funeral at Spring Green on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Craker
Reedsburg
Elsie Stevenson
Sioux City
Craker
Louis Reed
Spring Green
Omaha
Nebraska
Hearst Named in Senate Probe of German Propaganda
A Senate committee investigating German propaganda read letters and diaries linked to William Randolph Hearst. Witnesses described Hearst ordered editors to oppose the espionage act, while Fuehr listed papers as neutral including Hearst papers and several major dailies. Harmony Christmas Perfumes noted at Evenson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
Washington
Senate
A. Bruce Bielaski
Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation
Hearst
King
Utah
Karl A. Fuehr
Propaganda Machine
Dernburg
Free Press
Fuehr
Washington Post
New York Evening Mail
Milwaukee Free Press
Chicago Tribune
Bowlers 10 Hold Guy Tournament
Arrangements are underway for a local bowling tournament to begin next Monday evening at Baraboo alleys. Several teams will compete for prizes funded by entry fees with prizes purchased from the fund. The losing team will not pay the full game, and the winning team shares in expenses. Evenson's Pharmacy advertises Kandleek Water Bottles and rubber goods.
Morgenthau to Speak at Madison University Gym
Henry Morgenthau United States ambassador to Turkey will deliver an address at the university gymnasium on Thursday December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Morgenthau
Henry Morgenthau
United States
Turkey
University Gymnasium
Probate Notice in Moses Siggelkow Estate Sauk County
State of Wisconsin Sauk County Court In Probate notices set December 23 1918 and May 6 1919 for hearing H Siggelkow application for administrator Charles Siggelkow and for settling claims against Moses Siggelkow deceased Apr 1 1919 as claim filing deadline Creditor claims bar date Dated November 25 1918 W T Kelsey County Judge Bentley Kelly Hill Attorneys Before the War Prices on Rubber Goods One piece moulded water bottle $1 Evenson's Pharmacy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Wisconsin
Sauk County
Moses Siggelkow
Baraboo
H. Siggelkow
Charles Siggelkow
W. T. Kelsey
Bentley, Kelly & Hill. Attys
Evenson’s
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Alex Swafford
Sandusky
Ableman
Olson
Miss Olson
Miss Halverson
the Free Press
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Delton
West Fairfield
George Schoephoerster
Wm. Schoephoerster
Colorado Springs
Col
Cincinnati
Ohio
Denver
Reedsburg High School
A. O. Gattwinkel
Paul Herfort
Third Ward
Florence
Neb
Sauk Prairie
Tina Meyers
Gottwinkel
Congregational Church
Johnson Lumber Company
Ira
Ainsworth, Neb
Franklin P. Herfort
Edna Gattwinkel
Herfort
Pierce
August Stieve
Rock Hills
H. Mueller
Herman, Paul
Leonard Stieve
Paul Miller
August Kunzelman
M. Stackman
Town of
Freedom
Henke
Presbyterian Church
W. J. Johnson
Board of Temperance
The
Brewers of America
General Grant
Shiloh
American League of Defense
Kaiser
Hexamer
Alliance
Arkansas
South
Nebaska
Tnce
Europe
England
Lloyd- George
Mexico
South America
China
Matilda Marquardt
Camille June Morse
Camille Morse
Clarke Morris
la Valle
Eawol
Ob Gaol
Harmony Christmas
Kandleek
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