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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
6
Lime Ridge schoolhouse burned to the ground Monday just before noon. The fire likely started near the furnace, coming through the register, with flames seen in the furnace area. It was a frame building with primary and upper rooms. children were hurried out, books saved, and the structure was insured for about half its value.
Portage tale recounts George Long acting as bob sleigh chauffeur for a party led by Mrs. Hillstead and Mrs. D. W. Shanks, with Mrs. Fred W. Keifer. The women enjoyed sociability while Long waited for the moonlit sleigh ride back to Portage, only to be deserted as the party departed by motor transport. He returned home alone with his "dobbins" after the others left.
Loganville Gow Testing Association records November results with 386 cows tested. Fred E. Kruse & Sons lead 40 pound cows, Canary Oak Bug Horn of Roseland produced 46.2 pounds butterfat and 1062 pounds milk, while Henry Strickert of Lime Ridge won overall with 1221 pounds milk and 45.8 pounds butterfat from six cows. Mary Mercedes of Fred Co Kruse & Sons set both milk and fat records at 1848 pounds milk and 70.8 pounds fat. A detailed list of cows producing 40+ pounds fat is provided by official tester Alvin Wardas.
Eugene Palmer of Lawrence Massachusetts says Foley's Honey and Tar relieved his week long cough and grants permission to use his name in advertising. The remedy is advertised to check colds ease phlegm soothe inflamed membranes and clear breathing passages sold nationwide.
J. J. Schwantz sold 481 pounds of crappies caught at Buffalo Lake and nearby lakes for 481 pounds of sunfish, averaging a pound each, with proceeds at Dooley's eating house. Fishermen report large catches at Buffalo Lake Endeavor Packwaukee Montello as winter fishing plans emerge for sale at Portage public market.
T. B. Towle writes from a fairground work site with his father B. H. Towle Moe Alister Oklahoma describing coal mining to relieve cold suffering. He notes rumor of moving to another field cavalry and infantry protecting volunteers and good food and housing despite cold weather.
In Reensburg notices announce several births to local families and a list of residents with visits moves and health. Notables include Pat Hurley ill at Granite avenue and Ed Lassallette’s Dec 10 son. Various residents travel for medical care, work injuries, and visits to friends and relatives in neighboring towns.
Rev W F M Swyndale of Macon Georgia says his kidney trouble eased after taking Foley Kidney Pills and offers to speak a word for the remedy. The testimonial appears in Seld Everywhere.
David W. Griffith motion picture producer and 36 aboard the yacht Grey Duck reached Nassau in the Bahamas after leaving Miami on Wednesday. A radio message from Nassau reported they met a severe storm but all on board were safe.
A promotional notice invites readers to mail five cents and self addressed information to Foley & Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago NL to receive a trial package. The kit includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic tablets. Sold everywhere.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lueders of Reedsburg mark fifty years of marriage with a five o clock dinner and midnight lunch at their East Main street home. Guests include three children Emil Lueders Otto Wolters and Herb Wolters and numerous relatives and friends. The couple were wed fifty years ago in Reedsburg by Rev. August Rohrlack.
Mr and Mrs C I Kindschi returned from Rochester Minnesota where the husband had a tri facial neuralgia operation at the Mayo Clinic. The procedure by Dr Adams was a complete success and Dr Wayne Bissell formerly of Lodi was praised for kindness. After a four week stay he is recovering well. This was the 47th such operation at Rochester since January 1 1919.
Warren A. Todd, son of Jerome Todd, died Sunday December 7 at age 45. Survived by wife Minnie Drown and seven children, long resident of Painesville Ohio. Interment and funeral held at 2 pm Thursday December ilith in Merrimack. Mae Cramer of Merrimack is a sister. Also note: Utterbacks of Keyport Washington welcomed a daughter in Seattle November, former Merrimack resident Eleanor Denis. Arthur C. Hills arrived from Nebraska and Iowa, visiting brother George Hills and family.
The Franklin Social club Friday gathering drew a good crowd with plans for a pre Christmas meeting and casual speaking or singing. Clara Brown lost the third finger of her left hand when her mitten caught in a pump engine. Evelyn Cooper has had measles. Lucy Hutter was ill but improving. Local residents Dorow Westenhaver Ruland Trachsler and Giles visits and relatives feature in the community notes.
Harry Dunn formerly of Portage has been pardoned by Governor Philipp. He was convicted of killing a man in Milwaukee.
Mrs. P. Redkamp of Covington Kentucky reports eight children all afflicted with croup were treated with Foley's Honey and Tar. The preparation is said to loosen mucus and phlegm, stop the harsh cough, ease breathing and allow quiet sleep without containing opiates. Children like it and it is sold locally.
Baraboo retailers list sugar from 12 to 23 cents per pound with retail prices tied to wholesale costs. Stores near minimum price adjust with additional goods, while most charges allow about two cents profit. Prices may rise toward 25 cents, potentially reducing demand and market activity. Creamery butter falls to 75 cents, dairy tags 73, eggs 73, lard 35, potatoes 50, with potato prices improving.
Sugar at Madison sells for 21 cents as supply tightens. The local sugar factory is set to close in a few days, raising concerns about availability and pricing for shoppers.
Miss Eva Jayne, eldest daughter of Mrs. Billa Jayne, is to marry William Tricker of Vancouver British Columbia. She grew up in Reedsburg and Baraboo, graduated from Reedsburg High School and Training School, taught in Sauk County, then moved with family to Vancouver years ago.
Word reached Reedsburg of the marriage of Mrs. Helen Courtier formerly of Reedsburg to J. Neodesha Kansas on December 4. Her former husband, Mr. Courtier, was accidentally killed three years ago by the fire team near a power house after they fled in fright. Friends extend good wishes for the couple.
Albert A. Klug of Portage and Della Steele of Delton were married at the Portage Presbyterian manse by Rev. Ralph B. Hindman on Wednesday afternoon. Attended by Dr. and Mrs. L. C. Brandt, the couple held a wedding supper at the Brandt home. They will reside in the Shiman apartments on E Cook Street Portage. The groom heads the Klug Truss company and has lived in Portage ten years. the bride is well known there with many friends.
The ceremony was at the Methodist church in Chicago with Rev. G. S. Flack officiating. Cleo Barnhard of Champaign and Bodo H. Karll, son of Mrs. Paul Karli of Reedsburg, wed. Karll, a Baraboo native and former Schweke Bros. trainee, now serves as assistant territorial manager at Hibbart Spencer Bartlett in Chicago. The couple plan to reside in Chicago.
Miss Doris Brand and Milo F. Slezak were married by Rev. W. T. Dorward in Milwaukee on Wednesday December 10 at 4 o clock. Attendants were Mr and Mrs G J Swamiske of Cudahy. After December 15 they will reside at 426 Lake Street Baraboo Wisconsin.
Court notices list six applications to marry. Stephen V R Hayes of West Allis and Christine Kier of Baraboo are among the entrants along with John C Loock and Lulu Fountaine of Baraboo and Walter J Mitchell and Hulda Voll of Baraboo.
William Gibson a longtime North Freedom resident died at the county hospital on Thursday night age 66. He was unmarried and lived alone with no known relatives. Funeral service Sunday at 2 P M at the M E church North Freedom. Burial followed in the North Freedom cemetery.
Mrs. William Montgomery dies at 68 in Greenfield from pneumonia with funeral set for Saturday at 1 PM and burial in Bara boo Cemetery. T H Jones of Seattle, formerly Baraboo, dies at about 60 after eleven years in city, survived by second wife and three children. former ticket agent here, later with Alaska Steam Ship Co. Mrs. Martin Walser of Prairie du Lac dies in Madison after gallstone operation. funeral at Sauk City Reformed Church and burial at Mixville. Baraboo remembers Rachel Foster Avery who died in Philadelphia at 64. suffrage worker and friend of Susan B. Anthony with European tour in 1883.
Mrs J J Purcell died at her Kilbourn home on December 11 at about 70 after years of ill health. She leaves a husband and two daughters Mrs Marie Fancy of Chicago who cared for her the last six months and Mrs Irene Greenwood of Minnesota. Funeral is Saturday morning at the Catholic church conducted by Rev Father Hanneil with interment at Calvary cemetery.
Miss Laura Hanson dies Saturday night after a lingering illness aged about 55. She is survived by brothers George Hanson of Baraboo and Olin Hanson of Fairfield. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 PM at the home of George Hanson 22 Fifth street. Burial in Fairfield.
Mrs Polly E Thompson died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs H O Terwilleger residing at the D A Lewis residence. She was 76 years old and had lived in the area for many years. The funeral arrangements were to be announced by the family.
Mrs Carrie Malloy Montgomery died at her Greenfield home on December 11 1919 at 8 30 am from pneumonia after a short illness She was born in Baraboo February 27 1852 joined the M E church in 1871 married William G Montgomery September 21 1872 at Sioux City Iowa They had seven children including Mrs W O Jones Mrs Lester Montgomery Mrs Emil Platt and Mrs Nelson Bartley Arthur died at seven Winnie and Paul died in infancy She was Greenfield newspaper correspondent for many years and devoted to family pallbearers named Frank Cook George Hanson W Jones R Weiland Interment in Baraboo cemetery.
The Montgomery and related families express gratitude to Rev. Weed for comforting words and to the singers pall bearers flower donors neighbors and friends who helped during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. Names listed include William Montgomery and several couples and individuals across the Montgomery circle.
The Wagner family expresses heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death of wife and mother. John O. Wagner John E. Wagner Mrs. A. N. Steine Oscar Wagner
W J Dorward of Tacoma entertained Fortnightly club members and guests at the Melzl home in Baraboo with readings and songs from Thomas L Daly of Philadelphia. Dorward, a former Baraboo music teacher, returns to Washington this week and plans a song book featuring eight Daly poems.
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