Little Josephine Paepke Injured From Wagon Fall
Caswell Little Josephine Paepke sustained a severe head injury after falling from a wagon last week. A physician said the skull bone displaced may return to place with time. Marion Ferris visited his mother in Helena over the weekend. Ada Pierce and Harry Hearn attended church services in Arena. An ice bridge remains passable for pedestrians but not yet open to teams. A Christmas tree and program are planned at the Evangelical church on Saturday evening, December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Paepke
Marion Ferris
Helena
Ada Pierce
Harry Hearn
Arena
Evangelical Church
Social notes from Reedsburg and area
Mrs Frank B Moss hosted the Good Dames gathering. Miss Margaret Hindes on vacation from Milwaukee normal school. Mrs Adolph Fey and Otto Krause with sons visited Sauk City. Miss Sadie Greeney entertained friends for Mrs E O Scharnke who leaves for Butte Mont. A community gathering and Christmas tree planned in Kiefers hall with schoolchildren and band music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Moss
Good Dames
George Mente
Esther
Reedsburg
Margaret Hindes
Normal
Milwaukee
Sadie Greeney
E. O. Scharnke
Butte
Mont
Robert Tait
Adolph Fey and Sons
Otto Krause
Sauk City
G. Krause
Kiefer’s Hall
Delton News and Local Visits Highlight Week
Local residents report visits and travel notes across Baraboo Waukesha Milwaukee and Janesville. Tom Luke injures hand with a pitchfork while Frank Murray travels from Portland Ore to West Frankfort Ill. James Redner sells his house to his mother. Milo Goodall to be ordained. coyotes bounty noted by trapper Harry House in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Washburn
Mr. Washburn
Baraboo
G. W. Adams
Little George Huntington
Waukesha
Milwaukee
M. A. Brown
George Clarke
Tom Luke
Frank Murray
Delton
Portland
Ore
West Frankfort
Ill
Mr. Murray
Ray Redner
W. L. Hulburt
G. B. Goodall
Sarah
Janesville
Milo B. Goodall
Lewis Fox
Somers
Harry House
Wyoming
Ed Reynolds
Archie Murray
Eddie House
Miss Kate Fisher Bride-to-Be Shower at Black Hawk
About 38 friends surprised Miss Kate Fisher with a bridal shower last Thursday evening. Guests played games then enjoyed coffee and sandwiches. Many useful and beautiful gifts were given to the bride-to-be. J. A. Schneller has a bad cold since Saturday. The Reformed Church at Harrisburg plans a Christmas tree and program next Tuesday evening with all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Fisher
J. A. Schneller
Reformed Church
Harrisburg
Kilbourn Notes On Local Residents And Death
Ed Bullis heads to Wisconsin Veterans Home in Waupac a for the winter. Nurse Miss Porter travels to Milwaukee to care for Mrs. Dee Older who is critically ill. Marian Stevenson visits from La Crosse normal at her parents home. A J Newell and daughter Mrs Chester Heffle visit Kilbourn. Mrs John Antz returns from Milwaukee. Charles Martin ill with pneumonia. A C Hanson dies aged 22. funeral held at home and Newport cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bullis
Wisconsin Veterans’ Home
Waupaca
Porter
Milwaukee
Dee Older
Marian Stevenson
la Crosse
Newport Cemetery
Than
Prairie du Sac Obituaries and Local Births
William Wiegow aged 85 died at home in Prairie du Sac on Wednesday evening. Funeral was at his residence conducted by Rev P Schneider. Interment at Merrimack where the family lived. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lohff and daughter from Freeport Ill Mrs Lamb and son from Waukesha, plus relatives from near Baraboo. Rev and Mrs J B Donaldson of Lafayette Ind welcomed a son on December 6. Arthur Wagner residence purchased by Martin Accola. A son James Keysar born to Leo and Lilah Eagan of Lone Rock. August Grothe left for St Paul. A daughter born to Thane and Mrs Dodge on Monday December 17. Mrs C Bernhart visiting her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wiegow
P. Schneider
Merrimack
Lohff
Freeport
Ill
Lamb
Waukesha
Baraboo
Thane Dodge
Clarence Letester
West Allis
C. Bernhart
Francis Haines
Blackman
Lodi
M. T. Martin
Ella Gross
Poplar Grove
Thomas Corcoran
Afton
Daniel Kennedy
Fond du Lac
W. J. Brownrigg
W. O’keefe
Kenneth Odekirk
St. Paul
B. Odekirk
Medical Department
Hospital Corps
U. Ss
Fort Snelling
Minn
Jacksonville
Fla
P. Wanamaker
Madison
George Holt
Delton
Osmon Odekirk
H. R. Pigg
Alice
Ruth
E. L. Gross
Ready Now at Old Prices Foley's Honey and Tar Comp
Fresh lots of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound are selling at prewar prices. This cough medicine is ready to use and homes can get it for less than the cost to buy ingredients and mix them. It helps coughs colds croup and influenza. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Local Notes from Carr Valley and Nearby
Mary Bodendein spent last week with cousin Fannie Bodendein. Albert Franks bought a new Oakland car. Bertha and Hattie Beltzman left for Webster for a few weeks’ vacation as schools close for smallpox. Frank Deitzman hunted on Willow Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Oren Williams of Ironton visited Jack Williams’s home. Eugene Gasser and family spent Sunday with John Moll at Cazenovia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bodendein
Fannie Bodendein
Albert Franks
Oakland
Bertha
Hattie Beltzman
Webster
Frank Deitzman
Willow Creek
Oren Williams
Ironton
Jack Williams
Eugene Gasser
John Moll
Cazenovia
Foley Cathartic Tablets Endorsement by J. E. Colver
J E Colver of Labor Temple Los Angeles reports fifty six years of experience with various laxatives and praises Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation as the best he has used. He states there are no unpleasant after effects and that the product is sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Colver
Labor Temple
Los Angeles
Cal
Local Health Notes From Kilbourn and Nearby
Marshall Harrison shows improvement after illness. Irving Griffin visits friends in Kilbourn on Saturday. Prescott Hackett recovers from pneumonia. Carl Feltz contracts scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Harrison
Irving Griffin
Kilbourn
Prescott Hackett
Carl Feltz
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Offer
Public notice urging readers to cut out the slip and mail it with five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Local chatter and travel notes from area residents
Ed Rabuck returns from Washington after summer. Mrs. McGuan of Barron visits Mrs. Wykoff. Frank Niles and wife go to Fargo N D to see daughter Mrs. Vern Thompson. Christine Eder returns from Chicago. School closed this week due to two families under smallpox quarantine. Grace Marshall home from La Crosse normal for vacation. Jennie Lange visits Wonewee with parents. Fred and Herman Miller visit La Crosse and Chicago relatives. brothers reunite after ten years. Florence Stowe of Reedsburg visits town briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rabuck
Washington
McGuan of
Barron
Wykoff
Frank Niles
Fargo
N. C
Vern Thompson
Christine Eder
Chicago
Grace Marshall
la Crosse
Jennie Lange
Wonewee
Fred Miller
Herman Miller
George Miller
Florence Stowe
Reedsburg
Recommendation from G. A. R. Commander
Gustav Wangelin of the G. A. R. Post in Pinckneyville Illinois endorses Foley Kidney Pills. He says they give quick relief from backache rheumatic pains stiff joints languor kidney trouble and bladder complaints along with general well being. Sola is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Wangelin
G. A. R. Post
Pinckneyville, Ill
Foley
Family News From Prairie du Sac Area
Tielke in Sumpter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Zimmerm an a daughter on December 16. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Kindschi of Prairie du Sac spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Kath Sprecher in Sauk. Mr. and Mrs. John Buerki, Mr. and Mrs. Rich Knoni and Miss Meta Meyer were Madison visitors Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William Becker of Prairie du Sac were Sunday guests of their son Carl here.
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Highlights Women Strain
War conditions test women's strength as Foley Kidney Pills promise relief from kidney trouble backache headache rheumatic pains and fatigue in home office and factory. The ad claims the pills assist nature in restoring strength and vitality and notes they are sold widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Fairfield Willing Workers Plan December 27 Picnic
The Willing Workers of Fairfield will meet with Mrs. Ed Green on Thursday December 27 for a picnic dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Ed Green
Foley's Honey and Tar Stops Croup in Minutes
Mrs. Sweet Clary of Ante, Va., reports her child nearly had croup but a single dose of Foley's Honey and Tar stopped the coughing in about five minutes. It relieves coughs and colds and lagrippe. Sold everywhere.
Kaufmann Twins Death and Local Club Elections
Sumpter Clinton Kaufmann, twin son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kaufmann, died Saturday at one month old with funeral Monday and burial in Yankee Street cemetery. The Sauk Prairie Farmers' club elected Harold Hill president Floyd Bass vice president Walter Welch treasurer and Grace Premo secretary. The next meeting will be led by Misses Melissa Andrews and Gertrude Clingman on January 9 1918. Red Cross folds bandages Friday under Mrs Peter Gruber with a week long contest for new members Myrtle Wade and Lila Welch will pick sides to recruit the most members. Roy Mather has been ill but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Frank Kaufmann
Yankee Street
Sauk Prairie Farmers’ Club
Harold Hill
Floyd Bass
Walter Welch
Grace Premo
Melissa Andrews
Gertrude Cling
The
Red Cross
Peter Gruber
Myrtle Wade
Lila Welch
Roy Mather
OAK HILL NEWS: Funeral, Travel, and Vacation Notes
John Tait attended the funeral of his uncle Neil McIntyre at Manston last week. Mrs. E A Seeley has recovered enough to be about. Mr and Mrs O E Olson and Irene traveled to Racine to visit O Jerdee and brothers in Milwaukee. Frank Decots visited Ed Decot's near La Valle. Alta Stevens called on J A Decker. Julius Schultz visited relatives at Reedsburg. School closed Friday for two weeks vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tait
Manston
Neil McIntyre
E. A. Seeley
O. E. Olson
Irene
Racine
O. Jerdee
Milwaukee
Frank Decot
Ed Decot
la Valle
Alta Stevens
J. A. Decker
Julius Schultz
Reedsburg
Local Social Notes From Loretto and Nearby
Loreto residents share visits and calls. Miss Mame Dowyer spent time with her sister Mrs Homer Hart in Sandusky. Fred Beckwith was a Sunday caller. Miss Agnes Walsh of Plain stayed with the John Davey home. Misses Helen and Agatha Dwyer shopped in Reedsburg Saturday. Mrs D A Dederich and Mrs D H Dederich returned from Trempealeau after attending the funeral of Mrs H J C Dederich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mame Dowyer
Homer Hart
Sandusky
Fred Beckwith
Agnes Walsh
Plain
John Davey
Helen
Agatha Dwyer
Reedsburg
D. A. Dederich
D. H. Dederich
Trempeleau
H. J. C. Dederich
Walton James Hutchens Ill With Blood Poison
A newspaper item notes Walton James Hutchens is seriously ill with blood poisoning. The piece records a birthday gathering at Dave Mortimer's home with about twenty five relatives and friends. It also mentions local social events, a newly organized Community Club, and social visits among residents.
Monroe youth hurt in Halifax disaster transport theory
Paul V. Dietz of Monroe is hospitalized in Rosebank New York with two cracked ribs after sailing from New York with an American engineer unit for France. Authorities believe their transport was at Halifax during last Thursday’s disaster. Dietz, son of Mr and Mrs C H Dietz, is a former Madison statehouse messenger for Lt Governor E F Dithmar who enlisted from Green County and joined the engineer corps at Camp Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul V. Dietz
C. H. Dietz
Monroe
Rosebank
N. Y
New York
France
Halifax
Mr. Dietz
Madison
Statehouse
E. F. Dithmar
Green County
Engineer Corps
Camp Grant
Red Cross work praised after Washington meeting
Miss Luise Gattiker returns from the American Red Cross annual meeting in Washington D C where Woodrow Wilson is president and William H Taft chairs. Reports show 2000 Americans serve in Europe, many unpaid, with funding for Belgian toys and 6000 absorbent pillows ordered by France. Sauk County women’s work is praised as among the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luise Gattiker
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
William H. Taft
Red Cross
Europe
Halifax
Boston
Massachusetts
Burtons and locals engage in family visits and health news
Grant Burton visited his parents Mr and Mrs S H Burton on Sunday. Marshall Harrison Jr recovering from pneumonia can now do light chores. Mrs F H Getchell went to Baraboo Saturday to visit Edna at school and attend evangelistic meetings. Mr and Mrs H Carr visited their daughter Mrs Marshall Harrison Jr on Sunday. Mrs J H Luce spent part of the week in Baraboo for tabernacle meetings. Marshall Harrison Jr and family returned home Sunday after several weeks in Dakota. Anton Lee buys a new American cream separator from Lettergren Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Burton
S. H. Burton
Marshall Harrison, Jr
F. H. Getchell
Baraboo
Edna
H. Carr
J. H. Luce
Tabernacle
Dakota
Anton Lee
Lettergren Hardware Company
Mother of Mrs. Van Hise Dies at 84
Mrs. J. M. Ring, mother of Mrs. Charles R. Van Hise of Madison, died Monday at age 84. She is survived by her daughter, the widow, while no other heirs are listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ring
Charles R. van Hise
Madison
University Drops Bernstorff Name From Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh has removed the name of Count Bernstorff from its institutions marking a change in naming. No other details were provided in the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Bernstorff
The
University of Pittsburgh
Count Bernstorff
Local social and school notes from North Freedom area
North Freedom headlines detail visits, family reunions, and illnesses among residents. Mrs J MacGuan and Mrs Maude Barker host, Harold Gunnison returns from Appleton, boiler shutdown halts local school, and Rev Moon’s hospital stay noted. Several moved or traveled, plus a 15th birthday party for Myrtle Dohyle with games and refreshments.
County attorneys aid registrants in completing forms
The county attorneys will assist registrants in filling their questionnaires. Applicants should be prepared to answer questions immediately, including height weight branch of service and exemptions. If father affidavits or witnesses are needed they should be arranged. No charge for the service. several named locals will also assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad G. Wiesler
Loganville
John Haegerlein
Max H. Hinman
Oscar Buerki
Sauk City
Harry Thornton
la Valle
H. A. Reynolds
Praire du Lac
J. B. Weiss
Plain
O. L. Bohn
Lime Ridge
Prizes at Wisconsin horticultural meeting disputed
A Baraboo reader contests a Madison horticultural report claiming Carl Baer won first prize for best apple collection. He lists the actual awards: A. K. Bassett first, Freemont Launsbury second, F. B. Sherman third, with Baraboo exhibitors including himself, Carl Baer, William Toole, and L. B. Irish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin State Journal
Carl Baer
A. K. Bassett
Freemont Launsbury
F. B. Sherman
Baraboo
William Toole
L. B. Irish
Notice to Save County Ladies' Clubs
Save County Ladies' Clubs calls for immediate report submissions. Super intendent Mrs. G. W. McCready located at 435 Highth Street issues the directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McCready
435
Highth Street
Merrimack Residents Enjoy Visits and Local Events
Local notes show Merrimack residents visiting Baraboo Madison Elroy and Poplar Grove Ill. Guests include Mrs Solomon King Mrs Francis Haines and Miss Ella Gross. Enlistee Kenneth Odekirk departs for Fort Snelling with family sightings around Baraboo and Madison. Community events highlight Epworth League box social Red Cross meeting and a Christmas program at the M E B church.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cassell
Ableman
Black Hawk
Prairie DU Sac
Carr Valley
North Barabgd
Sauk Gity
Mrs
Caroline Franke
Sumpter
Oak Hill
Loretto
James Hutchens
Dave Mortimer
Sadie Henderson
Stanley
Joe Henderson
Beatrice Mortimer
Thomas Mason
Miltonvale
Kan
Bethel
Bert Mortimer
O. W. Shore
Minnesota
Herbert Mortimer
Red Cross Society
Viola Smith
Parsonage
William Frazier
Oaks
Albert Good
Republic
Sauk County
North Freedom Department
J. MacGuan
Maude Barker
Harold Gunnison
Business College
Appleton
Inez Hackett
Miss Theckla
J. Rodwell
Victor Moon
Rodwell
Moon
Donald
David
Wesleyan Hospital
A. M. Fisk
C. W. Fisk
Tomah
Emma Koester
Council of Defense
W.N. Fisk
C. W
Caesar Schenkat
Grace Reighard
Mary Trumble
Flinch Club
Stanley Hayes
Clarke Dwinnell
A. M. Petteys
S. P. Ellas
Roy Ellas
Ann Hackett
Montana
Gladys Denzer
Freda Lieder
Martha Northup
Narrows Prairie
Newton Forrester
Lucile Eschenbach
Carl
Ernest Ristau
May Barkenhagen
Elroy
Downing
la Rue
Union Centre
G. W. Davies
G. W. Hackett
Poultry Association
Charles Doyhle
Myrtle
Baraboo, Wis
Merrimack Department
Harland Parks
Charles Parks
Louis Parks
Paul Gallus
Orr Dodge
W. Schultz
D. Dwyer
Cornelia Blacklock
Thomas Ryan
Charles Dennis
Mary Dennis
William O’keefe
John Carroll
William
West Merrimack
Ruth Pigg
Epworth League
Love
Fitzsimmons
Hill
Fred Tisher
Miss Holmes
H. B. Gross
R. N. of A
M. W. of A and Families
Hallock
George Dennis
William Parks
John McCormick
M. EB
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