Christmas Programs Planned at Schnellers Hall and Churches
Mrs J A Schneller improves from a cold as Harrisburg Black Hawk schools plan a Christmas program at Schnellers hall next Thursday. Martin Luttermans children were ill with colds. A tree and program will be at Black Hawk church next Monday and at Reformed church in Harrisburg. Miss Edna Luetke of Milwaukee works at Peter Schnellers store. Mrs Martin Clavadatscher dies after lingering illness leaving son Bias and daughter Mrs Walter Baumgarth, two grandchildren and many relatives.
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J. A. Schneller
Harrisburg
Black Hawk School
Schnellers Hall
Martin Luttermans
Black Hawk Church
Reformed Church
Edna Luetke
Milwaukee
Peter Schnellers
Martin Clavadatscher
Walter Baumgarth
Tobias
Walter Baumearth
Blackwood Sought in Baraboo News Payment Dispute
Baraboo newspaper group seeks payment from a person named Blackwood in an unresolved account related to the Baraboo Daily News or Baraboo Weekly News. The notice implies a debt or settlement with the local paper. The text gives no further names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Baraboo
Dellona and North Excelsior Obituary and Family Notes
T J Holeton a Civil War veteran passed away last Wednesday at his home. Mrs J Renebuck who cared for her brother returned to her home near Waukesha. Her daughter Mrs Cary attended the funeral held Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Asa Camp and children visited Mrs Hattie Risley at Delton on Sunday. Mr and Mrs R Cushman of Reedsburg and family spent the weekend at the Butterfield home along with others at the Lindsay home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Holeton
J Renebuck
Mr. Holeton
Waukesha
Mrs. Cary
Asa Camp
Hattie Risley
Delton
R Cushman
Reedsburg
Butterfield
Ross Shultis
Ed O'Connor, Jr
Lindsay
Sauk County Normal Holiday Notices and Local Notes
Sauk County Normal students will spend the holiday season at home while the faculty also returns home. Names and locations of faculty homes are listed, with students including Alice Morley Lucille Dienberg Etta Schulze and Ida Gallus among absentees last week. A cookery class lesson focused on Christmas candy and a Model room birthday party for Cyrus were noted with cake cocoa and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Mrs. Hahn
Cyrus
Fred
Andy
Lucile
Miss Halvorsen
Skin
Death of Gerald H Long 1905 1922 La Valle Wis
Gerald H Long born April 2 1905 in La Valle Wisconsin died December 12 1922 in Madison Wisconsin at age 17 years 8 months and 10 days He was raised by relatives in Wisconsin and Illinois before returning to La Valle to live with his uncle and aunt He leaves his father one brother Everett Long a grandmother many uncles aunts and cousins A funeral service was held December 15 at the La Valle Advent Christian Church conducted by Pastor W S Bowden Burial was in La Valle A card of thanks expresses gratitude to those who helped during the sorrow including Mr and Mrs V Jackson and family Mr and Mrs J Jackson Grandma Palmer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald H. Long
Edwin and
Pisie Long
la Valle
Wis
Madison
Louis Claflin
Illinois
V. Jackson
Everett Long
la Valle Advent Christian Bhur Friday, Dec. 15 By Pastor W. 5S. Bowden
J. Jackson
Grandma Palmer
Noted Wisconsin wrestler and war veteran dies after return
The article recalls a well known wrestler from Wisconsin who recently left his employment at the Neutral Wisconsin Creamery. A World War veteran he served in and brought home a Scotch wife, who survives him along with a companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Creamery Company
Reedsburg Fire Department Extinguishes Roof Fire
The Reedsburg fire department was called Tuesday around 11 30 to Will Buckley’s home near the railroad track. The chimney had burned out and fire caught on the roof but was soon extinguished. Not much damage was done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Will Buckley
Winfield Boy May Lose Sight of Eye
Little Virgil Greenwood six year old son of Mr and Mrs R G Greenwood of Winfield was injured when a fork swung by his older brother struck his eye while he and a sibling climbed a silo. He was rushed to Reedsburg hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Greenwood
R. G. Greenwood
Winfield
Reedsburg Hospital
Mrs. Eric Walters Obituary in Reedsburg
The funeral for Mrs. Eric Walters of Reedsburg was held Wednesday at 1 PM at the West side home. Rev. Wm. Kansier of St Peters Lutheran church conducted the service. She died Sunday after a lengthy illness at age 38. She is survived by her husband, one sister, and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Walters
Reedsburg
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Wm. Kansier
Sumpter Folks Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
Monday evening marked the anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Urban Mather. The Home Circle club met December 13 and elected officers for the year: President Mrs. Stephen Premo, Vice President Mrs. Ford Magli, Secretary Mrs. Roy Spoors, Treasurer Mrs. Roy Mather. Next meeting will be a picnic dinner and Christmas tree at the Urban Mather home on January 3, 1923. Carol Wagner injured fingers on machinery recently. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller of Baraboo visited Glen Kindschi Thursday.
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Urban Mather
Sumpter
Home Circle Club
Stephen Premo
Ford Magli
Roy Spoors
Roy Mather
Carol Wagner
Charles Miller
Baraboo
Glen Kindschi
Prairie du Sac Club Hosts Christmas Party
Prairie du Sac society news lists the Twentieth Century club Christmas party led by Mrs J J Felix, a post office move to the Mockler building next year, and multiple local events. It notes Mrs J W Redholz visiting, PTAs meeting at the high school with Jessie Martiny present, high school girls demonstrating physical culture and basketball, and other community gatherings. Holy days and charity activities are referenced with various residents attending events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Felix
Prairie du Sac
Twentieth Century Club
Mockler
Felix and Gasser’s
Evangelical Sunday School
Sauk Bank
J. W. Redholz
Tomahawk
Wis
Stacy
Parent Teachers ‘Association
Jessie Martiny
W. W
Alice Conger
Santa Claus
Ivan Ley
Arena
W. Davis
Our High School
Middleton
Joan Meisser
Wilbert Schoephoerster
Harry Lauder
Medison
Laura Keller
George Turlock
Milwaukee
Reedsburg Native James Wesrest Dies in Chicago
Word reached Reedsburg of the death of James Wesrest of Chicago. The report notes his family once lived in Reedsburg and mentions a nine year old child Isabel hearing the tale of Daniel in the lion's den before the mother asks what Daniel did first after his rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
James Wesrest
Chicago
Isabel
Daniel
Telephoned Home Belief Surfaces During Inquiry
Isabel asserts a man likely called his wife to say he was safe, as the Northwestern Bell account is cited in the report. The dialogue hints at a precautionary step taken after a perilous event and focuses on communication confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel
Plum Valley Man Hurt in Windmill Accident
Henry Osenroth of Plum Valley near Wonewoe was injured while greasing a windmill on his farm. His hand was badly lacerated and crushed but not requiring amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum Valley
Wonewoe
Henry Osenroth
Memory Marker Planned for D C Reed Founder of Reedsburg
At the February Old Settlers gathering in Reedsburg the association will place a city park memorial for D C Reed founder and donor of the park. The plat records show land owned by David C Reed and George H Irwin with power of attorney suggesting Irwin’s reduced role. Survey by E G Wheeler. plat recorded February 23, 1852 at Baraboo Register of Deeds.
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Old Settlers’ Association
Reedsburg
D. C
David
Indian Flapper Newa Newa Back On Black River Throne
Newa Gayfish a flapper princess of the Black River Indians returns to Hatfield Wisconsin after three weeks in exile for bobbing hair. her 18 month old son accompanied her and influenza hit the tribe during the absence. the chieftains blame the exile and welcome her home with festivities resuming after monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newa Gayfish
Hatfield
Wis
Newa
Nebraska
Ingram
Dan Gayfish
Cocoa Pod On Display At Olympia Candy Kitchen
A dried cocoa pod from Brazil is shown on display at the Olympia candy kitchen. The hard shelled pod resembles a cucumber, is rich brown, and houses twenty five to thirty beans the size of a lima bean. The beans are removed and ground to produce the familiar cocoa powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia Candy Kitchen
Brazil
Bomb Hoax Explodes at Portage Station
A suspicious suitcase with a dynamite fuse was found at the rear of John Bartosz’s Portage home and exploded at the tire station. It proved a hoax, likely set off by a practical joker. only bricks, shavings, and waste pap were found, leaving Portage at ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bartosz
Portage
Hawk Catches Chickens Then Is Run Down
A hawk circling a flock seized two fowls before a passing automobile struck the bird and its prey, killing all three on the highway. George Atchey of Quincy, a car occupant, reported the event and was corroborated by William Hermson, Adams, his travelling companion, near Kilbourn in a gulch on the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Atchey
Quincy
William Hermson
Adams
Kilbourn
Freak animal shot near Couderay after goose loss
Dave Seneac living in the Meteor district near Couderay killed a freak animal after nineteen geese were gone. The sixty pound creature resembled a timber wolf with a hyena like nose and mouth. It was sent to Madison with the state refusing a bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Seneac
Meteor
Couderay
Madison
Government May Tax Moonshiners and Seize Property
The government may impose heavy taxes on unregistered liquor operations and file liens against violators property. Fines for violations plus an estimated $2,500 per violator could total over $6,000,000 state wide. Action is pending in Washington with expectation of soon taking steps. The move could provoke strong reactions from violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prison inmates vote strongly for prohibition
Vote among inmates in the United States prison system shows 33,000 choosing dry and 909 wet. The report argues lawbreakers can favor temperance and fear the effects of alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Death follows fall on ice claims Prairie du Sac official
Christian Lohr aged 56 street commissioner of Prairie du Sac died at his home after brain fever from a fall on ice last Monday. He slipped after alighting from a Honey Creek car and struck the back of his head. Survived by his widow two brothers and two sisters, including Mrs. Lohr who is sister of W C Charles and Dr Paul Miller.
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Christian Lohr
Prairie du Sac
Lohr
Honey Creek
W. C. Charles
Paul Miller
W. T. Marquardt
E. C. Bentley
Ableman
Milk purified by electricity by new device
An apparatus abroad purifies milk by ozonization using two vertically arranged vessels to create a thin milk stream. Carbon points of an electric arc light are placed on each side of the stream to form an arc near the milk, generating ozone claimed to kill microorganisms in the milk.
Wallace Sees Rural Slump Ending and Farm Outlook Bright
Secretary Henry G Wallace told the Chicago Association of Credit Men that farmers will receive 1.5 to 2 billion dollars more for crops this year than last. He forecast improved farm conditions, reduced debts, and increased buying, with prices fluctuating but generally higher than other goods. He cited overproduction as the main cause of prior low prices and predicted a rosier 1923 farm outlook.
Cast of Miss Cherry Blossom Enjoys Saturday School Party
The Miss Cherry Blossom cast danced at the school Saturday evening. The same twenty five students were joined by many parents and teachers in attendance.
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Cherry Blossom
Hog weighs 700 pounds tops rival in Richland county
Report notes Bellows Brothers of Baraboo shipped a hog that weighed 700 pounds, two pounds more than the local 690 pound record in Richland county. The question remains if still larger hogs have been sent to market.
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Richland County
Bellows Brothers of
Baraboo
Secretary Wallace Warns of Record Farm Depression
Secretary Wallace testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that without rate cuts by railroads on agricultural products there will be a broad readjustment of industrial and agricultural output in the United States. He said the agriculture sector is emerging from the severest depression in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Agricultural Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Quaint Costumes on Isle of Marken
The islanders of Marken in the Zuider Zee wear the quaintest Dutch outfits. Children up to seven dress in girls’ attire, and boys switch to masculine clothing only after age ten. The change is gradual while Camp Douglas sees good sleighing, reports E. J. Battles in his oil inspector travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marken
Zuider Zee
Camp Douglas
E. J. Battles
Baraboo Fruit Store Holiday Candy and Nut Savings
Baraboo fruit store advertises Christmas specials on candies and mixed nuts with reduced prices for shoppers. Local event details emphasize seasonal bargains and limited-time offers for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Toreador Pants Ban Enforced by Eau Claire High School
Principal F M Bray ordered removal of the vogue Toreador or peam trousers among male students at Eau Claire High School. He stated the aim is work not a fusion show and urged followers to return home and wear regulation garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
F. M. Bray
Eau Claire High School
Judge Pitney Quits Bench January 1
Assuate Justice Pitney of the supreme court in Washington sent his resignation to President Harding to take effect Jan 1. The item includes quotes from London Answers about cost of words and a brief exchange on love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Pitney
Justice Pitney
Supreme Court
Washington
Harding
Cheese factory keeper fined for dry law violations
Leo Ambert, cheesemaker at the Tasher cheese factory six miles south of Mt. Horeb Wisconsin, was fined 190 dollars and costs after pleading guilty in Madison Superior court to violations of the state dry law following a raid on the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Ambert
Mt. Horeb
Wis
Madison
State to resume market reports from Madison
The state department of markets will restart broadcasting market reports soon at Madison. Officials say transmission will begin again at an early date, resuming daily updates for traders and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Markets
Madison
Wisconsin and Denmark Cow Testing Associations Count
Wisconsin has 127 active cow testing associations while Denmark, a quarter Wisconsin’s size, has 1000 associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Denmark
Wisconsin Methodist Hospital plan for Richland Center
Plans to open a new hospital in Richland Center next spring are pushed by the Wisconsin Methodist Hospital association. A large residence donated by the Richland Center Woman's club will serve as a temporary hospital until a new building is constructed. The first unit is expected to cost about $50,000 with construction slated to begin next spring, followed by additional units as needed.
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Richland Center
Wisconsin Methodist Hospital Association
Woman's Club
U S Honey Crop Reaches 250 Million Pounds Yearly
The United States honey crop is about 250 million pounds. Bees move about 150,000 tons of material each season to produce this honey not counting honey consumed by the bees. Half comes from white clover nectar, with alfalfa and sweet clover next in importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tropics
Horse falls at Lodi crossing near depot
Henry Kaether of the George McFarland farm in Lodi led a wagon crossing near the depot when a horse’s hoof became stuck between rail and plank on a south bound crossing. The team freed the hoof after flagging the 1:37 passenger. The horse was only somewhat lame and uninjured otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kaether
George McFarland
Lodi
Tailed comet reappears after two generations
Cambridge Massachusetts reports sighting Perrine's comet joining Skjellerups and Braade comets in the night sky. The returning Perrine's makes a rare second visitation after a long absence, marking a notable celestial event observed by astronomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skjellerups
Braade
Cambridge Mass
Perrine
Jury Awards $40,000 in Suit Against Engineers Brotherhood
In Selma Alabama a circuit court jury awarded J W Green forty thousand dollars against the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Green a former member sued for fifty thousand dollars over his expulsion from the order for alleged disloyal remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Alabama
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
J. W Green
Green
The
Brotherhood
Yeast not needed for vitamins says university expert
E. B. Hart of the University of Wisconsin argues that yeast does not supply a necessary vitamin. He notes that cereals milk bread and many foods contain water soluble vitamins and that advertising yeast as essential is wasteful and misleading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Hart
Department of Agricultural Chemistry
University of Wisconsin
Hart
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