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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1922

Page

7

Schwenkhoff and Reinecke wed at Westfield

Mary Schwenkhoff daughter of Mrs Henry Schwenkhoff and Alvina Reinecke were married recently at Westfield with Rev. Von Der Linden officiating. Attendants included Herman Albers Daniel Gall Emma Reinecke and Emma Schwenkhoff. The couple will live in Westfield on the Albert Gluth farm and then at 11 N Webster St Madison Wis.

Schwenkhoff Reinecke Mary Schwenkhoff Henry Schwenkhoff Alvina Reinecke Westfield von der Linden Herman Albers Daniel Gall Emma Reinecke Emma Schwenkhoff Albert Gluth John Obright Grant Alvin Black Earth John Beuthie Albert Bietz Fitchburg Wis G. H. Cronk Sun Prairie Webster St Madison

Marriages Reported From Madison Area Courthouse

At the Madison courthouse Les ter H. Simonds and Mabel Obright wed with Judge Stolene officiating. Attendants were Mrs. H. F. Redders and Alvin Obright. The ceremony was followed by a family dinner at the bride’s grandmother’s home on Atwood Avenue. Additional notices include the Glazier Kelly nuptials at St. Joseph’s parsonage attended by immediate relatives, and the Young Goldbeck wedding in Ableman. Verna Stackhouse’s engagement to Stanley J. Thomas is noted with full family background.

Madison Lester H. Simonds J. C. Simonds Baraboo Mabel Obright John Obright Black Earth O. A. Stolene H. F. Redders Alvin Obright Augusta Bietz Atwood Avenue Kelly—Glazier Bernice Glazier R. L. Glazier Hiram Kelly St. Joseph’s Parsonage Fr. O'Reilly Glazier Mrs. Kelly Young—Goldbeck Edward J. Young St. Louis Fay Goldbeck Sedalia Adolph Andro Young Ableman

Obituary Mrs Martin Clavadatscher Passes at 65

The death of Mrs Martin Clavadatscher, aged 65, occurred Monday morning at her daughter’s home near Black Hawk after a long illness. She was the widow of Martin Clavadatscher, brother of Tobias Clavadatscher of this city. Burial is planned for Black Hawk on Wednesday afternoon.

Martin Clavadatscher W. Baumgarten Black Hawk

Funeral of a Civil War veteran held in Wonewoc

Funeral services were conducted for John Segebricht in Wonewoc. Born in Hamburg on December 24 1839 he immigrated in 1857 and served in the Civil War. Survived by six of ten children including Louis Albert John Hattie Minnie and Maggie, he died December 7 1922 at Albert’s La Valle home. Jacob Eulberg of Portage died after prolonged illness.

John Segebricht Wonewoc Hamburg America Catherine Minster Dane County Louis Albert la Valle John Sheboygan Hattie Graham Minnesota Minnie Maggie Zastrow Hillsboro

Skillet Creek Woman Given Farewell Party

Miss Mable Erswell of Skillet Creek received a farewell party at the Rodwell home attended by about 17 ladies. The event featured visiting, music, games, and Kodak gift photos, with a Christmas remembrance exchanged. She plans to leave soon for Missouri and Oklahoma.

Mable Erswell Skillet Creek Rodwell Ethel Rodwell Miss Erswell Missouri Oklahoma Walter Pierce Leroy Baer The International Wisconsin Pierce Baer Winnifred Welch Armour Chicago George Carpenter Astle Alex Smith

Reedsburg Notes Holiday News and Local Updates

James Honan visits Wyeville for holidays with his daughter. Miss Prudence Fessey stays in La Valle. St Johns bazaar and bake sale was a divided success. Rollin Hickey joins the State Bank. Miss Emma Hanko visiting from New York City in Reedsburg. Royal Neighbors of Delton elect officers for the coming year. Needle accident hospitalizes Mrs. Arthur Bell. Clark Weidman buys Eesvein farm. O. E. S. and M. E. church groups report officers and social notes. Hospitalization of Mrs. Kemps family illness update. Christmas cantata plans noted. Frequent social visits and travel mentioned throughout.

Costolic Church James Honan Wyeville Pratt Paul Geffert Minneapolis Will Geffert Prudence Fessey la Valle St. Johns Rollin Hickey State Bank Dame Emma Hanko New York City Reedsburg Mary Hanko Magdalen Hanko Melva McClure A. W. Jones Cornell Frank Jones R. L. Bohn Marshfield Kemps Forest Fish Conklin Pennsylvania Cme Ritzenthaer M. E. Church Mary Rudd Frieda Myers California Delton Marion Flickner V. O Laura Simons P. O Lola Chaffee Lulu Huntington Nellie Squires Daisy Weidman I. S Mary Wrane O. S Vera Washburn Lucy Cole Mus Jen Sarrington Arthur Bell Clark Weidman Eesvein H. L. Sarrington L. Burtch F. Bunker van Scoiht A. Clark M. L. Crane Odell Stuart Risley Asa Camp Excelsior Hattie Rissey O. E Worthy Ella Stein Norman Kohen Edna Timme Lida Giman Laura Larrington Myrtle Barker Herman Timme Arthur Bates Mary Ginters Ada Ruth Cole Ruth Marguerite Bates Esther Harriet Shults Martha Johanna Stein Electa Stella Shults

South Fairfield Bazaar and Supper a Success

The Helpers Union event at the Schultz home drew a large crowd, serving dinner to 92 attendees. An auto load of Baraboo business men joined in the activities and the fish pond raised $70. John Ziegler appeared in Portage as a court witness amid other local notes.

South Fairfield Helpers Union Oscar Schultz Baraboo John Ziegler Portage Ben Harrison John Hosig Black Hawk May Lusby Arthur Lusby Valley Junction Ella Attridge O. Kilmer Howard Lusby West

World Council of Women to Meet in 1925 United States

The International Council of Women will convene in the United States in 1925 with leaders from twenty eight countries. Organized by the National Council of Women and the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the meeting aims to promote permanent peace and advance women’s political status. Susan B Anthony founded the National Council of Women, Inc., of the United States as official hostess.

World Council OF Women United States America National Council of Women General Federation of Women's Clubs International Council National Council of Women, Inc United States of America Susan B. Anthony

Reedsburg Fair Ass'n Sets Special Meeting

A special meeting of the stockholders of the Reedsburg fair association is called to discuss disposition of the grounds and buildings. Christmas program events and local social notes follow, including church exercises and circulating charity funds.

Reedsburg Fair Ass'n Reedsburg Gehrig and Winters T. J. Holton Dellona Cath

Bloodhounds Work Wonders on Trails and Arrests

The piece notes bloodhounds tracking a Casper Wyoming mail train robbery suspect for 50 hours until surrender and a Nebraska kidnapping case where dogs pursued a suspect for 12 hours to a crowded fair, arresting him after six hours. plus Harold Burton joining Island Woolen Mill and a church Helpers Union bazaar and chicken pie dinner at the Schultses.

Barahoo Samuel A. Derieux Ean Casper Wyoming Nebraska Harold Burton Island Woolen Mill Company Helpers Union A. C. Church Oscar Schults

Large attendance marks event with funds raised

The piece notes a large attendance and a good sum realized while Albert Barstow remains bedridden. Joint School District No 7 plans a literary society with a program set for the first meeting at the schoolhouse on Dec 29 as tax time approaches and farmers feel the hole in their pockets.

Albert Barstow

Van Epps Couple Escape Serious Auto Mishap in Wisconsin

While on a business trip to Madison F. J. Van Epps and his wife of Portage met a mishap three miles below Poynette when their car slid on ice and rolled onto its side. They escaped injury though the forward axle was bent.

Madison F. J. van Epps Portage Poynette

Black Hawk Man Narrowly Escapes Car Tumble

Dr C M Wahl of Black Hawk had a narrow escape when his automobile slid on an icy road near Cassell and tipped over. He was only slightly hurt. Traffic across the Mississippi between Prairie du Chien and McGregor was interrupted for several days due to floating ice, with trains limited to Prairie du Chien and some passengers sent around via La Crosse.

Black Hawk C. M. Wahl Cassell Bertha Nold Fred Haberman John Haberman Meta Stinzi Marie Darling Mississippi Prairie du Chien McGregor Prairie Division la Crosse

Willing Workers to Dine with Mrs Milner Thursday

Fairfield notes report the Willing Workers meet this Thursday with Mrs Will Milner for dinner on December 21. A Christmas tree will be set up at the town hall for Baptist Sunday school on the evening of December 26. Visitors Mrs Harry Filer daughter Alice and Roger Carlisch of Pipestone Minn plan to stay through the holidays.

Will Milner Baptist Sunday School Harry Filer Alice Roger Carlisch Pipestone, Minn Geo. Wretland Roy Higging

Local Social Visits and Illness Report

Mr and Mrs Hy Verthein and family visited Mr and Mrs Harry Verthein Sunday. Ben Oetzman called on Mr and Mrs John Oetzman Sunday. Hy Klipp visited Mr and Mrs Philip Grubb Sunday. Edd Behn family and Ruth Goodell called on the Vertheins Tuesday. Tom Morley is seriously ill at Reedsburg hospital. Alvin Behm family and John Verthein guests at Hy Schuette’s Sunday. Lloyd Fleming worked the wood saw Saturday. Edd Klagos called in the vicinity recently. Wedding bells will soon be ringing.

Hy Verthein Harry Verthein Ben Oetzman John Oetzman Hy Klipp Philip Grubb Edd Behn Ruth Goodell John Verthein

Local visits noted in Pardeeville and Baraboo

Mr Bohn of Pardeeville visited Thursday night at Pearl Waddell's home. Carl Neitzel and wife with child called on Paul Henke's family Sunday. Ruth Searle returned home to spend holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Sem Searle. Lloyd Copper ate dinner with grandparents Mr and Mrs C W Bass in Baraboo. Truman Myers of Webster's Prairie visited George Holt's home Sunday.

Nesto Bohn Pardeevile Pearl Waddell Carl Neitzel Paul Henke Ruth Searle Sem Searle Lloyd Cwpener C. W. Bass Baraboo Truman Myers Websters Prairie George Holt

Santa Claus Delivers Dodge Sedan to Herman Unke Home

A Santa Claus figure presents a new Dodge sedan to Herman Unke at his residence during a special one day event. The moment captures holiday cheer and a surprising gift for the homeowner.

Santa Claus Herman Unke

Bazaar nets thirty two dollars at Fr day sale

Our school held a bazaar Friday afternoon with many beautiful articles displayed and sold for 32 dollars. The Evangelical church will present its Christmas program next Sunday evening. Mrs Walter Zick, previously ill, has recovered.

Evangelical Church Walter Zick

Local residents gather for Christmas tree event in Fairfield

Joe Lewis and family visited Kilbourn and Baraboo last week. Mrs James Norton and Mrs Meta Norton met in Baraboo. Bertha Haitz visited Herman and Mielkie home. A radio sermon from Pittsburgh was heard. The Baptist Sunday school plans a Christmas tree at Fairfield town hall on Tuesday evening December 26 1922.

Joe Lewis Orvile Helen Lewis Kilbourn James Norton Meta Norton Baraboo Loyd Lewis Pittsburgh Penn Bertha Haitz North Freedom Herman Mielkie Orvile Lewis L. P. Lewis Baptist Sunday School Fairfield Town Hall

Wisconsin Power Light & Heat Gives Employee Life Insurance

The Wisconsin Power, Light & Heat Co offers Christmas gifts of life insurance policies to all employees. Policy amounts range from 500 to 1500 dollars based on tenure, with a six month employee receiving 500 dollars. Hundreds of workers across divisions qualify, including about twenty policies at the Baraboo local office.

Wisconsin Power, Light & Heat Co

Weiland Boy Hit By Car On Third Street

Ralph Weiland eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs A R Weiland was struck by a car driven by Richard Rohn while coasting on Third street. He was treated for possible injuries with X rays to be taken. he rests comfortably and no bones are believed broken.

Ralph Weiland A. R. Weiland Richard Rohn A. R. Rohn Weiland Third Street Weiland Lad

Baraboo Relatives Attend Lohr Funeral

Funeral services for Chris Wohr of Prairie du Sac were held Monday afternoon following an illness described as brain fever after a fall on the ice. Relatives and friends from Baraboo attended, including several Miller, Marquardt, Platt, Willey, and Miller family members and other locals.

Chris Wohr Prairie du Sac Lutheran Church Bliese Baraboo W. C. Miller Erma W. T. Marquardt Viola Adolb Platt Richard Willey Aul Miller Charles Miller Herman Wiley George Pratt August Kunzelman Martha Steinke Fred Kessler

Langdon herd milk wins at Portland show

Sumner Washington reports Langdon brothers herd milk judged best at the International Livestock Show in Portland scoring 99 percent. The Langdon herd faced top milk samples from across the United States and Canada, and Baraboo relatives conveyed the prize news.

Langdon Sumner Washington Portland Baraboo United States Canada Langdon Brothers W. J. Langdon

Knights of Pythias Baraboo Lodge Holds Odd Meeting

The Knights of Pythias lodge of Baraboo held a Thursday night meeting noted for a long remembered dinner. A theatrical procession featured a pig roasted on stage after a mock butcher show severed and served by two teams of 16 candidates. Proceedings included a close contest between Past Chancellors and a team led by Dr. Guy Shields for third rank, judged by Walter Smith, Everett J. Burdick, and Henry Steeps.

Knights of Pythias Lodge of Baraboo Emil Gust William Hattle The Lodge Guy Shields Walter Smith Everett J. Burdick Lodi Henry Steeps

Lake Mendota victim was former Baraboo boy

Ellis Potter a Madison attorney and former Baraboo resident drowned after breaking through thin ice on Lake Mendota near the Wisconsin Psychiatric Institute. The 25 year old, son of the late Henry D. Potter, left several siblings and was graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He was hunting with Leslie Hatfield when they separated. his body was recovered hours later.

Ellis Potter Madison Lake Mendota Baraboo Henry D. Potter Emma Potter Potter Street Franklin Potter University of Wisconsin Mabel Potter Wisconsin Pyschiatric Institute Leslie Hatfield Potter University of Wisconsin Law Charles School

Big Fish Gift Delights Seattle Family for Holiday Menu

Mr and Mrs Henry Alexander receive a nine pound salmon as a Christmas gift from their daughter Mrs Frank Fosd k who lives in Seattle Washington The sizeable catch promises to enrich a six dish holiday feast with a fresh seafood centerpiece.

Henry Alexander Hve Frank Fosd Seattle Washington

Hurley Electrician Severely Hurt After Fall

Paul Zeinke, an electrician for the Montreal mine near Hurley Wisconsin, fell forty feet when a trestle railing he leaned on gave way. He sustained head injury, a broken leg, and spinal damage but may recover.

Paul Zeinke Montreal Mime Hurley Wis

California State Day Law Passes With Narrow Victory

Official returns show the site prohibition act carried by 445 to 411 against at the recent election in California. The result totals 47,943 votes in favor and 41,133 opposed.

California

Application to Waarr Leonard Marvin et al

Application notices list multiple individuals including Leonard Marvin Ironton Fay Goldberg Sedatea Missouri Reinhart Schultz Reedsburg Anna Schullenberg Reedsburg Charles Hewitt Reedsburg Heidegarde Thoenes Woodian John E Dunn Barabee Gladys Pfeil Baraboo Ervin P. Prine Sauk City Alma Fern Bryan Sauk City George F. Weiss Westfloh Clara Schmidt Woodane indicating a formal filing or petition across several communities null

Edward J. Young Kansasity Fay Goldberg Sedatea Reinhart Schultz Reedsburg Anna Schullenberg Charles Hewitt Heidegarde Thoenes Woodian John E Dunn Barabee Gladys Pfeil Baraboo Ervin P. Prine Sauk City Alma Fern Bryan George F. Weiss Westfloh Clara Schmidt Woodane

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