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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

2

Baraboo News Highlights Local Happenings

A Baraboo roundup reports births, local industry notes, and community events. From a newborn son for the Dorn family of Milwaukee to the Bara Boo river ice conditions and a J E English report of Rosemary Wright’s ankle fracture, plus guard drills at Mueller's hall, Booster Girls and Gamma Phi Rho social, tobacco plant arrivals, and civic club notes.

Washington Rosemary Wright National Guard Mueller’s Hall Booster Girls Club Baraboo High School Gamma Phi Rho Carl Marquette Evan Evans Henry Marty J. E. Jones H. A. Bauer Rose Bauer Jennie Bauer Kilbourn Baraboo Jones Brother Jones C. I. Mather Mazomanie Mr. Mather G. W. Andrews Fere Effinger George Isenberg Baraboo Commercial Club Milwaukee F. A. Cooper Prairie du Lac News Charles Pugh Elroy I. J. Laird Maywood California J. W. Wright

Baraboo to Host New Enterprise Baraboo Manufacturing Co

Prominent Baraboo men back a new company called Baraboo Manufacturing Company to produce a novel refrigeration machine. The firm plans a $50 000 to $100 000 capital start, leases the Ruhland Brewery building, and employs four inventors with decades of device experience.

Baraboo Baraboo Manufacturing Company L. S. Wright Milwaukee Will M. Ott George Isenberg George W. Andrews Ford Effinger Bank of Baraboo Ruhland Brewery Electric Motors

Club meeting two weeks away with Mrs Case Newell

The Rank & File met in the K P hall and re elected officers for the coming year. A thousand dollars of veterans funds will be placed in six percent federal bonds. The group was joined by Mrs Ethel Newell and Mrs A L Farnsworth for the event.

Case Newell Ethel A. L. Farnsworth E. J. Branch Wellington Hotel Bruce Great Lakes Naval Training Station Waukegan Chicago Milwaukee Navy Rank & File K. P. Hall Adolph Andre Deppe Fourth Fifth Avenue Wm. Powers Fire Department W. T. Marriott South Side Fire Department Third Ward

Notice to Auto Owners from Gem City Garage

Auto owners urged to overhaul during winter. Gem City Garage offers repairs and accessories at Corner 5th and Oak Street. Phone 73 J. T. Koberstein owner promises a square deal. Prepare vehicles for spring with thorough winter checks.

5Th Oak Street Gem City Garage T. Koberstein

Reedsburg Man Dies in Arizona Tuberculosis Claim

Edward Donahue of Dellona received word Friday of the death of his brother John Donahue of tuberculosis in Arizona. Miss Zeta Donahue, a Salt Lake City teacher and sister, left for Arizona and may accompany the body to Reedsburg for burial. Deceased was an old resident of Reedsburg.

Edward Donahue Dellona John Donahue Arizona Zeta Donahue Salt Lake City Reedsburg

Cattle and Hogs Market Summary with Potatoes Prices

Chicago cattle receipts reach 10000 with beef steers up to 50 cents and calves 25 cents higher. Hogs at 45000 receipts mainly 10 to 15 cents higher. top $9.45, bulk $9.05 to $9.25. Milwaukee and Chicago potato markets steady to higher. Wisconsin Minnesota track sacked $1.50 to $1.60, bulk $1.40 to $1.50. Baraboo warehouses pay 75 to 80 cents per hundred. merchants 60 cents for eye. gift note promotes Baraboo News subscriptions.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Minnesota Chicago Eye

Lime Ridge Sleigh Ride Injury Shocks Local Family

Harold Miller son of Mr and Mrs Wm Miller was seriously hurt last Friday while sleighriding down a hill. Rev Blackman and wife traveled from Pleasant Ridge to lead services here. Ethel Goodell returned from St Paul to spend Christmas at home. Little Bayard De Hart shows improvement after serious illness. Mrs Woolover staying with Mrs Sarah Copley. Carl Bohn visited Madison home from Madison to see his parents. Christmas tree and program planned Friday night at the U B church.

Harold Miller Wm. Miller Hill Blackman Pleasant Ridge Ethel Goodell St.Paul Little Bayard de Hart Woolover Sarah Copley Carl Bohn Madison R. L. Bohn U. B. Church

The History of Cravats and Neckwear Evolution

The term cravat stems from the Croat and refers to neckwear adopted by the French in Louis XIV's era. Croatian soldiers inspired a scarf worn around the neck, evolving from muslin and linen with lacet edges to modern batwings and four-in-hand styles.

Louis XIV Royal

Prairie du Sac Students Return Home From University

Prairie du Sac residents and relatives gather for holiday recess as Miss Myrtle Schmidt Katharine Felix Sidney Conger Everett Oertel and Stanley Ochsner return from the University. Lorene Ochsner comes home from Carroll college for two weeks and Olive Riches visits from Crandon with her parents. Postmaster A H Tarnutzer spent time in Madison. J M Vucenda starts a blacksmith partnership with Christ Ragatz. Dr D E Murphy sells a lot to Fred Scheufler Allan MacPherson visits before La Crosse. Mr and Mrs C E Fey and Leon Fey come from Milwaukee for the illness of Mrs Charles Colby. Mr and Mrs S H Ley and child vacation in Sullivan. Mrs Hilda Stebenitz visits her Superior home. Velma Vernice Avery and Ada Davis from Whitewater Normal return for holidays. Lowell Ragatz from Madison visits relatives.

Myrtle Schmidt Katharine Felix Sidney Conger Everett Oertel Stanley Ochsner Lorene Ochsner Carroll College Waukesha Olive Riches Crandon Wis A. H. Tarnutzer Madison J. M. Vucenda Christ Ragatz D. E. Murphy Fred Scheufler Allan MacPherson Janesville la Crosse C. E. Fey Leon Fey Milwaukee Charles Colby S. H. Ley Sullivan Hilda Stebenitz Superior Velma Vernice Avery Ada Davis Whitewater Normal Lowell Ragatz

Venomous Snakes Limited to Seventeen of One Hundred Eleven Varieties

A health study notes that among 111 snake varieties only 17 are venomous. Researchers emphasize caution and awareness for outdoor activities in areas with snakes.

Obituary of Fred Bittrich Beloit resident dies at 42

Fred Bittrich died in Beloit at home on December after seven weeks of illness. He was 42 and lived in Beloit for 11 years, formerly employed at the Fairbanks Morse & Co. factory. He was a 21 year member of Camp 348 M W A and belonged to St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Survived by wife and two daughters Esther 10 and Avis 6, three brothers Otto and Max of Beloit and Paul of Ableman, his aged mother Mrs Ernestine Bittrich, and two sisters Mrs Fred Driefke and Mrs Cleon Flemming of Ableman.

Elbert Searles Center Street J. F. Kartack Baraboo Des Moines Iowa Mr. Kartack Worthner North Freedom Hyerer Wisconsin Sauk City Mississippi Dubuque Robert Louis Stevenson Europe Lettergren Hdn. Co Howard Lisbon Leech Lake Fred Brandt Carl Marquette Mr. Tudor Noble Sprecher Floyd Bailey Howard Monroe Frank Koons Robert Evenson Orlo Kieffer Leo Frazer Wm. Radtke Frank Terry Eugene Terry Ivan Cahoon Tudor Reedsburg Lettergren’ Hdn. Co J. T. Bloomer Flint Michigan Wellington Ed. Beranek Beranek E. F. Lueth Bloomer Prairie du Lac E. E. Berkley West Baraboo Uptown Garage Nash Sales & Service Berkley Auto & Machine Company Fred Bittrich Church _ street Beloit Fairbanks Morse & Co St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Esther Avis Otto Max Paul Ableman Ernestine Bittrich Fred Driefke Cleon Flemming

Fresh Eggs Stump Restaurant Staff

A diner questions egg freshness while a waiter admits only one month on the job, leaving the inquiry unresolved.

Classified Ad Rates For Daily And Weekly Editions

A notice states popular wants advertise at one cent per word for the first insertion in either daily or weekly editions, with half a cent per word for each subsequent insertion of the same ad. Minimum 25 cents, and all want ads must be paid in cash in advance.

Fresh cider available for two weeks

A local notice states fresh cider will be available for the next two weeks with a contact Tel. 1613 F-14 attributed to C. R. Tuttle.

C. R. Tuttle

For Sale- Shorthorn bull and other stock notices

FOR SALE 1 Shorthorn bull two years old from a milk cow pure bred. Martin J. Weirich Baraboo Wis Rak De 2. FOR SALE A good fat blocky three year old colt or will trade for other stock that I need. Phone 1611 F-11. L B Irish. Prepare now for Railway Mail Clerk Post Office Clerk or Mail Carrier positions. For information write Frank N Pergande 937 Bartlett Ave Milwaukee Wis.

Martin J. Weirich Baraboo Wis L. B. Irish Frank N. Pergande Bartlett Ave Milwaukee

Wood Wanted For Subscription to Daily or Weekly News

Advertisement seeks buyers for a few loads of black wood offered on subscription for the Daily or Weekly News.

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. F. Rich Sauk Prairie East Street Rich J. C. Payne Walter Kier Aberdeen South Dakota John Kier Netzo Portage Harvey M. Smith Merlin W. W. Wareham Smith The State University Charles Wilson Martha Huron S. D D. W. Meyers Cedar Rapids Glen Kindschi Sumpter Fred Kunzelman Esther Algin Lawrence McGilvra Miss Alwin Richard F. Klemm Frank Ss. Cook Greenfield John McGann James Curry Elizabeth Richard Jennie Attridge Clara Mabel Burtch Sidney Frank Attridge Fairfield George Cook Archie Cook Eva Cook Arthur Attridge Walter Henry Konkel Otto Back Robert Curry Gerald Wichern Essie L. Brooks Fennimore F. J. Effinger E. T. Ross Ford Ross City Hotel Mr. Effinger J. J. Pfannstiehl E. T Ross William Rowland Elks Mr. Smith Louis F. Dreifke Black Henry Janzen Circuit Court Dreifke Gollmar Platt Machine Company Earl Shilling Nash H. H. Savage Barron Southern California Los Angeles Thimble Club Presbyterian Church T. E. Jones Rogers Marty A. L. Farsworth Baraboo Daily News Baraboo Weekly News Lime Ridge Prairie DU Sac U. W Fred _ Bittrich Rhode Island Sauk Co John Alexander L. A. McGilvra George Martiny al. Ringling Theatre Schmalz & Schafer la Valle Macadam Road Melvin Langdon Ford Car Delton C. E. Briggs Chester E. C. Kunzelman, Baraboo F. O. Attridge Xide Conner’s Battery & Electric Shop Debray Electrical Shop Fourth Street Baraboo, Wis
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