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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
5
The coming session may strengthen English teaching in parochial and public schools. A bill could forbid foreign language in parochial grade schools, aligning church schools with public ones. High schools may select a non English language. about 30 percent of parochial schools teach languages other than English, 95 percent of those teaching German.
Charley Taylor, a 52 year old Mazomanie resident and Milwaukee Road conductor, was found hanged in his barn on Saturday. An axe and chair lay nearby, suggesting suicide after nervous illness and influenza symptoms kept him off work since Monday. He leaves a widow three children.
In the December term of county court, actions include judgments on claims for Will of H. E. B. Stone, estate of Nicholas Jochisis, Will of Charles E. Derleth, and others. Several estates, guardianships, and administration matters show hearings, probate orders, and letters issued or amended. Names include Isabelle L. Hoyt, George Pesch, Elizabeth W. Bloom, Della Crade Leoparo, John Montange, Anna Hanger, Henry W. Schneider, Charles W. Clark, Henry J. Warne, William Worth, Christopher G. Corcoran, Frederick Welk, Henry Raddatz, Minnie Keller, Abner L. Harris, Albert Weirich, Fred Schweitzer, Patrick Bridgeman, John H. Smythe, Nancy L. Fuller, C. D. Johnson, W. P. Terry, Emma Capener, Moses Siggelkow, Charles H. Dame, Addie B. Fuller.
An LA city action against five members of the Fifth Church of Christ Scientist over flu era service restrictions was dismissed. The police judge ruled the ordinance arbitrary and unconstitutional, voiding the ban on gatherings during the epidemic.
Wisconsin Governor Philipp visited his daughter Florence an army nurse at Camp Sherman Ohio on Saturday.
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble and do not suspect it. Kidney health affects other organs and can cause back pain headaches and loss of ambition. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is promoted as a remedy and a sample bottle can be obtained by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co. with a return address in Binghamton New York.
An expedition led by Captain Robert A. Bartlett and conceived by Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary will depart next June to survey the north pole by air. The Aero Club of America announced the plan as the most fully equipped expedition yet, aiming to explore and photograph Arctic regions and determine land extent, plus study upper air and the polar basin bottom.
Mr and Mrs Frank Darrenougue of Reedsburg report three letters from their son Evan stationed in France. He is in police and detective work and recalls visiting his father's relatives there. They waited two days for his arrival and rejoiced when he walked in unexpectedly.
George Riedel died aged 88 and was buried Friday in Lime Ridge Lutheran cemetery. Born in Germany in 1833 he came to America at 22 and lived in Washington town for many years. Survived by wife nine children 27 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. all children except one attended.
Gilbert Schenck died at his Loganville home on Tuesday of last week from heart leakage after several years of suffering. Funeral services were held Friday at the home conducted by Rev. Schalhausser of the Lutheran church in Loganville, with many from Reedsburg in attendance.
Heinrich von Eckhardt, Germany's envoy to Mexico since 1915 who was involved in early 1917 Zimmermann telegram matters, has been recalled by the German government amid failed efforts to align Germany with Mexico against the United States.
Miss Nora Wilson of Minneapolis, en route from Milwaukee, collapsed near Jefferson Junction and was hospitalized with influenza after burying family members in St Louis. She later recovered briefly, then grew weak on the way to Chicago and Milwaukee hospitals. A stranger, Joe Polich of New Duluth, was found unconscious aboard train 512 and admitted to Barahoo hospital in critical condition.
Raymond Roser, son of Mr and Mrs E H Roser, has returned from England aboard the Upland. He came to the United States and traveled to Iowa City Iowa where he slept on hardwood floors during his experience.
Miss Phoebe Abbey died at 8 15 Friday morning in Washington D C after a pneumonia illness. The 22 year old was a bookkeeper for Ex celsior creamery before moving to Washington for work. Burial planned in Baraboo. Miss Bessie McIntyre, Beloit teacher, visits her mother Mrs Mary McIntyre for holidays.
William Gust died this morning at his Lynn Street home aged 73 years six months after an asthma and influenza attack. Born in Germany, he came to America in 1872 with his brother Julius Gust, the contractor. Survived by his wife, two sons George of Reedsburg and Adalph in California, four daughters Minnie Maeta Rose and a married daughter in Alaska.
Mr and Mrs Chris Wagner of Winfield received a letter from their son Frank who was believed dead. The note from a friend says Frank was captured by Germans, released, and hopes to return for Christmas. Memorial services had been held for both Wagner brothers, keeping families cautious.
A circular saw cut a deep gash in the arm of George Hausladen at Plain, requiring his removal to Madison for treatment. The incident occurred when he reached beneath the machine to adjust it, amid a mood of sorrow and hopeful resolve.
Frank Polich, removed from a Chicago and Northwestern passenger train in an insensible condition on Thursday night, died Saturday at Baraboo hospital. His brothers from Illinois learned he had been treated at John Till institution in Turtle Lake and fell ill en route home. A large sore on his back and possible infection are mentioned. He leaves a wife and two children in Chicago. Burial is in Baraboo’s Catholic cemetery.
Ray Fleming served as a Madison caller recently. Tom and Mrs. Galagher of west of Reedsburg visited Frank Galagher. Mrs. Gleason extends stay with her Reedsburg daughter. Lauretta Horkan remains at her parents’ home through holidays. Funerals for Mrs. Hintz held near Lyndon. Nellie Kelly of Manston visiting Ed Byrnes. Dr Daly treated a sick twin at Ed Donahue home. Allen Jabgrick back from the army visiting Mike Hickey. Dennis O’Brien and family of Kilbourn stayed with Charles Maske. Mike Donahue visited a brother-in-law in La Valle.
Pete King has returned from Reedsburg hospital. Dr Powell of Ironton attended a sick horse at Nate Mortimer's on Monday. Mr Huntley and son visited last week seeking Guernseys. School closed Friday for a two weeks vacation. Christmas exercises held. Will Stittleburg works for El Good. Mrs George Good returned Thursday from Wonewee where she cared for her daughter Mrs Mulock who had the flu.
A plan to furnish bronze lapel buttons to every American service member who served in Europe during the war. The design should resemble the Grand Army of the Republic insignia but remain distinct from Civil War decorations.
A playful line from a vintage column notes how boys secretly buying a rubber stocking would delight Santa Claus, reflecting cheeky holiday humor and era slang. The quip underscores holiday mischief and social norms of the time with a wink at parental supervision.
State of Wisconsin Sauk County probate notice announces February 4 1919 hearing to admit Jennie Westen haver's petition to probate the will of William Westen haver late of Franklin Township and appointment for Earl Westenhaver as executor. Creditors must file claims by May 6 1919. claims to be heard June 3 1919. Court dated December 20 1918 W. T. Kelsey County Judge.
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