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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
6
Mrs Helen Barstow aged 79 died in Seattle on December 7 1917. She was mother to Victor Barstow of Baraboo and Mrs Laura Ott and Mrs Pearl Dudley of Seattle. Funeral held Sunday December 9 at 3 30 in the parlors of an undertaking firm. The body was cremated.
J H Whitman retired Baraboo capitalist died suddenly in Sioux Falls hospital at 66. Quiet funeral at home with Rev H R Best. interment Woodlawn. He leaves a large real estate estate, a son Joseph Whitman at home, and siblings Frank of Baraboo, Mrs C D Young Morris IL, and several other brothers and sisters.
Theron Case died Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs A F Jones in Grand Rapids. He was an old resident of the city. He leaves a wife and two children Mrs Jones and Dr R T Case of La Crosse, plus a son, two brothers, a sister, and four grandchildren, Irma Jones Edna Case Theron Case and Russell Case.
Funeral services for Burdette Sutherland were conducted at H. J. Sutherland home by Rev Rueckheim of the German M E church. Born February 14 1904 in Tomah he died December 14 1917 at age 13 years 10 months. He lived with an aunt in Rockton Illinois after his mother died and recently with his brother hoping country air would help. Despite long suffering he spoke God is good. After services in Westfield the body was taken to Rockton for the M E church service. A quartet sang two hymns and the pastor gave comforting words. School closed as classmates followed the casket. Floral offerings came from relatives friends and Rockton schoolmates and Westfield Ladies Aid. Mr and Mrs Howard Sutherland thanked all who offered help during the sad time.
Charles F Hyde aged 65 a former Portugue who died in Oak Forest Illinois was brought to Portage with his four sons and buried in Silver Lake cemetery beside his wife who died nineteen years ago She was sister to Jasper Ewing of Baraboo He had long paralysis and in Portage in the eighties he served as city editor of the Portage Daily Register and worked with Alex H Carnegie in management of the Portage opera house.
George Feldman died at his brother August Feldman's home in Beach North Dakota at age 28. His remains were moved to Loganville to his mother Dorothea Feldman's home for burial on Sunday.
Walter Henry Johnson the young son of Mr and Mrs James C Johnson of La Valle died Monday night from convulsions Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 o clock from the family home.
Funeral services for Theron Case were conducted this afternoon at 2 o clock. The brief notice notes the time and official observance but provides few additional details about location or participants.
Pallbearers Case Newell Leonard Case J H Hill Howard Briscoe Mark Reinhart and W H Tramblie attended the service. Interment followed at the city cemetery. Out of town mourners included Mrs Theron Case Mr and Mrs A F Jones Grand Rapids Dr and Mrs R T Case La Crosse and Mr and Mrs Russell Case Norway Ridge.
Spring Green Mrs. Edwin Casper found her father William M. Snyder dead in bed. He had suffered declining health for some time. Burial planned at Richland Center.
Bernard Mick died at age 80 in Spring Green a few days ago according to local notices. He was a longtime resident and is survived by family members and friends, with funeral plans pending.
Mrs Anna Swinson died Thursday afternoon at her Rockford Illinois home at age 22 She was a granddaughter of Mrs Frank Kingsley formerly of this city and a cousin of Mrs Elmer Arner The notice notes familial ties to local residents without other details.
Mrs John Guettlein of Prairie du Sac died Monday morning after a two year illness with dropsy. She leaves her husband eleven children and two brothers and one sister. Miss Emma Ganz of Prairie du Sac Mrs John Knertzer of Lodi and Fritz Ganz of Reedsburg.
George Riddle, a longtime Lodi resident and pioneer, died at Windsor after a brief illness. Born in New York in 1849, he lived a full life marked by community involvement and regional milestones.
John B. Shumway's funeral was conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. by Rev. E. C. Henke with the G A R post service. Miss Olga Rienking sang, pallbearers included R. Plummer and Oscar Doppler, interment at Delton. Sam Henke played taps at the family's request. Mrs. A. W. Crow of Watertown attended.
The Carroll family thanks friends for assistance during their bereavement and for the many floral offerings.
Expressing sincere thanks to friends neighbors and all who assisted during illness and after the death of our wife and mother. Gratitude to the pastor singers and all who sent flowers. Mr and Mrs William Voss Ernest Voss Mr and Mrs Fred Voss and family.
The marriage of Miss Clementine M Newell of Fairfield to Chester P Heffel of Reedsburg was announced. They wed at the Presbyterian parsonage in Reedsburg on November 17 1917 by Rev L Bechtel and will reside in Reedsburg after January 1 1918.
Miss Sadie Swafford and Fay HE De Vault were married at Reedsburg on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. G W Bechtolt. The couple will reside on a farm near Reedsburg.
Miss Minnie Hudson and Giles Love were married Tuesday morning by Rev Schoenfeld at Dodgeville. The couple will reside at Spring Green.
Miss Esther Zimmerly and Harold Platt wed at the Zimmerly home on Mound Street Wednesday afternoon at 4 o clock. Rev H Mueller conducted the ceremony with Miss Cecil Platt as bridesmaid. A small reception followed before the couple departed for Oklahoma to visit relatives. The bride, a millinery shop employee, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs August Platt, were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Paul Bittrich and Mr and Mrs Paul Wick of North Freedom.
Miss Edna Harrison of Reedsburg and Milton Giese of Menomonee were married at the Presbyterian parsonage in Reedsburg by Rev. Leslie Bechtel. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs.
John F. Bloomer son of Mr and Mrs B Bloomer of Lake street and Miss Gladys Barnard of Oswego Illinois married, details of ceremony not provided here.
George Keller of Sauk City and Bertha Bredsch of Sumpter quietly married at the Catholic parsonage in Sauk City on December 20. Rev. A L Schauenberg officiated with attendants Mr. and Mrs. John Brandt and Joe Brilliot with Grace Keller. A four course dinner followed at the hotel. The couple will reside in Sauk City.
Word received here reports Captain Clifford La Mar and Miss Turner married in Chicago on October 24. The bride, a Portage young lady, has been a nurse for some time. Mr La Mar is the son of Mr and Mrs Marian La Mar of Fairfield.
Licensed to marry are Ben S. Bass of Reedsburg and Nellie Bass of Baraboo, Charles J. Bruhn of Lone Rock and Lucy Gundiach of Spring Green, Henry Luther of Franklin and Ruby Henberger of Franklin, Ray L. Parrotte of Marathon county and Violet E. Jeffery of Sauk City.
Dr. Stork acted as Santa Claus at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gates in the P. H. Crossman house in Lyons. A son named Warren Edward Gates was born. the father serves as principal of the Lyons schools.
Sauk City residents hosted guests during the holiday season. Hubert Wuerth of Chicago spent Christmas vacation with his mother in the village. Ben Merkel of Milwaukee arrived Saturday evening for a short visit with his parents. Marvin Sherwood of Lodi spent Sunday with his family. Frieda and Bob Ferber of West Allis are visiting their parents in the city. Susan Patterson of Baraboo is visiting her aunt Mrs. Sherwood.
Lorevto born to Mr and Mrs Walter Volk on Monday December 24. Misses Kathryn Dwyer and Viola McCarrville of Reedsburg are spending their vacation at homes here. Miss Christine Dederich of Trempeleau arrived last week to spend the winter with relatives. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dederich of Jump River came Sunday to spend the holidays with their parents. Corporal Jake Carberry of Camp Grant Rockford Ill spent Christmas at the home of W A Dwyer. School closed Friday for a two weeks vacation.
James Clayton Hutchens born September 18 1851 in Randolph county Indiana moved with parents to Wisconsin near Walton. He married Cassa Tunks in 1872 and Sarah Green in 1891, leaving a son Fred and three grandchildren Hazel Bernice Homer. He died December 19 from blood poisoning. funeral December 22 led by Rev. and pastor assisting by another minister.
Rev O L Hutchens and a list of residents from Hesper Kendall Baraboo Reedsburg Wenewo c Ma cy Hutchens Ed Miller and Petersons with families return for holiday vacation. Locals Leota Carpenter Goldie Carpenter Florence Beier stay from Madison. Miss Ida Lawrenz travels home near Reedsburg for holidays. Bible study formed at parsonage by Rev Viola Smith. Max Thompson returns from Hillsboro for Christmas. Helen Frazier and Lois Thompson return from Reedsburg training school for holidays. George Buell from Reedsburg attends James Hutchens funeral. Fred Good works at the creamery while Iver Framness visits Green Bay.
War conditions test women's strength as Foley Kidney Pills promise relief from kidney trouble backache headache and rheumatic pains. The ad says they assist nature in restoring strength and vitality and notes availability everywhere.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hein visited their niece Mrs. Walter Wareham in her new home last Wednesday. Emil and Robert Mueller with a wood-sawing outfit moved firewood heaps. Miss Sara Cook and pupils presented a fine program on Thursday with many parents and friends attending. Santa and Mrs. Santa Claus handed out gifts to schoolchildren from the Christmas tree. Rev. R. C. Hallock traveled 24 miles each way to two distant churches last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dudley marked their wedding anniversary by visiting their daughter in Madison.
Mrs. Sweet Clary of Ante Virginia reports Foley's Honey and Tar as the best medicine she tried for her child’s croup. After one dose the coughing stopped in about five minutes. The remedy is said to ease coughs colds and lagrippe and is sold everywhere.
IRONTUN smallpox prompt closure of La Valle school last week as pupils Grace Mathews Vivian Wright and Charles Pearson stayed home to nurse vaccinated arms. Families of William Hamstock and W Silver quarantined with measles. Glen Lawrence back from navy for holidays. Bazaar funds netted 58 and 76 dollars. Agnes Finnegan home from Madison for vacation. Frank Finnegan family visiting their sailor son. Orrin Williams and bride reside in Farr house. Raymond All entertain a girl at home.
A Los Angeles reader with 56 years in using remedies says Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation are the best he ever used and notes no unpleasant after effects. He urges others not to gripe and mentions he sold every box.
White Mound pupils enjoy a two week break as Miss Berming plans to stay with her parents near Kilbourn. A Christmas tree and basket social at Upper White Mound schoolhouse yielded a neat sum. Community members visited and hosted relatives over the weekend. Invitations have been issued for the Yinger Teske wedding.
Mrs Dargel of Oak Hill entertained her daughter Mrs Harrison of Sparta recently with a social gathering at their home. Mrs Frank Decct and her daughters were also mentioned in the event as attendees.
Evening for Scanlon Minnesota to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs A Schilling. Miss Katie Bishop of Reedsburg visited with her friend Mrs O E Ofson on Friday. Emma Karse spent several days the past weeks at the home of her brother Henman Dargel and family on Narrows Prairie.
Fresh lots of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound are selling at before the war prices. This famous cough remedy is ready to use and costs less than buying ingredients to mix. Ideal for coughs colds croup or lagrippe. Sold everywhere.
Ernest Prouty spent the holidays at home in Sandusky. Miss Mae Laing, a teacher near Baraboo, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lange for the holidays. The local school is on a two week vacation with Miss Griffin returning to Baraboo. Sandusky plans a Red Cross club with 44 members. Norm Hart arrived from Camp Grant for Christmas and will return midweek. Miss Mildred Hart works at A. G. Powell's.
An enlarged anti waste advert invites readers to cut out a slip and mail it to Foley Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois with name and address for a trial package. The offer promises Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
Gere Rae Gere Rae Monday reports the death of Col. John Hicks, longtime editor of the Oshkosh Northwestern and former diplomat to South American nations. He died Thursday night in San Antonio, Texas at age 71, leaving a mark on Wisconsin journalism and state affairs.
A roundup of holiday travel and visits across Baraboo and nearby towns. residents host relatives from Madison North Freedom Reedsburg and Chicago while service members from Camp Grant return on furlough. a Christmas program, charitable collection for Armenians, and a note on German language removal from California high school curricula.
The fine residence of Herman Nachreiner burned Saturday. Homer Goodell and family visited O. Goodell's home on Sunday. Burmeister displays holiday goods likened to Santa’s pack. Smallpox reportedly breaks out at Sandusky with two houses quarantined. The grist mill stays busy under miller Albert Kruse producing war flour. Soldier boys from Camp Grant expected home for Christmas. These items appear in the December 20 weekly.
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