28 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
1
Christmas observances filled city churches from First M E to Lutheran and Congregational as choirs, pageants, solos, and nativity plays delighted crowds. Sunday schools distributed gifts and children enjoyed special programs and decorations across multiple parishes.
J. J. Davies of Spring Green slipped on an icy sidewalk last Thursday evening and fell backward striking his shoulders. He was taken home for medical attention and required time to speak. he is not yet able to resume work.
Sheriff Neitzel reports Roy Allen jailed again on multiple charges including beating his wife and parole violation. The narrative recalls his prewar Green Bay confinement, Army service, and subsequent Baraboo history, with questions about his liberty versus jail.
At the Sauk County Holstein Breeders association annual meeting in Reedsburg Tuesday, officers were elected. President H. J. Sedgwick was chosen, with vice president EL H. Kwenecke, secretary and treasurer H. A. Turgasen, and directors P. H. Walsh La Valle Al Brandt Lime Ridge Fred Kruse Loganville Lawrence Siebecker Laraboo J Hatz Prairie du Sac.
The Baptist church held a Christmas program with a sermon titled The Bethlehem of the Soul by Rev. H. H. Savage. World Wide Guild presented a play The First Church Christmas Barrel showing a barrel mailed to missionaries and returned with scripture quotes.
Herman Buelow, 70, was struck while attempting to cross a crossing south of the village hall by passenger train No. 14 on Wednesday evening. Witnesses include George Harrison and two other boys who shouted to stop him. he died en route to his home. He leaves a widow and six children. funeral set for Friday at the Congregational church.
The Baraboo and Madison teams opened the season in a tense game tied at 16 after regulation. Thompson scored the decisive two points in overtime as Baraboo won 18 to 16 with Boyd and Thompson strong at forwards and Hillard solid at center. Ada Burnham travels to Ontario California for a milder climate and better health.
City schools closed for Christmas vacation with parties and programs this afternoon. Santa Claus visited several locations, bringing trees gifts and joy. The kindergarten hosted a popular celebration with St Nick and children, snacks, games, and festive moments as teachers headed home.
Robert Ringling donates full advertising revenue from his Baraboo entertainment to the high school library. The Ringling brothers also grant free use of the Al Ringling theater. After printing costs, about 418 dollars will be given to the library. the school votes thanks to Mr Ringling.
The order of F. and A. M. held elections naming Edward F. Boehm as W M P A Wood as Ss W Herbert W Hawkins as J W J Van Orden as Treasurer Henry Koppke as Secretary and H L Halsted as Trustee for the coming year.
An overheated stovepipe ignited the roof of the City Rooming House at Ash and Fourth streets around ten this morning. The fire, fed by a tin roof kitchen at the rear, was rapidly extinguished by the city department. Damage is confined to the kitchen addition and will be repaired with a short new roofing section. The rooming house is operated by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Heldt.
Mrs. Anna Erffmeyer widow of Charles J. H. Erffmeyer died at her son S J Erffmeyer’s home in Adams after a one day illness. She lived in Baraboo most of her life before moving to Adams three years ago. She leaves several children besides Silas. Remains sent to Baraboo for funeral services Tuesday at 2 PM from the Evangelical church conducted by Rev. C E Maves.
A masked robber held up the Pleasant Plains State bank cashier on Thursday and stole about 500 dollars in receipts, fleeing in a small automobile. The incident occurred in Pleasant Plains, Illinois.
Mr and Mrs E F Setzke of Sauk City returned from Milwaukee where they attended the funeral of Herman Setzke aged 71 father of E F Setzke.
Wilbur Hanley about 14, son of Mrs. Maude Hanley, was hit crossing Seventh Avenue near Angie Street around 8 PM Thursday. He is in critical condition at St. Mary’s Ringling hospital with a fractured skull and possible internal injuries. The Kilbourn driver Colburn gave his name. two cars approached from opposite directions as he crossed.
A large Baraboo crowd attended the Elks annual Christmas festival at the Al Ringling theater. Santa Claus distributed gifts and the High School Band performed as Jimmie Glasgow entertained the youngsters with songs and readings. About 1,500 children received bags of popcorn apples candy and nuts.
At the Woodmen Circle meeting in the n P hall election of officers for the coming year concluded with Mrs. Mary Stecker Bauer as Past Guardian and J C Bunn as Guardian. Other officers listed include Adviser Mrs Jeanette Urban Clerk Mrs Flossie Johnson Banker Mrs Rose Urban Attendant Mrs Pauline Reineke Chaplain Mrs Caroline Bunn Inner Sentinel John MKovhler Outer Sentinel J J eons. Mr and Mrs Allen Binger will spend holidays in Beloit with Mr and Mrs A L Binger.
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