Local Holiday News From Spring Green Area
The itemization notes visits and travels of residents including George Yanker of Kenosha and Noah McCready of Freeport UI. Helen Keller went to Madison for work. J M Prouty moved to the Culver residence with family. J E Morgan funeral held at Congregational church. Spring Green ice harvest active with 14 inch thick stock by local firms. Rose Haas returns home from Reedburg teachers college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Yanker
Kenosha
J. P. ,Morelet
Noah McCready
Freeport UI
Spring Green
Lester ‘Blackman
Madison
John ‘Roselip
Lot White
Helen Keller
J. M. ‘Prouty
Ahs
D. Ic. Culver
Kielsmier Creamery Co
Rose Haas
Reedsburg
Not Well Not Sick and Kidney Pills Claim Relief
When kidneys fail to cleanse blood the body suffers. The ad says Foley Kidney Pills heal and strengthen disordered kidneys and help them do their work, promising improvement for a half sick condition and related pains. Sold everywhere.
West Lime Ridge Family Notes and New Year Visits
East Lime Ridge reports births and family visits as Ruth Todd stays with her sister Mrs John Borland. Mr and Mrs Herb L Smith and children share New Year dinner at A Markley home. Guy A Hamstock family visits Borland relatives and Frank Warren home for New Year Eve. W Jackson sells farm to Ace Frost and buys A Babcock village property. Hamstock visits Schuettie home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kahnas
Ruth Todd
John Borland
Herb L. ‘Smith
A. Babcock
Guy A. Hamstock
Herman Schuettie
Money Cannot Buy Any Better Foley Cathartic Tablets
An advertisement by F. D. Grappe of St. Maurice La promotes Foley Cathartic tablets. The copy claims prompt relief without pain or nausea, cleansing the bowels sweetening the stomach and toning the liver. It asserts non habit forming and that the product is sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Grappe
St. Maurice
Local Residents Spend Holidays and Visit Kin
Fred Mueller of Milwaukee visited his parents, and Anna Holweg stayed with her sister. Lillian Rindflisch and Esther Duars called on L. Griswold. Cy Simonds entertained relatives on New Year’s day. Edna Hunt and Anna Patterson visited relatives in Sauk City and Elroy respectively. The club met at Al Hunt’s home for a social on Jan. 2 with plans for an oyster supper on Jan. 16. Mrs. O. F. Edwards visited Madison, and John Fisher dined with brother James in Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred, Mueller
Milwaukee
Fred Mueller
Anna Holweg
H. Rudy
Lillian Rindflisch
Esther Duars
Ableman
L. Griswold
Cy Simonds
Edna Hunt
Nora Graves
Madison
Patterson
Sauk City
Miss Tinkham
George ‘Tinkham
Lyons
F. Edwards
Beloit
Clarence Carson
O. F. Edwards
Anna Patterson
Elroy
J. Rumpf
al. Hunt
John Fisher
Janesville
James Fisher
Cascarets promise gentle relief from constipation
The ad claims cascarets avoid harsh laxatives, offering quick relief for constipation, biliousness, indigestion, gases, and headaches. It asserts they work during sleep, cleanse toxins and waste, strengthen bowel muscles, and cost little.
Christmas News From North Dellona and Lyndon
Christmas week reports include Mrs T Goman hosting Hawes and Hirst families and various locals visiting relatives. Miss Mabel Scott returned to N Freedom after holidays with her parents as Clarence Simonds and family spent Xmas at Albert Selchow’s home. John Szymanoski came from Milwaukee to visit his parents. Mrs William Scott’s circle hosted gatherings. Mrs Carnahan in poor health. Wilbur Scott and Robert Charney families with Wm Scott for Christmas. Bernard Hawes spent holidays at home. Mrs Wilbur Scott and children visiting Mauston. W G Priaulx and daughter Helen visited Wm Scott. L A S to meet Mrs Date Beard Jan 8 for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dellona
Lyndon
Hawes
Jesse Wickes
Delton
Dick Barker
Wilbur Scott
Robert Charney
Wm. Scott
Bernard Hawes
Janesville
Mauston
W. G. Priauilx
Helen of
Date Beard
Harry Malloy
Morris
Will
Janette Hoege
Ida
Ella Attridge
Albert Ziegler
Ziegler
J. Johnson
Walt Green
Ben Lusby
Barron
Lusby
Leach Lake
John Ziegler
Harrison
Madison
Ralph
Guy Plummer
Foley's Honey and Tar praised for cough relief
John Wognue of Elberton Georgia writes that repeated coughing and throat irritation improved after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He claims the medicine is the best cough remedy for children including for croup and whooping cough and notes it is sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wognue
Elberton
Reedsburg New Year News: Weddings and Local Notes
The column notes the marriage of Mare Wheeler of Reedsburg to Ed Bohn of Lime Ridge on New Year’s Day in Chicago. It highlights Mare’s millinery business with Miss Louise Riggert, Ed’s work in Cashton, and other social items including showers, travel, school moves, and upcoming weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mare Wheeler
Our City
Ed Bohn
Lime Ridge
Louise Riggert
Riggert and Wheeler
Cashton
Ed. Schroeder
Norma Smith
Alma Terry
LaCrosse
Emma
Superior
Veda Collins
Lancaster
William Wadleigh
Jack
Galesville
Theodore Collins
Hillsboro
Leona Rosenthal
Herman Riggert
Gary
St. Gretchenston
Cora Brown
Columbus
George Swetland
Greenwood Cemetery
James Miles
Madison
Art Coleman
Paul Sass
Ableman
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Trial Package Advertisement
A promotional slip urges readers to mail 5 cents to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. The offer includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic tablets. The ad states products are sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Neighborhood celebrate and visit during New Year period
South Fairfield residents recount birthday and New Year gatherings. Families including the Hoege Attridge Ziegler and Green circles joined in meals, games, music, and visits at various homes. Several relatives from Madison Merrill Helena and Baraboo joined in celebrations and hosting duties.
Caledonia visit hosted by Mr and Mrs Seils
Mr and Mrs Otto Seils entertained Caledonia kin including the sister and two brothers and the mother of the latter on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Attridge
Otto Seils
Caledonia
You Cant Fool The Mothers Foley Honey and Tar Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Foley Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy for coughs colds and croup. It claims reliable relief without opiates and notes popular use among children and broad availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Obituary for Mrs. Ole Heggestead of Lodi
Mrs. Ole Heggestead aged about 98, a lifelong resident of Lodi, born in Norway in 1851, passed away. Survived by family and friends, funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Heggestead
Lodi
Norway
Mrs August Luechens dies in Madison at 47
Mrs August Luechens aged 47 mother of Mrs John Peterson died at the general hospital Madison of heart failure. Born April 30 1852 in Sauk county she lived in Denver recently. Survived by three daughters Mrs Charles Lehrmann Mrs John Peterson and Mrs Lawrence Wolf one son Irving eight grandchildren one sister Mrs Albert Brown two brothers Robert Denzer and William Denzer wife and mother living in Denver. Funeral services New Year’s Day at Emmanuel Evangelical church Madison Rev Co H Kolander officiating interment Forest Hill Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Luechens
Augusta Luechens
John Peterson
East
Johnson Street
Madison
General Hospital
Albert Brown
Robert Denzer
Denzer
William Denzer
Los Angeles
Denver
Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Co. H. Kolander
Forest Hill
Mrs Mary Coe Died in Chicago Buried in Viroqua
Mrs Mary Coe died in Chicago at age 83 and was buried at Viroqua. She was born in the Parish of Undy Monmouthshire England. She leaves four daughters Attilla Ferguson Charity Coe both of Chicago Ida B Hayes Missoula Montana and Mrs W R Purdy Spring Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Coe
Chicago
Viroqua
Undy
Monmouthshire
England
Attilla Ferguson
Charity Coe
Ida B. Hayes
Missoula
Montana
W. R. Purdy Spring Green
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Smith held in North Freedom
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Smith were held Friday afternoon at 1 30 from the home in North Freedom. Rev Dipple of the village officiated with singing by a North Freedom quartet. Pallbearers were John Veeck William Ruthstieler Edward Saunders Albert Zimmerman Conrad Egerer and George Schwartz. Interment in the North Freedom cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Smith
North Freedom
Dipple
John Veeck
William Ruthstieler
Edward Saunders
Albert Zimmerman
Conrad Egerer
George Schwartz
North Freedom Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. George Swetland Held in Reedsburg
The funeral for Mrs. George Swetland was held Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Reedsburg Methodist Church conducted by Rev. J S Cooke. She is survived by her husband a Civil War veteran and four children Joseph Swetland of Minneapolis Mrs James O Connor and Mrs Jake Shultis of Reedsburg and Mrs J W Finch of Iowa plus two brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swetland
Reedsburg
Methodist Church
J. S. Cooke
Joseph Swetland
Minneapolis
James O’connor
Jake Shultis
J W. Finch
Iowa
Iver Ingebretsen Dies at 92 in New Port Area
Iver Ingebretsen aged 92 died recently in New Port near Kilbourn. His wife had died in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Ingebretsen
Newport
Kilbourn
Birth and marriage of Katherine Ringlemann to Henry Richter
Katherine Elizabeth Ringlemann was born in Grosslie Hanover Germany on November 20 1829. She married Henry Richter on December 31 1860 and they immigrated to the United States in 1868. The Richters lived in Reedsburg for years. Mrs Richter died December 22 1919 at the Sauk County Institution at age ninety years one month and two days. Burial followed in Reedsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Elizabeth Ringlemann
Grosslie
Hanover
Germany
Henry Richter
Reedsburg
Richter
Sauk County Institution
Winfield Man Carl Krause Dies at Home
The aged Winfield resident Carl Krause has died at his home. Funeral services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reedstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Krause
Winfield
St. John’s Luthern Church
Reedsburg
Funeral services for Rev Thomas Foulkes held in city church
Funeral services for Rev Thomas Foulkes who died Wednesday morning were held at the Methodist church Saturday at 2 15 conducted by Rev C E Weed. Pallbearers included several pastors from nearby towns. Music was by Dr T J Snodgrass of Janesville with Mrs Weed on organ. The service featured scripture read by Rev Prucia and prayers by Rev Peckham. Obituary read by Rev Harris and a final blessing by Rev Carver. Interment followed in Baraboo cemetery with attendees from Chicago Prairie du Lac Janesville Waukesha Manston North Freedom Winneconnie and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Foulkes
Thomas Foukes
Methodist
C. E. Weed
W. H. Philpott
North Freedom
Ernest Clark
Madison
C. E. Maves
M. J. Cameron
William Radamacher Baraboo
William Rowe
Carver
Lodi
Barnes
Foulkes
Baraboo
L. F. Owen
Chicago
H. Owen
Prairie du Lac
T. W. Nusum
Janesville
Dadid Hunter
Waukesha
George Grubb
Kenneth
Manston
Winneconnie
Charles Foulkes
Mrs Ida Ramsay Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Ida Ramsay died Sunday after months of cancer at her sister Christ Kaufman’s Lake Street home. Survived by two children, husband previously died in Watertown, South Dakota. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 from the home and 2 from the Lutheran church. Burial in Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Martha Ramsay
Christ Kaufman
Lake Street
Watertown
S. D
Mrs. J Ulrich Schmidt 1833 Switzerland native passes away
Mrs. J Ulrich Schmidt born December 11 1833 in Tamins Graubunden Switzerland came to America in 1848 and lived in Honey Creek since. She married J Ulrich Schmidt on June 12 1856. She died at 86 from a sudden stroke leaving two sons two daughters and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ulrich Schmidt
Obrecht
Tamins
Canton
Graubuenden
Switzerland
America
Honey Creek
Houghton
S. Dak
Christian
Anna
Frank Rosenbaum
John U. Schmidt
Prairie du Sac
Montana
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Ira A Sedders
Funeral services for Mrs. Ira A. Sedders aged 85 were held at Lodi. She died at the home of her son John Sedders in Delevan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira A. ‘Sedders
Lodi
John Sedders
Delevan
Foley Kidney Pills Claim New-Man Boost From Kidney Aid
W. W. Wells of Toquin Michigan reports feeling dramatically better after using Foley Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims relief from rheumatic pains backache sore muscles and stiff joints by supporting kidney function. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wells
Toquin, Mich
Baraboo Fire Department Runs in 1919 Revealed
Fire Chief W. J. Power records show 14 calls in 1919 across Baraboo. Incidents include residences and a packing house, nine homes on streets such as Ash Mound Water and Fifth, plus a greenhouse and automobile fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Power
Baraboo
Grove and
Blake Street
W. T. Marriott
Ash Street
Cora Metcalf
Highth Street
J. D. Cramer
Ellis Avenue
C. H. Lee
Mound Street
Charles
Judge Stevens Orders Exam for Emerson Pollard
In Madison circuit court Judge Stevens issues a writ directing the Wisconsin State Board of Medical Examiners to allow Emerson Pollard of Illinois to take the board examination required for practice. Pollard was denied admission to surgery in 1916 and has pursued several attempts to practice osteopathy and surgery in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manamdu
State Board of Medical Examiners
Emerson Pollard
Illinois
Wisconsin
Madison
Stevens
Pollard
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Cold Relief
A testimonial style notice extols Pape's Cold Compound as a quick cure for severe colds. It claims dosing every two hours until three doses relieve nasal congestion sinus pressure runny nose headache fever and sneezing with minimal cost and no quinine. It urges insisting on the brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Talking machines on a little crash near Prairie du Sac
A Ford truck carrying many talking machines from Gruber Bros. ran off a high turnpike near James Buchanan’s place and tipped into a ditch without serious injuries. The driver asked for discretion, but the load drew attention as neighbors helped recover the gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruber Bros
Prairie du Sac
James Buchanan
Ernest Johnson
Donnie Ryan
Harry Drew
Harley Chrisler
Charles Verback Place
Lodi
Smith—Philips
Madison
Denver Col
Annie (Abbott) McBride
Maud McCaughn
Willliamson Street
Abbotts
Oscar Smith
West Point
Eli Smith
Miss Philips
Frank Molyneux
Grace City
N. D
Altha
Molyneux
Okee
Lake
Wisconsin
Kalamazoo
Prairie du Lac
Light Plant Extends Lines to Caledonia Area
Wisconson Power Light and Heat plans a substation near Welch Ridge to supply Caledonia residents with light and power. Superintendent Grover C. Neff expects completion in early summer and the juice turned on. About 50 locals are interested in extending high tension lines from Portage as the project progresses. The company is also extending a 42 mile line from Madison to Janesville via Edgerton and Stoughton to serve Samson Tractor plant. Water at Prairie du Sac power dam stands at 32 feet high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Power, Light & Heat Company
Welch Ridge
Caledonia
Grover C. Neff
Portage
Madison
Janesville
Edgerton
Stoughton
W Samson Tractor Company
Prairie du Sac
Fennimore Times Suspends Publication for Two Weeks
The Fennimore Times, one of the largest weeklies in the state, did not appear for two weeks prompting questions about its operation and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennimore Times
Roethes
Rank and File Hold Meeting in Baraboo
The first annual campfire of Bara boo Post No 101 Rank and File Veterans association drew a full hall despite bad weather. Officers elected include President Wm G Evenson, Vice President Ralf T Runge, Secretary Clarence B Albert, Treasurer Otto F Bates, Chaplain Wm G Hattle, Master at arms George Hattle, Audit Chair George Weber, Entertainment Chair R B Curtis. The post, part of a national group with over 500000 members, plans an annual ball and other entertainments. The organization helps veterans obtain federal benefits and opposes peace time military training. The next meeting will be announced in the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Rank and File Veterans’ Association
K. P. Hall
Wm. G. Evenson
Ralf T. Runge
Clarence B. Albert
Otto F. Bates
Wm. G. Hattle
George Hattle
George Weber
Entertainment Com
R. B. Curtis
Farmer Bernard Lutkins Found Hanging in Barn
Bernard Lutkins a 35 year old farmer living four miles south of Reedsburg was found dead by hanging in his barn shortly after noon Saturday. The coroner's jury ruled death by own action. He left a widow and two children. Lutkins had gone to Reedsburg on business, returned home about 11 am, and went to the barn with his team. When dinner passed with no sign, the family searched for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Luetkins
Reedsburg
Lutkins
Action Against the Northwestern Damages $31,000 Filed
Matthias Lochner of Madison Carl F Gundlash of Madison sue the Northwestern Railway Co for negligence claiming injuries from a November 27 incident at East Main Sunderland court and South Fourth street crossing. They allege a known pedestrian shortcut on the right of way and no fence by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Lochner
Madison
Carl F. Gundlash
Northwestern Railway Co
Lochner
East Main
Sutherland Court
South Fourth Street
Danderine touted to boost hair shine and health
An advertisement urges girls to use Danderine a hair tonic that promises thick glossy hair with less oil and dirt removal. It claims reduces brittleness dandruff and hair loss while restoring youthful color and shine for only a few cents at drug or toilet counters.
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Lime Ridge
Glenville
South Fairfield
William Wieland
Merrill
Attridge
Charlie Higgins
Roy Higgins
Arthur Attridge
Harvey Attridge
Eileen
Helena
Arthur Attridge Jr
Florence
Winnifred
Mrs
Katherine Ringelmann
John Robertson
Ruth, Lodi
Ida Martha Ramsey
Fennimore
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