Holiday Meet of Fortnightly Literary Club
Members and friends of the Fortnightly Literary club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. A Reinking for a holiday evening. The program featured a musical show by Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Melzl with Miss Reiner at piano, plus violin numbers by Miss Mary Elizabeth Reinking and Miss Lillian Reinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Reinking
R. B. Griggs
G. W. Snyder
America
A. W. Melzl
A. L. Reiner
Mary Elizabeth Reinking
Lillian Reinking
Ethel S. Horton
Belle W. Bliss
California
E. C. Henke
Germany
Santa Claus
Christina Wright
Zara Frickie
Diamond Dyes Promises Fade-Free Color For Any Fabric
A vintage advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as the easy solution to revive faded garments. It claims rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and blends with a matching Color Card and included Direction Book.
Birth in Montayne Family Announces Daughter Margaret Marie
Mr and Mrs Arthur Montayne welcome a daughter named Margaret Marie in a concise birth notice. The event marks a new addition to the Montayne family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Montayne
Margaret Marie
Marriag e Applications Listed for Baraboo Ironton and La Valle
Applications to marry John Martin Aland and Anna Hinz of Baraboo and Ableman, Paul P Stieve and Ella Stempke of Merrimack, Charles J Bodendein and Florence Faga of Ironton, Martin C Snyder and Esther Damaskey of La Valle are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin Aland
Baraboo
Anna Hinz
Ableman
Paul P. Stieve
Ella Stempke
Merrimack
Charles J. Bodendein
Ironton
Florence Faga
Martin C. Snyder
la Valle
Esther Damaskey
Portage Meetings Called Off By Frigid Weather
Weather sat at 15 degrees below zero prompting cancellations of meetings in Portage and Caledonia. Prof Otis of Madison was scheduled to address farmers Friday night in Caledonia and Saturday afternoon in Portage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Otis
Madison
Caledonia
Fire destroys Koppleman building in Randolph Wisconsin
Fire destroyed the Koppleman block in Randolph Wisconsin causing about 10000 dollars in losses. A special train was sent from Portage to save Milwaukee railroads cars and other property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppleman
Randolph
Wis
Portage
Milwaukee Railroads
California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Safe Laxative
Advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to children claiming it cleanses stomach and liver. It highlights fruity taste and explicit dosing on each bottle, advising to look for the California name to ensure safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Marriages Tie Newport and Kik pbourn Couples
Miss Ella Korsburn of Newport wed Archie Cartwright of Kik pbourn in Portage with Rev. J W Harris officiating. They left for Des Moines for their honeymoon. Cartwright works for J I Case Tractor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella C. Korsburn
Newport
Archie H. Cartwright
Kik Pbourn
Des Moines
Portage
J. W. Harris
Milwaukee Couple Becomes Married After Short Courtship
Arthur Roecher wed Miss Ethel Mc Kenzie in Milwaukee a few days ago. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Magoon of Kilbourn and lived with them for about twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Roecher
Ethel McKenzie
Milwaukee
A. J. Magoon
Kilbourn
Quiet New Year’s Day Wedding in Baraboo
Ella Stempke daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stempke and Paul R Stieve son of Mr Henry Stieve were married at the German Lutheran church by Rev Mueller on New Year’s Day. The couple visited Trimpey’s studio and hosted a supper at the bride’s aunt’s home before departing for Stevensville Michigan and other travels. Upon return they will reside on the groom’s farm west of Baraboo with best wishes for a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle A. Gamble
George W. Winchester
W. G. Winchester
Detroit
William Gamble
Moline
Ill
Reuben L. Breed
Chicago
University of Wisconsin
Madison High School
Carroll College
Winchester
Baraboo
Ella Stempke
John Stempke
Paul R. Stieve
Henry Stieve
Mueller
Anna Stempke
Edward Stackman
Madison
Georgette
Trimpey
August Dahlke
Mrs. Stieve
Stevensville
Mich
Herr couple wed at Reedsburg parsonage in Elroy home
Helen Herr daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Herr of Reedsburg married Otto Kittel son of Elroy in a ceremony at the M E parsonage performed by Rev J E Cooke. Miss Anna Fisk of Madison and Arthur Herr brother of the bride attended. The couple left for their home in Elroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Herr
Frank Herr
Reedsburg
Otto Kittelson
Elroy
M. E. Parsonage
J. E. Cooke
Anna Fisk
Madison
Arthur Herr
Miss Clair Myers
Earl Bump
J. A. Bump
Chicago
Lawrence Wilcox
T. H. Welch
E. O. Coontz
Shirley Myers
Harold Blair
Marriages Tie Local Couples in Chicago and Reedsburg
Miss Mary Ruth Cleary and Mr Eugene Heimer wed in Chicago. Emil Schultz wed Miss Goldie Sass at St Peter's Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Kansier officiating. Bridesmaids wore pale colors. couple to live on the groom's Loganville farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ruth Cleary
Reedsburg
Eugene Heimer
Winfield
Chicago
Emil Schultz
Goldie Sass
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Kansier
Elsa Schultz
Erma Sass
Harry Bernien
Paul Schultz
Loganville
Racine Couple Attend Local Wedding
The couple and many friends sent best wishes for a long and happy marriage as Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baxter of Racine Wisconsin attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Baxter
Racine
Wisconsin
Jennie Shore Weds Hollis Mortimer at Mortimer Valley Home
On New Year's day at the home of Mr and Mrs Ezra Shore in Mortimer Valley their daughter Jennie married Hollis Mortimer from Springbrook. Hollis is the only son of Mr and Mrs Nate Mortimer. The couple are highly regarded youths and friends extend best wishes for a long, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Shore
Mortimer Valley
Jennie
Hollis Mortimer
Springbrook
Nate Mortimer
Local notices and incidents from Baraboo area events
Mrs. C S Williams returned from St Paul and spoke at a St Paul Presbyterian meeting. A car owned by Roy Kindschi of Sumpter tipped over near West Sank road. all aboard unharmed. William Mathias faced a Madison court on a assault charge. bond posted. Baraboo public schools reopened after holidays. several staff substitutions noted. Baraboo and area residents welcomed back students from the University of Wisconsin and visitors from Chicago and South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Williams
St. Paul
Williams
Agnes McLeod
Summit Avenue
St Paul
Sumpter
William Mathias
Mazomainie Township
Madison
Wesley Schroeder
Hoppmann
Mathias
Schroeder
Lester Daniels
Baraboo
Reedsburg
Chicago
Minneapolis
William Schmaltz
Prairie du Lac
H. C. Schaefer
Maude Newell Williams
Barranquilla
South America
W. H. Newell
James H. Hill
Spring Green
Red Cross
Sauk County
Lila Dryer
Grant Dryer
Dellona
J. H. Hill
Lillian Reinking
M. H. Siegel
la Crosse
Siegel
University of Wisconsin
Otto Ritzenthaler
Robert Lee
Robert Curry
Fred Stanley
George Hill
Floyd Bailey
Elzaida Barrett
Winifred Sayles
Margaret Brethauer
Eugene Terry
Glen Richards
Emma Davis
Pape’s Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Help
An advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a quick harmless antacid to neutralize stomach acidity and relieve indigestion within five minutes. It claims fermented foods cause distress and promises rapid relief with inexpensive tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Baraboo Area News Highlights and Local Notices
The Baraboo area reports high school football B awards for players Hanson Cahoon Schenk Holmes Schultz Steinbrinck Du Bois Buehler Hawkins Radtke Marquartte Griffin Isenberg Bumgartner Weirich Thomas Boyd. A chimney fire at A B Shanks Portage was extinguished with chemicals after a boy raised the alarm. Hill and Sullivan shipped five carloads of livestock to Milwaukee with George Leppla delivering 46 hogs for 2066 dollars. Wilbert Phile froze his feet near La Valle. Social evenings honor Stanford Richardson and Howard Monroe with games and refreshments. A Staudenmeyer surprise party featured games and music. Local residents welcome visitors in Baraboo and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Cahoon
Schenk
Holmes
Schultz
Steinbrinck
du Bois
Buehler
Hawkins
Radtke
Marquartte
Griffin
Isenberg
Bumgartner
Weirich
Thomas
Boyd
A. B. Shanks
Portage
Hill and Sullivan
Milwaukee
Sauk Prairie
Baraboo
George Leppla
Wilbert Phile
Joe Phile
la Valle
H. J. Doerr
Stanford Richardson
Howard Monroe
Carroll College
Notre Dame
E. R. Staudenmeyer
Caledonia
Staudenmayer
Portage Register
Homer Hanson
Madison
George Hanson
W. A. Wyse
Reedsburg
Clayton Rodwell
Barrow
Leo Blackburn
Chicago
C. L. Roser
Arthur Murphy
William Stackhouse
Montford
Eugene Henke
L. A. Winnie
Frank Koons
University of Wisconsin
Henry Koons
Leora Gollmar
Carrol College
B. F Gollmar
Edna
Edith Pelton
Whitewater Normal
Egan
J. W. Wright
Washington
Schenectady
Stambough
Mich
J. S. Palmer
A. K. Bassett
L. B. Irish
Mr. Bassett
Mary Ruggles
Ohio
Mills
Louisiana
Buckeye
Flu or Grippe Warning Promotes Rocky Mountain Tea
An engagement notice warns of flu symptoms and urges immediate home treatment with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It recommends hot salt water foot baths and rest, claiming a high chance of feeling better by morning and advises buying a package at Donovan's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Hollister
Donovan’s
Notable Local Happenings in Baraboo for January
Miss Clara Terry named as youth memory in Baraboo. Jack Boyle, Boston Blackie author, returns from Chicago with publishers. demand for short stories grows. Boyle’s book listed alongside Conan Doyle. Louis and Charles Warnes visited during Yuletide. Louis Sibert returns to Notre Dame after holidays. Warren house rebuilt interior. lunch counter removed. Senator Staudenmayer to auction high grade cattle and hogs on January 15 in Caledonia. son’s marriage leaves farm short staffed. Bruswick hotel work uncovers two skeletons, a snake and a small animal. Charles Wilson investigates citing 1886 events with a snake charmer and armadillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Clara Terry
E. M. Terry
Jack Boyle
Chicago
Conan Doyle
Boyle
Louis
Charles Warnes
Louis Sibert
University of Notre Dame
Anton Siberz
Warren House
Staudenmayer
Caledonia
Snake Charmer and Armadillo Theft Mystery Solved in Milwaukee
After thirty years Milwaukee resolves the 1886 case of Madaline the snake charmer and Do Do the armadillo ring master. They once arrived with a trunk of poisonous snakes and a trained armadillo at the Brunswick hotel and a Grand avenue museum. The stolen animals disrupted a summer show and police found no clues until recent closure of the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madaline
Do Do
Milwaukee
Old Brunswick
Third St
Grand Avenue
A C Church Holds Annual Business Meeting
The Adventist church held its annual business meeting on Friday evening January 3, 1920. Officers elected include Clerk Ella Burton Treasurer Earl Warne Trustees Albert Watkins Thomas Burton Arthur Judevine Deacons Ed Bump Charles Pugh Deaconesses Carrie Rooney Seba Judevine Ushers Earl Warne Perry Loomis Micheal Beaver Everett Bump Organist Ruth Prothero Assistant Organist Ruby Murray Social Committee Myrtle Warne Carie Rooney Alta Henry A L Feeck B O Coontz Loyal Workers Miss Susy Hendricks Secretary and Treasurer Miss Sadie Pierce Sunday School Perry Loomis Secretary and Treasurer Miss Helen Holmes The next Sunday School teachers will be installed next Sunday morning Miss Baker of La Valle will assist in the service The church treasurer reported finances in good condition The church looks forward to a parsonage but canvass for funds is incomplete The committee hopes to present a definite report soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adventist Christian Ghurch
Ella Burton
Earl Warne
Albert Watkins
Thomas Burton
Arthur Judevine
Ed. Bump
Charles Pugh
Carrie Rooney
Seba Judevine
Perry Loomis
Micheal Beaver
Everett Bump
Ruth Prothero
Ruby Murray
Myrtle Warne
Carie Rooney
Alta Henry
A. L. Feeck
B. O. Coontz
Loyal Workers
Susy Hendricks
Sadie Pierce
Helen Holmes
Print Paper Control Bill Proposed in House
Representative Christophersen introduced a bill authorizing one year or longer control of the entire print paper supply through the federal trade commission and allocation to publishers. All contracts for paper would be abrogated and suspended during the operation of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christophersen
Federal Trade Commission
Worthy Griffis Co Raises Capital and Moves to Green Bay
The Worthy Griffis Co manufacturers of pie fillers files amendments to articles of incorporation increasing capital stock from 30000 to 100000 and relocating company to Green Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthy-Griffis Co
Green Bay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roecher—McKenzie
Heimer
Cleary
Bump—Myers
Bruswick
Charles Wilson
Wilson Detective Agency
Dry City
A. C. Church
Hemlock Manufacturers
Michigan
Oshkosh
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