Local residents travel and events around Spring Green
Miss Nora Bridgewater visited Avoca relatives while Mrs. Prouty and daughter stayed in Madison. Albert Wilkinson installed a hot water plant in Avoca. Sam Marcus shopped Chicago for H. Marcus & Sons. Dresen visited Sauk City relatives. Hathaway Prouty and Schoenman attended Milwaukee auto show. Nachreiner travels to Dayton for Delco Light Plant course. Mrs. Butler visited Madison, Lottie Christman Milwaukee business. Mabbott attended a grandchild funeral in Arena. Pesch and Casper secured another red fox north of town. hunters pursued another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Bridgewater
Avoca
John Prouty
Little Daughter
Madison
Albert Wilkinson
Wartell
Sam Marcus
Little Son
Chicago
Mr. Marcus
H. Marcus & Sons
Charles Dresen
Sauk City
Geo. Hathaway
Oliver Schoenman
Milwaukee
Wm. Nachreiner
Dayton
Ohio
Delco
Wm. Butler
Jake Michels
Lottie D. Christman
Archie Mabbott
Arena
Frank Pesch
Claire Casper
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Trial Package Offer
An advertisement invites readers to cut out the slip and mail 5 cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package containing Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Cathartic tablets for coughs colds and croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Local Notes From Portage Area Residents
Several residents reported illnesses and visits in the Portage area. Individuals including Mrs J Baker Mrs Frank Gibson and Mrs H Belter were mentioned with illnesses or visits to relatives and neighbors with others traveling to Portage Necossa and Dell Prairie for work or to visit family.
Money Cannot Buy Any Better Foley Cathartic Tablets
F D Grappe of St Maurice Louisiana endorses Foley Cathartic tablets as a superior cathartic. He touts prompt action without pain or nausea, bowel clearing, stomach soothing, and liver toning with no habit formation. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Grappe
St. Maurice
Wisconsin Couple Wed in Air Over Atlantic
Lieut Bell G. Conant of the U S Navy training force, an oversea veteran from Westfield Wisconsin, married Charlotte Hamilton of Westfield Florida with a second plane carrying a sky-pilot as witness. Both families are from Westfield Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ocean
Lieut
Bell G. Conant
United States Naval Training Force
Westfield
Wis
Charlotte Hamilton
Charles Hamilton
Miami
Florida
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Lumps of undigested food cause pain and acid stomach. Take Pape's Diapepsin tablets to end indigestion and gas quickly. The ad claims immediate relief from acidity, dyspepsia, and related discomfort at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
77th Birthday of Mrs McMather Celebrated at Reedsburg
Sunday gathering in Reedsburg marked the 77th birth anniversary of Mrs Mary E. McMather born in England. Family from Beloit Antigo Baraboo Beloit and Reedsburg attended a three story birthday cake a three story centerpiece and music with poems and singing after a day of feasting and reunion in a Beloit-Iowa family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Milner
John Barley Corn
Wayland Thayer
Antigo
Releif
Ralph Thayer
Kenneth
Beloit
Baraboo
S. A. Collins
Reedsburg
You Cant Fool The Mothers Foley Honey and Tar
An advertisement extols Foley’s Honey and Tar as a reliable cough remedy for colds and croup. It claims quick relief, soothing effects, and no opiates, noting children prefer it and it is sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Auto show visitors and local social rounds in Loganville
Loganville residents Bert Leicher and Albert Burmiester attended the Milwaukee auto show last week and returned Sunday. Mrs. Sam Dearholt won the ladies prize at a Thursday night card party while Will Kruse took the gentlemen’s prize and W. H. Ware the booby. Mr. and Mrs. Will Voss hosted a dinner for E. Voss, Fred Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Ware, Lester Ware and Wm. E. Hamermeister and son. Will Voss bought his father’s property and sold the house to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dearholt with plans to move March 1. Mrs. P. H. Soherson hosted the embroidery club Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. Riggert will host the card club Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Leicher
Albert Burmiester
Milwaukee
Sam Dearholt
Will Kruse
W. H. Ware
Will Voss
E. Voss
Fred Meyer
Ware
Lester Ware
Wm. E. Hamermeister
A. G. Baumgarten
P. H. Soherson
Embroidery Club
E. Riggert
Card Club
Larkin club meets as January notes mingle with town visits
Excelsior reports a January Larkin club gathering at Louis Metcalf home, updates on sick list member Mrs. Ross Shultis, and various Sunday visits including the Rein feldt and O Connor households. Choral club to meet at Knowles home Friday. activity and travel plans surface as residents assist neighbors and undertake local errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin Club
Louis Metcalf
Knowles
Lilian Reinfeldt
Wilton
Harry Wiseman
Chicago
Elmer Loeder
Reedsburg
Herbert Reinfeldt
Dean Dubois
Walter DuBois
California
Royal
Ross Shultis
Delton
Measles Cause School Closure and Social Visits Noted
Fragmentary notes show District No. 6 school closed due to measles. Margaret Vogel visits sister Mrs Roe Shultis while Rollo Bryant attends Ableman school. Mrs Frank Montgomery called at Enoch Shultis home and Mrs Edward O Connor Jr attended a Larkin club meeting at Minot Harrison's.
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Praised by Parent
Hiberton resident John Wognue says he coughed night and day with a sore throat until Foley's Honey and Tar improved his condition. He calls Foley's the best cough medicine for children, croup, and whooping cough and notes it is sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wognue
Hiberton
Fairfield Folks Attend Birthdays and Local Work
Fairf ield residents joined celebrations and chores over the weekend. Mrs. Burton helped Mary Thayer mark her 77th birthday in Beloit while Misses Gamble and Carlisch rested at home from Baraboo Overall factory work. M C Holt and sons hauled hay to Baraboo as the town enumerator nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Burton
Beloit
Mary Thayer
Mary Dedie
Baraboo
Addie Cameron
Geneva
Illinois
Frank B. Schneller
Esther Wildrick
Burr
Lewis Green
Joe Lewis
M. C. Holt and Sons
Fairfield
Veteran of Three Wars Visits Ft Sheridan
Chicago veteran Sgt A W Boggs visited Drexel hospital at Ft Sheridan recounting a service record dating to 1861. He served in the Civil and Spanish American wars and recalled 1917 recruiting duty on South State Street. He is noted as the only living soldier to have seen President Lincoln shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Sgt
A. W. Boggs
Chicago
Drexel Hospital
Ft. Sheridan
South State Street
Uncle Sam
Lincoln
Baraboo Social Notes and Local Home Purchases
Mrs. Ableman returns to Chicago after visiting relatives. Baraboo hosts visiting families and residents include Mrs. Wm Rindfleish and daughter Lillian, Miss Gertrude Bainbridge of Madison, Mrs. F P Popp, Mrs. E C Bentley and Phyllis, and Miss Bessie Cole supervising teacher. Local real estate changes involve Ed Meyer, Ferdinand Cowles, John Brunhoefer Sr, and Vanderhoef occupants moving to Hoskins residence. Sigma Zi honors graduate Mrs. E J B Schubring, daughter of Aug Langenhan, noted among Baraboo scholars. visits from Jules Verbeck and Aug Kamrath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hauder
Chicago
Wm. Rindfleish
Lillian
Baraboo
S. H. Baillies
L. N. Club
Gertrude Bainbridge
Madison
F. P. Popp
Fred
E. C. Bentley
Phyllis
Sigma Zi
Schubring
Aug. Langenhan
Jules Verbeck
George Pyterson
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad claims taking a dose every two hours for three doses breaks a cold fast. It promises to unclog nostrils and head passages, stop a runny nose and sneezing, ease headache and feverishness, and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It notes no quinine and urges insisting on Pape's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Grippe
Local lodges install officers in Spring Green area
The Royal Neighbors, I O O F, F and A M and Beavers held installations at homes of local members and lodges. Officers named include Ora cle Lou Mercer and Grace Waterstreet as installing officer, with other officers listed for each organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Green
Royal Neighbors
William Waterstreet
Grace Waterstreet
Bessie McNulty
Oracle
Lou Mercer
Elizabeth Campbell
Pastoracle
Eva Casper
Lulu Davisson
Nettie Dodge
Pearl Graham
Maude Robson
Ajah Young
Allen Olson
Henry Beck
Leon Gray
William Hayes
Alonzo Snyder
Kennith Olson
Tyler
Merrill Richardson
The
Beavers
William Weston
James Campbell
B. D. Sherwood
Albert Hare
I. of Love
Grace Hutson
Lona Davies
Milford Graham
Edward Hood
Fred Beckwith
Societies Mark 39th Christian Endeavor Anniversary
The Lyons Congregational and Presbyterian Christian Endeavor groups met at a local Presbyterian church for the 39th anniversary. E T Farrill of Milwaukee spoke on the church movement origin and purpose, noting eleven million Endeavor members worldwide and a forward plan to include more societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons, Congregational
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
E. T Farrill
Milwaukee
Farrill
Not Well Not Sick Kidney Pills Ad
An old promotion notes that kidney impurity buildup causes a half sick state with pains and lameness. It claims Foley Kidney Pills heal and strengthen disordered kidneys and restore function, advertising sale across outlets.
Social Notes From Madison and Surroundings
Mrs Sophia Borchers hosted weekend guests in Madison while Mrs Lucy Moohan relocates to Rev Bakers vacated house. Numerous Madison and Baraboo residents attended J Corscadden’s funeral. The Rev Baker resigns from A C church and leaves for Ohio with family. Miss June Hyslop owns a new piano amid local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Borchers
Madison
Otto Borchers
Lucy Moohan
Hudson
Baker
George Taft
Edwin Cullen
Maud Ingraham
George Ingham
Baraboo
J. Corscadden
Emery Marsh
L. Tracy
Wonewoc
Bert Marsh
Edmond Tordoff
George Brannick
Sycamore
Ill
W. Sloniker
Fargo
N. D
Vern Thompson
B. McQuade
Clarence Fisher
Reedsburg
Bertha Jessup
Charles Lelker
A. C
Ohio
June Hyslop
H. E. Blank
Philapple
North Freedom Resident Taken to Hospital
August Luckensmier of North Freedom has been taken to a hospital for temporary treatment. He has been a resident there for many scars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Freedom
August Luckensmier
White Eagle Laid to Rest at Fort Winnebago
Archie White Eagle Winnebago Indian died recently near Portage Caledonia and was honored with full military burial by Richard Mulcahy post. Taps sounded at Old Fort Winnebago Cemetery for the son of Minnie White Eagle with two brothers serving in France. Indian tradition kept the body off ground until final rites, as undertaker Murison and family watched. Wisconsin animal and cattle society notices also appear with February and January events listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mulcahy Post
American Legion
Portage
Archie White Eagle
Caledonia
Archie
Minnie White Eagle
Leo
John
France
Deberrah
Richard Mulcahy
Old Ford Winnebago
Cooper Pixley
Fort Winnebago
Murison
Three Baraboo Houses Sold
The C. C. Thompson residence on Fifth street sold to Norris Wilcox of Fairfield for 2800 dollars. J. T. Bates, agent, notes Thompson’s move to Canealito, California and reports lettuce and onions in season amid a dry May-like Wisconsin climate. William Schneller bought 215 Seventh Avenue. Chaun ce y Van Valkenburg sold the Second Street lot earlier to Harley Wickus. L. C. Welch sold 208 Fifth Avenue to former Assembly member and Mrs. Franklin Johnson who now reside near the city limits after selling a farm northeast of the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Thompson
Fifth Street
Norris Wilcox
Fairfield
Thompson
Chicago
Northwestern
Canealito
California
J. T. Bates
Wisconsin
William Schneller
Seventh Avenue
Chauncey van Valkenburg
Chetek
Schneller
Second Street
Harley Wickus
J. T. Bates and Son
L. C. Welch
Fifth Avenue
Franklin Johnson
Johnson
Wisconsin stock breeders gather for annual Madison meetings
Wisconsin breeders from across the state will converge in Madison for the annual farming meetings February 3 to 12. Wool and swine groups plan conferences with leaders like Carlos J. Fawcett and W. J. Carmichael, plus a Wisconsin Horse Breeders conference featuring G. BE. Wentworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Madison
Carlos J. Fawcett
Iowa Wool Growers’ Association
L. G. Foster
Frank Kleinheinz
College of Agriculture
Wisconsin HorseHreeders’ Association
G. BE. Wentworth
Chicago
W. J. Carmichael
National
Swine Growers’ Association
Alleged forger to Portage
L. W. Neale, wanted in Columbia county for passing forged checks, will be brought to Portage this week by Sheriff Fred Schultz. He is to be arraigned after Sheriff Schultz traveled to Cleveland to secure the prisoner. The Kilbourn State Bank loss is $600 with other firms possibly affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Neale
Columbia County
Portage
Fred .Schultz
Schultz
Cleveland
Kilbourn
Wisconsin Creamery Co Annual Meeting Notes
The Wisconsin Creamery Co held its annual meeting at the Engine House in Sauk City. Directors Al Taylor Samuel Schneider and Andrew Hekstein were re elected. In 1919 butter fat averaged 68.92 cents per pound with 226 114 pounds produced at 57.70 cents per pound. Total receipts 126 509 42 and expenses 125 833 12. Butter sold to patrons 5 483 pounds for 3 165 97. Buttermilk sales totaled 1 104 64 with revenue 767 90 from milk by the hundred and 201 89 by the gallon in the creamery and 134 85 by the gallon at Prairie du Sac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Creamery Co
Sauk City
al. Taylor
Samuel Schneider
Andrew Hekstein
Prairie du Sac
Poley Kidney Pills Promise New Energy for Toquin Man
W. W. Wells of Toquin Michigan reports relief from persistent rheumatic pains backache sore muscles and fatigue after using Poley Kidney Pills. He says he feels like a new man and notes the product is promoted as a remedy for tiredness linked to disordered kidneys. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wells
Toquin, Mich
Arrival of a son brings joy to Mr and Mrs Whiting
Saulk City notes report the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Whiting on January 20. Other items include Miss Ethel Ballant visiting Madison over the weekend, the death of Grandpa Bongard at age about 90, Mrs A E Von Wald recovering from surgery in Madison, Mrs Jake Meng and Miss Mollie Schultz visiting Henry Sorg, and Mrs Theo Crusius returning to St Louis after helping care for her ailing father C F H Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Ethel Ballant
Madison
Grandpa Bongard
Charles
A. E. von Wald
Jake Meng
Mollie Schultz
Prairie du Sac
Henry Sorg
Theo. Crusius
St. Loui
C. F. H. Meyer
California Syrup of Figs Ad Excerpt Promotes Child Laxative Use
An old ad urges mothers to choose California Syrup of Figs for children noting its fruity taste and easy dosage. It claims it cleanses stomach liver and bowels and instructs mothers to say California when giving the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
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Kirkwood
James Latham
Wm. Stevenson
Loganville
Excelsior
Ableman
Tress
LA Valle
White Eagle
Wisconsin Hampshire Procters’ Association
University Stock Pavilion
Western Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Robert Scoville
New York
American Guernsey Cattle Club
F. B. Hill
New Hampshire
B. H. Hibbard
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