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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1921

Page

6

Regular Meet of City Solons Reviews Utilities and Salaries

The city council held a regular Thursday meeting in city hall with Mayor Adolph Androm presiding. Petitions for a sewer on Eighth Avenue, an all night street light at Maple and Hitchcock, and lights near Premo house on Lynn Avenue were reviewed. A hearing was set on a seven chicken loss case filed by Samuel Platt. The Water and First Street alley will be opened between Victoria and Elizabeth streets. A watchman is to be posted at the Vine Street crossing 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A resolution set the Superintendent of Schools salary at 6400 with a further monthly principal’s pay of 302.71.

Adolph Androm Eighth Avenue Oak and Broadway Maple and Hitchcock Street Premo Lynn Avenue Samuel Platt Betwen First Street Victoria Flizabeth Street North Western Railroad Vine Street

Westfield Graduates Read Essays At Closing

Westfield high school closed Tuesday despite rain. Graduates read their essays on figures like Clara Barton and Madame Curie, with songs, recitations, and an educational talk by the men present. Social time followed as locals gathered for a picnic and ice cream.

Florence Alexander Clara Barton Ruth Alexander Wisconsin Harvey Brooks Luther Burbank Erroll Alexander Curie c James Borders Florida Baraboo Conway

Kilbourn Social Notes and Family Visits

Mr and Mrs Ira Bullis of Ranidiph visited Sunday due to Ed Bullis critical illness. Mrs Charles Martens brother G loshy and her uncle Wm Hall of Chicago stayed several days. Mrs Maud Capron of Portage visited Kilbourn friends. Miss Hattie Belter on sick list. Mrs Fanny Esherman visiting relatives in Delton. Floyd Marston moving family into rooms vacated by L M Coapman. News of Miss Viola Reppert's marriage to a Kilbourn girl. Mrs Fanny Esherman of Chicago also noted. Mrs Frank Gibson and Engibret Sormotored to Prairie du Lac to visit Myrtle Colby and family. The following spent Sunday with Mrs Anna Fletcher J Reber and nieces Sadie May Gibson and Miss R Needham.

Ira Bullis Ran«idiph Ed Bullis Charles Marten G. ©Loshy Wm. Hall Chicago Maud Capron Portage Kilbourn Hattie Belter Fanny Esherman Delton Floyd Marston L. M. Coapman Viola Reppert Frank Gibson Engibret Sormo Prairie du Lac J. Reber c Neices Sadie May Gibson R. Needham

Fairfield News notes church service and local events

Reverend W W Moore led a Sunday service at the Fairfield M E Church for the Woman's Foreign Mission Society with attendees from Baraboo and Fairfield. Miss Marjie Emery visited, Merton Webster returned home, Green's Corners School held a May 16 picnic with about 50 attendees despite rain. Osro Ballinger visited kin. Jesse Newell on the sick list. farmers busy with work.

W. W. Moore M. E Baraboo Woman’s Foreign Mission Society of Fairfield Marjie Emery Merton Webster Green’s Corners Osro Ballinger Ssister Jesse S Jesse Newell

Crops Thrive After Rainy Week On Local Farms

The rain last Tuesday and Wednesday followed by hot weather boosted crop growth. Frank Thomas is helping his sons Earl and Perry on the farm, while Mr. and Mrs. E R. Thomas dined with daughter Mrs. Rolla Webster and attended Rev. Moore’s afternoon sermon.

Frank Thomas City Earl and Perry E R. Thomas Rolla Webster Rev. Moore

Married Miller Stauber Bride Weds Russell Miller in Chicago

Miss Margaret Stauber daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stauber formerly of Caledonia married Russell Miller in Chicago at the home of Mrs C E Thompson.

Margaret Stauber John Stauber Chicago C. E. Thompson Russell Miller That City

Hastingses Tie Knot at Dellona Home Ceremony

Loyd Hastings and Mrs Anna Hastings of Dellona wed at 2 PM Wednesday in a ceremony at Mrs E E Bishop’s South Park Street residence in Reedburg. Attendants were Mr and Mrs William Schulze. Hastings is a twin brother of the bride’s former husband.

Loyd Hastings Anna Hastings Dellona E. E. Bishop South Park Street Reedsburg William Schulze Hastings

Obituary of A. D. Washburn Obituary

A. D. Washburn born September 15 1851 on Websters Prairie died May 21 1921 at his youngest daughter’s home in Muscatine Iowa at age 70. He married Anna McCabe in Waukesha Wisconsin. Survived by four children Mrs B A Morgan Bert and A D Washburn of Ironwood Michigan and Mrs George Jehring of Muscatine Iowa. Deceased suffered injuries in an auto accident last September along with heart failure.

A. D. Washburn Websters Prairie Muscatine Websters Prairie School Anna McCabe Waukesha Wis B. A. Morgan Bert Ironwood Mich George Jehring Ferdinand August Mittelstaedt Portage Germany America Bertha Bretzke Herman Frank William George Storm Lake Iowa Walter Milwaukee Carl J. Mueller Oscar Helmann Frank Cottam Toledo Ohio Ann Edith

Obituary notices from Baraboo region recount multiple deaths

The Baraboo area reports the deaths of Ferdinand A Mittelstaedt at 73 after an apoplectic stroke, Adolph Burkenhagen and his daughter in-law Mrs. Walter Wilkenson among others, plus Jessie T Newell and Mrs Anna Jungermann. Surviving family members and funeral details are listed for each.

Funeral services for Jacob Shults in Baraboo

The Baraboo community gathers as funeral services for Jacob Shults are held at the cemetery chapel with Rev. E. C. Henke officiating and Mrs. G. W. Snyder singing. Interment follows at Baraboo cemetery. The Schmitt and Jungermann families thank friends and neighbors for support and floral offerings during the sickness and death.

Rev H. Mueller Jacob Shults E. C. Henke G. W. Snyder Baraboo

Sauk County Holds Second Annual Commencement at Ringling Theatre

The Sauk County second annual commencement will be at the Al Ringling theatre on June 2 at 2 00 p m. It marks graduation for rural and two room graded schools. George S Dick from the state education department will deliver the address. Music by the Sauk County Normal Glee club Baraboo Male Quartette Miss Julia Cady Reedsburg and Earl Morse Baraboo. Prizes for county contests field meet and corn judging will be awarded. About 175 diploma recipients.

Sauk County al. Ringling Theatre George S. Dick State Department of Education Sauk County Normal Glee Club Baraboo Malequarettte Julia Cady Reedsburg Earl Morse Baraboo

Memorial Day Observed With Parades And Graves

Sunday May 29 drew a large crowd as Rev. Cooke offered an apt address at Memorial Day ceremonies in the park. A 1:29 p.m. program featured Rev. Moorehead, then G A R and W R C members with the Reedsburg band marching to the cemetery to decorate soldiers' graves. Weather spoiled some plans but public spirit kept observances strong. Commencement set for Tuesday in the Armory with 52 graduates. Lavita Durken valedictorian, largest class yet.

Cooke M. E. Church Moorehead Reedsburg Armory Lavita Durken Emmia Krueger Milwaukee H. Kruetzman Hillsboro Henry Sweeney Elizabeth Hass Laura Casey Theron Russel Baraboo Raymond Collins Madison Esther Miller Pauline Krohn Gretchen Aton Cora Brown Columbus

Miscellaneous Shower for Skillet Creek Bride to Be

Lena Alwin was surprised at her Skillet Creek home for a miscellaneous shower as she prepares to wed. Guests contributed silver and china alongside linen aluminum and pyrex wares in a community farewell gift. The afternoon featured visiting and refreshments from baskets brought by attendees.

Lena Alwin Skillet Creek Miss Alwin

Mrs Lena Celebrated Move With Friends In Wet Weather

Showers and muddy roads did not dampen a gathering of neighbors and relatives who wished Miss Lena joy in her new home. Listed present included Mrs Albert Wichern Mrs John Hamburg Mrs Hardy Spencer Mrs Arthur Trettin and Ruth Mrs Christ Gasser Mrs Robert Gasser and Melvin Mrs Wilber Cahoon Mrs Wilber Cowles Mrs Dwight Welch Mrs Fred Kunzelman and children Mrs Walter Pierce Mrs Lawrence McGilvra Mrs Ernest Bittich Mrs Fred Schubring and Roy Mrs G H Zantow Mrs Arthur Bassett Mrs Louis Martin and Mrs Albert Lehman.

Albert Wichern John Hamburg Hardy Spencer Arthur Trettin Ruth Christ Gasser Robert Gasser Melvin Wilber Cahoon Wilber Cowles Dwight Welch Fred Kunzelman Walter Pierce Lawrence McGilvra Ernest Bittrich Fred Schubring Roy G. H. Zantow Arthur Bassett Louis Martin Albert Lehman Lena

Spring Green News Notes Courtship of Health and Travel

Julius Mullen returns from Prairie du Chien sanitarium very improved after rheumatism treatment and can walk again. Alois Pletzer underwent surgery in Madison last Thursday leaving only the little finger and thumb. G F Post ships lumber to Spring Green for a new theatre to be built this summer. Benoy cousins from Wauwatosa visit during an auto tour. Norton family from Dodgeville visit old friends. A severe rainstorm Wednesday night is described as the worst in years.

Julius _ Mullen Prairie du Chine Mr. Mullen Alois Pletzer Madison Mr. Pletzer G. F. Post Spring Green Mr. Post John William Benoy Wauwatosa Milwaukee Ben Benoy T. H. Norton Nellie Dodgeville Norton

Local Choral Club Meets at Lee Shultis Home

The choral club gathered Friday night at the Lee Shultis residence with Mrs. Ed OCon nor Jr. noted as attending on Wednesday. Freddie Parkhurst visited Sunday at the Charles Montgomery home. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shultis and family visited Frank Montgomery’s home, while Mr. and Mrs. Morton Cone and family spent Sunday evening with Louis Metcalf. The neighborhood ladies organized a 23 surprise for Mrs. Herman Darrow.

Lee Shultis Ed. O’connor Jr Freddie Parkhurst Charles Montgomery Ross Shultis Frank Montgomery Morton Cone Louis Metcalf Herman Darrow

Tanlac ingredients sourced worldwide amid huge Dayton plant

The Tanlac medicine uses ingredients from Alps to India and Peru stored at the large Tanlac Laboratories in Dayton Ohio and Walkerville Canada. The Dayton plant covers 60 000 square feet with capacity for 50 000 bottles and aims to supply tens of thousands of druggists across the United States and Canada with its growing sales exceeding 10 million bottles in six years.

Dayton Ohio Walkerville Canada Alps Pyrenees Brazil West Indies Rock Mountains Asia Minor Persia India Mexico Columbia Peru Unifon United States

Family gathers for birthday and visits in Baraboo

Tuesday marks her birthday as Albert Teeder goes to Baraboo for treatments. Mr and Mrs Frank Metcalf with a family plus Martha Morley visit Fred Metcalf on Sunday.

Albert Teeder Baraboo Frank Metcalf Martha Morley Fred Metcalf

Sauk County Holstein Picnic Set at Ho Brothers Farm

The Sauk County Holstein Fries Breeders association will hold a summer picnic at the Ho Brothers farm west of Prairie du Sac on Sunday June 11. Good speakers are planned for the program and John Alexander of B Boo is the secretary.

Sauk County Holstein Fries Breeders Association Ho Brothers Prairie du Sac John Alexander B. Boo

Madison shop offers wide range of clothing and linens

A Madison retailer lists extensive fabric and garment prices including Georgette crepes from 6.50 to 12.00, muslins, silks, towels, linens, and shop specials. Featured items include 40 inch crepe back satin, 40 inch crepe de chine, pussy willow taffeta, organ dies, embroidered voic es fabrics, and Kessenich corsets, with discounts noted on infants wear and table linens.

Wisconsin Kessenich Madison

Also Mentioned on This Page

Westfield August Meyer Amanda Newman Bishop Dr. Miller P. Alexander’s Herman Thesding Johnston Lissa Johnston Percy Alexanders Miller Stauber Adolph Burkenhagen Alsace Lorraine Ill Walter Wilkenson Greg Egan Rathell William Nietz Edgar Rice John Netz William Netz & Son Agnes Rathell Mrs Mary Chase H. A. Chase Fort Atkinson Jesse T. Newell Jessie T. Newell Mrs. Gottlieb Jungermann Anna Rosina Jungermann Ruda Friconow Posen Gottlieb Jungerman Greenfield Town George Schmitt Jungermann E. Shudlick Wm. Siebecker J. Gust A. Kurtz Wm. Koerth F. Neitzel G. W. Schmitt August Jungermann Globe Madison, Wisconsin Batistes Organdies Voiles Georgette Crepes E. M. C. and Futurist Kayser’s Marvel Fit Spring Needle Our Pattern Department Zephyr Ginghams Seour Punjab Derryvale Linen
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