Memorial Day Sees Record Heat In Madison Area
The hottest Memorial Day on record in Madison reached 91 degrees by 3 pm with a hazy, sticky day described as cloudy by the weatherman. Baraboo reported similar heat. The prior 50 year record low remains 35 in 1889, while a 84 degree high occurred last night and 63 normal May temperature is noted. Park crowds and ice cream parlors attracted many, as cars moved across streets and to the countryside.
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Madison
Baraboo
Wreath Placed on Pixley Grave by D A R at Fort Winnebago
At the grave of Cooper Pixley the only Revolutionary War soldier buried in the Soldier's cemetery near Portage Fort Winnebago, Friday services were held. Wauban chapter D A R led the program with invocation, songs, a memorial address, a wreath placing by Elizabeth Patterson, and taps by returned soldiers.
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Cooper Pixley
Fort Winnebago
Portage
Wauban
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dawson
Weimer
Elizabeth Patterson
J. R. Patterson
Madison Weather Office
Soldiers of the World War and
Boy Scouts
Grand Army of the Republic
G. A. R. Hall
Prairie du Sac to vote on river bridge 25 000 bond
A special election is set for June 24 in Prairie du Sac to decide if the village will bond up to 25 000 for a new Wisconsin River bridge. State, West Point town, and Columbia and Sauk counties would fund the rest of an estimated 150 000 project.
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Prairie du Sac
Wisconsin River
West Point
Columbia and
Sauk
Judge Hill 10 Moves Office From Bank Building
County Judge elect James H. Hill moves his office from the First National Bank building to the C. E. Ryan estate property to avoid any tie to a private firm. Captain M. LaMar plans to join F. R. Bentley after discharge, and attorney John M. Kelley has limited ties to the Ringling circus firm.
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James H. Hill
First National Bank
C. E. Ryan
M. LaMar
F. R. Bentley
Bentley
John M. Kelley
Ringling Circus
B. Cc. Bentley
Owen, Wis
Hill
Memorial Day Remembrance by G A R and Veterans
Memorial Day events honor World War I veterans and local G A R members. A noon dinner for veterans precedes afternoon services at the M E church with prayers, songs, and readings, while five World War II veterans decorate Baraboo cemetery graves.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Coffee prices rise seven cents per pound in New Orleans roaster move
New Orleans coffee roasters have raised prices on all coffee by 7 cents per pound. Retail stores will see prices move from 33 to 40 cents to 37 and 45 cents a pound, reflecting higher green coffee costs. The increase comes after roasters cited elevated green bean prices as the cause.
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New Orleans
Walter Schmidt and Clara Quandt Apply to Wed
Walter J. Schmidt of North Freedom and Clara F. Quandt of Excelsior have filed applications to marry, announcing their intended union and residence plans.
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Walter J. Schmidt
North Freedom
Clara F. Quandt
Excelsior
Soldiers Return Home From War Fronts
Thursday evening brought more local soldiers back. Many were from Company I, Fourth Wisconsin infantry before the regiment split. Names include Wayland Kier, George Weirich, George Hattle, James Bray, Simon Hillebrandt, and Dewey Schuster. Kier and Hattle report good health. Weirich discharged in New York after serving in military police. several sailed aboard the Tuscania and had over a year in France and Germany.
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Co. I
Fourth Wisconsin Infantry
Wayland Kier
John Kier
George Weirich
Emil Weirich
New York
Sam
George Hattle
Robert Hattle
James Bray
D. F. Bray
Simon Hillebrant
J. M. Hillebrandt
Dewey Schuster
C. Schuster
Memorial Day social notes and local movements span Baraboo
Memorial Day saw visits from Miss Ruth Prothero and Misses Amanda and Katherine Ankenbrandt. Attendees include Miss Constance Kelly, Mayo Hospital chemist, and attorney James H. Hill who spoke at Spring Green. The column lists local families, fishing success at Briggsville, ferry activity on Lake Wisconsin, and a walking trip by students supervised by C. H. Dinsmore.
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William Paske
Baraboo
Ruth Prothero
Amanda
Katherine Ankenbrandt
Portage
Constance Kelly
Hugh Kelly
Kelly
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minn
James H. Hill
Spring Green
Marie Carpenter
George Carpenter
J. W. Layden
Chicago
Frances Ankenbrandt
Baraboo and Corp
Charles Smith
Caledonia
Smith
Daniel
Earl Shilling
Madison
William Schellenberger
R. W. Prothero
Guy J. Shields
Robert Foglé
J. A. Malone
M. F. Foley
J. J. Clark
M. E. Gale
Clyde I. Sturdevant
Paul Schultz
Racine
Peter E. Boyd
Merrimack
Lake Wisconsin
Cyril Sherwood
North Freedom
Devils Lake
C. H. Dinsmore
Reedsburg
Baraboo Visitors and Local Notes Highlight Memorial Day Trip
William A Hayes and Boyd Ladd from Madison visit Baraboo for a few days. Philipp and Vee Gibbons of Kenocha return from overseas and stay with friends. Henry Koppke reports cattle disappearance then eight head found. Mrs. Seal Blakely Rich of Oak Park is visiting H. K. Page. Rich is Baraboo-born and W. S. Grubb’s granddaughter. Fred M Hulbert of Winona and his wife visit H. H. Hulbert, with Memorial Day outings to Sauk City and Prairie du Lac.
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William A. Hayes
Boyd Ladd
University At Madison
Ladd
Milwaukee
Philipp
Vee Gibbons
Kenosha
Baraboo
Henry Koppke
Seal Blakely Rich
Oak Park
H. K. Page
Minn
Mr. Hulbert
H. H. Hulbert
Sauk City
Prairie du Lac
Mortiz Schneller Service Held at Evangelical Church
Funeral services for Mortiz Schneller who died in Friesland were conducted on Wednesday at the Evangelical church with Rev. C E Maves officiating. Bearers were four sons John Robert William and Edward Schneller a son in law E W Norton and his brother Ulfrich Schneller. The remains arrived by train and were buried in the city cemetery. Out of town attendees included John Schneller Milwaukee Robert Schneller North Freedom and Frank Schneller Chicago. The Norton family attended with the remains. Many Fairfield friends attended the rites.
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Mortiz Schneller
Friesland
Evangelical Church
C. E. Maves
Maves
Julius Nold
L. Bump
Daniel Roberts
John
Robert
William
Edward Schneller
E. W. Norton
Ulfrich Schneller
Funeral of Mrs. J. B. Donovan at Ash Street Home
Last rites for Mrs. J B Donovan were held at her Ash Street home with Rev O L Robinson of Madison officiating. He honored her twenty seven years of friendship and loyalty to her family, noting her hospitality and unselfish life. The service included songs led by Mrs G W Snyder and Luise Gattiker at the piano. bearers listed. burial planned for Waukesha. Mrs Donovan died suddenly of heart disease. many neighbors attended.
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Donovan
J. B. Donovan
Ash Street
O. L. Robinson
Madison
Rev. Robinson
Congregational Church
Icaraboo
Mary A. Donovan
Mr. Donovan
Ruth
Naomi
G. W. Snyder
Luise Gattiker
D. A. Lewis
J. W. Davis
T. B. Buckly
E. Pfannstiehl
J. van Orden
E. C. Deno
Catherine Donovan
EB. S. Erswell
Baraboo
Stewart
Chicago
Robinson
Waukesha
Christian Schmidt Dies at Ableman After Heart Disease
Christian Schmidt died at his Ableman home after a period of heart disease. He moved from Westfield with Mrs. Schmidt about a year ago for easier living. He leaves three sons Otto William Walter and two daughters Mrs Behn and Mrs William Alexander. Funeral Saturday at 9:09 AM from the Ableman residence.
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Christian Schmidt
Ableman
Westfield
Schmidt
Otto
William
Freedom
Walter
Behn
William Alexander
Alexander
Henry Alexander
Baraboo
Death of John Dorow at Reedsburg after illness
John Dorow died at his Reedsburg home on Tuesday after a lingering stomach illness. Funeral services were held at the home and St. Peter's Lutheran Church with Rev. Kansier officiating, interment in Reedsburg cemetery. Born in Germany, he came to America in 1873 and lived in Winfield and Reedsburg. He was 76, survived by his wife and five children Henry of Winfield Fred Edward Leo and Mrs Augusta Ott of Reedsburg.
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John Dorow
Reedsburg
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Kansier
Germany
America
Winfield
Henry
Fred
Edward
Leo
Augusta Ott
Fons Bill Allows 30 MPH Outside City Limits
Gov Philipp signs the act allowing motorists to drive thirty miles an hour outside city limits, making the Fons bill law.
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Philipp
Canada Man Again in Court
C. E. M. Churchill claiming Canada origin was arrested again on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Sheriff brought him from Chippewa Falls to Baraboo. a Baraboo woman says he sold her property in Canada and received Liberty bonds as payment. He waived examination before Justice Halsted and was bound over to circuit court. The man previously claimed Mr and Mrs G W Burdick were heirs to large estates in England and appeared in court here before.
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C. E. M. Churchill
Canada
Chippewa Falls
Baraboo
Churchill
Halsted
G. W. Burdick
England
Cow and Heifer Bring Large Figures at Auction
Holstein breeders from Wisconsin and Minnesota gathered in Marshfield for the ninth annual sale of the Central Wisconsin Live Stock Breeders' association. Sales totaled $9,960 with an average of $215 per animal. Charles Pitzke of Dexterville set the sale record by selling a cow and a heifer for $1,110. the pair were two and four years old.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Lobby fighting effort to license corporations
Secretary of State Merlin Hull charges a powerful lobby is fighting his attempt to place foreign corporations on the same footing as domestic ones for original filing fees. The current law allows entry by paying $1 per $1,000 of issued stock, while Wisconsin corporations are charged on authorized capitalization per $1,000.
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Merlin Hull
Wisconsin
Water Cart Emerges In Cartoon Verse
A light verse from Cartoons Magazine envisions a water cart as a mischievous helper. The poem humorously contrasts rain and street dust with the cart’s sprinkling, hinting that its spray foils a drinker’s best outfits and even nudges a trip toward a priestly vow.
World War Era Opinion Snippets Sparked by Wilson Tour
A collage of newspaper comments from multiple papers lampoons President Wilson’s Italy trip and Monroe Doctrine debates. Editors debate Mexico’s stance, Barbed wire imagery, and Ukraine’s faltering position amid European events.
Forever Lost Time Lesson From a Silent Partner
A reflective meditation on time from a narrative voice urging value of each day. It notes that losing time wastes opportunity and that those who succeed do so by making the most of every day, contrasted with those who squander chances.
Soldier returns home with courage and humor in letter
Private John Osterberg of Schenectady New York writes from New York City that after being wounded in battle he lost both legs but remains upbeat. He notes he is alive as one of five struck by an aero bomb and that his spirit stays high with humor and a grim but hopeful verse. He signs off to his parents recounting the march from the ward to the Red Cross hut and mentions Chateau Thierry and Reims.
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John Osterberg
Schenectady
New York
New York City
Literary Digest
America
France
O. K
Red Cross
John
Marine Divisions Suffer Heavy Casualties in WWI
Government statistics show the 32d division lost 12 948 casualties from March 15 1918 to the armistice. The 2d division suffered 24 442 losses with 80 taken prisoner at Chateau Thierry. The 5th and 13th marines led in rifle and pistol contests at Lemans as the 5th Marines topped overseas units.
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United States Marine Corps
Chateau Thierry
4Th Brigade
5Th
13Th Marines
Lemans
France
D’avours
5Th Marines
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Wisconsin Truck CO
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Philip Cheek
H. H. Prange
L. W. Sayles
E. Co. Henke
Third Stret
M. E. Church
Veterans of the World War
W.r. C
G. T. Thaerer
CG. E. Maves Long
John A. Logan
Robert Gollmar
Old Camp Co
A. Melzl
Lincoln
Gettysburg
H. H. Thomas
E. C. Henke
G. Re
James Dibble
Veterans
T. B. Towle
Oscar Doppler
W.R.C
Laura A. Welch
Alice Curry
Sons of Veterans
Flor
C. A. Melzl
Marshal
Ben Schubring
Short
Eva Farnsworth
Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary
Wm. Oole
Dan Worth Jr
Albert Roser
Gertrude Briggs
Bernice Johnson
Lulu Johnson
Meta McGinnis
Rock Hill
Dwight Welch
Fairfield
Archie Carlisch
D. R. Stoner
Transportation Committee
Clarence Farnsworth
J. Judevine
Dale Palmer
George Hammermeister
R. P. Plummer
E. L. Palmer
GACR
Edwin Groskopf
Rev. Thaerer
Samuel Welch
Boyd Blachly
Sons of
Once Doppler
Mable Dutcher
Esther Tramblie
Celia Lenz
Ellen L. Palmer
Dode Quiggle
Walter Hill
Swartz
W. J. Power
J. F. Frank Short
G. L. Bohn
Chasder
Saturn
Cartoons Magazine
Wilson
Rome
Indianapolis Star
Mexico
Philadelphia
Italy
Japan
Venango Herald
Manchester Union
Monroe
New York Evening Post
Little Rock
Arkansas Gazette
Greenville
Piedmont
Lenine
Europe
Tampa Tribune
Mr. Wilson
North American
P. S
Chateau
Thierry
Reims
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