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Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

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Territorial Day on the Little Green Tents

On the Little Green Tents a territorial day was observed with activities noted in the report. The brief describes ceremonial elements and local participants commemorating the occasion.

Memorial Day Sermon and Civic Remembrance

Memorial Day observances are recounted with processions to the cemetery, decorated graves, and a public address by Rev. E. P. Hall at First M. E. Church. The piece honors veterans, recalls Lincoln and Gettysburg, and emphasizes civic duty and the memory of freedom, with references to local organizers and participants.

E. P. Hall Relief Corps Grand Army

Fire damages barn at Caflisch creamery in town

Last evening about 7:45 the barn at William Caflisch’s creamery on Seventh and Barker streets caught fire. The roof and upper structure were damaged along with hay and grain losses totaling about 150 dollars. no insurance coverage.

William Caflisch Seventh Barker Streets Carlisch

County Resident Fred Kaiser Dies After Illness

Fred Kaiser aged over 70 and longtime Glenville and Greenfield resident died Wednesday night at the county hospital after a period of illness. He leaves one son Frank Kaiser of Glenville. Interment will be at the county farm.

Fred Kaiser Glenville Greenfield Frank Kaiser County Farm

May Day Wedding Unites Marion Wright and Frank J. Smith

A pleasant May 29 wedding on Fifth avenue joined Marion Wright and Frank J. Smith of Brule Mining in Stambaugh and Iron River Michigan. Rev. Ernest C. Henke officiated as music by Trebil Cox on harp accompanied a five course breakfast. The couple will reside in Iron River after a eastward wedding trip. Attending out of town guests included Mrs. Minnie Smith and the Norris and Axon families among others.

Fifth Avenue J. W. Wright Marion Frank J. Smith Brule Mining Company Stambaugh and Iron River Michigan Ernest C. Henke Grand Rapids Mich William Axon Lodi Reno Habberman Francis Forrest Poynette J. D. Wright Schenectady N. Y

Death at Elroy Claims Dennis Sweeney Cigar Dealer

Dennis Sweeney, a Baraboo Knights of Columbus member and cigar dealer, died in Elroy aged about 142. Funeral will be held in Elroy with several attendees from Baraboo.

C. A. Hoffman Dennis Sweeney Elroy Baraboo The Knights of Columbus

Baraboo Editor Henry Hansbrough Highlights Burnsiana

Henry C. Hansbrough, former Baraboo editor and long time North Dakota senator, writes in the National Magazine about William Robertson Smith of Washington. Smith has compiled an extensive Burnsiana collection with about 5500 volumes and many illustrations, offered to the public for free access. The piece is described as a delightful magazine read.

National Magazine Henry C. Hansbrough Baraboo North Dakota William Robertson Smith Washington Robert Burns

Gypsy Band Steals Purses From Twin Cities

A band of gypsies passing through Prairie du Sac seized a purse containing 73 dollars from Jacob Tobler's trousers. Tobler learned of the loss at 7 PM after a pursuit with locals. They recovered all the money the next day near Middleton following a second chase.

Springfield Corners Middleton

Funeral of Engineer J. E. Fellows in Chicago Wreck

The funeral of Engineer J. E. Fellows killed in the Chicago wreck was held Wednesday at 315 Fifth Avenue. The Masons led the service with Rev. Wilson and Joseph Briscoe directing. A quartet sang as bearers from Northwestern engineers carried Fellows to the city cemetery amid flowers and a march of about 60 Masons.

J. E. Fellows Chicago Fifth Avenue Rev. Wilson Trinity Episcopal Church Joseph Briscoe Masonic Lodge A. L. Crump Kendall J. L. Bonham C. F. Kindschi Henry Koppke Northwestern William Hollenbeck T. Williams George Hoadley L. J. Barrett Alvin Brown Enos Sherman

Prizes Awarded to School Children This Week

This week's ceremony recognized outstanding pupils as prizes were awarded to school children for achievements in academics and extra curricular activities.

Carpentry and Sewing Prizes at McIntosh High School

Students at the McIntosh high school show work in carpentry and sewing with prize lists by ward and grade. Verne Wing won the top prize a hammer given by Prof. Walter H. McIntosh, while other awards went to John Gibbs Zania Cornell and many named students and teachers.

Roy Schacht Minot Fry George Schenck George Hill Arthur Miller Harry Nelson Leo Simons Edward Stemner Carl Marquette Sanford Hannes Raymond Briscoe Harry Torrence Roderich Schultz Ray Underkoffer Herman Lee Oscar Isenberg Verne Walter H. McIntosh John Gibbs

War Veteran is Buried at Black River Falls Memorial Day

Memorial Day at Black River Falls marked by the funeral of Lewis Clarke the first veteran buried there on the holiday. Parade was canceled due to street losses but hundreds of school children attended. L. A. Kremer of Madison gave the afternoon address.

Davis Hackett J. H. Doppler C. K E. Palmer J. R. Hofstatter A. A. Brownell Frank Sinks Gs A.B. W. OR City Council Third Street M. E. Church Thaerer E. A. Henke Oscar Doppler J. 8. Worthman Black River Falls Lewis Clarke L. A. Kremer Madison

Murray Sends Bigger Egg From Prairie du Chien Hen

James A. Murray reports a Plymouth Rock chicken owned by Mrs. W A Johnson laid an egg weighing five ounces with an eight inch long circumference and seven inch short circumference, adding to Sauk county’s record egg sizes.

Sauk County James A. Murray Prairie du Chien Baraboo Telephone Company W. A. Johnson Plymouth Rock

Bright Outlook for New Company Directors Elected

The Deppe Carpenter Lumber and Produce Co held a meeting to elect directors and officers. George Carpenter serves as president with S E Wakefield as vice president and Theo R Deppe as secretary treasurer and general manager. Directors named include Carpenter Wakefield Deppe Berkley and Collins. Stockholders listed span Baraboo Reedsburg and Madison.

Deppe-Carpenter Lumber & Produce Company George Carpenter S. E. Wakefield Theo. R. Deppe E. Wakefield T. R. Deppe F. E. Berkley William Collins Sidney E. Wakefield Carl M. DuBois Fred E. Berkley Helen Sarahan Baraboo James A. Stone Reedsburg William FE. Collins Madison

DIES AT EIGHTY SEVEN GEORGE H CARTER

George H. Carter died at his daughter’s home this morning after a period of feeble health. Born in Massachusetts he moved to Baraboo six years ago with his daughter and was widowed. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM with services at the Lewis residence. remains to be interred in Springfield, Massachusetts beside his wife.

George H. Carter D. A. Lewis Massachusetts Baraboo Wisconsin

Bridges Fail As Severe Storm Ravages Bear Valley

May 28 heavy rain and hail flood Bear Creek and Honey Creek valleys causing widespread damage. Bridges washed out at Sandusky and Bear Valley, livestock losses, farm and fence destruction, and a school teacher Miss Edith Frasier struck by lightning with a pupil also shocked.

Spring Green Bear Creek Honey Creek Sandusky Loganville Bear Valley Wm. Wolf Washington Winterburn White Mound O’malley Clemens King George Morgan J. B. Bauer

Licensed to Marry Laurence Parke W Roxbury to Emelia Coenen

Laurence Parke of Roxbury and Emelia Coenen of Sauk City obtain a marriage license. The certificate lists both as applicants for nuptial rites. No ceremony details are provided in the brief notice.

Laurence Parke Roxbury Emelia Coenen Sauk City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sons of Veterans and Cadets Fratrici Miss Wright Wisconsin River Prairie du Sac Clifton Sugarloaf Bluff Sauk County Historical Society Sauk Masons Miss Ochsner Martha Elkington Zania Cornell Miss Payne Genevieve Dutcher Inez Kuhns Miss Breen Martha Burgess Elzaida Barrett Miss Holm Della True Elizabeth Guntrip Miss Ruggles Monetta Weirich Edith Pelton Miss Haines Winifred Sayles Lila Butman Miss Mc J. A. Murray Deppe-Carpenter Lumber & Produce Co Coun
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