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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

5

Accidental Death at Eddyville for Lincoln County Man

Renas A. Wood, son-in-law of A. D. Hymes, killed while sawing lumber at his brother Rufus Wood’s Eddyville mill. He fell onto the saw, likely due to a previously weak ankle, severing the jugular vein. Born January 11, 1889, in Princeville Illinois, he married Olive Hymes in 1909 and left a wife and two children. Funeral held at Chitwood. Rev. McVickers of Newport led services. Woodman Lodge member.

Eddyville Chitwood Rufus Rev. McViccors Newport V Woodman Lodge Summit Princeville Ill Olive Hymes

8 S Wood Announces Candidacy for County Clerk

An advertisement paid by 8 S. H. Wood announces his candidacy for Sauk County County Clerk. He cites illness and asks voters for support at the primary, pledging to give the office his best attention if nominated and elected.

H. Wood Sauk County

Central Wisconsin Variety Store for Sale

A rural Wisconsin business listing offers a Variety Store in Lime Ridge with new stock and fixtures. The owner, a local farmer, will sell at a bargain and accepts inquiries through Box 57 Lime Ridge Wis.

Wisconsin Lime Ridge Wis

Title Men Meet at Devils Lake

The Wisconsin Association of Title Men held its sixth annual convention at Devils Lake with chilly but pleasant weather. Officers elected include President W H Hardy and Vice presidents Buehler Hoffman Kitchel, plus Secretary F D Lord and Treasurer Mrs Florence Redfern. Notable speakers covered geology and abstract business standards. Attendees list includes many Wisconsin officials and professionals. The group toured to the Dells by automobile.

W. H. Hardy Waukesha Theodore Buehl R Alma August F. Hoffman Washburn VC. 8 Kitchel Milwaukee F. D. Lord Ellsworth Florence K. Redfern Mineral Point Edwin Selleck Baraboo Theodore Buehler J. T. Kinney Madison L. A. Williams Fond du Lac Samuel Weidman R. G. Siebecker Weidman Devils Lake Leibecker Kitchen F. Hoffmann E. F. Dithmar W.J. Tubbs Elkhorn Florence K.redfearn J. H. Walker Hudson W.H. Hardy, Jr

Prospects Bright for Summer Band Concerts

At band practice Tuesday evening volunteers offered contributions totaling almost 100 dollars for a summer concert series in Baraboo. With a little more effort the funds should cover a sequence of musical evenings by a top state band and the committee plans to take up the question soon.

Baraboo

Inter Se Folk Banquet Closed Fall Meeting Scheduled

The Inter Se club held its closing meeting Tuesday at Mrs. John Newman’s home on Third avenue with all members present and two guests. Games stories and conundrums followed by a tastefully decorated banquet and toasts. The next club gathering is planned for fall.

Inter Se Club John Newman Third Avenue

Ableman Commencement Honors Five Graduates

Ableman held a Friday commencement with five graduates Roger Fenwick Henry Schneider Mildred Scharnke Myrtle Stephens and Richard Luedtke. A blue and white stage carried the class motto Forward Only as the Ableman orchestra offered an overture and Rev Popp led the invocation.

Ableman Roger Fenwick Henry Schneider Mildred Scharnke Myrtle Stephens Richard Luedtke Popp Messrs Anderson Bentley Bender Smith Wisconsin Robert Hopkin Whitewater Peterson C. A. Anderson Commonwealth America

Rubber coats and white silk gloves arrive for ladies and gents

Local shop announces availability of rubber automobile coats and elbow length white silk gloves, items customers have been seeking. The notice highlights new stock now on hand for shoppers.

T. Clavadatscher

Harrisburg and West Trays Social Notes

Otto Ratke of Black Earth visits his uncle John Rieser for a few days. William Bonham and family visit Laura Palmer and the Keller household in Baraboo. Peter Lugkauf of Cassell calls on William Hoppe. Erma Bantley visits her uncle Gustav Genz in Cassell. Maude McCready visits Margaret Barnard in Spring Green. The rock crusher moves to the big hill from Sumpter. Hehemberger family and Hartman family visit Diehl in Lodde's Mills.

Otto Ratke Black Earth John Rieser William Bonham Laura Palmer William Fingerhing Roy Peter Keller Baraboo Peter Lugkauf Cassell William Hoppe Erma Bantley Gustav Genz Maude McCready Margaret Barnard Spring Green Big Hill Sumpter Joe Hehemberger Leonard Hartman Lodde

June Weddings Bring Many Baraboo Brides

Baraboo residents celebrate multiple June weddings. Orr C Dodge of Baraboo wed Eldora Carpenter in Harvard Illinois with plans to reside at 415 Eighth Ave Baraboo after July 2. Mary A Odekirk wed George E Holt at 314 Lynn Ave. the couple to farm in Delton after marriage. Additional ceremonies included Ida Conner and J Van Buskirk in Milwaukee.

Orr C. Dodge Baraboo Eldora Carpenter Roy Herrick Harvard Illinois Albert Dodge Northwestern Railway B. Odekirk Lynn _ avenue Mary A. Odekirk George E. Holt Delton C. A. Wilson Trinity Episcopal Church Kenneth Odekirk Erma Spencer W. Waddell Belle Holt Holt B. W. Holt H. L. Peck Charles Parks George Loos Phoebe Hains Edna Fuller Flossie Polley Grayce Polley Madison and Merrimack Mayme McQuade Vivian Verbeck Myrtle Steele Lodi Elizabeth Johnson Dane Ida Conner J. van Buskirk Milwaukee Deiton

Clavadtscher Stand Behind Shoes and Price

The ad proclaims strong support for footwear and value with a bold stance by Clavadtscher, emphasizing buyer confidence and competitive pricing.

T, Clavadtscher

Unnamed Writer Reports Fish Catch Details

A reader sent in a fish catching item to The News office but did not provide a name, so the piece will not appear. The report notes fishing activity but remains unsigned.

Eugene W. Chapin to Speak at Russell Corners Church

Eugene W. Chapin will address the W. M. church at Russell Corners on Wednesday evening, June 5.

Eugene W. Chapin W. M Russell Corners

Baraboo Visit Noted for William Schoephoester

William Schoephoester of Reedsburg was in Baraboo on Sunday, a brief hometown mention noting his local travel.

William Schoephoester Reedsburg Baraboo

Hillpoint Men Arrested at Loganville Face Court

The Hillpoint men arrested Sunday at Loganville for breaking windows and resisting officers include Louis Webster Will Webster and the Goodell brothers David Thomas Homer. A Monday preliminary hearing resulted in David Goodell being released while the other four were bound over to circuit court with $500 bail each.

Hillpoint Loganville Louis Webster Will Webster David Goodell Thomas Goodell Homer Goodell

Cheap John Medicines Sale Notice

Pharmacist advertises Barker's cures for catarrh and rheumatism with promise to strengthen the weak and sick. Sold at local drug stores.

John Barker’s

Memorial Day and graduation events at LA VALLE

Woodmen memorial services were held at M W A hall with a tribute at the cemetery. Six graduates listed Irma Borchers Hilda Steffens Iva Doering Percy Paddock Albert Swetland and Voiney Hyslop. Memorial Day observances followed by a church service and procession to the cemetery.

M. W. A. Hall Mr. Mansfield Forresters Irma Borchers Hilda Steffens Iva Doering Percy Paddock Albert Swetland Voiney Hyslop Leo Greenhalgh Peoria Lll W. Hyslop Dane H. E. Mansfield F. M Taylor United Brethren Church A. C. Chure Emmie Williams Seiberlich Kaukauna J. Hyslop Otto Borchers W. J. Miller Reedsburg W. Barnett Fred Thompson Corliss Dan Murphy Orlin Lacy Mattie Alice Cleveland Wilkinson Charles

Supreme Court Affirms Bara Boo vs Laird

At Madison on Tuesday the supreme court handed down several decisions two from Sauk county. The Bank of Bara Boo vs C L Laird was affirmed while G M Willard of Reedsburg vs Chicago and Northwestern was reversed. The court found no negligence by the railroad company in the Sable Girl shipment case and the jury verdict of about 1100 may stand for settlement.

Madison Supreme Court Sauk County Bank of Baraboo C. L. Laird G. M. Willard Reedsburg Chicago & Northwestern Baraboo

City in shock as injuries from accident worsen

Mrs Woolcott remains unable to rise after a bicycle collision and suffers a severe injury. John Bailey lies in a critical condition, failing for over a week at his daughter Mrs James Dibble's home. Bailey has been unable to walk for years since a train accident.

For Sale and Wanted Notices from Baraboo Wisconsin

Popular Wants weekly lists a registered Holstein cow born Jan 16 for sale with phone contact. Also wants dead horses hogs and cattle for rendering. Farm listing near Baraboo offers 38 acres two miles southeast with new eight room house barn granary and orchard.

R. D W.H. Sherman Baraboo Wis Coln FORK B. E. Skinner

Colonel Afrite mare horse stallion sire name and season

Colonel Afrite No 53 134 sired by Afrite trotting stallion with 2 07 record stands 16 hands high and 1200 pounds will season 1912 at Taylor's Livery Barn Baraboo.

Afrite

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