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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1918

Page

11

Social Roundup From South Fairfield Neighborhood

Mr and Mrs Robert Attridge spent Friday at their son Franks home. Albert Ziegler helped move Mr and Mrs Turney from North Freedom to Lyons Saturday. Rev EO Coontz Geo Hughes and others from Baraboo came to the Albert Barstow home Friday to assist after the wind. Families of Eugene Cushman and Bryan Day Sundayed at the M Frazier home. Mrs Fred Koppke visited Frank Beardsley Friday. Albert Ziegler family toured to North Freedom Sunday visiting Charles Brown. Elizabeth Attridge spent week end at Madison and Lodi. The Malloys and Will Attridge toured Plain and Lone Rock to view storm damage. John Ziegler and August Ziegler spent Sunday at George Ziegler home Baraboo visiting Mrs Lawrence Malloy and children of Lathrop Michigan.

Robert Attridge Frank Albert Ziegler Turney North Freedom Lyons E. O. Coontz Geo. Hughes Baraboo Albert Barstow Eugene Cushman Bryan M. Frazier Fred Koppke

Local Notes From LA VALLE Area Largely Social and War Updates

Mr and Mrs Frank Baard spent Sunday at Reedsburg with the latter s daughter. Roy Eder and Myron Barnett have enlisted in the navy and Victor Duddleston has enlisted in the army. H H Thomas of Baraboo spoke at Barnett s hall about the war relief fund plan. Harrison Duddleston has been home from the university about a week. Merril Apker returned from Camp trant Friday evening. Burt Kitson visited from Madison last week.

Frank Baard Reedsburg George Inman Chicago Bell Wood Baraboo Roy Eder Myron Barnett Navy Victor Duddleston H. H. Thomas Barnett A. Barnett Gladys Miller Clara Wykoff Barrow Anna Pomeroy Madison J. Briggs Harrison Duddleston University Delbert Marshall Clyman J. A. Douglas Merril Apker Camp Trant Burt Kitson Friends

Local Notes and Family News From the Area

Mrs. Fred Kohlmeyer is improving as two daughters care for her. Many from here visited Lone Rock to view storm wreckage. Fred Goodell of Rockford Illinois and two Lime Ridge nieces spent Sunday at the O Goodell home. The Kruses hosted Elroy relatives last week. Marie Kruse marked her ninth birthday with dinner for schoolmates then wildflower gathering. Funeral services for Mr. Korth were held in Tuckerville with Will Korth, furloughed from Camp Grant, in attendance. Irene Shults, injured at school, is nearly recovered. Rufert Morgan, after high school at Richland Center, vacationed with relatives. Mrs. O Goodell hosted relatives from various places Sunday.

Fred Kohlmeyer Lone Rock Fred Goodell Rockford Ill Lime Ridge O. Goodell Henry Kruse Elroy Marie Kruse Mr. Korth Tuckerville Will Camp Grant Irene Shults Rufert Morgan Richland Center Dave Goodell

Local Notes From Eeddsburg And Surrounding Areas

In Eeddsburg and nearby towns residents report on visits illness and comings and goings. A. S. Winkler remains seriously ill with his daughter Mrs. Risley visiting. Robert Tait failed his physical and has returned home as an honor man. Bryan Powell plans to come home to Reedsburg from service with Co. A. News of travel includes Mrs. Wheeler heading to Lime Ridge for two weeks and Eva Collins visiting Milwaukee. Blanche Helgin joins a summer creamery job after a career in teaching. Births are noted for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Moore of Spring Valley and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sass hosting friends from Lodi.

Mate Wheeler Lime Ridge Eva Collins Milwaukee Veda Collins Waukesha Blanche Helgin Helgrin Floyd Moore Spring Valley

William Cherry’s Marriage Reported at Shipman Illinois

Word reaches Richardson a son that William Cherry of Shipman Illinois married on March 1. The note mentions Cherry's relocation to Shipman years ago and hints at local social activity as the baby weighing project nears completion. Fishing remains a popular pastime among residents.

Richardson Shipman, Ill William Cherry Mr. Cherry Shipman Paul Sass la Valle Red Cross

Births and local notes from a Wisconsin community

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George Bauer on Friday May 31. Henry Smith of Sauk City spent the weekend at the O C Schoenman home. Mrs Ruby Luther is employed at Mrs Fowler's. Thousands of automobiles full of sightseers passed through the area Sunday viewing church ruins and nearby farms. Local men Allie Brecht West Allis and others went to camp for military training. Pete Haas and Henry were turned back for disability. Rev Fr Pesch suffered a slight stroke Sunday. doctor calls case hopeful.

George Bauer Henry Smith Sauk City O. C. Schoenman Ruby Luther William Gehlhaus Clemens Frank Pete Haas Pete Meister Henry Luther Henry Pesch

Local Sunday Visits Across East Delton and West Fairfield

Mr and Mrs George Haywood and child dined with Charles Beardsley. Lawrence Wilcox and family visited J Smith. Ed Beardsley of Baraboo stayed with R Yearman. Charles Risley visited A Bump family. Charles Powell visited brother B Powell. Ed Burkenhagen visited Zeiglers.

George Haywood Little Son Charles Beardsley Lawrence Wilcox

Decoration day gathering at La Valle noted

A large number from the locality attended decoration exercises at La Valle. Mrs. O W Behn and daughter spent days the past week census taking. Mr and Mrs J A Decker entertained neighbors Sunday. Mrs Emma Horstman returned to Reedsburg after visiting here. Mrs Schultz of La Valle did plastering for Henry Thies. Robert Tait of Montana was a guest of his brothers Friday. Mr and Mrs Adolf Lickberg and daughter of Winfield were Sunday visitors at the Theis home. Women Reinholt Mittlesteadt and others motored to Sauk City sightseeing the dam and visiting Mr and Mrs Theo Decot.

O. W. Behn J. A. Decker Emma Horstman Reedsburg Schultz of la Valle Henry Thies Robert Tait Montana Adolf Lickberg Winfield Henry Theis Reinholt Mittlesteadt O. E. Olson Irene Dora Schutte Fiolina Sauk City Theo. Decot

Prairie by the Prairie Mrs Clement dies suddenly

Mrs. John Clement died suddenly on Monday likely from a stroke. Several locals and visitors are noted, including Ethel Shull returning from Madison for sanitarium care, Nellie Wakeley extending treatment, Ida Stephens from Pewaukee, and visits by Sidney Conger of Wisconsin, H C Keysar of Baraboo, Miriam Felix from Menomonee, and other residents visiting or moving. Memorial Day observations include the J C Haberman family relocating to Madison and Christ Ragatz assisting the Mazomanie band.

Ethel Shull Madison Nellie Wakeley Ida Stephens Pewaukee Sidney Conger University of Wisconsin H. C. Keysar Baraboo J. C. Haberman Miriam Felix Menomonee Stout Institute L. S. Drew Lodi Will Fletcher East St. Louis Ann Fletcher Frieda Miles Roland Steuber Sparta Della Frances King’s Corners Christ Ragatz

Glenville School Closes May 31 for Graduation Day

Glenville School will close on Friday May 31 as four graduates are named George McArthur Agnes Kluender and Merton Fisher.

George McArthur Agnes Kluender Merton Fisher

Notable Red Cross Meeting and Local News Notes

Florence Lucht and Miss Essie Brooks spoke on Red Cross origins and presented diplomas before a picnic. Reedsburg travelers Miss Simpson and Miss Phoenix went home. O F Edwards lost a horse last week. Bert Bartley and family from Austin Minnesota visit Cyrus Simonds family. Bessie Rumpf missed school due to measles. William Schwartz and family hosted by Charles Gall. Schultz and son from Reedsburg visited Fred Mueller. Louis Lucht of Madison stayed with his parents last week.

Florence Lucht Essie Brooks Red Cross Miss Simpson Miss Phoenix Reedsburg O. F. Edwards Bert Bartley Austin Minn Cyrus Simonds Bessie Rumpf William Schwartz Westfield Charles Gall Schultz Fred Mueller Suuday Louis Lucht Madison

Dangers of Constipation Highlighted as Health Risk

The warning outlines risks from neglected constipation including piles ulceration of the bowels appendicitis and nervous prostration. It promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a gentle effective remedy without habit forming drugs and suitable for those with obesity, sold everywhere.

Walton Ray Good and Hazel Piehl wed in Wesleyan parsonage

Ray Good of La Valle and Hazel Piehl married at the Wesleyan Methodist parsonage by Rev. Chas. Butcher They will reside in the village. Walton school closed Friday for commencement exercises at the M W A hall with graduates Eva Carpenter June Frazier and Elmer Gaedke A fine program ended with diplomas presented by Principal W E Smith of the Reedsburg training school Dr and Mrs F Spencer Mortimer of Oskaloosa Ia visited relatives Helen Frazier returned from Reedsburg Prudence Fessey of Reedsburg joined her friends in the area Visitors from Victory Hillsboro and Preston were seen at local homes Several relatives traveled and guests visited during the period Delpha Smail is sick.

Ray Good la Valle Hazel Piehl Wesleyan Methodist Parsonage Chas. Butcher Walton School M. W. A. Hall Eva. Carpenter June Frazier Elmer Gaedke W. E. Smith Reedsburg F. Spencer Mortimer Oskaloosa Wilson Mortimer Helen Frazier Prudence Fessey Oscar Hutchins Victory Marion Workman Preston Minn Bert Mortimer Baraboo Beatrice R. N. Hendricks Hillsboro Will Mortimer Martin Martinson Cazenovia Viola Smith Ida Lawrenz Edna Hazel Hutchins Lee Rank Beier Delpha Smail

Try Zeitzel for all skix tronbies

491d by J. B. Donovan & Co. The line appears as a short ad or product reference with an inventor or company attribution. The readable text centers on a product name and a supplier, suggesting a catalog or promotion snippet.

Zeitzel J. B. Donovan & Co

Memorial Day Observed With School Program in Village

The village held Memorial Day events at the town hall with a liberty loan flag dedication. Attorney B. C. Bentley of Baraboo spoke, followed by prayers, songs, drills by pupils, and diploma readings for Andrew Washburn and Ember Adams. Children decorated graves at the cemetery and the program received praise for its execution.

Liberty Loan S. 5 Squires B. C. Bentley Baraboo Fraternity Hall Lola Chaffee Jennis Sarrington Wilson Milo Goodall Andrew Washburn Ember Adams Bentley Dorothy Huntington J. T. Huntington Alberta Adams Portage Hazel Squires C. F. Bonnee Mitchell Chicago Delton L. H. Larrington J. P. Meyer Jack” Boyle J.M

Hulbert and Blanche Gas ton visit White Creek

Hulbert and daughter Blanche Gaston motored to White Creek on Sunday. Mrs Lola Chaffee spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Baraboo. Mrs Elizabeth Vandeveer and granddaughter Mae of Baraboo visit D M Lewis's parents. Della Steele recover ing enough to be out. Fern Hayden of Portage cares for her mother. Hayden Murray of Baraboo visited Friday and Saturday. Dr Older of Portage visited Mirror Lake. Dr Louise Brandt of Portage visited Della Steele on Saturday and Sunday.

Hulbert Blanche Gaston White Creek Lola Chaffee Baraboo Elizabeth Vandeveer Mae D. M. Lewis Della Steele Fern Hayden Portage Hayden Murray Mr. Simonds Clarence Older Mirror Lake Louise Brandt

Itching Eczema Remedy Sold by J B Donovan & Co

Zenzal advertised as a remedy for itching eczema sold by J B Donovan and Company. The note cites a product line available through the retailer, suggesting topical treatment options.

J. B. Donovan & Co

Meade and Huntley Tie at Reedsburg Home Ceremony

Miss Annie Meade and John Huntley were married at the bride’s mother Mrs Louise Mead’s home in Reedsburg on Wednesday afternoon May 29. Rev Leslie Bechtel officiated. Attendants were Hattie Mead and Harry Huntley. The couple departed by afternoon train for a wedding trip to Rockford Camp Grant and Chicago.

Annie Meade John Huntely Louise Mead Reedsburg Leslie Bechtel The Presbyterian Church Hattie Mead Harry Huntley Rockford Camp Grant Chicago

Pretty Ironton Wedding Unites Doris Powell and Clifford Huntley

Doris Esther Powell and Clifford E. Huntley were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Powell in Ironton on Saturday June 1. Rev. Singleterry officiated as the couple exchanged vows under an arch of ferns and carnations. The bride wore white voile and lace with pink and white carnations, and was attended by her sister Hazel Powell. Max Huntley served as best man. A wedding supper followed for immediate relatives. The bride, a Sauk County Training School graduate, has taught for two years. the groom has served eight months in a U. S. training camp and will depart soon for Camp Pike, Arkansas.

Fred J. Powell Ironton Doris Esther Clifford E. Huntley Mendelssohn Singleterry la Valle Hazel Powell Max Huntley Sauk County Training School U. S Camp Pike Ark

Hazel Piehl Weds Ray Good in Walton Ceremony

In Walton on Saturday June 1 at 11 a m at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Peter Piehl the couple Hazel Piehl and Ray P Good were married Rev Charles Butcher officiated. Bridesmaid was sister Blanche Piehl and best man was Paul Good.

Walton Peter Piehl Hazel Ray P. Good John Good

Lenora Van Orman and Louis G Farr Wed in Garden Ceremony

Miss Lenora Van Orman and Louis G Farr married Saturday at noon at the Dolling home with Rev. E O Coontz officiating on the lawn. about twenty five guests attended and the couple will reside on a Woodland farm after the ceremony and will live in Wonewoc.

Wonewoc James Dolling Lenora van Orman Louis G. Farr E. O. Coontz Woodland

Portage Engineer Weds Caledonia Woman in City Marriage

Frank S. Clark formerly Portage city engineer and now with a local boat and engine company married Miss Laura Koepp daughter of August J. Koepp of Caledonia on Saturday.

Frank S. Clark Portage Boat and Engine Company That City Laura Koepp August J. Koepp Caledonia

Couples Arranged for Marriage in Wisconsin Listings

Applia signs to marry Anthony E Frank Lone Rock Alma Hutter Franklin Harold K Hill Sumpter Florence E Jones Baraboo Orville O Kramer Baraboo Anna Nehring North Freedom August Beth Ableman Clara E Carlin Ableman Joseph Hunt Bear Creek Blanche Peterson Bear Creek Alexander Rudolph Koepp Caledonia to Nellie Minnie Wallace Dekorra Fred Charles Schmidt Esther F Winke Caledonia

Harold K. Hill Sumpter Florence E. Jones Baraboo Orville O. Kramer Anna Nehring North Freedom August Beth Ableman Clara E. Carlin Joseph Hunt Bear Creek Blanche Peterson Alexander Rudolph Koepp Caledonia Nellie Minnie Wallace Dekorra Fred Charles Schmidt Esther F. Winke

Engagement of Miss Craker to Proctor Thompson

At Reedsburg the engagement of Miss Gladys Craker daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter S Craker to Proctor Thompson of Muskegon Michigan is announced Miss Craker a graduate of Reedsburg high school and the University of Wisconsin Mr Thompson a graduate of the University of Missouri and a chemist

Reedsburg Gladys Craker Walter S. Craker Proctor Thompson Muskegon Mich Miss Craker University of Wisconsin Thompson University of Missouri

Births Reported for Sansum and Dolph Families

Born to Mr and Mrs Pearse Sansum of Lyons a son this morning. To Mr and Mrs R J Dolph of Glen da Wyoming June 3 a son John Allyn. Mrs Dolph with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Newell 1621 East street.

R. J. Dolph Glenda Wyo John Allyn

Kidney Pills Bring Relief for Troubled Kidney

Frank Miller of Bingham, Utah reports his kidney problems kept him from working until Foley Kidney Pills helped him recover. The ad notes a slight impairment could lead to dropsy or Bright's disease and urges not to neglect kidney health with pills sold everywhere.

Bright Frank Miller Bingham, Utah

Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors

We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during our bereavement. Thanks for the flowers singers and consoling words spoken by the pastor. Mr and Mrs Charles Cone and family Mrs Lucy Goode and family.

Charles Cone Lucy Goode

Local Social Roundup and Commencement Notes

A long list of residents and visitors share Decoration Day and weekend calls across Baraboo and surrounding towns. Births, graduations, and campus events are noted with many families hosting relatives and attending Tower hall exercises and commencement ceremonies.

Rheuma offers relief for rheumatism say doctors and dealers

Fisher Bros. sell Rheuma through druggists claiming quicker lasting relief and natural toxin elimination via bowels and kidneys. A physician named Dr. M. C. Lyons says Rheuma’s formula is ahead of usual treatments and distinctly different in composition, advising its use for all forms of rheumatism.

Fisher Bros M. C. Lyons

Community gratitude note for sympathy after loss

The Welk family extends heartfelt thanks to friends for support during illness and after the death of Marguerite Welk. Grateful for singing, floral offerings, kind words from the pastor, kindness from the senior class, and other acts of compassion. Mr and Mrs William Welk and family.

Marguerite William Welk

Twelve Arrests Under Spy Law In Wisconsin Case

Judge J M Becker of Milwaukee and eleven others were arrested under the spy law. The Superior grand jury returned 149 indictments. Becker allegedly claimed fuel and food shortages were ridiculous and that the war was a rich man's war. Francis X Schilling, Marathon county supervisor, faces draft interference charges and claims against aid to allies.

J. M. Becker Milwaukee Grand Jry Superior Becker Germany Green County la Follette Francis X. Schilling Marathon County United States Schilling

26 Men Lost on President Lincoln

The official report states three officers and twenty three men were lost when the President Lincoln sank a few days ago. The tragedy is linked to a raid meant to block troop ships.

Pres Lincoln

Tornado Wind Carries Library Card Across Wisconsin

Sidi Mrs. Irving Griffin reports a Fennimore public school library card found near Baraboo on the John Goerke farm. The yellow card was swept there by the recent twister, wet but intact, showing it once belonged to Erma Mason. Fennimore sits in Grant county in the state's southwest corner.

Irving Griffin Ths Fennimore Public School Library Erma Maso John Goerke Baraboo Fennimore Grant County

Railroad shopmen push for higher wages to avoid strikes

Representatives of 500000 railroad shopmen urged the railroad administration to withhold the new wage scale and seek upward revision for their craft. They warned that great dissatisfaction would arise and that strikes might be hard to avoid.

Railroad Administration

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