Short Session Circuit Court Admits Five to Citizenship
A Barabay short session of the circuit court, Judge E Ray Stevens presiding, admitted five to citizenship Hans Henry Marius Henriksen Sigmund Blumenfeld John Brescia Wiggo Mortensen and Thomas Henry Tudor. An absolute divorce was granted Emma Hemberger from John Hemberger on cruelty grounds with $20 monthly alimony and custody of their five year old child. Attorney W H Cady represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barabay
E. Ray Stevens
Madison
Hans Henry Marius Henriksen
Sigmund Blumenfeld
John Brescia
Wiggo Mortensen
Thomas Henry Tudor
Emma Hemberger
John Hemberger
Baraboo Couple Wed at Waukegan
Frank W. Terbilcox son of Mr and Mrs John Terbilcox and Miss Josephine Williams were married Saturday at Waukegan. After a short wedding trip to Chicago they returned to Baraboo to reside at 220 Third Street. Williams a graduate nurse, Terbilcox a musical director at the Al Ringling theatre. both receive congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Terbilcox
John Terbilcox
Josephine Wiliams
Waukegan
Chicago
Baraboo
Third Street
Williams
Milwaukee
Terbilcox
al. Ringling Theatre
Road Measure Becomes Law for Baraboo Expansion
Lieutenant Governor Dithmar received the measure by special delivery for signature. The act allows Baraboo to enter the city to spend a portion of the W. W. Warner estate funds and similarly grants a privilege for the state park. The measure, pushed by Assemblyman George Carpenter and allies, aims to be law before the county court in Madison, with the court to receive 40,000 dollars for Baraboo's expenditure if all steps are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Dithmar
Town of
Baraboo
City of
W. W. Warner
George Carpenter
Madison
Sauk County Prepares for Grand Fourth Celebration
Baraboo hosts a county wide Fourth of July event with plans for a monster parade automobile races historic and patriotic program and speeches by nationally known figures. The executive committee meets at Baraboo High School to finalize the schedule and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Baraboo
Local Notes From East Reedsburg and Surrounds
Irene and Donald Fish have measles and four Tietje children have chicken pox. Miss Mary Campbell will graduate from high school this year. Mrs. L D Craker of Loganville visits her granddaughter Mrs Art Cady. The Woman's Social club meets with Mrs Isaac Adams on Thursday June 21 at 2 pm, bring needle and thimble. At the last Cady visit visitors included Mrs Lloyd O Connor and Mrs H Winchester. A quilt was tied by seven ladies in half an hour for an Iowa orphans' home. Lena Gaetzke received her diploma in joint district No. 5 on May 24. School closed May 24 with picnic dinner and ice cream by Miss Jessie Wheeler, teacher for next year. Tillie Haugh to teach in Montgomery district. Mr and Mrs Henry Shrank welcomed a baby girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Donald Fish
Mary Campbell
L. D. Craker
Loganville
Art Cady
Isaac Adams
Cady
Lloyd O’connor
Excelsior
H. Winchester
Iowa
Lena Gaetzke
No. 5
Jessie Wheeler
Tillie Haugh
Montgomery
Henry
Local Notes Highlight Minor Mishaps and Visits
Mrs. M Carr stepped on a rusty nail causing trouble while Art Cady cut a finger on rusty barb wire fencing. Miss Grace Cady visited from Elroy with Miss Louise Rudd dropping by. The community attended Henry Woehling's funeral in Reedsburg. Mrs. M Carr hosted the junior Sunday school teachers for supper. Mrs. A W Cady and family visited Baraboo at the H V Hamilton home. Miss Tillie Haugh expects to graduate from the training school this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Carr
Art Cady
Grace Cady
Elroy
Louise Rudd
Henry Woehling
Reedsburg
M. E. Sunday School
School Closes With Picnic and Awards
On Friday June 1 Miss Myrtle Higgins completed a successful term with a school picnic for about one hundred guests. A fine program delighted attendees as Ruth Loomis and Merton Webster received diplomas and Alymer Carlisch, Glenn and Hazel Newell, and Keith Martiny earned promotions. Edmund Calvert presented diplomas and urged graduates to climb life’s ladder with morals and study as class colors green and pink and motto Step by Step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Higgins
Ruth Loomis
Merton Webster
Alymer Carlisch
Glenn
Hazel Newell
Kieth Martiny
Edmund Calvert
Calvert
Higgins
Walton Couple Wed in Bethel Home Ceremony
George Nash Walton and Nira Jordan were married Sunday afternoon June 3 at the bride's home in Bethel. Rev. Birdie Batchelor officiated with Harry Jordan and Hilda Steffens as attendants. The couple will live on the groom's parents farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nash
Bethel
Nira Jordan
C. E. Jordan
Birdie Batchelor
The
Friends Church
Harry Jordan
Hilda Steffens
Walton School
Edna Day
Delphia Small
Beatrice Mortimer
Bernice Hutchens
Arland Jackson
Frank Shore
O. W. Shore
Boulder
Colo
Mr. Shore
Joe Mayo
Devils Lake
Albert Good
Blossom Lang
Bert Mortimer
Will Gibeaut
Harry Jessup
la Valle
E. R. Dodd
W. M
Lucy Mortimer
Wonewoc
Ida Potter
W. W. Mortimer
Local Man Returns From California Visit
L. J. McFeeters came back from Escondido California after a year and a half away. He stopped in western Montana to visit relatives before leaving California six weeks ago. A Chicago dispatch reports Frank Waldo of this city wed Hazel Ward of Chicago at Crown Point Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. McFeeters
Escondido
Calif
L. A. Goddard
Battle line artillery duel near Belgium amid fighting
British and German forces exchange heavy artillery fire along the front near Belgium as both sides press attacks and counterattacks. The clash continues with reported exchanges of shells and advancing troops in contested sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batte
Belgium
Modern Woodmen Memorial Service Held At Local Hall
The Modern Woodmen of America held memorial services Sunday with about one hundred members leaving for the cemetery in a twenty five car procession. Forty one graves were adorned with flowers as Royal Neighbors joined the Woodmen at the Congregational church where Rev. J Lloyd Smith delivered a memorial sermon on prudent living and readiness for death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
G. W. Andrews
Congregational Church
J. Lloyd Smith
Modern
Woodmen
Samuel
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Cold Relief
A vintage advertisement urges early treatment for colds with Dr Kings New Discovery. It claims the balsam soothes coughing and reduces inflammation, advising readers to keep it on hand and promising relief before it becomes serious. Price 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Be loit visitors and local social happenings noted
Mr and Mrs Gustave Reich of Beloit visit relatives here. Mr and Mrs Richard of New York City visit Paul Rudolf and Emil Rusewald. Mildred Liedig visits sister Mrs Carl Baier in Troy. H Raddatz and family and Ed Post and family guests of Ed Zick. A Miller hall dance draws many. Mrs Martin Alwin and children near Merrimack visit John Miller and Julius Alwin in Leland. Mrs Gilbert Kuhne ill with pneumonia at her mother Mrs F Van Berren in Sauk Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Reich
Beloit
Richard
New York City
Paul Rudolf
Emil Rusewald
Mildred Liedig
Carl Baier
Troy
H. Raddatz
Ed Post
Ed Zick
Miller Hall
Martin Alwin
Merrimack
Herman Buelow
Sumpter
John Miller
Julius Alwin
Leland
Gilbert Kuhne
F. van Berren
Sauk Prairie
Ice Cream Social At Man Mound Club Draws Crowd
The Man Mound club hosts an ice cream social at G. Wilkinson home on Tuesday evening with about 70 attendees. Maple Valley orchestra performs, plus two solos by Rev. C. E. Mayes. Mrs. John Bayles elected secretary treasurer succeeding Miss Irma Thiele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Mound Club
G. Wilkinson
Maple Valley Orchestra
C. E. Mayes
John Bayles
Irma Thiele
Seltzer recommended for nervous headaches and pain
Evenson's Pharmacy offers A B C Seltzer for nervous and sick headaches neuralgia mental depression and relief of pain available in 25 and 50 cent bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenson’s Pharmacy
Berthed Ford roadster and local gatherings noted
WITWEN Nelson Sprecher rides in a new Ford roadster. Edna Enge of Prairie du Lac visited the Sprecher home with Eugene and family. Wesleys attended Madison. Tony Ehl works in Sauk City for George Schneller. A Mazimanie outing with Mr and Mrs Schweppe and Martin Sprecher. A park concert and picnic set for Friday June 8. Lily Trueb and Paul Zech wed at Denzer. couple to farm near Denzer. Attendees included Zech and Zech families and Keller of Prairie du Sac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Sprecher
Edna Enge
Prairie du Lac
Eugene
Wesley Sprecher
Madison
Tony
Ehl
Sauk City
George Schneller’s
Harry Schweppe
Martin Sprecher
Black Hawk
Mazimanie
Lily Trueb
Alfred Trueb
Paul Zech
William Zech
Denzer
Reichart
Martin Zech
Henry Zech
Fecker
Malena Keller
Prairie du Sac
Rexall Liver Salts Product Description and Uses
Natural mineral water salts advertised as Rexall Liver Salts. Marketed as a mild liver kidney and bowels stimulant for inactive liver biliousness indigestion chronic constipation headaches low mood dizziness and related disorders with 25c 50c and 1.00 bottle offered by Evenson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Evenson’s Pharmacy
Black Hawk Harrisburg Picnic Draws 200 Plus In Attendance
The Black Hawk and Harrisburg school picnic at Harrisburg last Friday drew over 200 attendees. Teachers Gladys Prouty and Louisa Rehbein organized the event with contributions from both districts.
Summer Tonic Rexall advertisement claims blood renewal
Beef, Wine and Iron tonic promotes vigor for all ages. It strengthens the blood, clears mood, and renews bodily functions. Suitable for those run down by overwork or convalescence. Price listed as $1.00 per pint at Evenson's Pharmacy. Also notes sale of Paris Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenson’s Pharmacy
Westfield Community Notes from German M E Church
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Dan Schulte with good attendance and guests Henry Alexander Baraboo invited them to their home. Children’s Day at church featured a brief program. Rock Elm school held graduates with Pearl Verthein and Orrin Brooks earning diplomas. Verthein spoke on northern Wisconsin opportunities and Brooks on Abraham Lincoln. Mrs Donnelly visited teacher Miss Donnelly who hosted a farewell surprise at Udo Braun home. Professor Smith will speak at the schoolhouse Saturday evening June 9. Memorial Day saw flags placed on soldiers graves and flowers laid by pupils. Weidman family attended memorial exercises at Reedstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Dan Schulte
Henry Alexander
Baraboo
Rock Elm School
Pearl Verthein
Orrin Brooks
Orrin Brooks Finished Common School and Received Diplomas. Miss Verthein
Wisconsin
Brooks
Abraham Lincoln
Anna Donnelly
Union Center
Miss Donnelly
Udo Braun
Professor Smith
William Stackhouse
Henry Weidman
Rose
Eleanor Weidman
Reeds
Westfield Homecoming Picnic to Be Held June Twenty First
Burg and Percy Alexander and family join Miss Florence and Ruth Alexander at Baraboo as Albert Krueger begins a milk route to the cheese factory gathering milk from Dreifke Albert Fick Henry Werthein Philip Grubb and Herman Kopf. William and Charles Schulte are now patrons. Miss Florence Black visits Miss Janie Borders. The Westfield Homecoming annual picnic will be in Westfield on June 21 in the grove on the Henry Alexander eighty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Percy Alexander
Florence
Ruth Alexander
Baraboo
Albert Krueger
Messrs. Dreifke
Albert Fick
Henry Werthein
Philip Grubb
Herman Kopf
William
Charles Schulte
Florence Black
Janie Borders
Westfield Homecoming Association
Westfield
Henry Alexander
Madison visitors and Prairie du Lac guest travel notice
Mr and Mrs Christ Kindsehi of Madison visited relatives last. Miss Mildred Schoephoerster of Prairie du Lac stays with her man Unkes. Mr and Mrs Leo Mayer Mrs Lenz and sons Walter and Adolph from Baraboo visited with Will Zicks on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Kindsehi
Madison
Mildred Schoephoerster
Prairie du Lac
Herman Unkes
Leo Mayer
Lenz
Walter and
Adolph
Baraboo
Will Zicks
Local Residents Visit and Attend Functions in South Delton
South Delton residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koenig and daughter Anna called on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. William Waddell visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mielke. Mr. and Mrs. Max Springer and daughter Alice of Webster Prairie attended the S D A church school program Tuesday evening. Pearl Waddell and Carl Waddell and Guy Capener joined the Pearl Waddell family for a school picnic at Devils Lake Sunday. Charles Bass returned to Baraboo after visiting A L Capener. Miss Jennie Searle returns home after a successful year teaching at Webster Prairie school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Waddell
Herman Mielke
Max. Springer
Alice
Webster Prairie
Anna Barker
Pearl Waddell
Carl Waddell
Guy Capener
Devils Lake
Charles Bass
Baraboo
A. L. Capener
Jennie Searle
Webster Prairie School
Local Social Roundup From La Valle Area
Oak Hill O W Behn visited Minnesota friends last week. Mrs N B Graves hosted several La Valle teachers Monday evening. Miss Gladys Huntly closed her term with a pupil picnic in Winfield. Mrs Charles Decot called on Mrs Stevenson. Mrs Mary Decker, visiting the Deckers, left Monday for Sam Karstetter. Mrs Stevenson spent Sunday in Richland Center. Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson entertained neighbors Tuesday in honor of Miss Gladys Huntley with dancing and midnight refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Behn
Minnesota
N. B. Graves
la Valle
Gladys Huntly
Winfield
Charles Decot
Stevenson
Mary Decker
J. A. Decker
Sam Karstetter
Richland Center
Frank Thompson
Gladys Huntley
Married Clifford-Herrington in Baraboo wedding
Lucile Virginia Herrington married Charles Clifford of Denver at her father John Herrington’s South Street home. Rev. C E Weed officiated. The couple shared a three course supper with about fifty guests after a white lilac and apple blossom décor. The bride wore white chiffon. The ceremony featured Miss Gladys Miller of Madison singing Oh Promise Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herrington
South Street
Lucile Virginia
Charles — Clifford
Denver
Colo
Gladys Miller
Madison
Erma Spencer
Letha Metcalf
Helen
Clare Hoadley
Thelma Cunningham
Mildred Hathaway
Evansville
Lester
Earl Roberts
Wells Gregg
al Shaw
Harrison Duddleston
Baraboo
School of Music
University of Wisconsin
Clifford
Alpha-Ki-Sigma
Colorado
Anchor-Davis Wedding at Presbyterian Manse
Anchor and Miss Iva M Davis were married Monday evening at 8 o clock at the Presbyterian manse by Rev E C Henke. Mrs Davis is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Davis and Mr Anchor is the son of Mr and Mrs James Anchor. The groom is a farmer of Fairfield and the bride has been a nurse at Wauwatosa. They will reside in Fairfield as friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Anchor
Iva M. Davis
Presbyterian Manse
E. C. Henke
Anchor
Harvey Davis
James Anchor
Wauwatosa
Fairfield
Nellie Dwyer and John L Fitzsimmons Wed at St Josephs
At 8 oclock this morning Nellie Dwyer united in marriage to John L Fitzsimmons at St Josephs church with Rev Father O Reilly officiating. The couple were attended by Marie Dwyer and James Fitzsimmons. The bride wore white taffeta with georgette crepe and carried a white prayer book. bridesmaid wore grey taffeta. A wedding dinner followed at the bride family home. Out of town guests included Merrimack residents and several relatives. Mrs Fitzsimmons has worked for the Wisconsin Telephone company. the groom is a Merrimack farmer and they will live there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Nellie Dwyer
John L. Fitzsimmons
Father O'Reilly
Marie Dwyer
James Fitzsimmons
Georgette Crepe
W. J. Dwyer
J. Fitzsimmons
Merrimack
L. D. Crowley
Orville
Leone
Leone, and Mrs. J. Rosenbalm of Hillsboro; Miss Margaret Conway of Hettinger
N. C
Charles Bradley
Mae
Lauretta
William
Mary Dennis
Jas. R. Gaynor
Bemidji
Minn
Fitzsimmons
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Pretty wedding unites Clare Odell and Gerald Hawley
At noon yesterday at W A Odell home, Miss Clare Odell married Gerald Hawley of Duluth Minnesota. Rev C E Weed officiated. Attendants were Waldo Odell and Lena Mohns Elroy. The couple will reside in Duluth after a dinner for close family.
Funeral for King Henry at Kilbourn Presbyterian
Funeral services for King Henry were held at Kilbourn's Presbyterian church with Rev. O E DeVice officiating. Six pallbearers were friends of the deceased and about one hundred young men escorted him from house to church and cemetery. It was the largest Kilbourn funeral, with about fifty from the city attending and numerous floral offerings displaying high esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Presbyterian Church
Kilbourn
O. E
Death of Miss Maryetta Farnum in Merrimack
Miss Maryetta Farnum born February 13 1854 in Merrimack died May 29 1917 after long illness. Known as Etta she lived with the Farnum family on a farm then in Merrimack village. Funeral services led by Rev Clarke echoed Psalm 91 with hymns. she is survived by Miss Myrta Farnum William Farnum and Mrs Roxie Farnum. Burial at Kerns Corners cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryetta Farnum
Merrimack
Dexter Farnum
Etta
Jesus
Clarke
M. E. Church
Myrta Farnum
William Farnum
Roxie Farnum
Kerns Corners
Mexican raiders kill American rancher near Rio Grande
Armed Mexican raiders shoot an American rancher on the lower Rio Grande frontier. They loot the ranch and assault his daughter and wife before recrossing into Mexico. Authorities pursue possible cross border action and salvage efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroe
Lower
Rio Grande
Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Short Session Circuit Court
Big Sauk County
East
Greenfield
A. B. C. Seltzer
Witwen
Harrisburg
Gladys Prouty
Louisa Rehbein
Fred Schubring
Fisher
John Bauth
Kate Fisher
Irma Bautli
Spring Green
Dean
Bossard
Irma
South
Delton
Robert Koenig
Anna
George Douglas
Oak Hill
Clifford—Herrington
Anchor—Davis
Fitzsimmons—Dwyer
Hawley—Odell
W. A. Odell
Clare
Gerald Hawley
Duluth
C. E. Weed
Waldo Odell
Lena Mohns
Charles Henry
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