Baraboo News Notes Military and Civic Moves
Col. W A Wyse of Reedsburg named next department commander of Wisconsin Grand Army of the Republic. Northwestern railroad men Frank Wood and Fred Shde depart for Chicago to join the railway reserve for France service. Miss Laura Cooper, Sauk City teacher, reemployed for next year. Various local naps include hospital work by Gladys Apker, business changes with A M Rodems buying Blumenfeld stake, Iva Niles bridal shower, and baraboo residents attending a De Paul reunion in Greencastle Indiana. J J Swetland enlists in railway reserve in Chicago after serving as Northwestern engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wyse
Reedsburg
Grand Army of the Republic
Wisconsin
Omar L. Rosenkrans
Col. Wyse
Frank Wood
Fred Shde
Wyeville
Chicago
France
A. M. Rodems
Sigmund Blumenfeld
Oakstreet
Rodems
Baraboo
Samuel Goldfarb
Mr. Blumenfeld
Blumenfeld
Iva Niles
William Kinney
Park View Club
Katherine
Ida Mertzke
George B. McGilvra
Ralph McGilvra
Fort Sheridan
H. E. Cole
Greencastle
Ind
de Paul University
The
Feathering
A. D. Dorsett
Cole
Warsaw
Pierceton
Earl Redner
Swetland
la Crosse
North Freedom Notes Highlight Visits and Graduation
North Freedom community residents visit from Prairie du Lac Reedsburg Elroy and Baraboo for Decoration Day and local events. Graduation in the M E church marks the first four year high school class with Miss Genevieve Hengstler receiving the diploma amid lectures and a national color decorated hall.
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Theodore Kessler
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kessler of Greenfield on May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Kessler
Greenfield
Funeral services for Christopher Ennis Held at St Joseph’s Church
Funeral services for Christopher Ennis were held this morning at 9 30 o clock in St Joseph s church with Rev E C O Rielly officiating. Pallbearers included T Desmond W J Powers D M Kelly T Larkin George Howe and Phillip L Michaud. Melzl quartet furnished music. Out of town attendees were Mr and Mrs J M O Rourke Milwaukee Mr and Mrs Peter Farmer Miss Alice Mahan Madison. William Ennis son of deceased of Boise Idaho arrived this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Ennis
St. Joseph’s Church
E. C. O’rielly
T. Desmond
W. J. Powers
D. M. Kelly
T. Larkin
George Howe
Phillip L. Michaud
Melzl Quartette
J. M. O’rourke
Milwaukee
Peter Farmer
Alice Mahan
Madison
William Ennis
Boise
Ida
Child Dies After Accidental Scalding at Lenartz Home
The younger child of Mr and Mrs Carl Lenartz, a girl about eighteen months old, fell into hot water at the Lenartz home near Lodi and was fatally scalded. The family previously lived in Lodi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lenartz
Lodi
Mrs Ayer Dies and Is Buried in Lodi
Mrs. Douglas Ayer died in Vermilion South Dakota after a throat infection and was buried in Lodi. The death followed a bout of erysipelas of the throat, per local obituary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Ayer
Vermillion, S. D
Lodi
Funeral services for Charles Adams Held Thursday
Funeral services for Charles Adams were held Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev J Lloyd Smith officiating. The Wichern quartet provided the singing. Pallbearers included Wilbur Cahoon Paul Cahoon George Emery Dwight Welch William Ryan and Otto Baer. Interment followed at the city cemetery. Mr and Mrs Horace Adams and their son Charles of Dubuque Iowa attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Adams
J. Lloyd Smith
Wichern
Wilbur
Paul Cahoon
George Emery
Dwight Welch
William Ryan
Otto Baer
Horace Adams
Charles of
Dubuque, Ia
Ninetieth-First Birthday Lady Passes at 101
Mrs. Louise Brayton Lawin aged 101 died on Decoration Day at the Madison home of her daughter Mrs. George W. Bird. The first Madison school was taught by Miss Louise Brayton in March 1838 for three months. She paid two dollars weekly with pupils from the Bird, Peck, Stoner families and A A Bird. Born in New York she attended church at age 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Richardson
Jean
Prairie du Lac
Carpenter-Acker
Roy Ellis
Reedsburg
William du Bois
T. G. Johnston
Melvin
H. M. Johnston
Lime Ridge
Bert Fisk
Elroy
John Quandt
Zel Pollock
Nellie Pollock
Royal Draper
Oklahoma
James Curtis
Barron
la Rue
William Egerer
Emma Koch
Baraboo
William Koch
Polly Wiggins
Ralph Draper
Milwaukee
Louise Brayton Lawin
George W. Bird
Madison
Louise Brayton
A. A. Bird
P. R. Birds
John Stoner
Victor E. Peck
A. S. Hawley
Delton
Death of Mrs Caroline Ludwig in Lyons
Mrs Caroline Dorothy Ludwig died this morning at her daughter’s home in Lyons after a long rheumatic illness. Born in Germany 67 years ago, she leaves a husband four sons and three daughters. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 PM at the home and 2:30 PM at the Evangelical church with Rev Maves officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Ludwig
Lizzie Ludwig
Lyons
Ludwig
Germany
William Turner
George Turner
Ezra Barron
Henry Ludwig
Edward Ludwig
Baraboo
Frank
Waukesha
William
Beloit
Evangelical Church
Rev
Maves
Mrs Araminta McDormit Dies After Illness of Nine Weeks
Mrs Araminta McDormit died at her daughter A F Reiner and widow of T J Mc Dormit born August 14 1888 in Mauch Chunk Pa married June 25 1859. Her husband died November 8 1883. She leaves two daughters Mrs A F Reiner Milwaukee Kate Kohlswatt Madison and son George McDormit Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Araminta McDormit
A. F. Reiner
Mauchchunk
T. J. McDormit
Northwestern
Edward M Cooper Remains Brought From Chicago For Funeral
The remains of Edward M. Cooper were brought here Sunday afternoon from Chicago where he died Friday morning after a two year illness. A short service was held at the cemetery with the Masonic order in charge. He leaves his wife and mother of Evanston and an aunt, Mrs. L. J. Claude, of Devils Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Cooper
Chicago
Masonic Order
Evanston
L. J. Claude
Devils Lake
Death of De Forest postmaster James McEntee at 64
James McEntee of De Forest died at St Marys hospital in Madison at 5 30 p m after a two week illness from heart and kidney trouble with gangrene in the right limb. He was 64, born in Batavia New York and had lived in the west for 40 years. He served as postmaster for three years after twenty years as station agent at De Forest. He is survived by a wife and four children Mrs R D Murphy Baraboo Robert McEntee Minneapolis Michael McEntee Tacoma and Joseph McEntee De Forest. The funeral details were not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Murphy
Madison
James McEntee
de Forest
St. Mary’s Hospital
Baraboo
Robert McEntee
Minneapolis
Michael McEntee
Tacoma
Wash
Joseph McEntee
McEntee
Batavia
N. Y
Windsor
Particu
Baraboo Physician Visitor Remembered in Obituary
The deceased, noted for visiting Baraboo several times and consulting local physicians two years ago, will be remembered with funeral services on Wednesday and burial in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larly
Baraboo
Madison
Mortimer Rites Mark 1917 Death in Walton Wisconsin
Mrs Lizzie Mortimer born in Waukesha Wisconsin February 18 1864 died at her sister’s home near Walton May 29 1917 at age 53 years 3 months 11 days Funeral held May 31 at Walton W M church conducted by Rev Bechtolt assisted by Rev Hotchkiss with songs by Birdie Batchelor and Edna Hutchens Interment Walton cemetery Survivors include a stepmother seven sisters five brothers and other relatives The Brothers and Sisters express thanks to mourners pallbearers and singers for aid during illness and death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mortimer
Waukesha
Wis
Albert Jackson
Walton
W.M
G. W. Behcolt
U. B. Church
Reedsburg
Sidney Hotchkiss
Miss Mortimer
Bechtolt
Birdie Batchelor
Edna Hutchens
Jesus
Hotchkiss
Mary Becker
Wauwatosa
Sarah Ballentine
Jefferson
Maggie Wheeler
Max
Hillsboro
Frank Mortimer
Thorpe
Walton Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Caroline Ludwig
Mrs Caroline Ludwig was honored with services at her daughter Mrs George Turner's home and later at the Evangelical church with Rev C E Maves officiating. Music was supplied by Rev Maves Miss Ella Rehbein and the Zwickers. Pallbearers included Henry Frank William Edward Ludwig and William George Turner. Interment followed in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ludwig
George Turner
Evangelical Church
C. E. Maves
Maves
Ella Rehbein
Edward Zwicker
John Meisser
Henry
Frank
William
Edward Ludwig
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Madora Premo Family
Mrs Madora Premo and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and acts of kindness during illness and after the death of their husband and father. They thank those who sent floral offerings Rev E Clarke for comforting words and the choir for its singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madora Premo
Rev. E. Clarke
Expressions of thanks for support during bereavement
We extend heartfelt gratitude to all who helped during our recent bereavement. Appreciation goes to those who sent flowers and to the singers and Rev. C. E. Mayes for comforting words. Christ Ludwig and the Ludwig Turner and Barron families and others are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Mayes
Christ Ludwig
George Turner
William Turner
Ezra Barron
Henry Ludwig
Frank Ludwig
William Ludwig
Edward Ludwig
Thanks for help after sickness and death of husband and father
The Brammert family expresses gratitude for assistance during illness and after the funeral. They thank the choir pallbearers and recipients of floral offerings. Names listed include Mrs Henry Brammert and Miss Ida Meta Lillie Brammert plus the Schulz Rose Steinke couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brammert
Ida Brammert
Meta Brammert
Lillie Brammert
Julius Schulz
Emil Rose
L. A. Steinke
Monarch man Fairfields semiannual tour noted
Fairfield reports a semi annual tour by Monarch man Fairfields J. R. Cowing. Local updates include James H. Luce's two week illness slowly improving with nurse Catherine Hitel in care. Sunday visits by Harry Cline Sherm Luce and family to J. H. Luce and Baraboo trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Cowing
Fairfield
James H. Luce
Catherine Hitel
Harry Cline
Charles Cline
Sherm Luce
Baraboo
J. H. Luce
Mary Moulton
F. H. Getchell
Evelyn Martiny
S. Ora Holsapple
W. V. Luce
George Butterfield
H. G. Kropp
Baraboo May Get Cheap Fish From State Commission
Baraboo is set to join cities benefiting from a state conservation commission program supplying cheap fish to cut living costs. Seven hundred pounds of black suckers from Eagle River will reach Madison this week, sold at four cents a pound to the city and retail price of five cents. The move aims to provide economical protein, with fish fetched from cold waters and expected to attract buyers at modest prices. The commission already assists several Wisconsin cities and plans to expand as supply permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Conservation’ Commission
Eagle River
Madison
Wisconsin
New York City
Wekly
Commission
Ableman Graduates Hold Class Exercises at Kiefers Hall
The Ableman graduation exercises were held Friday evening at Kiefers hall. Rev F P Popp gave the oration and benediction. F R Bentley of Baraboo addressed the grads as Professor Dyer presented diplomas. The Ableman band played while a quartet and school girls sang. Class colors were red and white. Valedictorian Techkla Nimmow led the graduates including Lillian Rindfleisch Martha Geisser Selma Gall Gertrude Baimbridge Virginia Lee Hubert Hindes Kitel Dreifke and Melvin Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiefer’s Hall
F. P. Popp
F. R. Bentley
Baraboo
Dyer
Ableman
C. E. Smith
E. F. Maashke
Richard Jones
Lillian Rindfleisch
Martha Geisser
Selma Gall
Gertrude Baimbridge
Techkla Nimmow
Virginia Lee
Hubert Hindes
Kitel Dreifke
Melvin Lange
Local Visits and Memorial Services Reported in Wonewoc
Several residents and visitors are listed: Mrs. John Sheiler of Wonewoc, M. McNamer from Richland Center, Mrs. H. E. Blank hosting Miss Thompson of Reedsburg, Frank White from Big Falls visiting parents, and Mr. and Mrs. George Long of Wonewoc. Woodmen Memorial services were held in the Bible school building, with Patriotic Sunday planned for July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sheiler
Wonewoc
M. McNamer
Richland Center
H. E. Blank
Miss Thompson
Reedsburg
Frank White
Big Falls
George Long
Woodmen
Bible School
R. Griffa
Ralph Grover
Benjamin Paddock
Savannah
Ella Fields
Elroy
W. Holton
Soldiers’ Grove
Joe Rabuck
Baraboo Woman Repeats Dean's Kidney Pills Cure
Mrs. E. L. Palmer of Baraboo testifies after eight years that Dean's Kidney Pills cured her backache and bedridden illness. Purchased at Hvenson's Pharmacy, she credits two boxes with cure and urges others to use the same remedy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
E. L. Palmer
Fifth Street
Dean
Hvenson
Hildebrandt Family Plans Summer at Devils Lake
Mrs Curt Hildebrandt arrived Saturday at Devils Lake and will be joined tomorrow by her husband. They will occupy the Evenson cottage for the summer and their son Harold Hildebrandt, a student at Faribault Military Academy, will come after school closes. Mrs Hildebrandt is sister of H K Page and spent many years in Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Hildebrandt
Devils Lake
Evenson Cottage
Harold Hilderbrandt
Fairbault Military Academy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laura Cooper
F. A. Cooper
Sauk City
E. J. Battles
Tooll
Gladys Apker
Baraboo High School
Augustana Hospital
Mattoon
Ill
Miss Apker
H.P. Apker
la Valle
C. C. Apker
North Freedom Department
Edna Blank
Red Cross
M. E
Genevieve Hengstler
Lester Rick
North Freedom
Harold Lange
Hengstler
Ernest Clarke
Merrimack
University of Wisconsin
J. W. Warne
North Freedom High School
M. W. A. Hall
Thomas Foulkes
German Baptist Church
Gilbert Voeck
Hilmer Koch
Ruth Grosinske
Gertrude Koch
Mertzke
George W. Davies
J. H. Gunnison
A. R. Knapp
Walter Draper
A. A. Johnson
Walter Hahn
Gettysburg
Guy Buzzo
Dorothy
Marjorie Draper
Lloyd Hackett
Whitewater
E. C. Henke
John Thom
G. A. R. and
Relief Corps
Amanda
Gladys Denzer
S. J. Hackett
Findlay
R. S. Lange
Phillip
Mirror Lake
G. W. Davies
C. W. Hilliard
Gordon
Elna
Harold Barkenhagen
Gerald Hawley
Duluth
Minn
Cora Babb
Isabinda Wright
S. P. Ellas
Frances White
E. J. Lawton
George Bible
Elsie Pagel
E. E. Apker
Josephine
Arlene Marshall
C. C. Acker
Florence Pearson
J. N. Douglas
E. Pagel
Emma
Elsie
Oak Street
H. O. Duncan
Emma Koester
Lucile
Lake Wisconsin
Arthur Lieder
Butler
Frederick Dippel
University of Illinois
Albert
Susan
Sadie Clocksen
Neshkero
Charles Dey
Elmer King
Arthur Struck
Maud Bond
Mondovi
Arthur Bonnell
Cumberland
Young People’s Society of the Baptist Church
Ruth Spaulding
Polly Lange
Genevieve Platt
Esther Seils
Clarence Geissler
Ivan Gunnison
Robert Acker
Carl Borck
Ralph Hackett
Caroline Dorothy Ludwig
Mrs. Araminta McDormit
Mrs
Lizzie Mortimer
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