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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

7

Excelsior School Graduates and Local Activities

The Excelsior School in District No 6 held a Wednesday program. Irene Dorow received her diploma. Miss Kindschi plans return next year. The Choral Club met at the Clingman home Tuesday. Helen Dorow and Grace Dorow attended graduation. Dorothy accompanied them home. Laura Negus of Cottage Grove sewed for Mrs Zapp. Herman Retzlaff’s horse broke a leg and was shot Sunday. Fred Retzlaff family hosted company Sunday. E S Clingman attended a Madison packing plant meeting Tuesday.

Irene Dorow Kindschi Clingman Helen Dorow Grace Dorow Dorothy Laura Negus Cottage Grove Fred Retzlaff E. S. Clingman Madison

Baraboo News Roundup From Reedsburg Contest and Local Notes

Glenville students Miss Eleanor Kessler won in arithmetic spelling and writing at the contest in Reedsburg, earning a chance to enter the state fair. Willis Glover enjoys his new Maxwell car. Baraboo Valley Farmers' club met June 1 with strong attendance and program at the schoolhouse. Vera Edwards visits Baraboo as schools close with graduation exercises planned.

Mary Simpson Elsie Phoenix Marian Fisher Eleanor Kessler Edna Hunt Reedsburg Willis Glover Baraboo Valley

Local Social News From Spring Green and Nearby

Spring Green and area residents share visits and trips to Madison Madison relatives and Baraboo friends were noted. Several residents return from distant trips and hospital updates report appendicitis cases for Miss Lena Andreas and Thomas Schwartz Sr.

Local residents attend gatherings as summer break nears

Mrs Walter Odell and daughter Clare and Miss Tessie Dwer of Baraboo dine with Mrs Frank Cleveland. Charles Hewitt visits his mother after work at Redsburg. Mrs Chris Ludwig dies after years of illness. Mrs E Edwards and Baraboo children visit. Mrs Julia Aton Lime Ridge and Mrs Martin Baraboo visit the Martins. Mrs Ja Gibbons returns home to Walton. Newell Roger and Mrs Berkley family visit. Leith Fellows and son Richard visit. George Howard and Phillip Merrimack with relatives. Marion Douglas and family visit the Koons home. School ends June 8 for summer. teachers not returning. Ladies Social circle set for June 7 with Mrs Anna Smith Kirkwood. Mrs Earl Pierce listed sick. Mr Hank B lank of North Dakota visiting. O E Whitcomb and daughter Helen of Adams visit.

H. GC. Jones Baraboo Spring Green L. A. Brown Madison John Jordan Charles M. Graham Chicago A. Z. Palmer Florence Graham Phoenix Ariz George W. McCready Harrisburg Bruce J. H. Bear Reedsburg J. H.laridge Frank Foss Naomi Harris Willis Iood Earl Pope Blanchardville T. M. Pollard Giles Lovesee Milwaukee Dib Barto Thomas Schwartz Schwartz Lena Andreas Madison General Hospital Walter Odell Clare Tessie Dwer Frank Cleveland Charles Hewitt Redsburg Chris Ludwig George Turner E. Edwards Julia Aton Lime Ridge Martin Sunny John Martin Ja Gibbons Walton Newell Roger Madson F. E. Berkley Leith Fellows Sonichard David San George Howard Phillip Merrimack Marion Douglas Harry Koons Ursday Annamith Kirkwood Earl Pierce Walter Hewitt Lank North Dakota O. E. Whitcomb Dughter Helen of Adams Jane Coates Hallie Claflin Mondovi Wis Montana B. S. Claflin Coates W. T. Kelsey J. M. Scott Okee D. D. Premo E. L. Gross Frank Coates Wallace W. Fuller Wilson F. Powers Olivia, Minn Beatrice Anthony E. L. Anthony Wartner M.E. Church Ernest Clarke Tower Hall Hadfield Waukesha W. G. Clark Clara Crozier Cotton Winona, Minn John Meyers William Kirchtein Orval Kasdorf Prof. L. Gordon Cora Reddaman Merrimack William G Clark Charles Pigg Rev. E. Clarke Krupp Clarke Guy L. Clark Norwalk F. A. Cooper Gwendolyn Myrta Farnum William Roxie Farnum Kern’s Corner Sumpter Dexter J. Farnum Farnum Jacob Hill Organ Stephen Premo A. Buckley Cornelia Blacklock Ernest Burkhardt Sauk County M. E. Church Ernest Clark T. F. Risley Lucy Varnell C. E. Weed Bailey L. Behdel Davis Bohn Warne North Freedom M. T. Martin Theodore E. O. Coontz C. E. Maves E. C. Henke Cooke Margaret Gasser Prairie du Lac la Vaile Rogers Seals

Funeral Attendees Gather From Nearby Cities

Day callers arrive at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Berkley for the funeral of their mother Mrs Chris Ludwig. Mrs Frank Ludwig of Pewaukee and Mrs William Ludwig of Beloit attend with Mr Ed Baumann of Waukesha visiting George Turner. Willard Kimball is reported sick.

Frank Berkley Frank Ludwig Pewaukee William Ludwig Beloit Chris Ludwig Ed Baumann Waukesha George Turner Willard Kimball

Just What She Needed From Foley Kidney Pills

Mrs. Mary V. Bunker of Milton on the Hudson New York writes that Foley Kidney Pills are just what she needed for weariness backache dull headaches and similar ailments that may come from disordered kidneys. Sold everywhere.

Mary V. Bunker Milton-on-the-Hudson N. Y Foley

Sauk City Social Roundup Highlights Visits and News

Mr and Mrs William Winke visited relatives in Baraboo over the weekend. Mrs Kath Sprecher spent most of last week with Black Hawk relatives. Mrs Koch attended Waunakee commencement with her sister a graduate. Lena Truckenbrodt of Hastings Minn arrived for summer vacation. Lewis Fuchs and family of Black Hawk called on Sauk City relatives. Dr F J Meyer spent Sunday with Witwen relatives. Dr S C Keller recovering well after appendectomy at home last Tuesday.

William Winke Baraboo Kath Sprecher Black Hawk Koch Waunakee Lena. Truckenbrodt Hastings Minn Lewis Fuchs Sauk City F. J. Meyer Witwen S. C. Keller

Man Recovering Health With Foley Kidney Pills

Isaac B. Turman of 1277 Washington Ave Ashbury Park N J reports “I used Foley Kidney Pills and had the most beneficial results from same.” The ad notes backache rheumatic pains dizziness stiff joints sore muscles and other kidney or bladder symptoms improved. Sold everywhere.

Isaac B. Turman Washington Avenue Ashbury Park N. J

Local News Brief from East Limeridge District

East Limeridge delegates Sam and Mrs Phillips travel to Milwaukee for I O O F and Rebekah grand lodges meeting this week. Several residents visit relatives and attend Sunday gatherings including the Borland and Rotzoll families. Walter Farber shows slow but steady improvement from illness.

Sam Phillip Milwaukee Rebekah Sam Borland Albert Rotzoll William Rotzoll Herb L. Smith John Borland Homer Mason Walter Farber Ben Rotzell Noah Warren Trenton Fern Smith Will Chapman Mrs. Smith Sam Phillips

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Popular for Coughs

Advertisement notes rising demand for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup. J A Parker of Lundgren Inc says his two and four year old children received relief and he used it himself with good results. Sold everywhere.

Foley J. A. Parker Lundgren

Local Notes From Belton And Surrounding Areas

Mrs. M Purvis returned home after visiting H L Sarrington in Redsburg. Mr and Mrs J A Boyle of Chicago stay several weeks at the Hulbert house. Fred Mash in charge of county road work spent a few days at home. Louis Brandt of Portage caught three large pickerel in Mirror Lake last Sunday. Milo Goodall ordained deacon in Episcopal church. M W A and R N A held memorial services at their hall with a large crowd. Ladies guild met at Mrs Paul Timme’s last Thursday.

M. Purvis H. L. Sarrington Redsburg J. A. Boyle Chicago Hulbert Fred Mash Louis Brandt Portage Mirror Lake Milo Goodall Episcopal Church Ladies’ Guild Paul Timme

Hill Point Schedules Eventful Week Amid Showers

A Friday crowd heard Rev Bechtolt with Secretary Babcock. Schools plan joint program and box social at Burmeister hall tonight. Mrs O Goodell and son Dave visited Lime Ridge. Memorial Day rain affected many. Staples Brothers to rebuild a burnt barn. Harold Kohlmyre bought a Shetland pony. Death notice for Mrs Allie Baldwin formerly Miss Allie Inman sister of Mrs S Roberts.

Bechtolt Babcock Burmeister Hall O. Goodell Dave F. W. Goodell Lime Ridge Staples Brothers Harold Kohlmyre Allie Baldwin Allie Inman S. Roberts

Merrimack Community News Highlights and Obituaries

Merrimack locals travel to Baraboo and Mondovi for visits and Montana plans. Funeral services for Etta Farnum honor a West Merrimack native born 1854 with rites at the M E church. The Sauk County Sunday School convention and Decoration Day programs are announced with a busy schedule at the Merrimack M E church and local schools.

Foley Cathartic Tablets Promise Gentle System Cleanse

A Georgia reader writes that Foley Cathartic Tablets cleanse the system thoroughly without gripping or hurting. He finds them entirely satisfactory and far more pleasant than other pills, noting constant distress from indigestion and biliousness. Sold everywhere.

W. A. McRae Ralph

Local Social Notes From North Bellona and Lyndon

Sunday events include visits from Dick Barker and family and August Szymanoski and family from Milwaukee. Sunday school organized at the M. E. church with twenty two in attendance. Families from Reedsburg Delavan New Lisbon and Mauston share visits and meals around the William Scott and Jesse Vicker households. The Ladies Aid meets June 8 for dinner.

William Scott George Eakins Mauston Mr. Eakins Dick Barker Delton Jesse Vicker August Szymanoski Milwaukee M. E

Funeral attendance and community gatherings in Mor r is Valley

Mrs Sarah Balentine and Mrs A H Becker traveled from Jefferson and Wauwatosa to attend Lizzie Mortimer’s funeral. Maggie Wheeler and son Max of Hillsboro and Frank Mortimer of Thorp also attended. Doris Mortimer visited Gilbert Mortimer. Morris and Marjorie Moon visited Beth el sister Ray Gibbine. District No 3 school closed Friday. Ezra Shore and Bradley families joined a Plum Valley picnic. Dave Bradley visited Frank Shore on Cream Ridge. Mr Shore plans a Colorado trip for health reasons.

Sarah Balentine Jefferson A. H. Becker Wauwatosa Lizzie Mortimer Maggie Wheeler Max Hillsboro Frank Mortimer Thorp Doris Mortimer Gilbert Mortimer Morris Marjorie Moon Bethel Ray Gibbine Ezra Shore Harry Walter Bradley Plum Valley Dave Bradley Frank Shore Cream Ridge Shore Colorado

Young group hosts shower for Mr and Mrs Ray Gibbins

A group of young people gave a bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Ray Gibbins on Monday evening, celebrating the couple's upcoming wedding with friends and family in a social gathering.

Ray Gibbins

W F M S Meeting June 14 Attends Mrs Lindsay

The W F M S will meet Thursday afternoon June 14 with Mrs James Lindsay. The gathering invites all members. Nearby visits include Mr and Mrs Percy Bass at Baraboo and Mrs Clifton Dryer at Reedsburg hospital. A band picnic was held at Pyfferson park with visitors from Baraboo Reedsburg North Freedom and many musical numbers.

James Lindsay Percy Bass C. W. Bass Baraboo Clifton Dryer Reedsburg Hospital Weston Reedsburg William Lawrenz Minolt Harrison Jessie Simpson Excelsior F. R. Bentley Grace Finder Mr. Scofield Spencer Wis Tom McGlynn Ingram Anna Smythe Carl Dettman Pyfferson Park North Fredom

Community Notes From Phelps and Nearby Towns

ABLEMAN Miss Hazel Hindes returns home for the summer after teaching at Phelps. A girl was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roper on Tuesday. Carl Steinhorst Jr hosted a birthday gathering Thursday. Mrs. William Rosenthal of Reedsburg visited Miss Hester Knowles for commencement. Miss Irma Wilkinson of La Valle stayed with Marie Zarske Friday and Saturday. The Baumgartens entertained relatives from Beloit and Baraboo across the week. The graduating class visited Baraboo for portraits. valedictorian Teckla Nimmow and salutatorian Virginia Lee led the list with other members. The commencement program occurred in Kiefer's hall on Friday.

Hazel Hindes Phelps Roper Carl Steinhorst, Jr William Rosenthal Reedsburg Hester Knowles Irma Wilkinson la Valle Marie Zarske Ed Ba Martha Geisser Selma Gall Melvin Lange Leuel Dreifke Hubert Hindes Kiefer

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed for Cough Relief

A Bentonville Arkansas resident, W. G. Glazier, reports using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to cure a years long cough believed by some to be consumption. He praises its effectiveness for coughs, wheeze, and throat irritation and notes it is sold everywhere.

W. G. Glazier Bentonville, Ark Foley

Local Social News and Rites Report

LIME RIDLE delegates from Sam and Mrs Phillips traveled to Milwaukee for a grand lodge session of the I O O F. Mrs Jerry Smith visited North Freedom friends. Rev Paul Shettel from Lebanon Pa served as pastor of the U B church. I N Settle fell ill June 2. his daughters from Beloit and Madison attended. Lisle Frye and Amy Bohn wed June 2 at Reedsburg. they are well known locally.

Sam Phillips Milwaukee Grand Lodge Jerry Smith North Freedom Paul Shettel Lebanon U. B I. N. Settle Erich Beloit Roivedel Madison

Stoppered Backache Relief from Foley Kidney Pills

George Lawrence a railroad fireman of Kittrell Mississippi says three bottles of Foley Kidney Pills cured his backache kidney trouble dull headaches and constant fatigue. He reports nightly awakenings ended and general recovery after use. Sold everywhere.

George Lawrence Kittrell Miss

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Glenville WHAT Sauk Gity East Limeridge Hill Point Merrimack Department H. R. Pigg F. E. Tryon Ester Dennis Roy Peck Julius Hein, Jr Myrtle Hein Raymond Steuber Ableman R. C. Steuber Ida Meyers J.G. Rotzell John McLain John D. Jones George Pigg George Lee Williams Oscar Weiglow William Burkhardt Ernest West Point C. F. Bayles Earl Cramer David Jones Gordon Donald Lloyd Halbman Carroll District L. Gordon Meade, Dwyer and Lawrenz John Astle North Bellona Lyndon John Wagner Mortimer Valley Fisk Fisk Tires THE Fisk Rubber Company N.Y Chicopee Falls Mass Dellona Fair Grounds Sauk County Red Cross
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