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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

5

Local births and visits recorded in La Valle area

A baby daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Tait on Saturday May 2. Mrs Dora Schutte visited with Mrs Etta Ingham in La Valle. Frank Roomies of Bear Valley and Charles Decole’s sister's family hosted relatives from nearby towns. Ernest Flohr and wife attended the funeral of his father Henry Thieman in Reedsburg. Other visits include Mr and Mrs George Ingham with Miss Pearson and Dejes Kinnamon, and Mrs Dora Schutte visiting Mrs John Springburn in Reedsburg. The Decot family attended Ed Decot’s near La Valle.

Dora Schutte Etta Ingham la Valle Frank Bear Valley Charles Decole George Ingham Fairfield Pearson Ingham Dejes Kinnamon Frank Decot Mable V. J. Decot Ernest Flohr Henry Thieman Reedsburg Charles White Floyd Davin John Springburn Vv. J. Decot Ed Decot

Local Notes Bullet The Daily Ledger Reports Small Town Happenings

Black Hawk Marian Schneller fractured her elbow after a fall last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Conrad Adam visited their daughter Mrs Roland Schaefer in Baraboo last weekend. Residents toured the Koenig mill to view damage from the prior cyclone. Louis Trueb traded a Ford for an Overland, Fred Wilhelm bought a Ford from the Schmalz Brothers. Mrs John Gassner Sr visits daughter Mrs Louis Olson at Lone Rock. Robert Gould family moved into John Jennewein’s new house. Christ Rothacker coats his house with paint. Herman Wiedneben starts blacksmith work in Bear Valley.

Marian George Schneller Conrad Adam Baraboo Roland Schaefer Koenig Mill Louis Trueb Fred Wilhelm Schmalz Brothers John Gassner Louis Olson Lone Rock Robert Gould John Jennewein Christ Rothacker Herman Wiedneben Bear Valley

Birth of daughter brings smiles to the Templin family

The column notes a June birth to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Templin amid a Sunday visit to Henry Hainstock’s near Bear Valley and various local social mentions including Baraboo beating Lime Ridge 11 to 7 and several residents visiting relatives.

John E. Smith Herb L. Smith Fern Smith Henry Hainstock Bear Valley Sam Borland Albert Rotzell Mattie Schanke Herbe Baraboo August Smidtke Rudolph Radloff Lime Ridge Ben Templin

Burden Sharers Hold Meeting at Mrs May Smith Home

A Wednesday afternoon Burden Sharers gathering featured sewing for the hostess Mrs May Smith with visitors Mrs N H Smith and first time member Mrs Leo Brilliott who joined the group. Refreshments were served by several members. The next meeting is set for June 28 at Mrs Henrietta Bisch s home. Mrs Mary Willey remains seriously ill with heart trouble and was visited by relatives from Sauk City Prairie du Sac Shelby Iowa and the city. Mrs John Paddock visited her parents and granddaughter Ruby Paddock stayed another night with them. Mrs Frank Feltz recently spent a day at her parental home M Bisch s and Will Hill of North Freedom is remodeling a barn on his farm.

May Smith N. H. Smith Leo Brilliott Rogers Farm Henrietta Isch Kate Shirmer Ella Hackett Henrietta Bisch Mary Willey Hubert Johnson Charles Reutter Chris Willey Sauk City Prairie du Sac T. M. Cox Richard Willey Roland Shelby Iowa Robert Koenig John Paddock John Brenner Ruby Paddock City Frank Feltz M. Bisch

Local Social Roundup at Kirkland and Nearby Homes

Miss Belle Brenner attended a Saturday dance in Kirkland Devils Lake. Candis Gomon visits relatives preparing for a Naperville trip. Arthur Gomon hosted a Sunday birthday gathering with A Von Wald Thomas Gomon and others. Families of Feltz and Bisch joined at local homes. Charles and Tracy Randall visited Montebello farm. Fred Wichern and Hazel visited Galesville and Baraboo. Gladys McGilvra stayed with the Baxters. A R Spaulding Roy and William Linnell fished near Briggsville, returning with a reward.

Belle Brenner Kirkland Devils Lake Candis Gomon Our City Mrs. Mackey Naperville, Hil Arthur Gomon A. von Wald Madison Thomas Gomon Delton City Arthur Montange Excelsior Frank A. L. Feltz Baraboo Joe Bisch Greenfield M. Bisch Charles Randall Tracy Randall Montebello Henry Voll Fred Wichern Galesville Hazel Gladys McGilvra Thomas Baxter A. R. Spaulding Roy North Freedom William Linnell Briggsville

Measles and community notices from Sumpter area

SUMPTER Lee Pobjoy and the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Jennewein have the measles to pass away the time while Mr and Mrs Pobjoy are away. They went to Rochester Minn a week ago to have Mrs Pobjoys eyes examined. Schools at Kings Corners and the Pocket closed with picnics last week. Various visitors and picnics noted at Sumpter and nearby towns. Children’s day will be observed in the Sumpter M E church on Sunday June 18.

Lee Pobjoy Will Jennewein Charles Watkins Walter Pierce Baraboo H. E. Watkins Lyons A. N. Young King’s Corners Edna Cecelia Zantow BH. D. King Sauk Prairie Lodde’s Mill Reedsburg Vera Brereton Lodi Will Meyer Spencer Johnson W. D. Johnson G. C. Astle Guy Fuller Amarillo Tex S. Premo Herbert Steidtman Janesville Sumpter M. E

Local Education Moves and Seasonal Visits in Reedsburg

Reedburg reports Miss Hisa Nagle, long time west side school teacher, has left for Waldo and will not return, planning to attend the university next year. Veda Collins, formerly at Waukesha, enjoys vacation with her parents. Gretchen Aton, Fenimore teacher, returns home for vacation. Mrs. H. A. Collins visits Beloit with mother and sister. J. Bernwald of Spring Valley was among visitors.

Hisa Nagle West Side Waldo Veda Collins Waukesha Gretchen Aton Fennimore A. Collins Beloit J. Bmwald Spring Valley

Sunday Social Notes Across Gregory and Nearby Towns

Sunday social items report brief visits and family news. The Brants from Gregory S D, Clint Fuller and his bride return from their wedding trip to West Main street, Walter Brown and George Sparks family host, Brown injured a foot, Hazel Hindes from Ableman visits, Will Kipp back after years in Mexico, Prof Mansfield begins with Waltham Piano in Minneapolis, Whitney couple welcome a son in Minneapolis, Mrs Whitney formerly Mable Steidon of this city.

Herman Brant Chester Gregory S. D Hillsboro and Northeastern Railroad Clint Fuller Bride West Main Street Walter Brown West Bend George Sparks Brown Hazel Hindes Ableman Our City Will Kipp Mexico United States Professor Mansfield Waltham Piano Company Minneapolis W. Whitney Whitney Mable Steidon

Community Notes From Reedsburg Area Social Roundup

ABLEMAN Miss Mable Breitzke visited with friends at Reedsburg several days Mrs. John McGarrity has gone to Racine for an extended visit with relatives. Miss Pauline Echenbach entertained the Good Dames Wednesday afternoon. William Bartenbach, Sr., was pleasantly surprised Friday evening by relatives for his birthday. The annual June picnic by the band boys last Sunday drew a large crowd. Mr. and Mrs. George Mente entertained friends at dinner last Sunday. Miss Grace Finder returned from Spencer Wis to spend vacation. William Pfaff remains ill. Otto Gall and William Frank of Beloit were visitors. Mrs. William Gall Sr. to entertain Ladies' Sewing circle Thursday. Mrs. Charles Smith and children return from Loch visitation.

Mable Breitzke Reedsburg John McGarrity Racine William Bartenbach Band Boys George Mente Grace Finder Spencer Wis William Pfaff

Durwares Glen News Roundup of May Pleasant Weather

Heavy rainfall flooded brooks and mud covered bridges around Durwares Glen. Mr and Mrs M M Graves and Byron of Baraboo visited Glenn cottage May 30. Bees swarmed a house as Mrs Annie Marshall opened her kitchen door. Cemetery visits and plant offerings occurred last week. Roy Mueller reports barn dances this month. Brick School No 3 pupils held a term end picnic with ice cream cones.

M. M. Graves Byron Baraboo Glenn Cottage Glen Glen Summer House Annie Marshall Roy Mueller

South Delton Social Round Includes Visits and Travel

Mrs. Percy Bass and Dorothy spent Thursday with sister Mrs. A. L. Capener. Sam Searle plans to visit Barron county next Wednesday to see sister Mrs. Elizabeth Fry. Mrs. William Waddell dined with John and Mrs. Curry. The Simmers visited Pearl Waddell Tuesday evening. James Fry, Otto Powell and families spent Sunday with Sam Searle and family. Mrs. Harry Mather and daughter also mentioned in activity.

Percy Bass Dorothy Spnt A. L. Capener Sam Searle Barron County Elizabeth Fry William Waddell John Curry Fred Simmers Pearl Waddell James Fry Harry Otto Powell Harry Mather

Local social notes include weddings and family visits

Dorothy spent part of last week with her mother Mrs George Douglas. The Sam Searle family attended the wedding of Thomas Sigglekow in Bara Boo last Saturday. Pearl Waddell has suffered a lame back this past week from woods work but is able to be about again.

Dorothy George Douglas Sam Searle Thomas Sigglekow Baraboo Pearl Waddell

Local Visitors and Health News from Mitchell Home Area

Walton guests Lily Willis and Jennie Winke with family in Mitchell area. Alfred Gage seriously ill at Hillsboro hospital. Lois Thompson returns from Hillsboro with friend Cynthia Eastman. Hazel Lobdell visits cousins Esther and Delphia Small. Jessie Mitchell home from Whalan visit. Jasper Shore returns from Sioux City trip. Nate Mortimer hosts W F M S. Nira Jordan home from North Freedom teaching. Local ministers and families visit Hillsboro. Mrs Hotchkiss clerks at Gage store. Heavy rains cause fence damage and crop losses.

Lily Willis Greenville Jennie Winke Little Son Benton Wis Mitchell Alfred Gage Hillsboro Hospital Lois Thompson Hillsboro Cynthia Eastman Hazel Lobdell la Valle Esther Delphia Small Jessie Mitchell Whalan Minn Jasper Shore Sioux City Nate Mortimer Nira Jordan North Freedom Sidney Hotchkiss Emma Gage O. W. Shore Mr. Gage Hotchkiss Hattie Smith

Advertisement for Foley remedy trial package

A clipped slip offers a trial package from Foley & Co of Chicago Illinois. The package includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets aimed at bronchial coughs colds and croup. The notice emphasizes comfort for stout persons and is signed C W Whitman.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley C. W. Whitman

Local Couple Wed Quietly in Bara Boo Ceremony

Miss Ella Bluemchen and Clarence Schulte married by Rev Beyer of the German M E church on May 30. They plan to farm locally and host many friends with best wishes for a long, happy future. A charivari followed, with treats for guests.

Ella Bluemchen Clarence Schulte Baraboo Beyer M. E. Church Bluemchen Schulte Percy Alexander John Rumpf Fred Brooks Rose Leykauf Lissa Johnston Grant Weidman Platteville School of Mines Messrs Harvey Hubert Weidman Erwin Schulte Fairfield Henry Schroeder Arthur Ristau Henry Weidman Will Alexander John Repka H. Sutherland Westfield Loganville Celia Brooks

Social club meeting in East Reedsburg notes

East Reedsburg Social club members are asked to bring a pencil notebook and some chosen recipes to a meeting with Mrs Earl Fish today. Mrs William Cady of South Milwaukee spent the weekend at the F D Cady home. Henry Schmeltzer and wife of Reedsburg were callers at the J Schmeltzer home. Mrs A W Cady attended the alumni banquet in the city Friday evening.

Earl Fish William Cady South Milwaukee F. D. Cady Henry Schmeltzer Reedsburg J. Schmeltzer A. W. Cady

Penny Social at Richard Herwig’s For Lyndon M. E. Church

A penny social is held Tuesday evening June 9 at Richard Herwig’s to raise funds for the Lyndon M E church. Mrs Jessie Vicker visited friends in and near Reedsburg. Mr and Mrs Robert Charnley and their son joined Mr and Mrs Wilbur Scott and his son at William Scott’s home Sunday. Mrs Robert Hawaleck hosted her mother and sister from Baraboo. Lyman Barton died May 29 and was buried Thursday at Delton. Rev Weaver of Kilbourn conducted the funeral. He leaves an aged mother and two brothers. Several locals visited Stand Rock on Sunday.

Richard Herwig Lyndon M Weaver Kilbourn Stand Rock

Bar ker s Antiseptic in Bath Cures Baby Irritation

Mothers and nurses urged to use Bar ker s Antiseptic for sore irritated skin in babies. It soothes burning and itching and eliminates odor when added to bath. Fisher Bros. distributes.

Barker Fisher Bros

Heath and Milligan Beat Prepared Paints Sold at Riverview Park

A party from Ableman including Ed Poff Oscar Smith Henry Meyer Charles Smith Arthur Finder and Ray Warne traveled to Lake Wisconsin and occupied the Smith cottage in Riverview park across the river from Merrimack over Sunday.

Ableman Ed Poff Oscar Smith Henry Meyer Charles Smith Arthur Finder Ray Warne Lake Wisconsin Smith Riverview Park Merrimack

Silver wedding for Shultis celebrated at Reedsburg

Mr and Mrs William Shultis observed their silver wedding anniversary at home in Reedsburg with forty to fifty relatives and friends. An elegant dinner was served and a merry time reported as they have many longtime friends who extend hearty congratulations.

William Shultis Reedsburg

How to Feel Good Tomorrow Indigestion Remedies

A medical advertorial claims Foley Cathartic Tablet relieves indigestion and related symptoms such as bloating sour stomach and gas by evening. It is signed C. W. Whitman and promises morning relief.

C. W. Whitman

Paul Cahoon Announces Candidacy for Sauk County Sheriff

Paul Cahoon announces his bid for Sauk County sheriff subject to the primary. He pledges to give his best effort if nominated and elected. Authorized by Paul Cahoon who will pay $1.85.

Paul Cahoon Sauk County

Classifieds mix sale requests and job ads from Greenfield to Wissota

A collage of small ads lists a 120 acre Boettcher farm for 7000 in Greenfield, a farm sale inquiry to G M Hill Baraboo, loan rates with a Montana box address, piano lessons after June, farm hand and night crew farm work in Chippewa Falls, a bicycle found, and a nearly new typewriter for 25. The items show local real estate, employment, services, and found property notices.

Fred Boettcher Greenfield G. M. Hill Baraboo Wis Wissota Dam Chippewa Falls

For Sale: 192 Acre Farm Near Sauk County Markets

A 192 acre farm with first class buildings and fences near a school house and two markets. Road access to each market. Sauk County location. Contact the office for particulars. Also listings for Ov iland and Ford touring cars in top condition at Gollmar's garage. Pure bred Duroc pigs with papers. inquire Lawrence Siebecker Baraboo R.5. Minnesota at 526 Lake St. Cameras by Burke James sold at Evenson's Pharmacy.

Sauk County Gollmar’s Lawrence Siebecker Baraboo

Many Women Need Help From Kidney Pills

An advertisement urges women to seek kidney relief with Foley Kidney Pills for backache and misery. It features a testimonial from W. Whitman and promotes feeling well, strong, and able.

W. Whitman

Political Announcement Paid by Frank A Cooper

A political announcement authorized and financed by Frank A Cooper is published for public dissemination. The notice states it is paid for by Cooper and carries no additional campaign details or endorsements.

Frank A. Cooper

Cooper Seeks Sauk County Clerk Nomination

Prank A. Cooper of Merrimack Wisconsin announces candidacy for the Sauk County Clerk nomination. He pledges economical, efficient office conduct and notes years on the county board have prepared him for the duties, asking voters for support.

Board of Supervisors A. Cooper

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Thomas Tait BLAGK Sumpter Martin Weely Troy Diehl Walter Accola Marvel Keller Irma Supert Willie Waterbury Diehl Moely Floyd Schoephoerster Ruth Rebecca Preuss Raymond Weigelow Lyman Schied Eddie Schimnick Sumpter Church Ralph Hill Ben Pelton John Astle S. Premo’s Katherine Mertzke Roy Mather Pauline Echenbach Good Dames Durwares Glen South Anna Betts James Borders Cort Hackett Enily East North Dellona and Lyndon Weanesaay’s Daily Standard Paints of America Evenson’s Pharmacy Ivenson L. W. Stone Stone J.T. Bates & Son Philipp Wisconsin D. F. Bush Minneapolis, Minn Baler Montana Notich Ruth Cheek Birch Street Mnarn Lake St John Troy Grove St Burke & James Master Merrimack, Wis
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