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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1922

Page

8

Will of Judge R. D. Marshall Filed in Chippewa Falls

The estate of Judge R. D. Marshall valued around 1 million dollars is filed in probate court in Chippewa Falls with executors A A McLeod and Alex Wiley Jr. The will provides 200000 in special bequests and an 800000 trust for widow Mary Marshall with a detailed division among heirs, churches, libraries, and institutions.

Chippewa Falls R. D Marshall Alex Wiley Jr Arthur A. McLeod Madison State Supreme Court Alexander Wiley Chippewa Falls City Mary Marshall Spring St Leon Marshall First National Bank Union Bridge and Central Sts Greep-Clausius Co Samuel Jenkins M. E. Church Wis 2Nd Day Adventist Church Baraboo Baptist Church of Delton Judge Marshall Consolidated Milling & Elevator & Power Co William Hilman Guy William Marshall Marshall Mary Marshal Gilson Glazier Harry Walker Bertha Thomas Bertha Tillotson A. A. McLeod Amy Marshall Forrest Marshall Forrest Marshall Jr Ralph Thomas Gil Supreme Court Forest Hill McLeod and Wiley California Oregon Consin Lawrence University Appleton Public Library R. D. Marshall St. Joseph’s Hospital R. D. Marshall Hospital Sauk County R. D. Marshall Town Mary Wiley R. D. Jenkins Doris Harold Jenkins Gus Leland Marion Jenkins Roland Marshall Forest Marshall Roland Geraldine Norma Forest Mary A. J. Vinge Wm. H. Orvis A. M. Vinge Floyd Thomas Olga Winrick Sarah E. Alberts

Iron discovery near Jun ea u sparks talk of mine and mill

Mr. Grover reports a rich iron ore seam thirty five feet deep in Seven Mile Creek area near La Valle Wisconsin. Geologists visit as a railroad from Mautson is suggested to tap the site. Springs, dairying, and local timber trade frame a growing community around the ore discovery.

Potsdam Ironton Spring Green Mauston Kilbourn Grover Mautson Madison Boys In Blue Seven Mile Creek Sauk County Wisconsin la Valle M. C. Crandall Mr. Grover

Old Time Dance a Social and Financial Success in Delton

The Delton old time dance hosted by the Union Fraternal Co. drew strong laughter and positive reactions, described as a howling success socially and financially. Visitors and locals from Bara Boo and nearby areas visited friends over the weekend as camp routines and launches were announced for the season.

Union Fraternal Co Delton Alam Joseph Rodwell Baraboo G. J. Mplickners Mirror Lake Lyons Harold Sarrington Floyd Kingsley Mrs Reedsburg H.S. Risley Hammond John Chaffe Coloma

Hard Up In South Dakota Warms To Mud and Cash

E L Canney of Amherst South Dakota writes to Kendall Keystone about extreme spring rainfall. He describes 54% inches of rain in early month, extensive flooding, high sloughs and full drainage ditches. He notes wheat growers facing hardship as stores operate on cash basis.

E. L. Canney Amherst S. D Kendall Keystone

Rosebuds Bloom on Tomahawk Apple Tree

A crabapple tree at John Parker's Tomahawk home has produced rosebud blossoms and early fruit. Experts suggest natural grafting from nearby garden roses at the root stock caused the unusual bloom, a phenomenon previously unnoticed until this year.

John Parker Tomahawk

Sau City visit by Edwin Kindchi and Mrs Palmer

Mrs. L. H. Palmer and her son R. E. Palmer were in Sau City and Reedsburg during a weekend visit with Edwin Kindchi and his wife.

Edwin Kindchi L. H. Palmer Sau City Reedsburg R. E. Palmer

Half Holidays Begin This Week In Baraboo

Baraboo lists business and professional people who will close Thursday afternoons after 12:30 during June July and August. The roster includes First National Bank Bank of Baraboo Farmers and Merchants Bank Risley Brothers and many local stores and firms.

Baraboo First National Bank Bank of Willey Music House Marriott Shoe Co A. Reinking Ella J. Andre L. W. Sayles Rowland Shoe Co E. T. Ross F. E. Tryon M. D. Thomas Anderson R. L. Glazier G. T. Gustafson L. M. Jacobs Bentley & Meier Otto Schadde the Fisher Drug Store H. J. Irwin M. D. Chas E. Getchell D. D R. Dippel E. Sanderson G. O. McArthur W. F. Nuzum, M. D. W. Moore J. van Orden E. F. Dithmar W. G. Kimball Chas H. Hackett G. J. Shiels E. C. Henke E. B. Trimpey Joyce & Sibert Agency Peck Mercantile Co. Paul Gust

McCormick Quits as Harvester President

Harold F. McCormick retires as president of International Harvester in Chicago to chair a new executive committee.

McCormick Harvester President Harold F. McCormick International Harvester Company Chicago Concern

Mrs H E Cole Hosts Miss Nancy Matchett Visit

Mrs H E Cole and Miss Josephine Matchett entertain their niece Miss Nancy Matchett from Pierceton Indiana. This marks the first trip of the visit into this region.

Childrens Day at A. C. Church Gloriously Observed

The Childrens Day program at the A. C. church was praised as the best in years with the church decorated to resemble a grove. Decorators included Mrs. L. D. Stillson, Mrs. Duncan Jones, and Mrs. Royal Watkins. Mrs. Coontz trained the children as the exercises and choir offerings delighted a full house.

A. C L. D. Stillson Duncan Jones Royal Watkins

Entertaining Missionary Societies Across City Churches

The home and foreign missionary societies of the First M. E. church held a series of social gatherings yesterday afternoon from three to five. About twenty guests attended at each of six host homes across the city, with programs or music and refreshments provided. Hosts included Mrs. C. E. Getchell, Mrs. H. J. Irwin, Mrs. Flora Astle, Miss Lydia North, Mrs. W. D. Johnson, and others, with Wakefield and Martin hosting the day prior.

M. E. Church C. E. Getchell H. J. Irwin Flora Astle Lydia North W. D. Johnson

Births Reported Across States and Names

Birth announcements note a son born June 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fisher at Mrs. Fisher’s mother’s home in Frankfort Illinois. Dr. Stork brought a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McGilvra of Sauk Prairie. Lena Alwin as a former teacher is identified. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pilley of St. Cloud Minnesota named Lynette Mariene. Pilley is son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pilley of Baraboo.

Carl Fisher J. M. Pilley St. Cloud Minnesota Lynette Mariene Mr. Pilley J. H. Pilley Eighth Street Baraboo

Miss Iva Winkelman Given Pre-nuptial Shower

A Wednesday evening gathering at the Winkelman home hosted by friends showered Miss Iva Winkelman with gifts and refreshments to celebrate her forthcoming wedding.

Iva Winkelman William Winkelman

Free Chest Clinic Set for Baraboo June 28 29

Announcement by the local Anti Tuberculosis association notes a free chest clinic to be held by the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis association at Baraboo in the courthouse on June 28 and 29.

Anti-Tuberculosis Association Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association Baraboo

Mrs Dickie and Daughter Visited Here From North Freedom

Mrs R M Dickie and her daughter from North Freedom spent Saturday in town, visiting local shops and calling on friends.

R. M. Dickie North Freedom

Boy Drowns at Milwaukee River Docks

Frank Kunda 14 drowns Sunday afternoon in the Milwaukee River at the Holton street viaduct. He fell from the Schlitz coal docks while waving goodbye to a fruit ship crew member named Sarge. Body recovered over thirty minutes later. resuscitation attempts unsuccessful.

Frank Kunda Milwaukee Holton Street Schlitz Company

Hartwell Farwell Leaves for Waupun

Hartwell Farwell, a wealthy Wind sor farmer, confessed slaying Theophile Hosten and traveled to Waupun. He was sentenced to seven years at hard labor by Judge E Ray Stevens after a denied motion for a new trial. jurors found him guilty of second degree manslaughter on May 4.

Hartwell Farwell Windsor Theophile Hosten Waupun Farwell E. Ray Stevens

Pleasant Ridge Community News Highlights Local Lives

Orrin Pixley owns a new car while Theo Herwig and family enjoy a Buick ride. Potatoes are being planted by several farmers. Loretta Krueger works at the Hamberg home and Ruth Rose with Edward Weise wed at Paul Rose’s home. Families and neighbors attend Missionfest in Loganville and a Struck home surprise party with forty attendees.

Orrin Pixley Loretta Krueger H. Hamberg W. Shanks H. Hindricks Rochester Minn Ruth Rose Edward Weise Paul Rose Theo Herwig Wm. Rose Wm. Burmeister Loganville Hy Hamberg Wm. Ebel Ida and Lucile Krause Harold Westfield

Rainy days and family visits in Black Hawk Harrisburg area

The region received two weeks of plentiful rain. Mrs. Louisa Schoeman of Madison visited with her niece Maren Bruhn for Decoration Day in the Harrisburg area and Spring Green. Maren's Madison friend called on her during the visit. Louis Fisher and George Lusby were summoned to Belvidere Illinois due to the deaths of relatives. Harrisburg School awarded diplomas to Alvin Hoppe Myron Schneller Irene Becker Amalia Dahn and Florence Nelson under teacher Zada Hall. Mrs Vincent Schneller joined L Branden and family to Rockford to see their son Earl and his wife.

Black Hawk Harrisburg Louisa Schoeman Madison Maren Bruhn Spring Green Maren Louis Fisher George Lusby Belvidere Ill Wm. Fisher Alvin

Nine Arrests Made in Chicago Raids

Prohibition agents raided about twenty five saloons in Chicago and arrested nine alleged dry law violators. They confiscated several truck loads of home brew moonshine and wine on a Sunday.

Chicago

Ill in os and Wisconsin groups hold annual Holy Hill meeting

The Ill in ois and Wisconsin Friends of Our Native Landscape held their annual joint meeting at Holy Hill in eastern Wisconsin. About 75 Ill in ois attendees joined a woodland pageant near Hartland, with speakers including Charles D. Stewart and Louise P. Kellogg. Unusual weather aided the pilgrimage to the Carmelite shrine as visitors toured Nash otah and Oconomowoc.

Friends OF Our Native Landscape Holy Hill Illinois Wisconsin the Friends of Our Native Landscape Hartland Hartford Devils Lake Baraboo Charles D. Stewart Louise P. Kellogg State Historical Society Jens Jensen Nashotah St. John’s Military Academy Oconomo

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