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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1921

Page

3

East Lime Ridge Visitors Share Sunday at Baraboo

Mr and Mrs Art Meyer and son visited Baraboo with A H Rotzoil family on Sunday. Walter Ruhland and son from Plain called on Mr and Mrs Henry Hainstock. John and Irvie Boland from Ubia visited the area last week. Frank Beckwith and family and Walter Schultz spent Sunday with Guy A Hainstock. Jessie Hainstock back home after nine months employed in Barron Wis.

Art Meyer Baraboo A. H. Rotzoil Walter Ruhland Plain Henry Hainstock John and Irvie Boland Ubia Frank Beckwith Walter Schultz Guy A. Hainstock Jessie Hainstock Barron Wis

Skillet Creek School Picnic Ends With Ice Cream Treat

Miss Verda Lohman closed a successful school year with a campus picnic despite rain. Josephine Bassett is the only graduate and Lohman will teach again next year with a pay raise. A rain shower forced two walkers to seek shelter at Bevie Niles’ home before Earl picked them up.

Verda Lohman Miss Lohman Josephine Bassett Edson Langdon Earl Langdon Earl East Sank G. Herman Zantow R. O. Marquardt North Freedom Carl Schellenberger Jennie Tiele Bonham Home

Village Notices and Social Roundup for Barron Area

Local residents report visits to Milwaukee Madison and Viola and attend county graduation exercises. Eighth grade graduates listed. Celebrations planned for July 4. Funeral, wedding, and church activities noted with pastors and meeting times in Lime Ridge tent series.

Jackson Reedsburg Tom Settle Rena Ithaca J. R. Weitzel Dodgeville Wilber Carpenter France Gerlach Viola F. J. Thomas D. D. Joliet Ill Lime Ridge United Brethers Church L. W. Blackman

Miss Winkelman Plans Summer Stay at Chenequa Hotel

Miss Iva M. Winkelman travels to the Chenequa hotel near Pine Lake in Hartland Wisconsin for a summer stay this week.

Iva M. Winkelman Chenequa Hotel Pine Lake Hartland Wis

Rat Snap Claims Quick Cellar Pest Cure

In Plainfield New Jersey a domestic helper refused to enter the cellar due to rats. The ad promotes RAT-SNAP cake to kill rats and mice and prevent odors with three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Lettergren Howe Co.

Merrimack Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

The Royal Neighbors met with Mrs. John Brandt on Saturday afternoon. Baraboo visits include Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Achterberg and daughter with Paul Mueller, Ester Dennis, and the Kingsleys. Baraboo and Madison guests joined North Freedom.

John Brandt Gustave Achterberg Baraboo Paul Mueller Geo. Long Chicago Ester Dennis Jane Coates Madison H. T. Noyes Rachel North Freedom J. Meyer E. Kingsley Ed Loos Sigglekow Glendive Montana Margaret Harvie Indian Hill F. Horstman Mae Cramer W. Lafler Pardeeville J. Lafler Alven Gross Adams J. M. Gross

Farewell Surprise For East Reedsburg Couple

A large neighbor gathering surprised Mr and Mrs Arthur White on June 3 as they sold their farm and plan to visit relatives before moving to Bandon Oregon. Ice cream and cake were served and guests signed a birthday book.

Arthur White Bandon Oregon Lottie Miller Grandon Henry Tietje Henry Schrank A. W. Cady Robert Roger Gertrude L. D Lime Ridge Annie Tietje Julia Cady Baraboo H. A. Turgasen Reedsburg Fred Maass Herman Foss Earl Fish

Hood's Sarsaparilla Builds Up Life and Strength

Persistent run down feeling and weak health are described as living only in existence. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for building up the whole system and restoring vigor. Hood's Pills are recommended as a helpful supplement when a laxative is needed.

Hood

Local families gather visits across area and mourns

Sanhisky and others spent Sunday at Lone Rock visiting Walter Constantine. Hayes and Hart families hosted relatives while Johnston and Crossey groups visited C B Powells. Wilbur Carpenter's funeral held in Dodgeville with his body arriving from overseas. Celia Rice arrived from Montana to spend summer with Mary Joyce.

Clayton Prouty Joe Weitzel J. B. Prouty Lone Rock Walter Constantine Owen Hayes Hayes Henry Hart Marble Johnston C. B. Powells Jake Wolfe John Crossey Arthur Clara Moresheouse G. A. Powells Joe Hoke Maude Grover Milwaukee Ray Grover Wilbur Carpenter Dodgeville Overseas Celia Rice Montana Mary Joyce

Community Gatherings and Local Visits Highlight Weekend

Westedts hall hosts a community meeting with Miss Essie Brooks displaying Europe photos. Local families visit, attend showers, and participate in church and missionary events as residents share news of weddings, arrivals, travels, and travel to Milwaukee for treatments.

Walton Girls Return from Indiana School

Delphia and Esther Small came home Saturday from Marion Indiana where they had been attending school. The Mortimer and Small families attended Baraboo graduation exercises and visitors from Fort Atkinson Wonewoc La Valle Ironton gathered for a large family gathering with over 40 relatives at the Martin Mortenson home in Cazenovia.

Delphia Esther Small Marion Ind Miss Griffin Fern Russell Mortimer Hilda Shore Norman Small Sim Mortimer Ralph Roy Mortimer Baraboo Eva Carpenter North Freedom Miss Henderson M. W. A. Hall Susie Chamness Geneva Ella Carpenter Friends Church R. Hendrick Trippville Ida Beier Reedsburg Celia Jones Chicago Joe Blanche Mortimer Nellie Griffith Mamie Henderson Wilson Mortimer Lucy Gordon Mortimer Martin Mortenson Cazenovia Fort Atkinson Wonewoc la Valle Ironton

Circuit Court session reviewed by Judge Stevens

Judge Stevens presided over a two day circuit court session featuring citizenships and various minor matters. The docket included multiple small civil and administrative issues awaiting disposition.

Stevens

Community Notes From Dell and Laurenz Area

Mrs Glen Knowles and Mrs Frank Beier and baby Clarice from near Walton attended the club at Mrs Asa Camp's Saturday afternoon. They spent the night and Sunday at the Laurenz home. Mrs Du Bois visited her daughter Mrs Asa Camp recently. Miss June Butterfield is ill with rheumatism. Velma McGaw Hazel and Clinton Laurenz visited the Glen Knowles home in Walton Sunday. Ira Kushner returned from teaching last Friday and left Sunday for a camping expedition. Percy and Ernest Bass and families spent Sunday with Baraboo relatives. Mrs Ernest Bass and daughter attended Baraboo graduation exercises Thursday. her brother Vern McGaw was one of the graduates. Miss Lydia Laurenz came home Sunday from near Prairie du Lac where she taught the past year.

Glen Knowles Frank Beier Clarice Walton Asa Camp Laurenz du Bois June Butterfield Velma McGaw Hazel Clinton Laurenz Ira Kushner Percy Ernest Bass Baraboo Vern McGaw Lydia Laurenz Prairie du Lac

Kilbourn Man Electrocuted Repairing Wires

Louis Becker, 24, of Kilbourn, was electrocuted Tuesday in Madison while repairing electrical transmission lines.

Louis Becker Kilbourn Madison

No church services Sunday as Loyal Workers meet in Baraboo

A. C. church will not hold services on June 12 as the Sunday school joins the Loyal Workers convention in Baraboo. Local families share family news including births and visits among relatives in Waukesha Kirkwood and Madison.

A. C Loyal Workers Convention Baraboo Arthur Mattke Henry Ludwig Raymond Waukesha Glenn Waddell Robert Malloy Marion Frazier Ernest Ziegler Kirkwood Clifton Higgins Ziegler Oscar Schultz Henry Herbert Ike Carlisch Madison Victor Schultz Victor

Westfield Ladies Aid Enjoyable Meeting and Church Notes

Friday session featured readings, songs, a solo by Mrs John Simon and a duet by Mrs Howard Sutherland and Mrs Percy Alexander. Ice cream and cake replaced the usual luncheon. June 12 Children’s Day at M E church with songs and recitations.

Westfield Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Clarence Schulte John Simon Mesdames Howard Sutherland Percy Alexander M. E Ben Brown Sumpter Udo Braun Baraboo Fred Brooke Wilfred Braun Rob. Hoppe Grant Weidman Joe Mephan John Klipp Poynoe Harry Werthein, Jr Reedsburg Frank Shanke Ableman Ed Behn Harry Werthein

Baraboo Ex Teacher in Position in Library

Graduates of the Wisconsin Library school at the University of Wisconsin will fill positions in seven states and two foreign countries. Miss Emma S Witwen formerly Latin instructor at Baraboo High School has accepted an assistant position in the Eau Claire public library. Her mother, Mrs J P Witwen, lives at 532 Second Avenue.

Wisconsin Library School University of Wisconsin Emma S. Witwen Eau Claire

Local family visitors and social calls in Mortimer Valley

Glae Hutchens hosts Arlons Apker and others in Wonewoc while Fern Mortimer spends Sunday with Glae and Carmen Hutchens. Numerous Mortimer relatives visit in Reedsburg and Walton areas including Jay Leatherberry and Ezra Shore homes.

Glae Hutchens Arlons Apker Wonewoc Wilma Thelma Jackson Angela Rott Fern Mortimer Glae Carmen Hutchens Russel Mortimer Arland Jackson Dolph Mortimer Arthur Hutchens Elmer Goedike Reedsburg Satuday Nate Mortimer James Mortimer Jay Leatherberry George Blakeslee Nell Atkinson Eddie Mortimer Ironton Glen Mortimer Ezra Shore Walton Oscar Shore Jasper Archie Will Stowe

Baraboo and Oshkosh Guests Attend Adams Event

Baraboo residents Mr. and Mrs. O Gloyd visit Baraboo and Oshkosh hosts Mr. and Mrs. G H Adams Sunday. Percy Chaffee of California visits his parents Mr. and Mrs John Chaffee. Funeral services for Charles Hulbert held at home. out of town mourners include Mrs. Davis Blue Island and others. Various local social items note picnics, diplomas, and weekend guests across Baraboo Kilbourn Reedsburg Windsor and Chicago sets.

O. Gloyd Baraboo Charles Gloyd Oshkosh G. H. Adams Percy Chaffee California John Chaffee Charles Hulbert F. O. Hulbert Charles Davis Blue Island H. H. Hulbert Kate Christman Kilbourn Agnes Rady R. Brandt Emma Hewitt North Freedom Jones Cottage J. C. Dodge Windsor Wis H. Lane Devils Lake Jane Croal C. Kester Reedsburg Clark Weidman C. F. Ronney Chicago Leslie Sarrington Maude Hyland 8. S. Squires Kilbourne Flickner’s

Applications to Marry Harry H. McWilliams La Valle Velma Bass

The notice records two marriage applications filed by Harry H. McWilliams and Velma Bass of La Valle. It lists the names and places as the official details in a local public notice. The item indicates pending civil proceedings without further details.

Harry H. McWilliams la Valle Velma Bass

Hughes Plans Pact on Property Rights for Mexico

Secretary Hughes announced in Washington that the United States would seek a treaty with Mexico to safeguard property rights existing before 1917, tying any recognition of Mexico to a government willing to meet primary international obligations. The cabinet devoted its session to Latin American affairs, focusing on Mexican and Santo Domingo issues.

Hughes Washington United States Mexico Alvarado Obregon Santo Domingo

Senate backs War Secretary for big army

The Senate rejected the House reduction and backed administration pleas for a sufficient military establishment. By a 24 to 30 vote, the Military Affairs Committee recommendation for an average army strength of 180,000 next year was adopted, guiding a gradual cut from 215,000 on July 1 to 169,000 by February 15, 1922.

U. S. Senate House Germany Senate Military Affairs Committee

Mulberger Resigns as U.S. Attorney Assistant in Wisconsin

Arthur C. Mulberger who for eight years has been assistant U S attorney for the Wisconsin district with offices in Madison has resigned the office to take effect June 30 according to announcements by U S Attorney William H. Dougherty of Janesville.

Arthur C. Mulberger U. S Wisconsin Madison U. S. Atty William H. Dougherty Janesville

Banquet Sickness Strikes 250 at Madison Church Event

A banquet at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Madison left 250 attendees ill from ptomaine poisoning. Reverend Joseph Mad in, honored at the event, also fell ill and required medical care. Investigation points to tainted beef as the meat course, with four guests avoiding illness by not eating it.

The Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Madison Joseph

Bishop Schwebach Dies in La Crosse at 74

The High Rev James Schwebach age 74 bishop of the La Crosse diocese died at his La Crosse home after two years illness He celebrated his golden jubilee last June having served as bishop since 1892 He was born in Luxemburg in 1847 and began his ministry at St Marys church in La Crosse

James Schwebach la Crosse Killian G. Plasch Luxemburg St. Francis Seminary Milwaukee St. Mary’s Church

Donts for Moviegoers From A M F

A Milwaukee Journal reprint lists humorous cautions for film fans. It advises against rushing to buy tickets, blocking aisles, applauding passersby, or loudly reading subtitles. It also mocks talking during films and criticizes constructive critique while joking about chewing gum and misdirected courtesy.

Milwaukee Journal

Silk stockings care and practical home reuse tips

The note advises washing silk stockings after each wear to extend their life. It also suggests saving flour and sugar sacks for reuse as dish towels bread cloths and cheese bags, highlighting frugal storage and household efficiency.

Chetek Hen Lays Unusually Large Egg at Chetek

An exhibit shows a Plymouth Rock hen laid a nine ounce egg weighing 11 inches in circumference. A. F. Zimmerman, owner, announces a second egg measuring 6 3/4 inches in diameter and 12 inches in circumference, provoking local pride in Chetek.

Plymouth Chetek A. F. Zimmerman

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East Lime Ridge Skillet Creek School Picnic Time Mint W. J. Kinney Wm. Gerlach Rupert Werth Arnold Cahoon Helen Lew’s Ruth Radloff Orra Brice Kenneth Brice Joseph Blackmann William Daniels N. P. Nelson’s Ernest Outcalt Mile Outcalt Ryhland Center Ore Creenfield Merrimack East Reedsburg A. E. White Harry Kuykendall Westfield Ridge Frank Kuykenall Western Reedsburg Emily Hess Philip Hess Lloyd Mara Tacanville Westedts Hall Essie Brooks Europe Louis Lasecke Elmer Selden Sam Dearholt’s Anna Hast Bert Leicher Ware Fay Will Westedt A. Leicher Johnston and Clark O. Twist Twist Esther Langingham Boone Iowa Wm Ratzlaff Wonewoe Mr. Ratzlaffs Walter Prouty Our Indiana Circuit Court Dell MA North Excelsior Mortimer Valley Delton Senate Mulberger U.S. Post Schwebach Cid Exide Coaner’s Battery & Electric Debray Eléctrical Fourth Street Baraboo, Wis
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