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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
5
Lyons residents and visitors are listed to show calls visits and family movements. People travel between Kilbourn Beloit Milwaukee Greenfield Irvine Westfield and other locales for family visits graduations funerals and church services.
Fairfield residents report a day with the Luce home guest list from D Hackett and companions. Mrs M L Atkinson plans to return from Colorado after attending granddaughter Edith Getchell’s wedding to Augustus Davidson. Local calls were made by Perry and Frank Getchell and J N Wing, while a Nebraska canvasser, Mr Hein, eyes Seventh Day Adventist ministry.
Mrs. Mason and mother from Iowa visited daughter Mrs. F Feiver. William Stowe and wife visited daughter Mrs. D Mortimer in Walton. C T Broas seen in the neighborhood. Carrie Sinclear traveled to Fairfield. Sheep shearers worked part of last week. George Stowe Sr returned from New York and will visit South Dakota. Carrie Stowe hosted at O S Ballinger. Glen Shore works for George Wickersham. R Bunker seen nearby. Moon family visited Richland Center. D Hudson had a barn raising June 10. Rev J W Markee visited Barton Corners area. W M Quarterly meeting attended by locals. Rev O S Warner of Barton Corners called on Rev Markee. Moon, Ballinger, Sherman, and Mortimer families visited Nash home Sunday.
Mrs G A Pabodie of Madison writes she will return in a few days to 2125 Summit avenue Sioux City Iowa to stay through summer and resume her Madison position in September She praises The News and congratulates the owners on a fine paper.
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Swanson of Merrimack climbed to the top of a 45 foot wind mill. His mother searching for him found him perched high above the ground. The boy stayed aloft until rescuers brought him down, prompting sighs of relief when he reached safety.
At 7 o clock the wedding of August Volkey of Excelsior to Miss Lydia Kosmoski of Ableman occurred at St. Joseph’s church. Rev Father O’Reilly presided. The couple was joined by Paul Volkey and Miss Estela Schutz and will reside in Excelsior.
Mrs. Kate Kamrath returns home after caring for sister-in-law Mrs. George Schultz who remains ill. Oregon visitors Mr. and Mrs. Lohrpappel stay with Fred Brooks as twins Mrs. Lohrpappel and Mrs. Brooks. Additional gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schulte with family at August Horstmann’s, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Verthein and Emily of Ableman with John Verthein. Henry Born Gust Born Ableman and Louis Kopp build A Krueger barn wall. Edd Krueger helped. Schultz Gutenschwager wedding attended by John Werthein family at Lime Ridge.
Miss Bertha Mattison and Mrs Vilda Nelson with four Baraboo friends visited Mr and Mrs Theodore Jenson of La Port for their wedding anniversary. Mrs Jenson formerly Miss Hellen Mattison of Baraboo also visited. Other locals called on neighbors and hosted guests including the Lewis and Stemner families and the Newell family moving to Baraboo.
Miss Agnes Yoerks returns home from Milwaukee to visit her parents. A son and a daughter are born to local couples Mr and Mrs Eddie Zick and Mr and Mrs Aug Disk. Several farmers cultivate corn as Grandma Klukas visits Mrs Post. Carl Scharra buys a Ford from Prairie du Sac Co. Mrs Pauline Lehman adds lightning rods to her house and barn. Esther Clement stays with relatives in Prairie du Lac. Sophia Zick, previously at George Lehman home, is now home. Luckens of Sauk City visits relatives here.
Clavadatseher attends a major promotion organized by the Chicago Association of Commerce showcasing a city wide sale event.
Mr and Mrs Henry Von Wald of 121 Sixth Street were awakened at about 2 AM by a pistol shot near their bedroom window. The shot shattered the momentary calm and left the couple frightened with no clear motive or suspect, though a stranger had earlier shown interest in Mr Von Wald’s diamond pin.
Fred Collins a fireman on the Northwestern road weds Miss Neva West at the Kier residence this evening in LaCrosse. Collins has lived with Mr and Mrs Kier on Sixth avenue while visiting Baraboo. Miss West is well known here with many friends. They will reside in Baraboo after the wedding.
Alice M. Schroeder 80, wife of Herman Schroeder and worker at Gisholt Machine, arraigned in U S Court on sending obscene postal cards to a domestic at Charles G. Riley’s Fair Oaks home. Bail set at 500 dollars. preliminary exam before Commissioner Blake tomorrow. Arrest by Chief Deputy Marshal McAssay after investigation by Post Office Inspector Walker. Schroeder resides at 1416 East Dayton with two children ages 10 and 5.
The University of Wisconsin releases a graduate directory listing students who earned degrees and Baraboo is credited with 48 graduates in the Cited region.
Marries are recorded for W E Harms of Loganville and Elsie Goetsch of Washington. Funeral attendance noted for Walter Kelley at Bara boo. Baraboo visitor Ivoryd Green spent a week with Narrows Prairie friends. High school diploma day June 14 directed by Bessie Kohn. Lucinda Grotelueschen and Ruth Shaltis to receive diplomas. Koester spent Sunday in Wonewoc. Mrs Hubbard Stark of near Janesville visited brother James Kirkpatrick over the weekend.
The Willing Workers society of Fairfield will meet with Mrs. L. A. Newell on June 20 for supper.
Mrs Sophia Pfaff returns from Chicago last Wednesday. Gust F Scharnke was a Baraboo caller last Wednesday. The Abjieman orchestra provided music at La Valle for school graduation exercises. Dr W J Hummell C A Anderson and John Zarske visited Milwaukee for Ableman Farmers Bank. Mrs Wm Bartenbach hosted Lutheran sewing circle last Thursday. Miss Dora Westedt of Loganville spent the week with sister Mrs Carl Bartenbach. Louis Goedecke of Knapp visited his father over Sunday. Miss Hazel Hindes of Reedsburg home over Sunday. Mrs Henry Meyer and children of Reedsburg visited her parents the EK Benders over Sunday. Dr W J Hummell to take a patient to Madison hospital tomorrow. Wilbur Douglas and Mrs Fuller attended Walter Kelley’s funeral at Baraboo Saturday. Mrs E F Maaske Miss Minnie Luckensmier Mrs A C Luckensmier and two children spent Friday with Mrs Henry Gropp at Baraboo. Miss Amelia Pohlman of Sauk City visited Dr and Mrs W J Hummell Saturday. Mrs Warren Luce of Baraboo to spend a few days with relatives. Mrs Anna Pierce spent a few hours at Baraboo Monday. Miss Eva Coyler went to North Freedom Sunday night to stay with Mrs E Ristau. A dance is planned at Keifer’s hall Friday night June 14 with music by Anderson and Bentley orchestras.
Rev C Haywood of Chicago sang two solos at the Sunday service. Friday evening’s commencement named graduates Emma Pruess Eva Waterbury Eva Magli Celia Mather Bertha Peets Howard Stelter and Adolph Schimmock. Judge Siebecker of Madison visiting his sister gave a pleasing address. Other locals included Metlar Mather and family Mr and Mrs Clinton Mather Mrs A N Young Mrs Flora Astle and Mrs Will Premo and daughter of Baraboo. Roy Mather traveled to Lodi and Madison last week selling a valuable team. Tent meetings are near the M E church.
Baraboo merchant reports at a Chicago Association of Commerce sale. The Chicago Great annual clearance promises extraordinary bargains with prices cut on corsets gloves hose night gowns and underwear. Highlights include $1.00 gorsets at 83c ladies lisle gloves 41c and drapery fabric at 10c per yard.
Misses Elsa Stella and Violet Miller of Denver stayed last week with the August Alwin family. Several visitors called at various area homes including Baraboo Leland Prairie du Lac Sauk Prairie and Denzer as families hosted relatives and friends. Maria Alwin and related families hosted gatherings with Julia Miller Anna Nina Baumgarten Ella Gieck and others visiting Mr. and Mrs. Buelow and Mr. and Mrs. Alwin.
Advertisement notes Barker's guarantee for Cure and prevent Catarrh and Rheumatism. Claims to strengthen and build up the weak and sick. Distributed through local drugstore.
William Riebly and Arthur Greck fished at Lodde's mill over the weekend. William Mueller and Miss Emma Simon wed at the German Lutheran parsonage on Thursday and will reside in Humbird, Wisconsin. Ludwig Mueller reports a nearly finished new barn.
Ciavadatscher secured notable bargains during the Chicago clearance sale held this week. The event drew shoppers seeking discounted merchandise and featured several price cuts across departments.
Miss Mary Simpson and sister Gertrude visited Wonewoce and will tour Lodi before returning. Miss Scoon completed a term at No. 9 and went home to Reedsburg. A lawn party at George Foss’s last Thursday was enjoyed by the young people. Mr and Mrs Grant Dryer and son attended Baraboo high school class day. their daughter Hazel graduates. The Burton family of Baraboo spent Sunday at C H Bass’s. The Schierholtz family of Reedsburg visited Claridge on Sunday. August Volkey and Lydia Kosmoske announce their wedding for Wednesday morning. Mrs J L Dryer visited Lyons friends earlier this week.
Chicago market quotes show wheat prices from No. 2 red at 1.11 to No. 2 northern spring at 1.15. Corn values range from 74 to 79 cents, oats around 55 cents. Hogs trade around 7.65 to 7.90 for heavy, cattle 8.75 to 9.40 for prime steers, sheep 7.50 to 8.35 for lambs. Butter and potatoes listed. East Buffalo quotes report steady cattle and active hogs, hogs 7.95 to 8.00, spring lambs 8.50 to 9.00.
Classified note offers a registered Holstein cow for sale. The listing gives an arrival born date of January 16 and a contact phone number 154-4 for R. D. from Baraboo Wisconsin. The ad mentions multiple listings and weekly posting cadence but contains fragmented text.
Wanted dead horses hogs and cattle for rendering inquire of I Colin telephone 168 M for sale farm of 388 acres two miles southeast of Baraboo new eight room house barn granary and orchard 3B E Skinner Baraboo route 5 box 23 Colonel Afrite no 53 134 sired by Afrite race record 2:07 pure bred trotting stallion stands 16 hands high weighs 1200 pounds will make the season of 1912 at Taylors ivory barn Baraboo for sale one fullblood Jersey bull coming eight years old Riley Martiny for sale one fullblood Guernsey bull coming eight years old Lost gold watch Saturday afternoon lost between corner Fifth Avenue and Broadway and G A R hall Finder please leave at this office reward Wanted strawberry pickers to begin about June 15 William Rounds telephone 199 M word may be left at the News store Taken up a heifer two years old with a ring in each ear has come to my place Owner may have property by paying expenses Herman Kamensexy R D 2 North Freedom
The St. Joseph's congregation bought the west corner lot at Second and Rosaline from Charles Whitman for a two story wooden convent to house six instructors for a new parochial school. Ground breaking occurred and construction to begin tomorrow with completion aimed for September. The First Street extension land was purchased for 1000 dollars, funded by 500 dollars from local property holders and the remainder by the city.
Invitations issued by Professor and Mrs A S Flint announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Helen Flint to Mr Edward Dorsey Wallace. The ceremony will be at the Unitarian church on Saturday June 22 at 8 o clock.
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