Local Folks Visit and Graduate Joys in North Freedom
Ivor Gunnison of North Freedom asked Miss Keitha Seeley to Sunday visit. The Seeleys hosted the Thieses last week. Alvena Schulz returned home for a two week vacation. Henry Miller and daughter Marvel drove to North Freedom to see relatives. Edith Behn called on Keitha Seeley Friday and Saturday. Aug Zimmerman and daughter Leona visited H G Miller Sunday evening. Marvel Miller graduated from La Valle high School last Friday with many gifts and congratulations. Clarence Pearson and family of Ironton visited the Seeley home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor Gunnison
North Freedom
Keitha Seeley
E. A. Seeley
Henry Thies
Alvena Schulz
Henry Miller
Marvel
Edith Behn
Aug. Zimmerman
Leona
H. G
Pepper couple welcome a daughter in Loganville
Mr and Mrs William Pepper are proud parents of a baby girl in Loganville. Mrs Herman Timmicke spent days at Rockford and Woodstock Illinois with Herman in training and enjoying his work. A Red Cross dance at Westedt hall Friday for Red Cross benefits with Baraboo musicians. Mrs Ware offers summer hats at cost. Mrs A Yeck visited relatives in Chicago and Rockford. Ewald Westedt spending vacation at home. Several locals attended church at Reedsburg Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Wagner moved to North Freedom for work in the receiving station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Timmicke
Rockford
Woodstock
Ill
Herman
Red Cross
Westedt
Ware
A. Yeck
Chicago
Ewald Westedt
Political Announcement by Albert H. Clark
A paid political advertisement authorized by Albert H Clark states he will pay for the notice. The filing signals campaign messaging consistent with a formal public notice in a local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Clark
Albert H. Clark Seeks Republican Clerk of Court Nomination
Albert H. Clark announces candidacy for Clerk of the Circuit Court on the Republican ticket in the September primary. He stresses continuity and experience in public service while seeking voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Clark
Sumpter Commencement Sees Four Grads At Church
Sumpter commencement exercises were held Thursday evening at the Sumpter church. Graduates listed include Mildred Rich Sybil Meisser Glen Sepple and Floyd Stone. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Norman Astle of Brooks Minnesota and relations of S Premo nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumpter Church
Mildred Rich
Sybil Meisser
Glen Sepple
Floyd Stone
Norman Astle
Brooks, Minn
S. Premo
Rio
Poynette
Arlington
Home Circle Club
Tabor
J. Waterbury’s
Red Cross
Town Hall
Ada Hill
M. Hoover
Baraboo
Frank Love
Janesville
R. J
Foley Kidney Pills Benefit Patient In Utah Letter
Frank Miller of Bingham, Utah, reports kidney troubles that left him unable to work. After trying many medicines he found relief with Foley Kidney Pills and says he now feels as good as ever, with the remedy sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Frank Miller
Bingham, Utah
Borders and visitors gather at local families homes
Westfield Will Borders from Colorado and Miss Janie Borders from Chicago visited at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. James Borders. Mr and Mrs Harry Werthein and family visited Mrs. Schanke of Ableman who is ill. Mrs P Grubb and Willie called at Mr and Mrs Charles Klein. Families from here attended a picnic at Ableman Sunday. Mrs John Grosskrueger visits daughter Mrs John Verthein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Borders
Colorado
Janie Borders
Chicago
James Borders
Harry Werthein
A. Schanke
Ableman
P. Grubb
Willie
Charles Klein
John Grosskrueger
John Verthein
Witwen Motored to Mazomanie in Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs J P Witwen traveled to Mazomanie Saturday evening. Miss Lucy Kuhnan from Sumpter is employed at Wesley Sprecher. Grandpa Geyman returned from a Prairie du Lac visit. Revs H Erffmeyer and C Ko lander aided at the tabernacle construction last week. Mrs Wilhelm visits daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Will Homuth. Mr and Mrs Allen Schneller of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Witwen
Mazomanie
Lucy Kuhnan
Sumpter
Wesley Sprecher
Grandpa Geyman
Prairie du Lac
H. Erffmeyer
C. Kolander
Madison
Wilhelm
Will Homuth
Allen Schneller
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings Across Towns
Tomah residents visited relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs L Tarnutzer and daughter stayed at Martin Accola’s home on Sunday. Mrs A H Mittag of Schenectady and Harriet Geyman of Naperville arrived for a brief visit with J P Witwen. Mr and Mrs Henry Schulz and daughter Bessie spent Saturday evening and Sunday with relatives near Loganville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Community Visits Highlight Local Weekends
Mr and Mrs Frank Decot and two daughters visited with cousin Mr and Mrs Joe Rollette near Cazevia last Sunday. Mrs Alonzo Goodrich enjoyed days with her sister from South Dakota. Families and relatives gathered at various homes including Claude Lawrence near Ironton Ned Kingsley Delton and St Peters Lutheran church fiftieth anniversary in Reedsburg with many locals attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Decot
Joe Rollette
Cazenovia
Alonzo Goodrich
South Dakota
O. E. Olson
Irene
Claude Lawrence
Ironton
Walter van Wormer
Ned Kingsley
Herman Riggert
Reedsburg
Albert Timm
Camp Robinson
Sparta
Henry Miller
la Valle
Red Cross meeting in Skillet Creek reports arm slings
The Red Cross met at Mrs. William Alwin's home and made many arm slings. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Dwight Welch's home with good attendance expected. Bernice Wichern refuses school for next year to study at the university. Lavantia Premo will teach in Sumpter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
William Alwin
Dwight Welch
Bernice Wichern
Lavantia Premo
Pewits Nest
Sumpter
Robert Hirschinger
Victor Schaefer
Mr. Stevens
New York
Mortimer Mortimer family clan in Wisconsin travel notes
The Mortimer family group including Gurdon Mortimer and relatives visited Wonewoc and the Dells last weekend. They transacted business, spent evenings together, and toured natural sights despite a discouraging morning followed by a delightful afternoon.
Local Visitors Call On Fairfield Residents
Fairfield residents hosted and visited relatives and neighbors Sunday. The record notes multiple calls at the Guy Spaulding and Luce homes, with families including Pierce Loomis Plummer Cushman Getchell Pugh Teel and Searle. Ruth Searle graduated last week and Ruth Searle visited her sister in Delton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Pierce
Guy Spaulding
Lynn Loomis
Ralph
Guy Plummer
Madison
Amos Plummer
John McFarland
John Pugh
Albert Teel
Ira Hacock
George Holt
Male
Baraboo
Ruth Searle
Sam Searle
Will
Pearl Waddell
Otto Haase
Chester Sarrington
Delton
Black Hawk School Holds Friday Closure Event
The Black Hawk school closed last Friday with a program and refreshments at the hall in the evening. Teacher Miss AlmaINEke departed after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk
Alma ‘“Ineke
Mt. Horeb News Roundup Reflects Local Happenings
George Schmalz and his brother Fred left for Chicago to purchase automobiles. Woodmen and families plan a fishing picnic at Black Hawk next Saturday with each family providing its own meal at William Schmalz’s grove. Miss Myrtle Schaefer of Baraboo visits her brothers Roland and Sam. A camp meeting began Tuesday afternoon at Witwen in the new tabernacle. John Scheiss and men started work Monday on A. E. Rieser’s new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hored
George Schmalz
Chicago
Fred
Black Hawk
William Schmalz
Grove
Myrtle Schaefer
Baraboo
Roland
Sam
Witwen
New Tabernacle
John Scheiss
A. E. Rieser
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Relief for Rheumatism and Kidney Ailments
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morris Maine reports quick relief from rheumatism and kidney troubles after using Foley Kidney Pills. She notes her husband also improved from pain and lameness. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Frank P. Wood
Morris, Maine
Local families host visits and outings across towns
Mr and Mrs Frank Zscheigner returned from Michigan after a three week visit with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Mark Shell. Others including Mr and Mrs F W Brooks and sons Walter Roy and Floyd visited King Zanton and Watkins homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zscheigner
Michigan
Mark Shell
F. W. Brooks
Walter
Roy
Floyd
King
Zanton
Watkins
Mortimer Hoover
Baraboo
Frank Lowth
Janesville
Roy Hoover
S. E. King
How She Banished Backache
Mrs. Effie E. Kleppe of Averill Minnesota writes of suffering rheumatism and kidney trouble for weeks at a sanitarium. After returning she used Foley Kidney Pills and felt immediate relief and a near full cure after a half bottle. She says she always uses them when back pains arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie E. Kleppe
Averill, Minn
Mrs Dee Older Kilbourn dies in Milwaukee typhoid fever
Etta Bullis Older, 38, born in Kilbourn, died in a Milwaukee hospital from typhoid fever and brain leakage on Sunday. Funeral at Kilbourn Presbyterian Church with Rev. O. E. De Witt, interment at Spring Grove beside her mother. She leaves husband Dee Older, two children Thelma and Lyle, an father, a sister Mrs John Ahrens, and brothers Ira and Richard Bullis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Older
Milwaukee
Kilbourn
Ed Bullis
Etta Bullis Older
Thelma
Lyle Olden
Presbyterian Church
O. E. de Witt
Spring Grove
John Ahrens
Ira Bullis
Randolph
Richard Bullis
Huntly
Mont
William Hasting
Chicago
M. Schroder
Charles Stafford
Etta Older
Arthur Fairbank
Glen Reynolds
Waukesha
Charles Martin
Maud Capron
Portage
Accident injures Wilfrid Griffith in Ourwards Glen
Wilfrid Griffith suffered a broken hip in an accident reported in Ourwards Glen. He had worked for Gustave Wendt prior to the incident. A thief stole corn left in planters from two farmers, Paul Schultz and Emil Maroushek, with Schultz recovering half a bushel. George McDonald of Lodi and his bride visited with relatives for lunch, and many visitors came Sunday for a short spell. William Blacklock was summoned to Portage by a message last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfrid Griffith
Gustave Wendt
Paul Schultz
Emil Maroushek
George McDonald
Lodi
Caledonia
Glen
William Blacklock
Portage
Sage From Wife Reveals Son Died in Eau Claire School
A widow reports to authorities that her only son has died in a school incident in Eau Claire. The case involves unnamed officials and ongoing investigations. Police and medical examiners are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
Eau Claire
Arlington man to join U.S. training camp around June 24
Charles Puttkammer of Arlington is home from work and plans to leave for a United States training camp about June 24. Mrs. Jesse Newell suffers a sore hand from a slight scratch. Walter Pierce and family visited Sunday at Guy Spaulding's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Puttkammer
Arlington
United States
Jesse Newell
Walter Pierce
Skillet Creek
Guy Spaulding
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Florence Jones
Mrs Lyle C Clarke entertained about fourteen guests at her Fourth street home in a surprise party for Miss Florence Jones. Guests arrived secretly, then sang and celebrated, presenting an electric iron as the gift. Out of town guests included Miss Carrie Lawrenz Reedsburg Miss Ada Hill and Mrs Alex Jones Jr Sumpter and Mrs Walter Rodewald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Lyle C. Clarke
Florence Jones
Miss Jones
Clarke
Carrie Lawrenz
Reedsburg
Ada Hill
Alex Jones, Jr
Sumpter
Walter Rodewald
Obituary notices and deaths from Prairie du Lac and nearby towns
Multiple obituaries record Mrs. John Clement dying at Prairie du Lac from heart disease while washing clothes. born 1874 in Arena with surviving children and siblings. Other notices include S. D. Perkins buried at Prairie du Sac, T. J. Bryant buried at Prairie du Sac, Rev. Fr. Pesch dying after a cyclone’s aftermath, Mrs. Arthur Graff dying in Madison after surgery, and details of relatives and residences across Baraboo, Merrimack, Portage, and La Crosse with burial places and service notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clement
Prairie du Lac
Arena
Walter Anding
Roy L. Capener
Elmer C
Mildred
Helen
Ruth
Harold
Married Couples and Society News From Baraboo Area
Reported marriages include Orville O Kramer and Anna Nehring at the German Lutheran church with reception at John Kramer home. Lena Ellis Bruner and Sergeant Major Arthur B Clarke wed in Los Angeles with plans for a Philippine station. Additional notice: James Waldrick and Cora Barnett married in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Clarke
First Avenue
Lena Ellis Bruner
Los Angeles
Calif
Arthur B. Clarke
17Th Cavalry
Baraboo
Wis
Globe, Ariz
Brune
Honolulu
Japan
Yards News Bureau
Chicago
James Waldrick
Kilbourn
Cora Barnett
Illinois
Funeral notices list Kilbourn and Oshkosh connections
Mrs C J Edmonds died at her Oshkosh home on May 31. Family from Kilbourn attended. Irvin Blacklock's funeral was in Portage with Rev Offenbeck officiating. interment at Oak Grove. Singers Miss Hilda Theil and Miss Agnes Mattke with pianist Miss Mayme Rusch. Local pallbearers named. several out of town mourners listed from Eau Claire Baraboo Merrimack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Blacklock
Portage
Wm. Offenbeck
Oak Grove Cemetery
Hilda Theil
Agnes Mattke
Mayme Rusch
Louis Towers
Edward Koroch
Clarence Heyer
William Rueckert
Arthur Salem
Paul Mattke
S. White
Eau Claire
A. Steele
William Marshall
Isabelle Marshall
Baraboo
Kate Blacklock
Maggie Harvey
John Sim
George Pearson
Merrimack
Marriage Licenses Posted in Various Cities
Edward O Connor and Louise Lindsey lead a list of individuals granted marriage licenses in multiple towns including Excelsior Reedsburg Plain Westfield Madison Lodi Baraboo Webster Westfield Washington Muskegon and others with several couples noted such as Carl J Baer and Alice Myrtle Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O’connor
Excelsior
Louise Lindsey
Reedsburg
Alfred Freck
Plain
Rose Nachreiner
Franklin
Carl J. Baer and
Alice Myrtle Owen
Baraboo
Family Reunion Held Sunday
Sunday at the home of W A Toole a reunion of the Rich families gathered to meet and visit with O S Rich of Norfolk Va a brother of Mrs Toole. Present were Mrs Josie Rich Mrs Toole W A Toole Sr W A Rich and son John Molly Stehr C F Rich and family Sumpter W D Rich and family Webster Prairie C H Hoit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Toole
O. S. Rich
Norfolk
Toole
Josie Rich
W. A. Rich
John
Molly Stehr
C. F. Rich
Sumpter
W. D. Rich
Webster Prairie
C. H. Hoit
Baraboo Families Remember Old Times During Gathering
A Baraboo group including Charles Glover and family and Mr and Mrs Walter Voiles and Dewey Voiles spent the day recalling old times. The gathering featured warm memories and shared stories as the occasion drew to a close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Glover
Walter Voiles
Dewey Voiles
Baraboo
Births Reported for Harmel and Kern Families
Born to Mr and Mrs Otto Harmel a daughter Wednesday June 5 and to Mr and Mrs Theodore Kern this morning June 10 a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Harmel
Theodore Kern
Hill and Jones Tie March at Home Wedding
Harold K. Hill and Miss Florence E. Jones wed this afternoon at the bride’s parents home 402 Eighth street. Rev. E. C. Henke officiated as Ada Hill played the piano and Lyle C. Clarke sang. The couple left for a motor trip to Wisconsin and Illinois and will reside on the Hill farm in Sumpter. Guests included H. B. Knapp and E. H. Burlingame from Minnesota and Wisconsin connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold K. Hill
Florence E. Jones
A. A. Jones
Eighth Street
Lyle C. Clarke
Ada Hill
E. C. Henke
Presbyterian Church
Hill
Baraboo
Jacob Hill
Sumpter
Wisconsin
Illinois
H. B. Knapp
Groom
Northfield
Minn
E. H. Burlingame
Madison
Cashton
Louisville
Celebration Marked 50th Anniversary at Reedburg Lutheran Church
St Peters Lutheran at Reedsburg celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with invited congregations from Sandusky Loganville La Valle Ableman Kilbourn Wonewoc and others. Rev Ed Albrecht spoke in the morning Rev J Boerger delivered the sermon Rev F C Streufert spoke on war work in the afternoon Rev Eggers led the evening service with a Watertown band. Lieutenant Governor E F Dithmar attended representing Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Reedsburg
Sandusky
Loganville
la Valle
Ableman
Kilbourn
Wonewoc
Ed. Albrecht
The
Missouri Synod
J. Boerger
Racine
F. C. Streufert
Chicago
Lutheran Church Board of Army and Navy
Eggers
Watertown
E. F. Dithmar
Baraboo
Baraboo Faces Portage In Season Opener At Devils Lake
Eighteen players report for Baraboo and a strong season is anticipated as the north shore game at Devils Lake opens next Sunday. James Ryan named captain, Ray Cooper manager and secretary, and Martin Arndt treasurer following recent officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Portage
Baraboo
James Ryan
Ray Cooper
Martin Arndt
Car license mix up leads to court case and accident report
A husband’s wife asked the secretary of state for license tags and the car ran with a missing tag. The court let the owner off after the letter was found. In Reedburg an accident involving Mrs Winchester hit Mrs Rusch and a child. no bones broken. Guy Selden of Loganville died at Camp Stevens Oregon from spinal meningitis. burial planned in Loganville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Pelton
Reedsburg
W. F. Winchester
al. Rusch
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Oak Hill
Mrs
William Pepper
Westfield
Alta Stevenson
Herman Dargel
Narrows Prairie
Mortimer Valley
Dvulph Mortimer
Ray Gibbons
Gurdon Mortimer
Spencer Mortimer
Iowa
Lucy Mortimer
Walton
Dells
Fairfield
Ourwards Glen
S. D. Perkins
Commercial House
E. D. Perkins
Prairie du Sac
T. J. Bryant
Pesch
St. John’s Catholic Church
Arthur Graff
Graff
William Brandt
Charles W. Graff
William
Louis Eschenbach
Frank J. Zwicker
George G. Swain
Swain
J. E. McConnell
la Crosse
Newport
George Swain
Winona
Republican Party
Kramer—Nehring
Orville O. Kramer
Anna Nehring
John Kramer
Eighth Avenue
Miss Nehring
Mr. Nehring
John Scallion
Pleasant Valley
Ruby Mallow
Loyd
Rev. E. Kreil
Waldrick—Barnett
Jenkins
Albert Luehrsen
Amanda Licht
Gus Bresce
Mary Dore
Juanita Nelson
Joseph E Lee
St. Paul
Benjamin F. Streich
Webster
S. D
Amanda Thieding
Walter Schulte
Washington
Fredegunde Reimer
Proctor Thompson
Muskegon
Mich
Gladys Vivian Craker
Hill—Jones
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