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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

6

Local People Leave Notes and Travel to Visits and Funerals

In the week, residents and visitors traveled to Flint Michigan to fetch Buick cars for a local business. Chicago and Milwaukee guests visited family here while some relatives planned trips to Baraboo Minneapolis St Paul and Yellowstone. Bertha Gleue Winters funeral in Fairmont Minnesota prompted local memories of the deceased.

Lola Wildenradt Wonewoc Clyde Lobdell Myron Barnett Victor Doddleston Flint Mich Mr. Thoms Reedsburg Verne Acker Chicago W. McPherson Minneapolis Helen Hazen Baraboo Mary Hutchens Pauline Gardner Fred Thompson Corliss J. Elisesar Henry Gleue Fairmont Minn Bertha Gleue Delbert, Marshall of Clyman J. A. Douglas H. E. Paddock Percy St. Paul Yellowstone National Park

Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Promises Fast Skin Relief

A vintage advertisement urges readers to restore smooth clear skin using Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment. It claims rapid reduction of eruptions pimples blotches and burning skin with noticeable improvement in health and freshness. Available at druggists for 50 cents.

Sunday Socials And County School Graduation At Sandusky

Mr and Mrs G Powell spent Sunday in Reedsburg. Miss Lydia Hart visited the A P Dwyer home in Loretto. Alexander family of Westfield visited Chester Powell. Fred Powell family joined A G Markham family for Sunday. School closed Friday June 8 after a successful term taught by Nellie Griffin. Three graduates Andrew Croal Ward Markham Rolland Weitzel. O Oscamp UW presented diploma and speech. Miss Griffin praised for school work and order in the classroom.

G. Powell Reedsburg Lydia Hart A. P. Dwyer Loretto Alexander Westfield Chester Powell Fred Powell A. G. Markham Nellie Griffin U. B Andrew Croal Ward Markham Rolland Weitzel O. Oscamp University of Wisconsin Miss Griffin

Beneficial results from Foley Kidney Pills claim

A reader from Ashbury Park New Jersey writes that Foley Kidney Pills gave him the most beneficial results for backache rheumatic pains dizziness stiff joints sore muscles and other kidney and bladder symptoms. The pills are sold everywhere.

Isaac B. Turman Washington Avenue Ashbury Park N. J

Local visits and family gatherings span several towns

Wonewos Mrs. C Peters and daughter and mother Mrs Roehling visit Fort Atkinson with Mrs Peters daughters. Mrs A Schuett returns to Loganville after visiting daughter Mrs Albert Ratzlaff. Mr and Mrs William Degner and daughters spent Sunday at Hillsboro.

C. Peters Roehling Fort Atkinson Peter A. Schuett Loganville Albert Ratzlaff William Degner Hillsboro

Just What She Needed Foley Kidney Pills Claim

Mrs Mary V Bunker of Milton on the Hudson New York reports Foley Kidney Pills are Just what I needed. The advertisement notes women may suffer weariness backache dull headaches from disordered kidneys and promotes pills sold everywhere.

Mary V. Bunker Milton-on-the-Hudson N. Y Foley

Potato bug invades OURWARDS GLEN garden scene

One must look carefully after the tomato plants as the potato bug arrives and wreaks havoc. Mrs. Wing of Baraboo visits a week with her son Clarence and is mentioned in the local note.

Family returns home after Glen outing and visits

Visitors flocked to the Glen on Sunday for a day trip. One guest recalled visiting 35 years ago after a long drive over winding hills. George De Koeyer laments rising flour prices ending patriotism. Erna Mueller visits with parents. Mr and Mrs J H Dudley were entertained at the Herman Heyer home. Clarence E Wing and children spent part of Sunday at Glen Cottage.

The Glen George de Koeyer Erna Mueller J. H. Dudley Herman Heyer Clarence E. Wing Glen Cottage

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cited for Cough Relief

A reader from Bentonville Arkansas reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured a years long cough thought to be consumption. The product is sold everywhere and advertised as relief for coughing wheezing and throat irritation.

W. G. Glazier Bentonville Ark Foley

Local Social Notes From Oak Hill and Vicinity

Hiram Dargel of Narrows Prairie spent several days in the area last week. The Decot family visited Ed Decot near La Valle on Wednesday evening. John Tait owns a five passenger Ford. La Valle carpenter Mr. Singleterry worked on N. B. Graves residence. Dora Schutte visited G. Tessmer at Big Creek. Gladys Huntly of Winfield called on Mrs. Frank Thompson. J. A. Decker hosted his sister and Harry Helma of Tomah. Ernest Seeley home residents ill with chickenpox. Charles Decot hosted siblings and friends from Sandusky and their children. V. J. Decot and daughter Lorna, with Dora Schutte, called on Mrs. N. B. Graves Friday. Mary Thieding, formerly at the V. J. Depot home, returned to Loganville.

Hiram Dargel Narrows Prairie V. J. Decot Lorna Ed Decot la Valle John Tait Singleterry N. B. Graves Dora Schutte G. Tessmer Big Creek Gladys Huntly Winfield Frank Thompson J. A. Decker Harry Helma Tomah Ernest Seeley Charles Decot William Parkenson Baby Sandusky Hoffman V. J. Deco

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Boosts Child Health

J. A. Parker of Lundgren notes Foley's Honey and Tar eased severe cold symptoms in his two and four year old children. The remedy is advertised as a trusted cough and cold treatment for children and sold nationwide.

Foley J. A. Parker Lundgren Fra

Loganville News Roundup and Local Visits

Charles Wallace recovers after a timber accident at the Rob ert Prouty barn raising. Lone Rock’s Ben Dewey visits Earl Westenhaver in town. Floyd Connor and family stay at Andrew Hutter's. Loganville reunion set for June 14 at Westedt Hall. Belle Nieman returns from Chicago for summer. Bertha Yinger works at Lutterman home. Earl Westenhaver family visit Sam Bates in Delton.

Charles Wallace Robert Prouty Ben Dewey Lone Rock Earl Westenhaver Dewey Westenhaver Floyd Connor Richland Center Andrew Hutter Loganville Westedt Hall Belle Nieman Chicago Bertha Yinger Lutterman Home Sam Bates Delton

Foley Cathartic Tablets Claim Gentle Thorough Cleanse

A reader from Ralesh Georgia reports indigestion and biliousness distress eased by Foley Cathartic Tablets. He says the pills cleanse the system without gripe or hurt and finds them far more pleasant than other pills. Sold everywhere.

W. A. McRae Ralesh

Ironton Commencement Exercises Mark Small Class

Thursday’s commencement drew a small class of five graduates including Marjorie Smith Claire Casey Lucille Burgess Bernard La Rue and Omar Gassar. A farewell party for Miss McGuan was hosted by her pupils at the Stowe home with ice cream and cake.

Marjorie Smith Claire Casey Lucille Burgess Bernard la Rue Omar Gassar Dwight Hudson Reedsburg Lucy Mallon Kinnamon Ridge Vivian Wright Ada Atkinson Vivian Boblit William Stowe William Boblit Bishop M. E

Sunday Socials and Visits Extend Across Area

A church event occurs next Sunday at the M E church. Thornburg and Miller families host about 20 for dinner. Mrs Irvin Lawrence of Janesville visited the R Mason and T Lawrence households. Several families hosted or visited across Reedsburg Wonewoc Carr Valley Lime Ridge Chippewa Falls and Janesville while Gerald Wright suffers blood poisoning and a dam breach temporarily cut power.

M. E Reedsburg Mr. Marsh Wonewoc F. E. Hawkins Hubert Bingham Carr Valley H. Grumshaw Murphy Loyd J. L. Byrne Frank Seamans Lime Ridge

Local Families Share Weekend Visits in East Limeridge

East Limeridge reports multiple Sunday visits as Mr. and Mrs. Herb L. Smith and others visited S. R. Phillips while families such as Rotzell Borland Schultz Hunt and Riphan hosted guests. A Saturday dance at the Schank home drew many local youths and S. R. Phillips is listed as ill.

Herb L. Smith R. N. Johnston S. R Frank Warren S. R. Phillip

Stopped His Backache by Foley Kidney Pills

George Lawrence of Kittrell Mississippi, a railroad fireman, says three bottles of Foley Kidney Pills cured his illness. He suffered constant backache, sluggish kidneys, dull headaches, and constant sleepiness, and arose frequently at night. The pills are sold everywhere.

George Lawrence Kittrell Miss

Local Folks Visit in Cazenovia and Environs

CARR VALLEY reports Mr and Mrs Robert Henry of Cazenovia spent Sunday at the Markley home. Fred Gasser recently returned from Milwaukee where he was employed. Mr and Mrs Peter Vosen hosted visitors from Dellona and Ironton. Marjorie Smith is reported ill. Kitty O Brien spent time with her aunt in Cazenovia. Eugene Gasser and family shopped in Reedsburg Saturday. Frank Braun and family of Ironton visited the Vosen home Sunday.

Robert Henry Cazenovia Markley Fred Gasser Milwaukee Peter Vosen Dellona Marjorie Smith Kitty O’brien Eugene Gasser Reedsburg

Pleasant Ridge Dance Draws Large Crowd at Schenk Home

A large crowd gathered for a dance at the William Schenk home Saturday evening with 131 members noted as present. Local residents William Halbersieben and Aug Hinrichs with spouses attended the event along with friends traveling to nearby Baraboo and Kilbourn for additional outings.

Local Social Notes From Clark County Visit and Health News

Mrs John Christie with Attorney and Mrs Daniel Ruggles and children toured Clark county last week. Edgerton Berkley and family drove to Madison Saturday to bring back two cars. Bernard Berkley ill with measles. Kenneth Piece lost the end of his right hand fingers in a feed grinder. Miss Margaret Sansum returned from Thompson Illinois where she taught the past year. Mrs James Gaynor spent the weekend in North Freedom. Mrs Carl Du Bois visited friends Friday. Norton Cone of Excelsior and the Showers family visited relatives Sunday.

Berkley John Christie Daniel Ruggles Clark County Edgerton Berkley Madison Margaret Sansum Thompson Ill Bernard Berkley James Gaynor North Freedom Carl du Bois Kenneth Piece Norton Cone Excelsior Sam Showers Fred Farwell

Mortimer Valley Residents Share Weekend Visits

Dolph Mortimer traveled to Baraboo on Wednesday for a business trip. Ray Hotchkiss of Springbrook phoned Friday from the James Mortimer home. Ed Mortimer of Ironton stayed several days at his farm. Mr and Mrs Walter Bradley and children and Mrs Otie Stanley were Sunday guests at Addie Stanley's home. Mr and Mrs Harry Bradley and children visited Sunday at William Bradley's near Ironton. James Mortimer and family stopped by after church at Jay Leatherberry's home.

Dolph Mortimer Baraboo Ray Hotchkiss Springbrook James Mortimer Ed Mortimer Ironton Walter Bradley Otie Stanley Addie Stanley Harry Bradley William Jay Leatherberry

Baraboo Social Notes Prompted by Local Visits and Games

ABLEMAN Mesdames Charles Smith and Ernest Black were seen at Baraboo on Thursday. Mrs. Adolph Fey and her children will visit Chicago for two weeks with her sister. Minnie Luckensmeier returned home after stays in North Freedom and Baraboo. Mrs. Warren Luce and her children joined her for a few days. The Damen circle met in Baraboo with a large turnout. A baseball game between ASleman and Prairie du Sac ended 2 to 2 after nine innings, forcing two extras. Loyal Neighbors met in Baraboo, and a farewell for Mrs. Schuster was held before her Dover departure. Mrs. Paul Schatte visited Milwaukee recently.

Mesdames Charles Smith Ernest Black Baraboo Adolph Fey Chicago Minnie _Luckensmeier North Freedom Warren Luce Williamy Frambs Damen Circle Dover Paul Schatte Milwaukee

Prairie du Sac Families Record Simple Visits

Miss Linda and Erna Aceola stay with sister Mrs Hugene Enge and family. Mr and Mrs Fred Meyers and Agnes Winterman spent Friday with John Nold and family. Victor Acecola of Prairie du Sac works for Elias Witwen. Mr and Mrs John Gasser of Sump-

Linda and Erna Aceola Prairie du Sac Mrs. Hugene Enge Fred Meyers Agnes Wintermantel John Nold Victor Acecola Elias Witwen’s John Gasser Sump

Local Social Notes From Sunday Visits And Odd Find

Sunday visits spotted across area households including the Schweppe, Ambler, Witwen, Schneller, Koenig, Schulz and Meyer families. A report notes scarlet fever quarantines for the Ambler family, and Joe Meyers is credited with finding a roadside potato amid rising living costs.

Village Socials Report Sunday Visits Across Local Homes

SOUTH WESTFIELD Mr and Mrs Herman Voss and daughter visited Sunday at Herman Thies home. Mr and Mrs Fred Reinecke were guests Sunday afternoon of Richard Repka. Mr and Mrs Frank Voss and children were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs William Voss at North Freedom. The following visited Edd Mueller home at Cassel Sunday: Edd Voss, Miss Ida Knuth, Mr and Mrs Charles Schuck and son, Mr and Mrs William Meier, Mr and Mr August Knuth of Aileman and Willie Knuth. Mrs Henrs Meyer of Logamville is visiting Pred Koeneck home for some time.

Herman Voss Herman Thies Fred Reinecke Richard Repka Frank Voss William Voss North Freedom Edd Mueller Cassel Edd Voss Ida Knuth Charles Schuck William Meier August Knuth Aileman Willie Knuth Henrs Meyer Logamville

Caledonia Notes On Local Health Visits And School Closures

Walter Lavigne underwent appendicitis surgery at Portage Hospital and has returned home. Portage residents H Mittlesteadt and family visited, as did William Wallace of Poynette with relatives in the area. Gemeinde connections include Mrs Ed Gollmar of Baraboo visiting the Schmidt home, and district No. 6, No. 1 and No. 2 schools closing with a program and picnic in Hillebrant grove. Others visiting included Mrs Ruman and Miss Gannon with Mrs Achterburg, Artis Morse of Dekorra staying with cousin Miss Bernies Hamilton.

Walter Lavigne Portage Hospital H. Mittlesteadt Portage Grandma Geyman William Wallace Poynette Aid Nellie Hector Wir Ed Gollmar Baraboo A. Schmidt Hillebrant’s Grove Mrx. Ruman Gannon A. Achterburg Artis Morse Dekorra Bernies Hamilton

Local Births and Family News Summary

Mr and Mrs Ernest Miller baptized daughter Elizabeth Marie last Sunday. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Herman Maas recently. Julius Bieck owns a newly purchased Overland car. Mr and Mrs A Mielke Frederick and Mrs Emil Generiel spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ben Anderson at Kilbourn. H Winke travels to Benton to reunite with wife and newborn Frank after pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Mike Coridon of Portage visited at the former's home. Rev C F Dessmeier of Baraboo made local calls Tuesday.

Ernest Miller Elizabeth Marie Herman Maas Julius Bieck A. Mielke Frederick Emil Generiel Ben Anderson Kilbourn H. Winke Benton Frank Mike Coridon Portage C. F. Dessmeier Baraboo

Commencement Exercises At City View School

The City View school held commencement exercises with diplomas awarded to Ruth MecGilvra Alice PrenYo Helen Hackett Margaret Keller and Hazel Bick. A large crowd attended the Thursday event at the schoolhouse.

Local Visits Highlight Sauk City Weekend

John Sprecher of Madison and his mother Mrs. Kath Sprecher spent the late week in Sauk City. Madison visitors included Mrs. Henry Sorg Mrs. Ben Fuchs and Robert Fuchs. The Julius Fuchs home in Cassel hosted Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fuchs and Mr. and Mrs. George Fuchs. Dr. F J Meyer visited Witwen relatives. Rev Zenk bought an Overland car. Rolf Meyer drove to Spring Green.

John Sprecher Madison Kath Sprecher Henry Sorg Ben Fuchs Robert Fuchs Troy George Fuchs Julius Fuchs Cassel F. J. Meyer Witwen Zenk Rolf Meyer Spring Green

Local Social Notes and Illnesses Mentioned

Lyons couple return to Oregon after visit with relatives. Mrs. Watkins' mother Mrs. Wilson remains seriously ill. Mrs. William Tunison of Warrens visits sister Mrs. Patrick. Mrs. F. W. Cleveland visits North Freedom with sister Mrs. Davies who is very ill. Lucile Tinkham visits Reedsburg for weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Watson. Mrs. Edward Bump visits Frank’s home Tuesday.

Mrs. Royal Watkins Oregon Wis Mrs. Watkins Mrs. Wilson William Tunison Warrens William Patrick F. W. Cleveland North Freedom G. W. Davies Lucile Tinkham Reedsburg Gordon Watson Edward Bump Frank

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Wonewos WHAT Ourwards Glen Oak Hill East Limeridge Pleasant Ridge William Schenk William Halbersieben Aug Hinrichs William Rose Rubina William Halbersieien Aug. Hinrichs Baraboo and Kilb Mortimer Valley Ableman Fletcher Riley Nem Sss Sic Ter William Schweppe George Ambler Webster Sprecher Wesley Charles Schoephoerster Wilbert Peter Witwen John E. Schneller Alice Herman Koenig Veronanda Wilbert Henry Schulz Honey Creek Joe Meyers South Westfield Caledonia South Fairfield Arthur Attridge Edith Frazier City View C. E. Mayes Ruth MecGilvra Alice PrenYo Helen Hackett Margaret Keller Hazel Bick John McIntyre Frank Hewitt Hewitt Place Tressie Deede Arvilla Harmel Albert Ziegler Ed Turnham C. Goodnough Michigan Ber Kamrade Gus. Seilst John Trapp John Whopigs Black Hawk T. Lusby Fairfield Jennie Thomas the Fisk Fisk Sauk City Fisk Tires All Dears Fisk Rubber Company of N.Y Chicopee Falls, Mass
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