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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

5

Obituaries and visits span Baraboo area events

Kilbourn notes the funeral of Mrs John Bowman at 10 AM from her home. interment at Spring Grove beside husband. Dr M W Taylor dies at 72, funeral led by Rev O E DeWitt. Anna Martin critically ill at Dells hospital. Belter sisters visit aunt Emma Benke. Northup family visit Baraboo. Gutknecht visits Portage. Gibson family visits Lute Reynolds near Reedsburg.

John Bowman G. E. DeWitt Presbyterian Church Spring Grove Jennie Emma Bowman A. D. Bowman California M. W. Taylor O. E. DeWitt Anna Martin Dells Hospital Alice Bessie Belter Emma Benke Caledonia George Northup Mildred Baraboo E. L. Shadduck Mary Gutknecht Portage Frank Gibson Marie Lute Reynolds Reedsburg

Tonic Rexall Beef Iron Energizes Weak System

Evenson's Pharmacy advertises a tonic described as beef iron energy booster for a tired or run-down system, priced at $1.00 per pint.

Evenson’s Pharmacy

Scaffold Fall Injures Four Men in South Westfield

August Heintz sustained a head gash when a scaffold collapsed, dropping him onto a square. Dr. Wested treated the wound with stitching. Nearby, Henry Schenck visited Baraboo family, while Mr. and Mrs. Meier of Ableman visited August Knuth. Mrs. Repka and daughter and Miss Hanusa visited relatives at Hill Point. Herman Voss and daughter visited the Luttman home.

August Heintz Wested Henry Schenck Baraboo William Meier Ableman August Knuth Richard Repka Elsie Hanusa

Pure Extract Vanilla Sold at Evenson's Pharmacy

A 2 ounce bottle of pure Extract Vanilla is offered for sale at Evenson's Pharmacy priced at 25 cents.

Evenson’s

Buckwheat Valley Social Roundup

Lilian Eastman visited Sunday at Mel Grover's. Grandma Lacy is home again from a visit in Wonewoc. Mr and Mrs Frank Hurlbert of Delton visited at the Will Head home Friday and Saturday. Mrs Colvin and Miss Fannie Clark have returned home. Miss Lena Manglos was a Sunday attendee.

Lilian Eastman Mel Grover Grandma Lacy Wonewoc Frank Hurlbert Delton Will Colvin Fannie Clark Lena Manglos

Grand ma Head Called by Physician Monday Evening

A physician was summoned for Grand ma Head Monday evening as reported by the caller at W. G. Funnel's.

W. G. Funnel’s Grandma Head

Local Socials and Visits Round Westfield on Warm Weekend

Westfield notes report Mrs Flitcroft, 86, injured in a fall and convalescing at daughter Grant Weidman’s. Baraboo visitors include Ed Gollmar and Henry Simon families. Denver trip for John Simon and camp meeting attendance. Sumpter and Reedsburg visits for Ben Braun and Florence Black. June activities include Ladies Aid at Ida Brooks’ and Children’s Day on June 25. Alvin Wardas testing in town. Rev. Voll leading German M B church service. multiple family visits from Greenwood, Devils Lake, and Will Hackett’s. Literary society gathered at Udo Braun’s with Mrs Jarley’s Wax Works performance and selections by Braun, Alexander, Weidman, and Brooks, next meeting at Will Hackett’s.

Fred Brooks Udo Braun Sumpter Ben Braun John Simon Denver Florence Black Reedsburg James Borders Ida Brooks Alvin Wardas Voll Baraboo M. B Beyer Joe Mepham Frank Feagens Flitcroft Grant Weidman Mae Alexander Frieda Alexander Clara Hackett Alice Celia Orrin Brooks Wilfred Braun Mrs. Ristan Lena Braun Harvey Brooks Will Hackett

Vacationing in South Delton at Hulbert House

Theodore Lilly of Chicago vacations at the Hulbert House. Mrs. Mark Logswell and mother return to Hu ron South Carolina after several weeks here. The Royal Neighbors plan an ice cream social at Mrs. John Timme's on Tuesday evening June 20. All are invited.

Mark Logswell Mother Huron S. C John Timme

Local Social Notes From Reedsburg And Nearby

ABLEMAN Miss Freida Peters shopped in Reedsburg Saturday. Mrs William Gall Sr entertained the Lutheran sewing circle Thursday. L J Pierson Jr and Miss MacDonald of Baraboo attended a Baraboo class play last Wednesday. Hubert Hindes and sisters Fern and Hazel spent Saturday in Milwaukee. R F Popp made a business trip to Baraboo Monday. Miss Vida L Peck went Tuesday to Madison for a visit with friends. Fern and Hazel Hindes entertained the O N T club Tuesday evening. Mildred Scharnke of Reedsburg spent the weekend with her parents here. Arthur Charles Farewell of Baraboo guest of grandparents A C Finder Monday through Saturday. Mrs D Smythe and Mrs J Verbeke spent Friday at Baraboo with Mrs J Keifer. Mrs E J B Schubring of Madison spending a few days here with her parents A Langenham. The R N A lodge met with Mrs G F Scharnke Friday afternoon. Mrs E O Scharnke was shopping at Baraboo Friday.

Freida Peters Reedsburg William Gall Sr Lutheran Sewing Circle L. J. Pierson, Jr Miss MacDonald Baraboo Hubert Hindes Fern Hazel Milwaukee R. F. Popp Hazel Hindes Mildred’ Scharnke Arthur Charles Farewell A. C. Finder D. Smythe J. Verbeke J. Keifer E. J. B. Schubring Madison A. Langenham R. N. A. Lodge G. F. Scharnke E. O. Scharnke Tower’s Hall Evangeline Swanson N. C. Swanson L. Gordon Murphy Frenz Lorenz William Farnum Lucille Premo D.dwyer Richard W. O’keefe Edna Wolfe Lodi F. A. Cooper Cooper Laura Gwendolyn Harry R. Pigg Alice Ruth Ruth Smith Harvey Dennis Gladys Freida Joseph Moulton Aleita Edward Vanderpool, Jr Twilight Club D. Crosby Laverne Clarence Julius Wolfe

Social notes from Baraboo and nearby visits

Mrs George Douglas spent the weekend in Baraboo visiting friends and relatives. Lewis Capener is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Pearl Waddell and daughter Margaret visited Charles Bair and family in Fairfield. They attended the Seventh Day Adventist camp meeting in Madison Saturday and Sunday. Sam Searle went to Barron County on Wednesday night.

George Douglas Baraboo Lewis Capener Pearl Waddell Margaret Charles Bair Fairfield Madison Sam Searle Barron County

Zeiglers Visit Beerys in Glenville

Mr and Mrs John Zeigler of Fairfield spent Sunday with Orin Veitch and family at the Beery home in Glenville.

Glenville John Zeigler Fairfield Orin Veitch Beery

Cassel and Mrs Hansen Visit from Wisconsin

Cassel Mrs Andrew Hansen and daughter Carol of Withee Wisconsin are visiting relatives and friends. Mrs Hansen was formerly Miss Emma Ott. Mr and Mrs Potterville of Baraboo were Cassel visitors last week.

Andrew Hansen Carol Withee Wis Hansen Emma Ott Potterville Baraboo Cassell

Local Residents Visit Friends and Family Across Town and Nearby

A string of Sunday visits and morning calls shows residents from Lyons Baraboo Merrimack Madison and surrounding areas calling on relatives and friends. Families including the Howards Kunces Berkleys Farwells Friesings and Cleve lands are noted with travel by car and short trips to Kilbourn and Evansville among others.

Merrimack News Highlights Of Commencement And Local Events

Merrimack notes commencement exercises at the M E church with G W Davies and L Gordon. Evangeline Swanson delivers address. Miss Iva Kunce earns top standing and valedictory. Town socials include visitors from Baraboo and Lodi. plans for the M W A picnic on June 15.

Dependable Merchandise and Paints Advertise Local Goods

The ad promotes dependable merchandise from Sunshine Varnishes for floors woodwork and linoleum with plain wood finish. Calcimino Sanitary wall coating claims no chalking cracking or rubbing off with cold water. Heath Milligan and Evenson's Pharmacy are featured as local suppliers.

Heath & Milligan America Evenson’s Pharmacy

Birthday surprise for Mrs Anchor with twenty five friends

North Fairfield reports a June 5 birthday surprise for Mrs. Carl Anchor with games and refreshments. Nearby moves include Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Polson and daughters Alice and Lena to River Street. Visitors include Mrs. Frank Wilder and a Baraboo child seeing Mrs. L. M. Atkin and Mildred Carr.

Carl Anchor Charlie Polson Alice Lena River Street Frank Wilder Little Girl Baraboo L. M. Atkinson Mildred Carr Max Lamar David Roberts Caledonia Edd Green Edith Green James Lamar Mildred Doris Sleagh Lewiston

Married Coyle and McPhillips Unite in Spring Green

William L. Coyle son of Mr and Mrs J P Coyle of Madison wed Rose Agnes McPhillips daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick McPhillips of Spring Green at St John s Catholic church Spring Green on Monday June 12 Rev J B Bruddermane presided One hundred fifty guests attended the ceremony and reception at the bride s home The couple will reside at 108 South Henry street Madison The bridal party wore white crepe faille and pink crepe de chine with white carnations and ferns served as the flowers

William L. Coyle J. P. Coyle Madison Rose Agnes McPhillips Patrick McPhillips Spring Green St. John’s Catholic Church J. B. Bruddermane Kimball J. E. Trainer

Pioneer George W Morrison Sr Dies in Portage

Columbia county obituary notes the death of George W Morrison Sr a Portage resident and former postmaster in 1889 through 1893. He served as registrar in probate for fifteen years under judges Taylor and Stroud and as register of deeds from 1911 to 1918 dying after a year with malignant growth and heart disease.

Columbia County George W. Morrison Portage Harrison Morrison M. J. Downey Taylor

Local Classified Ads Mix of Purchases and Jobs

A dense Baraboo area classified cluster lists items for sale including purebred Duroc pigs, an upright piano, various houses and farms, farming equipment, and services. Also seeks milk separator rental, nurse positions for summer, horses, and money lending ads.

James H. Hill Announces Candidacy for Sauk County DA

James H. Hill declares his candidacy for District Attorney in Sauk County at the September primary. He asks voters for support and notes the advertisement is authorized by him.

J. H. Hill Sauk County James H. Hill

Hatch declares candidacy for Sauk County sheriff

W. H. Hatch announces his candidacy for Sauk County sheriff on the Democratic ticket. He states he will perform the duties to the best of his ability regardless of creed or nationality if nominated and elected.

W. H. Hatch Sauk County

William Welk Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Baraboo

William Welk announces as a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Baraboo Wisconsin. He cites his past service as Sheriff and pledges continued conduct in office. The notice is dated June 14 1916. Special Men’s all wool worsted suit offered at 156 dollars by Acot Gut Co.

WM. Welk Sauk County William Welk Baraboo Wis Acot Gut Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kilbourn South Westfield Westfield South Theodore Lilly Chicago Hulbert House Columbia Aerolux Elil Funeral Directors ANN Cassel George Howard Philip and Roger James Kunce Merrimack Wilbur Berkley Harold Newport Fred R. Farwell Arthur Charles Henry Friesing Frank Berkley Irvin Foster Beloit F. O. Foster John Christie John Doherty Hammond Ind J. B. Southard Thomas Welch Skillet Creek Lee Cleveland L. J. Shults David Sansum Louisa Rhebien Black Earth August Schmitky W. D. Bible Mrs. Lee Mathews Limeridge W. D. Martin Evansville Marion Douglass Jennie Cleveland Pearce Sansum Misson Club Congregational Church Thomas Joyner Lyon Alta Cleveland Tessie Dwyer Cornelia Darby Leonard Cleveland Merrimack Department M. E. Church G. W. Davies W. D. Brennerman Estella Cramer Hazel Kasdorf Estella Wolfe Lydia Ghenske Davies Gordon Margaret Murphy Miss Murphy Iva Kunce Miss Kunce Mrs. Logan Mae Cramer Mary Wilson Okee Priest Harve Coates J. A. Coates Miss Koerth Adams George Kasdorf Scott Gust Co Excelsior Stevens Point John McLain, Jr George Pearson Elson Mather Lawrence and Lucius Kindschi Platteville Miss Morris Ella Hein Paul Gallus Water Stone Emma Shde A. B. Steinhoff Wyeville Albert Kunce Charles Dennis Mary Dennis Julius Hein H. Tyler Ruth Marquiss Monticello Church of God Kuncegrove A. Kunce Tryon Althea Clark Rischmueller Prairie du Lac Walter Dobratz Herman Koepp Charles Weiglow Scheuffler West Merrimack C. Dodge Mrs. Carpenter Rockford North Fairfield Coyle—McPhillips Lawrence Liebecker D. F. Bush Minneapolis, Minn Barabog J. T. Bates & Son City G. A. Briggs Baker Montana Flora Pfingston C-O Gen. del A. C. Gleash R. R Holtstein H. H. Porter West Street Deering
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