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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
6
A severe electrical wind and rainstorm swept Sunday night. Grain blown down and mashed. Baraboo and nearby towns reported accidents and injuries. Local residents, visitors, and officials react as damage assessments begin and a Lake Monona drowning is confirmed.
Multiple obituaries record Mrs. Caroline Parks dying at Merrimack age 8 years five months ten days from old age. funeral at Merrimack Methodist Church followed by burial in Merrimack cemetery. Also Mrs. Willis Waterbury dies in Prairie du Lac with son J. W. Waterbury recently bereaved. Mrs. Jane Martiny's funeral held at daughter Mrs. C C Cowles home. Rev Moore officiates with Melzl siblings and others in attendance. Jane Shell dies at 71 at Mrs. Frank Cleveland's home in Lyons. leaves daughter Mrs. Ellis Hart and several step-relatives. Remains interred in Baraboo cemetery.
George Shell of Madison Rollo Shell of Sibley Iowa and Mark Shell of Michigan survive along with a brother in Canada. Funeral services are scheduled Monday at 1 30 PM at the Cleveland home and 2 30 PM at the Sumpter church with burial in Sumpter cemetery.
The Marquardt family thanks the American Legion and neighbors for kindness during the last rites for their son and brother Albert Marquardt and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Louise Marquardt and family
John F. Rohnde, employed by the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul road for 41 years, dies at Portage of heart disease. Born in Germany, he leaves a widow and five children. Also, Dorothy Jean Nehls, infant daughter of Undersheriff and Mrs. Harry Nehls, dies.
Charles S Hulbert born May 30 1877 in Delton Wisconsin died June 2 1921 after years of illness traced to age 15. He sought relief from over a hundred doctors in Fort Wayne Chicago Oregon Milwaukee Portage and other places before returning home to pass away under Christian Science faith. Funeral conducted by Mrs A B Convars3 with local and out of town mourners attending.
The family of Duncan and Douglas expresses thanks to the American Legion for efforts surrounding their son and brother's arrival and burial. They also thank the Tuscania boys, Rev Cameron and the choir, neighbors, and friends for flowers, services, and car offerings.
Westfield residents Herman Grosskrueger and Margaret Garske wed at St. Peters Lutheran Church Reedsburg with Irene Garske as bridesmaid and Arthur Grosskrueger as best man. About 100 guests attended a reception at the Garske home on Clark Street. The couple will reside on the groom’s Winfield farm. Separately Charles Wagner and Annie Biesek were married at Sacred Heart church Reedsburg with Mamie Liegmann as bridesmaid and Hilbert Greenwood as best man, followed by a wedding dinner at the Biesek home.
The wedding and reception were held at the Biesek farm where the groom recently bought a property. Mr and Mrs Wagner plan to live there with the Bieseks remaining nearby in a cottage. Mrs Lorene Kowalski of Chicago and Arthur Kowalski of Janesville attended as relatives.
Miss Mary Louise Grosinske wed Charles Grosinske of Baraboo at the North Freedom home with Rev Beibleheimer officiating. The bride wore a blue tricotine suit and carried carnations and ferns. The couple will live in North Freedom as groom’s home is there. Also Miss Bella A. Bongard and Henry T. Grass wed in Milwaukee, and Jos Racek Jr. and Edna Trueb married at the Trueb home in Honey Creek with Rev Beck officiating.
Advications to marry listed include H. C. Schilling of Reedsburg and Mable Nieman of Baraboo. Robert Riches of Troy and Edna Kleinert of Troy. Thomas Ripken of Honey Creek. Ida Maulwruf and Earl F. Jaquish of Baraboo. Goldie Koenig of Baraboo. Albert B. Vogel of Winfield. Faye E. O Connor and Roy Prine of Baraboo. Hazel Freising of Baraboo.
The Sauk County W C T U convention opens at the Baptist church despite rain. Mrs. Ella Sanford from Stevens Point speaks, and reports from the county superintendent of schools and county officers are shared. Delegates arriving include Mrs. George McCray and others from Reedsburg.
The Sauk County tax sale, held at County Treasurer E. M. Doll’s office, is likely the largest in county history, with several thousand dollars total and 200 parcels sold. Major bidder was H. L. Halsted. many taxpayers could not pay taxes this year or in recent years. Miss Carrie S. Martin held the largest single items totaling 76 150 in assessed value across 70 acres at West Bluff 28 acres along the lake 40 acres near the state park and 81 Palisade park lots. The four Martin parcels drew 1 108 38 in tax due.
An antique health ad urges readers to watch for weakness signaling thinning blood and poor nourishment. It claims Hood s Sarsaparilla strengthens the delicate nervous system, restores red blood cells, and improves appetite. Hood's Pills are offered as a cathartic medicine.
The state sought land value increases while owners faced tax titles. A payment of 1919 bids plus interest and costs totaling 1,656.73 redeemed the land for the time being. The 1920 and 1921 bids must now be paid before full redemption, though the land’s true value is limited and much of it remains timber and rock.
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