Loganville Local Notes Include Appointments and Visits
Mrs. Wm. Rettaff is ill. Emma Grafke and daughter Florence visit from Reedsburg. H. G. Nieman named rural Carrier on route 1. Alma Riggert and friend from Chicago stay with John Riggert. Sporleder takes three patients to Madison and one to Milwaukee. Harms family from Aberdeen visit. Earline and Vera Smith visit grandmother Mrs. M. Colvin. Martha Luhrsen works at John Riggert’s during Riggert’s Canada trip. Last club dance Friday. Mrs. E C. Voss returns from Reedsburg hospital. Band plans to play at Leland Fourth. Calahan’s Harp Orchestra to perform at Wested’s Fourth. William Fenster family visit W H Ware home. many plan to attend Fire tournament at Reedsburg. Some plan Goethe Harms wedding at Sandusky. Amy Westenhaver returns from Milwaukee after operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Re‘t'aff
Emma Grafke
Florence
Reedsburg
H. G. Nieman
Alma Riggert
Chicago
John Riggert
Sporleder
Madison
Milwaukee
Fred Harms, Sr
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Earline
Vera Smith
Middleton
M. Colvin
Martha Luhrsen
Riggert
Canada
E C. Voss
Leland
Calahan
Harp Orchestra
la Crosse
Wested’s
William. Fenster
Edward Sporleder
Ewald Hammermeister
W. Hi. Ware
Loganville
Goethe—Harms
Sandusky
Amy Westenhaver
Many Residents Leave Town on Monday and Tuesday
Wonewoc notes show Hilda Osenroth Paula Moeller and others returning from Madison Milwaukee New Ulm and Reedsburg for visits and weddings. A family accident injures Mrs Rabuck near Oscar Karstetter's home. John Grant dies at his daughter's in Wonewoc after a long life in England and New York. Several weddings planned for June 25 and 26 plus local notes on Strawberries and a summer remedy ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Osenroth
Madison
B. Truber
Ablewan
North Freedom
Paula Moeller
Milwaukee
Tarry Klitsner
Albert Dizon
G. W. Bishop
E. L. Winser
E. M. Hanzlik
Sparta
Carl Herrewig
Oshkosh
Alma Peters
New Ulm
Minn
Blanche McVoy
Reedsburg
Alma Foliz
Ford Lange
John Grant
Henry Lange
Wonewoc
Spiritualist
F. Halsey Ambrose
Footville
Stratford
Avon
England
Genesee
New York
William Welk Seeks Sauk County Sheriff Nomination
Paid advertisement by William Welk announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Sauk County. He pledges to discharge duties fairly and impartially if nominated and elected, with support requested from voters at the September 8 primary. Dated Baraboo Wisconsin June 19, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Baraboo, Wis
WM. Welk
Local Social News from Lime Ridge and Nearby
Mrs. B Borland of Yuba and family visited Sam Borland. Zell Pollock family and Mrs Werden visited Frank Tyler. Herb Smit visited E L Gibson and daughter. Hazel Baublit of Lronton returned home after visiting uncles J and H Slden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Clever Weight Loss Ad Promotes Rocky Mountain Tea
An old advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea helps fat people stay cool and energetic. It targets urban readers, suggesting the product makes the "fat" woman a hindrance in daily life and promises relief in hot weather. J. B. Donovan & Co. stands behind the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
J. B. Donovan & Co
Helpers' Union to Meet Mrs Bump for Supper
The Helpers' Union will meet with Mrs Manford Bump on June 26 for supper. Neighbors joined Eben Beardsley as his new home rises with Farnsworth Bros building crew helping. Fireman George Zeigler spent the week with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Manford Bump
Lilly
Milwaukee
Lawrence Malloy
Lathrop
Michigan
Zeigler
Eben Beardsley
Farnsworth Bros
Albert Dahnke
George Zeigler
Minnie Malloy
LaValle
Reedsburg
Bernard Goodnough
Hazel
Janesville
William Zeigler
King’s Corners
James Curry
Baraboo
Robert Attridge
Seba Lusby
Alta Attridge
Children’s latest straws debut at The Fur store
The Fur store introduces a new line of children’s straws, highlighting safety and playful design. Local shoppers note bright colors and kid friendly shapes, aiming to make beverage drinking more engaging for youngsters.
Fourth of July Celebration at Riverside Park Fairfield
A grand Independence Day event at Riverside park features a literary picnic by the Baraboo Gem City Literary society and the Fairfield Klover Klub. Programs start at eleven with dinner from twelve to 12:30, followed by contests, a parade, a ball game at 2:30, plus boat riding bathing and fishing. Mr and Mrs Thomas Baxter have gone to their farm for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
Baraboo Gem City Literary Society
Fairfield Klover Klub
Fairfield
Thomas Baxter
James Madison Smith of Walton Dies at 53
James Madison Smith born March 24, 1859 in Guernsey County Ohio died June 15, 1912 in LaValle Wisconsin aged 53. He moved to Wisconsin in 1855, cleared land for a home, married Elizabeth Holderman in 1869, and lived on a farm for over thirty years. He left six children and his wife had died years earlier. Funeral was at Walton Friends church conducted by Rev. O L Hutchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Madison Smith
Guernsey County
LaValle
Wis
Wisconsin
Walton
Eddie Mortimer
Mr. Smith
Elizabeth Holderman
Indiana
Noah
Smith
Friends Church
O. L. Hutchins
Westfield Social Night for Henry Du Bois Hosts
On Wednesday evening last week about sixty friends and neighbors gathered to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Henry Du Bois with refreshments and dancing. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. McCoy of La Valle and Mrs. Cora Bergie hosted by the Schankes. Janie Borders works at Hotel Stoke during Kiremen's tournament. Miss Mary Grubb visits her parents. Henry Du Bois and John Repka now own telephones. Lois and Carol Bergie return from Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry du Bois
McCoy
la Valle
Frank Schanke
Ableman
Cora Bergie
Janie Borders
Hotel Stoke
Kiremen
Mary Grubb
Philip Grubb
John Repka
Lois
Carol Bergie
Baraboo
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Welk
Lime Ridge
South Fairfield
V. L. Hutchins
William Hutchins
Tennessee
Kentucky
O. Mortimer
James Hutchins
Elzy
Mamie Henderson
Kitty Dixon
Ethel Hutchins
Robert
D. D. Smith
Bright
R. McCracken
Island Lake
Guerdon
Lucy Mortimer
Fred Hutchins
W. W. Mortimer
Edna Hutchins
Lee Beier
Debello
Mrs. Horner
Westfield
Progess
Cross
Dorothy Dodd Russ
Red Cross
Jno. Cross
Pr. Blucher
Oxford
Dorothy Dodd
Edwin C. Burt
Burt
E. H. Groth
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