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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1918

Page

5

Work of relief and Red Cross in Sauk County May report

Sauk County chapter of the American Red Cross held its regular meeting with routine business and bill approvals. Financial figures show a balance of 1,655.52, various donations, and May shipments of surgical dressings and comfort items to Chicago headquarters, including 10,000 wipes and 10,000 compresses.

Sauk County American Red Cross Risley Bros A. Reinking H. C. Berg H. H. Thomas Reisz A. Deckham Frank Cowles South Side Allied Relief Mre AveBender Ladies’ Aid Lutheran Church Maganod Ocone Ee W. Tiselsey Chicago Allied Relief Giiltsees Sso Civics Selene Vo Morthricreedom PeranPeGt Sac Lyons

Exemption Board to Notify Non War Work Men in Sauk County

The Sauk County Exemption board plans notices July 1 to men in classes 2 3 and 4 not in war work. Those in clerical mercantile domestic service ushering or similar roles must shift to farming shipbuilding munition work army or another war aiding occupation. Washington may modify the order.

Sauk County Washington

Dithmar for Governor On La Follette State

A Madison progressive conference signals E F Dithmar likely to announce candidacy for governor. Milwaukee’s E J Gross may withdraw to support Dithmar, while a La Follette ticket is planned for the fall. A campaign committee will map plans and a complete ticket may settle before the September primaries.

Madison E. F. Dithmar E. J. Gross Milwaukee Dithmar la Follette F. L. McGowan Friendship C. B. Ballard Appleton Farmer and Laboring Men J. H. Tittemore Omro James

Grace Lusk Sentenced to Nineteen Years in Prison

Grace Lusk received a nineteen year term for the killing of Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts in Waukesha on June 21, 1917. Judge Lueck appeared moved after mental health testimony declared Lusk sane. Husbands and friends reported her composure before the sentence, and she showed no response when asked to speak.

Grace Lusk Mary Newman Roberts Waukesha Martin L. Lueck Richard Dewey Wauwatosa Harry E. Bradley Milwaukee Southoff State Insane Hospital Mendota Miss Lusk Judge Lueck

Sandusky Youth Enlists in the Navy

Edward Francis Dwyer of Sandusky has enlisted at the Milwaukee recruiting station after passing the exam. After training he will be assigned to duty aboard a battleship. The Navy seeks tradesmen like carpenters and machinists and offers many branches and government-sponsored training.

Edward Francis Dwyer Wm. A. Dwyer Sandusky Navy Milwaukee Uncle Sam Wisconsin

Sauk County Teachers Plan Summer Normal Sessions

Several Sauk county teachers will attend summer sessions of state normals this year to renew certificates or earn normal credits. Milwaukee Normal is the preferred choice, with many teachers heading there this summer. Names of those starting next week include Hester Knowles Caroline Trumpf Agnes Lahey Grace Smith Ida Lawrenz Hazel McWilliams Dorothy Steuber Tillie Schlumberger Catherine McDonnell Emma Morgan Fredonia Croal Genevieve Hengstler Lucile Tinkham Ione Schumacher and supervising teachers Cole and Brooks.

Sauk County Milwaukee Misses Hester Knowles Caroline Trumpf Agnes Lahey Grace Smith Ida Lawrenz Hazel McWilliams Dorothy Steuber Till

Wisconsin Names Misses Tinkham Wichern Hutchinson Davis

At the University of Wisconsin a list includes Misses Edith Tinkham Bernice Wichern Charlotte Hutchinson Ruth Davis and John Watson.

The University of Wisconsin Edith Tinkham Bernice Wichern Charlotte Hutchinson Ruth Davis John Watson

Much Change In Eleven Years In Reedsburg

Mrs. William Wolley of Reedsburg hosts her sister Mrs. J Thomas from Vancouver B C who plans a several month visit. It has been eleven years since Mrs Thomas visited Reedsburg and she notes a marked improvement in the city. Locals wonder what the next eleven years will bring.

William Wolley Reedsburg J. Thomas Vancouver B. C Thomas

Emanuel Evangelical church cornerstone ceremony set

At 2 30 Sunday June 23 1918 the cornerstone of the Emanuel Evangelical church will be laid at Fifth and Ash streets with a program including hymns scripture reading greetings by Mayor Dr George T Thaerer anthems a fraternal message by Rev E C Henke an address by Bishop L H Seager a financial statement the contents of the foundation stone laying sealing the stone presentation of war savings stamps by Supt A C Kingsford and benediction.

Fifth and Ash Streets New Emanuel Evangelical Church America George T. Thaerer E. C. Henke L. H. Seager Supt A. C. Kingsford

Dray Line Advert: Pugh and Du Bois Moving Service

Local dray line Pugh and Du Bois advertise moving household goods freight and pianos from an office at Baraboo Fruit Store with phone numbers 54 and store lines 70 J and 193 J for household moves and freight services.

Dray Line Pugh & du Bois Baraboo

Chickens Wanted At Hi El Feed Store

Hi El Feed Store at 142 Third Street seeks live chickens for cash sales. R L Glazier advertises payment of the highest market price for chickens and provides contact at 148 Third Street and phone 6322.

Third Street R. L. Glazier

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure and Reward

Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay 100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleason attests on December 6, 1886. Company sells medicine nationwide. price 75 cents. constipation remedy also advertised.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J A. D A. W. Gleason Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Halls

Schroeder Hill Relocation Bridge Bid Notice

Sealed bids for the Schroeder Hill Relocation highway project in Excelsior Sauk County Wis include abutment work and a bridge replacement. Bids due 10 am June 28 1918 at Baraboo Courthouse. require a $200 certified check. bids opened publicly in Baraboo. right to reject any or all bids reserved.

Schroeder Hill Excelsior Sauk County Wisconsin Baraboo C. A. Clark County Board of Supervisors Reedsburg

LELAND Missionary Meeting and Local Visits

A Leland missionary meeting is set for Sunday at the German Lutheran church. Mrs Emil Sawall of Los Angeles visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs Julius Alwin attended Jacob Klinglemann’s funeral in Woodstock. John Winklemann drives a Ford. William Kowalke of Westfield stays with son Albert. Mr and Mrs Herman Buelow of Sumpter visit Minnie Buelow. Ida Miller stays with sister A Giese. Irma Kinkas visits her parents A and M Klukas. Many locals attend Witwen camp meeting.

Emil Sawall Los Angeles Calif Julius Alwin Jacob Klinglemann Woodstock John Winklemann William Kowalke Westfield Albert Kowalke Herman Buelow Sumpter Minnie Buelow Ida Miller A. Giese Irma Kinkas A. Klukas Witwen

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Digestive Relief

Advertisement touts a herbal remedy for constipation and bowel cleansing. Claims include regulated bowels, purified stomach, and expulsion of decay matter with nature's herbs. Positive results promoted with 35c price for tea or tablets by J. B. Donovan.

Hollister J. B. Donovan

Special sale prices on farm implements

Special prices on a full line of implements for thirty days including binders mowers hayrakes and corn binders from E. T. Gollmar. An ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a monthly cleansing laxative claiming it removes decay matter and poisons from the stomach and bowels.

E. T. Gollmar

Obituaries J Larkin and neighbors in Reedsburg district

The community records the deaths of Mrs. J Larkin at about 70 after long illness. George Clark of Waukesha. Mrs Wilhelmina Stabnaw related to Maple Hill settlers. Miss Mabel Johnston Baraboo. John Grosinski at North Freedom. Margaret Loomis at North Freedom. Anthony Winckler of Reedsburg. Tributes note surviving children in several families and funeral details across multiple area churches.

Wilhelmina Stabnaw Maple Hill Nerta Germany Henry Stabnaw Reedsburg George Sullivan Herman Stabnaw Newark S. D Louise Celhaus Prairie du Lac August Stabnaw Ernest Paul Stabnaw Amelia Steuber Sauk Prairie Anna Simons John Rooney Cenver Margaret Loomis M. E North Freedom George Brown A. Grosinske W. Draper Inez Hackett A. R. Spaulding T. G. Johnston Fred Deckham Bruce McCoy Oak Hill Cemetery

Baumgarth Kamrath Tie the Knot in Home Ceremony

Miss Myrtle Kamrath daughter of Mr and Mrs August Kamrath Sev enth street and Herman Baumgarth were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at the groom s home on Eighth street by Rev C E Mayes The couple were attended by the groom s brother and sister of Black Hawk They plan a wedding trip to Ohio and will reside after July 1 at their Highth street home where the groom is a prosperous farmer The bride formerly worked at Risley Brothers for some time

Myrtle Kamrath August Kamrath Seventh Street Herman Baumgarth Eighth Street C. E. Mayes Black Hawk Ohio Highth Street Risley Brothers

Classified Advertisement Rates and Terms

Daily and weekly ad packages listed with 25 word limits and varying frequencies. Rates include 16c for daily one time, 15c for weekly, 25c for multiple daily or weekly insertions, and higher costs for larger ads with cash in advance.

For Sale Mixed Real Estate and Goods Listings

FOR SALE 67% acres priced at $800 with down payment and installment terms. LOST items include wagon endgate and purse with money. needy finder or owner to notify. FOR SALE: Fresh cow and calf buggy and various harnesses listed with contact Ed Bennett. FOR SALE CHEAP: road wagon. John Deere Hay Loader barely used, $75 from R F Klemm Baraboo.

Baraboo Alex Koepp Ed Bennett Water Street John Deere R. F. Klemm

Old Teeth Wanted And Jewelry Cash Offers

Mazer's Tooth Specialty in Philadelphia advertises cash for old and broken false teeth and for gold silver and broken jewelry. Pays up to 15 dollars per set with check by return mail and goods held 10 days for sender's approval.

Mazer Cent. A S. 5Th St Philadelphia

Reduced Prices on Leghorns at Cushman Poultry Ranch

Single comb White Leghorns offered at reduced prices after June 20 for immediate orders. Cushman Poultry Ranch located in Reedibura, Wisconsin.

Cushman Poultry Ranch Reedibura Wii

Market Report on Hog Cattle and Sheep Receipts

Hog receipts total 30 000 with market steady and lower ranges across cuts. Bulk hogs 16 60 to 16 95, pigs 16 25 to 16 75, light 16 85 to 17.0. Cattle receipts 23 000 with steady to lower trend. beeves 12 85 to 18, canners and cutters 6 75 to 7 90, stockers and feeders 8 75 to 13 50. Sheep receipts 8 500 with prices 25 cents higher. shorn lambs 11 to 17 75, spring lambs 19 50 to 20 25, ewes 5 to 13 75.

Reedsburg Teen Undergoes Appendectomy

Kenneth Weidman, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Weidman of five miles southeast of Reedsburg, was rushed to Reedsburg hospital Monday evening and operated on that night for appendicitis by a Milwaukee physician. The case was very serious but he is recovering well.

Kenneth Weidman Reedsburg Hospital Milwaukee Henry Weidman Reedsburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Work OF Relief and Red Cross Wang Wen Ee Progressives Grage Lusk Waupun New Emanuel Evangelical Congregation C. A. Clare Leland Clark J. Briggs & CO Third Avenue G. A. Briggs Fur Store J. Larkin George Clark Dan Clark Miss Mabel Johnston Mabel Johnston Martha R. Johnston Miss Johnston Baraboo High School Rollin H. Johnston Camp Jackson S. C A. F. Hasse Sacramento Elmer S. Johnston W. R. Irish C. E. Weed John Grosinski William Graf Graf John Shimnock John Redmond Charles J. Freund H. Voss A. Schmidt A. Bender A. Rudy H. Koenecke R. Ullrich Anthony Winckler McIntosh Charles Risley N. T. Gill Martin Hickey C. A. Rood James A. Stone Frank Darrenougue Winckler New York City Marquette County Baptist Church Oregon Baumgarth Kamrath East Street Hangen Hill Stanley G. W. Francis Guernsey Poland C. W. Wichern Lydon Speedler John Kennedy Lake Street Wm. Bartenbach, Jr Ableman Wis Chicago Livestock
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