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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

5

Retzlaff Family Visits Relatives. Local Notices Read

Wonewoc Mrs John Retzlaff and son John and Mr and Mrs Albert Retzlaff and family visited relatives at Logan ville Sunday Mrs Rowin is very ill at this writing The party who took a pink package Sunday morning on June 18 on train will please return same to Mrs John Retzlaff Wonewoc Wis as party is known Mr and Mrs Fred Hellpap and family Mr and Mrs Otto Rienecke and family spent Sunday in Madison Mrs William Rienecke visited in Reedsburg Sunday Miss Elsie Koppen who has been visiting her sister near Reedsburg the last three weeks returned home Sunday Mrs Sterling and Mae Hutchen visited at Chicago and Woodstock the past few days

Ing John Retzlaff Wonewoc Wis Fred Hellpap Otto Rienecke Madison William Rienecke Reedsburg Elsie Koppen Sterling Mae Hutchen Chicago Woodstock

Local Nuptial Prelude Sparks at Community Gatherings

Mrs. D. J. Callahan of Milwaukee visits her brother A. P. Dwyer for a few days. Miss Mayme Dwyer returns from Milwaukee where she worked for months. Herbert Schwartz and Miss Margaret Evans of Plain attend mass here. Lydia and Alta Hart stay with M. Fleming. Eva Fleming hosts a neighborhood shower for Miss Hazel Bwyer ahead of her upcoming marriage.

D. J. Callahan Milwaukee A. P. Dwyer Mayme Dwyer Herbert Schwartz Margaret Evans Plain Lydia Alta Hart M. Fleming Eva Fleming Hazel Bwyer

Local family visits and social gatherings across area towns

OAKHILL and nearby communities report a flurry of visits and social events. August Zimmermann and daughter Leona hosted relatives from Loganville. Behn family members from Chicago Narrows Prairie and Reedsburg joined others for dinners dances and a missionary meeting at St Peter Lutheran church in Reedsburg.

August Zimmerman Leona Loganville August Behn Chicago Elsie Behn Narrows Prairie O. W. Behn W. A. Schutte St. Peter Lutheran Church Reedsburg

Obituary of Mrs John Clavadatscher at Prairie du Lac

Mrs John Clavadatscher aged about 38 died at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs George Wintermantle at Prairie du Lac after a weeklong peculiar illness. She had been strong and happy until fainting spells led to convulsions and sleep on Sunday. Formerly Miss Salome Wintermantle a Sauk county teacher she leaves her husband and parents and one daughter Evangeline about ten years old.

John Clavadatscher George Wintermantel Prairie du Lac Witwen Salome Wintermantle Sauk County Evangeline

For Rent Two New Cottages at Mirror Lake

Two newly built Mirror Lake cottages by Mrs Al Ringling offer space for 8 to 10 people. Furnished housekeeping amenities include boat and garage use, food water. Rates from 10 to 12 dollars weekly or 2 dollars daily. For details call Osa Manning Fern Dell.

Mirrorake

Baraboo Corn Sent From Rushville Sours Local Woes

Charles Korb of Rushville New York reports persistent spring rain ruining hundreds of acres of planting and causing fruit to drop. The Colonial Canning company is building a tile factory and locals expect canned goods locally. He notes Rushville stores carry Baraboo canned corn praised as very good by residents.

Charles Korb Rushville New York Colonial Canning Company Mr. Corb Frank Herfort

Militia Rush Ordered as U.S. Force Gathers on Border

Reports say about 70,000 need a large number of national guardsmen to be sent within a week to ten days to face Carranza’s forces along the Rio Grande. General Funston seeks more than a division and plans entrainment starting today, with estimates not less than 28,000.

Funston War Department Carranza Texas New Mexico Arizona Pershing Namiquipa del Rio International Line

Milwaukee Couple Weds in Reedsburg Polish Ceremony

Miss Minnie Pezzel of Dellona and Mr John Sobocinski of Milwaukee united in marriage at Sacred Heart church Reedsburg Tuesday morning at 9 oclock. Ceremony conducted in Polish by Rev J Bronkala cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids Amanda Sobocinski Theresa Ryczek Anna Barretta. Groomsmen Frank Pezzel John Tysher John Pezzel. The couple will depart Saturday for their Milwaukee home.

Minnie Pezzel Dellona John Sobocinski Milwaukee Sacred Heart Church Reedsburg J. Bronkala Amanda Sobocinski Theresa Ryczek Anna Barretta Frank Pezzel John Tysher John Pezzel

Pretty early morning wedding at St Joseph church

Miss Helen E Degan and Fred A Bisch wed in a 7 30 ceremony led by Rev E C O Reilly at St Joseph church. Attendants were Joseph Conners and Miss Margaret Hannon. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home and the couple left for a short journey to Sun Prairie Mount Horeb and Mount Vernon before settling on a farm west of town.

St. Joseph Church Helen E. Heinz Helen Degan Fred A. Bisch E. C. O’reilly Joseph Conners Margaret Hannon

In Memoriam William A Savage

In loving memory of my beloved husband William A Savage who died six years ago June 21 1910 He endured long illness on his couch yet never murmured Relatives watched him night and day His heart grew weak and he passed away The heavenly gates were open A roving voice said come Farewells were left unspoken He calmly entered home Gone but not forgotten His loving wife.

William A. Savage

Notice In The Estate Of Wm F Kasten Wisconsin 1916

First publication June 22 1916 State of Wisconsin Sauk County In Probate In the estate of Wm F Kasten deceased Notice that on Tuesday July 18 1916 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at the Baraboo court house there will be heard the application of Iva Kasten for appointment of George Hanson as administrator of the estate Also on December 5 1916 at ten oclock there will be heard all claims against the deceased The first Tuesday November 7 1916 is the time within which creditors may present claims or be barred Dated June 15 1916 By the Court W T Kelsey County Judge Bentley Kelsey Hill Attys

State of Wisconsin Sauk County Wm. F. Kasten Baraboo Iva Kasten George Hanson Fairfield

Narrow Escape From Drowning At Mirror Lake

Irene Huntington playing with children along Mirror Lake bank fell into the water Tuesday and nearly drowned. Mrs Flickner failed to reach her with a life preserver as the child grew unconscious. George Higgins of East Delton with his sister and cousin rowed to the scene and rescued her.

Irene Huntington Mirror Lake Flickner

Markets Report Chicago Livestock Prices

Hog receipts 16 000 with market strong up 5 cents. Mixed and butcher hogs range 9.30 to 9.80 with good to heavy 9.55 to 9.75, rough heavy 9.15 to 9.35, light 9.15 to 9.75, pigs 7.40 to 9.00. Cattle receipts 4 000 market slow and weak with beeves 7.70 to 11.00, cows and heifers 3.90 to 9.90, stockers and feeders 5.90 to 8.10, Texans 8.50 to 9.35, calves 8.50 to 11.50. Sheep receipts 13 000 market weak to 10c lower native 7.00 to 7.90, western 7.25 to 7.90, native lambs 7.50 to 9.90, western lambs 7.75 to 16.26.

Visit to Chippewa Falls Dam and Farm Family Return

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Martiny and family traveled from Bara Boo to Chippewa Falls to visit L. P. Martiny. They endured heavy rain but completed the 220 mile return trip in twelve hours. Louis Martiny, a 300 acre farmer, raises Guernsey cattle Poland China hogs and Percheron horses. While visiting they toured the Chippewa Falls dam then under construction projected as the second largest after Niagara. it stands 60 feet high and a half mile long and will flood 10 000 acres.

J. A. Martiny George Guy Weidenkopf H. H. Smith Chippewa L. P. Martiny Baraboo Louis Martiny Guernsey Poland Chippewa Falls Niagara

Novelty Shower for Miss Violet Graves

Twelve friends of Miss Violet Graves and members of the R L C met at her Fifth avenue home last evening for a novelty shower. The table featured place cards and a corsage bouquet for Miss Graves with a large floral centerpiece. Miss Sigglekow served from the platter as guests presented gifts.

Violet Graves Fifth Avenue Miss Graves Sigglekow

Blockade of West Mexico Initiated by Pacific Fleet

A powerful Pacific fleet including armor cruisers and torpedo boat destroyers leaves San Diego for a daybreak patrol off the west coast of Mexico. The operation aims to blockade every west coast Mexican port from Guaymas to Salina Cruz in response to ongoing Mexican troubles.

San Diego Calif Mexico Guaymas Salina Cruz

Birthday Party at Kirkwood for Miss Leota Harris

Nineteen invitations were issued to Miss Leota Harris's Kirkwood friends for a June 19 birthday party at her home. She wore pink and white and greeted guests as her mother decorated the dining room. The afternoon featured ice cream, pink and white cakes, marguerites, nuts, lawn games, and many gifts for the ten year old host.

Leota Harris Kirkwood Miss Leota

Attorney James A Stone sails to England with Harley-Davidson president

Attorney James A Stone left Reedsburg on Tuesday for Milwaukee to join the Harley-Davidson president for a business trip to England. They will sail Saturday on the St. Louis, having engaged passage for the voyage.

James A. Stone Reedsburg Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company England St. Louis

Summer Tonic Rexall Beef Wine and Iron Ad

Rexall Beef Wine and Iron tonic described as a nutritive blood renovator for all ages. It promises prompt action, vigor for the feeble and aged, clearer complexion, and relief from mental low mood. Suited for overworked, convalescent, pale or anemic persons seeking renewed vitality.

Rexall

Wisconsin Telephone Prepares Major Baraboo Repairs

The Wisconsin Telephone company plans to spend over one thousand dollars next week on Baraboo improvements. It is the largest single repair expenditure here, with extra workers. A crew under City Foreman Charles Clark is extending cable on East street to Eleventh, replacing open wire and improving the street’s appearance.

Wisconsin Telephone Company Baraboo Charles Clark East Street Eleventh

Careless Driving Causes Accident In Sauk City

Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Frank Eschenbach of Sauk City were driving a horse and buggy near Kings Corners when a car behind failed to sound its horn and swerved right striking the buggy breaking two spokes. The car fled leaving no number obtained.

Frank Eschenbach Sauk City King’s Corners Mr. Eschenbach

Jesse W. Frenz Announces Candidacy for District Attorney

A Sauk County voter drive prompts Jesse W. Frenz to seek the Republican nomination for District Attorney at the September primary. He states he has no prior public office, cites education and experience, and promises efficient, economical duties.

J. W. Frenz Sauk County Tam Jesse W. Frenz

James H Hill Seeks Sauk County District Attorney Nomination

James H Hill announces candidacy for Sauk County District Attorney at the September primary. He asks voters for their support and notes authorization by J arner Hill in declaring his bid.

J. H. Hill Sauk County James H. Hill

William Welk Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Baraboo Ad

William Welk announces his Republican candidacy for Sheriff of Baraboo Wisconsin. He cites his past service as sheriff and pledges continued conduct of the office in a notice dated June 14 1916.

William Welk WM. Welk Sauk County Baraboo, Wis

Classified wants and sales notices in brief form

A collection of short public notices and ads: WANTED farm buyer, FOR SALE two farming implements, WANTED shoe repairer for two weeks, LOAN offers on real estate, WANTED farm worker by month, LOST purse with key, TO CLOSE ESTATE farm for sale near Baraboo. Various contact details included.

E. W. Langdon Route 5 Bentley, Kelley & Hill Attorneys Baraboo, Wis

For Sale Classified Items and Contacts

Several sale notes list a used Overland touring car at a garage on Gollmar's and a furniture sale as a party leaves town at 419 Fifth Street. A pig for sale by E. F. Hormig is offered with phone 1018 F6.

Gollmar’s Injuire Fifth Street E. F. Hormig

Farm For Sale in Sauk County 192 Acres Near Schools and Markets

192 acre farm with first class fencing near Sauk County schoolhouse and two markets. Good roads to each market. For particulars address this office. Authorized and paid for by Frank A. Cooper.

Sauk County Frank A. Cooper

Frank A Cooper for Sauk County Clerk nomination

Frank A Cooper of Merrimack Wisconsin appeals to Sauk County voters for the County Clerk nomination. He cites multiple years on the board of supervisors and pledges economical and efficient office conduct if nominated and elected.

Board of Supervisors Frank A. Cooper Merrimack, Wis

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Albert Retzlaff Rowin Oakhill Frank Decot Mable Eugene Gasser Carr Valley John Tait Chiccago Elsie Bohn Kilbourn Ned Kingsley Paul Genevieve Ed Decot la Valle Dora Schutte John Springbrunner William Meyer August Zimmermax Delana Ed Coens W. O. Schutte O. E. Olson Edith Manson Rushville, N. Y Rio Grande Sonora Chihuahua General Pershing Second City Company A First Infantry Tudor Camp Douglas Armories Lieutenant Tudor Adjutant General Sobocinski—Pezzel Heinz—Bisch Memoriam W. T. Kelsey Bentley, Kelsey Chicago Livestock Miss Violet Graves D. F. Bush Minneapolis, Minn Nicolas & Shepherd Threshing A. J. Zantow Banaboo Good Baker Montana Delton Laval
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