War Savings Stamp Campaign closes with Baraboo goal
A. C. Kingsford urges Baraboo residents to raise 125000 for Sauk County’s War Savings drive by June 28. Two hundred residents must pledge 200 and four hundred pledges of 100 each to reach the quota. Headquarters are at the high school, with committees leading wards and about forty solicitors per ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Kingsford
Sauk
Baraboo
Katherine Falvey
Alfred Reiner
Fern Hackett
L. J. Barrett
James Curry
Belle Potter
Third Ward
Lillian Reinking
M. J. Coughlin
Barapoo
More Men To Go 10 Columbus
By the end of July this year six thousand Wisconsin men will be under arms. Provost Marshal General Crowder informs Major E A Fitzpatrick that 3000 must be sent to Columbus Barracks Ohio in a five day period starting July 5 and another 3000 in five day installments starting July 15. Local boards will be told daily totals and this call is expected to exhaust class 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Crowder
E. A. Fitzpatrick
Columbus Barracks
Go Where Biggest Fish Said to Grow Edgewater Trip
Mr and Mrs William Schellenberger Mrs Ernest Frazier Mr and Mrs B G LeBarron Adams and Mr and Mrs John Osler and son Edwin travel Sunday night to Edgewater for a two week stay The party will bring fishing tackle and rations It is said some of the biggest fish grow in Edgewater waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schellenberger
Ernest Frazier
B. G. LeBarron
Adams
John Osler
Dwin
Edgewater
Honor men moved from Camp Grant to Camp Custer Mich
Clifford Steinbrink notes nearly all honor men newly there were transferred from Camp Grant to Camp Custer Mich. He praises the grounds at the new camp as nicer and expresses satisfaction with the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Steinbrink
Camp Grant
Camp Custer
Mich
Son Stephen Mies Recovered From Diphtheria In France
In a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs James Mies of Reedsburg Stephen reports full recovery from diphtheria and discharge from French hospital. He went to France in March and has been in a rest camp since. eager to rejoin his company for real service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mies
Reedsburg
Stephen
Steve
France
Thompson
Vaughn
Phil
Joan of Arc
Happy Moog
Ida Gibbons
Grace Gibbons
Grandma
Weo
Reedsburg Youth Plans War Service In Radio Dept
Lester Daniels formerly with Baraboo post office now tours as a salesman, visiting his sister in Reedsburg, and intends to join Uncle Sam in the radio department, attending a radio school for at least six months before taking orders near France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Daniels
Reedsburg
Baraboo
la Crosse Candy and Cracker
Louis Fisher
Daniels
Uncle Sam
France
Dear Mother Letter From Overseas Soldier Vaughn
A soldier Vaughn writes from abroad to his mother in April noting health, rain, and time to study after being promoted to corporal. He asks his mother to photograph Harry, shares family updates, promises weekly letters, and sends regards to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Vaughn
Armbruster Son Reports Submarine Sinking
Mrs. Emma Armbruster received a letter from her son Dewey noting that on the voyage the vessel he rode sank a submarine. He had not mentioned the incident in earlier letters and states he went over some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa
Sis
Emma Armbruster
Dewey
Safe Arrival in France From George Butterfield Letter
George Butterfield writes from France in May 1918 during World War I to his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Butterfield of La Valle. He reports arriving safely after a ten day voyage, feeling well, and plans to join his company soon. He mentions meeting old company mates and having books to read on the voyage. He asks for letters in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Butterfield
la Valle
George
France
More News From France
Miss Bonnie Wallacks has received Continued on last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Bonnie Wallacks
Golden Wedding at Prairie du Sac Honors Schneller Couple
Mr and Mrs Leonard Schneller marked fifty years of marriage with a golden anniversary at Marion Park near Prairie du Sac. Attending were Mr and Mrs Leonard Meyer and Mr and Mrs Julius Nold of this city plus relatives from Independence Chicago Iowa Reedsburg Spring Green and other places. Between 150 and 200 guests were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Meyer
Julius Nold
Leonard Schneller
Troy
Prairie du Sac
Marion Park
Schneller
Adolph Sprecher
Independence
Chicago
Iowa
Reedsburg
Spring Green
Lindeman
Prairie du Lac
George
John Schneller
Black Hawk
Albert Schmalz
Esther
Schneider
Happe
Walter Spre
Cowles Family Holds Reunion
The Cowles family gathered for a reunion June 19 at the Wilbur Cowles home southwest of town. More than fifty attended with four generations present, sharing music, conversation, and a plentiful lunch on a sunny day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Lewis Cowles
Chester Herwig
Cowles
Joel G. Cowles
Jennie Bentley
Salmon Cowles
Montana
Ralph Cowles
California
Leona Willett
la Grange
Ill
C. S. Williams
Bucaramanga
South America
BE. C. Henke
J. Lloyd Smith
No G A R Post Delegation At State Meeting
For the first time in Baraboo history no representative attended the state G. A. R. meeting. Usually large delegations go, but Ashland proved too far this year. Delegates included Mrs. Belle W. Bliss and Mrs. Harry Slye for the W. R. C. and John Beaver for the Sons of Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
Baraboo
Ashland
Belle W. Bliss
Harry Slye
John Beaver
Sons of Veterans
Vanquished fame, the victor grows
Quote reflects on fame as power with a literary flourish. The saying notes the paradox that the more renowned the vanquished, the greater the fame of the victor.
Lodi Man Publishes Public War Statement of Regret
A. D. Jencks of near Lodi apologizes for his earlier stance in the Liberty Loan drive. He states a change of heart, loyalty to the country, and a pledge to support the government and war effort, aiming to clear misunderstandings and win neighborly esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Jencks
Lodi
America
A. D. Jencks
Prince of Minneapolis Wounded in Marine Frontline
Edward Blackstone Prince, nephew of Mrs. Cynthia P. Burnham, reported severely wounded with Marines. Kenneth Squire Platteville Colorado was lightly injured earlier. Edward B. Prince, his brother, joined the army while two other Burnham nephews are at Camp Sears. Mrs. Burnham and Miss Ada follow news closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Blackstone Prince
Minneapolis
Cynthia P. Burnham
Kenneth Squire Platteville
Colo
Edward B. Prince
Burnham
Camp Sears
Uncle Sam
Mrs. Burnham
Miss Ada
Saloon Open Sunday Complaint Sparks Local Letter
A Loganville resident petitions over Sunday saloon operations alleged to violate law. The letter, printed with sender’s signature, requests official action and public awareness of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loganville
Tailor’s Bill Greater Than Doctor in Sauk City Incident
Ruth Lamberty of Sauk City met a runaway Monday near Roxbury while driving a team. On Knechtges hill the horse hit the wagon, tossing Lamberty. He says he was hurt, but friends say the tailor's bill exceeded the doctor’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth. Lamberty
Sauk City
Roxbury
Mr. Lamberty
Knechtges Hill
Martin Roelke
Prairie du Sac News
Reedsburg Folk Attend State G. A. R. Encampment
Col and Mrs W A Wyse Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Darrow L M Kelley and Mrs Alfred Randall all of Reedsburg have gone to Ashland to attend the state encampment of the G A R and allied organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wyse
Nathaniel Darrow
L. M. Kelley
Alfred Randall
Reedsburg
Ashland
Grace Lusk Sentenced to Nineteen Years Hard Labor
Judge M L Lueck in Waukesha sentenced Grace Lusk for second degree murder. The term is nineteen years in the state prison at Waupun with solitary confinement, nine years and six months before parole eligibility, and possible gubernatorial pardon or parole review later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lusk
M. L. Lueck
Waukesha
Dr. Roberts
Lueck
Mrs. Roberts
Roberts
Grace Lusk
Waupun
State Board of Control
Honor Roll At the University of Wisconsin Names War Diplomats
The University of Wisconsin lists several students named as war diplomats in the honor roll. Included are Raymond Coughlin of Baraboo and Harlan John Hosler of Reedsburg among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
University
University of Wisconsin
Raymond Coughlin
Baraboo
Harlan John Hosler
Reedsburg
Farewell Hosted by Eastern Star in Reedsburg
The Reedsburg Eastern Star lodge held a farewell party Tuesday for members moving away. Prof. and Mrs. W. E. Smith plan Antigo relocation and Prof. and Mrs. John Lund will move to Beaver Dam. A banquet fed a large crowd and a program followed. Three Sherwood daughters were initiated as members that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Lodge
Reedsburg
W. E. Smith
Antigo
John Lund
Beaver Dam
George Sherwood
the Star
Grace Hoslen returns from eastern trip to Reedsburg
Mrs. Grace Hoslen of Reedsburg returns from an extended eastern visit. She spent months with daughter Mrs. Mildred Pulling and husband in Baltimore Maryland. Dr. Pulling, Johns Hopkins instructor, left with wife for northern Wisconsin to camp and gather data for his work. Hosler visited son Harold Hoslen and his wife in Portland during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hoslen
Reedsburg
East
Mildred Pulling
Baltimore
Pulling
Wisconsin
Johns Hopkins University
Hosler
Harold Hoslen
Portland
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Columbus
Wis
Sauk County
Radio Servi
W. L. Harr
England
Base No. 17
Prairie DU Sag
Quished
Lodi Man
Red Cross
Eastern Star
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