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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
3
Merrimac notes cover multiple family visits and gatherings. Shown are showers for Miss Evangeline Swanson hosted by Royal Neighbors and Mrs Orr Dodge, relatives visiting Baraboo and Madison, weekend trips to Montello Okee Mazomanie and Tomah, weddings attended, births announced, church and Red Cross activities, and local travel between Madison Baraboo and nearby towns.
An afternoon gathering at the Baraboo schoolhouse weighed and measured eleven children under six, led by Mrs. Guy Weidenkopf and nurse Mrs. Wareham, delayed by whooping cough. Local residents and visitors, including Maude Neeley of Pittsburgh and multiple Baraboo families, shared travel notes and informal visits around the region.
A June 26 dinner celebrated George B McGilvra's sixty fifth birthday at Mac's Welcome. Ten Chicago debutantes visited and toured Baraboo admiring the scenery. Prof A F Meyer, previously of St Paul and now of International Falls Minn, met Lt Ralph McGilbra at Camp Custer and praised his work as supply officer.
A large Fourth of July celebration will be held at Adams. Attorney F. R. Bentley of this city will deliver the keynote speech.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wilkinson hosted a large group of relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilkin son Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Britton Mr. and Mrs. M Nippert Miss Kate Gard ner C R Fesler and Glen Hyatt for a day described as one long memorable occasion with a delicious repast.
Grace Sprecher, second oldest son of Art Sprecher, has been seriously ill with pneumonia but is getting along nicely. The report notes a family update and local social visits including Mrs. Oscar Jaeger and son Floyd returning from Milwaukee. William Schmalx and Freeman Griffith visited Mazomanie on Sunday.
King visited fox farms east of the second city to see relatives in Reedsburg on Saturday. Albert Roser family and Henry Roser Sr. of Baraboo visited Louie Wichern’s home on Sunday. Men in the area helped Otto Baer raise a new barn on Tuesday. Mrs. John Brenner of Skillet Creek visits daughter John Paddock. Lucille Paddock of Baraboo spent last week with relatives at John Paddock and joined John Brenner’s visit to grandparents.
Mr and Mrs Herman Voss christened their infant son Clarence on Sunday. A supper followed with Rev and Mrs Popp and sons and many relatives including the Koph family Hanusa Peters and Voss clans. Mrs Teddy Hanusa and son Carl visit Carl Hanusa home. Henry Albers bought a new Buick. Several attended missionfest at Leland Sunday.
East Reedsburg residents report several visits and social calls around Teasdale Michigan Camp Douglas trip to visit relatives. Miss Tillie Haugh to teach in Montgomery district next year. Jane Croal to teach in joint district No 5. Mrs A W Cady and family hosted callers. Kuykendalls visit from Twin Bluff in their new car. Social at Schmeltzer home and postponed event rescheduled July 11. Cement block work progresses on new schoolhouse.
About 35 friends gathered at the home of Miss Mabel Wiseman Thursday evening June 20 in honor of her birthday. Games music and singing filled the pleasant time and refreshments were served at midnight. A number of beautiful gifts were left in remembrance of the happy event.
Auctioneered sale of a 160 acre Baxter farm located eight miles southeast of Kilbourn nine miles northeast of Baraboo and six miles east of Del ton to be held July 2 at 1 pm. Terms cash under 10 dollars and six months on bankable paper at six percent. Items include horses cattle machinery hay and tools with crates and posts. JOAOB ALEXANDER owner auctioneer Paul Cahoon clerk Tom Mould.
The marriage of Fred Scherbarth son of Mr and Mrs William Scherbarth of Pacific Columbia county to Edith Konkel of Caledonia occurred at the Lutheran church in Portage on Monday afternoon. Pastor William Offenbeck officiated with George Konkle and Rose Scherbarth attending. The couple will reside on the Scherbarth farm in Pacific after a brief wedding trip.
Paid political advertisement authorized by George Staudenmayer to be paid at the regular rate.
George Staudenmayer announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in the upcoming September 3 primary. He emphasizes cross party votes, loyalty to the country, and service to his district while noting German heritage and a son serving in France. Staudenmayer seeks continued work in the state Senate.
Sumpter residents Roy Kindschi and Lewis Young returned from a northern trip. The Home Circle club met at J Waterbury s. next gathering at Grant Pob joy's on July 10. D S Welch family and Flora Astle of Baraboo visited S Premo and Andrew Gruber involved. Jennewein family visited Elvin Young. Hustlers parcel post booth with ice cream and cake to be served at church Friday evening.
L Cooper returned from Tere where he visited a brother and viewed land. Equity picnic at William Geiser farm near Logansville drew nearly all neighbors on June 20. Elmer Freeman and son of Kansas City to visit Earl Westenhaver this week by auto. Freeman is sister of Mrs Westenhaver and niece of Assemblyman George Carpenter. Edward Carow hosted guests Sunday. Charlies Carpenter of Spring Green, Mrs Prouty and daughter joined Emma Westenhaver for an afternoon. Mike Hutter has a new house being painted. Guy Seamans collecting war relief pledges last week.
North Freedom visits and family greetings dominate this social column. Local residents and visitors including Mrs. Herman Smith of New Diggins, Mrs. John Cook, and many Baraboo area families are listed with travels, illnesses, and social events. The piece highlights church talks, club outings, reunions, and preparations for war era service with several names and places across Wisconsin and nearby cities.
Lieut P H Fowler returns to Texas after a six day family furlough. Miss Gertrude Luther has tonsil removal surgery performed by Dr Lalor of Sauk City. O D Schoenman family and Edith Luther visit Sauk City from Spring Green. Lewis O Conners from Sparta enjoys a short furlough with his parents. Ed Hutter and crew from Spring Green build basement for F G Schoenman barn. Alois Beck and Vincent Meixelsperger near completion. Misses Anna Boyle and Marie Egen move to Antigo. Mrs Grace Wilhelm and daughter Marian visit Paul Luther. Grace Marklein visits Mrs Gurling in Madison.
Mrs. Anna Lueth and daughter Esther, Mrs. Lizzie Lueth, and others motored to Madison to visit a daughter at the sanitarium. Mr. and Mrs. George Fuchs with Walter and Grandpa Weinke visited Baraboo. Henry Sorg’s family and Mr. and Mrs. William Rischmueller spent Sunday at Baraboo and Leland. Ben Fuchs and wife attended union services at Baraboo.
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