Letters From William in France and a Military Death Notice
A collection of wartime letters from William and a brother in France describe family updates and mail from 1918. The piece notes William’s two months in France as of May 29 and mentions a box of candy from Aunt Lena. A separate obituary references Lyle Ellis’s death and his siblings, with Lyle’s immediate enlistment in the Navy following the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie
France
Mother
Lena
Carl Wallacks
William
American Soldier Lorpabel Dies in France Fight
Anson Lorpabel a Sauk county native from Badger Valley now living in Mohler Oregon was killed in action in France. He enlisted last summer in Oregon and was among the first to go to France. His sister Katie began nurses training hoping to follow him across. An other young life paid for by the war.
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Guy Lorpabel
George Lorpabel
Badger Valley
Mohler
Ore
France
Lorpabel
Sauk County
Oregon
Katie
Funeral for Soldier Elmer Selden Held in Wisconsin
The funeral for Guy Ellsworth Selden 23 of Reedsburg was held after he died of spinal meningitis at Ft. Stevens Oregon. His body arrived with Ed Lassalette and services were conducted at the Loganville schoolhouse. He leaves parents a sister a brother and grandfather J B Selden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Selden
Reedsburg
Guy
Ft. Stevens
Oregon
Loganville
Ed Lassalette
J. E. Cooke
Clark Townsend
Frank Camp
Ruth Townsend
McDaniels
Marion Pelton
Guy Ellsworth Selden
Louis Laeseke
Avon
J. B. Selden
Ill Baraboo native Robert Hirschinger reported ill on Long Island
Robert Hirschinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Hirschinger, is believed to be very ill in a base hospital on Long Island with pneumonia. His father has sought information by telegraph for about two weeks, and Robert is a former Baraboo post office employee before training.
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Robert Hirschinger
Corwin Hirschinger
Long Island
Janesville Soldier Killed in Action May 15
Private Richard Ellis, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Ellis of Janesville, was killed in action May 15. A former Spring Green boy and nephew of A C Hare, he enlisted June 15 1917 in Company M and went to Camp Douglas. Janesville will not hold a military funeral, as he was laid to rest with his unit.
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Fred Ellis
Janesville
Richard Ellis
Spring Green
A. C. Hare
Young Ellis
Co. M
Camp Douglas
Hulbert’s Son Arrives Overseas Safe in Ambulance Corps
H. H. Hulbert reports via card from Camp Logan Houston Texas that his son Harry H. Hulbert now serves as a sergeant in the ambulance corps and has seen prior service in the Spanish American War.
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H. H. Hulbert
Harry H. Hulbert
Harry
Camp Logan
Houston
Tex
Wreck Reported at River Near Fort Stevens Oregon
Edwin Gunning of the sixth company at Fort Stevens writes his aunt Minnie about a night wreck on the river at 6 30 as he tended injured sailors, sheltering them ashore, and enduring rain and guard duty amid patrols on the water and shore during his Oregon posting in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Christ Gasser
Edwin Gunning
Columbia
Fort Stevens
Oregon
War Savings Stamp drives led by Baraboo officials
Superintendent A C Kingsford directs the War Savings Stamp campaign in Baraboo with a network of district committees across Baraboo township and Excelsior and Fairfield townships. Names listed include Paul H Neitzel Floyd Carpenter George Stein and many others coordinating District Nos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 under multiple chairmen and joint districts for mobilization.
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A. C. Kingsford
Baraboo
Letter From Charles Perry In England 1918
More News From Abroad relays a brother Charles R Perry in England writing to his sister Bernice Perry in 1918. He says he is fine and dandy, mentions nice weather, rocky terrain like Devils Lake bluffs, and promises to share details when he returns home. Pvt. Charles R Perry serves in Co F 325th Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
France
Miss Hanson
Devils Lake Bluffs
PVT
Charles R. Perry
Co. F
325Th Inf
Pulling Out the Barberry Bushes
E D Hall of the state department of agriculture in Baraboo is removing dangerous barberry bushes from lawns. He notes black stem rust of wheat on the plants and warns the rust can travel long distances. The tall European barberry variety carries the threat. the Japanese variety shows no disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Hall
Madison
State Department of Agriculture
Baraboo
Europe
New England
Soldiers at Sparta to Be Naturalized
Two hundred soldiers at Camp Robinson near Sparta will be naturalized by Judge E. B. Higbee of La Crosse in a special arrangement with U S naturalization examiners. Courts will be held in the cantonment to cut delay and expense of traveling to the county seat.
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Camp Robinson
Sparta
E. B. Higbee
la Crosse
United States Naturalization Examiners
Local Districts and Merrimack Committee Appointments
Ben Holt assigned to District No 3 with William Millner and William Saxe. District No 4 shared by Earl Thomas and Carl Anchor. District No 5 includes Mrs Frank Attridge and Albert Teel. District No 6 joint by Clifford Capener and George Butterfield. District No 7 joint by Jesse Ballinger and Floyd Newell. Village of Merrimack board chaired by D A Stoner with aides H B Gross George Loos H R Pigg Rev Hallock Dr M T Martin and D D Premo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. McGilvra
Fred Templin
John Leubke
W. A. Schreiber
J. Rumpf
Albert Kern
Ed Kurtz
E. E. du Bois
J. Guephlein
G. B. Hackett
F. H. Beardsley
G. Cook
Arthur Attridge
W. B. Cowles
H. H. Porter
Baraboo
Township of Excelsior
L. D. Rudd
George Butterfield
William Rick
Wayne Metcalf
Glen Knowles
Gus Rudy
George Arnsmeyer
E. S. Cady
John Redman
Carl Bartenbach
E. S. Clingman
W. H. Hahn
Louis Metcalf
Ned O’connor
Henry Behnke
Harvey Morley
Fairfield
R. Thomas
F. A. Caflisch
Ben Holt
William Millner
William Saxe
Earl Thomas
Carl Anchor
Frank Attridge
Albert Teel
Clifford Capener
Jesse Ballinger
Floyd Newell
Merrimack
D. A. Stoner
H. B. Gross
George Loos
H. R. Pigg
Grace Lusk's Trial Costs at Waukesha Reach Eight Thousand
The Grace Lusk trial at Waukesha cost about $8,000 with $865 for sheriff's expenses hospital bill and other incidentals. The jury received $1,500 and medical experts $1,000. Lusk is now a felon at Waupun and expects to be a model prisoner.
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Grace Lusk
Waukesha
Miss Lusk
Waupun
Illness in Germany Tied to Diet and Turnips
A strange illness sweeps Germany with reports attributing the malady to poor nutrition. Officials note excessive turnip consumption and lack of proper foods as contributing factors to the widespread symptoms.
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Germany
Americans Hold Long Front Along Thirty-Nine Miles
The war council told the house committee on military affairs that American troops control a thirty nine mile front on the western battle line. American units are spread across six sectors under American officers with other Americans with British and French forces.
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House Committee On Military Affairs
The
War Council
Deserter from National Army Captured by Adams Officers
Jerry OConnell, a deserter, was taken from a train in Adams and jailed locally. A telegram sent to Washington at 10 a.m. prompted U S officers to arrive the next morning and transfer him to Minneapolis. Marshal Keeler noted OConnell claimed service in France and gas exposure, but the statements earned little credence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry O’connell
National Army
Washington
United States
Adams
Minneapolis
Marshal Keeler
France
Adams Advertiser
Baraboo to Host July 4 Baseball at Fairgrounds
The Baraboo committee nears completion of plans for a fast Baraboo baseball team led by James Ryan as part of the fairgrounds Fourth of July entertainment. The game starts at 1 30 with Portage or another strong state team as the opponent, and proceeds benefit Red Cross funds. Portage sent a large delegation last year, and expectations run high for a big crowd from nearby areas.
Germans Fear War Is Not Won And Ruin Awaits
Telemans warn the conflict drags on and victory remains distant as Germany braces for economic struggle once the fighting subsides. The prospect of hardship looms amid stalled triumph and looming ruin.
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Telemans
Kilbourn and neighbors report home visits and relocations
Mr and Mrs Ed Lathan and daughter Iva of Hebron Illinois returned home after visiting brother James Lathan. Glen Reynolds moved his family into the William Stevenson house vacated by Arthur Fairbank. Guests included William Bishop Vivian and Mrs Powell Portage and W Hutchinson Illinois. Mrs J H Bromberger has been critically ill with blood poisoning from stepping on a nail but is gaining slowly. Mrs Anna Hggleston is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Harry Wildrick and two children of Portage visited Mrs J Wildrick. Mrs John Arntz confined with a severely sore throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Lathan
Iva
Hebron
James Latham
Glen Reynolds
William Stevenson
Arthur Fairbank
James Lathan
William Bishop
Vivian
Powell
Portage
W. Hutchinson
Illinois
J. H. Bromberger
Anna Hggleston
Harry Wildrick
J. Wildrick
John Arntz
Local Visits Highlight South Delton Region News
South Delton residents Mr and Mrs Claude Haslett and family visited relatives including Mrs J C Royer and Theoda of Newen Wis. Mr and Mrs Harry Mather from Baraboo traveled with Mrs George Douglas to Kilbourn to see Miss Zada Hall. Other locals hosted guests from Hudson Baraboo and Webster Prairie during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Haslett
Newell Royer
Lyons
J. C. Royer
Daugher
Theoda
Newen
Wis
George Douglas
Harry Mather
Baraboo
Kilbourn
Zada Hall
Mathers
H. A. Goldsmith
Hudson
Pearl Waddell
A. L. Capener
W. A. Capener
Otto Haase
John Holt
Leonard Lang
Webester Prairie
Hydraulic press toppled into Mississippi near Prairie du Chien
A 40 ton steel hydraulic press en route to government shipyards toppled into the Mississippi River near Prairie du Chien as a Milwaukee train rounded a curve. A wrecking crew with a derrick recovered the press after two days, and a 2000 pound part later detached, needing two more days to recover.
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Government
Mississippi River
Prairie du Chein
Obituaries for Mabel Johnston Montange and Clark
Funeral services were held for Miss Mabel Johnston at her brother Elmer's Ash street home with Reverends Irish and Weed in charge. Out of town attendees came from Ironton La Valle and Reedsburg. Separately John C. Montange’s service was planned at his Excelsior home and burial in Butterfield cemetery with Masons assisting. George Clark's funeral occurred in Waukesha under Masonic auspices after a blood poisoning complication. He was born in Baraboo, aged 48, and survived by his wife and daughter Mrs. Clarence Thew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Johnston
Elmer
Ash Street
Irish
Weed
G. W. Snyder
A. F. Reiner
Fred Risley
Ed. Risley
William Ott
D. A. Stanley
Oscar Doppler
H. H. Taylor
J. O. Gorman
Duluth
S. Andrews
John C. Montange
Excelsior
Butterfield
Masons of
Reedsburg
George Clark
Waukesha
Masonic Order
Clark
Mr. Clark
Baraboo
Clarence Thew
Ashland
Benjamin Clark
Bert Clark
John Hengstler
Youngstown
Ohio
George Creider
Chicago
W. H. Mann
Brown
Emmett Brown
Emery Brown
George Adams
Delton
Obituary notices for Clark Peterson Montaney and Stratford native
Three obituary items note the deaths of Arthur Clark and relatives. Mrs. Sarah Peterson, born 1832 in Stratford New Hampshire, died near Lodi. John Montaney, 77, died at his Excelsior town home after a long illness, with no immediate relatives. Funeral notices to follow.
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Sarah Peterson
Stratford, N. H
Lodi
The
Eastern Star
John Montaney
Excelsior
Streich Thieding Marry at St. Peter’s Lutheran Westfield
Benjamin Streich and Amanda Thieding were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon June 19 at St. Peter's Lutheran church Westfield. Rev Carl Streich officiated and the couple planned a reception at the bride’s parents home. They will reside in Webster South Carolina after a short wedding trip.
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Westfield
Benjamin Streich
Amanda Thieding
Carl Streich
Cnts
William Thieding
Webster
S. C
Local weddings mark two June ceremonies in Midwest towns
On June 15 Miss Helen Hayes wed Joseph K. Lynch in Chicago. Lynch sails to the front June 16 while the bride stays with Hayes family in Wauwatosa. Earlier on June 12 Gladys Vivian Craker wed Proctor Thompson at the bride's home. they will reside at 171 South Third Street Muskegon after a Fox Lake vacation. The Reedsburg ceremony joined the couples.
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Helen Hayes
W. H. Hayes
Joseph EK. Lynch
Wauwatosa
Chicago
Lynch
W. S. Craker
Gladys Vivian
Proctor Thompson
Muskegon
Mich
Fox Lake
South Third Street
Reedsburg
Applications to Wed in Various Wisconsin Towns
A list of individuals from Troy to Delton and Washington submitting marriage applications. Names include John Rindle, Esther Harris, Fred Scherbert, Edith Konke, David Millard, Mary Bohling, Fred Hammermeister, Minnie Riedel, Edward Sullivan, Kathryn Howley, Harry Towne, and Martha Bruha.
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Fred Carl Scherbert
Pacific
Edith Konke
Caledonia
David S. Millard
West Point
Mary D. Bohling
Poynette
Fred Hammermeister
Loyd
Minnie Riedel
Washington
Edward Sullivan
Delton
Kathryn Howley
Dellona
Harry Towne
la Valle
Martha Bruha
Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Lueck in Lansing
A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lueck. The father is attending a mechanics' school in Lansing Michigan.
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Herbert Lueck
Mr. Lueck
Lansing, Mich
Sail Sinking Prompts Sugar Price Rise And Loans
The sinking of numerous ships triggers an advance in sugar prices. The Greek loan of 15,790,000 dollars supported by rated funds is noted. A Fire loss of 100,000 dollars hits Deerfield in Dane County. Pastor Russell Bible students receive twenty years each for obstructing the draft.
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Hakeo
Greece
Deerfield
Dane County
Russell
Plainly mail letters to reach office by Tuesday
Correspondents are urged to mail letters so they arrive by Tuesday. Letters arriving on Wednesday may miss the current week's issue and appear the following week. If important news occurs, send at once and an insertion will be attempted. Write plainly with ink or soft pencil.
ReERPHH HH BH HE SHALL NOT PASS
A fragmentary line from a Baltimore Sun item references beans peas and garden sass with a playful rebuke about passage. The text appears garbled but preserves a quotation style and a mock battle phrase.
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Baltimore Sun
News Reaches Troops With Joyful Message
A dispatch from the home front carries bright news to soldiers abroad, bringing gratitude and cheerful greetings. Families express pride, and officials emphasize support for service members during the ongoing mission.
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Urins
Giek
Richland County
Lyle
Clyde
Jane
Lyle Ellis
Navy
G. W. McCready
Mary
Paul H. Neitzel
Floyd Carpenter
George Stein
William Waddell
George Holt
Ed A. Terry and
William Halsted
Ed Waddell
Irwin Griffith
Albert, Templin
J. H. Seaborn
John Martiny
Percy Crossman
Roy Spaulding
N. C. Crawley
Alvin Alexander
C. O. Gasser
Lee Cahoon
William Hazeltine
Hardy Spencer
Laurence Siebecker
B. A. Wood
A. L. Washburn
N. S. Sherman
Township of Freedom
F. G. DuBois
Louis White
Victor Preiss
Albert Zick
Fred Dreifke
Obert Egerer
R. B. Dickie
Paul Bittrich
Will Heinz
Fred Zantow
William Dunse
Bennie Sullivan
Sam Albers
H. E. du Bois
Allin McCoy
Frank Hanley
Louis Klein
Otto Gurgel
Augusta Steinhorst
Sumpter
J. W. Waterbury
Walter Welch
Bennie Gasser
Alex. Steuber
Harold Hill
Jacob Accola
K. Premo
Dayton Payne
Martin Moely
Bumgarth
Glen Kindschi
J. P. Steidtman
Ed. Moelke
Township of
S. S. Squires
Sam Searles
E. C. Gomon
W. S. Marshall
Ernest Geible
J. Buehler
Otto Powell
Albert Hansch
R. J. Martiny
James Gillem
William Bell
J. C. Willis
Frank Olp
Irving Cole
Henry Lage
James Hall
Will Searles
William Burgess
Marshall Maxfield
William Weidling
Henry Wilms
Greenfield
Bernice Perry
Second Avenue
England
SIALE
South
Miss Mabel Johnston
Mrs
Streich—Thieding
Lynch—Hayes
Thomson—Craker
WED
John Rindle
Troy
Esther Harris
Dersely
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