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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
10
Advertises Scott's Emulsion as a strength sustaining tonic that boosts energy by nourishing the blood and improving appetite. Claims it restores health naturally for those run down or overworked and notes it contains no alcohol from Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, New Jersey.
Andrew Ryczek and Rose Ligman of Reedsburg wed at Sacred Heart parsonage on June 18 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Kieman. The bride wore crepe meteor and lilies of the valley, with attendants Frances Legman Anthony Ryczek Thresa Ryczek Wanda Michalski and August Legman. A reception for about fifty followed at the bride's parents home, Mr and Mrs Steven Legman. The couple will reside on a farm in Defore Dellona.
Ernest S. Haskins and Iva Hewitt wed at the bride’s parents North Baraboo home in a ring ceremony before about 80 relatives. Rev E C Henke officiated as Mendelssohn march echoed. reception featured white flowers, a large wedding cake, and charivari groups from nearby towns. They plan a Lyons home after a Valley Junction honeymoon with relatives in attendance.
Milwaukee attorney A R Smith and Miss Anna E Moos of Sandusky Ohio were married after years as residents of Baraboo. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Edward Moos home.
Dr W M Pierce urges simple tactics for kidney issues including hot water on rising and throughout the day, ample clean water, and a small dose of Anuric before meals. He warns kidneys must continuously filter poisons from blood and lists symptoms signaling trouble.
Mrs A M Jacobs of 422 Prairie Street advocates Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's weakness and reproductive issues. She claims the remedy healed her and her daughter, urging others to try it and to enclose a stamped self addressed envelope for correspondence.
Smith in Baraboo resides in the home presently occupied by Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. E F Dithmar, indicating a temporary change of occupancy at the state residence.
Miss Hazel M Ware and William H Voss united in marriage Wednesday at 5 pm in Loganville at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs W H Ware. Rev J E Cooke officiated with Mable Ware and Ewald Hammermeister as attendants. The bride wore white georgette crepe. bridesmaid in white voile. Post ceremony supper served to about 60 guests. couple will reside in Loganville where the groom works as a blacksmith.
Miss Anna Marie Vesely wed William Amend at Portage on Wednesday morning at 5 30. Attendants were Nellie Vesely and Bernard Vesely. A wedding breakfast followed at Charles Vesely home. The couple planned a trip to Chicago Green Bay and Milwaukee before settling in Portage.
Miss Helen Lindsay of Marinette Wisconsin married Roy Coates of Reedsburg in a Marinette ceremony. The bride, a Sauk County Training School graduate, taught successfully for two years. The groom is a popular young farmer from Reedsburg.
Walter Licht and Miss Hildah Koe necke of Reedsburg were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon, June 20, at St. Peters church in Reedsburg by Rev. Kansier. Attendants were Elsie Koenecke, Louise Licht, Albert Koenecke, and Albert Luhrsen.
Robert Tait of Reedsburg married Mildred Scharnke of Ableman on Wednesday evening June 20 at 7 30 in Reedsburg’s Presbyterian church. Rev L Bechtel presided with Agnes Rooney as maid of honor and Vida Peck as bridesmaid. Orrin Fuchs and Roy Prouty served as groomsmen. The bride wore white crepe meteor with silver trimming and carried roses and lilies of the valley. The couple will honeymoon in St Paul and Duluth before returning to Reedsburg to reside.
Blossom Lange and Leo Thompson wed at noon on June 20 at Mrs H Lange’s home. Rev Dippel officiated with Esther Lange and Max Thompson as attendants. Guests included 35 relatives. rice shower followed. Bride wore Georgette crepe over white taffeta. groom a Walton farmer. Home after July 1.
The funeral for Marie Merkel, who drowned in the Wisconsin River, was conducted in Sauk City by C F Henry Meyer. Pallbearers were her brothers and brothers in law. Surviving relatives include five brothers and two sisters as well as parents, with many Merkl family members attending the service in Milwaukee and Excelsior and nearby areas.
Marie Theresa Merkel born November 27 1872 in Sauk City. She taught in rural and Sauk City schools then Pra rie du Sac. She studied commercial work at Valparaiso and worked in Madison Reedsburg and the Reedsburg Times before becoming cashier at the Big Store. She later ran the dry goods department at Power Mercantile in Moore Montana before returning home last August.
James F McLaughlin a pioneer resident of Lodi died at his Rockville home last Sunday morning. He was a native of Manchester Connecticut aged 78 years 10 months and 23 days. He leaves three sisters Mrs Rose McLaughlin who lived with him Mrs George Flint of Lodi and Mrs Mary Peacock of Chicago.
Mrs Lucy Woodward dies at her home in Lodi after eleven years of poor health. She was 83 years old, 1 month, and 28 days. Burial followed at Garden Bluff cemetery.
Joseph Dunham longtime Portage area resident died in Campbell California. He leaves two sons and a daughter.
The funeral of Mrs Anna Marie Gasser nee Witwen was held at Prairie du Sac. Born January 23 1859 in Haldenstein Graubuenden Switzerland she lived in Sauk County most of her life. She died after strokes leaving her speechless at age 56. She is survived by her husband George F Gasser two brothers and a sister Mrs Chris Willie of Prairie du Sac.
Ruth Abbott aged 16 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Abbott, Beloit, died at home after stomach trouble. The remains were moved to Prairie du Lac for funeral services at the St John home conducted by Rev Ph Schneider with vocal selections by Miss Hazel Hatz. Interment followed in Prairie du Sac cemetery. Mr Abbott accompanied the casket.
Funeral services for Miss Lena Andreas were conducted at her home north of Spring Green. She died at Madison General Hospital after undergoing an operation.
George Klein 72 died Wednesday after a two week illness of dropsy. He lived in Milwaukee in youth, operated a shoe shop in North Freedom, later farmed, and was Civil War veteran. He leaves his wife and several children. Funeral Friday at M E church North Freedom with Rev. Foulkes officiating. Interment Oak Hill cemetery.
Walter S. Hill's funeral occurred Thursday afternoon with services at his home and then at the M. E. church in North Freedom. Rev. F. J. Jordan of Albany led the rites, assisted by Rev. Foulkes, with singers J. H. Gunnison, Arthur Knapp, Mrs. R. S. Lange and Miss.
Ruth Grosinske dies with services at Oak Hill cemetery led by Masonic members from Baraboo Reedsburg Ableman and North Freedom. J S Briscoe of Baraboo led the arrangements. Pallbearers named include R M Dickie Jack Dickie G W Hackett and others. Attendees from Denver Madison Spooner North Dakota Webster Prairie and more attended the interment.
A lengthy list details transfers of land in Baraboo La Valle Ironton Prairie du Sac Spring Green Reedsburg and surrounding towns. Transactions show buyers including M R Davenport W M Allen Carl Held Aaron Roberts and many others with prices from $1 to $12 000 noting parcels in village towns and farms.
A judge extols a bird’s singing as beautiful and devoid of hate, praising its voice and message of unity. The remark frames the bird as a symbol of harmony amid discord.
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