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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
2
On Herman Koepp’s farm near the Konkel mill east of Baraboo a metal gasoline barrel exploded as his son tried to lift it onto a stand. The blast knocked him back several feet, bent the barrel, and left the youth with a leg injury. Officials suspect heat caused rapid gas generation triggering the blast.
Readers warned that containers should be vented or handled with care during hot weather. The advisory stresses avoiding seal ruptures and spills by proper venting practices and cautious handling in high temperatures.
The Chicago market summary shows hog receipts of 28 000 with prices 15 to 20 cents higher. Bulk hogs 8.20 to 8.85, butchers 8.45 to 8.80, packing hogs 7.75 to 8.30, lights 8.50 to 8.90, pigs 8.14 to 8.65, roughs 7.50 to 7.75. Cattle receipts 6 000, market slow with beeves 8.25 to 8.75, butcher stock 4.25 to 8.00, canners and cutters 2.25 to 3.00, cows 2.75 to 5.50, calves 7.50 to 9.50.
Local notices report store closure July 4, visitors from Minneapolis returning by auto, birthday surprise for Mrs. H. A. Fisher, and a Spiritland camp meeting planned July 10 to Aug 14. Baraboo trades include cream separators sales, calf shipments from England, Legion convention in Eau Claire, and motion picture projects for Devils Lake area.
Prairie du Sac hosts a busy week with Myra Bean and Florence Eddy visiting from Reedsburg and Kansas City, relatives from Viroqua and Manitowoc, and guests of the Reynolds and Accola families. A large turnout attends the formal opening of the new bridge in Marion park, drawing locals and visitors from nearby towns.
Meyer travels to New York City to join a summer school program. The move places him among students seeking advanced study and academic enrichment during the break.
Miss Irene Baxter of this city married Hugh Fanning of Sparta this morning at St Josephs church by Rev Fr EB C O'Reilly. The couple plan a Green Lake honeymoon then reside in La Crosse where the groom manages a tobacco firm.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Minnie Hyer were held Tuesday from the home at 1:00 and at the Caledonia Lutheran church at 2:00. Rev Teras officiated both services. Pallbearers were William Gieman William Attiker Otto Mattke Heren John Peter Cramer and Chas Hyer. A large number attended the funeral.
John Reel and daughter Etta of Findlay Ohio visit Jesse Reel in Kirkwood since last Thursday. Louie Wichern and son Arthur visit Greenfield and Caledonia, Albert Ziegler visits South Fairfield, C N Hinckley visits near North Freedom, Fred Bisch and party call on the parental home, Mike Kennedy aids haying, and neighbors host Sunday visitors including Bernard Schaffer and families from Owatona and Milwaukee.
We extend heartfelt thanks to Rev. Moore for consolation and to the singers neighbors and friends Royal Neighbor Camp of Merrimack and the little flower bearers for numerous expressions of sympathy at our time of sorrow Fred Koepp and son Mrs. Mary Zamzow and sons
Miss Mattie MacMillan who taught last year in Montana spent the weekend with her sister Miss Irene MacMillan. Miss Ellen B. MacDonald attended Wednesday’s school and Alumni banquet. Juniors hosted a costume party for seniors Monday evening. Refreshments included coffee cake tarts and coffee. The school held a Devils Lake picnic Friday. Miss Skinner departed for Stevens Point Saturday. Monday Miss MacMillan entered the summer session at the University of Wisconsin.
Sixteen year old Stanley Mazalek, a Portage youth, confessed to burglaries at Buglass bakery and several Portage stores after attempting an alibi. He admits planning further entries and awaits arraignment. Mrs. August Ebert of Portage died recently, leaving seven children and several siblings.
Twenty seven members and two visitors met on Mrs Margaret Curry's lawn for a pleasant afternoon. They transacted usual business and prepared quilts for the coming bazaar. Mrs Lizzie Kimball spoke of a year in the far west and Hengstler read two poems. Dinner followed served by Mrs Curry and Mrs George Graves. Blanche J Baker and Charles W Shear married recently.
The Winnebago Indian society announces a July 8 to 11 pow wow at Kilbourn replacing Valley Junction. Veterans over 100 will attend along with a baseball game between two full blooded teams and dances such as corn Smoke harvest eagle and moon. Committee members include T Walker G Canoe B Decorah C Decoah E Decorah and E Miner. Officers are President H Thunder cloud Secretary R Decorah Treasurer A Pettibone Cashier J Redhorn.
Rev. J. B. Bruder manns marked twenty five years since ordination with a Spring Green observance. Numerous visiting priests from Wisconsin gathered, including Rev. Dr. Condon and Rev. Daniels, and family friend Martin Greven of Chicago attended the event. The celebration recalled Bruder manns' first Mass at Notre Dame Convent in Milwaukee.
Irene M. Cash of New Lisbon Wis announces acceptance of a Madison High School position for next year teaching commercial work. She notes prior training at Toland’s and mentions Arthur Teachout placed by WBU in La Crosse and Hazel Edwards from New Lisbon who studied at the school and married a government worker in Washington D C.
Advertises a catalog offering courses rates board and room with hundreds of photos and letters from graduates. Encourages readers to ask questions and prepare for a better future through a business education.
One cent per word for first insertion in either daily or weekly edition. Half cent per word for each subsequent insertion of the same advertisement in either daily or weekly edition. Minimum 25 cents. All want ads cash in advance.
For sale notice invites offers for a Ford touring car described as a late model. Respond by letter addressed to the News office care of MN.
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