North Freedom Man Called by Death
Warren N. Fisk died Monday morning at five oclock at his sister Mrs Martha Carpenters home after a brief illness. He was 86 and had lived in North Freedom since 1887 after a life in Vermont New York and Wisconsin. He married Cordelia Harris in 1855 and leaves son M R B Fisk of Prairie du Lac and Judge A W Fisk of De Kalb plus five grandchildren and a brother and sister in North Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren N. Fisk
Hame
Martha Carpenter
Vermont
New York
Wisconsin
Cordelia R. Harris
de Kalb
Ill
Ellwood Barbwire Company
North Freedom
A. W. Fisk
de Kalb, I
M. RB. Fisk
Prairie du Lac
Albert M. Fisk
Obituary: Michael Rice of Sandusky Dies in Rochester
Michael Rice of Sandusky died at Rochester Tuesday morning while undergoing treatments. His remains were sent to Reedsburg Tuesday night and taken to Sandusky. He is survived by his wife a son and a daughter plus several sisters and brothers. One brother accompanied him in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micheal Rice
Sandusky
Rochester
Reedsburg
Funeral held for William H Hartje near La Valle
The funeral of William H Hartje, about 37, was held Sunday at 1 PM at his home near La Valle, conducted by Rev L Schnieder of Reedsburg. He died Thursday night after a short illness from acute appendicitis. He is survived by his parents, two brothers in Reedsburg, a sister Hulda, and sisters Mrs Olga Roloff of Big Creek and Mrs E Kapelke of Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hartje
la Valle
L. Schnieder
Reedsburg
Wm. Hartje
Hulda
Olga Roloff
Big Creek
E. Kapelke
Baraboo
Pie Supper at John Simons Draws Busy Crowd
Westfield residents gathered Thursday for the pie supper at John Simons, raising $22.50 from pie sales. Ladies Aid met at the John Simon home and plans another gathering on the last Thursday in March with Mrs. Will Alexander. Will Alexander and John Pepka attended the Holstein Freezian meeting in Reedsburg, while Fred Brooks and his spouse visited relatives at Black Hawk. Cheese factory patrons haul boxes from Ableman with two car loads shipped. the factory keeps two vats running. Rev. Rademacher visited Will Schultz at Alvin Behn’s home. Schultz remains about the same, suffering much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simons
John Simon
Will
Will Alexander
John Pepka
Holstein Freezian
Reedsburg
Fred Brooks
Black Hawk
Ableman
Rev. Rademacher
Will Schultz
Alvin Behn
Mr. Schultz
Walton Ward Willis Jones Dies at 16 In Woodland
Walton Ward Willis Jones son of Mr and Mrs Willis Jones was born August 24 1903 in Woodland and died February 28 1920 at home aged 16 years 6 months 4 days He succumbed to influenza followed by double pneumonia and was a devout churchgoer with a hopeful message for friends Funeral was held Saturday afternoon Rev C Butcher officiating Burial took place in Walton cemetery His mother two brothers and two sisters were ill and unable to attend the last rites The family has the sympathy of all in their sorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Willis Jones
Willis Jones
Woodland
Jesus
Rev. C .Butcher
Walton
Alli
Reedsburg
Kirkpatrick Bros
Farmers’ Warehouse Company
Kirkpatrick
Wis
Fannie Wilhelm
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Board of Control
Merrill
Father Owen
St. Francis Catholic Church
Charles A. Dyke
Erastus
Florda
Fannie Chandler
Seventh Street
Ida Ringling
Novia Scotia
Louis Allen
Carrie Slade
Milwaukee
F. J. Rummel
George Burgess
Lyndon Station
Kilbourn
Blake Street
W. J. Harris
Los Angeles
California
China
Harris
Henry Bitel
Lester
Hazel
Lorna Corbin
Adams
Charles Ripley
Corbins
T. J. Cooper
BE. S. Erswell
Whittier
Erswell
Brswell
Gamma Phi Rho
W. J. Tanghe
L.S. C
Koons
Howard
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offer and Claims
There is widespread catarrh and a claim that local remedies fail. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is a constitutional remedy taken internally. A $100 reward is offered for any case it fails to cure, with druggists selling it at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
Community notices and family visits in Bethel area
A death notice expresses gratitude to those who assisted Rev. Butcher and the singing group. Families mentioned include Ansel Jones Floyd Amos Lyle Jones Evelyn Ardath Jones Wilson Mortimer and Lucy. Visitors came to Bethel from George Nash’s home and Lake Mills to help care for a relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel Jones
Floyd
Amos
Lyle Jones
Evelyn
Ardath Jones
Wilson Mortimer
Lucy
George Nash
Bethel
Elia Bridge
Lake Mills
Beatrice
Herbert Mortimer
Mosing
Jim Jackson
St. Paul
Mary Mays
Wood
Here
Marvin Peterson
Bert Mortimer
Beatrice Mortimer
Hattie Smith
Haywoood Frazier
Mt. Hamill
Albert Jackson
Arthur Hutchins
Miss Myrtle Hein and William Dahlke wed in Merrimack home
Miss Myrtle Hein daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Hein and Mr William Dahlke of Leland Wisconsin united in marriage at the bride's parents home on River street February 25. The couple had over 100 guests with pink white and green decorations. A dinner followed the ceremony and dancing. Many local residents attended and a large wedding party accompanied the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hein
Julius Hein
William Dahlke
Leland
Wis
River Street
Lehman
Baraboo
Frank Buckhardt
Monroe Mitchlein
Helen Short
F. Short
Solomon King
Madison
Edgar Quinn
W. J. Brownrigg
Okee
Ninnian Shanks
David Jones
Mae Cramer
Harl Cramer
Thomas Corcoran
Afton
B. L. Gross
Warren Fisk dies at 86 in North Freedom
Warren Fisk died this morning at North Freedom aged 86. His wife died about ten years ago and a son lives at Prairie du Sac. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the M E church in North Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Fisk
North Freedom
Melzl & McGann
Prairie du Sac
M. E
Portage Hosiery workers reach agreement after strike
After a week long walkout the Portage Hosiery Company workers return to work. Women will earn 2.75 per day an increase of 55 cents and men will get a 50 cent raise. Pre strike wages ranged from 2.90 to 3.25 daily following a management employe conference involving 26 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage Hosiery Company
California Syrup of Figs Ad Reassures Mothers
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It urges mothers to check for the California label, claims a pleasant fruit taste, and promises clear dosage directions on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Local notes from Baraboo area community events
A Baraboo area column reports on Reedsburg church supper led by Rev Swoul, W D Burke visiting Baraboo, Plendl brothers selling cattle to Chicago for 4000, a sick child of the Bethke family, W O Pietzsch a Madison worker running for department commander, Fred Weirich moving to Baraboo after an auction, and the arrival of Carl Koch’s body for burial in Baraboo cemetery with family ties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Floyd Bethke
W. O. Pietzsch
Baraboo
Madison
Carl Koch
A. C. Koch
Chicago
Anne
R. J. Koch
Margaret Koch
Barabco Honors Longtime Residents Dr and Mrs Theo Koch
The late Dr and Mrs Theo Koch were long time Barabco residents recognized for their extended ties to the community. Their memory reflects years of local involvement and commitment.
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Theo, Koch
Barabco
Readers learn history of Thirty second on service
The Tomah Monitor Herald reports officers plan to supply veterans with a history of the Thirty-second Division written by Col. Fil B. Creame as Superior. Copies will go to next of kin for those who did not return from France.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Col. Fil B. Creame
France
Tomah Monitor- Herald
Samual Sauer
Otto Isberner
Portage
Viroqua
Mr. Sauer
Washington
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Chicago
Applications to Marry Walter Snyder and Olive Mielke
Baraboo resident Walter R. Snyder and North Freedom resident Olive Mielke filed marriage applications. The notice records their intent to wed and lists their places of residence as noted in the public filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Snyder
Baraboo
Olive Mielke
North Freedom
Probate Notice In Petzke Will Baraboo Wisconsin
First publication March 4 1920. Sauk County Wisconsin probate notice for Fred Petzke deceased. April 6 1920 10am baraboo courthouse hearing on William Petzke request to admit will probate and appoint Katherina Petzke executrix. Creditors must file by July 6 1920. August 8 1920 hearing to adjust all claims. James H. Hill County Judge W H Cady attorney.
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State OF
Wisconsin
Sauk County
Fred Petzke
Court House
Baraboo
Said County
William Petzke
North Freedom
Katherina Petzke
Markets Report From Chicago and Milwaukee Rounds Up Prices
Chicago Hogs Receipts 28 006 with higher bids and varied classes Hogs bulk 13 40 to 15 25 butchers 14 10 to 15 40 pac king 13 00 to 13 50 light 14 50 to 16 15 pigs 13 25 to 14 50 roughs 12 25 to 12 75 Cattle Receipts 11 000 steady to higher beeves 9 65 to 16 00 butcher stock 6 50 to 13 25 cann ers and cutters 4 50 to 7 25 stockers and feeders 6 75 to 11 65 cows 11 000 market steady wool lambs 14 00 to 18 50 ew es 6 00 to 14 50 Baraboo dealers pay 8 0 to 8 75 Milwaukee potatoes Wisconsin 100 lbs 4 30 to 4 40 Minnesota red 4 30 to 4 40 Kings bulk 3 85 to 4 00 Idaho 4 75 to 5 00 Chicago potatoes receipts 31 cars Wisconsin Minnesota 4 60 to 5 06 per cwt
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Minnessota
Kings Bulk
Idaho
Chicago Potatoes
Minnesota
Farm and livestock ads from Baraboo News display
A Baraboo Wisconsin classifieds page lists multiple farm for sale notices and livestock ads. Sellers include G Herman Zantow and Frank Ankenbrandt offering 110 and 150 acre farms near Baraboo, along with cows, bulls, horses, hens, and hens eggs. Also advertised are used separators, hatching eggs, and a small business retirement notice. Rentals and trades offered with contact details.
For Rent: room, house and garden available
For rent a room in a house with a garden. Call 278M or write to Lock Box 117. Lost dog: black and tan with short ears and a white breast. Owner Wm. L. Berkley. Phone 292.
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Wm. L. Berkley
Auction at Steinke Farm Baraboo Mar 2
Public auction at the Steinke farm near Baraboo features two horses five cows five heifers two hogs and assorted farm machinery and grain. Sale starts at 10 a m with M Frazier acting as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinke Farm
Baraboo
Tueday Mar
Frazier
Probate Court to Hear Will of Elisha Gardner
In Sauk County Wisconsin probate court a hearing on the will of Elisha Gardner deceased will be held at Baraboo courthouse on the first Tuesday in February for letters testamentary to Arthur Gardner. Creditors must present claims by the second Tuesday in July 1920 and final settlement hearing on August 3 1920. County Judge and attorneys Gohn and Kjorstad are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Wisconsin
Sauk County
Elisha Henry Gardner
Court House
Baraboo
Said
Arthur Gardner
Elisha Gardner
Reedsburg
James H. Hill
Bohn & Kjorstad
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Michael Rice
W. H. Hartje
Westfield
Butcher
Merrimack
Freda Dennis
Aleta Moulton
J. A. Morey
Birchwood
John Heimlick
West Merrimack
Gottlieb Heimlick
Sumpter
J. Hill
Archie Shanks
Mortis
Mary
Dennis Dwyer
Todd
Main St
Ts Ae
W. H. Cady
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis, Minn
Guernsey
Claude Haslett
Salee
R. Morley
Baraboo Auto Supply & Exchange Co
Ash Street
Sank Road
G. Herman Zantow
R. R
de Laval
J. A. Martiny
George Goodearle
M. N. O. News Office
Frank Ankenbrandt
Cure of
Kings Ecornest
Frank Abbott
8Th. Ave
Dudley Montgomery
Langdon Street
Madison, Wis
Liley
Gasser
Plain
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