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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

7

Obituary notices for Schroeder Ballard Twist and others

Wm Schroeder of Loganville died of the flu after a few days. He leaves a wife and one child. Attending funeral were Wm Keine Mrs Otto Riggert and Gus Funte of Reedsburg. Lilly Ballard seven, daughter of Mrs Edward Pallard Sandusky, died recently and was buried at Ironton beside her father who died a month ago. Mrs Frank Twist an early Loganville president died recently in Spokane Washington.

Wm. Schroeder Loganville Wm. Keine Otto Riggert Gus Funte Reedsburg Lilly Ballard Edward Pallard Sandusky Ironton Frank Twist Spokane Wash

Death notices for Wintermantle Huebsch in Wisconsin

George Wintermantle of Sauk City died of paralysis recently. Funeral services are planned for Thursday. Joseph Huebsch died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Mueller in Prairie du Lac. his remains were shipped to Keyville, Wisconsin.

George Wintermantle Sauk City Paralasis Joseph Huebsch Theo Mueller Prairie du Lac Keyville Wis

Death of Janette Copps 26 in Stevens Point family ties

Janette Copps aged 26, daughter of Dr. Samuel Wilson, longtime Presbyterian pastor, died after pneumonia. She leaves a son. Her husband Clinton Copps is a wholesale merchant in Stevens Point. The family had moved to Stevens Point with Rev. Wilson’s retirement.

Reedsburg Janette Samuel Wilson Stevens Point Clinton Copps

Died at Reedsburg Nora Doyle 35 Funeral at Sacred Heart

Miss Nora Doyle daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Doyle of Reedsburg died Saturday night after a short illness with the flu and pneumonia. Funeral Monday morning from Sacred Heart church with Rev. Fr. Kierman. burial in Reedsburg Catholic Cemetery per her wish. She was a milliner by trade and had worked for Iggert Wheeler of Reedsburg. Survived by parents two brothers Felix and Lee and a sister at Richland Center. She was about 35, quiet and well liked.

Nora Doyle Myr John Doyle Reedsburg Sacred Heart Church Kierman Reedsburg Catholic Ironton Felix Lee Richland Center

Death of Mary E Giles and family ties in Wisconsin

Mary E. Giles died at the Wisconsin Veterans House in Waucoma and burial was at Lugerville. Born Mary Mead March 1 1839 in Adams Ohio she moved with her parents to Sauk County in 1854. She joined the Baptist church early and married Frederick Giles January 1 1868. he died January 1 1902. Surviving children are John P Meade Lunmhawk Geo W Reedsburg and Ruth Ina Tambert with two infants Edwin R and Elsie M dead.

Mary E. Giles Wisconsin Veteran House Waugaca Lugarville Mary E. Mead Adams Seneca County Ohio John Mary van Vranken Mead Sauk County Baptist Church Frederick Giles Edwin R Elsie M John P Lunmhawk Wis Geo. W. Reedsburg Ruth Ina Tambert Mont

Obituaries Highlight Walser Family Ties in Wisconsin and Prairie du Sac

John S. Walser died in Chicago at 84 born in Switzerland who arrived in 1852 with parents and built a log house in Troy township. He had two daughters Mrs Max Sprecht and Mrs W C Schorer. brother Geogr Walser and sister Miss Anna Margaret Walser. Burial in Sauk City. Jane P Avery dies at 88 in Prairie du Sac born in Vermont came to Wisconsin at 20 with family among first settlers. One son Waller two grandchildren six great grandchildren ten great great grandchildren remaining.

John S. Walser Chicago Switzerland America Troy Prairie du Lac Baraboo Max Sprecht W. C. Schorer Sauk City Geogr. Walser Anna Margaret Walser Prairie du Sac Jane P. Avery Stadford Vermont Wisconsin Waller

Death of Herman Zietlow of Summit Jvneau county

Herman Zietlow died in Summit Jvneau county a few days ago. Born in Germany in 1843 he married Bertha Dangs in 1871 and after her death in 1906 wed Mrs Al Treptow of La Valle. Survived by six children and numerous relatives in La Valle Reedsburg Mankato and other areas.

Mary Jackson Blanchard Idaho Rockford J. T. Jackson Mary Sanbourn Tootsie Warren Alma Miller Wonewee Wis Jackson Ruben la Valle California Sara Palmer Herman Zietlow Summit Jvneau County Germany Bertha Dangs al. Treptow Herman Roloff W. F. 4Etlow R. Wilson Reedsburg Bertha Schultz F. J. Wollbrecht Mankato, Minn

Stork Visits Two Brothers on the Same Day

On Friday a baby daughter was born to both Martin Weirich of Greenfield and Fred Weirich of Fairfield the hometowns reporting the arrivals on the same day.

Stork Martin Weirich Greenfield Fred Weirich Fairfield

Sentiment sought on locating American Refractories near Devil's Nose

Wisconsin officials including C. L. Herrington and George Staudenmeyer visited Baraboo to gauge opinion on placing the ganister works near Devil's Nose or near Kirkland east of the state park. The project faces rail grade, bluff, and park concerns. A new group, Friends of our Native Landscape, forms with a Madison meeting and a March 13 capital conference.

C. L. Herrington Wisconsin Conservation Commission George Staudenmeyer Caledonia Atwood Smith Devils Lake August Zauft Merrimack Baraboo American Refractories Company Stone Company Ableman Kirkland Merrimack Road Ganister Company Herrington

Nash Named General Manager of Minneapolis and St. Louis Line

Elliott E. Nash, longtime assistant federal manager for the Chicago and Northwestern and former Wiscon sin divisions chief, is appointed general manager of the Minneapolis and St. Louis road. He has lived in Chicago under government railroad control and will relocate to Minneapolis soon. the family previously lived in Baraboo.

Elliott E. Nash Chicago and Northwestern Wisconsin Minneapolis and St. Louis Nash Chicago Minneapolis Baraboo

Marriages of Hazel Boyce Edward Krueger Annie Talley and Iva Luck Edwin Witchweppe

Married couples include Hazel Boyce of Madison to Edward H. Krueger of Westfield at the bride’s mother’s home. Frederick Hochmuth of Union Center wed Annie Talley of La Crosse. Iva L Luck daughter of George Luck wed Edwin Witchweppe in Honey Creek. The couples will reside in Madison Woodland and Troy respectively.

Hazel Boyce Madison Edward H. Krueger Westfield Rose Boyce Frederick Hockmuth Union C Annie Talley la Crosse Union Center Hochmuth la Valle Woodland Schweppe—Luck Iva L. Luck George Luck Prairie du Lac Edwin Witchweppe Honey Creek Troy

Funeral Held for Clyde Du Boise in Reedsburg

The two year old Clyde Du Boise son of Mr and Mrs Ora Du Boise died in Winona of brain fever after measles. His body was brought to Reedsburg for burial in Greenwood cemetery with many relatives from Baraboo attending the funeral.

Clyde du Boise Ora du Boise Reedsburg Winona Greenwood Cemetery Willis du Boise Leslie Gom Will Smith Carl du Boise Baraboo

Death notices from Marshfield area obituary snippets

James Welch died at Marshfield and was buried after a family procession. Charles C. Cowles, 87, died at home in Baraboo after pneumonia, leaving a wife, two sons, a daughter and several siblings. C W Cary, Civil War veteran, died at Milwaukee Soldiers Home. two sons and a wife survive. funeral notices set for the Baraboo area with private services and flag at half mast.

Co. W. Cary C. W. Cary Milwaukee Baraboo G .A. R. Hall

Local Social Notes from iRonton and Nearby

Residents and visitors share a week of family visits illness and church events. Notables include Mr. Lewis of Goodrich at the Casterison home, Rev. Peckham assisting in La Valle, Mrs. Marshall funeral, and quarantine easing for Fred Costerisan. Trusted names: Grace Matthews Vivian Wright James Pugh Blakeslee Bible Hudson Wright and Finnegan Miller Casey.

Mr. Lewis Goodrich J. Casterison Grace Matthews Vivian Wright James Pugh Miss Baker la Valle Palmer Peckham Marshall Burgess Riedel D. L. Clavy Cazenovia Lewis Hawkins Agnes Finnegan Doris Miller

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Mother's Death

We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of our mother. Gratitude extended to Mr. and Mrs. David Jones Mrs. George Kent Mrs. Jack Harris Mr. Blackburn and Rev. Coont for floral offerings and comforting words. Families: Emma Bethke Ida Dedie Enos Hollis Stevens.

David Jones George Kent Jack Harris Blackburn Rev. Coont Emma Bethke Ida Dedie Enos Stevens Hollis Stevens

Fairfield W. F. M. S. meeting postponed to March 5

The W. F. M. S. of Fairfield scheduled to meet Mrs. W. S. Flinn at 314 Ninth Street on Fussday March 2 has been postponed to Friday March 5.

Fairfield W. S. Flinn Ninth Street

Applications to Marry Knute Christopherson and Others

The notice lists filed marriage applications including Knute E. Christopherson and Lillian L. Olson. Also named are George S. Mayes with Alma C. Gasser, and Floyd Hohenberger with Elanore Mallon. All entries indicate pending marriage licenses in the jurisdiction.

George S. Mayes Baraboo Alma C. Gasser Floyd Hohenberger Honey Crack Elanore Mallon Ironton

What causes indigestion and quick relief with Pape's Diapepsin

Indigestion stems from excess stomach acid souring food and causing fermentation. Gases form and meals feel heavy with heartburn belching and pain. A few Pape's Diapepsin tablets relieve symptoms almost immediately at a low cost from drug stores.

Pape

Baraboo Teachers Granted Annual Raise by Board

Baraboo board of education approved a general raise for public school teachers, about $100 for the year with few exceptions. The meeting also considered whether a pupil could omit a required subject like physiology and still earn a diploma. The board held that omission would not be allowed.

Board of Education Baraboo

Families Move as Spring Green Newsboard Reports

The town notes several relocations with new homes in Riverside Lake Mills Hillside and Spring Green. Ed Ostrander moves to the James Phillip farm near Hillside. Ethel Evans heads to Riverside California for county farm bureau work.

Ethel Evans Riverside California Thegent County Farm Bureau Frank Wephing Lake Mills Ed. Ostrander James Phillip Hillside Ostander Spring Green Thomas Dodge Baby Prairie du Lac Dodge Railroad Company Louisa Hutter Madison Albert Federmann Baraboo A. C. Pope Pope Arena Ferdinand Federmank

Annual Barabo Farmers Meeting on March 5 at 2 PM

The Barabo live stock shipping association secures a meeting at G A R hall for Friday March 5 at 2 pm. Fred Paddock secretary urges farmers who have not learned the association benefits to attend.

Barabo G Aa R.hall Fred Paddock Secy

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promotes Family Health

A vintage advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cleanses the blood stomach and bowels to purify the system. It promises healthier happier families with improved color and vitality as a spring medicine remedy.

Hollister

Reedsburg Area Auction and Local Happenings Summary

Rich Townsend conducted a Wednesday sale disposing of machinery and stock at auction. B D Woods plans a trip to Pennsylvania to view farmland. Frank Herr has settled on the Ralph Sorge farm after a recent purchase. Mrs Anna Scoon nurses a sick family west of Reedsburg. Will Haugh and cousin Willie Haugh spend a week near Mauston with the Powers and Montgomery families.

Rich Townsend B. D. Woods Pennsylvania Frank Herr Ralph Sorge Anna Scoon Reedsburg Will Haugh Wilie Haugh Mauston Will Powers Lyman Montgomery

Fireman Injured In Engine Explosion On Madison Division

Arthur Gray fireman on the North Western division is resting comfortably after an engine explosion yesterday morning. He suffers serious burns to face and neck but no internal injuries are reported. His wife, brother, and brother in law arrived from Chicago and stay at the hospital. Engineer G Humphrey continued the train after a replacement engine arrived. The locomotive sustained heavy damage to the firebox crown and front end, and the blast was one of the worst on the Madison division.

Arthur Gray Chicago G. Humphrey Madison

Middleton Bank Robber Woman Sentenced in 1919 Case

Mrs Elizabeth Jordan was found guilty of receiving stolen property in the $110 000 Middletown bank robbery case Jan 9 1919 Chicago. She received 1 to 10 years Joliet penitentiary. Her husband Steve Jordan drew 5 to 20 years for participation. She denied guilt and a new trial motion was filed. It is said she assisted in forging bank documents.

Auction Near Barabow March Offer Includes Livestock and Farm Equipment

Four miles north of Barabow on Monday March at 10 o'clock a large sale features livestock including black geldings aged 3, 13, and 11 years plus two bay mares, four dairy cows with several freshs. twelve heifers. sows and fall pigs. 16 disc hoes and Deering McCormick equipment. corn binders, planters, separators, plows, wagons, and a variety of farming tools. plus household goods. Fred Whirich, proprietor.

Barabow Durham Jersey Guernsey McCormick la Crosse Chatam Surrey John Deere DeLavel Fred Whirich

Local residents visit each other in Reedsburg area

Mrs Orrice Kirkpatrick and two children and Minnie Grotelacher spent Friday at the C W Schultz home. Mr and Mrs Ed Phillips and family of Reedsburg were Sunday guests at Herbert Phillips. Mr and Mrs Otto Groter visited Fred Schrank Sunday. August Zimmerman and daughter Leona visited his mother Sunday. Gus Krohn and two daughters and Mrs Krohn's father William Schranck spent Sunday with Herman Schrank. C W Schultz and family spent Sunday afternoon with Henry Dargel. Gertrude Phillips visited Ed Phillips in Reedsburg Saturday night.

Orrice Kirkpatrick Minnie Grotelacher C. W. Schultz Ed. Phillps Sand Reedsburg Herbert Phillips Otto Groter Fred Schrank August Zimmerman Leona Zimmerman Gus Krohn Krohn Wm. Schranck Herman Schrank Henry Dargel Gertrude Phillips Ed. Phillips

Lyons Woman Defends Son As Church Area Neighbors Debate

Mrs. R. Werner of Lyons, living opposite the Lyons church, declares her son has not been neglected amid neighborhood concerns.

Also Mentioned on This Page

E.R. Perkins Warren Devil's E. E. Nash Boyce—Krueger Hockmuth—Talley James Welch Marshfield Relsburg Loretta John Welch James Jr Welch and Doughbody J. Welch Cowl Audry Maurice Menominee Lawrence Lake Beulah Abbie Travis Lewis Cowles Knute E. Christopherson Excelsior Lillian L. Olson Ironton Vearning East South Haag C. A. Hoag Chicago, Ill Warren House Hoag
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