Fast Driving Earns Portage Fine For Speeding
Fred Jaquish of Baraboo, warned by District Attorney Sanderson, roared through Portage at high speed. He returned to Baraboo after midnight, paid a $25 fine plus costs in Justice Dering's court for speeding in city limits. authorities noted no evidence the liquor was obtained in Portage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jaquish
Baraboo
Portage
Sanderson
Jaquish
Faquish
Wisconsin Street
Obituary Mrs Frank R Woodruff Dies in Vineland N J
Mrs Frank R Woodruff died April 29 at her Vineland New Jersey home. The remains will arrive in Baraboo Monday for burial with funeral services at ten o clock conducted by Rev. E. C. Henke. She formerly rested in Baraboo and was a cousin of Mrs L J Horstman of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Woodruff
Vineland
N. J
Baraboo
E. C. Henke
L. J. Horstman
Funeral services for D. B. Peck held Friday
Funeral services for D. B. Peck were held at 2:30 PM Friday from his brother F. C. Peck’s home. Rev. C. E. Weed officiated with singers led by the Bump family. Interment was in Baraboo cemetery. pallbearers were four Peck nephews. Attendees from away included Rollo Peck Sioux Falls South Dakota and Portage visitors among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Peck
C. E. Weed
Irving Bump
Lucius Bump
Charles Rooney
Duane Peck
Roy Peck
E. M. Hardy
Samuel Peck
Baraboo
Funeral services for four year old Marie Sasso
Short funeral services were held this morning at St Joseph's church for Marie Sasso age four who was killed by the 11 23 passenger train Thursday near Devils Lake. Father E C O'Reilly officiated with interment in St Joseph's cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sasso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Sasso
Devils Lake
St Joseph’s Church
E. C. O'Reilly
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
John Sasso
Double Funeral at Prairie du Sac in Sauk County
James Bailey of Prairie du Sac died Wednesday at about 80, followed by his wife three days later after a period of critical illness. Both were Presbyterians with long Sauk County residency and Civil War veteran Mr. Bailey. They leave a son Robert, a Virginia coal and coke manager, and a daughter Lou who taught in local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bailey
Prairie du Sac
Bailey
Presbyterian Church
Robert Bailey
Virginia
Lou Bailey
North Freedom
Jof T. Carpenter
Spring Gren
Prairie du Lac
Wilbur Cahoon
Elia Wiswall
Madison
Funeral rites for English-born Mrs. Betts held in Reedsburg
The service for Mrs. Betts, born in 1879 in England, was conducted Sunday at the Reedsburg Methodist church. She died recently and is survived by her parents Andrew and Mrs. Betts of Coal City Illinois, four sisters Clara Ada Martha and Rose in Illinois, and three brothers. Her remains rest in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Bishop
Reedsburg
Coal City
Ill
England
Greenwood Cemetery
Andrew Betts
Clara
Ada
Martha
Rose
Illinois
Remains of Mrs Woodruff Arrive for Baraboo Funeral
The body of Mrs. Frank R Woodruff died in Vineland New Jersey April 28 arrived in Baraboo for funeral services at 10 am. Pallbearers included H E French E S Johnston Howard Potter and Harry G Walsh. Survivors and escorts included husband daughter and son in law Earl Kent Waterbury Mass Louis Woodruff Philadelphia and Monroe Barstow Chicago. The deceased was an old Baraboo resident who lived on Fourth Street before moving ten years ago to Virginia and then other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Woodruff
Vineland
New Jersey
Baraboo
H. E. French
E.S. Johnston
Howard Potter
Harry G. Walsh
Earl Kent
Waterbury
Massason
Louis Woodruff
Philadelphia
Monroe Barstow
Chicago
Woodruff
Fourth Stree
Eric H. Groth
Virginia
Funeral services for Miss Mary Ann Kellogg
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 pm at the Episcopal church with Rev. R M Laurenson officiating. Mrs. G W Snyder sang appropriate selections. Bearers named were William Montgomery Charles Wing Frank Cook A H Huntington Louis Johnson and J E Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Kellogg
Episcopal Church
R .M. Laurenson
G. W. Snyder
William Montgomery
Charles Wing
Frank Cook
A. H. Huntington
Louis Johnson
J.E. Watson
Baraboo Cemetery
Veterans Pioneer Thomas L. Johnson Funeral Held
The funeral for Thomas L. Johnson was held at his sister Mrs Fred Farwell’s home. Rev. C. E. Weed officiated, with music by Olga Reinking and pallbearers including Wilbur and Frank Berkley, B R Fosner, H S Deppe, Carl Du Bois, and Walter Odell. Born in 1839 in Grafton Massachusetts, he lived in Excelsior before moving to Lyons. He served in three Civil War units and died after health decline in Wisconsin. He leaves a sister Lucy R. Farwell and two brothers. parents predeceased him. The family thanks Elder Weed, Reinking, G A R, Sons of Veterans, Scheible, and others for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Johnson
Fred Farwell
C. E. Weed
M. E. Church
Olga Reinking
Wilbur Berkley
Frank Berkley
B R. Fosner
H. S. Deppe
Carl du Bois
Walter Odell
Grafton
Mass
John
Roxana Johnson
Wisconsin
Excelsior
Lyons
Co. A. 6Theg
Wis
Alexandria
U. S. Navy
Co. D. 46
Reg
Nashville
Tenn
Lucy R. Farwell
Bereavement Notice for Licht Family
Mr and Mrs Henry Licht and families thank friends neighbors and the minister and choir for kindness in the death of their daughter and sister Rosella Licht. They note thanks for flowers and remembrance and honor the memory of their darling baby who has gone to heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Licht
Carl Herritz, Jr
Herbert
Licht
Leonard Licht
Everett Licht
Rosella Licht
Mrs. Betsey Parker Apker Dies in La Valle at 83
Mrs. Betsey B. E. Apker formerly Miss Betsey Parker died Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ina Mihlbauer in La Valle from heart trouble. She would have turned 84 on the 26th. Born in Onondaga County New York she moved to Baraboo, taught school, married Henry P. Apker in 1857, lived in Woodland then La Valle, where her husband died in 1898. Survived by four children Parker Apker Ina Mihlbauer Mary FitzGerald Fannie Wright, 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two sons Everett and Clinton preceded her in death. She was the last of her generation in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Apker
Betsey BE. Parker
Ina Mihlbauer
la Valle
Onondaga Co
N. Y
Madison Co
Baraboo
J. F. Sanford
Mary FitzGerald
Ironton
Fannie Wright
Siloarn
New York
Everett
Clinton
Acker
Sauk County
Anna Betts
Funeral attendance noted for Mihlbauer family
Funeral services are held at one o clock from the home of Mrs. Mihlbauer in La Valle. Interment follows at Oak Farm cemetery. The obituary praises strong brave and self sacrificing traits, emphasizing devotion to home family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mihlbauer
la Valle
Oak Farm
Funeral Held for Mrs Edward Genrich in Caledonia
Mrs Genrich died at her Caledonia home last Friday afternoon following childbirth. The funeral was at the Lutheran church Monday with Rev Max Tarras of Greenfield officiating. She leaves her husband and infant son, her parents August and Agnes Mielke, three brothers and three sisters, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Genrich
Caledonia
Max Tarras
Greenfield
Genrich
August Mielke
Herman Schultz
Lewiston
Ben Anderson
Newport
Emil Genrich
Julius Clarence
Frederick
Card of Thanks for Comfort and Support
The Peck family expresses heartfelt thanks to Rev. C. E Weed, the singers, and all who offered assistance during the illness and burial of their husband, father, and brother. Signed by Mrs. D. B. Peck and family, including Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Peck, Mr. and Mrs F. C. Peck, and Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E Weed
Miller Breze Marriage Ties Two Northen City Families
William Miller son of Mrs Lottie Miller and Stella Breze of Winona Minnesota were wed Thursday morning at the bride’s home in Winona. Miller has lived in Baraboo most his life and served in World War I. He now works as a brakeman for the C N W railroad. They will reside in Galesville where the groom is based.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
Lottie Miller
Stella Breze
Winona
Minn
Baraboo
Miller
Galesville
Marriage of Miss Dovey Powell to Elliott Barron in Madison
Miss Dovey A Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Powell Fairfield and Mr Elliott B Barron son of Mr and Mrs Amos W Barron Madison formerly Baraboo were married at the bride home Thursday evening Rev C E Weed First M E church Baraboo officiating The couple attended by Mabel Natvig and Orvin Havey Ring ceremony decor pink and white bride wore dark blue suit Groom's parents and Madison relatives present Barron an electrician with Blackhawk Electrical Co in the capital city They will reside at 303 State Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovey A. Powell
Albert Powell
Fairfield
Elliott B. Barron
Amos W. Barron
Madison
Baraboo
C. E. Weed
M. E Church
Mabel Natvig
Orvin Havey
Matdison
Mr. Barron
Blackhawk Electrical Company
State Street
BE. J. Martyn
Milwaukee
E.T. Ross
John Thompson
Portage
John Troy
Jessie Holden
Susie
August Bayer
May Day
Claude
Devil’s Lake
Russell Williams
Harry G. Walsh
Caledonia
Mr. Walsh
Vera DuBois
du Bois
Wisconsin
Laura Case
Russell
Mather
Charles Pugh
C. F. Karnopp
Chicago
Edward Deschamps
Greenfield
J. H. Newman
Port Winnebago
Knights Templar
Evans
University of Wisconsin Medical Clinic
E. A. Evans
Emmett Dwyer
J. T. Donaghey
North Freedom
Sauk County
Winninger Brothers
Wausau
E. C. Deno
Second Avenue
R. BE. Duxbury
Wauwatosa
Duxbury
Fisher Bros
E. M. Koltes
J. H. Koltes
Clifford Vernig
Waunakee
Minnesota
South Dakota
Vernig
Henry Noring
Freda Wedekind
Fennimore
Warren Hathaway
Colorado
J. R. Hofstatter
George Holah
Ash Street
Philipp
Arbor
Wildcat Bluff
Ed Knutson
Wildcat
Portage Register-Democrat
Local Spring Green Couple Wed at St Luke’s Plain
Mr Frank J Martin and Miss Emma E Frank of Spring Green wed at St Luke's chapel Plain with Rev Charles Surges officiating. Otto Martin and Miss Mary Frank attended. A reception followed at the bride’s home as relatives and friends celebrated. Martin, a Delco Light serviceman, will reside in Plain with his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Martin
Emma E. Frank
Spring Green
St. Luke’s Chapel
Plain
Charles Surges
Otto Martin
Mary Frank
Mr. Martin
Arkansas
Joseph Frank
Martin
Delco Light
Kraemer & Hutter
Rural and City Nuptials Mark Quiet Matrimonial Day
Mrs Jesse Bohn and William Weisel of Grand Rapids wed at 8 15 this morning at the bride’s sister Mrs John Kier’s home. Rev C E Weed officiated. The couple left for Minneapolis and St Paul and will reside in Grand Rapids. In Sauk City Miss Cora Grass wed Jos H Stott of Madison with Rev C M Zenk performing the ceremony. The event celebrated Mr and Mrs Grass 30th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. The newlyweds planned a Chicago and Freeport trip en route to Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Bohn
William Weisel
Grand Rapids
John Kier
C. E Weed
Kier
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Sauk City
Cora Grass
Jos. H. Stott
Madison
C. M. Zenk
First Reformed Church
Erwin Crosby
Marriage of Ruth Grose and Will Huntley Reported
Word arrives of the marriage of Miss Ruth Grose and Will Huntley both of Reedsburg on April 22. The ceremony was held in Waukegan Illinois by a Baptist minister. After a wedding trip to Chicago Milwaukee and Racine they return to Reedsburg to visit relatives and will live in Madison where Huntley works as a train fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Grose
Will Huntley
Reedsburg
Waukegan
Ill
Chicago
Milwaukee
Racine
Madison
Applications to Marry Walter F. Faber
Notice records Walter F. Faber of Lime Ridge and Florence Richert of Loganville applying to marry. The notice lists the parties and the intent to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Faber
Lime Ridge
Florence Richert
Loganville
Baraboo News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Changes
Baraboo residents and visitors are noted in varied updates. George Morse and Jessie Anderson of Reedsburg spent Sunday in Baraboo. L. H. Fellows returns from Chicago. H. O. Terwilliger and family back from a month in Chicago and Aurora. Born May 1 to August Bayer a son. Mrs. Jennie Peck’s son Arthur returns to Milwaukee school duties after a Baraboo weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morse
Jessie Anderson
Reedsburg
Baraboo
L. H. Fellows
Chicago
H. O. Terwilliger
Aurora
August Bayer
E. R. Marquardt
Madison
Glen
University of Wisconsin
Richards
Lucile Cord
E. R. Holmes
Sandford
Maine
Holmes
Helen Cord
Robert van Valkenburg
Mary Jane
Ada Jones
D. B. Peck
Peck
H. C. Berg
Second Avenue
B. F. Golimar
Minnie Desmond
Melzl & McGann Furniture Co
Gamme Phi Rho Club
B. A. Clark
W. A. Jaquith
Second Street
Lillian Getchell
Milwaukee
Frank and
Perry Getchell
Dodge
Detroit
Minneapolis
Gary
Valparaiso
Indiana
Vincent A. O’rourke
C. E. Getchell
South
Portage
Cr. C. Remington
John M. Olin
Washington
Dorothy
Flornnce Peterson
J. J. Pfannstiehl
Lillian Reinking
Peterson
E. A. Evans
Hot Springs
Ark
Evans
George Hickey
City Hotel
C. R. Simonds
Hickey
Fourth Street
Baraboo News Briefs From Local Residents and Events
Baraboo and area residents engage in shifts of work and travel. G A Warner relocates with a Ford truck. Janesville rent costs soar. Miss Du Bois's engagement to Earl Hall is announced as families host gatherings. Lumber mills face strikes. city planning, hospital openings, and court cases unfold. Wildlife, fishing, and local social gatherings fill daily life with notes on transportation, weather, and community updates.
Delljina and North Excelsior social notes
Mrs. Frank Veeder of Oshkosh visited her mother and sisters last Tuesday. She and Mrs. Weidman planned several days at the Louis Metcalf home. The O Connor and Lindsay families spent Sunday there. The Bass and Capener families from Baraboo and South Delton were hosted at various gatherings with local relatives through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Veeder
Oshkosh
Weidman
Louis Metcalf
Edward O’connor Jr
J. W. Lindsay
Clifton Dryer
Marie Metcalf
Percy Bass
John Bass
Websters
Websters . Prairie
Albert Capener
South Delton
Ernest Bass
Baraboo
C. W. Bass
Bass
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. R. Woodruff
Elder Weed
Miss Reinking
Sons of Veterans
Mr. Scheible
Fred J. Farwell
R. H. Peck
F. C. Pecker
S. H. Peck
Breze—Miller
Powell—Barron
Martin—Frank
Bohn—Weisel
Grass—Stott
Huntley
Grose
Walnut Street
Third Ward
G. A. Warner
Janesville
McArthur Mill
Lower Dam
Warner
Kilbourn
Capener
Websters Prairie
Fox’s Hill
W. D. Johnson
Cameron
Rice Lake
New Methodists Hospital
Merlin Hull
Mr. Johnson
Jackie Band
Hull
Thomas W. Simpkin
James Wright Markoe
St. George’s Church
Mattewan
Michigan
F. A. Rust
John A. Hazelwood
Co. P. Norgord
E. Ray Stevens
H. L. Potter
Delljina
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