Sauk County Sunday School Convention Held in Reedsburg
Sauk County Sunday-schools from all denominations gathered in Reedsburg for their annual convention. Miss Elsie Thornton of La Valle serves as corresponding secretary with about fifty schools reporting representation. Prof H E Mansfield presides as association president. The program included addresses, department conferences, and debates on graded and uniform lessons. A mass meeting featured Prof J W Warne and Rev J E Cooke. The event moved to the Presbyterian church due to Baptist church repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Reedsburg
Elsie Thornton
la Valle
H. E. Mansfield
Bechtolt
Lime Ridge
Kline
Ironton
Armory
J. W. Warne
North Freedom
J. E. Cooke
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Reminiscences On A Harsh Wisconsin Snowfall Of 1873
Hugh Kelley recalls the 1873 Wisconsin blizzard from Sparta to Madison. Engine failures, snow plows, and a Baraboo yard rescue as four locomotives struggle through Dane Hill. He contrasts era rail lore with modern times and notes wheat fields buried by snow yet harvests later that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius Fairchild
Wisconsin
W. H. Beardsley
Madison
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Sparta
Charles Frothingham
Winetka
Baraboo
Newt Bliss
Sauk County
Fire in Reedsburg Manse Briefly Damages Presbyterian Home
A fire at the Presbyterian manse in Reedsburg caused minor damage shortly after noon Thursday. The blaze occurred at Rev. S. N. Wilson's home. Mrs. G. H. Nodolf and daughter Marguerite of Conde, South Dakota, visited Bellemont then left for their western home after a brief city stop. Carrie Nodolf of Bellemont also traveled with them as far as Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Presbyterian Manse
S. N. Wilson
G. H. Nodolf
Marguerite
Conde
South Dakota
Bellemont
Marie Nodolf
Carrie Nodolf
Baraboo
Letter from Baraboo woman describes San Diego trip and hotel life
Eliza Chapman reports a letter from Clara L. Taylor of San Francisco about a visit to San Diego. The note praises the U. S. Grant Hotel, its lobby concerts, dining rooms, and distinctive pages' uniforms. It mentions San Diego Bay views, Point Loma, La Jolla, the old mission ruins, Coronado and the Del Coronado hotel, plus regional sights and a large outdoor organ funded by a local benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Taylor
San Francisco
San Diego
General Grant
Gen. Grant
San Diego Bay
Point Loma
Katherine Tingley
Raja-Yoga
la Jolla
la Hoya
Tia Jarma
Mexico
Coronado
Bay
del Coronado
Okee Resident Builds Stock Shipments to Chicago Market
J E Carncross from Lodi Wisconsin stands as a major shipper to Chicago stockyards. A lifelong farmer with a five son and one daughter family, he concentrates on buying and selling cattle and hogs with honest methods. He recently settled accounts for two carloads sold through the National Live Stock Commission company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger State
Wisconsin
Chicago
J. E. Carncross
Lodi
J. E
National Live Stock Commission Company
Carncross
Columbia” County
Chicago Evening Post
South Side Social Center Meeting Highlights
A well attended South Side Social Center club gathering featured S. E. Wakefield as president leading songs, solos by Miss Cecil Harvey and Miss Gertrude Morse, and readings by Mrs. E Gottwinkel. A Practical Education talk by A. C. Kingsford and remarks by M. J. Coughlin followed. Members judged a cake and doughnut contest with ribbons awarded to several cooks. Refreshments and prize cakes were served. The final meeting of the year may include an old-fashioned spelling bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Social Center Club
S. E. Wakefield
Cecil Harvey
Land of Sky Blue Water
Gertrude Morse
E. Gottwinkel
A. C. Kingsford
M. J. Coughlin
Elizabeth Bryne
Roy Frazier
Anna Wood
L. A. Anderson
H. H. Coates
Gollmar Bros Official Route Schedule
The Gollmar Bros announce their travel route with stops in Marshall Minnesota on May 26 and 27 Yankton South Dakota on May 29 Geddes Scotland Parker Madison Britton Ellendale and dates in North Dakota from May 31 to June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Minn
Yankton
Geddes
Armour
Scotland
Parker
Madison
Britton
Ellendale
New Health Board Order Targets Fair Exhibitions
Sauk County Agriculture society secretary A. S. Pelton received a copy of the health notice sent to fair secretaries. Exhibitions must follow sanitary rules with waiters in white, covered food, and protections against flies and dust. Steps will be taken to comply with the state board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pelton
Sauk County Agriculture Society
State Board
Wind Storm Dazes Dell Prairie Residents
A weeklong wind storm swept western states with Dell Prairie hit hardest. Elder resident Gus Thayer says he never saw such wind as grain blew up, sand filled fields, and drifts buried roads making movement impossible. Kilbourn Events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Praire
Gus Thayer
Dell Prairie
Kilbourn
Copy Advertisements Due By Noon For Cash in Advance
Classified notice urging cash in advance for ads. Patrons asked to mail copy with payment or deliver to the office, no credit accepted, and copy should reach before noon if possible. Earlier submission preferred.
Remarkable Pigeons Populate Baraboo Park Scene
An observer describes the abundance of tame pigeons in the main park eager to be fed by passersby. The writer also mentions a recent pleasant visit with Mrs Crouch and Mrs Knuppe, noting the passing of Mr Knuppe last September at their charming home with ocean and bay views.
Relics donated to Sauk County Historical Society items list
Baraboo residents donate certificates, maps, directories and newspapers to the Sauk County Historical Society. Items include a Washington National Monument Society certificate, Bensel’s Sauk County directory from 1890, a Stratford-Upon-Avon Herald from 1868, wallpaper printed Daily Citizen of 1863, and various maps and era papers reflecting local history and railroading milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County Historical Society
Baraboo
J. E. English
Stratford-Upon-Avon
F. B. Kent
Strongs Prairie
Wis
L. B. Avery
East Grand
Beloit
Daily Citizen
Vicksburg
Miss
Babaroo Republic
New Church At Reedsburg Opens With First Services
The United Brethren start initial services in a newly completed chapel on Oak Street Reedsburg. Rev Bechtoit of Lime Ridge will preside. A larger church may be built later on West Main and West Avenue, with current services in the temporary tabernacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Oak Street
Reedsburg
Bechtoit
Lime Ridge
West Main Street
West Avenue
Plows His Farm at Eighty Years Old in Wisconsin
G A Stevens and wife left Poynette for a farm in Pacific County, Columbia county. George plans to farm himself, still able to drive a team to plow 18 acres and haul about thirty loads of manure in eight to nine days. They will keep their Poynette home and travel between properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Stevens
Poynette
Pacific
Columbia County
George
Mrs. Stevens
Portage Democrat
New Druggist at Reelsburg Takes Over Reedsburg Store
George Henry has purchased an interest in the Frank Mueller drug store at Reedsburg and has begun his duties. He formerly worked for Muller and, after attending a pharmacy school in St. Paul, returns to the old stand with friendly, trusted service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henry
Frank Mueller
Reedsburg
Henry
Muller
St. Paul
Former Sheriff Welk Seeks Sheriff Nomination
Former Sheriff William Welk, urged by many friends, consents to run in the coming primaries. He served as a capable official and, if elected, would likely fill the office with credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Welk
Welk
Sunday School Convention Ends at Reedsburg
The Sauk County Sunday-school convention concluded in Reedsburg with officers elected including President H F Mansfield and Vice-president A R Spaulding. State secretary J L Rogers attended and addressed the group. next convention set for Merrimack. Baraboo attendees included Rev E C Henke and many others.
Counties Teasurers List By Towns And Villages
A county roster lists treasurers for towns and villages including Beraboo Bear Creek Deltona Excelsior Fairfield Franklin Freedom Greenfield Honey Creek Ironton La Valle Merrimack Prairie du Lac Reedsburg Spring Green Sumpter Troy Washington Westfield Winfield Woodland and cities Baraboo Reedsburg. Names include M Little F A Beckwith James Holton H L Larrington E H Cady Rollo Cobleigh M R Prouty William H Voss S Pearson L C Mueller Charles Pearson P D Carroll Charles Herr Charles Colby A E Geffert W B Hayes J W Waterbury George Ambler Wm Schluter John Riggert R J Greenwood John Ripke Frank B Moss F P Phoenix Harry Thornton O L Bohn F E Tryon E B McCoy Lawrence Beck John Wintermantel Andrew Tarnutzer E R Reely and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beraboo
Ww. M. Little
Bear Creek
F. A. Beckwith
Deltona
James Holton
Delton
H. L. Larrington
Excelsior
E. H. Cady
Fairfield
Rollo Cobleigh
Franklin
M. R. Prouty
Freedom
William H. Voss
Greenfield
S. S. Pearson
Honey Creek
L. C. Mueller
Ironton
Charles Pearson
la Valle
P. D. Carroll
Merrimack
Ableman
Frank B. Moss
F. P. Phoenix
Harry Thornton
Lime Ridge
L. Bohn
F. E. Tryon
North Freedom
E. B .McCoy
Plain
Lawrence Beck
Prairie du Lac
John Wintermantel
Sauk City
Andrew Tarnutzer
Spring Green
E. R. Reely
When Your Paper Fails to Arrive by Carrier
Notice to readers to report missed newspaper delivery promptly to the office. Communicate delivery failures to help ensure timely service and proper circulation records. The message stresses the importance of notifying the publisher about late or missing issues.
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Leter
Eliza Chapman
Clara L. Taylor
Okee
RESI
Dent
SOUTH
SIE Social Genter
Gollmar Bros
Board OF Health Snds
NEW Order
Religs Giver Local Society
Russia
Turkey
Paris
Washington
Memphis
Little Rock
Reelsburg
Merrill
Mack
Vention
H. F E. Mansfield
Reeds
Burg
A. R. Spaulding
Thomas G Johnston
Mies
Isi
Thornton
WW. BD. Stanley
G. W. Davies
A. M. Todd
Minnie McArthur
Glenville
J. B. Donaldson
Prairie du Sac
T. F. Risley
Temperance
Walter Craker
Home Department
W. H. Wilson
J. L. Rogers
Milwaukee
New
W. W. Morse
E. C. Henke
A. G. Parsley
J. E. von Wald
Wanda Hall
W. D. Stanley
Lucy Varnell
Ida Philbrick
Margarith Hormig
Earl Warne
Carrie Kramer
F. A. News
E. E. Archer
C. H. Ostoff
F. T. McGirr
E. M. Adams
George Jennings
Anson Harvey
Hugh Hughes
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