Ghosts of the dAntignac Plantation West of the Lake
Meribah Philbrick Reed recalls the dAntignac plantation near Lakeville Florida where a northern couple Lothrop and wife were murdered in a jewel seized crime. A cracker named Billy Herron witnesses a gray horse and cloaked rider, the killer escapes, and the couple is found slain in the hall and parlor amid jewels and blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Hevrén
Herron
Lothrops
Lothrop
Xian
Ell
Boston
Antignae House
Meribah Philbrick Reed
State Fair 10 Costs 154 834 for 1920 Budget
Expenditure of 154 834 is planned for the 1920 state fair. Contracts for automobile racing and fireworks are entered and total premiums and prizes reach 99 730.50 versus 82 666.46 in 1919. Amusement department budget requests 29 179 and additions to comfort stations may cost 25 000 pending legislative appropriation.
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Amusement Department
Woman Triumphs Over Indigestion with Tanlac Testimony
Mrs. Jennie Millen of Milwaukee recounts years of severe stomach trouble and pain after meals. She credits Tanlac with restoring appetite and comfort after a single bottle and plans to enjoy Christmas dinner again. Tanlac is sold in Baraboo by Fisher Bros., in Reedsburg by Henry Thiemann, and in Sauk City by G. Naffz.
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Rae
Jennie , Millen
28Th Street
Milwaukee
Tanlac
Baraboo
Fisher Bros
Reedsburg
Henry Thiemann
Sauk City
G. Naffz
Memorial Day Observed at North Freedom
Memorial Day will be observed at North Freedom with the G A R W R C flag boys and flower girls meeting at 1 o clock. World War veterans to march in uniform to the M W A hall for exercises starting at 1 36. Rev Philpott will lead prayer James Doherty to read Gettysburg Address Elmo Buxton to recite Judge James H Hill to give the address with music.
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North Freedom
Flag Boys
Flower Girls
M. W A. Hall
Philpott
James Doherty
Elmo Buxton
James H. Hill
Baraboo
Memorial Day Meeting for World War II Veterans
World War II veterans are asked to meet at the YMCA at 8 30 on May 81st to march to the cemetery with transportation provided. Another gathering at 1 o'clock will proceed to a Memorial church service. Wear OD shirts and breeches. Committee
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O.D
Prairie Du Sac Local News Highlights and Updates
Mrs J A Schmidt injured hand in electric wringer. Ralph Schmidt dies in France and burial in National Cemetery. J L Stick family relocates to West Allis. C I Kindschi takes 16 boys to Baxter's Hollow outing. Evangelical Church baccalaureate held Rev Rosenkrans preached. Mrs Rollin Albers has appendectomy in Madison. Her father B E McCoy and mother visit. Mrs Carl Avery hosts 5 S class. Wm Wolters visits from Sioux Falls. A young man named Chuck burned by electricity at dam. J B Ragatz buys Sisson property on Fourth St. An aeroplane drops advertising here Saturday.
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J. A. Schmidt
L. C. Stoddard
Rock Island
Ralph
France
National Cemetery
J. L. Stick
West Allis
C. I. Kindschi
Baxter’s Hollow
Evangelical Church
Chuck
J. B. Ragatz
Milwaukee Couple Wed at Kilbourn Catholic Church
Peter Emmerichs of Milwaukee married Minnie Naber of Kilbourn in a Kilbourn Catholic church ceremony Tuesday morning. Albert Jimson and Helen Naber are the siblings of Mrs. Hinickle whose Portage home hosted a reception. After their honeymoon the Emmerichs reside in Milwaukee and the Jimsons will live in Kilbourn.
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Kilbourn
Peter Emmerichs
Milwaukee
Minnie Naber
Albert Jimson
Helen Naber
Dells City
William Hinickle Portage
Emmétiana
Mrs. Jimson
Class Day Program and Commencement Plans Highlight Local Events
Friday afternoon's Class Day program featured Emma Bender and the Senior Class in songs, history, poems, and farewell words, followed by a May 26 commencement in the Loyal theatre with A. A. Thomson delivering the address. Local outings include Field Day at Baraboo and a series of visits and social gatherings among faculty and families.
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Emma Bender
Herbert ‘Schneider
Myrtle Block
Rosella Steinhorst
Amy Paff
Reuben - Black
Will—Emil Herit
Luzy Lange
Edwin Roever
Verne Dreifke
Mable Geissler
Charles Geissle
the Loyal Theatre
A. A
Thomson
State Educational Department
Baraboo
Sophia Pfaff
August Hirnz
Chicago
John Hander
Emil Traxler
Baptist Ladies Aid
Wm. Black
Marie ‘Bartenbach
Alta Strampe
Reedsburg
August Langenhan
Wm. Dreifke
la Valle
Henry Rover
Mesdames
Wm. P. Egerer
Ernest Black
Ableman Band
Main Street
Phyllis Bentley
Dick Krueger
Newell Family Gatherings and Local Visits
North Fairfield lists Mr and Mrs Wayne Newell and relatives guests at Percy Lamar home. Mrs L P Lewis back after two week visit with kin in New Port. Mrs Joe Lewis and Mrs L P Lewis shopped in Baraboo last Friday. Mrs Julius Stemner returned home after two week visit with daughter Mrs Gust Lewis. Gust Lewis family visited Mr and Mrs Joe Lewis. Fremont Newell visited sisters Emma and Cenia Newell on Sunday.
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Wayne Newell
Dora
Hazel Newell
Billy and
Merriott Newell
Carl Anchor
Stacy
Charlie Anchor
Percy Lamar
L. P. Lewis
New Port
Joe Lewis
Baraboo
Julius Stemner
New Butler
Gust Lewis
Fremont Newell
Emma and
Cenia Newell
Kilbourn Man Fined for Selling Cigarettes
Stanley Gabinske of Kilbourn faced a justice court on a charge of selling cigarettes to minors. He pled guilty and received a $50 fine plus costs after a school board-initiated investigation.
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Stanley Gabinske
Kilbourn
Portage Minister Becomes New Archdeacon
The Rev. William Dawson resigns as rector of St. John's Episcopal Church Portage on June first to accept the archdeaconship at Wisconsin University Chapel. He served as field secretary in the recent National Episcopal Church drive with Milwaukee headquarters.
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William Dawson
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Portage
Wisconsin University Chapel
National Episcopal Church
Milwaukee
Infant Marie Bell Dies of Whooping Cough in Fremont
Mrs. A. Martin of Devils Lake reports the death of her granddaughter Marie Bell in Fremont Iowa at one year old. The child had been ill only a short time with the whooping cough. Miss Mary Martin travels to Fremont to comfort the bereaved family.
Signs of Spring Bring Warm Weather and Showers
Indications point to the arrival of spring with warmer days, intermittent showers, and rapidly budding leaves. A straw hat may appear as the season extends its grip and residents note the shift in dress and climate.
Industries Periled by Coal Shortage Across Cities
Industries in the United States face peril as coal supplies run low. Bins are bare shipments slowed and shutdowns threaten factories and power plants across regions.
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United States
Farmer Crushed Under Tractor Near Delavan
John Stauffer was adjusting a tractor at Delavan when it suddenly started and ran over him. The farmer’s wife found the body at the scene. Local authorities investigated the incident as a farm accident with no immediate foul play indicated.
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Delavan
John Stauffer
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Sanaretta
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Freemont
Iowa
Soetre
Harry Morris
City Island
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Harry, Morrs
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