Obituary: Walter Spraetz of Rochelle Dies at Nineteen
The remains of Walter Spraetz from Rochelle Illinois were brought to Reedsburg for burial. He died of pleurisy at about nineteen years old. He had moved from Reedsburg with his mother Mrs Mary Spraetz to Rochelle a year earlier. The funeral was held at St Peters Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev Kansier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Spraetz
Rochelle
Ill
Reedsurg
Reedsburg
Mary Spraetz
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Kansier
Funeral services for former Mayor August F Fisher
Funeral services for former Mayor August F Fisher were held at St John s Evangelical Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon. The building was crowded with relatives neighbors and townspeople. The service opened in German by Rev Henry Miller and concluded in English by Rev H P Popp. The ministers noted his long church membership loyalty to family and community and his years in the drug business. Business houses closed during the services. Pallbearers included T W English Pfannstiehl M H Mould Weirich H Grotophorst and Geoorge senberg. Floral designs came from his many organizations relatives and friends with several from away including Dr S A fisher St Louis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August F. Fisher
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran C Church
Henry Miller
H. P. Popp
Ableman
Baraboo
Rev. Popp
T. W. English
Pfannstiehl
M. H. Mould
Mil Weirich
H. Grotophorst
Geoorge
Mrs Ames E Johnson Dies After Long Illness in Lodi
Mrs Ames E Johnson aged longtime resident of Lodi died after a prolonged illness. Funeral arrangements are pending with local clergy and family members awaiting notice for services.
Obituary: Leander S. Drew 1841 1920
Leander S. Drew born near Canaan New Hampshire August 33 1841 died Delavan Wisconsin May 10 1920. He moved with family to Wisconsin in 1884 and lived in West Point Columbia County Lodi Prairie du Lac and Delavan. Survived by wife and three children and was buried at Garden Bluff Cemetery after services in Lodi. Many relatives and friends attended from Baraboo Janesville Madison and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander S. Drew
Canaan
New Hampshire
Delavan
Wisconsin
West Point
Columbia County
Mr. Drew
Lodi
Prairie du Lac
Harry G
J. Steuber
L. H. Guhl
Presbyterian Church
Rose Seville
Madison
D. D. MacPherson
Minneapolis
Minn
Drew
Baraboo
Merrimack
Dr Pierce and His Golden Medical Discovery
A historical note recalls Dr. Pierce, famed for his springtime disease cures, who popularized the Golden Medical Discovery in Buffalo New York and across the United States. The tonic, claimed to be a blood-maker, used roots and herbs grown in fields and forests and was widely sold in drug stores. The piece cites millions of bottles sold as proof of its reach and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Pierce
C. A. Ho
Chicago
Dr. Hoag
Addres
Funeral Services for Mrs Louisa French in Waunaca
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the M E church with Rev C E Weed officiating. Pallbearers included Nathanial Farnworth, A G Glover, John Eslington, Richard Alexander, L H W Jet er, and D Quigzie. Interment was in Fairfield cemetery. Mrs French died recently at her Waunaca home and the remains were shipped to this city where she formerly resided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa French
Waunaca
M. E. Church
C. E. Weed
Nathanal Farnworth
A. G. Glover
John Eslington
Richard Alexander
L. HW Jeter
D. Quigzie
Fairfield Cemetery
Civil War Vet Elijah Hinds Buried in Lodi
Elijah B. Hinds aged 75 a Civil War veteran died Wednesday in Madison. He was buried at a local cemetery in Lodi with a small service and family attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah B. Hinds
Madison
Lodi
Pauline Von Behren Born in Prairie du Lac in 1897
Pauline Marie Von Behren daughter of Frederick and Celia Burga was born November 15 1897 in Prairie du Lac. She died recently at age 22 5 26. Her father died in June 1913. She is survived by her mother two sisters and four brothers Mrs Margaret Kuhnan Edward Louis John Laura and Marvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline M. von Behren
Pauline Marie von Behren
Frederick von Behren
Cecelia Burga
Prairie du Lac
Margaret Kuhnan
Edward
Louis
John
Laura
Marvin
Funeral of Mrs. Cady in Excelsior Township
The remains of Mrs. W. C. Cady died days ago in south Milwaukee were buried in Excelsior on Wednesday. A brief service occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rudd before burial. Mrs. Cady was sister to Mrs. William Ramsey of Reedsburg and was joined by relatives including her son, City Attorney V. H. Cady of Baraboo.
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Cady
Mms. W. C. Cady
Milwaukee
Excelsior
W. C. Rudd
William Ramsey
Reedsburg
V. H. Cady
Baraboo
Death of W. M. Schutz at 65 in Westfield
W. M. Schutz of Westfield died Thursday afternoon at his daughter’s home, aged 65. He had been living with his daughter Mrs. Alvin Behn since the death of his wife about a year ago. Surviving children are Mrs. Otto Harmel of Baraboo, Mrs. Ernest Koenig, Mrs. Alvin Behn, and sons Harry and George Schutz, all of Westfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Schutz
Westfield
Alvin Behn
Mr. Schutz
Schutz
Otto Harmel
Baraboo
Ernest Koenig
Harry
George Schutz
Miss Florence Sailing Dies at Dodgeville Hospital
Miss Florence Sailing born in 1905 formerly resided on the J. J. Davis farm near Spring Green died a few days ago at a Dodgeville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Sailing
J. J. Davis
Spring Green
Dodgeville
Funeral for W H Staten in Wisconsin Veterans Home
H F Staten returns from Waupaca after attending the funeral of his father W H Staten who died at the Wisconsin Veterans Home aged 78. Born in Gloucester Massachusetts he served in the Civil War and later worked for the Chicago and Northwestern. Survived by one son H F Staten of Baraboo and one daughter Mrs William Dennison of Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Staten
Waupaca
W. H. Staten
Wisconsin Veteran’s Home
Mr. Staten
Glochester
Mass
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
Baraboo
Card of Thanks for Kind Deeds and Comfort
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness, floral offerings, and lodge support during our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Maeier and Rev Popp for comforting words and to the choir for its selections. Signed Mrs August F Fisher Dr and Mrs R F Fisher Mr and Mrs C Albert Mrs Louise Fisher and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeier
Popp
August F. Fisher
R. F. Fisher
C. Albert
Louise Fisher
Dukards Gather at Logansport for Feet Washing
About 10 000 to 15 000 members of the Dunkards, an old Brethren church branch, held an annual conference on a farm 12 miles east of Logansport Indiana. They observed feet washing after participating in the Lord's supper, adhering to a literal Bible interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Th Brethren Church
Local Notes Tied to Hill Point and Area Happenings
A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Myer. Mrs Charles Korth has gone to live with her parents to improve her health. Mrs Homer Goodell and her Sandusky family helped with house papering. Local weather stays cold delaying potato sprout. Arthur Goodell visited Sandusky with his brother. Road crews continue work and new buildings rise despite high material costs.
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George Myer
Charles Korth
John Shults
Homer Goodell
Sandusky
Athur Goodell
Plan Dances to Fill Treasury at Portage
The American Legion post in Portage announced a sequence of dances to raise funds for its treasury. Local events will feature music and community attendance as organizers push for fiscal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Portage
Partridge Strikes Woman Driving Near Paulding Divide
Mrs. C. A. Sherwood of Jackson County recounts a partridge crash during a Sunday drive. The bird struck her face through the car window, breaking her glasses and killing itself, while she sustained a head and face blow and fears a repeat incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Sherwood
Paulding Divide
Sherwood
Jackson Co. Journal
Married Pair Findings in Lodi and Quiet Ceremony
Anna Anderson and Oman A Nelson of Lodi wed recently. Grace Fisher and Clarence B Albert also married quietly at the bride’s mother Mrs A F Fisher home with Rev F P Popp officiating. After a brief wedding trip the couple will live with the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Fisher
Clarence B. Albert
A. EF. Fisher
F. P. Popp
Ableman
Milwaukee
Quiet Sauk City Wedding for Henning and Powers
Margaretha E. Henning and H Orson Powers wed at the home of Mr and Mrs B Henning in Sauk City. Rev W A Lempke officiated before close family and friends. The bride wore pink silk chiffon voile and pink rosebud bouquet. groom in blue serge. Attendants included Arthur Henning and Jessie Gundlach of Portage. They will reside with the groom's father in Prairie du Sac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henning—Powers
Arthur Henning
Jessie Gundlach
Portage
Prairie du Sac
Henn Leis Wed At St. Aloysius Sauk City
Miss Leone Henn and Edward Leis united in marriage at St. Aloysius Catholic Church Sauk City Rev Schauenberg officiated The bride wore blue with a shower bouquet of roses and sweet peas Bridesmaid and groom in blue The reception followed with a 5 course dinner Then the couple traveled to Baraboo Neillsville Minneapolis and will be at home in Milwaukee after June 1st The bride is daughter of Mrs Jos Henn.
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St. Aloysius Catholic Church
Sauk City
Leone Henn
Edward Leis
Schauenberg
Bertha Henn
George Henn
Baraboo
Neillsville
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Jos Henn
Couple from this city wed at bride’s parents home
John Zentner and Miss Huldah Stevens daughter of Mr and Mrs Hollis Stevens both of this city were married this afternoon at the bride’s parents residence in a ceremony attended by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zentner
Huldah “Stevens
Hollis Stevens
Portage Team Defeats La Valle In Rainy Baseball Game
Portage topped La Valle 12 to 4 on a waterlogged diamond in a slow game. Sam Peterson and Doc Barnett led the hitting, with La Valle’s Haven and Schmidt among others notable. A $1 raffle cow drew fans as auto travel praised Highway No. 33 from Baraboo to La Valle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey
la Valle
Portage
Portage—Stegman
Jeans
Schwanz
Bachman
Witt
Rueckert
Taylor
Rief
Peterson
Wiedenbeck
Berigan
Borchers
Hyslop
Glumske
Hanisch
Haven
Doc” Barnett
Sam Peterson
Canal
Frank R. Schmidt
Baraboo
County Schools Meet in Baraboo Thursday
Sauk county schools combine commencement exercises field meets and other contests on Thursday in Baraboo with events at the Al Ringling theatre. Diplomas presented by County Superintendent A H Martin after musical selections, an address by A A Thomson, and a community sing led by E B Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
A. H. Martin
al. Ringling Theatre
Frank Terbilcox
E. C. Henke
E. B. Gordon
University of Wisconsin
A. A. Thomson
Wisconsin Department of Education
J. M. Kelley
Attile
Mendelssohn
Cavalleria Pusticana
Mascagni
Baraboo
Scratcher causes fatal blood poisoning after finger scratch
Andrew Vander Zee, 57, of Fox River Illinois, cut his finger while trimming a broken harness strap. The cut became infected and blood poisoning developed, leading to his death a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Vander Zee
Fox River
Prairie du Sac Seeks Police Patrol Protection
Prairie du Sac asked for police protection under county authority. The highway patrolman L. R. Capener will not patrol cities without a formal request, and Prairie du Sac is the only place to have asked for speeders to be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Sac
L. R. Capener
Farber and Richert Wedding in Loganville May 12
Walter Farber and Florence Richert united in marriage at Loganville on May 12 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Schalkhouser. Bride wore white satin and roses, with flower girl Margaret McQuin and bridesmaids Franie Schuette Ella Steinhorst Erma Sass Esther Schuette in pink silk. Best men were Paul Richert Alfred Farber Arthur Farber and Fred Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loganville
Walter Farber
Florence Richert
Schalkhouser
Margaret McQuin
Flower Girl
Franie Schuette
Ella Steinhorst
Erma Sass
Esther Schuette
Paul Richert
Alfred Farber
Arthur Farber
Fred Schroeder
Many Apply for Tomah Principal Position
The Tomah school board has received upwards of 40 applications for the vacant position of principal of the schools. The text notes that while teachers may be scarce, principals appear plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Applications to Marv and Local Residents
Applications listed for Marv, Wm H Van Wormer La Valle Edith Eder La Valle Walter F Kerndt Chicago Elsie Ri Isenberg Baraboo Cyril Cooper Reedsburg Verona Buelow Reedsburg Alphons J Kramer Spring Green Mary T Frank Spring Green Arthur Haskins Baraboo Cora Taylor Livingston Henry A Friede Reedsburg Huldah Meyer Reedsburg Herman Federman Baraboo Agnes Gall Baraboo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. van Wormer
la Valle
Edith Eder
Walter F. Kerndt
Chicago
Elsie Ri Isenberg
Baraboo
Cyril Cooper
Reedsburg
Verona Buelow
Alphons J. Kramer
Spring Green
Mary T. Frank
Arthur Haskins
Cora Taylor
Livingston
Henry A. Friede
Huldah Meyer
Herman Federman
Agnes Gall
Spring on the Way Prompts Hat Cleanup
The Hastings Tribune notes spring arrival with a cheerful tease from Luke McLaurie about warm weather. The Newark Advocate adds a playful line about needing to tidy a worn straw hat as the season approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring
Newark
Ohio
Montana leads in public school ranking in Rus sell Sage study
The Rus sell Sage Foundation report ranks Montana first among states for public school systems, with California second and Arizona third. It notes U.S. school efficiency at 52 percent, a rise in high school enrollment from 19,000 in 1870 to nearly 2,000,000 now, and wide salary variation from $25 to $80 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
United States
Russel Sage Foundation
California
Arizona
New Jersey
Washington
Wisconsin
Department of Education
Foundation
Leonard P. Ayres
Utah
Maryland
North Carolina
Wisconsin Attendance and Facilities Report from State Education Chief
A. B. Cook of the state education department in Madison explains Dr. Ayres' figures and how Wisconsin’s low rate was obtained. The report covers attendance, days in session, high school progression, and per child education spending, noting facilities but not inter-state scholarship standards. Wisconsin data show 160 to 200 school days, 180 in Madison, rural high schools 7 percent, cities 17 percent, state average about 11.5 percent. 1918 city wages $30.1 per pupil and other expenses $16.65. parochial schools’ participation could affect the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cook
State Education Department
Madison
Ayres
Wisconsin
Cook
Lift Off Corns With Freezone At Low Cost
Advertising copy promotes Freezone as a cheap painless remedy for corns and calluses. It claims a tiny bottle at drug stores costs little, applies drops on the corn or callus, and immediately stops pain while allowing the corn to be lifted out root and all with no soreness.
Presbyterians in Philadelphia Advance Welsh Merger
A historic merger unites Welsh Calvinistic Methodists with the ABC Presbyterians in Philadelphia. About 15,000 communicants switch to the Presbyterian church, joining 150 churches, 100 ministers, elders, six synods and sixteen presbyteries in a major church unity stride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phidelphia
Welsh Calvanistic Methodist
Welsh Presbyter Church
Presbyterian
Wiw
Famous Indian scout dead at La Crosse
Dr. George E. Powell, renowned Indian scout, died in La Crosse at age 72. His brother, Dr. Frank Powell, known as White Beaver, survived him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Cros
George E. Powell
la Crosse
Frank Powell
Numerous Candidates Active in Monroe County Primaries
An unusual number of candidates in Monroe County have filed for the primary, with many entering the race as voters prepare for upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Coun
Monroe County
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. F. Fisher
James E. Johnson
Ames E. Johnson
Mrs. Louise French
William Schutz
Miss Florence
Dukards
Logansport, Ind
Hill Point
Treasury
Albert—Fisher
Leis—Henn
Stevens—Zentner
Lavalle
Barnett
Farber—Richert
Marv
Luke McLaurie
Badger Schools
Russell Sage Foundation
ABC
Huag
Specs
Dr. C. A. Hoz
Warren House
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