Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-02-24
MANY HAPPENINGS
At NORTH FREEDOM

MRS. James Seeley or Amarillo,
Texas. was the guest of her husband 8
people, Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Seeley,
last week.
Mrs. Leo Brilliott returned home
Wednesday after visiting relatives in
Rockford, Illinois.
Mrs. Ed. Curry of Lyons swas the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. y. w. Seeley
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Virgins were
married fifty years Saturday, Febru-
airy 19. The G. A. R. and W. K. G.
intended to have a reception for them.
On account of the death of comrade
Whitney, they did not have it.
Carol Hackett of Platteville came
home to help celebrate his grandpar-
ents' golden wed ling.
Mrs. Henry Griep received a dis
patch Monday saying her sister. Miss
Emma Loefier, died at Superior after
an operation. Miss Loeffler was raised
to womanhood a couple of miles south
of the village.
Matt Corckram was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. S. J. Hsckett Monday.
E. L. Powell has been confined to his
bed for a number of days with severe
attack of neuralgia.
Miss Ella Pawlisch, trained nurse
of Chicago, is home having a rest.
The Dickie school had basket social
at Egerer Brothers home last Friday
evening and took in nearly twenty
dollars.
The Basket ball game Saturday
evening between our boys and the Mer-
rimack boys was well attended. The
home team was victorious.
Mrs. Alice Gunnison BuDohn and
daughters returned to their home in
Eau Claire after a few days visit
with her brother, John Gunnison and
family.
DR.. Shaw and family remove to
Freeport, illinois, this week. The
doctor feels he Nill do better in larger
place.
The citizens of North Freedom were
called upon last Wednesday, Feb. 18th
to mourn the loss of an old and highly
respected citizen, in the death of Cap
tain Whitney as he has always been
called here. He was kind, benevolent,
honest. broad minded had the
sterling qualities which made a good
citizen. His influence on the old and
young will surely bring forth good
fruit. He was always willing to talk
to the school children on patriotism and
was one of the main stays of the G. A.
r. of our village He was an old and
respected Mason and Was very helpful
in their lodge. He was member of
the Ministerial association and attend
ed their last meeting in Baraboo just
week before he died. He has held ma.
ny Offices of trust in an honorable man
ner. Our village and world would be
much better could we have more citi
gems like our departed friend. He stood
firm for the best interests of the flag
that protected him and the United
States. Mr.. Whitney leaves to mourn
his departure an aged wife, a sister-in-
law, Miss Sarah Clark who made her
home with them, two daughters, Mrs.
Dan Fullmer of North Freedom end
Mrs. James Spencer of Minneapolis,
Mimi, six grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. The funeral services
were held at the home at o'clock Sun
day conducted by Rev. Mckay of Mad
isOn. The body was taken to New Lis
bon Monday morning. The teachers
R1ds:hool children and mluy friends
marched to the depot.
Rev. Hall and wife of Baraboo called
at Mrs. Whitney's Saturday.
MrF. Kohlmeyer of Hill Point was
the guest of Mrs. L. Schroeder Sun
day.
0, D. BranCenburg of Madison at
tended Mr.. Whitney's funeral Sunday
Mrs. Hopper of Westfield is moving
in to the house ne bought on Walnut
street
Miss Rachel Mather of Baraboo spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. So. Hack
EFT.
S. j. Hackett attended, the funeral
of Mrs. Chris Cochran in Reedsburg
Thursday.
The Leap Year dancing party was |
grand success. Mrs. II. Eschenbach |
and Miss TRIUMPH managed the floor
and the gents might learn a good lesson |
from them. Mrs. Grace Hewitt took
charge of the finances. She has been
taking lessons from Uncle Sam for the |
last number of years and is an expert at |
it and the Hackett orchestra never |
furni ,ned better music. The gents did |
not tire of dancing and of course the |
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