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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24
A New Game.

A new game is being successfully
operated by pair of crooks in many
Wisconsin towns. The men are
we'll dressed, one of them wears /:
Masonic emblem. They have clever
way of operating. One of them enters
a place of business and makes small
purchase, rendering a $40 bill in pay
ment. He secures his change anC
walks out A few minutes later his
pal enters and makes another small
purchase, giving a ST bill in payment.
When the change comes back he says,
"Why that was SO bill [ gave you.n
To this the clerk or proprietor generally
replies, mo, sir, it was a 81 bill.n 81
tell you, sir, it was $40 bill. / am
positive because it was all theimoney
had,o insists the sharper. The tricks
ter says he will not be picked out for a
mark and calls for the proprietor or
manager. Then the sharper says to
the proprietor, "You can soon con-
vince yourself by looking in the
drawer if the bill has not been given
out in change. | wanted to remember
a telephone number this morning and
not having scrap of paper with me ]
marked the number on the bill. See if
you have not got SO bill with Main
567s G. on it. That is my bill.n The
proprietor finds the bill marked in ex-
actly that manner. He hands the bill
over to the customer with an apology
and chides the clerk for his careless
ness. The bill is the one passed by his
confederate.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24
Missionary Writes
from Far-away Japan.

Mr.. C.J. III. Erffmeyer of this city
! has kindly permitted us to print the
following interesting letter from his
granddaughter, Miss Edna Erffmeyer
who has taken up missionary work in
Japan:
Toxic Japan Sept, s, 1906.
My dear grandpa and grandma:
will now write you letter telling you
a little about myself. We reached
Japan safely on Monday August 9th
', after having been on the water for two
weeks. | enjoyed the ocean voyage
very much for was sea sick only one
day. Also ! enjoyed the trip through
the United States and the Canadian
Rockies. The mountains were es-
pecially interesting to me, for had
never seen them before.
The Lord was so good to us to pro-
tect us all from harm and danger, and
to bring us safely to our new homes in
Japan. / like Japan very much, al
though now it is quite warm here.
The foreigners can hardly it here
in Toxic during the hot summer
months.
Last week we were up in the noun
tains for few days and visited also
the Temples. The Temples of heathen-
ism are beautiful for they have so
much carving etc. that cannot be re-
produced by the japanese people to-
day.
The Japs are very bright people and
they do lovely work. They work very
cheap as they do not need as much to
live on as Americans. Their houses do
not have any furniture, for they eat,
sleep, and sit on the floor. They eat
mostly rice and fish although the
weather. people are beginning to eat
American food. American food is
very much more expensive, and they
cannot afford to buy it. We can get
almost everything to eat here but some
things are so very expensive we can
not afford to buy them often. We
must use canned butter and condensed
cream, as we cannot use the milk of
Japan very well. The canned butter
does very well when one cannot have
the fresh butter.
Meat is expensive here, and chickens
are about the cheapest meat and they
are quite high. Vegetables are plenty,
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24


Twentieth Century club. The mem
bers listened with rapt attention to q
report of the convention Of the Wiscon-
sin Federation of Women's Clubs re-
Gently held at Wausau. The Federation
at this time, celebrated the tenth ami
versary of its birth. 1t is enjoying a
healthy growth, representing Isl clubs
and an aggregate membership of 5000
women. At the convention speakers
of ability were present, among the sub
jects treated being University Extension
and Women's Clubs as a Factor il
Civic Work, The Juvenile Court Sys-
tenn as applied to the smaller towns,
Preserving our Landmarks, heSpirits
of Literature.
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and we can buy them very reasonably.
Flour does not keep very well as it is
so damp in Japan. The things in the
house are usually covered with mould
especially books. lit is so damp wemust
be careful to care well for our clothing
and things. Our house is however,
built in American style and as we are
quite in the city, the dampness does
not spoil our things very much.
Today Miss Bournfened went to the
store and bought grapes and pears for
preserves and pickles. We can buy
oranges here all the year around, so we
do not put up much fruit except jellies
and preserves. We do not have time
to do much of this work, and besides it
costs more than to buy fresh fruit in
season. We must put up our jellies
now for in one week from next Mon
day school begins and then we do not
have time at all for that work. The
school building and the girls dormitory
are all in the same yard as our house is
so we do not have to go far away from
home to teach.
Elmina Rauck and / will have to go
to school for some time to study the
japanese language. Until we learn
the language we will have to work
through an interpreter. Last Sunday
night we had union meeting of all
the six Toxic churches at the Krecher
Memorial church, and had my first
experience in talking through an in
terpeter.
/ like Japan very much and hope
may be able to learn the language so
that | can use it in few year. Pray
for me that the Lord may bless my
feeble efforts to work for Him among
the japanese.
/ ann sorry did not get to see you
when passed through Baraboo on the
way to the coast. / did not know we
were going that way, or / shonld have
written to tell you to be at the depot.
/ suppose Silas told you that saw
him on the train.
Write to me when you can. With
much love to you / am,
Your loving granddaughter
Edna l.. Erffmeyer
Koishikawa-kee,
"a Sasugayacho,
Toxic, Japan.
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Thank You.

1 would be very ungrateful man if
[ did not appreciate the splendid vote
given me at the primary for county
clerk, and as / cannot meet you all
ace to face to thank you, am going
to do so in this way. / shall never for
get your confidence and support. /
also wish to thank my opponents for
che gentlemanly way in which they
conducted their campaigns, and am
only sorry that there were not places
for all four of us.
Now for the next step. Election day
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24
IROQUOIS
WILL OPEN.

The United States Steel Mining Com
pany which practically controls the
Oliver Steel Company now in theoper-
alton of extensive drilling, and which
is also at the point Of controlling the
Illinois mines has bought up the long
idle lroquois mine with the purpose OF
beginning operations. 1t means re-
neWed life and what has seemed for a
couple Of years dead capital, is soon to
react for the qualification of many fond
but uncherished hopes. Free
dom Journal.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24

comes November 9Th, and know that
can rely upon my friends to be at
the polls. But / want to ask another
favor of you, boys, and that is to pass
the word around that "Sant' Wood is
on the ticket for county clerk, that he
needs the office, and that he will, if
elected, make every effort to conduct
the affairs of the office in business
ike manner. That be will also do bis
best to make everybody feel at home
when they have business to transact
with him.
Thanking you again and hoping to
merit your confidence in the future, !
am
Very truly yours,
S. III. Wood.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24
EQUIP CIRCUS
WITH AUTOS

A report is to the effect that Ring
ling Bros. contemplate making a
radical change in the conduct of their
show next season.
1T is stated that within the past two
weeks, they closed contracts with one
of the two automobile manufacturers
at Pontiac, Mich, for auto-trucks
sufficient to equip every vehicle with
the Worlds Greatest Shows, and that
the negotiations were under way for
fully year before the deal was finally
consummated.
tits declared that the manufacture
ers securing the contract have stopped
all other work and will maintain day
and night shifts on the Ringing Bros,
order until same is completed. The
auto trucks are to be delivered to the
Ringing Bros. at their winter quarters
in Baraboo, on a specified date, in
ample; time to assemble all of the equip
ment and have same in readiness for
the opening of the 1907 season at the
Coliseum in Chicago next Adril.
ltlis understood that the change in
equipment will cost the Ringing Bros.
in the neighborhood of S250,OOO.
An auto-show has been the dream OF
many managers ever since the auto
mobile craze fire swept the country
and it would really seem now as though
the horseless circus was soon to be a
reality.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24
SWANS ERROR
Black Creek Man Went Into
Brewery TO Get Marriage
License.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 16.-Thinking
that the building of the George Walter
Brewing company was the court house,
a bashful swain accompanied by coy
maiden entered the office and asked
for a license.
1--WE want a license said Henry
Komp of Black Greek. III. A. Schmitz,
secretary of the brewing company,
stepped up to his desk when the cou-
pie came in and in reply produced an
application blank for 5000 saloon Ii
cense.
do you think | want to start sa-
loon?" cried the angry lover. 1--WE
want to get married. The brewer
then informed them that the place to
get their permit was two blocks away.
Greatly humiliated, the lovers left the
building.
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At their annual meeting the stock
holders of the Chicago and Northwest
ern railroad voted an increase of
$1O0.009, 900 in the capital stock, doub-
ling the present capital. The directors
were given power to issue certificates
at whatever time added funds may be
necessary. Seven directors were re-
elected. At the close of the meeting
President Hughitt said: 'sThe new
stock constituted surplus on which
we may draw in the future whenever
there is need. The country is growing
and we wish to be in a position to keep
pace with any demand that may come
upon us"
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24
AARON FARNSWORTH.

There are no two things exactly alike
in the universe but tsometimes,one meets
with people or objects that.are..a puzzle
to distinguish one from the other.
Now, there are the Farnswerth brothers
in Caledonia that are SO near alike that
even their neighbors know not one
from the other. The twins cause per-
plexlty wherever they go and no
wonder when they are as near alike as
two peas. The members of the family
are able to distinguish between them
by their walk or clothing but in any
other way it is almost impossible.
When they go to party at aneighbor's
home or when at a public meeting their
aquaintances never know to whom
they are talking. This peculiar likeness
makes it decidedly interesting attimes
for the lads and lassies in Caledonia
One day some time ago one of the
Young men called at Sanderson's ton
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serial parlors in Baraboo, had his work
done and went away. Soon after his
brother came in and the proprietor said
in establishment, "Why, / just cut
your hair and shaved youW Mr. Sand
erson has always recognized the fact
since then that there are twins in Gale
donia.
Their father was from Pennsylvania
and their mother came from Saxony.
She is still resident at the old home
place among the beautiful hills to the
east of Baraboo. In the family are eight
brothers and three sisters. DR.. A. T..
Farnsworth of Baraboo, and William
and Walter I'll. attorneys of Portage,
are among the sons.
Their names as they appear beneath
the cut, are Aaron and Arthur. Their
names make little difference for you
can not distinguish between them.
They were born April 5, 1874, and still
reside in Columbia county.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24
MRS. HAINES
PASSES AWAY.

Mrs. James Haines, a pioneer resi-
dent of Baraboo, died at the home Of
her nephew, j. Dunning, at Reeds
burg last night at about $40 O'Clock.
A fortnight ago she went to Reedsburg
to visit and while there was taken with
pneumonia which caused her DEATH
Deceased was born in Franklin coun-
ty, New York, December 6, 1926, and
came to this part of the United States
with her parents in 1845. They were
with that great procession of New York
and New England people who came
to Wisconsin in those pioneer times.
February 4, 1849, she married ] I'll.
Haines and their old home was just
north of the Baraboo cemetery at the
foot of the hill
Her husband died about four years
ago and she is survived by one son, B..
=. Haines of Chicago There are also
two granddaughter, Cecil of Chicago,
and Mary M. of Baraboo. Another
son, George Haines, passed away last
spring.
The funeral will be held at the home
in Baraboo, 425 Fifth street, Saturday
afternoon at two o'clock conducted by
Rev. John Gillian of Fairfield.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24

Mr.. NJ. Riney, son Walter and
daughter Helen, are journeying and
visiting in the Eastern states where
Mr.. Riney is also attending conven
ion of bridge builders.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24

just now, only her Two daughters, Mrs.
Stillson and Mrs. Ames, ate the annual
feast in her rooms to do honor to
the day.
when we are sick where can we turn for
succor?
When we are wretched. where can we
complain?
And when the world looks cold and surly
on us,
Where can we go to meet warmer eye
With such sure confidence as to mother?'.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24
lard Luck.

Said broken down fox, 81 have spent
Every dollar / had, = and he went
TO wealthy old skunk
For the loan of a plunk
But the skunk wouldn't give him a
scent
New York Times.
Then he went to mink of high rank
And he begged for the loan of a franc
Said the mink, "Why, old old fox,
Here are plenty of rocks,
Help yourself; draw them out Of this
bank"
Chicago Tribune.
To buck then poor Reynard did go,
And he begged for ten-spot or SO,
But the buck said, "I'm broke"
Which was really no joke,
For this buck didn't have any doe.
-Texarkana ark Times.
When the fox saw the buck had no
stake
He tried s'touching" crane from a
lake,
Said the crane, sNow, old boy,
I'd assist you with joy,
But my bill isn't one I can break"
Kansas City Times.
He then struck miserly mole
And in sorrow unburdened his soul,
But the mole ducked his head,
And fiippantly said:
II also am deep in the hole"
-Fairmont (Ia.) Sentinel.
To gopher he then made a squirt,
And bowling his head to the earth,
He asked for v,
But the gopher said, "See,
There is naught in my pocket but
dirt
-Algoma (Ia.) Courier.
OF Brer Wolf he next made the request
1t was merely loan he confessed,
sGet hens with your graft"
Said the wolf with laugh,
"That's the way / feathered my
nestr =
Britt Tribune.
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Another Milestone.

Wednesday, Oct. II, Mrs. M. =.
Prothero passed her S6th milestone of
birthdays. In respect for her weak
ness, and a bereavement in the family
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24
DESTROY HOME
IN CHARIV ARI.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Oct 17.-For
desecrating the bridal chamber of Miss
Elizabeth Proulx and Philip Bellier,
who were married here yesterday
morning, breaking doors and windows,
tearing curtains and in general raiding
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Proulx, in the
town OF Tilden, the ringleaders of a
chariyari party, consisting of eighty
men and twenty women, will be ar
rested. Mrs. Proulx was here this aft
.ernoon to consult attorneys.
The charivari party of well known
farmers seems to have become howl
ing mob. The men broke down the
door to the dining room, where the
wedding party was feasting. For some
time they were kept from doing any
further damage, being repulsed by
guests throwing hot water on them.
Storm Bridal Chamber.
When all means of defense had been
exhausted the charivari party effected
an entrance at the windows, tore down
the curtains and damaged furniture.
A lively battle ensued when they
tried TO get possession of the bridal
chamber but they finally won and
carried out the bridal bed and bedding
and also the guests hats and wraps.
These articles were almost ruined by
being trampled upon by the crowd.
The well house was next broken into
in search of liquor and when this could
not be found the men poured milk in
to the well.
The ringing of bells, sound of circu-
lar saws and hammering upon tin pans
then began anew and pandemonium
broke loose in all its hideousness. Then
the bridegroom made an appearance.
The crowd shouted that they would
settle for $40, but Mrs. Proulx said that
it was too much. Bellier tried to COM
promise with $4 but without success.
Girls Hug and Kiss Groom.
BY this time the feminine element
had crowded about the bridegroom and
seized him in their arms, hugging and
kissing him until he promised to give
them 81 and the men S4. This settled
mattes;lg and the crowd departed. It is
said that the cash will be used to pay
for dance. The bride and groom were
invited but didnot accept. Mrs. Proulx
said tonight:
"The charivari party was one Of the
most reckless / have everh heard of. The
free use of firearms and destruction of
property violates the true charivari
spirit and the ringleaders must now
take the consequences.
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Christian Kolba died Tuesday morn
ing at his home in New Ulm, MINES,
ota. He resided in the town of West
field, Sauk county, until about three
years ago. Mr.. and Mrs. H. w.
Savage and two sons of this city, at
tended the funeral Wednesday. He
was Mrs. Savage's grandfather.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24
BIG WEDDING
DAMBECK-F

AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
G. Dambeck Wednesday evening Oct.
II, occurred one of the prettiest autumn
weddings Of the season when their
daughter, Miss Edith, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Guy i. FarweII of
Baraboo
While the Mendelssohn wedding
march was being played by Mrs. G. Z.
Risley, accompanied by Mr.. Risley on
the violin, the party entered, the
minister, followed by two little flower
girls, Hattie Huntington and Ella
Dambeck nieces of the bride, then
the bride and groom accompanied by
Albert Hansch and Regena Schneider.
The bridal party stood beneath an
arch made ofautumn leaves, evergreens
and barberries, while the ceremony
was pronounced by Rev. Schneider Of
the Evangelical church.
The bride was beautifully attired in
white silkoline trimmed with silk
applique and chiffon. The groom wore
the conventional black.
Immediately after the ceremony an
elaborate supper was served. Over one
hundred guests were present. Those
from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs.
Swamer Of Waukesha, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Hewitt of North Freedom, and
Mr.. J. Nauretz of LIE Roy, Kansas.
The young couple received many
valuable presents, especially liz silver.
The bride is one of Baraboo's es-
timable young ladies and will be
missed by host of friends.
The groom is young man of good
moral character and is much esteemed
by all who know him. He is employed
at the state hospital and he and his
bride expect to live at Mendoza.
Recent deprecations in cemeteries of
Portage have aroused public indigna-
ton to a high pitch. Plants, flowers
land even ribbons with which bouquets
were tied have been stolen from the
graves. Within few weeks persons
have been especially beld in stripping
these love offerings from graves in the
Catholic cemetery. Vigilance of the
sections so far has not disclosed the
identity of the heartless thieves. A
strict watch is being kept and any Of
fender caught will surely get the limit
J Of punishment.
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Mrs. Herman Klages died in the
townof Excelsior Wednesday afternoon
after short illness. Deceased was SO
years old. Her husband died some time
ago and she is survived by four sons
and two daughters. Funeral Saturday
at the Lutheran church in Ableman.
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CLUBS
(From Wednesdays Daily.) }
Very truly yours,
S. III. Wood.

The Inter Sc club met with Mrs.
Sam Briscoe yesterday. The mem
bers responded to roll call by giving
quotations from Eugene Field. Mrs.
Holah read a paper on his life, and re-
lated many amusing anecdotes concern.
ing little children. Mrs. Wright and
Mrs. Hoag read several selections from
his best books. Mrs. Humphrey en-
tertained the club with music. Next
meeting Oct. 80, with Mrs. Bessie
Teel
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1906-10-24

(From Fridays Daily)
Thursday was federation day at the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-04-02

Ing a ballot but he must r OF advise or IN.
dictate in any manner whom to vote for.
The voter if he wishes TO vote for all
the candidates nominated by any party
should make q cross mark tx under
the party designation printed at the
top of the ballot in the circle made for
that purpose, a ballot 30 marked and
having no. other mark, will be counted
for all the. candidates OF that party IN
the column. underneath, unless the
names of some of the candidates OF the
party haze, been erased or q cross mark
be placed in the square under the naae
or st any place In the square under the
name or names of candidate in au0tE err
column and will be counted, for all
names written in lieu of one erased Ii
the voter wishes to vote for some of the
candidates of different political parties
he should make a. cross mark under the
name of each candidate he desire to vote
for, or at any place within the space in
which the name is printed If he wish
es to vote for a person for certain
Office whose name is not on the ballot
he must write the name in the blank
space under the printed name of the
candidate for the office. The ballot
should not be marked in any other
Kramer. If the ballot be spoiled it must
he returned to the ballot clerk, who
must issue another in its stead, but
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-04-02
ELECTION Notice

not more than three in all to any one
voter. five minutes time is allowed In
booth TO mark ballot. Unofficial ballot
or memorandum to assist tina voter
in marking his ballot can be taken into
booth, and May be used to copy from.
The ballot must not be shown 30 that
any person can see how it has been
marked by the voaer. After 1t is mark
ed it should be folded 80 that the inside
cannot be- seen but 30 thai the printed
indorcement and signature OF the BAL
lot clerknon the outside may be seen.
Then the voter should pass ont OF the
booth or compartment, give his name
to the inspector in charge of the ballot
box. hand him his ballot to be placed
in the box, and pass out of the voting
place. A voter who declares to the
presiding officer that he IS unable to
read or that by reason of physical disa-
bility he.is unable to mark his ballot.
can have assistance of one or TWO elect
officers in marking the same, to be
chosen by the voter; and if he declares
that he is totally blind he may be
assisted by any person chosen by, him
from among the>e legal VOTERS. of the
county. The presi ding officer may
administer An, oath in his discretion,
as to such persen's disability. he
party designations and candidates for
the,different offices are as follows: