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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-22

on the building were placed In the
corner. Each man also contributed
the accustomed nickel, which was sealed
up with the papers. The building is
being erected bv the Caledonia Cement
Stone Co.. under the supervision OF J.
c. Danforth as architect.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-22

Crown for intolerable severity. Fred
Wright appeared for the petitioner. Inc. ne
narties live in Groton. The testimony
II the divorce cases of Georgianna b.
TYLER VS.. Ernest D. Tyler and Jennie M.
Moore VS.. Bert P. Moore is all in but
the decisions have not yet been given
Ort
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-22
School Superintendent Appointed.

Corwin F. Palmer of Andover, Mass,
has been appointed superintendent of
schools to succeed Clarence H. Dempsey
who goes to Revere, Mass. Mr.. Palmer
is graduate of the Lebanon Normal
school and Harvard University, class of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-22
Democratic Caucus.

The Democratic caucus will be held at
the Town Hall on the afternoon of Sat
urday, August l. to place in nomination
candidates for county officers to be
voted for on the first Tuesday in Septem-
Der.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
0LMSTEAD-- MOULD.
Married at the Home of Mrs. William
Marriott, on Ash Street.

George Olmstead of Richmond, Va.
and Miss Gertrude Mould, daughter ot
Photographer Fred Mould of Baraboo
were married at the home Of the brides
aunt, Mrs. William Marriott, 8O2 Ash
street, Thursday evening.
The rooms of the home had been pre-.
pared with beautiful decorations oi
carnations and smilaX. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John S. Crowd
er of the Methodist church.
The bride was gowned in white en-
broidered chiffon and carried brides
roses. She was attended by Miss Ada
Marriott. The groom was attended
by William Marriott. Memdelsonn's
wedding march was played by Harry
Clark.
Supper was served to the forty OF
more relatives and friends who were
present at the nuptial ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Oimstead departed fo1
a short trip to Lacrosse, after which
they will return to Baraboo and visit
for Shcrt time before their final de-
parture for their home in Virginia,
where the groom is prosperous young
business man.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
TAX COMMISSION IN BARABOO
Representative of State Gatheri ng
Statistics Relating to Property
Values.
(From fridays Daily.)

j III. Curtin of the State tax com,
mission returned to Madison today
after finishing the work begun by
Paul Reynolds some weeks ago.
The object of the work which is
now being carried on in all of the
counties of thestate for theIfrst time this
year, is to find out the relation betwee n
the assessed valuation of the property
and the actual sale price. Sheriff.
sales are not considered as indicating
anything, and are therefore not used
in the final results. Trades and
other than money considerations are
taken into consideration. The actual
value of each piece of property is ascer-
tanned from reliable authority. The
final purpose isto get the assessing pro-
cess upon the same basis in all of the
counties, and as near to the real value
of the property as possible.
The results are used in apportioning
the taxes for the next year, the pre-
ceeding year always being used as a
determinant.
In Wisconsin the percentage of asses
sed valuation to the real value Of the
property runs from 4O% to 9O%, the
average being about 75%.
Concerning Baraboo, while the
assessed valuation is high it is not
nearly as high as Lacrosse and some
other cities of the same size in Wiscon-
sin. Because of the various improve
ments in streets, sewers, schools, light
ing and other items, this condition
naturally obtains in many towns
which are imbued with the spirit of
progress.
In this county the records are OBJ
tainable for only three years back. In
the other counties, where it is possible,
the records are Investigated for five
years in order to get the information
desired.
Work has been going on for some
time but this is the first year which
all the countries have been included.
Five men are employed throughout the
state.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
SITES DISCUSSED
BY COMMITTEE

A meeting was held at Reedsburg on
Thursday to discuss proposed loca-
t1on for the Sauk County Training and
Agricultural school. This was in com
pllance with resolution passed at the
last meeting of the county board. The
school is located in the high school
building at Reedsburg and must soon
have permanent home. No definite
action was taken Thursday, but some
OF the possible sites were discussed. 1t
was understood that Sauk City and
Prairie du Sac will present joint pro-
position, North Freedom would have
something to offer and that Reedsburg
desired is hold fast to the school. The
whole matter will come before the
county board. The members of the
committee from the county board are
Il. b. Dickie of North Freedom, H. E.
Paddock of La Vale, Theodore Steele
OF Delton and Robert Buerki of Sauk
City; from the normal school, County
Superintendent G.. w. Davies Of North
Freedom, P. B. Conger of Prairie du
Sac, and J. A. Stone of Reedsburg.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
Teaching Baby To Walk.

Never encourage baby to try to
walk if he seems unwilling to learn.
The sockets of the joints are very shall
low in tiny children, and the bones so
feebly connected that they are easily
dislocated. Besides which, bowed legs
are much easier to avoid than to cure,
and standing before the legs are strong
enough to bear the weight of the body
may result in permanent deformity,
that will cause constant regret.
Twice day give half teaspoonful
of Scott's Emulsion. The combination
of the oil and hypophosphites of lime
end soda will assist the other food to
build bone tissue rapidly, and is equal
ly necessary where the spinal nerves
diseased. By DR.. Maude Kent Editor
Medical, "American Housekeeper."
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
IMPROVEMENTS At
new WARREN

{. A. Gonder, proprietor of the New
w arren, has arranged with the Swed-
ish-American Telephone company to
place system in the hotel. There
will be fifty telephones with switch
board in the office so that guests can
talk to any portion of the building as
well as with patrons of the local and
long distance companies. All modern
hotels have such systems so that the
convenience has become necessity in
this day of up-to-date Improvements.
1t will be not only great convenience
to the guests but will be an aid to the
proprietor in conducting the hostelry.
Guests will be called by means of the
telephone so that much of the ordinary
noise in the hall at night will be
avoided.
One of the most useful and best feat
ures of the system is the fire alarm.
By simple attachment every bell on
the system can be made to ring in case
of danger from flames. This alone is
worth the price of the improvement.
Every effort is being made by Mr..
and Mrs. Gonder to make the New
Warren place attractive and home
like for their guests.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
H. C. HUNT DEAD.
Passed Away From AppopIexy Which
Came Upon Him Few Days Ago.
(From Thursdays DaIly.)

Henry Clinton Hunt, who was strick-
en- with appoplexy some days ago died
yesterday at his home in Reedsburg.
Deceased was an old and respected
citizen of Reedsburg a man of sterling
qualities and much beloved by num-
berless friends in this county.
His career is marked by long sue
cession of many services for his country.
He was born in Bradford, Penn, Jan.
27, 1910. When IA years of age he
came to Reedsburg where he received
his early education. He served in the
Civil war in company &c" of the Goth
Illinios volunteers, infantry. He was
on detached service in the commisSary
department also. He was in active
service in the Missouri campaigns, was
slightly wounded at Fort Donelson, an d
fought at Pittsburg landing.
He was married in July 1864 to Miss
Mary J. Smith of Otsego Co., N. Y.
He began a general merchandise busi-
ness in 1866, has been the town treasur-
er there, was two years county super
visor, was chairman of the county
board, was member of the board of
school directors and has been command
er of the Grand Amry post at Reeds
burg. He was postmaster of Reeds
burg from 1886 to 1890, and a member
of the Assembly two terms from 1891 to
1913. His last occupation was buying
produce.
He leaves besides his wife, "a son, ,Clin-
ton w. lawyer of Lacrosse; and
daughter, Mrs. Mabel Heaton of Marsh
field.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
BARABOO BUSINESS COLLEGE
To Be Opened May q in Fair Store
Building.

The Baraboo Business college will
open in the Fair store building Mon
day May 4. The school is to be a
branch of the Beloit business college,
in charge of Williamson brothers, E.
H. DAWN has been in Baraboo for
several days doing preliminary work
for getting the school started. Several
of the business men have signified
their willingness to take scholarships
and sentiment has been very favor
able to the establishment of the college
in the Gem City.
E. II. DAWN is a graduate of the
Minnesota university Law school and
will have charge of the commercial
law, stenography and typewriting
The course of study will comprise
bookkeeping, shorthand, commercial
law, commercial arithmetic, English
composition. penmanship,typewriti
banking, commercial spelling and
everything pertaining to complete
business education.
Otis III. Blaisdell, who lately won
the worlds championship for speed
in typewriting, SS words per minute,
is graduate of this school.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
ANNUAL MEETING HELD
Election of Officers Occurs in Pres.
bYterian Church
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

II
The annual meeting of the Presby-
terian church was held last evening in
the church parlors. The attendance
and interest were good. The follow
ing officers were elected: elder, Ira l..
Humphrey for term Of three years.;
trustee, Geo. Macarthur, ST., for three
years. 1t was then voted that the
board of trustees be increased from
three to six, and A. J. Workman was
elected for one year. Julius Lucht for
two years and Ernest Sanderson for
three years.
Reports were given by the following
societies: Ladies' Aid, Missionary,
Christian Endeavor, Mems club, Sun
day school. The reports showed all
these societies in good, flourishing con-
dition. The different departments Of
the Sunday school gave reports includ-
ing cradle roll with IS members, home
department with 50 members, regular
0SAOOA AAAOAuUAuS NCSAnACloS EAAAhoA y ,
intermediate and senior departments
$50, making total of 297. After
careful correction of the roll of church
members, the session reported ITO
members in good standing The trustees
reported all bills paid and no debts.
The report of the board of deacons
showed 1919 given to benevolences, in
Guiding $147 to home missions and $121
given to foreign missions.
The total Congregational expenses
for the year ending March 81, was
about $4,000. After adjournment light
refreshments were served and social
half hour spent. Rev. and Mrs. Koons
announced that Tuesday would be
their at home day, afternoon and eve
ming.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
LETTER FROM The WEST
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert 6. Britton OF
Baraboo, Write from the Noun
famous West
Denver, Colorado.

OCI1NSA3
Baraboo News: We left the Hud-
sons at Riverside, Washington, Mar.
5th, for Bruster, where we had the
pleasure of visiting the horse ranch
owned by T. Elliott, where Robert
Jones and family are making their
home. Mr.. Jones is foreman of the
ranch. They are all we'll and like
Washington very much. We went 70
miles down the Columbia river by
steamboat from Bruster to Wenatchee
county. Then we went by rail for
Pasco via Spokane. We left Pasco
March 19 for Salt Lake City, a very
beautiful city. March 21st was passed
in viewing the lake and visiting other
places of interest, one of which was
the afternoon services at the Taberna-
Gle. We heard the pipe organ and choir
of 900 voices. On the night of the 21st
we left Salt Lake and came over the
Rocky mountains through the Grand
Canyon Of the Colorado river, and
Royal gorge, in the Grand Canyon of
the Arkansas. We stopped at Colora-
do Springs, beautiful city of $4,000.
From there we visited Colorado City,
Manitou, Ute Pass, Garden of the
Gods, Glen Eyre, and could see Pixies
peak short distance away. On ac-
count of deep snow visitors could not
take that trip. In the summer time
the cars go to the very summit of the
peak. We arrived al Denver Mar.25th
and are visiting Mrs. Hattie Winner
and son, Harvey, formerly of Baraboo.
MR.AND MRS. BRITTON
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
WOODMEN CONVENTION
Trennial Convention Held at North
Freedom for Election of Dele
gates
(Frcm Thursdays Daily.)

The Sauk county Modern Woodmen
convention which is held every three
years occurred in North Freedom yes
terday. General business, including
some resolutions passed, was transact
ed, and delegates to the state conven-
ton to be held in Wausau in May were
elected. These are Harry M. Acott of
Baraboo, DR.. w. r. Churchill of
Reedsburg, and III. Apker of LaValle.
Ten from Baraboo were in attendance.
They were III. M. Acott, Fred Kuehl,
Louis Harthaus, o l.. Wheeler, Er-
nest Sanderson, Adam Thuerer, E. I.
Gollmar, John Arnott, and r. Wilby.
The next convention in 1911 was
voted to be held in Baraboo.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
APRIL FOOL SURPRISE
Friends of Mrs. Louis Werlich Sur
prise her at Home on Second
Street

A number of friends and neighbors
gave Mrs. Louis Werlich a genuine
surprise Wednesday at her home at
315 Second street. It was a pleasing
way to play an April first prank. The
persons participating in the surprise
were all masked in various costumes
and performed many amusing tricks
after their arrival. A most delightful
social time followed. Well filled bas-
kets had been brought and regular
feast took place.
The costumes which made the great
est hits were the clown, the Indian,
and Dutch couple. They did not
count upon finding Mr.. Werlich at
home so that the surprise was some
what double-barreled.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
CROP FINE SAYS TRUE.
Wisconsin Grasses and Winter Grains
Doing WelI-No Seedlings
Frost Killed.

VI think that grasses and winter
grains have come through the winter
exceptionally WE'LL" says Secretary J.
NJ. True of the state board of agricul-
ture. "The winter has been mild,
there has been plenty of moisture and
I think there is little danger of the
seedlings being winter killed." said
Mr.. True. He said he did not intend
to call for a complete crop report for
some weeks to come, but he was ad-
vised as to the general condition
throughout the state. Conditions are
much advanced over previous years,
declares Mr.. True.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
BARABOO, WIS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1908
SOCIETY MEETS

An enthusiastic meeting of the Bara
boo Valley Horticultural and Civic
Improvement Association was held
Thursday afternoon in the Y. M. g. A
building.
Papers were read by Mr.. VIM. Toole
and Mr.. L. Ell. Palmer on "Our Oppor-
tunities along Civic Improvement
Lines" and "Improving the quality of
our Fruit" which called forth interest
ing discussions.
The society voted to presentto the
Sauk County Historical society the re-
cords of the society from it's organiza-
ton in 1875.
Mr.. Philip Cheek gave very enthu-
siastic and inspiring talk on"Civc I'm
provements" suggesting various lines
i'll which the society as whole and as
individuals can do much toward beau
tifying the city.
Several plans for a park system were
discussed.
Inc society VOCeQ TO OHer three prlZ-
es for the best kept city back yard the
coming summer.
1st. price $500
End. prize 1000
8rd. prize 500
Particulars regarding this contest
will be published later.
Much interest was shown in plans
for beautifying the vacant and neglect
ed spots about town and the road ways
leading to our country drives and the
use of bill boards and trees in adver-
tising condemned.
It was suggested that flower and
fruit show be held late in the summer.
The next meeting will be held in a
month.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08

The average person believes that in
reading newspaper paragraph he
reads the whole of each types impress
sion while, in fact, he only notices the
upper half of each letter. Cover the
upper half of the line with a sheet of
paper, being careful to hold the paper
exactly in the middle of the letter and
you will not, without difficulty, deci-
pher word. Then place the paper
over the lower half of the line. 1t can
be read without the slightest trouble.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
BOARD OF EDUCATIONAL MEETING
Two Sessions of Some Length at
Which Matters of Business We're
Taken up.

The board of education held two
sessions Thursday, from to 6 in the
afternoon and from 7:15 to 1890 in the
evening. Many questions were dis
cussed, among which was the canvas
sing of the selection of teachers. Man
ual training was taken up but no
definite decision was reached. Re-
garding the gymnasium the sentiment
seemed to be in favor of doing some
thing for the improvement of that
department.
Bills were passed upon by the boards
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
RAMSEY WASHBURN NUPTIALS.
Knot Tied by Rev. G. L. Rooms at the
Parsonage.

William r. Ramsey of Fairfield and
and Miss Mary Nora Washburn of
Webster's prairie were married by Rev.
G. L.Koons of the Presbyterian church,
at the parsonage Thursday. They
were attended by Frank Ramsey and
Miss Della Powell. From the par
sonage they went to Elmen Palmer's
Photographic studio where they sat
for their pictures.
They departed for Chicago on the
11:20 train, and will spend some time
in the great metropolis.
Their home will be made on the farm
of the groom in Fairfield.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08

In the case of d. l.. Bestor VS.. the
Inter county fair Of Spring Green the
plaintiff sued the Fair association to
recover for prize claimed by him for
an automobile race at the fair in 1906.
The defendant refused to pay the
amount claimed and the plaintiff Sc
cured a judgment in the justice court.
A certlorari was taken to the circuit
court on the ground OF defective SER
vice. Judge Stevens affirmed. the de-
cision of the justice court and the as
sOciation appealed to the supreme
court W hich affirmed the decision Of
the circuit court. Judgment has been
entered, therefore, for the amount of
the purse and costs for all of the
actions.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
new CLERK AT new WARREN.
Man of Several Years Experience En-
gagged Successor to John
Anderson.

CIV. Osgood has been engaged by
Charles A. Gonder of the New Warren
as successor to John A. Anderson. Mr..
Osgood has been with the Arthur hotel
of Aurora, ILL.,, with the Murdock OF
Loganport, Indiana, and with the
Continental of Chicago. His first i'm
pressions of the Gem City are very
favorable and he expects much plea
sure from his first season in the DEVILS
lake country.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
DEATH AT REEDSBURG
Venerable Citiz en- Passed Away March
81.

Mrs. Carl Meyer an old and respect.
ed citizen of Reedsburg passed away
Tuesday. Her husband died little
more than one year ago. She leaves
three sons, Albert OF this city who cen
ducts the leading tailoring establish
ment at Reedsburg, Walter of Mime
apolis ami Ewald who is now i'll the
west for his health, and two daugh-
ters, Miss Louise Of Chicago and Miss
Della, who was with her mo.her.
Her many friends sympathize with
the bereaved family.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
kILB0URN DAM HALF BUILT.
Taken Eighteen Months Thus Far to
do the Work as far as it Has
Been Finished.

A gigantic enterprise which is being
rushed to completion in Wisconsin is
the construction of dam across the
Wisconsin river near Kilbourn. Eigh-
teen months ago the work commenced
snd it will take nearly as much more
time to complete it if the conditions re-
main as favorable as they have been in
the last eighteen months.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08

G. w. Burdick has returned from
Sparta and reports that he is well
pleased with the farm of 100 acres
which he obtained short time ago.
Of the $50 acres he found 80 to be first
class farming land and 40 acres of tim
ber. He has rented the place to a
tenant who will grow pickles this sea-
son. Mr.. Burdick says the property is
much better than he expected to find.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
EVENING OF PLEASURE
Friends and Members of |. Q. o. :.
Meet in Hall on Third
Street
(From Fridays Daily.)

A highly entertaining function took
place in the /. 0. O. +. hall last even
ing. A program of many pleasant
features was given to the friends and
members Of the [. O. O. f. and Rebec-
ca lodges. An orchestra of several
pieces furnished many selections.
Those appearing on the program were
Miss May Little, music; Little Ruth
Tinkham, Miss Lulu Clark, Clarence
Thomas, Mr.. Little, recitations; Miss
JensWold and Arthur JenswoId, and
Miss Tina Doodle, music. The pro-
gram was in charge of Mrs. Allie Bar
ret. Refreshments were served after
which part played cards and others en-
joyed dancing, the music being fur
nished by the orchestra.
The entertainment was given by the
subordinate lodge No. 81, assisted by
the Mabel Rebecca lodge No.7.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
TWO NEW AUTOS.
White Steamer and Columbia Have
Arrived-Both Fine Machines.
fFrom THURSDAY q Da1y.)

Two new automobiles have appeared
in the Gem City. That of j. Van Or
den is White Steamer and it came
from the depot this forenoon in man
ner most majestic. That of A. w.
Rohn is four cylinder Columbia
touring car. It was not SO fortunate
in getting started for someth ing was
slightly wrong with the machinery.
1t was towed to r. w. Prothero's gar
age. These two machines make hand
some addition to the already large
number of automobiles in Baraboo.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08

In the case of A. Wood VS.. the town
of Washington the supreme court sus-
tanned the decision of the Circuit court
in favor of the defendant 1t was an
action to recover for services relating
to highway Improvements.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08

The case of Dralle VS.. I'd wn of Reeds
burg was brought up because of an
alleged defect in the public highway.
1t was a case of special verdict in
which both parties CLAIM ned to be en-
titled to a judgment. "A new trial
was granted by Judge Stevens on the
ground of the alleged miscon duct of a
juror. The defense appe aled and the
case was remanded by the supreme
conrt to the circuit court for new
trial.