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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-11
ADDRESS OF WI MCFETRlDGE
ALONG LINES OF GENERAL
IMPROVEMENT.
AUSPICES 10Th CENTURY CLUB.
Many Beautiful Pictures on Exhibition
Copies Of Old Mas
ters.

81 should like to see the city Of Bar
aboo considered as park and the en-
tire Baraboo valley as one great park
system" said w. IL. McFetridge who
addressed the public meeting held in
the High school auditorium Tuesday
evening under the auspices of the
Twentieth Century club. "AlthOugh
the surveyors were not considerate of
the future beauty of the country when
it was first laid out, yet much can be
done even now to enhance the attract
iveness of the present conditions"
The speaker dwelt at some length
upon the "most beautiful single
feature which the town has" the Bara-
boo river, and suggested that changes
along the banks should be made with
regard to the improvement of the ap-
pearance. He said that the money
expense connected with a gradual plan
of general improvement in which every
one had an interest, would not be
great. Special improvement of particu-
lar spots above the appearance of the
general he did not consider so valuable
as the working out of an improvement
scheme throughout the whole valley
and town.
Mr.. McFetridge suggested that
several quick growing trees be planted
around the school yard along with
others of slower growth, in order to
get the shade as soon as possible. After
those of slow growth have matured
the less valuable quick growths could
be cut out, he said.
Regarding the decorations of the
new schOOlhOuse he spoke of the vari-
GUS pictures on exhibition, which had
been sent by art concerns for inspec-
tion. They were copies Of the old mas
ters and most excellent copies they
were. He mentioned several in par
ticular, explaining their points of at
tractiveness.
After Mr.. McFetridge had spoken,
Superintendent G.. w. Gehrand also
addressed the meeting. He suggested
that committee of II or Is be ap-
pointed by the board of education as a
permanent beard for the purpose Of
selecting pictures from time to time
and make suggestions for school room
decorating. The pupils have raised
some $500 for this purpose. Mr.. Geh-
rand said that he thought no one per-
son wanted the responsibility of select
ing e pictures, as the work required
much care in graduating the pictures
throughout the grades.
Mr.. McFetridge was introduced by
Mrs. Margaret D. Hill, president of
the Twentieth Century club. A piano
solo was given by Miss Clara Risley
and Miss Olga Reinking sang two vo-
cal solos.
A large crowd was present. This
was the first public meeting held in
the assembly room of the high school
since its construction.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-11

of Deeds. [ have been Republican all
my life and have spent much time as
sisting the party in election of their
ticket. This is the first time [ have
asked any favors of the Republican
party and should they honor me with
the nomination, [ will endeavor to fill
the office to the best of my ability.
e. l.. POWELL,
North Freedom, Wis.
March 1, 1908.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-11
To Vote On License.

On Tuesday at Reedsburg petitions
were put into circulation to secure the
required number of signatures so that
the question of license or no license
for saloons should be brought before
the voters at the spring election.
About half the required number of
names were secured the first day
Reedsburg Free Press.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-11
A NARROW ESCAPE.

There was a narrow escape from a
serious fire in the Chicago & North
western passenger station this after
noon. The blaze originated from an
overheated radiator and was discover
ed by Joseph Torpy just in time to
avert serious loss. This is the second
time the building has been set on fire
in similar manner.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-11
SMOKER.

The Knights of Pythias gave a
smoker in their hall last evening.
Grand Keeper of Records and Seals
Burns of Milwaukee and General In
surance Superintendent of Wisconsin
Charles Campbell were present and
spoke. Grand Chancellor Witte was
not on hand as expected. A delegation
came from Lodi.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-11

mutter prayer for their repose.
For one long summer, / reverted to
my boyhood days and farmed again |
| planted the sacharine beet, the jersey
sweet potato, the Rocky Ford canta-
loupe, and the green-bellied watermel-
on. built reservoirs, erected wind
pumps, stretched wire fences, ,sowed al
falfa, and then: turned the waters upon
the lands, and the crops throve and
looked beautiful. My beets were not a
startling success, but were better than
the average, and in my other products,
I excelled. Ihad the finest melons
| and sweet. potatoes THAT mortal man
ever saw, and sol long as memory is
| faithful to me, so long shall [ recall
how I ate and ate until I could eat no
more. We. all feasted and grew fat,
and we all thoroughly enjoyed our va
cation, for such it was. The gold bricks
so temptingly offered by the real es-
tate fraternity and others, were declin-
ed with thanks, so we have no reason
to bear personal: grudge against the
country or its people, but we did feel
sorry for many others " no went there
and parted with their hard earned saw
ings.
Like the call of the wild to the par
TALLY tanned animal, so did the pencil
and the pad appeal again to me, which
accounts for our being in Ell Dorado
Springs, Mo. Here all is different.
The hills and the forests surround us
once more, and that feeling of home
sickness has vanished. We came here
last November, and since then have
been among kind-hearted, honest peo-
pie, andShave been drinking of the
finest waters of any found in all Amer
lea. Themineral springs have caused
city of over 5000 souls to be built
around them, and $4,000 people come
here annually to be cured. And near
ly all of them are cured too, and then
they &C. home and send their friends
here. The waters are a panacea for
various forms of stomach, kidney and
liver trouble, and have great virtue in
healing rheumatism, eczema, etc. PeO-
pie with advanced Bright's disease
have been cured, and it is a common
thing for the afflicted to gain from 80
to 81 pounds in weight in few
months. The water is freeto all, and
board and rooms are within the reach
of all purses. In the summer evenings
the people gather in the park and lis
ten to the band and enjoy social con-
verse. The residents are noted for
their hospitality, and the southern
courtesy and good will are everywhere
manifested.
1t is spring here now. The grass is
green and the buds are bursting. The
robin spent the winter with us, and
the blue bird has come. In the day,
the doors are thrown open to let in the
soft air, and it brings with it the
fragrance of the trees. My newspaper
is prosperous and growing, and we
have good reason to be content and
happy. We have large, modern
home in which to entertain our Bara-
boo friends when they come to see US,
and the door is unlatched, for here
thieves do not break in and steal. The
city has no saloons, no jail, no tramps,
and no negroes. The latter are not al
lowed to roost here, even for night.
Mrs. Dorsett joins me in sending
kindest greetings to all.
A. D. DORSETT.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-11
VILLAGE RECORDS BURNED.
Fire at Spring Green Destroys VaIu
able Papers-Narrow Escape by
Mrs. Thomas.

In the fire at Spring Green on Tues
day morning all of the chattel mortgag-
es and village records on file in the
clerks office were destroyed in the
flames.
Mrs. Thomas was rescued with diff
Guilty through window in the rooms
over her husbands restaurant.
The total loss is about $4,000 with
but S13 100 insurance as follows:
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-11
SAW SAWS Off A THUMB
Accident to Clyde Shore in the Town
of Delton-Not Serious
(From Wednesdays DaIIy.l

This morning while working with
the Newell saving machine in the
town of Delton, Clyde Shore, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shore, lost part of
his thumb. A Baraboo physician hap
pened to be at the Shore home on ac-
count of the illness of Mrs. Shore, and
cared for the injured member.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-11
E. |. POWELL OF NORTH FREE.
DOM, CANDIDATE FOR REGIS
TER

By the urgent request of friends, and
believing North Freedom is entitled to
the honor and tie support of the Re.
publicans of Sauk county,I hereby an
nounce myself candidate for Register
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

1t is announced from the Office of
the state fair commission that this
year there will be no special railroad
excursions from outside points to the
state fair. The charge for transporta-
ton will be fare and a third, good
on all trains.
Walter Hooper, aged 20, son of
Miles T. Hooper, pioneer farmer and
ex-representative from Whitman coun-
ty, committed suicide Sunday morning
by shooting himself in the head with a
revolver. The young man had a Sc
we're attack of typhoid fever four years
ago and has acted Iqueerly at times
since then.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order to
cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly the blood and mucous surfaces.
1t was prescribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years, and is regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood puri
iers, acting directly the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination of the two ingredients
is what produces such wonderful results ii
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o
Sold by druggists price 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
RIOTS AT SPRINGFIELD.
Most All of National Guard Now Pa
trolls the City.

Springfield, H., Aug. II. - Two
deaths from injuries received in previ-
GUS mob fights: William Donegan, the
aged colored man, whose throat was
cut, and Frank Delmore, who was shot
through the lungs on Friday night the
attempted cutting of the fire alarm
wires, the exoneration of Private ]. B.
Klein, Company A, First infantry, by
court of inquiry for the killing of
Earl Nelson, who would not leave a
train when ordered to at Kankakee
and the pursuit of mob by guardsmen
were the chief developments in the
race war in Springfield Sunday.
With the arrival here of the Second
and Seventh infantry, Illinois Nationa
Guard, and two squadrons of the FRS
cavalry, all of the national guard o
Illinois, with the exception of the Sixth
infantry and the Eighth infantry (col
ored), was on duty in the riot dis
tricts tonight.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
Government Crop Report.

The crop reporting board of the de-
partment of agriculture last week
issued bulletin giving the condition
OF spring wheat on August as S7.7,
compared with 10-year average of
S2.7
The condition of corn is 1915, against
the 10 years average of S3.1.
preliminary returns indicate a yield
of winter wheat of about 14.3 bushels
per acre, or total of 425,940, 900 bush
els, which compares with 14.6 bushels
and 409, 442,000 bushels respectively,
the final estimates of last years crop.
The average quality of the crop is
9O1 against 90.5 last year. The aver
age condition of spring wheat on Au-
gust 1 was S7.7 per cent of normal
as compared with 1914 month ago,
1914 on August l, 1907, 500 on August
1, 1906, and S2.7 the 1O-year average
on August l.
The condition of oats August 1 was
1858 per cent of a normal, as compared
with 1871 last month, 1856 on August
7, 1907, 1922 on August 10, 1906, and
1913, the 10-year average, on August
The proportion of the oats crop Of
last year in the hands of farmers Oh
August l is estimated at per cent
equivalent to 3S,000,000 bushels a.
compared with IL per cent and IS,
100000 bushels respectively, the CORE
spending figures of a year ago.
The average condition of barle,
on August l was 83 per cent and o
rye 1873.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
SINKS AND DRAINS A FIRE.
QUENT CAUSE OF TYPHOID
Purify These and You VIII Be Safe
From CORtagiOn,
DISIFECTlNG THE ONLY PREVENTIVE
Borax, a Simple, Safe and Sure Method

Two tablespoonfuls of BoraX in a
pailful of hot water poured down the
grease-choked pipes of a sink, or flush
ed through a disease-laden drain,
cleanses and purifies it, leaving it
clean and sweet
Bed clothing and clothes used in a
sick room can be made hygienically
clean and snowy-white, if washed in
a hot solution of BoraX water.
Kitchen and eating utensils, used
during illness will be kept from all
possibility of contagion if BoraX is
used when washing them. Pure as
snow and harmless as salt, and be-
cause it can be used for almost every
domestic and medical purpose, BoraX
must be considered the one great
household necessity.
Local agents wanted. Write. for money making
plan.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21

The acreage of buckwheat is about
IA per cent less than last year. The
condition of white potatoes on August
l was S2.9 per cent on a normal as
compared with S6.S. the 10-year aver
age.
The condition of fax on August ]
was 1923 per cent on a normal as COM
pared with 1874, the average of FIVE
years.
The preliminary estimate of hay is
IL per cent more than last year, in
Guiding a total of 44,53S,000 acres.
The condition of the hay crop on
August l was 92.1, as compared with
a 10-year average of So.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
Rock Drilling Contest.

The rock drilling contest which was
one of the features at the Spokane
fair last year will be put on again
this fall for larger and better purses.
The Spokane fair will give hand
some silver trophy cup for the best
general display of mineral exhibited
by any one camp or district The cup
IS valued at 500. Variety, quality and
arrangement are points to be consid-
cred in making the award.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
Truth
and Quality

appeal to the Well-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to per-
manent success and creditable stand
ing. Accordingly, 1t is not claimed
that Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of
SIENNA is the only remedy of known
value, but one of many reasons why
it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal
organs on which it acts without any
debilitating after effects and without
having to increase the quantity from
time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all
Objectionable substances. To get Its
beneficial effects always purchase the
genuine-manufact by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for
sale by all leading druggists.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
whats your timer" asked I

What's your timer" asked the old
farmer of the brisk salesman.
Twenty minutes after FIVE. What
can l do for you?"
Il want them pants" said the old
farmer, leading the way to the window
and pointing to a ticket marked .Giv-
en- away at 5.20.'
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
coLvILLE RESERVATION MAP.

The South Half Colville Reservation Blue
Print Map 25x32, made by Henry L. Steele,
Nespllem, Wash, showing all mountains,
rivers, lakes, springs, roads and trails; all
land classified Topography absolutely cor
rect. Price, $1.50. Henry NJ. Steele Mes
pilem, Wash, Frank X. Corbaley, agent, s.
Washington street, Spokane, Wash.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21

AS the result of a secret conference
between the new Japanese cabinet,
premier and, minister of war and navy,
it is announced that it has been de-
cided to postpone the expenditure of
$4,000 on the army and navy from
next year to 1911.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21

HOWARD f. BURTON, Assayer and
Gold, silver, lead, 500; gold, silver, Toe !;
gold. soc; zinc or copper, 81. Cyanide
tests mailing envelopes and full price list
sent on application. Control and umpire
work solicited. References Carbonate Ma
tional Bank.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21

When a vessel is on her trial trip
she runs four times over a measured
mile, twice with and twice against the
tide. Her average speed is thus ar
rived at.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
Pacific Squadron Goes South.

Workmen are busy preparing ships
of the Pacific fleet for the fall cruise
in the south Pacific.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
VACANT GOVERNMENT LANDS

BLUE PRINT MAPS OF STEVENS
county showing all vacant government land,
$3.50. Township blue prints of Stevens,
Ferry Okanogan, Douglas and Chelan coun-
ties, 81 per township. Frank r. Corbaley,
So. Washington street, Spokane, Wash.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
Airship at Fair.

The principal feature of the amuse-
ment program at the Spokane fair
this year will be Strobers airship.
This mammoth air motor has been en-
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21

French Bull Dog-"Who is your
favorite au' hor?"
Boston ferrier-"Howells is the
favorite in the cay STATED"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
Admiral Coqswell Dead.

Milwaukee, Aug. 17.-Rear Admiral
James Kelsey Cogswell, U. S. N, re-
tired, is dead at Jacksonville, Fla.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21

rITn st. vitus Dance and Nervous Dis
Ill y eases permanently cured by DR..
IIIUKlnes Great Nerve Restorer. Send
Tor FREE 50 trial bottle and treatise. DR..
R. H. Kline, Ltd, 9S1 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Scott
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for the
children during the teething period
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21

Hix-I always have DR.. Emdee
When my mother-in-law was at deaths
door, he pulled her through.
Dix-Which way did he pull her?
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21

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warning that the system
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the additional
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of that tired
health TO
systems have depleted S s. acts more promptly na
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brse II is free from used without harmful results by
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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-08-21
COFFEE

Good coffee is partly in
b uying and partly in
making; like everything
else.
Your grocer returns your money II you dent
like Schilling's Best we pay him
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23

Owing to Rev. Weed being
unable to give us services Friday
evening of this week, he will
hold services at the Episcopal
church Friday evening, May 1.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23

HAMMOcKS.

We have just received a big as
sortment of Palmer's and Patter.
sons celebrated make of ham
mocks. Beautiful patterns rang.
ing in price from $1.25 to $3.50.
$4,000 bolts of wall paper just
arrived. Our prices are the low.
est and the patterns the latest.
MoRRow-CARNEY DRUG Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23
The City Council.

The council met in adjourned
session Tuesday evening with
the mayor and all members pres
ent. The mayor appointed his
committees as follows:
Ways and Means-Connor Har-
vey, Nichols.
Claims and Accounts-Youse,
Harvey, Chew.
Streets and Alleys Smith,
Chew, Youse.
Fire Department-Youse, Har-
vey, Nichols.
Laws and Ordinances-Chew,
Smith, Nichols.
Police and License Nichols,
Connor, Harvey.
City Property-Nichols, Smith,
Youse.
Cemetery-Harvey, Connor and
Youse.
Library-Connor, Smith, Chew.
Lights and Water-Smith, Chew
Connor.
The marshal was instructed to
rigidly enforce the stock ordi-
nance relative to stock running
at large, and stock being driven
to and from pasture, not directly
under control of the driver, will
be deemed as running at large.
The curfew ordinance will
continue to be enforced.
The clerk was instructed to
advertise for bids for the build
ing of the walks ordered on the
north side of River street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Emma Gregg left Monday
night for Denver, COL, to visit
her SON, Paul. Paul is one of the
leading artists of the country,
and his work on the Denver Post
and Outdoor Life have brought
him fame from all quarters. Just
at present he is not enjoying
good health, but there is nothing
serious the matter with him. He
is contemplating a trip up into
the Rockies as he has been very
closely confined to his work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23

By the way, what about the
voting machine contract? We
understand there is growing be-
lief that the county is going to
have trouble on its hands because
of the fact that the voting ma
chine people are not pleased with
the action of the commissioners
in resembling the contract. The
commissioners should keep the
people informed, and if there is
going to be any trouble the peo-
pie want to know it. ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23

Notice is hereby given that
will receive bids at my Office un'
til 4 o'clock p. m, Tuesday,
May S, 1908, for the building oi
sidewalk as provided for in Ordi'
nance No. 104 of the City oi
Baxter Springs, Kansas. SAID
bids will be opened at a meeting
of the city council to be held or
Tuesday evening" May S, 1908
at 8 o'clock. The city council
reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
GEO. C. CoNNoR,
[sEAL] City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23

Don't fail to remember that, If
you want to sell your property,
or if you want to buy property,
to list it with Morrow & Smith
at this Office. This firm will soon
be in shape to push real estate
matters. In the meantime, tell
them what you want if you want
to buy, or have them list your
property if you want to sell.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23
Frisco Notice.

Effective April Is, 1908, pass
engers paying fare on trains be-
tween points in Kansas will be
charged train fares which are
higher than ticket fares.
A. Hilton,
Gen. Pass. Agent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23
NOTICE.

All members of Maple Leaf
Camp No. 2434, R. N. of A., are
earnestly requested to be present
at the regular meeting MAY 4.
Urgent business. Bertha Jones,
Sarah English, Recorder.
Oracle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-04-23
Announcement.

1 am a candidate for the nomi.
nation for county treasurer, sub
ject to the will of the Democrats
of Cherokee county at the primary
election,
I,C. Ebenstein.