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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04
OWENS FAMILY
GOES To MADISON
THE HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD
WAS BROUGHT FROM THE
SOUTH WHEN A CHILD

Nate o Owens and family have moved
to Madison. The Owens home had
become landmark in Baraboo and it
is somewhat of surprise that the
place should so suddenly be vacated.
For years the father of the family has
raised considerable dust in all parts of
the city and when the time comes to
drag the rugs and carpets forth his big
beater will be sadly missed by many
good housewife. He was an expert in
this line and it required a first class
magnifying glass 10 find speck of dirt
when he had finished job.
The reason for the family moving to
Madison is that there is one married
daughter living there, two daughters
are also employed in the capital city
and one son has a job with one of the
firms by the four lakes.
When a small child n ate Owens was
given by his mother away down south
to Lieutenant Ephram Hackett now
of Montana. Mrs. M. l.. Atkinson of
the town of Fairfield says that Lieut..
Hackett brought the boy from Dixie to
the farm of her father, northeast of
Baraboo where he remained until of
age. For years he has resided in Bara-
hoo.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04
BASKET BALL GAMES.
Three Contests Enthusias ticallY Play
ed at the High School Gymna
sium.
(From Fridays Daily.)

Various interesting scores were made
at the gymnasium of the high school
last evening. Three different teams
played and large crowd was present
to witness the contests. The first game
was by two teams of the ladies. They
made the excellent score of to 2.
The second game was between the
High School and the All Stars. Their
score of 27 to Il in favor of the High
School.
The third game took place between
the White Sox and Cubs with the score
of 13 to 10 in favor of the White Sox.
The teams were all composed of high
school pupils and their enthusiasm in
each of the games was very marked.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04
PART FIVE.

PART FIVE.
Historians long ago agreed that
Black Hawk was a droll old humor-
ist, although most of his jokes were
of the practical order. It is recorded
of him by Drake, the Indian authority,
that on his return from Fortress Mon
roe, where he was imprisoned for a
time after the so-called Black Hawk
war of 1882, he was entertained in
New York City and shown some of
he sights of he great city of his times.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04
Indian Days in Sauk
ANECDOTES
PuU
ANECDOTES
By V. S. PEASE

Among other attractions was balloon
ascension. He and the other red men,
who had been incarcerated with him
because of participation in that bit of
pleasantly known as the Black Hawk
war, looked with amazement on the
soaring, swaying object, with the man
beneath it. One of the Indians asked,
'Is the air-ship going to see the
Great spirit?"
"He is great brave," said another,
referring to the aeroLaut. "He must
be a Sauk."
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04
FIRE COMPANY CALLED.
Store and Stock Badly Damaged at
Reebsburg.

Reedsburg, Feb. 26, 19O8-At
2:45 a. m. the fire company was called
out to eXtinguish flames which had
broken out in the rear end of the build
ing occupied by Thomas Brimmer
who sells groceries. The store was
badly damaged as was also the stock
of goods.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04

school association held in Baraboo,
was one of the best and most enthusi-
astlc ever experienced. There was a
large attendance, the sessions being in
the Congregational church.
Ihe next convention will be at
Prairie du Sac or Spring Green, the
time and place to be decided upon lat
er.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04
Officers Elected.

Officers Elected.
The following county officers were
elected:
President-George w. Harrison,
Fairfield.
V1ce-president-Fred Nehs, Baraboo.
Secretary-F. Gasser, Prairie du Sac.
Treasurer-Dr. M. T. Martin, Merri-
mack.
The following district superintend-
ents were chosen:
George Macarthur, Jr., Baraboo.
Z. 5. Balinger, La Vale.
Mrs. G. MacCready, Spring Green.
A K. Spaulding, North Freedom.
Mrs. l.. A. Wakefield, Reedsburg.
MISS Jennie Baker, Prairie du Sac.
L. Schreiber, Prairie du Sac.
L. f. Risley of Baraboo, was elected
president, but on account; of being
crowded with many business duties,
rendered his resignation which was ac-
cepted. Mr.. Harrison, who has served
The association so well, was then again
elected for another year.
Finances of the Association.
According to the report of the treas
urer the following is the financial con-
dition of the society:
Ro1opoo 0A1
Receipts. Observation-Disclosures. 81.
Total $1O3.12
Expenses ...........,...-.-. $65.O5
Balance now on hand. .38.O7,
The secretary, F. Gasser of Prairie
du Sac, was chosen as the delegate to
the state convention at Neenah and
Menasha, May 26 to 28.
Interesting Features.
One of the most interesting features
on the program Wednesday afternoon
was lesson given by Mrs. L. A. God
dard before the convention. The little
folks were at their best and the whole
attention of the delegates and visitors
was held to- the work. The lesson was
with songs and at the sand table.
The general secretary, w. j. Semel-
roth, gave whole review of the Bible
which was a liberal education in itself.
Rev. o. l.. Robinson of Madison
gave splendid address on the subject,
The Opener the of Book.
In the evening Rev. Quick of Bara-
boo and Rev. Evans of Madison assist
ed in the services. Rev. @. l.. Koons
spoke of the chasm between the church
and the Sunday school, Rev. Brown
told of the responsibility of the church
to the Sunday school and Rev. Crowd
er gave the wants and needs of the
same organization. Rev. CroWder
asserted that the Sunday school should
be supported by the church, that the
equipment should be much better and
that there should be a state Sunday
school college where teachers might
take instructions for at least a year.
He said about one in seven attend
Sunday school.
There was solo by Miss Wilson.
Mrs. Freeman Peck of Baraboo read
the resolutions just before the sessions
closed. The people of Baraboo were
kindly thanked for their entertain
ment, those on the program and the
press were remembered. The resolu-
tions recommended county picnic to
be arranged by the county officers and
a public reception for the delegates at
the annual convention.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04

This forenoon the Secretary F. Gass-
er.s and Treasure, DR.. M. F. Martins
reports were given after which Gener-
al Secretary W. J. Semelroth gave a
talk on the complete Sunday school.
He emphasized clearly and principally
grade work and graded lessons. Mrs.
c. l.. Koons, Mrs. L. A. Goddard, and
Miss Lucy Varnell all of Barabo gave
interesting talks on Primary works.
They spoke of the right
kind of teachers who understand little
folks being necessary for successful
primary work. The proper materials
and furniture was also urged as most
important.
fFrom Thursdays Daily.)
Secretary F. Gasser of Prairie du Sac
said that the thirty-first annual con-
Vention of the Sauk county Sunday
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04
MEETING Of
CITY FATHERS
BUSINESS PROMPTLY DONE IN
LESS THAN AN
HOUR,
ALDERMAN MCFETRIDGE SPEAKS.
Petition For Saloon License Transfer
Referred and Other Busi-
ness.
ALDERMAN MCFETRIDGE SPEAKS.

The meeting of the Council Thurs
day evening was short one. The
business was done promptly the time
occupied being hardly an hour.
Alderman w. HI. McFetridge said
that his attention had been called to
the matter of collecting fees by the city
police and the advisaEility of having
the fees turned into the county. The
proposition was talked over by the
aldermen but no action was taken
Most of them expressed the opinion
that the present condition was salts
factory.
A petition of Carl Zimmerly to trans
fere his saloon license to M. J. Griffin
for the remainder of this year was re-
ferred to the city attorney: and the
license committee.
The report of the city treasurer for
the quarter ending Dec. 81, 1907, was
found correct by the finance commit
tee and adopted by motion of the coun-
Gil.
Claims.
The following bills were allowed:
AL. Hefell, blowing curfew .....$ 500
j. S. Workman, supplies for
vault and other items ....... 100
John Saare, attending sick. 22.50
r. Delap, snow shoveling. ........ 1.6O
Fire department., fire Feb.
"A, 1908. ........... ....... 1850
Mrs. Jones, for bedding des-
troyed by order of Health
officer passed by resolu-
bAOA1 14sOU
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04

operated f1om the stereopticon. Mr..
Mcfarland spent much time and la
bor to provide light which lacked
nothing in convenience or brilliancy.
A Suggestion.
In view of the large attendance and
popularity of the Karnival it might
be profitable to continue the big show
another night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27

how awful the spectacle of such
worth and greatness, thus to
mortal eyes, fallen! yes! fallen,
fallenl In the long and lofty Por-
tico, where Of the Hero walked in
all his glory. now lay the shroud-
ed corpse. The countenance still
composed and serene. seemed to
depress the dignity of the spirit
which lately dwelt in that lifeless
form! There those who paid the
last sad honors to the benefactor
OF his country, took an impressive
"a farewell view.
(The remaining particulars next
week.
Notice the advertisement of ST.
mon Hays, to be found on another
page IN this issue. Mr.. Hays has
purchased the general merchan-
disc stock Of j. L. Bower and will
adj to the already large stock now
on hand. He solicits your parto.
mage and guarantees you perfect
satisfaction in all your dealings.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27

store. Having such a good trade
their line is always moving and
fresh new goods greet the Gus
toners when be comes to pur-
chase. They have NJ. Born G Co.
Clothing book and many spring
order for suits have already been
taken. Their new spring goods
are beginning to arrive. If you
wish to buy Lew goods or need a
new we'll fitting tsilor made suit
call on them and 90 away with
that smile on the face that never
wears off.
A certain minister had establish.
ed a custom that each member
of his family repeat verse from
the Bible at the beginning of each
meal. A little five yer old son had
been naughty. He was given q
little table by himself by way OF
punishment. When it came bis
time to repeat a verse be very
solemnly said. Thou hast prepar.
ed a table before me in the pre-
sence of mine enemies"
In the Ulster county Gazette
under date of Jan. /. 1900. we cir
the account of Washington
death.
WASHINGTON ENTOMBED
George Town. Dec. 20. 1899
ION Wednesday last. the morta
part Of Washington the great th,
father of his country and th,
friend OF man. was consigned to
the tomb with solemn honor and
funeral pomp. A multitude o
persons assembled for many
miles a round at Mount Vernon
the choice abode and last residence
Of the illustrious chief. Their,
we're the groves. the spacious
avenues. the beautiful and sublim
scenes. the noble mansions blu
aIasl the August inbabitantl wa
now no more. The great soul wa
one. His mortal part was Their,
indeed; but ahl how affecting
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
lation asking Congressman Madison
to recommend Theo. Iten, it,, as the
new postmaster.
HOISINGTON

FrOm the Dispatch march 10Th
A son was born to Otto Brandt and
wife March Is.
P. P. Kingston is hauling sand
and rock, and getting ready to build
his new house.
Cards are out announcing the.
marriage Of Miss Mary ]. Carroll to
Mr.. Ge1. W. Boyle, Wednesday Mar
25
A daughter Of Jeff Pyle fell last
week and fractured her collar bone.
Dr.. kock Vas called to set the brok.
en- bone.
Mr.. Peter Nuss aud Miss Mile
Sleinert were married Thursday,
March Il, also David Title and Miss
Mollie Kile.
Joe Reid has the stone masons
working on his new house. When
completed it will be one Of the larg
est houses in this section Of the coun.
ty'
The gloom Of sadness was spread
over this vicinity when the death Of
Mr.. Lpwery Stevenson was known
Friday night. He was 76years of
age. One Of the early settlers and
we'll known. The family have the
heartfelt sympathy Of their many
friends.
Rudolph Swartz returned from
Larned Saturday where he and Frank
Budig rented some land. He will
return the latter part Of the week and
start putting in their spring croos.
We wish the boys the best Of luck at
their new home.
Geo. Defines was driving home
fromiMr. Gideons and his horse be.
came scared at him scratching a
match to light his pipe. The horse
} ran away and Mr.. Defines fell out anc
the first thing he thought Of was hi.
| pipe, the next thing his horse but he
was gone and the cart laying in thu
a road badly broken to pieces.
e A large pile of cobs in L. E. Bak
!. er's yard caught fire yesterday after
: noon, probably from spark from ;
passing train. Mrs. Baker telephon
ed the facts to central and three
members of the fire department wen
I out aud assisted in putting the fir,
out with buckets. If the blaze hac
gotten away with such strong win,
blowing some Of the buildings woulc
probably have burned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
CLAfLIE
From the Clarion, March 10

From the Clarion, March 10
WIN. Voelker, Of Elreno, Okla,
come in Monday morning to visit
with the Hartman family. He will
probably stay until after harvest.
M. A. Cummings and family left
Saturday for Ellsworth, Ks, where
they will visit before going to Newton
to visit her sister, Mrs. Horace Reed.
From Newton they will 90 to Attica,
where they will m Ike their future
home.
Mrs. F. NJ. Campbell received the
sad news Sunday Of the death Of her
father, J. Creswell at hi, home in
Wichita, which occurred Sunday
morning. DR.. and Mrs. Campbell and
sons, Don and Richard left here Mon
day morning for Wichita to be pres
ent at the funeral. which was held yes
terday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
ELLlNWOOD
March 10th

March 18th
A fine boy was born to Louis Sess.
Ter and wife, OF the south side. on
Tuesday, yet We hardly believe Louis
will christen him Patrick.
rheo. Meceer and family left for
Great Bend Monday where they will
make their future home. The best
wishes of their many friends go with
them.
Andrew Roth is building a hand
some cottage in the northwest part Of
town. When completed he will move
10 town, and his son Will, will
look after the farm.
Fred Koelt went to Belpre Satur
day on visit to bis daughter Mrs
+. Skalski. Mr.. and Mrs. Skalski are
the happy parents Of fine son born
two weeks ago, and grandpa Koett,
was anxious to 60 out and see the
boy.
Geo. Trump has received his stock
of drugs, and will open his Gem drug
store, in the old City bakery building
on Saturday. George has a nice
clean stock of new goods, and as he
is an experienced pharmacist, will be
in shape to cater to all the wishes OF
his patrons Ed Doherty will assist
him as a clerk.
The board of directors of the com.
mercial club held meeting Monday
afternoon and organized for the com.
ing year. The old officers, who have
given the club such excellent service
the past year, were deservedly reflect
ed, as follows: Mic Sprinkler president
H D. Back, vice president; H. E
Truck, treasurer; D. C. Johnson, sec
Rotary.
The signers Of the protest agains
the appointment Of John Gre Mt as
postmaster Of Ellinwood. have beer
successful. Information has beef
received from Washington that hi
commission will be Withheld. Thi:
means that another appointment wi
have to be made.
The matter has been discussed by
number Of our business men, and W
understand that petition is in circ,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
PIONEER, STAFFORD COUNTY.

We think that Dakota got some
of its soil back Saturday. TIE
suow aud rain Sunday was fine
Oh the wheat.
Miss Rosa Strobe visited her
grand parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Strobe in Great Bend last
Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Blns Estes and Ola
Moody attended the social at Mr..
and Mrs. Mack Estes near Max
vile last Wednesday evening.
John Flick is getting a house
built he says be will get the cage
and then the bird.
.Iue Gsndolph has been on the
sick list the last couple of weeks.
Mrs. S. A. Miller and children
of lit. Bend we're out visiting her
parents last week Mr.. and Mrs.
HoudSshelI.
Miss Grace Blakeslee went out
to Garfield to see her sister Mrs.
Robt Boyd who is sick.
VIM Anshutz is preparing to
build a large front building to his
house.
Ed Gage and VIM. Anshatz and
families visited at +. A. Broad.
books Sunday.
Mr.. Newkirk is having a large
twelve room house erected.
Quite a number around here at
tended the show at Ray last week.
Mr.. Bert Colgazier is pre- caring
to have a large entertainment IL
the evening at the close of the
Pioneer school April 4tb. Also
have a dinner and have bal
game in the afternoon. Not sure
whowill play against them.
Mr.. T. j. Powell and Crane
daughter Lavina went to LarneC
Saturday.
Ed Broadbooks was breaking
stocks last week.
Mr.. Henry Estes is putting
picket fence around bis house.
Frank Hammeke of Logan was
, caller Wednesday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
Heller NOTES.

That was quite a nice little snow
storm on last Sunday.
g 3 Willie Otte had the misfortune
to lose valuable COW one day last
week.
e Miss Nellie Langtord teacher Of
dis riot 93is preparing a program
to- be given at the close of her
school
Arnie Essmiller was shown
thrOug the Mysteries Of Wood
craft last Thursday night.
Mrs Henry Schultz was called
to lit Bend on Thursday on &C.
count of the illness of her son
August.
August Schultz has MANY friends
in this vicinity who will be glad
to know that he is able to be up
and around again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Bische we're
visiting Jake Weitmer last week.
Mrs. Bische is a sister of Jakes.
We give it as our opinion that
this freezing weather is rather
hard on tie early fruit.
Mrs. Josie Mecklem gave q
party to few of her lady friends.
q, A fine time and a fine supper is
reported.
VIM Reinecke is building an
addition to his fine new house.
William will soon have the finest
residence in Heizer
The play given by the Lemon
Literary Club on Saturday night
was we'll rendered and was sue
cess financially. They will give
another play on April 18th.
A few Of the friends and neigh
Dor of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Lang
ford gave them a genuine surprise
on last SudayD BRINGING we'll ell
ed baskets tables we're spread anC
/. filled with all the good things tt
eat imaginable. The day was en-
joyed by all those present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27
WALNUT WHISPERINGS.

Ambition is the rooted nettle
of the selfish soul.
The remedy for wrongs done
to US is to forget them.
Mr.. Erni, faherinlaw of Ed
Kuhl is here visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Kuhl.
Postmaster Tullis has treated
the post office front to a new coat
of paint which makes it look verv
inviting. Grit" did the artistic
work.
Joe Brada and little one accom-
panied By Miss Sabena Brada
came up from Great Bend Satur-
dav to spend a few days with re-
lstives and friends.
Adam Long and son. Clarence
accompanied by NJ. A. Fish start.
ed overland to New Mexico last
week. Mr.. Long went to make
that bis future home and Mr.. Fish
to look at the country.
Miss Mary Kitchen led the Ep-
worth League Sunday night.
There was a good attendance
The usual interest was bad
. j. l.. Bower made a trip To
eastern Kansas and will probably
90 to K. c. before returning to
Albert.
Emma Gallon came home from
Great Bend Saturday.
Relatives of Mrs. Ella Haas ar.
/ rived here from Patterson. N. Y.
for a short visit with the Haas
family. We did not learn the
lady or genlemans name.
Jno Butter went to Lacrosse
Saturday.
Fred Gum was in Great Bend
/ over Sunday.
Miss Welch Of Heller and her
lady friend Miss Purviance of
Great Bend we're in Albert Tues
day.
Chas. Keller, our paper hanger
and painter informs US be has all
the work in his line he can do.
Chas. is neat and tasty workman
and can get the business.
Lum Mari came in from New
Mexico last week and will soon be
! located in A. B. Wilcut's house in
] east Albert. Mr.. Mari is a mem
1 Der Of the MARI Bros. Livery barn.
| Thew seem to be good square
gentlemen and we predict splen-
| did we'll kept livery barn in Albert
II Haas & Kuhl shipped out 43
cases of eggs last Saturday night.
I Who said they we're not doing the
4 businessl They have the best
country town trade we ever saw.
tits worth ones while to inspect
their weekly line of customers.
| The corpse of customer is made up
principally Of Qood..substantisl far.
J mers for a radius of several miles
{ round about Albert. They carry
a first class line of everything
found in q general merchandise
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-03-27

S. A. Newcombe has a limited
quantity Of good barley for seed.
Call at once if you want.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05

as these goods will positiSe! advance in prices soon. have lots Of Big Bargans
 = left.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05

Tie class of 1eos was composed of Mis- Elizabeth Stevens. yaledictorian: Nf. Newman Laagaingl gloase, saluta- t9rian and Misses Linnie Beasclaup. Frances Christian. Leta Mae Han rocs. ArdaIe Rellaase and Winnie Stevens.
 Tiis is1lle largest class tllat has grad gated from tHis institution for several years. except one, and tlis iae1 szgge,t> tAe further fact that f--e past year must have been one Of sns,lal Lard work and splendid pro- gress-
 Wen the= aaaience Lad gathered and were comfortably E seated ttle fo.- lowing programme as presented in a very excellent and nest pleasing manner. eacG number calling forth much meFited applause
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05
T z .qGgT .qlqT.qns

rest City may we be proud of it, ex- ceIient >cuoo.
 IAe Tines desire, to congrat alate Prof. Nal and tAe entire faealty upon tie splendid s4cce>> of he tern J4s, closed He and Iii, abe. pain,taein5 assistants have Iabored faithfully and conscientioasoY to pro. dace these gratifying conditions. Tie work speaks for itSelf in the culture and knoN edge displayed by the st..- dents and tAe Board of Director, are 10 oe congratulated upon re-electing the sane faculty as far as was pos,i- be, for tie next term.
 The term just closed was one of patient progress. firm, though kindly management, good department. fine discipline. and practical work by the faclIty.
 We congratulate them upon the general reputation of the school. and tie great good that las been ac- eoHB.iSted. Nothing viii help our ciII more than drst-elass schools. and that l, what Me have and are going to Lave stitt better in the future.
 Ne extend the graduates congratl- laslons and best wishes for their aet-lefenent>. May their pathway i..ro-sb life lie in ssnny places. and nay success attend them in all their undertakings.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Clas- of Seven Graduate. Read >pier. did Paper- Before Large AH-
 dIeuee and Keeeise Diplomas.

TEe Commencement Exercise, ef Cr-w.ey Ridge Iastic9te. Led a. tle opera house iu tii> city .a>t Friday night. were witnessed by large csI- ze-rei and inte .ens iienee af .a-Eens. and relative, and friends r tae ssaa gatiHE e#a>- ef Is-1..
 To say that tie aedience Wa pleas antlF surprised >zaEcesY expresses tie satisfaction and p.eassre whic.s tle occasion afforded and tae rapt atten- ton given was distinctly eompIinen. tarF to tie principal Prof T. C. Nal. and his . as, ef grad ates.