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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
ABLEMAN.

Miss Lillian Gonsolin of Wheeler
hurv came Saturday for visit with
her friend, Miss Eva Coyler.
G.. NJ. Gansef visited friends at Mil :
waukee SATURDAY. and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. e. Warren and son
of Huron, s. D., arrived Sunday for
a two weeks visit with his mother,
Mrs. Minnie Warren. .
Miss Nell Ballentyne of Appelton
came Monday to remain few weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Ballentyne.
Mr.. and Mrs.U j. Daulton and two
sons of Salem spent Sunday, the
que It's of Mr.. and Mrs. John Daulton.
Miss Lena Smythe visited friends a
Baraboo Saturday and Sunday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
ABLEMAN.

Mrs. Emma Lsnge returned home
last Wednesday from Chicago after a
successful! operation for appendicitis.
Her sister, Mrs. Anna Hauder of Chi
c .go accompanied her and will re-
main a few weeks TO visit her mother,
Mrs. Sophia Pfaff.'
!. Mrs. Mary Schafer of Owatonna,
Minnesota, came here Saturday to
visit her.sister, Mrs. Gust .Schranke
and other relatives and friends.
j. Balentine of New London came
Saturday to spend his vac alton with
his wife and family here.
Verne Warren and family of Huron,
South Dakota, arrived Saturday to
visit his mother, Mrs. Minnie Warren.
Mrs. August Langenhan entertained
the Eastern Star lodge of Reedsburg
Monday. They had dinner and supper
on Mrs. Langenhans beautiful lawn
and fine time.
Mrs. g. Tessmer was Reedsbure
caller today.
The stone foundation for the new
bank was commenced last week.
The Ableman Band will give 4th
of July celebration. All come and hav'
a grand good old time.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
DEATH AT REEDsBURG
Jonn Carroll Succumbs to
tuberculosis at
Hospital.

Poor Commissioner j. S. Griggs re
ceived message from the county hos
pltal at Reedsburg stating that John
Carroll died this morning. Mr.. Carroll
came here from Denver, Colorado,
several weeks ago in weakened con-
dition as result of tuberculosis, thus
his death was not unexpected. He was
an equestrian with the Sells-FlotO
and other circu,ts for number of
years. He leaves a wife, who was
formerly Miss Nellie Page of tits city.
AS soon as word is received from
friends with the Sells-Floto circus
arrangements will be made for the
funeral. Mr.. Carroll is about rs years
old.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
LIME RIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Frye from Cazs-
enovia spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Herb. f.. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Tylor and
cou sin, Mss Fannie Bodendine, spenu
Sunday at the home of the former's
mother, Mrs. Z.lI Pollowick
julius Earber is visi ing in Milwa0-
kee.
MIR. and Mrs. John l.. Smith spent
sunday at Lronton at the home OF MI
ana Mrs. Orrie Nc Dage.
Mrs Guy Chapman, who has been
sick With rheunlstlsnl of The Arteries
lis slo Wy Improving
Mr. aud Mrs. Harry Risley spnnt
Sunday at Frank Werren's.
Mrs. Jim Atom is on the sick list
Will Chapman, who went 10 MAJ.
waukee for en- operation On his eyes,
is some better. 1t will be some time
before he will be able to leave the hos
pitaI.
Miss I,ess;e Hale leaves this week
for the Dells where she and some other
girls will camp.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
PLAIN.

Miss Carrie TRIUMPH of Reedsburg
is visiting in this vicinity.
Miss Elizabeth Mick of Keysville
visited friends in this vicinity last
Thursday.
Alois Beck and Henry Neuheisel
have each installed telephones in their
dwelling houses.
Mrs. Otto Hutter returned home
after months absence at the sani-
tarium at Oconomowoc, Wis.
Mrs. Henry A. Oschner and daugh-
ter, Ella, of Honey Creek visited at the
home OF Oliver Scnoenmann Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Young returned
from Buffalo, New York, where they
visited Mr.. YoIng's sister.
Henry Smith of Sank City visited
at the home of Oliver Schoenmaan the
fore part of the week.
Lewis, youngest son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Anthony Hutter, succumhed
after an illness of about two years, ON
June "a, at o'clock. Funeral
services were held at ST. Luke's cathO-
lie church and interment made i'm Sc.
Luke's cemetery. Rev. George Pesch
OBLIGATED.
George Alt took possession of the
meat market June "a, which he re-
Gently purchased of Plon brothers.
Hubert, Agnes and Marie Schmitz
of Bear Greek called at the home of f.
G. Schoenman Sunday. They made
the trip in their automobile.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
Card of Thank

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors
and especi ally TO the singers who
offered their assistance at the time OF
the death of our beloved husband and
father.
Mrs. Theodore Schadde.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Schadde and
family.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
ALMOST BLED TO DEATH
Difficult to Find Relief for
Injured Child Near
Kings Corners.

Some days ago little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Erwin Young, who reside
near Kings Corners, was slightly in
jured on one hand and it was with
great difficulty that The fl sw Of blood
was stopped. The blood of the child
does not coagulate readily and for that
reason the situation became serious.
After bleeding for som time it was
decided to sew up the wound which
was done. The child became very
weak and is being given great care.
Mrs. A. n. Young of Baraboo, the
child's grandmother, is at the home
assisting in the care of the patient.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
Sank County Place Names

Solomon King, wac appointed post
mistress. She was followed by E. j.
Meyers, Charles Payne, E. d. King
and 5 w. Bell, who was the last
postmaster. The village plat was
called New Haven.
Kirkwood-W. FL. StenDet says
that Kirk wood, siding west of Bara-
boo about three miles, was named
by end for N. G.. and Timothy Kirk,
once owners of the land where the
place is located. They owned vine
yard and made wine and it is believed
they were the first to make grape wine
in Wisconsin.
Kirkland-Formerly the name of
the postoffice at Devils lake and
named for Noble G. Kirk who had a
vineyard and summer resort there
many years. See Devils lake.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
SOUTH. FAIRFIELD.

Children's Day exercises will be
held in the A. &. church Sunday at
ternoon, June 80. Exercises to begin
at 2 o'clock.
William konkeI of Reedsburg is
visiting few days at the R.hert
Malloy home.
Mrs. Charles r Rooney and children
of Baraboo spent Sunday at Irwin
Bumps.
Robert Attridge and family ate
Sunday dinner with his son, Arthur,
in Greenfield.
Miss Blanche borrow of Alderman
is staying with Mrs. Albert Dahnke. j
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27

Mrs. Mile Doty is moving from SOB
East street to 220 Fourth street.
Sickness is expensive, Barker's
r ,medy cures and prevents catarrh
and rheumatism, strengthens and
builds up the weak and sick. AT your
drug store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emit Smith OF East
street returned Tuesday from visit in
Madison, Beloit and Rockford, Hi
nois. At Beloit they visited Mr.,
Smiths brother, Herman Smith, and
William Stumm, both former residents
of B araboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
The Vacuum Cleaner

The Domestic cleaner for which 1
have secured the agency of Sank coun-
ty is the Vacuum cleaner that the
people want. Those to whom | have
demonstrated it's merits pronounce it
Just the thing. If you will send me
word by phone or mail will be pleas
ed TO call and show you this cleaner.
8. j. COATES,
4O8 Eighth street.
Telephone $50.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
PAID ADVERTISING

This announcement was ordered by
James II. Hill, for which he is to pay
$3.50
To the voters of Sank county,
/ hereby announce myself as a can
didate for District Attorney at tn e
September primary. The support of
every voter will be appreciated.
JAM Els III. HILL.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
ARTICLE XIX
Cities, Villages and Settlements
Continued

MILES, Vnkd&CS du0 oGsSA~hA~nSS
Continued.
Kings Corners-Formerly a post
office in the town of Sumpter. When
it was decided to establish an office
there, the department asked for the
name of the settlement and E. D..
King wrote that it was called Kings
Corners and the name was thus given.
Hosea King was very early settler
aad his son, Solomon King, was prom
inent in the neigh borhood. Mrs. E. D..
King says that Solomon King resided
where Roy Hoover now lives, that he
b ad hotel there and owned two of
the four corners. After the postoffice
at Bluff had been discontinued the
office was established at Kings Cor
ners and Mrs. U. S. King, widow Ct
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
PUBLIC SALE SATURDAY
Household Articles to be
Disposed of at Auction
June %.

On Saturday, June 20, public
auction will be held on the vacant lot
next to the Briggs seed store. The
following articles will be disposed of,
sewing machine; bedsteads, stoves,
chairs, rugs, couch, table, refrigerator
and other articles. Peter Sprecher
will act as auctioneer.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27

Orriel Philbrick has sold Ford
touring cars to Ernest Soltwadel of
Hillpoint and w. Gardner of La
Vale and Torpedo runabout to w.
Williams of Loganyille.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
DEATH At NORTH FREEDOM
Edward Clark Dies as the
Result of a Tumor on
His Brain.

Edward CLARK died at the home OF
Evan Leece near the North Freedom
mines, Tuesday. He was i'll about
week with tumor on his brain.
Mr.. Clark was born on the Isle Of
Man, England, 43 years ago and came
to America about % years since. He
came to the mines when the first one
was opened. He leaves no relatives in
America but mas mother and two
sisters the other side the sea. He was
his mothers only support. Funeral
services on Thursday at 2 o'clock at
the Methodist church in North Free
dom, conducted by Rev. Levin. Inter.
ment in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. William Ruesch died at the
Reedsburg hospital early this morning
from complication of diseases. She
leaves a hus band and several children.
Mrs. Ruesch was we'll known and an
old resident, having lived near Reeds
burg for many years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27

Spe cial sale on straw hats, Saturdays
June 10Th, at the Ful store.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
S II C. C. E S S

is not matter of luck. 1t is the
measure of mans ability to do
something well. That's why | am
just rounding up my fourteenth
year of optical work in Baraboo
with hundreds of satisfied Gus
toners. / thoroughly understand
the anatomy of the eve and the
work I do and the glasses / pre-
scribe, will not cause glaucoma,
cataracts, iritis, etc. Cheap glasses
and bad work will.
DR.. r. H. CLARK, Optometrist
Office opposite First Nat. Bank
Testing FREE Baraboc.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
CHICAGO CONVENTION

At Chicago Taft and Sherman were
nominated by the Republicans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-18
The Halito Consolidated Land and
Water Company Limited.
BY William ID BRAY

1T was away back in 1929" said
the old man. THAT vas before Miss
Suzzi Barlom had discovered her
famous method of solving quadratic
equations without work.
do you know what she did then?
She nearly went crazy. because her
pupils got their lessons without
studying, and finally tried to get
her method patented. Failing in
this, and in desperation, she hid it
in Louis Kowalski's algebra, this
being the safest and most unused
place she knew of.
1t lay there over a year, and was
fast becoming forgotten, when a
most singular phenomenon occurred
Louis Kowalski, being naturally OF
a very studious disposition, and be-
ing deeply e~ngrossed in the mazes OF
complex fractions, at last had oc.
casion to open his algebra, and dis
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-18

covered the formulate. He at first
thought it was an improved method
of finding the highest common de-
nominator, but soon became con-
WINGED of his mastake and also
famous
The old man paused TO stir the
fire, and we were sharply recalled
to our unfamiliar Surroundings by
his actions. The freight that had
been Pickering on the wall in weird
figures flared up and showed plain
ly the features of the little band as
sembled around the fire. Three Of
us, forming a hunting party, had
lost our way in the woods and, dis
covering this house, as night was
coming on, we were invited by the
cid man, who appeared to be the
only occupant to stay there all
night. We gladly accepted and
after supper, when we were seated
around the fire, the old mar had
taken exception to n of us saying
that a certain silver mine venture
that had recently failed was the
greatest fake that had ever beer
projected. He declared that he him
self had been ''stung" by one that
was the biggest fake the world had
ever seen, and to prove his asser
ton, had begun to recite the story
of THE Halito Consolidated Lane
and Water company"
4But, aAAwas saying he con
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-18

Grace Harvey were nominated for
that office. The former was elected
by a vote of 20 to 16. There being
no other business TO be transacted,
the first number, an essay, The
Coronation of Napoleon" was read
by Aniel Kendall. This number
was very we'll prepared and interest
ing. A reading, Hours with Liter
ary Friends" was then delivered in
a very satisfactory manner by
Fiorine Pierce. Questions by AL
berto Perez was the next number. A
recitation, "The Grand old Tress,'
was followed by an original story,
THE Halito Consolidated Land and
Water Company, Limited by Will
liam Bray, A reading, William
Brown of Brownstown," was then
delivered in a very pleasing manner
by Mamie White. A recitation
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-18

tinued, 1.-The Messrs. ]. o. Williams,
L. r Pierce and j. NJ. Martinez con-
ceived the brilliant idea nat gas
was to be found in the whole Rio
Grande Valley at a depth of only
a few hundred feet. Of course,
they set about organizing a company
at once and yelled their preparations
in the deepest secrecy. These three
compared their enterprise to that of
the first triumvirate. They argued
that by combining their fatal eff
ficiency would be equal to the pro-
duct Of their respective abilities
Cthey forget what the result is when
one Of the factors is ZerO.) Joseph
Grant was then appointed general
manager and he started at once to
dig the trial we'll. He was 50 eff
fcient that at the end of six weeks
he sprafned his ankle by jumping
into the first well, which was sunk
on the site of the old public school
| grounds.
''But since such monstrous trans
actions could not be carried on in
the midst Of a civilized country and
not attract a great deal of attention
they decided to organize a LAND
company to hide their real object
Accordingly the Halito Consolidatet
Land and Water company. Limited
made its debut among the irrigation
companies of the Lower Rio Grande
They at once bought all the lans
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-18

that could be secured and then
planned to spring their graind sur
prise on the unsuspecting people OF
Brownsville and show them how
they had been fooled.
THE day on which they were 70
spring their grand coup was set Tor
the first Of April. for they said that
everybody but them would be
fooled. | was as much interested
as anyone in the disclosures that
the company had promised to make
on the appointed day and you can
bet | was present. The whole coun-
try-side was there and great ex-
element prevailed everywhere. The
speakers stand had been erected d.
rectly over the trial well and the
promoters had planned to demon
strate the merits OF the we'll i'm
mediately after the speakers had
finished, and when the public was
fully convinced of the fact that ga;
had been discovered they would sci
shares at $1,000 a piece. At !
| o'clock Grace Harvey. the illustrioui
mayor Of the city Of Brownsville
arose and addressed the crowd in tn,
following words:
+" Assembled citizens, and Others
/ stand here before you today, no
as an advocate of high tariff laws
nor yet on compulsory education
When, in the course of human
events, it has become necessary. tina
/, a member Of the genus homo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-18

Work has now begun in earnest
on the Annual Review" This num-
Der will probably be published
about the tenth of May. All the
talent Of the school will be repre-
sented and the best work out Of all
that has been done by the high
school pupils during the entire
school year. Pictures of the classes
will be a feature.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-18

stand before you this day to articu
late for. your amusement and diver
sion | do not try to enthran you
minds by the use of flowing Ian
guage, but to clothe the embodle-
sparks Of the mind In the most IN
Sophisticated and naive forms OF ex-
preston and let the conceptions OF
the soul flow forth unhampered by
any needless circumlocutions {
'verbum impedimentum.' We ar
assembled here today on the field o
a great achievement. A year ago
our comrades organized the Halito
Consolidated Land and Water Co,
Ltd. with Preston Smith as secre
tary-treasurer. Now we are er
gagged in a great test determinIn
whether any company so organize
and so handicapped can Ion
endure. We are met above the ar
trial well Of that company and I
day we shall see what we shall Sc
she sat down amid great q
plause and then the Hon. Able
Garcia took his turn mt the bat |
talked for thirty minutes about
Perseverance, personlfication.
final preservation OF the Saints
vas widely applauded for quitti
Several other more or less import
speakers occupied an hour In { v
ing about nothing at all. and T.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-18

Friday afternoon the Hypatian
society was called to order by the
vice president. as the president was
~indisposed After the minutes of the
last meeting had been read and APP
proved, the resignation of Alberto
Garcia the late president was read
and accepted. AS nominations were
now In order. Mamie White and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-18

Herminia Cortez followed. This was
the last number on the program and
the meeting adjourned to meet next
Friday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-03-18
Best Story.

The following was chosen by the
committee AS the best given at Fri
days meeting:
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-26
WEST DUMMERsToN.

Mrs. Maude Kendall, who has been i'll,
is reported to be gaining
A. II. Webb come Saturday night for
an indefinite stay at his home.
r. E. Coombs returned Monday to his
work after spending a few days with his
family here.
Frank Streeter went Monday to Brat
tleboro, where he has a position in Ami
don's grocery store.
Miss Gertrude Norcross of Brattleboro
is at home caring for her mother, Mrs.
A. o. Norcross, who is i'll.
Mrs. Mary Bates of Swanzey, n. H.,
recently visited her father, George Nash,
who is cared for in the home of Frank
Robbins.
The question for discussion at the next
meeting of the Grange will be, Native
birds, are they a benefit to the farmer
or not?'
Miss Myrtle Washer, who was a guest
of her uncle, s. S. Washer, a week, re-
turned Sunday to her home in West
Brattleboro.
The meeting of the ladies' society
Wednesday was well attended, and a
profitable as well a social afternoon
was enjoyed. Mrs, Maria Johnson of
Springfield, Mass, a former member,
was present Mrs Charles wilkins,
Mrs. Dana Perry and Miss Gladys Ste
vens were visitors. The next meeting
will be held with Miss Ida Sargent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-26
JAMAICA.
, II Iackev is at home i'll.

A Fl. Iackey is at home i'll.
Mrs. Livermore is visiting at A. Is
Greenwood's.
Katharine Hollenbeck ana Glenuoii
Wilder are out of school because OF Ill
ness.
l.. r. Barnes and c. c. Robinson at
tended the poultry show in Townsheho
Wednesday,
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Butler ana Master
WAYNE spent Saturday at a. Is. Green
woods in Townshend.
The auditors will meet Jan. 30 In the
town clerks office. All bills against the
town should be in before that time
The topic for the Christian Endeavor
meeting Sunday evening will be, Ihe
foreign missionary whose lie mas most
inspired me-" leader, Mrs. Soper
The Ladies' Industrial society held its
annual meeting Wednesday with the
president Mrs. II. Sage. The reports
showed that % meetings have been held
and $13O.46 taken in and $l26Oe paid OUT
during the year The palmleaf WORK
brought 1923 officers were elected as foi-
lows: Pres, Mrs. H. ]. Sage; vice pres
Mrs. NJ o. Muzzy; Sec, Mrs. Jennie Bal
lard; treas, Mrs. Lucy Kellogg olrec-
tors. Miss Fannie Ballard, Miss Liza
Kingsbury and Mrs. Beatrice Emerson
The date for the Mount Hermon glee
club concert is Feb. "a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-26

WARDSBORo.

Several here are Iii with the prevailing
dstemper.
Agnes Casey has been housed, i'll with
chickenpox.
Mrs Allen is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Harry Wilbur.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Bemis of Bratte-
boro spent Sunday with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ware of Townshend
visited at Mrs. Julia Wares Tuesday.
Miss Nella Wallace closed school Fri
day, leaving here Saturday for her home
in Mddletown Springs.
Martin Gleason and friend, Winthrop
Bent, who spent Sunday with j. e.
Gleason, have returned to their school at
Saxtons River.
Rev. e. Cudworth returned from Waits
River and Topsham Saturday, after
spending a few days with friends. Mrs.
Simpson and little daughter remained for
a longer visit.
Miss Jessie Johnson, who spent two
weeks with her mother and grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Eddy, who has been i'll, re-
turned to New York Tuesday. Mrs. Eddy
is much improved.
The following officers of Wardsboro
lodge, No. 20, |. o. o. F., were installed
Jan IS by District Deputy Earl F. Davis
of Newfane, assisted by Carl Maher: N.
c., o. V. Hefflon; V. c., w. L. Warren;
Sec, u. w. briBBS, tTeds', Joiii piIleothei
war, c. II. Allen; con-, II. e. Knight;
chap, H. E. Howard; o. G., George
Johnson; l. c.. F. o. Gould; r. s. N. G.,
w. w. Kidder; L. S. N. G., Wilbur Well
man; r. S. v. G., Ed. II. Lackey; L. S.
v. c., II. G.. Wilbur; r. S. s., George
Houghton: L. S. s., L. E. Pike. Follow
ing the ceremonies an invitation from the
wives of the brothers was read, inviting
them to the banquet rooms of the town
hall where a surprise in the form OF a
banquet was found in readiness. The
hall was tastefuly trimmed and the
tables decorated with the emblems OF the
order. After doing ample justice to the
yiands a short social hour was enjoyed
and all went away feeling that 1t was
good to be an Odd Fellow.