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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
Selected Com
undrunS

What relation is child to it's own
father when it is motifs own fathers son?
A daughter.
What is the difference between new
5 cent piece and an old fashioned quar-
ter? Twenty cents.
Why is a buckwheat cake like cat
apillar? Because it makes the butter fly
Why does mans hair generally
turn gray sooner than his mustache?
Because it is about q years older.
How much earth is there in hole
a by 62 feet? None.
When is coffee like the soil? When
it is ground.
Why are soldiers guns always safe?
Because every one of them has a lock.
Why is man who is fond of his
cigars like tallow candle? Because he
will smoke when he is going out.
Ny first is vehicle, my second is
proposition, and my whole is part of a
ship. Cabin.
What grows bigger the more you
contract it? Debt.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
MONEY not USED
WHERE He GOES
Madison Man Sentenced to
Green Bay on Charge of
Wife Abandonment.
PITiFUL POVERTY CASE
The Cash He Has Goes
to Aid the Little
Family.

Frank Priest will spend year in
Green Bay reformatory for wrongful
treatment of his wife and abandonment
of his family. Sentence was pronounc-
ed by Judge Fehlandt in municipal court
at Madison.
Through the offices of DR.. j. w.
Quinn, humane officer, Priest was ar
rested and case of neglect and cal
loused affection was disclosed During
the last year the man 8 wife and child
have been subsisting the best they
could According to DR.. Quinn, Priest
had given his wife but ten dollars in
twelve months although he had plenty
of money with which to pay the room
rent of another woman who deserted
him when she learned the humane So
ciety was working on the case
"When [ went to the mans house "
said DR.. Quinn, Il found his wife feed
ing the baby with sweetened water.
She had no money and was unable to
leave the house for aid owing to the
condition which she was in due to the
approaching birth of a child. Dr..
Quinn purchased milk for the woman
and set out after Priest. When appre
hended he had $35 on his person. This
amount he directed the sheriff to. pay
his wife after he learned that he would
have little use for money at Green Bay,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
S. A. Cook and DR.. w. I.
Mckay For Department
Commander of S. ate.
MEET AT MADISON IN JUNE
The Legislative Body Will
Consist of Five Hun
dred Members.

Until within a day or two it was
supposed that DR.. w. ]. Mckay CT
Madison, formerly Of Baraboo, would
have no opposition for department com
mander of the Grand Army, but it is
learned that former Congressman Sam
uel A. Cook of Neenah is to be pre-
sented for the place Both are popu-
ar members of the order and there is
likely to be lively contest.
Less than a month from now the en-
campment of the Grand Army depart
ment of Wisconsin, will assemble at
Madison, in its forty-eighth annual ses-
sion While the legislative body, those
who can vote and have part in the
business transactions, will consist Of
only 500, there is promise 'of an unus-
ally large number Of attendants, for it
was at Camp Randall, Madison, that
nearly 70, 900 of Wisconsin s young men
and boys had their first soldier exper-
ience.
Four other kindred organizations
will hold their annual conventions there
at the same time, the w R. c. Ladies
of the G. A. r., Daughters of Veter-
ans, and the Sons of Veterans. In ad-
dition to these there will be many who
belong to none of the societies.
The Encampment will be called to
order by Capt. G. H. Henry of Eau
Claire, the department commander, at
10 O'Clock a. M, June 9, and the ses-
sions will end the afternoon of June II.
Commander in Chief Washington
Gardner, former Michigan congress
man, will be present one day, and
evening, and will deliver the chief ad-
dress at the camp fire in the evening.
One evening the people of Madison
will give the visitors a banquet at Camp
Randall.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
Strange Vas
TITS T ind

A little odd happening occurred to
Flossie Dudley in Seattle writes Mrs.
L. A. Dudley of Durwards Glen. She
was sent by her firm to buy large
a mount of postage stamps and as she
hurried along the busy streets she
picked up from a sidewalk a blue
enameleo button which had white
candle stamped on the blue in the cen
ire of the button. Around the edge of
the button were the words, Many
Happy Returns of The Day. As it
was Miss Dudley's birthday, she was
both surprised and pleased with her
find and the button forms one of her
treasures. On the back of the button
was, David C. Cook, Elgin. Illinois.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
NEW CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR
B. w. Utman of Hudson
Makes Announcement
His Hat is in Ring.
SEVERAL NOW IN The RACE
Attorney General Owen
May Also Enter the
Contest.
SEVERAL NOW IN The RACE

According to information received
from Madison today B. w. Utman of
Hudson has announced his candidacy
for governor on the Republican ticket
at the September primaries. He will
open headquarters at Eau Claire inn
mediately and later in the campaign
will move them to Milwaukee, The
principal plank in his platform is the
elimination of the broker and commits
sion man who he believes secure most
of the profits from high priced foods.
Mr. Utman will begin a speaking
campaign next week. He says he will
visit every community in the state in his
automobile and explain his market COM
mission issue. Before making his an
nouncement he held a conference with
Governor McGovern, but says he does
not claim the governors support. Mr..
Utman appeared before committees of
the last legislature in favor of the gov
nor's market commission bill.
This makes four Republican candi-
dates in the field the others being Mer-
lin Hull of Black River Falls, H. E.
Roethe of Fennimore and VIM. H. Hat
ton of New London. Attorney General
Owen may also enter the field.
E. L. Philipp of Milwaukee may be
nominated by one wing of the Republi-
party can in case convention is held.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
T6oug6f it
Was q Opook

Mrs. L. A. Dudley writes from Dur
wards glen that when passing the stone
building, an incessant tapping caused the
writer to stop and look for the cause of
the noise. 1t sounded spookish; it was
seven in the evening; and when the
noise was located it was found to be
where vine crossed the upper window
of the building. On the branch in front
of the glass sat a catbird which saw
it's reflection on the surface of the glass
and supposed it to be another bird. 1t
beat its bill against the surface, time
after time as if to put an end to its
opponent Foolish bird, kept it up unit
eight o'clock.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
JUBILEE OVER
WINNING CUP
Knights of Pythias Enjoy
Smoker at Castle Hail
Thursday Evening.

On Thursday evening after the regu-
lar work, the members of the Knights
of Pythias lodge were given smoker
by the Chancellor Commander DIR. c.
E. Getchell. The event was celebra-
ton over the victory of the local team
winning the silver cup at the recent
Baraboo Valley lodge contests. There
was large attendance to enjoy the
hospitality of Dr. Getchell, who pro-
vided the refreshments. H. L. Halsted
was the POSTMASTER and responses were
made by Dr. C. E. Getchell, Attorney
f. R. Bentley, F.SE. Morey, Assembly
man George Carpenter, County Clerk
S. H. Wood, George W. Brunschweiler,
T. F. Risley, j. L. Bonham, G. H.
Hood, E. S. Johnston and others.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
Memorial
Dag Services

The local G. A. R. has secured
Richard Lloyd Jones, editor of the
Madison Journal, to make the Memorial
Day address in the First NJ. E. church.
The speaker is son of Rev. Jenkin
Lloyd Jones, a veteran of the civil war,
and both have spoken in this city a
number of times. The son is an advo
cate of peace and is member of the
state peace organization. He will
bring something worth hearing when he
comes on Memorial Day.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
Questions
T Or Angone
TO AnSOer?

Much is being said about the Uni
versity of Wisconsin. This office has
received from A. W. Sanborn, chair
man of the University Survey commit
tee, the following questions which any
person is at liberty to answer and send
to him at Madison. A little communica-
ton to this paper bearing on the subject
would not be amiss. What have you to
say? The questions are as follows:
What if anything is the University Of
Wisconsin undertaking that the state
as a whole does not wish it to do?
What if anything is at the University
failing to undertake which the state
wishes it to do?
Is the University doing well enough
what it does?
1t is doing inexpensively enough what
it does?
What parts of its work, if any, are
inadequately supported?
What parts of its work are out of
proportion-to to large, too small-to its
program as whole?
Is the states support of the Univers-
ity proportionate or disproportionate to
state support of other public education
al activities?
Is the University's business manage
ment in policy, planning, purchasing,
supervising, checking and reporting
adequate and efficient?
Does the legislative policy in dealing
with the University and other edu
cational activities reflect adquate in
formation and efficient use Of informa-
ton?
What is the University's relation
with, and influence upon the rest Of the
states system Of public education?
What are the standards of living
social and economic-in the university?
What not yet met needs of the state
which the University might meet and
what opportunities for retrenchment or
increased efficiency should be reported
to the next legislature?
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
VIII Meet in
Oprin

On Wednesday there was travelling
passenger agent of the New York lines
in Baraboo to ascertain how many mem
bers of the local Neumasmatic society
would attend theannual gathering at
Springfield, Mass. Baraboo has the
distinction Of having the largest num-
Der of persons interested in coins of
any city of its size in the United States.
The officers are:
President-H. L. Halsted.
Vice President Kris Kramer.
Secretary and treasurer-E. b.
Trimpey
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
LAST LITERARY
PROGRAM GIVEN

The Sumpter Elite club had its last
literary pragram for this year at TIE
home of Arthur Werlich last Tuesday
evening.
The following program was rendered:
Instrumental Solo Esther Steuber.
Roll Answered by Quotation.
Current Events Edward Elsing.
Monologue Alec Jones.
Local Paper-Jacob Riegler.
Club Poem Bessie Cole.
Mementos Dorothy Steuber.
Song Sympathy Double Quar-
tet.
During the summer months the club
meets as usual but for social evening,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
REEOSBUAG c JUPLE
WE'D IN MILWAUKEE, {
Second City Young Peopl c
Surprise Their Frien ds
by Marrying.

Miss Martha Meyer and Arthur Win
ters, two of Reedsburg's young people
took the train Wednesday morning for
Milwaukee where they were quietly
married Thursday The bride has been
working at the millinery trade for sew
eral years and is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Meyer. The groom is a
son of Mrs. Charles Borning and is a
partner with Charles Borning in a
meat shop. On their return home they
VIII reside in home north of the park
which has been newly finished. Their
friends wish them much joy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
OFFICIAL ROUTE Of
GOLLNAR SHOW
Baraboo Circus Continues
in Wisconsin and Nearby
States.

The following is the official route of
the Gollmar show Of Bara boo:
May Ia, Clinton, Iowa.
May Is, Mt. Carol, Ill.
May 16, Buttenberg, Iowa.
Sunday
May Is, Viroqua, Wis.
May 10, Lacrosse, Wis.
May 20, Preston, Mimi.
May q, Albert Lea, MINI.
May 22, Fairmount, MINI.
May %. Jackson, MINI.
Sunday
May 25, Madison, South Dakota.
May 26, Bridgewater, S. D.
May 27, Chamberlain, S. D.
May %, Tyndall, S. D.
May 29, Geddes, S. D.
May 80, Yankton, S. D.
Sunday
June l, Sheldon. Iowa.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
Adds to School Fund

Byron Stevens has paid $1,000 and
costs in Justice Halsted's court, the
costs amounting to $487. The money
is added to the school fund aslthe result
of the little Mexico trouble under the
hill" on Saturday night about closing
time E. Zimmerly will have heir
ingbefore Justice andre later
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-05-21
Not Certain

There is some TAX in pohcal circles
that Isaac Stephenson of Marinette vii
not be candidate for the United
States senate again and will give his
support to Governor Nc Govern. A
definite announcement will be made
July l.
Evening journal., 1914-09-21
COURT DISSOLVES
marriage TIES ON
FIRST TRIAL DAY

September term of the New Castle
county courts opened today with Chief
Justice Pcnnewill and Judges Woollcy
Conrad and Rice on the bench
The cases ON Superior Court calendar
were called, and number Of them were
continued until the next term OF court.
The morning was practically devoted
TO hearing divorce cases in Superior
Court. There are 30 divorce cases on
the calendar
The court granted decree nisi TO
Anna Laura Briggs from her husband
Charles Earl Briggs, on the grounds Of
desertion
Mrs. Briggs, who was represented by
Harry p Joslyn, testified that she mar
red Briggs on April Is, 1908. Two years
ago he deserted her and she has since
been earning her own living and sup
porting her minor child. The court gave
the custody of the child TO the mother.
A decree nis was also granted 60
Sarah Elizabeth Bradley, from her hus-
band, James NJ. Bradley, on the ground
of cruelty. W. W. Knowles represented
Mrs. Bradley.
A decree nisi was granted Elsie s. r..
Houseman against her husband, Nor
man A. Houseman the ground being
statutory.
William Z. Kurtz represented the
plaintiff and Harry p loslyn the defen-
dant. Mr.. loslyn. however, entered no
defense TO the charge. This is the case
which came up at the last term when
the court decided that a physician may
testify as 10 the condition of client
Viola Dempsey, through Richard s.
Rodney, obtained a deere from her hus-
band, Robert Dempsey, ON the ground Of
desertion.
The case of William c. Woodruff.
represented by Henry r.. lsaacs, against
Matte S. Woodruff asking devorce on
the ground of desertion which was con.
tinued from the May term, was next
called Woodruff testified he had mar
ried the defendant at Camden y. H..
on June ", 1905 and in 1910 she left
him while living at Wildwood, y. j..
and has not yet returned The court
granted the decree
A decree was granted 20 Leander II.
Bell, colored, from his wife. Bertha
Bell. Caleb T.. Burchenal represented
the defendant
A. decree was granted Francis Vernon
DicIey from her husband Norris COP.
per Dickey on the ground of desertion.
J. Frank Ball represented the plaintiff,
Evening journal., 1914-09-21
FOR MORE ACTIVE
CITY TRADE BODY
Business Men See Need of
Harmony if Success is
to Come
WANT MANY MORE
MEN AS MEMBERS

The first of series Of complimentary
dinners for the various sections of the
Chamber of Commerce in the movement
to swell the membership of that body
was held at Ainscow's Cafe at noon to-
day. The dinner was attended by a
large number of business men repre-
senting the retail merchants OF the city.
David Snellenburg, chairman OF the re-
tail merchants section, was chairman OF
the meeting and in his opening remarks
he said that at the present time the
section could boast of 100 members,
whereas it should have ten times that
number If the organization had those
members, Mr.. Snellenburg said, the
Chamber of Commerce would be one OF
the best in the country.
John j. Satterthwaith, president Of
the Chamber OF Commerce, was the
next speaker. Mr.. Satterthwaith
said: "The Board OF Directors of the
Chamber of Commerce are willing to
approve Of what this section does 70
boost the organization. This, / think.
is the last call for Chamber Of
Commerce Heretofore the relations
of the members have been harmonious
and unless we have harmany there
will never be satisfaction"
+. w. Bender, who has charge Of
the boost" movement. said that what
was needed to build up an Organiza-
ton was personal service Mr.. Ben
der said he wanted the members to
consider him their employe and one
of them. What interested him, he
said, interested them. Mr.. Bender
spoke Of the lack of interest which
has caused the Board of Directors to
become disgusted and as a result the
work fell on their shoulders. Mr.
Bender said that IL had been mapped
out that If the merchants of the city
would give two and a half hours daily
for three days calling personally on
those merchants who are not members
the association would be a large one
It was said by the speaker that they
had a list of names totalling 200
merchants, business men and others
who could afford to become members
of the Chamber of Commerce.
The following sent acceptances up 20
shortly before the merchants assembled
at luncheon: Haddock-Nixon Taxi CO.,
NV. H. Smith, John $. Mullin, Il. w.
Pyle and Company, Brosius and Smed-
ley, c. II. SpaclSman, p and q Shop,
/ Charles ID. Bird, Gewehr Piano Com
pany, Samuel H. Baypard, Ellis Studio.
John Govatos, Diamond Ice and Coal
Company, Mr.. Hayes; e. B. Grifienberg,
lFoord and Massey, Edward r. Pusey,
James II. Wright and guest, J. j.
Powell, A. V. Hughes, Charles i. Han
sen, Enoch Moore. Jr., Wilmington Pro-
vision Company. C. j.. Ulrich, Il. r. Bye
Walter J. Craig, A. d. Warner, Sr.
The Bee Hive Company, Charles X
Breuer, Millard r. Davis, Samuel II
Wilson. Jr, Lippincott and Company
Allen Drug Company, Charles J.. Story
Leo NJ. Montgomery, Mr. Miller, q
Garrett Miller and Company; James NJ
Bryan. Leon Walker. G.. Edgar Deering
Mr. Robbins of Bamberger and Rob
bins; W. J.. Douglas, David Snellen
burg. w. C.. NIurgatroyd and several
others who found at the last minute
they could attend.
Evening journal., 1914-09-21
MAJOR mitchell
AGAIN At Head
OF REPUBLICANS

Members Of the new Republican
State Committee met at headquarters
at the Young Mems Republican CLUB
this afternoon and unanimously re-
elected Major Edmund Mitchell as
state chairman.
Despite his repeatedly expressed
wish that he desired to retire from
the chairmanship. Major Mitchell
was urged by the committee to con-
sent to serve for another campaign.
When he found that the committee
was solidly of that sentiment, he said
he would put aside his personal
wishes and accept the chairmanship
again.
Thomas S. Lewis was reelected
secretary of the committee.
Evening journal., 1914-09-21
personal.

Miss Norma Stradly. of Whining
ton: Miss Irene Richards. Of Newark;
Miss Emile Mitchell and Joseph Nit
chell, Of Hockossin. spent Sunday
with Miss Clara Sterling, at New
Castle. Del
DR.. and Mrs. Chester A. King. OF
Oradell. n. j., are visiting Prof. and
Mrs. George r. King. OF this city.
Dr. King and his wig are making
the trip in their touring car, and
before coming to Wilmington, visited
relatives on the Eastern Shore.
Dr. Robert y. Fletcher, assistant
collector OF internal revenue, Is on
his vacation.
Mrs S. r. Snitcher. of this city
has gone to Atlantic City. n. j., to
spend two months with her daughter.
Mrs. r. W. Smithemen. Al the con-
olusion Of her visit at the seashore,
Mrs. Snitcher will go C. Pottsville,
Pa. TO spend some time with another
daughter. Mrs. DR.. j. y. Gregory.
Miss Josephine r. Kane, Of this
city. has returned from a two weeks
vacation az Ashland, Del.
Joseph r. Grady. OF Ashland, Del,
was a Wilmington visitor Saturday
Evening journal., 1914-09-21
TEN DAY Sentence
FOR NIGHT PUOWLER

William l.. Dockstader, owner Of the
Garrick Theatre, and Mrs Dockstader.
about o'clock yesterday morning,
caught supposed burglar and turned
him over 20 the police They were on
their way from the theatre to their
home, az No. 1902 Market street. when
they saw man prowliug about the
ward OF No. 1901 Market street. light
ing matches.
Mr. Dockstader. followed by his wife,
ran into the yard and caught the man.
lie could not explain what he was do
ing there. so the police were called. The
prisoner gave the name of Samuel Bur
gon, aged AZ years, and said his home
was ON Long Island. In City Court this
morning Burgon was sent 20 prison for
ten days on charge of vagrancy.
Evening journal., 1914-09-21

An event of more than usual interest
TO the theatre goers who are m search
of something out of the ordinary will
be the appearance at The Playhouse
this evening and tomorrow afternoon
and evening OF "A Pair OF Skies" the
clever farce comedy by Edward Pcplc,
the author of 'The littlcst Rebel and
a number of other successes, by II. H.
Frazee's capable company. The play Is
Just from a successful run in New York
and has been approved by the critics ot
that city and also by those IN London
and Melbourne, Australia, whero il has
been produced. The play is declared 20
be the funniest written in years The
plot deals with the troubles of the
owners Of the Eureka Digestive Pill
Company and TO decide who shall run
the business game of show down
poker is played. Those who are look
ing for something different from the or.
binary attraction win find it in "a Pair
OF Sixes.' aud excellent business is ex-
pectcd rt an three performances. The
sale of seats has been large but a num-
Der of excellent seats remain.
Evening journal., 1914-09-21
FINED:
Will file APPEAL

In the Court of General Sessions this
morning sentence of $50 fine and costs
OF prosecution was imposed upon the
Delaware Saengerbund. which club, at
the last term of court was found guilty
of the charge of selling Intoxicating H.
quors without a license.
Upon motion of Robert II. Richards.
attorney for the Delaware Saengerbund,
the time for filing the bill of excep-
tion to the sentence was extended un-
til the November term of court.
Evening journal., 1914-09-21
NO date FIXED
FOR The return OF
TROOPS IN mexico
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Protests
believed 70 be inspired by Governor Cot
quitt OF Texas against the proposed re-
moyal of troops from the Mexican bor-
der coincident with American evacuation
of Vera Cruz were placed before Sccre-
tary of War Garrison today by Repre-
sentative Garner of Texas. Delay in re-
moving the border garrsons is indicated
by army officers.
Six transports for the troops at Vera
Cruz are due there tomorrow or Tues.
day, but complete evacuation win not be
effected before early next month, Off
cials generally believe
There are 307i soldiers and 2,03l
marines at Vera Cruz today, according
to latest official returns. The brigade
of marines will be given months Naca-
tion upon returning 20 this country, dis
tributed between New York, Philadel-
phio, Norfolk and probobly New or
leans.
Release of about 5000 former Mexi-
can soldiers and refugees. held prison.
ers at Fort Rosecrans and Fort Win
gate, is planned this week
After comforting with President Will
son this afternoon, Secretary of War
Garrison refused TO announce any date
on which the troops will be removed. lie
told the President however that the
transports would be ready to bring the
soldiers out on September 25 or 20. The
exact time of removal, however. de-
ponds, he declared on the completion OF
such diplomatic matters as the transfer
of the municipal authority from the
American forces at Vera Cruz to the
representative of Carranza.
incidentally, Garrison declared be did
not expect to furnish any transports
for priests and nuns or other refugees.
He declared the priests and nuns are not
now destitute, or in danger. despite a
report to the contrary from the Rev.
Louis OHearn.
Evening journal., 1914-09-21

so as to let the schools of Wilmington
have a creditable showing in the mu-
nicipal ranks. Principal Berlin also
suggested that the students consider
the idea Of having a float in the
parade
While a few stragglers are still
coming in TO the various school classes.
School superintendent Scott this
morning was able TO give out the exact
number Of students now enrolled.
There are 1O,229 pupils in the elemen-
tary schools, and 10O4 in the High
School alone OF this number, $50 are
colored pupils.