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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
Note rom
O Pioneer

Since noting your request for those
who were residents of Wisconsin before
it became a state, | thought | would
responds had seen the name Of none
who had come here at as early date
as had |. And as look back through
the long vista of the past, it seems
like dream and wonder to note the
many changes that have taken place
during the memory of one short life.
[ can we'll remember many of the
incidents of that journey where my
parents embarked on board the Schooner
Il have for gotten the name) in the
month of July 1886, for the far West"
as it was then called the unknown
land of Wisconsin. Our family con-
sisted of my father, mother and
four small children and the jour
ney was long and SCENE d
dangerous to us as the sailors
were not we'll acquainted with
the route and went far out of the way
through the straits of Mackinac and we
were seven weeks in making the
journey from Syracuse to Milwaukee.
Here anumber of families disembarked
and went into the wild woods" as
they then seemed, with much of hope
but more of fear, for there were many
Indians, in and around Milwaukee in thos
days of whom women and children had
an instructive dread. My mother used to
keep loaded gun handy and used to
practiceishooting at pigeons that came
in clouds in the early spring and they
were a great help in supplying
food in those early times. My father and
his brother (the late Nathan Paddock
who assisted him in making home
in those dense woods) in the
spring made large quantities of
Maple sugar, they also made
shingles and cut cord wood for the
growing town and helped to develop
the country. Soon school was started
at what was then called Hearts Mills"
where saw mill was already started
and the little family was on the
highway to all that was then desira-
BILE to the early pioneer. But it was
slow work telling those mighty trees,
then getting rid of the logs and stumps
and fire was much used to clear the
town. But | must abreviate as
did not start out to write a history,
only thinking of the hardships of those
pioneers who enjoyed the doing, and
will stop as it would take many chap
tiers to tell of our subsequent exper-
fence andi ~ there are none left to
tells the story. The main thing you
want to know is that came to Wis
consin in 1886, aged 4 years, from On
ondagua County, York state, to Milwau
kee, then but village, and am there
still.
Respectfully,
MRS. JOHN MUNROF.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02

Mfs. B. G. lie Baron has returned to
Adams after attending the Green
Davis wedding
Mrs. A. Swan and little daughter re-
turned to their home in Waterfowl
Thursday evening after attending the
Ruel-Hood wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Mills and H. D.
Henry of Dakota and Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Magli of Sumpter spent Wednes-
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. McCready.
The Misses Florence and Cecil Kelly
of Joliet Illinois, are being entertained
at the home of their uncle and aunt,
Engineer and Mrs. E. M. Terry. The
guests were joined in Chicago by
Miss Glare Terry, who returned with
them
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
MARGARET WILSON
SPEAKS IN PORTAGE
Dwight Perkins and Other
Distinguished Educators
Speak Also.

Miss Margaret Wilson of Washington
daughter of President Wilson, spokein
Portage on Tuesday evening to large
audience. Concerning her speaking
and singing the Portage Democrat says:
Miss Wilson, from the moment she
appeared for her first number on the
program, won her audience by her I'M
assuming democratic manner. She
rendered two vocal numbers of three
selections each and spoke briefly giving
her view of the great community idea.
AS vocalist and speaker Miss Wilson
is rarely talented In the latter capacity
her ability to express big ideas so
simply and forcibly had a most con
vincing effect upon her listeners.
Miss Wilson's first group of three
songs consisted Of Beethoven's Faith
full Johnnie, . 1.-THE Lass With the Deli
cate Air" and Natalie Townsend's
t'Berceuse. Her clear voice is amgreat
natural gift and to this has been added
careful and patient training until it is
flexible and perfectly controlled. The
result is a lyrical expression, singularly
winning, which went straight to every
ones heart. She has the voice, the
technique, and the something else"
which gives her listeners rare pleasure
Her accompanist was Mrs. E. j.
Ward, one of the most talented musi-
Clans of Madison.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
Beautiful Baraboo as
OTTER People See tt

been rightly called the "Rockies Of
Wisconsin,. and the grandeur Of which
is unsurpassed. Numerous roads and
trails have been laid out, which make
these bluffs delightful tramping
ground and lead to points of great
beauty, from which panoramic view
of the country may be obtained for
miles around. Cottages and camping
grounds are for rent at reasonable
rates.
Baraboo is prosperous city with a
population of $500 1t is a city of
beautiful homes, well-kept lawns, finely
paved streets, shaded by mammoth
elms and naples of a great age and
beauty. 1t is the best lighted city of
its size in the United States, having
recently installed the boulevard system
of lighting in the business district and
the main streets of the residential Sec
ton. Baraboo prides itself on its sue
cessful business houses, prosperous
establishments, mag
nifcent public buildings, and the pro-
of its citizens. 1t has an
of water and hydro-electric
power, and excellent transportation
facilities, and is seeking the location
of deserving industries. Milwaukee
Journal.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
Splendid Remedy
For Eczema
Also for Salt Rheum, Acne,
letter, Psoriasis and
& Other Skin
Troubles.

After using S. S. S. for a while the char
acteristic marks of all skin troubles change
completely. When eczema has become
chronic the lower skin loses its power to
divert impurities and thus they continue to
gather in the weak spots or those already
attacked. The action of S. S. s IS that Of
an antidote, and this fact has been demon
Strated time and time again in the most
severe forms of weeping eczema.
It's influence in the tissues where the tiny
arteries transfer the red blood for the worn
out blood to the veins is quite remarkable
and goes on constantly with every tick Of
the clock-the beat of the heart.
And new skin is thus caused to form
while the germs of irritating influences that
cause eczema are scattered and their harm
full nature entirely suspended.
S. S. S. has a wonderful tonic influence
in the blood because it contains no dope"
is entirely free OF any mineral drugs or any
other drugs except the remarkable medicinal
effect of the pure vegetable products of
which it is made.
Few people realize how harmful are many
of the strong, crude Ointments that used
20 be in favor before they learned that
s. S. S. is safe, speedy and sure. Ask at
any drug store for a bottle of S. S. s..
Give it good trial and you will soon see
a decided Improvement in any form of skin
trouble. Write to The Swift Specific Co.,
53S Swift Bldg Atlanta, Ga, for special
free advice and new book On skin or blood
trouble.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02

Baraboo, Sank county, Wisconsin, is
located in the center of the big bend of
the Wisconsin river, and is 1870 miles
from Chicago and 118 miles from Mil
waukee on the main line Of the Chi
cago & Northwestern railway. It is
surrounded by big hills which have
been called the Berkshire Hills of Wis
consin. 1t is unequaled in the north
west for picturesqueness of scenery,
beautiful drives and interesting tramps,
and is destined to be the summer play
ground of the world. Baraboo is sur
rounded by many places of scenic and
historic interest, including Devils Lake
State Park, Dells of the Wisconsin,
Durward's Glen, Palfrey's Glen, Prairie
du Sac Dam, Natural Bridge, O'Neil's
Point, Man Mound Park, and many
others. All of these places may be cas-
lily reached by auto over finely paved
roads, making delightful trips varying
in length from a few hours to the en-
tire day.
Baraboo is but three miles from
Devils Lake State Park, one of the
most beautiful spots in the United
States, where the finest of fishing,
boating and bathing may be had in
abundance. The lake is surrounded
by gigantic rocky bluffs which have
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
BUSY DAYS At
HERFORT FACTORY
Excellent Crop of Peas
Being Canned--Much
New Machinery.

These are busy days at the Frank
Herfort Canning factory. The factory
commenced canning peas on Monday OF
this week and it will take about thirty
days running to put up the bumper crop
of this season. The crop is not only up
TO standard in the yield of peas, but
the quality is everything that could be
asked for. On Wednesday the factory
put up IS, 900 cans which was just an
average days work.
The plant has added much new equip
ment this season. A new double tip
ping machine, automatic cooling tank
and viner improvements are
among this years additions. A doz-
en- or more large electric fan9 are scat
tered about the buildings for the com
fort of the employees.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
South DeItOn

Mr.. and Mrs, Otto Haase of Oshkosh
Wis, arrived here last week at th'
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Edw. Barker. Mr.. Haase has posi-
ton in the Excelsior creamery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lamberton anC
daughter of Websters Prairie were Wis
itors at her fathers home last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Crawford and two
children spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Ed. Dourick in Baraboo.
Mrs Clyde Newfoundland little daugh
ter, Kathryn, are visiting in Fairfield
this week at the home of her husba 'nds
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John McFar-
land.
Mrs. Anna Barker and her daughter,
Mrs. P. E. Waddell and children and
Miss Grace Barker left for Wausau
last Monday where they will spend a
week at the S. D. Adventists camp
Miss Fern Graves of Baraboo spent
couple of days at Mrs. May Cratsen
berg recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miller are enter
tanning her mother, Mrs. E. Chase, of
Beloit, also an aunt, Mrs. J. N. War
rem Of the same city for an incefnite
time. The ladies will also visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Solidav.
another daughter before returning.
Several from here attended the ice
cream and strawberry sociable at the
Mebsters Prairie hall Saturday nioht
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
Friday

George Armstrong is guest of rela
tives in Oshkosh.
Mrs. Edward Rowland of Adams il
visiting here.
Mrs. H. Dennis is sp ending several
days in Reedsburg. -
MIR. and Mrs. Milton Lewis are guests
at the home of theIlatter's relatives in
Calumet, Mich
Miss Ruth Moore OF Harmony, Min
nesota, who visited at the home of
VIM. Shale, has returned.
Mrs. George Briscoe and children of
Winona are here to spend short time
with relatives.
Mrs. Fred Peterson and two children
have returned from Milwaukee where
they spent some time.
Mrs. John Donahue of Madison, who
visited friends and relatives here, has
returned.
Miss Frieda Lindlof of Millville.
Mimi, has returned after visiting at
the home of Rev. Viestenz.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
Green-Davis

At the home of the bride 8 mother, Mrs.
G. w. Johnson, at high noon Wednes-
day, Rev. G. R. Carver of Lodi united
Miss Iva Mae Green and Dwight E.
D wis, Lodi, in marriage The bride was
unattended and wore shadow lace over
blue crepe, carrying handsome bou-
q ct of brides roses. The couple stood
under an arch of pink and white roses
with background of ferns. Luncheon
was served at the conclusion of the
ceremony to about thirty guests
and a reception was held. Mrs. Davis
has been successful milliner for the
past eight years and her husband is en-
ployed as mail clerk for the c. & N.
W. They will reside in Lodi. Guests
from away included the following: Mr..
and Mrs. E. N. Davis, parents of the
groom, Claude Davis and Miss Bessie
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Buchanan,
Rev. G. r. Carver, Lodi; Mrs. B. G.
LIE Baron, Adams; Mrs. Florence Hill
lizard, Madison; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Clark, Escanaba, Michigan.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02

For EWO
y e ar s | could not
stand on my fe e t
long at a time and |
could not walk two
blocks without en-
during cutting and
drawing pains down
my right side which
in ere a e d every
month. I have been
at that time purple
in the face and would
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
OFFICIAL ROUTE
GOLLMAR CIRCUS

Gollmar Brothers circus are showing
through the country recently passed
over by the tornado, but no damage to
the show has been reported as yet.
The route for the coming weeks is:
June 25-La Moure, N. d.
June 26- Cooperstown, N. D.
June 27-Valley City, N. D.
June 29- Bismark, n. D.
June Dickinson, N. D.
July Beach, N. D.
July Glendive, Mont.
July Sidney, Mont.
July Williston, N D.
July 6-Stanley, N. D.
July Crosby, N. D.,
July Mohall, N. D.
July 9-Minot, N. D.
July 1O-Rugby, N. D.
July 11-Bottineau, N. D.
July 13-Cando, N. D.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
ROundhOuSG Closes Down

The local Northwestern roundhouse
closed down today, work to be re-
sumed again Monday. The closing is
due to the usual slack work at this
time of the year.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
Licensed to Marry
Eugene Tibbits, Franklin.
Irma Hastings, Reedsburg.

Jos. L. Siberz has returned to Mil
waukee to resume his duties after
spending months vacation in Baraboo
and vicinity. Mr. Siberz has been
employed by the Milwaukee County
Agricultural college for the past year.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
LuetsCher- KirmSe

Miss Laura Luetscher Of Prairie dU
Sac and Karl C. Kirmse of Dubuque,
Iowa, were married at that place on
June 20. They will reside in that city
where the groom is employed as me-
chanic by the C. M. & st. Paul rail
way.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
WOMEN CAN
HARDLY BELIEVE
How Mrs. Hurley Was Re.
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Eldon, Mo. 81 was troubled with
displacement, Inflammation and female
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
HOrr-MeIvested

A pretty home wedding was solem-
nized on Monday, June %, at 1879 En-
pire street, Freeport, Illinois,
when Mrs. Attic Horn was
married to N. G. MeIvested. Those
from out of town who attended the
wedding were Mrs. L. o. Holmes,
Baraboo, mother of the bride; Mr.. and
Mrs. Haskell Horn and Mrs. F. c.
Shute of Beloit. The bride was for
merly resident of Baraboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02

Miss Helen Hoadley is visiting with
friends in Milwaukee.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02
JUNE MONTH SEES
MANY BRIDES
Continued from First PsgeL


At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schara, in Prairie
du Sac a pretty home wedding took
place Wednesday at 4 o'clock when
their daughter, Miss Louise, was
united in marriage to Alex Ferber of
Sank City. Mr.. Ferber is a son of Mr..
and Mrs. George Ferber, Sank City.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02

Miss Frieda Lindlof of Millville.
Mimi, has returned after visiting at
the home of Rev Viestenz.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-07-02

Mrs. John Donahue of Madison, who
visited friends and relatives here, has
returned.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-21
Wisdom of the Ancients.

It is now believed that the ancients used telescopes for astronomical pur- poses. In excavations in Babylonia a lens has been found which was un- doubtedly used in a telescope cen turies before the birth of Christ. The ancients, both Chaldean and Egyptian, were acquainted with the planetary system, knew that the earth was round, could calculate meridians ex- actly, calculate the orbits of the plan- cts; in fact, paid great attention to eclipss~ of the sun and moon, to oc- cultations of the psanets, to the mo- tions of the planets, and the determi- nation of their periodic and synodic times, to the construction of tables of the fixed stars and the mapping of them into constellations and to set tling the exact length of the true solar year. It is fair to presume, then, that they had telescopes to aid them in their work
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-21
WHAT SHALL WE DO
 WITH THE ROADS?

On June the 20th, 1914, at the court house in Prescott, there was meeting of the road committees from the townships throughout the county for the purpose of making an effort to solve the question of road improve ment
 The question at the head of this article is destined to be before us for some time to come. It will not be settled until the roads are built. and the sooner we get at it the better it will be for all parties concerned.
 want every man interested in good roads, to be at that meeting. l do not know just what will develop there but l do know we are going to get busy and if you are not there, you should not complain if we do some thing that you do not like. One thing am sure we will undertake will be the formation of an improvement dis trict and build a road from Prescott to the old Clark road near Laneburg. This is one of the worst roads in the county and is travelled more, perhaps than any other three roads in the county. Any township or part of township will have an opportunity to come in on this proposition if the majority of the people living in the territory desire to do so, and continue the road as far as they like.
 All overseers and committeeman are delegates to this meeting, but every good road advocate is cordially in- yited to come.
 J. M. THOMAS.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-21
Full of "Go."


 An acquaintance of a merchant who is engaged in large business recently recommended an attractive young man who at the time was looking for a clerkship.
 Not long after the merchant met his friend. and was asked by him if the selection of the young man In question had not proved a thoroughly wise one
 Wiser" exclaimed the merchant Why, man, haven't you heard what has just happened?'
 I'm terribly sorry if he has turned out badly" said the other. Tt was my firm belief that he would nave suited you through and through-he was so full of go.'
 Full of go," was the response ] should think he was-far too full or go for me. Why, he's clean gone' anu there's a thousand dollars gone' too'
 Never" cried the man who hau recommended the bright young cierA' Really. I thought he was just the ief low you were looking for. :.
 "So he is," declared the mercnah' emphatically. "So he is. I'm looAins for him now"
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-21
WILL ESTABLISH LARGE
 SHEEP RANCH

Edmonton, Alta, May 21.-James E. Buckley, a wealthy livestock grow CT, lately of New Zeland, announced in Edmond today that he has completed arrangements for large tract of land
 50 miles north of here, where he will establish a sheep ranch, beginning with 10000 animals this season. New
 Zeland capital is interested in the
 project, Buckley said, and it is ex- pected that other ranches will be
 started in a short time. The men identified with the enterprise are also interested in woolen mills in England and Scotland The success of the ven
 ture, he added, will mean the estab-
 fishing of carding, dying and weav-
 ing plants in Edmonton and other points in Central Alberta. Buckley had a conference with Hon. Duncan Marshall, minister of agriculture for Alberta, and w. F. Stevens, provin- cial livestock commissioner, who pro- missed to give him and other sheep growers every encouragement and
 oupport in the new industry in this
 part Of the country. It was also an-
 aoonced today that three goat ranches will be established at different points
 in central Alberta this season.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-21
Weather Report
BLAKELY-S STEPHENSON.

Last night the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. s. Stephenson, near this city, was the scene of very pretty and impressive wedding when their daugh- ter, Miss Mae Stephenson, became the bride of Griffin T. Blakely.
 The home was charmingly decorated with masses of cut flowers and ever green. At eight o'clock, to the strains of the wedding march played by the brides sister, Mrs. Ernest Baird, the bride and groom entered and were met at the altar by Dr. J. l. Ayers who said the words that made them husband and wife.
 The bride wore beautiful robe of crepe and satin with pearl and lace trimmings, and carried shower of roses and ferns.
 After congratulations were said, a dainty bridal luncheon was served by the brides sisters, Mrs, Ernest Baird and Miss Edna Stephenson.
 The out of town guests were Mrs, H. E. Fowler and Miss Lydia Griffin of Texarkana, Mrs. l. H. Blakely and Mr Jim Blakely of Rosston and Mrs. Ernest Baird of St. Louis.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-21

Did you know that CALOMEL IS MERCURY, and that its mercurious effect will ruin the system, while GRIGSBY'S LIV-VER-LAX is purely vegetable and can be used with per feet safety. Ask Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-21
Local News.

 Attend the graduating exercises of the High School tonight The Gem Theatre will be dark to- night. Advt. Dispose of those tin cans in your back yard before the rain. The Chinese divide the day into 12. ; parts, each two hours long. Mrs. J. c. Sitzman is spending today down at Hope as the guest of friends. Mrs. M. M. Teal went to Fulton this morning for short stay with friends. Fresh fruits received at Douglas Brooks & Co., Phone 157. Prompt {. delivery. Advt. 1: Clyde Marsh returned to Little Rock ! this morning after few days visit {. with home folks. Mrs. H. E. Fowler, of Texarkana, ! will return to her home tonight after !; few days visiting. Just received shipment of fancy bulk ocolates.-Douglas Brooks X Go. Phone 157 Advt. Ralph Russell, of Kilgore, Arkansas was in Prescott a few hours this morn- , ing attending to business affairs. If you want protection see r. E. Murrah, manager insurance depart ment, Bank of Prescott. Advt. The Jonesboro Tribune says that the United States will have hard : time saving the MeXicans from them . selves,
 Mesdames F w. Conklin and E. H. : Phillips were the guests of Hope . friends and relatives few hours yes
 terday.
 Dr. w. w. Rice returned this morn ing from ElDorado where he attend
 ed the meeting of the State Medical
 Society. Prescott is going to stage a real Chautauqua this summer. Make your plans in advance to attend the entire program.
 English engineers assert that
 enough coal to last the world eight
 hundred years still is available in Newcastle.
 Mrs. o. H. Helbig left yesterday af- ternoon for Little Rock where she will
 be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Montgomery. Misses Louise Ware and Hazel Phillips came up yesterday afternoon
 from, Hope for short visit with friends.
 British exports to Mexico during the first ten months of this year were considerably greater than during sim
 liar periods for the past two years. Miss Walker who has had a posi-
 tion with Mrs. T. G. Moody as trim
 mer the past season, left this morn
 ing for her home in Shawnee, Okla | homa.
 Rev. Hayes, Presiding Elder for this i District, returned this morning from | Jacksonville, Florida, where he at
 tended the Reunion of Confederate | Veterans.
 Former T. s. Senator w. A. Clark,
 of Mont I, has contributed S10000
 toward the building for his state at the Par California exposition to
 open January 1, 1915.
 The students and faculty of the
 Prescott Agricultural High School are
 busy today preparing for the graduat- . ing exercises which will be held in the school auditorium tonight.
 The citizens of Prescott who enjoy
 really first class entertainment and x who failed to attend the Schubert con- cert at the Court House last night cer- tainly missed treat There is not
 member of the company who is not