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Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16

How the Germans are progressing
with their effort to "blast and hack
their way to Calais''-as the British
official observer put its indicated by
the above map, based on official and
unofficial reports Of the fluctuations of
which for two weeks has had its CEN
ter at Ypres.
The shaded portion shows the area
conquered by the Germans. The al
lies at the beginning had Roulers and
Menin, and the British during the bat
tie, forced their way to Tourcoing and
momentarily took Lille. but could not
hold it. -.
The French reports have shown.
that the; Germans pushed wedge to
the south of Ypres, which threatened
that town on the north of Amen
there's on the south. South of Lys they
have gone past La Bassee, so that they
are threatening Bethune.
While the Germans were making
these gains the allies, for a time,
made advances near Dixmude, but in
German attack has been shifted north
westward and the result is that Ypres
has been destroyed by heavy guns and
Is "nO-man's land" in possession Of
neither side. Dixmude has been in
German hands for several days.
The outlined portion to the west
marked A shows the region once held
by the Germans as they sought to ad-
vance along the coast. It has been ad-
mitted that they took Nieuport and
bombarded Furnes, but they were
flooded out, and now have only a few
crossings of the canalized User river
In this field, the Belgians having ad-
vances almost to Ostend under the
protestion of the warships.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16
THURSDAY VI.
"'Trey o. Hearts" "

Second instal1ment. Everybody /,
that saw the commencement last
week said 1t was great. Get In
on this and be in time. Crowds
turned away last week.
Tho Animated Weekly" viii
also be shown.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16
DARING EXPLOITS
Of WAR AUT0|STS
They are Always Ready, and
Many Fail to Return
From the Front.

PariA Nov. 16.-The exploits of the
daring automobile drivers who whiz
along tho fringe of the shell-torn bat
tie front. and sometimes into it. on
missions Of military duty that have
cost many q life. are as remarkable
as the aerial dashes in this war.
Thousands of luxurious touring
cars aud limousines that once graced
the boulevards of Paris are now en-
them are driven by their wealthy
owners. who rank as privates. and are
comrades with professional chauffeurs.
They wear uniforms marked with an
"a" on the arm. Little Is heard of
their individual deeds. which led the
Figaro to say their service was "ob-
scured." In reply the Figaro print
ed on it's first page a letter from one
Of these daring drivers, a Paris law
yer, that speaks for itself. It fol-
lows:
'obscured!' The word is quickly
said. There Is too much 'obscured.'
And one has reason for being so who
is forced to remain far from the
front. Thus the automobile service is
obscured. But the Figaro ought to
say that in their obscurity the auto
mobilists know how to die and that
numerous indeed have been those
IF, at the beginning Of the war.
one saw automobilists enjoying a ride
In the woods or with their cars sta
toned before fashionable restaurants
that time has passed. That should
be known.
1.-The automobile squad to which /
belong is submitted to the most rigid
military discipline. We have three
roll calls a day. We do not sleep at
home. No one quits the garage dur
ing hours of service.
1.-THE other day. about nine in the
morning, the .nuartermaster entered
the garage. Everyone was at his post.
The machines we're all equipped, tanks
filled, provisions in the hampers, car
bines ready-everything there to show
that we don't merely make run
around the lake
They want Cart cried the quar-
termaster. Who can go?'
Every man answered IT,
Zone Of our comrades. Jean r. was
! chosen. A turn Of the crank and the
car was gone. Where? No one asked
| Ono is too much accustomed to seeing
these machines depart to put the
question. They go. remain absent
many days. sometimes.
And R went this time, like
| others before him. and as still others
will follow him, each day.
"1n the evening the machine re.
turned to the garage. All its windows
were broken. Bullets had riddled its
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16
DUnE IN WATER.
Belgian Ship Captain Challenges Ger
man to Battle With Knives


man to Battle With Knives
/. (Perpignan Cor. New York SUM- :.
Since the opening of hosilities Bel
gian and German steamers have an.
chored side by side in the port of VAL
entia-
A Belgian, captain received letter
from his brother. soldier in the Bel
gain army, saying that German SOL
diers entering their village had COM
mitted abominable acts and that the
captains wife and two daughters were
among the victims. The captains
anger was aroused and was incensed
by jeers and challenges from Ger
man crew. Unable to take on the whole
crew, the Belgian captain challenged
a German sailor who was the ring
leader and the challenge was accepted.
The German jumped into the sea
with knife between his teeth. The
Belbian jumped into the water, dag
ger in his hand. and the struggle be-
gun to be terrible when a harbor pilot
in a boat reached the men and sue
ceeded in separating them. Both were
wounded, and the pilot compelled
them to return to their ships, both
shouting menaces.
An enormous crowd watched the
duel from the quay. The port authori-
ties have separated the ships to pre-
vent recurrence of the arouble.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16
BUSINESS TO END WAR.
(New York Times.l


Herbert s. Houston of Doubleday,
Page & Co. delivered an address on
''War and Business" at st. Georges
church, in Hampstead, in which he
reviewed the effects that the wars of
the past century have had on busi-
ness, and said that the present Eu-
ropean struggle would make for great
er business and more permanent
peace.
when the war began" he said.
"the total exchange of commodities
between nations amounted to S18.-
000,OO0,000, and this was borne by
merchantmen on the seven seas, not
one Of which carried gun. The Uni
ted States only handled about Ia per
cent of this total"
Mr.. Houston then showed how this
country built up a splendid merchant
marine during the Napoleonic wars,
and said that the same opportunity
was now knocking at our doors. He
then spoke on the influence of COM
merce on nations, but said that it was
not strong enough to prevent wars.
Personally" he said, II believe the
war was largely brought on by alb
solutism-by a kaiser, q czar, and an
emperor. who were to a great degree
irresponsible, so farsas their countries
were concerned"
i He said that commerce. would be
eHS oeatA VI dUsoIutlsm, ana tnat de-
spite this world-shaking conflict, de-
spite all the distress and devastation
1t has caused. war will be less likely
to occur in the future than ever be-
FORE. and this will be due largely to
the growth of commerce and demo-
cracy. SO my message, as business
man, is that the organized. life of the
world, that is, the business life, will
work steadily toward peace and prog
reSS. and that the steady and irresisti-
BILE growth of democracy will make
the opinion Of the worlds organized
life effective in behalf of peace and
riehteousness
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16

panels. Jean r. was not with it.
His comrade, tears in his eyes, had
brought the car back alone. Jean
R had been killed during the trip.
there. somewhere in the north. They
had not been able to bring it back.
Some English soldiers had arrived in
time to save the survivors of this
mission on which the poor chauffeur
had left SO joyously in the morning.
Some hours later. in the garage
where each evening they call the roll,
to the name Of Jean r. the quar-
termaster answered:
dead on the field Of honor
1.-THE men. in two ranks. raised the
hand to their caps.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16

Practically all the country indicat-
ed in these areas has been laid waste
by artillery.
This German advance represents
weeks Of effort since the fall of Ant
werp. They have gained about ten
miles with their superior artillery. It
will be seen that the capture Of Calais
is still far off unless they make faster
progress. and indications are that the
allies are getting into this field naval
artillery which can cope with the Ger
man heavy guns. .A
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16
FIVE CENTS.

"A day or two later. ono could see,
one morning, some soldiers marching
with measured tread toward q church.
All wore on the left arm that letter
"A that is jeered at. They were the
comrades of that 'obscured one They
were going to have mass celebrated
for him who had been killed by Ger
man bullets"
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16
THE REGULAR KICKER.
(Detroit Free Press.D

"Are you satisfied with the way the
election went?"
II should say not. Not one that
should have voted for If had gone to
the polls was elected"
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16
BOTH ARE NEEDED

A good story is told of two great
Irishmen, the late Archbishop Plunket
and Father Healy, the Well-known
parish priest OF Bray. making their
way together to Bray railroad station
ono morning; the priest urged that
they should hurry; but the prelate's
appeal to- his watch convinced him
that they had ample time They ar
rived to see the train for Dublin dis
appearing. The archbishops apologies
were lavish. He pleaded that he al
ways hAdfaunbounded faith in his
watch. NY dear Lord Plunket," was
Father aealy's rejonder, faith won't
do without the good works. Black
woods Magazine. 4
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-16

Z II q man knows more than his wife
1t 10 up to him to keep her in ignor-
,ance of the fact.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
MRS. WH|PPERNAN
CALLED BY DEATH

Stricken when life was bright in the
happiness and promise of young ma
trorhood, Mrs. William Whipperman
passed away at 4 o'clock Thursday
morning at her home in Portage. She
was i'll two weeks.
She leaves her husband and son
two years old. Mrs. Whipperman, was
rs years Of age June last. The body
will be brought here and the funeral
will be held Monday.
Mrs. Whipperman was much loved by
neighbors and friends in the two cities
for many charming attributes of char
acter and a winning manner. Their
sympathy for the grief-stricken husband
and the mCtherless babe is to deep and
to sincere for words to express. Hel
memory will be fondly treasured.
Mrs. Whipperman was formerly
Miss Christine Hillebrandt and was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hille-
brandt Of this city. She is also sur
vived by two sisters and five brothers
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
AUTOMOBILES TRY
BATTLE On HILL
Gathers to See The Contest
on a Slippery Slope on
" Brier Street.

Some days ago Buick and Cartercar
indulged in friendly test on the Brier
street Hill which provoked another be-
tween the Buick and Hudson Six enthu-
siasts. The hill is go steep that horse
has probably never gone up the slope
and for car to go up is almost like
climbing the side of a building.
The money was put up and the con-
testants gathered for the battle. Every
body was excited and when the test
came the cars were able at first to go
but part way up, largely due to the wet
condition of the hill. Finally both
reached the top and the crowd cheered.
The ascent was made by running the
cars up as far as possible, then sliding
back a few inches, dashing forward a
gain and so on until the top was reach
ed. From the chains grinding on the
stones the sparks flew as if from a giant
anvil. E. B. Trimpey took picture, the
money $25 to each was given back an
the onlookers dispersed.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
milwaukee WEDDING
Miss Flora Herfort aud
Henry ZantoW Welded
Wednesday.

A very pretty wedding occurred at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Pruemers, 496 Webster Place, Mil
waukee, Wednesday afternoon at 8
o'clock when Miss Flora Herfort, and
Henry Zantow were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony.
To the strains of Mendelsohn's we'd
ding march played by Edward Starr,
the bride and groom attended by Miss
Hertha Quietsch and Paul A. Herfort,
brother of the bride, took their places
beneath a bower of autumn leaves,
Rev. William DalIman officiating. The
bride is former Baraboo girl, a grad
uate of the Baraboo High School and
has been associated with Knauber Lith-
ographic company of Milwaukee for the
last nine years.
The groom was born and reared in
this vicinity, is a graduate Of the Wis
consin university and now holds a re-
sponsible position at Madison.
After a wedding journey to different
points in Michigan and Illinois Mr..
and Mrs. Zantow will be at home to
their many friends at 449 West Mi1in
street, Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A. Herfort and
Mr. and Mrs. Bert DeKoeyer, Baraboo,
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Pelton and
Miss Agn Eerfort, Reedsburg were
in attendance.
The bridal couple were the recipients
of many beautiful gifts consisting of
cut glass, silver and hand painted china.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
SOCIETY To UNv[IL
4 BRONZE TABLET
S se of The First Church in
The Baraboo Valley to be
Marked Next Friday.

On next Friday afternoon at O clock
at the corner of Broadway and Fifth
avenue, the Sauk County Historical So
ciety will unveil bronze tablet on the
site of the First church built in the
Baraboo valley The event will take
place on the 73rd anniversary of preach
ing the first sermon at Baraboo, the
service being conducted by Rev. 7. M.
Fullerton on October 16, I841 Rev. Fuller
ton was the founder of the Methodist
society in this city. The exercises
on Friday evening will include an invo-
cation by the pastor of the church, DR..
E. P Hall; why We Erect Commem-
orative Tablet" H. E. Cole; "Signifi-
canoe and Presentation of This
tablet" Superintendent, A. c.
Kingsford; unveiling of tablet Miss
Grace Monroe; Acceptance for the
City," Mayor G. T.Thurer; and Amer
lea" by the audience. The public is in
vited to attend the unveiling.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
PRETTY OCTOBER WEDDING
Miss Stella May Potter
and Severine Christian
Anderson Married.

Under a bower of autumn leaves, red
dahlias and bridal wreath, Mr.. Sever
inc Christian Anderson and Miss Stella
Nav Potter were married Wednesday
evening at 8 O'clock The ceremony
took place at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Potter, on
FIRST street. 1t was witnessed by rela-
tives and few friends. The ring cere~>
mony was used, Miss Margaret
Pierce, the flower girl, bearing
the ring. Rev. E. C. Henke of
the Presbyterian church was the minis
ter. Miss Ida Mertzke played the Lo-
hengrin wedding march as the couple,
preceded by the flower girl, entered the
parlor and took their place under the,
bower.
After congratulations the company
enjoyed a wedding supper which was in
charge of Mrs. Martin Pierce. The
decorations of the dining room being
pink and white; those cf the parlor and
sitting room being autumn colors.
The bride wore a gown of white
crepe de chene with lace trimmings and
carried a bouquet of bridal roses. The
flower girl carried a basket of cosmos.
Mrs. Anderson graduated from the
Baraboo high school in 1908 and has,
taught school four years in Dakota.
Presents of silver and china evidence.
ed many friends.
The couple left at midnight for trip
to Minneapoli- after which they will go
to their home near Hetland, South Da>,
kota, where the groom has farm.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
(From Fridays DalIy.)

The annual fair is ended. NOtwith-
standing the damp weather the event
was a success. 1t was in the air to
have the greatest crowds in the history
of the association but this was not to
be as managed by the weather man.
On Thursday there were about 5000
people on the grounds.
The midway, the athletic show
in front of the grandstand, the ball
game and other events furnished amuse-
ment for all who were there. Melzl &
McGann, furniture; the Marriott Hard
ware company; the lee Radtke Hard
ware company, Erswell & Plummer,
furniture; and the automobile firms of
Prothero & McGinnis, A. S. Lanich and
the Mather garage made fine displays
of the latest machines.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
STARVATION ENDS
LIFE OF MURDERER
Julian Carlton Succumbs in
the Iowa County Jail
on Wednesday.

At Dodgeville on Wednesday, Julian
Carlton, the discharged negro chef,
who killed seven persons at the Frank
Lloyd Wright bungalow at Hillside, Aug.
Is, died in his cell in the Iowa county Jail
Wednesday afternoon from starvation.
The burial will be by that county in
potter's field in the city cemetery.
Carlton was unconscious before his
death and made no statements.
Recently Carleton was brought into
court on a stretcher for trial, but it
was found that he was in no condition
so a plea of not guilty was entered for
him and he was returned to his cell.
Carlton was cook at the Wright bun
galow, but was about to leave. He set
fire to the house and as the persons in
side, who were at dinner, leaped out to
escape the flames, he attacked them
with a hatchet. His victims were:
Mrs. Mamah Borthwick, "soul mate"
of Wright; Martha Cheney, 13, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Borthwick; John Cheney,
II, son Of Mrs. Borthwick; Emil Bro
dell, Milwaukee, 27, craftsman; Ernest
Weston, 13, son of Wright's head gard
ner; David Linblom, assistant gardener
and Tom Brunker, laborer.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
Goodbye Bum

Some days ago the Chicago Tribune
mentioned that John C. Bum, the
Baker of Baraboo, expected to sell his
business and this has caused the Tribune
poetry machine to start with a mighty
jerk and produce the following:
Goodbye, Old Baker Bum from Bar
aboo
(From Baraboo),
Your goin' to leave US feelin' mighty
blue
(Yes, Nigh ty blue).
Oh, why didn't y say that you were
goin away,
So we could get nice bouquet for
you
(All just for you).
You're goin' to take a chunk right from
my heart
(Oh my poor heart)
| know that we can never live apart
(Not far apart),
But before you go away, this much I've
GOT to say:
REMEMBER, HERE'S A HEART
THAT BEATS TRUE BLUE,
You lovin' Baker Bum from Baraboo.
R. G. c..
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
ENGINE WORKS
FOR SAUK CITY
The Sum of $4,000 is
atF|5Y
Subscribed For New
Enterprise

An engine factory for Sauk City is
now assured. The shareholders of the
proposed engine factory to be erected
in Sank City by the Shaw Motor Com
pany of Chicago met at the Electric
theatre in Sauk City Wednesday even
ing. The full amount of $4,000, the
sum asked for by the company, has
been subscribed and committees have
been appointed to look up suitable
site. Work on building is expected to
begin this fall.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
DAMAGE AS
RESULT Of
BIC STORM.
skillet Greek NGighB0rAOOd Visited
By CI0udburSt Which Causes
Considerable Loss 10 Owners
Of Property

On Friday evening there was a
cloudburst on the upper waters of
Skillet Creek and there was not only
loss on the high land but along the low
er course of the stream as
we'll. Bridges were taken out,
cellars filled with water, fences
washed away and other damage done.
At the Hardy Spencer place on the
West Sauk road the water came up to
the house and barn, it being necessary
to rescue some of the stock. At the
Bittrich farm east of the Spencer
place the vegetables were washed out
of the garden and fences were carried
away. At the Schroeder farm high on
the bluff there was deluge of water
which found it's way down the valley
to the home of former Assemblyman
WILDER Cahoon and overflowed the
highway west of the house. About IL
O'Clock at night Mrs. Gus Schroeder,
daughter and niece came along and
were afraid to cross the stream. They
called Mr.. Cahoon who carried part of
the party across on horse back, one
driving the animal hitched to the
buggy. 1t was the worst storm in
twenty years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
TOOK TUMBLE
FROM TABLES

OnJWednesday afternoon at the fair
ground, one of the acrobats placed
three tables on one another and then
seated himself in chair on the top
most one. They were damp from the
rain and as he began to rock himself
back and forth there was q downward
tumble and the whole landed in heap.
The acrobat was carried away uncon-
scious on a stretcher and recovered
some time after. 1t was an act not on
the program and thrilled the spectators
with fear lest the man meet with
serious results.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
TIE Fair
in Rhyme G

The Barahoo Sauk County Fair
Has come and gone since Monday
And ev'ry one from roundabout
Came here to have fun day;
The weather man his wires crossed
And almost caused panic;
The pumpkin show
Just missed a blow
Twas saved by some mechanic.
The horse races were run in mud
At least the track was heavy;
The auto cars attracted crowds
And soon there'll be levy.
Buster Brown and his dog Tige
Created some sensation;
The midway show
Was all the go
And we had some vacation.
The Kotton Handy m de hit
Likewise the whole exhibit;
The winning hens laid twice day
With no one to prohibit;
The stock display was of the best
In cattle, hogs and horses;
! The price of beef
Is causing grief
And lunches sold in courses.
The fine arts hall was fairly full
Of fancy work ndrelics;
And whips and ticklers made the CIR
Watch out for the smart alecks;
The farm produce and blushing frul
!: Wed with the cake and cookies
And some that won
, Were said by one
; To belong with the rockies.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
Read ing Contest

The reading contests open to the
country and graded schools were as fol
lows: entries-1st, Clara Burns, La
Vale; End Edwin Pawlisch, North
Freedom.
Country declamatory contest.
Z entries, list, John Hol tzman, Dis
trict No 6, North Freedom; End, Veron-
lea Gallagher, district No. 4, Reeds
burg.
Graded school decia matory contest
three entries-1st, Stella Anderson, La
Vale; End, Carol Chase, North Free
dom,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
TENDENCY FOR
LOWER TAXES

The council has fixed the total amount
of the budget at $50, ,287, which is some
less than last year. This amount does
not include the money which comes
from dog tax, income tax, licenses and
other sources, the total amounting to
about $40, 900. 1t will be seen the total
cost of running the city for year is
about $95, 600, the bulk of which goes
for education. Several reports weres
made and bills allowed.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15

Mrs. Hannah Radtke of Loganville is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred w. Helm, SIG Camp street. Miss
Henrietta Impecoven has also been a
guest at the Helm home.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
SAUK COUNTY FA|R
DRAWS LARGE CROWDS
CONSIDERING THE
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The Number of Concessions Unusually
Large and the Program
Full of Interest.

Pole Team Race.
Hill and Cahoon, Randall and Voll.
Riding Racing.
Harold Cafisch, Rollo Webster,
Marshall Harrison, Ziegler
Motorcycle Race.
Herbert Grubb, Steinke, Runge.
The five miles were run by 'Grubb in
81 minutes.
Automobile Test.
Prothero and HOkanson made an auto
mobile test with two 1915 Buick cars
which resulted in a tie.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
Spinner Attracts

In the Historical department Mrs.
Christ Lee, First street, operated a
spinning wheel and attracted much at
tention. This department under the
direction Ct Mr. and Mrs. Joseph john
son was unusually large. Mrs. Roberts
of Lodi brought fine collection of an
tiques one of which was cup and
saucer which belong to Queen Charlotte,
wife of George III. there was also
displayed bed spread which was made
by hand in Virginia 125 years ago. 1t
is owned by the Bassett family.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
Lost a Sum

A. M. Fisk of North Freedom was in
Baraboo during the fair and a report
reached this office that he lost about
$25 during his visit.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-10-15
Loses Lite in Accident

Mr.. and Mrs E. j. James, for fifty
years residents of Spring Green, were
thrown from buggy at Mazomania.
Mr.. James died soon after.