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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-09-07
1,721 DIVORCES
IN WISCONSIN IN
1915 A RECORD

The divorce record Of Wisconsin
reached it's highest mark in 1915, &C.
cording to tables compiled 10y the
state bureau of vital statistics. For
the year from October 1, 1914, to Sep
TENDER 80, 1915, the total number
granted was 1921. The record of pre-
ceding years was: 1914, 1896; 1918,
1891; 1912, 1915; 1911, 1888; 1910,
1,189; 1909; 1895; 1908; 1,476. The
wife was the plaintiff in more than
three times as many divorce proceed
{, ings as the husband the ratio being
1915 to 406.
In the great majority of the cases
the parties are native born and the
marriage occurred in Wisconsin. Of
the plaintiffs, 1887 were native born
and $50 foreign; of defendants, 993
were native born and 1854 foreign born.
Wisconsin was the place of marriage
of 1,137; elsewhere in the United
States, 446 foreign countries, 104.
Majority chiIdless
| The majority of divorces are grant
ed to couples having no children,
showing the tendency of children to
hold the parties together. Thus 1853
divorces were issued to childless cou-
pies. In 423 cases the contestants
had one child; in 211 cases there were
two children; in 1874 there were three !;
F., in IS there were four; in 27 there
were five; in 80 there were six; in 81
there were seven; in 9 there were
eight; in there were nine; in 6
, there were ten; and in q the number
of progeny was not stated.
1t is interesting to observe that in
F. 404 cases the plaintiff followed gain
| full occupation. The inference is that
women having a gainful occupation to
! which they may return more readily
seek divorce than those who have
none.
Comparatively few cases were con-
tested. The number of these was 1856.
Alimony was asked by 726, and grant
ed to 661, or about 81 per cent.
! The greatest number of divorces
were secured by couples who have
| lived together from one to four years.
! These numbered sgt. Next in num-
Der were unions of from ten to nine
teen years, of which there were 46S.
| There were 420 who lived together
! from to 8 years, 1872 with a married
+ life of from 20 to 20 years; 81 who
were married over 80 years; "a who
kept together less than year, and 20
who sought divorce in less than six
months.
/ Principal Causes
! The principal causes for which di-
/ vorces were granted were: Infidelity,
cruelty and nonsupport, 2; I'M
! fidelity and desertion, 6; bigamy, 6;
cruel and inhuman treatment, SCI !;
cruelty and desertion, So; cruelty, de.
sertion and drunkenness, 5; cruelty,
desertion and non-support, IT; deser-
ton, 407; desertion and drunkenness,
8; desertion and non support, 1874;
drunkenness, 1903; drunkenness and
non-support, 80; fraud in marriage, 4;
insanity, 4 Imprisonment, %; impo-
tency, 4; non-support, 248; voluntary
separation, 25; other causes or cause
not stated, II.
| For infdelity divorce was granted
to As husbands and 81 wives; for
cruelty, to 1T husbands and 538
wives; for desertion, to 200 husbands
and 945 wives; for drunkenness, to
125 husbands and 13 wives; for non
support, to 245 wives.
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-09-07
WILL PAINT BANNER

Joe Hutchinson will paint banner
by 20 feet for the Sank county ex-
hibit at the state fair The first
sketch shows herd of fat elephants
on one side, with view of the lake
on the other.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-09-07
Philip AND
la TOILETTE
ARE NOMINATED

Primary election returns indicate
that United States Senator La Fol-
Iette has been re-nominated over NAL
colin G. Jeffris of GAINESVILLE. Whlle
the senator showed loss in some OF
his former strongholds he seems to
he running ahead in Milwaukee coun-
tv and the northwestern part OF the
state. Many precincts are yet to be
received.
Governor E. L. Philip, conserva-
tive Republican, according to returns
will have strong lead. w. II. Hat
ton. the La Toilette candidate, ap-
pears to be running second, former
Governor Francis E. McGovern third,
and Don P. Hall poor fourth.
William F. Wolfe, Democrat, for
United States senator, had no oppo-
sition. likewise Burt Williams, head
of the Democratic state ticket.
Governor E. T.. Philip apparently
carries with him Henry Johnson as
nominee for state treasurer. The La
Toilette faction has nominated e. F..
Dithmar for acknowledgements, Mer-
lin Hull for secretary Of state, and
Walter owen for attorney general,
che nominees on the whole being two
Philip candidates and three La Fol-
lette followers.
The conservative candidate for
United States senator, M. F. Jeffris, OF
Jonesville, was able to make strong
showing, polling a vote which accord
ing to conservative leaders was far
stronger than they had dared hope,
optimistic as their prediction
prophecies had been. La Toilette is
nominated by from 10000 to $4,000 or
more.
For Congress
Congressman Esch is again nomi-
mated by large majority. His oppo-
nent, A. E. Frederick, showed remark
able strength in the county for new
candidate In other places he was
even stronger.
George Carpenter for the assembly
has large majority over R. B. Dickie.
Mr. Carpenter was in the assembly
two years ago and Mr.. Dickie the last
session.
The County Ticket
Frank A. Cooper of Merrimack has
won over S. H Wood of Baraboo for
clerk by about 800 votes. The figures
may be changed considerably as all
the returns are not available.
James H. Mastin for county treas
urer distanced Simon Cobleigh by
many votes.
The hardest contest, a triangle one
was for sheriff. Former Sheriff Welk
won by few hundred, Paul CahoOn
coming in second with Leonard Meyer
poor third.
Albert H. Clark for clerk Of court
had no opposition.
James H. Hill for district attorney
has been renominated by large ma
jority. In some sections the vote was
surprise, but the total will show a
large number of votes in his favor.
In the race between Du Bots and
Seamans for-register of deeds the for
mer passed under the wire by safe
majority.
The Other Tickets
There were no contests on the Dem.
eocratic, Prohibition and Socialist
tickets.
The total vote of the county will
be given as soon as canvassed at the
courthouse.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-09-07
LICENSE TO MARRY

Arthur E. Luck, Franklin.
Linda Schumacher, Reedsburg.
Edward g. Kruse, Westfield.
Elsie Fieldman, Westfield.
John Stoker, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Marie Kaiser, Baraboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-09-07

At conference time Mr.. and Mrs.
William Little entertained Miss
Madge Michel and Miss Maude Brit
ton of Sparta. They are cousins of
Mrs. Little, Miss Michel being a
daughter Of her mothers sister. and
the latter daughter of her fathers
brother.
DIR. Stork has brought son to the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Morse.
Mr. Morse is soldier down in Tex
as and now will be all the more anx-
lous to return in order to see the
first son in the family, The grand
father, w. w. Morse, drove along his
mail route today with a smile that
was pleasure to see.
Alger c. Pearson has received his
commission from Washington. and
will take possession of the post office
as soon as the change can be made.
The commission was issued on July
10, 1916, but was not signed by Pres
1dent Wilson until few days ago. A
large list had gone to the president
and on account Of his many duties
he was not able to find time to sign
them. The new postmaster is a son
OF former State Senator and Mrs.
Charles L. Pearson, and is a young
man OF strict integrity and with
high standing in the community.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-09-07
MINISTER SAVES
REEDSBURG BREWERY

During the rainstorm on Tuesday
morning at Reedsburg, Rev. Farrell
went up stairs in the Baptist parson-
age to close the windows While en-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-09-07
WHEN KILLING
FROSTS ARE DUE

There is always some discussion as
to the time of the arrival Of the free
killing frost. The Sank County Farm.
er has obtained the following data
from Portage, where records have
hpan knnf.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-09-07

reunion in recent years.
The Memberships will be at the big
Sank County fair to be held in Bar.
aboo on September 10 to %.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-09-07
LIST Of TEACHERS
FOR PRESENT YEAR


The following is the list Of teach.
ers for the Baraboo schools for the
present year. The corps is an excel.
lent one and has been selected with
great care on the part of the super.
High School,
superintendent, A. G. Kingsford,
Baraboo.
Assistant superintendent, Edgar p,
Rosenthal, Plymouth.
Miss Katherine Falvey Baraboo.
Miss Christian Wright, BaraboO
Miss Ethel S. Horton, Baraboo.
Miss Leila Johnson, Baraboo.
Miss Emma, Witwen, Baraboo.
Miss Mary Macarthur, Superior.
Miss Fern Hackett, Baraboo.
George Winchester, Iron River,
Mich
Miss Isabelle Gambell, Moline, III.
Annex
Miss Gertrude Hanson, Richland
Center.
Miss Elizabeth Jones, Baraboo.
Miss Mary Haines, Baraboo.
Miss Agnes McGuan, Barahoo.
Miss Lethe Metcalf, Spring Green.
First Ward
Principal, Miss Edna Vorlop, Reeds
burg.
Miss Martha Hull, Delavan.
Miss Selma Polzon, Clear Lake.
Miss Myrtle Reul, BaraboO.
Miss Alice Metcalf, Baraboo.
Miss Zelpha Meyers, Reedsburg.
Second Ward
Principal, Miss Mary Ruggles, Bar
abOo.
Miss Frieda Wareham, Baraboo.
Miss Nellie Mohr, Portage.
Miss Edna Varnell, Baraboo.
Miss Belle Potter, Baraboo.
Miss EVA Varnell, Baraboo.
Third Ward
Principal, Miss Lillian Reinkings
Baraboo.
Miss Magdaline Diener, Baraboo,
Miss Ellen Wood, Baraboo.
Miss Grace Tuttle, Baraboo.
Miss LYDIA Fay, Baraboo.
Miss May Mccain, Baraboo.
Miscellaneous
Music instructor, Mrs. Georgia g.
Hyde, Madison.
Agriculture instructor, o. F. Gunth.
er, Campbellsport, Wis.
Manual Arts instructor, Walter Fl.
Mcintosh, Baraboo.
Domestic science teacher, Miss Eli1.
abeth Byrne, Baraboo.
This will be the first year in Bara.
boo for Miss Fern Hackett. For q
number of years she has taught Eng.
lish at La Crosse and has left a rec
ord there for most excellent work
Miss Hackett is resident of Bara.
boo. Miss Adelaide Evans, who taught
English in the Baraboo schools last
year, will be at Racine this year.
Miss Frances Enright will be at
Chippewa Falls and Miss La Vergne
Wood will be student at Columbia
university in New York this year,
Both taught in the Baraboo schools
in previous years.
Professor Winchester has been an
assistant at Carroll college and will
teach mathematics in the local school
this year
Miss Gambell is a graduate Of the
University of Wisconsin, and has
been teaching at Terre Haute, Ind.
There may be one or two changes
in the above list before the schools
are in full activity.
Kindergarten, Miss Wanda DudgeOR
Of Madison.
Assistant, Miss Marie Winnie, Blr-
aboo.
Physical Training, Miss Leora Lew
is, Baraboo
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-09-07
Sank Counf4
NeOSNofeS

j. L. Mickey. who was born in
Spring Green sixty years ago, died
recently at Van Vert, Ohio.
A family reunion is reported from
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02

due our teacher, and accordingly the
minister was preached upon the sub
ject. He appeared greatly surprised
and protested his ignorance of the
whole proceedings, made excuses for
his family, which any gentleman
would respect, and promised to make
every restitution within his proven.
Like bolt from clear sky comes
the article in The Index and puts to
shame by its cunning, mean, and cold
blooded attempt to publicly SANDER
and bemirch the characters of our
children, our teacher and our parents
all the little, nasty lies that were
told before.
As trustees Of this school we admit,
without shame, having allowed several
sociaIs dances to be given in one
room of our school building, having
removed the seats for that purpose,
and we have collected the proceeds Of
such dances to help maintain the
school. The financial condition Of our
district compelled us to dispense with
one of our teachers and it was through
the suggestion of the county superin-
tendent that we used the vacant room
for purposes of reimbursement.
The statement that at noon and re-
cesses the children danced while the
teacher played for them is lie,
even though harmless. The teacher
does not play the organ, neither do
any of the children, except one young
lady who knows nothing about dances.
As Mr. Reed has never visited the
school we can only guess where he got
his reliable (?) information.
We would be glad to know just
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02

how much taxes Mr.. Reed pays toward
the support of the school and just
how far he would "dig down in his
pocket" to help raise the amount
necessary to run our school the seven
months required by law to hold our
district. / wonder if it would be as
deep as some have dug who subscribed
toward his support here?
We do not send our children to
schoo! to learn to dance and some of
US would hesitate long before sending
them to the Rev Reed as a shining ex-
ample Of truth, virtue and brotherly
love.
Is there any law that prohibits the
church furnishing some amusements
for its young people? If not, why did
not the reverend help them TO try
substitute for dancing before publicly
denouncing them?
At no time has the Rev. Reed, the
church board or any member Of the
church complained to US regarding the
use Of the school room, though some.
have expressed themselves as feeling
very badly over Mr.. Reeds actions.
We are always open to criticism and
would be glad to have any one who
takes exceptions to our actions speak
their mind freely.
In conclusion, we would say that
at no time have we had a better schoo,
than at present. The young woman IN
charge has proven herself TO be IN
every way worthy Of the greatest
respect and her influence upon the
children has been wholesome and ele-
waiting And while our young folks
may not be models, neither are they
outlaws, but just the average healthy, |
big hearted, fun loving sort that are
to be found everywhere.
Signed: J. z. CHANDLER |
HI. BALLANTTNE /
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02
Menace to Public Welfare.

Boise, Idaho, February q.
Editor Index:
Believing the time has come when
we should take some action in regard
to our pasture lands for the future,
and in view Of the fact that there is
now pending before the United States
senate a bill providing for a 64O-acre
/ homestead, and believing if it should
/ pass it would be the greatest possible
menace TO the public welfare, I pro-
pose the following:
That all of the pasture lands or gov
eminent land used for pasture, be
placed under the forest service and
conserved for the use Of people who
are more dependent on it for a live
Iihood and whose ranch property is
so situated as TO make it absolutely
dependent on the range, and that the
laws be so constructed that the
claims of small owners will have a
precedence over those of the large
ones. 1t is surely justice that a great
number of small owners with families
to support (Which most of the home
steaders have should have the use
and support of the public domain than
that a few large owners running 20 to
40 bands each with all the profits &C
cruing TO one man who hires Span
iards or Bascoes to do his work for
him, and who cares nothing for the
public good so long as he makes his
profit.
If the range lands are allowed to
pass to deed, sooner or later it will be
gobbled up by large interests and for
ever lost to the use of the people who /
will pay tribute as slaves to the own
ers, as people are doing to the inter
ests that own the timber, coal and oil
lands, etc.
believe the giving away of the
natural resources was and is the
greatest crime this government has
ever committed. As long as the gov
eminent has control we will always
nave chance to secure our rights
through legislation, but as soon as the
and is decided the chance is gone for
'ver. The range is being rapidly de-
itroyed by over-grazing, and it would
rive the government a chance to reg
llate the amount and also to recede
md reclaim it.
Yours truly,
DAVID w. SIMMONS.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02

Ola, Idaho, Feb. 81.
Editor Index:
In the last issue Of your paper there
was published an article, signed by
the Rev. H. Edgar Reed, which has
greatly incenaed the people of Ibis
community. We have reason to be-
lieve that the article was prompted by
a spirit Of revengeful vindictiveness
rather than by christian interest in
the welfare and morals Of our school
and community; and while we regret
to impose our community troubles up
on the general public, we are bound to
see fair play. Hence the following
disgraceful story which we believe TO
be the sequel Of the aforesaid articles:
A few days ago there was circu,
lated by members Of the minister's
family foul stories that reflected very
seriously upon the characters Of our
school children, especially the young
ladies, and our teacher was charged
with sanctioning their conduct by
knowingly allowing then to continue it.
The stories told were of so serious
a character that Immediately very
careful and thorough Investigations
were made with the result that the
stories were proven, beyond doubt
to be false from start to finish. The
child who so unwittingly laid the
foundation for the whole miserable
affair readily acknowledged that she
had stored, asked forgivness, which
was given and, so far as the school
was concerned, the matter was
dropped.
But many felt that an apology was
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02
EnHand In EIizabeth,s lime.

During the reign of Queen Elizabeth
register was taken. apparently with
satisfactory results, as regards men
and munitions. William Harrison in
his survey of England. work COM
piled during that period. writes: There
is almost no village 50 poor in Eng
land The it ever 50 smalb that hath
not sufficient furniture in a readiness
TO set forth three or four soldiers. as
one archer. one gunner. one pike and
a billman at the least. As for
able men for service-thanked be God!
we are not without good store, for
by the musterS taken in 1914 and 1919
our number amounted to 1.1T2,6T4 =
Dundee Advertiser.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02
Lessering the Trouble.

These are the smallest sandwiches
l ever saw for the money" complained
q tourist In n seaside restaurant.
Yes" replied the waitress; there
was so much complaint Of the quality
of them that l thought would make
them smaller. so that there would not
be SO much TO grumble about Lon
don Globe.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02
ONT of the Race

When one wakes with stiff back.
pains in muscles, aches in joints, or
rheumatic twinges, he cannot do his
best. If you feel out Of the race, tired
languid, OF have symptoms Of kidney
trouble, act promptly. Foley Kidney
Pills help the kidneys get rid Of poi
sOnOus waste matter that causes trou-
bic. Haley & Miles.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02

itching piles provoke profanity, bu:
pr family won't remove them. DOau's
OiLt H1ent IS recommended for itching.
BIZ dIEg 0" grotrlLIng piles 1t
any drug store.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02

Actor-I have been In your company
ten years. Is it not time that you do
something extra for me? Manager
Yes. From now on You shall play all
the parts in which there is eating
Fliegende BIaetter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02
LITTLE VIRTUES.

Life is made up, not Of great
sacrifices and duties, but of little
things, in which smiles and kindness
and small Obligations, gwen habitu-
ally, are what WIN and preserve the
heart and secure comfort Common
place virtues are more important
than the vast sacrifices and splendid
heroisms that ughfully demand our
admiration when they occur, be-
cause their need is moye constant
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02

One way to relieve habitu1I consti-
patton IS 20 take regularly q mid lax
a-ve. DOan's Regulets are recon-
llcnGo6 for this purpose. 25c 4 box
at al drug stores.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02

De man dat tries to hide his light
under bushel,' said Uncle Eben,
generally ain got light enough 10
take chances on In q awdinary draft"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02

For earache, toothache, pains, burns
scalds, sore throat, try DR.. Thomas
Eclectic Oil, a splendid remedy for
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-02

The great Majestic, the range Of
quality, at Reilly's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
PERSONAL POINTS

Miss Esther Tatle of Omaha, Neb.,
has returned to her home after visit
with Mrs. NJ Taxman, 2736 Sixth ave-
nue.. Misses Fora and Ruth Taxman
accompanied her to Omaha and will
visit with their grandparents in that
city
Mrs Albert Burton and daughters,
Mabel and Eta, left today for visit
in Chicago
Rev. Fred J. Rolf has returned from
conference meeting at Hubbard,
Iowa, and weeks visit with his fam
lily, who are guests of Mrs. Rolls par
ents at West Side, Iowa.
The Misses Emma and Kathryn CAL
Than are guests in the Bartholomew
home, 741 Thirty-fourth street, having
come yesterday by automobile from
Colchester, Ill.
Miss Ella Olson and Mrs. Anderson
have returned to their home in Chi
cago after a weeks visit with the lat
ter's son, X. T. Anderson, GIT Nine
teenth street
Miss B, NJ. Egan of Minneapolis,
MINI, is in the city visiting her sister,
Mrs. L. C. Pfoh, 90S Fifteenth street.
Sam Ryerson, county recorder, was
in Chicago yesterday where he attend
ed a called meeting of state officers
and members of prominent committees
of the Illinois State Elks association
The session was held at the Sherman
house.
w D. Hall, Port Byron, was visitor
in the CITY TODAY
Guy V. Petit, editor of the Rey-
nolds Press, spent the day in Rock Is
land.
H. A Clevenstine and George Kings
bury of the Rock Island Business
Mems association left yesterday for
TaylOrville, H., to attend the annual
meeting of the Illinois Retail Mer-
chants association. Mr.. Clevenstine is
scheduled to speak before the dele
gates. They stopped at Springfield en-
route to see the mobilization camp of
the state militia
Miss Fay McCabe, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. F. McCabe. $50 Twenty
fourth street, has gone to Chicago for
a visit with her aunt, Mrs Kate An
derson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
THREE REFUGEES
ARRIVE SAFELY
After Being Held Up and Released BY
CarranZistas a Woman and Two
Men Arrived at NOgales.

Nogales. Ariz., June 26.-Three
American refugees, including a wom-
an, reached here Sunday after being
detained by Carranzista troops at
Sasabebe, a pass in the mountains 40
miles west of here and finally being
released with orders to walk to the
border. The three, Mrs. NJ c. OAR
win. owner of Hermosillo drug store,
Harry Hoffer and j. c. Clay, left Her
mosillo for the border in a motor car
Wednesday night.
Clay, having been ordered for a rea-
son unknown to him not to leave
Sonora, they travelled to avoid cities
but were intercepted at the pass and
Clay placed under arrest. When he
protested, he said, the soldiers threat
ened to shoot him. After Selling
their baggage and the car, however,
the party was released, reached a tele-
phone and called here for an auto
mobile to rescue them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
FRYATT COMMANDER
OF SHIP CAPTURED

Rotterdam, (via London June 90
The British steamship Brussels, re-
Gently captured by German destroyers
and taken in Zeebrugge, was COM
manded by Captain Charles Fryatt
She carried an all British crew Of A.
There was an unusually large num-
Der of Belgian women and children
refugees aboard. The cargo included
400 tons of margarine, quantities of
fish. butter and yeast.
The Germans are reported to have
as many as y torpedo boats and de-
stroyers at Zeebrugge, which is pro-
tected by mine fields.