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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
HAPPY GATHERING
AT MERTzKE HOME

On Tuesday evening the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. G. Mertzke was the
scene of very pleasant surprise for
their son Arthur, who will leave in a
few weeks for California, where he is
to teach in Pomona college, A goodIy
number of neighbors and friends had
been invited to spend the evening, and
while Arthur was sent to Baraboo to
call for his aunt, Mrs. F. A. MertZhe,
who, he supposed, was to be the only
guest for the evening, the happy COM
pany of about eighty-fve arrived and
gave the young man a most cordial
greeting when he and his aunt reached
home.
A short musical program was en-
joyed by all after which everyone had
very pleasant time at games and
visiting on the prettily lighted lawn.
Ice cream and cake had been abun-
dainty provided for refreshment.
The occasion was one of the most
delightful social evenings enjoyed in
the neighborhood for some time, and
no one would be more pleased to have
the event soon repeated than Arthur,
who after this fine expression Of inter
est and good will feels more than ever
that wherever he may be he shall al
ways have with him the sympathies
and best wishes of the neighbors and
friends back home.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
LIVING EXPENSES
IN MONTANA HIGH

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stadler have
returned from a trip to Montana.
They left BarabOo the first week in
August, going to Helena in the above
state. From Helena they drove by
auto to Bozeman, going through the
Galatan valley, which is one of the
richest sections in Montana. In this
valley the farmers harvest from thir-
ty-five to fifty bushels of wheat to
the acre and then they are able to
harvest a volunteer" crop of from
eighteen to twenty bushels to the
acre. A volunteer" crop is one
which grows from seed that has been
lost in the first harvest. From Boze-
man they drove through the Schield
river valley to Sulley Springs, which
is one of the big summer resorts in
Montana, then by train they went
through Yellowstone county to Colum.
bus; from that city they drove
through Cylde Park and Lake Basin
valley, to Livingston; thence to Bill.
lings, and from there they took the
train to Baraboo Mr.. and Mrs. Stad-
Ter report that the roads are fine.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
THINKS NEARLY ALL
WOULD RETURN HOME

W. H. Babcock of Reedsburg, coun-
ty Y. M. G. A. secretary, has been in
Baraboo and says that he enjoyed his
stay with the troops in Texas very
much. The uppermost question with
the soldiers is when they will return
home. Mr. Babcock says that if a
train halted at the camp and all were
given the privilege of returning to
Wisconsin, not many would remain in
the Lone Star state. The students ex-
pect to come home about the first of
next month and others from time to
time. The climate is agreeable, the
water is excellent and the conditions
in the camp are all that can be expect
ed. The uncertainty of the length of
time they will be there is constant
source of worry. Mr.. Babcock has
again engaged in his regular duties.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
DANEsCOUNTY
FAIR Hello SOON

The 1916 Dane County fair of Au-
gust 20, 80, 81 and September 1, prom
Uses to be the best in the history Of
the association. Premiums. purses,
and free attractions on larger, we'll
organized scale, insure the public OF
"a brand of entertainment unequaled
by any county fair in the world. The
race program includes such features
as the free-for-all pace for the Fauer-
bach Brewing company purse Of $1,000;
the 2:08 pace for the Capitol Hotel
purse of $1,000, and the 2;17 trot for
the Park Hotel purse of $1,000. In ad-
.dition, six PAGES and six trots, along
with one running race each day, in
cluding a one-mile derby dash, bring
the race purses to total of $500.
Such a program cannot be duplicated
by any county fair and will bring to-
gether some of the fastest horses in
the country.
No money has been spared in ar
ranging an outlay of free attractions
that will satisfy the most critical. Be-
sides the First Regiment band that
will play throughout each of the four
days, the celebrated aero troupe with
their four clever feature acts, and the
Wilbur Society circus troupe, featur.
ing their twenty-five famous quadru
peds, will furnish free performances
worth seeing. In addition, Casey and
'Ohnstad, wrestlers extraordinary, will
give entertaining and instructive
wrestling exhibitions, lasting about
twenty-five minutes daily. The most
novel balloon ascension will take place
each day when the flyer will make
three separate parachute drops after
cutting loose from the big balloon
The mere mention of the above facts
guarantees to the public four solid
hours of entertainment each day AND
represents the best free attraction
program ever to be held on the plat
form opposite the grandstand.
Grounds containing 120 acres make
it possible to adequately care for M
less than 10000 people and 5000 cars
Prompt transportation facilities, mod
ern equipment for exhibits, new cattl,
barns, and suitable quarters for al
live stock, all go to make the Dam
County fair live up to it's name as ad
vertised The Fair of Fairs. Come t,
Madison and see for yourself. tn
best county fair of the year.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
MANY TEACHERS
RECEIVE THE
SPECIAL AID
MANY WORKERS IN sAUK CoUN
TY REJOICE IN CHECKS
OF. LARGE AND SMALL
AMOUNTS FROM STATE

Many rural teachers in Sauk county
have shared in the special state aid
rectnIy sent out from Madison. The
checks were received by County SUI
perintendent G.. w. Davies at North
Freedom and sent from his Office to
those named in the list below The
checks were sent only to teachers out
side of an incorporated village or city
and the total for Sauk county amount
ed to $1,309.05. The largest amounts
were sent to Miss Viva King of Reeds
burg, Miss Inez Farwell and Miss
Jessie Martiny, BaraboO. These each
received a maximum Of eighty dollars
month for nine months teaching,
having taught consecutively for four
or more years in the same school.
The fifty-four teachers who shared in
the special state aid in this county are
as follows:
Edna Ackermann, Lena G.. Alvin, Myr-
tie Armstrong, Ella Bluemchen, Vera
Brereton, Grace A. Brownrigg, Mrs. L..
@. Chaffee, Bessie Cole, Leila Grail, Lu-
cinda Fl. Cramer, Evangeline Croal,
Jane R. Croal, Margaret Evans, c..
Finnegan, Minnie Foss, Edith M. Fra
zier, Anna Frederickson Florence Ger
ken, Nellie Goggin, Edna Graft, Beulah
Griffin, Nellie M Griffin, Lydia A. Gro
sinske, Evalyn Hayes, Agnes Hurd,
Alice Kindschi, Viva King, Hester
Knowles, l.. Mae Laing, Jessie c..
Lindsay, Helena M. Little Marjorie A.
Mabbott, Ethel M. Mallon, Lima l.
Marsh, Katherine Mertzke, Kathryn
Michels, Muriel O'Brien, Susie Pear
son, Ruth Peck, Lulu e. Powell, Lo-
well J. Ragatz, Anna M. Rieder, Lillian
,Rodewald, Tillie Schlumberger. Ber.
nice Spaulding, Mabel Sullivan, Vera
M. Sullivan, Grayce M. Thering, Hazel
McWilliams, Hilda Yarkie, Jessie G.
Martiny, Inez Farwell, Ida Potter,
Louise Lindsay.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
WATCH YOUR STEP
WHEN STROLLiNG
(From Tuesdays daily.)

a
Last night about 10 o'clock a young
man by the name of Lawrence Ne.
well, who is stopping at the kirkland
end of Devils Lake, fell while de.
scending the bluff, and was rendered
unconscious for time. Newell, in
company with another young man by
the name Of Meyers, from Hinsdale,
Illinois, and two Baraboo girls, had
climbed the bluff, probably to gather
geological specimens by the light of
the moon, or for the purpose of watch
ing the rise of the big yellow orb from
better vantage point, and were on
their way to earth again when the
young mans feet slipped out from
under him, and he struck on the back
of his head. The blow was sufficient
to cause Inconsistencies for a time,
and a rush was made for help and a
doctor.
The accident occurred near the
property of the American Refracto-
ries company and a scatter was put
to the dancers in the pavilion when
one of the young ladies in the bluff
climbing party entered and called for
help Those who had been dancing
rushed pell NELL to the scene of the
accident and the injured man was
removed to a more comfortable spot
and a physician summoned from
Baraboo. He stated that the young
man was not seriously hurt and this
morning he was reported as getting
along 0. K.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
SECURES AGENCY
FOR FORD AUTO
NEW MODEL HAS MANY IMPoRy.
ANT CHANGES AND PRICE Is
LOWER THAN EVER

Orriel Philbrick has returned froAR
Milwaukee where he went TuesdaF
: to complete arrangements for tha
agency in Baraboo of the Ford auto.
mobile and to inspect the new modes
! the company is now turning out. Mr..
Philbrick brought back with him q
signed contract for the sale of seven.
ty-two cars during the coming season.
He is satisfied that with the many new
| refinements that have been added to
the Ford that a larger number than
ever of this popular car will be sold.
Mr.. Philbrick was the first one to ham
die the Ford car in Baraboo, and for
the past seven years has been actively
engaged in the automobile business In
one form or another, and will no doubt
supplant many horse and buggy I'm
this locality with a Ford car during
the coming year.
Mr.. Philbrick states that he inspect,
ed the new model that the Ford CON-
pany is now manufacturing, and that
it has several first-class changes. The
radiator, cowl and hood are different
and have been changed to conform to
the design that all Ford owners have
been looking for. The fan and radi-
ator are so constructed in the new
model that 38 per cent more cooling
power is given. The radiator has
distinct design of it's own and the car
is equipped with crown tenders. One
of the latest type of Ford touring cara
will be here Saturday for inspection.
The price of the Ford is now as low
as horse and buggy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
VISITORS SEE
PACKING PLANT

More than 200 visitors were shown
the workings Of the Farmers Coop
erative packing plant east OF Madi-
son Tuesday. Farmers and stock
holders in the enterprise came here
in autos from Ironton, Ableman. La
Valle and Baraboo for an inspection
trip and picnic and incidentally left
considerable sum of money scatter
ed about il Madison business CEN
ters.
The visitors were headed by Paul
Cahoon or Baraboo. One and all,
they expressed themselves to Gen
eral Manager A. B. McCue as "iust
crazy over the new plant" They were
of the opinion that it is the finest
packing house in America.-Madison
Journal.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
Brother Is
Killed In
Great W0r

Rev. J. w. Johnson, pastor of the,
Baptist church in Baraboo, has Just
received news that one of his brothers.
engaged in the European war, was
killed in action on July IA. Another
brother is still at the front. Three
more have signed and are awaiting the
call. Mr. Johnson, father of the boys,
is retired mine superintendent, is
seventy-two years of age, and is, or
was a week ago when word was re-
ceived, lying at the point of death He
resides in England.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
EZRA WANTS A WIFE;
SAYS WIDOW WILL DO
YOUNG MISSOURI FARMER IN.
SCRIBES HIS MATRIMONIAL
PLEA ON THE SIDE OF
A WATERMELON

Ezra Chostner, likely young Mis-
soUrian, with brilliant prospects, &C.
cOrding to his own version, is anxious
to get married. He wants "to marry
bad," and if he can't get young girl
he will take widow. Such is his ap.
peal scribbled on the side Of huge
watermelon the side of which had
been scraped white. The melon was
found in a carload received by Hanley
Brothers, at GAINESVILLE.
Ezra says he is only Is years old
and is considered fair looking" He
has 260 acres of land and an automo-
bile, which ought to be some induce
ment. He promises to exchange pho
tos with any young woman who might
be interested. Here are Ezra's own
words on the matter:
Benton, Mo-,
Aug. Sth, 1915.
Dearest Friend:-
Will you please write me letter
and send me your photo and / will
send you mine. Also description of
yourself I am 1S years of age, weight
$50 pounds, SIT. inches tall. Am
considered fair looking by all that
know me. l own 26O acres of land,
have auto and want to marry bad,
but haven't time to run around after
the women, have too much farm work
to do. Please also tell me what you
paid for this melon and when you
bought it. Would like to marry a
young girl, but if I can't get a girl
widow will do. Please answer soon.
Address
Ezra Chostner,
Benton, Mo-,
r. F. D. No. /.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
WILL EXHIBIT .SPUDS
AT COUNTY FAIR

County Y. M c. A. Secretary w. Fl.
Babcock of Reedsburg reports that
the potato buyers of the county are
raising a fund for the boys who are
engaged in the Rural New Yorker po-
tato contest About forty boys in the
county will share in the prizes when
the exhibit is made at the county fair
at Baraboo from September 19 to e..
Mr. Babcock says the spuds are ioon.
ing fine, the season considered.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
LENGTH OF TERM;
COUNTY OFFICERS

This office has received the follow
ing letter:
Loganville, August 8, 1916.
Editor Baraboo News,
Baraboo, Wis.
Dear sir: There has been dis
pute among some or the friends In
this vicinity in regard to the lnng+h
of time which our present county Of,
flcels have held office continuously.
knowing that newspaper has rec
ord in it's printed files, have been
asked to write you for the facts. We
cesire the length of time each OF
the present county officers has held
office published in your paper.
Truly yours,
George Emery.
In reply to Mr.. Emery will say the
following is the length of time each
of the county officers has held his
position, the terms ending next Jan
uaIy:
S. H. Wood, county clerk, ten years.
c. NJ Du Bois, four years county
treasurer and four years register OF
deeds.
A. H. Clark clerk of court, six years.
James H. Mastin, treasurer, four
years.
James H. Hill, district attorney, four
years.
Henry L. Hale, sheriff, two years.
w. T. Kelsey has held the Office OF
county judge almost quarter of q
century, but this Office is filed at
spring elections.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
RINGING HOUSE
lJNDERGOES CHANGES

The Charles Ringing residence,
which was recently sold to the Isen-
bergs, is undergoing some changes,
and will be rented when completed.
The Garage and barn to the north is
being rebuilt and converted into a res
idence. The Isenbergs purchased some
of the Ringing lots east of the resi-
dence number of years ago, and
the residence and garage changed
hands more recently.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
ROAD DRAGGING BOYS
To ENJOY HOLIDAY

The boys and young men in the
county who have been dragging the
roads this season will be treated to an
automobile ride about the county
some time. in October, if the plans OF
County Secretary Babcock material
ize. There will be about fifteen auto
mobiles in the procession, and the
boys will be taken over all good roads
in the county. They have done well
in keeping the roadA rounded up, and
besides the prizes, will be given hol-
iday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
VISITORS TRAVEL FROM
STATE TO STATE BY AUTO

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Schulze and
daughters Frances and Marion start
ed on their homewarr trip to Daven-
port, Iowa, today. They are travelling
by auto and expect to spend the
night at Sauk City with friends. They
were accompanied by Miss Bernice
/ Nashold, who will visit with them
for a few days.-Portage Democrat.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
Quincy Papers Plan Retrench-
ment Due to Paper Cost

Publishers Of Quincy, ILL.,. daily pa
pers took steps at a meeting last night
toward eliminating features, cutting
down extra pages, and hewing strictly
to the line in an effort to economic on
print paper. Reductions in mechani-
Ical forces are contemplated this week.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-08-24
Britt

Mr.. and Mrs. Ener bayles, South
Delton, son on August Is.
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Continued on Last Page)
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-06-30
GOPHER STATE is SUED
FOR MILLION BY DAKOTA
Minnesota May Have To Pay Farmers
For Damages To Lands Caused
BY Big Drainage Ditch.

Bismarck.-The State of Minnesota
is made defendant in damagesuit for
$1,25O,OOO, started by the State Of
North Dakota in the United States Su-
preme Court. Payment Of 81, 100000 to
farmers in Richmond and adjoining
counties by the defendant state, aban
donment of the Mustinka drainage
ditch, the source of the trouble, and
the literal penalizating of the Mime
sofa Legislature, is asked by the plain
till state.
The suit is the outcome of several
years of grief and verbal warfare by
the North Dakota farmers to the west
of the junction of the drainage ditch
and the Bots de Souix river and Lake
Traverse.
The farmers on the Minnesota side
of the lake and river complained Of
swamps, while the North Dakota farm
ers were content in getting their irri-
cation from the skies direct.
In addition to the damage, they
further ask:
'That the defendant, the State of
Minnesota, be enjoined against an I'M
lawful and damaging trespass upon the
domain of the State of North Dakota
and the property of its citizens.
More than 10000 acres have been
ruined through the construction of the
Minnesota ditch, the complaint states,
and for this the State Of North Dako-
ia asks $1,O00,O00 for the farmers and
$150,000 for the loss of crops in 1915
and 100000 for the inability to use the
land in 1916 are also asked.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-06-30
New French Army Helmet.

Sixty-four operations are necessary
in making one of the steel helmets
that the French soldiers wear. The
first step, says Parsons Magazine, Is
stamping out disks from great sheets
of steel. A machine that exerts pres
sure of one hundred and fifty tons,
and can cut out 5000 disks day,
does that work.
Each disk is placed under shap-
ing machine, which presses the disk
into the forHn of helmet with n
broad rim. Polishing and cutting ma
chimes remove all irregularities in the
helmet, after which holes are punched
in the crown-some for ventilation
purposes, others for fastening on the
regimental crest.
Each helmet is cleaned and dipped
in a special mixture that makes 1t a
dull, inconspicuous blush gray. A
lining and leather chin straps are
then fastened OH, and the helmet is
complete. Since the French troops
have begun to wear helmets the num-
Der of deaths from wounds in the
head has decreased to remarkable
extent.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-06-30

Philadelphia. The British troops.
numbering $4,000, contented them
selves with remaining in the city
throughout the winter, making occa-
sional forays in force through the sur
rounding country and clearing 1t OF
provisions as effectually as did Sher-
man in his march through Georgia. AS
a consequence, the Continental troops
suffered unimaginable hardships for
lack of food in the six months from
the middle of December, 1777, until
June 10, 1878, when Lord Howe, relin-
gushing the command of the British
army to Lord CORVALLIS, evacuated
the city and withdrew to New York.
Through the efforts of the state of
Pennsylvania, Valley Forge is now
public property. More than 400 acres
are included in the park, comprising
Washington's headquarters, most Of
the campground and the remains OF
the Revolutionary forts and earth
works. Altogether the state has ap-
propriated more than $350,OO0 for the
preservation of the campsite. Pleas
ant drives have been constructed
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-06-30
USE FOR OLD SILK MATERIAL
Pretty camisoIe, for instance, May Be
Designed From Garment That
Has Been Discarded.

An old silk evening frock or pale
silk petticoat that is partly worn Will
sometimes furnish a wealth of ma
terial for pretty camisole. An old
white silk blouse will often make a
silk undervest, and leftover pieces OF
silk or dainty cotton material are fire.
ouently large enough for the fashion
ing of a boudoir cap. Dressing jack
eta can also be made from the old
evening frock.
Three charming bits of lingerie
rere seen a short while ago. the bou-
Eoir cap. dressing jacket and a tucked
In petticoat. The charming cap OF
cream lace was simply made and
trimmed with that latest note in bou'
doir caps-black velvet ribbon. Equal
" as charming was the short dressing
Jacket of palest blue China silk with
it's ripping cutaway effect. A black
velvet ribbon emphasizes high waist
line and also relates the cap to the
Jacket, Another corresponding note
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-06-30
LuTHERANs END CONVENTION
Adopt Resolutions to Oppose Liquor
Traffic-Elect Officers.

Fargo.-With the adoption of resolu-
lions pledging the United Norwegian
Lutheran church to oppose the liquor
traffic and cooperate with other organ
izations, the Goth annual convention
closed here. Mrs. M. o. Beckman was
elected treasurer and Mrs. o. o. Erl-
Ing corresponding secretary of the Wo-
mems Missionary federation. The cleo
ton Of other officers is not held this
year. More than 300 women attended.
The general convention decided to
collect funds for building schoolhouse
In Honan, China. Committees were
elected. The committee on credentials
announced that there were 1.155 official
delegates present. This is a record for
this body. In addition there were sew
eral thousand visitors.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-06-30
DAKOTA ROYAL ARCH
MASONS ELECT HEAD
Name Lisbon Man as Grand High
Priest at Annual Convention
Held In Fargo.

Fargo.-Officers for the coming year
were elected by Royal Arch Masons
Of North Dakota grand chapter at its
annual convocation here, as follows:
Grand high priest, Charles E. Best,
Lisbon, deputy grand high priest, Emil
L. Mackenroth, Fargo; grand king, G.
Roy Ringo. Minot; grand secretary,
Walter L. Stickwell, Fargo; grand
treasurer, Harry Lord, Cando; grand
scribe, Adolph M. Christensen, Bis
marck: grand captain of the host, John
H. G. Turner, Bottineau; grand princi-
pal sojourner, George E. Duis, Grand
Forks; grand Royal Arch captain,
Oscar s. st. Chenery, Jamestown;
grand master, third veil, Walter H.
Murflin, Edgeley; grand master second
veil, George w. Frame, Rugby; grand
master, first veil, Henry r. Ritzing,
Mandan.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-06-30
HANNA WELCOMES TOURISTS.
Says State Will Help Put Great High
way on the Map.

Says State Will Help Put Great High
way on the Map.
acknowledgements L; B: Hanna
turned out to welcome the National
Parks highway touring party, and gave
his hearty Endorsement to the plan of
transcontinental highway from Chi
cago, by way of Milwaukee, the twin
cities, Fargo, Bismarck, Butte and Spo.
kane, to Puget Sound. The governor
received the members of the party at
the state capitol and was Joined by
State Highway Commissioner ]. W.
Bliss in extending a welcome.
you can rest assured" said the gov
ernor, that the state of North Dakota
will do it's part in putting this great
transcontinental highway permanently
on the map"
The party which the governor vel
coined is making an accurate map of
the National Parks highway and gath
ering information for the benefit Of
tourists.