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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
ELROY PASTOR
TURNS FARMER

A farewell reception was given for
Rev. and Mrs. w. A Whitcomb, Mon
day night at the Congregational
church at Elroy, when they were pre-
sented with a set of sterling silver
spoons as slight token of the esteem
their congregation and friends hold
them In. A peasing program was
given after which Rev. Whitcomb re-
sponded to the presentation speech in
a happy manner.
Rev. Whitcomb closed his passionate
In the Congregational church last Sun
day morning and they will go in a few
days to Culbertson, Montana, where
he will try farming. Pastor Whitcomb
is good scout" a good minister,
both outside and inside the church,
and it is with keen regret that the
Elroy people note the departure Of
himself and Mrs. Whitcomb.
Rev. Whitcomb is a brother Of O.
E. Whitcomb of Adams and is well
known in Baraboo, having visited here
many times. He is a member of the
Baraboo Valley Ministerial associa-
ton.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
Plain

Mr.. and Mrs. John Haas and chill
dren of West Chalmers are visiting at
the home Of the 1atter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs Xavier Brechtl.
The funeral of Miss Lucy Ederer
which was held from st. Luke's Cath
Ollie church last Saturday was largely
attended. Six of her schoolmates act
ed as pallbearers. She was laid to
rest in st. Luke's cemetery with Fa-
Their Pesch officiating.
Meadow View school closed Friday,
May 4. Edith Luther of Spring Green
was the teacher.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilhelm Of Lee
land spent Sunday and Monday with
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Luther.
The entertainment given by the pu-
pills of the parochial school was we'll
attended. The proceeds will go to the
st. Peter Glover mission society.
Mr. Rollette of Chicago is a guest at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. P. H. Fowler.
Herbert Nachreiner and son Leon
ard motored to Raedsburg Saturday.
The Catholic Knights Of Plain will
give dance at Rueschlein & Bricks
hall Monday night, May %. Music by
Imperial orchestra of Reedsburg.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
WITWE:N

Fred Wintermantle, Walter Klebe
sattle and others, who went west in
the interest of the land syndicate, re
turned last Monday.
The Witwen roller mill has been un'
dergoing repairs, and will be much
more handy in the future.
Our village blacksmith, Mr.. Patka,
was married to Miss Eloma Nacas OF
Sumpter Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
B. Meyer gave them reception at the
hall, where very pleasant time was
enjoyed and some nice presents re-
ceived.
Howard Enge and Patricia Adams
took diploma examinations at Black
Hawk Friday and Saturday.
Tobias Clavadatcher and Miss Ella
Klebesattle were married at the Evan.
gelical church at Black Hawk. by the
Rev. Happe, Thursday, May II, and
left for Dubuque, Iowa.
Edna Graft has returned to her
home in Prairie du Sac, after finishing
her school duties here.
Mrs. John Clavadatcher of Prairie
du Sac is spending a few days at the
home Of J. B. Meyer.
Simon Cobleigh of Delton visited. at
the home Of G. H. Adams last week.
NJ Nippert was a guest at the J. B.
Meyers home recently
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18

test OF the Sank county graded schools
will be held In Keifers hall Saturday
evening.
Mrs. R. Kemp and her sister, who
has been visiting here the past three
weeks, left Thursday evening for Ely,
bIinn., to visit relatives.
Mrs. Ed Tesmer Is visiting relatives
in Deerfield.
William Bartenbach, ST., went to
Mansion, Friday to visit at the home
of his daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Fieldman. He returned Monday.
Mrs. Aug. Laugenhan and Mrs. G..
F. Scharnke, delegates of the Woman's
Study club. went to Sparta Tuesday
morning to attend the convention of
the Wisconsin Federated Women's
clubs held there Tuesday and Wednes'
day.
Master Willis Holtz Is on the sick
list.
Mr.. Freeburg, a stonecutter, has
moved his family here from Red Gran
Ste. They are occupying the house
owned by G. Pyferson on East Broad
way.
The Lutheran sewing circle will be
entertained by Mrs. G. F. Scharnke on
Thursday afternoon.
August LANCE has purchased new
Chevrolet car.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
L0RETTT0

Mike Fleming and daughter Mary
are visiting at the home of his brother
Jim Fleming in Reedsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. NUM- of Muscoday,
Wis, are visiting at the home of Den
mis- Dederick.
Mrs. George Weitzel and children
are visiting relatives in Bear Valley.
Miss Martin McCale returned Satur-
day, after spending a few weeks in
Chicago.
Fred NUM-, who has been quite i'll
with typhoid pneumonia, is on the
gain.
Miss Molly Rhuland is employed at
Tom Ferguson's.
Rev. Father Salomoni of La Crosse
will give an illustrated lecture in st.
Patrlck's church Sunday evening. May
81.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
0AUGHT|R OF FORMER
PASTOR MARRIED

Easter lilies, superb roses Of the
1aintiest pale pink shades and other
beautiful blossoms arranged in pro-
fusion that made the room a mass of
color, gave to the Seibert-Loughery
nuptials in Pasadena last Wednesday
night a setting such as few weddings
Of the winter have had. The bride,
who was Miss Mabel Seibert, is the
daughter of Mrs. J. o. Seibert Of 1899
South Ell Molino avenue, Oak Knoll,
and is reputed to be, in her own name,
one OF the weatniest women in the
United States. The bridegroom,
George Loughery, is the son of City
Commissioner W. B. Loughery and a
rancher of prominence in the north
ern part of the state.
The wedding was solemnized in the
living Ts;OL: If Mrs. Seibert's home,
Rev. Robert Freeman, pastor Of the
Pasadena Presbyterian church, Off
chatting The bride and groom stood
on a raised dias fianked on each side
by tall vases of Easter lilies and the
room was illuminated by the glow of
many candles.
The bride, who entered on the arm
of her brother, Walter Seibert, wore
gown Of heavy white satin and rose
point and Duchess lace, with tulle
veil. Mrs. Walter Barnes was matron
of honor She was attired in a pale
pink taffeta gown, made with shadow
lace Grapery, and carried a bouquet
of the same color. After the. cere-
mony. q wedding supper was served in
the dining room.-Pasadena (Cal.)
paper.
The bride is the daughter of for
mer Baraboo lady, her maiden name
being Miss Amelia Huylster, daughter
Of Rev. and Mrs. Huylster. Mr. Huyl-
stert was pastor of the Evangelical
church here about twenty-five years
ago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
CHENILLE

There was a pleasant social time on
Thursday evening at the August Klu.
ender home. The event was a welcom.
ing party as the family has but lately
moved here. The refreshments were
served to a large number near the
close of the evening.
TIL young peoples class was very
pleasantly entertained last Friday ev'
ening by their teacher, Miss Minnie
Macarthur.
Miss Hattie Hunt, now Of Fairfield,
spent the weekend at her home.
The Dorcas society will meet with
Mrs. E. Berry for supper Thursday,
May 18.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
ABLEMAN

Mrs. William Dunse and daughter
Viola of Baraboo spent several days
here recently, the guests of her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Kumke.
Miss Sadie Greeney very pleasantly
entertained the Royal Neighbors Fri.
day afternoon.
The field meet will be held here on
Saturday, May 20, in Holtz Park. Re-
|freshments will be served at the
grounds by the pupils of the school.
The oratorical and declamatory con.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
VALE

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Andrews of Iron
ton visited at e. Pearson's last We'd
nesday.
At the preliminary contest, Ruth
Schwartz and Curtis Singleterry won
first places and will represent this
school at Ableman Saturday night.
Two of the contestants could not take
part on account of hoarseness.
Mrs Jessie Turned went to Onalas'
ka Saturday and returned Tuesday.
Miss Grace Woolever went Satur-
day to her brothers, and from there
to Walton to visit friends.
Howard Barnett went to Footville
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
Key 10
Safe Buying

During these days of stress and
strain when no seller can be sure of
tomorrow's merchandise supply, and
no buver knows what goods are WORTH,
we are practically selling goods at
old prices as in normal times. We
may make less money temporarily
than if we were TO take advantage Of
the situation to advance prices with
out notice. But IL we serve our Gus
toners at this time better than others
serve them. we believe in the long run
we shall gain. Cash principles war
rant business run On such inside mar
gin, and no one would on credit or
charge accounts.
z. AV41DATSCHER
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
LELAND

Albert Knuth, who was very sick at
his home near Loganville, is employed
at Walter Schwanke's again.
Earl Kruse of Pennsylvania is visit
ing relatives and friends here.
r. Schwanke is on the sick list.
Mrs. H. Mallon was visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lieder, at
North Freedom, last week.
Elsie Mallon is employed at Paul
Nawok's, near Denzer.
Ernest Maulwurf of Prairie du Sac
spent Sunday at his home
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18

We sell and recommend Violet Dulce
Shampoo and Head Wash Crystals, a
delightful and scientific preparation
for cleansing the hair and scalp. 1t
makes delightful creamy lather, that
leaves the hair soft, fluffy and deli.
cately perfumed. Harmless, antisep.
tic and very beneficial to both the hair
and scalp. Csc the package. Evenson
Pharmacy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
CASSEL.L

Marion Farris caught three young
badgers recently while out fox hunt
ing.
Miss Minnie Schwenker of Sank
City is caring for Mrs. Paepke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Long of Spring
Green visited their daughter, Mrs.
Henry Meng and family recently.
George and Ruth Coaper are sick
with measles.
Beth Darlington wrote for diploma
at Harrisburg Friday and Saturday.
Marion Farris purchased a motor
boat of his brother last week.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18

last week, where he expects to locate
as veterinarian.
E. ]. Mexican, Benjamin Paddock
and Miss Elsie Thornton acted as
judges at Lime Ridge at their prelim-
mary contest Saturday night. Miss
Olive Elder accompanied them.
A large window has been put In
the front of the library, which adds
very much to the appearance of the
building.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
DENzER

Paul Warwick is on the sick list.
Ed Zick and carpenters are building
an addition to G. Waurok's house.
Miss Lena Miller is suffering with
d felon on her right hand.
Miss Emma Kuhuno Of Union Cen
ter is visiting relatives and friends
here.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18

We sell Torrey razors and strops
safety razors and blades, shaving
brushes, shaving creams, soaps, pow
ders and lotions. Evenson's Phar-
macy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-05-18
SUMPTER

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob HAITI,
q son.
The Home Circle children will meet
Wednesday. May "a, with Mrs. Ia
Dor.
The Hustlers' club met Thursday
with Mrs. Charles Watkins. The next
meeting will be Thursday, May 70,
with MI. John Wagner.
Mesdames Eta 'Mather and Dollie
Werlich. Misses Effle Werlich and
Celia Mather spent Thursday in Sump-
ter and at the cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs r. E. Organ visited
at F. W. Bass last week.
Word has been received of the death
of Robert Rindle Of Gresham, Oregon.
Mr.. RIndle formerly resided at this
place.
The relatives and may, friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Haskins and
family were very sorry to see them
start last Friday for their future home
in Oregon. We all wish them success
In the far west
The Hustlers' club met May II with
Mrs. Chas. Watkins. They will meet
Oh May rs with Mrs. John Wagner.
L. c. Stoddard and family OF
Prairie du Sac were recent callers in
this vicinity.
r. F. King of the town of Merr1-
mack Is visiting relatives and friends
here.
Miss Freda Kindschi Of the town OF
Prairie du Sac visited at the L. O.
Ktndschi home last week.
Miss Della Payne who is teaching
Ia the Pocket" spent Saturday and
Sunday at her home in Baraboo.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-12-22

know every word Of It. and even closed
with the gratuitous comment that I
felt assured the quotation was perfect
in every particular.
"Quotation I" repeated the old man.
commiseratively: quotation! We're
YOU as well versed in such works, my
son, as you led me at first to presume,
you would know at once that not a
single line of that occurs in Don
Quixote,' although I do grant that
am the humble instrument through
which the great Cervantes has just
| spoken With this remark, delivered
in a half-rebuking, half~compassionate
tone, he stood milking his beard and
blinking at the chandelier.
I acknowledged my error, and asked
pardon for the insinuation, which /
begged he would believe was not in
tended to offend; and that, upon sec
ond thought, was satisfied that no
such matter did exist in the printed
history, which fact have since proved
by thorough investigation.
1t required, however, considerable
inventive tact and show of admiration
to counterfeit the effect of my indis-
Greet remark and this was not effec-
tually accomplished until I had Incl
dental1y discovered marked resem-
blance Of his brow to Shakespeare's,
which, by actual measurement, found
to correspond to a fraction with the
measurement of the mask of that IL
lustrious bard, as furnished by an ex-
haustive article I had seen short
time previous in one Of our magazines.
This happily brought about the re-
extremely DESTROYS of a further OPP
portunity in which to study the char
acter of this remarkable man. "Ah,
Shakespeare" said he, in a burst of
genuine eloQuence, there was mind
the gods endowed with wisdom ages
have yet to learn: for bright and lus-
trous as it shines today--the Morning
Star of human intellect-its glittering
purity has yet million million dawns,
each brighter than the last. It's chas-
tened rays are yet to blaze and radiate
the darkened ways Hold! My pen
Gil Quick-quick! !"
He snatched at the paper wildly,
and bending over it, began writing
with vindictiyeness of effort that
was alarming. He slashed the is and
stabbed the punctuation points savage
". The writing continued, inter-
spersed occasionally with a pause in
which he would flourish his pencil like
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-12-22
BECAUSE i AM TIE MAN."

dripping sword, only to plunge it
again and again into the quivering
breast Of it's victim. Finally he dashed
it down, pushed the paper from him as
one would spurn vanquished enemy,
and sank, limp and exhausted, into a
chair. snatched up the paper eager
ly, and read:
Falstaff: / call him dog, forsooth, be-
cause he snarls-
Snarls, dye hear ?-and laves his rabid
fangs
In slobber-froth that drips in Shiny
gouts
OF venomous SANDER. Out upon the
cur!
He sets his NANCY foot upon the sod,
And grass grows rank and withers at
the touch,
And tangles into wiry thatch for
snakes
To spawn beneath. The very air he
breathes
Becomes a poison gas, and generates
Disease and pestilence. Would he
were here,
That I might whet my sword against
his ribs,
Although his rotten, putrid soul un-
housed
Would breed a stencil worse than my
BARRIERS breath.
The dog! The damnable-
Pistol: Hist! here he comes!
Gods body master, has he overheard,
'Tis cock-crow with thy ghost!
Poins (entering): How now, my jack
Prince ass of Jacks, methought I heard
thee bray.
Falstaff: Ay, well and marry for this
varlet here
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-12-22

words with loosened teeth. Listen
what liquid syllables are spilled upon
the atmosphere
''My fathers halls, so rich and rare,
Are desolate and bleak and bare;
My fathers heart and halls are one,
Since I, their life and light, am gone.
20, valiant knight, with hand of steel
And heart of gold, hear my appeal:
Release me from the spoilers charms,
And bear me to my fathers arms"
The knight had by this time thrown
himself fFom his steed, and with lance
reversed and visor dotted he sank upon
his knees in the slime and ooze of the
dixie, exclaiming ''Be of good heart,
fair princess! Thy succor is at hand,
since the Fates have woven thee-the
pearl Of pearls-into the warp and
wool Of my great destiny. Nay, nay !
No thanks! Thy fathers beaming eye
alone shall be my guerdon, for home
thou shalt go, even though I must
needs truckle thee thither on bar
row."
"Good," said I, grasping the old man
by the hand. ''Hail, Cervantes!"
"Cervantes? Cervantes?" he unused,
as though bewildered; 'why, what
have been writing? Is it not poetry?"
eyes," I replied enthusiastically,
''both prose and poetry, and that of the
rarest school. Read for yourself"
I handed him the scrap, but he push
ed it from him with a gesture Of i'm
patience. 81 told you once could not
read it, nor do know what have
written. Read it aloud"
Although FASTENED to comply, did
| it with a decided air of incredulity as
to the belief that he did not already
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-12-22

scrap Of wrapping PAPER from the
counter, and bending over 1t, was writ
ing with great rapidity.
His manner was decidedly singular
In the occasional pauseS he made, he
would lean his forehead in the palm
of his left hand, with the fingers dane
ing nervously upon the bald spot on
the summit of his head, while with the
hand that held the pencil he kept up q
continued rotary movement in the air
Then he would suddenly pounce down
upon the paper before him as though
in perfect frenzy Of delight, and line
after line would appear as if by magic
each succeeding one preluded by that
sharp little yelp of laugh: and ere
three minutes had elapsed, he had Gov
cred both sides Of the paper. He then
threw down his pencil, as though re
luctantly, pushed me the scrap and
motioned me to read.
was at first completely mystifed
for what I had confidently expected to
be rhyme was prose !; but ere 4 had
examined it far was as highly graft
fed as at first disappointed. The writ
ing, although so recklessly scrawled,
was quite legible, and here and there
gave evidence of more than ordinary
grace and elegance; the punctuation,
so far as was able to judge, seemed
perfect in every part; and, in fact, the
entire production bore the appearance
of having been executed by skillful
hand.
/ copy it verbatim from the original
scrap, which now lies before me:
BY this time they had come upon
the figure Of the old bag, seated by the
roadside, and, in harsh, cracked
voice, grooming a dismal ballad. ''By
Gods rood" quoth the knight, in a
burst of admiration, ibid I not tell
thee twas some fair princess, decoyed
from her fathers castle and thus trans
formed, through the despicable arts of
some wicked enchanter; for thou hast
but to perk an ear to have the sense of
hearing bathed and overfowed with
melody. Dost thou not also note rare
grace and sweetest dignity voiced, as
it were, from the very tatters that en-
clothe her form?'' Indeed thou may
est said the squire; "for have heard
it said rags may enfold the purest
gold.' Yet in this instance am re-
strained to think it more like the hidal-
go's dinner very little meat and a
good deal of tablecloth.'" Hold thy
peace, bladderhead," exclaimed the
knight, ''Iest I make thee gnaw thy
The Detroit times., 1916-10-17
ROY MILLER IN
TROUBLE AGAIN

Roy Miller. % years old. who fix
ured in the notorious Cafe Roma
case in which he was charged with
contributing TO the delinquency OF
a minor girl and acquitted is b.
ing held In central station. charged
with having attacked an ll.year.oid
girl
Helen Thomas. OF No. 81 Jones
81 identified Miller as the man
who approached her Saturday ai,cr.
noon. on MaNwell-ave.. near MACK
ave, a. she VAS coming from the
home OF Dor sister. No 1913 Marvel
ave. and forced her to accompany
him 20 clumr OF trees nearby
known as Indian Village woods
The chud's screams attracted
some bows who were playing foot
ball IN field nearby and they rur
sued Miller, Vho fed up the street
The boys captured him after a
chase OF eight blocks
The Detroit times., 1916-10-17
Democratic Candidate
Will Vote For Pro-
hibitiOn
WRITES NOTE TO
{. w. GARFIELD
Urges Election of Leg
islature Favorable to
Dry Cause

GRAND RAPIDS, Oct. II. Edwin
F Sweet, Democratic candidate for
governor, has come ont squarcly FOR
prohibition Hts stand on this
question is made in reply 10 letter
addressed to him Oct e. by Charles
w GARFIELD. 81 Grand Rapids
Mr. Sweets reply In part says.
NY Dear Nj. Garfield Your let.
Ter % the nth instant asking my
views on the state. Idle prohibition
amendment. is IN no sense an ln'ru
sion. Every candidate FOR of7cc
ought TO be willing 10 frankly state
hoN ne stands on such questions.
and ! have no hesitation In saving
10 YOU thai upon thi. amendment {
shall vote Yes ON the socdlled
home rule amendment shall ,ot"
No The latter vote IS no less jw-
portant than The former
IT IS also most important that
state senators and representative
be elected who viii iu good faith
enact the legislation necessary 20
csrry out The purpose 81 those Vho
vote FOR tho state vide amendment
The Detroit times., 1916-10-17
Girl Lured to Vice
Fails at Suicide;
Wants to 'BeGood'

Evelyn smith 10 years old and
attractive in .pite of swollen lips
and eyes, lies on receiving hospi
tai bed big tear drops coursing
down her wan cheeks.
Nv elyn her real name IL closely
guarded came TO Detroit from New
rork after a quarrel with her fatn.
rr. she round work In a drug stor,
out she Tell victim 10 the wliea a..
woman who talked %; ming,
carefully calculated TO excite a
young girls fancy. The woman
knew where Evelyn could meet nice
men 90 break her hour- OF lone,f
ness. She also knew where fine
clothes could be had without any
trouble.
Evelyn went with the woman
The receiving hospital bed is the re-
suit Evelyn little knew whittier
she was going After the draguet
had enmeshed her bur had failed
TO crush out her Womanly modesty
she decided 20 kill herself Sh.
would "nd her shame with poison
But the poison burned my mouth
and | spit It out" explained th'
girl 10 those who were ministering
to her. This tells the story OF Eve
lyn.s recovery She will be discharE
cd from the hospital in a day or So
Can they make me stay therc II
don't want to- Ia the question
now on Evelyn's mind She wants
TO escape the drAgnet that will be-
spread outside the shielding door
OF the hospital She wants TO write
TO her mother md bic good Social
service workers will give her "a
helping hand.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-17
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