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attracted no attention, for there were
many other young Indians who looked
just as they did. On their way the
young men stopped at the carpen-
ter shop, where the hammer strokes
had now ceased. John Cohee entered
and looked critically at the plain white
coffin which had just been finished. As
his form darkened the doorway, the car
penter looked up from his work and
started toward the visitor, but the youth
only pointed toward the leaf on his
breast and the other went back to his
work without wasting words. Soon the
two continued on their way. 1t wanted
but a quarter of hour until sunset
when the door of the house opened and
the soldiers care out, three of them car
rying guns. Several officers and one or
two Indians were with them, and when
they spied the two young men standing
so still under the nearest tree, they
stepped towards them, knowing instinc-
lively that one of them was the con-
demned man. John Cohee turned to-
ward them and, as he did SO, one long
ray of sunshine fell full upon the leaf
on his breast, and it glimmered and
struck out after the soldiers who led the
way, and John Cohee, followed by his
companion, brought up the rear.
The procession filed down toward the
carpenters shop, the soldiers walking
briskly as if anxious to be rid of their
task.
In front of the shop there now stood
a wagon to which was hitched a small
team of Indian ponies. Inside the wagon
bed the white coffin cleaned. As if by
common consent the man, after seeing
the wagon and coffin, turned down the
street in the direction of the little knoll
which had been occupied so shortly be-
fore. And also, as if by prearrange-
ment, John Cohee climbed into the
wagon and sat upon his coffin while he
rode. Lewis James followed and kept
his eyes upon the condemned man. Still
he could scarcely believe his senses. The
thing now seemed to him like a night
mare, and he visioned himself perform
ing the actions which John Cohee did so
naturally.
The calmest and coolest of the process
sion was the condemned man sitting on
his coffin in the rafting wagon. Once
growing Ilred OF MS POSITION, ne rose
and sat on the other side with his face
in the opposite direction. He seemed
an absorbed astronomer studying the
heavens.
Now the road dipped suddenly. and
turned abruptly into the thick woods
There was another of those surprisingly
beautiful sheltered alcoves which one
finds so often in that country, open
spaces where only the grass and flowers
grow. This was the place of execution.
Everyone was very silent, but each
man took his place and the spectators
drew together into little knot to one
side. Behind them stood the wagon with
the coffin. John Cohee had clambered
down over the back wheel and walked
about a little to stretch his legs, which
were eramped from sitting. He did not
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May, 1916

row and looked to the printing of their
guns. When the condemned man saw
this, he STROBE the required length away
and very slowly faced the weapons, feel
ing the green leaf as he did so to make
sure that it covered the exact spot where
his heart now beat so strongly. The
town physician, white man, was to
give the signal, and SO stood little
apart from the soldiers. In his right
hand he held a snow-white handkerchief,
which fluttered now and then in the
gentle breeze.
John Cohee, standing SO straight in
the green nook, over which the evening
shadows had crept, turned his gaze
toward the treetops tipped with gold,
and if one had been close enough, he
might have been heard to whisper to
himself, "Son of dog, but a Choctaw
still" The guns were poised now, and
the doctors right hand stretched forward
with the handkerchief. Overhead the
sky was rosy pink, if blushing at the
things she was obliged to witness; in the
woods the little birds were beginning to
chirp sleepily and think of their dreams.
1t was sunset.
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kerchief trembled slightly in his fingers.
John Cohee turned his gaze little high
so as not to see the guns too clearly.
Drops of sweat stood out on his face,
and he breathed deeply if tasting the
last drop of some sweet and delectable
drink.
Lewis James stopped breathing at the
word. 1t here the death he had
escaped. The horror was coming, now,
in one instant. Not muscle of his body
could he move, although he wanted more
than anything else to turn his head away
from the sight.
sfThree.'
The handkerchief luttered slowly to
the ground and the guns spit forth,
making the evening softness hideous
with their clamor. A startled bird
screamed and a black nighthawk dis
turbed from her nest, circled overhead
like some thing of evil omen. What had
once been John Cohee swayed slightly
for moment, and then pitched forward
on his face, and the green leaf was hid
den from sight. 1t was green no longer,
but red with blood.
Looking on, Lewis James felt himself
suddenly SICK. lie W1SneQ Tor MS ILtIe
pony that he might ride quickly through
the cleaning and get far away from the
thing before his eyes. As the men were
lifting the body he seemed to regain the
use of his legs after they had been long
paralyzed- He did not pause to speak to
anyone, but turned and plunged into the
gathering darkness of the woods to his
right He did not wish to the town,
nor to hear the rattle of the wagon
wheels as they bore the coffin and its
freight away. He wanted to be at home,
and to hear the welcome baying of his
hounds; to see the familiar things, and
to forget the nightmare which he had
just lived through So he rushed for
ward almost unseeingly, crushing down
the tender plants which barred his way,
feeling the striking of the branches and
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
The Blood is the Life

The blood is the life becau Sc it is nu-
trutive fluid. If the blood becomes
very impure. the bones, the muscles
and other parts of the body are impaired
and finally become diseased. Slighter
variations in the quality of the blood,
such as we are often brought about by
breathing the bad air of unventilated
rooms, have equally sure though less
plain i'll effects on the nervous system.
Persons that have any reason to be-
lieve that their blood is not puse should
begin to take Hoods Sarsaparilla at
once. This medicine has done more
than any other in cleansing, enriching
and revitalizing the blood and giving
strength and tone to all the organs and
functions.
If you want to be entirely satisfied,
insist on having Hoods. Accept no
substitute. ADV.
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IA VALE:

| The cemetery association held theil
annual business meeting Monday af
ternoon and F. S. Barnett was elected
president, Fl. Thornton, treasurer, A.
Pound, secretary and Sexton. Mrs. A.
Benoit, and Mrs. W. FL. Wilson were
elected trustees for years.
Miss Grace Marshal was home from
Hixton last week for the spring vaca.
ton.
The Mothers club will hold a apron
and bake sale Saturday afternoon,
April 22. at the drug store.
Miss Caroline Overlien, who has spent
some time with her sister, Mrs. Wah-
Ter, went to Black River Falls Saturday
Mel Sanborn and wife are here from
Indiana visiting hie parents and brother.
Mrs. Edna Brunson aid daughter,
also her ia Their, Alvin Basaw, are here
to visit relatives.
Mrs Belle Wood of Baraboo was in
town last Friday on business.
Carl peterson mas SOLO MS property TO
G. Mangloss and has moved his family
to Baraboo.
Mrs. Minnie Schwartz of Wonewoc
called on her brother, w. Sherman, on
Saturday.
Oscar Karstetter and family of Won
ewoc spent Sunday with relatives.
Mrs. Bell Sloniker went to Baraboo
Monday for few days.
J. M. Gahagan of Milton Junction
was calling on friends here the first of
the week.
Mrs. Ell. E. Paddock was ia Chicago
few days the past week.
Andrew Pearson, wife and baby were
over from Ironton Monday to visit with
his parents.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
Spring Green

Claude Van Blarcum died at thu
home of his parents here Sunday morn
ing after illness of some time of con
sumption. He is young man of about
% years of age.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Purdy have re-
turned from Houston, Texas, where
they spent the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sorg have
moved to their farm in Badger Valley
te reside Mr.. and Mrs. Sorg expect to
return to the village again in the course
of year.
Mrs. VIM. Cole is very i'll and it nee
essary to take her to a hospital Mon
day morning. 1t is feared her trouble ia
appendicitis.
Fred Radel cut bad cash in his head
last Wednesday evening while splitting
wood. The axe caught on clothes line
under which he was working and in
gl4Ecing up it struck him in the head
1t req aired three stitches to close the
wound.
Thomas Evans died at his home here
in the village last Friday morning. Mr.
Evans became violently sick Wednesday
morning and suffered intensely the
cause of his death being appendicitis.
He was 68 years of age and leaves a
wife and daughter. He was one of the
older residents of Spring Green and vi
cinity, respected and good citizen.
Miss Ethel Woodbury. was taken to a
hospital Saturday to be operated upon
for appendicitis. Miss Woodbury. is a
sister of Mrs. Harry Purdy, one of the
editors of the Home News.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
KiIbOurn

J. Fl. Bromberger was in Watertown
last Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs Leslie Martin and daugh-
ter, Blanch of Endeavor spent Sunday
with the formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Martin.
Mrs. John Roembach was called tc
Portage last Saturday owing to the
CT tical illness of her mother.
Camille DuFoe moved his family tc
Chicago last Saturday where he il
working in hotel.
Mrs. Thressa Wildrick was called tc
Portage last Friday owing to the illness
of her sons wife, Mrs Harry Wildrick.
Roy Senberth has moved into the
Camille DuFoe house.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Sly will move to
Friendship next Wednesday where they
will conduct railroad eating house.
Miss Belle Fowler is on the sick list.
Mrs Henry Msrston has been quite
seriously i'll the past week, but is some
better at this writing.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
GREENFIELD

The Man Mound farmers club met at
the school house Tuesday evening. There
was a good attendance to listen to the
program which consisted of instrumental
music by Mrs. Frank Attridge.
Business session.
Recitation, Maurice Hoege,
Violin music, Mrs. Frank Hewett &C
companied on the organ by LeVeta
Johns on.
Reading Mrs. j. Trapp.
Duel Ray Cowles and Emile Helm.
Recitation, H H. Porter.
Song by the club, Battle Hymn of the
Republic
Debate, resolved that the cow is more
beneficial to the farmer than the horse.
Affirmative, Mrs. August Kessler,
Mr.. Bayles, Will Attridge.
Negative Mrs Ray Cowles. Mrs. Frank
Hewett, decided in favor of the mega
tive.
News Item.
Song, Old Folks at Home by the club.
Voted to have the last meeting OF
the season on the 18 of April.
Through the courtesy OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Werlich the club will have an ice
cream social at their home on Tuesday
evening the 18th.
The young folks of this vicinity g ave
Miss Tillie Hippler, 9th street a party
on Friday evening which was very
much enjoyed by all.
Several men have been busy this win
ter clearing off large piece of land on
the south bluff near the A Fry farm.
We believe it is to be set out to fruit
trees by M. Foley.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
SOUTH DELTON

Mrs George Douglas is improving.
Her daughter, Marie Cratsenberg, of
Racine, is expected home to care for
her.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Waddell dined
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Curry last
Friday.
James Roger is enjoying a visit home
with his family.
Miss Hazel Jones of Baraboo visited
with Mrs. Ener Bayles from Monday
until Wednesday. She visited school one
day. Her sister, Miss Ruth is the teacher.
Mrs. Chas. Allen of Baraboo called on
Mrs. Geo. Douglas last Tuesday.
Mrs. Anna Barker and daughter, Mrs.
Mabel Waddell. attended the reception
at the home of Fred Siemers in Kirk
wood last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Capener and
family spent Sunday with their uncle.
Steven Burton. and family of Fairfield.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
PROMINENT CITIZEN
CALLED To BEYOND

Edwin Munroe Hoag, aged GA years, who
passed away at his home here on Friday
afternoon, was born in Peru, Gin ton
County, New York, and came to Bea-
yer Dam, Wis, in 1860 In 1862 he
came to Baraboo to attend the Baraboo
Collegiate Institute, of which he was a
pupil five years. He then entered the
store of Huntington & Bacon as clerk
He was united in marriage to Miss
Estella Partridge of Waterloo, Iowa, in
1875. That same year he entered the
new firm of Huntington, Stanley and
Co. He remained in business with
William M Stanley until 1898. After
Mr.. SANKEY'S death he sold his interest
to the Stanley brothers, but tayed with
them Until 1912.
After resting for two years he enter
ed into partnership with Charles Lee
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
A PROFITABLE
CROP TO GROW

Make business of raising sweet
corn for the cannery for it will bring
results.
Our former field manager, Robert
Schneider was compelled to resign on
account of i'll health. r. R. Grosinske
will succeed him and is now soliciting
acreage. He has large territory
cover and in case he does not reach
you call up the factory, 484, and make
arrangements to grow few acres.
Sweet corn at $500 per ton will pay
you farssmore than any ordinary field
crop. We sell the seed at lOc per
quart. quarts to the acre. AS soon
as you are through hauling corn syou
may get your money or scheck will be
mailed to you promptly after the
canning season is closed.
If you are not familiar with sweet
corn growing, come to = the canning
factory and get free sample :of our
product and get acquainted.
Frank Herfort Canning Co.,
Baraboo, Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
GET READY FOR
HIGHWAY WORK

Officials interested in the good roads
work in this country are making ar
investigation of the work to be done,
condition of the machinery and holding
conferences, Active operations will be
the program soon. Those attending the
meeting here are:
J. T. Donaghey, Madison, inspector
with the State Highway commission.
F. M. Balsey, Madison, engineer
with the State Highway commission.
John Gunnison, North Freedom Sank
County Highway commissioner.
R. B. Griggs, Baraboo member of
Sank County Highway committee.
William Halcersleben, Reedsburg,
member Sank County Highway COM
mission.
G. A. Clark, Reedsburg, chairman
county board.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13

in the company known as Lee, Radtke
& Co which interest he held at the
time of his death. He has been in poor
health for the past two years. Besides
his wife he leaves one son, DR.. Arthur
Hoag, Carrollton, ILL.,, and one daugh.
ter, Miss Ethel, both of whom were
with him in his last hours. He also
leaves one sister, Mrs. William Hasel-
tine, south of town, besides many,
many friends to mourn his taking away.
Funeral Monday afternoon at 2:30 at
the Presbyterian church, Rev.E. G.
Henke officiating. Interment in the
Baraboo cemetery.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13

With the official returns of four coun
ties still missing, the result of the con-
tests for Republican delegates at large
and republican district delegates show
that Senator LaFollette has elected Is
of his delegates and Governor Philip
II. The returns from the four counties
probably will not change the result and
at the republican convention in Chica-
go the lineup will be Is to II.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13

First publication April 6, 1916
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY
COURT FOR SAUK COUNTY,
IN PROBATE

COURT FOR SAUK COUNTY,
IN PROBATE
In the matter of the..estate of frankie
Buckley, deceased.
Notice ia hereby given:
That at the regular term of the county
court to be held in and for said county
at the court house in the City of Bara-
boo, in said county, on the first
Tuesday, (being the End day. of May,
1916, at ten o'clock in the forenoon,
the following matters will be heard and
considered
The Application of ]. Van Orden, ex-
ecutor of the will Of frankie Buckley.
late of the City of Baraboo, in
said county, deceased, for the
examination and allowance Of the
final account of his administration,
and for the assignment of the residue
of the estate of said deceased, to such
persons as are by law entitled to the
same; and for the determination of the
cash value of such estate and the
amount of tax to which tn e same
liable.
Dated April l, 1916.
By order of the Court,
W. T. Kelsey, Judge
E. F. Dithmar, attorney for executor
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13

Try Rexall Cod Liver Oil Emusic n
made from pure Norwegian Cod Liver
Oil. The value of cod liver oil has long
been recognized in the treatment of
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Highly recommended in the treatment
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nerve tonic and flesh builder. A re-
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
SAUK PRAIRIE
FARMERS CLUB

The Sank Prairie Farmers club viii
hold their next meeting April 10Th in
the town hall.
The following program will be given
Duet Misses Dorothy Steuber, Bes
sic Cole.
Recltation-Ma Marvel Keller.
Rec tation-George Gruber.
Paper-Urban Mather.
Instrumental music-Mrs. Christ Cru
Der and Miss Esther Steuber.
Recitation-Aura Gruber.
Paper-Esrly History of Sumpter-
Lawrence Keller.
Recitation-C. Rich.
Solo Adeline Kinzler.
Talk Attorney E. A. Evans.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
Monday

The home of Albert Otto in the town
of Dellona recently Was consumed by
fire which was thought to have been
started from defective chimney. The
sewing machine. an overcoat and q
sack of -four was all that was saved.
Mrs. Otto is at EIroy, where she under
went an operation for cancer of the
tongue. She was absent at the time of
the fire. There was no insurance.
China-Some good values now on al
EvensOn's Pharmacy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13

T. E. Mead, accompanied by party
of ten consisting of A. Judevine. Ernest
Ruda, A. G. Abel and VIM. Allen of
Baraboo and others from Lodi, North
Freedom and Prairie du Sac left for
Miles City, Montana, lest night on a
land inspection trip and expect to be
gone about ten days.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
FIRST RULE Or GOOD HEALTH

All schools of medicine agree that it
is necessary to keep the bowels open
and regular if one wishes to enjoy
good health. Indigestion poisons the
system and invites disease. Foley
Cathartic Tablets cleanse the bowels
without gripping or nausea, Danish bloat-
ing, sweetens the stomach and invigor-
ate the liver.C. w. Whitman. AA.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
For Liver Ailments

Use Rexall Liver Salts, 24c, SOC and
81 the bottle. Evenson's Pharmacy.
A. Fl. Williams of Evanston, Illinois,
who has been guest of his mother,
Mrs. w. D. Porter, and of his sister,
Mrs. R. B. Griggs, has returned to his
home.
In the spring time take q spring med
cine use Rexall Sarsaprarilla tonic
valuable in blood disorders and such
ailments of the body as may arise from
impure or poor blood. 1t assists nature
to maintain bodily health. 81 the bot
tie, Evenson's Pharmacy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13

M. and Mrs. August Gluth of Reeds
burg spent few hours in the city re-
Gently while enroute to Lodi to spend
a few days. Mr. Gluth recently return
ed from Rochester where he went to
consult a physician in regard to TIE
smputation of one of his limbs, which
has been affected with a growth f, r
some time. He was advised not to
have the member removed at present.
Protect SCHOOL CHILDREN
Measles, scarlet fever and whooping
cough are prevalent among school child
rem in many cities. A common cold
never should be neglected as it weak
ems the system SO that it is not in con-
dition to throw off more serious diseases.
Foley's Honey and Tar is pleasant to
take, acts quickly, contains no opiates.
c W. Whitman-Adv.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13

The monthly meeting of the W. G. T
u will be held at the home of Mrs. J.
T. Bates, 608 Ninth avenue on Tuesday,
April IL. A picnic dinner will be served.
A meeting of the county board will be
held after dinner followed by the meet,
ing of the local union.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13

Miss BERTHE Wagner, who has been
spending the past two weeks in the
city the guest of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Wagner, has returned to Rock
ford where she is employed.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13
CUT THIS OUTFIT Is WORTH
F1ONEY

DON'T MISS THIS-Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, III writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in re-
turn trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial
coughs, colds, and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. C.
w. Whitman. ADV.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13

ga note from Paul S. Warner, Madi.
son, now at 1886 Fourth street, San
Diego, says that his father, w. W
Warner, is still in a critical condition
and that there is little hope of his
ever seeing Wisconsin again.
Mrs. " W. Beige and daughter, Gene,
were in Madison Saturday to meet Mrs
Biege's three daughters. Lois, Evelyn
Lusettp, who have been spending their
vacation in Chicago with their aunt,
Mrs. F. c. Fosdick.
Put your confidence in the Rexall
Remedies have a nationwide
reputation for reliability. Sold at
Evenson's Pharmacy.
s.AaxHsss&'>* mH@~-@-kss
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Elliott of Adams
who have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Gust, have returned from Platte
vile, where they spent their vacation at
the home of Rev. H. C. GoodselI.
M. Debrey has moved his electrical
office from the express Office to a room
in the Settergren building at the cor
of Ash and Third streets. The new To-
cation gives him more space for his
growing business.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-13

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Able
man April 9th a son.
No advance in the price of pure i'm
ported olive oil at Evenson's Pharmacy
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