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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Obituary
Mrs. Ferdinand Washburn
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

Mrs. Ferdinand Washburn died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. George
Powell on Webster Prairie, at $50
o'clock this morning, She had not
been in the best Of health for several
days, but death was not expected
Mrs Washburn was born in New
York state and came with her parents
to this country when a girl. The fam
lily was among the first settlers on
Webster Prairie. Deceased was about
sc years Of age. She leaves the follow
ing sons and daughters:
Leroy Washburn, Baraboo.
Bert Washburn. DeltOn.
Mrs. George Powell, Webster Prairie.
Mrs William Powell, BaraboO.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Walter Fink

Walter Fink died Monday at his
home at Reedsburg, the result of an
attack of la grippe. Funeral sery-
ices will be held this afternoon at St.
Peters Lutheran church at o'clock.
His father William Fink, died last
week, aged 70 years, and funeral serv-
ices were held Saturday at the house
and later at st. Peters church at
Reedsburg.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Freedom
Department
BY Our Regular Correspondent

home of Caesar Schenkat, assisting
in the ice harvest, returned Sunday
to his home in Reedsburg.
w. r. C. Installation
The John Fuller relief corps held
the installation of officers for the en-
installing officer was Mrs William
Born. The officers are as follows:
President, Mrs. Edith Dickie; senior
vice, Mrs. Polly Virgins; junior vice,
Mrs. Edith Voeck; chaplain, Mrs.
Emma Fullmer; secretary, Mrs. Mary
Blachly; treasurer, Mrs. Charlotte
Dierschke; organist, Mrs. Inez Hack
EFT; conductor, Mrs. Joanna Johnson;
assistant conductor, Mrs. Emma Koes-
ter; flag bearers, Mrs. Blanche Esch-
enbach, Mrs. Maude Hahn, Mrs. Kath-
arine Fullmer, Mrs. Fern Huffman;
guard, Miss Matte Northrup; assist
ant guard, Miss Mona Koberstein.
The members of the John Faller
post are so few and so feeble that
none were present for the installa-
ton. At the close Of the servivce sup
per was served to members, and fam
lilies.
M. {. Church, Sunday, January 27
Rev. Victor Moon, pastor
10 a. -Sunday-school.
II a. m.-Morning service.
Subject, Christ and Reconstruction.
7:30 p. m.-Epworth league. Topic,
Young Christians Reaching Outward"
Gal. 6:1-1O. Leader, Miss Bernice
Spaulding.
Receives Federal Appointment
George w. Hackett of North Free
dom, who for number of years has
worked for the advancement of the
poultry industry in the county and
state, has been notified of his appoint
ment to the position Of Poultry Elk
tension Husbandman, at Washington
D. c. He leaves this week for the
capital city to report for work in the
new official capacity Monday.
This work will be in the line Of or
ganizing clubs, extending and enlarg-
ing the production Of poultry through
out the country, and working with the
Council of Defense. Mr.. Hackett has
had a wide experience in this work,
having been employed for several sea-
sons in judging poultry at fairs and
shows throughout Wisconsin and ILL
nOis, besides conducting an extensive
business of his own.
The Red Cross meets Thursday aft
ernoon and evening
Mrs. Ethel Stewart and son of Get
tisburg, S. D., and Miss Name Hanley
of Milwaukee visited relatives in this
locality the first of the week, and
from here went to Reedsburg for
visit. They came to attend the fu-
neral of their mother, Mrs. Bridget
Hanley.
Mrs. NJ. J. Carpenter went Wednes-
day to Tomah, her brother, I. w. Fisk,
being worse.
Card of Thanks
We wish by this means to thank the
people who have so kindly remem-
bered and assisted us during this time
of trouble; also the members of the
w. R. c., the singers and those who
sent the beautiful flowers, and the
minister who spoke words of comfort.
Mrs. Polly Virgins.
Mr.. and Mrs C.. c. Mckay.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Hackett.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
josephine Alice Brown

Josephine Alice Brown, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Brown of Glen
wood, St. Croix county, Wis, died on
January IS at the age of five weeks.
The remains were brought to this city
by her father yesterday morning and
placed in the city vault Mrs Brown
was formerly Miss Margaret McEnany
of this city.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Carl Won Behren

Carl Won Behren died at the hcme of
his son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sheehan, in the town of
Prairie du Sac, Wednesday afternoon,
January 16, at 8 o'clock. Interment at
the Ragatz church cemetery. He was
over rs years old.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Birt6

Born to Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Grinde
Of Deforest, Wis, son, Mrs. Grinde
will be remembered here as Anna Nc
Donald. This is the third son in the
family. There is also one daughter.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Koerth
of Merrimack, a son, Monday, January
81.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Har-
vey, a son this morning.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Mrs. Carl Rutland

Mrs. Carl Rutland, aged about 81
years, died at her home in the town
of Franklin, few days ago. Mrs. Rub
land leaves to mourn her husband and
nine children. Funeral services were
held at st. Luke's church at Plain.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Mrs. e. F. Wagner

Mrs. E. F. Wagner died at the home
O fher daughter, Mrs. l.. H. Sturgis, in
Indianapolis. Mrs. Wagner's home
was at Kilbourn, where she and her
husband established bakery about %
years ago. She leaves her husband,
three sons and two daughters. Inter
ment was made in indianapolis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Mrs. Caroline Carpenter

Mrs. Caroline Carpenter died on
Wednesday evening at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Louis Utendorfer,
Spring Green, at the age of "a years.
The funeral was held Friday morning
at 10 o'clock from the home
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Pioneer WedS

M. Nelson, pioneer business man
of Cazenovia, and Miss Hazel Farrell
of Madison were married at the CAPT
tai few days ago. Mr.. Nelson has
been engaged in business at Cazeno-
via many years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
joseph DoIIeniack

Joseph Dollenjack, aged sc years,
died at Marcellon few days ago. One
Of his sons, Floyd H., is proprietor of
the fremont hotel in Portage.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
NOTICE IN TAXPAYERS

Town of Delton. I will be at the
courthouse, Baraboo, Saturday, Jan. 26
to collect taxes for Delton town. H.
L. Sarrington, Treasurer.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
RICHARD LLOYD GEORGE
SON OF ENGLISH PREMIER
WILL COME TO u. S. SOON

The Liverpool Post says that Major
Richard Lloyd George, son of the pre-
mier, will go to America with Earl
Reading, high commissioner to the
United States.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Death at Lodi

Mrs. Jack Neil of Lodi died on Fri
day. She lived on farm one mile
from Arlington, Columbia county, and
later in life moved to Lodi.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
LaWsha--Spoor

Earl G. Lawsha and Miss Grace,
Spoor were married a few days ago
at the Methodist church at Wonewoc,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-01-24
Jacob ZimmerIy

From Tuesdays daiIy.)
Jacob Zimmerly died at his home
on the corner of Blake and Cherry
streets about noon today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
Dutch Ships Will Be RequsitiOned Today
HOLLAND HAS NOT REPLIED TO
 SHIPPING ULTiMATUM
NAVY TO HAVE CONTROL
There Are ss Dutch Ships in Ports of Continental United states-others With a Tonnage of About 1so,ooo Are in Island Possessions.

Washington, March 1S.-Prepara- tions for taking over Dutch merchant ships in American ports tomorrow were completed tonight while the government expects momentarily to receive from London the Dutch reply to the British American shipping ul- timatum.
 Officials here said they had no in timation of what the reply would be, whether it would accept the allies de- mand for transfer of Dutch tonnage now in American and British waters or would endeavor to open further paTleys in an effort to satisfy both the allies and the Germans.
 While declining to discuss the latter alternative, officials plainly indicated that such course would not find favor here, because the voluntary agreement for the transfer has been held up two months by Germany's re- fusal to recognize the principles of in- ternational law and they do not think a final decision should be delayed | longer.
 Time Limit Has Expired. Today was lthe last day given for | the Dutch government to make reply | Allowing for cable delays, the United | States will wait until tomorrow and then will proceed to. requisition the ] tonnage in accordance with the de- mand made several days ago. It was 1 stated authoritatively that nothing had ] occurred to change either the terms 1 of he proposals to Holland or the | governments determination to carry the matter through to a conclusion. The navy department will take con- l trol of the ships which viii be provid- ed with armed naval guards and man. l ned with civilian and naval reserve I crews to supplement the Dutch crews | or replace such of the foreign sailors as desire to leave the boats It is 1 probable that civilian sailors and re. servists will not be used together ol the same boat. because of differences in discipline and pay which nigh promote friction.
 6s Dutch Ships in U. s. Ports. 1 It was learned today that there ar, i 6S Dutch ships in ports of the con tinental United States their tonnag. aggregating 470, ,oo0. Others with tonnage of about i30 900 tons are il British waters,
 All in First Class Condition.
 All of the vessels are in first-clas condition and include some of the. bes merchant ships ever built at least tel of them being among the fastest carg, carriers afloat. It, is likely that mos of them will be put. to carrying food stuffs, cargoes being allotta1 by th' ship control committee
 Cargoes which some of the ship
 have loaded provi'le one of the prob lens yet to be decided by American officials who declined to say whethe the ships would De allowed to procee'
 under the Amerlcan flag or woul, have to unload and take other goods.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
BAKER PLEASED WITH
 OUTLOOK FOR AIR SERVICE
Aviators Are Proving Themselves
 Daring, Cool and SkilIfuI.

On Board Secretary Bakers Special Train in France. Sunday March IT, (By The Associated Press. .)-Secretary of War Baker, in leaving an aviation center today said:
 "Iust before leaving America I in vcstigated the progress of our aviation programme. I found our manufac- turers entlius .astic as to the outcome. When they learb of the preparations which have been made in Fra sce for the utilization of the material which they send tEey will have further in centive te speed up their efforts.
 Upon level fields which were with in a single building when we laid out a spur track from neighboring sta tion has risen a city of barracks, of ficers, shops and hangars. with a pop ulation Of Americans, entirely occu- pied as a training school for aviators In this, as in all our other prepara- tions in France, -ee have aimed at a force commensurate with out part in assisting the French and British and in gaining the complete unbrolxen mastery of the air which is one of the prime requisites, if not the prime requisite, for victory.
 "The spirit of every man in this camp seems in keeping with the mis- sion which brought him to France The camps, appointments and organization are admirable. It is gratifying to learn from their French instructors that our young aviators are proving themselves daring, cool and skiiful.'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19

Here, however, the American guns have replied with good effect and the excellent weather of the past few days has given American airmen an oppor- tunity to take pictures of the terrain back of the German trenches. Appdr- atus installed preparatory to another gas raid on the Americans has been destroyed by the American artillery fire, while American raiding parties, following out their traditional Indian fighting tactics, have kept absolute control of the territory between the hostile lines.
 In spite of the fact that tho All Russian Congress of Soviets has rati-
 fled the treaty of peace forced by the Germans at Brest Litovsl1, the advance 1 of the Teutons. especially in southern Russia, continues. In southern ulSra 1 inc the capture of the important city of Nilsolayev where vast stores of
 grain were reported to have been piled l up, has been officially announced by 1 the Germans, who have also followed
 mp their aggressive tactics in the prov l inces of TcherniSov and Ore1 in the | southern and central regions of Rus sia.
 Conditions in Siberia Grave. Action by Japan in Siberia is still held in abeyance, and there is no in dication of what may be done there, Reports from Siberia continue to be grave. Liberated German prisoners oi war are said to be eo-operating with the Bclsheviki leaders and on March 1 participated in a battle with the forces led b. General Semenoff, the non- Bolshevilzi leader ! On the Italian front there have seer raiding operations from the mountains | to the sea and attempts by the Aus | trians to cross the river Piave have been frustrated.
 Air Forces Are Active.
 The air forces of the contendinl
 armies have been very active durin: the past few days, and, as might b. expected, there have been heavy loss es. British naval airmen alone nav disposed of ten enemy machines in tn period from Thursday to Sunday. Tn Italians brought down five enemy ma chimes on Sunday. On Saturday th' French accounted for seven, while fou other German airpIanes not previousl. reported were destroyed last week The Germans claim to have shot dow
 twenty two allied machines on Sun day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
HOUSE LIMITS DEBATE
 ON WAR CORPORATIONS BILL
Will End at 12.to p. m. Today-Fin inal Vote Expected This Week.

Washincton March 1S.-General de hate on the war finance corporation bill designed to help finance needed industries during the war, will end at 1210 D. m. tomorrow under an agree ment adopted today by the house.
 Majority Leader Kitehin is hope ful of final vote by tomorrow night, but other members look for determined fghts over amendments and predict that the bill wifi not be passed before late in the week.
 s Ire first speech in direct opposition to the bill was made today by Repre- Sentative McAdoo of Pennsylvania. re :
 publican, who declared that advocates
 of the measure propose to camou- flage the public just as the German government has been doing all through the war" This measure and the rail- road bill. he added. give complete dom nation over finance and industries. Several members of the ways and
 means committee spoke in favor of the
 measure. Representative Treadway
 of Massachusetts, republican, .sai1 he
 was betraying no confidence when he announced that when the original draft of the bill was received from the trade department the committee did not ia vor such legislation. After hearing l Secretary McAdoo explain the neces- sity for the legislation, however. every member favored it, he said. addinc l that this illustrated the determination 1 of congress to do whatever was neces- sary to win the war with no regard fel | political alignmer,ts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19

New York, March 1S.-Four persons claiming French citizenship but whom both American and French authorities say have been intimately connected with German espionage activities in the United States, were today arrested in their handsomely. appointed suites in prominent New York hotels by agents of the department of justice. They will be turned over to immigra- tion authorities for deportation to France.
 In making known the arrest of the quartette, Charles F. Dewoody divis- ion superintendent of the department of justice, ,intimated the deportation of the two men and two women was de sired in order to place them under the jurisdiction of French authorities who may further their prosecution.
 Have Been Under Surveillance.
 The four spy suspects have been un- der surveillance for, several weeks. but not until two of them, a woman styling herself Madame Despina Davidovitcn Storch. and an associate, designated as Baron Henri de Beville, departed for Cuba one week ago after a mysterious two day junket to Washington did the authorities consider their apprehension advisa ble.
 The other two suspects are known as Madame Elizabeth Charlotte Nix and Count Robert De Clairmont. Count De Clairnont, the authorities say, was frequently seen in the company of Ed mund Rousselot Castillo, erstwfile if teen dollar a week telephone clerk who 1 posing as the Marquis de Castillot opened negotiations with J. P, Morgan and Company several weeks ago for 2 | 1r, of fof Spain. of whom he claimed to be g | personal representative
 Papers and cablegrams Seized.
 When Madame Storch and Baron i De Beville were taken into custody al 1 Key West while en route to Cuba, a ] half buShel basket of papers was seiz- ed from a safe deposit box in this city | which one of them had rented. A number of cablegrams in code were among the papers.
 Because of embarrassment which they said might result between the | American state department and a neu- tral government which was not speci- fled authorities withheld comment or certain features of the investigation particularly in connection with one oi l the women under detention.
 Superintendent De Woody gave the following detailed history of the foul | suspects:
 Familiar Figure in Hotels
 Madame Storcl1, also known as Madame Nezie. Madame Hesketh ant Baroness De Beville, claims to have been born in Constantinople 23 years ago. She married Paul Storch,S 2 | F'renchman. from whom she was di- vorced in 1912. She was familiar figure in fashionable hotels of Lon. | don. Madrid, Lisbon and at the Wal | dorf and Biltmore in New York city
 "She has claimed intimate associa tion with very prominent officials ol | foreign governments. At the Savo, | Hotel, in London she is known to hay,
 been in the company of a prominen
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
TO MAKE EXPERIMENTS
 FOR AN UNSINKABLE SHIP
Orders Issued by Chairman Hurley of
 the Shipping Board.

Washington, March 1S.-Immediate investigation of all ships now build iEg to see if they can be equipped with any of the devices submitted to make them unsuitable or torpedo proof, was ordered today by Chairman Hurley, of the shipping board, after receiving a confidential report from the navy de- partment on success that is being achieved in the protection of war ves- sells.
 The board announced Saturday that the time had come when experiments should be made to obtain an unsinka- ble ship Hudson Maxim's invention will be tried first and three or four other devices, selected as likely to prove of value, will be tried as soon as they can be built. Chairman Hur- ley gave the official attitude of the board when he said that they proposed to build ships with all modern im- provements which could be obtained and would decline to overlook any chance that seemed to offer a success.
 If ten ships are attacked and the devices save only two, then we gain that much," he said. "The devices we have under consideration will not de- lay production or lessen the ships ef- ficiency."
 Details of the inventions are with held under the voluntary censorship
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
BLIZZARD RACED FOR THREE
 DAYS IN NEWFOUNDLAND
Railroad and coastwiss Steamer Traf-
 fic Has Been Blocked.

St. Johns, N. F., March IS. . The worst blizzard Newfoundland has exz perienced in twenty years for the last three days has completely blocked railroad and coastwise steamer traffic. Only one death. that of a truckrnan in this city who perished with his horse while trying to make his way home last night, had been reported to- day as a result of the storm although much suffering was caused.
 The crew Of the fish laden schooner Prospero. which foundered near Cape Race after leaving here for Europe. was brought back last night A mum Der of vessels moored for the winter were driven to sea and it was feared that sone shipping disaster would be reported as means of communication were restored. Fears for the sealing steamers which set out last week were alleyed, however, by Q wireless mes sage that all were safe The blizzard began to subside today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
DILLON DEFINES SCOPE
 OF IRISH CONVENTION
Solely to Determine Whether Ulster Question Gould Be Settled by Agree ment.


 Enniskillen, 4. Ireland, Saturday, March 1S.-Discussing the Irish con vention today before the Irish Nation alist party, John Dillon said no one had ever pretended it was a body of self determination It was appointed solely to determine whether the Ul- ster question could be settled by agree ment, he pointed out, and was as fairly constituted and representative a body as could have been selected. If the Ulster question could be settled by agreement it would be worth all the delay, in his view, but the hour had come when the deliberations ought to be brought to conclusion. If the convention failed to agree, he declared, the blame must rest upon it's members, or certain section of them, because Ireland had given them fair play and ample time.
 If this convention fails" continued Mir Dillon, the Irish question will as- sume within week or two more fern idable shape than ever. I am of the opinion that Ireland is on the eve of one of the most momentous strug- gles in all her tragic history.
 Ireland is in a terrible condition al the present moment She is invited by numerous clamorous body ot young Irishmen to abandon her claim for home rule and set up claim fol an Irish republic. I do not think tho people who advocate that view are as numerous as they imagine, but it mus be recognized that they speak for : large section of the younger people.
 Tt is futile to discuss possible Irish republic, and as the Sim Tier leaders are not united or consistent a! to their aims, why should they no leave aside their dangerous bluff eoalesce with their fellow countrymen and make a united demand for tha which is almost within our grasp?' Mir Dillon warned young enthusi asts against being led into another ris ing and giving the military an oppor | tunitv of shooting them down.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-19
JAPANESE EMPEROR
 HoNoRs FIVE AMERICANS
Who Were Promoted in Reception Tenoered Japanese Mission in Unit ed States.

New York, March 1S.-Imperial hon DTS in the form of decorations have been bestowed by the emperor of Japan upon five Americans who were active in the reception rendered the Japan ese mission during its recent visit to the United States. it was learned here today at the office of the Japanese con- sul.
 The Americans honored are Former Mayor John F. Mitchel of New York. designated for the third Order of the Rising Gordon; Ebert H. Cary of New York, Order of the Sacred Treasure: Former Mayor James M. Curley of Boston, third Order of the Rising Sun; Mayor Clark lBurdick of New port, third Order of the Sacred Treas ure. Dr. Morton Prince of Boston who was chairman of the Japanese recep- tion committee was also named for an order not designated.