Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-02-14

transferred to New Jersey on his re-
turn to Camp Grant
Rev. c. E. Maves. has received from
a relative picture OF the recently
burned Congregational church at Eau
Claire. 1t was a fine building and the
loss is keenly felt by the congrega-
ton in that city. The same relative
also sent a picture Of the Evangeli-
cal church there.
Mrs. H. H. Mueller entertained on
Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Eva
Tinkham, who is soon to become
bride Games were played during the
evening and a bounteous supper was
served by the hostess. Many beaut1-
full presents were left Miss Tinkham
twenty-five were present and report
a pleasant time.
The missionary society Of the Bap-
fist church met yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. J. E. Johnson on Seventh
avenue. About thirty-fve ladies were
present and spent the afternoon in a
social way, and enjoyed a missionary
program. Light refreshments were
served by the hOstesses, Mrs. Otto
Haase, Mrs. Ida Coons and Mrs. J. E..
Johnson. A good time is reported by
all.
Friends here have received word
from Ralph SarringtOn that he has
been transferred from Camp Grant,
Rockford, to West Virginia.
At the library board meeting on
Tuesday evening the question of pro-
German books in the library was set
tied for the present. It was decided
that those which have been purchased
be laid away until the war is over and
then if advisable they will be placed
on the shelves.
The Walnut Hill club met yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. William Brandt.
Nine members were present and en-
ioyed the social time and the refresh
of the meeting. 1t was decided to do
nate five dollars to Red Cross work.
The next meeting is with Mrs. J. E.
ELLINGTON on Thursday, February Fl.
The meeting was changed from We'd
nesday to Thursday on account Of
Wednesday being wheatless day
The sewing committee of the W.
R. c.. met with Mrs Bertha Reul on
Wednesday afternoon. A fine amount
of sewing was accomplished, and a
very pleasant time spent. Refresh
ments were served by Mesdames Ruel,
hncfnccnc IN
about 80 people, The collection, in
Guiding several donations, Melted the
neat sum Of $3.50. The ladies thank
the public for their kind patronage,
and extend a cordial invitation TO all
! to meet with them next Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. George
Gibbins, 419 Park street.
c. r. Martiny Of Center San Luis
Valley, Colorado is visiting at the
home Of his father and mother, Mr.,
and Mrs. A. Martiny. It has been
seven years since he went to Colo
RADIO, and he likes the country very
much. He is engaged in raising cat
tie, sheep and horses, the stock feed
ing on the forest reserves. Snow sell
dom falls and when it does it re-
mains but short time. The past
winter about SIX inches fell and in
two days mad disappeared. Stock is
never given shelter. All crops are
irrigated. There are mo- Indians, but
plenty of Mexicans. Mr.. Martiny
says they are peaceabls. The elev8-
ton of Center is 1916 sa8Ove' the sea
and the air is very dry. Mr.. MartinT
came to see his father, WHO has Been
in falling health for number of
months.
The ladies of the German Lutheran
church met tins afternoon in the
church parlors, MesdameB William
HippIer and Bertha Mattke' being the
hostesses. A sotiaT time WEES enjoyed.
and refreshments were served by tile
hOstGSses.
The number Of German submarines
working at any one time at commerce
destroying in the prohibited zone had
until recently been surprisingly small,
according to reliable information re-
ceived by a correspondent Of The AS
sociated Press recently returned to
the United States from Europe. There
are not more than so, and the giant
cruiser is a myth.
A statement is given out at WASH
ington that the government is not in
sympathy with the Purple Cross move
ment, the object being to bring fallen
soldiers from France to this country
An effort has been made to raise mon
ey for the above purpose, but tIfe
scheme is not practical. Many soldiers
have expressed a desire to be buried
over there in case they fall
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