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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
WOUNDED MEN
PASS PORTAGE
'II'rainloads Of Disabled Soldiers on
Their Way to Hospital at Fl.
Smelling
tFrom Tuesdays da'lv.l J

About twelve tourist cars containing
wounded soldiers brought from Cha
teau Thierry and other sectors Of
France to America passed through
Portage on Sunday afternoon on their
way to the hospital at Ft. Smelling.
The wounds were Of all manner and
degrees, In talking to one of the af-
flicted soldiers, who was a farmer and
about 25 years old, from Grand Rapids,
Mich, he volunteered the information
to a Portage resident that conditions
over there in the front line trenches
were awful.
81 would not live in France" he
said. "It cannot be compared from
an agricultural standpoint with Amer
lea. While fighting there was long
time between meals. Men were
killed and wounded on all sides of
me- One Of my companions captured
an enemy, who turned on him and
shot the companion through the arm. y
Some of them had both legs off, one
with both legs and arms, gone, being
moved in a basket, but he was happy.
A soldier with all his fingers gone on
one hand, pointed to his wound and
said, "This is my souvenir" One had
the side of his head blown away, 9th
ers the chin, some were blind in one
eye, and many toothless, the result of
mustard gas. Most of them were able
to walk and were not visibly affected,
looking fat and healthy.
Hospital ships are unloading about
10000 daily at eastern ports.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
|R[EDSBURG YOUNG
MAN DIES IN WAR
Ewald Fuhlbokm Is Taken With
= Pneumonia at the Age Of rs
Years---Passes in France

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuhlbohm of
Reedsburg received a message Mon
day from Washington, D. c., stating
their son Ewald had died OF pneumonia
in France on October 5. He was al
most 26 years of age. Besides his
liam and Otto Fuhlbohm, who live on
the old home farm near Reedsburg.
He was to have been married to
Miss Caroline Retzlaff of Excelsior as
soon as the war was over.
A memorial service is to be held for
him at St. Johns Lutheran church at
Reedsburg next Sunday. He had been
a member Of that church since he was
confirmed March "a, 1907.
In France Only a Month
Lloyd Du Bois, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Du Bois of Excelsior, had been
in France but a month before he died
with pneumonia on October 20. He
enlisted with a truck company at
Reedsburg He leaves, besides his
parents, one sister, Nellie, and a
brother, Dean.
The Only Son
Ralsa Morley of Reedsburg, who
died in France Of pneumonia, was the
only surviving son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Morley. His only brother
died two weeks ago. Besides his par
ents, six sisters survive
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21

He was in that state for two days be-
fore death came.
President Van Hise was born in
Rock county in 1857, and had been
president OF the state university for
number of years. In former years
his specially was geology, but much
of his time lately has been occupied
with world questions. Recently he
returned from Europe and at the time
of his death was engaged on an eco
nomic work. He carried with him to
Milwaukee proof sheets of the book
to read while he was convalescing.
The work remains unfinished.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
PROPERTY IN
COUNTY GROWS
IN VALUATION
Interesting Figures Cleaned From
Annual Report of the Assessor
of Incomes

According to the annual report OF
Charles H. Stone, assessor of incomes
for this county, the assessed valua-
ton of all property in the county has
increased during the year from $751;
858,845 to S55,426,OO5 The true value
increased from $5S,625,757 to SCI, ,S33,-
O97.
The assessed valuation of property
in Baraboo has increased from $5,-
272,874 to $5,061,852.
In the county horses and mules
have increased from 1864 to 1910
Neat cattle decreased from 62,743
to $3.50
Sheep increased from 6,066 to 1861.
Swine decreased from 21,072 to 20,-
sos.
Wagons and carriages increased
from II ,290 to 1882.
Automobiles increased from 1924 to
3,OO5
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21

iO"N MOSt FAI run hOAO
A few years ago a number of resi-
dents of the town of Reedsburg asked
to have a road west of Ableman re-
located. The road lies in one corner
Of the town of Excelsior and the res
idents Of the town opposed the i'm
proyement. The matter was taken in
to the courts and there it was decided
the Improvement must be made. The
town did not tack any action; in fact
some of the officers were brought into
court to give cause for the delay. The
final upshot was the county built the
road and has assessed the amount,
$4,445.32, to the town of Excelsior
Next year the town of Excelsior will
ask the county for one-half of the
amount, which will no doubt be voted
This will make the net amount for the
town to pay $2,222.66, not to mention
the cost of the suit
Additional county board proceed
ings will be found on other pages of
this paper.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
LANCASTER BOYS STAMPEDE THE KAISER AND RETURN
HOME, BANNERS FLYING TO TELL ALL ABOUT II

Five Grant county boys were draft
ed and went to Lancaster November
TO- leaving the next day for Madison
When they got there they were or
dered back home, owing to official no.
tice that NO more men would be sent
to camp at present. Four went home
Tuesday noon. The fifth, who was
principal cf the high school, must
have remained in Madison for a day
or So When the boys reached Lam
caster they put on bandages. One had
his head swathed, another an arm, an
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21

other his leg and carried crutch.
Each fastened a tin can behind, and
with one beating drum and others
carrying banners, they marched up
the city's main street. One legend
read First soldiers home from the
war;" another "Arch farrell, missing
in action" (the one who failed to come
home with them). Then they made
speeches on the street and told how
the kaiser. quit as soon as he heard
they were on the way.
1t was rollicking affair hugely en-
ioyed by Lancasterians.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
OPEN WINTER IS
THE PREDICTION

The Indian summer weather has
been hit a solar plexus blow and the
unusual weather of warm sunshine
may be gone for the season The
warmth and comfort, continuous as it
has been. was phenomenal. 1t has en-
abled the farmers to do large
amount of plowing and put things
about the farm in excellent shape. 1t
is predicted that we shall have an
open winter-one like 1887 when
farmers were able to plow every
month in the year In view of the
fuel situation such winter will be
very acceptable, for it is doubtful if
every home will be able to get the
necessary supply of wood or coal if
the winter turns extremely cold.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
WILSON Mhh*'> :
HEADLEAGUE
Would Not Surprise Statesmen at
Washington if He Headed the
World Tribunal

Woodrow Wilson, first president of
the league of nations.
The announced purpose of the pres
ident to go abroad next month to at
tend the preliminaries of the peace
conference has quite naturally given
rise to no end of speculation as to de-
velopments even beyond the establish
ment of peace.
If the Versailles meeting leads to
such a world wide agreement for
peace, it would be no surprise to
statesmen at Washington to see Pres
ident Wilson the first president of the
league of nations. Who, more than
the pesident, would be the logical head
of such tribunal?
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
kILBOURN FOLKS
AUTO TO FLORIDA

Mrs Ben Olson, proprietor OF the
Modern Home hotel and summer re-
sort, KiIbourn, has located in Miami,
Fla. for the winter Writing to d
Portage paper he says:
Grover Olson was detailed here
from Great Lakes with the noted
band led by Bandmaster Foelker
The band was welcomed to the naval
air station Grover Olson Of Ikilbourn
is member, a first-class musician.
Mr.. Olson and myself drove down
from KilbOurn in our car, making the
trip in fourteen days, to, spend the
winter witn Grover and family"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
GRAND JURY AT LA CROSSE TO RETURN
ONE HUNDRED INDICTMENTS SOON NUMBER
OF THEM FROM SAX COUNTY--HEAVY CALENDAR

The grand jury sitting at La Crosse
will probably finish its work next
Tuesday and return it's indictments at
that time. Over 100 indictments, some
Of which are considered important
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
Soldiers In England
To RefUen Home First

Plans for clearing England of the
American troops are incomplete, but
it is desired to remove these men i'm
mediately. Most of the $4,000 men are
helping British air forces.
The American hospital will be left
in England until a policy for caring
for future cases of illness among
Americans has been decided upon.
The belief is expressed in army head
quarters that very few Americans will
be left in England, as it is thought
French hospitals can care for future
needs.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
Death Follows an Operation I'm
conscious for Two Days---Born
in Rock County

President Charles r. Van Hise of
the University of Wisconsin, Madison,
died at o'clock this morning in Mil
waukee. He went to hospital, where
a nasal operation was performed the
president suffering from sinus trouble.
After the operation infection appeared
and the educator became unconscious.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
CHAOS In GERMANY
LIKELY FOR MONTHS

There is every indication there will
There are several factions in the So
cialist party, and these will produce
unrest.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21

cases, will be returned. Judge San
born will have a heavy calendar OF
trial cases when the petit jury is sum-
moned. A number Of the cases are
from Sauk county
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
IS
ND|NG CONTRACTS.

Naval ordnance contracts amount
ing to $421, ,359, 900 have been Cancelled
since hostilities ceased, Rear Admiral
Earle, chief of the naval ordnance bu-
reau, told the house naval committee
at Washington Tuesday, when the
committee began framing the 1920 ma
val appropriation bill.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
MANY BANDS TO PLAY
FOR BOYS RETURNING

Fifteen bands have left Great Lakes
for service on the ocean, to play on
the various transports bringing the
soldiers from Europe.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
Contingent of $4,000 Men to Sail
From That Country Within a
Week, London Says

The first American troops to start
homeward will be $4,000 men in Eng
land. The Americans expect to start
the first shipload home within week,
and to have all the men on their way
back some days later.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
APPLE BARRELS
FULL OF LIQUOR

At Detroit Peter Ulgner claimed he
had 166 barrels of apples, and federal
officials found 101 of them filled with
whiskey. Peter is in jail.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
WISE JUDGE Ar
Los ANGELES

a kiss over the garden gate hereaft-
er will be permissible legally in Long
Beach, as a kiss in the parlor with
the lights turned low.
Superior, Judge Willis, hearing the
appealed case of a business man who
kissed his fiancee in public in defiance
OF Long Beach ordinance, branded
the law "a farce" and ruled for the de-
PENDANTS.
"Wanted-A woman to wash one
day out of the week. Mason City
Globe.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
YULE GIFT DATE
LIMIT EXTENDED

The time limit for mailing pack
ages overseas has been extended to
November 80.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
DEER HUNTING TO
OPEN NEXT WEEK

1t is estimated by the conservation
commission that $4,000 deer were
killed during the open season in Wis
consin in 1917. In view of the fact
that the 1918 deer season begins on
November q and closes at midnight
on November 80, these figures are in
teresting. They are but an estimate,
of course, for the commission has not
yet devised a plan whereby an accu-
rate count can be made.
APPLICATIONS TO MARRY
Roy Gibeaut, Woodland.
Edna Simonds, Woodland.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
LOST HIS WAY
DURING MIGHT
(From Saturdays daily.)

This morning when the. family of
August Zauft, short distance east
Of Devils lake, were about their du-
ties on the farm, they noticed a
stranger near the cattle He was with
out his suit of clothes and hat. When
asked what he was doing he said he
was looking over the cattle. 1t was
soon seen that something was wrong
and a message was sent to Baraboo.
Chief of Police S. A. Pelton, Justice
Adolph andre and E. J. Battles went
to the Zauft farm, and there Mr.. Bat
ties recognized the citizen as Leander
S. Drew Of Prairie du Sac. The old
gentleman said that he was II years
old. that he resided in West Point,
and that he had been in Dakota.
His underclothing were filled with
the sticking seed of various plants,
and he appeared to be in a forlorn
condition. He did not complain of
the cold, but could not tell where his
clothes were, nor his yalise. His hat
was gone. A blanket was wrapped
about him and he was brought to
Baraboo.
The home of Mr.. Drew is at Prairie
du Sac, and his relatives were noti-
fed. They came at once, secured new
clothing, and took him home.
Mr.. Drew formerly resided in West
Point, where he was grower and dis
tiller of wormwood. Some years ago
he moved to Prairie du Sac, and has
since been engaged in real estate.
Evidently Mr. Drew alighted from
a train at Merrimack during the night
and lost his way. He had no recol-
lection where he had been, and must
have removed his clothes during the
night, thinking it was time to retire
(From Tuesdays daily
While inspecting cars at the lake
Oscar Wieglow found the valise that
was lost by Leander S. Drew last Fri
day night " hen he attempted to walk
from Baraboo to Prairie du Sac. Mr..
Wieglow turned the property over to
Chief of Police S. A. Pelton, who sent
the same to the owner. On top of the
valise was a pocketbook containing
five one-dollar bills and a ive-dollar
bill. A draft and valuable papers also
were there. On Sunday relatives
found the sweater, with the arms cut
off, near the Devils nose. Mr.. Drew's
trousers, coat, overcoat and hat are
still missing. He now recalls he got
off the train at Baraboo in the night
and attempted to walk to Prairie du
Sac by way of the Devils nose, think
ing that was the shortest way home.
Mr.. Drew was returning from Dakota.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-21
COUNTY BOARD
CLOSES SESSION
Amount Is Raised for the Sumpter
Road---Bonds for Officers Are
Fixed---Other Business

On Saturday afternoon the county
board of supervisors ended the No
vember session and adjourned, to
meet on January 8, Among the mat
ters considered before closing were
the following.
The work done on that portion Of
the road in the town of Sumpter from
Payne's corners to the church is $2..
1850. A resolution was offered that
the county pay $1,09795 of the sum,
provided the town of Sumpter pay
$1,097.95. The resolution was lost by
the following vote: Ayes, 16-Super-
visors Babingtcn. Buerkl, Cahoon, Car
penter, Enge, Herr, Loos, Mather,
Mears, Nachreiner, Peck, Potter Seal
lon. Schneider, Steckelberry, Clark;
noes, 18-Supervisors Andrews, Bar
tenbach. Barnett, Darrow, Gregory,
Griggs, Hawkins, Hemingway, Holtz,
Horkan, Koenig, Mortimer, McGilvra,
Pearson, Quimby, Steuber, Squires,
Thomas.
Sumpter has already provided $3.50
of the amount and deducting this from
$2,195.90, leaves $1,445.90, the true
debt on the road. 1t was decided the
county pay one-half of this amount,
$722.95, provided the town of Sump-
ter raise like amount
RESOLUTION FOR SOLDIERS
Supervisor Gregory introduced the
following resolution:
Resolved: That the board of SUI
pervisors of Sauk county, mindful
of the splendid and devoted serv-
ices of the Sauk county soldiers in
the great world war, now happily
drawing to a close, wish at this
time in behalf of the people of
Sauk county to express its appre-
citation and admiration of the
Sauk county soldier boys.
The resolution was adopted by a
rising vote
Supervisors Mortimer, Gregory and
Carpenter were appointed as a COM
mittee to confer with the city Of Bara
boo in regard to the improvements
around the park.
Blind aid totaling 1880 was voted
to the following: Nellie P Swetland,
Mary Distel, Vincent M. Sanders,
Charles H. Sansum, Edward D. Lee,
o. 3. Pickering, Albert o. Powell,
Eliza S. Chapman, Emily D. Mercer,
Daniel Roberts, Phoebe Shesler. Anna
Zech, B. D. Young and August Pieper.
1t was voted to cut the bills of DR..
Jones and DR.. Duclos so per cent, re-
ducing the amount to $54.50.
The county books will be audited.
The salary of the highway commits
sioner was increased to 81 1,600, with
$500 additional for expenses. John
Gunnison was again elected receiving
26 of the 81 votes cast The votes for
Waffenschmidt numbered 7, scatter
ing, 4.
The sum of $3.50 was appropriated
for the state fair.
BONDS OF COUNTY OFFICERS
1t was decided the bonds of the
county officers should be as follows:
County %clerk --------------S1 600
Clerk of court observation-disclosures 5000
CO11utxy troa clIrpr S0 000
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-23
RIFT NEWS,

Mrs. M. W. Suggs is visiting her
son, Morgan, who is stationed at Camp
Gordon.
We are very sorry to hear of Mrs.
J. H. Young's illness who is confined
to her room with fever.
Mrs. Luther Narnum spent a few
days last week at the home of Mr..
D. A. Varnum.
The remains were laid to rest on
August 7th at Mt. Zion cemetery t
four o'clock in the afternoon.
Messrs. Charlie and Tom Laramore
spent Sunday in Cordele at the home
of their aunt, Mrs. F. M. Coker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Jones, Jr., and
little baby are visiting friends and
relatives in South Carolina.
The entire community was shocked
Tuesday, August 9th, when friends and
loved ones received the news that
Mrs. Tom Lararnore was dead. She
had been i'll only a few days when
the end came.
Kate, as everybody called her, was
so kind and sweet, and everyone who
knew her loved her. On November
5, 1916, she was happily married to
Mr.. ]. T. Laramore and had since
made her home in this settlement.
Had she lived until August 9Th she
would have been eighteen years OF
age.
Deceased is survived by her hu'
band, Mr.. Tom Laramore, mother and
father Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Davis,
and two sisters, Miss Willie Davis,
of Cordele, and Mrs. s. c.. Singley, of
Elmodel, Ca, and one brother of this
settlement.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-23
Legal Advertisements

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Pursuant to an order granted by
the Hon. John A, Cobb. Ordinary OF
Sumter County, Georgia, on the 9Th
day of August, 1918, will be sold be-
fore the Court House door in Ameri-
Gus. Sumter County, Georgia, between
the legal hours Of sale to the high
est bidder for cash on the first Tues
day in september, 1918, which is the
Srd, day Of September, 1918, the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit:
The whole of lot of land number
one hundred thirty-four $50 except
FIVE (5) acres sold for church pur-
poses containing two hundred and
six and four-tenths Goo 4-10) acres;
all of lot number one hundred and
fifty-six (156) containing one hundred
and sixty-two (162) acres, more or
less; also seventy-three and three
tenths (73 3-10) acres Of land OFF
the north side of lot of land number
enc hundred and fifty-tive (155), fifty
seven (57) acres in the northwest
corner of lot number one hundred and
thirty-five Q35) in a square shape;
and one hundred and eighty (1S0)
acres of lot number one hundred and
sixty-five Q65) being all Of said lot
except seventy-five (75) acres in a
square shape off the southwest cor
ner thereof; All of said land lying
and being in one body in the 14ti
District of Lee County, Ca, contain
ing in the aggregate six hundred and
sixty-eight (66S) acres more or less,
to be sold subject to a loan of $4,000
90 made by George M. Foreman &
Co., to H. E. Laramore.
Said real estate TO be sold as the
property of the estate of the late Lee
Allen, ST., for the purpose of paying
the DEBTS Of said estate and distribut-
ing said estate between the heirs al
law.
This the 5th day of August, 1918.
LEE ALLEN, JR
Administrator Of the Estate
Lee Allen, Sr
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-23
CHEAPER BEEF
Gas COMING

ATLANTA, Ga, August 21.-House-
wives who have been accustomed to
purchase beef from heavier weight
carcasses should now be able to buy
at n UGH lower prices than the aver
age which has ruled during the past
year II they observe the Food Admin
istration'S request to demand meat
from cattle which dress below AIS
pounds per head. The Food Admins
tration declaed today that the light
weight cattle are now moving rapidly
to market, the producers in the south
east endeavoring to dispose of them
before they suffer further from the
effects of long continued drought.
Hevay steers are being sold in
Eastern meat centers for $26 to OFT
per 100 pounds; good steers, some
what lighter in weight, at $24 to $25;
medium weight steers, at $40 to $21,
and light weight steers at $14 to SIS.
While prices are not uniform
throughout the country, it will be
found that this rtio will rule in prac-
tically every market. Meat markets
which normally cut $26 beef can OBJ
viously give thier patrons the bebefit
of such a. wide difference in first cost.
Selling light cuts, bought at $14 to
$1S, there should be material re-
duction below the selling price OF
rleat bought at $26.
The Food Administration believes
thet it's request for home consump-
ton of the light cattle will not only
dn much to relieve the producers who
are affected by severe droughts, but
should be followed by a general
downward trend in retail purchasing
prices.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-23
RUSSIANS SPLIT
ON WAR ISSUE

LONDON, August pa final breach
between the two revolutionary par
ties In Russia was manifest from the
opening of the fifth congress of all
Russian soviets at Moscow in July,
according to number Of belated Reu-
ters' dispatches covering happenings
in Russia during the first half Of Jun.
Uproarous scenes and recrimination
marked the meeting of the congress.
An assertion that a majority OF
the people in the provinces were OPP
posed to soviet rule was made by
Maria Spiridonova, of the social rev.
olutionists of the left.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-23

The problems of the makers OF cor
sets are many and difficult, but the cor
sets of today are marvels OF skillfui
designing. In the first place those VINO
create corset styles must understand
thoroughly the various types OF f1gures
and they must undertake to make each
one Of them shapely without the sac
rifiee of comfort. This is not at all
easy: for the too-slender woman must
be given pretty curves and the fat
woman must have hers smoothed out.
Besides, women demand corsets that
are light in weight and have few bones
or steels. Fashion DEGREES that wom-
en- shall be so carefully cOrseted that
they look uncOrseted when they are
dressed. The contour Of the figure
must conform to beautiful lines.
The new corsets are made Of firm
but very flexible materials and with
the fewest possible number OF bones.
They are nearly all very low In the
bust and give perfect freedom to the
diaphragm. There are equally good
models in front and in back-laced
styles so that each woman must deter
mine for herself which is best suited
to her figure.
The corset is the foundation Of sue
cessful dressing and should be fitted
with the greatest care. We have all
met women who achieve the best style
in the simplest froeks and suits. 1t is
all matter of beautifully balanced
lines and one must begin at the begin
ming to possess them, and the begin