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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24

The funeral of Ben Forsberg, who died
in Oakland, Cal, held this afternoon
at = O'Clock from PenwelTs chapel. Burial
in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24
New York Bond Market.

New York Bond Market.
New York. Feb. 24-Prices on liberty
bonds at IL 80 a. m. today were: 3hs.
$3.50: first convertible As. 93.4o: second
As. 1896: first convertible AVS. % 20: sec
ond convertible Tvs. 9426; third AVS.
95.66; fourth AIS, 9426.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24

MARJORIE 1. RIDGEWAY. age 81 died
Sunday night at her home, 21S Paramore
street. Funeral announcement later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24

New Orleans Cotton Market.
New Orleans, Feb. 24-COTTON-Spo
steady, % points up: middling, 27.25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24

The funeral of DR.. e. T. Slower will be
held Thursday afternoon at o'clock from
the Pleasant Ridge church. Burial in
Prairie Home cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24

CLARA f. PIERCE, age rs, died Feb
ruary p at her home, GOT buchanan street
The funeral will be held from the residence
Tuesday afternoon at 8 30 o'clock The
body will be shipped to Cove City, Kan,
for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. S27-
Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24
MISS GRAFTON RESIGNS
Barbara Ripley to Be Acting Secretary
of Y w C.

Miss Allena Grafton, who left for
her home in Indianapolis last week
after an attack of influenza, has re-
signed as general secretary of the Y.
w. C. A. in Topeka,
Miss Barbara Ripley is acting secre-
tary, until the place is filled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Hughes, who
died February % at her home. 511 East
Eighth street, was held this afternoon at
:, 80 O'Clock from Penwells chapel. Burial
in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24
ATTACK THE REDS

CContinue1 from Page One.l
the second city of Bavaria, according
to a dispatch received by L'Informa-
ton today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24

It's Going TO be n Big One
$500, $500 Oxfords and Pumps
for LadieS-$1.0O
3 big tables piled high with
Shoes we intend selling Tuesday
for 81. House Shoes, Oxfords,
Pumps, mostly all sizes, Shoes
worth up to $3.50 Tuesday, 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24

| The funeral of George Newberry, who
| died in Kansas City on February n, was
| held this morning at 10 O'Clock from Pen
| wells chapel. Burial in Mt. Auburn Gene
] tery-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24

| The funeral of Oliver Wayne Odeli, age
| II, who died Saturday at his home $50
! Western avenue, will be held from the resi-
| dence Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
4 Burial in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24
Half an Hour in Greetings.

Less than a half hour was con-
sumed by the greetings. AS soon as
the presentations were completed the
presidential party entered automobiles
and began parade across the city,
thru streets lined turnout the two
mile route with double ranks of SOL
diers and sailors and banked with
cheering thousands of civilians.
Special precautions had been taken
to safeguard the progress of the chief
executive thru the city, and details of
secret service men and police detec-
tives were numerous along the route
of the parade. Fifty mounted police
men headed the procession while
Troop A of the state guard mounted,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06

port Martha Washington. He arrived
over there on May 13, 1918. He spent
one month with the English army in
the northern part of France His COM
pany was then sent up back of the
lines to repair roads for transports
ton. Aug. 1st was the first time they
were actually under shell fire. On the
4th they were called upon to build
bridges over the Vesle river SO that
the infantry could cross, the first three
bridges they erected were blown up by
the enemy and many of their men
killed. The fourth one, however,
Jared better and the infantry reached
the other side, it was. on August that
he: was struck by shrapnel. Ee was
removed to the John Hopkins hos
3pital at base 1S, after two weeks he
was sent to base hospital number 6 at
Bordeaux, France; then to a hospital
at Brest, son Nov. IL, the day the arm
istice was signed. He sailed for home
on the transport Princess Matoike,
There were 800 wounded men on
board. They arrived at Newport News
on Nov. p. They remained four days
at Camp Stewart and then were trans.
ferred to West Baden, Ind sre-.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
TAKES TRIP ON
FLORIDA RIVER
Ba-aboo Folk Enjoy Ride Where
Grape Fruit and 0ther Delicasies
(srow in. Profusion

The following letter is from F. A.
Nehs the Baraboo- grocer, who is en-
Toying the winter at st. Petersburg,
Florida. The letter runs:
MIR. and Mrs. F. A. .Nehs, Mrs. w.
Nehs and Mr.. Edwin Selleck had a
delightful boat trip, Saturday; January
25. down the Manatee river to Palmet-
to. Bradentown, Manavista and Mana
tee. These towns are all noted for
their large truck and fruit farms.
There is one grape fruit farm Of 223
acres, another of SO rows, each being
one mile long, and another Of mixed
fruits Of 500 acres. The average ship
ping this year from Manatee is 800
boxes of grape fruit per day. Recently
one of the truck farmers sold two
acres of lettuce for $3,700.OO.
On this boat trip there were 125
passengers from 21> different states,
the largest number being from Pa,
n. Y, and Ohio:
While stopping at Bradentown Mr.,
and Mrs. Nehs were pleased to see the
home of Miss Lucy Strong and to
have short visit with her. Miss
Strong formerly resided at BaraboO.
On the return trip they had a very
pleasant visit with DR.. Henry Ostrom,
who was going to Tampa to speak on
Sunday. Many will remember that
about twenty years ago DR.. Ostrom
led in the union evangelistic meetings
which were held in the Baraboo Con-
gegational church. DR.. Ostrom is now
representing the extension depart
ment of the Moody Bible Institute
Next Tuesday there will be a picnic
here at Big Bayou by the Bafaboo peo-
pie.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
ARTHUR G. POTTERVLLE, WHO RECENTLY RETURNED
FROM A HOSPITAL In FRANCE, Is NOW VISITING In
BARABOO AFTER STAY AT WEST BADEN INDIANA

Arthur G. Potterville, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Potterville, Baraboo, the
first wounded soldier to return to RAJ
cine and Baraboo from France, is visit
ing here. He returned from Europe
before the holidays and was in Bara-
boo a Short time. Since his return he
has been at West Baden, Indiana, TAX
ing treatment at hospital. He has
been honorably discharged and ex-
poets to reside at Racine. His father
is employed there now and Mrs. Pot
ferVille expects to sell the home. on
Quarry street and move to the above
named city.
Injured in the Arm
Young PotterFille was struck on the
left arm by piece of shrapnel which
tore away the muscles of the forearm,
making that member practically use
less. The accident occurred on Au-
gust Z.
He left Racine with the first select
men on Sept. IL, 1917. He was at
Camp Custer for six months, he was
then transferred to the 4th engineers
at Camp Green, Nc. From there he
was sent to Camp Merritt and, sailed
for France from there on the trans
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
MAPLE Hill.

Mrs. Broenhaver and daughter. Mrs
Armstrong of Beloit, are visiting at
the Krouser and Sanders home.
Mrs. Frank Ballone was on the sick
list the past week.
Rev. Philpott of North Freedom
called on several of the families here
the past week.
Miss Selma Krouger Is home from
Baraboo and Edd Krouger of Beloit
spent the past week at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vickers are
visiting his parents in Delton. e
Mrs. A Lindorph and daughter Ruth
returned to their home in Prairie du
Sac Saturday. While here she was
with her sister, Mrs. Ed Sanders.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Hintz and two
children, Miss Louisa Briliiott and
brother Lorance spent Sunday after
noon in Baraboo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Meilke were Hap
py Hill callers yesterday.
Ed, Louis and Paul Crahen of Happy
Hill were callers at the J. E. Walsh
home Sunday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
>OES TO One OF
FINEST COUNTIES
O. ". Davies Becomes Agent in
Grant County to Aid in Agricul-
tura Advancement

Former. County Superintendent Of
Schools G. w. Davies has been named
county agent for Gran county one Of
the richest and best counties in the
state Grant county is in the south
western corner Of the state and has
long been. known for it's weather and
progressiveness Mr. Davies will be
located at Lancaster, the county seat,
and will give the farmers expert ideas
in their line. Mr.. Davies has virtually
been acting as county agent in Sauk
county, in connection with his school
work, for some time, and is eminently
qualified for the task before him. Prob
lens daily are arising and Mr.. Davis
will be the one to solve them. He is
a ready speaker, is active, alert, agree
able, obliging and will undoubtedly
fill the position to the utmost satisfac-
ton to the people of Grant county.
Mrs. Davies and two daughters will
go from their home in North Freedom
as soon as he obtains a residence at
Lancaster. Mr. Davies takes up the
work this week.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
FOR NEW
REEDSBURG PASTOR

Al Reedsburg Friday evening a re
ception was rendered to Rev and Mrs.
V. H. Sword, who have moved there
from Mauston He is the new Baptist
minister to succeed Rev. John Farrell
and already is making many friends.
He is young, full of life and ambition
and high ideals for the church.
The congregations of the five
churches were invited to the reception
and met to help welcome the new pas
tor The ministers, Rev. Cook, Rev.
Bechtel, Rev. Cheek and Rev. Dins-
more and Mrs. E. E. Bishop each rep
resented the different churches and
made the evenings program interest
ing. Besides the speeches, several
musical selections were enjoyed and
were followed by refreshments of ice
cream and cake.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
Portage Man Calls On Governor at
Madison and Demands a Large
Sum---Arrest Follows
UNLOADED GUN FOUND
IN His HIP POCKET
Denied Amy intention of Using the
Weapon---Was In Habit of Car
rying 1t

A demand of $2OOOO,OOO in cash
from Governor Philip created a
furry in the executive chamber yes
terday and landed a man giving his
name as Ralph C. Kennan of Portage
in the police station last night. He
went to keep a second appointment
with the governor carrying heavy
pistol in his hip pocket. Examination
as to his sanity is expected to follow
his appearance in superior court this
morning.
Yesterday morning he kept an ap-
pointment made by letter through the
governors secretary. Once in the ex-
ecutiye's private office he asked that
Governor Philip fulfill his promise of
some time ago and pay him $20,000,-
900.
Il was rather f1ustered because he
wanted so much" remarked the gov
ernOr last night.
The man was induced to leave, with
the promise of receiving the money
upon his return in the afternoon. At
that time, however, Patrolman Put
nam met him as he entered ard took
him in custody.
UNLoADED GUN, IN HIP POCKET
At the police station he was exam.
ined. In his hip pocket was found
-32-calibre target pistol of unusual de-
sign. 1t was set in q massive stock,
and so we'll balanced that it could
shoot with great accuracy and force.
The gun was not loaded, but several
cartridges were loose in his pocket.
In addition were one or two articles
such as most men carry in their pock-
ets-a gold watch, a penknife, and
gold self-contained penhOlder.
Kennan denied any intention of
using the weapon. He declared that
he was in the habit Of carrying 1t
when he was walking near his home,
and of practicing shooting whenever
opportunity offered. His explanation
was that he forgot to take the gun
from his pocket when he left home,
and had not thought it necessary to
leave it behind when he started to
keep his engagement with the gov
ernor.
Well dressed, immaculate from his
natty hat to his fashionably-cut shoes,
possessing a clean-cut face, Kennan is
prepossessing in appearance. He ap-
peared dressed in neat business
suit, a soft white shirt with bow tie,
white socks and an expensive over
coat. His countenance is frank and
he, is rather good-looking. Except for
a somewhat weak mouth there is moth
ing to indicate any degree of mental
unbalance, for his eyes are thoughtful,
and his forehead high.
Incoherent letters were found on his
person.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
EAST REEDSBURC

The Social Club will meet with Mr..
and Mrs. B. D. Woods Thursday Feb.
s. for picnic dinner. Every family
come, and ladies please bring needles
and thimbles.
Will Haugh made trip to Chicago
recently, in company with Lyman
Montgomery of Dellona.
Ernest Retzlaff has been laid up
for some time by a bunion, which
caused blood-poison.
Mr. Grotelenschen has been assist
ing A. E. White, getting up wood.
Grandma Woods was a Sunday cal
Ter at the Frank Haugh home.
Miss Edna White of Websters Prai-
rie spent the week end at the A. E.
White home.
Miss Julia Cady spent last Friday at
North Freedom, where she has a
music class.
Robert Cady spent last Friday aft
ernoon with his friend, Henry White.
Geo. Zimmerman who has been en-
ployed at Louis Behnke's residence
several years, is now in the employ of
Nye Pelton of Winfield.
Miss Maggie Hurley spent the day
recently with Miss Margaret Mulligan
OF De1lona.
Norman Campbell is spending some
time at Mazomanie, Wis.
Several from this vicinity attended
tie reception rendered Rev. Sword
or5 xr,;fo ~ +ba poDf;c+ o[,urob 10 c T
Friday evening.
Louis Behnke sawed wood at the
Haugh and Woods places on Monday.
Carl Woods is assisting at the l..
Behnke farm for time.
F. Parkhurst was caller at the
Henry Schrank home Monday.
Harry O'Conner was a caller at Art
Cady's home one day recently.
There is no "du" in these parts at
present. we think the beautiful wealth
er having something to do with keep
ing individuals we'll
Miss Tillie Sch1umberger, supervis-
ing teacher, visited school in Joint
District No. 5, quite recently.
Mildred Carr called at the Cady and
Stanley homes Sunday afternoon.
Nearly everyone, old and young, in
this neighborhood, is contemplating
taking in the Old Settlers day at the
Reedsburg armory on February 14th.
II is one Of the happiest gatherings OF
the year and much enjoyed by all. The
picnic dinner and supper, the talented
program and the big dance terminal
ing a full day.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
BELOIT HOTEL
PURCHASERS 1
CHARLES Wild
Former Resident Of Baraboo Ac-
q1ires Business From McNeiEI
Hotel Company

Charles Wild, for many years a
resident Of Bafahoo and for the past
few years located at GAINESVILLE, has
purchased Hotel Hilton at Beloit. The
Beloit Daily News says:
The Hotel Hilton, which for the
past number Of years has been con
Quoted under the management of the
McNeill Hotel Company, changed pro-
prietors This morning. The new own
er is Charles Wild, a hotel man of
long experience and former owner Of
The Myers and Grand hotels in James
Vile.
Although the management of the To-
cal hotel has been under the control
OF the Mcneil hotel company which
has also controlled the Grand Hotel
in GAINESVILLE and the Capital Hotel
in Madison the deal with Mr. Wild
was completed with Mrs Anna Nc
Neil the direct owner. The transac-
tiOn gave the new proprietor owner
ship of all the furnishings and con-
tTOI over the lease on the entire build
ing. The amount involved in the deal
was not made public.
o. H. Papke, who has been connect
ed with the McNeeil Hotel company
as manager of the Hilton for the past
three years, will continue in charge
until Lieut. Robert Daley, we'll known
singer and son-in-laW of Mr.. Wild, re-
turns from France where he is en-
gagged in Red Cross work. Upon his
return he will assume the manage
ment and Mr. Papke will continue in
the service of the company which dis
posed of the hotel.
The new proprietor and his wife
will make their future home in this
city as will Lieutenant and Mrs.
Daley and daughter and Mrs. II. A.
Dunsmoor, mother of Mrs. Wild.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
FIRST LETTER
in FOUR YEARS


August Martiny has received let
ter from his niece, Celina Ponsin, of
Belgium. The family resides in the
province of Luxembourg and are
about Is miles west of Arlon. They
are on the road where the Germans
passed when going through Belgium.
Little damage was done at their place
except that their cows were taken and
potatoes stolen. What they had left
they dug deep holes and buried to
keep fom having stolen. They have
very little to wear now and nothing
for their feet but wooden shoes.
Mr.. Martiny still has a brother and
a sister living in Belgium, the letter
being from his sisters daughter, The
brother living there is IS years OF
age. This is the first letter he has
received from the relatives for four
years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
OFFICERS TAKE
YOUNG WOMAN
HAD JEWELRY
She Gives Her Name as Jessie Bird
With Other Aliases---Was En-
ployed in Portage Home

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.. Stotzer at Port
age missed valuable jewelry and a
young woman attempted to sell some
Of, the articles in Baraboo, She was
seen going west through Lyons and
later was taken at La Vale The Off
GERS from Portage took her back on
Tuesday afternoon. All of the jewelry
was secured except one. or two pieces,
the local police state.
The Portage police were told the
girl was in Baraboo by a clam shell
buyer named Clemmons. Concerning
the case the Portage Democrat says:
The new housemaid at the r. G.
Stotzer residence, after three days
stay, suddenly took her suitcase in
hand at 4:30 Sunday afternoon and
vanished.
An inventory of the family valua-
bles few moments later disclosed
that $500 worth of jewelry disap-
peared at the same time. These are
missing:
Platinum stick pin, set with half
Col dI. Oldu1OAu AL CCIICOl d1Iu ol1ctAl
sapphires in three corners of triangle.
Platinum bar pin, set with dia-
monds and sapphires.
Platinum layalliere and chain, pearl
pendant and diamond setting.
Alpha Zeta sorority pin, set with
diamonds and emeralds; name Ada
Grossman, 1904 Prairie street, Mil
waukee, engraved on back.
Two pearl earrings.
String imitation pearl beads.
Nickel bank, marked City Bank of
Portage, Wisconsin, containing SIS or
Sc.
The maids real name is said by the
police to be Jessie Bird, alias Neva
Berg and Jessie Van Beck. She is a
sister of Mrs. Fred T. Bahr of Fall
River-an orphan-and had been
working in Milwaukee.
Her description, as sent to adjacent
town by Chief of Police Curry, is as
follows:
Five feet tall and weighs about 100
pounds, 29 years old, medium dark
AdAAy pAOO OJ Oo1
wore black or dark blue Tam O. Shan
ter, striped dark silk skirt shirt waist
and coat of maroon or dark red.
"Mrs. Stotzer and myself returned
home Sunday afternoon earlier than
expected" said Mr.. Stotzer. 1--WE
found the girls suitcase in the kitch-
en- and the kitchen door open. She
was then up stairs. When asked if
she was going" to quit, the girl said:
'Oh, no; I'm just going to take my
suitcase down town and get it re-
paired My suspicious were aroused
by her manper and I Immediately
rushed into the bedrooms to check up
the jewelry. 1t took me only few
minutes to discover what was miss
ing, but meanwhile the maid had left
and haven't seen her since"
Miss Bird is believed by the police
to be mentally deranged. 1t is said
she has been in an institution for men
tai treatment.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
TOOK PART IN
SEVEN BATTLES

Seven active battles at the French
front are the record of John Peterson,
who has just arrived from France.
He is at the home of relatives in
Briggsville and with his sister, Mrs.
John Welkman, at Kilbourn. He re-
ceived severe wounds in action, but
appears to be improving.
Mr.. Peterson tells some great
stories relative to the pluck of the
boys of Co. F and says that no soldiers
were more gallant than the boys from
old Columbia, Marquette and Adams
counties. There was no such thing
as fear when the command Forward
came.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
LETTER TELLS OF
SOLDIER DEATH

Mr.. and Mrs. August Halvensleben
Of Reedsburg received letter last
week from an army chaplain telling
Of the death of their son Charles, of
whom they had previously received
the official news.
The letter said he was wounded Oc-
tober> oath in both legs and had to
have an operation. He was given the
best of care but he only lived until
the 28th Of October, when he passed
quietly away about 2 o'clock in the
afternoon. The chaplain wrote that
he had church funeral. and buried in
the government cemetery. He says
the graves are all marked and the gov
eminent will see that they are well
taken care of.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
MAJOR E. E. LEWIS OF SPRING GREEN IN THE
THCKEST OF THE FIGHT AT THE PIVOTAL POINT i"
WHEN GREAT DRIVE Is MADE ON THE MARINE SALIENT

taken and the paper tells how the
shifting battalions We're under the
enemy's fire, necessitating much ma
neuyering. During the strain Major
Lewis tired men went out of Belleau,
up the railroad, across the creek and
took Les Bruises farm on schedule
time.
First Lieutenant Howard l Potter
of Baraboo was in the same division
and says that Major Lewis was badly
gassed. He went 20 the hospital the
same time that Lieutenant Potter
went and has not entirely recovered.
Since the battle Major Lewis has been,
promoted to lieutenant colonel. Mr..
Potter writes they have had several
visits together. Lieutenant Potter is
now in Italy and expects to be home in
March.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06

Major E. E. Lewis of Spring Green
was at the pivotal point when the
great drive was made on the Marne
salient. This Office has received re-
cent issue of The Stars and Stripes
which tells of the heroic work of Ma
jor Lewis and his fighting men.
The ground between the place oc-
cupied by Major Lewis and his SOL
Giers was not so bad but the ground
between them and Belleau woods was
an inferno. Out Of twenty-five rum
ners with messages, going back and
forth during the day, five were killed
and twelve wounded, only a few get
ting through, One runner saw three
killed and one wounded before he
made the dash and succeeded in get.
ting to his goal. Later the wood was
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-02-06
WATCH THE LABEL
ON YOUR PAPER

Watch the label on your paper.
Be sure and renew before the date
of expiration shown thereon if you
wish the paper continued.
The News will be stopped IN the
date shown ON the yellow label Of
your paper, as all newspapers are
now payable in advance.
Send in the money promptly if
you do not want to miss a copy of
the paper.