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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-01

the thieving bootlegger put spurs to
his horse and rode rapidly for miles.
lie reached Tahlequah after night
fall, sold his liquor and that of the
other man and them lay down upon
his 'virtuous couch" to sleep peace
fully until the morning. Late in the
afternoon the other man arrived in
town with anger and mystification
depicted upon his countonance, "a
sadder and a wiser man." as IL were:
other men at other times extended
similar courtesies to their fellow
boo,leggers according to their own
statements, seemingly proud OF their
ability to get ahead of the other
fellow.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-08-01

Joseph w. Bailey. former u, s.
senator. received a plurality OF the
votes cast by DemocratS AZ the re-
cent gubernatorial primary In Texas,
but not majority Under the Texas
law II will be necessary to hold
another primary August 2s, at which
Bailey and his leading opponent,
Pat NJ. Neff of Waco, will be the
two only candidates. Baily cam
paigned in favor of the "open shop"
The herald., 1920-08-26
The Wonders Of America
By T. T. MAxEY
OUR MIeHTIEsT HOT SPRING.

ALMOST in the center c: Wyoming
"A near bend In the Biz 'orn river
and 1850 feet above sea lie, ell, nature
brought to the surface, for the bene-
fit Of all humanity, her most notable
work in the hot-spring line. Here, from
a rough-edged opening approximately
25 feet In diameter, and which may
come through from China for all any
body knows-since 1t has been sound
ed to a depth Of 1000 feet and no bot
tom found, there bubbles forth about
100000 gallons of 135-degree hot
water. possessing untold medicinal
value, every "a hours.
This health fount was discovered
by wandering band Of Indians. When
the white man came he named II big
Horn Hot SPRING" because the water
was finally tumbled over a 4O-foot cliff
In a beautiful waterfall to the river
below. A city was built by the river.
They called it Thermopolis (Hot City,,
because Of its nearness to the spring.
The government purchased the tract
on which the spring Is located in 1887.
Washable. chief Of the Shoshone,
agreed only on condition that a por.
ton Of the water be reserved forever
free for public use. Later, when the
government coded the land to the state,
the same clause was inserted In the
patent. Thus this great nature-made
anti-toxin for many Ills which beset
humanity has been preserved for the
use Of everybody for all time. A nat
ural admixture Of sulphur, lime, mag
nesia. iron and silica, this water pos
'esses exceptional restorative proper
les In the treatment of blood and skin
diseases and rheumatism.
The herald., 1920-08-26
Street Car Company
Offers New Contract
ADVANCE IN WAGES TO RE
PREDICATED UPON
RAISE OF FARE,

E. W. Burgis of the West New Or
leans Light and Traction Co. has pre
pared memorandum of agreement
winch has been submitted to the Street
Car Employees in Algiers for their
consideration and adoption.
Negotiations are now going on ba.
tween the men and the company.
The agreement submitted is as fol.
lows:
West New Orleans Light & Traction
company and South New Orleans
Light & Traction Company.
Memorandum of proposed new agree.
ment. Offered by the Company on
august 18th. 1920.
Working conditions and relations
with the Amalgamated Association.
10 remain similar to those specified in
the old agreement, but with some
minor notifications which, to both
parties, shall appear to be fair and
reasonable.
Inc wage scale to be increased.
and the seniority bonus to remain
effective, as a reward for. and ackowl-
edgement of faithful and continuous
service
Application to be made to the Public
Authorities for an increase in car
fare. in order to permit the COMPANY
to pay higher wages.
The intention is to change the scale
OF wages on September 10th, if DOS
sible; or that the change be retroac
tive to that date, to the extent of not
to exceed thirty days
If the base rate of car fare is made
cents, the base rate Of wages will
be increased from $4,000 per month
to S12S.OO per month, and the seniority
bonus will be added thereto.
II the Public Authorities should re-
fuse to give the relief the company
will ask for, or should defer the grant
ing of that relief, the company will. |
for as long a time as it is financially |
able, pay the conductors and motor |
men a moderate increase, commenc- |
ing on September 18th, by advancing
the base rate of wages from $4,000
per month to $4,000 per month, with
the seniority bonus added thereto.
The proposed wage schedule would
result as follows
The highest paid notorman 13
years in the service) would receive
n a 80 day month, $143.5O, and in a
Il day month, s14S.2S.
The new men would commence -.
'eceiving in 80 day month, $12.. %
md in 81 day nenth, s132.27.
In all cases, overtime would be
.dded, as at present, at the rate of
ine and a half
The herald., 1920-08-26
PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Mcmahon en-
tertained their little grand daughter,
Ira May Gaffrey on the anniversary
of her eighth birthday at their home
in Elmira avenue. Games were
played and dancing was INDUCED in.
Those present were: Margaret
Brown, Margaret Souchand, Winona
Gouner, Beryl Gouner, Glen Boylan,
Harriet, Cecil and Patricia Muntz.
Mural Lucas, Grace Kissler, Gerald
Kraemer, Cleo Wheatley, Irene Nc
Mahon, Louise Trahon, Ed. j. Borne.
IRA Babin, Ruth Mcmahon, Doris
Ainsworth, Genevieve Brown, Irene
and Aldea Klink, Alberta Molaison.
Louise Andre, Meryl Wallets, Bon
elyn Goffney, Adef Atthoffer, Orvill
Mcmahon, Regina Bolk, Louise Kess-
Ter, Norma Wheatley, Ira May Gofr-
ney, Eddie, James, Charles, Earl,
Billy and Leslie Mcmahon, Al. Au-
coin, Wesley Babin, Elwood Brown.
Preston Goffney, Lloyd French, Mr..
and Mrs. Mcmahon, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. ]. and ]. w. Mcmahon, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Aucoin, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
B. Goffney.
The herald., 1920-08-26
BRIDE-ELECT RECEIVES HAND-
SOME PRESENT.

Having the honor tonight to ex-
tend to you heartful congratula-
tions, in the name of eur Manager,
Mr.. Roberts, the employees on the
ferry, and the ladies of the ferry
house, l wish also to extend to you
their sincere wishes for long, happy
and prosperous married life with
every blessing. 1t is also their fur
Their wish, dear Bertha, that your
married life may prove to be as
bright as the lights on the gift
which l now present you in their
name"
Such were the remarks of Mrs. E.
l.. Oertling in the Third District
ferry house in Algiers on Saturday
night. the 21st instant, at which
time Miss Bertha Baker surrounded
by her friends and co-workers was
very agreeably surprised, and pre-,
sented with a handsome electrollier.
Miss Baker is very popular in our
town and the near approach of her
marriage to Mr.. August Gaspard,
has been the occasion recently for
several showers, and surprises OF a
nature similar to the above.
The herald., 1920-08-26
Joseph Hughes Retires
Do Years of Service
A FAITHFUL SERVANT OF THE
p. o. DEPARTMENT WILL
ENJOY LIFE.

On last Saturday at the United
states Post-office, ceremony took
place in which figured one of Algiers
prominent men; namely, Joseph
Hughes who for 45 years has had con.
tinuous service with the United States
Government in the branch of the Rail.
way Mail Service.
John hirber, acting president of the
local association of Railway Mail
Clerks in short address reviewed
the record of Mr.. Hughes. and he laid
stress on the fact that Mr.. Hughes
retirement was not due to inefficieEcy
nor of lack of interest in his work. but
solely because of the rules of the gov
eminent.
Mr.. Hughes was presented with a
gold monogram watch fob attached to
which was charm on which is in
scribed as follows: Remembrance
from co-workers upon retirement from
Railway Mail Service, August 81,
lS2Of, after 45 years OF service" Mr..
Hughes was very much touched with
this ceremony but was able to respond
in his characteristic way, and by the
time he had finished he left no doubt
in the minds of the donors that he
fully appreciated the gift. In speak
ing to the employees present, Mr..
Hughes said:
CHALLENGES YOUNG MEN.
Il resent the imputation that we are
too old for any good work." said Mr..
Hughes. And l challenge any young
man of my age to a race around the
block or from the rear to the forward
end of mail car" (Here he had to
pause while the applause subsided.)
Connect yourselves with good COM
be kind to your families, help
your friends and do your duty to hui
manity and when the time comes to
leave them you will have no regret"
Mr.. Hughes was further honored by |
the Masonic employees of the Railway |
Mail Service by presenting him with a |
blood-stone ring with the |
Masonic emblem engraved. Accom-
panying this ring was the following |
letter:
Your Masonic Brethren connected
with the Railway Mail Service here
with tender you this small token of
heir esteem and good fellowship upon
your retirement after forty-five years
If loyal and conscientious service.
Dur best wishes attend you and may
,r01f nf h.. |
7ou many more years of usefulness
accompanied with gsed health and sac
ess.'
The herald., 1920-08-26
Horses & Cattle
Roaming at Large
POLICE KEPT BUSY But VIO-
LATORS GO UNFINISHED.
HOW ABOUT TT?

Our present city administration is
not giving much assistance to our
public spirited citizens who are max.
ing an honest effort to help beautify
and make Algiers the beautiful resi-.
Dental section that il should be
Through the effort and persuasion
OF the Herald, many of our property
holders have taken down their front
fences to help make a CITY Beauti.
ful". They are now beginning to re.
greet that they have taken down their
FENCES as their property is being
ruined by roaming cattle. During the
past few weeks il is common
thing to see horses, mules, and COWS
on our public streets and in peoples'
gardens, seemingly enjoying the privi-
lege extended to the animal kingdom
during this election period.
We must say a good word for our
police department. They have been
and do make every effort to stop the
roaming of cattle on our public streets
They are often seen driving cattle and
horses to the Algiers pound, but there
their duties end; the cattle are re-
leased without fine or affidavit, and
they are again on the street the next
night to keep the policeman busy in
having them put in the pound again.
What encouragement has the AL
giers property holders to help beautify
our section when affidavits are not
made against the violators who help
destroy the good efforts of a public
spirited property holder? In the
Naval Station section between the via
iuct and Farragut ST., the cows 90
Up on General Meyer Avenue where
hey make their bed for the night.
)pelousas Avenue furnishes a grazing
for many of the mules belong
ng to residents of that section. We
low ask to whom shall. we appeal for
he proper protection of our prop
'rty?
The herald., 1920-08-26
SOUTHERN PACIFIC MAGNATE
NSPECTS PROPERTY HERE.

Julius Kruttschnitt, chairman OF
the executive committee of the South
ern Pacific, was in New Orleans Fri
day on a tour of inspection. He left
Friday evening for San Francisco
En- route. he will inspect the com
pany's property along the line. 40
companying him we're w. r. Scott,
president Of the S. p. lines in Louis
lana and Texas; J. II. r. Parsons,
vice-president and general manager,
and c. S. Fay, traffic manager.
The herald., 1920-08-26
SUFFRAGE MEETING TO BE
HELD AT ALEXANDRIA.

There will be a meeting held Fri
day night at 1880 o'clock at the AL
hambra Club by the ladies Of our
town to discuss the suffrage move
ment and the present political cam
paign. Speeches will be made by
Mrs. Eleanor Graham, Miss Florence
Huberwald and several others
Plans will be made for a mass meet.
ing to be held Tuesday night.
The herald., 1920-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Nelson have
been spending some time at Pass
Christian.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15
THREE new TEACHERS
AT COUNTY, NORMAL

The new training school principal,
H. S. Hemenway, for the Sank County
Normal has arrived at Reedsburg and
is busy planning his work for the com
ing year. AS yet there are not a great
many students enrolled for the work
.Ir. Hemenway has spent the past two
years supervising the work of teachers
at Madison.
Miss Irene Macmillan will have
charge of the training work at the
Sank county training school at the
Chicago University. She has been super
visor of grades at Richland Center the
past year.
Miss Elizabeth Skinner Will have
charge of the Domestic Science course
She has been principal Of schools at
Port Wing, Wisconsin.
Miss Grace Hoyt is the only men,
Der of the last years faculty to re-
turn.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15
WESTFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. lido Braun and son,
Wilfred, were Sunday evening callers
at the John Repka home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Verthein and fam
lily attended the Ohland Brandt we'd
ding Wednesday June 80.
Sunday visitors at the Fred Brooks
home were Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Braun,
John Oetzmann, and Nellie Brooks.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zarske of
Ableman and Miss Arleen Flick of
Chicago visited Sunday at the Al.
Flick home.
John Verthein brought car home
from Milwaukee Friday for Al. Rist.
Several families from this vicinity
spent 4th at the lake and some at Sank
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mepham and son Lyle
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert KRUGER.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15

Following is a report sent out by
the state department of Agriculture:
Owing chiefly to the scarcity of farm
labor there has been smaller acre
age sowed to small grain in Wiscon
sin this year than in 1919, though all
occasional county shows a slight in
crease. Sank county put in S9.777
acres in 1919 to small grains, and 90
433 acres in 1920, according to tbs
figures compiled for the State De
partment of Agriculture by Joseph A
Becker, joint crop statistician for the
state and Federal departments. The
figures are based on over 5000 far
mers in all parts of the state.
Mrs. Charles Junge returned from a
visit in Waukesha and Milwaukee; she
was accompanied home by her daugh-
ter, Mrs Eugene st. Peter of Wauke-
sha, who will visit at her parental
home
George Bennett of Fairhury. ILL.,, has
been visiting at the home of his cou-
sin, E. A. Binder, and with other re-
ietives. He was on his way from the
west and while here was shown some
of the interesting places of the region.
On account of the serious illness of
their mother. Mrs. G. w. Johnson, 612
Second street the children have been
called to this city They are three sons,
Frank E. Green of Livingston, Mont,
Will H. Green of Minneapolis, Mimi,
and Clarence H. Green of Escanaba,
Mich, and three daughters, Mrs. B. G..
LIE Baron of Adams, Mrs. c. A. Clark
of Green Bay, and Mrs. Dwight Davis
of Lodi. This is the first time for
seventeen years that all OF the chill
dren have been together. Mrs. John
] son is somewhat improved.
George Huges, an out of the State
resident, was arrested yesterday by
Speed Cop, VIM. Stoneseifer, and
brought before Justice H. L. Halstead
where he deposited the usual sum OF
ten dollars and costs. Hughes tried
to bride the "speed cop" but did not
received any satisfaction. The road
burning was done on the Kilbourn
highway.
AcoupIe whose home is in Iowa, is
spending some time at Mirror lake.
They have their pet dog, an English
pointer, with them. Friday last the
animal fell from the cliff at Witches
Gulch and broke his left fore leg. The
member was cared for, put into a
cast and will soon be mended
w. H Marriott OF. this city helped
two young men in a Ford back onto
the highway Sunday with his automo
bile. The Ford had turned out too
far for another car and was unable to
get back into the road. The car was
on it's way to Yellow Stone Park.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15
4 RECORD THAT SHOULD
CONVINCE YOU

Of the merits OF Hoods Sarsapazl.ll
as the standard blood purifier, appe-
tizer and tonic. Originated IN a
famous physician s prescription moe
than so years ago. Adopted as IT,
regular family medicine in Thousands
Of American homes. Has met the
tests Of half-century with universal
success. Made from the best known
roots, herbs, barks and berries named
in the Dispensatory. Will prove It's
merit to you if you will give it t..,al.
AS good cathartic, Hood s l'1.s.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15
KILBOURN DOCTOR
DIES VERY SUDDENLY

DR.. f. H. Kessler died very suddenly
at his home Sunday morning, July IL,
aged about 60 years. He had been in
poor health for about a year but still
worked in his dental parlor, until
about six months ago. He was down
town Saturday morning in a wheel
chair and he was thought to be gain
ing
He leaves a wife and two children,
Frank, of Minneapolis and a little
daughter, Betty Jean, aged four years.
Funeral Wednesday conducted by Rev.
r. AIliston and the Masonic lodge. In
terment in the Spring Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Andrew Juleson died Monday
morning, aged 80 years. She leaves her
husband and three daughters. Funeral
Thursday at the home of her sister,
Mrs. G. Swansby, and interment in the
Newport cemetery.
John Dixon was elected school clerk
in place of J. F. Dougherty at the
school meeting last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. A. w. Fletcher and Mrs. James
Lathman were in Portage last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Stevenson and
Mrs. Jesse Blachley motored to Ne
cedah last Sunday.
Mrs b. A. Elliott is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs c.. Wohlfert were in
Necedah Sunday.
Clayton Waite is visiting his pa
rents at Briggsville.
Charles Fedderly Of Illinois is visit
ing his brother, George, and family.
Orville Showers spent Saturday and
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Austin Showers.
Mrs. Emma Sickenberger of Chicago
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles
Martens.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15
TENTH PICNIC
COUNTRY LIFE

The tenth annual picnic of the Sank
County Country Life association will
be held on the north shore of Devils
lake son Thursday, July o. The follow
ing committees have been named.
Reception committee. F. Risley,
Mrs. l.. III Palmer, Mrs. j. w. Water
bury, Mrs. Guy Weidenkopf, Paul Ca
hoon.
Marshall of the day Wilbur Ca
hoon.
Committee on games-A. III. Mar
tin, w. L. Gates, Miss Leora Lewis.
Following the picnic at noon there
will be program consisting OF sing
ing led by Henry Koppke, invocation
bv Rev. e. C. Henke welcome Pres. Earl
Thomas, announcement by secretary
A. Fl. Martin, and several numbers
of music-community singing.
Address by Secretary of State
A patriotic address will be given by
Secretary of State Merlin Hull OF
Madison. Mr.. Hull has spoken befort
and being deeply interested in com
munity affairs will have message
worth while.
Following the program there will
be baseball and other games including
volley ball.
The secretary states this will be
everybody's picnic giving all an op
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15

An automobile caught fire on Main
street in Reedsburg about $3.50 Fri
day evening and caused considerable
excitement for about half an hour. The
owner of the car, now known, was
about to take a spin and had started
the engine when the fire broke out
under the front seat. No one dared
go near the flaming car and the fire
department was called out Consider
able damage was done to the auto
The blaze occurred near the Falvey
Pool hall.
Mr.. and Mrs Leo Blackburn are
enjoying a visit from Mr.. and Mrs
A. H. Blackburn and little daughter,
who are here from North Branch, a
city near Detroit, for a week or long
er. The two gentleman are brothers
and the visitor is also in the furni-
ture business. He states that the au-
tomobile industry has driven the fur
niture factories out of Detroit, ten
of them going out of business there
last year
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Isenberg on Sun.
day entertained at their home Oh
Eighth street the following guests:
Judge and Mrs. r. G.. Siebecker ana
daughter Flora, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Sic
becker and Mrs. Ellen Eastman OF
Madison and Carl Siebecker, Jr. of
Decatur, III. The party motored from
Madison
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15
FAIRFIELD

Miss Mildred Waddell, who visited
her cousin, Mrs. Hazel Babcock, at
Madison for a few weeks, has returned
home.
Grin Burton and Charles Puttkom'
mer, who are working for the Fair
banks & Morse Co. at Beliot came
home Saturday afternoon to spend the
Fourth and Tuesday morning. They
returned via Orrins Ford Car.
Irene Moody of Elroy is spending
some weeks with her grandfather,
Jesse Newell and aunt, Miss Allie Ne,
well.
Clyde Mcfarland and family a.:
Baraboo came out with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcfarland, spent
the 4th in Newport.
Mrs. Ida Coon and daughters OF
Mauston came Sunday for short visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A
W. Ziegler. q
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bass and Mrs
Fred Bennett of Baraboo were out tC
their brother Steve Burton's for sup
per on Thursday. sSs
Jesse Woodwork and family OF
Baraboo were also callers at the Bur
ton home on Friday.
Two daughters of Fred Waddell OF
Madison spent Sunday at the home OF
their uncle, Bert.
Several families spent Monday even
ing at the Guy Spaulding home visit
ing. A supper of ice creams and cake
was served.
The S. H. Burton family and Miss
Elsie Puttkammer of Fairfield and
Miss Irma Bradford of Freeport, Ill.
spent Sunday at the Dells.
Mrs. Fred Werlich returned to the
home of her father, J. Ballinger, las
Friday evening after some weeks a
the hospital at Madison. She is some
what improved in health but now So
much as her friends could wish
j. II. Luce has given up the cream
route on account of i'll health. He i
suffering severely from rheumatism
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15
Mrs. Sophia Lippitt

Mrs Sophia Lippitt, wife of the late
LIE Grande- Lippitt, passed away at
$50 o'clock on Monday evening, July
IL at the home of her son, Oren Lip
pitt, after an illness of only about d
week. Members of the family were
with her at the last Her health began
to fail about April l while she was at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. Daisy
Pratt at Black River Falls She spent
the winter there.
Oren Lippitt of Baraboo, Album Lip
pitt of Chicago and Mrs Pratt OF Black
River Falls all of the sons and daugh-
tiers except Mrs. Elsie NJ. Reynolds OF
Oakland, California, are here for the
funeral
Mrs. Lippitt was born at Williams
vile, Vermont, June %, 1S41, and
came TO Baraboo with her parents
Captain and Mrs. Samuel Hall, abou1
1856. The family came to Chicago from
the east, first coming to Chicago Their
overland to Baraboo.
Mrs Lippittt was sister of the late
Mrs. William Wallace whose husband
was the proprietor of the Warren no
tel, a pioneer hostelry of Baraboo; its
location being where the Reinkins
block is located. A son, DR.. Fred H
Wallace, died some months ago.
/ For some time Mr.. and Mrs. LIE
Grande Lippitt resided on Thir'
street about where A. S. Kingsford
store is located and later moved to
residence on Moore steet, near wher,
death took the venerable resident
Funeral of Mrs Lippitt Thursda,
afternoon at o'clock at the HON
of the son, Oren, Moore street.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15
Married
Palmer--kroening

Last Sunday, July II. on Mr.. and
Mrs. Mac M Palmer''s twenty-second
wedding anniversary, their son Harold
was united in marriage to Miss Martha
A. Kroening at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. r. Kroening.
in Milwaukee.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. j. Bates of Milwaukee in the
presence of immediate relatives and
friends.
The bride was prettily gown in
white. georgette crepe and carried a
spray of white roses. The maid o.