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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-20

The Story of
Our States
By JONATHAN BRACE
XX.-MISSISSIPPI
mEm THB State
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~ %M / of Missis-
~ Az ~ NA sippi derives
l7 MAJ its name from
VA %llB ~ N the river
WAE2 N which forms
~ @&W it's western
1 boundary.
The word itself comes from the
Algonquin missi-sepe which
means "great river" 1t is pOpu-
larly supposed to mean Father
of the Waters but this interpre-
tatiOn is incorrect. The state is
also known as the Bayou State
from the many bayous which are
formed by the shifting river. In
this connection it is interesting
to note the uneven course of the
Mississippi river. Though the
extreme length of the state from
the Gulf to Tennessee is $50
miles, the western border, due
to the winding of the Mississippi
river, extends for nearly 500
miles.
The rivers play an important
part in this state. They are so
numerous and the country so
subject to flood that the river
bottoms cover nearly one fifth
Of the area of the entire state.
The early history Of Missis-
sippi is yOked up with that of
Louisiana Of which it originally
formed a part. Discovered by
De Soto in 1889, it was not until
La Sale sailed down the river
and claimed this territory, which
he named in honor Of his French
king, Louis XIV, that a perma-
nent settlement was established.
In 1868 the territory east of
the Mississippi was coded by the
French to the English. For a
while the lower portion of the
present state was called West
Florida. After being captured
by the Spanish and later re-
turned to the United States, the
Territory Of Mississippi was ex-
tended to its present size of 49,
500 square miles and in 1917 it
was admitted as the twentieth
state Of the Union. At the time
of the Mexican war, although
called upon to supply one regi-
ment of volunteers, Mississippi
responded with enough men for
two. One Of these regiments
was commanded by Jefferson
Davis, who later was the presi-
dent Of the Confederate states.
Since its readmittance to the I'm
ion in 1870 Mississippi in ma
tlonal elections has been Demo
cratic state except in 1872, when
1t voted for Grant.
(@by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-20

Federal taxes could be reduced
more than ninety per cent if we would
Fepudiate war.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
SHOWER GIVEN
LOCAL GIRL

A number of girls from the Island
Woolen mill gave a miscellaneous
shower for Miss Jenny Lange at the
home of Mrs. Fred Kunzelman in the
western part Of Baraboo last evening.
The occasion was in honor of the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Lange
Ito Everett Bump of this city.
The evening was spent in visiting
and other amusements and the bride
to- be received many presents of
china, cut glass, aluminium ware
and other articles. About ten
o'clock lunch consisting of ice cream
waters and cake was served. About
eleven-thirty the guests departed for
their homes.
The young lady is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. HI. w. Lange of Wonewoc
and has been employed in this city for
some time. Mr.. Bump is the son of e.
A. Bump of this city and has been
employed by the Island Woolen Co.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
BLAINE SIGNS
BILL FOR new
COURT JUDGE

I Gov. Blaine has signed the bill in.
troduced by Herman w. Sachtjen
which gives Dane county another
branch to the superior court.
Under this bill there will be sen
ior and junior Judge of the Su-
perior court and the senior Judge will
have control and supervision of the
work of the entire court. The new
judge will be elected next April. Judge
A. G. Hoppman after that date, will
be paid his salary of $4,000 annually
by the state and will take over many
of the duties that are now loaded on
Judge e. Ray Stevens.
The junior judge will receive his
pay from the county under the same
terms as Judge Hoppman is now
paid. This arrangement results In
the state really financing another
court in Madison. SO many state
cases have arisen for consideration
by Judge Stevens that he has been
unable, except by continuous work,
to- keep up with the cases submitted,
1t was for this reason that the legis-
lature passed the Sachtjen bill to
give some relief to Judge Stevens
The new judge will take Office as
soon as elected next spring, when
the new system will go into effect
The above, includes Sauk county.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
BARABOO COUPLE
WE'D Is YEARS

Sunday was day of celebration at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Muir
ray, 800 Seventh street. The occa-
sion was that of their 25th wedding
anniversary. Friends and relatives
surprised the couple by coming to the
home to help celebrate the event. A
dinner was part of the days festivi-
ties and the guests left the host and
hostess many delightful gifts in honor
of the anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray were married
in Albany, Wisconsin, in 1896 and
have been residents of Baraboo for
the past IL years.
Among those present include: Mr..
and Mrs. August Mundth, Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude Mundth, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Mundth all of Dellona; Mr.
and Mrs. George Fish and daughter
Florence, Lyman Montgomery, Kill
bourn; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Randall;
Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy Randall, Kirk
wood; Mr.. and Mrs. H. Voll, North
Freedom; Mr.. and Mrs. M. Beaver,
Baraboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
COUPLE AT THE MORRIS
HOTEL QUITE SEDATE

A few days ago Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
M. Stout, Terra Haute, Indiana, ar
rived at the Morris Hotel, Delton, to
spend their honeymoon They were
just like other folks and it was never
suspected they were on their wedding
trip. On Friday they let it be known
and announced they were ready to re-
turn home. They were accompanied
to Baraboo by Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
Corbett and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Schrader Chicago, newly made
friends, who gave them a farewell.
Rice was showered upon them at the
Chicago & Northwestern station, not
little landing on the mirth provok-
yers. One of the Chicago gentlemen
got SO much rice down his back he
walked around on his head and not
only the white grains came pouring
out but his gold watch, cigars and
other property. The last of the pack
age of rice was showered as the train
moved toward Chicago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
REMOVE LANDMARK OF
NATURE AT RONTON

A giant elm that stood guard over
the state road, at Ironton, fell re-
Gently to make way for the new maca-
dam road between Ironton and La
Vale.
The assault on the old tree was
started Tuesday. The large limbs
were first sawed off and hauled
away. Fifty pounds of dynomite were
used in loosening the mass of roots
and for days the old giant refused
to give way but on the 4th it sub
mitted to the superior force.
Guy ropes were attached and the
tree skillfully fell to the east without
disturbing electric light or telephone
wires.
It's exact age has not been deter
mined but it is known it stood mon
orch of the forest when Jonas Tower
the iron master surbeyed the village
in 1845.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
BARABOO ORE
RATE REDUCED

The Interstate Commerce commits
sion, washington, D. c., has handed
down a decision reducing the ore
rates between Baraboo and other
points to Granite City, Ill. Hon. John
j. Esch, formerly congressman from
this district, is MEMBER of the com
mission.
The case was that of the st. Louis
Coke & Chemical company against
the Alton & Southern railroad com
pany and others. The decision af-
fects the rates on ore from points in
Wisconsin and Michigan to Granite
City, I'll. The plant is capable of u.s.
ing 100000 tons of ore annually.
Prior to August IS, 1920, the rate
from Baraboo to Granite City was
s210 and from other points the rate
was $500. On that date the rate was
increased 35 per cent or $2.835 from
Baraboo and $4.O5 from other points.
According to the decision the rate
is $2.35 from Baraboo and $3,25 from
the other points Hurley, Florence,
Iron Mountain and other places fur
ther north. ton is 2,240 pounds.
No Ore Being Shipped
No ore is being shipped from the
Cahoon mine this season.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
KILBOURN WOMAN PASSES
SIXTIETH MILESTONE.

The friends and neighbors surpris-
ed Mrs. James White, Kilbourn last
Wed. it being her 60th birthday Light
refreshments were served and all left
wishing her many happy birthdays.
Little Norma Martin has gone to
Rockford, ILL.,, NO visit her aunt Mrs.
Mae Williams, she was accompanied
as far as JanesviIle by her aunt
Mrs. Lewis Martin.
Charles Rodwel was in Madison last
Friday.
Henry Marston was in Portage last
Saturday.
Marion Bishop spent the weekend
with his sister, Mrs. A. J. Newell, in
Fairfield.
Mr., and Mrs. G. Moody of Plain
vile were Sunday callers at the Jesse
Blatchley home.
Little Margaret and Sidney Moody
spent last Thursday at the home OF
Mrs. Mae Blatchley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Heffenger OF Mil.
waukee spent the past week with the
lady's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Klinger.
Miss Mae Brown of Chicago is a
guest of Miss Louise Field.
Mrs. George Field is at Oconmowoc
in hospital for medical treatment.
The following were guests at the
home of James Lathman last Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Newell, Fairfield
MI. and Mrs. Chester Heffel and little
daughter, Shirley, Baraboo.
Lewis Hungerford is moving his
family from Write Creek into the J
Kline house.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
JAS. A. STONE
IS new STATE
DRY OFFICER


James A. Stone Of Reedsburg will
be the next federal prohibition di-
rector for Wisconsin.
The name of Mr.. Stone was sent
to the senate at washington by
President Harding. He will sue
coed Thomas A. Delaney of Green
Bay.
Mr.. Stone is well known in Wis
consin political circles. He was for
merly a well known progressive but
he deserted the progressives during
the war. He has been an ardent
supporter of Sen. Lenrott in the last
few years.
He has been a lawyer at Reeds
burg. He was candidate for del
egate to the national convention last
spring but was defeated by the La
Toilette delegate.
The appointment of Stone ends a
bitter patronage fight A number
of candidates have been in the field
for the position and SO serious did
the fight become that 1t is believed
that Sen. Lenroot came to Wiscon-
sin personally last week to straight
en- out matters.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
MEETING
AT IRISH HOME

The Mems Bible class of the M. e.
church met at the home of L. B.
Irish Tuesday evening, June 2S. to
eat ice cream and to hold their mon
thly business and social session.
Among the other things the following
paper was read and approved by the
class.
The lack of a standard of conduct
is serious thing in an individual or
nation It leads to a bad practice
of every man for himself and accord
ing to expediency instead of duty.
The lack Of definite standard ac-
counts for the loose thinking and ac-
tions of thousand of people They do
not rule their lives by any law of
God and have no center of action ex-
cept self center The question they
ask is not is this right, but do want
to do it. A real standard of conduct
that square with justice and truth is
the distinguishing mark of personal
character. The standard may be and
some times is narrow but it is better
a thousand times than to have no
standard at all. To so through life
without a. conscience or sense OF
the clear difference between right
and wrong is to sail without com
pass at the head of the vessel, and
without rudder at the stern. The fail
ure OF individuals and Of nations is
due. to the absence of some standard
of action, by which the soul of the
person or the nation is saved from
the degradation that always follows
the cutting loose from the Devine Di-
rection of Life.
The class is very anxious to see
the United States government take
steps toward permanent protection
for the Armenians and will do all in
their power to get the Christian for
ces to use their organized influence
with the government to this end
L. b. Irish.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
MRS CHRISTINE FARNSWORTH CELEBRATES HER
SEVENTY-FIFTH MILESTONE AT HER HOME
IN CALEDONIA--MANY RELATIVES ARE PRESENT

Portage; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ram
sey and children Christine, Abraham
frankie, Glen Of Fairfield, Isaac, John
Aaron, Arthur land Edwin at home; !;
Mr. and Mrs. Christensen, Portage
and Mr.. and Mrs. " Schneider, Able
man; Christian Schneider, Ableman;
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Schneiderfi chill
dren Viola and Eleanor; Ableman;
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mattke, Freedom !;
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Steinweg and
children, Herman, Hilda, Paul, Sell
ma and Elmer, Merrimack; Robert
Ramsey, Fairfield; Herman and Wal
ter Konkel, Greenfield and Miss Hulda
|Pietz, Baraboo.
The guests departed late in the
afternoon ps the anniversary day
but not before wishing the hostess
lmany happy returns Of the day.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
URGES VETERANS TO
MARCH ON UNTIL
TAPS ARE SOUNDED

A barbecue, followed by an
old fashioned army camp fire
at Portage marked the an
nual session and reunion of
the Columbia County Veter-
ans association held at the
courthouse there. President
j. e. Jones of Kilbourn is at
the head of the association.
He said: There are only
few of us left but we nope 20
Fecp up the grani II ma ch
to the end. We assemble an
nually to teach fraternity,
charity and loyalty, and ouc
comrades will keep it UP with
whole heart and spirit until
taps sound"
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07

Relatives and friends to the num-
ber of fifty invaded the home of Mrs.
Christine Farnsworth, Caledonia, Col
umbia county recently and assisted
in celebrating the 18th anniversary
of her birth, which occurs June 21st,
1846.
Every. one came with well filled
baskets and gifts were left as re-
membrance of the esteem in which
she is held.
Those present include the follow
ing relatives: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Farnsworth, daughter Dorothy and
son Ralph, Baraboo; DR.. and Mrs. A.
L. Farnsworth and children, Ida, Mae,
Ruth, Beech and John, Baraboo; At
torney and Mrs. Walter Farnsworth
and daughters, Eleanor and Jeans
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
EARLY RESIDENT HAS NOT THE CASH TO PAY
FOR CROSSING RIVER ON FERRY AT PRAIRIE
DU SAC IN EARLY DAYS BUT PAYS SOON AFTER

Speaking of thenew free bridge at
Prairie du Sac, J. G. Payne of Bara-
boo relates an interesting incident
which befell his father, the late j. G..
Payne when he came to this county
in the late 40's. Mr.. Payne came to
Dane county, Wisconsin in 1847 and
to Sauk county/a a year or so later.
When he reached the river he was
confronted with a broad stream
across which piled a ferry at intervals
He did not have the necessary Is
|cents to pay the transportation and
being stranger it was not without
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07

much persuasion he was rowed over
He had his OK team and small family.
Hee told Mr.. Ferryman that he would
cork his wagonbox and swim across
unless he was permitted to pay later.
An agreement was finally reached
and the first quarter Mr.. Payne had
went to pay for the transportation.
He walked from his home TO the river
to liquidate the debt. For a long time
there was toll bridge and now there
lis a structure that bars no one-free
as the water that flows beneath the
structure.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
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3 PORTAGE HAS A LARGE
: CROWD FOR CELEBRATION

Portage on July 4, was the
gathering place for innumer-
able Sauk and Columbia county
folks, who were there to wit I.
ness the Portage b. P. o. 2.
celebration. At the fairgrounds
were many attractions includ-
ing local features such ball
games and etc. Chief among
the evening events the fire
works display. Aeroplane
flights and balloon ascentions
were also part of the day at
fractions. Outside Of the coun-
ty fair or circus day Portage
never had larger crowd for
any one event, it is believed.
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
HOPPECO. BUYS
KILBOURN STORE

Members of the julius Hoppe Cloth
ing company of this city purchased
the Phillip Knipple clothing store in
Kilbourn. The new enterprise owned
by the local concern was one of the
up-to-date stores of Kilbourn, and will
be fixed up with leading clothier
line similar to that carried by the
Hoppe store in Baraboo.
r. M. Mccoy, connected with the
Baraboo company for number of
years has charge of the Kilbourn en-
terprise.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
MISS GALE WILL BE MADE
MEMBER OF LIBRARY BOAR

Zona Gale. nationally authoress and
poetess, of Portage, is slated for ap-
pointment to the Wisconsin Free
Library Commission it was learned
Wednesday. The board is now short
two members, Governor John J. Blain
will announce Miss Gales appoint
ment soon.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
ELROY HOTEL LOSES
$50 BY BURGLARY

Hotel Union at Elroy suffered the
loss of about $15OOOO by burglary re-
Gently. The money stolen was taken
from the rooms of Mrs. Howell aud
Mrs. Barkenhagen, at the hotel, and
was tn emoney paid by boarders after
the bank closed Saturday afternoon.
No clues have been discovered as to
the guilty parties.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
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BARABOO MAN DIGS
POTATOES FOR DINNER

Y John Lange of this city an
= nounces that potatoes were
\ taken out of his garden Wednes-
y day and served on the dinner
= table. This is considered
X quite advanced for potatoes.
Z July 4th usually marks the
= coming of the early tubers.
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
Many Studios Are Closing on Ac-
count Of an Influx of Foreign
Pictures, Writes Maher
HIGH FREIGHT RATES
HITS FRUIT CROPS
ALI Rain Records for the Past
FOrty-four Years Have Been
Broken This Season

Foreign films are driving thousands
from Los Angeles. At the present mo
ment there is an exodus Of actors and
directors from the city because many
motion picture studios are closing
their gates due to the invasion of
foreign films. Beautiful homes in
Hollywood are being deserted; artists
for many years appearing in pictures
are going to Leave, $4,000 studio en-
ployes are out of work; protective tar
if is the only thing that will stop it.
High freight rates are going to raise
''Cain' with southern California crops:
alfalfa, beans, barley, and milo maze
instead of oranges, lemons and all
kinds of fruit. This is what the east
which has long depended on Califor-
mia fruits and vegetables to supply
its markets, may expect under the
present high freight rates. ;.
Created Knight
Joseph Scott was created knight of
liant cathedral ceremony. He is
noted Los Angeles lawyer and it was
a token of esteem of Pope Benedict
XIV for the recipients ardor and cal
in behalf of church, country and hui
manity The brilliant ceremony has
been carried out but once in the Unit
ed States. Layman and leaders Of the
Catholic clergy witnessed the inves-
ture and several high California
church dignitaries assisted Bishop
Cantwell
Much Rainfall
We have been treated to a great
deal of rain, unusual for May, and
breaking all records for A years. 1t
seldom rains after April 1st. We also
have the foggy period for few hours
every morning and lasts four or five
weeks. We can't brag much about
the weather this last winter and
spring as the old timers say they
never in A years, felt the cold wealth
er SO as this year.
In the last Is months building per-
mits for approximately 10000 new
houses have been issued in this city,
that means the improvement of 1000
acres or nearly 61a square miles. Can
you point out any other city in the u.
S. that has covered 61s square miles
in little over year and the city is
increasing in population from 10000
to 10000 year. For the month Of
May the building permits amounted
to $7,5OO,OOO.
Passenger Rates Down
The heaviest travel by the railroads
in five years will be witnessed this
summer. A low fare has gone into
effect for three months. The passen-
ger Offices are swamped with inquir-
les on rates. Every one has the trav-
cling fever. Eastern railroad officials
report that reservations for June Is
were completely sold out. Regarded
as the biggest convention year in the
history of Los Angeles preparations
are now being made for handling the
largest number of train parties that
has ever entered the city. The larg-
est number will be the Elks who will
hold their convention for a week in
July and are going to have SO special
trains.
Regards to all
MIKE & HANNA MAHER
1864 Margo street.
los A0po1aS California
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
WANDERER TO HANG
JULY 20; HE YAWNS

At Chicago Judge David has decid-
ed that Wanderer is to hang on July
29. When the condemned man was in
formed he merely yawned.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
BRENTANO CONSIDERED 4
AS GERMAN AMBASSADOR

The German cabinet is considering
Prof. Lujo Brentano as a possible
candidate for the post of German am
bassador to- the United States
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
Portage Has
An AeropLane

Ernest zastrow, Portage, is the
first one in this vicinity to own an
aeroplane. The flying machine makes
its home in the Staudenmayer pasture
there.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-07-07
JANE ADDAMS IN VIENNA TO
ATTEND WoMEN's CONGRESS

Jane Adams, Chicago, is in Vienna
to attend congress for women.