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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
THE FEMALE OF
The SPECIES

Imbued with the Kipling idea that
the female of the species is deadlier
than the male" the well-known fair
officials Of Portage were driven to
cover at the fair ground in the above
city on one of the exhibitions days
early last week, by harmless bossie
who had realized that the domain of
her hiterto unintruded range was be-
ing invaded by all,manner of ffsF kind
without her leave or license.
Herb, Doc and John had entered
one Of the many barns on the grounds
that afforded no means of exit save
the entrance way; and while they had
not literally burned the bridges behind
them," they had been guilty Of an
equivalent indiscretion-they had left
the entrance open and unguarded. Cur
ious to learn just what was going on
in her bailiwick the Schenck family
cow approached the open door and
pushed a questioning muzZle through
the aperture.
This had been their busy day--for
long hours they had worked under
high preasure-called here, called
there, summoned hither and yon, in
terrogated, objured, complained at
and subjected to all the bubbles, foib-
les and idosyncracies of exacting and
overIy-anxious exhibitors-they had
just about gone the gamut of physical
and mental endurance; they were dog
tired and every nerve was "on edge"
Do you wonder that they "saw bull
rings" in her nose; that they heard
snorts of rage" as the old cow gave g.
sign of relief when she discovered that
there was at least one stall left where
she could make her bed that night
1t was too much-the officers STAN
peded-Doc kicked hole through the
siding in the rear, small indeed, but
large enough under the stress of cir
cumstances; Herb took refuge on the
rafters overhead, while John "got
down and got under" lot of farm
machinery that had been stored for
shelter in the remotest corner. The
imam on the outside" summoned help
and Sam laid off on the training of
that promising 2:12 colt Of his long
enough to investigate and report.
The humility Of abject humiliation
is the superlative degree Of that dis
committing emotion-they know 1t.
The story might never have gotten
out but the good woman of the house
hold had to unburden in order to ward
off threatened attack of hysterics-
so she told the police. That gives the
story an 'soff1cial status.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
PLACING SHOULDERS
ON WARNER MEMORIAL
HIGHWAY TO THE LAKE

At a recent session Of the county
board of supervisors money was voted
to build a tar penetration shoulder
three and one-half feet wide along the
Warner Memorial highway in the town
of Baraboo. Crushed quartzite is now
being placed by the sides of the con-
crete. and hot tarewill be poured over
t. The will of Mr.. Warner provided
that $4,000 be used for bicycle path
but this provision has been waived by
the heirs and the money will be used
in building the shoulders. The road in
Devils Lake State park has been COM
pleted and the city of Baraboo will do
its share later.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
B. B. W. CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS
Mrs. W. E. Baringer Reelected
President-----Miss Mary Kunzei-
man, Vice-president
rot ever A par knlre

The Baraboo Business Women g
club met in their rooms over the Berk.
ley garage last evening and elected
officers for the ensuing year as follows:
President-Mrs. w. E. Baringer.
Vice-president-Miss Mary Kunzel'
man.
Secretary-Mrs. Daisy Long.
Treasurer-Miss Anita Palmer,
With the exception of the treasurer,
the officers are the same as last year.
The attendance last evening was very
good and the members are all entnus-
iastic for the activities of the coming
year. A membership drive will be
started soon and plans are being made
for a big Hollowe'en party. With the
fine new club rooms as an added at
traction, the club will doubtless have a
prosperous and enjoyable winter.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
PREMIUMS FOR
BARABOO FOLK
Several Awarded Prizes for Su-
perior Stock Shown at Exposi-
ton at Madison

AT the Junior Live Stock exposition
held at Madison the following prem.
iums were taken by Baraboo resi-
dents:
Baby beef-Donald Pierce 9Th and
Kenneth Pierce 8th. These premiums
were on twin calves and the animals
were sold at the exposition for 13h
cents per pound.
Milking Northumberland Pierce
I'd and Kenneth Pierce 4th.
Yearling Angus - Stanley Premo
4th.
Jersey bull calf-George McGilvra
Jr. I'd.
Duroc Jersey-Stanley Premo Sd
on pen of one boar and two sows;
4th on sow pig; and 5th on boar pig.
Three lambs-Lila Premo I'd; on
fat lamb 4th.
At the show were shown about 200
calves Of the dairy and beef varieties
over 100 pigs, and about &c lambs.
w. H. PTemo of Baraboo was one
of the officials at the show and rem
dered valuable assistance in making
the event success.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
Potato Crop
In Wisconsin
Takes Boost

WiscOngin's commercial potato crop
is estimated by the crop reporting
service at 15,600, car lots as cOmpar-
ed to 14,800 estimated on the first OF
September, $4,000 cars produced in
1920 and 21,0G0 the year before. Over
5000 cars of the 1920 crop were new
er marketed, the report says.
The condition Of the crop in COM
mercial section, expressed in per cent
of normal yield per acre, on October
l was 49 per cent, compared to 45.s
per cent on September l and 73 per
cent In 1920
An exceptionally late fall, with no
killing frosts up to October /, and am
pie rains during the past month, are
said to have materially increased the
crop in a number of district. It is
estimated that 77.2 per cent of the
crop was still unharvested on Oct
1, compared to 50 per cent last year
and 73 per cent in 1919.
Except in the northeastern district,
the movement to market has not as
sumed large proportions, according
to the report. Prices paid to produc-
ers average $1.60 for each one hun
dred pounds, in comparison to 1923
a year ago, and $1.75 in 1919.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
ABLEMAN PARTY
TERMINATES IN
JUSTICE COURT

August Klitzke, charged with as
sault, was fined $40 and costs amount
ing to $72 today in the court Of JUS
tice H. L. HaIsted. Mrs. Hugo Kilt
IKE, wife of a brother of the defend
ant, was the Lady struck.
The Klitzke family, brothers three,
with their wives gathered at the home
of August on September 25 and it is
claimed the party lasted until the wee
small hours of the morning. Towards
morning the farmers began an animat-
ed argument that resulted in the strik-
ing of Mrs. Klitzke.
Hugo and Reinholt the other brothers
paid fine of ten dollars not long
ago when they pleaded guilty to the
charges resulting from the party but
August stoutly maintained his inno-
cence. But witnesses to the number Of
almost a dozen testified against him
and the justice decided in favor OF
the majority.
The case against William Zauke
who also joined the party with his
wife was dismissed. The Zauke family
stopped to take the Klitzke family on
a fishing trip and did not have hand
in the fracas it is claimed.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
MYSTICS HOLD
BIG BANQUET

The Mystic Workers gave a big
banquet and dance at the K. P. hall
Wednesday evening which was sue
cess in every way. Over one hundred
members and their families sat down 20
the excellent six-thirty dinner. The
tables were decorated with ferns, the
color scheme of the decorations being
green and white.
After the banquet, dancing was en-
joyed to which the public was invited
and large number accepted the In
vitation, dancing until one o'clock to
the strains of the Terbilcox orchestra.
Several square dances were on the
program and the older members
showed the young folks thing or two
about dancing.
The lodge plans to have a number
of social occasions during the coming
winter and it is to be hoped that they
may all be as enjoyable as this first
one.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
D. D. DOANE
FORMERLY OF
BARAB0O DIES
Was Resident Of Newport in the
Early Eighties; Then Came
to Baraboo

Friends in BaraboO have just re-
ceived letter telling Of the death of
D. D. Doane of Geneva, Fla, Mr..
Doane was at one time one of the
prominent citizens of Baraboo and
will be remembered by many OF the
older readers Of The News
David D Doane, died at his home in
Geneva, Fla. on October 5th, 1921 at
the age of Sc years. He died of heart
failure, while attending to the usual
daily chores about the home.
He is survived by his wife, and
three sons, Stuart M. of Geneva, Fla,
Arthur of Jacksonville, Fla. and Har-
Ian of Miami, Fla.
In the early sos the Doane family
operated bakery on the east side
of the square in BarabOo near what
is now the Hoppe clothing store, but
about thirty-eight years ago they left
Paraboo, and have since made their
home in Florida.
Mr.. Doane was quite musically in
clined and for many years sang in the
leading quartet He also was quite
an artist with the violin and made q
speciality of sacred music.
In the early days Of Sauk countys
settlement, Mr. Doane located at old
Newport in it's boom days but when
the railroad failed to come that way,
he with many others came to Baraboo,
Their home was on the ridge in the
west part of town now occupied by
John Wright and family.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
AUTUMN DANCE
AT HIGH SCHOOL

The first real social occasion OF the
High school took place last eve@4ng
when the Juniors gave an AutumR
dance. The gymnasium was prettify
decorated with corn stalks and pump
kins, with vari-colored paper stream
ers and confetti About thirty-five
couples were present and enjoyed the
dancing to the music by Rodwell'x
orchestra A number Of unique dances
were in the program, the most en-
1oyed being a Lemon" dance.
Refreshments of cider and dough
nuts were served in real country style.
The lucky number was held by Ro-
bert Kasiska and Miss Helen Mcmahon
the last couple Off the floor, who car
ried off the box of candy.
The affair was chaperoned by Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Bogard, Miss May
sci Evans, and Warren Wright, and
was great success.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
LODI WOMAN
$1,000 DAMAGE

Mrs. August Busacker, Lodi won her
suit against the Wisconsin Light ana
Power Co., which was recently tried
in circuit court at Madison Mrs.
Busacker sued for $4,000 and was
awarded $1,000.
The basis Of the suit was injuries
received by Mrs. Busacker several
months ago. She was with her huS-
band returning from trip to Milwau-
kee. AS they were near Dane their
car was struck by truck of the de-
fendant company, and toppled over in
to ditch along side the road, by which
accident Mrs. Busacker received injur-
les.
The county of Dane was also
party to the suit, Mrs. Busacker ask
ing $4,000 from the county; but this
was dropped before coming to trial
and the Wisconsin Power Co. was sole
defendant.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
LIBRARY BOARD
HOLDS MEETING
{. B. Lester of the Wisconsin Lib
rary Commission Addresses Or
ganizaion--- Officers Elected

On Wednesday the Sauk County
Travelling Library board met at the
Carnegie Free Library building in
BaraboO and the usual business was
transacted, including reports and
election OF officers.
The members OF the board are as
follows: William Toole, Baraboo, pres
ident; Mrs. H. e. Paddock, La Vale,
vice-p president; Mrs. r. H. Horstman,
Baraboo. secretary; Mrs. d. o. Stein,
Reedsburg; and Mrs. Roxa Farnum,
Merrimack. Miss Kate Potter, Bara-
boo, is the librarian.
Books Go Astray
Miss Potter narrated some of her
difficulties in keeping in touch with the
precious volumes. During the past
summer it was necessary to drive in
an automobile to two school houses in
order to obtain books that had been
loaned. The teachers had not only
failed to return the books but had ne
elected to even pack them UP. The
books are purchased by the county and
belong to the county.
Dearth Of Literature
c. B. Lester, Madison, member of
the Wisconsin Library commission,
was present and addressed the board
He stated there are about $4,000 peO-
pie in the county and that BaraboO,
Reedsburg and certain villages provide
libraries at an expense of about $S,0O0
ANNUALLY. The county board of super
visors appropriates $3.50 a year for
library service for the remaining 20,00o
people but this sum may now be in
creased to 1925. It will be seen that
free books are t-h-i-n-l-y scattered in
the rural communities. About $50 of
the $3.50 appropriated goes for salary
for the librarian, $25 for administration
$3.50 for books, and the remainder for
other expenses.
In Sauk county there are Al stations
in homes, stores, schools and other
places, the boxes of books going to
the stations from time to time. An eff
fort is now being made to send small
packages in addition when desired
Mr.. Lester also explained the work
ing of a new law and will give more
information at future time.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
THIRTIETH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED

Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Meyer were very
pleasantly surprised at Reedsburg
when about fourteen of their friends
came in response to an invitation
from their daughters. They were
thoroughly surprised. Refreshments
were served and the evening was spent
in playing cards. They received num-
erous fine presents. The occasion
was in honor OF the thirtieth wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
10th CENTURY
CLUB HOLDS MEET
AT the Home of Mrs. H. A. Butter
field Members Gather---Mrs.
w. Hatch Others Give Reports
The Twentieth Century { s

n
the home of Mrs H A. (On
Thursday afternoon.
The meeting was x fder by
the president with - 4ers pres
ent ~
The main feat. E the program
was report of the state federation
of women's clubs held in Appleton
last week. The report was given by
Mrs. w H Hatch. Greetings from the
Appleton Chamber of Commerce were
given to the convention by Sec. Car
bet, who commended the organization
for the things it has done and ex-
pressed confidence in what it will do
in the future for the benefit Of man
kind.
Mrs. D. o. Kinsman, Pres. of Ap-
pleton Women's club extended the
welcome and hospitality of the local
organization to the clubs of the
state Then the 25th annual conven-
tion was formally opened for business
D - X.
Of Racine.
The Mayor of Appleton gave a
short address and in part said: Natur-
ally when called upon to extend the
welcome Of the city to this conven-
tion | asked the purpose of this or
ganizatiOn and find that a group Of
women in every community who can
be depended upon to promote all
movements looking toward the better.
ment of life, an organization cannot
fail if based on these principles.
"Ultra-Modernism was sharply
attacked by Mrs. Rose Berry of
Berkeley, Cal chairman of fine arts
of the general federation. She warned
pledges to the scholarship fund which
the Wis. federation established two
years ago took up more time as the
great majority Of the clubs pledged
$25 each to the fund as silver jubi-
lee gift. This fund is loaned to girls
who are in need Of money to con-
tinue their college education.
Miss Gladys Harvey, secretary Of
the publicity committee of the Wis
cOnsin Teachers association told the
women what their clubs can do in
the way of making the schools better.
She said that with knowledge Of the
schools as a background, every club
in the state could set an educational
achievement as its goal every year
and make it.
DR. Plantz president Of Lawrence
college gave a strong plea for dis
armament in his address, He said:
''It accords with the general con-
scfousness of the masses of the Amer
ican people as to the wrong, the
waste, the insanity Of war as a
means of settling the disputes be-
tween nations. Again we should ia
yOr disarmament because prepared
ness is q temptation to conflict. We
must favor a reduction Of ornaments
because to build UP great military
machines in the present bankrupt
condition of the nations would be a
crime and a tragedy. and the fearful
destructiyeness which will attend an
other war.
The first three presidents of the
federation were called upon. They
are Mrs. Charles S. Morris of Berlin
founder and first president, Mrs
Arthur Neville and Mrs. Henry You
mans.
The closing address was given by
Mrs. Pennybacker. She urged women
to have opinions of their own and
turn this opinion to Americanization
The club gave Mrs. Hatch rising
vote of thanks for the splendid re-
port she gave. Club then adjourned
to meet Nov. with Mrs Clara Runge
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
GILBERT FLEMMiNG, SPARTA,
DIES, BROTHER OF LOCAL MAN

Gilbert F1emming, manager and
player on the Sparta ball team, who
was hit in the head with ball by
Pitcher Dodge at the Hillsboro tour
nament, died suddenly a few days
ago. He was a son-in-law OF Sheriff
Terrence of Sparta and leaves a wife
and three children.
The death was not caused by be-
ing struck with the ball it Is claimed.
Deceased is brother of James
Fiemming Of this city who went to
Elroy to attend the funeral.
Tnterment in Elroy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
&. A. R. Man
DIES IN MADISON

William j. Mckay died Wednesday,
in Madison at the Methodist hospital
at the age of "a. He is survived by
his widow. Mrs. w. J. Mckay, three
sons, Paul, Ray and Everette, and
one daughter, Miss Helen Mckay OF
Madison.
Deceased was formerly pastor OF
the M. e. church in Baraboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
FIFTY IRISH PRISONERS
GO ON HUNGER STRIKE

Fifty Irish prisoners in the Cork
military detention barracks have been
on hunger strike since o'clock Fri
day evening as protest against their
treatment and the quality of food sup
piled.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
REEDSBURG HAS Al
NEW PATROLMAN

Fred Stewart resigned his position
as City Police at Reedsburg on ae-
count of i'll health and the City Coun-
Gil of the Second city appointed Geo
Stowe to the office.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
LOGANVILLE NAN HURTS
WRIST WHILE WORKING

William Grotemeyer, Loganville, suf-
fered a broken left wrist and the flesh
torn from the member in several pla-
ces. The accident happened shred
ding corn.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-10-27
OIL Is GOING UP AND
WILL COST MORE SOON

Kerosene is going up and the retail
price may be advanced soon.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-09-17

Borrowed money causes great deal
of near. sightedness.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-09-17
And They Did.

Bob and Jimmy, brothers. still In
knickerbockers, have said their pray
ers every night since they began to
talk. They play hard all day and are
tired at night. At bed time they start
upstairs, undressing on the way, and
at the same time saying their prayers
When they reach the bed there Is
nothing to do but fall asleep. The
other night on the way upstairs Bob
said to Jimmy: "Guess we had better
drop to our knees tonight; 1 heard
'em say big storm was liable to
come" And they did.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-09-17

hold of the ledger was not going to be
easy-far from it; but the excitement
of the chase had fairly Obsessed him
by now. He lay in bed, turning over
in his mind every possible and i'm
possible scheme by which he could
get into the secret center room at The
EIms. He knew the safe the ledger
was kept in; but safes are awkward
propositions for the ordinary mortal
TO tackle. Anyway, it wasn't a thing
which could be done in minutes
visit; he would have to manage at
least quarter or half an hours I'M
disturbed search, the thought of which,
with his knowledge of the habits of
the household, almost made him laugh
out loud. And, at that moment, q
fly pinged past his head.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-09-17

in clear voice addressed no one In
particular:
you're spotted. Look cut. Legder
at Godalming."
Then, engulfed once more IN 'he
crowd, he continued his majestic pro
gress, and finally disappeared a niue
abruptly from view.
Cryptic" murmured the American
but some lad. Gee. He mad tha'
bunch guessing
THE ledger at Godalming, salo
Hugh thoughtfully. II watched Peter
son, through the skylight last night,
getting gay with that ledger. I'm think
ing We'll have to look inside 1t, MI.
Green. What about little dinner at
Maxims? I'm thinking we've FOUND
out all we're likely to find, until we
can get to that ledger. And thanks
to your knowing those birds Mr.
Green, our trip TO Paris has been OF
considerable value"
The American nodded.
81 guess I'm on" he remarked SLOW
ly; but, if you take my advice cap
tain, you'll look nippy tonight.
wouldn't Iinger around corners admir-
| ing the mud. Things kind O happen
at corners"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-09-17
Frances First "Zoon

The "Menagerie du Pare" at YER
sailles, founded by Louis XIV, re-
ceived many animals from Cairo. 1t
was maintained for over a century,
during that time furnishing valuable
material to French anatCmists and
naturalists. Gradually 1t decayed
and in 1889 was almost extinguished
by the mob. The Paris museum OF
natural history was re-established by
,ar liz 1893 and Buttons idea Of at
taching d menagerie was carried out.
The latter still survives as the collec-
lion In the Jardin des Plantes.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-09-17
CHAPTER TX.
In Which He Has a Near Shave.
ON e.

Captain, you have me guessing.
The American bit the end off another
cigar, and leaned back in his chair.
"You say that swell Frenchman with
the walters lowering about like fieas
round a dogs tail is the reason you
came to Paris. Is he kind Of friend,
ly with Hiram c. Potts?"
Drummond laughed.
1.-THE first time l met Mr.. Potts.
he remarked, "that swell Frenchman
was just preparing to put thumb
screw on his second thumb"
"Second?" The detective looked up
quickly.
"The first had been treated earlier
| in the evening"" answered Drummond
| quietly. 1T was then that l removed
your millionaire pal"
The other lit his cigar deliberately.
"Say, Captain" he murmured, you
amt pulling my leg by any chance,
are your?
81 am not" said Drummond short
| ". Il was told, before l met him,
that the gentleman over there was
one of the boys. He Is, most
distinctly. In fact, though up to date
| such matters have not been much in
my line. l should put him down as a
sort of supernatural. / wonder what
name he is passing under hereY
The American ceased pulling at his
cigar.
DO they vary?'
I'm England he is clean-shaven, pos
sesses daughter, and answers to
Carl Peterson. AS he Is at present l
should never have known him, but for
that little trick Of his"
Possesses daughter" For the
first time the detective displayed
traces of excitement, Holy Smoke
1t can't be hiln"
"Who?" demanded DrummOnd.
But the other did not answer. Out
of the corner Of his eye he was watch.
ing three men who had just joined
the subject Of their talk, and on his
face was a dawning Amusement. Tie
waited till the whole party had gone
into the restaurant, then, throwing
aside his caution, he turned excitedly
on DrummOnd.
Are you certain" he cried. "that
that's the man who has been monkey
ing with Potts"
Absolutely" said Hugh. HE rec
ognized me; whether he. thinks l rec
ognized him or not, don't know"
"Then what" remarked the de
tec+ive, SIS he doing here dining will
Hooking. our cotton trust man; will
Steinemann, the German coal man
, and with that~o other guy whose fac
Is familiar, but whose name can
| place? Two Of 'em at any rate. Cap
| tain, have got more millions tnar
!, we're ever likely to have thousands.
Il Hugh stared at the American.