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New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
Lieut.. Thomas W. Comstock.

Police Lieutenant Thomas W. Com stock of New Bedford, Mass, died at his home in that city yesterday. He was IT years old and was born in New London. MT. Comstock was well known here as he spent the greater part of his summer vacations visiting in New Britain. He is sur .,s.d by three sisters, Mrs. Edward Losm.s Of Chestnut street. and si'. William Brown of tnis city and scs. S.m:nE, of Hartford. A brother sIso survives him, Thomas w. Com stock, Jr., of George, Texas. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the home Burial will be in New Bedford.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
COLLEGE ATHLETES
 MAKE NEW RECORDS
(Continued from First Page

gs0 yard dash--won by l.. L. Wat. son. SprinRneid coIlegc: second. J. w. Driscoil. Boston coIiegc: third. F. Caldwell 5t. Lawrcnce;' fourth, s. P. Coombs. Northeastern. Time 22 2-5 seconds a new record. former mark sa t-s seconds. made by Watson last year.
 Points or loading colleges: Boston college. IS: Springfeld. IS.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
Girl Breaks Record.

Poughkeopsie, N. r., May 1i.-one record was broken In the athletic meet held Tt Nassar college today. Miss Helen Taylor Of westport. Conn, made the 75-yard dash in 1-5 sec onds. The previous record was 9 3-5 seconds, held by Miss F.. Conant. class of 1918.
 Miss Rita Fuguet. 1922. of Upper MontcIair. ". l.. secured the individ- ual honors. winning three firsts.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
kTENING LETTER
4dgcport Seeking Sender Snensiyc Message.

May tA.-Much activity by federal and local of- In trying to find clues to ( a threatening letter re- lexandcr Berea. Spanish nl Tn New York city. -idgeport postmark. The on in the letter was that D hnd withhold STE. 900 Spain to this country
 office for the release of paniards. It was signed Fy.'' There is n large bn of that country here.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
Harry Srogi.

Harry Srogi, aged 2s years. died yesterday at his home in East Berlin. He leaves a wife, two children and q sister in East Berlin. and his father in Austria. The funeral was held this morning from Larai and com pany undertaking rooms on Spring street. Services were conducted by Rev. MT. Vasiliess at the Russian Or thodox church on Washington street. The burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14

The funeral of Philip B. w. Mardon was held from the home on Columbia street ai , o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Henry w Maier. pastor of the First ConEregationaI church officiated. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Court Pride, F. of A. was represented by Walter Kingsbury and Eugene Keevers.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
lARE FOR VETS.
for Soldiers Addition win .ndy About July |.

May t4.-An addition to be for Soldiers to take Dc 2b0 m veterans of the
 ! expected To be ready for
 bout July l. The con-
 u been authorized by tho mbly and where the en- is completed nearly 500 D bo placed in the build
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
Yale ys. Harvard.
Now Haven, May lt.-Track teams

of Yale and Harvard meet this after noon in their dual games. X night of rain upon ground filled by yesterdays downpour made a soft track and field md hopes for dashing performances by the stars of both teams were at low ebb.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
CARD OF, THANKS

We desire to express our most heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends for their sympathy and assistance during the illness and at the death of our beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Julia Lynch. We are particularly grateful to those who contributed flowers and wish to thank
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
PhiIip Is. W. Nrardon-

The funeral of the late Philip B. w Mardon was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home at 90 Colum- bia street. Rev. Henry w. Maier, pastor of the First Congregational church. officiated and interment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
BOARD HAS (7,932 BALANCE
cd on Tenth Pagc.l

sale of wood. $1o.4S: B. $50; insurance, s194: blic works board. $270; s, ss4: use of telephone. for building purposes. { pump. s77.5O; interest b.4o: street connections. }. s32S.556.07.
 Fsements of the depart- B follows: Miscellaneous, obstruction, sii,405.56; frs, tb.7OG,OS. meters, aIaries. sS.sOo: shuttle .223.63: Burlington. $S.- 1gton development, ST. lott, s1,0SG.o7; interest. ling fund, S25.000. land t.7b0: total. st90.62S.i5. hend of present indebted lowing Items arc shown: ugust |. 1927. s25o.o0o: ugust 1, 1884, $75,000; nuary 1, 1889. S300.000; uEust |. l930. s250,000: uRust 1. tg4t. St00.OO0. It ts $g75. .00O of which
 covered by the present making the actual water e.7i.
 ure shown as follows: lry. sf3T,9s2.93: unpaid Sl,OSltls; sinking fund, otAl ggIs.fOt.Gt.
 tJsu0s feet of piptf wass the year. 2S hydrants
 J5 valves placed. The the operations wns SGG.- Inc close of the fiscal meters were in use.
 Vi sl rua.r,oirr. as shown
 ias shuttle Meadow. t.-
 Natrott. 142. 900: .s0, ,aoO. .0O0 high service 0O.O00
 Inlclpal ice account, the rios have been made. nnce. sI.5se.9G: receipts sf.5Oo: total. $2.S39.9G. loo was expended on in ing n balance of s2.- rcport of the board of Aioners ia also In tho mayor. Expenditures for r. the report shows, were hd receipts. $15,21s.s2 lance of NO.aO. Tho tedness at the end of tho has g264.sS. An income ivod annually from the which is used exclusive mn park. There Is also pf sl,sit.73 from the los in the report arc blows: Walnut Hill park. outh end park. s222.03: ter park. so99.ss: admin G62.5s.
 ts were: At Walnut Hill T32; south end park, nlcy Quarter. $50.
 Ii. S. Cham berIain has report for tho board of nxation, showing an in- n various sinking funds
 Following ls q StatO' condition of the various
 For the redemption Of SHEETS T.2s: for the re- ssvCr bonds, s172.- llo redemption of street t.i1. for tho rcdemp-
 Isbnda. sg5.24I.g3: for bon or school bonds. S6T.- lt. [, d"nption of munich ' pndH. Stss925.S6.
 the unprecedented rush nf tho board of public pught about by the un- situation, Supt. William ns unable to compile the brt of tho department. over. prepared a general conditions which he has
 the mayor, as follows: I of public charities has suhmlt the following re. r the nacat year ending b21.
 amount appropriated the Tor tho year was S5S,-I expenditures have been 'rhe amount collected on | turned into the city s.596.2a. Deducting this the sum total expended. pense of the department
 is s5t,24S.74. which lnexpended balance of n total of s52,7Os.9O was tving a difference Of si,-
 compared with this
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
LIQUOR BEING TRANSFERRED.

New Haven, May 14.-Transfer of liquors seized by federal prohibition officers in various parts of Connecticut was being transferred to storehouses here today. Deputy Marshals were in rharpa nf fhe frficlc Inads The yaI,,e
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
Albert Bachmann.

The funeral of Albert Bachmanr was held this afternoon from M. J Kenney's undertaking rooms. The burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
ELECT RATTEY. .

It's has cnlled q special he common council to pre- ular session next wednes-
 at which IT. F. Battey |d . first ward councilman.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14

NM&gM ||s Have You Seen The Shoes In Our Bargain Basement? Five weeks ago we introduced new depart ment in our Bargain Basement Shoe Depart ment in the east end of this floor.
 The welcome our patrons have given this de- partment is shown by their hearty response; con- tinuous since the day of its establishment
 woman patron saw pair of Two-button Grey Suede Slippers for s295. She said she had seen pair like them for $7 elsewhere She took our Slippers with delight. *>-... =>.=... Plenty of mothers pleasantly surprised, are buying our Little Mary Jane Shoes at less than elsewhere And so with other Baby Shoes and Shoes for growing boys and girls!
 Listen to the comments of wives and hus- bands as they choose their Shoes Work Shoes, Sunday Shoes, House Shoes, way below five dollar bill, and less than elsewhere! Doesn't this little Shoe Department for all the family provide you with another instance of the success of 'The Bigger Better Store?"
 We are constantly thinking of how to meet your wants Thus in the Bargain Basement Shoe Department, we are giving you common sense Shoes at common sense prices! ~-. It's all for your satisfaction-and with your cooperation!
 BESSE-LELAND CO.
 Always More Value For Less Money
 "
New Britain herald., 1921-05-14
Philip B. w. Mardon.

MRS. LILLE NJ. sANDERSoN
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
ROAD SCHOOL
Held SATURDAY

The Sank County Road School was
held on Saturday at the courthouse.
There was a large attendance and an
extended program.
Opening Remarks" were by R. B.
Griggs, Baraboo chairman of thd
highway commission; General Out
line of Construction Work for 1921" by
William Halbersleben, Reedsburg;
Work to be Done Immediately After
a RAIN William Burgess, Ironton;
"Use of Tools" Will Head, La Vale;
Small Relocations and Widening Gull
verts," Ed. Meyer, Alderman; Cutting
Brush, Trimming Trees and Placing
Tubes" Ed. Vayette, Reedsburg; Scar
flying and Reshaping," S. Kingsley,
Delton; "Macadam Roads" J. P Cru
Der, Prairie du Sac; Oiled Macadam
Roads, A. E. Ashbrook, Madison;
Reports" F. A. Cooper, Baraboo;
Stalking Out Work and Plans" A. L.
Hambrecht,, Madison; Heavy Grad
ing" ]. w. Bauer, Plain; stalking
Culverts," j. R. Curry, Baraboo, and
F. M Balsley, Madison; Producing
Material and Use of Drills" Carl
Schneider; TYPE Of Surface" Otto
Soltwedel, Loganville; "Road Ma
chinery," G. A. LANCE, North Freedom,
and "Beautifying of Roads, G.. w.
Andrews, Baraboo.
Public Spring Near la Vale
Will Head reported that a citizen
on the trunk highway between La
Vale and Wonewoc offered free land
with spring for the benefit of those
passing. The place will be improved.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
Obituary
Martin Naber

Martin Naber, for f1fty-five years a
resident of Kilbourn, and 81 years and
8 months of age, passed away at his
home after an illness of two weeks.
Mr.. Naber was in good health up to
the time of his last illness.
He was born May 5, 1887, in Bav-
aria, Germany, and came to America
in 1865, and directly to Kilbourn
where he has resided since.
The following children survive: Mrs.
Title Grieger of Kilbourn, Mrs Marie
Regenfuss, Mrs. Carrie Simonet, Mrs.
Maggie Bartlein, Mrs. Annie Lemon
and Mrs. Minnie Emmerichs of Mil
waukee; Mrs. Dena Elsenuis of Berke-
ley, California, Mrs. Rose Zastrow and
Charles Naber of Chicago. Mrs. Der.
tina Hinickle of Portage, Mrs. Clara
Walters of Port Edwards and Mrs.
Helen Unison at home. All were pres.
ent at the funeral services except Mrs.
Dena Elsenuts of California, who was
unable to attend.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24

been almost impossible the past few
days Many Baraboo folks ventured off
the high and easy to become lodged
in the mud within short distance.
Carl Wichern is compelled to keep
his Ford car on the pavement in front
of his home on the Eighth street road
as the ground is too soft to venture
to the garage in the rear of his home
with the car. Two or three cars Sat
urday and Sunday were pulled out Of
the mud with horses.
Sunday evening Attorney w. G..
Evenson and Arthur Johnson were
in the formers coupe driving along
the Sank road to Baraboo they met
with an accident. Mr.. Evenson had
had puncture and was driving slow
ly to town when a large touring car,
coming from the rear, passed and
struck the Ford with it's bumper. The
collision did not injure the large car
and it did not stop The Ford has a
broken spring, bent radius rod and an
other punctured tire as a result The
Ford was well over on its side of the
road when the auto struck it. En-
ployees of the Philbrick garage
brought the coupe to town.
Rev. E. G. Henke has received a
communication from H. I. G. Suez,
consul general at New York, explain
ing the egg shipment from China.
Some time ago a large quantity was
sent from that country to the United
States. The statement says the eggs
did not come from the famine dis
trict China is big country, larger
than the United States. The famine
section is almost destitute, the peo-
pie there feeding on bark, grass, chaff
or other meager foods unless mi1let,
corn, rice, or potatoes, valued at three
cents each day, are furnished by the
relief organizations Most of China is
not accessible and eggs are more
easily transported to America than to
the distant ports of that country. The
eggs sold here produce a larger in
come for the purchase of the rougher
and more substantial foods. The Chin
csc themselves are giving generously
food and money; the Red Cross has
donated one half million; Christian
churches about two million. The far
mers of the west are giving corn and
the railroad employees are giving their
services free. Tag day was held re-
Gently in Pekin and 400 students col
1octad enough money to care for 1500
people until harvest next June.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
Married
zauft--Gibbs

At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Gibbs, of Stump
ter, their daughter, Estella K. Gibbs
and Walter F. Zauft, son of Mr.. and
Mrs August Zauft, Baraboo, kefe
united in matrimony. To the strains
of the Lohengrin march, played by
Miss Esther Steuber, Rev. A G.
Zeilinger led the happy couple to
the parlor where all took their places
under a pretty arch made of smilax,
pink and white trimmings, and
white bell
The bride wore a gown of pink
pussy-willow taffeta and silk Vene-
tian lace, picture hat to match, and
carried pink tea roses and sweet peas.
She was attended by Clara Baugart
lof Sank City, who wore an apricot
fairy-spun gown, trimmed with Vene-
tan lace, black lace hat and car
ried yellow tea rosesI
The groom wore navy blue suit
He was attended by Clifford Kauf-
man, Prairie du Sac, who also wore
d navy Dlu0 suit.
Rex Sawall played the part of ring
bearer The little man carried two
Gala lilies which held the rings used
in the double ring ceremony. After
the ceremony and congratulations, the
bridal party made trip to Gaukel's
!, studio at Prairie du Sac, after which
they partook of six O'clock dinner
The tables were prettily decorated
in pink and white including the brides
cake, brides roses, and two birthday
cakes, decorated for the fifth and
sixth birthdays of Rex Sawall and
Silvia Zeilinger The evening was
Ispent in merriment.
Those attending from away were:
Mr.. and Mrs. August Zauft and son
John Of Baraboo, Mr. and Mrs. AL
Crosby, GAINESVILLE, Mr. and Mrs. j.
Kaufman and son Clifford, Prairie du
Sac Herman Keorth, Baraboo, Misses
Esther Steuber, Madison, Frieda Karg.
lBaraboo, Lucille Beohmer, Prairie du
Sac and Ada Bermann, Beaver Dam.
They received many beautiful and
useful gifts, consisting of silver, glass,
etc.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Zauft will
make their home on the farm of the
brides parents. AS they were well
known at Baraboo and Sank, their
many friends wish them happiness
and fortune.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24

"Since Tanlac has overcome my
troubles l have gained twenty pounds
in weight and am in better general
health than for years past, was the
straightforward statement made
few days ago by H. w. Boring,
prominent and well-to-do farmer liv-
ing at Overland Park, Kansas.
During the two years l suffered
I tried everything l knew of to get
relief, but nothing seemed to reach
my case until tried Tanlac. My
appetite was poor and my digestion
was so bad | could hardly retain my
food Nothing seemed to agree with
me; in fact, | was almost confirmed
dyspeptic. My whole system seemed
to be out of shape. would have pains
across the small of my back so bad at
times l could hardly move around.
"My nerves were all unstrung and /
would become upset at the least
little thing. | seldom slept well at
night and finally, became so weak
and rundown that l lost we'ght rapid
~. | was also troubled a great deal
with catarrh and of mornings had to
spend a half hour or more clearing up
my head
"This is just the condition l was in
when | began taking Tanlac and it
certainly has been blessing to me.
1t seemed to be made ESPECIALLY for
my case. improved from the first My
digestion now is perfect and regard
less of what I eat never suffer any
bad after-effects
1.-THE pair across my back have en-
t'rely disappeared. The catarrh has
left me, too, and my head is perfectly
clear. l am no longer nervous and rest
well at night. have regained my lost
weight and am feeling better and
stronger than / have in years am
going to keep Tanl& in my house SO
it will be handy at all times"
Tanlac is sold in Baraboo by Fisher
Bros, at Reedsburg by Mr.. Henry
TIL eman and at Sank city by the Jar
ges Phcy.-( advertisement
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
ELK MEMBERS
HOLD MEETING

Elkdom in Baraboo Monday night
was on its toes to assist with Is candi-
dates who received their antlers as
members of the local order. The Mad
ison Elk's Fife and Drum Corps ar
rived on the seven o'clock train to
make things lively around the streets.
Eight-thirty found two hundred Elks
marching to Moeller's hall to the tune
of the Corps, where the meeting was
held.
AS an introduction to the large gath
ering the musicians played, "Auld
Lang Syna," and Daniel Roberts sang
two selections. The regular business
meeting of the club was next in rider
after which the candidates were intro
duced to their new antlers. Duling the
evening talks were given by Mr.. Gal
lager of Madison, Elk r. v. r. Harding
Secretary of the Lodge Adolph Andro
and NJ r. Macpherson of Madison,
formerly of Baraboo Besides the Wis.
,iting Elks from Madison there were
also members here from Richland
Center, Kilbourn and other places.
Luncheon WIS served in the B. P.
o. e. hall at midnight.
According to message to the Bara-
boo lodge read by Secretary Andre at
the meeting the membership of the
lodge in the U. S. is now 100000 and
the goal is set for 100000 strong by
June /.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
VonWald-Hemberu

At 800 o'clock on Wednesday af-
ternoon at the home Of the brides
mother, Mrs. Louise Ritzenthaler, the
wedding Of her daughter, Mrs. Emma
Hemberger to U. Edward Won Valid
took place. Rev F. W. Schoeller per-
formed the ceremony in the presence
Of only the immediate relatives. The
bride was attired in simple gown
of blue satin and carried a bouquet
of sweet peas. The couple was at
tended by Miss Anna Halweg and
Otto Ritzenthaler After the cere-
mony covers for ten were laid at
four o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Won Valid will be at
home to their host of friends and well
wishers on the grooms farm south
west Of Baraboo
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
Double Wedding

A Barron paper contains the follow
ing:
very pretty double wedding was
solemnized at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. Fl. Alexander, west of Hills
dale on Wednesday, March Is, at high
noon, when their daughters. Mabelle
and Wilma were given in marriage,
Mabelle, to Oscar Ween and Wilma to
Leon Baldwin.
To the strains of music rendered by
Miss Nora Chambers, the bridal pro-
cession took their places under a pref
ty arch of white bells, and the cere-
mony was performed by Rev. S. r.
Dunlop Of Hillsdale AS soon as both
couples had received the congratula-
tons and well wishes of those pres
ent, the entire company sat down to
a bountsf full wedding dinner.
Both couples are well and favorably
known in our community and all join
in wishing them much happiness in
the future
Mr.. and Mrs. Ween will spend a
few weeks in Minneapolis and Mr..
and Mrs. Baldwin will spend a few
weeks at Orchard. Iowa, before set
ting up housekeeping in their respec-
tive homes. Mr.. and Mrs. Baldwin
will make their home on the Brown
farm in the town of Barron.
Editors Note: The brides are the
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
NOT BREAK RECORD;
JUDGE R. D. MARSHALL

Judge r. D. Marshall of Madison,
now at Birmingham, Alabama, spent
many weeks in obtaining information
concerning the Kilbourn bridge con-
troversy and afterwards printed the
whole in pamphlet District Attor-
ney Sanderson of Portage thought the
expenses for task was at least $1,000
and asked the former of the supreme
court for the exact amount and would
approach the Columbia county board
of supervisors to appropriate a suit
able sum. According to the Portage
Register-Democrat this lis the way
Judge Marshall fixed it:
Birmingham, Ala. Mar. 8, 1921
Ny Dear Mr. Sanderson:
i Your letter Of the 1st inst. finally
reached me here where am staying
few weeks.
thank you for the good opinion ex-
pressed and thank your board as well.
have done much public work in my
time and never yet filed any bill for
any such. do not want to break
the record. To know that my efforts
are appreciated is pay enough
Very sincerely yours,
r. D. Marshall
The Portage daily continues: With
the Judge as with the moralist, vir-
ture is it's own reward. The coun-
ties of Sank and Columbia ought to
give a rising vote of thanks to Judge
Marshall; and that will fall short of
his deserts.
Blessed is the peacemaker.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24

made confession of their faith: Ed
ward Gall, Fred Mielke, Linda Wolfe,
Evelyn Wick, Edna Rau, Estel1a and
Gladys Koberstein, Aims Muth I.eona
Mielke, Esther Wedel, Margaret Mar
quarit. fora K1uender. Bertha and
Clara Mielke, jennie Biek, Arminda
tThake, Marietta Kessie1, Esther
Schellenberger, Helen Dahlke and
Mildred Pierce. The passage of holy
scripture was Rom. 10, SIT. The reg
ular choir sang: $50 Take My Hands
and Lead Me-" The church was decor
ated for the occasion.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24

granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Alexander of Baraboo. Mr.. Alexan-
der, with his son, Alvin, Baraboo, went
to the wedding When they reached
Cameron they decided not to wait for
the 500 limited and walked the seven
miles to their destination. This was
gu tie feat for the senior since he is
"a years old. He not only enjoyed the
walk but the double wedding, two
unusual events.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
Mrs. j. A. Leonard

Mrs. J. A. Leonard died on Sunday
evening at 7:45 o'clock at the home
of her brother, J. j. Raymour, 804
Fifth street. She had been i'll for
some time and not long ago, having
failing eyesight, accidentally fell down
stairs. The accident no doubt hasten
ed her death.
Mrs. Leonard was born at Madina,
New York, April 20, 1912. She married
J. A. Leonard at Albion, New York,
in 1870, and during recent years has
resided at Brooklyn, Wis. Elroy and
Baraboo. She was a member of the
Order of the Eastern Star and Re-
bekah lodges.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24

Reluctance to pay a few dollars
or the Fear of a Dentist has cost
thousands of people with bad
teeth many long years Of suffer
ing. Mouth Infection soon means
General Infection Rheumatism
Heart Troubles, and hundreds Of
other troubles that take the life
out of you and finally causes
death fifteen to twenty years be-
fore it would if you had kept the
mouth free from decay and di-
sease. Usually after extracting
lot of bad teeth the patient rapidly
recover his general health. Best
proof of this is to ask any Of my
patients who have had their mouths
cleaned out. / offer skill and
anaesthetic results that cannot be
duplicated elsewhere. If yours are
real bad it's all the more reason
you should place your case in my
hands. My long experience is your
best protection Next visit
HOTEL WARREN
DATE April
Office hours 9 to q
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