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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16
HOME BREW IS
KILLED, SENATE
Blaine Prohibition Enforcement
Bill Passes Upper House by
Vote of 20-1O

The Blaine prohibition enforcement
bill was passed in the senate Friday
20 to 10, after an amendment had
been added striking out the words
permitting manufacture of home brew
for home consumption. Vets voted
against the measure after this amend
ment had been tackled on.
An amendment was also adopted
which prohibits children under 81
from obtaining liquor on prescription
unless obtained by their parents or
guardians and upon affidavit of a
physician that the liquor is necessary
for the health of the minor. Both
amendments were offered by Senator
Oscar Olson, administration member
Of the senate.
They had the backing of the Anti
Saloon league and struck out the two
provisions which that organization
objected TO in the new BILL
1t is expected that the action Of
the lower house early next week, will
follow closely that of the senate, with
probability that two more amend
ments will be adopted, which will
further hedge about provisions of the
BILL
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16
HIGHER TAXES

Reed Smoot has issued a statement
indicating that taxes in America NAV
be higher rather than lower nnder
the coming Republican administra-
ton. Why, of course. Who believed
that taxes will ever be lower? The
stupid Democrats M uestionabIy
wasted millions. The Republicans are
smarter; they will waste little but
steal what the Democrats wasted Rut
what is wasted and what is stolen is
a drop in the bucket. The taxes are
nigh because people are demanding
more and more service from govern
ment. As life broadens, men are
more and more dependent not on
their own endeavors, but upon their
Reighbors' honesty, and capacity and
cooperation. The one agency of earth
that can embrace the common hon
esty, capacity and cooperation of men
is government. So we are devising
broader and broader government. And
that means more and more taxes. OF
course taxes are going to be higher
He is a mighty cheap statesman who
tries to get into office on the promise
of lower taxes. There is no such ami
Emporia Gazette.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16
Feu Facts on
the 7istr0y of
Sank County

The first white men to see Sank
county were Louis Joliet and Father
Marquette, June 1878.
*] -
The first attempt made to settle in
the county was made by Archibald
Barker at Baraboo in June 1897.
* * s.
The first claims taken were by Ber-
ry Haney, Johnathan Taylor and Sol
ONION Shoe at Sank City in 1888.
y * *
The first permanent improvement
in the county was made by James
Ensminger and Thomas Samser in
the claim of Berry Haney in June 1888
* * y
The first family to come was that
of James~S S. Alban, locating near Sank
City, December TO- 1888.
* * *
The first fourth of July celebration
was at Prairie du Sac in 1889.
y 81 81
The first child born in the county
was Charles 3. Haney November 80,
1889.
H* *
The first village to be laid out
was Prairie du Sac in 1910.
**4
The first saw mill was built in Hon
ey Greek by Robert Bryant in 1912.
* 81 y.
The first lawyer in the county was
w. H. Clark, who practised at Sank
City in 1912.
The first physician was DR.. J. B.
Woodruff at Prairie du Sac.
* * *
The first sermon was preached by
Rev. John Cramer at the home of
Henry Teel in May, 1910.
i: y. y
The first couple married in the coun-
ty was Rev. James G.. Whitford and
Mrs. Sarah Sayles, August Is, 1871
at the home of Henry Teel.
s. * s.
The first county seat was located at
Prairie du Sac in 1914.
The first election was March II.
1874, the sum of AZ votes being cast
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16
IN
REAL ESTATE

w. J. Barton to George ThieseR,
land in Sank City, $1,000.
A. r. Craker to Theodore Mol,
land in Woodland, $3.50.
Myrtle B. Springer to J. A. Chris
tie, land in Baraboo, 81.
State Bank of Prairie du Sac to
Utility Hoist & Manufacturing Co.
land in Prairie du Sac, 81.
Anna Barton to Samuel Showers,
land in Baraboo, 81.
Edwin Steidtman to John Stempke,
land in Merrimasck, $500.
Emma Haberrichter to Gottlieb
Schmidt, land in Merrimack, 81.
Elizabeth Lee to G.. Fl. Lee, land in
Merrimack, 81.
Gabie1 Lee to Mrs Elizabeth Lee,
land in Merrimack, 81.
Prairie du Sac Farmers Produce
Co. to N. c. Ploetz, land in Prairie
du Sac, 81.
c.. M. Cleveland to j. j. Buenzli,
land in No. Freedom, 81.
F. A. Alvin to Y. w. Alvin, land
in Honey Creek, 81.
George Hutter to L. c. Robson,
land in Spring Green, 81.
e. L. Sweeney to Constantine Hintz
land in Dellona, ST.
Gruber Cheese Co. to Grover
Cheese Co. land in Bear Creek $500.
J. NJ. McCready to J. w. Mcintosh.
land in Spring Green, $2,400.
Walter Alvin to Robert Alvin,
land in Honey Creek, $500.
Prairie du Sac Farmers Produce
Co., to N. C. Ploetz, land in Prairie
du Sac, 81.
Charles Siggelkow to VIM. Brown.
land in Greenfield, 81.
c. II. Holt to J. IT. Brjlotc land in
No. Freedom 81
Mrs. Ella Barber tn A. L. Betten-
dorf, land in Baraboo, 81.
Reinhold Klitzke to Ernest Dett-
man, land in Greenfield, 81.
Richard Priest to A. G. Bradt, land
IN LaValle, $500.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16
How They Fooled the Watchmar

Reading the account in The News
regarding a certain forest in Switzer-
land, reminds me of a story father
used to tell us how the children while
gathering limbs protected themselves
against the .wa1chman. They could
find larger limbs if the Waterman was
not present, so in order to inform
each other where the guard was, they
divided the forest into districts, one,
two, three, etc. If the Waterman was
seen in district number one, boy
would climb a tall pine and call out
the word "Hironimus," once; number
q would take it up and so on; in a
few minutes all the children would
know where the Waterman was, and
be safe. 1t took some time before the
trick was discovered.
HENRY A. OCHSNER
Plain. Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16
LOYAL WORKERS
IN CONVENTION
Thirieth Annual Gathering Of
General Western Society Meets
at A. c. Church

On Thursday evening at the local
Advent Christian church the thirtieth
annual, convention of the General
Western Society of Loyal Workers
opened. The address of welcome was
given by the local pastor, Rev. e. O.
Coontz; the response was by the pres
ident, J. H. Grouse, Columbus Ohio;
and the sermon was by Rev. w. G.
Bird, Evansville, Wis.
The convention is being well at
tended. Among the early ones from
out of town who registered are the
following,
elegates-William Kay, Glouster,
Ohio; Mrs. w r. Hurst, Mineral, Ill.,;
Chester A. Sampson. Detroit, Mich. !;
Carol Coffman, Lincoln, Nebr.; Cor
don Let's, Brodhead, Wis; Miss Ruth
Cotton, Miss Ida Dresser, DeKalb, Ill.
Miss Clara Briggs, Homewood. I'LL;
Keith Williams, Chicago, ILL.,; Frank
E. White, Alma Center, Wis; Clar-
ence Kirby, Rev. w. O. Williams, Chi
cago, ILL.,; Mr.. and Mrs Keck, Arthur
Harms, Curtis Singleterry, Miss Ruth
jerks, e. Stephens, Chester, NJ Kear-
ney, Of Aurora, III; Rev. j. H. Grouse,
Columbus, Ohio; Rev. w. r. Hurst.
Mineral, ILL.,; Rev. A. P. FerrilNPaJmer
ILL.,; Rev. William G.. Bird, Evansville,
Wis; Rev. Geo. J. Holland, Chetek,
Wis; Rev. S. H. Perry, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16
SAUK COUNTY
PEOPLE ENJOY
PICNIC IN WEST
Mrs. Elizabeth GattwinkeI Writes
Interesting Item Concerning
Gathering Of Former Badgers

Mrs. Elizabeth Gattwinkel. formerly
of Baraboo and now at Chino, CAL,
writes the following interesting &C
count of picnic enjoyed by Sank
county people now in California.
A most enjoyable event was pic
mic at Lincoln park in Los Angeles
on June 9Th which was composed of
old friends, formerly of ,Baraboo,
Sumpter, Reedsburg, North Freedom
Merrimack, and Honey Creek and
Prairie du Sac. Invitations were sent
out to the friends and about noon a
goodly assemblage was seen about
the tables at the beautiful park, shak-
ing hands, friends meeting friends.
Not only was it good looking re-
past which was spread upon the table
but it was good looking crowd as
sembled about the board as nearly all
were formerly Sank county people or
their descendants.
Different groups found their ways
about the park, visiting the conserva-
tories, the ZOO and the various places
of interest. The old schoolmates and
friends talked over old times while
their children enjoyed themselves in
the swings and the merry-go-round.
Among the Sank county people pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Myers
and daughter, Dorothea, formerly of
Sumpter and Baraboo; Mr.. and Mrs.
nf Sui
Mrs. o. S. Rich, son Ted and daugh-
ter Ethel of Sank Prairie and Bara-
boo; Mrs. Rena Sprague Elliott and
daughter Of Reedsburg; Miss Selma
Giese of Honey Greek; Mr.. and Mrs
F. r. Popjoy and Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Reuland and two daughters of Sank
Prairie; (Mrs. Reuland was formerly
Miss Ara Popjoy) MIS-. Elizabeth
Myers Gattwinkel of Merrimack and
Baraboo; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lowe
and son Carroll (Mrs. Lowe was for
merly Miss Nellie McGilvra of Sump-
teri; Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Reuland and
sons, Monroe, Frank and Howard and
daughter Miss Lenore formerly of
Sank Prfairie; MRS. Reuland wis
Miss Daisy Myers; Mrs. Irene Hack
EFT HAIRY and daughter, Rosemary,
of North Freedom; Mr.. and Mrs AL
bert Myers and son Merton and Mrs.
Iva Tiffany Bayles and daughter Al
va of Sumpter; William Myers of
Sank Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Converse and Mrs. Eliza Hubbard,
Mrs. Conve@se was formerly Miss
Maud Hubbard, who with her mother,
Mrs. Hubbard resided in Prairie du
Sac in the years gone by.
The E. C. Steuber family of Chino
and the Nell Campbell family of Pc
mona, formerly of Prairie du Sac and
Baraboo, were not able to be present |
on account of illness in the family. |
Rene E. Myers and wife stayed at i
home to care for the tiny baby which
recently arrived at their home 1t is !
now weeks old and weighs 4 pounds. !
It wears doll clothes. It's one the small |
lest babies ever born in that section |
of the country.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Jones are re- |
siding at Escondite and are now re-
joicing over the birth of a new daugh- |
ter, which makes their third Mrs |
Jones was formerly Miss Cora Myers |
Rev. and Mrs. Goddard also reside |
at Escondite. Mrs. Goddard has been |
employed in the, schools there this
year and has won much praise by her
excellent management of children.
All the old friends who met at
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16

The influence Of a flower garden
may be greater than the maker rea-
Lies. 1t not only influences those who
foster it's advancement but it may in
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16

Census reports show that France has
between 100000 and 100000 few
er people than before the war. Ma
poleon took an inch from the stature
Of the French people by his ruthless
campaigns and the World war may do
as much more. Wars are ruinous to
the race.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16
CALEDONIA

Ira Farnsworth, Caledonia, died in
a Columbus hospital a few days ago.
His home was at Fall River. His faith
er, William Farnsworth, and sister,
Mrs. John Thomas, were with him
when he died.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16

The other day a BaraDoo woman
was "stumped." She was asked
whether she would rather have hus-
band with best mind or one who
would mind" best.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16

the picnic. are now residents of Cali
fornia with the exception of Mr. and
Mrs L. E. Stone, who will leave soon
on their return trip. via Seattle, to
Wisconsin. Their many friends in that
part of the coun ry are hoping they
will return and become permanent res
idents
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16
Thursday, June 10 1921

Gently, gently, gently, please. The
president of the New York dental So
ciety is DR.. Hert
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-16

When man boasts Of his family
tree he should be careful to note
there is nothing shady about it.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation By
 The Governor

In accordance with the oldest of American customs, and obedient to the promptings of our hearts, we pause once more at the close of autumn to publicly express, through observance of another Thanksgiving Day, our sim cere gratitude to Almighty God for His watchful care and continued blessings
 It may be that during the past year we have allowed our minds to dwell on conditions calculated to disturb our peace and at times to cause us to grow pessimistic. Yet only to the careless thinker will it appear that we have small reason to be thankful at this time. As a nation we cannot find anywhere on this globe people who have been more favored with the good things of life, or who are more happily situated. Compared with the lot of other nations, we can truthfully say that we have known no want or suffering. Our har- vests have been abundant, and in world wide stagnation of business we have experienced less inconvenience and distress than any country.
 We need look no farther in search of cause for thanksgiving than to visualize the little band of Pilgrims facing the rigors of New England winter and struggling for their lives against hos tile Indians, and in contrast to picture the mighty Republic which they found ed and in which we enjoy the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship. If the fathers felt bound under such cir cumstances to acknowledge the bless ings of a Divine Providence, how much more reverently should we, who enjoy to the full countless advantages of modern civilization, thank the giver of all good.
 We have great cause for thankful ness that America has taken the lead among the nations of the world in an effort to lessen the burden of arma- ments, and through mutual understand ing to remove the menace of future wars. In our acknowledgment of Gods guidance in the International l Conference at Washington, to the end ] that the splendid program proposed by 1 our government may be accepted not ] only in principle but also in fact by the other powers of the world.
 Arizona has abundant cause for
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
ROAD SELFISHNESS

Selfshness is the preservation of self. The same may be said of a community. This is true if not carried to the extreme. If carried to the extreme it has a tendency to corrupt, and cause the person to be ostracized from the closer and finer friendship of mankind. This is also true of community and county. The is- sue of Better Roads is becoming contagious throughout county, state and country. This is serl- ously so in Apache county. Most every man is wanting the good road to come right to his door. This is an impcssibility. Each town is wanting their good road built first. The county is unable to build all the roads asked for and needed at the present time.
 So why not Gall the people of the county) get together as big family, thresh this road project out? Find the roads that will be biggest help to the county as a whole. Vote our bonds for these roads. The last road bill, the Fitts-Dowell bill passed by con- gress appropriates approximately three dollars to every one put up by the county on designated fed eral roads. Isn't it time for us to lay aside a good deal of our selfshness and work for roods that will be an aid to the majori- ty. E. c. N.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24

thanksgiving. During the past year we have been spared calamity. Peace has prevailed within our borders, and in- dustrial disturbance has not arisen to interfere with orderly development of our resources. The long and trying period of drouth which proved ser ious factor in the existence of our live stock industry has very happily been ended and business conditions generally indicate that the gradual return of prosperity is we'll under way. Our state has been singularly favored in the matter of natural resources, to the full development of which we press forward with confidence and enthusi- asm, knowing that our future impor- tance as state is definite and certain.
 All these, and kindred blessings, whether they be material, social or spiritual, have been vouchsafed to us by the gracious favor of Almighty God, who shapes and directs the destiny of nations, and who watches over the individual. It is most fitting, there fore, that we as people, publicly and unitedly, express to Him our reverent thanks for them all, and invoke his continued aid and guidance in all our public and private affairs.
 To this end, I, THOMAS E. CAMP BELL, Governor of Arizona, in accor- dance with our statutes, do hereby join with the President of the United States in designating Thursday, Mo- vember 24, 1921, as THANKSGIVING DAY. I would especially recommend that on the day set, all of our people refrain from unnecessary labor and in the mystic circle of home and in places set apart for public worship, meet and give thanks unto Him who has crowned us with His loving kindness and tender mercies. In our abundance, let ms not forget those who may be in need and let us both as a nation and as individ- uals face the future with charity to all and malice toward none.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have hereunto set my hand and caused tbe Great Seal of the State of Arizona to be affixed. Done at Phoenix, the Capital, this 18th day of November, 1921.
 THOMAS E. CAMPBELL.
 Governor.
 ATTEST: ERNEST R. HALL;
 Secretary of State.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
LOCAL JOTTINGS
 FROM EAGAR

Friday night. the 18th, an Old Time Reunion is being held at the Grapevine Hall, at Edgar. This is a festival for the old and young. and promises to be one the big gest times ever pulled in the county.
 Dame Rumor has it that the Edgar Community Band intended to visit St. Johns, Thanksgiving, which in substance was correct, but sickness of some of it's mem- bers ruled it otherwise.
 The Round Valley High School Basket Ball teams have been hit ting the ball lately and expect to get someone's scalp at the coming meet at St. Johns.
 Joseph Jenson of the pines is in town on business. He was incl dently chinning his friends on the side.
 Loads of grain are pouring in from the upper country. It spells a bounteous harvest this fall
 Every body is off their feed for a few days trying to gant up for Thanksgiving. In view of the turkeys that are going on the block and athletic victories ex- pected, Edgar will be strutting bunch after Thursday.
 Miss Elsie Tolez, state superin- tendent of instruction, and other prominent educators of the United States, paid the highest tribute to the Edgar Community Band for their progress. as expressed in the terms of these educators was marvellous. !" One or two of the educators of Edgar are of the op- posite opinion. Somebody is out of date.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
ChamberIains Tablets Have
 Done Her a World of Good

"Chamberlain's Tablets have done me world of good," writes Mrs. Ella L. Button. Kirkville, N. Y, 'T have recommended them to a number of my friends and all who have used them praise them highly" When troubled with indigestion or constipation, give them a trial and realize for yourself what an excellent medi- cine it is. Adv.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24

More than 5000 hunting and fishing licenses were issued in Arizona during October. accord ing to the state game warden's office in Phoenix. The office has already received $4048 in fees for the licenses and there is more col lected by deputy wardens in vari- ous parts of the state winch will be forwarded to the warden's of- fice.later.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24

H. J. Knight was shaking hands with old friends in St. Johns this week.
Morris tribune., 1921-07-01

We heartily approve of the demand that is being
ousy disagree with the oftrepeaed statement that the
people do not war; and the assumption that wars
brought by some vaguely defined persons known
"they" and especially by the administration. AS
of fact there isn't responsible government in
world today but is kept busy avoiding the
which thoughtless people would bring Right
here in country apparently millions of people
ready to force with Great Britain of her
domestic problems while other millions will to goad
Japan into senseless conflict Any public speaker
where get round of applause the proposition of
the Stars and Stripes waving from the Arctic Panama.
in spite of the fact that such consumaton could be
brought about thru disgraceful conquest
Of all of these things the batting of England the
insulting of Japan and the assumption of divine right
to extend sovereignty where will is all but the
ings cause MISUNDERSTANDING and misunderstanding
breed suspicious and suspicion breeds hate and hate
breeds For Gods sake let's abolish but before
call divinity to witness too fervently let's exercise
little tongue restraint, mind business give
each and nation everywhere to understand that
has anything to fear from The empty formulae
of diplomacy promote the universal good
ing which will bring world The only thing that
do that is the peaceful attitude of people
world towards another and right here in the good
old U. S. A, make beginning by stopping
lending encouragement to senseess propaganda
Morris tribune., 1921-07-01
We are inc

We are inclined to wonder just how much sincerity
there is in the endorsement farm to market roads
given by of people who great concern for
the development country against tourist high
ways Just now mind the action of the state
highway department turning down the application for
change of route the highway between Hancock
and Benson This has for number of years been
indicated running alongside of the Great Northern
between these two towns but Pope county has al
ways it's share and the result is that the
route has been used. Accordingly when the ques-
ton of building this permanent trunk highway
of Hancock applied to the highway commits
have the trunk road east Of Hancock
with the trunk highway between Benson and
Starbuck and thence south into Benson. There would
be considerable saving in the amount of permanent
demanded at once especially Swift county al
ready miles of this road cemented But that is
the main point. By running right anged road be-
tween these towns, the farmers of rich farming
section would be given ready to two good market
would have to travel such short distance further to
be negligble-only about IS minutes if the driver
strictly observed the speed laws The route
the other hand will be of but little to
but the through traveller The route for several miles
the gravel subso lands of the Chippewa valley
which has been and will be used for any
thing but the growing of hay There several miles
that there better place for the highway
department to demonstrate the sincerity of it's protesta
tions for the farm to market road