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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
DAUGHTER OF
LA TOILETTE
ENJOYS EUROPE

Mr.. and Mrs. George Middleton
/ have been having a great time tou--
ing Europe in the last few months.
Mrs. Middleton is Fola La Toilette,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. La
Toilette.
Mrs Middleton has been sending
"a number of interesting letters from
Europe to her mother, Mrs. Robert
M. La Toilette, at Washington. A
number Of these letters have been
printed in La Follette's Magazine.
Mr.. Middleton has been meeting
with much success as playwright
recently. Polly With a Past is one
of his most successful plays and it
is now running in London.
The following are extracts from
two letters recently received from
Mrs. Middleton:
Marseilles, France, April IL
The last week in the old Roman
towns of Avignon Mines and Aries
has been ever so interesting. We
have enjoyed every moment of the
junket. Mid has become a perfect
gypsy He can perch up anywhere
and not mind what happens to his
knees. And his serene philosophy
and gay spirit have not taken sin
gle flicker at the prospect of the
general strike in England and it's
potential reaction on Polly's future.
("Polly With Past" is now being
produced in London.)
While | was in Avignon, Mines
and Aries l kept having a desire to
re-read Caesars Commentaries.
The Roman buildings which still
stand in these towns of ancient Gaul
bring it all back wildly. Do you
remember how | struggled with the
terrible bridge chapter" mother?
When / saw the ancient bridges
VIII oh cross the RhOne, the memory
of the agonies of that vicious chap
ter of Roman bridge-building came
back very wildly.
Nice, France, April 6.
We've had a wonderful time along
the Rivera. Today we went over to
Monte Carlo. 1t was an interesting
sight. All the types in the world
gathered about the gaming tables.
We came away about seven dollars
poorer than we landed so you can
see that we were very wise We
didn't make or risk fortune-play-
ed just enough to see how it was
done. Yesterday we took an auto
trip up into the foothills of the
French Maritime Alps, and Mid had
his first glimpse of the snow-capped
mountains. In the valleys the cher
ry trees we're all in bloom
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Goetsch--koenecke

Arthur Goetsch of Loganville and
Miss Hilda Koenecke were married at
high noon on Sunday at the Lutheran
church in Loganville. Rev. Steck-
hardt performed the ceremony in the
presence of a few friends and rela-
tives. Following the marriage a re-
ception was held at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Koenecke, a few miles from the will
age. The groom is a bookkeeper at
GAINESVILLE and the couple will reside
in that city.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
ENTER PORTAGE
MEAT MARKET

The Portage Register-Democrat in
telling of the latest thievery says:
eve are again called to announce
another petty robbery. Last Sunday
morning, between the hours of nine
and twelve o'clock, the meat market
and grocery of F. Schmidt was enter
ed through basement window. Pass
ing upward into the store, the thieves
seized and carried away rCeeries to
the value of twenty-five dollars, to-
gether with one or two dollars from
the cash register.
1t is the usual story-no detection
of the fine or coarse work going on
at any time; and no clue to the per
petrators since"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
COLUMBIA COUNTY MINISTER
FALLS FROM GRACE; CANADA

The Rev. F. T. Roberts, recently
pastor of the Welsh M. E. church at
Randolph, has resigned his charge and
has departed for Canada. He goes
away under a cloud. He is charged
with small thefts from several of the
business houses and is said to have
confessed to these acts. AS he has
resigned from his church and the min
|istry and has further agreed to refund
the money, his accusers are satisfied
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
CARD OF Thanks

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to all the neighbors anC
friends for their sympathy and kind
ness to us during the time of our be
reavement over the death of our deal
son and brother Earl and for the beau
tiful flowers, also the singers an6
Rev. Snyder for his kind and com
forting words.
Mr.. and Mrs, William Dreifke
Fillmore Dreifke
Leroy Dreifke
HELEN Dreifke
William Dreifke.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Alvin McGiIvra

Miss Caroline Alvin and Earl Nc
Gilvra were married Wednesday af
iternoon at the Lutheran church, Rev
H. Mueller performed the ceremony
and the young couple was attended
by Roger Alvin, brother of the bride
and Miss Lucille Hoover. The bride
wore a white georgette crepe gown
with hat to match, and the bridesmaid
was gowned in a peach colored
organdie dress with hat to match
Both ladies carried bouquets of mar
guerites. The double ring ceremony
was used at the wedding. Miss Mable
Erswell played the Lohengren wed
ding march for the ceremcnw,
After the wedding a reception was
held at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Alvin, town
of Baraboo Guests to the number OF
SO enjoyed a SIX o'clock dinner at the
parental home.
Mr.. and Mrs. McGilvra Ireceived
many beautiful gifts of silver, cut
glass and china.
The couple will be at home after
June 10 on the grooms farm in Stump
ter. Cd
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Elijah Cannon

Word has been received in Baraboo
that Elijah Cannon, formerly con
ductor on the Chicago & Northwestern
had died from paralysis at his home in
Los Angeles. The family resided in
Baraboo at one time and Conductor
Cannon was on the same train with
Engineer Jacob Luder for number OF
years. He leaves a widow, formerly
Miss Hires of Beloit. He also leaves a
danghter, May, and two sons, John and
JaCes
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Huntinuton--Dieter

Miss Sylvia Huntington daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Huntington OF
Delton and Doran Dieter were mar
ried Saturday, June 4, at Rockford
The ceremony was performed by the
county judge of Winnebago county at
the courthouse in the above city.
Mr. and Mrs. Dieter have returned to
this city for. the present but have not
as yet made definite plans for the fu-
ture.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Thieman-Murphy

Miss Cecilia M. Thieman, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Thieman and
Arthur P. Murphy were married this
morning at seven o'clock at st. JOS
eph's church. FIR. E. G. O'Reilly per-
formed the ceremony.
Miss Thieman has been teaching
school in Thompson Falls, Montana
the past year and recently arrived
home. Mr.. Murphy has been at Devils
lake for the past few weeks where he
has charge of the Kirkland hotel and
cottages at that place. He formerly
resided in Montana
The couple have gone on short
honeymoon after which they will be
at home at Devils lake for the sum
mer.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
STRANGER SENDS
BLACKMAIL note
TO LOCAL BANK
Threatening Letter Is Addressed
to Cashier of First National In
stitution in Baraboo

On Monday afternoon the First Ma
t;onal bank of BdraLoo received a
blackmail letter which read as fol.
lows:
MIR. Cashier First National Bank
Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Dear SIR
To you listed and mind what !
have to say. You have from the
time you receive this letter until
3 p. M. to deliver in person to
the City Hotel sum OF $4,000.
The package to be for 5rookwaI-
ter, w. 3. Refuse or make any
false moves and you are a dead
man. inclose the money in
cigar box, hand the same to the
man at the City Hotel and ! will
send an old man down after it
this afternoon. He will ask for
package for w. 3. Brookwalter.
The old man does not know the
nature of the deal. | simply Gave
him so cents so don't bother him.
This is a copy of the blackmail
letter received by the local bank. The
letter came through the mail from
the local post office
e. S. Johnston, cashier of the bank,
to whom the letter was addressed,
Immediately placed armed men on
various roads leading from the city
and then notified officer William d.
Burke, a railroad detective, who
makes his home in Baraboo, and
other police authorities.
Mr. Johnston compiled with the
cigar box idea but did not place the
required sum in the box However, he
did fix it up to feel rather heavy and
also put note inside stating the bank
did not carry $4,000 on hand but did
have $4,000. The last phrase was
ldded to try and locate the bandit if
he came back to relieve them of their
cash on hand.
Detective in Disguise
The cigar box was taken to the City
Hotel before the required time and
the old man was there to take it. In
the mean time officer Burke had dis
uised himself as a tramp and cas-
tally passed the City Hotel as the
I'D man came out Burke headed
straight for the railroad tracks, as he
had a fairly good opinion that the "old
gent" would probably take that means
If travel for short distance. The
railroad tracks were reached by both
len and Burke stopped to wait for
he elder fellow and while walking
engaged in a conversation. The older
ian, however, walked slower and fl
ally near the halfway house towards
Devils lake took to the woods. Burke
followed close behind and the "old
ent" was ordered to "stick up" just
he was engaged in examining the
ontents of the cigar box.
officer Burke. who has had much
experience in this line states that
rom all indications the man has had
Their eAneriences of like nature. He
Tas much in favor of having a lawyer
defend him in court this morning
efOre he would let any of the ques-
IOners corner him. He claimed Brook
Walter did not pay him the SO cents
or getting the package, and he want
to find the man to receive his pay.
When asked why he did not deliver
ne package instead of going up the
rack himself and opening it, as Burke
1ught him doing, he was up a stump.
Adjourn Case
The "old gent, D. H. Rivers, as he
ave his name to Judge Adolph andre
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Mrs. John SneIIen

Funeral services for Mrs. John
Snellen, who died recently in Bridge
port, Conn, were held this morning
at st. Joseph's church. Fir. e. G.
O'Reilly officiated and singing was
by Mrs. J. NJ. Kelly, Mrs. A. W. Melzl
Miss Ida Melzl and G. A. Melzl
The pallbearers included DR.. Ed
ward McGrafn, James McGuan, May.
or Adolph andre, Stanley Klawitter.
James McGinnis and Jack Falvey.
Interment in the ct. Joseph's GENE
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Neutrality-suspicious.

Walter G. Manthey and Miss Lucin-
da Rubin, both of Portage were mar
|ried by Rev. H. S. Webster of st.
Johns Episcopal church.
They have returned to Portage az
ter a honeymoon spent in Baraboo
and vicinity and will go to house-keep-
ing there in few days, Mr.. Manthey
having purchased home.
Both have been employed by the
Goodell Printing Co.. and are well
known in Portage.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Obituary
Miss marguerite 8. Harvie

Miss marguerite B. Haryie died at
her home in Caledonia Wednesday
morning, June 1, 1921. after a brief
illness.
Deceased was a daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. James Harvie, old
settlers in the town of Caledonia, and
was born March 10, 1857
She leaves two brothers, James Har-
vie at home and John Harvie of
Bloomfield, Mont, and two sisters,
Miss Anna Harvie at home and Mrs.
Otto Siggelkow of Glendive, Mont.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09

Observation-Disclosures

: William Brown of Hillsboro and
Mss Marjorie Mcnamara of Reeds
burg will be united in marriage Thurs
day morning at $50 o'clock by Rev.
FIR Herman at the Sacred Heart par
sonage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyril Johnson at
tended the couple.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
terry

Among those from away who at
tended the services were John Smell
len of Bridgeport, husband of the de-
ceased; John Oates, Fond du Lac,
father: and Misses Mable, Maude and
Catherine Oates sisters of the de-
ceased The first two ladies are from
Rockford and the latter from Gary
Indiana.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Roloff-Locker

Announcements have been received
in Reedsburg of the marriage of Rem
ny Roloff to Miss Ida Locker of La
Crosse at the Catholic church at that
place Wednesday morning, June 1st
A wedding breakfast was served at
the home of the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Locker after the
ceremony. The couple will go to Mad
lison to make it's home. The groom is
employed in the Internal Revenue
Office there.
Mr.. and Mrs, James Roloff, parents
of the groom of Reedsburg went tc
La Crosse to be present at the wed
ding.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09

1t is predicted that the 1921 blue
berry crop in Oneida, Villas, Forest
and other counties in that part of the
state will equal that of two years ago.
The recent frost, which was reported
to have ruined the crop, did only
slight damage. Unless late frost
should interfere the berry yield will
be enormous.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Irene Rreckman

Miss Irene Anna Louise Brockman,
born in Milwaukee and for the last
four years resident of Portage, died
at that place few days ago at the
age of Is years. Her parents alone are
left to mourn.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Jesse T. Newell

Jesse T. Newell, Oldest son of Mil
ton and PueIla Newell, was born in
Fairfield November 27, 1854 and pass
ed away at his home May %, 1921, at
ter a short illness Of complication
of diseases. He was married October
Is, 1882 to Miss Adeline McMarlin
To this union were born two children
Mrs. Lulu t. Moody of Elroy, and
Alice M at home.
With the exception of four years
spent in the west, one year at Bara-
boo he has always resided in Fair.
field.
His wife preceded him in death just
two years, two months and two days
Besides his two daughters, he leav
es to mourn seven grandchildren, two
sisters, Emma and Cenia, Fairfield
two brothers Fremont Of Fairfield
and Wayne of Baraboo.
Funeral services were held at the
home Tuesday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Johr
Gillem, an old friend, officiating Mes
danes J. Ballinger, and S. Hotchkiss
and Messrs Edd and Earl Thomas
sang Rock of Ages" "In the Sweet
By-and-By." and my Father Knows.
The bearers were Ralph and Guy
Plummer, Ed and George Waddell
Steve Burton and John Mcfarland.
He was laid to rest in the Walnu
Hill cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our thanks tt
the friends, neighbors, singers, min
lister and bearers for the help, sympa
thy and flowers given during the sick
ness and death of our father ant
grandfather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas Moody
and family
Miss Alice Newell
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
sHoRTHORN BREEDERS TO
HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC

The Sank Co. Shorthorn Breeders
association will hold it's annual picnic
June Is at the Walter Pierce farm
south of the city. An interesting pro-
gram and judging contest are prom
ised.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Observation-Disclosures

James L. Hainstock and Miss Win
ME c. Mortimer, both of Ironton, were
married Wednesday afternoon in the
county Judges chambers at the court
house. Judge J. H. Hill performed the
The couple was attended
by their parents.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
koIba Blank

Paul Kolba and Miss Esther Blank
were united in marriage Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 at the Lutheran
church in Tuckertown. After the cere.
mony they drove to Reedsburg to
have their pictures taken. They viii
make their home at Thorpe. Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Rehnke-- Schroeder.

Miss LaVerne Behnke and Hugo
Schroeder were united in marriage
at the Lutheran parsonage in Able
man, Wednesday evening. They
were attended by Miss Mildred
Krohn of Reedsburg and Walter
Schroeder a brother of the groom.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Charles HuIburt

Charles Hulburt, son of Postmaster
and Mrs. F. l.. Hulburt. Delton died on
Thursday afternoon at the home of
his parents, He had been an invalid
for many years and suffered a stroke
a few days before he passed away.
He was born in Delton about 40
years ago and always resided there.
Besides his parents he leaves a
brother, Walter Hubert, Delton, and
two sisters Mrs. Will Head, La Vale.
and Mrs. Ed. Conan, Delton.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
]. E. Cline

]. E. Cline died in Madison aged
10 years. Mr.. Cline is survived by his
wife, two sons, VIM. F. of Madison,
and G. A. Cline of Adams, and two
daughters, the Misses Rose and Cath
crime at home.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Mrs. Schoenemann

Mrs. Ferdinand Schoenemann, for
merly a resident of Spring Green, died
recently at Blockton, Iowa.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the kind neigh
bors and friends who assisted us in
our sad bereavement also for the
floral offerings.
Mrs. Con. Donahue
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Donahue
Mr. and Mrs D. Donahue
Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Reinhold
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
APPLICATIONS TO MARRY

August Pepper, Westield.
Anna Hasz, Westfield.
D. w. Seeley, North Freedom
Mary L. Grosirske, North Freedom
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09

that the punishment he is receiving is j
sufficient. Portage Register-Demo-
crat.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Mrs. J. N. SneIlen

Mrs. H. G. Brown has received a
message from Bridgeport, Connecticut
announcing the death of her sister
Mrs. ]. N. Snellen, nee Kate Oates
Mrs. Snellen fell some months ago
and broke her hip, never recovering
from the accident. Mrs. Brown spent
considerable time with her sister af-
ter she met with the misfortune.
Mr.. Snellen was with the Ringing
shows for many years and the home
of the couple was formerly in Bara-
boo They moved to Bridgeport mum
Der of years since.
Besides her sister, Mrs. Snellen
leaves three brothers, Daniel and
James of Baraboo and John of Fond
du Lac Interment at Baraboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-06-09
Frederick Westerfeldt

Frederick Westerfeldt died at the
home of his son Fred on Hay Greek
Ave, Reedsburg Thursday afternoon
at 1870 o'clock after a few days i'll
ness with dropsy of the heart.
He was 78 years of age and is sur
vived by two sons, Fred and Christ
both of Reedsburg, two stepsons,
William and Henry Hasz and four
grandchildren The funeral will be
held Saturday afternoon at 1:45 at the
hcIne and O'Clock at the st. Johns
Lutheran church, conducted by Rev.
L. Schneider and interment in st.
Johns, cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-15
HELP WANTED--MALE 4 FEMALE

CIVIL SERVICE COACHING-shortha
typist private lessons, day-nishtt be a
secy. under reClassificatlOn. JiO Muns.y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-15
ROOMS WANTED

WAITED 20 completely or partly. veil
heated furnished rooms. By couple With
baDy. Permanent, rent not exceeding $40 Z:
convenient 10 lsth aud You sta BOX A.2l
Times Onice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-15
THE WASHINGTON TINES SATURDAY, JANUARY 49, 1872
KELP WANTED -FExLLE


MAlDs-Hotel. 3nd cooks wanted. REV,
FuLLER's EXCHANGE. l2sl gSth q. :
wOMAN--uood, capable white, 10 do laun-
dry work In family Of 5, private home.
ll9 Bryant st. N. w, North zss3-J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-15
HELP WANTED-MALE

ABLE BODIED man OF strong will-power
wanted 10 take care OF large savage lion
must be fond Of animals and a good run
ner. Apply T. IL zANN, Criterion Theater'
9Th and ID SITS. N. W.
AUTOMOBILE Northumberland
colored must have good references APP
ply I25 X st. N. w, A. J. STABLER.
BARBER
7O4 18th ST. N. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-15
TREES

NOTICE-Offce of the Board of Personal
Tax Appeals, District OF Columbia Jan
vary IA. 192l.-Notice liz hereby given that
the Board OF Personal Tax Appeals Of the
District of Columbia will be in session at
the District building, room 1903, from Feb
sive, Sundays and legal holidays excepted
WILLIAM 7. RICHARDS. Assessor. ID. C..
Chairman Board Of Personal Tax Appeals
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-15

WANTED - Immediately ste
nographer or typist with 5000
and services, to aid in develop
ment of newly organized COM
mission business; salary of $50
per week and quick returns on
money assured. Apply, giving
phone number, BOX A-l6, Times
office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-15
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

AGENTS WANTED
Government employees and
others desiring to earn $50 per
week or more extra money in
spare time, lean the real estate
business without charge and be
paid while learning; automobiles
leave for Chevy Chase on free
tour of property at 5 p. m. to-
day. SEE MISS MULLIGAN,
319 Colorado Bldg. 14th and G
SITS. N. w.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-27
YOUR HEALTH

that, like everyone else. his physical
bank account was limited Not fer
twenty years had he been sick in
bed. He defed the laws and regu-
lations he had laid down for his
patients. But the cashier discover
ed his overdraft and called him 10
account.
You may overwork and overwOrry.
you may neglect your meals. You
may lose your sleep. You may 90
about with wet feet You may wear
the wrong sort Of clothing. In the
language Of the street. you may
get away with this sort Of thing
for a while.
Remember. however, that every
.ndiscretiOn Of this sort is a eheck
On Your physical bank. It is a de-
mand on your reserve. You can re-
peat this performance tin your ac-
count is exhausted. When these
checks are added up and your funds
are exhausted the bubble win burst
Your physical career vii fall with a
crash, just as the financial undertak-
ing of some crazy captain Of f.
nance" blows up with a bang!
II you would prosper and live Ions
you must keep your accounts square
with the bank. Observe the rules
Of give and take" Never take
from your physical store unless YOU
are adding something every day.
Exercise. fresh air. lots of sleep
regular meals, stated hours of labor
proper recreation, clean living, al
least one attendance at church pei
week-all these are deposits in the
Bank OF Health Unless YOU make
uninterrupted additions TO your ac-
count you will find yourself in tho
physical poorhouse.
The informed and intelligent per
son who lands in the hospital be
cause Of his own misdeeds and nes
Iect is less to be pitied than the per
son who is buried in the Potter.
field because he is a friendless pau
per.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-27
AGED COUPLE MADE
RICH BY OIL BOOM

Ell DORADO, Ark, Sept. EFF
there is anywhere more demo-
ratio millionaire couple than Mr.
and Mrs. George Pickering Of Union
county. folks down this way would
like 20 know about them.
The chickering's settled on 800
acre farm near here b years ago.
The land cost them 81 an acre. They
were thrifty folk and It wasn't long
before the barns were up and the
Pickering farm was a real home.
Then came the oil boom. Along
with all their neighbors the Picker
ings leased their land 10 the oil pros
Iectors.
one morning they awoke TO find a
gusher on their farm. other wells
also came in" and it wasn't long
before the Pickerings' share Of the
profits was running close TO $1,000
600 a year.