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The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-01
FORD SEEKS PURCHASE
 BIG COAL PROPERTIES

PITTSBURG, Nov. 1.-More than 3O,O0O acres of coal land, containing approximately 1SO,OOO,O0O tons of bit luminous coal, are involved in a deal which is reported to. be in process of negotiation between Henry Ford and the Wayne Coal Company. Coal men estimate that the price to be paid will be in excess of $15,000,00e.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-01
MRS. HARDING BETTER
 AFTER SLIGHT RELAPSE

WASHINGTON, Nov. That Mrs. Harding has recovered from a slight relapse which she suffered a few days ago, Is the statement issued at the White House today. Mrs. Hard ing is now able to sit up for brief periods every day. The recent re- lapse, 1t Is explained, was due to a cold contracted 8 few days ago.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-01
FRIENDLY SETTLEMENT NEAR

LONDON, Nov. 1.-Amicable set clement of the recent difference between Great Britain and the United States on the question of the con- sulate at Newcastle is "in a fair way of being settled" it is inti- mated by officials at British head quarters. The impression has been conveyed that the consulate will soon be opened
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-01
FAMOUS JESUIT PRIEST
 DIES IN ENGLAND

LONDON, Nov. 1.-Father Bernard Vaughn, one of the most prominent Jesuit priests in the world and brother of the late Cardinal Vaughn, died here yesterday. Father Vaughn several years ago made tour of the Dominion of Canada and Alaska in the interests of the Jesuit missions on the western continent.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-01
RECORD AT PANAMA

PANAMA, Nov. Thirteen ships passed through the Panama Canal during the month of October, ac- cording to the latest statistics, set ting a new record for monthly en- tries. The amount of tolls collected during the month was not obtainable today. ... .,n
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-01
THREE KILLED WHEN
 GAS TANK EXPLODES

MONROE, La, AS the result of an explosion in the gasoline extrac- tion plant of the Atlas Oil Company near Schwartz, Louisiana, yesterday the plant is a complete wreck and three men, employees of the company, are dead. The loss to the plant is estimated at $1OO,0OO.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-01
MURGUIA EXECUTED

FL PASO, Nov. 1.-General Mur- guia was executed by firing squad at nine o'clock this morning, ac- cording to a telegram from Mexico City, which has been received at the custom house at Juarez.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-01
VALE INVITES IOWA

NEW HAVEN, Nov. Yale Uni versity has issued an invitation to the University of Iowa to play football game in the Yale bowl next season.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
LAST lKEES OF STORM AT
HILLPOINT DISAPPEARING

Our ice crop left us on Saturday
and the trees look desolate,
as thought lightning had struck every
one of them. The telephone men had
a hard time getting the wire up last
week but we have phone service now.
Mrs. Chris. Korth is on the sick
list
Several from here attended the fun
eral Of Mrs. Weitsel of Sandusky,
Monday.
Charles Korth and family have
moved into their fine new residence
It is one of the finest buildings in
these parts. We suggest that it be
called Hotel Korth."
Fred Pfaff also moved his family
into the house he recently purchased
OF Mr.. Ahrens. Mr. Ahrens has gone
to Minneapolis where he has g. posi-
ton
Miss Cecilia Hanko, who clerks in
the Farmers Store here has gone to
Cazenovia for "A few days.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
REGULAR MEET,
LOCAL LEGION

While the Legion Auxiliary was
holding its first meeting and election
and installation Of permanent officers
at the W. r. c. hall Monday evening,
the Baraboo Post, American Legion,
held its regular monthly meeting at
the G. A. r. hail.. Commander Krad-
well and Adjutant Weber gave most
interesting reports on the state con-
ference of post commanders and adju-
ANTS held at Appleton March 4 and
5. Great credit. they said, is due Wis
consin Department Commander z. ].
Barrett Of the Legion for the excellent
work he is doing. Interesting and
inspiring addresses were given at the
conference by Minnesota department
Commander A. A. Van Dyke, who told
OF the work OF his department in se-
curing and financing the care OF near
IL four thoussnd disabled veterans al
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16

ter, New York, on Oct. Is, 1870 The
family came to Sank county in 1856.
The deceased was one of six brother
who served during the Civil war,
James of Lime Ridge, George W.,
who was killed at Milton Junction by
a train in 1872, Richard and Robert
who have died during recent years
and Alexander who died at Camp
Randall. Another brother, Henry M.
of Baraboo, and James of Lime Ridge,
are the only survivors of this re-
markable family of eight sons.
The deceased served for three years
and twelve days in Co. G. Berdan's
First Regiment, u. S. Sharpshooters.
He was in about forty engagements.
large and small, and was in the battle
of Gettysburg on the second and third
day. He was wounded half a dozen
times, the worst being at the time of
the Seven Days Retreat.
With his death, passes one of the
most gallant and admirable of the
Boys in Blue" and in this, his last
fight, he proved himself no less the
soldier than in the days when he
marched with his comrades in days
of 81.
Mr.. Johnston is survived by his
wife and two daughters, Mrs Percy
Alexander of Ableman and Miss Mel
issa Johnston, who made her home
with her parents here.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
Elect Officers
OF Auxiliary
To Legion


The formal organisation of the
Auxiliary to. Baraboo Post of the
American Legion took place at a
business meeting, which was held at
the w. r. c. hall Monday evening.
There was a very good attendance. a
number having Joined the organiza-
ton since the first meeting several
weeks ago.
Mrs. w. L. Hebard OF Milwaukee
was present to assist in the installa-
ton of officers and made various help
full suggestions, The officers installed
are as follows:
President-Mrs. w. w. Kradwell
Vice-president Mrs. Ernest Isen-
berg.
Treasurer-Mrs. C.. +. Stekl
Secretary-Mrs. George Weber
Chaplain-Mrs. Jennie Peck
Sgt.-At-Arms--7Mr Mrs. Frank Moss
Much interest has been shown in
the organization of an auxiliary and
prospects for an active and live MEM
bership are good. ANY wife, mother or
sister Of an ex-seryice man is eligible.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16

est and most industrious freshmen,
Maurice Frederick, has had to stop
school on account of the illness of
his father.
Miss Warner went to Chicago Mon
day to attend the funeral of her
q 1T, Mrs. Martha Noble.
Mrs. Hewitt returned to school Tues
day morning after an absence of
more than week due to an injury
70 her knee which resulted from a
fall on the ice al North Freedom and
again at Madison.
Robert Schwarz is employed III the
LANCE and Eschenbach store a few
hours of each day.
Miss Polly LANCE entertained the
senior class and high school faculty
at a two course dinner at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Burdick, March
l, the occasion being her birthday.
The table was beautifully decorated
with the class colors, purple and
silver. The evening was spent in play
ing games and cards, and the guests
departed at a late hour, all reporting
an excellent evening.
A good supper was enjoyed at the
NJ. E. church parlors Sunday evening.
About As young people were present,
and all had merry time. Rev. Erwin
gave them talk during the evening.
"Mary's Williams" a play by the
high school pupils for the benefit of
the athletic association was Civ
en- in the NJ. w. hall, March 9Th
There will be a basketball game
with Baraboo's second team, at Bara-
boo Wednesday night, and also a
game with Elroy at Elroy Friday
night
Two birthday celebrations were
held for Miss Heisler Monday. Two
fine cakes were furnished by Mrs. c.
Schenkat for her son Lawrence and
Miss Heisler. These were enjoyed in
Miss Judd's room. A little later "Sur-
prise was shouted in Mrs. Unterna-
brer's room and ice cream and cake
and gifts were enjoyed by Miss Haus-
ler at the children's initiative and
expense.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16

primeval forest, suggested many pos
sible romantic associations. From
beneath it's shade who can say how
many Of the aboriginal natives watch
ed the appearance of war canoes, or
fnr-laden boats, as they came out
from the Dells? Or later when lum-
bermen from there anxiously watch
ed for the coming of lumber RATS af-
ter the wild passage through the
Dells. And, with hearts yet thrilling
with loves first young dream there
are parents and grandparents whose
first holding of hands and vows Of
constancy were beneath the friendly
shadows of these trees. What won
der, then, if hearts are sad, and
women wept at the sight of Kilbourn's
shade trees last Wednesday and
Thursday? Broadway, an avenue
nearly a mile long, was said by visi-
tors to have been one of the most
beautiful in the state, is now a wreck
of tree tops and branches, the bare
trunks and splintered tops standing
in pitiful, pathetic array, as If they
were holding out their bruised limbs
to be dressed and bound. Doubtless
some of the bending limbs may
straighten up when the ice is gone,
and if properly trimmed will eventu-
ally come out again. In this work,
however, it would be wise to employ
a tree doctor, an expert in modern
tree surgery, to direct in the trim
ming"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
SHIPPERS HOLD
ANNUAL MEETING

The members of the Baraboo Live
Stock Shipping Association held thei
regular annual meeting at the G. A.
r. hall recently.
There was a good attendance Of the
class of farmers that think they can
ship their own livestock. Many in
teresting statements were made by
different ones regarding the financial
satisfaction that they had received
when they had patronized the or
ganization continuously. The president,
Earl Thomas mentioned the fact that
the greater the patronage the better
the prices, as full cars of any one
kind of stock brought more on the
market than mixed cars. 10 was
brought out that more than half of the
farmers were shipping their own live
stock through their different organ
iZations at the present time. This
shows a rapidly increasing number
Of farmers that intend TO do their own
selling thereby increasing their pro-
fits.
1t was decided to delay the plan of
penalizing the members for the pres
ent. Directors were elected as follows
Earl Thomas, Jessie BagIanger, L.
B. Irish and Fred Templin.. Walter
Rodewald continues as manager.
A S240 600 business was done by the
organization the past two years.
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the Mayo hospital at Rochester, and
by Judge X NJ. Lands, who praised
the high ideals which the Legion has
set for itself and urged their strict
maintenance.
Other matters of interest were con-
sidered. public announcement of which
is expected to be made soon.
Baraboo Post asks the cooperation
of all the citizens of Baraboo and vici-
nifty in the observance of March Goth
as day to provide positions for un-
employed veterans of this community.
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he heard that a young man whom he
had baptized at the mission Of the
Holy Ghost several years before, had
been killed by the bears and he turn
ed aside to go and console the par
ents, with whom he was acquainted.
The natives avenged the young man
by a great bear hunt, in which he
(Allonez) was informed, they killed
more than five hundred bears. They
shared some of the meat with him
and he resumed his new method Of
navigation to Sturgeon Bay.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
CEEAT BEAR HUNT IN THE FOX RIVER VALLEY
IN TLlE OLD DAYS-M0RE THAN 500 KIILEDBY
THE INDIANS TO AVENCE DEATH OF Y9UEG MAN

+. A. Gilman, SIG East Conant
street Portage, brother of Assistant
Attorney General w. w. Gilman,
Madison, sends an account of bear
hunt in the Fox river valley in very
early times The item is from the
History Of the Fox River Valley"
by George Cary and was originally
related by Father Allouez in an ac-
count Of his trip from Gren Bay to
Sturgeon Bay, The lines sent by Mr..
Gilman to this office follow:
Passing near the Pottawatomies
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
STORM DESTRUCTIVE TO SOME OF THE OLDEST
M0NARCHS In KILBOURE-AGE WAS UPON THEM
WHEN THE FIRST SETTLERS CAME rs YEARS AGO

Pathetic are the words of Editor ].
f. Jones at Kilbourn concerning the
recent storm. He says:
las tree after tree went down an
der the heavy load of ice, and limbs
and tops came crashing to the
ground, there were sad hearts, and
even fearful eyes in many of the old
or homes of KilDourn. Majestic oaks
that we're old when Kilbourn was
born, stately elms and beautiful ma
pies that had been set out by pioneer
settlers of Kilbourn, who had lived
20 see the twigs of their planting be
come trees, and in the hearts of
their descendants, they were a mem
orial to the builders Of the beauty of
Rilbourn, All over the village were
old oaks that stood here when the
first white man came, they were ven
cradle with age when the Jesuit faith
ers crossed Wisconsin the first white
men to visit the state. On the
grounds of Mrs. ]. NJ Sherman was
an oak whose age could only be con-
JeCtGred. IL was just as big and old
looking to Kilbourn's first white sett-
Ter nearly seventy years ago as it was
this day of the storm. Time and
storms had affected it and the Sher-
man family had employed a tree ex-
pert to extend its life. Standing there
as it did on the bank OF the rive from
whe-e one could look up the Wiscon-
sin to the Jaws of the DeIls, it, like
many other fallen. monarchs of the
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
STOMACH is BAD
LET DIAPEPSTN END
GAS, INDIGESTION

"Pape's Diapepsin" has proven itself
the surest relief for Indigestion, Gas
es. Flatulence, Heartburn, Sourness.
Fermentation or Stomach Distress.
caused by acidity. A few tablets give
almost immediate stomach relief and.
shortly the stomach is corrected so
you can eat favorite foods without
ear. Large case costs only few cent.
at drug store. Millions helped an
nually.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16

minister.
Because of persistent attempts to
secure the remains of the youth who
paid the death penalty for murder in
Chicago, for purposes of dissection,
the grave is reported to have been
made secure from dissertation by
pouring in concrete around the steel
casket in which the body was buried.
The reports of the burial in many
daily newspapers are grossly SANDER
Gus and exaggerated the Adams Ad-
vertiser states.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
HARVEY CHURCH Is BURIED IL BURR OAK
CEMETERY, IL MILES FRO ADAMS IN FAMILY
LOT REPORTS UT BURIAL EXAGGERATED. CLAIM

The remains of Harvey w. Church
we're buried Sunday March 5th, in the
family burial lot in the Burr Oak
cemetery. II miles east of Adams af-
ter a brief and strictly private fun
eral held at the home of Edward Cuts
worth, brother of Mrs. E. o. Church,
about two miles south of the GENE
terry. Rev. David Barcley of Elmhurst.
Ill, whose first wife was a daughter
of ar. ellsworth, was the officiating
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
NORTH FREEDOM
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The basketball game between North
Freedom high school boys team and
HillsbOlo high school did not prove
to be victorious for North Freedom.
A person would naturally have
thought that the high school students
here had fallen subject to some
dread disease, had he heard the
means and groans last week. These
were only due TO a few little examin-
ations, that's all.
We regret that one of our bright
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16

Spoons went south in a car and are
moving from place to place, a commo-
dious tent giving them protection
On the way home Mr. and Mrs.
Johnson stopped at Chattanooga
where they remained two days in or
der to visit the battlefields. At one
time during the Civil war Mr.. John
son was stationed near that city at
the foot of the mountain.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
Everett Tavern Sales

The little four year old son of Mr..
and Mrs Alvin Sales passed away
at their home on Ellis street, yester-
day afternoon. The little boy had
been i'll for four weeks but only crit
ically so for three days, the cause of
his death being pneumonia.
The family has resided in Baraboo
for about two years. coming here
from Itloa. Wis.
Everett leaves to modrn his loss
his parents, one brother. Erwin, and
a sister, Freda.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
MR. AND MRS D. JOSEPH JOHN SON RETURN
FROM WINTER SPENT IN FLORIDA--DELIGHTED
WITH THE CLIMATE AND LITTLE JOURNEYS

Mr.. and Mrs. d. Joseph Johnson
are about the first TO return from the
southland, having spent some time in
Florida. They like st. Petersburg
very much and report the Baraboo
colony having a delightful season.
Launch rides were with Mr.. and Mrs.
A c. Osborne and automobile trips
with Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Spoons. The
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
John Johnston

Fcneral services Tor the late John
Johnston were hello from the home
on Fisl IN avenue this morning at
nine-thirty, the Rev. W. w. Moore
officiating. Members of the G. A. r.
attended in body and their service
was obs srvad 81
The music was rendered by Mrs.
i. A titus.
Pallbearers were Oscar Doppler.
George Hammermeister, T. B. Towle.
Lucius Bump, Herbert Judevine, and
Richard Brandt.
The firing squad was composed OF
members OF the Sons OF Veterans.
Herbert Judevine, Richard Brandt,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
Married
Hahn - Genske

William T. Hahn, manager of the
Lodi Grain Co. and Miss Lydia A.
Genske of Merrimack were married
Thursday afternoon, March I'd. by the
Rev. G. r. Carver. The wedding was
a very quiet affair, being. witnessed
only by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Klement.
1t took place in the new home of the
young coulpe in Lodi.
Mr.. Hahn, who is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. w. Hahn of Sank City, has
been a resident of Lodi ior a number
of years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
Miss Matte Luther

Miss Matilda Luther died at her
home in Spring Green recently. Her
death came suddenly and was caused
by valvular heart disease. Miss Luth-
er was born in the town OF Franklin
and was aged Al years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16

C. NJ. Dubois, w. Odell, ]. T. Bates,
and T. Heron.
Accompanied by the members of
the family, comrades of the deceased
and other friends, the remains were
taken to Lime Ridge where services
We're held and burial made.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16
John Johnston

John Johnston was born Oct. 10,
1910 at Toronto, Canada and passed
away at Baraboo, March 8, 1922, aged
81 years, months. He moved with
his parents from Canada to Rochester
New York where they resided for a
short time; and then came on via the
Great Lakes to Wisconsin in 1850,
landing at Milwaukee. From there
they came to near Stoughton, Dane
county and later to Edgerton, Rock
county. Finally in 1856 when young
Johnston was Is they moved to near
where Lime Ridge is now Here he
grew to manhood and from 1856 20
1861 he worked with the family clear
ing the land trying to make a home
out of wilderness. Oct. Ia, 1861 at
the age of q, he enlisted and be-
cause Of being a straight shot, was
put in Co. G, 1st Reg. BerGans U. S.
sharpshOoters. He served under all
the five commanders of the army of
the Potomac, participating in SO bat
ties, beginning at siege of Yorktown.
Some Of the principal battles: Fair
Oaks, the Seven Days Retreat, Fred
ericksburg, Wilderness, Chancellors-
vile. Gettysburg and Cold Harbor. He
received his discharge while in the
battle of Petersburg, Oct. &c, 1864,
having served 3 years and II days. He
weighed 157 pounds when enlisted
and Sc pounds when discharged He
was unable to work for two years af-
ter arriving home. John was the
third son of the family of nine boys;
and the first one to enlist of the six
brothers; one of whom died in the
hospital and three were severely
wounded. Although he was in more
battles than all the other five broth
ers, and though having received six
flesh wounds, yet he outlived them all,
excepting brother James, who still
survives at the age of 70, though shot
through his lungs. Soon after the war
he drifted west and lived on a claim
until the grasshoppers ate all his
crops, after which he returned to
Wisconsin and lived on farms in
Richland county and Sank county un-
til he moved TO Baraboo, II years
ago.
In 1879 ne married Miss Armilda
Willis TO which union were born four
daughters two of whom died in early
womanhOod. He leaves to mourn
their loss his wife and daughter, LISA
at home and Mrs. Percy Alexander
near Ableman besides his brothers,
James of Lime Ridge and Henry M.
Of Baraboo also five grandchildren
and many other relatives in both
Richland and Sank counties. His was
the life OF a pioneer and soldier, the
events Of which were clear in his
mind till the very last. He was a
firm believer in the Christian faith of
his parents and put his trust in God.
IA constant loyal and affectiona.e
husband. father, brother and friend;
an exceedingly staunch patriot and
great lover OF flowers and all the
beauties Of nature has answered the
last roll call.
Funeral and interment at Lime
Ridge.
CARD or THANKS
We wish TO express our sincere
thanks TO the G. A. r., the s. o. V.
and Rev Moore at Baraboo, to Rev.
Blackman, the singers, and the Ladies
Aid al Lime Ridge and to all others
who contributed flowers and kindly
assistance during the illness and
death Of our beloved husband and
father.
Mrs. John Johnston
LISA Johnston
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Alexander
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kollmyre were
treated to surprise party one even
ing last week All report fine time.
Mrs. Paul Mente is back at the Far
mers Store again. When she left in
the fall she was Miss Seamandle.
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Obituary
Louis A. Schanke

Funeral services for the late Louis
Schanke were seld on Tuesday after
noon from the home on South Cen
ter street at two O'Clock and from
the Presbyterian Church at twothhty
Rev. Z. C.. Henke officiated and the
music was rendered by Mrs. G. W
Snyder and Miss Olga Refnking ac-
companied by Mrs. A. Oh. Reisz.
The pallbearers were Frank Nc
Guam, Dennis Bray, Oscar Weiglow,
Albert Radel, William Greiner, and
Jesse Woodruff.
Burial was made in the Barahoo
cemetery, the service at the grave
being in charge of the United Ouer
OF Forresters, of which the deceased
was a member.
Among those from out of town at
the service were Miss Weva Weston,
Milwaukee; Mrs. Carl Schanke, MIR.
and Mrs. Frank Schanke. Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Schanke; Mrs. e. Klagus.
Charles Schanke and Mrs. Otto Mey-
ers, Ableman; A. A. Riel, superinten-
dent of the U. o. f. Milwaukee; Miss
Loretto Weston, Wales; E. Weston,
North Freedom; Mrs. Ellen Weston,
Minnesota; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Weston, Reedsburg; Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Schultz, Lime Ridge; and Julius
Schultz, Reedsburg.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to friends and neigbbors, also
Rev. Henke and the singers. who so
kindly assisted us during the illness
and death of our dear husband and
father; also for the beautiful floral
offerings.
Mrs. Louis - lanke and
daughters
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16

tonight will empty your bowels com.
pietely by morning and yon win feel
splendid. They work while you
sleep" Cascarets newer STIR yvu up
or grippe IKE Salts, Pills, CG1omel.
or on and they cost enfy ten cents
a box Children lore Cascayees Zoo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-16

William Richards, Civil War vet
eran, died at the home of his son,
". A. Richards, in Madison on Fri
day morning, following an illness of
about two months.