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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-07-06

Adam Crozinski. who for over fifty
years made his home with ]. S. Slit
er, Spring Green, died at the age Of
about "a years. His life contained
much of mystery. His brain was dis
ordered and his knowledge of the
English language was meagre. Be
fore the physical disabilities of age
fell upon him he was a good penman
and it is presumed that at some time
he may have been a man of some edu-
cation. No trace of any of his people
were ever found.
Shortly after the Civil war he ap-
preached the Sitter home as a wan
derer and went to work, and except
for few brief absences in the earli-
er years, he has been with the Sitter
family continuously.
In the Civil war he served in the
First Cavalry.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon. conduced by Rev. w. M.
Philpott, and interment was made in
the Spring Green cemetery. Civil war
veterans escorted the body of their
comrade
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-07-06
SUMPTER FAMILY RETURN
FROM AUTO TOUR

The families of Urban Mather. ].
z. Steidtmann, L. o Kindschi, Ralph
kindschi, Walter Kindschi and J. P.
Kindschi, Sumpter returned Monday
from a five days tour through north
ern Wisconsin.
Mrs. Roy Zumstein who is staying
with her sister, Mrs Ray Mather has
not been feeling so well the past few
days
The annual meeting of the Stones
Pocket cemetery will be held as us
ual after school meeting In the
Stones ocket school house.
The H." a, Gle club will not n. -.
until Wednesday. July IL when it will
meet with Mrs. Roy Hoover.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Promo attended
the golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Parks at Merrimack Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garth Promo attended
the Holstein picnic at Reedsburg Fri
day and visited friends there.
Roy Spoons of Baraboo called at
Roy Mathers Monday.
Mr. and Mrs, X, L, Promo and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hames attended
the Station day picnic at Madison
Friday.
Ex-Governor and Mrs. Phillips ar
rived here Thursday for a stay at
their home.
Mr.. Kirch of Mazomanie is at the
home OF his son In law Mr.. Howard.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-07-06
u. S. W. Y A.
KENOSHA ENJOY
STATE CONVO.

L. A. Brown, past commander. of
Sank county camp IL. United Spanish
war veterans and Mrs. L. M. Brown.
department assistant guard of auxil-
iary camp 81 represented Baraboo al
Kenosha whore the 23rd annual en-.
campment of the Spanish war vet
Grams OF Wisconsin was held.
The Baraboo representatives report
wonderful time. The convention
closed Saturday night with a farewell
ball at the coliseum in the above city,
Emma Lehman was elected de-
partment president of the ladies aux
Hilary of the ". S. W. v. of Wisconsin
and Martin G.. Kenny was elected
commander OF the veterans.
Friday a great parade was held,
headed by the Great Lakes naval
band. Those included in the parade
were a troop of mounted cavalry
from Fort Sheridan, National Guard.
World war veterans, Platoon police,
United Spanish war veterans, about
700 strong, the Boys of 81, the Boy
Scouts and their drum corps, the U.
5, w. v, fife, drum and bugle corps,
Racine drum and fife corps, and Mil
waukee three bands. They marched
six miles along the decorated streets.
The members of the Kenosha camp
and citizens of the city made elabor-
ate preparations for the event. They
spent about $4,000 for the convention.
Six miles of decorations costing $1,000
along the line of march included the
expenditures.
Several cities of the state sought
the 1923 encampment but it went to
Fort Atkinson.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-07-06

WINE In CHURCH
CEREMONIES TO CONTINUE

Reports have been going around
that the use of fermented wine in
religious ceremonies was to be stop
ped The Catholic and Episcopalian
services both call for fermented wine
and the Jews also are supposed to
use II in their rites There is no
likelihood that such uses of wine
will be prohibited. the government
officials say. The Yolstead law plainly
says that it shall mot apply to the
manufacture, sale. transportation.
importation, possession or distribu-
ton of wine for sacramental purposes
or like religious rites.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-07-06

to write you about the birds that !
know. Father says that there are
more kinds here than in any other
part of the world-at least he read
that in a magazine. and there are
so many, he believes 1T must be
true.
MARGARET ELIZABETH
WILLIAMS
Bucaramanga, Columbia
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-07-06
PIONEER RESIDENT OF
CALEDONIA Is DEAD

Mrs. Marion P. Meilke, Caledonia,
passed away recently. She was born
In Caledonia in 1874. Her husband
died IL years ago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-07-06
COURT CALENDAR
i1kM OF JULY
Wednesday, July S, VIII be Open
ing Day With As Cases on the
Docket

The following are the cases to be
heard by Judge James III. Hill in coun-
ty court for the July term:
Will OF Henry Schwenkhoff. hear.
ing claims.
viii of Henry Staples. hearing
claims.
Will of Louis Barth. hearing claims.
Estate of George C. Emery, hearing
claims.
Will of Harriet E. Lamar. hearing
claims.
Estate of Henry Grosskrueger.
hearing claims.
Will of Albert ]. Brooks. hearing
claims.
Estate of Joel T. Huntington, hear
ing claims.
Will OF Susan D. Cowdry, construc-
tion OF will.
Estate of Albert Selden. appoint
ment of administrator.
Will of William P. bennett, proof
of will.
Will of Herman Hensel, proof of
will.
Estate of Charles Fred Kamrath.
appointment of administrator.
Estate of John P. Witwen, amend
ment OF final decree.
Estate of Cornelia Mackey, deter
minaton OF tax.
Estate OF Cornelia Mackey, final
settlement
Will of Emma o. Savage, deter
mination of tax.
VIII of Emma o. Savage, final set
Element
Adoption of La Verne Nachreiner,
order to hear petition for adoption.
Will of Hanna C Fleetwood, proof
of will.
Estate of Agnes Faivre, final set
Element.
Will of August Knoop, determine
ton of tax.
Will of August Knoop. final set
Element.
Estate of Devotion NJ. Sheldon.
final settlement
Will of C. G. E. Bohn, construction
Of will.
Will of Christina Haas, proof of
will.
Guardianship of Moses Burns, ap-
pointment of guardian.
Will of Henry Heine,- proof of will.
Will of Laura J. Tiele, proof OF
will.
Will of John J. Sandgren, deter
mination of tax.
VIII of John l. Sandgren. final
settlement.
Will Of Anna Roach. determination
OF tax.
Will of Anna Roach. final settle
ment.
Will of Myrtle e. Redner,
special guardian to account.
viii of Reuben Lockwood. proof
OF will.
Estate of w. d. Hood, appointm emit
OF administrators.
Estate of Frank Link. appointment
OF administrators.
Estate of Peter Schneider. appoint
ment os administrator.
Will of William A. johnson. final
settlement
VIII OF Otto +. WeStedt, hearing
claims
Estate of Catherine Best, final set
Element
Estate OF Thomas A. Rice, hearing
claims.
Will Of Ottilie Mann. final settle
ment
Estate OF William vogler, final set
tiement.
Will of Jennie B. Waterbury. final
settlement.
rxxKxx xxv.~ s,--
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-07-06
LETTER FROM
COLOMBIA ON
Ant HABITS

Continued from Page ono)
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-07-06

When it rains, sometimes, just thou
sands OF these white ants fall all
over everything. and the tables. the
Eoor or the beds may soon he swarm
ing with these white worms. after
they have kicked off their wings.
They are very troublesome. and none
of us have ever been able to find out
one good thing about them. do not
know what good they Gan be in
the world. They also make their
houses on poles or trees. by hanging
. great bunch to a branch.
do not remember any other very
importan t kind of ants just now.
There are many kinds that / have
not seen, Father says, and I suppose
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FOR HOUSE DRESSES
BY Rita Stuyvesant.

sash OF the material bound in
white 10 tied At the back.
This model can be made up In
about an hour and 10 laid fiat when
irored. 1t might be developed IN
pretty cretonne with collar and
trimmings Of hsrmonizing shade.
Linen or repp makes an attractive
combination with cretonne, md
the upper part OF the dress mieht
be cut from linen ard the lower
section OF cretonne. with collar
and trimmings Of cretonne.
House dresses Of Dutch blue
with white trimmings are always
neat and do not soil readily. ard
gray is another practical SHADE.
Chambray in a food quality will
wear well and stand many tub
bings.
White linene. crash, or ratine
makes up into attractive slip-over
house dresses and might be lin.
ished with fine checked ginsham
collar and binding. These collars
may be purchased ready to use,
and did you know that you can
buy gingham bias binding all
ready TO use?
II you are ffiatronly in appear
ance you will find the long pointed
collars more becoming. They kive
ones house drees a professional
touch 1t a small cost.
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An interesting serial
of early welded life.

Gated that the Rockhill gentle
man Is a snob. You once had
the pleasant experience OF hav-
ing him look at you without see
ing you. Now let's see what hap
pens"
Not until had taken reck-
less plunge by calling a taxi TO
transport my spotless blue and
whiteness ungrimed to the Yelda
offices did / relax and smile at
my own solemnity. But the smile
was wistful, for my mind did a
sudden flashback to another just
such desperate effort to look bet
ter than my best
The first thing that befell me
at the zelda office was dis sour
aging-humiliating even. A rdth-
er pert and cheeky office boy
took the card on which the girl ~
information" had written my
name and sauntered off In the
direction of the private offices.
In a moment he sauntered back
again. dropped the card languidly
into the wastebasket, announc-
ing indifferently:
Mr.. Rockhilrs busy. Can't see
you"
This seemed to conclude mat
ters between me and the zelda
people. I got up with what dig
nifty l could muster and marched
out of the office. But wasn't
through. / knew there must be
a way OF getting to Mr.. Rockhill
1t was my business to find that way
Go Be Continued Thursday
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A Graphic Story Of Metropolitan Stage
Life and a Beautiful Girls
Great Sacrifice.

THE first Of nightly series.
Life is opening out for you In q
wonderful manner. Miss Knight.
Don't refuse; my legs have petri-
fled, and a gang Of safe.movers
couldn't bulge me-"
She turned with a shrug Of min
gled annoyance and amusement, and
he called after her:
THE Judges teeth will entertain
me till you come. I'll be waiting"
Miss Lynn. as she dressed after
the performance, was still in an
evil temper; but she thanked her
roommate for aiding her: then, as
II some explanation were due. she
added, That note was from Jar.
WIS.,"
You puzzle me, Lilas," Loreiei
told her, slowly. "I don't think
you care for him at ALL"
Lilas laughed. why do YOU
think that? I adore him, bur we
had an engagement and he broke
it. Men are all selfish; the bigger
they are the more selfish they be-
come. They never do anything
you don't make them"
"He can't sacrifice his business
for you"
Sacrifice! It's women who sue
rifice themselves. D'you suppose
any Of those men we met last night
would sacrifice himself 70. any.
thing or anybody Not much. They
are the strong and the mighty.
They got rich through robbery,
and they're in the habit Of taking
whatever they want. They made
their money out OF the blood and
suffering Of thousands Of poor peo-
Pile, so why"
Poor people don't buy steel"
mo; but they make it, I knew
Mr.. Wharton and the rest Of them
years ago, for was born and
raised in a furnace town. NV
father worked in a Bessemer
plant-until he was killed. What
saw there made me an an.
archist.
ITnnvFiGht Nv
CTo BE Continued Tomorrow
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When A Girl Murries =:

who'd started northward as his
agent. She had no message for
me, but coaXed a CHEEKY note into
her voice when | told her that
things were going swimmingly and
that I'd give her details OF the
nice things that had been happen
ing to me the first minute l had
free to come over and visit her at
the office.
We selected the following eve
ming. Then, not taking the risk
Of rebuff il l were to telephone
and ask for an appointment.
started off to beard the lion in
his den and seek an interview
with Howard Rockhill in his Of
flee.
Before going to the zelda office
made a Slight detour. ! went
home. There I carefully removed
the somewhat chAracterless tan
foulard ia slipped into in the
morning. because it required 30
little effort to fasten. In its stead
I put on a smartly tailored blue
serge tuxedo suit and a cream
colored waist with immaculate col.
lar and cuffs. Above all this I set
a navy blue sailor 1aced IN Wnlte
crepe de chine and banded softly
in the same clinging material.
Then l stood off solemnly and
contemplated the effect had
been at such pains TO achieve.
quite impersonally noted the
smartness Of my simple suit. II
set perfectly. II fitted with care
less grace. II dates back to the
days when the Avenues top
notch prices were no bar in my
brief plunge into extravaganza.
The hat above my fluffy hair had
at once a competent air and the
pleasant effect OF youthifying the
face under it's soft white facing.
You'll do" I said at the end
Of my critical inspection. That
Is, you'll do after you add patent
gloves. Max Hoadley once indi-
The Washington times., 1922-06-06
Rex Beachs %5 Ss THE CTION BL msC s Charles Dan
A Realistic Romance Wherein Poverty
\ and Millions Walk Side by Side
in Strange Places.

not installed for the convenience
Of performers.
As Lorslei hurried down the
passaseway . man in evening
dress turned, and she recognized
Robert Wharton.
you are sent from heaven"
he cried, at sight Of her. IT
enter out Of the night and un.
burden my heart to this argus
eyed watchrnan. and, 10! you
come flying in answer to my
wish. Quick service. Judge. In
appreciation Of your telepathy I
present you with some lumbago
cure" He tossed a banknote TO
Regan. who snatched it eagerly
on the ny.
Lorelei forestalled further
words. Please pust telephone.
90 on in a minute"
Fairy Princess. last night I
was goldfish: tonight I am an
enchanted lover"
wait; I'm in a hurry" She
thumbed the book
swiftly in search Of her number,
but young Wharton was not to
be silenced.
Tell him its all off," he com.
rnapded. You can't go; I won't
let you. Promise" He laid a
hand upon the telephone and
eyed her gravely. Don't thwart
me-Im a dangerous man. You
can't use our little phone un.
less"
Don't be silly. I'm telephon.
ing for someone else"
That's exactly what we can't
permit. The someone else Is
hsre--I'm It,"
No, no"
He closed one eye and wassed
his head. sraspins the instru.
rnent more firmly.
Promise to tell him II In
a him isn't II? Aha! My In
telligence 10 sublime. Promise"
II slapped you last night;
promise to do II again" Lorelei
told him, sharply.
Something whispered that you
did, and all day long I have been
angry: but tonight-now that I'm
in my natural condition. pass
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; For a minute had a sense Of
defeat. Then determined TO make
a fight for the account II Is so i'm
possible for me TO keep.
l owe It to Jim to continue han
ding the advertising for Hoadley's
hats. I'm in equally duty bound to
retain the zelda business.
/ sat motionless in my swivel
chair. trying TO relax. My eyes
roamed restlessly over the thin
shoulders and bowed back Of Miss
May, Her dingy appearance and
dreary manner gave testimony that
she had let life defeat her. l knew
suddenly with deep conviction that
| can bear any failure better than
the one I've brought on myself be-
cause OF being afraid TO face issues
and fight for what courage might
bring me.
II Jim couldn't be able to make
a go of the tremendous affairs
which have kept him apart from
me for so long, l won't count him
a failure. He was brave enough
to try. He is working desperately
and almost ruthlessly TO snatch
success from morass OF dishon.
esty and intrigue.
Failure. however, will drive him
half mad. But II It comes, and l
am there to stand by--not only
with love and understanding, but
with a firmly grounded business
and the practical aid It can Give
my husband won't 20 down in the
wreck OF his fortunes. He will
have something to offer the
friends who have trusted him.
"I can't let them take their 40
count from me-" whispered.
Then l gave myself over to a
swift review Of the situation and
the way I ought to plan my day.
After this ] plunged into action.
First, I called Mabel Storrs to see
II she's had any word from-@Jim
or Cordova-be Il Rosa or Ramon
The Washington times., 1922-06-06
The Alibi Artist.

<kT MEANT TO get to work 10
day. s'pose I really should
Il cut out the frolic, fun and
play and start to saving wood. I've
quite a pile of tasks mapped out.
when I get under way I'll tackle
them with joyous shout, but-I'm
not we'll today. I'm anxious 10
uegln the right and show folks
what I know: but now that I'm not
feeling right. have to take things
slow" That's what one artist
friend remarks, his art is alibi.
and so he's loafing in the parks
while others work in high. It's
strange how many cultivate the
alibi for theirs, while talking al
an awful rate and wreck'ng easy
chairs. They're quite convinced d
they might do well; out something
intervenes, and Of that thing they
loudly tell while others hoe the
The Washington times., 1922-06-06
RHYMING OPTIMIST
BY Aline Michaelis.

beans. While other toll at daily
chores nor pause to question why.
the drowsy loafer dreams and
snores or frames an alIbi. I'm,
weak, that's why I'm down and
out" MY wealthy friends are
few" excuses such as these they
spout when there is work to do.
They fondly think this sort Of
thing will prove they're full Of
zeal. that every alibi they spring
is worth a four recourse meal. But.
10! The alibi went out In preh;s-
toric times, and since those days
each worthy scout has hustled fut
his dimes. And even when it's
spun with care, the kind some ar.
lists spin, the alibi will show some.
where, a spot that's mighty thin.
Though folks may listen to the
tale, they know II for a lie, for al
most anyone can nail = gilt-edsed
alibi
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traysd his unnatural exhilaration.

traysd his unnatural exhilaration.
The Judge had enjoyed the scene.
He chuckled; he clicked his loose
false teeth like castanets. Bob
turned at the sound and regarded
him with benignant interest, his
attention riveted upon the old
mans dental infirmity.
You're quite a comedian" Re
gan wheezed.
Click EN- again" said Bob,
pleasantly. Wonderful! Age has
its compensations. PLAY Home.
Sweet Home when you get 'em
tuned up. Or perhaps they are for
sale"
Lorelei secured her number and
was surprised to recognize her
brothers voice. She made herself
known, to Jim's amazement, and
then inquired:
rs Max there?"
Sure. He's outside in the auto
mobile"
Call him. please"
What do you want of him?
How'd you know I was here?"
Never mind. Call him quickly"
During the walt Wharton etacu-
lated: "Ha! 'Jim,' Max Mems
names! Mr.. Regan. kindly grind
your teeth for me. No? Will you
grind them for a dollar? Jealousy
business. Thanks"
Al last Melcher's voice came over
the wire, and Lorelei recite1 her
message. There was a morten: Of
silence, then she explained how she
came to be talking instead Of Lllas.
He thanked her and she heard
him nnuttering as he hung up. She
turned to find her annoyer nod.
ding with satisfaction.
Splendid! thank you; my
father thanks you; my family
thanks you. Now where would you
like to dine?"
How can a person get nd OF
your" she inquired, stiffly.
I'm sure ! don't know-it isn't
being done. But I'll try to think.
Wear your prettiest gown, won't
you? for l intend TO enrage all the
other fellows"
This Is an invitation, eh?"
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VERY housewife can look
n, trim and abrasive about
the home, no matter how
much work there 10 TO be done.
Ana she need not spend rauch time
Or labor In the making OF pretty
house dresses or in the laundering
OF them.
A ons.pieee dress may be cut
from yellow and. white checked
EinSham. The frock slips on over
the head, and 10 cut down the back
half way to the waist, and finisht d
bvith b few buttons or snap.hooks.
The neck Is finished with a
white heavy linen collar of the
round two.piAce popular style.
trhs ends of the sleeves are turned
tack and finished with white bias
binding. Two big patch pockets At
the front are also finished with
the white trimming and there Is a
band Of It used at the hem. A
The Washington times., 1922-06-06
AsshoF q Tho spoiisr:." The
elSsr Horde, The Barrier"
Heart Of the Sunset" and
p Nuuaerous Other Popular
BY Rex Beach,

r oRELEI looked up from her
sewing at q little cry of
- rage from Lilas. Miss Lynn
had torn the message into bits ard
fiuns It from her; her eyes werc
blAnnk.
Damn him.! she cried, furious
". rising 50 abruptly as almost to
upkst Mrb. Croft. THE idiotr'
what is it,"
"I--nnust telephone - quick"
Halfway to the door she halted
At Loreleis warning:
Wait; you havn't time"
Damn" repeated the elder girl
''1 must; or--Lorelei. dear. will
you DO me a favor? Run down
20 the door ana telephone for
mt7 won't be off again till the
curtain, and that will be too
hts." Lorslei rose obsdientiy.
"That'k Z dear. Call Tony the
Bsrbsr's piace--I-I've forgotten
Sao HouiOeE- JO1 Soh
find 1t. and ask for Max. Tell
him it's Oft; he can't come"
WHO can't come? MAXI"
"No. Just say, 'Lilas sends
word that its off; he can't come
Hell understand. Run quick, or
you won't catch him, and Hen
kill me II let him go. I'll call
him lates tonight There's my
cue now. Just ask for Max,
and don't use his last name.
Thanks. I'll do as much for
you" LilAs was off with a
rush, ana Lorelei hastened after
her, speculatins vaguely as to
the cause Of all this anxiety.
The telephone at the back OF
the Circuit Theater was located
inside the stsge-door and occu.
pied one end Of the shelf which
separated Mr.. ReEan's hole in the
wall from the entrance-hall. 1t
was no place in which to con-
duct . private conversation. since
anyone coming or going could
hear. but stage telephones are
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BY Ann Lisle.
Whose Present Serial Has Scored
Big Popular Success.

Copyright, 1922. by King Features
Syndicate, lncD
MY first glance at the letter
from the zelda Importing
~ Company told me that my
business difficulties were by no
means a thing OF the past.
II was from the president, and II
read, curtly and succinctly:
My Dear Mrs. Harrison:
I'VE are sending you herewith a
check in full payment OF our ac.
count. We find that we shall not
need your services in the future.
This Is no criticism Of your able
assistance to us as advertising con.
sultant. But we find IL moro con.
venient to do our business direct
with the various advertising me-
diunns we decide to employ.
With kindest personal regards,
am,
Yours very truly,
HOWARD J. ROCKHILL,
President"
clenched my hands until the
nails fairy drove into my palms.
It seemed to me that IL didn't
have some physical outlet for my
emotions I'd not be able TO restrain
my voice. didn't know whether I
wanted to scream a protest or
burst into strident laughter.
The irony Of the situation was
either absurd or unendurably cruel.
Here was on a financial basis
which would obviate the need OF
any worry about my ability to
IN IA a.
do. my best work. I found myself
scarcely on speaking terms with
one Of my three clients and dis
missed by a second. This left me
dependent for my success on the
Derringforth Shoe Company
weak reed on which to lean.
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the insult. offer you my hand
and my other cheek in case you
want to try a left hook. But l
come with another purpose.
Outside is a chariot with ninety
horses-French rating-champing
at the throttle. We are going
away from here"
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drunk again,

You're drunk again. Mr..
Wharton?"
He glanced at the clock over
Regan's head and shook his head
in negation. Its only ten-twenty.
In two hours from now"
Give me that phone"
Promise to tell him it's all off"