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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-08
GRAND JURY REPORTS

The grand jury called by Judge
George w. Edgington at Idaho Falls
has finished its report and it shows
that there was a condition demand
ing attention.
They filed an indictment against
]. j. Crowley, former county asses
sor, and after Investigating the &C
counts of George Riches, former city
clerk, report that he should have
been prosecuted for shortages in his
accounts, but that the statutes of
! limitations had run it's course and it
was too late to prosecute.
They report that c.. E. Crowley,
prosecuting attorney and Douglas
Hix, justice of the peace, had
handled a great number of cases that
had not been handled in proper
manner, the number of liquor cases
being especially large, and that even
where there was evidence sufficient
to secure convictions, the offenders
had been permitted to plead guilty
to minor offenses, or they had plead
guilty and taken sentence and then
the sentences had been suspended,
thus encouraging crime rather than
suppressing it. Attorney Crowley
and Justice Hix were severely critic
ised for their action in office.
The grand jury reported that the
widows pension law had been an in
strument for passing public money
to good many undeserving per-
sons, and the probate court had not
exercised sufficient caution in grant
ing pensions. Also, the county
commissioners had been imposed
upon or had not used due caution in
issuing orders for aid to applicants
for county aid, and undeserving
persons had been living on the
public money. In the same line of
aid, difficult and expensive surgical
operations had been paid for by the
county on representations that were
not sound and honest, and greater
caution should be exercised in grant
ing county aid in such matters.
The bank that failed there in No
vember, 1921, was a subject for in
vestigation, and they severely critic
Used the bank management but did
not feel justified in bringing any in
dictments. The selling Of stocks in
worthless corporations, and the
practice of local people giving en-
couragement to their local people to
invest in worthless stuff because
there was a commission promised for
it, was the inference given in connec-
tion with sales of large amount of
stock that drained money out of the
community. In some cases the |
shaving of notes given for worthless
stock, savored of conspiracy, but it |
was hard to prove, and no indict- |
ments were made, and the investors |
were criticised for buying blindly. In
cases where they consulted with sup
posedly reliable men and were en-
couraged to buy, and these men
afterwards bought their notes for
small amounts and then collected,
the reflection is upon all parties to
the deal.
The grand jury sums it up as great
and lack of honor and
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-08
WRAPPING SOAP IN MONEY

1t is said that a soap manufacturer
in Vienna has discarded the practice
of wrapping each bar of soap in a
paper wrapper, and is now wrapping
them in the Austrian krone, CORE
spending somewhat to our paper
dollar.
The krone was worth about 20
cents before Frame Joseph declared
war on his little neighbor in 1914
and now they are worth SO little that
dollar will buy 1900 of them.
The soap man uses the 10-krone bill
for wrapping.
May the Lord save America from
ever using the $40 bill for wrapping
the bar of soap for commerce.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-08
Newspaper Readers.

Figures Of the daily newspaper cir
culation in the United States show
that there is on the average one SUBJ
scriber to every 3.6 inhabitants. Mas
sachusetts leads the list Of states
with one subscriber to every 10 In
habitants. Only seven states have a
proportion greater than one paper to
every ten inhabitants, and one state
falls as lo.y as one to every Bill
Youths Companion.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-08
PASSING PRIMARY LAW

The house Of representatives Tues
day passed a direct primary bill by
a vote of 4 to 10, it being a combina-
ton of Democrats, Republicans and
Progressives. Bingham countyss
representatives voted against the
bill.
1t still has to pass the senate and
the governor before it can become
law, and Governor Moore is against
it, altho he said he would sign a pri-
mary law if it were enacted by a
Republican legislature. This bill
going thru as a hibrid will not come
within the scope Of his promise, and
he will probably feel free to veto it.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-08

pirited demeanor with the quality of
corn and shoe buttons he had taken
on"
Tho winners in the contest, were,
however, well pleased, and had no
complaint on the performance of
the bird.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-08

common business acpmen in officials,
lawyers, justice, bankers, advisers
and investors, all more or less to
blame.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-02-08
Sale Starts Saturday, February 10


Priced to Please YOn
Our White Goods Sale includes a
lovely array of high quality lingerie.
An inspection of this assortment will
be pleasing as well as profitable.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
CHURCHES HOLD
XMAS SERVICES
Many of the Sunday Schools En-
JOY Trees and Gifts; Several
Cantattas Are Given

Christmas was as usual fttirgly
observed by the churches OF the 'ity.
NJ ay o. the audi i'!zus ~ beau
tifully decorated for the occasion.
Th3 A. C. church gave program
on Monday evening, members Of the
Sunday school taking part in a varied
program. The Congregational church
also held services on the same even
ing, the Sunday school giving must
cal numbers and readings.
At midnight on Christmas eve, a
service was held at Trinity Episco-
pal church and a second service took
place at nine-thirty The children's
exercises were given at seven o'clock
on Monday evening.
st. Johns Lutheran church obser-
we'd the day with services by the chill
dren on Monday evening and morn
ing and evening services on Christ
mas day.
The story OF the birth of Christ
was fittingly told in tableaux at the
German Methodist church on Mon
day night. There were also a num-
Der of beautiful iir4isical numbers
and recitations by the little folks.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
CHRISTMAS IS
OBSERVED AT
COUNTY FARM
Superintendent Madsen and Wife
Provide Yuletide Cheer for
Some 225 Patients

superintendent and Mrs. Chris Mad
sen, who recently assumed charge of
the Sank county farm near Reeds
burg, saw to it that all the inmates
of the institution spent a pleasant
Christmas A beautiful tree had been
erected in the large dining room and
there were gifts and candy for every
one The Yuletide celebration oc-
Cured on Sunday afternoon and was
much enjoyed
A fine dinner was served to all the
inmates, some 225 in all and there
were many gifts from friends outside
and nobody was overlooked by the
superintendent.
Supervisor OF the Poor L. NJ. Jacobs
and wife Of Baraboo were among
those who visited the hospital ana
viewed the scene, witnessing the
pleasure of the patients.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
SHERIFF'S DEATH
RECALLS KILLINGS
Officer in the Bald Knobber
Country in Missouri Had
Lively Career.

Forsyth, Mo.-The death of James
Polk McHaffie, seventy-seven years
old, former sheriff OF fancy county, In
one of the real pioneers of the Ozarks,
around whose life some Of the most
exciting events of this hill country
were associated. He helped blaze q
trail of civilization and had exciting
experience with the Bald KnObbers
the terrors of southwest Missouri in
the early days.
The life story of McHaffie, pic
turesque character, is closely inter
woven with the White river country.
McHaffie was born in Christian
county, near Sparta, in 1896 when the
line of that county extended to the
Observation-Disclosures boundary.
In 1884 McHaffie was elected sheriff
Of fancy ounty. At that time the Bald
KnObbers were power in the hill
country and were one of the many
problems which were presented to
Sheriff McEaffie for solution. He had
been elected because he was known to
be fast on the draw and fearless. Both
of these qualities were put to severe
tests before McHaffie completed his
period of Office
Adventure With Bald Knobbers.
Shortly before his death he told for
the last time the story of an adven-
ture with the Bald Knobbers. The
sheriff said the Knobbers were origin.
ally organized for a good purpose, but
later became dominated by men who
encouraged outlawry.
It was during the administration OF
Sheriff McHaf1ie that Frank and Tu
bier Taylor were taken from the For
syth Jail and hanged by Bald Knob
3ers. The Taylsrs were known
throughout the Ozark section for their
escapades. One night they entered the
store of John T. Dickerson at Forsyth
and shot up the place. Dickerson was
shot through the mouth and his wife
was seriously wounded.
The offenders were apprehended
and placed in the fancy county Jail
That night the Bald KnObbers made
their appearance. Sheriff McHafiie
said there were approximately 100
men in the band. Several of the Knob
bers 1eveled their weapons at the off
Ger and ordered him to deliver the
Taylor boys to them. McHafiie was
forced to comply with this request.
since the night riders had the drop on
him.
The sheriff followed the trail of the
Bald Knobbers after they left Forsyth
and the next day found the bodies Of
the Taylor boys dangling from tree.
McHaffie said he had often been criti-
cized for surrendering the prisoners,
but stated that any other action would
have been foolhardy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
Cannot Land on Inprovised Field
Without Great Risk of an Ac-
Cident
DANGER FROM FIRE
Is CONSIDERED GREAT
If Any of The Grew Should Jump
Craft Would Then Shoot High
Ell In the Sky

The French dirigible balloon Dix
nude has not been found.
The Dixmude left it's hangar near
'Toulon, France, week ago, for a
flight to In Salah on the Sahara des-
ert. Coming back it met storm
head-on. When the storm passed the
crafts fuel supply was exhausted and
it drifted in the air.
The Dixmude is a Zeppelin filed
with hydrogen gas. 1t cannot land
on an improvised field without run
ming the risk of hitting the ground
and getting wrecked. Should it crash
and the gas from the balloonettes in
side escape the danger from fire by
static electricity would be great. The
ship is balanced, and if some of the
crew should jump out the loss OF
their weight would shoot the craft
high into the sky, where the others
might freeze, or fall to death, if the
bags burst. 1t is much easier to stay
in the craft than to try to land.
Meanwhile the ship is literally be-
tween the desert and the deep sea.
If it falls into the Gulf of Gabes the
crew may drown. If it crashes in
the desert the crew might die Of
thirst hundreds of miles from any
habitation French air officials are
pessimistic about the chances Of
safety for the fifty-two men on board.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
BAND PRESENTS
LOVING CUP TO
THEIR DIRECTOR
High School Boys Put ON Christ
mas Morning Serenade and
Presentation Ceremony

A silver loving cup was presented
to F. E. Morey on Christmas morn
ing by the boys of his high school
band in appreciation of Mr.. Morey' S
services in organizing and directing
that institution At five-thirty in the
morning, the band assembled near
Mr.. Morey's Second avenue home
and awakened him with serenade,
after which the presentation of the
beautiful cup was made.
It was largely through Mr.. Morey's
efforts that the band was made pos
sible and every member of the or
ganization fully appreciates the ef-
fort which their director has made in
giving them the best IN training.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
FIRE DESTROYS
FARM HOME:
MAPLE HILL
House Burns to Ground While
Family Is Attending Celebra--
lion on Christmas Eve


The Bernard Harris farm home
just west of Maple Hill was burned
to the ground on Christmas eve while
the family was attending Christ
mas program at the Lutheran church
in Westfeld.
The house and it's contents were
totally destroyed. While it is thought
that the loss is at least partially in
sured. the fire is most unfortunate
coming on Christmas eve in the
midst of the happiness and cheer OF
the season.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
OREGON DRAINS
WEST TO MEET
PERIL IN SOUTH
President Obregon in Mexico is
moving troops from the west to meet
the rebel forces from the south.
Xmas rec
At Hospital
For Patierts

A pretty Christmas tree was plac-
ed in the second floor corridor of the
st. Mary's-Ringling hospital for the
enjoyment of the patients, The beds
of those who had rooms around the
balcony were wheeled into a position
to view the tree and there were gifts
for all. The tree was happy idea
and helped to shed Yuletide joy and
cheer to those who were confined in
the hospital on Christmas day.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
Ancient japanese Tombs.

Tombs of six imperial ancestors
have just been discovered in obscure
spots in the suburbs of Kyoto. They
have been identified as those of the
sons and daughters of Emperor Go
daigo, who was banished TO Oki island
by Ashikaga, the usurper, 584 years
ago. The Emperor Godaigo dispatches
his sons to nearby provinces to raise
kaga and their tombs are scattered
around the country. The imperial
mausoleum board is making a search
for ancient graves, with the hope that
discoveries will be made which will
help in the study Of the history Of the
country.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
YOUTH BURNED
TO DEATH
Tragedy Follows Wreck As Pair
Hurry to Attend Dance At Gin
ton

Pinned beneath an automobile when
it went off the concrete road near
Sharon, Paul Walcott, IS years old, OF
Sharon, was burned to death. Wal
colt and George Stol were going to
a dance at Clinton with Stoll driving.
The car went off the road, turned
over and the automobile caught fire,
Walcott dying before the blaze was
extinguished.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
MicheaI Nippert

The funeral OF MIcheal Nippert was
held on Saturday afternoon at the
home in Lyons, Rev. w. Moore offici-
ating. Hymns were sung by Daniel
Roberts.
Pallbearers were Messers. NeitZel,
Sherwood, Moss, Plat, Starner, and
Peterson. Burial was made in the
Baraboo cemetery
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

"a t-l-u s-O44oue as I1er Climate, flow
ers, homes and cities are, much as
she has fine roads elsewhere her
ports of entry, her welcome to the
auto tourist is shame. A great deal
can be said by way,of excuse for these.
conditions, but the less excuse made
and little more visible effort in
remedy would be better.
With careful driving one cannot
avoid trouble over these roads.
The best remedy for sluggish liv-
err or bilious condition is a ride over
the desert route between Needles and
Barstow, California,-at its end, I'm
sure one could and would feel like
licking a pack of wild cats. A moth
err with her six weeks Old baby was
forced to remain on the desert (west
Of Needles, due to break down as a
result offthe roads)-all night, While
her husband walked to town for help
So many incidents Of every descrip-
ton happened that one wonders how
one gets through as we did with IN
broken springs or engine trouble.
Reach cajon Pass
Well, from .Newberry Springs our
next days journey took us to Bar
stow and to Victorille where the ce
ment road up and over Cajon pass in
to San Bernardino begins.
After the desert trip the smooth
road was a most welcome change.
Cajon pass with it's many curves and
broad roadway. is wonderful. The
view into the valley beneath and
ravines entering it from many points
are a wonderful sight as one rides
down the winding road. The descent
is continuous until San Bernardino is
reached. Here again we camped
among the pepper trees and palms,
lust a restful spot after the desert and
mountains. This city is beautiful
with the background of mountains
From here our road led through River
side where we visited the Mission
Inn, through Ontario and finally into
Los Angeles, after a trip of twenty
seven hundred and some miles, arriv-
ing in twenty-nine days-one day
ahead of schedule; total auto expense
less than one railroad fare.
Summary of Trip
The high points of interest enroute
were Nebraska mud and crossing the
river by railroad bridge, Ration Pass
with it's series Of mountain chains
northward and the wonderful view Of
the plain to the south; Ute Park,
Moreo valley and Palo Felchoda pass
or Kit Carson trail into Taos, Rio
Grande canyon descent to Santa Fe,
N. M; Santa Fe, it's museum and
history; La Baja grade to Albuquer
que; La Guna Ind Res enroute to
Gallup; the petrified forest; the Grand
Canyon; and the Mojave desert ex-
perience,
It was well worth the trip. Courtesy
and helpfulness are a prime requisite
for desert trips, for one never knows
whose break down is next. Never
drive a new car through unless you
don't care how it's racked and strain
ed. small car has the best chance
of getting through with minimum
amount of expense.
Briefly I have tried to tell the story
but the point | wish to emphasize is
See America first; you'll be sur
prised at the wonders she has in store
for you Seek the quaint, out-of-way
places, they are worth your while.
DR.. r. D. RANSOME
Los Angeles, California.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
ORTAGE YOUNG WOMAN
BIN DOWN BY MACHINE

Miss Ella Conklin at Portage was
run down by a Ford auto on the
street. She was carried in Rhymes
drug store and was later able to be
about the streets.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
NORTH DAKOTA MANS
REMAINS TO PORTAGE

The remains of William Johnson, a
son-in-law of Ben Anacker of Gale
Gonia arrived in Portage on Saturday
from Valley City n D. Burial in
Indian Farm cemetery.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
MRS. ]. E. MEAGHER HIT
BY CAR, UNINJURED

Mrs. J. E. Meagher, Madison was
knocked down by a car as she was
crossing Johnson street. She received
slight bruises but was not severely
hurt.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

BY N. H. Smith Warehouse
Wheat per bushel ---- $1.1O
Oats, per bushel ------------ soc
Corn, per bushel ------------ 85c
Barley per bushel ------------ Csc
Rye, per bushel ------------- Csc
By Houser e Son
Ducks, per pound ------------ lie
Light hens per pound -------- &C
Heavy hens per pound $500 15c
Light spying chickens ID - &c
Heavy spring chickens lb - 15c
Boosters per ID ------------- &c
Turkeys per Id --------------- 15c
By the Peck Mercantile Co.
Dairy butter per pound ---- 45c
Eggs per dozen ----------- &c
BY Carpenter & Wakefield
Potatoes per 100 lbs 49, 20 to S5c
In some cases a shade or more will
be paid for certain products by mer-
'hants not quoted above.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
To Reduce
Surfaces

It is predicted at Washington that
s,3rtaxes will be reduced TO 35 or 40
per cent.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

FOR SALE-EXtra quality apple
trees. grape vines and other nursery
stock. The early orders get the best
attention. Starks Delicious trees
speciality. l.. 3. Irish.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

oFSTIES APPLIES FOR GRID
JOB WITH THE U. w.
Harold Ofstie former grid star
with Wisconsin has applied tor job
there as assistant coach
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

BIG TYPE Poland China Bears,
gifts, brood sows. Best breeding.
Lowest prices, also De Lavel separa-
tor, Ito" lbs. capA@ity with belt at
tachment very reas: nable. Come or
write. Carl Hartman Jr., Merrimack,
Wis. Route 1.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
he Markets
BARABOO MARKETS

The Baraboo markets what ship
pers are paying-are quoted by the
firms as indicated:
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

FOR SALE-Collie and Shepherd
pups; also four hHrse double disc.
Clifford Capener, BaraboO
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

WANTED RABBITS, weighing to
6 pounds, soc Rabbits weighing 6
pounds or over coo. Seagraves.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

FOR SALE-Timothy and clover
hay. A. w. Huntington, IL mile east
of fairgrounds Baraboo, Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

STOLEN Black fur robe from
car radiator near Evangelical church
Sunday night. Return Phone 1913 FIJI
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
Car Parts Ruined

never saw between Los Angeles
and Boston, Mass. SO many broken
sprSgs, axles. broken, tenders and
other parts ruined by the rough roads
as / saw between Needles and Dag
CERT, California.
With all due credit to what little
paving had been done and labor ex-
pended, where the roads led over the
lava beds and between Daggert and
Ludlow, thee is no excuse for allow
ing~such jagged rocks or holes to
remain, without an effort to smooth
them down and at least partially
make them little smoother.
CALIFORNIA; welcome to the tourist
over this route is shame. Wonder
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

FOR SALE-Cord wood, standing
timber, also dogs. Cheap. Emil Fan
tow. Route 4.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

Minimum % cents.
All want ads cash in advance.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

One cent per word for first inser'
ton in either daily or weekly edi-
ton. Half cent per word for each
subsequent insertion of the same ad-
vertisement in either daily or week
Evening star., 1923-12-05
FOR SALE-AUTOMOBILES.
Continued.
FORGET THE PRICE
PICK OUT YOUR CAR.

! 1923 REQ Touring demon
strator). An opportunity to get
practically new car at sub
stantial reduction.
1923 REQ Sedan demon
strator). A real bargain.
! 1922 REQ Touring. New
tires; new paint. Car looks and
runs like new.
! 1922 REQ Sedan. Rebuilt.
Comparatively as good as anew
/ car.
! 1922 REQ 4-Pass. Coupe. Re-
painted. New tires. Mechan-
ical condition like new.
| 1922 Maxwell Sedan. Re-
painted. Practically new tires.
Hard to distinguish from a new
car.
| 1922 Chevrolet Touring. Driv-
Ell only few thousand miles.
1921 REQ Touring. Rebuilt.
Repainted. New tires. A real
bargain.
1921 Buick Touring. Repaint-
ed. Good tires. Good top.
Ready for immediate delivery.
1919 Hudson Touring. Good
condition.
1923 REQ Speed Wagon Open
cab. Express body.
1921 REQ Speed Wagon. Open
cab. Express body.
! 1920 REQ Speed Wagon.
Standard express body.
I'VE can furnish different body combination,
! for any of the above three trucks
THE PRICES ON ANY OF THESE CARS
| PRISE YOU. COME IN AND LET Us SHOW
YOU SOME OF THEM.
THE TREW MOTOR CO.,
REQ PASSENGER CARS
SPEED WAGONS.
| 1909 14th St. NV.
Main 4l73.
WE HAVE the following used
cars for sale at practically half
their real value:
1922 illysKnight touring, repainted: A 1
mechanically; good
1922 Brand new Overland sedan; save yourself
some money on this one.
1921 Stearns-knight, best buy in city.
1922 Oakland. starter, repainted. wire wheels
many extras.
1922 Hupmobile, a good investment
Ford sedan, dirt cheap, look IL over.
few others Of standard make. II doesn' {
cost you anything to look at them.
EASY TERMS-SPECIAL RATES.
r. McREYNOLDS & SON.
1923 I, ST. NV
Evening star., 1923-12-05
FOR SALE-AUTOMOBILES.
Lincoln Coupe,
Five-Passenger.

Taken in trade a larger Lincoln model.
Splendid running condition. Has original tire
equipment Newly painted. Very substantial
saving. Let us demonstrate this wonderful