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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
A HAPPY DAY
FOR BOYS, GIRLS
The EIks Bring Santa Claus To
Town Today; Theater Is Pack
ed With Joyous Youngsters

The annual Christmas party for the
children of Baraboo was given by the
local lodge of Elks at the AL. Ring
ling theater this afternoon and
happier crowd of younsters never fill
ed that building. Shortly after noon.
the Riddles started gathering and
by the time Santa Claus was due to
arrive the spirit of excitement which
filled the place was so contagious as
to spread to the older folks who as
sisted with the affair.
Every seat was filled and many of
the chairs had to accommodate two
youngsters.
The curtain went up to disclose two
family lighted trees at either side Of
a fireplace. The dimmed lights grad
ually grew brighter and when the
trees finally stood in their full glory,
the cheers of the youngsters filled the
building.
The high school band, under the
direction of f. E. Morey who acted
as master Of ceremonies throughout,
played several selections and the
spontaneous appreciation of the chill
dren was beautiful to see. While the
band accompanied, the children sang.
Christmas songs by a group of
eight kindergarten children were CIV
en- with remarkable clearness and
when the little folks had finished their
number, they innocently joined in the
applause to the amusement of the
elders who were privileged to be
present.
A suitable movie, Baby Peggy in
"The Kid Reporter" delighted the
audience and then came the event Of
the day. Santa Claus. The youngsters
had expressed their JOY before but
when Santa Claus came, they let
loose. Their expressions of joy should
have been ample reward to every
Elk for the effort put forth in max
ing the party a success.
SANTA Cdll6Q on several Cullur0n LOT
recitations and en- ertained with
"many a quip and a Jest" before he
departed to keep his numerous en-
gagements elsewhere.
AS the Children fled out, each one
was presented with an enormous bag
of candy and nuts, an orange, and
a balloon. There were 1,400 bags Of
candy and when the small guests had
departed the cupboard was indeed"
bare.
The Christmas trees which decor
ated the stage will be left for a few
days, making a splendid stage setting
for the theater's special holiday at
fractions.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
FALL FROM ROOF
PROVES FATAL

A fatal accident occurred near Ran
dolph recently. Richard Terpstra and
other workmer were engaged in NOV
ing barn when Terpstra fell from
the roof to the frozen ground, and
died short time after as a result of
his injuries.
Terpstra was 81 years old and I'M
married. He leaves a father in the
nineties.
Mr.. Terpstra was standing on the
roof, which was slippery from rain,
and his job was to raise telephone
and electric power lines to let the
barn pass beneath In falling, his
back was broken and his chest crush
ed.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
RATES CHANGED
AT STATE PARKS

A letter sent by Elmer S. Hall,
commissioner of Conservation. Madi-
son, to those having sites in Devils
Lake State Park reads as follows:
Commencing January 1, 1924, the
following regulations relating to
tents and portable houses will ap-
ply to Devils Lake State Park:
THE rental for all portable
house sites will be $500 per year.
This fee will include the amount for,
merly charged for garbage disposal.
Garbage will be disposed Of during
the coming season as it has been
during the past two years.
2-Subletting of privately owned
portable houses may be continued
with a maximum charge of $500
per week The plan Of paying $1,000
to the state for each subletting will
be discontinued. Whenever por-
table house is subIet notice thereof
must be given the park superinten-
dent by registration.
The following rates will apply
to tents pitched on the park:
ca For two week or less-no charge
OBJ For more than two weeks but
less than one month $500.
(c) For more than one month-$10.
No tents TO be pitched except IN
der permit from the park superin-
tendent.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
LOCAL CAR DAMAGED
In IRONTON ACCIDENT

A car driven by Charles Pearson
of LaValle, and A. F'rick of Baraboo,
collided at the sharp turn on highway
So near the garage in Ironton, Sunday
Both cars were of the larger type and
were badly wrecked, but no one was
injured.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
SAPLING GROWS ON ROOF
OF PORTAGE CHURCH TOWER

A sapling almost six feet tall was
recently removed from the tower Of
the Baptist church in Portage. The
tree probably grew from a seed car
ried there by a bird and had grown
so large that the roots were spread
ing and loosening the brick work.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

That Indiana man who went to a
movie show and laughed himself to
death should have got all his humor
from London Punch. Anyone could
read that "comic" paper all his life
and never even crack a smile.-Path-
finder.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

According to Sir Conan Doyle, gold
has only imaginary value" However
we can't imagine him taking imagin-
airy pay for his Observation-Disclosures.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

European travellers in this country
usually declare that prohibition has
ruined it, but that doeG4't seem to
deter the would-be immigrants-Path-
finder.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
Thursday December II 1923

When a mail delivery is being
made at holiday time, it is the last
package that breaks the carriers
back.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
7IEW LOCKS BEING
BUILT At PORTAGE

New locks are being built at the
Wisconsin end Of the canal at Port
age Other improvements will be
made.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

According to Park Superintendent
Atwood Smith no permanent sites viii
be leased along the lake front bet
ween the Warner Memorial road and
the bluff This means there will be
no permanent sites for any one be-
tween the concrete road and the bluff
to the west.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

It is a burning shame how reckless
~ all the other autoists driye.-Path-
finder
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
DEAR TEACHER
TO PAT BoDEaDEiK

At Lime Ridge Pat Bodendein re-
moved the cap from q hot radiator
and received scalded face.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
MANY PRISONERS
OUT IN IRELAND

Practically all OF the political pris-
oners have been released in Ireland
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

Iifrry Gibbons of Kenosha IS spani-
log several Gays here va relatiy' 3
ard friends
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27
CHICAGO ExPec7s THREE
MILLION PEOPLE If

MILLION PEOPLE IN 1874
Chicago is racing toward the three
million mark, expecting to reach the
above figure next year.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-27

caTlessness and disregard for human
life.-Kansas City Kansan.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23
OCCUPATIONS PARENTS
IN BANKRUPTCY PAPERS
Unusual Petitions Filed by Living.
stons, of Towns, Ga.

Macon, August OBTAINING their
occupations as that parents and grand
parents, John A. Livingston and Mrs.
Nancy R. Livingston, of Towns, Ca,
filed voluntary petition in bank
ruptcy in United States District Court
yesterday. They were represented by
William B. Kent, attorney. Their liza
bilities were given as $3,274.7O and
assets $2,420.
In listing their assets, it was stated
that their household furniture belong
ed to their children and grandchildren
their live stock was covered by mort
cages; their interest in land consists
of none, except worthless deed, and
their personal property was limited to
the clothing they wore.
Under the heading of occupation,
the petition stated that Mr.. and Mrs.
Livingston are the parents of twelve
living children and twenty-one grand
children, land hope to have many
more as time flies by and as the neces-
stiles arise for more heroes to win
another war;"
In the statement of property claim
ed as exemption, they set forth among
other things that they were entitled
to the exemption because they have
proven their worth to their country
by rearing a large family of children
and grandchildren.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23
GOLDEN WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY

One of the most beautiful events of
the season in our rural district was
the golden wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Dykes on Tuesday
August 2lst at the Dykes homestead
here. Large auto trucks were hired
tor the transportation of their children
living in Appling county. All of the
children were present except Mrs. Luz
iu tlndley of Kentucky, she being I'M
avoidably detained. Every convenience
tor the guests were made and each
and all were made to feel welcome.
First on the program was an opening
song led by their son Mr.. w. R. Dykes
Following the song was an Impress
i've prayer by Rev. Garbutt of Mustic.
Then the beautiful golden wedding
ceremony by Rev. G. c. Ball officiat-
ing. The bride was picture of sweet
ness with her soft white hair dressed
as in the days of long ago and blend
ed beautifully with her gown of soft
gray crepe de chine, a necklace of
pearls and lovely flowers. The groom
was handsome in navy serge, while
his pleasant countenance and snowy
locks bore the semblance of a happy
groom of fifty years ago.
After the ceremony congratulations
were made understood by bow from
the immense crowd. A lovely mother
song sung by quartette followed by
welcome address delivered by Rev.
James Bishop. Next a song was
sung by some choice ,singers Don't
You Love Daddy Too?". A response
to the welcome address was made by
Rev. ]. A. Sconyers of Unadilla.
Dinner was the next feature of en-
tertainment. Long tables were built
under the shade of the beautiful china
berry trees and barbecue of every
kind, cakes of all descriptions, the
whitest of breads with pies and cakes
and other delicious edibles galore. The
wedding cakes were beautiful in their
coats of white icings. One worthy OF
mention was baked in Waycross at
their best bakery for the occasion. The
crowd to partake of the feast was es-
timated to be about five hundred.
Immediately after the dinner pho
tographer from town took pictures
one a picture of Mr.. and Mrs. Dykes
alone and then one with IS of the
nearest relatives and then large
picture of the guests assembled.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dykes left in the
evening for honeymoon trip in Flor
ida.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23
TRIBESMEN HAVE
MODERN WEAPONS

Paris, Aug. 1o-The French cam
paign against the unsubdued tribes in
the lower Atlas mountain region Of
Morocco is being con ucted under ex
traordinary physical a i'd military diff
ficulty. Fighting now is taking place
at heights of six and eight thousand
feet in barren country reached by
traversing more than one hundred
miles of absolutely bare desert.
The tribesmen are fighting obstinate
ly with modern weapons which in
clude some field guns and machine
guns.
1t appears the tribesmen have re-
ceived quantities of up-to-date arms,
some of which were delivered months
ago by gun-runners of various nation
alities.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23
An Old Recipe
To Darken Hair

Sage Tea and Sulphur Turns Gray,
Faded, Hair Dark and Glossy.
Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray. Years ago the only way to
get this mixture was to make it al
home, which is mussy and trouble
some.
Nowadays we simply ask at any
drug, store for "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound" You will get a
larpe bottle of this old-time recipe
improved by the addition of other in
gradients, at very little cost. Every
body uses this preparation now, be-
cause no one can possibly tell that
you darkened your hair, as it does it
so naturally and evenly. You damp
en- sponge or soft brush with it and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand at time; by morn
ing the gray hair disappears, and af-
ter another application or two, your
hair becomes beautifully dark, thick
and glossy and you look years young
er.-(adv.)
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23
INSPECTION
OF PLANTS AND
PLANT PRODUCTS

The attention of all persons sending
plants by mail, is called to the fact
that Georgia now has Federal Points
points at which plants sent by mail
are inspected by the Georgia State
Board of Entomology at Macon and
Atlanta, Georgia.
The following plants and plant pro-
ducts are subject to Terminal inspec-
ton:
All trees, plants, shrubs, vines, cut
tlngs. scions, gratis, buds, leaves, roots
and all seeds of forest fruit, or orna-
mental trees or shrubs; all sweet po-
tato draws and slips and tomato plants
and slips; all greenhouse herbaceous
and bedding plants and parts there
of. all blossoms or flowers of orange,
lemon and other citrus plants; all her
barium or dried specimens of plants
OR parts thereof. and other plants and
plant products in the raw or unmanu-
featured state, except vegetable and
flower seeds with the exception of the
three provisions noted below.
(D. Said pHnts and Rlant Wo-
ducts are not subject to Terminal
Inspection if shipped under certifi-
cate of the Federal Horticultural
Board of the U. S. Department of
Agriculture.
(2). Nor, are these same plants and
plant products subject to Terminal
Inspection if they originate in Geor-
gia and are sent to places in Geor-
gia, provided the packages are plain
ly marked to show the nature of the
contents and are accompanied by a
certificate of the Georgia State Board
of Entomology.
(3). The following plants and plant
products are not subject to Terminal
Inspection if the containers are plain
ly marked to show the nature of the
contents and if both the office at
which the plant products are mailed
and the office to which they are ad-
dressed are located i'll Georgia: Cut
flowers, other than those of citrus
plants; field crop seeds; garden and
vegetable plants, other than sweet po-
tato draws or slips, and tomato plants
and slips; grains, grass seeds; vege-
tables for table use and peach pits.
The Federal law makes the failure
to so mark such packages an offense
punishable by a fine of not more
than $4,000.
If plants and plant products are
subject to this Terminal Inspection,
it will be necessary for the sender of
the package to supply the extra post
age to the point of inspection in ad-
dition to the regular postage to point
of destination If said plants and plant
products are condemned by the State
Board of Entomology, they will be
returned to the sender at the expense
of said sender, otherwise, they will be
turned over to the Georgia State
Board for proper destruction.
Georgia State Board of Entomol-
ogy, Atlanta, Georgia.
Blue has a calming effect on peo-
ple-violet is extremely depressing.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23
High Cost of Living
Statistics Show an Increase of 61.o
Per Cent Since 1914

Statistics Show an Increase of 61.o
Per Cent Since 1914
New York, Aug. l9-The cost of
living in the United States in June,
1928 was ,6l.9 per cent higher than
in July MA, according to statistics
compiled by the National Industrial
Conference board Between June IS
and July IS of this year there was
an increase of 1.8 points or IL per
cent, brought about by continued
advances in the cost of food and
clothing and further increases in
rents, the board reports.
Food prices were a little lower
while Average sundries and light
charges REMAINED unchanged Be-
tween July, 1920, when the peak
of the rise in the cost of living since
1914 was reached, and July 1928, the
cost of living dropped 426 points or
20.8 per cent. Within this three-year
period a number of shifts in costs
occurred. Food and clothing prices
and the average cost of all sundries
combined were lower in 1923 than in
1920. Rents on the other hand, in 1923
were at the highest average yet reach
ed in any other country as whole.
Coal prices, after mounting much
higher during the winter of 1922-1923,
in July, 1928, were at the same level
as in July, 1920.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23

The Hope Chest: relic of the DAYS
when man married for wife, when
marriage was an institution, not a
restitution.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23

A sign IN an empty store in Brook
lyn, N. Y. read: This Place Is Now
Across the Street"
The hobo had asked the hard-faced
Fitzgerald woman for something to
eat. Yes she replied. I'll fix you
some supper if You'll saw and split
some wood, sweep off the walk. fix
that hole in the fence, tidy up the barn
yard and burn that rubbish piled up at
the cellar door.
Lady" said the hobo as he started
way, I'm only hobo; l amt your
husband"
The chief fault that the public finds
with the newspapers are that they are
not all front pages.
correct this sentence: "Now have a
good time, DEAR" said mother, "No
matter how badly you soil your clothes.
WHEN 4D WON'T START
(Sing this to the tune of America)
My Auto tits of thee
Short cut to poverty,
OF thee l chant
blew in pile of dough,
On you two years ago
And now you refuse to CO.,
Or won't or can't.
1t takes brains to get rich, perhaps;
but not, obviously to inherit riches.
The farmer with straw in his whis-
kers is less to be pitied than the city
man with hay fever in his system.
| 90
1t is fine to have an enthusiast on
the job if you lave some plodder to
go over your work and, correct Your
mistakes.
A pessimist my son, is the optimist
who ran for office.
GETTING ON TO THE
ROPES
I'm getting the hang of it, now,
said the murderer as the sheriff put
the rope around his neck.
90
Il believe that | will be instrumental
in securing new opening for YOU,
said an eminent Fitzgerald surgeon as
he cut the appendix of patient out.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23
Sulphur Clears
Rough, Red Skin
Face, Neck and Arms Easily Made
Smooth Says Specialist

Any breaking out of the skin, even
fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly
overcome by applying little Mentho-
Sulphur, declares noted skin special
list. Because of its germ destroying
properties this sulphur preparation
begins at once to soothe irritated skin
and heal eruptions such as rash, pim-
Piles and ring worm.
1t seldomn fails to remove the tor
ment and Disagreement, and you do
not have to wait for ~1elief from en-
barrasment Improvement quickly
shows. Sufferers from skin trouble
should obtain a small jar of Mentho-
Sulphur from any good druggist and
use it like cold cream. adv.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23
ASHTON NEWS

T. q = = = = = = = = = + D = d
Mr.. w. T. Bishop of Alapaha is a
visitor here this week
Mrs. z. T. Bailey of Jacksonville
Ga, was the weekend guest of her
sister Mrs. T. N. Middlebrooks.
Little Ava nellie Robitzsch, the two
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Robitzsch while playing around the
yard Wednesday found can of pot
ash thoughtlessly left by the wash
woman. Ava Nell had a great desire to
find out how it tasted so proceeded to
fill her mouth full. Evidently the taste
was not desirable and her whereabouts
were quickly made known. Upon in
vestigation it was found that FORUM
ately the child had not swallowed anv
Although she has very burned mouth
we hope she will soon be alright and
wiser from her experience.
The many friends here of Miss Bon
ME Mae Bailey and Mr.. Thomas New
ton Wallace will be interested to learn
of their marriage which occurred at
Jacksonville, Ga, on August 5. Mrs.
Wallace is the eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Z. T. Bailey of Telfair coun-
ty and on her frequent visits here has
made many friends Mr.. Wallace has
just returned from the navy and is a
very promising Young man with q
bright future. Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
are touring Florida on their honey
moon. Before their departure an ice
cream supper was given in their hon.
or by Mrs. J. D. Bishop and Mrs. r
N. Middlebrooks. Ice cream with an
gel food cake was served throughout
the evening. Among those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. Middle
brooks, Mr.. and Mrs. R. ] Bishop
Mr.. and Mrs.T N. Middlebrooks, Mrs
TT. Bailey, Miss Cora Dykes, and
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bishop and family
Mr.. and Mrs. A R Walker of lack
sonville, Fla, arrived Saturday for a
few days visit.
Mrs. Belle Bailey and children from
town spent Sunday at the home Of
her brother Mr.. H. J. Nipper.
Messrs Ed Hickman, Alva Ew
ings and Brodgon left Sunday for De
Land, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart from towr
visited their sister Mrs. George Calf
ney Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bost Cooper and Mrs
Turpin Ashurst from town attended
services at Pine Level Sunday.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-08-23

to dig to get any.
Money isn't everything, but it helps
quite lot when a man is mixed up
in a crime
A school kids definition of water is
as good as any. "It's a white liquid
he said, that turns black when you
put your hands in it,
A man in San Francisco claims he
has clock ITO years old Homer says
1t must be an old timer
90
A new geyser has been found in
Yellowstone Park and is to be named
for President Harding. Why not for
Bryan, as he is more of spouter?
HAM AND
How cunning are the little pigs,
That squeal and run and dance
To keep the measly flies away,
Because they have not pants.
They are so innocent and mild,
So kittenish at play,
love to watch them as they pass
The careless hours away;
l love them for their shiny coats
Their curious wobbly legs;
But most love them just because
They'll soon be ham with eggs.
OILY TO BED, OILY TO RISE
"WeH done" declared the driller
as his outfit struck another gusher.
When we refuse to meet and emer-
gency it is apt to overtake US, says Joe.
90
Why does chicken lay an egg? -
Because if she dropped it it might
break.
Some girls expect BARRIERS by bobb-
ing their hair to make them look beau-
tiful, when nature long ago gave it up
as bad job.
Fruit trees may be improved by
grating, but it doesn't seem to work
in the case of political timber.
Now that long skirts have come in
to fashion again, girl once more will
be taken at her face value.
90
The fact that a man led his victori-
Gus college debating team does not do
him bit of good when he gets into an
argument with the girl he married
Free love is usually the most ex-
pensive.
Now that eyeglasses are cheaper you
won't have to look over the top so
you won't wear them out.
90
We have lot of dull people who
act smart.
Lots of people have f--livver COM
plant these days.
Michigan Millionaire marries his
cook. If he succeeds in keeping her
by that method, new style may be
started But will she continue to cook?
Correct this sentence: Lets not 90
to the dance" said the girl cts so
much nicer to sit at home and read
aloud to one another.
Normally is defined by Art as the
good old days when men saved to-
bacco tags and the women Joined the
Larkin clubs.
OOH.
"The world owes me living" he
said,
And the lazy pup
went ON, 1 guess III stay IN bed,
Until they send it up"
90
Proposal: A declaration of war, with
the festivities at the start.
A mortgage isn't SO bad. It's nice
to have something on the premises
the neighbors can't borrow.
90
Pacific coast cities report flood of
bad $40 bills, which did some property
damage.
THE LAST LEG
Here's where I get my finish,
said the table, as it was pushed into
1.-The waxing and polishing room.
There's lot of men here in Fitz-
gerald that remind You of toupees. They
are always trying to fool other people
and never get by with it.
Two taxis rolled out of a second
story window in New York City, and
barely missed ten persons. There is
evidently nothing that they wont do
to get at the pedestrians.