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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
TWO LAND SALES
AT COURTHOUSE
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At foreclosure sale on the front
steps of the courthouse the Frank
Telfair farm in the Town of Honey
Creek was sold by Sheriff w. H. Ode
this morning at ten o'clock. The hold
er of the mortgage, Mrs. Nellie Say
les, of Rockton, Wis, purchased the
property, her bid being, $1,656.38.
The property consists of a forty
acre piece of land.
Son Buys Property
A fifty acre tract of land, part Of
the Fred Markert estate in Honey
Greek, was sold at the front steps of
the courthouse on Saturday after
noon. The land was bought by Ed
ward Markert, son of the deceased,
for the sum of $1,000.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
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Mrs. E. E. Colburn Iert today for
her home in Wilmette, H., after a
stay of several weeks here with her
sister, Mrs Cora Metcalf, and family
She was accompanied home by Rich
ard Metcalf, who will spend the week
end in Wilmette and Chicago.
Mrs Effie Davis of Reedsburg was
taken with an attack Of acute append
ieitis last week and was taken to the
ST. Mary s4Rtngling hospital where
she submitted to an operation the
same day.
Twins girls, each weighing seven
and one-half pounds were born to
Mr.. and Mrs. William Knuth of South
Dakota, on Nov %. Mrs. Knuth was
formerly Miss Katherine Mertzke,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G.
Mertzke of Baraboo.
Mrs. E. " Hocum has returned
to Columbus, South Carolina, having
been called here by the serious i'll
ness and death of her mother, Mrs.
Alice Gollmar The Hocum family
has been travelling since May with
their feature attractions at Parks
and fairs throughout the east and
are now booked for winter tour in
the southern territory
The regular meeting of the Eastern
Star was held at the Masonic TEN
pie last evening and election Of Off
GERS took place The business ses-
sion was followed by a social time and
the members were entertained at
lunch by Mrs. Andrews.
The name of Mrs. A. Reinking
should have appeared as chairman OF
the fancy apron booth at the bazarr
given by the st. Margarets Guild On
Wednesday and the name of Mrs.
George Holah as chairman Of the
kitchen apron booth.
When paying subscriptions, adver-
Using or for job work at this Office
remember you are entitled to a
,oupon for every dollar paid before
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
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HOLD ELECTION

Sank county camp No. 40 United
Spanish War Veterans elected the fol
lowing officers for the ensuing year
at their last regular meeting.
w. w. Beige, commander
Fred Barry, Sr. vice commander
R. A. Brandt, Jr, vice commander
c. P. Dyrud, officer of the day
F. H Dwinnel, officer of guard
L. M Anderson, trustee
The incoming commander appoint
ed the following officers:
L. A. Brown, adjutant.
F. H. Dwinnel, quarter master
Rev. E. c. Henke, chaplain
Dr. N. B. Noyse, surgeon
E. c. Miller, patriotic instructor
A. CHI Reisz, historian
VIM. Schwenke, Louis Murray,
color guards.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
Blue MOUNDS
STATE BANK
IS ENTERED
Entrance Is Made Through Rear
Door But Nothing of Value Is
Taken

The Blue Mounds State bank was
entered some time during the night on
Friday or early Saturday morning,
but robbers failed to secure. anything
of value.
A rear door was pried open and
a door to the fireproof value for safe
ty deposit boxes forced but nothing
of value was taken.
The pool hall operated by DR.. A. M.
Teckam of Middleton was entered
some time between midnight Friday
and 1870 Saturday morning and a
complete radio set, valued at $500
taken Nothing else in the place was
disturbed.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
|. S. c. HOLDS
FIRST MEETING
OF new YEAR

The first L. S. G. meeting in their
successful 22nd year was held Aat
the home of Mrs. Albert Rotzol on
Thursday afternoon. The meeting was
called to order by the president Mrs.
Core, % members responding to roll
call. There were also two visitors
present. After the regular business
was transacted, which consists of re
committee, school committee, allow
ance of bills, and unfinished and new
business attended to, reports we're
heard from the chairmen of bazaar
and supper committees.
The net proceeds from the bazaar
amounted to $72.31, while the supper
netted $55,28.
Then came the secretary and treas
urer yearly reports which had been
audited by the trustees and showed
disbursements of $255.27 and balance
on hand for the year ending Nov. Is,
1928, $23333.
The sunshine collection taken at
this meeting was $1.70.
The meeting adjourned to meet in
two weeks with Mrs. William Turner.
A social time followed The members
and guests then enjoyed a delicious
luncheon of ice cream, cake and wa
fers served by the hostess assisted
by Mrs. Perry Cobleigh.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
Ford Comes to
ToUn in Truck

The local firm of Slezak & Rich
which does trucking business in
large trucks, created considerable
comment when they drove into Bara-
boo on Sunday with a new Ford tour
ing car on one of their large trucks.
The car was brought from Mauston,
where they secured it in Christmas
gift campaign conducted by the mer-
chants there, similar to the one now
going on in Baraboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
DEATH OF SAUK
CITY PIONEER

John Derleth, aged about Y years,
died at St. Mary's hospital in Madi-
son. The wife passed away four years
pioneer of Sank City and his death
resulted from blood poisoning follow
ing a series of operations.
Mr. Derleth was an uncle of Mrs.
Herman J. Doerr and a cousin of c..
A. Hoffman. both of Baraboo.
He leaves several daughters and a
son. Ire wife passed away four years
ago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
"CASCARETS" 1Oc
BEST LAXATIVE
FOR BOWELS

They Work While You Sleep"
If you feel sick, dizzy, upset, if
yo-lr head is dull or aching, or your
stomach is sour or gassy, just take
one or two pleasant "Cascarets" to
relieve constipation and biliousness.
No gripping incest cathartic-laxative
on earth for Men, Women and Chill
dren. 10c boxes, also % and soc
sizes-any drug store.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
WIS BEEKEEPERS HOLD
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

James Gwin of Gotham was elected
president of the Wisconsin Beekeep-
ers' association at the closing ses-
sion of the annual convention of the
association in Milwaukee Friday; S.
IT Bishop, Sheboygan, vice president;
Miss M. D. Fischer, Madison, secre-
tary; c. w. Aeppler, Oconomowoc,
treasurer.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
TWINS AGE 90
At SUN PRAIRIE

Miss Ellie McKinnin Of Sun Prairie,
who with her sister, Mrs. Agnes
Clark, Omaha, comprises one of the
oldest sets of twins in the United
States. ,celabrated her ninety third
birthday Saturday. Miss McKinnin,
who is of Scotch descent, is in good
health and looks more like a woman
of 70 than SO.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
RANDOLPH MAN FINED
$500 ON DRY coU

William King of Randolph was
found guilty by a jury in circuit
court in Portage on a charge of violat-
ing the prohibition laws, and was Civ
en- a sentence by Jude e. w. Crosby
of fine of $500 and costs, which will
amount to over $500. The jury vas
out not more than half and bour on
the case.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13

| schoo friends as she was years old,
! seventeen The evening was spent in
playing games and with music and
at a late hour ice cream and cake
| were served. Miss True was presented
with a fountain pen by the guests.
Baraboo relatives have received an
nouncement of the birth of a daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Casio of Salt
LAX City, Utah, on December first.
Mrs. Casio will be remembered as
Miss Gertrude Desmond, daughter of
Mrs T. Desmond of this city.
Miss Ada Burnham writes from
Ontario, California, that she is nicely
settled for the winter in the Los
Palmos hotel and will be glad to hear
from any of her old friends in Bara-
boo. Miss Burnham spent last winter
in Ontario and returned to that place
a few weeks ago..
The South side Sunshine Circle re-
Gently gave house warming for Mrs.
A. j. Schierholtz, who has moved into
her new home on Mound street. A
delicious chicken dinner was served
after which regular business meet
ing was held and plans were made for
] the clubs Christmas work.
Baraboo officials have been notified
! to be on the watch for maroon Odds
mobile car with no license plate which
was stolen day or so ago. The
message came from Reedsburg, where
it was thought that the car was head
ed this way but as yet the machine
has not been located
Mrs. Mary Shew fell at her home
on Walnut street, yesterday, and
broke the bone of her left wrist. The
accident happened as Mrs. Shew was
walking about the yard at the rear of
her home and the break is so bad
one that it will probably be six weeks
before she will again have the use
of her hand and arm.
F.! E. L. Palmer was elected comman-
der of Joe Hooker post of the Grand
I Army of the Republic at a recent
meeting of the post. Other officers
are w. D. Porter, Sr. Vice Com; G.
M. Quiggle, Jr. Vice Com; o. Hub,
bard, Sergt.; e. K Hill c.; ]. De-
lap, O. G.; j. Dibble, Chaplain.
County Superintendent Jessie Mar
tiny, accompanied by Miss Ruth Mil
dred Dyrud of Baraboo and Leander
Brandt of Lime Ridge, went to Mil
waukee yesterday to spend two days
bis guests of the WISCONSIN Pro
ducts Exposition. The two young peo-
pie are Sank county's winners in an
essay contest conducted by the en-,
position association.
Friends and neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Rutland gave them
a miscellaneous shower at their home
in White Mound recently. Mrs. Rub
land was formerly Miss Lilah Bris-
coe of Baraboo and the couple was
married here not long ago. Forty-fve
guests. were present for the enJOyaDle
evening of dancing and cards. Mr.. and
Mrs Rutland received many gifts of
aluminium, cut glass, and linen.
A bazaar was given by the ladies
of ST. Margarets Guild of the Trini-
ty church at the parish house IN
Wednesday was very well attended
and nearly $500 was raised from the
sale of fancy articles and the lunch
and supper Nearly all Of the fancy
work and food were sold. Mrs. A.
L. Spencer, president of the Guild.
acted as general chairman of the baz-
arr and she was assisted by the foil
owing chairmen of the fancy booth;
Mrs. Guy Shields, candy; Mrs. L. S.
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13
MISSISSIPPI AT
LOWEST STAGE

The Mississippi river is at it's low
est stage in 46 years, the government
gauge registering three tenths of a
foot below zero. The low stage is at
tributed to a dry autumn. Naviga-
ton having closed, there are no boats
in operation the section Of the up
per river.
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THURSDAY

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Born to Mr.. and Mrs Harley Cush
man, a daughter on Dec. 4th
Miss Irene True was given COM
plete surprise in honor OF her birth
day last night by as many OF her
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1923-12-13

Mrs. Lester Davis of Reedsburg was
a Saturday business visitor in the
CITY.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
WILL
ACCEPT OFFER
Local Republican Worker Will
Be County Process Server
After December |

Former Assemblyman Edward j.
Peterson. of this city, who sought
the offices Of both sheriff and dep
uty sheriff this year. has accepted
the offer of Sheriff Frederick Cow
en- to become a process server and
will take up his new duties on De-
cember /. The salary attached to
this position is $1,000 a year, it hav-
ing formerly been held by William
S. Hannah, of Midtown, who was
named by the sheriff to the position
of deputy sheriff.
Peterson stated this morning
Sheriff Gowen offered him the posi-
ton as process server yesterday af-
ternoon, but did not at once accept.
This morning the local man an
nounced his intention of accepting
and so notified the sheriff when he
asked Peterson for his decision.
Prior to the primaries Peterson,
David Brown of Woodbridge, and
Sheriff Gowen were the candidates.
Peterson was prevailed upon to with
draw from the race and 1t was gen.
understood he had been prom
ised the deputy sheriff job should
81 Republican sheriff be named.
Gowen was elected but Peterson
to get the office of deputy
sheriff. Hannah being promoted in
stead In order to somewhat relieve
Peterson's disappointment and APP
pease his feelings, the job of pro-
server was offered him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
Tat,ere of administration

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. Is
Letters of administration have been
granted Anna M. Esler, of Piscata-
way on the estate of her o John,
who died Oct. 81. The personal es-
tate is valued at $2,110.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
z ARE BURNED
IN PLANT FIRE
Girl and Man Injured at Prim-
ers Catch on Fire at U. S.
Cartridge Plant

A man and a girl were burned
yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the
man probably seriously, when a
number of primers from shells that
were being salvaged caught fire at
the plant of the U. S. Cartridge Co.,
here. The injured, who were re-
moved to the city hospital ana are
now under the care of DR.. John l..
Lund, are:
Miss Catherine Kozlowsky, sixteen
years old of $50 State street.
John O'Brien, thirty-one years old
of 800 Elizabeth street.
According to information obtained
from the hospital, Miss Kozlowsky
received burns about the legs. Her
condition Is not serious. Mr.
O'Brien was burned about the left
arm and eyes.
The machine in which the fire
took place, is used to salvage empty
shells. These shells are the same as
those used in shot guns and the ma
chine removes the paper from the
brass and also the primer. The
paper and primers are disregarded
and the brass salvaged The ma
chine is operated by two girls.
Yesterday afternoon n of the
primers, probably from the friction
of the machine, took fire, setting off
several others and as. the flames
came from the machine burned the
Kozlowsky girl. Mr.. O'Brien was
walking past the machine and in
specting it as the blaze shot up above
the guard plates, which accounts
for his injuries. The machine was
not damaged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
COLLECT S431
F0RREDC CROSS
First Days Results in Cam
paign Here Most EnCour-
aging to Workers

The first reports of the teams can
yassing for the annual Red Cross
roll call drive in this city were re-
ceived yesterday and show S431 col
lected in memberships. This amount
includes several business men,
lodges, plants and sixty-one one
dollar subscriptions.
To date no 100 per cent banners
have been awarded by the local
chapter but, although the house to
house canvas has not yet begun, one
family enrolled in full al roll call
headquarters. The American En-
caustic Tile Company has finished
the anvas In that plant with 100
employees out of about 125 signed as
members.
The following is a ltst Of the con-
tributions to date:
One dollar donations ....... $4,000
Roessler Sc Hasslacher Chem
zeal Company ........... 900
Perth Amboy. Dry Dock Co.,. $500
Pardee steel Corporation . $500
United Lead Company ...... $500
Raritan Lodge No. 81, i. &c
A. M. zo.0o
Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. Waring,
Canada .................. $500
Albert Leon &c Son ......... 1000
Dana Relief 1000
p. A. Lodge b. z. o. Elks =. 1000
Liberty Camp No. 65, WOW. 500
Lawrence Lodge 81, LOOT. 500
Jr. o. Z. A. NJ. ............ 500
Mohawk Council Daughters
of Pocahontas .......... 800
Brotherhood Aof Carpenters
and Joiners .......... sou
c. C. Hommann .......... 800
S. f. Somogyi ....r $500. 500
Joseph L. Deegan ......... BOZ
Larson and Fox ........... 300
George J.. Haney ........... 300
Roth and Weisburg ........ 500
J. d. McCrory ............ 5.0O
Liberty Council, Daughters of
Liberty 5.OO
Mrs. Adrian Lyon .......... 800
$431.00
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
COUNTY RAIDS
At TWO PLACES
Make Arrests at the "BulI
Penn and "0Id Racetrack"
Near South PIainfieId

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. Is
Following the receipt of numerous
complaints the past several weeks,
the prosecutors detectives, court
officers and police of South Plain
held n New Market, last night
visited the Bullpen on the road be-
tween Samptown and South Plain
Held, and the Old Racetrack, for
merly known Is the Brantigham,
near the South Plainfield-Oak Tree
road and arrested the proprietors on
a charge of conducting a disorderly
house.
The places apparently had been
tipped off" for in both Instances
the proprietors were alone. It the
Bullpen, Michael Mango and Chris
tana Rose were arrested, and are
being held in $1,000 bail for the
grand jury and the other establish
ment. Tony Scarpa and his brother,
Alfred were apprehended. Tony is
held In $1,000 bail and his brothers
bail has been fixed al $500.
The officials obtained evidence
during the past week against the
places, and it is said that in both
places notorious characters were
employed. and at the Old Racetrack
liquor was sold. No liquor was OBJ
tanned in last nights raids.
Chief Ferd David led the party
last night and was assisted by De-
tectives Fitzpatrick, Ferguson and
Collins Court Officers Calvin Rose
and John Applegate, and Chief Cor
nelius Mccarthy OF South Plainfeld
and Chief Elmer Barrett of New
Market.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
Stnrt Damage Action

NEW BRUNSWICK. Nov. 15.-
Papers have been served in an ac-
ton brought by Johanna Phillips,
of Perth Amboy. against Alfred
Phillips. also of Perth Amboy, to re-
gain possession of property on the
south side of Washington street,
near Park avenue Suit is also be-
ing brought to collect $1,000 dam
ages.
A citation In a divorce suit brought
by Sander Meszaros against his wife
Emma 10th Meszaros, of 463 Me-
chanic street, Perth Amboy. has
been issued and the same proce-
dure has been made in the case of
Anna e. Fritz, of Carteret, against
her husband, Joseph.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
DIR. Smith Hnnnred-

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 10
A testimonial dinner was given in
honor of DIR. A. l.. Smith, former
president OF the Board of Educa-
tion of this place at the Ballentine
Gymnasium last night. Some two
hundred representative citizens were
present. Governor Silzer paid trib-
ute to DIR. Smith for his faithful and
efficient service given to the board
and the service he is rendering
now as member of the state medical
advisory board. Daniel J. Wray
president of the board OF education
presented DR.. Smith with a gold
watch. Prof. John Logan acted
as POSTMASTER.
Other speakers at the dinner
were: Circuit Court Judge Peter +.
Daily, Henry G.. Parker, president OF
the National Bank of New Jersey,
Ira T. Chapman, superintendent of
schools, of Elizabeth, and Prof. F. J.
Sickles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
NO RECOUNT ACTION
WILL Be TAKEN TODAY

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 15:-It
is not likely that the application for
the recount of the Kalteissen- Orpen
vote will be made today as County
Solicitor Frederick s.. Richardson is
busy, and it has not been decided
just what judge the application will
be made to.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
HEAR SANDER SUIT

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 15:--A
suit for SANDER is being heard in the
district court today before a jury and
Judge Freeman Woodbridge. The
plaintiff, Florence Nosta, of Perth
Amboy, represented by Attorney
John Il. Toolan, Is asking $500 dam
ages from George Molnar of Perth
nmboy. The action is the result of
iemarks made against the plaintiff
on March rs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
SUPPER FOR Y. NJ. C. A.

The first of a series of weekly
mems supper meetings will be held
tonight at $3.50 in the Y. M. c. A.
banquet hall. Rev. Wilbur Il. Saun-
ders OF Railway will he the speaker.
Tickets are available at the desk,
about forty men already having pro-
cured them. Tonight's supper and
all future suppers will start prompt
ly at the time specified and the
meetings will be short and "snappy"
thus enabling those who have en-
gagements for the night 20 keep
them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
Chatuauqua For Metuchen

METUCHEN, Nov. 15:-Prepara-
tions for the Swarthmore Chautau-
qua to be held january 81, % and
20 in the Y. NJ. c.. A. Auditorium,
are being made. No program has
been announced as yet, but the COM
promises that this years affair
will be better than W
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
WILL JAIL DRIVERS

METUCHEN, Nov. 15:-Motorists
from outside OF this state who vio-
late the automobile laws in this bor-
ough will be arrested and arraigned
Immediately, according to the new
rule put into effect by Recorder G..
C. Weber. The recorder has tired
Of waiting for outsiders to come to
the local court in answer to a sum
mons.
Fines totaling over $50 were i'm
posed in several cases before the re-
corder last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
HELM HARD At WORK
ON HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. ID
Deputy County Clerk Robert w.
Helm is celebrating his s~eventysixth
birthday anniversary and the nifty
sixth anniversary of his employ
ment in the county clerks office by
remaining hard at work today. His
fellow employees congratulated him
and rendered a short reception be-
fore work started this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
Sne PIT. Reading Mnn

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. Is
Suit has been started by Alanor
Horvath, through his father. 10
seps. in the supreme court, against
Walter Mitchick, of Port Reading.
The complainants hail from Carter
ct and the son asks for $4,000 for
personal injuries, and the father for
SIS. 900 expenses. 1t is charged that
Mitchick drove his car up on the
sidewalk and hit the Horvath boy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
To Probate Manton VIII

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. ID
The will of John Manton, of Perth
Amboy, who died on October 2S, has
been entered for probate and his
wife,, Julia, is named as e%Xecutrix.
The entire estate is left to her and if
she does not sell the property at
be sold after her death, and the
proceeds divided between the chill
dren. The will was drawn October
IL, and witnessed by Blanche Thorn
as and Joseph Deegan,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
County Seat School Robbery

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. Is
The Lord Sterling school in this
city was entered last night and aside
from $50 taken from the principals
desk little was stolen. The intrud-
ers, believed to be boys, damaged
considerable property, however.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
Trade Mime Filed

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 15:-A
certificate of trade names was filed
by the Alaskan Fur company, of
320A State street, Perth Amboy. in
the county clerks office this Orr
ing. Louis Fox is the agent of the
company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-15
Held For Grand Jury

NEW BRUNSWICK. Nov. III
The pool room proprietors arrested
Yesterday for having slot machines
In their possession, were held in $500
bail to await the action of the grand
jury, following their arrest.