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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16
Father Is Sentenced
For Fatal Whipping
Administered to Boy

WAYCROSS, Ga, Dec IA ver-
dict of guilty of manslaughter was
returned by a jury in the Ware SUI
perior court today against Jesse
Middleton, charged with the murder
OF his son.
The evidence in the case was to
the effect that Middleton had pledg-
ed his word to county officials that
he would keep the boy, with whom
he had been having trouble. at
home. The boy was relieved Of a
penitentiary sentence upon the
pledge of his father. Returning
home one afternoon he found that
the boy had ran away. Finding
the boy in Hebardville he carried
him home and tied him to the cell
ing of the room, administering a
whipping, from the effects of which
the boy later died.
Judge Custer sentenced Middleton
to serve from one to two years at
the state farm.
ing vessels, wreckage washed ashore,
ships off their course and scores
pf dict I,occ eiooa1c fro1o, email Fl
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16
Weight Limit Changed

Third class matter:
Limit of weight changed 10 eight
ounces. and rates increased from I
cent 10 II cents for each two
ounces. excepting for books. cata-
locueS. seeds. bulbs. etc. whirh VIII
carry the present rate Of cen. for
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16
70-Mile Gale Drives
Ships From the Lakes

CHICAGO, Dec. IA 70.mile
gale accompanied by a driving snow
storm played havoc with great lakes
shipping during the night and to-
day.
Messages here today told Of miss
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

SHEFFIELD-She company
owners and operators OF electric
street car lines connecting Sheffield
Florence and fuscumbia, and own
ers of other property. is sold to Ala
bama Power company for about So
0O0, 900.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

FAIRFIELD.-Earn Higgins,
thirty, shoots himself through the
heart.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

GREER.-Hugh NJ. Barton, one Of
oldest residents of Greer, dies at
home here at age of eighty-two.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16
ALABAMA

BON AIR. Dadeville knitting
mills here are damaged by tornado
to extent of $4,000 No one is killed
SAMSON.--Miss Callie Johnson
dies from injuries received in auto
accident. Five other occupants i'll
car were uninjured.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

ships off their course and scores
of distress signals from small craft.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

LIVING STON.-Mrs. Bessie Aston
is freed of grand jury Indictment
charging grand larceny. State at
tempted 20 prove she purloined sew
eral thousand tci!ars worth Of goods
from store where she was employed.
During trial. Mis- Aston sat in court
room with her .months-old baby
in her arms.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

ANNISTON.-Contract, is awarded
o pave Main street in Oxford, one
{ links in state highway now under
obstruction
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

GREENNILLE. - Following re.
duction OF capital stock OF First Ma,
tional bank, in effort TO tighr tax
assessments, Jones Furniture com
pany takes similar action for same
purpose.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

ROCK MILL.-Miss Willie Tram
nell, twenty-five, of Ogden, near
here, who threatened to sue city for
$4,000 for alleged impolite remarks
on part Of Chief of Police j. M.
Youngblood, as to her wearing
knickers on streets here, withdraws
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

PARRISH. - While moving house
ere, Samuel Fondren is instantly
Tiled when structure falls on him.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

GooDWATER, - Mrs Mary c
sagley, SO, widow OF late Z. l.. Bag.
~, dies at home here
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

DORA. - While Rev. Clyde Dodd
nd family are attending services at
'hurch of God, fire destroys Their
ONE. Everything is burned, except
lothing they have, on and Rev.
)odd's Bible.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

GADSpEN New county aims,
house. costing $4,000, is completed
at Hoke; Bluff ard Mrs. Jessie Scott
is appointed natroH
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

LIPSCOMB--Work commences on
ipscomb's new city hall to cost 81
m
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

BIRMINGHAM. -"Failure of bust
ess men to serve on juries, unless.
hey have other than business rea-
ons, is one Of greatest menaces to
ur free institutions, judge Joe c.
TAIL tells men summoned to serve as
IrOrS
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

FALKVILLE. William Black
veil Is badly injured when his auto
atches fire and plunges over high
mbankment near here.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

COLUMBIA = Rev. Richard r.
Gillespie, ID. d, of Louisville, Ky.
Is expected to assume duties as pres.
ident o. Columbia Theological semi
nary here early in new year. &C.
cordins 10 announcement by Dr..
Hugh +. Murchison, dean Of insti-
tuition.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-12-16

ADMISSION. - Remains OF Mrs.
larry Waters. "A, who died at Besse.
her. are inferred here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05
CAUCASUS NATIONS
FIGHTING SOUE I
Georgia and Azerbaijan in Ac
tive Revolt, With Insurgents
in Cont:ol There

GENEVA, Sept -(By Associa-
ted s.)-AI Georgia end
Azerbaijan are declared &c lave
been in activerevolt AGAINST tic
Moscow Soviet Government Curl {
che past five days, according to II
formation received here tecay.
The same information declare.
that half of the territory of Geor-
gia has already been conquered 9y
he insurgents, and that mary have
been killed in the fighting tt ere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05
FOR QUICK SERVICE AND
HEAVY HAULING PHONE l2I
WOOTTEN TRANSFER co.
Office in Americas Steam Laundry
SOUTH JACKSON STREET
FOR REsENTATIyE

The friends Of A. f. Hines and
George w. Riley announce them as
candidates for recollection to the
General Assembly of Georgia, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary on September 10.
In announcing the candidates. of
Messrs. Hines and Riley their friends
direct attention to important and
valuable service already rendered
Sumter county by these two gen
tlemen. Both are now members
of important house committees and
rank high in the counsels of the
body. Committees of which they
are members will have control and
direction of legislation vital to the
prosperity of this section during the
next session Of the legislature, and
their friends have prevailed upon
them to again become candidates
solely because of their fitness and
value as representatives in the
lower house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05
CONFINED TO BED
Birmingham Lady Took Cardui
for Relief of Change of Life
Troubles and Says It Helped
Her $50 Much"

Birmingham, Ala.-"I first took
Cardui for that tired, worn-out feeling
that comes from being dreadfully run
down." says Mrs. Catherine K. Smith,
of 2106 Stout Street. twenty-five
years ago, was suffering from wom-
anly weakness.
/ read of Cardui in an almanac, and
thought would try it. / got bottle
and it helped me from the first. After
that, during the whole of my married
life, l took Cardui when | needed it.
"About four years ago, change. OF
life came on me. grew weaker
and weaker, and was confined to my
bed, where I lay on my back for days.
| was told that only a severe operation
could do me any good, and this de-
pressed me very much, for / dreaded
such an ordeal.
81 remembered how Cardui had
helped me for female trouble in the
past and had read of how it had
helped other women during change of
life, so one night told my husband
to 20 to the drug store and get me a
bottle. l began taking it at once:
From the first dose / could feel myself
getting stronger. ! continued to
take Cardui until l was entirely
through this very trying period OF a
woman's life"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05
BQ q! !: $: ;. ::::; &C.,.
We y IS $
OUsr II Million Jars Used YearE,
THE ATLANTA JOURNAL
DOUBLES COMIC SECTION

For its thousands of readers from
6 to so, who read the "funny-p2-
per" with avidity. The Atlanta
Journal is increasing its Sunday
comic sections to s Iull pages. The
tour new pages are the work of the
worlds best comic artists.
Other features of The Sunday
Journal-the SPACE rotogravure
section, the 32-page magazine sec
ton, the clever nonsense Of Morgan
Blake and cynical wit and golf
stories of 0. B. Keller. It continues
to have the best leased wire ser.
vices of Associated Press and two
other great news gathering associa-
tiOns, the only complete market and
financial news published in Georgia,
Che best state news, and an editorial
page of which every Georgian may
be proud.
The Daily Journal supplies com
plete Sporting and Market news in
every edition. 1t is owned and
edited by Georgians for all Geor-
CLANS. You can have The Daily and
Sunday Journal delivered by carrier
Tor zoe a week. Give your order
to H. K. Ertzberger, local agent. OF
send 1t direct 10 The Journal. At
lanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05
CONSCRIPT LABOR is
COMMON IN BULGARIA

SOFIA, Sept. 5.-Conscript labor
though only three years old, is be
coming as definite part of the life
of the Bulgarian people as conscript
soldering used to be.
The highways leading out of Sofiq
are badly in need of repair, SO re-
Gently the town crier went success
sively to the principal points Of the
city, beating a drum. The first roll
was the signal for the collecting 81
a crowd, consisting mostly Of ittl
boys and girls. Then The ere.
cried:
"All male citizens between he
ages of 20 and 40 are requested BIZ
Ahe city government to report at
their respective district city halls ..
the hour of nine Monday morning.
The work to be done is the repai,
of roads,"
Of course, it was expected thai
the boys and girls would rotfy then
fathers and the authorities wer,
evidently correct in their surmis,
for on the following Monday morn
ing at the five district city halls ttc
labor conscripts appeared wit
shovels, spades, wheelbarrows am
carts, ready to work on The roads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05

The social calendar in our Guy
was unusually full of interesting
events the past week, but nothing
that occurred proved quite as en-
iayable as the Sunday School PIC
mic Friday evening, participated In
by the Baptist and Methodist Sun
day Schools. A magnificent dinner
was served at seven o'clock in the
rear of the Methodist church, after
which the fun began. Stunts
among the young and old were eX-
ecuted in most faultless manner
S1eignt of hand tricks held the child
rem spell bound. Comic readings
caused even the older ones to al
most split their sides with laughter
The program was interspersed
with old Southern melodies sung BY
the best talen in town, and as &
grand finale Praise God Fror-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05

supper was served after which swin,-
ming was enjoyed. Those enjoy
Ag the delightful outing were
Hr. and Mrs. f. w. Strange, Miss.
sara Strange, Mrs. A. P. Ren3on
ever, Mr.. and Mrs. 0. C. Hill, Miss
Marion Webster, of Columbus, Mr.
and Mrs. j. A. H. Wilson, of TT.
Valley, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. B. Wilt
amson, Miss. Leila Williamson.
Mrs. w. A. hurry, Misses. Maurine
Munro, Christine billiard, Halle
Peavy, Gertrude Peavy, Elizabeth
Peavy, of Byron, Eugene Dixon,
Doc Johnson, H. B. Arringto,
Lucius Battle, Mrs. w. W Peavy, Jr.
ms. Willis Hogg, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. ]. Williams, Mrs. R. T. William
son, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Collins,
Miss Alberta Dozier, Mrs. C. c.
Williamson, Miss Leila williamson
Honoring their guest, Mrs. Dora
Walker of Atlanta, Mr.. and Mrs. J
Z. King entertained at a spend The
day party Tuesday. At the moor
hour tempting menu was served.
Those invited were Mrs. G. P Te-
wolf, Mrs. T. R. Strange, Mrs. Wait
er Strange, Miss Harry Hornady.
and Miss. Myrtle Strange.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05

Lies show every fish weighing
over a million pounds has gotten
away about thousand times th's
summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05
CITY SCHOOL.
NOTICE

Registration of pupils for
for the Fall term will begin at
the Americas High School
Monday, September 8, for
white pupils, and at the Nc
Kay Hill school for blacks.
On the first day those enter
ing for the first time will be
taken. They must be vaccinat-
ed before they will be register
ed, and where not accompani-
ed by parents, must bring a
written statment giving full
name and date of birth, parents
name, occupation, street adj
dress and phone number.
Tuesday and Wednesday
Grammar grade pupils with pro-
motion cards win be register
ed. Thursday, High school pu-
pills with promotion cards will
be registered.
Friday, conditioned pupils in
Grammar and High school will
be admitted on examination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05

Whom All Blessings Flow" wA5
,ung by the four nunderd people
resent. Truly these occasions are
N inspiration to all who are SO
ortunaue as to be able to attend
hem. The fellowship of kindred
spirits, the co-mingling of friend
With friend and the good feeling
hat pervades the very atmosphere
conductive to higher and better
living. With renewed energy tie
Sunday Schools take on more life,
ne spiritual horizon is broadened
our town is made a better place 20
i've in, and even the angels must
rejoice to see such sweet communion
among those who profess the Chris
5ian religion.
An automobile accident that came
very near proving fatal to Mr.. and
Mrs. j. L. Mcconnell, Chattanooga,
Tenn, occurred yesterday afternoon
on the Butler-Ellaville Highway
about ten miles north of here. In
turning a sharp curve their car
5inidded, and butted into a large
oine tree near the road side almost
completely demolishing the car.
Inc occupanst were thrown to the
ground, and severely hurt, Mrs. Nc
Council having suffered a compound
fracture of the shoulder, besides
having her arm broken and receiv-
ing a deep cut across her forehead.
Mr.. Mcconnell was not so severely
hurt, his face was badly cut and he
was otherwise bruised. DR.. J. II.
Jordan was summoned and as quick
ly as possible carried Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcconnell to the Americas Hospi-
ral where they will remain until
they are able to continue their
journey to points in South Georgia.
One of the most pleasant occa-
SONS of the past week was the swim
ming party at which MI. and Mrs.
II. j. Williams entertained at Myr-
tie Springs in compliment to their
guest, Mrs. w. w. Peavy and thu
Misses. Peavy of Byron, and Mr..
and Mrs. Julian Collins of Allan
la, Ihe guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. E. Collins. A delicious picnic
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05
WELL KNOWN NEGRESS
DIES AT ARLINGTON

Annie l.. Douglas, a veil know
negro woman of Americas, die
Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock at
Arlington, where she went Sunday
morning to visit relatives. She was
taken i'll suddenly Monday night.
being attacked by pains in her hea5
and lost consciousness soon afte1
ward. She never rallied and died
before recovering consciousness.
She was a grand daughter Of
aunt Peggy Harris, who lives on
Forsyth street here, and who IS
well known among white residents
of Americas, having served in mal.Y
prominent families here in domestic
capacities. Funeral arrangement
had not been concluded chs
aafternOon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05
NEGRO ASSOCIATION
TO HONOR LINCOLN
Women of Emancipated Race
To Pay Homage To Eman-
cipator's Memory Sept. ~

CHICAGO, Sept. S. (AP)-
Observance of another Lincoln
Day." September %, has been pro
posed by the National Association
of Colored Women, as day upon
wheh "colored people may pay
homage" to the Emancipotor' men,
DRY.
On Septeber %, 1862, President
Abraham Lincoln issued his pre-
limminary proclamation Of emancl
patton directing that on January
i, 1863, GAN slaves-shall be free"
Lovers of liberty throughout tne
world" the association memorial
says, "deservedly honor the memory
Of Lincoln, but he is especially dear
to colored people. Lincoin's birth
day, February IL, and January l,
Emancipation day." are both Holt
Gays, hence on these days it is hard
for colored people to pay sufficient
homage.
Therefore this association recon-
mends that September % be annual
ly utilized by colored people, as
date we'll suited to honor Lincoln
memory. The National Association
further urges all colored mems and
women's organizations to cooperate
to make this Lincoln day q success.
White people are cordially invited
to do likewise, both north and south
Schools are requested TO partici-
pate.
Lincoln statues and memorials in
various cities should be made
shrines to which all citizens can
make their pilgrimages."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05

The big simp." he said, as he
shook his feetfree.
ooh, I don't know" said Sally,
working feverishly. Its horrible
when you're afraid like that. You
can't help it. I've seen ma when
she was just as bad. And we hao :.
cowpuncher once who was even
worse, although he was a terrible
tighter. And"
The believing storm obliteratod
the remainder of the sentence. AS
she stood up. free of her bonds she
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05

shook her head, as though to throw
off an unpleasant sensation.
''You can say what you like, ,
she declared, just the same. Pm
not claiming to enjoy it myself"
Continued in Our Nextt Issue. }
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05
The Nervous
Wreck

Continued on Page Two)
sitting posture and begin the
task Of untying his feet
mo hurry" saiG the Wreck
He's out cola. l don't know wheth-
er it vas the stick Of wooG, Or
neither he just TAINTED. Get your
Get loose before We do @aything
Use
Sally went to WORK at the COZ l.
that hobbled her. The Wreck cast
2 contamptuous glance at the fiabby
mort form Of Denver, the bully.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-05
SULPHUR CLEARS
A PIMPLY SKIN
Apply Sulphur as Told When
Your Skin Breaks Out

Any breaking out of the skin on face,
neck, arms or body is overcome quick
est by applying Mentho-Sulphur. The
pimples seem to dry right up and go
away, declares a noted skin specialist.
Nothing has ever been found to take
the place of sulphur as a pimple re-
mover. 1t is harmless and inexpensive.
Just ask any druggist for a small jar
Of Rowles MISUNDERSTANDING and Use i
Ike cQld cEeal.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-02-14
PHILLIP GRUBB is ILL
AT HIS HOME NEAR
ABLEMAN--RELATIVES COME

Mrs. Edd Klein of Barron, Wis,
was called home by the serious i'll
ness of her father, Mr.. Phillip Grub
ness of her father, Mr.. Phillip Grub
near Ableman. Other recent visit
ors there were Charles Grubb of Bara-
boo, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Grosskrue-
ger, H. Klipp, Ed Grosskrueger and
Mrs. Mary Grosskrueger
MI End Mrs. Hy Vershein and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Oetzman Spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Dreifke.
Mr.. Edd Kuhmi was Baraboo call
er Friday.
Several neighbors helped Mr. John
Repka haul the tile for his new. silo
last week.
Mss TIossle pIdsk,hgs Of. Able
man is visiting at the Hy Verthein
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hy Schultz were Sun
day guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
BdumgarCen.
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Lichte spent
Sunday at the William Klipp home.
Hy Behn spent the week end with
his son Edd and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schroeder
spent Sunday with. MIR. And MRS.
John Meyer.
MISS Carroll Berry attended the
teachers meeting ait Reedsburg on
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brooks and Mr.
and Mrs. lido Braun spent Satur-
day and Sunday at the Sanfield
Haynes home at Merrimack
Arthur Verthein, Lester and Willie
Schwartz, Herbert Steckelberg. Verne
Driefke, Pearl Verthein, Amy Paff,
Della and Emma Koenig were en-
tertained at the Hy. Schuette home
Sunday afternoon. rs
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-02-14
CASSELL FARMERS USE
ICE BRIDGE ACROSS THE
WISCONSIN RIVER

The ice bridge from Cassell Prairie
to Arena over the Wisconsin river
has been good for several weeks and
'nany loads OF stock and wood have
been hauled across its AMI several
have been taking grists to Sawle's
mill between Arena. and Mazomanie.
It seems such a pity that we couldn't
have bridge all the time or at
least q ferry.
j. 7. Darlington was in Madison
recently to see his mother at the
Geneva hospital
Two days last week we failed to
get the mail sent The storm was
one of the worst we ever had.
R. S. OFT and w. S. Pierce~were in
Madison last week. Mr.. Pierce went
to st. Mary's hospital to receive treat
ment for a growth on his nose
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-02-14
Program On
Lincoln At
High School

The following program was given
IN observance of the birthday of
Abraham Lincoln at the high school
auditorium, Tuesday afternoon:
America; Battle Hymn of the Re-
public; America, the Beautiful; Col
umbla, the Gem of the Ocean-School
Lincoln, the Man of the People
William Clark.
Piano Solo-Celia Jeffries.
Essay on Lncoln-James Hill
Violin solo-Donald Moore
Gettysburg Address Robert Pease
"Oh Captain, My Captain Pearl
Haugh.
Song-Third grade of Second ward
Address Rev. w w Moore.
Songs-Sixth grade of First ward.
Star Spangled Banner-School
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Al,hur Bell spent
Sunday here sat the A. Clark home
Mrs. Crane is on the sick list with
a complication of troubles.
Mr.. and Mrs H. A. Timme spent
Sunday afternoon at the w. Stein
home in Dellona.
Mr.. and Mrs. William RAIDER are
rejoicing over the arrival of an eight
pound son.
Evelyn and Claude Bill, who have
employment at Sturtevant, Wis,
spent the week end with their par
ents.
Mrs. Andrew German of Marcus,
S. D. is the guest of Mrs, H. L.
Sarrington this week.
Harriet Risley and Earl Squires OF
Beraboo spent Sunday with here the
formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S.
R;sley.
Floyd Harrison and wife and daugh-
ter Ruth of Big Springs spent Mon
doy here with friends.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-02-14
V'ONEWOC SCHOOL CLOSED
ON ACCOUNT OF MEAsLE,

All schools are closed on account
OF the measles.
Miss Mary Mol is entertaining the
pink-eye . ~ also the measles.
The three daughters of Art Rays
are quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ray called on
them Sunday afternoon.
Art Hellpap called On Miss Louisa
Piskey Sunday.
Clyde Potter is still laid M with
his foot which he had crushed while
working On the ice
Otto Gerie hauled hay for Paglas
last week
Mr. William Degner is now work
Mr.. anr Mrs Charles Hamburg
ing in the Farmers Warehouse.
visited Sunday at Fred Hellpups
Mrs. Ernstine Retzlaff visited Sun,
day with her son Alfred and family.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-02-14
Flora Stone AstIe

Flora Francis Stone was born in
Waterford. Maine, Sept. IS, 1850, and
came to ReeCsburg, Sank county
with her parents in 1855. Her father
WIS a grandson of Thomas s. Stone,
yEigner of the Declaration of Indepen-
Slence.
Nov 10. 1858, she was unite in
marriage to John H. Astle who pre-
eded her in death, Oct %, 1910 To
this union three children were born,
Fannie, Belle and Aimee, the latter
preceding her parents in iEth at the
age of ) years.
Mr. and Mrs. Astie resided on a
farm in the town of Sumpter until
1895 when they moved to the town
~of Baraboo and later to the city.
N~s Astie was an affectionate wife