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New Britain herald., 1925-06-23
WORK COMPLETED ON BUILDING CODE
Property Owners Are Protected Against Bad Electrical Jobs
REVISION COVERS 12 YEARS
Committee to Revise Regulations First Appointed fin 1918 When Paonessa Was Member of Council Public Hearing to Be Held

The building commission will seek to indemnify property owners In the future against defective workmanship. breach of contract and damage to property in connec- ton with electrical installations through a clause in the new elec- trical code which will require elec- trical contractors to post a bond with the city treasurer.
 This plan of insurance against damages has not been tried out here previously, but numerous instances have been reported to the commits sion indicating the need of some system whereby taxpayers could be protected. 1t is explained.
 The electrical code has been com pleted, as has also the building regu- lations, but both are being held up while revision of the plumbing rules is in progress, Within a few months the three sets of ordinances will be submitted 10 the common council for ratification. Earle K. Bishop, adviser to the building commission in the preparation of the codes, has announced.
 Building regulations have been drafted to dovetail with the provi- sions of zoning ordinance to avoid conflict in laws.
 The electrical code contains regu- lations similar to those in the national board of fire underwriters rules. In addition to requiring a bond, contractors must pay fee for permits and must be licensed under the new plan. Heretofore the per- mits were issued gratis and no licenses were required. No cleo trical installation will be allowed excepting by person licensed as a master or a journeyman. or by q helper under the supervision of s person so licensed.
 Ends 1a Years of Work. The building and electrical code! were completed last night, markint Inc ending of 12 years work or them. In 1913 the first committc, for the revision of the codes was an. pointed. Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa wa! then member of the common council Councilman Arthur N. Ruth. crtord, now member of the coun. cli' was a member at that time also He was appointed chairman of tn, revision committee. He later re. signed his position to become build. Ing Inspector. Other members of tht committee were Edwin A. Parker now police commissioner; Johr Ohlson. now q member of the boar( or public works, and August Berg. strom, who later became a buildinl inspector.
 In 1914 an important step wa. taken with the elimination of fram, buildings planned to house more than four families. This was enacted into law upon recommendation O the committee. Each year severa recommendations were adopted b, the council, among them the fire. proofing Of business buildings.
 In 1916, Rutherford again became chairman. Attorney Joseph Glove, was clerk and Architect Max Unkle. bach was also a member When wa, broke out, Attorney Glover enlisted and later became a lieutenant. H. gave his life for hls country. dying of wounds received in action. Thi committee made no report to th, council.
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New Britain herald., 1925-06-23
 JAPANESE CONSUL ASSAILED BY MOB Serious Developments Likely to Result in China POWERS SEND NEW NOTE
Americans Advised to Leave Cam ton -- Martial Law in Force in Shanghai--Jap Foreign Minister Announces Cooperative Policy.

Possibly serious developments in the Chinese situation were indicated today by reports, Tn some cases not confirmed, of attacks upon Japanese officials In three cities In South China. In one case, the stonlng of Japanese consul at Ching Kiang, an apology was demanded and 1t was ihmted Japan might take strong action if the apology were not made. Reports from Ningpo described the anti-foreisn movement as ram. pant and said rioters footed for. eign mess thera.
 Report Japs Mobbed
 Jap nese consuls were reported 10 have cen stoned both at Chung King and Ching Kiang. A Japa- nese customs commissioner was re- ported killed and two Japanese !n- jured at Wuchow. Ttis report was not confirmed.
 At Picking the diplomatic corps decided to open negotiations with the Chinese go' ernmrnt regarding responsibility fer the recent Shsng- hai strike troubles, eId for suhse- quent developments.
 At the same time t'e diplomatic corps sent 70 the Chinese foreign of flee note refusing to accept re- sponsibiity for the delays in set ting the Shanghai 1lestion. The note also charged the foreign office with narratiiig t. version ot the Shanghai inci1 >nts that does rot &C., cord with the .aGts.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-23
New Note Sent

Picking. Juno 23 tP-Thc foreign diplomatic corps today sent a note to the Chinese government dSclining 10 accept responsibility for delays in settlement of the Shanghai strike troubles and charging the Chinese government with giving an inaccur- ate version of the recent series Of incidents at Shanghai.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-23
ASSESSORS FORWARDED
 BY AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
Taxpayers Ask How ComC"" When They Examine tBills for Levy
 on Machines.

The office of the board of assess CTS IS busy today with inquiring tax payers who have found their tax bills of this year somewhat in ex- cess of those of 1924.
 majority Of the inquiries come from owners Of automobiles, many .of whom are unaware that the val- nation placed on their machine is that of Oct. 1, 1924. no allowance being made under the law for de preciation between the date Of declaration and the date when the tax falls due.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-23
Men v and 59 Years of
 Age Face Serious Charges

Waterbury, Conn, June 23 OPl-- Two men, one 77, and the other 5s years old, faced the superior court, today on charges Of criminally as- saultinC girls under IS years of age. Patsy Ma2zio. F. pleaded guilty and will be sentenced tomorrow. John Marks 5e, is on trial. Judge Marvin is presiding.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-23
R, F. GUENTHER DEAD
Resident of New Britain For Half Century Passes Away At Home On I,inwood Street.

Rudolph Ferdinand Guenther, aged 75 years, died this morning at his home, 30 Linwood street. He was employed at Russell & Erwin's for a number Of years and was a resident of New Britain for 50 years. Surviving him are three nephews and two nieces. The funeral serv- lees will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:SO o'clock at the Erwin chapel. Rev. NJ. W. Gaudian will officiate and burial will be in Fsirv.ew ceme- terY.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-23
VETERAN ACTOR DEAD

Los Angeles. June 2S--Charles w. Smiley, veteran actor, died here yes terday at the age of 70. With a stage career of more than 4s years, he formerly supported Sir Henry Irving and EllsA Terry h Shakes pearean rlays.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-23
STEAMER IS TOTAL LOSS

St. Johns. N. r, June 23 OP-The Swedish steamer Argos went a shore today in dense fog at Burinon off the southern coast of Newfoundland, according to reports received here. The crew Of q was saved bur the ship will be total loss, the reports said.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-23
IRGE GENERAL STRIkE

Manila, June 2S R.-Attempting 10 extend the anti-foreign agitation to Manila Shanghai radicals today cahled 10 comrades here urging a general strike at Manila. beginning -on June 25.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-23
Jap Consuls Attacked

Shanghai, June 23 P)-It was re- ported here today that Japanese consuls have been attacked by Chinese mobs both at Chung King and Chin Kiang. The consul at the latter place demanded an apology and intimated that If 1t were not made, strong action would be taken by Japan.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-23

Nlngpo, China, June 2S P,-The anti-foreign movement Is rampant here. Rioters damaged and com pIetely footed the junior customs mess here last night.
 (Ningpo is treaty port in Che Kiang province about 95 miles from Hangchow. It is an exporting center for tea, cotton and silks.)
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Shanghai. June 23 P)-An uncon- firmed private telegram from Wu- chow, 1S0 miles west of Canton. says Japanese customs commis- sionet has been killed there and two Japanese injured.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-23

Tokyo. June 23 P-Baron Shide- hara, Japanese foreign minister, told the cabinet today that the only thing Japan could do In the present Chinese situation was to cooperate with the other powers.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16

ing so damaged that the rain pour
ed in on the stock even while prop
rietors and clerks worked side by
side covering stocks with oil cloth
and moving goods back from Win
dows. Autos caught out on the
street had tops torn to ribbons
while glass splintered in wind
shields and tops.
There were many narrow es-
capes but few injuries reported, be-
yond a cut on the bridge of the
nose and a black eye. At one farm,
eight sheep were killed outright
and others fatally hurt while any
chickens unlucky enough to be
caught out in the storm persisted.
At least twelve square miles Of
farm land was swept over and
crops destroyed. A horse had one
of it's eyes knocked out by the
stones. Telephone and telegraph
wires hung in a tangle after the de-
LUCE had passed.
"a terrific storm was reported
south of Alberta at the same time"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
Kilbourn Couple
Back From Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald
of Kilbourn returned home from
their wedding trip on Saturday and
went to housekeeping in Mrs.
Julia Targary's rooms.
The Misses Marian and Wilma
Stevenson are visiting friends in
Minnesota. They went with their
car.
Misses Edna and Irene Heck of
Chicago are visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Maske.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Newell were
Sunday callers at the James Lath-
an home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Lathaw and
three children of Hebron, ILL.,, are
visiting with relatives here.
Amelia Vogt has been on the
sick list for the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Procknow
and two children, Mr.. and Mrs.
julius Procknow and daughter,
Miss Margaret motored to Ripon
Suday and spent the day with the
gentleman's sister.
Theodore Frank of Milwaukee
was a caller at the home of his
aunt, Mrs. Amelia Vogt on Fri
day.
Rev. Edward Dougherty and wife
and children will have a vacation
the coming two weeks from their
church work.
Miss Margaret Procknow will
leave on Monday for Lake Geneva
for a week as a delegate of the
Epworth League of Kilbourn.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
South Fairfield
News Notes

The Ralph Plummer family in
company with several other famil-
les from around Baraboo motored
to Mauston Sunday and spent the
day at the Sam Palmer home.
John Mcintyre has been quite
poorly the past week but is some
what improved.
The Albert Ziegler family called
at the Ed Turnham home in Free
dom Sunday.
Capture Bees
Mrs. Charlie Higgins captured a
swarm of bees that lit in a tree in
her door yard Saturday.
Mrs. Amelia Braun and the Geor-
ge Ziegler family were callers at
the August Ziegler home Sunday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ba1r were
callers at the Leonard Fairman
home west of Baraboo Thursday.
The Oscar Schultz family attend
ed the funeral of Mr.. Schultz's
niece at Leeds Tuesday. Mrs.
Monroe Bump accompanied them
as far as Portage and spent the day
with relatives.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
Mrs. Lucy Johnson


Mrs. Lucy Johnson, better known
to all her friends as "Aunt Lucy
Johnson, passed away at 500
Sunday evening at the home of
her son, photographer Arthur T..
Johnson, 600 Fourth street. Mrs.
Johnson fell and broke her hip
ten years ago. She had nearly re-
covered from THAT injury when
three years ago she again fell and
fractured the other hip. Since that
time she has been an invalid al
though she was able to get about
in her wheel chair until some three
months ago.
Mrs. Johnson was born in New
Bedford, Mass, and she was 80
years old on her last birthday,
Sept. II, 1924. She had resided in
Baraboo for many years. Her hus-
band, Thomas j. Johnson, died
here 27 years ago.
She leaves but one son, A. T..
Johnson, with whom she had made
her. home, beside Granddaughter
and great grandchildren.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
Thursday

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Smith of Lyons this
morning.
The item concerning Claude Ca
hoon in yesterdays News should
have given him as the son of Lee
Cahoon and a nephew of Mr.. and
Mrs. WILDER CahoOn of this city.
The young man has gone to a Ro-
chester hospital for examination.
Other members Of the Cahoon ia
mily are also in hospitals. Mrs.
Ora Cahoon Of Chicago is at Ro-
chester for a second goitre oper-
alton and Horace CahOon, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Cahoon OF
Webster Prairie, is at the sold
iers' hospital in Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee children who are
spending a two weeks vacation at
various Baraboo homes were en-
I6EIdlHGu db a plChAC IL OoSAAASA
park on Wednesday afternoon. In
all, 81 youngsters were present,
a number Of the hOstesses' chill
dren joining with the visitors in
the afternoon of fun on the play
ground of the park. A fine supper
had been prepared by the hostesses
and the Effinger ice cream COM
pany had provided free ice cream
fer everyone, their generosity be-
ing much appreciated by those
having the picnic in charge, as
we'll as the young folks. A number
Of the picnickers remained to
enjoy the concert given in the park
in the evening.
Mrs. Carroll e. Fackett delight
fully entertained at 500 party at
her home, 1913 Elizabeth street,
last night, honoring Mrs. w. c.
Dinkel of Eau Claire, who is a
guest at the Hackett home. Three
tables of cards were played and
prizes were awarded Mrs. w. j.
Stortz, Mrs. Clifford Calhoun, and
Mrs. Wade l.. Cash. A dainty sup
per was served.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16

Russell Williams of Ladysmith
has been spending a few days in
the city on business. He has re-
Gently returned from Hollywood,
Cal, where he was called by the
death of his father, s. Thomas
Williams. Mrs. Williams and
daughter Virginia expect to come
t Baraboo in "a few weeks.
Miss Maude Plummer, who is at
tending the summer school session
of the Madison College, is spend
ing the week end here with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Plum
mer. Miss PlHmmer was gradu-
ated from the Baraboo high school
this June ft
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
Frank Julius Harmed

Frank Julius Harmed, well known
Fairfield farmer, died at his home
on Sunday night after several
months of illness. Mr.. Harmed was
taken to a Madison hospital sew
eraI weeks ago but medical aid
was of no avail, and his condi
ton had been critical for some
time.
He was born in Germany 55
years ago and for the past 30 years
had resided in Sank county, his
farm home being located on the
Portage road near the Butterfield
bridge.
Besides his wife, he leaves one
daughter, Mrs. Roy bailey OF
Fairfield; two sisters, Mrs. F. O..
Waddell Madison; and Mrs. Will
lam Welk, Baraboo; and two bro
Tiers, Robert and Herman, of the
town of Greenfield,
Funeral services on Wednesday
afternoon at one o'clock at the
home and at two o'clock at the
Lutheran church, Rev. Gerhard Pie
per officiating.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
Hail Stones Like l..
Cannon Balls Hit
Minnesota Town

J. H. Eckstein, go Second street,
brings in an interesting clipping
telling of a decidedly unusual hail
storm at Hancock, Mimi. The clip
ping says in part:
"The most terrific hail storm in
the history of the state, we believe,
caused untold damage to the will
ag and surrounding farms Wednes-
day between eleven and twelve o.
clock, A heavy black cloud had
formed in the west and gradually
worked over the village, until it
was so dark that lights were turned
on in all the stores and the auto
mobiles needed lights in going
down the streets. Shortly after
eleven hail began to fall without a
drop of rain or bit of wind, the
stones half as big as hens eggs
coming down only occasionally.
Then the rain came in torrents
and with it the hail and inside of
twenty minutes almost every Win
dow in the north and west side of
store or dwelling was smashed and
the rain was pouring in.
"Unless one had seen the size Of
the hail stones it is difficult to con-
ceive their size. One was meas
ured that was nearly foot in cir
conference and this means four
inches through. The stones that
did the damage were the size Of a
mans fist and in any number. They
came down with the force of a can
non ball, pounding off the siding of
buildings and in number of in
stances crashing through roofs.
"In one case two of the nail
stones crashed through an inch
board covered with composition
roofing. Several crashed through
three thicknesses of shingles and
the roof boards. At the postoffice
after smashing in both plate glass
windows the stones went through
the inch boards of the raised win
dow platform. At one of the resi-
dences a large stone came through
the window like shot, bounded a.
cross the floor, and broke the bal
of a chair at the farther side of the
room. Every composition roof in
the village was rendered sieve.
patches two feet square being torn
off. The steel roofing of a coal
shed was curled up like so much
paper under the terrific pounding
of the hail. The bark was knocked
from trees in pieces six inches
square wherever a stone struck
and the leaves were stripped, while
every apple tree was stripped clean
Gifts crop.
"Most of the stores had heavy
damage by reason of the roofs be-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
Pleasant Valley
News Notes

A large number from Pleasant
Valley attended the ball games at
Nelson's Sunday. 1t was one of the
best games the Cubs of Pleasant
Valley played this season although
they lost the game by one score
with Lime Ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Meyer and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Al Bentz of Greenfield
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Zimmerly
and Mrs. August Henke attended
the Sunday school picnic at Och
sners park Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. arl Neitzel called
at Julius Henkes Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Better spent
Sunday at John Newmans.
Mrs. Elmer Anderson left Satur-
day for a trip to Oshkosh.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
Phillips Russell

A very pretty wedding took
place in st. Paul, Mimi, when
Ruth c. Phillips of Elroy, was
united in marriage to Raymond A.
Russell of Adams, Rev. r. H. Has
kins performing the ceremony.
They were accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Hamilton Of Elk
hart, Ind, sister and brother of the
bride.
The bride has been successful
teacher in the public schools of
Tomah, for the past three years
and previous to that time was en-
ployed in Adams. The groom is a
fireman on the North Western Rail-
way.
For the present, the young cou-
pie will make their home in Ad-
ans.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
Saturday

Justice Ragatz's court in Prairie
du Sac was unusually busy follow
ing the Fourth of July celebration,
according to the Sank County
News. Two were fined for shoot
ing firecrackers without a permit,
one paying a fine of $500, the 9th
er taking the one-day Jail sentence.
Another was found sleeping in his
car with the lights turned on at 2
am. Monday. Moonshine was found
in his car. The offender was bound
over to circuit court, giving bond
in the sum of $500. Other viola
tions are pending.
Miss Maude McCready, who
teaches music in Chicago school,
has arrived to spend the summer
with her mother, Mrs. George Mic
Cready, in Prairie du Sac. The
amily formerly resided here.
The Chris. Gruber children found
four ladies' purses in the rubbish
under the viner at the station near
the Sank Prairie cemetery a week
ago Sunday, according to the Sank
County News. One purse contain
ed a check and another the adj
dress of the owner. Efforts are
being made to get in touch with the
owners.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
MARRIED
Dedie Fairman

Miss Mary Dedie, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dedie and
Kenneth E. Fairman, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard Fairman, were
united in marriage at Harvey, ILL.,,
Monday, July 6, 1925, by Rev. Will
son of the Methodist church of
that city. The young couple was
attended by the brides brother,
John Dedie, and Miss Ruby Will
son. The bride wore a gown Of
yellow georgette crepe over yell
low messaline with a corsage bou-
quet of sweet peas. The young
couple is we'll known in Baraboo
and will reside at Harvey, ILL.,,
where the groom has employment.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
Friday

Alderman c.. w. Goette reports
that the lightning during Thurs
day mornings storm here per-
formed several freaks when it en-
tered the chimny of his home. The
bolt did not damage the chimney
itself but went down the opening
and a plug at the base of the
structure in the basement was
blown out. SCOT was scattered all
over the basement floor and a
quantity of preserves stored in the
cellar were damaged.
Miss Margaret COughlin has ar
rived from Baltimore to spend the
summer with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs M. j. Coughlin. The young
lady stopped at Niagara Falls and
Detroit on her way home. She Will
return to her work as teacher in
Niagara this fall.
Miss Name Cummings has left
for a several weeks trip to British
Columbia and Vancouver. She will
accompany an uncle, Hugh Dever-
caux, as far as Vancouver, where
he resides Mr.. Devereau has spent
the past month here with his sis
ter, Mrs. B. Cummings.
Rev. Louis C. Melcher, who con-
ducts services at Trinity Episcopal
church on Sunday, is son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank r. Melcher, for
merly of Baraboo. The young man
sails next Wednesday for the Canal
Zone as assistant to the dean OF
the cathedral. Rev. Craig Morris,
formerly of Madison, is the bish-
op. Among the duties of Rev. Mel
chel will be to visit the leper camps
and the. asylum located on the 18TH
mus of Panama.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16

death and burial of our beloved
husband and father. For the flow
ers, to Mr. Scheible for his kind
services, and to the grandsons as
pallbearers. Especially to Rev.
Gerth for his comforting words,
both at the house and at the
church. Also a special thanks to
the Greenfield Church Choir We
take this way of extending our
appreciation.
Mrs. Fred Kasdorf Sr:,
Mrs. Minnie Westerdale,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kasdork,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mittlestrass,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kasdorf,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred kasdorf, Jr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford True,
Mr.. Frank .Kasdorf.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-07-16
TueSday

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith of
Neenah left today for Westfield,
Wis, where they will visit Mr..
Smiths niece, Mrs. Emil Weiland,
and husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
have been in Baraboo since the
Fourth visiting Mr.. Smiths mother,
Mrs. Caroline Smith, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Lena Spre-
cher.
Miss Elizabeth Taylor entertain
ed twelve friends at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. III.
Taylor, Oak street, from four to
seven, Monday afternoon. The oc
casion was Miss Elizabeth's birth
day and her guests brought her a
number of pretty membranes.
Games entertained the guests dur.
ing the afternoon and a dainty
birthday supper was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hanson en-
tertained at a family dinner party
at their home on Fifth street at
one o'clock this afternoon in honor
of their son, G. Claude Hanson, and
wife who arrived yesterday from
Spirit Lake, Iowa, to spend two
weeks here at the Hanson home.
Mr.. Hanson is with a Chicago firm
and has been travelling extensive
ly in the middle west. Twenty two
guests were entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Hanson to-
day and delightful afternoon was
spent together. Among those
from out of town present were
Homer Hanson and little daughter
Of Madison and Mr.. and Mrs. R.
Among those from Portage who
attended the funeral of Mrs. w. H.