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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-01-01
NO. FREEDOM
y News NOTES

norman ofNorth Freedom q daugh-
ter, Tues. Dec. 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Vol re-
turned Sunday to Chicago after
spending a few days with the Bauer
and Spaulding families.
Miss Cecilia Leece returned to
Chicago Sunday after spending
week at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Voeck had
their children and grandchildren
home for Christmas, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Voeck and son Kenneth of
Baraboo; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert
Voeck and sons, Cottage Grove;
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Wilzewski and
children South Side.
Miss Sarah Dickie is home from
Waukesha for the holiday vacation.
"Red" Deyhle, who has been
home for a few days, returned to
Chicago Friday. He was accom-
panied by Deane Knapp who has
gone on to Indianapolis where he
has employment.
Miss Ida Nehring has returned
to her work as telephone operator
in Madison after spending Christ
mas at home.
III With Grip
Mrs. w. C. Fullmer is recover
ing from an attack of grip.
Mrs. Mary Tumble has been
confined to her bed for several
days.
Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Cooke of
Chicago spent few days with the
Spaulding and Cooke families.
@. NZimkie returned to Chicago
Sunday after spending Christmas
at home.
Mrs. Mable Buxton is i'll with
La Grippe.
DR.. c. e. Meyer has been i'll for
few days.
w. C. Thompson who conducted
the sale at A. A. Johnson's store
has gone to Ladysmith on a SINH
lar job.
Mrs. VIM. Dickie has been lately
confined to her bed.
The following teachers have gone
to their respective homes for the
holiday: Mr.. and Mrs. 0. ]. Mel
by, Eau Claire; Miss Sylvia Car
roll, Altoona; Mrs. Otto Seybold.
Richland Center; Miss Caflisch,
Baraboo; Miss Gilberson, Spring
Green; Miss Gilbertson does not
expect to return but will go into
training for nurse; Miss Gaypold
Carroll, La Vale; Miss Lydia
Lawrence, Reedsburg.
Home From School
Miss Dorothy Draper is home
from Lacrosse Normal for vacation
and Miss Marjorie is home from
the u. w.
| Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Richardson
and daughter Jean of Madison
spent a portion of the week with
relatives here.
Miss Mary Draper started Sun
day for Oklahoma City, Okla, to
spend month with Mrs. Harbi
son.
J. P. Gunnison returned to his
home in Madison after spending a
few days in the r. M. Dickie home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Poglase, son
Everett daughters Arlene and Ida
Of Madison spent Christmas under
the parental tree. Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Elias and daughter Lorene
were also home for Christmas din
ner.
Neal Doherty has been home
from Madison for few days.
G. w. Davies returned to CHI
cago Sunday.
w. G.. Patterson spent Christ
mas with relatives in Prairie du
Sac.
Church & ercises
There were Christmas exercises
in the churches Wednesday even
ing and well attended in spite OF
the cold weather.
Rev. VIM. Moore conducted the
Quarterly Services Saturday even
ing and Sunday A. M. in the M. Z.
church.
Miss Helen King has been home
from Whitewater for vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Zick were
up from Denzer to spend Christ
mas.
Mrs. Cordelia Coad was up from
Milwaukee spending the holidays
at the Terbilcox home.
Florence Potratz is visiting
| friends in Madison.
Hilmar Koch returned to Chicago
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-01-01
NewS Notes
OF Fairfield

Revival meetings began Sunday
afternoon at the Community church
with Rev. Linn Of Oregon, Wis,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-01-01
Sumpter Young Folks
Have Xmas Tree

The young people Of the vicinity
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
Ell CENTRIC MAY
HAVE A MODERN
PLUNGE 500 N

AS a result of he Esfent visit of
C. B. Raitt, supetigtendent of pub
lie play grounds VI Los Angeles to
Ell Centre, plans for Il large mod
ernly equipped plunge have prac-
tieally been complettsl, according
to information received from Ford
NJ. Jack, chairman of the FL Cen
tro recreational committee.
While in FL Centre, Mr.. Raitt stu
died the playground situation very
carefully and with his wide ex-
periencc brought home to the com
mittee and all those with whom he
came in contact, the great need of
public Fairgrounds in FL Centre, es-
pccially a plunge, In his reports
to the playground committee he show
cd how the plunge would help Ell
Centre in business way.
Mr.. Jack stated this morning that
the committee is holding a meeting
soon at which time definite plans
will be made for the financing of
the plunge, the location, etc.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02

HARTFORD, Conn, April 3
Gerald Chapman, ''ace of crooks
closed his own defense on n muir
der charge here today and argu-
1hents will begin this afternoon. BY
tomorrow the jury which Chapman
himself picked may be considering
the evidence.
Chapman, sitting in the witness
chair, with perfect "poker
face quietly answered questions,
made categorical denial of all
the charges against him and waxed
sarcastic on cross examination.
81 change my name just like I
do my collar" he told Prosecutor
Hugh NJ. Alcorn, who became in
quisitive about his many names.
Once he said when his lawyer OBJ
jected to question::
"Lct them ask me. III tell
them. -
He wound up his testimony with
statement to the jury made vol
unfairly and with the same charac-
teristic daring which had marked
him either as innocent or as one
of the greatest of buffers.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
POWER COMPANY
ENGINEER DIES,
WELL KNOWN HERE

Joe E. King, general manager of
the Southern Sierras Power Com.
pany, received word this afternoon
advising Of the death Of G. O. Poole,
consulting engineer for the com
pany, at Los Angeles this morning
at @ o'clock.
The deceased was formerly chief
engineer for the, company and was
the second Oldest employee. Under
his direction, the company's lines
into Nevada and throughout Cali
fornia were constructed. HNF
He was a brother of Mrs. Apple.
gate1Wilson of Brawley, and was
well known to many Imperial Val
ley people due to his frequent visits
here in connection with company
work.
Funeral services will be held Sat.
urday afternoon at o'clock from
the funeral parlors Of Pierce
Brothers, 720 West Washington
street, Los Angeles. 'a9
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
Six.State Compact Measure Up Before Senate Today
OREGON HOTEL,
OF This CITY
CHANGES HANDS
John Bruner Sells Out
Interests to Rau

Walter F. Rau, a hotel man with
years Of experience in various parts
OF the east and along the Pacific
Coast, has purchased the Oregon
hotel business at Fifth and Broad
way, from John Bruner, who has
operated the hotel for several years.
The transfer was completed yes
terday through the agency of O. w.
Afflerbaugh, Of the Edgar Broth
ers Really Company, the new own
erS taking possession at that time.
Associated with Mr.. Rau is his
son, T. r. Rau, who will assist in
the management of the hotel. The
transfer includes the hotel business
and furniture, but does not apply
to the land and buildings which are
retained by Mr.. Bruner.
The Oregon hotcl is one OF the
landmarks Of Ell Centre and has
always been considered very de-
sirable investment, due to its popu-
larity with local residents and with
the travelling public.
Tho amount involved in the tran
Gactlon was not disclosed.
Mr.. Bruner could not be located
when Press representative called
at the hotel this morning, and his
future plans could not be ascertain
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
POINT Iona MAN
KILLED AT s. P.
/ CROSSING HERE
Drives Car, Loaded With
Fish, on Tracks
Before Train

"A. S. Machado, 1911 Byron street,
Point Iona, California, was instant
lyI killed at the railroad crossing
near the round house at North Ca
lexico this morning, when his auto
mobile was struck by Train No. 46,
going south to Calexico from Ell
Centre.
According to the report of the ac-
cident made by the train crew, Ma
chado evidently did not look to see
if IA train was coming, and drove
onto the crossing directly in front
of the train.
The crash wrecked the automobile
and threw Machado from his seat,
fracturing his skull and inflicting g
several other serious injuries, any
of which could have caused death.
The ear was loaded with fish, and
it is believed Machado had come
from the coast to sell the fish in
CaieEico, as he was travelling to-
ward that city when the accident
occurred.
The body was removed to Hens
Undertaking parlors at Calexico,
where an inquest will held tomor-
row by Coroner Lemons, who was
endeavoring to get in touch with
relatives of Maehado at the time of
going to press.
Conductor Simmons, Engineer Ho,
gan and Fireman Penny were in
charge of the train at the time of
the accident.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
NEWSPAPER MAN,
FORMERLY HERE,
DIES IN TULARE

Information received in this city
today advised of the death last
night in Tulare of w. R. Snow,
formerly a promilent resident of
this city, and city editor of the Ell
Centre Progress, previous to its con
solidation with the Imperial Val
ley Press.
l.. Following the consolidation. Snow
was with the Imperial Valley Farm
er for short time, leaving this ci-
ty in the early part of 1922 for
Tulare where he became associated
with the "Tulare Advance
Later he disposed of his interest
in the newspaper and engaged in
the stationery business, anil also
acted as judge of the Tulare police
court.
During the time of his newspaper
work in this city, Snow acted as
local correspondent for the Los An
geles Examiner.
He was a member of Ell Ccntro
Lodge of Elks, news of his death
having been conveyed to THIS lodge
this morning by the secretary of
the Tulare lodge.
Information regarding the faneral
was not received here.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
Giant Parade to
Feature Navy's
Visit In North

SAN FRANCISCO, April g.
Seven thousand United States sail
ors and marines, the pick Of the
American navy will march here
April 6 in the most inspiring mill
tary parade ever held in peace time
on the Pacific coast according to
naval officers who announced the
plans today for the ten days visit
of 145 warships of the combined
Pacific and Atlantic fleets with
$4,000 officers and men.
The parade will begin at 9:45 a.
m. and will require an hour an a
quarter to pass given point. Ten
bands will keep the men moving
and the spectators thrilled.
The fleet will enter the Golden
Gate at $3.50 a. nj. April 5 and the
thousands of visitors from all parts
of the west will have occasion to
bless San Francisco's hills from
which all who wish may witness the
great spectacle. The ships will be
open to visitors Sunday afternoon
and daily from to 4:30 p. M. dur
ing the fleet S stay.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
DUELL IS HELD
FOR PERJURY IN
ACTRESS CASE


NEW YORK, April 2.-The suit
of Charles H. Duell against Lillian
Gish. actress, to enforce a contract,
today was dismissed by Federal
Judge Mack.
The court ordered Duell held for
PERJURY.
Duell, organizer of Inspiration
Pictures, Inc, and later of Charles
II. Duell, Inc. under which name
he took over Miss Gish s contract
to produce pictures, sued the act
ress to force her to act exclusively
for his organization until 1880.
The case has been on trial for two
weeks.
For the past two days Duell has
been on the witness stand and has
proved nervous witness, his tes-
timony being drawn out with the
greatest difficulty.
He has told how he managed
Miss Gish's affairs for her as her
lawyer later as her trustee and fin
ally how he was engaged to her
"unofficially. -
Judge Mack criticized Duell for
his breach of contract with Miss
Gish and said he believed she had
more cause for action against him
than was contained in the present
suit.
Duell was cited for perjury and
ordered held under $4,000 bail.
In discussing the faltering testi-
mony that has marked the produc-
er's appearances on the witness
stand, Judge Mack east reflections
upon Duell s credibility.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
Police Aid School
Officer Searching
For Absentees

Harry Skinner, county super'I1-
tendert of school attendance, was
forced to search and find five local
high school boys yesterday who had
not been attending their c.asses at
school and give them the usual OPP
portunity of going back for one
more trial and sticking ITO thoir
work.
Mr.. Skinner stated this morning
that the police of FL Centre are
working with him on such cases
now and they are determined to
clean up all such situations and
keep them cleaned up, All of the
boys found yesterday were under
the IS year age limit, and accord
ing to Mr.. Skinner the law provides
that all such boys not working will
be put in school and the sooner
that local boys understand this law,
the better for them.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
HACER SERVICES
HERE TOMORROW

Funeral services for John B.
Hager, who was slain yesterday
in Cahpatrta by Parker Singh,
will be held tomorrow morning
at the local hall of the Elks, at
eleven O'Clock. Brawley lodge
No. 1492 win officiate and
friends Of the deceased are re-
Quested to be present At the
services: whether members OF
the Elks order or not. The
body will be shipped tomorrow
night to Los Angeles whore in
terment viii take place At For
est Lawn cemetery.
The funeral of Sterling, the
other victim Of Singh, viii not
DO held until Sunday, hour and
details to be announced later.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
Grade
OF MIX Here:
NelU Auto LulUs

That residents of FL Centre are
at the present time getting an un-
I usually high grade of milk, is in
dicated by the certificate of ap-
proval of milk inspection, present
ed to the city by j. j. Frey, super
intendent of dairy service for the
state department of agriculture, and
read at the meeting of the city
council last night.
The certificate was sent to the
city through Ross Z. Crane, who is
county milk inspector, in charge of
the inspection service i'm this city
Such certificates, letter from Mr..
Crane explains, are only granted
where the milk sold in u city con-
forms to tho high standards de-
manded by the state department Of
agriculture.
1t is also permit, the letter
states, granting authority to the ci-
ty inspector to grade and classify
milk. The quality of the milk sold
in Ell Centro has been greatly i'm
proved since the inspection service
was started last June.
According TO Councilman Cary,
who is head of the Golden State
Dairy Products Company in this ci-
ty, and who is fully qualified to
speak on dairy matters, Frey does
not place his signature on docu-
ment unless he knows that he can
stand back of what the signature
stands for, and his action in grant
/ ing the certificate to the city of
! Ell Centro is q real mark Of distinc-
! tion.
The inspection service in this
city is made possible by n levy of
one-fifth of a cent per quart on
dairymen, and this small amount is
the means of insuring to the resi-
dents of Ell Centre pure supply
/ of milk, which can pass the highest
; tests demanded of ii.
New Traffic Laws
City Ordinance No. 2SS, regulat
ing automobile traffic in the city,
was passed last night, and will be-
come effective in so days. This or
dinance provides for two hour
parking limit on Main street be-
tween Fourth and Seventh and on
Fifth and Sixth streets between
Broadway and State, from a. m.
until p m
The ordinance also makes provi-
sion for other regulations which
automobile owners are urged to be-
come familiar with, before the or
dinance goes into effect. No park
ink will be permitteG within 16
feet on either side of fire plugs,
including those plugs which have
been installed at alleys. Parking is
also forbidden within 10 feet Of the
entrance to school houses, theaters,
churches, city hall and county court
house during the time these Euild-
ings are in use. 1T is also forbid
den to park in front of the office
of the fire chief on South Fifth
street, or within 10 feet of fire
headquarters on State street.
A new provision of the ordinance
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02

Wednesday, April /: Ell Centro and
nearby points-Max 7S', min "A
clear. Demand moderate for good
stock, slow for ordinary stock, mar
ket slightly weaker. Wide range
in quality and condition, mostly fair
to ordinary. Carloads fob cash
track-4s-5s mostly around 1.25,
few best high as 1.35, poorer low
as l.l5. Many shipments rolled un-
sold.
KANSAS CITY: 430 raining. l
Ariz, . Calf arvd, IL diverted from
team track, 10 on track. Supplies
liberal, demand moderate, market
dull. Imperial-4s 800, 5s 2.75.
PITTSBURGH: $50 raining. o
Calf, Ohio arvd. Opening Thurs
day, supplis lebral, demand slow
Calif-3l2s-5s mostly As mostly $50
2.75 few 800 some poor condition
deeayed low as 1.75.
FIT. WORTH: Ga clear. Calf
arvd, diverted, on track. Open,
ing Thursday, supplies moderate, dc.
Continued on page -
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
WILLIS CASE
NON SUITED

For the second time in two days,
Judge Cole entered a non-suit order
in cases where the United Stages,
Inc, F. w. Thompson, attorney for
the company, and Tom Morgan. gen
eral manager. were defendants.
The non-suit action was entered
yesterday afternoon in the case of
c. C. Willis, who charged malicious
prosecution, due to his arrest for
failing to comply with an order of
the state railroad commission, ms
tructing him to cease In the opera
tion of n stage line in Imperial
County.
The suit was analogous with the
action brought against the same
defendants by o. d. Hadley who
was associated with Willis, in which
It similar order was entered by
Judge Cole on Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
DRY CAR CASE
EXTENDED FOR
ANOTHER MONTH

Word was received at the farm
bureau office today from Attorney
Walker ii. Sprague Of Los Angeles.
who has charge Of the dry car let
tuce case, that the length of time
for presentation of briNfs concern
ing the case to the Interstate Com
merce Commission has been extend
ed so days, which will make it due
May IL instead of April IS.
Mr.. Spraguc recommended that
this extension be granted, stating
that "Elmer WeMlake, in charge of
the ease for the carriers has been
a gentlemen in every respect
throughout the transaction and
shown utmost fairness in the ease. -
In his letter, Mr.. Sprague also
stated that the carriers are willing
that the time be extended until
May Is.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
FINAL DETAILS
OF AUTO DEAL
C0NSUM MATED
by United Press Lensed Wire

DETROIT, Mich, April 2.-Fin-
al details were being worked out
today for the actual transfer of
the management and property of
the Dodge Brothers Motor Company
to Dillon, Read and Company, in the
largest automobile deal ever made.
A. O. Schwartz and two associa-
ties, representing the New York
brokers, refused to name the amount
but it is thought to be $145, ,000,O 900.
The next record sale made was the
purchase by Henry Ford of the
minority stock Of his company at
s106,500,000.
The formal statement issued by
Schwartz and associates emphati-
cally denied that any consolidation
OF Dodge with any other company
or companies was contemplated.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
WHAT'S DOING

Isn't Life Wonderful" at
Valley Thea:er tonight.
"The Great Younger Broth
ers' at Palace Theater tonight
Public speaking and grammar
review classes night school, high
school tonight.
Ell Centre chapter R. A. M.
100 meets tonight.
Ell Centre lodge B. P. o. E.
meets tonight.
Pythian Sisters meet tonight.
Troop 8 boy scouts meets,
DR.. Dupont office, to go to
Holtville tonight. Troop 16 and
"a meet tonight.
w. O. T. U. meeting tomor-
row.
McCabe homo demonstration
meeting at home of Mrs. George
Austin tomorrow.
Kiwanis luncheon tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
Fleet Host to
Throngs Before
Sailing to S. F.
ny United Press Leased wiz.

SAN PEDRO, April 2.-Thousands
OF visitors were entertained at the
local harbor today on the eve Of the
departure of the United States fleet
tomorrow for Hawaii, via San Fran
cisco.
1t was the final opportunity for
visiting civilians to board the big
ships before their return here Sep
tember 25 from the cruise Of Haw.
|aiian waters.
Tomorrow afternoon the SO war.
ships and a score of auxiliaries will
pass in grand review off Point Fer
min on their way to San Francisco.
A mimic battle between bombing
planes and anti-aircraft guns will
enliven the ceremonies as the fleet
sails away from the harbor.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
WOmen's Welfare
Measure Loses

SACRAMENTO, April 2.-The
assembly today refuses passage to
a bill introduced by Assemblyman
Archibald Brock of Redlands which
called for the appointment of Il
committee of nine women to inves-
tigate matters relating to the well
fare of women and children in the
state.
Vote on the measures was ayes
%, noes 40.
All of the women members of the
lower house voted against the bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
TWO PROMINENT VALLEY MEN SLAll
Hindu Murders
Pair in Rage;
Attacks Third

No crime in Imperial Valley has stirred
tor r. Sterling John Bradford
four miles south and four miles Cpatra by Parker Singh
terday afternoon about
Following the shooting which caused by disagreement
crop victims with
and jumping in his Calpatra
William Thornbeg who interested will
Sterling in the disposition Of the remarking
codng the he had killed
Thornberg affair
Main Capatra Thorn
berg Singh walked the city hal
and Tered to Marshal Holmes
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
CaleXicO Will
Have New Bank

According to reports epianating
from Calexico, a charter has been
granted for a new national bank at
Calexico, to be known as the Ma
tional Bank of California.
The charter has been granted to
J. b. Hoffman, president Of the
Delta Brokerage company, Peter
Barnes, Calexico raneher and Frank
P. Zieglitz, the report states.
just when the bank 10 to be open
ed for business has not been ascer-
tanned.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02

The latter, fearing that Singh
might become the victim of mob
violence, hurried him into an auto
mobile with a strong guard, and
brought him to the county Jail in
this city.
There were several eye witnesses
to the shooting, including four
Mexieans, who have been placed in
custody as material witnesses. Their
stories, while differing in minor de-
tails, due to their excitement, are
in the main the same.
In e. Centre Yesterday
Sterling and Hager, who had
been in FL Centre yesterday TO get
lettuce packers for the crop. reach
ed the Bradford ranch shortly after
5 o clock. Singh was already there,
and an argument took place be-
tween the men, short distance
from the packing shed. Singh is
said TO have drawn gun, and Ster-
ling wrestled with him, in an at
tempt to obtain the gun. In the
struggle, Singh is believed to have
pulled the trigger, the bullet strik
ing Sterling directly above the
heart. Singh then picked up the
axe and struck Sterling in the
back Of the head with it.
Hager, who was without weapon
of any kind, fled when he saw
Sterling fall, and ran toward the
northeast, into the lettuce field.
Singh ran after him, and caught up
with him about 200 yards from
where Sterling fell. Hager was shot
through the body, the bullet strik-
ing him below the heart, and COM
ing out on the lower right side of
his back. Once again the enraged
Hindu used the axe, mutilating his
victim horribly about the head.
BY this time the Mexicans who
were working in the fields, and the
few white men on the ranch, were
thoroughly frightened, and no at
tempt was made to stop Singh rs
he got into n ear and drove Of to.
ward Calipatria.
The fact that Singh evidently for
got to remove the safety catch on
his gurJ il the only thing that
saved Thornbcrg's life, when the
Hindu confronted him in front Of
his office short time after he had
shot Sterling and Hager.
Thornberg said this morning that
he was standing in the doorway Of
his office when he saw Singh drive
past on the other side Of the street,
turn the corner and came back to
park his ear n short distance from
Thornberg's place.
AS the Hindu advanced toward
him, he remarked "I've just killed
Sterling and Hager, and now by
Thornberg I IN going to kill you
AS ho said this, Singh drew his pis
tol and tried to fire. The gun fail
ed to 60 off. Thornberg advanced
toward the Hindu and in the short
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-02
INDIAN PRINCESS
WEDS FILM ACTOR

HOLLYWOOD, April 2-Mrs. Ami.
Ia Bowling Moreno, 26, former In
dian princess of Tulsa, Okla, has
been married here 10 Plummer
James Gardner, 81, automobile rae,
ing driver and film actor.
The bride, also film player, was
a widow, and has a daughter, Betses
O years old. Her Indian and screen
name is "Silver Flow.
They were married by Superior
Judge Frank Collier.