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New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
LONG TRIAL LIKELY
Case Against W. E. n. Stokes And Lawyer Is Expected To Take Month At Least,

t"NstF " tNpNNNu so A"n~
 Month At Least.
 Chicago, Feb, b,--Twelye Chicago men are in danger of separation from their wives and families for from a month 10 six weeks, because the prosecution wants only men of family to hear the trial of W. F. D. Stokes of New York. charged with conspiracy to defame his wife, Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes, of Denver. The trial promises 10 last longer than a month and during that time the jury will be kept locked up.
 Three jurors meeting prosecution requirements were selected at the first session of the trial yesterday after the defense failed to obtain. n continuance for Mr. Stokes and his codefendents. Daniel Nngent, his New York attorney, and two negroes.
 Mir. Stokes and the three others were indicted after. 1t was alleged, they had sought to have proven in a New York divorce court by infor- nation obtained in Chicago that Mrs. Stokes formerly was an habitue of a notorious night-life club here.
 Mrs. Stokes attorneys said she would arrive In Chicago tomorrow to appear at the trial Saturday or Monday.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Wesleyan's New Leader
 Arrives in MiddletOwn

Middletown, Feb. 5.--Dr. James Lukens McConaughy the new presi- dent of Wesleyan. who will be offi- cially installed in June, arrived here today with his wife and three chil- dren and made preparations to move into the presidents home on the campus. Dr. McConaughy intends to take over his duties quietly, and will make his first formal appear ance at the university chapel exer- cises next Monday.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
ABANDON BASEBALL
st. stephens College Decides To Substitute Lacrosse Because of Professionalism.

Annandale- on- Hudson, N. Y, Feb. 5.--Announcing that lacrosse would be substituted for baseball at St. Stephens after this season. Dr. Der nard l. Oell, president of the college, declared that intercollegiate baseball is becoming professionalism and that good athletes today want to be paid a salary to attend college. President Ball asserted that his col lcge would drop sport rather than continue such conditions.
 The subject was debated for two hours last night at a mass meeting of the student body and the faculty.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Activities Secret at
 Wheeler Jury Hearings

Washington. Feb. b,-Government attorneys in charge of tho new grand jury proceedings here in the case of Senator Wheeler of Mon tana, and others. enlarged their as- sembly of witnesses today, but frightened the precautions to keep their activities secret.
 Some of the witnesses today were understood to be former home- steaders in Montana. Two were women. A number of government agents also were on hand.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05

mistrial In the cascs of Charles A. Stoneham. part owner of the New York Giants, and five others accused of using the mails to defraud.
 The defense moved that q mistrlal be declared because of the publica- tion in newspapers yesterday of the judges statement that the evidence showed both the Stoneham and the bier brokerage firms had "bucketed outrageously."
 The judge said that he was not a censor of newspapers and that they were within their rights in printing what was said in court.
 The defense then asked that yer dict be directed for the defense and the trial was adjourned till tomor- TOW.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Mrs. CrOker Wins in
 Legal Fight for Land

JacksonUIIe, Fla, Feb. 5.-As climax to negotiations said 10 have been conducted with Mrs. Bula Croker. widow Of the late Tammany Hall chieftain. for the purchase of a part of the estate now in her pos session, in Palm Beach county, at torneys for J. B. Mcdonald. and the Palm Beach estates have failed in a suit in federal court here claim ing a right 10 the property.
 Title 10 the Croker homestead, willed by Richard Croker, ST, to his wifef is sought by the Croker chill dren in suit now pending in fed eraI court.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05

Patchoguo. N. Y. Feb 5-SiX mem bers of Robert Reidts family, for many years residents of this quiet little Long Island community, com- pleted preparations today 10 greet the millennium. due, in their belief, some time shortly after midnight to- morrow night.
 Reidt, known among his netghbors as a forehandcd man, said he will make the pilgrimage up the hill on which he will await the expected event at Il o'clock Thursday night 10 be ready for any eventuality. With the coming of Jesus, he said, cloud-chariot would call for him at the hill and transport him, his wife and their four children to Holly wood, Cal, home Of Mrs. Margaret w. Rowan, leader of the little band which has sincere faith in the truth of her prediction that the earth and all things temporal are to end some time Friday,
 Rcidt, d former member Of the church of the seventh bay Advent ists. by whom he was disfellowship- ped recently. is the man who few days ago disposed of his household effects 10 a secondhand dealer in the conviction that. with the earth demolition, he would have no fur ther use for them. He safe guarded against a miscarriage Of the predic. ton. however, by reserving the right 10 rcpurchasc his effects should he fail 10 leave the vicinity on schcdul- ed time.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
If Ruptured
 Try This Free
Apply it to Any Rupture. Old or Recent, Large or small and You Are on the ROartl That Has
 Convinced Thousands.
Sent Free to Prove This

Anyone Tuptured man, wroman or child, should write at once to W. s. Rice 46G-R. Main St, Adams, N. Y, for a free trjal of his wonderful stimulating application. Just put it on the rupture and the mus cies hegin to tighten; they heEin 10 h'nd together so that the rpenhE clgses uat- uralIy and the need of support or truss or appliance is then done away with. Don't neg lect 10 send for 'hts ftso trial. Even fl your rupture doesn't bother ,'u what is the use of wearing supTorts all your life? Why suffer fhis n1saLcec Why run the risk of sanErrne and such dangers from small anl innocent 1lle rupture, the kind that has thrown thou sands on the operating table? A host of men and women are daily running such risk just because their ruptures do not hurt nor prevent them from getting around. Write at once for tr5s free ira, as lt Is certainly wonderful thing and has aided in the cure of rupures that were as big as mans two fists. Try Rnd write at once, using the raJpou nclow
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
A. r. l.. CONFERENCE.

Miami, Fla, Feb. 5.-Members of the executive council of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor today began a discussion of problems before the session. All members of the council with the exception of James Duncan, first vice. president, who recently re- signed. were present, Frank Morri- son, general secretary, and J. r. Noonan. eighth vice-president, ar rived last night.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
BODY IDENTIFIED
victim Taken From River At Dur ham, Me, Was Former Camp COok--Had Been Shot.

St. Johnsbury. Vt., Feb. 5.--From photographs and articles of clothing a body found last Thursday on the ice under house bridge at Durham, Me. was identified today as that of David Cheney of St. Johnsbury.
 Cheney was 24 years old and Up to the beginning of last week was em- ployed as cook at the Savage Lum- Der camps in the Rangeley Lakes district of Maine. He left camp with a companion but nothing fur ther was heard of his movements.
 The man found in the river at Durham had been shot to death. an autopsy disclosed. A bullet had pierced the body just below the heart.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05

Girls! Try this! When combing and dressing your hair, just moisten -our hair-brus with a little "Dar- derine" and brush it through your hair. The effect is startling! You can do your hair up immediately and it will appear twice as thick and heavy-a mass of gleamy hair sparkling with life and possessing that incompatible softness, fresh- ness and luXuranCe.
 While beautifying the hair "Dan- derine" is also toning and sumula- ting each single hair to grow thick. long and strong. Hair stops falling out and dandruff disappears. Get a bottle of "Danderine' at any drug or toilet counter and just see how healthy and youthful your hair ap- pears after this delightful, refresh- ing dressing.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
No Mistrial in Stoneham
 Case, Is Judges Ruling

New York Feb. 5,--Federal Judge Winsow refused today to declare a
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Swiss Consume ) Pounds
 Of Tobacco Per Capita

Berne, Switzerland, Feb. b. Switzerland holds the smoking rec ord for Europe, according to statis- tics just issled, consuming 10000 tons of tobacco annually, or 5 pounds per capita. France comes second with 3 pounds per capita Strictly fresh eggs, 65c Russell Bros. -adyt.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
Maple Hill
News Notes

Maple Hill-While Ernest Wick
ers was leading his team to the
spring for water, a partridge flew
up causing the team to jump.
which threw Ernest down break
ing several ribs. DR.. Hummel was
called to care for him.
Mrs. F. G. Du Bois and daugh-
ter Crystal entertained the III. r.
club Thursday afternoon. Some of
the members couldn't be present
on account of the threshing. The
afternoon was spent sewing rug
rags for the hostess. Mrs. Fred
Shafer and two children of Ind
lana were guests. Lunch was ser
ven at five o'clock. The next meet
ing win be with Mrs. Ida Page.
Mrs. Leo Wood entertained her
brother, Sueai, and wife of Chicago
last week and Friday Mrs. Wood
took them to Lime Ridge to visit
another sister, Mrs. Perry Hin
man and while they were gone
Horace Wood and two children OF
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10

Six bodies were gathered by an
ambulance crew and taken to a
Belle Valley morgue, Wood declar-
ed.
The Shenandoah was sailing To-
ward the mid-continent. 1t left
the naval station at LAX ehursr, n.
j., Wednesday afternoon, and at
p. m. reported 10 miles from Get
tysburg, Pa.
Commander Zachary Lansdowne
and AZ officers and men were a
board the ship expected to reach
about midnight Wednesday. The
Shenandoah then intended to fly
westward toward Kansas City and
st Joseph, Mo-, and from there
northward to the Twin Cities. The
return trip was scheduled by way
of Detroit, with a stop at the new
moOring mast at the Henry Ford
plant.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
"SOnS of Swat"
Baseball Reel

on the program with Harold
Lloyd's thrill a minute, laugh a
second comedy, safety Last,
coming to the Al Ringing Theatre
Friday and Saturday, is most
timely and interesting baseball
spotlight, a Grantland Rice, en-.
titled "Sons of Swat. 1t presents
close-ups of the diamond stars and
big leaguers in action, some tense
moments from last years world
series games, and delightful hui
man touch is added with the scenes
of baseball as played by youth in
the alleys, fields and streets, Felix
Gets His Fill", of the popular Felix
the Cat series, and a miniature
drama 1.-THE Guest" are also to be
offered.
1.-The Freshman, Harold Lloyd's
latest screen-scream, is announced
for extra early showing here soon.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10

Dell clark, 2S grand children and 5
great grandchildren and host of
relatives and friends, also mourn
her death. Funeral services were
held Tuesday after at 2 o'clock at
the First Reformed Church and in
terment made in the local cemetery
the grandsons acting as pallbearers
Those who came from a distance to
attend the funeral were: Robert
Bohnsack Of Marietta, Minnesota,
Mrs. Helen Rohnsack Of Fort Atkin-
son; Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Harbort
and daughter Lucille of Madison;
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Cork and daugh-
ters Hazel and Jane and son Rus
sell, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Bohnsack
and children and Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Bohnsack and children all of
Madison.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
Long Distance
Hiker Visits
This Locality
(Ry f4imseIfl

when ! was in Yellowstone
Park ! saw a rain bow, toad
and a bear,-of which the rain
bow interested me most, because
of it's spice. That is, it had var
iety, and you know the old saying
goes Variety is the Spice OF
Life"
but rain bows, bears and toads
altogether have nothing on the
contrast l ran across in the color
of the roads / met, when / came
from Reedsburg into BarabQo
From the white, dazzling dust into
a calm soothing dustless brown"
And Charles L. Greenleaf, self
termed longest United States blk
er, let fall two pieces of iron, much
to the startlment of the city edi-
tor. But twas nothing but his
husky legs, nicknamed iron legs"
in Spokane. r
Greenleaf, of Chicago, Illinois,
is on the ending of his long treaue
from Los Angeles, New York,
Florida, Chicago return Los An-
geles, Seattle and at present max
ing for Chicago, for the fourth
time with intent bent upon Port
land, Maine.
1T seems as if | were already in
the Windy City, even though
have around two hundred miles yet
to travel, having left about four
tee thousand behind me-" he said.
"The motive for my hike has
been to study human nature, and
study it have. .
Il was particularly struck with
your camping park, it is one Of
the. prettiest I haze, been in, But
especially do | want to make com
ment upon the leading hotel OF
your city-the manager invited
me to dine at his place without
qualification. 1t is these touches
of hospitality that make a hiker
feel that the world is not wholly
mental money bound"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
BarQbOo Folks
In Auto Crash
Near Neenah


Mrs. Guy Weidenkopf and daugh-
ter Dorene are in a hospital at
Neenah, suffering from injuries
sustained when their automobile
skidded on a slippery road and ov-
erturned. But meager details of
the accident have been received
here but they indicate that neither
of the Baraboo residents are very
badly hurt, although Miss Dorene
was more seriously injured than
her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Weidenkopf, son
Harold, and daughter Dorene had
motOred to Appleton yesterday to
arrange for a room for the son, who
expects to attend Lawrence college
this winter. Considerable rain
had fallen near Neenah, making
the road slippery, and this was Civ
en- as the cause for the accident.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
Judge Stevens
ToPreSide At
Court Session


Circuit Court Clerk Frank B.
Moss states that the fall session
of court is to open here on Sept.
IA with the hearing of court cases
only, at the opening. The jury
cases are to be heard starting on
Oct. 5.
Judge E. Ray Stevens is to be
here for this term of court. Judge
Stevens goes to the supreme
bench on the first Of the year and
he wishes to preside at this last
term of court in Sank county. He
feels that he owes it to the people
of this county to preside on this
circuit which he has been unable
to visit for many years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
Victims OF
Auto Crash
Are Improved

Guy Weidenkopf and son Har-
old returned to BaraboO On Thurs
day afternoon but it will be nec-
essary for Mrs. WeidenkOpf and
daughter Dorene to remain several
days in the Neenah hospital,
where they were taken following
an accident in which their car oY-
ertWned near Neenah on We'd
nesday afternoon.
The accident occurred at a cross
road as the family was driving to
Appleton and when they were
three miles out. of that place. A
Wausau car approaching at right
angles caused the driver of ma
chine ahead of the Weidenkopf's
to stop suddenly To avoid hit
ting this car Mr.. Weidenkopf was
forced to stop suddenly. His car
skidded on the oiled road made
slippery by rainfall, and crashed
into the rear wheel of the car
approaching on the cross road. The
Weidsnkopf machine went over
Miss Dorene was worst hurt. Her
head went through the window
and was caught under the over
turned automobile. She was un-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10

conscious for some time but ap-
pears to be recovering nicely now
and it is thought that the skull
was not injured. A long cut on
her upneF arm required fifteen
or more stitches to close and she
was cut in numerous other places.
Mrs Weidenkapf received a bad
cut through her nose, another cut
on her eyebrow, and an injured
hand, in addition to bruises.
Harold, who was sitting beside
his sister in the rear seat, was
cut about the head, two stitches
closing a cut on his ear and two
more closing cash in his head.
Mr.. Weidenkopf received min
or cuts and bruises.
The car was not badly damaged
and the men were able to drive
it home yesterday. If the two
patients at Neenah continue to
improve they will be brought home
on Sunday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
Attracted by Appear
ance of Governor
and Big Derby

Milwaukee-More than $4,000
persons surged through the gates
at State Fair park yesterday to
join in the celebration of state and
governors day at the diamond
jubilee exposition.
The attendance mark for the
same day last year was bettered
by more than 5000 in spite of the
intense heat which prevailed
throughout the day.
The great throng was apparent
ly attracted by the appearance of
the governor in his annual fair ad
dress and the $4,000 Wisconsin
Derby, the feature event of the
Grand Circuit racing program.
The grandstand, with its large
new addition, was well filled both
afternoon and evening.
The Wednesday crowd came ear
ly, giving the fair its largest morn
ing attendance.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
BarabOO Mite
At Dels City

The American Legion band gave
a concert at Kilbourn on Friday
night under the auspices of the
Baraboo Advancement Association
and the band ana large group of
Baraboo Boosters which accom-
panied it were given a rousing re
ception in the Dells City. A nice
band stand had been erected es-
pecially for the occasion and a
large delegation of Kilbourn resi-
dents and tourists was out to hear
the music.
After the concert the band mem
bers and their ladies were invited
to the K and G restaurant where
ref eshments were served them
through the courtesy of the Kill
bourn business men \ with Ray
mond Mccoy in charge of arrange
ments.
President Van Dyke af the Kill
bourn Kiwanis club gave a short
talk following the concert, ex-
pressing the city's appreciation of
the concert and the cooperation
between tho two cities which the
visit from Baraboo indicated.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
Pleasant Valley
News Notes


Pleasant Valley.-Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Lohse and daughter Mar
guarite of Milwaukee are spend
ing their vacation at Gust Meyers.
Quite a number from here at
tended the Missionary meeting at
st. Pauls Lutheran church, North
Freedom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Henke and
daughter Gladys and Harold An
derson motored to Fond du Lac
last Saturday and returned home
Sunday.
William Lohse, Walter Saeger
and Miss Helen Detloff of MilWau-
kee spent Sunday at G.. Meyers.
Threshing is all done in this vic
inity;> and silo filling well begun.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
Camp Meeting
A Success

The Witwen Camp meeting and
Evangelistic campaign in the Wit
wen Tabernacle has proven very
successful thus far and crowds
from miles around are attending
it is reported The Woman S
Missionary Society of the Evan
gelical church had splendid pro-
gram Thursday afternoon and
was attended by a large group of
women from numerous churches
in this district. A large delega-
tion from BaraboO attended. Pre-
siding Elder G.. e. Maves who
has the management of the camp
has been we'll pleased with re-
suits thus far. Rev. II. E. Erff-
meyer of Baraboo has given val
liable assistance Throughout the
meeting.
Evangelist E. w. Petticord
preached on the subject: Gods
choices of Workmen" Wednesday
night and Where Art Thou "
Thursday night. In part Mr..
etticord said: 1--WE may have
knowledge and not know Jesus.
It's possible Ito BIO through all
forms of religion and not know
Jesus Christ To a faithful preach
er it's not a matter of salary or
position, but a matter of life and
death. You may pass up moth
er's God, but if You continue in
that path it will lead you to He'll
The first step is obedience to God.
I'd be slow to call myself chris
tian if / did not exercise the love
of God and demonstrate it round
about me in my daily life. If | am
to live forever, must have the
nature of the forever. If we are
to lift man to God We'll have to
know God. What we need today
is vital experience to meet the
demoralizing effect Of this Jazz
crazed generation"
Several young people came to
the altar for prayer Thursday
night. -
Mr.. Petticord will present one of
his greatest lectures Monday night
it is said. The subject; "Bethle-
hem, or the Birth of Christ" Mr.
Petticord is we'll equipped on this
subject, having spent several
months in the Holy Lands study
ing the symbols and customs Of
the people.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
Frank B. Moss
Is Elected To
State Office

AT the annual session of the
state organization of circuit court
clerks held in Milwaukee this
week, Frank b. Moss of Sank
county was elected president of
the association for the coming
year. Mr.. Moss has acted as sec
reary of the organization for six
years, being elected in the first
year of his Office here. and his
election to the Office of president
comes as an expression of apprec-
iation for faithful service.
The annual meeting OF the
clerks vas held at the Hotel Pits
ter on Sept. / and 2 with about
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
Reedsburg Assessed
At $5,067,9 $50

Reedsburg.- total assessed
valuation of the city of Keelsbut g,
according to the statement of as
sessment of A. F. Niebnhr, city
clerk, is $5,O67,950. OF this the
fatal value of all land and improve
ments is assessed at S@929.2S0,
while the total value of all personal
property is placed at $1,13S,670.
The statement shows that there
are. 624 automobiles and motor
trucks assessed in the city, and
that these are valued at S229,550.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-09-10
Transfers In
Real Estate

Mrs. r. G. Taylor to Esther T,
Holton, land in Dellona-$1.
Elizabeth NJ Post to E. B. DAMS
son, land in Spring Green-$175.
Earl Kinnamon to Lennie Bou-
hotel, land in LaValle 81.
Anna Steiber to Deabolt Blass,
land in DeltonS1
Walter Farber to F. c. Mime
man, land in Loganyille-$ 5000.
James A. Whitley to John C, Da-
Wis, land in Reedsburg $4,000.
John C. Davis to James A. White
ly, land in Reedsburg- $4,000.
E. Roy Hesselgrave to George
Carpenter, land in Baraboo-$1.
George Carpenter to E. Roy Hes
selgraye, land in Baraboo-$1.
Olive Salisbury to Lottie Larson
land in Reedsburg $2925.
Fred Luedtke to Reuben Black,
land in ExcelsiOr-$1.
Reuben Black to Fred Luedtke,
land in Excelsior-$1.
Walter F. Seymour to Frank j.
Fisher, land in Reedsburg- $500.
Joseph r. Piehl to Lyman H.
Potter, land in Baraboo-$1.
Charles w. Washburn to julius
T. Arner, land in Delton-$1.
Rolla E. Perry ct al to James w.
Fay, land in Baraboo-$1.
Lyman H. Potter to Joseph R..
Piehl, land in Baraboo-$1.