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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
5
Poll of Wisconsin county boards on the highway program shows 84 percent in favor of seven of eight proposed changes. In 46 counties, 14 096 voted for alterations while 2 636 voted against. Barron Douglas Dunn Grant and Sauk did not vote. two counties did not report.
Dr. E. L. Eaton of Madison spoke on Missing Links in the Chain of Evolution, offering a general acceptance of evolution but opposing Darwin. He argued for special creations for each species and outlined eight missing-link concepts including matter light motion life and man and his thinking and spiritual nature.
North Freedom notes list local visits and travel by residents including Mr and Mrs Carl Franke from North Freecom visiting Schaus ter and Hox candy, Miss Mabel Scott at home near Kilbourn, Mrs Lichte of Loganville visiting Aug Schulte, Deane Egerer heading to Pasadena, Alma Egerer returning to Appleton school, Clyde Banker traveling to Madison, Mrs 8 P Ellas staying in Milwaukee, and Mrs Julius Unternacher visiting Milwaukee. Thom's advertises cameras and ivory toilet articles.
The report lists visitors and guests including Mrs. A. B. Crook of Chicago staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fick, and others such as the Clinte family moving to the Burwell house. It notes Mrs. E. E. Ristan hosting the Royal Neighbors, and several local families hosting or visiting during the week. W. C. Latimer is ill at home, with other patrons and families mentioned in short social items.
New York leads the visitor tally with 792 registered in St Petersburg while Ohio trails closely and Wisconsin registers 84. October and November totals reach 5356 visitors at the city tourist bureau. A store count shows visitors evenly split between 20 to 45 years and 50 to 90 years, dispelling myths about age skew among tourists.
Mrs. Carol M. Howard wed Walter Schenck on Thanksgiving day at noon in the living room of Rev. John E. Booth in Watertown South Dakota. The bride wore a brown duvetyn suit with beaver fur trim and blue hat.
Little Anna Juleson remains critically ill with diphtheria though slightly improved. Other locals include Margret Gray is also ill, and obituaries note Mrs. Robert McKenn died in Briggsville. Several residents traveled or visited Milwaukee and Menominee this week.
James A. Briggs, longtime Briggsville resident and son of A. E. Briggs, died at his home from complications of a paralytic stroke after a long illness. The Briggs family helped found Briggsville in 1850 by building a mill dam for a flouring mill and saw mill.
Ben Paddock of Superior spent Thanksgiving week at Kirkwood with his brother and family then traveled via Chicago to Pasadena to spend the winter. Mrs. Alice Ohnstad of Madison returned home after spending four weeks with her son Raymond in Baraboo. Jed Paddockk celebrated his birthday with friends. many would have joined if weather allowed.
A busy week unfolds with socials at the hall near the store honoring Paul W. Itman as he steps from Waiton creamer to Wonewoc. Locals Weilman and Wenzel are noted as key figures, while visitors Bert Mortimer family join from Cazenovia for Sunday at Will Gibleout’s.
The 18th match of the Bara Boo Bowling league at Luther Alleys saw the Antlers defeat the Giants by 23 pins in a tight evening contest.
Mrs. E M Koltes of this city was a Madison visitor Tuesday. She toured the city and called on local residents during her brief trip outlining plans for her return.
White House signals possible practical U S action to ease chaotic European conditions amid stalled London talks. Cabinet discussed world affairs and domestic matters. officials refrain from detailing actions. Reparation issues noted as a key area of active government involvement in Harding era policy.
The Iron River flood from Mud Lake dam caused three feet of water in farm buildings and thousands of dollars in damage. The torrent crashed through three dams and wrecked North Pacific and South Shore bridges, stopping traffic from Ashland to Superior and Duluth.
Theodore Baumann a cheesemaker three miles south of Mount Horeh pleaded guilty in Madison superior court to four counts of excise law violations after officials found distilling apparatus in his establishment during a Saturday raid. He remains in jail awaiting sentence.
Chicago man J. A. Zink 79 died of heart disease after his son's 20 yard kickoff on a high school field thrilled him. Coroner linked death to the excitement of the play.
Mason Mitchell, American consul in Malta, was shot and wounded near Baracca. The assailant fled as authorities launched an immediate pursuit. Mitchell said he knew of no possible suspect as help arrived.
Belief that Clara Phillips, convicted killer of Mrs. Alberta Meadows, was captured in Casper Wyoming dropped when authorities declared the escaped suspect was Beatrice Cratg of Kirby Wyoming.
Secretary Wallace announced in Washington that the government will take no action on Armour & Co. to acquire Morris & Co.'s physical assets. The decision follows consultations with President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty after a long review. It is unclear if Armour will resume negotiations to acquire the Morris establishment, a rival in the Big Five packing firms.
A sharp cold spell relents as temperatures rise, promising milder weather ahead. Officials forecast warmer days and reduced wind chills for the coming week.
A six month secret engagement by former German Kaiser William II to Frau Gabriele von Rochow was revealed by International News Service. External pressure led to ending the engagement before he wed Princess Irmine of Reuss. the Kaiser married Irmine in a ceremony at Dorne, Holland, on February 5.
Rev. O. J. Kvale, described as the dryest candidate, won the election on economic issues and asserted prohibition enforcement was not a campaign issue. He contrasted his stance with Volstead, claiming he has always been dry while Volstead has not.
Simon Schlum, 16 from New York, has a broken neck and receives artificial respiration for three days from a YMCA volunteer team and internet support. He now breathes unaided for six to seven minutes at a time.
The notice highlights the shop as offering the finest hand work in the eleventh hour, emphasizing craftsmanship and specialized goods available locally.
Classified notice outlines advertising rates for daily and weekly publications. First insertion priced at one cent per word with half cent per word for subsequent insertions. minimum 25 cents. cash in advance required.
For sale heavy timber land in Freedom townships section 36. Inquire of Charles Miller at 102 9th Avenue. Lost horse blanket between John McIntyre and Monroe Bumps. Finder please call 1628-F-22. Wanted to hear from owner of a good farm for sale with cash price and full particulars. D. F. Bush Minneapolis Minnesota. Farm hand wanted must be a good milker Richard Klemm Baraboo.
We thank those especially Island Woolen Co for assistance in our bereavement for our daughter and granddaughter in the accident of Nov 30. Mrs Clarke Morse Mr and Mrs Jessop also thank friends for acts of kindness and sympathy in our sorrow. Mr and Mrs Henry J Bohn
Mrs Mary S Lockwood the last surviving founder of the Daughters of the American Revolution died in Plymouth Massachusetts at age 91 She was an authority on Washington historic homes author of several books and served as honorary chaplain general and honorary vice president for life She was an early suffragist and friend of Susan B Anthony
Gong Lee, 60, who ran the first chop suey restaurant in Chicago, committed suicide after gambling away about 50000. He taught the city to eat chop suey and was buried in Chicago.
The report notes 216,775 Civil War veterans on pensions on June 39 1921 with 278,098 widows also drawing pensions. Comparisons show 218,775 veterans and 243,520 widows in the previous year and the peak veteran pension roll reached 745,822 in 1898.
Alphodeus G B Stonehouse known as Al G Barnes sues Sarah Jane Stonehouse in Las Vegas District Court for cruelty. They wed in April 1921. she is his second wife.
Chicago hog receipts at 57.00 with bulk sales between 8.00 and 8.30 per 100 pounds. Cattle receipts near 15,000 with common 5.75 to 7.50 and veal calves 2.75 to 8.50. Sheep receipts 15,000 with lambs 13.25 to 16.60 and culled stock 4.75 to 7.75. Baraboo shippers paying 45 cents per 100 pounds for potatoes.
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