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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
5
Judge James O Neill argues in the February Marquette Law Review for judges to push settlements as cases near trial. He cites successful reductions in term length and costs, detailing timing, tactics, and a turkey title dispute example where a two day trial followed by settlement saved both sides money.
A speaker recalls cases where comments from the bench led to settlements that avoided lengthy trials. He argues trial judges should encourage this practice to resolve disputes faster.
Robert Tucker and Miss Charlotte Weir of Reedsburg wed at noon Tuesday in a ceremony led by Rev. W. H. Sword. The bride was attended by Mrs. Sword and the groom by Irwin Weir. They will live in rooms on East Main Street. the bride is from Reedsburg and the groom works as a telephone operator at Central Wisconsin Creamery.
Miss Lillian Olson of Cazenovia and Knute Christopherson of Excelsior were married Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 o clock at the Methodist parsonage by Rev J E Cooke. They were attended by Grant Olson and Christina Christopherson. The couple will reside on the Charles Mundth farm where the groom will work next season.
Mrs Ben Gaetzke is not as well as usual. Mable Erswell stayed with Justice Erswell for several days. Mrs John Koenig traveled to Reedsburg last Thursday to support a sister in ill health. George Astle and Edwin Dahl families from the city and Flora Astle with Lydia North joined Dwight Welch’s household Saturday. Albert Heffel of Iowa visited Bittrichs due to his mother’s illness after an operation for an abscess behind the car. Roads have deteriorated after surgery. An electric light meeting was held at the schoolhouse Tuesday. About 40 neighbors surprised Mrs George Carpenter Monday with games and visits. Marie Carpenter Norma Haak and George Carpenter sang. Mr Carpenter performed two solos and mystified friends with his long-hidden musical talent.
Community snippets include visits from John P. Gunnison and Albert J. Egerard, a measles recovery for Arthur Ritzenthaler and Howard Hanley, Baraboo defeating Baraboo second team, and M E Fisk called for his ill father. Post office duties resume, measles illness, Sauk City trip, school songfest led by Erling Frostad, gatherings hosted by Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Barker, and Ladies Aid sleigh ride with lunch.
Rural carriers at Appleton issue ultimatum demanding road access now or mail delivery will stop. Also announces the resignation of Miss Etta Clark as clerk of the board of education is accepted.
Dr. Clarke Hull of the University of Wisconsin argues that ouija messages stem from the operator's mind rather than disembodied spirits. He describes auto writing by a patient with a probable split personality and compares it to biblical possession, stressing natural psychological explanations.
The St. Croix lost tribe of Indians visited Governor Philipp at Madison to present trouble and claims. They were advised to approach Congressman A. P. Nelson and met Chief Martin Zongedee Headman Tom Stone and interpreter James Laferina. The band has 508 members but government recognizes only 96.
The Fort Sheridan Recall asks readers to provide the whereabouts of Lieutenant Conkey formerly of Baraboo and believed to be out of service. James E. Snider, managing editor, requests information from readers.
In Washington D C Miss Arvilla E Miller requests continued newspaper delivery via mail or direct route. The note underscores her appreciation for the publication and asks for ongoing service provision.
Leila T Johnson of Baraboo Wis thanks supporters in the preliminary Teachers Tour of the European battlefields contest and notes she is not a final candidate Miss Brooks led in votes in Sauk County backed by the county board urging all residents to vote in the next contest for school inspiration
Mrs G W McCready of Grand Forks recounts local silo history noting one built by Cramer Cros of Plain in the late 1880s, a cyclone destroying the first, a second built by John Schiess of Black Hawk in 1891, and a later farm silo erected by her son Bruce in Troy.
A Prairie du Sac reader argues for deporting Bolsheviks citing government overreach and the threat of a revolutionary United States. The letter defends deportation as necessary and warns of bloodshed if Reds are not expelled.
A reader praises Baraboo Weekly News for home news and requests a spare copy to complete scrapbooks. The note cites Mrs. Mertzke’s White Clark controversy piece and hints at a forthcoming history about the Noyes and Warren homes, dated in a Minneapolis letter from 1726 Comp are.
P H Crossman of New Haven recalls Miss Ruth Southard later Mrs Clark, a Red Schoolhouse teacher in Glenville during winters 62 63. He notes her marriages to Cheesy Smith and to Clark, praises her courage, and reflects on Glenville and Baraboo memories as spring near.
The text highlights China's immense resources and workforce, noting Shensi coal for centuries and top copper output. It praises gospel opportunities, recounts Seventh Day Adventist mission growth from 1918 to 1926, with 500 missionaries and substantial funds, and calls the church to expand in China.
A Baraboo family faces a $224000 shortfall to secure exchange rates and move funds to the field. Mr Harris will sail on April 10 with coworkers, while Mrs Harris is described as a Baraboo girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hitel.
Funeral narrative from Lodi notes Abbott born 1853 in New Hampshire dies 1920 near Lodi. Rev Carver and Mrs Smith led services with hymns and poems read including A Smile Will Aid and Where Is Home Sweet Home. The poet’s last outlook reflects life, faith, and acceptance of God’s will.
Evelyn Abbie Tait aged 7 7 9 died February 25 1920 after four days of flu frail heart. Funeral private at home Friday conducted by Rev Cook of Reedsburg with singers Mrs J Courtier Mrs Walter Kinney and Mrs Myron Barnett and bearers Fred Kinney Hugh Darrow Hollis Canon Glen Briggs. She leaves parents and a 10 year old brother. Oak Lawn cemetery burial noted. Local notices follow including neighbors moving and illness in area.
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