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Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter Edgerton - Wisconsin. DG. RISTAD - Publisher FRIDAY. JANUARY 6, 1922. Entered as Second-class Mail Matter at the Postoffice in Edgerton, Wisconsin. Community Day at Trailer.^ The new year was ushered in by the business and professional men and by the citizens of Edgerton in a commun ity gathering at the Highway Trailer and Continental Axle company plant January 2, 1922. It was a gathering that will long be remembered by all those who took part. The Trailer plant * has recently rear ranged its equipment of machinery so as to save space, expedite labor, and economize in power and men. This re arrangement cleared the front part of the building which was turned into a spacious banquet room with tables and seating for about 200 people. On the east wall, facing the center of this hall, a speaker’s platform had fyeen built with two tables for the invited orators and the local men asked to take part in the program. A large committee of ladies repre senting the Women’s City Feaeration had charge of the decorations and cat ering. American flags and bunting on three sides of the room, and a large sign of welcome across the center of the hall gave the place an attractive appearance. Flowers donated by B. C. Willson graced the tables. About 11:00 o’clock the guests were called and about 150 men from Edger ton and vicinity sat down. Mayor J. J. Leary presided and called on one of the clergymen present to invoke God’s blessings, whereupon the ladies served a well prepared and toothsome lunch. The cigars were passed around and the decks were cleared for action. And some action it was —the words of a dozen speakers flying thick and fast about the patient ears of the victims on the far side of the speakers’ table. Mayor Leary in a neat speech ex tended welcome, and struck the key note of the day’s doings, and closed by introducing Fred Holt as toastmaster. From that moment the speakers as well, as the audience were at the mercy of his nimble mind and skillful tongue. He introduced, in turn, Attorney Garey, John Pearson, D. C. Gile, D. G. Ristad, the Rev. Atkins, P. M. Elling son, E. M. Ladd, Clouden Farman, the Rev. Father Hanz of Beloit and Dr. ' Brennan, president of Beloit college, the last two making the real speeches of the day. Every speaker had a message some what- different than the other, but through all running the theme of the value of community spirit, co-operation and good will. Father Hanz delivered a most eloquent oration around the topic, “The American Flag Is Still There,” and President Brennan spoke effectively on the message of the holi day season, “Good Will Toward Men.” Before and after the speaking the augmented “Dizzy Five” furnished spirited music, while the Edgerton Con cert band entertained visitors in the Axle company building with a number of selections. While the gathering was held in the Hignway Trailer building, and this in dustry and its leaders came in for fre quent mention, the tenor of the ad dresses in general was the power of -“the capitalization of the spirit of good will in the community,” as Dr. Bren nan put it. Superin tenant Holt summed this up in hts closing remarks, and a couple hours, animated by a real holiday spirit, came to an end. Throughout the afternoon visitors passed through the plants and had an opportunity of seeing the inside of the buildings and the equipment of the in dustry. An Appreciation. The Community Council extends thanks to all who contributed in any way toward the success of the Com munity Christmas. Many contributions of money were given by organizations and individ uals; the merdhants in the city do nated generously of fuel, food, cloth and toys; the Good Fellowship Club of the High School filled seventeen bushel baskets of food; the young people’s organizations of the various churches donated three bushel baskets of food besides toys and games; Mr. Palmer donated the use of the Rialto Theatre for the program Monday morning; the big Christmas tree with its beatiful lights was donated by the City Council; Miss Smart, the City Nurse, gave untiring service in behalf of the Community Christmas; the High School boys gave their ser vices and the use of their cars for the deliveryof Christmas baskets; al so furnished the tree for the Riolto; whTe the Senior girls filled 600 bags with nuts and candy to be given to each child who might attend the Mon day program. Several young people helned to make the program of Mon day morning more interesting by giving recitations, singing songs, play in'* musical instruments etc. While manv of our Edgerton Citizens served on committees, thus helping in one way or another to add to the Christ mas cheer. To all these the Commun ity council extends thanks. Obituary SARAH ANNETT FOWLER. Another of the pioneers passed away last Monday morning, Jan. 2, of gen eral debility, at the home of her daugh ter, Mrs. Bert Palmer, where she had come to spend the winter. When she dropped away the end came so quietly i that it was hardly perceptible Sarah Fowler was born in Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 10,1840. Her mother died when she was nine years of age and after her mother’s death she came west with her father and lived on the farm west of town. On March 12, 1863, at Janesville, she was united in marriage to Reuben Hartzeil. From that time until her husband’s health failed him three years ago they lived on the home farm west of town. Here they lived and labored and raised a large family j of children. They i re: William C. of Edgerton, Charles 11. living on the j home farm, Inez A. Martin of Milwau kee, (Maud L., deceased), Mae G. Per rigo, Zennie M. Palmer, Ethie D. Clark, the last three living in Edgerton. She leaves a half-sister, Mrs. Millard Hayes of Albion. Nine years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hart zell celebrated their golden wedding-, anniversary surrounded by their chil dren and grandchildren. This event left a most precious memory with the children. She is mourned by her chii- j dren, twelve grandchildren, besides her sister and many friends and old neigh bors. As an infant she was baptized in the Methodist faith. In her few hours of sickness she expressed her de- j sire of being ready, always thinking of! others, never wanting any attention j herself. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Palmer Thursday, Jan. 5, Rev. Boyd W. Kramer of the M. E. church officiating. Mrs. Mike,! Schmidt and Mrs. Henry Strieker ren dered appropriate hymns. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Fassett cemetery. Mrs. Charles Babcock. Clarissa Jane, daughter of Thomas N. and Fannie J. Wilcox, was born at Angelo, Monroe Cos., Wis., Feb. 26, 1856 and died at her home in Albion, Wis. Jan. Ist, 1922. Her girlhood was spent in Angelo and here on Nov. 11, 1873 she was married to Charles I. Babcock of Albion, Wis. The young couple made their home on a farm two miles north of Albion center and ther.e they lived for forty-five years. To them four children were bom: Grace who died in 1915, Lillian who is Mrs. W. E. Babcock of Waupun, Henry of Milton and Fred of Wauwatosa. In Nov. 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Bab cock left the farm and moved to Al bion center where they lived until she became the victim of pneumonia. Besides her husband and three children she has left behind two brothers, William and Wellington. “Clara,” as she was lovingly call ed by her many friends was for the greater part of her life denied that greatest of all blessings, good health When quite young she became af flicted with asthma, from which she suffered throughout her life. 11l health from this and other diseases did not however prevent her from leading a useful life. She was a good wife and a kind and loving mother. Always bright and hopeful ev.en un der the most trying circumstances she was' a constant inspiration to those about her and her courage and good cheer will long be remembered by many. She loved the birds and the flowers and during the later •years of her life she spent many pleasant hours gazing across the beautiful Academy campus in front of her home. Her greatest pleasure, however was derived from reading. Obliged to remain at home because of ill health and supplied with books and magazines by her friends and relatives, she enjoyed herself in a quiet way. She was a woman with a beautiful Christian faith. Early in life she became a member of the Albion, Seventh-day Baptist Church, and to its covenant she remained -faithful to the end. N On New day surrounded by those she loved best this strong loving soul, her work on earth ended passed quietly away into the great beyond where there is no more pain and suffering but where the weary are at rest. Funeral services were held at the home Jan. 4th in charge of pastor Sayre. Interment was in the Ever green Cemetery. ♦♦♦ Methodist Episcopal Church | BOYD W. KRAMER, PASTOR. Another year has gone, anew one just i begun; Let us love and serve each other bet ter than in the year agone. , And serve and love God more truly l than any other one. Worship with us and pray for us i more often. Begin with Thursday even } ing, 7:30. Our Sunday school at 10 a. Im. is for all iges of folks. To our preaching services all are invited. The time is 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Epworth League at 6:45 p. m. . Erick Klemp is leader. The Jrniors at 2:30 will be glad to see you. ; —Photographs for every purpose at Bardeen’s. U/>e Kitchen Cabinet with the wonderful automatic Lowering Flour Bin Your every want is anticipated in this marvel of kitchen comfort. Why do you buy a kitchen cabinet? Do you not purchase one to save labor? Of course you do. Then con sider carefully the actual labor saving features of the Seller's Cabinets. * ✓ No more lifting heavy sacks of flour to the top of the cabinet. This dangerous work is ended by the automatic lowering flour bin* An easy pull brings the bin down to the table level. You fill it with ease. Fifteen Labor Saving Conveniences Women Have Always Wanted Now Combined for the' First Time in One Kitchen Cabinet The most of these innovations are Sellers’ exclusive creations. No other cabinethas them. The Sellers’ Cabinets are the only ones that give you all these labor saving helps. Every move is anticipated—everything made more conven ient and easier than ever before. Long years of service are assured by the high quality of materials and superior Sellers’ construction. The only way to prove how much more the Seller’s Kitchen Cabinet offers at very low cost is to compare them with others. Come in and let us show you these wonderful labor saving helps. \ ' Special Price Until Jan. 7th Mastercraift $65.00 Sellers’ Special, $51.00 Pringle Bros. Cos., Edgerton, wis. Seventieth Anniversary of the Potter Family New Year’s Gathering at Albion. On New Year’s Day 1922, the Potter family annual New’ Years gathering was held at the old fam ily home in Albion, built by Deacon Joseph A. Potter seventy years ago. This home built in the beautiful burr-oak openings, gay with wild flowers and berries, and enlivened by the songs of many birds, was ded icated to the use of the whole fam ily on New Years day 1852 by Dea con Joseph A. Potter and his wife Rachel West Potter inviting their married children, five in number, with their families, who had preceed ed them to this Wisconsin settlement, to spend the day with them and to partake of a family dinner. This custom beginning seventy years ago, was kept up at the family home as long as the parents lived and by their request was not discontinued after their death. The necessary change being a community dinner and the heads of each household tak ing turns as host and hostess. At that first dinner seventy years ago, there must have been eighteen mem bers of Ine family present. In the sixties the family membership in creased so that their were often be tween sixty and seventy members present. New Years Day 1922 finds the old home, which is one of the few pioneer homes, which has always re mained in the family, owned and oc cupied by Mr. M. J. Babcock and his wife Edith Potter Babcock, a grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Potter. Meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Babcock in the old home on this sev entieth anniversary were thirty-six relatives and the meeting was graced as it has been for many years, by the presence of the pastor of the S. D. B. Church and his! family. ! Mrs. C. R. Head, of Madison is the only living member of the origi nal family and she now celebrates the day with her children, grand-chil dren and great-grand-children at their home in Madison. Decendants of other members of the family are scattered from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and while they cannot join their Wisconsin relatives in these annual gatherings they often express pleasure that the old custom is being kept up and one or more of these distant cousins occasionally finds it possible to join the family (group in the old fashioned big dinner and mingle their voices with the others in singing the old songs, sharing fraternal greetings and paying hon or to their pioneer ancestors who laid the foundation for these happy reunions. Tobacco Notes. If the weather is right and the roads fair, there may he a little riding in the southern section in the near future, if old signs mean anything. Liggett & Myers representatives have been and are buying considerable quan tities of 1920 leaf. The Earle Tobacco Cos. and other stemmers continue to take offerings of this tobacco as it comes to them at the established price. ♦♦♦ Card of Thanks We desire to thank all friends and neighbors for the assistance given us at the time of the sudden death of our father, Alvin Alder; also for the trib utes of sympathy and respect shown at the time of the funeral. Lee Alder, Mrs. William Vivian. Common Council Proceedings. Edgerton, Wis., Dec. 19, 1921. Regular meeting of the Common Council, Mayor Leary presiding. Aldermen present: Ash, Spike, Nel son, Westlake, Schultz, Bartz. Minutes of last meeting read and ap proved. Following bills allowed: Commonwealth Tel. Cos., WW..$ 3 50 “ “ “ city hall 400 Janesville Elect. Cos., rest room 200 A. W. Bartz, labor 33 00 F. Bartz, labor 32 00 R. Reynolds 30 50 C. A. Bartz 32 00 C. Orth 30 50 Louie Tiegs 18 40 Aug. Kreuger 65 00 | C. M. & St. P.. freight 67 | Highway Trailer Cos., labor 157 92 ! On motion council adjourned. G. W. Blanchard, City Clerk. I — —The Progressive Study club met Tuesday and was entertained by Mrs. Eugene Short. The topic was “The House Beautiful/ ’ introduced by the leader, Mrs. Percy Palmer. A full dis cussion followed in which all members participated. Mrs. Short and Mrs Mor rison were hostesses. The meeting was adjourned to the following Wednesday, Mrs. Palmer being hostess and Mrs. E. Rush leader. —Rooms for rent upstairs near the creamery; SIO.OO per month. Phone 384 red, J. Rubinsky. tlpd —School again. Buy supplies of Bardeen. —Six floor lamps left over. Choice $17.50 at Bardeen’s. —Boys’ and girls’ basket ball shoes at Bardeen’s. II jjjjlpw ** Pringle Bros. 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