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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-05-09

MAY to May 3O
Notice of application for letters Ct admins
tration.
BAYFIELD, COUNTY CoURT-IN PRO
BATE.
GTATE OF WISCONSIN,.
~ COUNTY OF bayfield,, %
In the matter of the estate of john Nc
MILAN, deceased.
On this 3rd day of May, A. D. 1901. upon
reading and fling the petition of Dan Nc
MILAN stating that John Mcmillan Of the
county OF Bayfield,, died intestate on OF
about the 7th day of July. 1900, and praying
that Dan Mcmillan be appointed administra.
tor of the estate of said deceased.
1t is ordered. That said application be
heard brfore me, at the probate Office in
Washburn, Wis, on The 4th day of June. A.
D. 1901. at 10 O'Clock a. N.
And it is further ordered, That notice OF
the time and place appointed for hearing
said application be given to all persons in
terested by publishing copy OF this order
for three weeks successfully in the Wash
burn Times, a newspaper printed in said
county. previous to the time appointed for
said hearing. By the court. H. BENTON,
LSeal1 Couny Judge.
Dillon & Colignon Attorneys, Ashland
Wisconsin.
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The following bills we're laid owe

The following bills were laid over
until next meeting:
Gust Carlson flushing sewers. ....... S. 90
T McFarlane services on registry board 6 100
Ole Wannebo two bills tak'g dog to d G 90
The following resolution was in
PRODUCED and adopted.
Resolved by the board of super
visors of the town of Washburn, that
the Town of Washburn be and is
hereby divided into three poor dis
tricts as follows:
All poor or INDECENT persons resid-
ing in that part of the Town OF Wash
burn lying east of Third avenue west
shall be under the jurisdiction and
control Of Supervisor 7. A. Oscar
and said district shall be known as
Poor District Number One.
All poor or INDECENT persons resid-
ing in that portion of the Town OF
Washburn lying between Third
WCOu CIV h1CNSL OiA u ShSt-
west shall be under the jurisdiction
and control of the chairman, Nels
Nelson, and shall be known as Poor
District Number Two.
All poor or INDECENT persons resid-
ing in that part of the Town Of Wash
burn lying west of the Seventh
avenue west shall be under the juris-
diction and control of Supervisor
Joseph Arseneau and said district
shall be known as Poor District
Number Three.
Dated this 10Th day of April, 1901.
(SignedD NELs NELSON,
T. A. OSCAR,
Jos. ARsENEAU,
Supervisors.
There being no further business
the board adjourned subject to call
G. 0. SowDER,
Town Clel k
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(Apr. 25 to May, 23,l
IApr. % 20 May, Z5,J
GTATE OF WISCONSIN. COUN
- COURT FOR ASHLAND COUNTY

GTATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY
- COURT FOR ASHLAND COUNTY:
In the matter of the estate of Frank
Blahnik, deceased, in probate
N Office is hereby given that by virtue and
in pursuance ofan order of license made in
said matter on the9th day of April A. ID. 1901,
the undersigned will on tie 18th day of May
A. D. 1901, at o'clock D. M, at the front
door Of the Court House in the village OF
Washburn. in bayfield, county, Wisconsin,,
offer for sale at public auction, the following
described land situated in the said county OF
Bayfield, towt The southwest IS. W. one
quarter of the northwest On. W) one quarter
of section 1860. township forty seven 40 north
of range FIVE ~ west, in the tow Of Wash
burn, Bayfield, County, Wisconsin.
The terms of sale will be cash.
Dated April 23rd A. d. 1901.
Katie Blahnik, administratrix of the estate
of Frank Blahrik, deceased.
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TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
Town Clerk S Office, April 10Th,

Town Clerks Office, April 10Th,
1901.
The board met pursuant to ad-
iournment at the Office of the Town
Clerk April 18th, 1901 and was call
ed to order by the chairman, Nels
Nelson at $50 a. m, Members all
present.
The minutes of last meeting were
read and approved.
It was moved, seconded, and car
ried that VIM. Downs be appointed
constable in place of Phil O'Leary,
who failed to qualify TO said office.
The following bills were audited
and allowed.
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Capt. Wilde, who commanded
the Boston; Capt. Walker, of the
Concord; Capt. Lamberton, Com
mander Colvocoresses, Command
er Norris, Lieut.. Commander
Bailey, Lieut.. Commander How
ard, Lieut.. Commander Hall,
Lieut.. Irwin, Mr.. Shoenborn,
Paymaster Gait, Medical Director
Price, Lieut.. Mccormick, DR..
Green, Lieut.. Commander Glib
son, Lieut.. Commander Nelson,
Paymaster Martin, Lieut.. Col.
Bergman, Commander Ford,
Mr.. J. L. Stickney, Commander
Inch, Commander Rees, Lieut..
Atlee, Lieut.. Caldwell, Mr.. Mac
Coun and Lieut.. Knepper.
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The third anniversary of the
battle of Manila bay was cele-
brated here last night by a ban
quet at the Raleigh hotel partici-
pated in by officers of the Ameri-
can feet who took part in that
conflict.
These numbered about p per
sons, less than one-fourth of
those who were in the battle.
The greater number of them
came from stations along the
Atlantic coast from Portsmouth,
n. H., to Norfolk, Va.
There were no formal toasts
or speeches. The talk was rem
iniScent.
Those who sat down to the din
ner included: Admiral Dewey,
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C@Thomas Maple, Birkbeck, H.,
writes: I had very bad case of kid
ney trouble and my back panied me
so | could not straighten up. The
doctors treatment did me no good.
Saw Foley's Kidney Cure advertised
and took one bottle which cured me
and I have not been effected since,
gladly recommend this remedy. Sold
by Owen, Frost q Co.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
~ Land Office at Ashland, Wis, April 18th.
1901
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be
fore the Register and Receiver at Ashland,
Wisconsin, on May 25th, 1901, viz: Frank l..
listed, Homestead Entry Number 3745 for the
WE SWH and So NW4 of Sec. 10, Town
ship 43, N r. West.
He names the following witnesses toprove
his continuance residence upon and Guilt
uation of said land, viz: Thomas Mcdonald.
of Cable Wisconsin, John S. listed. of Gable,
Wisconsin, VIM. Reinke. eff Gable, Wisconsin,
Ignatius Chrystal, of Cable, Wisconsin.
AUG. DOENITZ. Register.
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APR. il to May 16.)
Official Publication J

STATEMENT of the condition of
the MILLERS' MUTUAL FIRE In
surance Association, of Alton, in
the State of Illinois, for the year
ending December. 31st, 1900, made
to the Commissioner of Insurance
of the State of Wisconsin, pursuant
the laws of said State.
Second-Assets.
Value of real estate. unincumber-
ed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .......... $500 90
Loans on bonds and mortgages 10000 90
Market value Of stock and bonds 63,725 90
Cash on hand and deposited in
bank ................... ....... 55,S12 Oh
Interest due and accrued on mort
gage and collateral loans. ...... 1,o97 IS
Gross premiums in due course of
collection .................. -. $50 IS
All other assest .......... ..... 37s Is
Total premiums or deposit notes . AGO. o89 SO
Total assets Observation-Disclosures. 1886, o53 Is
Third-Liabilities.
Net amount of unpaid losses 49,. 4, lo4 81
All other demands against The COM
pany.. -. ................. 1928 40
Total liabilities, except capital
stock and net surplus ............. $29,372 81
Net amount of premium or desposit
notes Observation-Disclosures. :. 400, oS9 s.
Surplus beyond capital. ... 1o5,59o Il
Total liabilities ................ $685., o5S q
Fourth-Receipts.
Cash received for premiums ... 63.842 l;
Interest and dividends received 1895 Sc
-~z~.-z
Total receipts . 80. 68,77s s.
Embellishments.
Net amount paid for losses 80. AZ, 476 81
Dividends paid ....... .... 153 g
Paid for commission or brokerage. 1,o62 Of
salaries and other charges of Off
GERS, clerks, etc ..... 1896 81
Paid for taxes ..:.. 44S 81
All other expenditures ... 4,758 81
Total disbursements ...... 81, 1866 81
h-Miscellaneous-W Wisconsin business
Risks written. .............. ...... 26, 25o OF
Premiums received .............. -. 2,7o7 81
Losses paid .......... .............. 1000 OF
Losses incurred 49,. -. .......... 1000 OF
Insurance Department, Madison
| Wisconsin.
I hereby certify that the fore
| going is an abstract of the sworn
statement of the Millers' Mutual
Fire Insurance Association, of Alton
Illinois, filed with the Insurance
Department of Wisconsin, this 18th,
day of January, 1901.
E,NTT GTIJOuANN
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-05-09

WANTED -TRUSTWORTHY MEN AND
Women to travel and advertise for old and
established house of solid financial standidg.
! Sal Try $3.50 a year and expenses, all payable
in cash. No canyassing required. Give re-
ference anu enclose self addressed envelope.
Address Manager, $50 Caxton bldg, Chicago.
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Daily Trains From Ashland,

via Wisconsin Central Ry to Mani
towoc, Milwaukee, Chicago and
other points east and south. For
tickets, and further information
apply to local agents or
j. G. Pond, G.. P. A.
Milwaukee, Wis, (.
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(Mar. q to May s.
SUMMONS
!. BAYFIELD @OUNTY

CIRCUIT COURT. BAYFIELD, COUNTY.
Laura Quick Simmons
Plaintiff
Arthur III. Simmons,
Defendant.
The state of Wisconsin, To the said de-
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service of this sum-
mons, exclusive of the day of service and
defend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid; and in case of your failure
to do So judgement will be renderd against
you according to the demand of the COM
plaiut
LAMoREUX & SHEA,
PLAINTIFF Attorneys.
p. o. Address Ashland, Ashland County,
Wisconsin.
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(Apr. IL to May 23.)
SUMMONS

CIRCUIT COURT, BAYFIELD, COUNTY,
a. Wisconsin.
D. M. Maxcy.
Plaintiff.
j. G. Oswald, and Theodore Basting Frank
Johnson Arson Blake and A. c.. Probert,
Defendants
The State of Wisconsin:-To the said De-
PENDANTS, and each of Them
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service of this summons,
exclusive of The day of service and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid:
and in case of your failure 50 to do, Judgment
will be rendered against you according to
the demand of the complaint.
A. w. Nc Leod,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
2. Q. Address. Washburn, Bayfield, Co.,
Wis.
To the said defendants:
You will also take notice that the summons
and verified complaint in she above entitled
action Was filed in the Office Of the Clerk of
Court of Bayfield, County on the 4th day Of
April. A. d. 1901
A. w. Mcleod
PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
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FOUND: A. D DIR. badge Own
er can have The same by calling al
THE TINES office, and paying for this
notice.
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officers Remembered II.

dispatch from Washington, the celebration
of the third anniversary of the battle of Manila bay Strange it is
that the American people should ignored this great
event OF only three years ago The dispatch says:
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DIR. T. S. Buzzard, dentist located
opposite Hotel Washburn. Crown
and bridge work a speciality If.
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S159 81
The bill of A. Beausoliel for $21. 81
for rebate on taxes was on motion
disallowed.
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Old Congregations! church build
ing for sale. Apply to
L. N. CLAUsEN.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
foRHloN No1es oF IN1eResr.

A train on the Vera Cruz and Pa clnc railroad was attacked at Tierra Blanca, Mexico, and seven men or it killed.
 General Gaselee. the British com. mander in China. will leave Picking on July n, with his stan. He will be sue. ceeded by General Crcagh, who will es. tablish his headquarters at Tien.tsln.
 There have been disastrous floods on the Yang-tse river near Hankow, in which hundreds of lives were lost. The natives were caught by the rushing wa. ters and drowned like rats. Part of the city of Hankow was devastated by the food
 The first meeting of the trustees of the Carnegie educational fund was held in Edinburgh. Lord Elgin, who presld ed. read n letter from Mir. Carnegie an- nouncing that he had signed the deed placing S10,oO0,o00 at the disposal of the trustees.
 The foreign military commanders have directed the provisional govern ment of Tien-tsin to undertake the de- struction of the Taku forts, and tho government has promised To comply on receipt of n military guard to pro tect the workmcn engaged in the task.
 Sword, lance and bayonet exercises have been abolished in the British army. \ board of expert cavalry ofii. eers has pronounced the sword to be practically useless in warfare, although sword of different pattern will re main n part of the cavalryman's equip ment.
 A dispatch from Seoul, Korea, says that bloody conflicts extending over q period of ten days have occurred on the island of Quelpart between the Roman Catholic missionaries and their pupils and the populace of the island. Fifteen Of the natives and about 800 of the mls. sion pupils are reported to have been killed during the encounters.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
NonunIon Men Attack ed.

Columbia, s. C., July 17.-Three of the nonunion men who have taken places in the Southern railway ma chine shops made vacant by the strik- CTS were attacked while returning home by six men, three of whom were strikers. The names of the nonunion men are Edgar Marshall. F.. c. Altman and the latter's brother. F.. C. Altman is in bed and is thought to be badly hurt internally. He was felled to the ground by a brick and then kicked. The other two men were struck in the faces by their assailants and knocked down. Peace warrants have been is- sued for the arrest of two of the at tacking party, J. w. Wood and Tom Greene
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
The President Resting.

Canton, O., July 1.-The heat yester- day prevented President and Mrs. Me Kinley from taking their usual morn ing drive, and rain kept them in during the evening. Hon. NJ. D. O'Connell, so- licitor of the treasury department, was one of the callers yesterday. He was on his way back to Washington after visit to his home at Fort Dodge, Ia. The president was to have touched d button last night to start the organ in the Epworth league convention at San Francisco. but as the meeting did not open until 8:15 there. which is 10:15 here, he did not care to go to the tele- graph office at that late hour and sent telegram of greeting instead
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
The COIOnel's Answer.

Lieutenant Colonel Hugh L. Scott of the United States volunteers, formerly captain of the Seventh cavalry, is known in the army as an officer who probably knows more about Indian sign language than any other living man. At one time Colonel Scott made a standing offer of S1 to any redskln who could show him a sign used by any tribe which he did not know. The colonel Is also peculiarly absentmind- ed, fact which was emphasized, at his marriage q few years ago.
 As he stood at the altar with his bride the officiating clergyman asked him the usual question as to taking the wo- man beside him to be his wife. The colonel placed two fingers upon his left eyebrow. After an embarrassing pause the clergyman repeated the question, and again the two fingers went solemn ly to the left eyebrow. It was not un- til the best man poked the bridegroom in the ribs that he came back to earth and articulated Yes"
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
General MarLrts.

New York. July las FLouR-statc and western barely steady snd shade lower to sell; Minnesota patents a esa 800; winter straights, ss. s.s5asso, winter extras, e 70a2. 30, winter patents, s9. 9.bSas.s0.
 wHEAT-opened weak under cables and cooler weather in tbc northwest, but rallied general coverings September, n 7.iea7iNc, December. 7sNa7sAc,
 RYE-Easy; state, 5ia5Sc. No. western, k5ike., f. O. b., ghoat.
 CoRN-Qpened weak the rains. but rallied on reports that they were too light for best suits; September, 5l5sas2Mc.g December. s2asSo. oATs-Quiet, but fairly steady, track. white. state. saat2c., track, white, western, sGat2e. poRK-kssyi mcss Si5.25alo25, family, tlea l6.50.
 LARp@weAkcr, prime western steam, sfsikc. BuTTER-Firm; state dairy, ltaialao. cream. cry. I5a1eifc.
 CiIEEsE-steadyg fancy. large, eoorcd, pMc.s fancy, large, white, piscI fancy. small, colored, elaci tancy, small, white, 9hc.
 EGGS-iuegusr, state and Pennsylvania, iaa iec.s western, candlcd, l5aiSc
 SIGAR=Raw stcadyi fair refining. spiae. centrifugal, po test, 3'i6c, refined stoadss crush cd. Ge; powdered, h.coc
 TlnpENTtNE= isc
 MoI.ASsEs= =stcadys New orleans. ssai2e. RlCE=steadys domesji,, ii.a6he. Japan, tAc TALON Steady city, taci country, s5ta 6ise
 Ilhy-Duni shipping, 'oa7sei good to choice. s9lbaplC
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18

a golden aftar crucifx II inches m length. with arms five inches long. set in a base two inches square, supposed to have been the property of the Jesuit priest Marquette, who was buried there 225 years ago.
 There have been number of addi- tional surrenders to Colonel Whit in Luzon. In all 59 officers and 475 men. with 230 rifles and S6 revolvers, have surrendered to him. Of the Ninth cav airy deserters Dubois and Russell have surrendered. and Hunter and Victor were brought in by Bellarmino.
 Major General Peter c. Doyle. who has been in m health for several months, has died at Farnham, Erie county, N. Y. General Doyle, besides being prominent in the national guard of the state of New York, was we'll known as the general northern freight agent of the Lehigh Valley Railroad company.
 James W. Ragsdale, American consul at Tien-tsin has sentenced three Amer lean looters caught in the Chinese quar- ter Of that city. to four years imprison. ment in the American jail In Shanghai. Mr. Ragsdale has turned. over two other Europeans caught footing to the eonsuls of Great Britain and Denmark respectively.
 The jury In the Shinn murder trial at Trenton rendered a verdict of mur. der in the second degree. The Jury had been out about seven hours. The offense for which Shinn was convicted was the killing of Thomas F. Apple. gate, a farmer, whose body was found morning, March 10.
 In the trial races of the % footers at Newport. R. l.. the old defender Co- lumbia won two out of three heats The Constitution won the first race In light wind by good margin over both the Columbia and the Independ. ence. The second and third races were sailed In a heavier breeze. The Con stitution was a close second in both, with the Independence not far behind her.
 The secretary of the navy has order ed the Minnesota to be stricken from the naval register. A board of condem- nation has appraised her at sih,ooo, and she will be sold at public auction. The Minnesota is one of the most fa. nous vessels of the old navy. She was built In Washington in 1855 and was the flagship of Admiral Goldsborough in the famous battle between the Mer' rimac and the Union fleet in Hampton Roads the day before the Monitor ar rived.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
QUEEN PROSTRATED.
The Hottest Day For Many Year. I
 London.

London, July 17.-It is reported that Queen Alexandra was prostrated by the heat at Sandringham yesterday and that this Is why her trip to London was postponed.
 It is impossible to verify the report, as no official announcement has been made and the Sandringham telegraph office closed early.
 This is the hottest day London has experienced in q long time. The tenn perature reached S6 in the shade and 133 in the sun.
 Three deaths from the heat are re- ported, and there have been numerous prostrations.
 The judges in the high courts remov- ed their ponderous wigs, which are of oppressive weight in any weather This was an unprecedented proceeding and shocked many conservative Eng lishmen, who believed 1t unbecoming the judiciary dignity. The action was soon followed by the barristers, so that London's courts were wigless.
 Horses attached to hearses are wear ing black sunbonnets Little effort is made to care for the comfort of other horses.
 Ice has become necessity instead of q luxury, as heretofore.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18

Twenty-one persons were Killed in a collision between a passenger and n freight train on the Chicago and Alton railroad near Norton. Mo. The dead are as follows: Daniel McAnnn. Slater. Mo. conductor of freight train: r. l. Anderson, slater, Mo, engineer of freight train; Prank Briggs. engineer of passenger train; l. \. Rogers. chlea- 20. United States Express company messenger; Mrs. IT. Gilman, Good. land, Ind; n. w. Hooker Syracuse: C. l.. Roy, cashier of tho Wilmington ullsl bank. Daniel Donnelly, Mexico. Mo, fireman of freight traini Mrs. IL. ]. Curtis, Gencsce, N. l.: sidney Jones. kansas City; Mrs. Dickson, Whining ton. Ills; Lulu Rider Kentlnnd. Ind; Mrs. Frances Walker, Brooklyn; an un. identified girl, supposed to be n daugh. ter of Mrs. R. J. Curtis. Mrs. $. A. n. Harry, IIoopeston. Ills. Mrs. J. D. Ad- sit. Hoopeston. Ills; Mrs. Hildah Ay- slip. Chicago; Lottie k. Still. Hornells- vile, N. r.; one unknown woman and two unknown man.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Gold From Alaska.

Seattle, Wash. July 17.-Late ad- vices from Dawson state that the gold shipments to the outside this year have amounted to $5,0OO,OOO to date. Over $3,0OO,0O6 of this sum went down the Yukon and is going out by the way of St. Michaers, and the balance has gone up the river. The Bank of British North America is this year shipping down the Yukon, and the Canadian Bank of Commerce is shipping in the opposite direction. These are the on- ly banks doing business in the camp.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
To succeed Ex-preaIdent Harrison.

Washington. July TITO maintain the political balance of the American representation on The Hague arbitra- ton tribunal the president regards 1t as essential to appoint a Republican to fill the vacancy created by the death of eN-President Harrison. Difficulty Is be- ing experienced in finding a suitable person of national reputation. The su- preme court will not be further drawn upon. The senate is barred as a field of selection, and the indications are that the choice will fall upon some well known member of the state judi ciary
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Robbers OyerIooLed xI. ROO.

Columbus, O., July 17.-An attempt was made to blow open the safe in the Ressler and Ashbrooke bank at Alex andria, Licking county. The strong box resisted the efforts of the robbers, and they overlooked package of ST. 5o0 in the outer vault. which they blew almost to, pieces. Tools were stolen from the Toledo and Ohio Central rail- road, with which the front door of the bank was opened, after which four charges of dynamite were exploded to open the vault.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
French Minister shot At.

Paris, July 1T.-Yesterday while NJ. Baudin, the minister of public works, was proceeding through the Avenue Marigny a woman fired shot from q revolver under the impression that he was NJ. Delcasse, the minister of for eign affairs. As she fired she shouted, "A bas Delcasser M. Baudm was not hurt. The would be assassin is d Frenchwoman who is married to Pole of the name of Olszenski. She was arrested after the shooting. She re- fused to answer any questions.