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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
A Big Success

The Charity Bail given at the
Opera House last Fri1ar niga4d
was largely attended, and a fine
crowd participated in the merry
dance during the evening. It
can easily be said Of the event
that it was the best of all similar
social affairs of the year. The
Spanish-American war veterans
are entitled to a great amount
of praise for the splendid ar
engagements made to make the
ball a success, and for the man
ner in which the large crowd was
taken care of. The hall had been
very prettily decorated for the
occasion, the music being seated
on a platform especially erected
for tie occasion, behind a bank
of nalms and other green plants.
Flags were appropriately draped
in different parts of the hall and
the numerous other decorations
served to make the place as at
tractive as possible. About
ninety dollars was cleared
above all expenses, and this sum
will be placed in the custody Of a
committee of Washburn ladies'
and used to make Christmas
pleasant for the poor children
CT the city. Zipperer's orches-
ira, of Ashland, furnished the
music, and the war veterans
looked after all the details of
management. The Charity ball
idea is good one, and it should
be carried on from year to year.
1t affords an opportunity for a
very pleasant social affair and
gives nice sum of money for
very worthy purpose.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
Ne" Business Mems Organization
Starts Off Nicely.
THE ARTICLES ARE FILED
And the Business Men VIII Meet Next
Monday Night for the Purpose of
Electing Officers and Perfecting
the Organization.

AS a result of two or three
days active soliciting by f. J
Meehan, seventy names have
been subscribed to the articles of
incorE GRAFTON of the Washburn
Commercial Club, and each of
the seventy have paid in ten
dollars membership fee. The
committee appointed by the bust
ness men succeeded in securing
the old library building for per
manent headquarters and
through the efforts of Alderman
Lamoreaux and some of his as
sociates the use of the rooms will
be free. About fifty business
men met at the city clerks office
Monday night to talk over mat.
tiers of preliminary organization.
A final meeting will be held next
Monday night for the purpose of
starting the association going on
permanent basis. The articles
of incorporation have been sent
to the secretary of state at Madi-
son and filed in the office Of the
register of deeds, and a bona fide
corporation will be in full swing
after the election Of officers and
the transaction of other neces.
sary matters of business pertain
ing to the organization next
Monday night. The organization
is primarily intended CO be for
the advancement of Washburn
and it will take hold of every
question pertaining to the bet
terment of the city. twill also
seek to aid in the development
ana settlement OF the lands tri-
butary to Washburn, and in a
thousand and one ways help
make the city better for the as
ISOLATION having been organized.
Provision is also to be made for
social features, and amusement
features will be included in the
fitting up of the rooms. There
is genuine enthusiasm over the
proposition and now that it is
practically carried to a success
full issue Washburn will un-
questionably reap some rich and
beneficial rewards from the
movement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
Holiday Excursion to Canada.

The D. S. S. & A. R'y. will sell
excursion tickets to all points in
Canada, except to points south Of
Lake Ontario, located east of Hamil-
ton and Garfield Jet. at rate of
single fare for round trip, Date of
sale Dec. 4th to 18th inclusive, and
made for return passage until Jan.
10th, 1905, inclusive. Continuous
train passage in each direction. For
further particulars apply to A. B.
Noble, ticket agent. No. 303 West
Second Street, Ashland,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
Travel In Comfort.

To California. Through tourist
cars leave Minneapolis aand ST. Paul
each Tuesday and Saturday for Cali
fornia, avoiding change of cars for
through passengers. For rates,
berth reservation, California litera-
ture, call on local agent of The North
Western Line or address, T. w.
Teasdale, G.. P. A.. St. Paul.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
The Balmy BpeeZes.

of California, the boating, bathing
and outdoor exercise, impart health
and quickly revive your spirits. The
Northwestern Line will sell you
through tickets at low rates and
reserve your berths through in
cars leaving twice each week. For
California literature, rates, etc. call
on local agent of The North Yves tern
Line or address T. w. Teasdale, G..
p. A., st, Paul.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
$500 PER YEAR.
To Give a Musical.

Very pretty invitations are out for
a musical to be given by the pupils of
MISS Harriet Shafer at the Opera
House, Tuesday evening December
zoth' Those receiving invitations
may have seats reserved at Fox
Brothers Drug Store, but cordial
invitation is extended to all to at
tend, The following is the program:
Overture to Raymond Thomas
Misses Lincoln and Shafer,
Ola lime Songs Wiegand
a. Aud Lang Syne-Verne Boynton.
b. Old Black Joe=Annie Picott.
c. Old Folks at Home Vivian PauIson
FlIttering Butterflies Thome
Genevieye Wiley.
On Blooming Meadows King
Misses Bell and Fox.
Polnischer FAM Thomas
Rosa Shoresman.
Prayer from "Der FreischuItz" Kruo
Opal Frost.
Maytme of Life 1anos
a. Happy go Lucky-Deiia OVERLY.
b. In the Country Carrie Alvord.
Dance of the Frowsley Heads-PauIine Story
Elmer Olson.
Slunber Song Heller
Serenade Mos7kowsL;
Ethel DukeloW.
Morning Prayer Streabbog
Theodore Axelberg
Fern Sweezy.
larentelle Heller
Bertha Finstad.
dancing stars LANCE
Florence Smith.
Minuette PIeyel
Misses Swanson and Shoresman.
In the Gondola Bendel
Alice Greenwood.
Skylarks Morning Song Rolling
Alice OiStad.
Cavalleria RuSticana Mascaoni
Misses Swanson and Blexrud.
My First Waltz Gurlitt
Lorette PoSey.
Laurel and the Rose Lange
Edna Ungrodt
Invitation to the Dance Weber
Marian Alvord
Home sweet Home Rimbault
Chester Kinney.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
A Card

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on so
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup OF Tar if it fails to cure you
cough Or cold, We also guarante
rs cent bottle to prove satisfactory
or money refunded. Fox Bros.
Pharmacy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
$141.O0.

Of the above amount six tickets
have not yet been paid for. The
money will be turned over to a com
mittee of ladies composed of Mrs.
Oistad. Mrs. B. F. Runkle. Mrs. L.
II. Lien, Mrs. Charles Ever and
Mrs. Dan McBeath.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15

NJ. W. 4.
Y. C.-S. J. Holmes
w. As. J. Baily
E, B.-John Froseth,
Clerk-A. G. Hebberd
Escort-W. f. Young
Watchman-Chas WEIGH
Trustee-E. Bergman
Sentry-P. j. Peterson.
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Address, Ashland, Wis, box 1872.

John Stoddard. father of Mrs. G..
|. Carson, who has been visiting in
the city for some time, returned to
his home at Glen wood during the
week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
THE LEVIES MADE
At Meeting of City Council Held
Saturday Night.
THE AMOUNTS ARE ALL SMALL
The Total Tax Amounts to $35, 49I.6S of
Which $16.329, 10 Goes for State and
County Tax, other Matters of
Business Transacted.

At the meeting of the city coun-
Gil held last Saturdaysnight sums
were levied for the different pur-
poses for which taxes were author
lied to carry the city through the
coming year. The levies were made
as light as possible in order to hold
the taxes at three per cent. The
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
Tax Notice.

Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned town treasurer of the
town of Eileen. that the tax roll of
said town, for the year 1904 is in my
hands for collection and that taxes
charged therein are subject to pay
ment at my office at any time prior
to the 10th of apuary, 1905.
Dated this 18th day of December,
1904. CHAs. ELLISON.
Town Treasurer.
Address, Ashland, Wis.,, box 392
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15

X. OF P.
&C. G. Alvord
V. en-, H. Sprague
Prelate-E. NJ, Oscar
K. of r & S.-Clyde Ballard
M. of ", VIM. Sweet.
NJ. of A. Andrew Arntson
M. of E.-John Froseth
|. G.-Bert Robinson
0, G.-Bert Oscar
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15

1. O. R. NJ,
Sachem-L. M. Cleary
S. S. g. A. Herring
J. 81. O'Neil
Prelate-N. Emard.
K. Of w. John Froseth.
K. of r, N. OStrum
Trustee-Dave Cameron
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
$35.491.6S

The committee on grades and high
ways were authorized to engage
Hugo {. Nelson, of Bayfield,, to es-
tablish grades on street and avenues
in city providing that Nelson's work
in past had proven satisfactory.
William Day appeared before the
council in regards to right OF way
through his land and was allowed
$15 for damages.
The council voted the use of the
old library to the commercial club
free of charge, believing it to be of
benefit to the city.
The committee appointed to pro-
cure hydraulic engineers to appraise
the value of the water plant were
given authority to expend not to ex-
pend 800 if found necessary.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-15
Lodges Elect Officers.

At the last regular meeting of ST.
Placidus Court No. 297 of the W. G..
0. f, the following officers were
elected.
&. R.-Josephine A. Maher
V. G. R.-Sarah Blake
r. S.-Phoeoe Arsneau
f. S.-Catherine Lessard
Treas. Mary Ell. Arsneau
{ 1st Alice Dunn.
Trustees ( End Stella Schultz.
(3rd Mary Duguay
Cond,-Sr. Mary Burke
!" -Jr. Jane O'Sullivan
Sent. Mary A. Marsh, inside
:" Mary A. Cavaraugh, outside.
/ Anna Bogie
Aud Com. : Margaret Murray.
Laura FOrtier
Chaplain-Rev. Uric Petri
Med. Ext. r. Spears
{ Sarah Blake
Com. on Good : Phoebe Arsneau
of Order ( Margaret Murray
{ Catherine Vallancour
Sick Com. Mary Duguay
( Mary A, Marsh.
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Statement.

Statement of receipts and dis
bursements of the Charity ball given
under the auspices of the Spanish
War Veterans at the Opera House,
Friday evening, December 9th, 1904.
RECEIPTS.
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l. o. o. F.
n. O. &C. W. ALDERMAN
Y. G.-Wm, Sweet
Secy.-Georce A. Calder
Treas. p. La Brash
Trustee-John Love
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+. & A, NJ.
w. M. H. G.. Mertens
S. VT. G. McWillians
J. WI. M. Oscar
Secy. M. G.. Lincoln
Treas ID. M. Maxcy
Trustee-C. w. Layton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
SWAMPED BY
CHRIST MAS
PARCELS

New York. Dec. 4.-Express compan-
ies and suburban package-carrying com
panies doing business in this city. have
been swamped i'm an avalanche OF Christ
mas packages. Mountains OF parcels are
piled -up- -ln-the- transfer offices and al
though extra men and wagons are at work
the accumulation seems to grow larger
instead Of smaller.
That many parcels containing gifts will
not be delivered before the middle OF next
week will be admitted by the exprss Of
ficials. Delivery systems operated by
many OF the large retail shops will be
at work throughout Sunday and Monday
IN the hope OF catching up
Christmas shopping reached its height
on Friday and according 10 merchants
in the retail district. the sales this year,
have passed all records From early in
the morning until 10 o'clock at night,
crowds OF eager buyers allied the stores.
PLENTY or MONEY.
Men who were caught IN the vortex
OF crush OF women shoppers IN narrow
aisles or near the elevators OF the big
stores, wished they had remained at
home. Sidewalks IN the shopping district
were moving masses OF humanity.
Surface cars and elevated trains were
jammed with passengers and the Sub
way shared IN the rush. When *he home
ward rush OF workers began at night.
the crush was frightful.
Merchants OF many years experience.
said that the Christmas Duying this year
was begun earlier than usual and that
everybody seemed 20 have money Pur-
chases were made on liberal scale and
the sales this year were OF a more sub
statntlal character than over before.
Large jeweiry houses report the best holi-
day trade In years, and tho fur trade
which last year was near disaster. IL now
said TO be In a prosperous condition.
$500 coo FOR POULTRY.
T,Ay the venders OF food expect TO
reap their harvest FOR II viii b. the great
est market day OF the year. During this
week. 2.l5OOO0 turkeys and chickens have
come to the city. and 900 of the tur-
keys out ~ this vast stock representing
an expenditure or about SN0.OO). Will be
consumed al the Christmas dinners
The turkey price Is below that OF
THANKSGIVING time and about the same
as n was "a year ago Good hen turkeys
are selling at 25 cents "a pound. tho price
running from - 20 - cents. Roasting
chickens are selling AZ from II 20 ~ cents.
ducks are p cents and tho best geese 20
cents. canvas back ducks are $3.50 and
mali fds 81 N pair Quail at $3.50. snipe
$3.50 and rsilbirds $40 a dozen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
PkYTUCKET.

A delightful Christmas party was en-
joyed by the Pawtucxet Girls club in
the han in the Slater Trust company
building After enjoying a dinner the
members OF the club prepared two Christ
mas trees for the children, who were 10
get their gifts this afternoon. About 70
children were In attendance this after
noon and received gifts and collation..
A check for 800 was received by the
club from Darius l., Goff.
The various articles. for the theft Of
which Mrs Reta Roberts and her daugh-
Ter were Convicted a rew Gays ago, were
repleVined yesterday by Attorney Curtis.
counsel for Mrs. Roberts. The com
plant on which the women were tried
was that OF the New Idea store. where
the two were captured last Saturday
night Although admitting some Of the
articles TO have been taken from that
store. ouly a few OF the collection which
the police found at the woman's home
could be Identified by the New Idea store
people Day before yesterday Attorney
Curtis mace demand upon Chief Of
Police Rice for the articles and yes
terday was successful through a writ Of
replevin.
Everything is arranged for the Saliva
a50 ba skets viii be distributed each con-
tanning a substantial family dinner and
100 will enjoy a dinner Monday between
!. ard > NJ the barracks.
George Gcodfolluw wps taken with
ht last night ana was conveyed to his
home on High street by the police.
The Christmas tree and festival Of the
Sunday school department ~ the Church
of the Advent will he held at $3.50 o'clock
I'm the parish house = program which
Is certain 80 please has been arranged
by the committee In charge. The sun
day school orchestra viii assist.
Chester H. Briden formerly Of the city
auditors department. Is home from
Chadwicks y Y. whore he r. located,
TO gpend the holidays.
Lawrence Nolan. student at the law
school " Georgetown university at Wash
ington. ID. c. has arrived home 20 spend
the holiday season.
Miss Mary " Woolley, president OF
Mount Holyoke college. IS spending the
Christmas vacation with her parents.
Rev. and Mrs. J. J woolley of this city
The funeral Of Mrs Mary Dolan. widow
Of James Dolan. took place from 81.
Joseph church yesterday morning.
very pleasant MasonIc social was
enjoyed by a good sized party I'm Hutch
inson's hall last evening
Robert Pierce was committed 90 the
state hospital for the insane by Judge
Tuck yesterday.
James Grant. formerly n resident ~
this city. was seriously injured Thurs
dav at Watervillo Me lie was work
ing with some labor,rs digging a trench
when his pick struck Eliminating cap
causing Il to explode. Its eyes were
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
DIR. 0'KEEFE
MADE LIEUT..
COLONEL

Mai. John A. OKeefe, inspector OF
rifle practice. brigade staff r. l. NJ, was
last night chosen TO be lieutenant colonel
Of the Second regiment. lie was elected
unanimously at a meeting held I'm regl
mental headquarters. Phenix bgildng,
last evening. He succeeds Lieut.. Col.
Luke III. Callan.
Lieut.. Col Arthur -YXaEHala-as
sstant adJutant genersr. presided at the
election Twenty -one officers were pres
ent II was expected before the cleo
tion that Liut. Col Callan might possi-
bly, appear as a candidate. but such was
not the cose. and when the nominations
were called for Mai OKeefe's name was
the only one mentioned. Capt James
r. Kane of Company III nominated Mai.
O Keefe. making an eloquent speech I'm
support OF the latters candidacy. The
nomination was seconded by Capt Pat
rick r. Farrell Of Company r.. No coun-
ter nominations appearing, the secretary
Of the meeting. Capt. Malachi A. Kelly.
OF Company B, was instructed 10 cast
one ballot for Maj OKeefe. and the lat
ter was declared elected.
After the election. the officers Of tho
regiment were entertained at the New
man by Lieut.. Col O'Keefe.
Lieut. Col Warfield delivered few
congra atulatory remarks as did also Col.
James III. McGann. commanding the
Second regiment.
Remarks We're also made by Mai
Thomas +. McGin; Capt NJ a. Kelly Of
Company B. Capt James B. German Of
Company @. Capt James r. Kane OF
Company III, Capt. Francis Cannon OF
Company A. and Lieut.. Fred l. Richards,
paymaster OF the Second regiment.
Lieut.. Col. O'Keefe first Joined the
brigade I'm 1887 as assistant surgeon OF
the Second regiment and later on the
reorganization OF the militia became the
first surgeon of that regiment lie
served with the Second regiment until
1901. and was then appointed captain and
provost marshal on thes brigade stan.
The following year he was appointed
major and inspector Of rifle practice. in
recognition OF his great interest in rife
practice among the several commands Of
the brigade. Before coming TO this city
Lieut. Col. O'Keefe was a member Of
Company c. Second. regiment, Massa-
chusetts volunteer militia. OF Worcester.
Lieut.. Col O'Keefe was born in Wor-
cester and came to this city in 1885. He
is a member Of 10 different societies and
clubs, including the West Side club. Sons
of Irish Kings, Irish Foresters, and An
cient order OF Hibernans. He IL
physician. with an office at 355 Broad
way.
Lieut.. Col. Luke III. Callan. whom
Lieut. Col. OKeefe succeeds first be-
came a member of the brigade I'm Janu
airy. 1895, and will therefore. be eligible
for retirement with 10 years service. He
was elected lieutenant colonel Of the
Second regiment Dec. 26 1900. Col Cal
Ian is a resident of Bristol and recently
his business has been Of such nature that
he been able 10 devote but little time to
military affairs on, which account IL
was not supposed that ne would be a
candidate for re election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
BATTLE FOR
LIFE WITH
SHARKS

San Francisco. Cal, Dec. PA voyage
of two hundred miles by oar almost
destitute of provisions and water and
pursued by horde OF giant sharks that
threatened momentarily day and night 10
capsize the craft and devour its occupants
was the experience OF Capt Sam Harris
and four South Sea islanders who com
posed the crew OF the little trading
schooner Victor. wrecked on Apataki
Island on November ~. Apatah II ao
miles from Papeete. the port OF Tahiti.
This is a tale OF the sea brought by
the liner Mariposa- just arrived. which
left Papeete on the day Capt. Harris
and his men landed there. emaciated and
nearly frozen. but still alive.
When the Victor ended her career by
striking the reef the shipwrecked cp'w
barely had time TO put Of IN the boat for
their long voyage. made without a COM
pass and no sail with one days provisions
on board and half a dozen cocoanuts.
The milk from the latter was all they
had 90 drink during the eleven days n
took 10 reach Papeete
Tho passage was enivened by a con-
slant combat with the sharks Tn verin-
cation OF their story. oars were shown
splintercd and worn. rcpelling tho attacks
of the fcrocious sharks which gave them
no rest The Victor WAS trader among
the Friendly and Society Islands.
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The News Of the State

ers we're remembered by the pupils. who
gave them presents. and the latter In
turn made those under their charge the
recipients OF gifts Of useful nature.
In some OF the rooms the Significance
OF the great Christmas celebration was
exemplihed I'm a practical manner by the
children. who contributed toward giving
poor and needy families a substantial din
ner.
The quarterly meeting OF Branch Will
liam o Brien, l. N. f.. wal held last even
ing, at which considerable business OF an
important nature was transacted.
Officers for the ensuing term were
nominated, and will be elected and in
stalled at the next monthly meeting
A communication. inviting the members
10 attend the ball TO be given by Branch
Daniel OConnell on New Years Eve was
received and accepted
William Riley and James Mcclure, stu
dents at Holy Cross college, and Earl
Mathewson. student at Harvard college.
have arrived at their homes uo spend the
holidays
The Tim Dooley" club will have it's
annual celebration this evening at head
quarters on Dexter street
A number of the Sunday schools will
hold their Christmas tree celebrations
this evening. and several bands of vocal
lists Will start at midnight 10 sing Christ
mas carols at the homes Of their friends.
A communication was read from the
district secretary. giving an account OF
the business transacted at the last dis
triot meeting and was ordered filed.
The report OF the district delegates was
received and ordered filed.
Three propositions for membership were
received and at the close OF business
there was a social hour spent by the
members
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24

The Riverside Social club met last even
ing and decided to move into Grubes hall.
or at least into what is known as the
small hall
There being a goodly number present II
was deemed advisable TO move them,
30 the members picked UP their effects
and moved At the next meeting a house
warming committee will be appointed.
suburban car broke down this morn
ing on Pawtucket avenue. but no one was
injured. and the only trouble was that one
trip was cut out.
Miss Virginia Crumb OF this place left
for Portland. Me, last evening where she
will spend Christmas with relatives,
Frank Kingsford. who has been attend
ing a school I'm New Hampshire IL -hefHe
for the holidays.
The Narragansett Engine company will
meet Monday evening.
Bridget Grace, wife OF Philip Grace, died
at her home on Lincoln avenue yesterday.
The funeral OF Mrs. Susan A. Tallman
will be held at the residence of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. John Adamson. Monday, at
o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
ANOTHER COMPLAINT.
For the Second Time Samuel c. FldIsr Is
Accused Of Forgery.

samue, C. Fidler was arraigned In the
sixth district court today for alleged
forging.
He pleaded not guilty and was held in
$1,000 for trial next Tuesday
F,dler was accused OF forging Charles
po,,er's signature ON the back Of note
~ the date March q 1919 for $40. and
made payable To Mark Strcicher.
Fidler WIS up y year ago on similar
charge. but was not Indicted by the grand
Jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24

seriously injured. but II is expected that
he will recover.
The funeral OF Edward Dunn, who
was found dead IN a barber shop owned
by Edward Gormley. at the corner OF
Branch and North Main street Wed
nesday morning. was held yesterday af-
ternoon from the undertaking rooms OF
ID. Il. Manning. The services were OF
a simple nature. and were conducted by
Rcv. Frank Appleton. pastor OF Trim
ity church Burial was In Oak Grove
oemetery.