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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-08-18
The following ordinance was read:

The following ordinance was read:
An ordinance to restrict railroad
companies, their agents or employees
to use any of the streets in the city
of Washburn as a switch, freight OF
car yard. To enforce regulations
regarding speed of arriving and de-
parting trains within the city limits.
To enforce regulations as to time
any train, car or locomotive may
blocade any crossing. To forbid the
dumping of refuse or manure OF
sweepings on any street in the city
of Washburn.
It was moved, seconded and car
ried that the ordinance he referred
to the committee on judiciary, Rules
and Ordinances.
1t was moved and seconded that a
Remington typewriter and desk be
purchased for the office of the city
clerk, the price not to exceed $l25,
and the clerk be instructed to draw
an order for the amount. Motion
carried.
The claim of Mrs. Cousineau of
81 for tobacco and washing furnished
the poor at her boarding place was
referred to the committee on chart.
ties.
1t was moved, seconded and
carried that the time roll of the
board of review be laid over to the
next meeting.
There being no further business
the council upon motion adjourned.
r. A. Herring,
City Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-08-18
To whom it may Concern


Washburn, Wis, July Is, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that my
husband, John Friberg, is at
tempting to sell and dispose of
my personal property, and that
[ will hold any and all persons
receiving or buying any of my
said personal property from him
liable for any and all damages
arising from such disposal.
I further notify the public
that the said personal property
which the said John Friberg is
attempting to sell, is property
bought by me with money be-
longing to me, and is my sole
and separate estate,
Notice is further given that
the said John Friberg is not re-
sponsible for any contracts he
may now make, for the reason
that he is and has been for a
long time, in a state of almost
continual intoxication, by reason
of which, the said John Friberg
is mentally irresponsible for any
and all acts that he may do.
Pauline Friberg
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Wanted.


We would like to ask, drought
the columns of your paper, if there is
any person who has used Grsen's
August Flower for the cure of Indi-
gestion, Dyspepsia, and Liver
trou bles that has not been cured
and we also mean their results, such
as sour stomach, fermentation of
10 ii. habitual costiveness. nervou
dyspepsia. headaches, respondent
feelings, sleeplessness-in fact, any
trouble connected with the stomach
or liver? This medicine has been
sold for many years in all civilized
ountries, and we wish to correspond
with you and send you one of our
books free of cost If you never
tried August Flower, try rs cent
bottle first. We have never known
OF it's failing. If SO, something more
serious is the matter with you. The
25 cent size has just been introduced
this year. Regular size IS cents. At
Frost & Spies. G.. G.. Green,
Woodbury., N. J.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-08-18
(July II to August 11th. }
Notice for Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Land Office at Ashland, Wis, July s, 100.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver at Ashland, Wis., or
August 10th, 1904. viz: John S, Angel, home
stead entry No. ASH, for the VIZ NW14 of Sec
ton 10. township so n. range west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva
ton Of said land, viz: John stevens, Edward
Samson, Andy Shields. Louis Moren, all Of
Herbster, Bayfield, County, Wis.
AUG. DoENITZ,
Register
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-08-18

Orders for tickets can be procured OF @
" Frost. Druggist. w burn, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-08-18

Kashbnrn, Wis, August, IS, 1904.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-08-18
"A Pc: feet Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the
system set the liver to action, re-
mo We the bile, clear the complexion,
cure headache and leave good taste
in the mouth. The famous little
pills for doing such work pleasantly
and effectually are DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. Bob Moore of La
fayette, Ind. says: CAL other pills I
have used grippe and slcken, while
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
perfect. Sold by Fox Bros.
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Mrs. c. H. Jennings, Boston
Our baby" (twins), were sickly.
Had several doctors, bnt no results.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
made them strong and robust"
35 cents. Tea or tablet orm.-Frost
& Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-08-18

There is no cough medicine so
popular as Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t contains no opiates or poisons and
never fails to cure. Sold by Frost &
Spies.
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Published Every Thursday.
Common Council Proceed.
ina.


Special meeting Of the Common
Council of the city of Washburn
held at the office OF the City Clerk,
Aug. 9th 1904.
The meeting was called to order
at 8.OOp. m.
Present-Goddard, Stevens, Dunn
Lamoreaux, Nelson, Stockstad,
Dukelow, Olson, Oscar, Calder,
Sweet Monnette-12.
Absent-O'Sullivan: Ungrodt, Lee
hale Lemieux-4.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and upon motion approved.
A petition signed by twenty-five
electors of the City of Washburn
asking that their names and support
be withdrawn from the petition
filed in the clerks office July 9Th
1904 and which petitioned the Coun-
Gil to submit the question of detach-
ing Sections % and "a, Township 40
North of Range 5 west from the
city of Washburn to q vote of the
people was read.
1t was moved and seconded that
the petition be accepted and placed
on file. Motion carried.
A petition signed by fifty-six
electors Of the city of Washburn
asking that the question of detaching
Sections % and "a, Township 48,
north, Of Range 5 west pursuant to
an ordinance duly adopted by the
City Council on the 10th day of May
1904, be submitted to the electors
Of the city of Washburn at the next
ensuing election, was presented and
read.
1t was moved and seconded that
the petition be referred to the COM
mittee on Judiciary, Rules and Ordi-
nances, to ascertain as to the quail
fcations of electors on said petition
and to prepare order of submission
Motion carried by the following vote
Ayes-Goddard, Stevens, Dunn,
Lamoreaux, Calder. Sweet, Irish-7.
Noes-Nelson, Stockstad, Duke
low, Olson, Oscar, Monnette-6.
The recommendation of the com
mittee of fire and water, that the re-
quest of supplies for Hose Co. No. 3
be granted and the clerk be instruct
ed to order same, was read and upon
motion adopted.
The following ordinance introduced
by the committee on Judiciary, Rules
and Ordinances, was read
An ordinance, Any person re.
CURED by the laws of this state to
take out state license as a transient
merchant, trader or dealer shall as a
condition precedent to his transact
ing such business in the city Of
Washbu,n pay per diem license of
twenty-five dollars for each day o.
part of the day that he carries on his
business as such transient merchant,
trader or dealer, in said city of
Washburn.
L.. A. Simonson and VIM. Carson
appeared before the council in the
interest of the above ordinance and
urged the immediate passage of the
same.
1t was moved and seconded that
all rules interfering with the lmme-
date passage of the above ordinance
be suspended and the ordinance be
placed upon it's passage at this time.
Notion carried.
1t was moved and seconded that
the ordinance be adopted. and was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes-Stevens, Dunn, Lamoreaux,
Stockstad, Dukelow, Oscar, Calder,
Sweet, Monnette-9.
Nayes-Nelson, Olson--2
The following ordinance received a
reading:
An ordinance to prevent obstruc-
ton of streets by railroad cars or
engines, and to prevent interference
with railroad cars and locomotives
by unauthorized persons.
1t was moved and seconded that
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-08-18

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure all
diseases arising from disordered
kidney or bladder. Sold by Frost
& Spies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10
TAX RETURNS FOR 1904.
OFFICE OF
COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY.

Sumter. S. c., Dec. 5, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that will attend,
in person or by deputy, at the following
places On the days indicated respectively,
for the purpose of receiving returns of
personal property and poll taxes for the
fiscal year commencing January 1st, 1904.
At Office. Sumter, S. c.. at all other times
up to February Goth, 1904, inclusive.
Gordon's Mill, January 9Th.
Tindal's Store, Thursday, January I.
Privateer, Jenkins Store,) Friday jana
airy 6.
day, January s.
Wedge6eld, Saturday. January 9.
Stateburg. Saturday, January 9.
Hagood, Tuesday, January, u.
Rembert, Wednesday, January IS.
Dalzell, Thursday, January IA.
Mayesville, Monday, January II.
Shiloh, Tuesday January II.
Norwood's Cross Roads, Wednesday,
January IL.
Oswego, Friday, January 10.
All returns must be made on or before
the goth day of February, next. l cannot
take returns after that date, and all re-
turns made after the 10th day of February
are subject to penalty of so per cent.
j. DIGGS WILDER,
dec Auditor Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10
Annual Pastors Conference and Mis-
sionary institute of Sumter District.

The annual Pastors Conference and
Missionary Institute of Sumter Dis
trict was be held in this city yesterday
and today, February 9th and 10th.
All of tie Methodist ministers
of the district we're expected to be
present and participate in the confer
ence and Institute. Rev. e. o. Wat
son, of Spartanburg will attend the
Missionary Institute today and deliver
an address.
The following is the programme
sent out by Rev. II. B. Brown, Pre-
siding Elder of the District:
PATORS' CONFERENCE, TUES
DAY, FEB. 9.
l Equipment for the Pulpit.
2 Relative value of Written and
Extemporaneous Sermons.
3 Public reading = Scriptures,
hymns, Announcements, etc.-Prepa-
ration and Delivery.
4 Possible Helps in preparation for
public prayer.
5 The best way to preserve and
utilize the thoughts of the best auth
Ors.
6 Helps to successful pastorate.
7 The PASTORS duty OF mastering
the details of the business affairs of
the Church.
MISSIONARY INSTITUTE, WE'D
NESDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
1 The evangelization of the world
the Dominant Purpose of the Church.
2 How to arouse the Church to
greater interests in Missions.
3 Duty of Preachers to be thor
oughly Informed on the principle and
facts of Missions.
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l. That appropriate legal steps be
taken to recover, if possible, from
Frank P. Milburn and McIlvain, Unk-
efer & Go. as much as possible of the
damage the State has suffered through
their misconduct and breach of con-
tract, and such other legal redress as
may seem to be advisable.
2. That the most glaring and damag-
ing defects in the work be repaired
under the authority of the legislature
until such time as the finances of the
State will admit of the whole work
being done over in a manner to con-
form to the original design.
sS Respectfully submitted,
Robt. Aldricb,
Richard [. Manning,
On the part of the Senate.
j. O. Patterson,
j.. M. Rawlinson,
T. Y. Williams,
On the part Of the House.
Columbia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10
Dots from lonia.

Toni., Feb. 6.-Mr. B. G. Cooks
house was burned here last Monday
aight. It was thought theswood rolled
down from the frepalce set it as the
FIRE was first discovered at the fre-
place. MI. Cook saved most of his
furniture but very much damaged.
No insurance.
The cat crop viii be almost a failure
here. The farmers aregpreparing for
q big crop Of cotton this year, you can
hear the gee-haN' Ill round these nice
spring mornings. We are in Lee
counfy but cam get along without the
sgatchman and Southron.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10
Pisgah News Notes.


Pisgab, Feb s.-A considerable
storm of wind and rain passed over
this section last night. No damages.
bat the blowing down OF trees and
garden fences.
Mr. Peter Hawkins died on the I'd
inss. He was one of the charter mem
ssers Of Pisgah Church and made quite
u success in life. In the absence OF
the pastor, Rev. J. ". Kenney per-
formed the burial service.
Grip and bad colds are here to the
regret Of all who have them. Poor
advancement so far on farm work.
Oats are few and far between.ss ss ss - .
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Sour
StOm m &C n

No appetite, loss of strength. nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath.
general debility. sour risings, and catarrh OF
the stomach are all due to indigestion. Kodol
cures indigestion. This new discovery repre-
sents the natural juices of digestion as they
exist in a healthy stomach combined with
the greatest known tonic and reconstructlve
properties. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does not
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing, purifying, sweetening ana
strengthening the mucous membranes lining
the stomach.
Mr. S. S. Ball. Of Ravenswood. w. Va. says
" was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years
Kodol cured me and are now using it In m'R
fer baby
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only. sloo Size holding III times the trial
size. which sells for so cents
Prepared by z. @. Dewitt & CO., CHICAGO
For sale by J. S. Hughson 4 Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

The House of Representatives has
passed bill providing for tax upon
dogs and unless the Senate should
some to the rescue of the yaller cur
Inc 6rst step has been taken to rid
sashs State IF one Of its greatest
,5gsagues.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

FOR RENT-One storehouse, with
three room dwelling attached, with
necessary out buildings, for five
months. Three and one half miles
from Sumter in the fork Of Providence
and Stateburg roads. For terms apply
to R. M. Edens, Sumter, S. G.
July 29-tf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

The committee that solicited Wednes-
day afternoon for the Richland county
sufferers succeeded in raising some
thing over $40. 1t is hoped that 500
in all may be raised by tomorrow
night The cashiers of the different
banks have consented to receive any
amounts that any may desire to con-
tribute. The committee, Of course, was
not able to see everybody.
The Sumter Electric Light & Ice
Co. has purchased two 200 horsepower
boilers and will materially enlarge the
plant and increase its capacity. These
are the largest and finest boilers ever
brought to this city and will furnish
sufficient power to meet all the pres.
ent demands on the company for
lights and electric power.
The bicyclists and automobilists
who use the public reads of the State
should enter a vigorous protest against
the passage of the bill now before the
Legislature which practically debars
them from using the roads outside of
incorporated towns. 1t is to be hoped
that the Senate will have the common
sense to kill this bill which is the
rankest sort Of discrimination against
one class Of citizens as well as an evil
dence Of antagonism to progress and
improvement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10


is:aIE and the Russian navy in Asiatic
Wasers in one day has been so badly
sippsed that it can no longer be class
.sd as an antagonist to be seriously
scared BY che japanese. Japan now
las SO great preponderance OF naval
strength that she is in a position to
hfstle up the remaining Russian war
ships and proceed, unhindered, to
throw her troops into Corea and Man
sea1ria. Japan has demonstrated. and
ssssablished her superiority on the sea
and il now remains for her army to
meet and conquer the Russian Bear
son land
The price Of cotton is not now sufh-
eisnsly high TO delude those who grow
into thinking that it will pay better
so raise cotton and buy corn and II
she cotton acreage can be kept within
saasonabie limits the individual farmer
and the South generally will be better
|og shis fall.
The attempt to repeal the lien law
hss failed again. the House having
yesserday killed the Kibler bill to re-
sasaI the Law, the vote on the question
standing so to 30. There was a flood
os sloauence on the subject and the
adsocates of the law were very pathetic
their pleas for the preservation of
she lien law, the very sheet anchor OF
The poor farmer.
The report Of the State House in
vsgsigasion committee exposes to the
ighs Of day one Of the most disgrace
faI scandals that has occurred in
south Carolina's public affairs since
she expulsion of the carpet baggers
snd the end Of the days Of good steal
There hare been hints apd whis-
pers Of iobbery and corruption in con-
nection with the CONTRACTS for the COM
,-ssS. 49,, - =,
pasuon .oi sns osaSe nouso saleo sas
saay ssne cone1s'es was a"a.oea' CIV
.sas tiloioea anl 19a,4ess s - -,
saesa oaau ~. 1sS --,-s,s.,.
s91lle,al lsss's nas .osos.e w
ssie Aosa.e 2 as ue1.s 1sse - '.-o /. : =
as is Q scahaai OF sne ntss uiss ~. - s'u0
and it should be Irobed TO she bot
there should be no whitewashing
~, - .nvs mon ~ set of men are
80, = - -. ae an ,.r,
NJ lsh 1eacn 81 sne manu- u sue ie
shey should be prosecuted and punish
cd 10 tfe fullest extent permitted by
~, 4s,+.+s4+,. 3s+.+,,s4as
ss's' s'sSs = .ss'
bout two weeks ago when our
cssoline engine bscame disabled by
ss,-aas;;,,, +,,a crark shaft ve exnectad
- - : 'eA.s 80 .s--. -.
20 % Witnous power uns0 q aem aIa
larger engine which we ordered from
.rhe factory arrived. but for several
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

WANTED, Persimmon, Dogwood, Hick
DRY and Holly Logs. Freight paid on car
loads. JAMES COCKSHOTT, Charleston,
SC. Oct 21-4m.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

WANTED-Faithful person to travel
for we'll esta ablished house in a few
counties, calling on retail merchants
aud agents. Local territory. Salary
$4,000 per week with expenses addi-
tional, all payable in cash each week.
Money for expenses advanced. Position
permanent. Business successful and
rushing. Standard House. $50 Dear
born street, Chicago. Nov. i
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

LOST.-On Providence road, one
rubber buggy tire. Reward for return
to J. G. DeLorme. Feb. lots
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

WANTED-In each state, salesman
to sell large line tobacco. Permanent
position. Central Tobacco Works Co.,
Penicks, Va. Feb 4-6t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

FOR SALE-Sewing Machine i'll
good condition. Apply at Watchman
and SouthroI. Office. Setp. 30-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

EGGS-Barred Plymouth Rock
Eggs. Sitting of g SLIGO. For sale
bY n. G. Osteen. Sept. 30-2t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

LOST-Two Cows-one butt head,
white and red, other solid red, with
horns, has scars from shipping.
Liberal reward. Address J. j. Beach,
Sumter, S. G.. Feb. 3-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10
Estate Of VIM. j. MuIdroW, Decd.

I WILL apply to the Judge of Probate
Of Sumter County on February 9th, 1904,
for Final Discharge as Executor OF
Estate of said deceased
r. W. MULDROW,
Jan 27-4t* Executor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

The reflex influence Of Missions.
5 Can Sumter District pay assess
ments in full for i904?' If so, How,
and When?
6 How to secure a contribution
from every member.
7 Is it practicable to have at least
monthly collections for Missions in
every Church?
s Duty of Preachers to Woman's
work for Missions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

Jan 2,7-4t*
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Columbia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-10

The price Of cotton is not now suf1-
cisnsIy high to delude those who grow
into thinking that it will pay better
so raise cotton and buy corn and il.
she cotton acreage can be kept within
saasonabie limits the individual farmer
and the South generally will be better
Iag shis fall
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-29
New IRRIGATION system.

The bonus has been assured and
ample capital enlisted for the con.
struction OF the new irrigation canal
TO lead from upper Klamath lake near
the Fails, il Is reliably reported and
the final steps viii be taken. TODAY
Il is expected, 10 assure the early
commencement OF the enterpriss
which viii bring $4,000 acres of land
under water and add untold wealth
and productiveness TO the Klamath
country, Whether the hnl above
above Klamath Falls win be sur.
mounted for a distance OF half a mile
by a tunnel OF an open cut eighty feet
deep has not YET been determined
By the promoters OF the new ditch.
but elthog plan Is said 70 be feasible
Ashland Tidinss.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-29
A Poison Case.

A report was received here last
evening from Pleasant Valley that
Engineer Legg and his fireman of the
o. r. & \. helper engine No. l62
while at supper last night at Pleasant
Valley narrowly escaped being pols,
cnod Mr. Legg noticed that the meat
did not taste right and fed a piece of
II TO his dog, standing by the table
Shortly afterwards the report saws
the dog died, and Leeg accused his
wife OF attempting 10 poison him. The
lady then ate some of the meat her.
self TO prove that Il was right I'm,
soon went into commissions. Or. Snow
was sent for and went 20 Pleasant
Valley on the II o'clock train. Friends
think the whole thing was an acci.
dent unknown TO the housewife. No
later combinations have come Of the
report, and Or Snow could not n.
reached by telephone early this morn.
ing.-Baker City Democrat
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-29
" WOMEN ONLY KNEW.
What a Heap Of Happiness Il Would
Bring to Salem Homes.

What a Heap Of Happiness Il Would
Bring to Salem Homes.
Hard to do housework with an ach-
Ing back
Hours of misery at leisure or at
work
II women only knew the cause;
Backache pains come from sick kid.
neys
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure II
Salem people endorse this:
Mrs. F. Long. wife OF F. Long sad
dler and harness maker. Of Roseburg,
says; For a long time / was seldom
without backache and any exertion OF
the slightest cold contracted brought
on an aggravated attack took medi-
cine trying to check it, but until ad.
vised 10 try Doan's Kidney Pills l
met with very Indifferent success.
Doan's Kidney Pills gave me such
prompt relief that have no hesitation
In recommending them to others. My
son also used a box and l heard him
express himself in high words Of
praise for them"
Plenty more proofs like this from
Salem people. Call at Or. Stones
drug store and ask what his customers
report
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. ~
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name Doan's and take
no substitute. 10