The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-11-30
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The FIRST hunting accident happen
I'd Oh Tuesday of last week when
Marlin Johnson received a severe
wound in his hand making the am
pntation OF one of the fingers neces-
slry. While out in the woods be
was standing on a log with his gun
RISING there on and his hand over
she lnuzzle of the gun, when the gun
slipped causing it to go OFF with the
above results, The charge passed
within few inches Of his head and
he might have been killed. So far
be is getting along nicely. Another
warming to be careful with a Loaded
gun.
The ladies aid of the Congrega
t5Dnal church will give chicken
dirner on the 18th of December and
a New England dinner on the 18th,
concluding with an entertainment.
The ladies request all to remem Der
ihe date
The public schools re- pened on
Mon day after being closed ten days
owing to the outbreak of diphtheria.
The dread disease has been dotted
OGb.
The severe storm which struck
this section On Monday evening
s;.snspd good deal of commction
Tuesday morning owing to the high
riffs of snow and no sleighs ready.
All trains on both railro IDS we're
many hours late Tuesday.
Hunters are beginning to leave
The woods, some with their legal
number of deer, others not so fortu-
nate. On the whole the slaughter
abis year has not been heavy.
Special services Wi. be held in the
Congregational church on Thanks
giving morning. Sermon will be
delivered by Rev. John Gibson.
Sec'y Falrall left to join the car
Grassland" last week after being
confined to his home with an-attack
tof pleurisy.
Atty Morris was in Ashland the
latter part OF last week on legal
business.
Clerk of Court Bell came over
last week to try his luck on the
Beet footed game but he succeeded
an landing one of the slow providers.
a large black bear crossed his path
and of course forfeited his life as
Ar. Bell don't let opportunities OF
snjs character pass the muzzle of the
rifle without being heard from.
Come again friend Bell and land the
black providers Of the forest. They
are not an acceptable settler.
The old familiar sound of the big
saws at the Hin IS Lumber Cos. mill
was heard for the first time Since
February and prospects are that
this sound will remain for some
time.
Geo. S. Barnes had a new fine
double pleasure sleigh delivered for
his own use Tuesday. Take comfort
Geo, in your years of youth.
Miss Annie Hall of the post office
staff, is again on duty after being
cnhned to the house for several
days with illness.
Geo. Smith is confined to his home
with severe attack of illness.
T. c. Mackmiller returned from
Oregon last Sunday where he spe n
several weeks looking after his tim
ber and mineral claims.
Mr.. Purdy of the wholesale jewel
ers jObbing house of Chicago was in
apwn last week calling on the trade.
Mrs. FL. Decaump went to St Paul
"wednesday on business trip.
DIR. Geo. Taylor of the Taylor In
sfitute who went to Minneapolis a
few days ago on business was taken
al and it will be- several days before
he will be able t. return.
Dir. Robert Daniels of the Super
iGsr Telegram was 10 town Monday
sapsing for new subscribers.
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