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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Political Notes.

Martin Rogan of Gable, formerly
Chairman of his town, has been il
the city yesterday and today look
ing over the political field. Mr.
Rogan has been talked of as pos
sible candidate for Sheriff, but up
to the present time has made nc
definite announcement. He is tax.
ing trip around the county for the
purpose of ascertaining his possible
strength.
Max Happle of Iron River is the
new candidate in the field for the
Office of Sheriff. Max is a we'll
known business man at Iron River
and will undoubtedly receive a
good home endorsement. 1t is
also understood that in the event
cf Mr.. Happle's withdrawal from the
field former District Attorney
Charles f. Morris of Iron River will
be candidate against District At
torney Alvord.
Frank Lore of Iron River has an
nounced that he will be a candidate
for the nomination for the office OF
County Surveyor. against Ernest ].
Brigham of Bayfield,. Mr.. Lore is
not very well. known on .his side of
the county; and will be at serious
disadvantage.
Thomas Allen the Bayfield, candi-
date for Sheriff was in the city yes
terday. He expressed himself DIS
entirely satisfied with the outlook.
Charles wood of Port Wing,
who has been considered candidate
for Sheriff will not be in the contest.
1t is said that Mr.. Greenwood made
this announcement last week while
in the city.
Nomination papers have been cir
culated during the week for Nels
Myhre, Register of Deeds, F. A.
Bell, Clerk of Court, Nels M. Oscar,
County Clerk, E. C. Alvord, District
Attorney, G. 0. Sowder county
Treasurer. George S. Barnes and
Frank Hammill Member of Assem-
bly,. James Albertson, Andrew
Johnson, A. J. Finstad and B. F..
Runkle for Sheriff.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
More Farmers

The Loveand company report the
sale of land to farmers who will
move to this section to make new
homes. J. Beach of Minneapolis
purchased land in 5-48-5. and ill
probably commence doing some
clearing work upon it this fall.
Fraak e. Plum, Minneapolis, pur-
chased eighty acres in 548 5 and
will move here this fall or next
spring. MIR. StarningMrs. Bell were
here this week and purchased q
track of land in 19-48-5. They ere
old Wisconsin farmers and know the
value of land.
William Gustafson has made ar.
rangements to clear several acres o
his land in the Bigelow addition,
The Lovelard company are now
brushing section 81. back of the
school house. A larger crew will be
put to work as soon as the hayin g
season is over. This is excellent
fruit land and it will he gotten in
shape for planting. The company
is also figuring on opening up a
farm on 19 48-5. This will give
them five improved farms in the
county.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
7O,535 Tons Hauled Here During the
Past SO Davs.
Ten Large Freighters Re
quired to Carry This Large
Amount of Coal.

Duriug the past thirty six days
the docks of the Northwestern
Fuel company in this city has
been a very busy place and dur
ing that short space of time ten
large boats have been in port and
discharged cargoes of coal at the
dock, These ten boats were in
the most part monster fellows
and their com bined tonnage
amounted to 7O,535 tons. The
unloading of these boats has
kept the crew at the dock work
ing almost every minute of the
day and also some extra time
evenings. The boats from this
time ON will perhaps be smaller
in size and as the dock expects
to handle nearly double this
amount OF coal 1T will keep them
busy for the balance Of the sea-
son.
Some shipping has been done
all season but the rush will not
start until some time next
month.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Real Estate Transfers.

L. 0. Haug and wife to Alice A.
Cassidy, e J ne, 3O-44 6, 81.
Bayfield, Realty Co., to Joseph
Sanders, II lots in Village of Bay
field, 1895.
Mark Hessey and wife to William
Sibly, lot 2 sec. 49, 47-8-$560.
j. S. Mickey and wife to D. M !.
Maxcy, ne Sc, 28-49-5, 81.
Victor Nystrom ct al. to Henry D.
Laughlin, lot sec. 16-43.6, $40.
Samuel F. Snively to Lewis Helms
8342 acres in tn. sos etc. $62,570.
Ben Garvn and wife to Geo. H.
Garvin, ct al, W J sw, ] NV, 2-5O-7
81.
Emma G.. Nc. Pherson ct al. to B.
B. Group, all sec. 29-49-6. $4,000.
bayfield, realty Co. to F. N, Lang
lots 1-2- IL 18 19, block 68 bayfield,,
81.
Chas. J. Guttekunst and wife to
Platt Durand, S ! of J, 18-47 81.
Charles H. Flynn to Washburn
Brewing Association, Sc ne, 8-49-4
$4,000.
John Newstromand wife to Barker
Thompson, Sc sw, 29-49-5, $400.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

F. N. Lang the Bayfield, real
estate man spent some time in the
city this week.
Mrs. N. M. Oscar has returned
from visit with P. J. Bestler's
near Cumberland.
Workmer have been busy during
the past few days on the various
public school buildings, making the
necessary repairs. Just now the
Pioneer building is being shingled.
Repairs Will be made on all school
buildings.
B. F. Runkle and F. A. Bell of
this city have formed partnership
and will engage in the business OF
shipping blue berries. A large num-
Der CT indians have been engs god to
pick them and operations will be
started in the field next week. It
is said that the crop this year is
larger than ever. Mr.. Runkle who
will have charge of the picking says
that the new firm will ship from
seventy to one hundred crates each
day during the season.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Lee and
children of Spooner are spending
the week visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
William Flynn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Many Books Taken From the Public
Library.
Library is Shown to be a Very
Popular Institu-
tiOn.

Notwithstanding the fact that
the population of the city has
largely decreased during the
past twelve months, the circula-
tion of books of the Public Lib
rary has increased nearly four
thousand volumes during the
past year over the same period
of the year before. The library
year closes on July 1st, and in
the compilation of statistics as
shown by the records Mrs.
Greenwood's report indicates
that there were 1883 borrowers
in and around the city during
the past year, n new patrons
were added during the year.
During the period of one year
ending July 1st, there were 22.-
623 books borrowed from the
library. 1890 books of fiction
and 6.843 books of non-fction.
There are now in the library
1870 volumes and there has been
added during the year 470
volunoS Tho circulatiOn for
the year ending July 1st. 1907
was Is, ,78l.
The annual meeting of the
Library Board which was to
have been held last Monday
evening was adjourned for one
week when it is expected that
officers for the ensuing year will
be elected.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

George S. Barnes and Judge
Sauve of Iron River were in the city
Tuesday interviewing their friends
regarding the political situation,
Mr.. Barnes being O. candidate for
Member of Assembly. Mr.. Barnes
was asked whether or not there
was any truth in the story that he
would use his influence to create a
new county out of part of Bayfield,
County territory. He denied em
phatically that there was any inten-
tion on his part, if elected to do
anything of the kind, and further
authorized the TIMES to say that no
division of Bayfield, County would be
made with his consent. This is the
main argument used against Mr..
Barnes during the campaign.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, &C
Lucas County. %

Frank J. cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of r.
J, Cheney and Co., doing business
in the city of Toledo, county and
State afore said, and that said firm
will pay the sum of One Hundred
Dollars for each and every case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
Frank J. cheney
Sworn to before me ard sub
scribed in my presence, this 9Th
day of December, A. D. 1886
(SeaD A. w. Gleason,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
systim. Send for testimonials free,
F. J. Cheney & CO., Toledo. 0,
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Famils Pills for con-
stipication.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
So. 90 PER YEAR.
Examinations.

The Civil Service Commission an.
nounces a competitive examination
to be held on Saturday, August 1st
for the following positions:
Chef Engineer for state institu-
tions. One position now vacant
must be filled as result of this ex-
animation. Salary 500 a month and
house.
Electrician. An important posi-
tion is likely to be vacant in the
near future in which event it must
be filed as result of this examin-
ination. The salary has not as yet
been determined.
Head Fire Warden in the depart
ment of the State Board of Forestry.
Salary 100000 per year and all ex-.
penses. Duties; to inspect the spark
arres ters in use by the railroads in
the northern part of the state; to in
spect the right of way and see that
all infammaple material is promptly
removed; to superintend local fire
wardens.
Teacher Guard At The Green Bay
Reformatory. Age limit Il to 45.
Must be men of good phisiqqe and
of robust health. Salaries range
from $50 to $50 month and mainten-
ance. Candidates must have had
experience as teachers and must be
competent to pass an examination
for 3rd grade county certificate or
better.
Persons interested should address
the State Civil Service Commission,
Madison. Wis.
Applications for this examination
must be forwarded not later than
July 25, 1908.
Cival Service Commission.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

The steamer Howard M. Hanna
Jr. is unloading a cargo OF 9.571 tons
of coal at the Northwestern Fue
docks in this city. The schooner
Tyrone is also at the dock with q
cargo of between three and four
thousand tons. The Hanna is a new
boat, this being her third trip. She
is big one, being over 500 feet in
length. Many people have visited
the boat since she has been in port.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick McDade are
parents of baby girl born July 4th.
Mrs. John Leight, who has been
visiting with her sister Mrs. G.
Summerfield, returned to her home
at Saltwater Monday.
The Maccabbe Ladies sewing
circle will meet with Mrs.
William Johnston this evening.
Will Gleason of Odanah visited
with Washburn friends Sunday.
Tom and Henry Thompson were
called here from Cornucopia last
week owing to the death of their
father.
Mrs. D. Melink. who has been visit
ing at the l. Berman residence for
the past week. returned to her home
at St. Paul Monday.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Walsh Makes Speech.

John Walsh of this city who
is a delegate to the Democratic
National convention which closed
it's sessions on Saturday was Sc
lected by the Wisconsin delega-
tion to make the seconding
speech for candidate John w.
Kern of INDIANA for Vice Presi-
dent. The speech was short but
was received with great deal
of enthusiasm. Many of the
daily papers have complimented
Mr.. Walsh on his effort.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
The New Catolog Of Lyon Healy
Pianos

The hansome book. which is just
off the press, gives illustrations and
net prices of the four new designs of
Lyou & Healy uprigh pianos that
are creating such stir in the music
al circles.
It offers proofs for every claim
made, aud it differs from other piano
catalogs in many other ways. The
Lyon & Healy Piano leads nll others
as the popular home piano of Amer
ca. It's preferred by good judges Of
tone and also by all long-headed pur-
chasers who realize that should they
ever want TO sell theic piano again
they could more easily sell Lyon &
Healy piano than any other make.
Drop postal for this catalog to
Lyon & Healy. n Adams street, Chi
cago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

The following card of thanks re-
Gently appeared in a Kansas paper;
Il wish thank the city authorities
for quaran timing me and my family
for two weeks recently, because one
of the children had the small pox.
During that time my wife caught UP
with her sewing, being undisturbed
by callers just at meal time. We
had three square meals day, and
no one came in and she wasn't per.
mitted to 60 out. We enjoyed two
weeks OF good long nights sleep. the
best of all a cousin with four child.
rem came to visit us, saw the small
-pox sign on the door and left town
so scared that she will never come
back again, | wish to thank the
authorities and hope they will be
equally as thoughtful of our, comfort
again.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Socialists Must Violate The Primary
Law.
Opinion of the Attorney Gen.
eral is Awaited with
Interest.

Either mem bers of the Social
ist party will have to violate the
law or the county clerk will have
to violate the law or there will
be no socialist ticket IN the field.
That is the situation which is
just now being discussed in this
county. Whether or not the
members of the party have had
their attention called to it is not
known. but it is the case never
theless. The primary election
law provides that those who de-
sire to be candidates for any Of
fee shall file nomination papers
signed by not less than three
per cent nor more than ten per
cent of the voters of the party,
based upon the vote for presi,
Dental electors at the last elec-
ton for President. These sigma
lures must be secured in not
less than one sixth of the voting
precincts of the county. At the
last presidential election the
socialists cast 81 votes for elec-
tors, which means that not less
than one nor more than three
signatures must be attached to
nomination papers. There are
twenty two precincts in the
county which means that each
candidate must have the sigma
lures on his nomination paper
electors of four precincts. How
tho members Of the party can
secure three signatures from
four precincts is a question that
will have to be settled. This is
not ali. The law provides that
no candidate can have in his pos
session nomination papers signed
by more than ten per cent of the
party vote, and that the County
Clerk must refuse to accept for
filing papers which are not signed
by electors of the required num-
Der of precincts. The Secretary
of State and the Attorney Gen.
eral have been asked to pass on
the question and their opinions
will be awaited with interest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Child'S Play.

That the game of base ball
played in this city last Sunday
between the Washburn team ana
the Mellen team was a fzzle, is
the expressed opinion OF all who
were present. The visitors
showed not only that they were
not sportsmen but succeeded in
disgusting every lover of honest
sport. Their style of play was
apparant to everyone. Realiz-
ing that they were unable to hit
the ball, they presisted in being
hit and this they did several
times by deliberately planting
themselves in front of the ball,
when it was delivered over the
plate or swinging across the
plate to connect with it on the
other side. Several of the play
ers had been warned by the Um-
pire that such tactics would not
be countenanced, and when one
of their men had been refused
his base, the entire Mellen team
decided that they did not want
to play anyway. A large crowd
was present and Manager Ham
ilton finally succeeded in getting
the visitors consent to finish
the game, but their playing was
so ragged that the spectators
were disgusted with the exhibi-
tion. The mem bers Of the local
team played good ball from start
to finish. The final score of 10
to 1 in favor of the home team
gives no indication of the relative
strength of the two teams, while
it was freely admitted that 20 to
0 would have been a fair estimate
of the ability of the home time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

Bryan and Kern will head the
Democratic ticket this fall. We see
their downfall.
The Congregational Ladies Aid
society met with Mrs. S. j. Holmes
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. III. @. Mertens and son of
Bayfield,, visited with Washburn
friends and relatives Monday.
The funeral of Thom. Thompson
was held from his late resid ence last
Saturday afternoon and the remains
inferred in the Protestan cemetarv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

Mike and Pat were two Irish
friends and Democrats. One day
Mike learned that Pat had turned
Socialist. This grieved and troubled
Mike. who said: "Pat | don't under
stand this Socialism. What is it
rcw?" cit means dividing your
property equally said Pat. Tis this
way. If / had two million dollars
I'd give you million aud keep a
million myself, see? "And if you
had two farms, Pat, what would do?'
"Pd divide, Mike, I'd give you one
and I'd keep one" "And if you had
two pigs, Pat would you share thoss
to?"
''Now, Mike you go to thunder
You know I've got two pigs?"-Ex.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Teachers Examinations

Examinations for Bayfield, County
teachers certificates will be held at
Washburn. Wis, in the Pioneer
school building, August, 1913.
First grade branches only will be
given the first day, second grade
the second day and third grade the
last two days. Work will begin
each day at $50 A. M.
Applicants please bring pens.
Paper and ink will be furnished.
JESSIE N. SMITH,
County Supt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

Mrs. and Mrs. Bert Robinson are
chaperoning parry who are camp
ing ont near Onion River.
The children of the Parochial
school of the Swedish Lutheran
congregation will render program
next Tuesday evening at 8:oclock.
Refreshments after program.
All Welcome.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16
Attention Redmen

You are hereby notified that there
will be special meeting and smoker
at the lodge hall Friday night.
Good time guaranteed. Come.
G. Wright, Sachem.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-16

The Norris is loading lumber at
the Thompson dock this week.
The Lapsley family left Tuesday
for North Dakota where they will
make their home,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
WIVES OF NIGHT
RIDERS BARRED
COURT HOLDS THEY CANNOT
TESTIFY
Evidence Submitted, However indI-
Gates Husbands Left Them with
Friends and Expected to 4.
Go on Raid

UNION CITY, Tenn, Dec. 5O.-Ine
question of whether G wife can testlIy
for her husband was raised in the night
rider trials today and decided ad-
versely. but the wives of some OF the
offenders were permitted to testlfy 10
an alibi for other defendants.
AS the evidence was introduced II pe-
came evident that half the Reelfoot
Lake population spent the night OF tne
murder, October 10, with the other halt.
The state not only admits TINS, put
will offer additional proof to supstan-
tiate it.
But the states theory varies from
that of the defense. 1t contends that
the various male heads of famllles'
knowing that they were going out TO
kill Ranken and Taylor that night, TOOK
their wives to the house of friends IN
order that the women might not be
left alone.
Mrs. Bob Hoffman, witness Tor tne
defense, won considerable sympathy py
her evident dread of hurting her nus
bands case.
She is a mere slip of a. girl, thiniy
clad. and for a head dress wore only
an old fascinator.
When asked If she did not know that
her father and brother We're also IN
dicted her lips trembled and she sald
mo, sir; all know is that the SOL
diers came and took them to the par
racks and have kept them ever SINCE
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
RACE TO SENATE
PROVES EXCITING
CHARLES TAFT AND BURTON
IN KEEN RIVALRY
Wade Ellis Visits President-Elect in
Effort to Aid Latter's Brother.
Opponent Gains One
Vote

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec 30.-Wade
H. Ellis returned today from Augusta
Ga. where ne went to interview Pres
ident-elect William Fl. Taft in the IN
terest of the candidacy Of Charles +.
Taft. brother of the president elect, Tor
the Ohio senatorship, and, piunglng
into a three hour conferences with the
latter and his chief supporters. gave
a decidedly interesting turn to the
contest for Senator Foraker's seat.
Varying reports are afioat tonlght as
to the result of General Ellis mission.
II was said tonight Mr. Taft had
made plain to Mr.. Ellis all of the
dealings which he had had with Mr;
Burton regarding the secretaryslllp OF
the treasury. >.
1t was said also at Taft headquarters
that President elect Taft would not be
formally drawn into the fight except as
a last resort.
Mr.. Burton announced tonight ne
had received one more pledged vote
This brings the total claimed for nm
through pledges up to. thirty-two.
While this is greater strength than IS
claimed for any other candidate, IL Is
still short of the forty-six necessary
TO constitute majority of the ninety
one Republican votes in the legislature.
All thought Of an official caucus this
week. as desired by the Tart forces'
was abandoned today.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
FENCE IN BANK
AND ROB VAULT
FIVE ROBBERS IN OKLAHOMA
DEFY CITIZENS
Exchange 200 Shots with Posse and
Escape with $5ooo-ExceptionaI
Nerve EVinced by
Bandits

MUSKOGEE. Okla, Dec. SO,-Flve
robbers dynamited the bank of Wells
tom okla. east of here, toda- and after
exchanging many shots with the clti-
zens escaped with $4,000.
No one was hurt.
The robbers, heavily armed, rode INTO
Wellston after midnight
They erected "a barbed wire barrl-
cade around the bank, and while some
of the gang went to work on the bank
safe others stood guard.
The citizens. We're soon up IN arms
and a lively exchange of shots with
the robbers followed. -,
The robbers, however, were well
armed and protected, and forltwo hours
they stood off the citizens While their
comrades worked on the bank vault
When they finally succeeded in gain
ing the money the five men rode on
covering their departure with con-
slant and heavy fire.
II is believed. 200 shots were eX-
changed. No, one is believed to have
been hurt.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
BROTHERS. VOICE TREMBLES
TELLING OF HAMS ACTIONS
Tears Flow from Majors Eyes During
Recital of Condition Leading
Up to Staying of
Anns

FLUSHING, l., l., Dec. 3O.-MaJor
John T. Hams, brother of Thornton
J, Hains, on trial as g. principal with
his brother, Capt. Peter G. Hams, Jr.,
for the killing of William 70. Annis, was
the principal witness for the defense
today.
In a. voice that trembled with emo
tion. Major Hains told the jury OF the
changes that he had noted in capt.
Hains' mental condition from a year
ago to the time when the captain told
of those happenings that led to the
separation from his wife.
All through his testimony tears 1eli
from Major Hams eyes.
Major Hams said Captain Hams dis
nlaved evidence of being irrational, and
that his mind constantly reverted to
the things that had been told him con-
cerning his wifes alleged conduct with
Annis.
Mrs Gen. Peter c. Hams, mother OF
the defendant, is reported to be quite
III i'm New York, and 1t Is said that she
NAV not be called as witness.
Mrs. William b. Annis, widow OF the
man killed by Captain Hams, listened
to the testimony given today, and de-
clared after adjournment her faith IN
her husband was not shaken.
The case was adjourned this after
noon until tomorrow, owing to the ill
ness of Mr.. Mcintyre, chief counsel Tor
the defense.