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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-09
Congress 9Th District.

hereby annonce myself candidate
for Congress from the 9th Congression-
al district, pledging myself to abide
the rules of the Democratic party.
j w RAGSDALE.
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to Congress from
the Sixth District subject to rules of
the Democratic primary.
E ELLERBE,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-09
Probate Judge.

hereby announce myself a candidate
for re e-election to the office of Probate
Judge for Williamsburg county, subject
to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic party
Z. MCCLURE BRoCKINTON.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-09
TERMS
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
THURSDAY. JULY g. 1908.

Mr. Vause seems to be perfectly
willing to have a new bridge at
the canal. Perhaps he thinks that
as long as the railroad crossing
remains as it is his shop will not
be idle.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-09
ForSolicitor 3rd Circuit

thereby announce myself a candidate
for Solicitor of the Third Judicial Cir
cult. subject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic primary. A b. STUCKEY.
thereby announce myself candi-
date for Solicitor of the Third Circuit,
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary, PHILIP ID SToLL.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-09
For Supt, Education.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Mr. G Mccullough for
reelection to the office of County Sup
erintendent of education, subject to
all the rules of the Democratic primary
election.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-09
United States Senate.

beg to announce my candidacy for
the United States Senate in the APP
preaching democratic primary, and |
respectfully solicit the support of the
Democratic voters of this State.
r G RHETT.
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For the Legislature.

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the House Of Representatives
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary. IHEO. Is. doCRDlN.
Upon earnest solicitation of many
friends | hereby announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the House
of Representatives subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic pri-
mary. My past experience will enable
me to better serve my constituents and
| promise, if elected, to discharge my
duties to the utmost of my ability with
out fear or favor. l thank my friends
for their support in the past and again
solicit their votes in the coming prl-
mary. w. L. HAUsE.
Believing, as | do, that with two
years experience in the Lower House,
/ can now better serve my constitu-
ents, l hereby announce myself can
didate for reelection, subject to the
rules and regulations Of the Demo-
cratic party. Thanking you one and
all for the liberal support given me
two years ago, promise, if elected,
nv best services in behalf of my fel-
loW-eitizens.
w. d. BRYAN.
| announce myself candidate for
reelection to the House of Representa-
tive. If elected | will do my full duty
as see it to the best of my ability.
Thanking my friends for their past
support. will abide the result of the
Democratic primary and will support
the nominee thereof.
June 2, 1908. K h kELLAHAN.
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l announce myself a candidate for
Congress from the Sixth District, sub
iect to the rules of the Democratic
primary. +. A. HODGES
May 30, 1903.
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For Road Engineer

| hereby announce my candidacy for
appointment to the position of road
engineer, subject to the primary cleo
ton. Under the recent Act of the leg
islature, | did not under stand that any
one could fill said position but civil
engineer, but since it has been put in
the primary and no civil engineers
are running, | am candidate on my
record, and if elected will fill said posi-
ton to the best of my ability. Thank
ing nv friends for their favors in the
past, | am
Respectfully,
$. }. SINGLETARY.
hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Road Engineer for Will
liamsburg county, subject to the rules
Of the Democratic primary election,
and respectfully ask the endorsement
of delegation and Clerk of Court.
pledge myself to abide the result of the
primary election. If elected l promise
to do my full duty as l see it.
JNo. E. GOODWIN.
Mr. John M Eaddy, a man eminently
fitted in every way for the position, is
hereby proposed for the office of road
engineer at the approaching primary
election-the result of which he will
abide. VOTERS.
By solicitation of my friends hereby
announce myself candidate for the
office of road engineer for Williams
burg county, pledging myself to abide
by the rules and regulations of the
Democratic party. l earnestly crave
the endorsement of the delegation and
clerk of court. l have had several
years experience in road building and,
If elected, will discharge the duties of
the office to the very best of my
ability. j. >. GRAHAM
| thereby announce myself candidate
in the coming primary for the office of
Road Engineer for Williamsburg county,
subject to the rules and regulations of
the Democratic party, and respectfully
ask the endorsement of delegation and
clerk of court. | pledge myself to
abide the result of the primary elec-
tion. If elected, | promise to discharge
the duties of my office.
B. B. CHANDLER.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-09

We are authorized to announce as a
cancidate for Congress in the Sixth
Congressional District, JAMES r
CoGGEsHALL, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary election.
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Candidates c.

Announcements in this colun ap-
lished until the close of the caml ,s...e fol q.
lowing rates, provided the annou.----.lcnt does
not exceed seveuty-five (75) words: State and
Congressional candidates S. %: County candi-
dates s.. 00l
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-09

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of J. J. B. Montgomery for
re-appointment to the office of county
Auditor subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
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State of Ohio, City of Toledo,( G
Lucas County.
J. E. NJ,
cd, Protein.


Frank j Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of r
J Cheney & Co, doing business in
tie city of Toledo, county and State
aforesaid, 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
starrh Cure. FRANK j CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
my presence, this 9th day of De-
mher, A ID 1886.
A w GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Sare is taken in
y on the
OL. >es of the
or L. ;als free.
sHENEI o.,
na. ToleG Ohio.
-, y al druggists, :5c.
lake Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-09

When a man spends a his odd
hours puttering around his Use the
neighbor women are apt y his
wife.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-09

Read the Farmers & Merchants
Ranks ad, this issue.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
Flag Day, June 10th

Gov. Davidson has issued the
following Flag day proclamation:
I'm harmony with established.
custom, and authorized by nation
al Legislation, [ recommend a
general observance of Flag day
throughout our commonwealth.
4" AS the day falls upon Sun
day, JUNE 18th in this year, /
suggest that we celebrate the
anniversary day of our national
emblem on Monday, 18th, and
[ recommend that there be a
general display of the stars and
stripes upon our homes and p ub-
lie buildings,
During the past year another
star has been added to our flag.
Our celebration this year will.
therefore, peculiarly emphasize
a past of trial and struggle. make
a present Of realized hope, and a
future full of promise"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
Originality and Genius is Disp1 aved
il Program.
Seniors and Juniors Take
Part and Please the
Audience.

An immense audience heard
the Class day program given
by the members of the Senior
and Junior classes last night
at the Walker school. The
large assembly room was
crowded to it's fullest capacity
and even halls and corridors
were filled with those. eager
to hear and see the class
which is to be given diplomas
tomorrow evening. Every
number on the program, from
the class roll call to the smOk-
ing of the pipe of peace, an
exercise indulged in by the
boys of the two classes, was
rendered to the best possible
advantage and was we'll re-
ceived by the audience. On
Friday evening the Opera
House will be the scene of
the exercises of Graduation,
and the fourteen young peo-
pie will be given their diplo-
mas. The commencement t
address will be delivered by
Prof. Royce of the Superior
Normal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
Judge Parish DisposeS of a Number
of Cases on Tuesday.
Nearly all of the Business of
the Court for May Term
is Disposed of.

An adjourned session of Cir
cult Court was held on Tuesday,
Judge Parish presiding. The
case of Peterson and Hanson
against B. Ungrodt. ct al occu-
pied the attention of the cou rt
most of the day. This is a case
wherein the firm of Peterson &
Hanson claims that Ungrodt
agreed to buy store building
from the former at an agreed
price. The suit is to determine
whether or not Ungrodt is to be
held to his bargain, while Mr..
Ungrodt claims that no agree
ment was made. Judge Parish
granted the plaintiff twenty days
in which to file a brief and also
allowed the Defendants to file
answer. The outcome of the
case will be watched with inter-
est because of the prominence of
the parties to the suit. Attorney
Mcleod represented the plaint-
ifs and Attorney Alvord the de-
PENDANTS.
The following cases were dis
posed of on Tuesday:
Geo. D. Wilkinson VS. John A.
Jones submitted to court to be
tried at cham bers.
G. A. Walker VS. w. Ell. Gilbert
Passed.
E. G.. Nevins VS. Henry Halver-
son, on motion of defendant.
complaint dismissed as to him.
r. D. Pike Lor, Co. VS. VIM.
E. Steele, on stipulation of p ar
ties, submitted to judge at cha NJ
berS.
p. J. Peterson VS.. B. Ungrodt
ct al tried. Plaintiff given 20
days to file brief and defendant
given time to reply,
WaShburn Brewing Associa-
tion VS. st. Paul Fire & Marine
Insurance Co. case continued
for term on motion Of defendant.
E. III. White VS. Bayfield, County
on stipulation of parties facts
are to be submitted to court at
a later date.
T. J. Stevenson VS. G.. A. Wolf
ct al on motion OF plaintiff judg-
ment was rendered barring for
mer owner.
Washburn Land Co. VS. Super
ior Lbr. Go. On motion of plain
tiff Judgment was rendered bar
ing former owner.
Court adjourned subject to
call of Judge,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
No Manual Training

At a meeting of the school board
held Tuesday evening it was decided
to discontinue the department. OF
manual training ard also of domes-
tic science during the coming year.
This will arouse considerable feeling
in many quarters, for it was believed
that these departments were of ut
most importance. But the financial
end OF the proposition had 10 be
looked after and the board has acted
for the best interests of the school
in general. No other department
should be crippled for the purpose of
keeping manual training and do
mestc science.
The following teachers were en-
gagged for the next year: Misses
Sans, Hill, Burnice. Conley, Burn
sen and Mordell Mr.. Harding was
also engaged for the year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
Business Men Are For It.

From the way that the business
Een responded in giving donations
to help to entertain the National
convention of the Beavers which is
to be held in this city for three days
commencing June 18th, it is appar-
ent that they are heartily in favor OF
the movement and believe it will be
a big thing for the city. The com
mittee of the Beavers has been
around several times during the
past week and have met with great
success. There still remains few
to be seen and they will uudoubted-
ly help to swell the list. 1t is such
liberality en- the part of the citizens
that will bring conventions of this
kind to the city and all delegates
who attend the coming convention
will now be assured good time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
Geo. Mertz to Open up a Store In
Kinney Building.
Will Carry About the Same
Line of Goods as at the
Old Stand.

George Mertz who for a num-
ber of years has conducted a
first-class confectionery and
novelty store in the West end of
town. will this week branch out
considerably by opening up an
other and larger store in the
Kinney building which until re-
Gently was occupied by Sweets
Drug Store. About the same
line of goods will be carried at
the new stand as at the old.
Herbert, the oldest son of, Mr..
Mertz, will have the entire man.
agement of the store. He is
bright young man and will un-
doubtedly make a success of the
venture,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28

possession. These lands have
been in dispute for some years,
and it is claimed that the pre-
sent alleged owners secured
title by unusual proceedings.
The matter will be investigated
at once, if it is found that the
county really owns the land the
fair will be given 5000, 90 for
repair of fences and buildings,
but if it is found that the county
has not title to the land then the
appropriation will not be made.
The resolution providing for
detaching a township of land
from the town of Mason and
attaching it to the town of Iron
River which was presented at
the last meeting and laid over
until this meeting was indefin
itely postponed.
The report of the committee
appointed to secure a suitable
court room at Iron River was
adopted. This provided for en-
tering into an agreement with
Ernest Sauve for the rent of his
building for a term of four years
at an annual rental of 800 per
year.
It was also decided that tax
certificates of the sale of 1908
should be sold at their face value
orders this practice discontin-
ued.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28

G. W. Layton expects to leave
Saturday for Lacrosse.
Mrs. Paul Weed and son Alfred
visited at the T. A. Oscar residence
yesterday.
Mrs. George Scanlon visited with
her parents at Ashland during the
week.
The Norwegian Ladies Aid society
met at the home of Mrs. E. A.
Blexrud yesterday afternoon.
On another page of this paper will
be found a thirty day offer to SUBJ
scribers of good standing and new
ones that ought to be taken advant-
age of.
Mrs. Hanna Nevra returned from
Minneapolis Tuesday where she has
been visiting for the past couple of
weeks.
The Warden family expects to
move out on their farm for the sum-
mer mon tbs.
Mr.. Thompson. of Cornucopia,
transacted business in the city the
first of the week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28

Fred Cole of Ashland. transacted
business III the city last Saturday.
Mr.. Turner of Eau Claire, head
master machinist for the Omaha
road, transacted business in the
city Tuesday.
Miss MichealsoL and Sidney Du-
cette, both residents of this city,
were united IN marriage at the home
of Mike Johnson last Saturday even
ing. The Young couple will make
their home here.
Attorney Alvord and Postmaster
Nelson made business trip to
Spooner Saturday,
Jack Smith visited with friends
at Superior over Sunday.
Abe Taraldson and George Bean
attended the Forester dance given
at Ashland Monday evening.
A resolution calling for an inves-
tigation of the weather bureau has
been offered in congress. We sug-
gest that Congressman Mudd, Moon.
Flood, Hale and Rainey be named as
members of the inves tigating COM
mittee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
In a Social Way

A parcel shower was given in
honor of Miss Mary Casperson at the
home of John w. Gibson Monday
evening. A large number of friends
of Miss Casperson attended and she
was the receipant of many valuable
presents.
A farewell surprise party was
given in honor of John Arseneau at
his home on West Fifth street last
evening. Many were present and a
very enjoyable time was had. JOHN
expects to leave soon for Canada,
A party was given in honor of
Mrs. William McMeekin Monday
evening at her home. Many were
present to spend the evening.
An apron shower was given in
honor of Mrs. William Dolan at her
home Tuesday evening. Many of
the friends and neighbors of Mrs.
Dolan were present and a very de-
lightful evening was spent.
A birthday party was given at
the Hotel Washburn last Friday
evening in honor of Host Ed. P.
Peterson. A large number of
friends were present. Dancing was
INDUCED in until a late hour when q
dainty lunch was served.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
A Comforting Exclamation.


A prominent Baltimore lawyer, like
many young attorneys. got his first
case by assignment from the bench.
His client had been indicted for MUIR
der, and his conviction was foregone
conclusion.
The result of the trial was a SEN
tence to be hanged. But the man made
an appeal to the governor for pardon
and was awaiting a reply thereto when
his lawyer visited him in his cell.
81 got coed news for you-very good
news!' the young lawyer said, grasp
ing the mans hand.
"Did the governors it a pardOnY'
the man exclaimed joyously.
"Well-no. The fact is the governor
refused to interfere But an uncle of
yours has died and left you 5000, and
you will have the satisfaction of know
ing that your lawyer got paid, you
knowr' was the comforting explana-
tion.-Harpers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
County Board Adopts Another COun-
ty Road System.
County Surveyor Hugo G.
Nelson Resigns, Brigham
Appointed.

Another meeting of the County
Board was held Monday, mainly
for the purp pose of settling the
question of the proposed county
read system which has been the
bone of contention ever since the
original scheme was adopted by
the Board. A number of changes
were made in the system. main
ly upon the recon mendation of
the Superintendent of Highways,
and the proposed system as it
now is will be the one upon which
the county money will be expend-
ed. The road running across
the county from DellwOod, has
been discontin ued, and the
Wanebo road has been adopted
and this will be extended to the
bopndry of Douglas County. In
another column in this issue we
print the draft of the proposed
system and it will be interesting
reading for all residents of the
county. Mr.. Olson promises to
put men repairing all the roads
that need repairing and the dirt
will fly from this time on.
County Surveyor Hugo G. Mel
of Bayfield, rendered his resigna
tion it being understood that he
will engage in other work.
Ernest j. Brigham was appoint
ed to fill the vacancy and will en-
ter the county service at once.
Mr.. Brigham is practical civil
engineer and surveyor and will
be prepared to do all the work in
that line that may be required
of him.
The Committee on Grounds
and buildings was directed to
enter into an agreement with
the Wisconsin Telephone Com
pany for the rental of a mum Der
of telephones in the Court house.
The county has paid nothing for
these telephones for over four
years, but under the new ruling
of the Railroad rate com mission
rentals must be charged OF the
instruments removed.
A resolution was adopted call
ing upon the District Attorney
to investigate the title to the
lands upon which the County
Fair buildings are located with a
view to securing, if possible,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
Kina John and McCarty.

King John and McCarty.
During session of the territorial
legislature of Montana a measure was
introduced which involved grave con-
stitutional questions, as it seemed to
some One orator declaimed quite
fiercely against it, urging that it was
clearly in opposition to the great prin-
ciples Of the Magma Charta which the
brave barons in days of old had wrest-
ed from King John. Another legislator
rose Immediately to reply, determined
to show that he for one was not to be
overwhelmed by high sounding words
or obscure illusions. Plunging at once
into his subject, he declared with much
vigor that it was time for the legisla-
tive bodies of Montana to think. and
act for themselves without reference to
the opinions or principles of King John
and his man McCarty.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28

Good Dry Maple and Birch Wood
for sale by VIM. Olson.
Order HOME Telephone now
and get your name in our big new
directory.
Cement work is our speciality.
Get our prices on cement side walks
and curb work. Estimates cheer
fully furnished, All work guaran-
teed. Cement Construction Co.,
Bayfield,, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
MaSOnS to Have Biz Time.

The members of the Mason Fra.
ternity of Bayfield, will be in the
city tonight, where they will confer
the rank of Maste Mason. 1t is ex
pected that a large number will
be present. They will arrive on the
$50 train and will be escorted to
the Maso mic hall where a splendid
dinner will be served to all Masons
of this city as we'll as the visitors.
The evening will be devoted to the
work Of the lodge
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
Elect Officers

The Badger Timber Company held
it's annual meeting at the office of
John Walsh on Tuesday evening and
officers were elected for the ensuing
year. The following were elected:
President-John O'Sullivan,
Vice President-Geerge Fluck.
Secretary-John Walsh,
Treasurer-Q. W. Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
More Salt Arrives

The Steamer Conistoga arrived in
port Monday evening with cargo of
II, 800 barrels of salt for the Delray
Salt company and crew of about
fifty mer were busy all day Tuesday
and the greater part of Wednesday
unloading the salt. 1t will be
shipped out by rail to western
points.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
Norwegian Lutheran G hure h

Services will be held at the church
both morning and evening with
sermon by the pastor. The evening
sermon will be in the English
language. Confirms nts VIII meet
next Saturday at 1000 a. N. The
English class will meet at 11:00
o'clock a. m. Service will be con-
Quoted at Long Lake one week from
next Sunday at 2:45 p. m.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28

Kidney complaint kills more peo-
pile than any other disease. This is
due to the disease being so insidious
that it gets a good hold on the sys-
tenn before it is recognized. Foley's
Kidney cure will prevent the de-
'velopment OF fatal disease if taken
in time. @ W. Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28
To Consolidate Stores

The two stores of the Washburn
Cooperative Grocery company will
next week be consolidated. and both
of the stores will be moved into the
store building formerly occupied by
the Red Front. The building has
been thoroughly over-hauled during
the past week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28

Children in the grades below the
High School will not be admitted to
the Opera House tomorrow evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-28

For any pain from top to toe,
from any cause, apply DR.. Thomas
Eclectric oil. Pain can't stay where
it is used.