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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14
His Personal Injury Suit Against
DYNAMITE Co. being Tried
Many Personal Injury Cases
Have Been Disposed of
During Past Week

A great many cases which
have been before the court
during the past week have
been personal injury cases or
damage suits and in nearly
every case a settlement has
been made out of court after
the trial of the cases had be-
gun. The case which is of
greatest interest to the peo-
pie of this city is that OF K.
A. Herring against the Dyna-
mite company, because of the
fact that both parties are well
known. The case is now be
ing tried and it is possible
will be terminated today.
Attorney Alvord of this city
and Senator Sanborn of Ash
land are the attorneys for
Herring while A. W. Mcleod
represents the company.
The following cases have
been disposed Of during the
week:
Independent Tug Line Co.
VS. Lake Superior Lumber &
Box company, continued for
term.
James Thebold VS. Thos. d.
Coma, Judgement of fore
closure ordered for S343. 80.
Rose WhelSn US Thomas
Whelon.. Plaintiff given di-
vorce and custody of minor
children
Rose J. Kinney VS. f. j.
Kinney. On motion of plain
iff action stricken from cal
endar.
Fred Thorson VS. Iron Riv-
er Lumber Co. Defendent
moved to direct a verdict
against plaintiff. Motion
granted.
State VS. L. T. Stratton, ac-
tion continued for the term.
Theodore @. Johnson VS.
White River Lbr. Co. on mo-
tion of plaintiff and consent
of defendant, action was dis
missed.
Floryan Gieiczak VS. N. W.
Fuel Co., after being on trial
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14
In a Social Way


The Junior hop given by the Juni-
or hop given by the Juniors of the
High School in honor of the Seniors
on Friday evening was successful
affair and was largely attended.
The entertainment given at the
Catholic Church last Thursday,.even-
ing. was one of the best ever given
in the city. The church was crowd
ed to it's fullest capacity.
Miss Clara Hanson entertained a
number of friends at her home last
Thursday evening.
At the Union Hall last Thursday
evening farewell party was given
ia honor of Alfred and Marion Lar
son who left for Bayfield, this week.
The M. E. Ladies Aid society met
at the home of Mrs. M. A. Sprague
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. 2. ].
Burns helped to entertain.
All arrangements are now cem-
pleted for the big dance to be given
by the band boys this evening. Tt
promises to be one of the leading
social events of the season.
A concert and dance will be given
at the Opera House, Thursday even
ing, May 22nd by the Meader
Orchestra of Appleton.
A surprise party was given in
honor of Mrs. James Sheridan last
evening at her home. A large num-
Der OF friends were present and
very delightful evening was spent.
A social will be given by the Nor
wegian Lutheran ladies at the Kin
ney Building next Saturday after
noon and evening. Ice cream and
cake and coffee will be served. All
are invited.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14
MANY Teachers Hired at School
Board Meeting Tuesday.
Superintendent Oscar Also
Engaged for Another Term.
Other Matters.

Every member of the school
board was present at the ad-
journed annual meeting held
at the Office of the secretary
on Tuesday evening and much
business came up to be dis
posed of. The hiring of
teachers for the coming
school year was the principal
business to come up and re-
suited in City Superintendent
S. A. Oscar being re-engaged
and also sixteen teachers be-
ing hired for another year.
The matter of cutting down
expenses in the several de-
partments of the schools by
doing considerable re-arrang-
ing came up for discussion
but any action on the matter
was deferred until some
future meeting.
It was decided this year to
charge an admission of ten
cents to the graduating exer-
cises, except that the imme-
diate relatives of the grad
yates be admitted free. Supt.
Oscar was instructed to en-
gage a speaker to deliver an
address on that evening.
Among the teachers that
were hired at the meeting
were Mathilda Dyrud, Bessie
Fettigrew, Mary Bullock,
Eliza Fleth, Naomi Morrow,
Olga Larson, Pearl McCarty,
Mrs. Agnes Marion, Jennie
Williams, Lyla Wiley, Lor-
eta Mcdonald, Elizabeth
Yates, Bessie Black, Bertha
Porter, Margaret Maloney
and Cora Caruthers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14
Class for Tonight

Another good time is ia sight
for the members of the United
Order of Foresters this evening
when a class will be initiated in
to the mysteries of the order.
The ladies degree team, OF Ash
land, will be on hand to perform
the degree work. 1t is expected
that about fifty from Ashland
and few from Bayfield, will at
tend. After the work a banquet
will be held in the dining room
at the rear of the hall.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14

DR.. Shaw OF Ashland, was one oil
the expert witnesses called in the
Herring case yesterday.
Con tractor Thomas Moore will
next week begin building cement
walks on 1st avenue east near the
Wing building. Mr.. Moore has sew.
e"al jobs on hand and will be kept
busy most of the summer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14

two days the case was con-
t inued for the term with costs
taxed against plaintiff.
The three cases against the
N. P. Ry. CO. were called and
upon stipulation were dis
missed. Cases were settled
out of court.
Morris Ryder VS. Albert
Nelson, case continued for
term, as was also the case of
N. P. Edlund VS. Rudolph
Nelson.
Bayfield, County Bank VS. O..
Davidson, jury returned a
special verdict in favor OF
the plain tiff.
Mary G. Twiggs VS. G. st.
P. M. & 0. Ry. Co., case
settled out of court and dis
missed.
r. A. Herring VS. E. /. du
Pont de Nemours Powder Co.
which is a damage suit for
$50, 900 mas been on trial since
Tuesday afternoon, The
following are the jurors: A.
J. Kiefer, Fred Dahl, OF Iron
River; John Angel, Herbster;
D. A. Monroe, city; Tony Lar
son, Bayfield,; Frank Fox and
Oscar Abrahamson Of Oulu;
Ovid Benson and Ole Soil OF
Drummond, John Morrison OF
Port Wing, Gust Hedquist OF
Barnes and Christ Hanson OF
town of Washburn.
After all the plaintiffs evil
dence had been introduced
the defendants motion for a
non-suit was granted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14
Assessors at work
Pity the rich.

Fly the flcn.
Assessors are requiring them
to make sworn statements OF
their moneys, accounts, notes,
bonds, mortgages, etc. They
have got to show up or commit
perjury.
The statement requires the
average for the year up to May
1st, 1903, the wife or ward 5
property cannot be excluded.
In fact everything is covered.
The words $50 help me God
appears upon the blank form.
Pity the rich.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14
THH COUNTY DADS IN SPECIAL SESSION
Tomkins Reelected Chairman by ACCLAIM
alton. Many Resolutions Passed

The special meeting of the
County Board called for the
purpose of organizing. was held
on Tuesday,, Every mem mbe1 OF
the board was present, and a
great deal Of business was tran
sacted and a great deal more
started to be disposed of at the
meeting to be held on the 25th OF
this month.
Chairman A. Pearce Tomkins,
of the town of Eileen. who has
been chairman of the board for
the past three years was re-elect
ed chairman by unanimous vote
of the board. No one could serve
the county better than Mr.. Tom
kins and his reelection was a
recognition of his splendid SER
vice.
The Washburn Times was
made the official paper of the
county for the ensuing year, re-
ceiving almost unanimous vote.
Alfred Marsh, who has been
engineer of the court house for
the past five years was reelected
without opposition.
The local colony of Beavers
asked permission to use the court
room for the Grand Colony meet
ing in June and permission was
granted by the board.
The committee on finance and
miscellaneous claims was author
lied to take up a number of out
standing railway aid bonds,
which means the investment OF
the sinking fund as far as it will
90. This has been the custom
for several years. and interest is
thereby cut off. and the total in
debtedness is reduced.
The chairman was authorized
to appoint a committee OF three
to secure a suitable room for the
Municipal court at iron River,
and Chas. Hobbs, George Vester
and George S. Barnes were ap-
pointed.
Supervisor of Assessment
Landraint was authorized to ap-
point an assistant to help in the
work of estimating timber and
lum ber. the assistant to be en-
ployed not to exceed ninety days
at $4.0O per day. Mr.. Landraint
was also directed by a resolution
to correct all defective descrip-
tions in the tax rolls. This work
will be done before the meeting
of the assessors in the spring.
Chairman Schweisthal of the
the town of Barksdale presented
a petition and resolution which
was passed providing for an ap
preparation of 100000. to aid the
town in constructing the Fish
Creek bridge. It is intended
that the bridge shall be par tial
ly built this summer at another
poiut and that the old canal road
or rather the new canal road
shall be abandoned. The county
board by aresolution introduced
by Mr.. Schweisthal abandoned
the canal road as a county roao
and re-adopted the bridge road
as the established county road.
The committee on grounds and
buildings was authorized to let 6
contract for the construction of 6
cement walk on three sides o1
the court house square. or any
part of it, if they should see fit
The committee will at once ad
vertise for bids for this work anC
it is expected that it will be done
during the early summer. Az
the entire walk will cost in the
neighborhood of a thousand dol
lars, the committee may see Fl
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14

to build only on one side and
front this year.
A resolution was also present
ed cutting down tn e amount of
insurance carried on the court
house from $50, 100 to $35. 900.
A resolution was presented
with a view to changing the
boundries of the town of Iron
River and Mason, by detaching
township 46 range 8 from Mason
and adding it to Iron River. Mr..
Yderstad, of the town of Mason,
made such a protest against the
adoption of this resolution that
it was laid over until the next
meeting. 1t will. then be made
the subject of general discussion.
Highway Commissioner Olson
was directed to make thorough
investigation of the proposed
system of county roads with a
view to determining the amount
of work that must be done this
summer. he was given authority
to have maps made showing the
highway and to work with the
committee on roads and bridge s
in the purchase of materials, etc.
Mr.. Olson will do this work and
be prepared to report to the
committee before the next meet
ing, it is then expected that act
i've work will be begun on the
roads, Almost ten thousand
dollars was raised for the pur-
pose of building and repairing
county roads and most or all of
this will be expended where it
will do the most good. ?,
A number of petitions and
resolutions were presented look
ing to the extension of the coun-
ty road system, and these were
referred to the com mlttee on
roads who will take them up in
their oader.
The board adjourned until
Monday. May 25th.
Chairman Tomkins announced
the following standing commit
tees for the year 1908:
Finance and Miscellaneous
claims: E. Bergman, George
S. Barnes and Matt Schweisthal.
| Illegal Taxes and Tax Certifi-
Gates: o. L. Shepherd, l.. P.
Anderson and E. Bergman,
Road and Bridges: Ole Aune,
l.. F. Kinstler. 0. L. Shepherd.
Public Grounds and Buildings:
George Mertz, Luther Bates and
Ole Ramstad.
| Sheriff Justice and Constable
Bills: Chas, S. Hobbs, Jacob
Yderstad, and A. |. Lien.
Settlement with County Offic-
ers; l.. 2. Anderson, George
Vester and L. D. Perry,
Bonds of County Officers: HI.
A. Waterman. Mike Hopkins and
A. [. Lien.
Stationery and Printing: Ole
Aune, Peter Saronen and E. A.
Goodwin.
Equalization: Matt Schweis
thai. George Mertz, Erick John
son, Charles Hobbs, and George
S. Barnes.
Education: Erick Johnson, L.
d. Perry and Ell. Marion Juel.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14
CARD OF THANLS.

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends who so kindly assisted
us in the illness and death of our
beloved husban and father.
Mrs. Thomas FOrtin and Family.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14
Found a Dead Body

While out picking flowers near
the town of Mason the first OF
the week two little girls came
across the body of man lying
in the road way about mile from
town. The little girls immedi
ately made known their discov
cry and the authorities were mott
fed. Coroner I'll, G. Mertens
and Undertaken u. J. Estabrook
went to Mason Monday to gather
up the remains, and also to in
vestigate the cause of death.
The body was that of Peter Mel
son, a homesteader who has been
missing since last Novem Der.
The body was badly decomposed.
the man having apparently been
dead since last fall. Burial took
place at Mason Tuesday.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14

Kidney complaint kills more peo-
pie than any other disease. This is
due to the disease being so insidious
that it gets 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, 1908-05-14

A number are suffering from colds
as the result of the damp weather of
the past week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14

Fred Berlinger, deputy revenue
inspector, transacted business in
the city the first of the week.
Faster Stenberg of the First Nor
wegian Lutheran church of Duluth
has been in the city the past couple
of days assisting Rev. Chris rianson
in conducting evening meetings at
the Luthelan an church. The meetings
have been we'll attended.
Fred Boutin of Bayfield,, formerly
deputy sheriff transacted business
in the city yesterday.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14
D,.turbed the Conerega ton

KlstuFpeu tno OOnSfokat
The person who disturbed the con-
gregat!on last Sunday by continual
ly coughing is requested to buy
bottle OF Foley's Honey and Tar.
@. W, Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-14

Anton Wedal has been on the sick
list during the past week.
DR.. Poppe and wife visited with
friends at Ashland over Sunday.
Mrs. J. Thomas and daughters OF
Ashland. visited at the Scanlon
home over Sunday.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Hanson is reported as being
quite i'll.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
STOCKHOLDERS GET NOTHING
Receiver Of Western Firm Has $40 ia
Paw 100000 Debts

Kansas City, Mo, July 20, Stock.
holders Of the Great Western Agency
company may expect nothing, accord.
ing to q report filed in the federal
court yesterday by G. s. Jobes, receiv.
er of the company, which acquired
100000 from the sale of stock
The total cash receipts of the com.
pany were $57551S, and the expend.
itures s575,4a9, leaving a cash balance
on hand Of $40 when the company went
into the hands of a. receiver. The as
sets of the company, according to thu
accountant, We're S139.64S (book valuesI
and the liabilities $932,601
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

He had been employed In the rolling
mill but had not been working for
about two weeks before he left home.
In acting dueerly he raved that the
police were coming to take him away
and when the committee Of a sick
benefit society called on him they
found at first he was perfectly ra.AHnal
except that he complained Of a head
ache. They said that he used to act
queerly only at times.
He has not been seen or heard from
since. He had but $3.50 with him
and left his bank book at home His
wife and his friend, Lawrence Walen
Turks, are doing the best they can to
locate him, but fear that something
serious has happened.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

PERSONAL NOTES

The wedding Of Miss Mabel Rogers
and Mr.. Henry Bostwick, of this city,
will be solemnized in the Catholic
church In Wlllimantic on August A.
There will be no attendants The
bride will wear lingerie gown Of
white, with hat to match, trimmed
with large white bow Immediate
ly after the wedding the bride and
groom will leave for wedding trip
to New York and Boston On their
return they will reside at is Park
street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
D0INGS IN REALTY
Papers Filed Yesterday in the
Office of the Town
Court.


Susan Dunn, administrator of the
estate of Patrick Dunn, to Susan Dunn.
Winchester avenue. 90 feet,
James M. Townsend Of New York
city and Mrs. S. Townsend to Town
send company, lot at corner of Chapel
and College streets, Chapel street Bill
feet, College street rs feet, second
piece, Orange street, III feet; third
piece. one half of Townsend avenue,
fourth, one-half Of Burr street, sci
feet; fifth, one-half Townsend ave-
nue., 1910 feet; sixth, one-half Wood
ward avenue, 6s7 feet; seventh, one
third of seventy acres oyster ground:
eighth, one-third South Quinnipiac
avenue. 424 feet. and ninth. one half
South Quinnipac avenue. so feet
James p. Pigott to David e. Fitz-
gerald, administrator, to estate of
Mary Ann Kelley, Elliott street, 40
feet.
Ellen ]. Dwyer to Louise Stanley,
Kimberly avenue, 35 feet.
Julius II. Cowles to Ernest L. Net
Teton, Whalley avenue AZ feet
James P. Plgott and David e. Fitz-
gerald, administrators to Honora r,
Kelley, executrix, Congress avenue, Ga
feet.
James P. Pigott ct al to Honora r.
Kelley. Congress avenue, "a feet.
Mary G. sagnella to Thomas f. Cox.
Elm street. As feet.
Annie McGovern, administrators, to
William McGushin, Mechanic street,
46 feet.
William II. Hull to William Nc
Gushin. Mechanic street. 40 feet.
Connecticut Savings bank to viii
liam McGushin, Mechanic street, 46
feet
Morris Beck to Ike Pasternak, Elm
street, as feet
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
GONE SINCE JUNE %.
Another Young Man Disappears just
After Marriage.

The friends Of Frank Kuslauskas
who disappeared from his home June
%. have become anxious over him He
went from his home in Chapel street
the day an ambulance came to take
him from his sick bed TO the hospital
and left a wife to whom he had been
but three weeks,
His friends say that shortly after
his marriage he complained Of head
aches and soon began to act queerly.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Building Permits.

Mrs. Eugene i. Morrin. six fami-
" frame tenement, $50. 3s2 Orchard
street.
Berzelius Trust company. % Pros
pect street. brick repairs.
Mrs. Frank N Pike, frame house
for two families. 1894 Shelton ave
nue..
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Warranty Deeds.

Ernest l.. Nettleton to Mary A. Fra
ger, Whalley avenue, AZ feet.
Charles w. Watson ct ux. to Hor-
ace B. Perry, Fountain street. 20 feet.
Morris ]. Beck to Ike Pasternak,
Edgewood avenue. rs feet
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Some Of the smartest white linen
waists have touches Of blue general
ly cuffs, collar and narrow strip
down the front or across the top Of
the little breast pocket, Of pale blue
linen.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

The Connecticut party which is to
attend the national convention Of the
knights Of Columbus in st. Louis will
leave on Saturday, The party viii
leave New York city at 1910 D. m,
going out over the New York Central
railroad. Those who go will include
Supreme knight Hearn and Supreme
Secretary Daniel Colwell, the supreme
chaplain from this city,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Mortgages.

Joseph Sagnella ct TX, to Thomas
F. Cox, Elm street, As feet 500.
Joseph Chernoff to Fanny Metzger,
Button street 40 feet, $500.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. l., Austin of $50 Or
chard street announces the engage
ment of their daughter, Mabel to os-
born Stilson of Waterbury. Conn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
1T rs A BOY.

DR. and Mrs DR. w. Johnston Of
Church street are receiving congratu-
lations over the arrival Of a son born,
Monday, July e.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Attachment

Antonio Congraln VS.. Giuseppe d,
Lucia, 900 feet, 5000.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Bathing hats are many and vari-
Gus, One Is made of brilliant ban
danna, the crown being Of the cen
ter Of the handkerchief, puffed, and
the border being used for the brim
This hat, tied on with red ribbons
would look cheerful bobbing over the
waves A quleter bathing hat Is
made of gray silk and shaped Just
like a Southwestern
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

A new method has been found
where white velvet may be tinted In
the lightest and most delicate of pas
tel colors, and this new material is
used to make charming little PIN
cushions and pen wipers. Magniii-
cent sofa cushions for light and per-
ishable drawing rooms, too, are made
of the material, and If darker shades
are used, the velvet makes charm
Ing cover for the sofa cushions in the
library. OF course, 1t must be borne
In mind that the material cannot be
washed; therefore the careful house.
keeper will see that 1t is not placed In
q position where 1t is exposed to dirt
and dust. AS the art Of tinting tho
material becomes better understood
the velvet may be used for purposes
not yet thought Of, and II remains
for the clever woman to decide how
the novelty may be employed to her
advantage,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Some women have n fancy for
plain, sheer rufiiing, and they like II
better than lace or embroidery for
trimming underwear. For such there
are dainty frilings, which come in
all widths, some of which are hem
stitched. while all are supplied with
q drawing string by which to gather
them. These are easily applied to
the edge Of hens, as there are no
raw edges to be disposed Of The
trimming is quaint and reminds one
of grandmothers linens piled with
tiny stitches and redolent Of lavender,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Have you ever tried serving sprigs
of mint In iced tea for luncheon or
supper? It gives refreshing flavor
to the drink. The stems and lower
leaves are crushed between the fingers
and then dipped into the glass after
the crushed Ice has been put in A
glass should be filed with this crush
ed Ice, which IL a far better method
than breaking off Jumps Of ice and
letting them swim around in the tea.
After the glass Is filled two slices Of
lemon are slightly crushed on top Of
the ice and then boiling hot tea Is
poured over.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

One of the freaks Of smart Dress
makers is the combining of materials
that have seldom been seen together.
A handsome tailor-made for which a
goodly price was paid has skirt Of
khaki-colored voile and a cutaway
coat OF linen In the same shade. The
coat is deliberately braided in an orr
entail pattern. The sleeves of the
coat are of half length, cut In one
with the shoulder. straight band
extending the length OF the shoulder
and into the back of the sleeves.
Below the sleeves there are mltten
cuffs Of flet lace that widen over the
hand and are finished with a tiny frill
of lace.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

The annual outing for the Mobiles OF
the Mystic Shrine will he given by the
Arab Patrol of Pyramid temple, A, A,
o. N. M. s., on Tuesday, August 4, at
Steeplechase Island. It Is expected
that a large number Of local Shrinors
will be present to take in the attrac-
tons, which include a clam chowder
beef barbecue, sheep bake, cool cam
els milk and zem zem.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
STOCK-TAKING BARGAIN-PRESENTS
FROM HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE


Odd lot Of White Waists, some
button back and some button front
lace and embroidery trimmed.
Made 10 sell at $l.0O and $l.25.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Womcn's White Cambria Petit
coats with lS.inch flounces OF en-
broidery and insertion or lace and
insertion In variety OF patterns.
Regular value Sl.95.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
BRIEF MENTION.
High water to-day at midnight.

Lippincott's for August at TN
Pease, Lewis Co.'S.