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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Wedding Rinq Notices.

The custom Of inscribing within the
hoop of the betrothal or wedding ring
a motto or "posy," as it was called
was formerly very prevalent. Hamlet
asks, "Is this prologue or the posy of
a ring?" Some posies were very ten
der and beautiful. Among the more
appropriate posies may be mentioned
"Deux corps, un coeur," "My heart
and I until l die and 81 am yours
from sixteenth century rings. Love
ever" "Love true, it's JOY" and ''Time
lesseneth not my love" from the seven
teenth century, Love me-" "My soul
will keep thine company to heaven
and cen ma fidelite je finiral ma vie
from the eighteenth. In the ring which
'Florize" (afterward George W. gave
to the hapless Perdita were the words
"Je change qu'en -Unalterable
to my Perdita through life"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Effect of Fear on Wounds.

The fear of poison in a lacerated
wound under certain circumstances Is
in itself quite sufficient to give a
wounded man tetanus, or lockjaw,
than which no more horrible complica-
ton exists. Thus for a long time it
was thought that the natives of the
Solomon and other neighbOring Islands
used poisoned arrows, and many white
men shot by them died In tetanic con-
vulsions, including one very horrible
case of a commander in the navy who
had made a special study Of tetanus
At length the French governor of
New Caledonia, noticing that the symp-
toms exhibited were not consistent
with the use Of any known poison, ap-
pointed a medical commission to in
quire into the affair, when it was dis
covered that the arrows Of the natives
were not poisoned at all, although con-
structed In such q way that q small
piece Of he bone point almost always
remained in the wound. The irritation
produced by this prevented the wound
from healing quickly, and the mental
disturbance produced by fear and per-
haps change Of climate did the rest.
1t was discovered at the same time
that the natives Of other islands who
firmly believed in the poison theory
seldom suffered much inconvenience
from the arrow wounds, because they
believed that the spells given them by
their own sorcerers prevented the poi
son from taking effect.-Pall Mall Ga
zptfa
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17

The Burning, Blasting Winds That
Sweep This Arid Waste.

The Burning, Blasting Winds That
Sweep This Arid Waste.
The prevailing winds in Death val
ley are from the west. Though origi-
mating in the Pacific ocean and sat
urated with humidity in travelling the
intermediate distance they are inter-
cepted by the lofty peaks of four
ranges of mountains, which absorb all
of their moisture, SO that by the time
they reach the valley all humidity has
disappeared. The blasts are as If
heated in fiery furnace, and no liv-
ing thing can survive the intense heat.
Even birds indigenous to the region
die.
1t is in the months of greatest heat
that the sandstorms of Death valley
are most deadly. They rage with in
tense fury, obliterating the landscape
and dimming the light of the sun,
whitening the scanty vegetation and
covering the trails deep in powdered
dust. At all times the aspect of the
valley is superlatively desolate. No
spot on earth surpasses it in aridity or
Tophet-like heat.
During the heated term an hour
without water means death. Meat be-
comes putrid in an hour. Eggs are
cooked in the blistering sand. Water
is only palatable by means of large,
porous, earthenware jars. common to
all hot countries, suspended in drafts
and reduced in temperature by means
of the rapid evaporation Of the mois-
ture from the outside.
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In Fashion
Cavalier.
BY Barry Preston.
BY Barry Preston.
Copyrighted. 1908, by Associated
Literary Press.

The knight of the golden helmet
rode briskly down the lane. His
sword made pleasant clanking in the
rusty scabbard which it was never in
tended to fit; his eyes spanked; his
plumes waved bravely in the breeze
Anon from sheer eXuberance of splr-
It's the knight of the golden helmet
let out wild and joyous whoop winch
startled the grazing cattle and set the
mild eyed sheep budding together in
trembling wonder.
The general getup of the gentleman
of the aureate headpiece was a trif1e
startling. Upon his head was bas-
ket. the handle beneath his chin and
its bottom Tor, rather, top in it's pres
ent position) decorated with the tail
feathers of an incautiOus rooster
About his waist was red sash stuck
full Of wooden dirks. From the left
side of this sash half dangled, half
dragged, the naval sword in the old
cavalry scabbard.
A rake handle answered the purpose
Of a lance and bore as it's pennon a
Auttering three cornered piece of red
flannel. Upon the knights fat, club
by legs were fastened pieces of zinc,
evidently intended for greaves. The
steed he bestrode was q crooked piece
of apple limb, with bit of Irvine
about one end of it for reins.
1t is quite needless to state perhaps
that the knight of the gold helmet
had recently been filling his small
head with certain romantic literature
relating to the days of chivalry.
1t is probably quite as needless to
cite that, now the literature had been
absorbed, he thirsted for deeds of
valor.
Hence the ride down the lane, and
hence the WhOOpS But very unfOrtu-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
His Vivid IMAGINATION.

1t was In Sunday school in the infant
department The teacher had just told
the children something about the Holy
Land and had said: Now, children, let's
just play we're taking a trip over that
very place. We step into this little
boat tied here at the shore, and away
we go. Now we are landing at the
very place where
She was interrupted by the sobbing
and gasping of O small boy in the sec,
ond row, whose sister sought earnestly
to quiet and comfort him.
"What is the matter with Eddie?''
asked the teacher.
"Please, teacher, he's feeling bad.''
explained Eddie's sister. 1T always
makes him sick to ride In boat
Chicago News.
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mean-Im here because she self me.
Couldn't seem 70 endure my society.
Are YOU on? And | hardly think
you're correct in calling her my lady.
She's Just told me mighty plainly that
she wasn't"
The young gentleman astride the
stick pondered deeply, and to aid his
cogitations he removed the basket
from his head and swung it idly to
and fro in one hand Then he replaced
if with a considerable show Of firm
ness.
Back you go, craven!' he declared
fatty.
Huh? What?" said the man in the
fannels.
Back you go! l ride to the succor
Of ladies in distress.
Bully for you, old chap" the other
replied. 81 think you'd better go alone.
though
''Nevery' bawled the. knight. Turn
around
After several futile efforts he man
aged to yank the sword from the scab-
bard. He waved it threateningly above
his head
''See here" the young man began ir-
ritably as he took step forward, but
at that moment they both heard quick
steps down the lane
Around the bend came the lady un-
Ger discussion She started violently
ut the sight of them. Her face was
flushed, and her eyes were suspicious,
ly red.
'T've got himw shouted the knight
joyously. Hes in my power! He
was DESERVING you, but l held him up
I'll see he begs your pardon If you
say SOP
The young woman drew herself up
Her face was scarlet now.
"Billy, what are you doing? What
is the meaning Of this foolishness?
she demanded.
"Come on, you! Apologizew said
the youth sulkily, prodding the i'm
maculate white trousers with the point
of his sword
Neither the words nor the prod seem
ed to attract the mans attention. He
stood staring at the particularly
at her red eyes. Then suddenly he
| Sprang to her side and caught heI
hand in his.
margaret" he cried, "he's right!
| should apologize, that's a fact. I'm a
pigheaded duffer.- The quarrel is my
| fault-all mine''
Then came few low words, little
happy laugh from the girl, and then
two of them strOlled down the lane
together, utterly oblivious of the ridic-
ulous figure which stood silently watch
ing them until they disappeared around
the bend.
The knight Of the golden helmet re
NAMED thus for some moments lost in
| thought. Then he turned about and
went slowly up the lane.
"Gee!' he muttered. wouldn't thai
cook yer? This amt the way they
done it in the book"
He was still lost in his own mus
ings as, whoOpless, he passed again
the grazing cattle and the huddled
sheep.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
A CAT AND A CANARY.
They Went Away Separately, but Came
Back Together.

They Went Away Separately, but Came
Back Together.
A lady friend Of mine, says an Eng
fish writer, has as pets canary and a
cat. The two were the best of good
friends, and when the birds prison
door was opened it would come out
and perch On the cats l,";ll whilc i.
trilieQ 49,. i i 3. /, uf "a .lhpSs;
One Gay lly friend left her two pets
together. and on her return the bird
was nowhere to be found. Pussy was
curled up on q cushion. sleeping con-
tentedly. and my fri,!.d j,:'nEed to the
conclusion that the eat VS. answer
able for the birds CL';, III eaT,ln> e, con-
Eequently she cat hi u, { = cat and,
holding the SUPPOSED delinquent be-
fore the empty cage. he,t it rather
mercilessly. Poor pussy mcWed pite-
OuSly. but her relc!.t.e.:; li.:reSS put
her outside and shut the dor against
her.
Next morning. feeling rather asham-
ed of her outburst. she made inquiries
about the cat. but pussy was gone.
Some days later she heard faint
scratching ut her window. and on open
ing the easement cat crept in and
laid a bedraggled canary at her feet.
At first she did not recognize her pets
in the two disreputable looking objects
before her When she did recognize
them her delight was great.
Presumably the canary had gone out
by the open window, and. finding liber-
ty sweet it had flown to a neighboring
wood. How the cat found the bird and
brought it back uninjured is a mys-
terry.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
A Finland Festival.

Paul Waineman's "a Summer Tour
In Finland" contains this pretty bit of
folklore: Midsummer is the great an
nual festival of Finland. From every
height a bonfire leaps to the sky in
honor of the mating of night and day.
who are then united. The Firms pos
sess a poetical legend relating to this
annual custom. Kolt and Amarik, the
sunset and sunrise, beseeched the lord
Of the sky to give them permission to
be eternally a bride and bridegroom
and once year to clasp each other in
their glowing arms"
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MET.
nately it seemed to be an off day for
opportunities.
The cattle gazed upon him in melan-
choly doubt. The sheep punched to-
gether and sent up discordant bleats.
Aside from these, the landscape gave
no evidences of life.
1t was a sorry world. Whatever
it was you wanted you never got it,
the knightly gentleman reflected sadly.
One couldn't perform deeds OF ValOr
with nothing at hand but sheep and
cattle. People were necessary to his
plans-live, red blooded, much troubled
people-languishing ladies preferred.
The world was full Of 'em. There
must be some about somewhere. The
only way to get 'em was to find 'em.
With another full throated below the
knight of the golden helmet spurred
his good apple limb steed to yet
more furious pace and sped down the
shaded lane in quest of adventure.
He had just splashed through the
muddy pool where the cattle drank
each evening and was cantering blithe-
ly past the birches beyond when he
saw q young man approaching a
young man in fannels, very tall and
straight, pleasant faced, too, although
just now the forehead was wrinkled In
a frown and the firm jaw was set in
determination. The young man was
putting vigorously at the brier pipe be-
tween his teeth, sending out great
blue clouds of smoke in his wake.
The knight Of the golden helmet
refined In his steed and accosted the
man before him with familiar:
Hey, Charliew
Then, suddenly remembering the dig
nifty of his position, he squared his
small shoulders and threw up his chin.
what, no, Charlesw he corrected
his first salutation. Hold a bit. l
wouldst have converse with thee"
The young man seemed aware for
the first time Of the others presence.
"Hello, Billyp' said he, abstractedly
glancing at the queer figure before
him. What's up now?'
81 am the knight Of the golden he'll
met" was the grave response.
"You don't say! Where are you
bound"
"Where is thy ladyT' the knight de-
manded.
my lady! You mean your Aunt
MargaretY'
The knight nodded.
"Down the lane bit, by the walnut
trees. Know the place, don't your
"Srrew was the unknightly reply.
He drew a bit nearer. One hand
rested upon the hilt of the sword.
"Why are you here, varlet?' he de-
handed. "Why hast thou deserted thy
lady?"
"Huhw said the man In fiannels.
Then he burst into laughter. But there
was a certain grating noise in 1t.
"Well, Billy-Mr. Golden Helmet, /
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Nov g to Dec 10y

Nov g to Dec 10y
State of Wisconsin--County Court for
Bayfield, County.
In The Matter Of The Estate of Angelina
Clevett Deceased In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that the claims and
demands of all persons against Angeline
Clevet deceased, late of the town of Banks
dale in said County of Bayfield,, will be re-
ceived, examined and adjusted by the county
Court of Bayfield, county, at the regular
term of said Court, to be held al the Court
House in the City of Washburn in and for
said County, On the first Tuesday of June A.
d. 1909.
Also that six months from and after the
18th day OF November A. D, 1908, is the time
limited for creditors of said Angelina Clevett
deceased to present their claims to said
Court for examination and allowance.
By the Court,
DATED November 17th 1908.
VIM. II. IRISH,
County Judge.
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A Lesson From Nature.

young gentlemen" lectured the en-
inent instructor. "you are old enough
now to put away the childish and triv-
ial amusements that sufficed for you
when you were younger. Learn les
son from the dumb brutes and even
from the reptiles. When they arrive at
maturity they comport themselves with
a certain dignity"
"1t isn't so with the rattlesnake, pro-
fessor," objected the young man with
the bad eye. "The older he grows the
more rattles he plays with" -Chicago
Tribune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Training Canaries.

In the canary breeding establish
ments of Germany only the male birds
are valued, because the females never
sing. The method of training the birds
to sing is to put them in room where
there is an automatic whistle, which
they all strive to initiate. The breeder
listens to the efforts Of the birds and
picks out the most apt pupils, which
are then placed in another room for
further instruction. These are the best
singers and ultimately fetch high
prices.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
A Kind Audience.

The tragedian had just returned
from his tour and was greeted joyous
ly by his friends at the club.
"Well, Ranter, my boy" said Tomlin-
son, "T'm glad to see you back. Have
a good tripY'
"Fair," said Ranter.
''Did you play my old town"
eyes," said Ranter.
What kind of an audience did you
havew
ST don't know" said Ranter. 81 did
not ask him for a reference as to bis
character, but he was a genial kind OF
euss and lent me 50 to get out Of town
with."-Harper's Weekly.
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Nov 26 to Dec IL
Notice of Hearing, Settlement
and Assignment.

State of Wisconsin, County Court
for Bayfield, County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a Special
term of the County Court to be held in and
for said Countysat the Court House in the
City of Washbu rn in said county. on the
fourth Tuesday (being the 22nd day. of De-
cember A. d. 1908. at 10 o'clock A. M. the
following matters will be heard and consider
ed
The application of John A, Orberg Admin
istrator of the Estate of Abraham U, Astrom
late of the town Of Port Wing in said county,
deceased. for the examination and allowance
OF his final account, of his administration,
and for the assignment of the residue of the
estate of Abraham U, Astrom deceased to
such other persons as are by law entitled to
the same.
BY order of the Court,
Dated November 24th, 1903.
VIM. II. IRISH,
County Judge
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
STOPPING the Exodus.

During service in an English church
on warm Sunday many of the con-
gregation, finding the air oppressive.
rose and silently stole away The min
lister, perceiving that the exodus was
about to become epidemic, paused in
his discourse. Brethren" he said, 81
am here to deliver sermon. not a
SolilOnuYW
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Lived Up to His Belief.

Hobo-No, madam, 1 am neither a
Socialist nor an anarchist. l am pas
sive altruist. Housekeeper-Andw what
in the name of common sense is that ?
Hobo-I believe in being helped all /
can.-Boston Transcript.
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c. ST. P. M. & o. Ry.
WIS. CENTRAL TRAINS

WANTED: Men to advertise and
distribute our sample Mail Order
Merchandise Catalogues. 500 per
month. Address. UNITY SUPPLY
CO., Dept. p, Chicago, Ill.
Wanted: by Chicago Wholesale
and mail order house, assistant
manager imam or woman) for this
county N d adjoining territory.
Salary $50 and expenses paid week
ly; expense money advanced, Work
pleasant; position. permanent. No
investment or experience required.
Spare time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose self
addressed envelope. SUPERIN-
TENDENT, 1872 Lake St. Chicago,
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NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN

REV. CHR. CHRISTIANSON, Pastor.
Services every Sunday at 1890 q. m. and
7:45 D. m. Sunday School at 1900 noon
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
$780, Ladies Aid Society meeting every
other Wednesday afternoon. Helping Hand
Society every other Wednesday evening.
All services in the Norwegian language ex-
cept Sunday evening. Services every third
Sunday which is held in the English language
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Saved His Boy s Life

my three year old boy was badly
constipated, had a high fever and
was in on awful condition. [ gave
him two doses'of Foley's Orino Lax
atiye and the next morning the
fever was gone and he was entirely
well. F'oley's Orino Laxatiye saved
his life" A. wolkush, Cashier,
Wis. @. W. Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Cautious.

Prospective Best Man-Got the mar
riage license yet? Prospective Bride
groom-No; I'm not going to get that
until the last thing. She may go back
on me.-Chieago Tribune.
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Women and Words.

Mrs. Stubb-Now, women are not i'm
pulsive, like you men. They always
measure their words. Mr.. Stub with
a sigh)-Oh, If some Of them would
only give short LChicago
News.
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LEGAL
N OF ! c E S
Nov 5 to Dec 10y
State of Wisconsin-ln Circuit Court
for Bayfield, County.

state or WlScOnSln-ln Circuit COufG
for Bayfield, County.
Washburn Loan and Building ASsocia ton,
Plaintiff
Susanna Herried, formerly susanna Olson,
Emandus Olson, an infant. and Contance
Olson. an infant, Defendants,
The State OF Wisconsin, to the said de-
PENDANTS and to each OF them.
Yor are hereby summoned TO appear with
in twenty days after the service OF this
summons, exclusive of the day of service,
and defend the above entitled action an the
court aforesaid and in case of your failur
50 to do judgement will be rendered against
you according to the demand OF the COM
plaint. John Walsh,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
20, Address, Washburn Bayfe Co, Wis.
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Are You Making

MOnev1 We will give you
--.- E.... big cash Commits
sions and Valuable prizes for each
subscription secured. None of
the prizes are competitive. You
can find out how you can do this
by writing to the METROPOLI-
TAN Magazine for particulars
concerning it's great Subscription
Campaign and the inducements
which are being offered to Repre-
sentatives. Equally interesting
to old and young. Address
The Metropolitan Magazine
West Twenty ninth Street
New York City
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Jaded.

The Lady-Little boy, don't you know
smoking will shorten your life? The
Kid-Shucks! Wot do I care? I've
seen everything dere is.-Boston Trav-
eler.
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The Modern Husband.

Mrs. Knicker-We are to have a thou
sand foot skyscraper. Mrs. Bocker-I
suppose that means that Henry will be
detained at the Office 500 feet later
Harper's Weekly.
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WANTED-By Chicago whole
sale and mail order house, assistant
manager oman or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary 500 and ex penses paid week
ly; expense money advanced. Work
pleasant, position permanent. No
investment or experience required.
Spare time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose self
addressed envelope. Address GEN
ERAL MANAGER, 1874 f. Lake
ST., Chicago.
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Dec to JAM.
State of Wisconsin, In Circuit Court
Bayfield, County.

Bayfield, County.
II. A, Robson, Plaintiff,
VS.
The Neil Pratt Lumber Company.
Defendant.
The State of Wisconsin, to the said Defend
antS:-
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service of this sum-
mons, exclusive of the day Of service, and
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your failure so to
do, judgment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint,
of whieh a copy is herewith served upon you.
Sanborp, Lamorea aux & Pray
PLAINTIFFS Attorneys,
P,O. Address, Ashland, Ashla Co., Wis.
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(Dec 3 to Dec 24)
STATE OF WISCONsIN-COUNTY COURT
FOR BAYFIELD, COUNTY-In Probate.


STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT
FOR BAYFIELD, COUNTY-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a General
term Of the County Court to be held in and
for said County at the court House in the
city of Washburn in said county, on the
first Tuesday (being the End day. of February
A. D. 1908. at 10 o'clock A. M. the following
matters Will be heard and considered:
The petition of Emma Holmgren OF Mason
Wisconsin for a Judgment of this court find
ing and determining who are all the heirs of
Johan E. Berglof late of the town of Mason
Bayfield, County Wisconsin deceased, and
the share to which each is entitled in tn Q
Real Estate of said deceased.
By order OF the Court
Dated December 1st 1908
Wm H. Irish,
County Judge,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
How TO TRAP WILD ANIMALS

40 page trap book illustrated,
picture of As wild animals in natur-
al colors, FUR ANIMAL CALEN-
OAR, gun and trap catalog, also
prices of hides and furs. All sent
postpaid for 10c stamps or silver.
FREE to those who ship to, or buy
of us. Address Fur Dept, N. w.
Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, Mimi.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17

What maintains one vice would
bring up two children. - Benjamin
Franklin.
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GERMAN EV. LUTHERAN.
Services will be held at 1000 u. m. except
last Sunday of the month. Sunday School
every Sunday at HOO, @. GUTEKUNsT
Pastor.
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Washbur' Public Library Board.
N. N. oscar, president: w, III. Irish
vice-president. e. Bryal, secretary; W.
ID. Irish, Charles PETERSON, Mrs. VIM. O'Neil.
5. A. Oscar, # Bryan, Mrs, James A.
Sheridan,
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CHURCHES
SWEDISH LUTHERAN.

Services every other Sunday. Pastor,
residence Cor. Pine Street and Seventh Ave
West.