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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Shipping Coal.

The Northwestern Fuel com.
pany haye been quite busy dur
ing the past week in getting out
coal which has been shipped to
points down the line. About
twenty-five cars have been going
out a day which has neccessi-
tated the running in of several
extra trains.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Norwegian Lutheran Church

There will be services at the
church next Sunday morning
and evening at Sde usual hours.
Tn the evening the service will be
delivered in the English languages
In the afternoon Com muniOn
will be held at Long Lake.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
How about

A nice brussels or Administer
Rug as a Xmas Gift for the
house wife. We have them
on hand. Get one on The
Easy Payment Plan $500
down and $500 per month un-
til paid.
"People's Furn. Store"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Tax Roll Turned Over TO TREASURED r
Lee Tuesday Morning.
The Taxes Will be About the
Same as They We're a
Year ago.

The annual tax roll of the city
of Washburn was turned over to
CITY Treasurer Lee the first OF
the week and he is now busily
engaged in collecting the city
taxes. The valuation Of city
property is about the same as il
was year ago. The rate is 81
per cent and Mr.. Lee is prepared
to issue receipts for all moneys
paid to him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Meetings Largely Attended.

Rev. Harding R. Hogan, closed
a series of very successful meet.
ings at the Congregations
church last night and left today
for his home at Amery. The
meetings have been largely at
tended and much good will re-
suit. Mr.. Harding is a brilliant
preacher and is very successfrl
in his work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Fire at Ashland.

The large Round House of the
Omaha Railway comp any located
at Ashland was burned down on
Monday evening of this week.
Two engines were burned up in
the fire,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Notice to LOSStrS.

We do logging by contraes and
Dad logs by thousand. Also pick
up logs by thousand. II you have
any work of this kind call up or ad-
dress Eugene Newhouse & Willette.
Washburn, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17

WANTED-First Glass man, be-
ween the ages of 80 and 60 to re-
present us in Wis. Salary and COM
mission. References required. Ad-
dress United States Legal Press
A ssociatlon. Majectic Bldg. De-
troit, Mich.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Meeting Held on Tuesday Evening of
This Week.
Library Expenses Ordered
Cut. Water Rates to be
Investigated.

An adjourned meeting of the
common council was held at the
office of the city clerk on Tues
day evening for the purpose OF
meeting with the library board
and for the purpose of taking up
the matter of water rates in the
city. The council passed a
motion making an appeal to the
library board for them to en-
deavor to conduct the library in
the city for not to exceed the sum
of $1,000 per annum until the city
was in better shape financially.
Washburn now has one of the
best equipped libraries in the
northern part of the state but
the council members felt that
something could be done to cut
down the expenses connected
with it, at least until the city is
in better shape.
After the library matters
were disposed of the question of
the water rates in the city were
taken up and after considerable
discussion the following resolu-
ton was finally adopted,
Whereas, the Washburn Water
Works Company IA public utility
is furnishing water to the city
of Washburn and to the inhabit-
ants thereof, and whereas, com
plants have been made to the
common council of the city of
Washburn, that the charges of
said Washburn Water Works
company to said city and to pri-
vate consumers in said city for
water furnished by it are exces-
sive and unreasonable, and that
said Washburn Water Works
company refuses to allow pri-
vate consumers to use meters to
acertain the amount of water be-
ing used by such private con-
sumer, and refuses to make rates
for water furnished in porpotion
to the amount used by such pri-
vate consumers,
Therefore be it resolved by
the common council of the city
of Washburn, that the said city
of Washburn, make complaint to
the Wisconsin Railroad Commis-
sion against the said Washburn
Water Works company upon the
charges above alleged. to the end
that said commission may have
and give a hearing upon SAID
matter, pursuant to the provi-
slons of Chapter 499 of the Laws
of Wisconsin, for the year 1908,
And be it further resolved that
the clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to sign on behalf OF
said city all complaints and
papers in said matter to the end
that said hearing may be ex-
peditiously had,
And be it further resolved
that the city attorney proceed at
once in behalf of said city in the
matter.
Dated December 18th, 1909.
F. A. Bell.
A committee Of three consist.
ING of Aldermen Corning, Olson
and Oscar was appointed by the
chair to wait on Mr.. Maxcy with
a view to procuring a lower
hydrant rental in the city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17

"Generally debilitated for years,
Fad sick headaches, lacked ambition
was worn-out and all run down.
Burdock Blood Bitters made me a
we'll woman. Mrs. Chas. Freitory,
Moosup, Conn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17

More people are taking Fo,ey's
Kidney Remedy every year. 1t is
considered to be the most effective
remedy for kidney and bladder
troubles that medical science can de-
wise. Foley's Kidney Remedy cor
rects irregularities, builds up worn
out tissues and estores lost vitality.
1t will make you feel we'll and look
well. @. w, Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17

a. Foley's Orino Laxative cures
chronic constipation and stimulates
the liver. Orino regulates the
bowels SO they will act naturally and
you do not have to take purgatives
con tinuously. Q, W. Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
A Card

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on 80
cent bottle of Green's warranted
Syrup OF Tar if il fails to cure your
cough or cold We also guarante
a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfact-
ory or money refunded. Fox Bros,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
F, A. Bell.

A com mittee of three consist.
ing of Aldermen Corning, Olson
and Oscar was appointed by the
chair to wait on Mr.. Maxcy with
a view to procuring a lower
hydrant rental in the city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
AmberOl 4 Minute Records

Have you the attachment for
your Phonograph which plays
the Amberol 4 minute records.
It's a new invention by
Thomas A. Edison. Come in
and inspect it at
Meehan's Dept. Store,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Useful Gifts
well as Ornamental Gifts.

We also have a line of skis,
sleds, baby sleighs. mattresses,
springs and ranges, which are
sold on The Easy Payment Plan
peoples Furn Store" 4"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-12-17
Edison Photographs S

Edison Standard Phonograph
with one dozen records $29.20
$500 down $500 per month.
Oh, that would be an elegant
gift for the home,
Visit the Phonograph Dept. at
Meehan's Dept Store.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
Bonnet Strings Are Here.

Although bonnets themselves have
not actually arrived or been revived,
bonnet strings are here, and immense.
ly smart they are when attached to
the right sort Of headgear The typical
directoire hat, which is really a poke,
invariably shows the strings attached
to the edges of the brim directly above
the ears, going bride fashion beneath
the chin and tying at one side. Other
very wide-brimmed hats carry wide
satin ribbon strings, which do not go
underneath the chin, but are merely
looped against the left ear and in
some instances the wide ribbons
placed at the inner edge of the brim
whre 1t joins the crown are crossed
and tied at the nape of the neck. After
all 1t is matter of fancy and also Of
suitability, for not to every woman are
bonnet strings becoming.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
SKIN TROUBLES CURED.
First Had Itching Rash-Threatened
Later With BIood-Poison in Leg
Relied on Cuticura Remedies.

about twelve or fifteen years ago
had a breaking-out, and it itched,
and stung so badly that I could not
have any peace because of it. Three
doctors did not help me. Then 1 used
some Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Oint-
ment. and Cuticura Resolvent and
began to get better right away. They
cured me and have not been bothered
with the itching since. to amount to
anything. About two years ago l
had la grippe and pneumonia which
left me with pain in my side. Treat
ment ran 1t into my leg. which then
swelled and began to break out. The
doctor was afraid 1t would turn to
blood-poison. used his meu.cine
but 1t did no good. then I used the
Cuticura Remedies three times and
cured the breaking-out on my leg. ]. F.
Hennen, Milan. Mo-. May 13. 1907"
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
MINISTER A rRIFLE MIXED UP.
Consequently There Was an Awkward
Perhaps In Funeral Grafton.

1t was at the funeral of a man who
had left his young and attractive help.
meet a widow for the third time. At
the time of his death their clergyman
was away on a European trip, and in
this emergency the Rev. DR.. Blank
was called upon.
A neighbor instructed him hastily
as to the admirable qualities of the
deceased, his benevolence, piety and
kind disposition, and gave him varl-
GUS points as to his family relations.
During the funeral discourse no out
sider would have suspected that the
clergyman had not been lifelong
friend of the dead man. When, how
ever, he came to mention the widow
In his prayer. it was evident that his
data in regard to her had become a
trifie confused. He said:
And now we commend to thy care
this widowed handmade, who has been
bereaved again and again and again
Then hesitating an instant, he added:
And perhaps again."
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08

should be to make tea gown ef-
fective. But after all since there is no
gown more becoming when it is prop
erly made and of the right materials
the money is well expended Espe-
cially does this seem to be so when
one sees tea gown which has been
too economically constructed, for moth
ing makes expense seem more justifi-
able than to see such a gown which is
failure because of imperfections Of
fit or detail.
Painted chiffons and fowered mes
salines are among the most charming
fabrics for warm weather tea gowns.
Then there are the soft silks with
quantities of lace trimmings and in
sertions to make them still aiYier.
which are suitable for all seasons Of
the year. Chiffons of every hue, soft
satin and marquisette and elaborately
embroidered and lace trimmed batiste
gowns are also exquisite and are very
much seen this season.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
ELLIOTT N/00D>C

members of the house seated in theil
Offices to hear all that is being said or
the floor of the house
1t is Woods who is responsible fh
the greenness and freshness of the
capitol lawns and terraces; he is the
author of all improvements inside the
building; he is at the head of the work
on the new heating, lighting and pow
er plant. which will cost $1,000, 900
and he is also in charge of the work
on the 100000 addition to the Dis
trict of Columbia courthouse. All
these things he does with the greatest
modesty and good humor. He never
loses his temper, is never too busy tc
greet a friend or answer a curious OBJ
server, and he never makes remark
a5out the hot weather, although mucl
Of his time is spent in the broiling SUI
and on the softened asphalt.
He is an early riser, of necessit,
rather than inclination. A cup of cof
fee about six o'clock is his breakfast
and there Immediately ensues mao
rush for his first office, which is in {
building by itself to the south of tn
capitol. He used to drive horses
his daily rounds, but the beasts wert
not endowed with his energy, so the,
have long since been replaced by a
automobile which usually exceeds tn
speed limit some miles. After he ha.
heard the early morning complaints
read all the mail and given his dali.
orders to the assistants at his first OF
flee, he visits his den" in the hous
Office building There he hurries the
completion OF that splendid structure
and betakes himself to his third head
quarters in the senate Office building
His fourth stop Is his main office in
the capitol. He reaches here abou
one o'clock, after a morning which has
sped all too rapidly. Some time be
tween one and two o'clock, when he
has a spare five minutes, he eats
luncheon. He does not attempt pre-
digested foods, but eats five minutes
worth and then stops.
The rest of the day he is supervis.
ing the work that is going on about
him, talking to the numerous visitors
that besiege him, being nice to foreign
architects who view the capitol and
making his plans for the next day.
After good dinner his chief recrea.
tion is music. He has composed some
creditable strains and hopes to have
a complete opera of his own produced
next winter. The piano is his forte,
but he plays the violin and several
other instruments with sure facility.
He has his own wireless telegraph sta.
ton on top of the capitol hill, and
amuses himself by keeping in touch
with all the naval stations on the At.
lantic coast as well as chatting with
ships at sea. Woods is six feet tall
and carries proper flesh for his height.
He looks to be about 30 years old, but
was actually assistant to the architect
Of the capitol nearly that long.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
C|1Y'S BUSIEST MAN
MULTIFARIoUS ACTIVITIES OF
CAPITOL SUPERINTENDENT.
At Least Fifteen Places Of Responsl.
bility Filled by Elliott Woods-Mu-
sic His Chief Recreation-How
He Spends His DAYS,

Washington.-"I do not know how
Elliott Woods could be overworked
unless he was hitched double with a
mule" Uncle Joe" Cannon recently
remarked to the superintendent of
the capitol, recognized as the busiest
man in Washington. Woods is heels
over head in work every winter, but
It is in the hottest part of the summer
that his energy has the most strenu-
ous calls made upon 1t, SO that every.
thing may be in shape for the recon-
vening Of congress and that all the
plans made by the national legislators
nay be faithfully carried out.
Woods has four separate offices and
fills at least 15 places, all of which
have responsibilities and require his
official attention. His engagement book
is more voluminous and comprehen-
sive than that of the most popular de-
butante. First of all, he is in charge
of the whole capitol and the new Of
flee buildings of the senate and house.
He belongs to all the commissions ap-
pointed by congress to look after the
selection Of sites and construction OF
monuments and memorials. He is en-
gagged in drawing up the plans of the
proposed Lincoln memorial, the plans
for the new buildings for the depart
ments of state, justice and commerce
and labor, and he is also working on
the design for the new pediment to be
placed on the west wing of the capitol
Besides. he is the superintendent in
charge of the installation of the under.
ground railroad from the capiol to the
various office buildings, and he also
has to decide what sort of contrivance
shall be used to make it possible fol
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
Lamp Shades.

The newest thing in lamp shades is
a frame covered first with pale pink
soft silk, mounted with shade OF
beautiful handmade Irish crochet. OF
course. this is quite expensive, but a
very pretty shade of good imitation
filet lace that could be copied at home
at small cost would answer the pur.
pose.
The frame Of this design can be first
covered with pink and then the lace
cut to fit each section smoothly. The
lower edge can be finished with shall
low. round scallops. one to section.
and the seams joining the sections
concealed by narrow white silk
gimp. This tr. ms the lower edge also.
q finish being given by white fringe.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
CALLED FOR SOME PUNISHMENT
Prisoner Altogether Too Deliberate fos
Life in Arizona.

Arizona Judge Ito defendant in an
assault-and battery case)-You say
the complainant called you liar and
horse thief at least dozen times be-
fore you knocked him down. eh?
Defendant-Yes,s sir.
Judge-He said you were a coward
and gutter?
Defendant-He did.
Judge-All right. I'll let you of on
the assault charge; but-don't be in a
hurry, mister-I reckon I'll have to
fine you jest about $50 for not knock
ing him down sooner! The sheriff
will take you in tow and see that you
cough up the dust before you pass
out.-lllustrated Sunday Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
HIS job.

"Yes. he doesn't do anything but
pick up pins all the time"
well, well, that's queer supersti-
tion."
mot at all. It's an occupation. He's
employed in bowling alley"
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
Contrary Comfort,

As the spirited horses dashed on,
the fair maiden clung in a paroxysm
of terror to the swaying seat.
"Oh. John" she cried, can you stop
them?"
I'm trying" responded the winded
driver. between gasps. I'll hold 'em
in IL l can only hold out"
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
"SPQhN'S.n

This is the name of the greatest of all
remedies for Distemper, Pink Eye, Heaves,
and the like among all ages of horses Sold
by Druggists, Harness Makers, or send to
the manufacturers. $50 and SlOO bottle.
Agents wanted. Send for free book Spohn
Medical Co., Spec. Contagious Diseases,
Goshen, Ind.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

o. mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell
and completely dernnge the whole system when
entering II through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on prcscrip-
tions from reputable physicians, the damage they
will do Is ten fold TO the good you can possibly dc.
rive from them. Halls Ca,arrh Cure. manufactured
by +. J. Cheney Co.. Toledo o.. contains no mer-
curry. and s taken internally acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get this
genuine. II 10 taken internally and made In Toledo.
Ohio, by r. J. Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price. 75c. per Dottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08

ASSAYS MADE ANYw HERE. WITH
Prtchard's Chemical Processes. Simple, accurate
and compact. We challenge any portable
outfit on the market to n public demonstration.
For literature and tie st m o ais, address.
PROSPECTORS SUPPLY COMPANY, t0D N. Main
Street, Los Angeles.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08

Mrs. winaiow's Soothing syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums, reduces in
dsmation sllays pain, cures wind coliv sc sbottle
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08

Use Aliens FOot.Ease
Cures tired. aching sweating feet. &c Trial packAg,
free. A. 5. Olmsted. Le Roy, MY.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08

For serviceable morning or business
hat the above model is stylish and dur
able. The hat is of black felt and may
be trimmed in any shade velvet and
wings desired. A pretty shade of green
would be desirable for those who do
not care for black.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08

Alrs to be feared where all's to bt
gained.-Byron.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08

At the Other Extreme.
Just as you are pleased at finding
fault, you are displeased at finding
Observation-Disclosures
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08

Occasionally man is SO suspicious
that he Anagines you are trying to poi.
son his dog every time you throw him
Q lone.
Gilpin observer., 1908-10-08

Self-realization comes through serv
ice for social redemption.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-04-12
BILLIARDS.
Another Tournament WIN Be Necessary to
Decide Newt 1871 champion.

Two wears ago this spring All open tourna-
ment for professionals WAS necessary to
decide who was to be the worlds champion
AZ 1872 balk line billiards. there being no
champion al the time. Now Il similar state
of AFFAIRS exists. William Hoppe has returned
to the donors the trophy emblematic Of the
isa championship. Nobody has challenged
him Tor the trophy, which therefore cannot
be turned over TO anybody by default, and 30
with the return Of The emblem the title which
il stands for IL not held by anybody. lechni-
cally there Il no. champion Snd anQther open
tournament is the course that VIII have TO
be adopted to produce one. .
II is probable that the b, r. {. Go. will next
season get up another ISL chAinplOnshlp
tournament. lnerr y nQl iIheiy 10 Oe any
the summer months are not the time for big
billiard events. As TO the rules which govern
championship matches. II there are 20 he any
changes in them, it's up TO- the players to get
together and agree on matches OF three nights
duration /. those are the kline they prefer.
Some dispute has arisen among amateur
billiard players as TO the referee VINO may
ohiciate al the coming INT ernationai amateur
eli, mpfonship at lS:? balk line, which actually
represents a worlds title. Al n meeting OF
ne committee Of the National Association
Of Amateur Billiard Players at the Lieder-
kran2, where the tournament IL to be held,
ii became evident that there were several
candidates for the POSITION Of referee, and
that while Edward Mclaughlin, the profess
siona!, had the majority Of The billiard follow
ing with him there were Others who insisted
that tho merits of a number Of men should
be considered. 4 committee was appointed
10 consider such applications aud candidates
RS were brought TO It, notice. rank n eeney,
The former amateur, and f.. II, Semple Of the
Chicago Athletic Association have shown
aptitude for the post ion, Semple has on
Ciated Ia Western tournaments and matches
sal isfaCtorjly. Ora Morningstar, Charles
Harpr and Tom Gallagher are among those
whose names also have been presented.
In a game Of ls.2 balk line at the lieder-
kranz on Friday night Edward Mclaughlin
defeated J. +. pogRenburg, 900 TO 3S5. 4
run Of 1870 put p~oggenburg right in II, and
the finish was close, The score:
Mclaughlin 10. 0, l. 81. i.il.A ?, I, ,, ~ }, a,
q. /. IL, T. a.. 10. o. L., :, 2. q. !. 10 3. 20, 80, :, o, o.,
% Total, '"' Average h'% High runs
poTVenburg-7. .. :, o.. 0, 10. 0, o.. o, l., o 10. 10,
o. 10. 'Totsi. SIS, Average, 10 $50 High runs,
10, u. N.