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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
Lecture was. Fine.

Oae Of the best lectures that
we have had occasion to listen to
for some time Mas that delivered
by DR.. George Vincent, profess
or of sociology at the University
of Chicago, at the Congregational
Church in this city last Saturday
evening, his subject being the
"Mind of the Mob" DR.. Vincent
handled his subject in a mastery
manner and the lecture was thor
oughly appreciated by the large
audience present. The lecture
was proceeded by music by the
Boys Glee Club of the High
School.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
Fire at Hotel.

Tuesday night during the blizz-
ard which ragged the fire depart
ment was called out toa fire in
the Hotel Washburn. Just as the
guests were engaged in eating
their supper the hotel began to
fill with smoke and somebody
sounded the alarm of fire. The
guests rushed about in an en-
deavor to find the blaze and also
to gather up their effects in case
the flames spread. After con-
siderable search the fire was To-
Gated underneath the sam ole
room of the hotel, having been
caused from SCOT collecting at the
base of the chimney and catching
fire. When the department. ar
rived the blaze was about extin.
guished and it was not found
necessary to turn on the water.
On account of the heavy drifts
along the streets the fremen had
a great deal of difficulty in get
ing their fire fighting apparatus
to the scene of the fire.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11

In a Social Way



The home of Mr.. and Mrs. O. A.
Lamoreaux was the scence OF mos
brilliant assemblage on Wednesday
evening. The occasion being the an
nnal banquet of the Womens' We'd
nesday evening Study Club. A
splendid banquet was served to the
members of the Club and their Gen
tlemen friends at 700 O'Clock after
which speeches and papers were read
commemorative of the life and public
services of Abraham Lincoln.
About forty were present and the
evening was a thoroughly enjoyable
one.
Miss Alice Fenton entertained a
number of her friends at her home
on Tuesday evening. A delightful
evening was spent by all who at
tended.
The Congregational Ladies Aid
Society will be entertained at the
home of Mrs. Thomas Moore next
Wednesday afternoon. All of the
members of the society are invited
to attend.
The Senior Glass of the High
School are making great prepara-
tions for their play Charles Aunt"
which is to be given at the Opera
House on Friday evening, Feb. 10Th.
The class is composed of a bright
lot of young people who are capable
of putting on a good attraction and
this one you should not miss,
Mr.. ard Mrs. George Posey enter.
tanned about thirty guests at their
home last Sunday evening. cards be-
ing played. Refreshments were also
served and those present report
very good time.
Miss Bessie Black entertained last
Saturday evening in honor of Mrs,
Fl. G.. Lampson of Minneapolis.
A masquerade party was given at
the Roller Skating Rink last even
ing and was quite well attended.
The Woman's Catholic Order of
Foresters will give a card party at
the ST. Louis Hall next Thursday
evening Feb. 18th. EVERYBODY is
cordially invited to attend. Lunch
will be served.
Next Tuesday evening, February
10th. at the st. Louis hal 10 this
city will occur the play entitled est.
Elizabeth of Hungary" to be given
by the young people of the St. Louis
church. The play is an unusually
strong one and will be worth seeing.
The price of admission will be 25c
and 35c. Everyone who can should
see it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
Charles Ness Commits Suicide by
Slashing his Throat.
Died at st. Joseph Hospital
at Ashland Friday
Evening.

Charles Ness, formerly of this
city. but for the past six years,
camp foreman for the Stearns
Lumber Company of Odanah.
com mitted suicide at Grandview
last Friday morning by cutting
his throat with kuife. 1t is
thought that the deed was COM
mitted during spell of tempo
rary insanity as the man was
not known to have any serious
troubles.
Ness arrived at Grandview
Thursday evening and stopped
at the Sibbald hotel. He spent
the evening reading his papers,
retiring about half-past eight
o'clock. In the morning he arose
at eight o'clock and Immediately
left the hotel, Some time after
ward the hotel keeper found the
man lying behind the hotel, his
throat cut from ear to ear.
Physicians were summoned but
nothing could be done for the
man and he1died at the hospital
at Ashland a short time after be-
ing taken there. In his pocket
was found a card reading, "In
case of accident notify Ole Aune,
Washburn, Wis Mr.. Aune
was notified and he went to Ash
land and identified the man as
being his father.in-law. Mr.,
Aune had supposed him to have
been at work in Odanah, and he
could not in any manner account
for the strange actions of Ness
other than he must have been
temporarily de ranged. He was
always known to have been sober
thrifty and well-to-do man. The
remains were brought to this
city and funeral services will
take place this afternoon, inter-
ment taking place in the protest
ant cemetary.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors
Ir the District Court of United
States for the Western District of
Wisconsin.
In the matter of John A. Jacobs,
Bankrupt.-In Bankruptcy.
Notice is hereby given that on the
2nd day of February A. D. 1909 the
said John A. Jacobs was duly ad-
judged bankrupt; and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held
at my office in the Dutur Block, in
the City of Ashland, Wisconsin. on
the 18th day of February, 1909 at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint the
trustees, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may
properly come before such meeting.
Dated Ashland, Wisconsin, Feb
ruary 3rd, A. D., 1909.
G.. N. Risjord,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
Illustrated Lecture.

Rev. J. I. Seder, District Sec
retary of the Anti-Saloon League
will give an illustrated lecture at
the Methodist Church on Thurs
day evening, February 25th.
His subject the "Saloon inside
out. The lecture is given in
the interest of the Anti-Saloon
league. Mr.. Seder is a good
talker, and should be greeted by
a large audience.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
Cost of Keeping Insane Persons in
State Institutions.
Can be Legally Collected
from Responsible
Persons.

At the last meeting of the
County Board a resolution was
passed directing the District
Attorney to proceed to collect
from all persons who are respon-
sible, sums that are legally pay
able to the county, for cost of
keeping insane persons or feeble
minded persons in state or coun-
ty institutions. The cost of
maintaining these persons is
paid to the state by the county:
and levied annually upon the
property of the county and it
therefore has become quite a
burden, some years amounting
to over $1,000. The law pro-
vides that when a person has
been committed to an asylum
or home for feeble minded that
the legal relatives can be made
to pay the cost of maintenance.
Duriug the past six years. the
county has paid out $30,119.52,
which amount will be certified to
the District Attorney. He will
collect as much of it as he can.
Persons have also been com nit
ted to state institutions who
had property. This property
will be taken by the county.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
It's good time to start your subscription Begin NOW
Lumberjack Killed.
Fell off Bridge at Cusson and
was Killed. Acct
dental.

Word was received from Iron
River yesterday to the effect that
a lum berjack named Matt Matte
son had been killed at Cusson by
falling off a railroad bridge.
landing on his head on the ice
beneath. The man had been to
Iron River to spend a few days
and was on his return to the
camps. It is said that he was
slightly intoxicated and this was
due to his falling off the bridge.
A coroner's inquest was conduct
ed by a. justice from Iron River.
Matteson was an old time jack
and has worked in the woods for
many years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
To be Held at the Congregational
Church.
Union Services of all Eng
liSh Protestant
churches.

A Lincoln Centenary service
will be held at the Congregations
al Church on Sunday evening
under the auspices of the Mems
Club Of the Congregational
Church. Rev. A. +. Ross of the
Episcopal Church at Ashland will
deliver the address. Specia.
music has been prepared and a
large crowd is expected. Mr..
Ross is a good speaker and the
address will no doubt be exceed
ingly interesting.
PROGRAM
Opening Hymns
Scripture Readings
Solo, Miss Alice Fenton
Prayer
Music, Male Quartette
Announcements
Lecture Abraham Lincoln"
Rev. E. A. Ross.
Duet, Messers. Harding & Shultz.
Hymn
Benediction
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11

Mrs. Paul Weed of Ashland visit
ed with relatives aud friends in the
city the first of the week.
Harvey Westling of Four Mile
Creek who has been working at Ash
lard returned home Wednesday on
account of Illness
Mr.. and Mrs. John Manning are
the happy parents of a twelve pound
baby boy born Tuesday evening.
Congratulations John.
At the session of Congress held on
Tuesday the senate and the house
failed to agree on the bill making
Feb. 18th legal holiday through
out the country.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11

3. M. May of Wilmington, Dele
ware, is spending sthe week looking
after business affairs at the dyna-
mite plant.
Thomas Moore has severed his con-
nection with the lumber company at
Odanah where he was acting as fore
man.
Eben Olson of Port Wing has been
transacting business in The city the
past couple of days. Mr.. Olson is
engaged in the logging business this
winter on the Washbuln branch of
the North ern Pacific.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11

Subscribers of the Bayfield, Co.
Telephone company may obtain the
daily forecasts and special warnings
of the weather Bureau of the United
States. Department of agriculture
from central after II a. m. These
forecasts usually cover the 36-hour
period ending at 8 p. m. OF the
following day.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
Senior Glass Play

The 'O9 Class of the Washburn
High School will give play on
the 10Th of Feb. at the Opera
House called "Charlies Aunt"
The play will be preceded by a
one act farce entitled Mrs. Plod-
lings Nieces.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
Was a Success

The Carnation ball given by
the Knights of Pythias lodge at
the Opera House in this city last
Friday evening was largely at
tended and was success in every
particular. The hall decorations
were beautiful. Music was fur
nished for the party by Berg
mann's orchestra.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
Mems Club Meeting.

There will be a meeting OF the
Mems Club of the Congregational
church at the Masonic hall next
Wednesday evening, Feb. 18th. A
program will be rendered and lunch
will also be served. Tt is desired to
have all of the members present.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11

An adjourned meeting of the city
council will be held at the CITY
Clerks office next Tuesday evening.
ALI of the town rreasurers in the
county have REMIT d their State
Tax to County Treasurer H. O.
Lien. The last one was Treasurer
Barney Huff of the town of Barks-
dale.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11

The city snow plow has been going
since yesterday noon and has been
doing some effective work in the
clearing of the streets of snow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
Norwegian Lutheran Church

Services will be held at the
usual hours next Sunday morn
ing and evening. Both services
will be conducted in the Norwe-
gian Language.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11
Notice..

All taxes on COWS. pianos and
other personal property, not paid on
or before Feb. 25th will be sold for
taxes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11

''Doan s Ointment cured me of
eczemo that had annoyed me long
time. The cure was permanent. &
Hon. S. w. Mathews, Commissioner
Labor Stratistics, Augusta, Me.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-11

Baby won't suffer five minutes
with the Group if you apply DR.
Thomas Electric Oil at once. 1t
acts like magic.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-03-06

I men. to be able to form any old kline
OF mean excuse for withholding self.
government from Ireland as they
still believe that even after havins
robbed and impoverished her, SHE is
yet a good field for graft and rlundc,
If the Irish people will only have the
patience to stand for any more OF it
In the past as we'll as at present, this
extraordinary and astonishing patience
of the Irish has proved a curse to
their country, and for it 1 blame a
too exacting, disciplinary conservatism
of conscience.
Mr.. Birrell does not enlighten us
by his letter in any way whatever as
to what he means by the term quite
unprecedented If instead of using
that term, he had used the term quite
unnecessary and told you not to think
of spending money in the purchase.
and gave for himself and his party {,
solemn, last pledge a pledge he
would promise to have echoed over
every hill and valley in England, and
not made to be broken like the res. of
their promises, that they were deter
mined, regardless of vaporings OF
lords and arrangement 10 give back to
Ireland the Parliament she is emit; tied
to and of which they robbed her
not degrading measure of self-sov
eminent, but. Parliament which
would be satisfactory to the Irish par.
ty and the Irish people who have SO
long and so nobly fought for it's res
toration-we might understand wha,
he meant"
This from an Englishman BELONGING
not to your hereditary lords. but from
one. who has got from experience
broad and real liberal views-a mar
who has made name for hilnselt
everywhere he has lived during the
past fourteen years, and who will tt
heard from soon in the United States
as a great and gifted man. The rity
OF it is that there is not q few of his
kind among your reformers and Ian
makers in England.
I shall feel deeply grateful as
know he will also, should you kird!S
comply with his request and explain
why you consider the proposal as
quite impracticable."
I am, sir. yours faithfully,
MARTIN GATELY.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-03-06
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN. PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Johanna
KletZin, Decedent.
On receiving and filing the final account
Of the Administrator of the estate of said
deceoent. and his petition praying for
the allowance. of said account and for a
decree assigning the residue OF said es-
tate to the persons. by law entitled to
the same.
1t is ordered. That all persons interest
ed in said estate appear, before the said
Probate Court IN Tuesday. the 18th day
of March. 1909. al ten o'clock in the fore
noon, at the Probate Court in the Court
House at Minneapolis. in SAIL County.
then and there to show cause. if any
there be, why said account should nor
be allowed and said estate should no,
be distributed as prayed for in said petit
ton.
And it is Further Ordered. That notice
of such hearing be given by publishing
this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day If
hearing, in the Irish Standard, news
paper printed and published in said
County
Dated at Minneapolis, this i7.h day of
February, 1909.
By the Court:
GEORGE r. SMITH.
Judge of Probate
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-03-06

Another. Letter.
Fairbanks City, Alaska
A.. Birrell, Esq, NJ. p,
Chief SECRETARY for. Ireland,
9 House +of Commons. London.
Sir: beg to acknowledge receipt
of your letter dated August 9th which
L did not consider, called for a reply
until heard from the gentlemen HACK
of the Ireland Purchase Scheme Il:
whom I forwarded copies of it's con-
tents, the unusual delay being caused
by some of the party having left to
winter in Florida and the South Ct
France.
They all wish me to express to you
their keen disappointment at the re-
fusal OF your government of 'thei:
friendly financial offer for solution
of this grave and ever-pressing lrisl,
question. -
They desire me also"to state to you
that they decided, after consultation
over the wires. to let their Offer q
purchase stapd till the 18th day OF
June next, and I am further instruct
ed to supply you. or your representa-
tives. with the names of the party
thirty-seven in all-should you re.
consider your decision and wish tc
arrange terms on. or before that date
You say that the sale could un-
der no circumstances be carried out
Well. we want a sale conducted uadeI
circumstances of honesty and COM
mon decency. in the. interests of peace
and for the good of the stricken and
Impoverished Irish 81 Nation, not FL,
corruption and plumber, the ;circun-
stances which all English statesmen
before. dealing with Irish affa!ra
should learn well and truly from some
reliable Irish history. X .-...
Strange to say our English friend
was the only member of the party who
requested me to ask you kindly OK
plain what it is that causes Their
proposal to be quite, :mpracticable,'
and then goes on to say in brici
and Significant, fashion:
my firm conviction il, that it is
born in the bone Of British states
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-03-06
BOOK REVIEW. :
Sermons by Rev Reuben Parsons,
d. d. '''.'.T''

Sermons by Rev. Reuben Parsons
D. D., is the title of neatly bound
book OF 4es pages. published by JOHN
J. Mcvey Of Philadelphia. Pa. are
recently received at this Office. 1t has
the imprimatur of Archbishop Ryan
and is a meritorious work which de-
serves to find its way into every Cath
Ole home in the country. Among the
subjects treated by DR.. Parsons ar:
THE Causes of 1nfidelity," "Primacy
of the Pope" The Priesthood" and
God in the School," We have nc
hesitation in recommending it in the
highest. manner to readers Of Catholic
literature.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-03-06
progress.

progress. plg =
Without: further depressing from
the purport Of this letter-by enter
ing more fully into arguments in fs-
vor of 1reland's, Just claims which are
SO well known.to yourself as they are
t. the rest Of the civilized world.
T wish to refer YOU regarding the
bona fide Of this transaction to Sam.
uel A. Bonnfield, ESQ, President
First, National Bank, this city, and
hope for a speedy reply to this letter
Have the honor to remain, etc.
~ ,s1-.e" MARTIN GATELY.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-03-06
THE BATTLE OF FONTENOY.

THE BATTLE OF FONTENOY. 4
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zso 1 h HS 1os f ss an burst
The pRs ss W
6nd rn{sSs
sis chosen clouds
Six ha;t thousand English veterans stately
S:
Ssoss5
with Wit
h1oah
Me's IDLY than thu ] sv
and shot tore still they marched and
Fast East a xn
So 1c sts the d.
We're aa 1o sa had ss and true
he
Their pundered homes their hrnes their
al
s
M voice with 10Y % hands
Tin faint
al he 1sH s 3s show
One eess s 9 snk their ne e s
yin bfoFe
! Revenge;
s s ass at english hs s the rb s4
6loody their guns sPe d with gore
Through ranks and severed files and ampled flags they
paused rallied
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sts"'
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-03-06
Another. Letter.

Martin Gately, Esq.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-03-06
Birre1l's Answer.
Irish Tfice. Void Green St,

.,, t,<x, London, S. w.
Sir: am, Ddesiged by Mr.. Birrel'
Chief Secretary for ireland, to say in
reply to your 1ettsr of June gath, thai
the suggestion you make therein is
quite impracticabe. and could under nc
circumstances be carried out.
I am, yours faithfully,
w. r. DAVIES.
Martin GAtelY ESQ.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-01-23
Desperate in the Tolls.

Omaha, Neb.-The desperate 81.
ing the name of Clark, who Thurs
day morning killed omcer Smith and
seriously wounded Oficer Deveresse
while they were attempting TO arrest
him for a hold-up, and who was him
self dangerously wounded, has been
positively identified, according to the
police, as Jack Curtin, said to be one
of the most desperate criminals in
this country, against whom charges
ranging from stage robbery In Wyom.
ing and bank-cracking in Missouri to
murder In 81 Paul are said tn stand,
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-01-23
FALLING OFF IN COMMERCE.
Atlantic Ports Lost s4oo,ooo,ooo In
Trade During Past Year.

Washington.-Of the approximately
$500 900, 900 reduction in the foreign
commerce of the United States In 1908,
when compared with that OF the pre-
ceding year, nearly s400.O00,O 900 was in
the trade which was accustomed to
pass through Atlantic ports. This Is
the statement made in report Is
sued by the bureau OF statistics OF the
department of commerce and labor.
The imports of the Atlantic ports In
the calendar year 1907 We're $l,1O7,'
OO0. 900, while the exports were $l,l56,'
900, 900, as compared with an approx
mate import total in 1908 OF $500, OOO,'
900 and an estimated export total OF
81, $50, 100000
The falling of in the imports OF the
Pacific and northern border ports was
l6 per cent, while the falling off in ex-
ports from northern border ports Is
about II FER cent. The Pacific ports
show slight increase in the value Of
the exports, this increase being chiefly
In wheat.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-01-23
A Reminder of Earthquake.

San Franciscan force OF work
men on Wednesday began to demol
ish the city hall dome, which was
partially stripped to its steel frame
by the earthquake of 1906, and which
has since stood as prominent land,
mark of the destruction wrought by
the disaster, The task has been IN
dertaken by an eastern contractor
after lengthy Injunction proceedings
III the superior court. The wrecking
Of the city hall will be accomplished
through two separate contractors.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-01-23
A Runninu Broad jump,

"One day" related Denny to his
friend Jerry, when OF had wandered
too far inland on me shore leave OF
suddenly found thot there was a great
big haythen, tin feet tall, chGsin' me
wild knife as long as yer arm. OF
took to me heels an for so miles along
the road we had 1t nip an tuck. Thin
OF turned into the woods an we run
for one hundred an twinty miles more.
wild him gainin on me steadily, OWN
to his knowledge of the country.
Finally, just as OF could feel his hot
breath burnin' on the back of me neck,
we came to big lake. Wild one great
leap OF landed safe on the opposite
shore, leayin' me pursuer COMPOUNDED
and impotent wild rage"
Faith an thot was no great jump"
commented Jerry, "considenn the
runnin' start ye had. "-Everybody's
Magazine.