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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
FARMERS FOUNDING BANKS.

Interesting Aspects of a Movement
Which Goes on Extending.
The farmer-banker is becoming an
important factor in the interior towns.
In literally hundreds of little towns,
some with not more than $50 popula-
ton. have been started banks during
the past three or four years. Many CT
these AAc ~ .H., - SO ...l,jidei%
tically owned by farmers, only one or
two stockholders being from the town.
These banks get large deposits be-
cause they draw from farming sec
tions that have been prosperous dur
ing the past decade, and the fact that
leading farmers are stockholders gives
prestige to the institution. Indeed, this
is so we'll understood that most new
banks in the farming sections try to
secure as many farmer stockholders
as possible 1t is not uncommon to
find small banks with nine or eleven
directors nearly all of whom are farm
ers, placed there because of the benefit
to be derived from the advertising.
The influence of this is directly to-
ward conservation. The farmer be-
lieves in making the bank safe; hence
he looks with doubt on commercial pa
per and ties his faith to farm mort
cages and similar investments. If
nothing offers he keeps the money in
the vault until at times banks have
65 to 20 per cent of their deposits in
cash and sight exchange. He likewise
has a well defined doubtfulness of ev-
erything that savors of Wall street
and cautions his officers to use great
care This is particularly true since
the furry of 1907, and it results in
tying up a great deal of money that
should be working The farmerbank-
er is being educated, but at present he
is a factor to be considered in the esti-
mate of interior bank conditions.
The bank Commissioner has found a
new scheme in bank promoting. He
discovered that in the small towns of
the central and western counties of
the state men are organizing banks
as SpeculdllOHS. Lie pTOluOleI SOcS
into towns that have already more
banks. than needed and easily finds in
vestors ready to put in money because
of the banking craze and the adver-
Using they get from being bank Off
GERS and stockholders. To push the
matter the names of leading men of
the state who are said to be interested
are used without their knowledge The
promoter puts in very little money and
usually manages to get that out as
soon as the bank starts Incidentally
he sells bank fixtures. safes and sta
tionery, from which he reaps COM
mission of $500 or more. He moves
on to a new town and works the plan
over again. This has become so COM
mon that the banking department has
aired the plan and has exposed some
specific instances. hoping it will put a
stop to the practice.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
Swimming Like a Duck.

Two English farm laborers. Jones
and Smith. spent day ON beach.
During the day Jones suggested dip
in the briny and. on asking Smith if
he could swim. that worthy said. Yes.
like duck" They both entered the
water. and Jones Immediately struck
out and soon left his companion fifteen
or twenty yards behind.
On looking around to see If Smith
was coming he was Mortified to see
him struggling in the water in a
drowning condition. Jones at once
made for his friend and with great
difficulty managed to get him 10 shore
Restoratives were at once applied. and
in short time Smith regained con-
seriousness, when his companion said
to him. You great fule, you said you
cud swim like a duckp'
$50 can," said Smith. But lost
my futhold"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
A Parrot In a WhirIwind.

A certain retired general of the In
dian army possessed parrot and also
very irascible temperament. The
parrot was n valuable bird, but was
rather a nuisance by reason of its ex-
IRENE talkativeness. One day while
the general was writing his business
letters the parrot kept up continual
chatter very disturbing to the writer.
At last the general could stand it no
longer. and. jumping up. he seized the
cage Of the unhappy bird, which he
whirled vigorously round and round.
at the same time swearing vigorous
". Then he set the cage down again.
and silence for some time ensued.
At length. however, feeble voice
came from the interior of the cage,
General" it inquired In quavering
tones, where were ycu when that cy-
clone struck us?'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
The -
Scrap Book
Contempt of Court.

Mark Twain was waiting for street
car in Boston once when young girl
approached him, smiling. She was Il
lovely girl, fresh, blooming, ingenious,
Dubbling with enthusiasm and evil
dently on her way home from school
Pardon me-" she said. II know it's
very unconventional. but l may never
have another chance Would you mind
giving me your autograph
''Glad to do it, my dear child" said
Mr. Clemens. drawing out his foun-
tain pen.
ooh, it's so good of your gurgled
the girl. "You know, I've never seen
you but once, Chief Justice Fuller, and
that was at a distance, but I've seen
your portrait so often that l recog-
nized you the moment ] saw you here. y
"Um-m-m-mmr' said Mr.. Glenn
ems noncommittally. Then be took
from her eager hands her nice little
autograph album and wrote in bold
script these words:
1t is delicious to be full
But it is heavenly to be Fuller.
am cordially yours,
MELVILLE w. FULLER.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
The Operators Amendment.

A young man who comes from a
small town up New York state got a
letter awhile ago from a young wo-
man he knew up there asking him to
let her know good hotel at which to
stay overnight in the city. as she was
going to sail for Europe.
The letter came SO close to the day
of sailing that the young man decided
it would be better to wire than to
write a letter. He decided, too, that
it would be best if the young woman
put up at the Astor House, convenient
to a morning sailing on the American
line.
So he sent her this dispatch:
'You had better stop at Astor
House,
When the operator up in the small
country town got through with tran
scribing the message it conveyed to
the young woman the following illu-
minating advice:
"You had better stop at store
house." New York Sun.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
Creating a Food Supply.

Burbank has estimated that single
kernel of grain added to each sheaf of
wheat grown would be sufficient to
supply the navy of a civilized country.
It is well known that lac has done more
than this He has in most of his prod
ucts generally doubled their produc
ton. In this connection what makes
his cactus immensely valuable to the
stockman is that it can be grown and
need not be used for fodder for two or
three years and when cut is just as
good as ever.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16

pays" The majority Of those in the
business consider egg production the
best end of the business. 1t is often
the surest. There is much less risk
attached to it. Then if the production
can be increased from five to ten eggs
a hen per year you are doing good
business. The average hen does not
produce over eighty eggs a year. At
the Maine station, where the trap nest
system has been in use some years,
the record last year was between 1876
to 40 eggs per hen. which shows a
considerable gain over previous years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
HAD HIS Suspicious.
That Was the Reason the Rabbits Did
Not Surprise Him.

That Was the Reason the Rabbits Did
Not Surprise Him.
ST Perkins had never been surprised
in all his life. When it showed in the
latter part of April he allowed he'd
sorter felt it in the air Tor some time,
when Jedge Abbott's barn burned ST
thought it was about time, and when
the ( VA E.,ll was struck by lightning
Il merely shrugged his shoulders and
said he'd told 'em that them lightnin'
rods wasn't any account when they
were first talkin' of putin 'em up.
Mrs. Perkins had just about given up
all hope of ever exciting her husbands
wonder when a friend told her of a
marvellous conjurer who was showing
at variety theater in Boston. She
took ST.
When the conjurer called for a
volunteer from the audience Mrs. Per-
kins urged her husband to go up on
the stage. He did She watched ex-
pectantly as the professor extract
ed a five dollar gold piece from Sis
ear. passed a watch through his back
and extracted yards and yards of
ticker tape from his shoes. ST looked
bored. Finally the conjurer began to
coax at Sis beard, and, to the amaze
ment of the spectators, out hoped
three little white rabbits.
''Waal," said Mrs. Perkins trium-
phantly when ST resumed his seat, Il
guess that surprised We some, didn't
it?'
81 seemed almost surprised chat she
should think So "Why, no." he finally
drawled. 81 didn't like to say moth
in about it, but I've been sorter sus-
pectin' that them rabbits wus thar for
some time. Everybody Magazine.
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canes, somewhat like those of the rasp-
berry, spring from the base. This is
the next seasons fruiting wood and
must be attended to. The Logan berry
makes very free growth and winds
soon twist the shoots which must
then be supported After the crop has
been gathered the old fruiting wood is
cut out, and the new shoots from the
base take it's place. The plants fruit
in July and August and do we'll on a
north wall or high fence or may be
trained to wires or iron hurdles. The
fruits are esteemed for preserving.
Much the same culture is required
where the blackberry is grown in the
garden The wineberry is an excellent
fruit for preserving or for tarts and is
prolific. 1t makes strong growth and
requires a similar treatment to the
Logan berry. 1t is welcome in the
shrubbery or on fence. and it makes
much wood Other berries such as the
berberis are grown for garnishing and
generally as bushes in strawberries.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
The Bishops One Regret.

"As harsh criticism as | know Of
said an English critic, was compactly
and neatly uttered by bishop
"A minister wrote commentary or
the Lamentations of Jeremiah ant
sent 1t to the bishop. along with q
note asking for few critical words
The bishop sent the book back after
he had read it. with this Judgment:
There is but one thing that | re-
gret about this work namely that
jeremiah is not living now to compose
a fresh book of lamentations on your
commentary"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16

SALES AGENTS WANTED
$4,000 per week or 400 per cent
profit. All samples. stationary, and
art catalogue free. We want one
permanent agent in this locality for
the largest picture and frame house
in America. Experience unneces-
sary. We instruct you how to sell
our goods and furnish the capital.
If you want a permanent, honorable.
and profitable position, write us to-
dav for particulars, catalogue and
samples. Frank w. Williams Com
pany, 1914 W. Taylor ST., Chicago,
Ill.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16

Wanted. by Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant
manager imam or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary 500 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
I'll,
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A Wonderful Blackberry.

Although the planting season for
many fruits is gone. it is not too late
to mention species of blackberry
known as the Logan. 1t is very sue
cessful in England and can be adapted
to some climates in our country. 1t
yields wonderful crops. While the
plants are perfecting their fruits new
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
SETTING Posts.

Any timber will last quite we'll If
set in this way: Dig square hole
about foot deep, throwing the dirt
well back. Sharpen the post and drive
well into the bottom. Then put a fiat
stone against each side and chunk
against the post. the boards holding
it the other way This prevents their
rotting off at the surface of the ground,
as they always do.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
Men Are Four.

Men are four. He who knows, and
knows he knows-he is wise; follow
him. He who knows. and knows not
he knows-he is asleep; wake him. He
who knows not, and knows not he
knows not-he is fool; shun him. He
who knows not, and knows he knows
not-he is child; teach him.-Arabian
PrOyerb
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
Knew What He Was Talkino About.


An old German. wearing faded
blue coat and campaign hat. limped
into the Office of a palatial dog and
horse hospital, bequeathed by a hu.
name millionaire to the town of X.
Il wish to be admitted to dis hos
pital," he announced to thes superin-
tendent. I've got heart trouble. I'm
a G. A. X. man, and l can prove it,
But you can't enter this institu-
ton, my good man,
'sSure I can. l fight at Gettysburg.
half got weak heart efer sence l
can prove it.
Eyes, but you can't enter this hos
pital; it's az
Can't, eh? Why not? vas solcher.
can prove it,
But this is veterinary hospital"
II know dot. Ain'd | choost tellin'
you dot I'm veteran?-Lippincott
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
LEGAL
N O T ICE S
July 20 to Aug 10.

July ~ 10 aug IL.
State of Wisconsin, County Court
for Bayfield, County.-In Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of Christ
Smith. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the claims and
demands of all persons against the Estate of
christ Smith deceased, late of the town of
Lincoln, in said County, will be received. ex-
AHMED and adjusted by the County
Court of Bayfield, County, at the
regular terms of said Court, to be
held at the Court House in the City of
Washburn in and for said county. on the First
Tuesday OF February, A. d. 1870
Also that six months from and after the
9th day ofJuly A. d. 1905 is the time limit
ed for creditors of said Christ Smii b.
deceased to present their claims to aid
Court for examination and allowance.
By the Court
Dated July 9th 1909.
WIN H. Irish.
Comfy Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16

WANTED-By Chicago whole
sale and mail order house, assistant
manager oman or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary 500 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, Address GEN
ERAL MANAGER, 1874 f. Lake
ST., Chicago.
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a. arm zno
Garden
POULTRY TRAP NESTS.

Easily Constructed and Warranted to
Give Good Satisfaction.
The illustration marked A repre-
SCENTS trap nest constructed by stu
cents in the poultry course at the
pennsylvania State college. 1t is made
ut az IN orange box.
~! that is required to make these
~ nests are a frame and tilt, as
4twn in the figure. The tilt is balanc-
d. On the hen entering the nest at the
r'tr of box her back touches the tilt,
which drops forward and confines her
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
Love-.

Love came at dawn. when all the world
was fair
When CRIMSON glories bloomed and
songs were rife;
Love came at dawn, when hopes wings
famed the air
And murmured, 81 am life"
Love came at even. when the day was
done,
When heart and brain were tired and
Slumber pressed;
Love came at eve. shut out the sinking
And whispered. 81 am rest
w. Wilfred Campbell
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
1rue Manhood.

Lavater described true manhood as
openness without levity. generosity
without waste. secrecy without craft.
humility without meanness, boldness
without insolence, caution without
anxiety, regularity without formality,
mildness without timidity. firmness
without tyranny
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
A Simple Question.

One Sunday morning Mr.. Moody, the
revivalist. entered Chicago drug
store, distributing tracts. At the back
of the store sat an elderly and distin-
guished citizen reading morning
newspaper Mr. Moody approdc aed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN
REV. CHR. CHRIsTIANsoN. Pastor.


Services every Sunday at 1880 a. m. and
7:45 p. m. Sunday School at 1900 noon.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
500. 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 Ian guage
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
Buy all Try a Box Tonight,

While you think of it, go buy and
try box of Cascarets Candy Ca.
thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll
never regret it. Genuine tablets
stamped C. c. c. Never sold ir
bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16

GERMAN EV. LUTHERAN
Services will be held at 10000 a. m. except
last Sunday of the month. Sunday School
every Sunday at HOO, @. GUTEKuNsT.
Pastor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
A Scots Lament.

There was canny Scotsman who
had three sons, of whom he was very
proud-one a lawyer one doctor and
one minister He was telling an old
crony about it one day. He said. IF
l had known that | was to be the
father of three such fine boys-a doc
tor. lawyer and ministerial never
have had Jennie McCosh for wife,"
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newspaper

TRACY
this gentleman and threw one of the
temperance tracts upon the paper be-
fore him.
The old gentleman glanced at the
tract and then, looking up benignantly
at Moody, askeds
"Are you reformed drunkard?"
"No, sir; am nOt!' cried Moody,
drawing back Indignantly.
Then why in h don't you reform?'
quietly asked the old gentleman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
Are You Making

MOnavp We will give you
5000 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
3 West Twenty ninth Street
New York City
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16

WANTED: Men to advertise and
distribute our sample Mail Order
Merchandise Catalogues. 500 per
north. Address. UNITY SUPPLY
CO., Dept, p. Chicago, I'll.
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aug. 5 to Sept 81
State OF WiscOnsin-In Circuit Court
for Bayfield, County.
American immigration Company, a cor
poration,
Plaintiff,
Edward G. Rice,
Defendant.
The State of Wisconsin: To the said de-
PENDANT;
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after the service of
this summons, exclusive of the day of
service, and defend the above entitled ac-
ton in the court aforesaid; and in case of
your failure 50 to do. judgment will be
rendered against you according to the de-
mand of the complaint, of which copy
is herewith served upon you.
F. l.. Mcnamara,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Post Office Address, Hayward, Sawyer
County, Wisconsin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16

If you are all run down, F'oley's
Kidney Pills will help you, as they
strengthen the kidneys so they will
eliminate the impurities from the
blood that depress the nerves, and
cause exhaustion. backache, rhema-
tism and urinary irregularities which
sap The vitality. Do not delay.
Take Foley's Kidney Pills at once.
O. w. FROST.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16
CHURCHES

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
REV, GEO. r. PLANT Pastor
Services every Sunday at I0:45 d. III. and
1880 p. nj. Sabbath School at II va. All are
cordially inyited.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16

VS.
Charles ]. Garfield and Frances V. Ken.
field, as executors of the last will and, ties.
lament of John Garfield, deceased; M. J.
Bourke, and the unknown owners of the
southwest quarter of the northeast quar-
ter, and the northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter and the north half oil
the southeast quarter of section number
eleven QD, in township number forty
seven (47) North. of range number six c.
West.
Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin, to the said De.
PENDANTS and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appea,
within twenty days after service of this
summons exclusive of the day of service
and defend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid; and in case of your failure
80 to do, judgment will be rendered
against you according to the demand Of
the complaint, of which copy is here.
with served upon you.
Sanborn. Lamoreaux and Pray,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
P. O. Address, Ashland, Wisconsin.
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Gully IS to Aug. I9).
Summons.

State of Wisconsin in Circuit Court fo,
Bayfield, County.
Hart N. Douglas.
Plaintiff,
Ralph Telstad.
Defendant.
The state of Wisconsin to the said de-
PENDANT;
You are hereby summoned to appea,
within twenty days after service of this
summons. 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
A. w. Mcleod,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
+. Q. Address, Washburn, Bayfield, Coun-
ty. Wisconsin.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
West Fifth street. Services every SUNDAY
sabbath School at12:00 m. Epworth League
IT $3.50 y. IN. All are invited.
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kOMAN CATHOLIC

kOMAN CATHOLIC
REV. FATHER HUMOROUS
First Mass a. M; High Mass, 1870 a. IN,
Baptism, 2 p. M; Instructions, $3.50 d. In :;
Yes perS, y. IN.
Friday 7.33 p. m. Stations and benedict on
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-16

- oSseG NJ " isoOOiiolH III OOurU
for Bayfield, County.
North Wisconsin Lumber Company,
Plaintiff
vs.
Robert Mark
defendant
The State of Wisconsin to the said De-
fendant:--
You are hereby summoned to appear with
In tive MY days after service of this sum.
mons. exclusive OF the day of service, and
defend the above entitled acti on in the
Court aforesaid; and in case OF your failure
so to do Judgment will be rendered against
you according to the dema nd of the COM
plant. of which copy is herewith served
upon you.
F. L. Mcnamara,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney
%. Address Hayward, Sawyer County,
Wisconsin.
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Defendant.
The State of wisconsin: To the said defend.
ant:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after the service of this
summons exclusive of the day ofservice, aud
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 which copy is herewith served upon yon.
F. L. Mcnamara.
flaintiff's Attorney
Post Office Address, Hayward, Sawyer
County, wisconsin.
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3WEDISH LUTHERAN.
services every other Sunday. Pastors
residence Cor. Pine Street and seventh Ave.
Vest
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c. ST. P. M. g. o. Ry.

PASSENGER TRAINS:
SOUTH NORTH
$3.50 a. m. daily 1926 a. m. daily
1:55 m. exSunday lao pm. exSunday
1900 pm. daily 4:30 p. m. exSunday
1880 D. m. daily 5:l5 pm. Sunday OIL
9:47 D. m. daily
Sonnet at Ashland Junction with south
bound trains. +t;onnects at Ashland juno
ton for st. Paul or Chicago. tConnect al
Chicago.
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Gully y to Aug. 26:)
State of Wisconsin. In Circuit Court For
Bayfield, County.
Maryan Dublasewicz,
Plaintiff,