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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
A REAL cL0UD2URST.
One That Descended Upon a Mountain
In Scotland.

One That Descended Upon a Mountain
In Scotland.
What a real cloudburst is like is de-
scribed by a Scotland correspondent of
Country Life: "a cloudburst of ex-
ceptfonaI size descended on the Cairn-
CORN mountains, and an old watcher,
y.l,n j,:;+ his hut almost exactly where
tbe cloud burst. gives the following de-
tails. On July 10, 1901, the morning
opened brilliantly fine and warm, with
a cloudless sky and brilliant sunshine,
but toward noon heavy clouds formed
on the hills. and it rapidly became so
dark that it was almost impossible to
read. He was standing in the door of
his hut. when suddenly he heard from
the hill across the glen report like
thunderclap. followed by noise like
the tearing of linen, only thousand
times louder and more majestic in
sound. Then he noticed that solid
mass of water had struck the hilltop.
and part of it. bounding up hgain with
the force of the impact had descended
on the hilltop Immediately behind his
nut Immediately afterward a ire
mendous volume of water came pour
ing down both hillsides, forming great
riffs in the hills as it swirled, irresisti-
BILE in it's course, down rocks and
stones. The channel the flood scooped
out was in places quite twelve feet
deep. and large rocks were tossed down
it's course as if they had been pebbles.
The sand and stones brought down by
the water so damned up the river Dee
that quite an extensive loch was
formed. During the time of the cloud
burst the weather mile or two up the
glen remained fine, but to the south
the clouds were black as night"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
The Early Bird.

A very steady and serious country
gentleman had joined newly estab-
nshed metropolitan club which offered
the usual advantage of bedrooms for
country members temporarily in town.
When next the country gentleman
came to town he put up for the night
at the club. which had in the mean
time become extremely fashionable
and its hours CORRESPONDENCE irregu-
lar. The visitor went To bed at an
early hour when all was orderly and
the other members decorous and quiet.
The next morning he came down for
breakfast at his usual hour, s o'clock,
but was surprised to find the room in
the middle Of the busting process and
not cloth on the tables While he
was gazing helplessly around sleepy
eyed waiter came up to him.
II beg your pardon, sir" he said
apologetically, but no suppers can be
served after half past 7."-Harper's
Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18

ty comprehensive first lesson III do
nestle economy.
Now, at dinner, Norah,' she went
on, I'VE always begin with oysters on
the she'll Mr.. Blank is very fond OF
them
"Yis, ma'am.' said Norah. a CLEAN
of Intelligence lighting up her blue
eyes. "And do | be afther putin on
tn moot crackers wild emp"
Nut crackerS"" demanded Mrs.
Blank. What fOr?"
ITO break open tn isthers. ma'am.' y
explained Norah. Sure they do be
hard t'ings to crack wild yer teeth"
-Lippincott'S.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
His Mind Was Made Up.


1t was during a trial in an Alabama
city more than twenty years ago that
one of the jurors suddenly rose from
his seat and precipitately fed from
the courtroom. He was arrested in his
fight before he had left the building
and brought back.
What do you mean by running of
in that way?" asked the judge, who
knew the man to be a simple, honest
farmer
Its like this, your honor" said the
man earnestly. when Mr.. Hobbs
finished talking my mind was all clear,
but when Mr.. Clayton began was all
confused again, and / said to myself,
I'D better leave at once and stay away
till he's DONE for to tell the truth ]
didn't like the way the argument was
going, your honor"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
LEGAL
N OF | G E S
Jan % to Feb 12th)
Probate


State Of Wisconsin, In Probate
Bayfield, County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Timothy
Hennesey Late of the City of Saltwater in
the county of Washington and state Of
minnesota, deceased,
Letters of Administration in said matter
having been granted to Humphrey Hennesey
Of Lacrosse, in the county of Lacrosse and
state of Wise onsin. notice is hereby given
that six months after the 18th day of Jan, A
D. 1909 are allowed to creditors to present
their claims against said deceased Tor ex-
animation and allowance; and that said
Court will on the 18th day OF september A. d,
1909, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day, at the
Court Room of said Court in the Court House
in the city of Washburn in said County, eX-
anime and adjust all claims and demands, Of
all persons against said deceased,
By the Court,
Wm H. Irish,
county Judge.
Dated this 10Th day of Jan. 1909.
Paul w. MahOney,
Attorney for Estate.
Lacrosse, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
A Well Conducted Conscience.

A man who does not use his con-
science often has terrible paroxysms
of it. but man who uses it all the
time never comes into what is called a
state of conscience. 1t comes on him
as dew on flowers and falls on him
gently as rain on the ground. He is
full of conscience, but it is not con-
centrated at any single point. 1t is
distributed through the brain. the
nerves, the muscles and the skin. It is
in every part Of him. 1t pervades his
life. 1t does not. therefore. rise up into
freShet.-Henry Ward Beecher.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
Jan % to Feb 1S)

Jan % to Feb 1S)
State of Wisconsin, County Court
Bayfield, Couuty-In Probate.
IN the Matter of the Estate of Gordon r.
Weber, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that the claims and
demands OF all persons against Gordon R.
Weber, deceased, late of the Town of
Barksdale, in said county, will be examined
and adjusted by the county Court of Bayfield,
county, at the regular term 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 September A. d. 1909.
Also that six months from and after the
10th day of January, A. d. 1909, is the time
limited for creditors of said Gordon r,
Weber, deceased, to present their claims to
said court for examination and allowance.
Dated a washburn. wis, January 10Th, 1909.
By the Court,
VIM. H. Irish,
County Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18

A minister was preaching in Mich:
igan town. On Saturday the women
of the congregation were busy trim
ming up the church Il stroIled in,'
says the minister, land Katie Martin
was decorating the pulpit. noticed
some tacks strewn about the floor and
jocularly advised Katie to he very
careful to pick up all the tacks when
she was through with her work. You
know, Katie said. that if should
step on one of those tacks right in the
middle of a sermon there is no telling
what might happen
Faith. We wouldn't linger long on
that point said Katie without a
SMILE
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
WIS. CENTRAL TRAINS
FROM ASHLAND.

WANTED: Men to advertise and
distribute our sample Mail Order
Merchandise Catalogues. $50 per
month. Address. UNITY SUPPLY
CO., Dept. P, Chicago, I'll.
Wanted: by Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant
manager oman 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,
I'll,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
HONOR AND LOVE

Tell me not. sweet, 1 am unkind;
That from the nunnerie
OF thy chaste breast and quiet mind
To war and arms | flee.
True. a new mistress now L chase
The first foe in the field
And with a stronger faith embrace
y sword. horse. a shield.
Yet this Inconsistency Is such
AS you, too. shall adore.
I could not love thee. dear, so much
Loved l not honor more.
Sir Richard LoVelace.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN


REV. CHR. CHRIsTIANsON, Pastor.
Services every Sunday at 1880 a. M. and
7;46 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 language
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
Kept Cases on Him.

Kept Cases on Him.
Il Gamma get over it," Scotch farm
er remarked to his wife. 81 put two
shillin' piece in ia plate at kirk this
morn isstead o. ma usual pennyv'
The beadle had noticed the mistake
and also the frightened face of his old
friend. who had not the cOura ge to re-
take the coin as the old fashioned la
dle-like spoon was carefully passed
over the head to the next pew and one
penny after another was dropped into
the bowl
The old farmer sat in silence and said
nothing. The old beadle allowed him
to miss the plate for twenty-four con.
secutive Sundays.
On the twenty-fifth Sunday he farm.
er again ignored the collection plate,
but the old beadle steadied the ladle in
front of him and in loud ira gic whis.
per said hoarSely:
''Your times up moo, Sandy!'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
(Feb TO Mch 1D
State Wisconsin, In Circuit Court
For Bayfield, County.
Washburn Loan and Building Association
Plaintiff,
(Feb 4 TO Mch 11)

FOR bayfield, county.
Washburn Loan and Building Association
Plaintiff,
t Clarence Oscar and Eva Oscar his wife,
Charles H. Flynn, l.. Reuter-, Nels p aim and
George Fluck, defendants.
notice is hereby given thai by virtue of "a
the above entitled action on The Goth day of
January, 1908, and which judgm ent was duly
docketed in the office of the Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of said County on said day, [ will
offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder,
the real estate situated in Bayfield, County
and described in said judgment, as follows,
to wit:
Lot number fourteen Q4) in block number
thrty-nine (30 in the original TOWNSHIP OF
the town (now city, of Washburn, according
to the plat thereof on file and of record in
the office of the Register of Deeds of Bayfield,
County. Wisconsin. at the front door of the
Court House in the City of Washburn, in
Bayfield, County, Wisconsin. on the Goth day
of March, 1902 at 1920 o'clock in the fore
noon.
Dated at Washburn. Wisconsin. this 1st
day of February, 1909.
Max Happle,
Sheriff of Bayfield, County Wisconsin.
John Walsh,
Attorney for plaintiff.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18

Foley's Orino Laxative cures con-
stipation and liver trouble and makes
the bowels healthy and regular.
Orino is superior to pills and tablets
as it does not grippe or nauseate.
Why take anything else. @. W.
Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
An Air Loving World Wanted.

Once get nation into inviting fresh
air instead Of barring it out, and not
only is that nation going to repel con-
sumption, but it is going to better it.
self physically in such a measure as
to be practically immune from other
diseases. An air loving world is what
the scientists are aiming at-Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
One Long Drink.

One Long Drink.
Wilson. the poet, better known as
Christopher North, is the author Of
many of the wittiest things now cur
rent in Scotland, and many things he
did not say are attributed to him. One
morning after gran nicht'' with a
of 'whusky'' and wit he woke with a
throat like limekiln and called out for
the landlady of the little inn OF the
shore of Loeb Lomond. where he was
spending his holiday:
Battle. guild dame I'm unco dry
Fetch In the loch.'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
A Rlissful Supnosition,

Miss Black-Mr. Brown, does you
know whit bird of paradise is? Mr.
Brown-Well, Of co'se l doesn't know
fob sure, but when l gifts ter de mex
worP l wouldn't be bit surprise ter
diskuvah dat it was a spring chicken.
illustrated Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
Hereditary Habit.

Even if there had not been kernels
of rice on her hat and a glad light of
love in her eye any bachelor could
have told that she was a bride. And
the manner in which she spoke to her
husband showed they had not been
married long. A man in the passing
crowd spied the couple and rushed
over to greet the bride.
'Well. well, Agnes" he cried, ex-
tending his hand, you don't mean to
say that you're married.?
''Why-wby. yes" the girl stammer-
ed, vivid color mounting to her cheeks
as she tried to defend her novel stu
alton. "You-you know, it runs in the
family. Mother was married too"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
Of Course She Knew.

Shortly after I was ordained" said
a Kansas City minister. 81 met an old
lady who asked me numerous ques-
lions. After being informed where I
had studied she asked:
Ibid you know the Rev. Mr. Name
less there%
Every WE'LL replied.
"'Well, isn't he just the finest everY
she exclaimed enthusiastically.
ut happened that my relations With
Mr.. Nameless had been exceedingly
unpleasant. and with a young mans
radicalism i felt tempted to say SO.
The eagerness Of my questioner was
appealing, however, and Mr.. Nameless
was brilliant young man. so without
hurting my conscience said:
'Unquestionably he is unusually
gifted
I knew you'd say SOP she cried. 4
knew 1t. I'm his motherr"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
A Hummer.

Morning, morning. said paterfa-
nilias genially as he entered the break
fast room. give had splendid night.
Slept like topD'
His wife agreed with him. "You
did," she responded grimly-"like
humming topr'-Philippines Gossip.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18

WANTED-By Chicago whole
sale and mail order house, assistant
manager oman or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary $40 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.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
ALI Provided.

Mrs X. away from home)-John,
did you leave out anything for the cat
before you started? Mr. x. (who dis
likes the beast)-Yes. left a can Of
condensed milk on the table, with the
can opener beside jt.-Boston Tran
script.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
John Drew and the French Actress

John Drew and the French Actress.
1t was the social duty of John Drew,
the actor, to escort young French
actress on her first visit to New York
to roof garden. The orchestra was
playing a melodious air as they en-
tered. and after being seated the ac-
tress asked Mr.. Drew the name of the
selection.
81 Love You. Love You,'" replied
Mr. Drew.
eyes, yes. 1 know" returned the
French girl, with an appreciative
glance of coquetry, "but re tune Eat
zey play, Mistaire Drew-vat ees de
name Of eet?''
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
Proved by the Scriptures.

In the good old days when speed In
railroading was not quite so strenu-
Ously insisted on as it Is at present
Jones and Smith, as we will designate
them, were. strange to relate, riding
on the accommodation train" of a
certain railroad and discussing Bib
lical questions at the same slime.
Cow after COW had been overt AIKEN
and passed, and the train was still
wheeling and rafting along at the
giddy speed of ten miles an hour over
the two rust streaks that answered
the purpose of rails, when Smith spoke
up and said:
Jones, you say you can prove by
the Scriptures that the Lord made ev-
erything Do you imagine he had
anything to do with making this slow
coach road that we are riding on?"
Certainly he did," responded Jones.
Doesn't it say in the first chapter OF
Genesis that on the sixth day he made
all creeping and crawling things?'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
Oyster Crackers.

Mrs. Blank knew that the girl was
raw, but she had engaged her for that
very reason, feeling that by careful
instruction she might be able to de-
velop Norah's latent possibilities into
a fairly expert handling of the affairs
in her dining room. Taking her into
the dining room, she showed her in
detail where everything was, from the
saltcellar to the fish forks; initiated
her into the mysteries of the china
closet and otherwise gave her a pref
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
a Man of Letters,

"Did your friend make hit at the
literary club?"
"T guess he did. He pronounced Les
Miserables' In a brand new way and
then alluded to it as Victor Herbert's
masterpiece. Washington Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
A Bad Habit.

a Bad Habit.
Mother" said little Mary, "all the
time Id school ] keep crossing my
eyes"
why, Maryv' her mothet cried out
In horror. You mustn't do that"
"But forget and do it all the time"
my dear, your eyes viii grow so.
If you ever do It again I'll have to
punish you"
II can't help It," sobbed little Mary.
''All the time l forget and cross my
rs and dot my t'sr'-Lippincott's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18

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, 1909-02-18

True bravery is shown by perform
Ing without witness what one might
be capable of doing before all the
world.-La Rochefoucauld.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18

40 page trap book illustrated,
picture of 46 wild animals in natur-
al colors, FUR AMIN al 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, NJ w.
Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
Are You Making


MOnevp We will give you
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subscription secured. None of
the prizes are competitive. You
can find out how you can do this
by writing to the METROPOLI-
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Campaign and the inducements
which are being offered to Repre-
sentatives. Equally interesting
to old and young. Address
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18

Abuse.
OF satires 1 think as Epictetus did,
III evil be said Of thee and if it be
true, correct myself; if it be a lie.
laugh at it." BY dint of time and ex-
perience / have learned to be a good
post horse. go through my appointed
daily stage. and l care not for the ours
who bark at me along the road.-Fred.
erick the Great
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
SCANDINAVIAN ME-.
REV, N. s. HANSON, Pastor.

Services every Sunday at 1O:45 a. m. and
s:oO p. m. Sabbath School 1900 n. Epworth
League at TOO p. M Prayer meeting every
thursday atS:Oe p. m. Glass meeting every
Tuesday at S:OOlp. m. at the houses.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Services every.sunday at 1915 a. m. and
1880 p. m. Sabbath School at IL ma, Christ
ian Endeavor service at $3.50 D. m. All are
cordially .nyited.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18
CHURCHES
SWEDISH LUTHERAN.

Services every other Sunday. Pastors
residence Cor. Pine Street and Seventh Ave.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18

WashburN Public Library Board.
n. N. Oscar, president: w, Fl. Irish
vice-president. e. Bryan, secretary; W.
Ii. lrish' Charles Jefferson, Mrs. VIM. O'Neil,
). A. Oscar, f Bryan, Mrs. James A.
Sheridan,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-02-18

METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
REV. PENGILLY
West Fifth street. Services every SUNDAY
at 1O:45 a. m. and 1880 p. In. Sabbath School
at 1900 n. Epworth League at $3.50 D. m =.
All ara invited.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-07-14
Use the AMERICAN LIVER TABLETS
House Henry VIII. Liked.

Stanwell place. near Stames, the
nome of Sir Alexander Gibbons. is,
.uriOusly enough. the ancestral home
Of Lord Plymouth's family, and the
way they came to lose it is a strange
story. Henry VIII. took a fancy to
Stanwell and made up his mind to
have it. He had pretty way of do
ing things had Henry. and one fine
day he sent word to Lord Windsor
that he was coming to dine with him
Every preparation was made to enter
tain his majesty royalty and well, but
after the banquet the king Informed
his host that he liked Stanwell so
much that be had decided to possess
himself of it and gave him the grant
Of BOrdersley abbey in Worcestershire
instead. Lord Windsor begged hard to
be allowed to keep Stanwell. which
had been in his family for several cen
turtles. but it was in vain.-London
GentleWOman.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-07-14

who have had a long legislative
experience. are courtesy mentions.
neither of them probably having the
slightest idea of being candidates.
kidder of Woodstock was one of the
most useful members of the senate.
He is strong. sensible and public-spir-
tied Vermonter, but claims no special
fitness as a presiding officer. His
public utterances in Montpelier were
few. devoid of needless verbiage and
pointed. They came slow but were
generally worth waiting for. Give
Kidder time and he might state a
motion to reconsider and then lay the
motion on the table, but it would not
be swift work. even though it might
be done right in the end.
Cory Oh the other hand was sort Of
talking terror. He neither knew nor
cared anything for parliamentary law,
and arose uncrushed from rebukes and
calls to order. If Cory ever got into
the chair, the senate would resolve it.
self into sixth ward citizens caucus
with Frank as candidate. chairman,
committee on nominations, rules and
parliamentary procedure.
Gleason of Lyndonvile proved him
self an adept at parliamentary law
and good presiding officer. He is a
conscientious, direct and tenacious
character and would make an excellent
lieutenant-governor as far as the mere
parliamentary part was concerned.
No one has the slightest idea that he
would be able to enter or organize a
political campaign, however. and the
senator himself is probably of this
opinion.
Porter N. Dale and Leighton P.
Slack are also mentions by courtesy
both having some personal fitness fol
office, but no great chance in any
such scramble as the canvass promises
/ to be.
There is some virtue in the two
previously unmentioned names which
the Herald presents. Outside of them
every one should note some serious
intent in the direction of Kidder anl
/ Gibson, especially the latter. An(
hot weather just beginning.