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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
HIS Lesson
an A0aG1e.
BY LULV JOHNSON.
Copyrighted, 1908, by Associated
Literary Press.

Had they only known it two of them
were ripe to fall into loves basket.
For months Billy Gillen had watched
the shapely brown head bent over the
typewriter desk without realizing that
his appreciation of brown hair with
glints of gold was merely an indica-
ton of deeper feeling.
For rs many moons Ida PaWllng
had assured herself that without the
kindly aid of that nice Mr.. Glllen
office life would be impossible, and she
had not recognized in this feeling any
thing but an aDpreciation of his court
esy.
Even the fact that Billy took to go
ing to church-her church-regularly,
sitting where he could catch the same
glimpse of brown hair that was his to
enjoy in the office, did not open his
eyes, and this story might have ended
as it had begun-in polite nothings-
had it not been for those letters.
There were two of them, and the
office boy, with an appreciation of the
fitness of things, propped them up on
the desks of their recipients. Here
they were being admired by the early
birds of the office staff when Billy
came in with his brisk Good morn
ing"
His smile only broadened when he
saw upon his desk the red envelope
with the huge black legend:
Are you going to be married?
Own your own home.
'Too bad that some one wasted a
two cent stamp to give me that adj
vice. he cried. 81 wonder what put
them up to it."
knowledge of coming events" sug-
gested the head bookkeeper. and the
rest laughed, for they were not blind,
If Billy was. '"There is method in
what he is doing" he added as he
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Feb IS to Mch II


STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT
FOR BAYFIELD, COUNTY-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special
term of the County Court to be held in and
for said County at the court House in the
City of Washburn in said county, on the
second Tuesday (being the 9Th day. Of March
A. d. 1909 at 10 o'clock A. M the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The application OF Ole Lindgren, as admin
istrator of the estate of John Lund late OF
the TOWN of Mason in said county deceased
for the examination and allowance of his
final account OF his administration, and for
the assignment of the residue OF the estate OF
John Lund dece sed, to such other persons
as are by law entitled to the same.
By order of the Court,
Dated February 9th 1909
VIM. II. Irish,
County Judge,
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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. 1t is
in every part of him. 1t pervades his
life. 1t does NOT therefore. rise up into
a freshet.-Henry Ward Beecher.
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got here first purposely let you get
out ahead of me, so that the others
would not talk. want to know If you
have any idea as to who sent those
letters to usw
Il did not notice the name OF the
company" she said, with STEADY
voice. But you know that the ele-
vator men and the janitor are paid for
the names of tenants in all buildings"
THAT isn't it," he said determ1nedly.
I'VE were the only two in the entire
office building to receive them. l ask
cd the postman when / went to lunch.
Some one sent them to us to start trou-
bic 1t must have been some one in
the office, because they are the only
ones who know that-that-I like you
very much"
Don't you like the other girls tooY'
Ida S tones were cool and level, though
her heart beat uncomfortably fast. 81
think that Miss Bender is a dear, and
one can't help liking Mrs. Crouch"
ITS not just that sort of like" ex-
planned Billy. 81 think that it must
have been Travers who sent them.
From where he sits he can see me
looking at you. and l guess he sus-
poets
"Suspects?' echoed Ida.
well. | can't keep the love out OF
my eyes when | sit there went on
Billy lamely Il didn't know 1t was
love-I didn't until this morning, that
is. | guess it must have been love all
along, though, for ever since you came
into the office I've had trouble with
my books, and now know it was be-
cause l could look at you. Then I'd
put down a wrong figure and have to
stay after hours to strike balance"
I'm sorry that l have such an eff
silence
t'Now that | know where / stand l
want to tell YOU" he went on impetu-
ously. Il do want to own home, and
want you to be its mistress. Won't
you. Ida?" he asked softly as he took
her hand in his.
81 think it is-yes. Billy" she whis-
pered as she turned a happy face to his
eager eyes II guess that circular
opened my eyes too"
And to think that we tore up the
advertisement. We ought to let that
chap sell us home. He deserves 1t
for bringing us together. When I earn
a home Wen be married, dear"
doesn't it take an awfully long time
to earn a homer she asked in sweet
confusion. and Billy was enraptured.
Billy sought the minister a couple Of
weeks later to arrange for the quiet
wedding, and when the details had
been settled the kindly old man laid
OBTAINING hand on Billy's shoulder.
''It is we'll to be provident, my lad"
he said impressively. you should
save your money and with 1t buy a
home. There is a company which
gives the church commission on all
sales through us. You must have had
their letter. gave them your address.
In case you have lost it,
He crossed to his desk and drew
from it red envelope. Even across
the room Billy recognized it.
"I'll be hanged" he said in mild sur
prise. ST didn't dream that even the
minister got wise before I did. 1 was
the last one to get next to my own
heart" And he made a mental note to
give a double fee to this man who had
read him Alright.
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Of Course She Knew.

Shortly after | was ordained" said
Kansas City minister. Il met an old
lady who asked me numerous uues-
lions. After being informed where
had studied she asked:
"'Did you know the Rev. Mr.. Name
less there?
Every WE'LL I 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 young mans
radicalism ! 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
Il knew you'd say so!' she cried. 4
knew it, I'm his motherr"
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silustriogs Bachelors.

Among the ;llustrious Of the LAND
who passed through life in single
blessedness may be mentioned Sir
Isaac Newton, Thomas Hobbies, au-
thor of the "Leviathan;" Adam
Smith, the father of political econo-
my; Chamfort, the greatest OF
French takers; Gassendi, Calico,
Descartes, Locke, Spinoga, Kant,
Bishop Butler, the author Of the
Analogy" Bayle, Leibnitz, Hume,
Gibbon, Macaulay, Buckle, Pitt,
Charles James Fox, Leonardo da
vinci, Raphael, Michael Angelo,
Sir Joshua Reynolds, the artist Tur-
ner, Handel, Beethoven, Rossini,
Mendelssohn and Meyerbeer.
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Bark of Enulsnd Watchers

When you enter the Bank of Eng
land by any door four pairs of eyes
watch you. Though you are unaware
Of this fact. Situated close to the
doors are hiding places in which are
four guardians Of the bank You can
not see them. but they can watch you
with the aid Of rejecting mirrors in
which they can see your entrance and
exit and every movement from the
time you enter the. portals of wealth to
the moment you leave them.
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WANTED-By Chicago whole
sale and mail order house, assistant
manager oman or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary $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.
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Mich Ii to April 15)

Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an
execution issued out ofand under the seal of
the Circuit Court for Bayfield, County on the
9th day of March, 1909, on Judgment in an
action wherein the Northern State Bank is
plaintiff and Ole johnson is defendant, I
have levied upon the following described
real estate in Bayfield, County, Wisconsin,
and all the right, title and interest therein
which the said Ole johnson had at the date
of the docketing Of said Judgment, to wit
The south half of the south west quarter and
the south west quarter of che south east
quarter OF section seven "a in township
forty-fve 4O north, of range five (O west,
and will offer for sale and sell the Same at
public vendue, to the highest bidder. at the
front door Of the Court House in the City of
Washburn in Bayfield, County, Wisconsin,
on the oath day of April, A. u. 1909. at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, to satisfy said judg-
ment and costs,
Dated at washbnrn. Wisconsin. this 10th
day of March, 1909
Max Happle,
Sheriff of Bayfield, County, Wisconsin.
John Walsh,
Attorney for plaitniff
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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 time.
Cow after COW had been overtaken
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:
Zones, 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?'
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Kept Cases on Him.

Kept Gases on Him.
Il Gamma get over it, a Scotch farm
er remarked to his wife. Il put a two
shillin' piece in ia plate at kirk this
morn isstead O ma usual penny
The beadle had noticed the mistake
and also the frightened face of his old
friend, who had not the courage 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 the farm
er again ignored the collection plate,
but the old beadle steadied the Iadle in
front of him and in loud, tragic whis-
per said hoarsely:
Your times up noo Sandyw
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
The Early Bird.


A very steady and serious country
gentleman had joined a newly estab-
lished 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 i'll the mean
time become extremely fashionable
and it's hours correspondingly 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. 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
alphabetically, but no suppers can be
served after half past 7."-Harper's
Weekly.
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Simple Remedy for la Grippe.

La Grippe coughs are dangerous
as they frequently develop into pneu-
monia. Foley's Honey and Tar not
only stops the cough but heals and
strengthens the lungs SO that no
serious results need be feared. The
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tains no harmful drugs and in yell
low package. Refuse substitutes.
q. w. Frost.
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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 NIGHT" with
group of his cronies and an abundance
Of ''whusky" and wit he woke with a
throat like a Iimekiln and called out for
the Iandlady of the little inn on the
shore Of Loeb Lomond. where he was
spending his holiday:
Battle. guild dame I'm unco dry.
Fetch in the loch'
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HONOR AND LOVE.

Tell me not, sweet | am unllind;
That from the nunnerie
OF thy chaste breast and quiet mind
To war and arms | flee.
True. a new mistress now | chase
The first foe in the field
And with a stronger faith embrace
n sword. a horse. a shield.
Yet this INCONSISTENCY Is such
AS you, too, shall adore.
could not love thee. dear. so much
Loved ! not honor more.
Sir Richard Lovelace.
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His Mind Was Made Tn.


1t was during 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 off
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 I
didn't like the way the argument was
going, your honor"
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A Painful Point.

A minister was preaching in a Mich
igan town. On Saturday the women
Of the congregation were busy trim
ming up the church. II strolled in"
says the minister. land Katie Martin
was decorating the pulpit. | noticed
some tacks strewn about the floor and
jocularly advised Katie to be very
careful to pick up all the lacks when
she was through with her work. you
know, Katie l said, that if should
step on one of those lacks 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"
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ty comprehensive FIRST lesson In do.

ty comprehensive frst lesson In do
nestle economy.
Now, at dinner. Norah.' she went
on, 1--WE always begin with oysters on
the shell. Mr. Blank is very fond of
them
'Yis, ma'am." said Norah. CLEAN
of intelligence lighting up her blue
eyes. "And do be afther putin on
tn moot crackers wild 'em?"
.'.:,l eyackers?'' demanded Mrs.
Blank. What for!'
ITO break open tn isthers, ma'am,"
explained Norah. Sure they do be
har-rd t'ings to crack wild yer teeth"
-IinnincOtt'S
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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 a 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, l know" returned the
French girl, with an appreciative
glance of coquetry. "but re tune Eat
zey play, Mistaire Drew--vat ees de
name Of eetY'
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NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN

REV. CHR. CHRIsTIANsoN Pastor.
Services every Sunday at 1890 a. IN. 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 language
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LEGAL
N OF | C E S
(Mch 4 to Mch 25)
State of Wisconsin, County Cour

State of Wisconsin, County Court
Bayfield, County-In Probate.
IN the Matter of the Estate of Fred
Falsh,
Notice is hereby given that the claims and
demands OF all persons against Fred
Falch, deceased, late of the Town of
Bayfield, in said county, of Bayfield, will be
examined and adjusted by the county Court
of Bayfield, county, at the general 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. ID.
1909
Also that six months from and after the
End day of March, A. d. 1909, is the time
limited for creditors of said Fred Falch,
deceased, to present their claims to said
court for examination and allowance.
Dated at March End, 1909.
By the Court,
VIM. III. Irish,
County Judge.
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Hereditary Habit.

Even if there had not been kernels
of rice on her hat and glad light OF
love III 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 ard 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-why. yes" the girl stammer-
ed. vivid color mounting to her cheeks
alton. ''You-you know. it runs in the
family. Mother was married too"
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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
fairly expert handling of the affairs
In her dining room. Taking her into
the dining room, she showed her in
saltcellar to the fish forks; initiated
her into the mysteries of the china
closet and otherwise gave her pref
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Cordial and Confidential.

"How did you get along with Ma
mics father?'
Zine. He said it was all right before
] asked him. And then he asked me if
I didn't know few more likely young
fellows who would take the rest of his
girls. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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My three year old boy was badly
constipated, had high fever and
was in an alful condition, I gave
him two doses of Foley's Crino
Laxative and the Rext morning the
fever was gone and he was entirely
well. Foley's Orino Laxative saved
his life A. wolkush, oasimey, wis.
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Her Version

Mr.. Highbrow-It. was Michelet. i
believe. who observed that woman is
the salt of mans life" Miss Keen.
Quite true. Young men aren't half so
fresh after they get married Boston
Transcript.
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Made His Mark.

"Well, young DR.. Slicer has made his
mark already, hasn't hep
eyes; did it on his first case"
"Great work! What did he do?'
"Vaccinated him.
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A Bad Habit.

Mother said little Mary. "all the
time IL school ! keep crossing my
eyes,"
"Why, Nary her mothet cried out
In horror You mustn't do that
"But forget and do it all the time"
my dear. youi eyes vii! grow so.
II you ever do IL again I'll have to
punish you"
II can't help It," sobbed little Mary.
"All the time | forget and cross my
rs and dot my 's!"-Lippincott's.
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GERMAN EV. LUTHERAN.
Services will be held at 10000 a. m. except
last Sunday of the month. Sunday School
every Sunday at HOO. G. GUTEKUNsT,
Pastor.
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History Revised.

The PROFESSIONALISM was it defeat
ed Leonidas at Thermopylae? The
Bright Student-The new rules. He
held the pass too long.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
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WIS. CENTRAL TRAINS

WANTED: Men to advertise and
distribute our sample Mail Order
Merchandise Catalogues. $50 per
month. Address. UNITY SUPPLY
co, Dept. F., Chicago, Ill.
Wanted: by Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant
manager oman or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary 800 and expenses paid week
ly; expense money advanced, Work
pleasant; position permanent. No
or experience required.
Spare, time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose self
addressed envelope. SUPERIN-
TENDENT, 1872 Lake St. Chicago,
HI, y.
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There is many a good hearted fool.
The trouble is that man doesn't do
his thinking with his heart.-Philadel-
phia Record
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Abuse.

Of satires | think as Epictetus did,
IF evil be said of thee and if 1t 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.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
REV. PENGILLY
West Fifth street. Services every Sunday
at 1O:45 a. m. and 1880 D. m. Sabbath School
at 1890 IL. Epworth League at $3.50 D. m .
All are invited.
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SCANDINAVIAN MI
REV, N. S. HANSON. Pastor.

Services every Sunday at 1O:45 a. M. and
800 p. m. Sabbath School 1900 n, Epworth
League at 700 p. m. Prayer meeting every
Thursday at 500 p, m. Glass meeting every
Tuesday at scoop. M at the houses
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Felt the Tes

Felt the est.
do you believe in hypnOtismT
81 have to-"
"Why?"
"Fellow made me pay bill today."l
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Washbura Public Library Board.
n. N. Oscar, president: w. II. Irish
vice-president. e. Bryal, secretary; w
Ii. Irish, Charles peterson, Mrs. VIM. O'Neil,
). A. Oscar, Brvan. Mrs, James A
Sheridan,
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ST.JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. PULSIFER. Vicar.
First Sunday in the month; Morning
prayer Litary and Sermon at 1886 a. ne
mon at 1880 p. M. Sunday School every sun
day afternoon at 3:15.
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CONGREGATIONAL oHURcH.

Services every. Sunday at 1915 a. m. and
1880 p. m. Sabbath School at IL IA, Christ
ian Endeavor service at $50 D. m. All are
cordially -nyited.
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CHURCHES
SWEDISH LUTHERAN.

services every other Sunday. Pastors
West.