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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
Special Rates Old Subscriptions When Paid in Advance
A BAD RUNAWAY
Mrs. P. Lindsey and Daught-
er Injured Tuesday
Afternoon.

Mrs. Phil Lindsey and daughter
and son came near meeting with a
serious accident Tuesday afternoon
when horse which they were driv-
ing became frightened and ran away.
The horse started to run while down
on west Pine street but Mrs. Lindsey
controlled the frightened animal un
til they got up as far as 1st avenue
east when the horse turned down
Bayfield, street. People rushing out
trying to catch the horse only
frightened it all the more and when
it got down to the livery barn it
dashed in. The cutter struck
against the side OF the barn door
throwing Mrs. Lindsey out over the
dash board, against cutter stand
ing in the Darn, Ethel was thrown
against the side of the door. The
child escaped unhurs. Mrs. Lind
sey had her head and arm injured
while Ethel was cut upon the fore
head. Tae side ~ the cutter was
smashed up. Their escape, OF serious
if not fatal injury, is considered re-
mark able
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
2 Stores at Iron River Burn

Iron River, Wis, Jan. 3l-A
fire which broke out in Jack
McCne's candy sto1 e early this
morning destroyed two business
houses and for time threatened
the entire block. The candy
stock of McCue and the harness
shop of Joe Fouchie were totally
destroyed. The other buildings
used as saloon on the first floor
conducted by Billie Kline and as
a boarding house on the second
floor by Joe Fouchie was also
destroyed with contents, with
the exception of some household
effects.
The buildings were owned by
T. F.. Mackmiller and r. A. Steck-
bauer, of Minneapolis. Great
difficulty was experienced in say
ing the adjoining buildings,
Knowels jewelry store and Par
hams, feed store. Light insur
ance was carried.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
u. S. Marshall Made Nine Ar.
rests Here Saturday,
Are Charged With Selling
s'Fire Water" to the
Indians.

A United States Marshall was
in the city last Saturday and ar
rested nine as the saloon men
who were charged with selling
liquor to Indians. The men ar
rested were taken before the
United States Court Com mission
er at Ashland Saturday after
noon where they were required
to give bond for their appear
ance in federal court. There
were seventy-eigh cases from
Ashland, Washburn, and Bay
field alone, and about three hun
dred from this part of the state.
The evidence against the men
it is claimed was gotten last sum-
mer shortly after the new saloon
licenses were taken out. Two
Indians acting as deputies for
the government made the rounds.
One was citizen while the other
was not. 1t is said that the two
would go into saloon and would
call for drink. One would take
a drink while the other would
call for bottle of either whiskey
or beer. After securing the
bottle it was labeled with the
name of the saloon man from
whom it was secured. A good
many were caught. tie following
being from this city. John
OVERLY, Octave Huppe, Charles
Nelson, VIM. Burns. Louis
"a 1aaer, Ed. Olson, Pete Skarr,
G. Westlund, Andrew Messner.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
Begin Repair Work.

Vhe repair work at the mill of
the M. I'll. Sprague Lum Der com
pany will be begun during tie
middle part of this month. Be
sides the repairs to be made
there will be installed a new
horizontal band mill which will
increase the capacity of the mill
considerable. Anew engine will
also be put in to take the place
of the one now in use. With
these newimprovements the mill
will be a dandy. 1t has steady
run for next season.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
Water Works Heard Case at
Madison Last Friday
City Represented by Attorney
John Walsh and City
Clerk Axelberg

At Madison last Friday the water
works rate case from this city was
heard before the Wisconsin Railway
commission. The city was repre-
sented by Attorney John Walsh and
City Clerk Fl. P. Axelberg. The
hearing was asked for by the City
Council. They claim that the rates
charged for water are high and un-
just. Some time ago the representa-
tives Of the commission were here
for the purposes of going over the
plant aud placing valuation on
the same. The council claim that
the rates charged are too high &C
cording to this valuation. Mr.
Walsh attempted to show that the
rates charged here were the highest
in the state and that they should
be reduced. He also asks that con-
sumers be allowed the use Of water
meters if so desired.
The company were represented by
their attorney aud by D. M. Maxcy
of the company, They submitted
their books to show that their rates
were not at all unjust and that they
were not even making fair re-
turn on their investment. They ten
d9d to show that the water business
was not the get rich business" that
a good many people think that it
is, but that it was very uncert ain
Their figures show that for year
or more ohe company lost money on
their investment and st no time have
they made any exorbitant profits,
Tho commission have asked that
all Of the books of the com
pany be submitted to them for the
purposes Of Investigating The
city also has the right to exam
inc the books. A decision will be
forthcoming but it will probably not
be handed down for a month or
more.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
causing great pain.

causing great pain.
The family moved here from
Minneapolis about a year ago,
purchasing the Kosberg resi-
dence. Mr.. Bertrand is an agent
for dustless broom. The old.
est girl returned a few days age
from the home for the feeble
minded.
A inquest is being conducted
this afternoon but an adjourn-
ment will be taken to await the
report of the state chemists.
Do You Want to Sell have a
buyer for house centrally located
Must be bargain. See Robinson
at the Times.
Two horses for Sale. Inquire of
G. N. Cramer & Co.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
Family of N. Bertrand found
on Tuesday Morning.
Mother and Child Have Died
While Others are in Ser
ious Condition.

A great deal of excitement was
caused shortly before noon Tues
day when it was reported that
the entire family of n. Bertrand
residing on west Third street
had been poisoned. At shortly
after eleven O'Clock Mr.. and Mr.
A. p. Fraser we're startled by
the cries of Mr.. Behrand who
was seen at the window rappin9
for help. They i'm mediatel,U
rushed over to the house whicli
they found locked. They were
accompanied by George A. Cal
der. An entrance to the house
was gained by forcing the door.
Mr.. Bertrand was found lying
upon the floor partly dressed
and moaning in great shape.
They assisted him in dressing.
and wrapped him up in a blanket.
In the next room Mrs. Bertrand
was found lying upon the floor
between the two beds dead.
Two children were lying upon
a couch iu the kitchen writhing
in their agonies and in the room
with the mother were two more
children in a similar condition.
In the front room a fifth child
was lying in a pitible plight up
on the bed. Everything indicated
a case of poisoning and the
neighbors rushed tLs telephone
and called for doctors and officers
who soon arrived upon the scene.
Neighbors also rushed to the
house. When the doctors ar
rived the condition Of the child
ren was serious, couple OF
them already being in spasms.
The stomach pump was brought
into use and all the children
were given the very quickest
possible attention in hope of saw
inor thoir livnS On WadnoSda "
morning the smallest of the
children passed away, and three
of the others are still in very
serious condition and their re-
covery is dou ubtful. The doctors
and neighbors have worked faith
fully and everything possible
has been done to relieve the suf-
ferings of the little ones and to
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
N. p. Train From Here Leaves
Rails out at Lenowee
Engineer Killed and Fireman
Hurt. Passengers Escape
Injury

The first disasterous accident
occurring Oh the Washburn
Branch of the Northern Pacific
railway between here and Iron
River occurred Tuesday morn
ing when the engine left the
rails on the curve just this side
of Lenawee. The engine and
three fiat cars went into the
ditch, killing Engineer A. J.
Burton and badly injuring Fire
man Dave Cooper. The passen-
ger coach did not leave the rails
and aside from being shook up,
none of the passengers were in
jured. The engine after leaving
the rails toppled over pinning
the engineer in the wreckage.
The fireman jumped but was
badly injured in doing so. The
train was in charge of Conductor
John O'Brien. An engine and
caboose left Iron River shorty
after the accident and conveyed
the dead and injured man and
passengers to Iron River. 1t is
said that the fireman will sur
vive. A spread rail is said to
have been the cause of the
wreck.
This is the first accident of any
account that has ever occurred on
this branch. The train crew
with the exception of the fireman
were new men on this run, the
engineer having come here only
a few days ago to take the place
of the regular man who was
away on a short vacation. The
conductor had only been on the
run week or so and this was
the brakeman's first trip to this
city. The engineer and conduc.
tor were old men in the employ
of the Northern Pacific. Among
those from this city that were
passengers on the train the
morning of the accident were
Mrs. Alex Maitland, Miss Mata
Fluck, Walter Lareaux, and three
woodsmen.
The Wreckage was cleared
away Tuesday and Wednesday
and the regular train was run
again last night.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
Had A Jolly Time

The Epworth league of the Metho-
dist church conducted sleigh ride
party out to the Kinster farm home
last Friday evening, A large mum
Der were in attendance and most
enjoyable evening Was spent playing
games. Two cont,s sts were held
during the forepart of the evening.
The first being col test for men
Each was given small apron to hem
and the prize was Won by Ben Berg
lund. In the ladies nail driving con-
test Minnie Linstr ON won tie prize.
At least one smashed finger result
ed from this contest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
Bring in Your Subscriptions Now.
THE N. P. TRAIN WRECKED
MAY BE A LIVELY ONE
Social Democratic Figure on
Putting up Entire
City Ticket


There are some indications of
the coming spring election in
this city being a lively one, at
least the Social Democrats will
make it so if their plans do not
miscarry. Already they cast
ing about for suitable candidates
to fill all of the Offices and they
have selected some pretty lively
fellows already. There plan is
to have candidate for each Office
in the city and to make the cam
paign a lively one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
DR.. Harris May Come.

Dr.. Harris of Nash, who seems to
be acquiring such a reputation as a
healer may be induced to locate in
this city, The matter has been
broached to tie Doctor and he has
indicated his willingness to come.
The matter will be discussed at a
meeting of the Commercial Club
soon. A committee of the Club will
visit the Doctor at his home end the
proposition laid before him. Hun
dreds OF people visit his Nash home
every month.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
Special Inducements to New Subscribers.
A BAD CASE OF POISONING

pull them through. In this they
have been handicapped as the
direct cause of the poisoning
could not be learned and it was
hard to ascertain just what had
caused it. The children range
in ages from seven to sixteen
years.
On account of the peculiar cir
cum stances surrounding the case
a thorough examination is being
made by the officers and district
attorney, in the hopes of ascer-
tanning if there has been any
foul play.
The remains of Mrs. Bertrand
was removed to the undertaking
rooms of the Estabrook and Olson
Furniture company Tuesday
evening where an autopsy was
held. The brains of the woman
was examined and the stomach
was removed. The contents of
the stomach will be analysed to
determine what caused death.
Articles of food and medicine
found in the house will also be
examined. The condition of the
house when entered by neigh
oors was pitable sight. The
fire was out and the rooms were
cold. The mother lay upon the
floor partly dressed, while the
children were upon beds with
little or no clothing over them.
having kicked them off in their
agonies.
AS soon as fires were built
Mr.. Bertrand sat by the fire and
afJel. short time began to re-
vive. He was given no medical
attention whatever but after
dinner was able to be around.
Although he has been questioned
concerning the case he does not
appear to remember anything
except that he says that he was
verg siss: One sf the boys who
was the. least sick has also been
questioned. He states that they
began taking sick at different in
tervals during the night but 9TH
er than this he does not remem-
Der anything. None of them seem
to know anything about the case
of the mother who was found
dead. The officers are in hopes
that as soon as they recover
from the shock that they will be
able to give a more correct story.
The officers do not seem to think
that poison food was the cause,
but believe that they have gotten
hold of some strong poison and
that if medical attention had not
been given them at the time that
all of the children would have
died. The poison seemed to act
upon the stomach and bowels,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
Missionary Society Elects.

The annual election of the Mission
ary society took place at it's meeting
last week. All of the officers were
elec ted as follows:
President, Mrs. H. H. Fahrig.
Vice President, Mrs. John Gibson,
Secretary, Mrs. Nels M. Oscar.
Treasurer, Mrs. A. P. Fraser.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
0uesday Jeb. Lst Busy Day

That February came in on a wave
of excitement and sensation can
not be denied by the people of this
city, although it may nave been just
as quiet as any other day elsewhere.
The following fairly represents the
events crowded into the day.
Wreck on the Northern Pacific
at Lenowee, All Washburn people
passengers on the train, Engineer
A. J, Burton is killed and the fireman
Dave Cooper injured.
2 Poisoning of the entire Bertrand
family, Mother found dead by the
neighbors and all the children yery
sick, one since dying. Official inves-
t;gation by District Attorney Alvord
and Sheriff Happle discloses peculiar
circumstances.
"a horse ran away and Mrs.
Linsay and daughter were severely
injured.
Alarm of fire turned in, small
blaze in building near the Norway
house. No damage done.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03

Have you property to Sell or do
you want to buy. List your wants
with Robinson at the Times office
if you want quick results.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
County Board to Meet

The adjourned annual meeting of
the County Board will be held at
the Office of the County Clerk next
Monday. Nothing but routin busi-
ness will be transacted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-02-03
To Biiou Patrons

The Bijou theatre will be closed
Friday night. VIII be open Satur-
cay night. Sunday afternoon and
evening.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
Summons and Complaint.
state OF South Carolina.
County nF nillnn s....

Summons and Complaint.
State of South Carolina,
County OF Dillon.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Complaint to call i'm Creditors,
Marshal Assets, Etc.
G. II. O'Ferrall as Administrator
of the personal estate of Juitt Nc
Call, deceased, Plaintiff.
VS.
Sarah Mccall, Louis Mccall, Dian
ma Brown, Mingo Mccall, Eugene M
Call, Amelia Gerald. and Clara Nc
Call; Helen Fuller and Theodosia
Fuller; John Mccall, Mary Mccall,
Queenie Mccall. Perry and Annie
Mccall; J. w. Dillon and n. A. Dill
Ion, Dillon Wholesale Grocery and
others, the heirs at law and credi-
tors Of said Juitt Mccall, deceased,
Defendants.
Pursuant to an order granted in
above entitled action by his Honor.
Judge George h. Prince, all and
singular the creditors OF the inteatat
Juitt Mccall, late of the county and
State aforesaid, are hereby notified
to establish their respective claims
before the undersigned, rs Master,
at his office in Dillon. s. c., ,on or,
before the Goth day OF August next
or be barred the benefi; of any de-
cree to be rendered in said action
Dillon, S. :, A. b. JORDAN,
July 7th 1910. Master of Dillon
County.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

When congressman votes for a
his district because the increased
tariff on lumber he does not injure
profit to the manufacturer lust
about offsets the additional cost
of building material to the builder,
but when he gets half a million dol
lars appropriation for his district
he makes his district just that much
richer.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

The Messenger, of Mullins, edited
by Hon. Jas. Norton, is strongly
advocating the Torrens system of
registering land. There is no doubt
ing the efficiency OF the Torrens
system, but there will have to be a
radical change in the personnel of
the general assembly before South
Carolina will have such statute
placed on its books.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

am prepared to take orders for
best quality of Gravestones and Mon
ments. No second hand or shod
material used, and satisfaction guar
anteed before payment is required,
cement foundations is made for mon
uments without extra cost. Prices
are right, Let me know your wants
before placing orders elsewhere,
DAVID S. ALLEN,
Dillon, s. c.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

thousand dollars for n magnificent
navy yard, and IL our memory SER
yes us right il was Senator Tillman
who advocated a duty on tea in or
der to protect an Infant tea
industry" near Chrlestoan, but it
cannot be charged that Senator Till
man advocated the policy of pro-
lection" in exchange for the big
appropriation for the Cha rleston ma
Wy yard.
Our good friend of The Messenger
has very ably and intelligently rep
resented the 9Th. district in Con-
gress and probably knows the "in-
side" and outside" Of legislation
at the national capital better than
we ever hope to know it, and while
we have the profoundest respect for
his knowledge of public affairs,
still We must take issue with him
when Ii comes to the question Of
securing Federal aid for public i'm
We have an eye on a public build
ing for Dillon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

The State newspaper has laid
down OH Lever because he voted for
Il tariff on lumber, but the State
praises Lever when he asks for a
better postoffice building at colum-
ba. Verify. the man who doeth as
he pleases can't please even his
friends.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21
Advertisements-sI.OO per

Advertfsements-$ per Inch
tor the first insertion, subsequent
insertions so cents per inch. Legal
advertisements at the rates allowed
by law. Local reading notices at
10 cents per line for the first inser-
ton. and, cents per line for all
subsequent insertions. Liberal con-
treccs made for three, six and twel-
We months. Write for rates. Obitu
aries. tributes of respect, resolutions
cards OF thanks and all notices of
Q personal or political character
ere charged for as regular adver-
tising. Contracts for advertising not
subject to cancellation after first
insertion.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

What about that meeting between
the citizens and the railroad commit
tee to discuss the $4,000 railroad
bond issue proposition? If any mis-
understanding exist il does seem tina
joint meeting would help all par
ties to understand each other better
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

Latta. Aug. 90.
HameT, Aug. 20
Gaddy's Mill, Aug. "a.
Pages Mills. Aug. rs.
Fork, Aug &c.
Dillon. Aug. 81.
Each candidate will be assessed
as follows and where only one can
didate runs for an office the assess
ment will be doubled:
Coroner. $500.
Probate Judge, $500.
Supervisor. $25.OO.
Sheriff. $500.
Clerk of Court, $500.
Treasurer. s25.OO.
Auditor. $500.
Master, $500.
Supt. of Education, $500.
Sel.te. $1,000.
House of Representatives. $500.
The following managers OF cleo
tion have been appointed:
Dillon: w. s. Campbell, S. w.
Jackson. H. McRae.
Latta: J. B. Moore, Homer Atkin-
son, A. p. Bethea.
Hamer: Jas. Mcclellan, Daniel,
McDuffie, Watson Mcdaniel.
Campbells Bridge: J. H. Berry.
Fred Lane, Bascom Floyd.
Maple Mill: l. H. Cannon, B. F..
Prince, w. T. Barnhill
Mt. Cavalry: E. p. Virgins, ID.
w. Bowen, J. H. Moody, Jr.
Bermuda: S. F. Stephens, BOYD
Stephens, Barfield Moody.
Gaddys Mill: ]. c. Adams, Weei-
ters Gaddy, G. l.. Carmichael.
Pages Mill: }. NJ. Hill, w. j. Ford
A. Q. Page
Fork: w. X. Fort, c. f. Tay-
lor, r. r. ROGERS.
Pleasant Hill: +. V. Moody.
Dougal Mcintyre, T. II. Pittman.
Little Rock: T. c. Sherwood. C.
&. Bridges, A. ID. Bethea.
Judson; J. G. Bennett. I.aurin
McInnis, Jas. Mcqueen
Centerville: j. A. Galloway, ]. w.
Nicholson, w. c. Hatchel.
Fore: J. S. Tart, J. ID. Proctor,
Il. l.. Berry
The polls will open at Z Il. III.
and close at 4 p. m.
tn Nina gers a; s?cl precinct
are requested to organize and del
egate one of their number to secure
the ballot boxes. The boxes will
be ready for delivery on the Satur-
day proceeding the date of the first
primary and five cents per mile
each way will be allowed for get
ting and delivering the boxes, plus
$1.OO per day. Managers will be
allowed Sl.00 per day for each pri-
mary and clerk will be allowed a
fee of $1.OO.
Campaign pledges must be filed
with the-clerk and assessments must
be paid on or before IL Nj. Aug.
18th Candidates who fail to file
their pledges in the time specified
will not be allowed to enter the
campaign.
A. b. JORDAN. w. T. BETHEA,
Clerk & Treas. Chairman
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

Communications are always
glad to publish news letters per-
saining to matters of public inter
est. We require the name and ad-
dress Of the writer in every case. No
article which is defamatory or Of
fensively personal can find place in
our columns at any price, and
we are not responsible for opinions
expressed in any communication.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

An exchange that says fertilizers
are going up might have added that
they have been going down long
enough.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-07-21

If Barnard Evans story is denied
manymore times he will begin to
believe it himself