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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12
BOYS ARE DROWNED
Two A shland Boys Lost Their
Lives Sunday.
Accident Takes Place not far
From This City. Caroe
is Found.

Two Ashland boys, Louis
Schaetzle and Delos Martin were
drowned in Chequamegon Bay
Sunday afternoon. The boys
were 19 years old and were
mem bers of the Ashland High
School. One of the boys had
built sixteen foot canoe, in
which the boys rowed across the
bay to the Knowlton farm at
Long trestle just south west Of
this city. They started to re-
turn about noon, and have not
been seen since. Their canoe
was found Monday afternoon
near Brettings..
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12

The mem bers of Masonic Lodge in
this city will entertain the members
of the Ashland and Bayfield, lodges
this evening. Degree work will be
exemplified by officers of three lod-
ges. A lunch will also be served.
Senator Clapp insists that he cam
not be read out of the Republican
party by anybody. In fact, this
game OF Clapp in and Clapp out does
not appeal TO the Senator at all.
No place else on the globe
will you find as big-hearted,
generous and noble people as
reside in this old town. They
are not much on dress parade.
They do not wear silk stock
ings and silk hats but they
have hearts as big and warm
as ever pulsated in human
breasts.
Big Premium Offers Given Away
Free. We want you to represent
Physical Culture in your City and
vicinity. Never before was such an
opportunity offered our ager is to
secure subscriptions as we have to
offer at the present time. Five to
fifteen dollars day is being earned
by many of our agents offering our
attractive premiums with subscrip-
tions to Physical Culture. Write
to-day for territory. address Circu-
lation Department, Physical Culture
Publishing Co., Flatiron Bldg, New
York City, N. Y.
own 280 acres improved prairie
farm located five miles from Benson.
the Comfy Seat of Swift County,
Minnesota, and two miles from
Con tart. This is good level land
with a black loan soil. Farm has
good buildings. Will trade this
farm for North Wisconsin cut over
lands. Also own a brick block in
Charles City, Iowa, buil;5ng is l30
130 feet, is two stories high, and
has a 10 ft. basement. Build
ing is we'll constructed, and it is To-
Gated in the center of the city, and
the building has net income of
$4,000 per month. What have you
to offer to trade in North Wisconsin
for either or both of these proper
ties? Address Albert C.. Uecke,
Cumberland, Wisconsin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12

"What would we not give, -
says one of our first settlers,
for the uncloyed appetite of
youth! Here am l, tired of
chicken and sick of roast
beef, but my young son comes
in from school in the after
noon and asks for bread and
butter. He goes from the
kitchen to the DINING room,
eating one slice and carrying
three more, which he arranges
in front of him on the dining
room table at equal distances
apart, one back ofthe other,
in columns by companies, a
whole battalion of joys! AS
he eats, he moves up the re-
serves and is happy-happy
on bread and butter. Oh
happy YOUTH
Former Chairman of the County
Board A. Pearce Tomkins of the
town of Pilsen, transacted business
in the city the first of the week.
Mr.. Tomkins expects to leave soon
for South Dakota, where he will have
charge of large farm belonging to
Mrs. Tomkins mother. He has
rented the Eileen Stock farm to his
brother Scott Tomkins.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12

Anyway. the first installm ent OF
strawberry sho"tcake escaped the
blizzard.
An editor received two dollars and
a cork from a delinquent subscriber.
When they met later the editor said;
[ understand bout the money because
that was what you owed, but what
does the cork mean? "Stop 'er, = was
the reply.-Jewel County Republi-
can.
Mrs. John Gibson Of Odanah is in
the city visiting with relatives.
Census Enumeration John Froseth
has completed the enumeration Of
this city and has made his report tc
Supervisor Dresser.
The stockholders of the Farmers
Mutual Town Insurance Co. of Bay
field County will hold IT'S annual
meeting at the Commercial Clut
rooms in this city Tuesday evening,
May oath. The election OF officers
will then take place. The present
officers are A. Pearce Tomkins ol
the town of Pilsen, President, Nels
NJ. Oscar of this citv Secretary, and
Wm. Landraint Of the town of Barks.
dale, Treasurer. The directors, be-
sides the foregoing officers are Eben
Olson of Port Wing, L. D. Perry Of
Cable, T.. 2. Anderson Of Pratt, FL
Marion Juel of Bel, l.. F. Kinstlel
of Washburn and G. S. Hobbs OF
Iron River.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12
Commander Julius A. Pratt Post
No. 143 Dept H., G. A. R.

Mr.. Isaac cook, commander of
above Post, Kewanee. ILL.,, writes:
''For a long time I was bothered
with backache and pains across my
kidneys. About two months ago I
started taking Foley Kidney Pills
and soon saw they were doing just
as claimed. I kept on taking them
and now [ am free from backache,
and the painful bladder misery is all
gone. I like Foley Kidney Pills so
well that have told many of my
friends and comrades about them
and shall recommend them at every
opportunity" Sold by all druggists.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12
WhiteWaShed

The Washburn base ball team
went down to Hayward last Sat
urday and crossed bats Sunday
with the fast Hayward team
We had hard time learning what
the score was from the Wash
burn boys but it has leaked out
that they were defeated by a
score of 9 to 0. The game was
a good one. Don't get dis
couraged boys but keep right on
playing ball all of the time. The
team will develope into a fast
one before the season is far ad-
vanced.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12

'Does mite kick?" inquiries the
Greenville News. The general i'm
preston is that a mule not only
kicks, but that every kick is hit.
The railroad bill in the Senate is
travelling on freight schedule.
They say that society women in
New York care more for their pet
dogs than for their hair, but it's
false.
Miss Ella Amelia Landmark,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Claus
Landmark formerly of this city was
married at Virginia, Mimi. to w. j.
Mclean.
Cashier G. o. Sowder of the Bay
field County Bank has resigned his
position to take effect on June 1st.
He fully expects to locate in Idaho
or Washington. Before going west
he expects to attend the State For
ester's convention which will be held
at Eau Claire. Mr.. Sowder will not
move his family west until he has
found suitable location.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12
LaFoete Magazine The Tmes both year. for sl9O

were also in danger for time.
The woods are as dry as tindel
on account Of the lack of rail
this spring and the fires make
great headway with the least bit
IT wind.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12
Norwegian Lutheran Chu rCh

Services next Sunday evening
and Snpaaav school at noon. The
young Peoples society will meet
next Wednesday at the home
of Ed. Swanson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12
May II to June Is
Public Sale of State Lands,
AVETFTnN NOTTNTV

Office of Commissioners of the
Public Lands.
Madison, Wis, May 10, 1910.
All the state lands in Bayfield,
county, comprising 5,543.32 acres
valued at $18, 254.00, will be offered
for sale at the Court House in the
city of Washbur2, on Wednesday,
July 9th, commencing at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon. and sold to the
highest bidder over the appraised
values:
Each forty has been carefully
cruised and deductions made for
damage by trespass, fire, etc. The
apprajsals are reasonable. Where
the acreage is not given the descrip-
ti0n is full forty.
According to law purchasers must
pay for the lands at the time of the
sale, either with cash or certified
check. Fifty cents should be added
for patent fee for any one or more
descriptions in each section.
A list of these lands with their
appraisals may be seen at the office
of the county or town clerks, or will
be sent free of charge upon applica-
tion to the State Land Office, Madi-
son, Wisconsin.
]. A. Frear, Secretary of State.
A. III. Dahl, State Treasurer.
E. Z. Gilbert. Attorney General.
Commissioners of the Public Lends.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-05-12
The whipping post should
be set up in every county jail
for men who beat their wives
and numerically beat horses.

Mark Twain died worth million,
or so, it is said. 1t is just as well
TO bear in mind, however, that Mark
never made any of his money by
whining.
The circulars gotten out to adver-
tise this city and vicinity are now
ready for distribution, and all who
desire them may get supply frcm
M. S. Hull at the News and Itemizer
office. These circulars were printed
under the direction of the Publicity
committee of the Commercial Club
and are valuable. All business men
should get a supply and should en-.
close one in every letter that is
mailed.
Superintendent F. T. Beers of the
Dynamite Plant left the first of the
week for an extended trip through
the west, where he will visit the
Dupont plants and visit with friends.
He will then go east to join his
family, who are now visiting al
Philadelphia. They will all return
to this city in about two mon tbs.
Quit paying rent and buy house.
I have several choice bargains now
listed. w. A. Robinson.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
Died.

C. c. Brookshire passed away
Saturday morning at his home in
this city, after several years of suf-
fering from tuberculosis The
funeral was held Sunday from the
residence, the services being con-
Quoted by Rev S. A. Parker. The
were members Of Ere
mont Post. G. A. R. of this city
Mr.. Brookshire was a Confederate
soldier during the Civil war, serving
under General Wheeler He was
born in Tennessee in 1912.
Twenty-four years ago he moved
to Idaho. se1Cing in the Wood Riv-
er country. He remained there on
~ few months when he moved
with his family TO Middleton. He
later moved 10 the Payette valley
and six years ago became a resident
Of Emmett During the entire time
ne had lived in this city he had beeI
an invalid. During a large rart of
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

The Electric theatre has secured
for both Friday and Saturday
nights of this week the famous
vaudeville team. Post and Gibson.
who are the hit of the season where
ever they appear Their speciaIties
are singing. dancing and monologue
stunts. As singers they are un-
doubtedIy the best ever in the west
They VIII give change Of program
each night Admission 10 cents
for children and 20 cents for adults
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
NELSON BUYS THE OLD
CUPP RANCH
This Well Known Farm en-
the Butte Sold for
$S4OO.
Andrew Nelson has closed

Andrew Nelson has closed a
deal whereby he becomes owner OF
what is known as the cupp ranch
on the butte. consisting of 100 acres
and highly improved 1t is one OF
the best stock and hay ranches in
the valley The place was owned by
H. H. Mcdowell. who secures in
trade the Bert Hodell 20 acre tract
and residence south OF town,and sey-
eral other small tracts near the city,
estimated at $500. Mr. Mcdowell
is enlarging and otherwise improyin
the Esdeu house and he and his
familywill make their home there.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
TEACHERS HOLD DIS
TRICT MEETING.
Instructive and Interesting
Discussions Mark the
Sessions.

The teachers of the Emmett dis
triot held the first regular eoun-
~ meeting at the Wardwell school
building in this city Saturday. This
is one Of four meetings OF the Can
yon county teachers planned to be
held this winter IL. different sec
tions OF the oountlie@r the purpose
Of interchanging WINS on methods Of
teaching and Bringing into closer
relationship the teachers of the
county. The idea originated with
County Superintendent Carleton and
has met with favor from the teach
ers. The Emmett meeting was
distinct success. Miss Carlton was
present, also w. S. Mcyey, edit
or Of county school publication
and also largely interested in edu-
cational matters
The meeting was called to or
der by Temporary Chairman
George D. Knipe, who was elected
permanent chairman. with Miss Ber-
tina Livingston as secretary. The
forenoon session was devoted TO the
Round Table" discussions; the af-
ternoon session to the papers and
general discussions. The following
Program was given.
Successful Combination of Class
Bertha Livingston.
Method in Geography Miss
Ora Fowler
Developing Power to Think
Miss Alice Holverson.
Miscellaneous subjects.
Music by the Second grade pupils.
Afternoon Session.
What Phase of Agriculture and
How ?"-F. l. Burton.
Drawing for the Rural Schools"
Mrs. Blackler.
Vocal solo-F. L. Burton
Educational Value of Games
Geo. D. Knipe.
"Methcd in Penmanship"-J w
Tyler.
Music by the Third Grade
Supervision and Promotion
Miss Carleton.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
Other Sales.

Ry Steunenberg & Marvin: C. D.
Bneknum to w T. Warrington. 10
acres east Of town on the slope.
$3.50. Mr. Warrington is employ
ed in the Cash Grocery He intends
TO al once improve II and in the
spring viii set il out to orchard
Nels Nelson 10 Lon Wakefield,
residence in washburn addition.
north o. j. W sammon pace. 1900.
Cook & Johns to Mrs F. a De-
$1,000
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

Senator William E. Borah closed
the Republican campaign here Fri
day evening with a most mastery
speech on political issnes He was
greeted with a most magnificent
audience. Pleasure Club hall being
crowded to its utmos. capacity. and
many Nswere unable to gain admit
tance. He came ON special train
but did not arrive until O'Clock.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
Council Considers Sewer.

AT Monday nights counail meetin
sewer and irrigation bitches were the
main topic up for consideration. with
a few political discussions thrown
in on the side. Right on the eve of
al exciting state and county cleo
ticn it was pretty hard job for
Mayor Reilly to hold the council
mems attention upon one subjec,
for many minutes at stretch.
City Engineer Niikie was present
and with the council went over the
proposed sewer proposition. He
sta.ed that he had made a prelimi-
nary survey and was ready to go on
with the work. The funds with
which to pay for this work are
lacking. however. and it was decided
that nothing further could be done
until funds had been provided. The
statutes give municipal officers the
power to issue bonds for public inn
provements and to take up ou stand
ing Indebtedness, up to a certain
amount, and the council are eonsid-
ering taking this means TO raise
funds.
The laying of cement sidewalks
has brought problem as to what
to do with the irrigation bitches /
that run under the present board !
walks. The ditch on Hayes street /
from Park to the alley back of the
Odd Fellows building has for years
run under the board walk, but the
new cement walks will not permit
his TO be done. and the council
must find way. 1t is proposed TO
ay sewer pipe to conduct the water
I'm effort is being made to persuade
he water users along the Emmetts-
lille canal. in town, TO join the
ity in defsaying the expenses of
'iping that waterway and doing
way with the present open ditch.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
VIII Raise Chickens

Josef Helfert has decided TO quit
business the first of the year in or
der 70 devote his entire time to the
raising of chickens He Is Building
a large chicken house Sand prerar-
ing 10 hatch several thousand chicks
and turkeys in the spring
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

his sickness he was the object of
the care and attention of the I'm
ion soldiers OF this part of the val
ley. and their Kindness is a marked
example OF the change OF sentiment
OF the Boys in Blue and the mel
lowing influence which time has had
upon their hearts. The deceased
leaves widow and seven children.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
Justices and Constables.

North Emmett-W. j. Logan 112,
s. o. Zachman 11s, d. NJ. Stokes
berry 106. Constables- c. Dewey
104, W. Ames 81. Mr.. Dewey is
ineligible to serve in this precinct on
account Of his living in the South
precinct.
South Moulton 1877. NJ Patti
son 13s- Constable: John Rynearso
131.
In the West precinct H B. Ba-
ker and David Nelson were candi-
dates. Mr.. Baker was elected, Mr..
Nelson says he would not accept
the office if elected
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
Election Notice.

The annual election Of the Black
canyon Irrigation District viii be
held Tuesday. December 13. The
voting place of the Emmett district
IS at the Byram residence at Byram.
south OF the trestles.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

Mrs. Brookshire and children de-
sire to express their grateful appre-
citation to the many friends who
were SO kind TO them during their
bereavement and assisted at the
funeral
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

Mr. Burwell. who is superinten-
dent of J. R. Fields fruit farm on
slope brought to this office this
week monster table ra5ish measur-
ing l9 inches in length and l ) inch
IS in circumference. The frost has
not yet touched even the tenderest
vegetation on the slope
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

H. s. jenkins has just completed
digging his potatoes on his farm
east Of town and reports yield OF
over eight tors tor the acre. He
had three acres and gathered 4so
sacks of Ito pounds each. That's
some spuds.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
Born

On Tuesday Of last week to Mr..
and Mrs. James Dechambeau. a
daughter.
On Monday TO Mr. and Mrs Ed
Tyler son.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
Phone News to The Index.

The Index office has put in the
Independent phone and we hope our
friends viii make make liberal use
Of that lire as well as the Bell TO
send us news
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
Emmett on the Map.

Manager Dunn of the Payette Val
ley railroad, is all right In a let
ter 10 this office he encloses a I'm
ion Pacific folder with Emmett
shown on both the map and time ul-
BILE. The letter follows:
Editor ndex:-Enclosed find the
November issue of the Union Pacific
general folder. / wish you would
turn to rage Sc of this folder and
notice the Payette Valley R. R. sine
card and you win see that Emmett
is now On the map. On page 7
you viii find the general map and
Mr. Fcrt, passenger traffic manager
Union Pacific, has written me that
at my request our line from Payette
20 Emmett will appear in red here
after and the size OF the type of
Emmett and Payette will be the
same as Boise. The Payette Valley
time card will also appear in the fol
lowing folders: Southern Pacific. Or
egcn Short Line. o. R & N and
the Illinois Central. | have also no.
lifted Rand McNally. map publishers
OF Chicago. to change their general
map showing the railroad TO En-
NETT Yours truIv
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
Big ALFALFA FIELD.
M. E Levi VIII Seed 400
Acres to Hay.


NJ E. Lewis of Moscow, who is
the owner. OF 700 or 500 acres of
bench land starts work this week OF
wha. viii be the largest alfalfa field
in this section. When the plans
contemplated are carried out.
over 400 acres-wiIl have been seeded
w. J. Van Limburg .tas been placed
in charge of the work. and 500
acres will be ready for seeding in
the spring.
W. G, Burkhart, who has ren :
ed part xof the NJ F. Dean place
east o7town. is seeding 40 acres of
it TO fall wheat
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
National Results.

Democratic andsden the the eectng
being Connecticut Colorado Maachu New York
by 600 A. Adch Republican,
governor of Nebraska by 6000
The Idaho legislature will be safely Republican.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10
'HAWLEY ELECTED GOV.
Bryan Elected Judge Balance of State
and Country Tickets Republican

Latest advices from Boise up to going to press this
afternoon leaves doubt of the election of James H.
Hawley governor of Idaho. His majority, however,
will be small in the neghborhood of 300. The returns
not yet complete but at Republican headquarters it
conceded that not enough change possibly be made
to Offset Hawley's lead.
The balance of the state ticket is Republican by good
majortes.
Judge Wood was defeated in Ada county
In Canyon county the Democrats reelected Ed Bry-
an Judge of the Seventh district by majority of 1912
and his majority the district will be nearly 5000 The
balance Of the ticket Republican by maortes of from
1880 for French to 376 for Shawhan.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

Fresh minee meat at ReIlly's.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

cincts was about so per cent of the
registration.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

Bully for Dunn. If all railroad
managers and officials took as much
interest in the towns on their lines
as does Mr.. Dunn, there would be
very little prejudice against railroad
corporations.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

How Emmett Voted.
The total vote in the three pre-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-11-10

In Canyon County.
Below is given the result in Can
yon county in totals and majorities:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-12


Mr.. Frank Morgan left yesterday on
short visit with relatives in Chicago.
He will also visit in st. Louis before
returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Brown have re-
turned home from San Bernardino, Cal,
where they have spent several weeks
the guests of Mrs. Browns mother, Mrs.
Mary Hevlin and family, who are for
mer residents of Topeka.
Mrs. WOrthington has moved into her
property at 407 Lake street.
Miss Blanche Williams is spending
several days with relatives and friends
in Leavenworth.
Roy Smith is able to be out and
around after being i'll several weeks
with an attack of rheumatism.
Mr.. Mervin LunSstrom is unable to
be at work on account of illness. He
is suffering with an attack of tonsilitis.
Mrs. H. G. Owen of BelOit and daugh-
ter, Mrs. ]. D. VanHook of Garden City,
were guests at dinner Friday of Rev.
and Mrs. w. H. Scrivner while pass
ing through the city.
Rev. Mr.. Cooper has returned to his
home in Holton after making a short
visit with friends in Topeka and at
tending the revival meetings at the
Christian church.
Miss Grace Lewis left yesterday or
a months visit with relatives in AL
Euquerque. N. NJ.
Harry Jolley went to Newton today
to make a short visit with his uncle
and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Alexan-
der.
Mr.. George Miller spent. Friday in
Lawrence on a business trip.
The services at the Presbyterian
church for Sunday will be as usual in
charge of the pastor, Rev. J. G. Everett.
There will be no preaching services
at the Methodist church Sunday on ac-
count of the absence of the pastor,
Rev. j. w. Johnston. who is attending
the regular district conference now in
session in Atchison.
Miss Lula Me- asker is spending sew
eral weeks visiting relatives and friends
in Holton.
Mrs William Kirk left yesterday for
her home in WilKamstown after spend
ing several days here the guest of rel
atives and friends and on a business
trip.
Miss Anna Johnson of Salina is here
spending a few weeks the guest OF her
sister, Mrs. E. J. Kelley of East Sixth
avenue
Mr. E. 5. Ward Of Atchison spent Fri
day here the guest of his mother. Mrs.
Mary Ward of Golden avenue.
Mr.. Herman Miller has returned to
work after being off several days on
account of illness.
Miss Lillian Shultz of Emporia came