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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Items of interest Concerning
qour Neighbors

The celebrated Washir gton red
fir shingles. Ihave the best on the
market at right prices. Vim. Olson.
Carl Taberman visited with Ash
land friends Sunday.
Miss Mable Summerfied return
ed Sunday to Cusson.
Henry Halvorson visited with
triel DIS at Ashland Sunday.
Albert Carlson visited friends at
Ashland Sunday.
Nobody ever bit off more water
melon than ne could chew.
Oscar Johnson of the Times force
is enjoying vacation this week.
Mrs. Frank Downs visited with
friends at Ashland Wednesday.
The dance at the Garden Hall
Saturday night was largely attend
ed.
For Sale: Furniture, Draperies
and curtains at the home of Louis
Segal.
Miss Melissa Sheridan is visiting
in ST. Paul with her sister Miss
Jessie.
Roy D. Sarver of Sioux River
transacted business in the city
Tuesday.
L. D. Perry of Cable transacted
business in the city Monday and
Tuesday.
Sewer pipe in all sizes at right
prices. Let me quote you prizes.
Vim. Olson.
Certainly some very bad reports
are being circulated about the
weather.
Don't try to get gay with an cleo
trio fan, no matter how much you
feel like flirting.
Postmaster Nels Nelson spent
last Thursday visiting at the Bay
field Fish hatchery.
Let William Olson show you some
fine Bayfield, Peninsula Fruit lands
if YOU are interested.
The rain of Sunday will only help
to make the crops in this section
grow better than ever.
R. W. Smith is making arrange
ments to build on his land in the
Sioux River district.
City Attorney John Walsh tran
sacted business at Shell Lake the
first part of the week.
Mrs. Frank Bennett and Mrs.
William Flynn visited with friends
at Ashland yesterday.
Mrs. Louis Segal would like to
get girl for general house work to
90 to Superior with her.
The w. C. T. u. will hold their
annual picnic at the bay shore
Thursday afternoon Aug. 3.
The steamer Raneey discharged a
cargo of coal at the Northwestern
Fuel docks the first of the week.
O. A. Lamoreaux made bust
ness trip to Minneapolis the first oil
the week, returning Wednesday.
A number of young people from
this city attended the dance at Tay-
lors Hall at Ashland Saturday even
irg.
There will be services in the
Episcopal church at 10:45 a. m next
Sunday morning. All are invited to
attend.
A dancing party was given al
the Garden Hall on Tuesday even
ing of this week which was largely
attended.
Gov. Woodrow Wilson says that
he is two kinds OF democrat. He
will have to be more kinds thar that
if he is going to get the support o.
all the varieties.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

Robert Cooper and ''Hod" Jones
of Redwood Falls, MINI. have been
visiting in the city during the past
week the guests of HI. H. Peavey.
Mr.. Jones owns 100 acre tract of
land near this city which he pur-
chased some time ago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-27

The Misses Irma and Helen Yves
lie of Medford are visiting in the
city. guests at the f. W. Downs
residence.
Mrs. George A. Dibbell entertain
ed che Methodist Ladies Aid sccie-
ty at the church parlors yesterday
afternoon.
Miss Jessie Lovely is expected
here from Minneapolis this week FOR
a visit with her sister-in.law Mrs.
Charles Olson.
The demand for BAYFIELD, Peninsu.
la Fruit lands is steadily growing g.
Let William Olson show you some
of his fine tracts.
Circuit Judge elect g. N. Risjord
of Ashland transacted business in
the city Tuesday, having case be-
fore the county court.
It. L. Beers left Tuesday for
Madeline Island where he expects to
spend the next three weeks camp
ing out with his family.
DR.. Wiley the pure food expert
has already analysed those charges
against him and lound them in vio-
lation of the pure food Jaw.
Albert Bratley was laid up for a
few days the first of the week, hay
ing injured one of his legs by fall
at the plant last Saturday.
G. A. Lien returned the latter
part of last week from trip to
Grand Marias Mimi. where he visit
ed with his brother Lever.
"a professional life-saver at
Atlantic city received three pro.
posals of marriage in one day.
Verify the professional life saver
takes desperate chances.
Joe and liner Olson of Minneapolis
are spending the. week in this city
visiting with old friends. Both boys
have good positions in the Flour
City.
The household goods of Mrs. Har
| ris of Evelith, Mimi. have arrived
in the city Mrs. Harris is expect
ed here soon and will make hel
home here.
Arvilla Kenfeld returned the lat
ter part of last week from Chippe
wa Falls where she has been visit
| ing with Miss Ethel Dukelow fol
the past ten days.
No doubt when Pure Food Wiley
shall have subjected the charges
against him to expert investigation
he will pronounce them pure noL
sense and malice.
The Ladies Of the Swedish Luth
eran Church will give an ice cream
social at the Knights of Labor Hal
on Saturday evening July 10Th
Every body invited.
The M. H. Sprague Lumber com
pany received a big raft of logs
from the south shore this week. Il
was big raft and will keep the mil
going for some time.
Darn the flies; let's swat the Re
publicans;" exclaims the Jackson,
vile Times Union. Wrong. LIE
us swat the flies, the Republicans
are swatting one another.
One of Peary,s North Pole sdog:
attacked little gill the other da,
and hurt her badly. Wouldn't catch
one of poor old Doc. Cook S dog
l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS.

THE YOUNG PEOPLES LITER
airy society Of the First Swedish Luz
theran church held the annual election
OF officers last evening at a meeting
held at the church. The following will
serve for the year:
President-Rev. 8. G. Hagglund.
Vice President-Clark Swanson.
Recording Secretary - Miss Ruth
Swanson.
Financial Secretary-Miss Edith o.
terman.
Treasurer-Miss Hildur Seine. e.
Pianist-Miss Theresa Nelson.
An enjoyable program was listened
to, these numbers being given:
Piano duet-Misses Helen and Ag-
mes Johnson.
Vocal Solo-Mr. Malmrose.
Recitation-Miss Pearson.
instrumental Number-Miss Ruth
Swanson, Fred Kruger and Hiram
Swanson.
Report Of Tri-City Luther league
meeting held Dec. miss Margaret
Osterman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
SPREAD FOR CASTE.

THE DECEMBER MEETING OF
the Young Peoples branch will be
held Tuesday evening, Dec. IL, in place
of Dec. Is, the regular date, because
of the latter's nearness to the Christ
mas holidays. The branch will meet
with Miss Anna Berger, 1928 Thirty
seventh street, and a spread will be
given for the young ladies who assist
ed the branch in giving the recent en-
tertainment-the Misses Olive Berger,
Julia Russ and Alice Swami. The
members will meet at $50 for the
supper, and short program will be
followed by an evening of sociability
All branch members are urged to at
tend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
SHOWER FOR eRIDE-ELEcT.

MISS HAZEL HOLLIS ENTERTAIN
ed a company of young ladies at her
home, 637 Seventeenth street, last ev-
ening, in honor of Miss Jennie Doch-
erty of Presumption, ILL.,, whose mar.
rage to William Liebendorfer takes
place Dec. 25. The party took the
form of a shower for the bride-elect
and she was the recipient of many
beautiful and useful presents. The
house was attractively decorated with
blue and white trimmings. The even
ing was spent in games and social in.
tercourse, after which supper was
served. Twenty young ladies were
present, and all voted it a very enjoy.
able event.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
TO INTRODUCE MISS COOPER.


MRS. HARRY AINSWORTH EN-
tertained at her home. Brae Face, from
70 G Wednesday. introducing Miss
Harriet Cooper. daughter OF II. W.
Cooper. to more than hundred tri-
city ladies'. The Alnsworth home was
fragrant with innumerable handsome
bouquets Of flowers sent TO the debu-
tante by her host OF admiring friends.
There were Killarney roses In tall
vases about the mantels and on the
floor, beautiful round bouquets Of Kill
larney rosebuds mingled with stevia
and lilies OF the valley. bouquets in
long-handled, gilded baskets and love
~ bouquets OF rich purple violets tied
with purple dewdrop ribbon. The pi-
ano held bouquets OF Richmond roses
and the same flowers decorated the
dining table. beautiful in its appoint.
ments.
Mrs. Ainsworth and Miss Cooper re.
ceived in the drawing room. Mrs
Ainsworth wore black lace over white
with Jet trimmings and corsage bou
quet OF violets. Miss Cooper was
lovely in a becoming gown of blue
maruuisette over blue satin with hand
some blue embroidered trimming
She wore violets and carried a pyra
mid bouquet OF Killarney rosebuds
and lilies OF the valley tied with pink
satin ribbons Miss Helen Works and
Miss Katherine Fitch Of Rockford
and Miss Mabel Wright Of Chicago
were out-of-town guests who were
present for the occasion and assisted
Others who assisted were Mrs. G. II
Huntoon, Helen Huntoon, Mrs. A. L
Warner. Mrs. Jean Pope. Mrs. A. L
Moore. Miss Alice Moore. Miss Heller
Loosely. Miss Marion CHAMPION, Miss
Carolyn Ainsworth and the Misses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE OF
the engagement and approaching mar
riage of Miss Helen Efiandt, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Effiandt of 204
Fourth avenue, Moline, and Ed Eric
son of 1908 Sixth avenue, at party
given Tuesday evening at the Efflandt
home. The bride-to-be's chosen colors,
green and white, were used in decora-
ting the home. Covers were laid for
II at supper and three-course repast
was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08

When you suffer from any form of
indigestion it is always we'll to take
something for the liver, as usually the
trouble lies there. If you are bilious.
have a bloated feeling after eating, if
you belch, if your skin is yellowish
you may be sure it is liver trouble.
What you need is something to stir
up the liver, to arouse the gastric
juices SO that they will aid in the di-
gestion of your food. A very good
remedy for this. and one highly rec
commended by those who have used
it, is DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
which you can obtain of any druggist
at fifty cents or one dollar a bottle.
But if you have any doubt about its
merits, and would prefer to try it
first, send your address to DR.. Cald-
we'll and he will promptly send you a
free sample bottle.
Thousands of people first learned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08

master, with Miss Branigan as organ
list, and the following soloists: Miss
Lily Mott, soprano; Mrs. w. T. Water
man .contralto: A W. Thompson, ten
or, and Erwin @. Holbrook, baritone.
The choir Of 3s voices and the soloists
win do the chorus work. There will
be no admission fee charged, the seats
are all free. A silver Offering will be
taken at the close.
This celebrated cantata has been
presented IN various countries and
has been received with enthusiasm
wherever it has been rendered. The
full program win be announced later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
MOLINE woMAN,s CLUB.

THE DECEMBER MEETING OF
the Moline Woman's club will be held
tomorrow afternoon at the First Con-
gregational church, Moline. The pro
gram Is made up Of Christmas stories
that can be retold at home. Mrs. Ches-
ter G. Sloan will tell kindergarten
story from the French by Henri Cop
pee. Mrs. J. s. Gilmore will give
darkey dialect Christmas story. Miss
Julia Gettemy with tell one of Myra
Kelly's stories, and Mrs. F. H. Ander-
son will tell little German tale by
Elizabeth Harrison. There will be an
exhibition of work from the Water
town hospital and ali articles will be
on sale. The money made is turned
over to the patients making the artf-
cles. The music is in charge of Miss
Clara Sloan, and Mrs. Florence Erie
stat-Lee will play three violin selec-
tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
soLolsr For CONCERT.

THE MIDYEAR CONCERT OF THE
Moline Choral union will be given in
January. The local soloists were cho-
sen as follows: Mrs. A. A Ellison to
carry the soprano parts, Henry Wheel
ock the tenor Arthur Middleton of
Chicago will be the bass soloist. Cree.
ton" and the Soldiers Chorus" from
Faust will be sung this year, and in
order to make the affair a financial
success every seat in the house is to
be sold at so cents. Tickets have al
ready been printed and are on sale
The monthly party with program will
be held next Tuesday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08

of this remarkable cure for stomach,
liver and bowel troubles through a
free sample. Mrs. Frank Lilly of
Plainview, ILL.,, sent for one and it
cured her and she is open in saying
that she will never take pills or strong
cathartics again, as Syrup Pepsin acts
so mildly Mr.. w. L. Bryant, the
Postmaster at Sardis, Tenn, says he
will never be without it again. No
sick person can afford to ignore a
remedy so highly endorsed as this.
1t is good for all the family from
infancy to old age, because it is mild.
free from gripping and yet promptly
effective. Furthermore. results are
absolutely guaranteed or money will
be refunded.
For the free sample address DR.. w.
B. Caldwell, 541 Caldwell building.
Monticello, Ill. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
FAREWELL SURPRISE PARTY.

MRS. SARAH LIND, WIDOW OF
the late Andrew Lind of Moline, who
leaves soon for Geneseo to make her
home with her daughter, Mrs. Fritts.
was given a CHEEKY and pleasant sur
prise Wednesday, when members Of
the Swedish Methodist Aid society
gathered at her home. Rev. n. P.
Glemaker was among the guests and
gave a scripture reading and prayer.
Mrs. Lind was presented with purse
of money. Refreshments were served
and enjoyed. Her two sons, one from
Dakota and another from Chicago, are
with her and will remain until she goes
to Geneseo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY.

MEMBERS OF THE LADIES' AUX
Hilary of the Eagles and their husbands
gave surprise party last evening for
Mrs. August Bergeson, 1918 Four
teenth street in honor of her 34th
birthday anniversary. Cinch was the
evening diversion and the ladies' priz-
es were won by Mrs. John Furlong
and Mrs. Joe Parker. Gentlemen's
erizes were won by Harry Rowe and
August Bergeson. Consolation favor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
Long Faces Trial in Chicago.

Springfield, Dec. 81. F. Long.
under arrest in New York city for
obtaining. $4,000 from the First Ma
tioral Bank of Chicago through for
gerry, will be returned to Chicago to
face trial. Acting Governor Oglesby
issued a requisition for Long on the
governor of New York. An Iowa
requisition for A. B. Bliss, under ar.
rest in Chicago on a burglary charge,
was honored by Mr.. Oglesby.
All the news all the time.-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
TRI-cITY 500 CLUB.

THE TRI-CITY 500 CLUB WAS EN-
tertained Wednesday by Mrs. Michael
Levy of Rock Island, when there were
four tables at the games. Prizes went
to Mrs Isaac Klein and Mrs. Joseph
Ochs of Davenport, while the guests
favor was awarded to Mrs. Goldstein.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Geismar of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
NELSON-PANTZAR.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS ESTHER
NJ. Pantzar of Orion and Carl Nelson
of this city took phase last evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Jarvis
1928 Fifth street. Rev S. G. Hagglund
of the First Swedish Lutheran church
uniting them in marriage. They were
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Jarvis. After
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
HOLD SUCCESSFUL COFFEE.

THE LAST COFFEE OF THE
year of the Ladies' Aid society of Grace
Lutheran church was held last evening
at the home of Mrs. Robert Anderson,
Seventeenth avenue and Fourteenth.
street, Moline. Mrs. Anderson was as
sisted by Mesdames Arnell, Davis, Pet
erson and Schoenbricker. The ladies'
held a bakery sale in connection with
the coffee and $24 was realized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
ENGLISH ORGANISE IN RECITAL.

THE TRINITY CATHEDRAL CHOIR
OF Davenport will give a sacred can
tata entitled THE Rolling Seasons" by
Caleb Shipper, the eminent organist of
st. Magdalene's church, Barstanble.
England, in the cathedral Monday eve
ming, Dec. IL, at o'clock. The con-
cert will be under the direction of
Edward H. Hall, the cathedral choir
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
SOCIAL CLUB ELECTS.

THE STUDENTS OF BROWNS
Business College Social club have
elected officers as follows.
Presidelt-Richard Lift.
Vice President-C. Nelson
Treasurer-W. Grampp.
Secretary-Miss l.. johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF
the board of directors of the Associat-
ed Charities at the Association house
637 Seventeenth street, Thursday even
ing, Dec. IA, at 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08

the ceremony a wedding supper was
served to small company Of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson will make this
city their home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08

Dorothy Ainsworth, Cara and Clarissa
Cooper. the last three named presid-
ing over the frappe bowl in the
library.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08

fell Mrs. A. Coles. The hostess was
given a rocker, Mr.. McQuaid making
the speech of presentation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-08

All the news all the time.-The
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-05-25
BORAH TO PUSH DIRECT
ELECTION AMENDMENT !

Washington, May Ex-senator
Borah of Idaho author of the resolu-
ton providing for the. direct election
of senators, which is now the unfin-
ished business of the senate, an
nounced on the floor of that body to-
day that after tomorrow he would
press the consideration of the resolu-
tion.
Senator Hepburn of Idaho, predict
ed dire consequences which might be-
fall the country il the direct election
amendment to the constitution would
be made In the form and manner pro-
vided for in the Borah resolution. He
feared the day might come when the
people would call a constitutional CON
vention which would re-wrlte the en-
tire constitution of the United States.
Senator Hepburn declared that the
Borah resolution by not requiring the
state legislatures to fix the time, place
and manner of electing senator's,
might at some time compel the ma
tional government, through inaction
of the states, to assume control OF
these states as If they were territor-
les. He asserted that it Is not the
people themselves who are demanding
direct election.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-05-25
AMERICANS in CHIHUAHUA
PRISON TO BE RELEASED

Chihuahua, Mex, Nay 22, via FL
Paso, Texas, May 24,-Preparations
are being made to release the four.
teen Americans who are held In the
penitentlary here as prisoners of war
The Americans were captured by the
federal troops in the battle of Casa
Grandes on March and several
weeks later were taken on a memoir
able march under guard OF General
Iis and 500 federal troops of 900 miles
over tho plains to chihuahua. On the
way the nsurrtetes attacked she fan.
erals IN an attempt 70 release tne plls.
ongs with tiie respn ia, forty ~
surrcctos we're Killed sihre rtir AZ
rival IN ilie peaiteniiary where thel
were tn have heen tried an chArges 0f
sedition against the Mexican govern
ment the Americans have been visited
regularly by United States Consul
Marion Letcher, who provided them
with food and clothing.
Telegraph communication with
Mexico City has been cut off for sew
erai weeks, but 1t Is stated that as
soon as official orders can be received
the military authorities here will re-
lease the Americans together with two
Germans taken prisoners with them
In their talks with Consul Letcher the
prisoners stated their intention i'm
mediately to return TO the United
States.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-05-25
.LAWSHE RECEIVED
SALARY WHILE
IN NEW MEXICO
Committee Is Told That Form
er Third Assistant PoStmas-
ter General Was Under Pay
While Seeking Health.
IBy Morning journal Special Leased wirel

tA'S fufHuE SDtrldl Leased wire
Washington. May 24.-When the
house committee investigating the
postoffice department began its in
quiry today William Mooney, chief
disbursing clerk was on the stand re-
garding the payment of salary to
former Third Assistant Postmaster
General Lawshe during years abb
sence from the department.
Mr., Mooney said the salary of
$4,000 was paid from October. 1909,
to October, 1910. while Mr.. Lawshe
was in New Mexico endeavoring to
recuperate from illness. Postmaster
General Hitchcock countersigned the
payroll containing Lawshe's name.
The witness added that Mr.. Hitchcock
took over the greater part of Mr..
Lawshe's work during the latter's alb
sence
Merritt o. Chance, formerly auditor
for the postoffice department, and
Charles A. Kram who succeeded him,
testified regarding the expense ac-
count Of postmasters designated by
the department to investigate and test
time recorders throughout the coun-
try. The committee consisted of
Postmasters owens at Milwaukee,
Bacharaeh at Atlantic City, and Dean
at Tampa. Fla. Their authorized ex-
penses aggregated 1870. which the
department officials did not consider
excessive.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-05-25
EPARAT|ONs FOR
TRIAL Of ALLEGED
DYNAM|TERs
DETECTIVE BURNS AND
DARR0W IN LOS ANGELES
Former to Assist Prosecution
and Latter to Help Defend
Men Accused Of Destroying
Newspaper Plant Last FALL


iby Morning journal Special Leased WlreI
Los Angeles. May 24.--Clarence
Darrow, the attorney. and William ].
Burns. the detective, are expected In
Los Angeles tomorrow. the former to
prepare for the defense of the McNa-
mara brothers, and the latter to as
sist the county prosecutor TO prepare
the case against the iron workers.
union leader and his brother.
Interest in the lesser dynamite case,
connecting Bert Conners and Mansell
Parks with an alleged attempt to de-
stroy the hall of records last Septem-
ber, also was transferred TO another
day The Indictments were returned
by the grand jury and another session
Of the inquisitors was called for to-
morrow.
Conners, the man who is alleged to
have attempted the destruction OF
the hall Of records and then assaulted
q policeman whose appearance frus-
trated his design, was the principal
witness before the grand jury today.
George Gumrey. leader OF the iron
workers strike, which has been in
progress here for many months, was
also examined. and Mrs. Ella Mus
grave, alleged companion of Conners,
was on the stand when adjournment
was taken. She will be recalled to-
morrow.