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Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
Public Spirit Run Riot.

Our little town o. Blueberryville is
right up to date an about as progres.
sive an public-speerited as any town
in the state" said Zedekiah Brush, as
he drove over the hills with the sum.
mer boarder. ..
Fact is, some of us think the Sc
lec'men use the tax money little toe
freely keepin pace with the speerit
of progress that seems to be in the
air nowadays. Here, In the last year
the town hall has had a new roof, an
a new hoss shed has been built around
the church. an a new handle put in
the town pump, an a bridge costin
most 5000 has been built over Plum
Crick. The town clock has been put
in repair at a cost of $12.60. an
they've put three dozen new books in
the town liberty, an now they are
talkin' of offerin' firm bonus o
5000 to start a pickle factory in the
town. Once lot O. selec'men git
the progressive fever, an the tax
money flies. Public speerit is all
right, but us taxpayers has to foot the
bills when 1t runs riot the way II
does here in our town Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14

day proper is essentially home day, the day
when the family likes to 'be party unto itself
So it is that the affairs to which society and soci-
ety's children hidden usually take place be-
tween Christmas and New Years although in
every particular they Christmas gatherings.
For two weeks prior to the dawning of Christ
day the Washington markets are filled with
holly and mstletoe 1t is believed that before
long the legislatures of Maryland and Virginia
will be forced TO pass laws protecting the beau
tiful holly tree from the hands of the despoiler.
The demand for Christmas greens yearly kills
hundreds if not thousands of holly trees. The
trouble is that the men who cut the branches for
the market use little discretion IL securing
their spos. Holly branches can be cut without
injury the tree II the simplest precautions are
taken. but in their greed to secure quantities OF
the beautiful boughs with their shining green
leaves and polished red berries. the gatherers
hack great limbs from the tree. in1urng 1t so that
In many cases 1t cannot survive the wound
The mistletoe. which is found in great quanti-
ties in the markets of Washington at the Christ
time, is a parasite which fastens Itself upon
the branches of many species of trees. Its re-
moval does the tree good. provided the limbs from
which it springs not injured in the cutting.
The mstletoe OF the Potomac river country Is
very much like the mistletoe OF England 1t Is
supposed that this parasite growth was used by
the ancient Druids in their religious ceremonies
among the ancient Brtons. All kinds of super
ittions are connected with the mistletoe, and
many of them are traced back to the days before
the Saxon occupation of John Bulls island These
superstitions were brought across the water by
the early English settlers. and they are found In
some parts of America in the same form In which
they have existed in England for century on cen
tury
The White House in holiday season literally
is turned into conservatory Washington loves
flowers and every man and woman who comes
here to live finds that the flower affection speed.
fly takes It's hold The White House Is supplied
with flowers from great conservatory carefully
tended by men trained to Horticulture. There
probably more flower shops In the capital in pro-
portion to the population than In any other city
in the United States Almost literally they are
on every The demand for flowers here at
the Christmas Is such that Notwithstanding
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
lllH2K HoAISk SDkd0Ae0 E90N M1NgH CH05Iz15
lLnLLEZS IS .SEZTNEl = - o|,.>'O

Christmas tree hereafter probably will be in evi.
dence at the White House at every holiday. Mr..
TAFT need have scruples account of forest
devastation" because Clifford Pinchot. formerly
chief forester of the government. has said that
christmas trees enough can be cut to supply the
market demand without threatening the future
supply. Mr. Pinchot believes in saving the trees,
and he would not have issued this statement with
out proper study of the situation. He did not
give out his edict, however, until the Roosevelt
family had left the executive mansion and while
the former chief forester is of Colonel Roose.
velts intimate friends it is probable that the
Roosevelt children think that the verdict of Mr..
Pinchot on the tree question ought not to have
been SO long delayed
They play golf all winter in Washington. and II
perchance there is snow on the ground they play
the game with red balls instead of the ordinary
white ones. and so when President Taft plays his
holiday games he will not stand in any danger Of
forfeiting n stroke because of the loss of a golf
ball red ball is conspicuous mark against
white background.
Every employe of the White House receives
big Christmas turkey gift from the president
and his wife. Some OF the White House house
hold servants and some of the members of the of.
flee force have been in the employment of presi.
dents through many administrations Col. William
H. Crook who is the executive clerk. has been In
the service ever since Grants day and recently he
has written his "reminiscences OF White House life
under eight presidents Since the early Civil
days there have been children in the White House
under nearly every administration. but whether or
not there children OF the presidents own
families to gather about the fire and the Christ.
snas tree. young people always found their way
into the White House circle to help their elders
celebrate the holiday
Christmas parties for young people always
the regular order of things in the White House
during the holiday The children Of the
cabinet officials. OF the army and navy officers OF
senators and representatives and of the diplomat.
lists stationed here always are invited to a merry
making In the big room
Christmas is the great day In the household OF
the ambassadors and ministers from foreign coun.
tries and in the families OF the juniors of the diff
ferent embassies and legations. The representa-.
tiyes of southern European governments and OF
the countries of Central and South America make
much of Christmas, Not embassy or a legation
in this town but keeps open house virtually dur.
Ing the entire holiday season Gift giving among
foreigners represented here is carried to an
treme at which even Americans. who give gener.
ously and giving more generously and widely
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
SOME CRUEL AND UNUSUAL
Double Penalty Threatened for Those
Who Dared to Interfere With
the Wires.

Rotorua has been laughing over the
wording of notice that has been
place by the Public Works depart
ment on some of the electric wire
posts on the road to Okere, in New
Zealand.
Some time ago Maori youth, who
seemed to have misguided taste for
experimenting, threw long piece of
cable over the electric wires that run
to Rotorua from the power station at
the Okere Falls
The town was at once plunged in
darkness for two or three hours until
the mischief had been located.
The dusky and youthful expert
menter was carpeted in the court and
fined for his scientific enthusiasm,
and the department put up this no
tice:
ANY persons climbing the electric
light poles or damaging the insulators
are liable to fatal shock and a PEN
atty of G10."-Tit-Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
The Unsuccessful AnqIer.

|. "William Dean Howells is the kind
Hest of critics, but now and then,"
said magazine editor, "some popu-
lar novelist's conceit will cause him
to bristle up little.
"Just before his departure for Spain
dined with Hr. Howells in his Half
Moon street apartment in London. A
popular novelist called after dinner.
He told us all about his phenomenal
sales. Then-fishing for compliments.
you know-he sighed and said:
"I grow richer and richer, but, all
the same, think my work is falling
Off. My new work is not so good as
my DID,
"'Oh, nonsense said Mr.. Howells,
You write just as well as you ever
did. my boy. Your taste is improving,
that's ALL"
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
THE LITTLE WIDOW
A Mighty Good Sort Of Neighbor to
Have.

"a little widow. a neighbor of mine.
my stomach was so weak that 1t
would not retain food of any other
kind" writes grateful woman, from
San Bernardino Co., Cal.
Il had been i'll and confined to my
bed with fever and nervous prostra-
tion for three long months after the
birth Of my second boy. We were in
despair until the little widows advice
brought relief.
II liked Grape-Nuts food from the
beginning, and in en- incredibly short
time It gave me such strength that I
was able to leave my bed and enjoy
my three good meals day. In
months my weight increased from 95
to 113 pounds, my nerves had steadied
down and l felt ready for anything.
My neighbors were amazed to see me
gain SO rapidly, and still more SO
when they heard that Grape-Nuts
alone had brought the change.
"My 4-year-old boy had eczema very
bad last spring and lost his appetite
entirely, which made him cross and
peevish. put him on diet Of Grape.
Nuts, which he relished at once. He
improved from the beginning. the &c.
xema disappeared and now he is fat
and rosy, with delightfully."- soft, clear
skin. The Grape.Nuts diet did It. will
willingly answer all inquiries. Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
Read the little book. THE Road to
Wellville," In pkgs. There's reason"
Ever read the nbOvc lettert A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fall Of human
interest.
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
Fellows in Distress.

An efficient woman principal OF a
New York grammar school, though
devoid of good looks and bearing the
marks of long service in her profes
sion. still retains the charm OF a de
lightful frankness. One day while
watching the pupils pass out of her
building two by two, as usual, she no
ticed one boy marching alone, with
his arm to his eyes. sobbing tumultu.
ously. In answer to her solicitous in
quiry as she drew him from the line
the little fellow walled: II haven't
g-got no pardner!"
The principal extended a prompt
and sympathetic hand. shake, dear
boy, shake!" she invited. Il haven't
either"
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
Toujours La Politesse.

Mr.. McTavish attended chrIsten.
ing where the hospitality Of the host
knew no bounds except the several ca.
pacities CT the guests. In the midst
of the celebration Mr.. MacTavish rose
up and made the rounds of the com.
pany, bidding each profound fare
well.
But, Sandy, mon," objected the
host, "ye're not goin' yet with the
evenin' just started?"
May" said the prudent MacTavish.
I'm no. goin' yet. But I'm tellin' ye
good night while / know ye."
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
HoMEsEEKERS ExcURs SION
RATES TO TEXAS AND NEW
MEXICO POINTS DUR.

On the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month during the entire year
The Colorado and Southern Rail-
way will sell round trip homeseekers'
excursion tickets to a great many
points in New Mexico and Texas at
greatly reduced rates Final limit
25 days allowing liberal stop-over
privileges. For detailed information,
rates, etc. call on your nearest Colo
RADIO and Southern agent or address T.
E. Fisher. General Passenger Agent,
Denver. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14

eeniai season in Washington. There is enough
of the southern atmosphere in the capital to
make the holiday partake of the nature OF the
Christmas of the further south, for the natal
day of Christ always has been given warm and
exultng recognition in the country south OF
the Mason and Dixon line.
There are children in the White House at
this holiday season as there all through
the administration of Mr.. Taft's predecessor in
Office, Theodore Roosevelt. The president has
three children at home with him to enjoy the
holiday festivities in the House of State. 1t is
true that of the three children one is just en-
tering manhood and the other womanhood.
while the third is just out of knickerbockers.
Robert Taft the presidents Oldest son, is home
from college for the seasons merrymakng, and
his sister. Helen, is here also for the gayeties
of the younger set Charlie Taft has not out
grown the Christmas tree age and Christmas
tree he will have.
During the seven years of the Roosevelt ad-
ministraton, although there five chill
dren in the White House, there Christ
tree only once. Mr.. Roosevelt did not
like the Christmas tree idea because he is
great believer in the conservation of the for
ests of the country, and he held that the
Christmas tree trade worked havoc with the
supply of evergreens. SO it was that while
Christmas in the White House during his term
OF Office all that the holiday otherwise
should be. the children were not allowed
tree The youngest Roosevelt boy. however.
had Christmas tree views of his and
he secured one trimmed it in secluson, and
then hid it away in closet where it not
discovered by his father the president. until
the Christmas season had pretty well waned
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
LyZEPIOP ~ SHE IlEY|,S
CHZITCI7

the fact the District OF
Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia are flooded with
conservato-ies, the Phil
adelphia aid New York
markets are called upon
to help out in the work
of supplying the enor-
nous District trade.
The Central and South
Americans who come to
Washington in official ca
pacities are accustomed
to outdoor flowers every
day in the year in their
own lands, and they sim
ply will not consent to
get along without flow
ers in this northern eli
mate. Their houses re-
semble conservatories all
through the W n t er
months, but at the
Christmas season the
Spanish-American literal
ly banks himself and his
family with blossoms.
President Taft attends
Christmas service at All
Souls Unitarian church.
Mrs. Taft is an Episco-
palian, and with her chill
dren she attends st.
Johns church on LaFay-
ette square, known half
humorously In Washing
ton as the Church OF
State. 1t is SO called be-
cause so many of the
presidents of the United
States have worshiped
regularly within its
walls. st. Johns Is a
small church, but 1t has
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
Reputation at Stake,

In the dark he had run against an
open door.
II, don't mind the black eye," he
said to his wife the next morning,
"but it's the annoyance of having to ad-
NIT that somebody hit me?"
But why admit what isn't true?"
"Think want to be taken for .
liar?" asked the man Indignantly.
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14

HRISTMAS in Washington is
not altogether like the north
ern holiday, even though
there be snow on the Poto-
mac hills and in the low ly-
ing valley of the river itself.
Here on the sunny slope OF
the White House lawn dande-
lion and the heartsease are
Christmas blossomers. while
the hepatica not infrequent-
ly shows itself white and blue
to the sun on the banks con-
fining Rock Creek.
Christmas is a particularly
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14

each year. stand sur
prised. The Christmas
receptions and parties
given by the foreigners
are not given as a rule
on Christmas day. They
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25
A Change In Time

A change in the train schedule
on the Omaha road will go into
effect next Sunday morning
which will make it more conve-
nient for the travelling public of
Washburn and Bayfield,. The
train which has been leaving this
city at $50 in the morning will
now leave at $3.50. This was
done in order that connections
might be made at Ashland juno
tion with Northern Pacific for
the head of the Lake ports. It
is understood that the Northern
Pacific will leave Ashland 20
minutes later. The 1926 a. m.
train will remain the same and
the afternoon train will leave at
3:15, the evening train at 6:15
and the night train will remain
the same. On Sunday the after
noon train will arrive at five
o'clock.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25

be held on Wednesday evening
at the Walker High School and a
good program has been prepared
for this event. The Commence
ment exercises will be held at
the Opera House on Friday even
ing, june End. Principal G. G.
Parlin of Wausau will deliver the
Commencement address.
The class colors this year are
corn color and blue. The class
poet is Sir Walter Scott. The
motto is Honor waits at Labor s
Gate" and the class flower is
white carnation. The following
compose the mem bership of the
class:
Frances Bell, Ruth Raarup,
Agnes Duffy, Olga Froseth.
Alma Haugen, George Walters,
Florence Cooklar, Ida Hanson,
Anna Finstad, Muriel Estabrook,
Melissa Sheridan, George Hag-
lund, Helen Ryan, Bertha Ryan,
Julia Stevens and Chester
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25
Memorial Day May Goth

Madison. Wis. Gov. McGovern
has issued a proclamation fixing
Tuesday, May 80. as Memorial day
and recommending that it be OBJ
served bv all people. His proclama-
tion, in part. is as follows;
Patriotic and memorial exercises
will be planned by the Grand Army
of the Republic and the Women, S
Relief Corps and other patriotic or
ganizations, Old and young, as
we'll, as is in their power should
Join in these exercises and lend aid
in carrying out the purpose to which
this day has been dedicated.
All too sooa taps will be sounded
ordering the last hero of the Civil
war to his rest. But, thanks to the
observance of this day, the memori-
al flag will still float over his grave
as an eloquent sign Of his patriotism
and faith.
1t is further recommended that
on this day families visit God g acre
where their loved ones rest and
there offer floral tribute to their
memory. 1t is we'll that one day
in each year shall be devoted to
showing respect to the fdead by so
simple an act of affection and COM
memoration.
Nothing will be more appropriate
or expressive than placing beauti-
ful wreaths and fragrant blossoms
upon the graves of those who have
departed. Let Memorial day. 1911,
be observed in such wav that it
may prove benediction on the liv-
ing as well as tribute of respect
for the dead.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25
Some Fine Copper

Manager Clarence Wright of the
Bayfield, County Telephone company
has been displaying some fine
samples OF copper which he discov-
cred while digging post holes just
east of the city. He claims to have
found a large piece from which he
took the samples. The copper is
found in a white flint rock aud is the
pure stuff. There was also some
silver samples found in the same
rock and Mr.. Wright has bad sever
al stick pins made of the same.
Whether or not there is more copper
in that vicinity remains to be seen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25
To give Big Dance

Advertising posters will be issued
today Tor a June party to be given
by the Washburn City Band at the
Washburn Opera House on Thurs
day evening of next week. This is
given by the band boys to take the
place of the Junior Prom which was
not given this year. The band will
give a concert from $50. to $50
o'clock and this will be followed by
the dance. A six piece orchestra
will furnish the music for the dance.
Tickets have been placed at 20 cents
and the proceeds will be used for
completing the uniforms of the band.
The Band boys say that they will
make this party the leading social
event of the year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25
Bordeaux Mixtnre
Friday evening, June 2nd

For the benefit of those who have
few trees in their yards and are
desirous of mixing only small
quantity of the mixture we give the
following formula for Bordeaux
mixture. Take one rounding table
spoonful of copper sulphate and one
and half tablespoonful of quick
lime. If the copper sulphate or
lime is lumpy, pound the same into
powder. Mix the copper sulphate
with l;ttle warm water and let
dissolve. Slack the lime with cold
water. Add water to each until
you have about quart of each
mixture. Then put both together
and mix thoroughly and then add
enough water to make a gallon of
the mixture, The copper sulphate
can be obtained at the drug store
at small cost and the lime can be
obtained from the dealer in lime.
This mixture should be made fresh
each time it is used. Trees should
be sprayed just as the blossoms are
falling and again in ten days. A
third spraying may be given about
ten days later. If you are desirous
of getting good fruit it is important
that your trees should be sprayed.
Do not neglect it,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25
Motion is Made

A formal motion for a new
trial for John f. Deitz. convict
ed of murder in the first degree
was made Monday by Attorney
McKenna of Fon du Lac before
Clerk of Court of Sawyer coun-
ty. The case will not be argued
by the attorney for the defens e
and if the motion is not granted
the case will be appealed imme-
diately to the Supreme court.
Deitz is said to have approved
the plans of his lawyers at a
conference had at Waupan re-
Gently.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25
CELEBRATE JULY 4
Meeting of Commercial Club
to be Held Friday.
To Make Arrangements for
Celebrating 4th of July
Here.

All those interested in cele-
brating 4th of July in this city
this year should be present at a
meeting of the Commercial Club
to be held on Friday evening of
this week when plans will be
form ulated for celebrating the
day in fine style in this city this
year. It is desired that the at
tendance at the meeting should
be large and all business men
and others interested are re-
quested to attend.
Last year, by getting an early
start, rousing 18th Of July cele-
bration was had. and an early
start should be made this year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25
CoIoniZing rhore Lands

The James w. Good Company
of Ashland have acquired what
is known as the Wilson lands in
Sections %, 20 and 80 in the
town of Barksdale and they have
already begun the work of put
ting families on the same. Seven
families will go on the land next
month and will erect homes and
begin the work of clearing. The
new strip will be known as Low
er Tokay and the old strip will
be known as upper Tokay. Nine
families are located in the upper
Tokay district and have already
erected homes. One cf them
was burned out during the forest
fires this spring but it is his in
tention to build another home.
The land will be cleared this
spring and next year as soon as
the ground is in shape those on
the land will go into the business
of growing grapes. Those loca-
ting on the lands are mostly
Hungarians. coming from the
Pennsylvania mining districts,
western Indiana and eastern
Illinois.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25
Their Meeting

The annual spring meeting Of
the county board will be held in
this city next Monday morning,
May, 29th. This is the first
meeting of the board since the
election of officers in the differ
eAt towns this spring, and many
new faces will be found among
the mem bers. The principal
business to be taken up at this
meeting will be the election of a
chairman and the appointing Of
the various com mittees for the
ensuing year. There are three
candidates in the field for chair
man, namely A. ]. Lien, L. H.
Robinson of this city and @. H.
Werden of Mason. IS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25

Last Friday evening. Alice,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Calder of west 9TH street, was
shot through the lower part of
the right leg by Frank Major.
George Calder Jr. had been out
hunting during the afternoon
with his % calibre gun and had
returned in the evening. A
shell must have been left in the
magazine of the gun. Frank
Major picked up the gun to see
how it worked when it was acci-
IDENTIFY discharged, the bullet
striking little Alice in the back
of the leg, going through the
flesh and coming out at the front
of the leg. The wound was i'm
mediate dressed and the little
girl is getting along nicely.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-05-25
How Would You Like IL?

How would you like to pay
$500 per year for a weekly
paper or $1,000 per year for a
daily paper. That is the price
of subscription to the Yukon
Daily and Weekly News, a copy
of which has been received at
this Office this week. The paper
is a four page, seven column
quarto and is conspicuous for it's
large headings. The paper con-
tains considerable telegraphic
matter from the states, besides
some local news from the Dawson
region. The advertising is
light on account of the enormous
prices charged.