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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-08
To Pull StumpS

Madison, Wis.,, June 3,-Stunp
pulling at state expense was en-
dorsed by the, assembly yesterday
when it passed bill granting an ap-
preparation by which the state agri-
cultural college may build stump
pulling machine and use it on north
Wisconsin lands.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-08

Mrs. M. Maher has been on the
sick list during the past week.
A parcel shower was given ia hon.
or of Miss Margaret Proell at the
Pallage residence on Tuesday even
ing which was attended by about
forty friends. Miss Proell was the
recipient of many useful gifts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-08

St. Louis School Commencement

| D'' AOuAS 0SuOOi commencement
The annual Commencement of tn,
st. Louis school held June 4th me-
with the same tremendous success.
that characterizes all the entertain
ments organized by the Fr anciscar
Sisters.
AS all the grades were represent.
ed in the plav over one hundred
children had parts and this probab
ly contributed towards drawing ths
throng that was present. The st.
Louis Hall was crowded to the ut.
most and many could not gain ad-
mission. The exercises commence
ed at 7:45 and closed with the a.
warding of diplomas to ten gradu-
ates at 1890.
The first number, a welcome song
by mixed chorus of the fifth grade
was admirably rendered. Next fol.
lowed a hoop drill by little girls of
the second and third grades gaily
attred in pink dresses and ribbons.
The little Johnny Smokers cap
tured the house. Some thirty little
boys of the first grade attired in
homemade smoking Jackets and
each armed with shining clay pipe
executed a drill with precision and
punctuality equaled only by West
Point Cadets. Had the program
not been SO long they would doubt
lessly have had to answer Zone or
two encores,
There followed other drills all
equally well executed. Choruses of
little boys and choruses of little
girls abounded.
The members of the 9Th grade
were represented in little play en-
titled Fair Maiden's Paradise. :"
Many failed to understand the
words of this piece as the $50 odd
little tots in the adjoining dressing
rooms kept up twitter and chat
ters rivaled only by, the din of a
ladies five o'clock tea-party. Those
who were fortunate enough to be
in front however, appreciated this
number as all others.
Numbers IL and IL of the pro-
gram were short dramas by pupils
of the 9th, 7th and 9Th grades well
rendered.
Rev, Beaudette, the pastor, con-
cluded with remarks, serio- iocose,
in which he felicitated the Sisters
and children upon successful term
ination of the school year and final
ly addressed some parting words to
the graduates and awarded them
their certificates. OF ten gradu-
ates five will continue their studies.
All who attended. Nom Catholics
as well as Catholics have only words
of praise for the entertainment.
What charactizsd this one particu-
larly was the precision of the drills
and promptness with which SO un-
wieldy a crowd of restless young
sters could be placed in ranks and
move at the appointed time.
The following were the members
Of the graduating class: Ray
Ansbaugh, Bernard Arseneau,
Alfred Gregoire, Eva Posey, Susan
Brunner, Frances Noyes, Gertrude
Simoneau, Mayme Bealleau, Evelyn
Ryan and Hilda Roy. The class
motto is perseverance Wins. ;"
The class flower the rose and the
nj oAlarc x.,o.o I>1..1
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-08

Walter Demars, son of Herman
Demars Of Portland, Oregon, who is
visiting in this city, has been quite
sick during the past week with in
famation Of the lungs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-08
Commercial Club Starts Ball
Rolling
tits Planned to Get Every
Property Owner Interest
ed in Movement

One of the most i'm portant
steps taken by the Commercial
Club in some time was brought
out at the meeting of that body
held at the Club rooms last Fri
day evening when a movement
was started to beautify the city
and make it one of the most de-
sirable places in the country to
live in. Those in attendance at
the meeting were highly in
terested in the movement and
much favorable discussion was
brought forth. A committee
of six was appointed to make an
Investigation this week and re-
port any places that need clean
ing up and also any work that
could be done that would tend
to beautify the streets of the
city. The work will be started
the first of next week. The plan
to be worked out is this. The
com mittee will endeavor to get
the owners Of property to keep
their premises in a neat condi-
ton and to make such improve
ments as would tend to create a
a favorable impression with visi-
tors. Resident property owners
will be interested in setting out
trees in front of their property
and beautifying their yards.
Business men will be asked to
keep their places in a neat con-
dition. Vacant buildings will be
cleaned and old posters and
Autographs will be removed
from windows. 1t is planned to
get every resident in the city in
terested in the movement and
to cooperate with the club in
the work that they have under
taken.
There is nothing that looks as
we'll as a clean city and all
should join in the movement to
make Washburn such a place. 1t
will be surprising what a change
the work planned will make.
A surprise ''shower" was given In
honor of Miss Emma ThOreson yes
terday afternoon at her home. A
large number were present anG
pleasant afternoon was spent.
Miss Thoreson was the recipient OF
many gifts.
Mr.. J. Lenning of Duluth was In
the city Monday and disposed OF
raft Of logs to the M. H. Sprague
Lumber company. Mr.. Lenning is
with the Wright Clarkson Co. OF
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-08

Mrs. ]. T. Spears has been visit
ing with relatives and friends at
Stanley during the past week.
Rev. Peterson, representing the
Wisconsin Home Finding society,
transacted business in the city last
Saturday.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-08

Mrs. John Gautschi visited with
friends at Ashland the first part Of
the week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-08

Mrs. W. J. Maitland and son
Patrick of Cusson visited with rela-
tives and friends in the city the first
of the week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
Weisbenner Silver Wedding.

What IS SO rare as a day in
June o.
| On June 49, 1886, one of the rares
of rare June days Henry Weisbennel
and Rose Sickle were married at Ian
caster. Wis. After a short honey
moon spent at the home of their sis.
ter in Dubuque. Henry brought his
young bride to his childhood home,
near Gray's Mill, in the township OF
Beerown,
Here on Monday June 10, 1911, a
large company, one hundred fourteen
in all, gathered to help them cele-
brate their silver wedding. Their
neighbors had planned this for sur
prise, but the children were told
about it and the secret was too good
to keep from mamma so when the
guests arrived Mr.. and Mrs. Weis-
benner were ready to receive them.
The ladies each furnished part of
the dinner; three long tables we're
spread and many bright eyes maidens
served US. The descriptive power of
Dickens (which We scribe does not
possess) would be necessary to do
justice to the dinner, the tables or
| the maidens.
After dinner the young boys and
some older boys whose hearts are still
young, took their clubs and mitts and
went into the pastures to have a game
of ball. and the aforesaid bright-eyed
maidens sat on the hillside laugbingly
watching the game. We older ones
spent the afternoon in conversation
and singing,
Three sons. Earl, Virgil and Der t..
and one daughter, Ethel, are growing
up around Mr.. and Mrs Weisbenner,
and keeping the old home alive with
music and song.
The cares and anxious moments
that come to all parents who are rear.
ing a family have no doubt come to
them but 1t seems TO me that Time
, has indeed dealt gently with these
friends Of ours, for save by the loss
of their first born, a little daughter.
who tarried with them but one short
week and in that time twined her
baby fingers very closely around their
hearts, they have had no real sorrow.
One sister, Carrie. has always made
her home with them, a comfort to her
brother, a dear friend and companion
, to his wife and loved next best to
mamma by his children.
Three other sisters, Mrs Louise
Kasper, Mrs. Mary Wagner, Mrs.
Maggie Brandemuehl, and one brother,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
Make it a Matter of Record.

The Waterbury American contains
the following piece of history that
should DO put in panel and hung in
every boathouse.
"A boat-rocking idiot got his just
deserts down near Caldwell. N. j.,
Sunday. He was TOO strong and his
companions too busy calming the
women in the party to permit physical
argument even when he tipped the
boat so that water entered it. But
when the women were safe ashore and
the tool about to follow, one of the
other men planted a fist in his face
and sent him overheard. Howling
pitifully he was fshed out with
boat hook and promptly secured the
arrest of his assailant who was just
as promptly discharged by the NE gis-
trate. The latter offered to give the
idiot Jail sentence if any one would
file complaint but it seemed to be
the general opinion that he had been
punished enough-which is to be
dou bted. - Madison Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
At PLATTEvILLE JULY.4
Father and Two Children Prob
ably Fatally Injured.
Box of Dynamite Caps in Miners Lap
Accidentally Exploded, Caus-
ing the Tragedy.

Platteville, Wis. July 4. Charles
Kane, a miner, 43 years old, and his
two children, a boy and girl, aged
and 4, were probably fatally injured
this afternoon by the explosion of a
box of dynamite caps. -, r--.s -. -
Kane and the children went out
riding yesterday afternoon. He car
ried box of dynamite caps in his lap
and told the children that he would
show them how to celebrate the
Fourth. When in the city limits he
lighted the fuse TO one Of the caps
from cigar he was smoking and
threw it into the road. After the ex-
plosion of the cap thrown there was
another terrific explosion, the whole
lot in his lap having exploded,
whether from the shock of the ex-
plosion or from his cigar is not
known.
Kane had both eyes blown out, both
of his legs and arms were terribly
injured and will probably have to be
amputated while his chest and abdo-
men are terribly lacerated and filed
with bits of the brass caps. e.--.---s
The girl had one leg terribly
lacerated and filled with pieces of the
brass cape.
The boy was badly injured in the
body and head.
All three are in the hospital here
and it is feared none Of them can re-
cover.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
ANOTHER NEW ROAD
FOR GRANT COUNTY.
Proposed Electric Line to Run From
GaIena to St. Clara College
at Sinsinawa.

Galena, ILL.,, June 30. The special
meeting of the Galena Commercial
club, held last evening, was one of
the most enthusiastic ever held.
There were great many present and
more interest was taken in this meet.
ing than any ever before. The purpose
Of the meeting was to pass upon the
matter of a shoe manufacturing COM
pany to locate here. While nothing
Of definite nature was decided upon,
the proposition Of the company was
read and one of the manufacturers
will address the club on July 9th
with reference to the proposition.
One of the most important matters
that came up before the meeting last
evening may mean an interurban rail-
road for Galena. However, this all
depends upon certain things. A
communication from the Dominican
Sisters was read asking as to the
feasibility of building an electric
line TO Sinsinawa Mound. Figures
were quoted showing the number of
passengers that would be carried and
the amount of commodities that would
be hauled by the line. which at the
present time is taken to and from the
Mound via East DUBUQUE. The figures
show that 25, 00O tons of coal are used
per year; 1000 tons of stock feed
500 barrels of sugar; 500 barrels of
-four; and other supplies aggregating
over 100 cars each year. At
present the Dominican community of
sisters number eco The pupils of
the school number from between 1000
to $500 1t is estimated that parent
and other visitors bring the number
up close to 5000 year.
The proposition would be to build
the line from Sinsinawa Mound to
Hazel Green and from there to Galena
running, into the city by the way OF
franklin street. The total mileage
at present would be about IA miles.
however, if it would be found that
the topography of the country would
not permit the building of the line to
Hazel Green, that town would be
eliminated and the line would come
direct TO this city.
TIE matter of building this line
was referred to the Interstate Light
Power company, who, it is understood
will submit proposition to the main
Offices of the company for considera-
ton
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
The B. M. Hyde Co. Offer Remedy for
Catarrh. The Medicine Costs
Nothing if it Fails.

When medicine effects a success
full treatment in very large sjority
of cases, and when we offer that medi-
cine on our own personal guarantee
that it will cost the user nothing if it
does not completely relieve catarrh,
1T is only reasonable, that people
should believe US. or at least put our
claim to practical test when we
take all the risk. These are facts
which we want the people to sub
stantiate. We want them to try
Rexall Mucu Tone, "a medicine pre-
pared from a prescription of ply.
stefan with whom catarrh was a
speciality, and who has a record Of
thirty years of enviable success to his
record.
We receive more good reports about
Rexall Mucu Tone than we do of all
other catarrh remedies sold in our
store, and if more people only knew
what thoroughly dependable remedy
Rexall Mucu- Tone is, it would be the
only catarrh remedy we would have
any demand for.
Rexall Mucu- Tone is quickly alb
sorbed and by it's therapeutic effect
tends to diainfect and cleanse the
entire mucous membraneous tract, to
destroy and remove the parasites
which injure the membraneous tissues,
to soothe the irritation and heal the
soreness, stop the mucous discharge,
build up strong, healthy tissue and
relieve the blood and system of
diseased matter. It's influence is to-
ward stimulating the muco-cells. aid
ing digestion and improving nutrition
until the whole body vibfates with
healthy activity. In a comparatively
short time it brings about noticeable
gain in weight, strength, good color
and feeling of buoyancy.
We urge you to try Rexall Mucu-
Tone, beginning treatment today.
At any time you are not satisfied
simply come and tell as, and we will
quickly return your money without
question or bubble. We have Rexall
Mucu- Tone IN two sizes, 90 cents and
$1.0O. Remember you can obtain
Rexall Remedies in Lancaster only
at our store. The Rexall Store J.
7. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
The Dubuque Regatta.

A number of Lancaster people spent
the 4th of July in Dubuque witnessing
the big regatta in progress there this
week.
The most interesting feature of
Tuesday S races was the speed cham
pionship between the boats of the 20ft
class. This was the first champion
ship of the regatta and eight boats
were entered. It was the first high
class power boat race ever seen in
Dubuque and many thousands of
spectators lined the shores of the
river or watched the races from a
number of large steamers and other
water craft anchored along the course.
The 90 foot class race was a Is mile
race, the boats doubling the five mile
course three times
The race was won by the Pronto, a
Peoria boat which finished with lead
of about one eighth of a mile over It's
nearest competitor, the Leading Lady,
a Galena boat, which passed the
Pronto on the last five miles, but by
an oversight on the part of irs youth
full and inexperienced steersman
missed buoy which it turned back
and made, and was unable to make
up what was lost in this error. The
time 80 $50 90. The former champion,
Comet. of Bellevue, Iowa, finished
third
In the 32-foot championship class
the race was won by the Missouri, oil
st. Louis, with the Pronto a good
second 1t was a 2O-mile race and
the time was As 80 100 for the entire
distance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
Social Distinction.

In some parts Of the south the
darkies are still addicted to the old
style country dance in big hall,
with the fiddlers, banjoists, and other
musicians on a platform at one end.
At one such dance held not long
ago in an Alabama town, when the
fddlers had duly resined their bows
and taken their places on the plat
form, the floor manager rose.
"Git yo' partners TO de mex
dance - he yelled. "All you ladies
an gennulmens dat wears shoes an
stockin's, take 20 places in de middle
of de room. All you ladies an gen
nuImens dat wear shoes an no stock
ms, take yo' places immejitly benin
dem. An yo' barfooted crowd, you
Jes' jig it roun in de corners. "
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
STILL ANOTHER ECHO
OF WINTERS DUPLICITY
Cashier of Cassville Bank Receives Con-
firmation of the Swindler's
Past Misdeeds.

In order to forever dispel the doubt
existing IN the minds of many citizens
that D. B. Mccain was really the
criminal he represented himself to be
in his confession Cashier 0. NJ. Atte-
berry, of the Badger State Bank in
vestigated the mans record on his
own account.
The result shows that Mccain not
only told what was substantially the
truth but overlooked one or two very
crooked deals in which he was con-
cerned
Mr.. Attebery wrote to J. S. Bill
lings, sheriff OF Wilkin County,
MINI, where Mccain operated before
going to CassviIle and asked if the
authorities at that place had investi-
gated the forger's record. He received
the following reply
0. Nj. Attebery,
Cassville, Wis.
Dear Sir Every thing in Bells
confession has been investigated and
found correct. Also have his photo
and record when he first served time
in Jacksonville, IND. His age is
80 (he lied about that. Also we
find he did great deal more than he
confessed to. There are several re-
wards for him in the different places.
He is a smooth crook and has made
many friends wherever be stops.
Yours truly.
J. S. Billings.
A letter to the general superinten-
dent of the Indiana Reformatory
brought the following answer:
Mr.. 0. M. Attbery.
Cashier, Badger State Bank,
Cassville, Wis.
Dear Sir Il am in receipt of your
favor of the goth inst, with reference
to David B. Mccain. our Register No.
5642. and thank you very much for
the clipping you enclosed. We had
already been advised of the depreda-
tions of this criminal.
For your information I would ad-
wise you that Mccain was sentenced
on April 30th, 1907, in the city of
Marion, Grant county, this date, on
conviction on the crime of forgery, his
sentence being not less than two MOI
more than fourteen years. On the
End of October. 1909, he was paroled
and sent to Marion, Indiana to work
in shoe factory. A short time
after his arrival there, however, he
became involved in a horse theft and
left, thereby violating his parole,
and we have been searching for him
ever since | enclose herewith his
photograph and Bertillion measure
ments.
Yours truly,
D. @, Peyton,
Gen'l Supt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
Goilmar Brothers Shows Will Visit Here

The Gollmar Brothers shows have
completed all arrangements to exhibit
in Lancaster. Wednesday,, Jupe 49,.
The Gollmar Brothers circus has
advanced rapidly during recent years,
until it has reached the front rank Of
tented enterprises, and is one of the
biggest on the road. It advertises q
greater number OF features and, judg
ing from the comments Of the press
and others who have seen it, the Coll
mar Brothers circus produces all it
advertises. With the Gollmars from
six to eight acts are to be seen at
one-time in the rings, hippodrome
track. on the stage, and in mid air.
The management Of show the size
of the Gollmar Brothers doef not ex
pect that the general public
will be able to watch all of the
many features but they arrange to
have several acts of various kinds at
the same time, so that the spectator
may take his choice and enjoy those
that he admires most. Peoples tastes
differ. it is necessary for circus the
size Of the Gollmar Brothers to be
cosmopolitan in character, in order
that all may be pleased, and those who
have seen it know that it pleases and
satisfies the most critical.
The Gollmar Brothers shows will
positively appear in Lancaster for one
day only, giving two performan ces.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
LAME EVERY MORNING
A Bad Back is Always Worse in the
Morning. Lancaster People
are Finding Relief.
Z OO4 . u q y
D. @, Peyton,
Gen'l Supt.


A back that aches all day and
causes discomfort at night is usually
worse in the morning. Makes you
feel as if you hadn' slept at all,
Can't cure a bad back until you
cure the kidneys. Doan's Kidney
Pills cure sick kidneys make you
feel better. work better, rest better
and sleep better.
Permanent cures in Lancaster
prove the merit OF Doans.
Henry Behnke, S. Jackson St.,
Lancaster. Wis, says: My kidneys
did not perform their functions in a
normal manner and the kidney secre-
tions were very unnatural. There
was a lameness and soreness across
the small of my back and mornings l
arose feeling tired and lame. used
Doan s kidney Pills and they helped
me wonderfully. I am feeling better
in every way since taking this ex-
cellent remedy.
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
Notice to Trespassers.

Notice is hereby given that all
hunting, fishing, driving across or
other forms Of trespass upon my farm
IN sections &c, "a and 30, Beetown,
and section 9, Waterloo, will be
strictly prohibited after this date,
unless explicit permission is given by
me. All violators of these provisions
will be prosecuted.
NICK S. ADAMS.
Dated June 90, 1911. 17m3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-07-05
SMALL ATTENDANCE
AT SCHOOL MEETING
Extreme Hot Weather Probably
Partial Cause.
North School Building to be Reroofed
DR.. S. E. Hassel Was Re-elect-
ed Secretary.

The annual school meeting held
Monday evening was, as usual, poorly
attended. There were about dozen
of the taxpayers Of the district who
showed by their presence at this
meeting an interest in school affairs.
VIM. E. Webb acted as chairman
of the meeting DR.. S. E. Hassell as
secretary. The treasurer's report was
read aud adopted and the approximate
tax levy for the ensuing year was
presented. This amounted to a total
Of $13, 279 SO.
The question of reshingling the
North school was discussed. The roof
Of this building leaks badly and it
was deemed necessary to reshingle it
and make all necessary repairs. A
resolution that $500. 90 be raised for
this purpose was adopted. The deci-
sion Of those present was that asbestos
was the proper material to be used.
The term Of DR.. s. E. Hassell,
secretary Of the board of education,
having expired he was nominated and
reelected to this Office. The audit
ing committee consisting of E. Nj.
Lowry, Mrs. Frank Tenant and G.
III. Basford was re- appointed.
The treasurer's annual report fol-
lows: