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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

in the dim and distant past, ages from
none Of their fellows, bound by the
laws of the normal, have succeeded In
escaping. They bring hint of time
in which all growth was of their kind.
stupendous in its proportions. They
awake the mystery of that time and a
desire to know how they alone es-
capped it. They dwarf the small trees
of today as a mastodon might have
dwarfted the gray wolf which now in
habits its haunts of old. They look
down from the purer air of their lofty
tops unon the pigmy forests of today
that may not even reach their lower
branches
Yet the biologists know that there
was a period in which all the growth
of the earth was in proportion to these
big trees. Geologic remains of such
growth is found in Arctic North Amer
ica Europe and Asia. There is an
abundance of it. 1t rioted over re-
eions that are Low troeless and Gov
cred with glaciers. Further south in this
Tertiary period marsh grass grew so
luxuriently that it piled upon itself in
such quantities that with the compress
sion of the weight of ages that have
followed il still remains in the form
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
BIG RETURN FROM DOLLAR

For a dollar given to a stranger
eight years ago Joseph Clair. Pnila-
delphia druggist, may receive an es-
tate of over s125.00O. Eight years ago
a man who was evidently suffering
from the effects of the night before
came into the drug store and told
Clair that he was up against it, had
spent his last cent and needed enough
to get bite to eat. He asked Tor
quarter.
After a short talk Clair gave the
man dollar and the stranger depart
ed with the remark: You'll never re-
greet this, young man. 1t will be rich
ly repaid"
Clair forgot the incident Five
years ago the man again came into the
store and recalling the dollar loan
made the druggist present of hand
some gold-headed cane. Clair did not
forget the matter so quickly then. but
he was thoroughly surprised a few
days ago when he received a letter
from a firm of lawyers in Rockdale.
Wyo., saying that Joseph Waters.
wealthy rancher near that city, had
left his entire property. valued at over
$125.000. to him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
OLDEST THINGS ALIVE

The Calaveras National forest, one
Of the newest regions in the west. set
aside to be preserved in its primeval
grandeur for the generations that are
to come. promises to prove one of the
most popular of the nations play
grounds. che Calaverus National for
est takes its name from the Calaveras
Grove Of Big Trees, those monsters
of the Sierras that are today the old
est and the largest living things that
the sun shines upon This park was
three years ago set aside by congress
that these same trees might be pre-
served. AS individuals these trees are
many times as ancient as any other in
divfdual living thing, but further than
this, they are, as a class, survivors of
geological time that far ante-dates
the present era and are the only sur
vivors of that time.
In the tree world these old giants
OF the slopes of the Sierras occupy a
place. of romance not unmixed with a
hint of mysticism They are the Wan
dering Jews of the forest world. the
mysterious individuals that have come
down ia ar unknown way from ages
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
SWISS SOLD WIFE FOR 81

At the village of Utzmach, near ST.
Gall, Switzerland. a woman was sold"
recently, with her consent. to another
man by her husband. The buyer. an
italian and friend of the Swiss couple,
thought he was ''legalizing'' the sale
by procuring two witnesses and hav-
ing the contract written on stamped
government paper. The italian told
his Swiss friend that he wanted wife
and the Swiss promptly offered TO sell
him his own wife at a bargain price.
which was then discussed and fixed at
los.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
USES OF FINGER PRINTS

In the Argentine Republic the
Identification cards of policemen,
coachmen, cab drivers. commission.
aires and servants have, since 1896,
borne their finger-prints. Upon all
passports and bank receipts for de-
posts the imprint of the thumb must
be made at the time of delivery. In
Roumania, since 1903, the thumb
print has been substituted for the
cross made instead of signature by
persons who cannot write. In the
Philippine islands those who cannot
write are not obliged to be identified
by witnesses at savings banks, but
merely have to make their mark with
their thumb. The same system has
been used in the banks of Bengal for
fifty years. In France, to put an end
to the fraud of enlistment. desertion
and re-enlistment for the bounty paid
in the Foreign Legion, every mans fin.
ger prints are taken and kept on file.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
EAGLE BEHEADS RARE BIRD

An American eagle, confined In the
aviary at Columbian Park. Lafayette
Ind, deliberately killed a Mexican blue
quail, one of a pair. which had just
been brought to the park. from New
Mexico The Mexican blue quail is
rare fowl and this pair had been cap
tured after six months search.
There was no suitable place for them
at the park aviary and they were
placed in an empty compartment OF
the big cage in which the eagles and
owls are kept. There is stout wire
netting between the two compartments
and wooden strips are nailed around
the bottom. One of the big eagles
hoped close to the wire netting and
found hole through the wooden strip.
He reached through, seized one of the
quails and pulled it's head from its
body.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
HARD TO DROP
But Many Drop 1t.

A young Calf. wife talks about
coffee:
1T was hard to drop Mocha and
Java and give Postum a tri&l, but my
nerves We're SO shattered that was
a nervous wreck and of course that
means all kinds of ills.
cat first thought bicycle riding
caused it and gave it up, but my con-
dition remained unchanged. did not
want to acknowledge coffee caused the
trouble for was very fond of it.
About that time friend came to
live with us, and / noticed that after
he had been with us week he would
not drink his coffee any more. / asked
him the reason. He replied, 4 have
not had headache since left off
drinking coffee, some months ago, till
last week, when began again, here at
your table. / don't see how anyone
can like coffee, anyway, after drink
ing Postum!
Il said nothing, but at once ordered
package of Postum. That was five
months ago, and we have drank no
OOASS SAhSC, CASCPI OA bWO OOC0SlOAO
when we had company, and the result
each time was that my husband could
not sleep, but lay awake and tossed
and talked half the night. We were
convinced that coffee caused his sui
fering, so we returned to Postum, con-
vinced that the coffee was an enemy,
instead of a friend, and he is troubled
no more by insomnia,
81, myself, have gained pounds in
weight, and my nerves have ceased to
culver. 1t seems so easy now to quit
the old coffee that caused orr aches
and ills and take Up Postum" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Greek,
Mich.
Read the little book, "The Read to
MELVILLE, !" in pkgs. There's reason
Ever read the above Iefterg A new
enc appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
His ONLY Complaint.


Senator Beveridge, at luncheon in
New York, was talking about the child
labor problem.
Children are so plucky and so
cheerful" he said, 1--WE don't realize
how horribly overworked they are till
it's too late-till their bodies and
minds are stunted irretrievably.
II was once talking to tiny errand
boy. at the height of the Christmas
shopping season. He was working, |
knew, IL hours a day. AS he walked
sturdily along with mountain OF par
GELS piled on his thin. narrow Shout
ders, said to him:
Do you like your job?
"'Yes. sir he said; I like it fine,
Only
Here he grinned up at me gayly
from beneath his load.
"'Only I'm afraid I'm doing an au-
tomobile truck out of job
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

w. New, 1923 e. First St., Mcpherson,
Kans., says: when / began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills, had just gotten
over an attack of grip which had
weakened my kidneys. My back ached
continually and the kidney secre-
lions caused great discomfort. Doan's
Kidney Pills cured me entirely and /
have had no kidney trouble since"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remember
the Name-DOAN'S, Soc, ali stores.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
SIXTEENTH CENTURY HOUSE

Hidden by brickwork for over zoe
years, the remains of sixteenth cen.
fury timber building has been dis
closed during the recent work of re-
construction of Goodrich House. Hat
field, Hertfordshire, England. A large
number of silver and copper coins,
dating from the time of Charles Ii. to
George H., have also been found The
property was originally a portion OF
the Manor Of Hatfield. and was sold
in 1892 by the first Marques of Sails.
bury to the Hart family, from the ex-
ecutors of which family it was pur-
chased last year by M. Speaight
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
THEY LIVE LIKE APES

AS model example of an abso-
lutely primitive race of people, Prof
w. Volzs, of Breslau university, has
brought to notice the Kubus, who are
completely isolated in the forest in
terror of Sumatra. They share the
life and habits of the apes living in
the same forest. They do not seem
to have advanced even to the hunting
stage of development, and are not
known to have any ideas on religion,
even the most primitive.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
HEAVIEST BOY IN ENGLAND

The latest boy in the United King
dom is Charles Sidney Watts, who re
Gently came of age in his native vii.
lage of Woodchurch near Ashford
Kent. When he first came before pub
lie notice, at the age of Is years,
Watts weighed 23s pounds. His
weight has increased TO full 37S
pounds. In spite of his great girth
Watts is very active. and has good
health, taking part in the usual work
of his fathers farm. AS youth he
refused several offers to go on show.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
Those Paroled Ones.

No. 67,S40 (just paroled) WY, Tur-
tie, 'ow are you? Wot's dom in d.
biz?'
His Old Pal Hullo, Chicken!
Shake. Wot's in d biz? Nothin'
much. Dere's feler invented a
vault door dat's five year ahead Of d.
times!
No. 76,S40-Gee, OATS bad!
The Pal-An' Skinny Moss has In
vented jimmy dat's five years ahead
of d. new door!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
Not That Kind.

1T would save lot of trouble" said
newspaper man the other day to
Representative Slsyden OF Texas. aft
er the Democratic caucus on the
Henry resolution to investigate the
money trust. IF you would allow uS
to attend the caucus"
ION the contrary" replied Mr. Stay.
den. with twinkle in his eye. II
thought it would make a lot of
trouble.
We'll. can't you give me an in
terview on it, now mat the fight is
over?"
NO." answered Mr. Slayden. ut
would be against my principles. Il
never kiss and tell"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
FAMILY DEFIES TIME

A remarkable old-age pension rec
ord has been established by family
in Norfolk, England. They comprise
seven brothers and sisters. all OF
whom are receiving oioage pensions
The eldest of the seven is eighty and
the Youngest seventy-one Their unit
ed ages total $50 years
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
FREAKISH AMERICAN BOAT

This photograph depicts one of the
den the waters. 1t is the invention OF
a retired captain of the American
navy, who claims that it possesses all
sorts of remarkable advantages over
the ordinary screw-propelled vessel
The boat suggests steam-roller or a
couple of tool-sheds and pair of gar
den-rollers, and although it presents a
somewhat ungainly picture it does ef-
fectually what is claimed for it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
As n sonnded 70 Him.

Your Fred was on his way to bis
grandmother's home. The train reach
ed a small station.
Bunker Hill!" shouted the brake
man. putting his head in at the door.
Bunker HILL"
Mamma, mammal" demanded
Fred. What has she done that they
treat her that way?"
What way, my child?" inquired his
mother.
Why" explained Fred, didn't the
conductor say, Bump her heels?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
clever Youth.

do you know" he said, that every
time look at you l have thoughts
OF revenge %?
''Why?" she gasped.
Because" he answered. revenge is
sweet"
Then she told him she thought to-
morrow would be good time to see
papa.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
'Twixt Satan and the Sea

Doctor-You are in pretty bad
shape. You must stop going to those
cheap restaurants.
Patient-But, doctor, the prices az
the other places would make me still
sicker.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
They Should.

my parents used to threaten to
beat some sense into my head"
Those idle threats that parents
never carry out should be discouraged
in every way possible"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

A very successful remedy for pelvic
catarrh is hot douches of Paxtine An
tiseptic, at druggists, Csc box or sent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet, Co., Boston, Mass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
QUITE So.

"Pa, what is tidy fortune?'"
"A clean. crisp. ten-dollar bill. my
SON."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
Stop the Pain.

The hurt of burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars, 25c and SOC by
druggists. For free sample write TO
j. W. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig
crate stomach, liver and bowels Sugf r.
coated tiny granules.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

In this present world there is only
one thing which will content it, and
that is music which signs for the
ideal.-Pascarel.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

The Girl (who has been suffering
from sore throat)-The doctor told
me that must never talk for more
than two minutes at time.
The Man-How delightful! Darling,
will you marry me?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

ONLY ONE "BRONIO OUININE."
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNINE. Look for
the signature of e. w. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure a Cold In One Day. 2c.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

"Pink Eye" is Epidemic in the Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

4 NY OLOp OoNh
ache and ur l.
n airy disorders
keep the kid
neys well and
prevent colds
from settling on
t h Q kidneys.
Capt. Nicholas
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

When shown positive and reliable proof that certain
remedy had cured many OF female Ills wouldn't any
sensible conclude that the remedy would also
benefit her if suffering with the trouble?
Here are five letters from southern which prove
the efficiency of Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
LETTER from VIRGINIA.
thanks and
medicine sufferer from female troubles and had been
had fantng spells that husband could not leave
five minutes at time
Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound and
Blood Purifier Whenever suffering TO her what
medicines will always speak ago word Tor
Ellson Montgomery Co.. Va
LETTER FROM LOUISIANA
passing of Life and be-
troubled with
hot flashes weak and dizzy feelings @ and Would
Since have been taking Compound and Blood purner deel all
Polymnia st, New Orleans, La
LETTER FROM FLORIDA
Wauchula Fla Some time wrote to giving you my synp
baache bearing and discomfort walking
got Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound and
not taken remedies
in we'll 1t did not much
your MATTE HoDNoT Box 400 Wau-
Florida.
LETTER FROM WEST VIRGINIA.
Martinsburg that Lydia Pnkhams vege
table myself
have told about it and daughter says nat when
Mrs 712 N 3rd St. Marnsburg W. Va
ANOTHER LETTER FROM VIRGINIA.
years with such pains
and boating month that would have to GO to bed a
relief The medicine strengthened me in way and
viii be Glad if nv testimony will help suffering
from female BIAYro Hampton Newport
News Va.
Why don't you try this reliable remedy?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
Usually man is poor judge OF
his own importance.

AS corrective for indigestion and regu-
lator of the system, no remedy can excel in
purity and efficiency Garfield Tea.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

A sermon is, either based ION text
or a pretext.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

No. Alonzo, a girl isn't necessarily
an angel because she is a high flyer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

When the Millennium comes Garfield Tea
and Holy Church will not be longer needed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

If you arde poorer than your rela-
tons it is easy for you to dodge them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

Love laughs at locksmiths, but it
sometimes cries over spilled milk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

Many a man can't afford to dress
well because his wife does.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

Some people love to tell the truth
when they think it will hurt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

of a great coal deposit that modern
man scratches, but does not under.
stand.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
The Reason For II.

THAT candidate certainly has a
skillful way of working on peoples
feelings"
But, then, you know, he's a dem
fcf
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

In every action, reflect upon the
end. and in your undertaking it con-
slider why you do it-Jeremy Taylor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

Parlez-Vous Francois?
He-Does she speak French at all?
She-Well, yes; but only enough to
make herself telligable.--Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

1t often happens that when a man
knows his duty he tries to stave it
off by seeking advice.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04
COLDS AND cHILLs
BRING KIDNEY ILLS.

Colds, chills and grip strain the
kidneys and start backache, urinary
disorders and uric acid troubles.
Doan's Kidney Pills are very useful
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-04-04

EyeryRcfmr spring months.
ME|bAGiory They stop back.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-06-26
Mrs Moore EntertaRns

Mrs. Charles w. Moore most de-
Ilightfuly entertained the Mothers
Club in her hospltable home on
South Chestnut street Tuesday at
ternoon from, 8 to O'Clock. The
subject, moral Education Through
Work." was ably discussed and
proved very interesting as well as
beneficial. The program was in
charge of Mrs. "A. S. lRobey assisted
by Mrs. T. j. Lynch and Miss
Florence Lynch singing a beautiful
duet. Miss Frances Moore played
two piano solos, which we're greatly
enjoyed,
At the close of the session ices
and waters were served throughout
the rooms, after which delicious cof-
fe was served in the dining room by
Mrs. E. C. s. Holmboe, assisted
by Mesdames Hess, Bartlett and
Gather.
The decorations were beautiful
and artisticlly arranged, the shep-
herdess basket of field daisies, tied
with yellow ribbon. formed the CEN
ter piece. while the parlor had pink
rambles' and 2nasturtiums and sweet
peas we're arranged in the hall and
music room. The guests departed
with many words of praise for Mrs :
Moore as a very gracious hostess.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-06-26
Birthday Party .

A most enjoyable afternoon party
was held Tuesday at the home OF
Mrs. C. T. Rush on Wright avenue,
the occasion being the sixth anniver-
sary of the birth of her son, War
rem. At o'clock delicious refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Rush,
assisted by Mrs. 1. NJ. Kelley, Jr.
Warren was the recipient of many
beautiful and useful presents.
Those present were Misses Esther
Haley, Regina Dorsey, Ruth Law
renee, CORA Kelley. Beuna Fittro,
Martha Dorsey, GwendoIyn Kelley,
Rea Ward. Garnet Ward and Vir-
ginia Rush; Masters Warren Rush,
Frank Kelley, Daniel Ward, Hall
Rush. Louis Dorsey and virgil Rush;
and Mesdames Fittro Dorsey. Haley,
Sappington, Kelley and Rush.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-06-26
SOCIAL
Wedding Anniversary .

( The forty-fourth wedding ami
versary of Emory L. and Sarah NJ.
Hartley was celebrated at their home
near BoOthsville Sunday IN a man
ner that VIII long be remembered
by their relatives and friends who
we're present
The dinner was arranged for by
their eldest and youngest daughters,
Mrs. c. r. Burgreen, who lives
near by. and Mrs. i. D. Talking.
ton, of Clarksburg.
Dinner was served on long tables
arranged on the lawn, the relatives
and friends who ate numbering
seventy. One table was occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Hartley and their
brothers and sisters. Rein Hartley
was present with his camera and
took several groups OF pictures.
Quite number of presents were
received which were highly apprecl-
ated. not only for their value, but
as tokens OF kindly REMEMBRANCE
Later ice cream and cake were
served to all, including neighbors
that had Joined the party. making
about one hundred in all. The day
was fine which added to the happi-
ness and comfort of the crowd, All
present Joined in singing, making
the affair very pleasant one.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-06-26
NEGREsS JAILED
For Two Months as a Penalty for
Assaulting and Beattn a Man.

Mary D. Haywood, a negress, OF
Shinnston, is serving a sentence OF
sixty days in the county jail as a re-
suit Of assaulting and beating
George Williams a day or two ago
In that town. she was convicted OF
the otfense in Justice Cyrus W.
Thompson's court there and he re-
CURED her to furnish bond of $50
to keep the peace for six months.
She did not furnish the bond and
the sentence was imposed in de-
fault. Constable Benjamin w.
Harbert brought her to the jail
here.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-06-26
BOARD OF REVIEW AND EQUAL.
IAATION NOTICE OF MEETING
10 whom Il mag concern:

To whom It may concern:
You are hereby notified that the
Board Of Review and Equalization of
Harrison County, West Virginia, will
meet in the city OF Clarksburg at the
court house of said county. on Friday,
July 5th, 1912, for the purpose of re-
viewing and equahzins the assess
ment Of said county assreturned by
the assessor. and will continue in ses
sion until said work is completed,
not, however, exceeding twenty-five
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-06-26
EntertaIns Clnh..

The Two Table Card Club was de-
lightfully entertained this Afternoon
by Mrs. Ernest Hutton in "The Bun:
galow' on the Con farm. Two tables
we're in play for auction bridge and
at o'clock luncheon was served
by the hostess.