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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
FRANCIS WELSH

Little Francis, the six year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt
Welch, died Sunday morning at three
o'clock from the effects of poisoning
due to eating wild leeks.
Last Tuesday afternoon little Fran
ces, together with other companions,
took trip out into the woods near
the city. Some wild leeks were
found which were eaten by the child
ren. Tuesday evening the little girl
was taken with convulsions, caused
by poison having formed in the sys-
tenn from the leeks. The little one
never again became conscious and
death came Sunday morning.
! The remains were prepared for
burial and taken to New Richmond
Sunday afternoon where the funeral
will be held.
The sympathy of all friends is ex-
tended to Mr.. and Mrs. Welsh in
their sad bereavement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04

City Saving Money

Street Com missioner Joe
Arseneau has just completed the
building of two blocks of cement
curb along Bayfield, street. The
city has made big saving on
this work. In former years the
curb was let out to contract and
the cheapest it was ever put in
for was at the rate of 43 cents
per running foot. Mr.. Arsen-
eau has completed the two blocks
at cost of 244 cents per run.
ming foot. The city is taking
hold of the street work in the
right manner this year and
some big savings have already
been made. The taxpayers gen.
orally will appreciate their
efforts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
COUNCIL GRANTS
SIXTEEN LICENSES
Will be Fifteen Saloons an d
one Warehouse.
Eight Thousand Dollars Will
be Turned Into the City
Treasury.

An adjourned meeting of the Com
mon council was held at the Com
mercial Club rooms last Friday even
ing for the purpose of acting upon
the applications for saloon license.
There were seventeen applications in
all presented to the council, and all
with the exception of one was grant
ed by the council, that of Charles
Nelson being rejected, it being un-
derstood that Mr.. Nelson did not in
tend to engage in the business the
coming year. The following will con-
duct saloons during the coming year:
John Donahue, Charles Drummer,
Andy Murray, Martin Larson, W..
E. Bennett, v. E. Butler, Bernard
Lee. Louis Hottie, Nels Westlund, !,
John Johnson. E. G. Bergen, Ed.
Skamfer, Louis Wardner, Octave
Upeey and Fred Lereaux. An ap-
plication was granted to the Joseph
Schlitz Brewing company to conduct
a wholesale warehouse in the city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
MRS. CHRIS. HANSON

The death of Mrs. Chris. Hanson,
who resides on the the Washington
avenue road, occurred last Saturday
evening OF 1880 o'clock. For the
past six or eight months Mrs. Hanson
has been suffering from inaemia, and
her condition for some time had been
growing gradually worse until she
answered the final summons Saturday
evening.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon at 80 o'clock from the late
residence and at two o'clock from the
Norwegian Lutheran church, Rev.
Chr. Christensen preaching the fun
eral sermon. The remains were laid
to rest in the city cemetary.
Mrs. Hanson has been resident of
this city for the past twenty years.
She was forty-two years of age at the
time of death. She was mother of
three children, Mary age IL years,
Peter age IA and Ora age IL years,
who together with the husband are
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04

Any farmer or public-spirited
business man in Wisconsin who
wishes to secure an Institute for his
locality during the winter OF 1912
1913 should send to us for a blank
petition and letter of information,
Any town, no matter how small or
how far from the railroad, is entitled
to an Institute, provided it is locat-
ed in farming district and has a
good hall in which a meeting can be
held.
Farmers should talk this matter
up with their neighbors and If the
sentiment seems favorable for an in
stitute for their town they should
write US at once for application
blanks.
Address all communications to
George McKerrow, Supt
Madison. Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
Purchases a Tractor

The road committee of the
county board have purchased a
gasoline traction engine of the
Case Manufacturing company
which will be used on work now
being done on the county system
OF highways. Some time ago the
committee had two machines
here for demonstration work but
decided that they did not do
satisfactory work under all con-
ditions. A large amount of work
had to be done, and the COM
mittee being unable to get teams
to do the work, decided to pur-
chase the tractor. The machine
is now doing work on the Iron
River-Port Wing road.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04

George F. Morgan, Charles
Amundson, Jack Smith and P. j.
Bestler are having new cement side
walks laid in front Of their resi-
dences or east 9th street.
The semi annual meeting Of the
Pioneer Association will be held at
the Commercial Club rooms next
Monday evening. All who are de-
sirous of joining the association
shonld present their applications be-
fore Monday night. The first ann
ual picnic of the Association will be
held some time next month and
plans will be made at the Monday
meeting.
The Washburn Naval Militia is
expecting the new A inch gun
shipped from the Naval yards at
Norfolk to arrive some time the first
part of next week. The gun was
shipped some time ago. 1t is one of
a new model and costs in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. A large amount
Of equipment has already been re-
-ceived by the Naval Militia in this
city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
Visited Local Lodge

The members of the Ashland
and Bayfield, Masonic lodges
visited with the members of the
local lodge last Thusday evening.
Nearly forty from Ashland and
fifteen from Bayfield, were pre-.
sent. Third degree work was
conferred upon candidate after
which a banquet was held.
During the banquet Miss Mable
Peterson and Mrs. E G.. Moore
rendered several musical selec
tions which were enjoyed by
the mem bers present. A very
pleasant evening was spent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04

The new electric sign for the Gem
Theatre has been completed by
Manager Harrington and Will oe IN
stalled some time this week. The
sign was built by Mr.. Harrington
during spare hours and is a beauty.
tt will be well lighted aud will show
up well nights.
The "Scoot" on the Omaha was
wrecked at Salmo between here ano
BAYFIELD, last Thursday evening. In.
engine left the rails while running
at low speed. The passengers dio
rot arrive at Bayfield, until four o.
clock in the morning. No one was
injured although some damage was
done to the engine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
John Walsh Pleased.

John Walsh of this city is per-
haps one of the happiest men in
the country today, 1t was Mr..
Walsh who seconded the nomi-
nation of Woodrow Wilson for
President, his address being
published in our last issue, and
consequently it has given him a
great deal of pleasure to see his
man nominated. A card re-
ceived from Mr.. Walsh yester-
days4aid t@s4 1T was a great
game" and that he expected bis
man to win.
Mr.. Walsh is expected home
the latter part of the week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
Flashes for the Fourth

It's a wise father that knows his
own son-tLe day after.
A fool and his fingers are soon
parted.
BE it ever so homely there's no
face like 81 whole one.
AS yon light you shall burn.
The paths OF glory lead not to the
hospital.
It's a poor rocket that won't work
both ways.
Hard climbing up polished pole
makes coming down easy.
The winners in the wind-up after
the 4th will be the ones who Still
have all members OF their bodies
intact.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
WILSON CHOSEN
ON 46TH BALLOT
New Jerseys Favorite Son
to Head Democratic Ticket
End of Long Deadlock Broken
Tuesday Afternoon. Will
son Gets 900 Votes.

Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey is
the Democratic nominee for Presi-
dent, having won out in the 46th
ballot at the Baltimore convention
after deadlock lasting over four
days.N Tuesday morning several of
the states which have been voting for
Champ Clark of Missouri, broke
away from that column and climbed
unto the Wilson band wagon. Illi-
nois, Indiana, Utah, Colorado and
one or two other states left the Clark
ranks and after the 44th ballot it
was apparent that the New Jersey
man would be nominated.
The vote on the 46th ballot was
Wilson 99O, Clark S4, Harmon 12,
Absent 9. Wilson'S nomination was
made unanimous.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
Out for Sheriff

Max Happle who served as
sheriff of Bayfield, county two
years ago and who has served as
undersberiff under Sheriff Nc
Donald during the past two
years is the first candidate in
the field to announce hims self.
Mr.. Happle announces that he
will be candidate for the office
of sheriff at the primaries to
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
WANT TO VOTE ON
LEASE QUESTION
Petition Presented to City
Council
Sixty-two Signers Attach
Signatures. Want 10 Vote
in November.

At the meeting of the Common
Council held Tuesday evening
petition with sixty-two names at
tached, was presented, asking that
the question of leasing the city build
ing to the Bayfield, County Bank be
submitted to vote of the people at
the election to be held in November.
Most of those signing the petition
were laboring men, very few OF the
business men having affixed their
signatures. The council voted to lay
the petition on the table.
An ordinance was presented pro-
viding that ferry boats using the city
dock as landing place should pay
a license. The question will come
up for final action at the meeting to
be held next month. Some of the
aldermen are opposed to the plan.
Anil Scantland and John Joanis,
proprietors of the pool rooms, and
b. j. Harrington, proprietor of the
motion picture theatre. appeared be-
fore the council asking that the
license fee for their respective places
be lowered. The license for these
places is higher in this city than in
other places throughout the state.
A vote was taken and the council
were in favor of reducing the motion
picture theatre license but of leaving
the pool room license where it is.
At the next meeting ordinances
will be presented providing for the
regulating of the speed of automobiles
and motor cycles, and the keeping of
swine within the city limits.
Bills to the amount of nearly $4,000
were ordered allowed. The hydrant
rental amounting to $1,000 is in
cluded in the bills.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04

]. c. Brown of Duluth, a repre-.
sentative of the United States Land
Office, transacted business in the
:ity the first of the week.
The regular monthly meeting OF
the School Commissioners was held
1T the office of Secretary L. N.
Clausen on Monday evening. Miss
Jennie Clark was engaged to teach
in the schools in this city the com
ing year. Miss Clark is graduate
of the Superior Normal school.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
Card of Thanks

We wisEsto extend our thanks
to the mem bers of the S. H. &
E. F. and of the ladies aid and
also to the many friends and
neighbors who were so kind to us
during the sickness and death of
our beloved wife and mother.
Mr.. Chris. Hanson and children.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04

Arthur Anderson returned to this
city Monday noon from Paulsboro,
N. J. where he has been working for
several months for the DUPONT
company.
Mrs. Ed. Demars and Mrs. Eli
Compo of Ashland spent few days
IN the city the latter part of last
week visiting with friends. While
here Mrs. Demars was presented
with check for $1,000. being the
amount of insurance carried by her
late husband in the Catholic Forest
er lodge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
PETER j. RAARUP

After an illness extending over the
past year Peter j. Raarup of west 9th
street finally passed away at his home
Saturday night at IL o'clock, death
coming as relief to his long suffering.
For more than a year Mr.. Raarup
has been suffering from severe case
of asthma, complicated with other
diseases. During the winter months
Mr.. Raarup was able to be around
but it was noticeable that his health
was gradually failing. About two
months ago he was taken to his bed
and since that time has failed
rapidly. Kidney and heart trouble
was the direct cause of his death.
Peter J, Raarup was born in
Schlesvig Holstein, Germany, March,
25th, 1856, and was So years and
three months old at the time of
death. In 1878 he came to this
country, settling at Minneapolis where
he engaged in railroad work, In
1883 he came to this city, having
charge of the putting in of the rail-
road work leading to the docks in this
city and on the road toward Bayfield,.
He was one of the first citizens to
visit this place. Mr.. Raarup contin-
ued to reside at Minneapolis for a
number of years. In 1885 he was
married to Miss Emma u, Hagenson,
and unto this union nine children
were born, eight of which are still
living, being five boys and three
girls. Aftersleaving Minneapolis the
family moved to Ashland where Mr..
Raarup engaged in the grocery busi-
ness. In 1887 the family moved to
this city, Mr.. Raarup being one Of
the partners in the Raarup Bros.
store. During his residence in the
city Mr.. Raarup has made many
friends.
He is survived by a widow and
eight children residing in this city,
besides four brothers and two sisters,
Matt and Hans of this city, Andrew
of Ashland and Charles Soren of
North Germany. The two sisters
Elizabeth and Marie reside in the old
country.
The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon at2 p. m. from the late
residence. Rev. Chr. Christensen,
pastor Of the Norwegian Luthern
church having charge of the services.
The remains were laid to rest in the
city cemetary.
The many friends throughout the
city and in Ashland extend their
heartfelt sympathy to the surviving
relatives during their hour of sorrow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04

We take this manner in ex-
tending our heartfelt thanks to
the many friends and neighbors
for their assistance and words of
comfort and cheer during the
illnesss and death of Mr.. p. J..
Raarup. We especially wish to
thank the National Fraternal
League Lodge of Ashland for
their beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. P. j. Raarup and child
rem. Matt Raarup
Hans Raarup
Andrew Kaarup.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
Ben Marsh Graduates

Ben Marsh. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Marsh of this city,
graduated from the Ferriss IN
stitute at Big Rapids, Mich. last
Friday evening. Ben has been
taking preparatory course III
the Ferriss Institute and next
year will take up the study of
law.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04

left to mourn her sad loss. Mrs. Ham
son was member of the Lady S..
Fl. & E. F. of A. lodge and the
members of that order accompanied
the remains to the grave.
The sympathy of the community
goes out to Mr.. Hanson and children
in their sad bereavement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
Married at Superior

John Kearns, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Tim Kearns of this city,
and Miss Gladys George of Su-
perior, were married at Superior
Tuesday. The couple will make
tkeir home at Minneapolis where
Mr.. Kearns has a god position
with the Nye-Jenks people.
Washburn friends extend con-
gratulations to the couple.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04

be held in September, running
on the Republican ticket.
AS sheriff of Bayfield, county
for two years and as under
sheriff for another term Max
has made a good officer. He is
popular with the voters of the
county and will make a hard
opponent for anyone to go up
against.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
A Big Stump Fuller

A big stump puller arrived in
the city the first of the week and
the same will be taken to the
Lovelan6 farm in section 81
where it will be used for pulling
stumps. The machine consists
Of a big steam engine and drum
cylinder.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
GRIM REAPER HAS
A BIG HARVEST
Three Deaths Occur Satur-
day and Sunday.
Two Adults and One Child
Pass to Great Beyond.
All Well Known.

We are called upon this week to
chronicle the deaths of three Wash
burn people whose deaths occurred
during the last two days of last week.
Among the list is Peter j. Raarup,
Mrs. Chris. Hanson and Francis
Welsh.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
Give Dance July 4th.

A big dance will be given at
the Opera House in this city on
the evening of July 4th. The
c.mmittee IA sharge OF the
event have planned big time
for everyone. Bergmann's full
orchestra will furnish music for
the dance. Electric fans will be
stalled to keep the place cool.
Hans Peterson, chairman of the
town of Pilsen. was a business visit
or in the city Tuesday.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04
Library Closed on Sundays

The Public Library will close
as usual on Sundays during the
months of July and August.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-04

The school board have started
their summer repairs on the schoo,
buildings throughout the city. A
large amount of kalsomining will be
done and the buildings will be other
wise rpeaired.
Monuments at Hansens.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-12
CLERGY IS SELECTED
TO PASS JUDGMENT
PRACTICAL TEST PLANNED AND
RESULT To BE ANNOUNCED IN
TWO WEEKS FROM DATE.

I'VE have selected the clergy in and
around FL PasO for a distance OF 100
miles to make a test and pass judgment
upon the new tonic known as Plant
Juice" stated the demOnstratOr today,
at Kelly & Pollard's Drug Store, POI
y OREGON St For ten days we have
been conducting daily demonstrate
of Plant Juice We propose to con-
tinue these and in addition to even
more clearly and forcefully prove the
practical value Of this great tonic by
having men Of unquestioned repute test
IL and pass upon It.
we believe Plant Juice is the
greatest remedy ever sold. 1t is new
and no tonic has ever taken so quick
and lasting a hold as il has wherever
introduced We have submitted to
pose and if. We do not get a verdict
highly favorable to 'Plant Juice from
the clergy Of the district we will be
greatly astonished-
Each minister in Fl Paso or within
100 miles of the city is cordially in
vited to call at or to write TO Kelly &
Pollard's Drug Store and secure any
quantity Of Plant Juice desired free
of charge. The only requirement is
that at the end Of two weeks he will
make a frank statement OF the re-
suits he has had from the use of Plant
Juice and his opinion regarding it
Many Of this exalted profession are
sufferers from nervous debility. and
we assure those who have such symp-
toms as indigestion, sleeplessness, de-
preston Of spirits, lack of vitality.
hips, cold feet, poor circulation spots
before the eyes, that they Will find i'm
mediate and lasting relief in Plant
Juice II is the greatest of all spe-
cifics. for general debility, stomach
troubles, kidney, liver and blood all
ments- It repairs organic weakness
and stimulates and builds up the en-
tire system
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-12
RUIDoSo PREPARES
FOR FOURTH OF JULY

BUdoso, y. ~ June 12,-The citizens
mere met on the picnic grounds and be-
gan preparations for the Fourth of July
celebration.
James a. Carorll and William CahiIl.
Of Nescalero and R s. Cornell of lula
rosa came over IN the formers car 10
consult with the executive committee in
regard to the Fourth of July celebra-
ton. While here they were the guests
Of A. J. Gilmore and family.
George HYDE and +. T. Briscoe passed
through here en- route to Tuiarosa from
Honto where they had been on bust
ness.
Frank Hil5mn Of Tularosa Is here
with Mr.. Snyder of Amarillo. Texas.
who has bought s n. JohnsOn's stOck
cattle, to be delivered June IS.
Mrs. j. Y. Tullv. of Glencoe. spent
two DAYS here with her mother, Mrs
A. ]. Gilmore.
Henry Avent, Of Alto. was here on
business
Watt Gilmore, of Alto, with his two
sons, Moss and Mart, was here buying
cattle.
The infant child Of Mr. and Mrs ]
I. Purdv. died here and was buried in
the RuidOso cemetery.
Felix Miller, of Glencoe, was here buy
inc horses.
Roy Coe, Of Glencoe, was here on
business.
a. J. Gilmore has gone to CAPTAIN
after a load of supplies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Hunter, of Glencoe
and Misses Ellen and Georgia Hunter.
OF Alamogordo, are here as guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. FOUnt Miller.
A very enjoyable surprise party was
given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F
A - .
ter of Alamogordo. Those present were
AIadams Minters and Wiugfield; Misses
Wingfield. Bracken. Avent, Bowen
Winters, Hunter and Messrs. Peppers
Clarke. Coe, Wingfield, Bracken. a de-
hghtful time was had by all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-12
MATERIAL RECEIVED
FOR COMMENTATORS
Work on Big Mining Plant
Near Van Horn to Be
Pushed.

Van Horn, Tex, June 12.-Three car
loads of lumber to be used IN the coz
struction and a part of the machinery
that VIII form the equipment of the
new 100 ton dry concentration OF the
Hazel Mining and Milling company have
arrived at Van Horn within the past few
days.
The superintendent of construction
and directors of the company, who are
now at the mine, IA miles northeast Of
here, said that all lumber, material and
machinery for the concentration plant
would be on hand within a week, and
that a force of $50 men would be at
work on the construction Of the concen-
traitor building within 10 days.
The reoPening of the Hazel, once one
OF the greatest value producers of the
west IN sllver-cOpper ore by a substantial
company OF ample means and under
other favorable auspices, indicates that
the mine VIII be run successfully.
Citizens naturally feel much elated at
the mining outlook IN the once fabulous
" productive Diablo range.
8 Luther Wheat, manager of the Gro ,es
Lumber company, has left for Texarkana
to visit his parents. He VIII be married
70 Miss Elizabet Weiburn, June 26. and
VIII return about July with his bride
to make Van Horn his future home.
j. NJ Daugherty Is in town attending
commissioners court.
Joe Provine, bookkeeper for the Van
Horn Trading company. has gone to the
Hot Springs, south Of Sierra Blanca.
Misses Connie and Willie Garren have
returned from Abilene. where they have
been attending school.
Mrs. Bernie AIullane is spending a
week in FL Paso.
Rev Mr. Miller, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church, formerly Of Pecos, has
moved here and viii preach two Sundays
in each month.
Mrs. Judge lrby and children have gone
to Haskell, Tex, on visit to friends and
relatives.
Mrs. T. c. Turks mother, Mrs. Nc
Clure, OF Colorado City, here.