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Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

The House of Representatives has
commenced the consideration of the
Vogt reapportionment bill for legis-
lative districts only. According to
this reapportionment. Gilpiu county
will be in the 25th district with Mof-
fat. Routt Jackson, Grand and Clear
Creek. The combined population of
these counties is 1865, which will
give the district but one senator. The
bill provides for but one representa-
tive for the two counties of Gilpin
and Clear Creek. If the bill is adopt
ed as submitted, Denver county will
have eight senator's and 16 represent
atives.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Evidently the Register fell" for
the gossip which has been going the
rounds relative to a certain dive,
as the paper put it. existing in town,
and says the law abiding citizens of
the city demand that the city auth
critics close it. If the law abiding
citizens are SO insistent that the au-
thorities close the place, why don't
they furnish the necessary evidence
to enable the city officials to do so.
They can't take any action on the
idle reports that are circulated when
investigation fails to sustain them.
The article in the Register was SLAM
derous and offers good grounds for
suit by the tenants Of the place in
question. The city authorities are at
least entitled to an apology.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Preparations fer the twelfth an
nual Denver Automobile show have
reached point where everything is
practically in readiness for the in
stallation Of exhibits. The show will
be held in the auditorium the week
of March Sd to Sth. An open rate Of
one and one-third fare for the round
trip from points on the Clear Creek
division of the c. & s. railway Is Of
fered.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

AS much as we would hate to do
1t. We are afraid we will have to in
woke the recall and bring his honor,
w. G. Fullerton. back to this neigh
borhood. Since he left his law en-
porium across the street and ascend.
ed to the judicial bench in the court
house, 1t has been so quiet and ser
enc in this part OF Gregory street
as to be worse than lonesome-pain'
fully dismal When he had headquart'
ers across the street, a spirit OF act
ivity pervaded the neighborhood, and
there was always something doing
In the excitement line. II he WASH,
Strengthening out the kids. there was
an unmanageable horse to control OF
n broncho to brenk. Were he still
here the snow would be flyirg as II
a Moffat plow was at work. We have
just got to bring him back to enliver
things.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

R. R. Graham, chief clerk to the
assistant superintendent of the
Adams Express company. visited
Agent j. E. Cosgrove, Sunday. On
viewing the sights of the city, includ-
ing it's charming feminity, he express
sed a desire to settle down in our
midst. He is now endeavoring to
place his affairs in such shape that
his wish may be gratified.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

If it is a fact, as those who have
investigated claim, that there is coal
enough to last 8,701 years, why is it
that those living in this day and age
have to pay so dearly for the fuel?
Those responsible for the high price
of coal needn't worry about how they
are going to keep warm after the
8,7O1 years have elapsed.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Citizens in Routt county, in the
vicinity of Yampa, are raising a fund
to build road to the celebrated
Trapper's Lake. The country includ-
ing and surrounding this lake has
long been regarded as the sports
mans paradise, but has not been easy
of access. With a road leading to it,
Trapper's Lake country would be the
favored spot of tourists.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Tie knights of Pythias celebrated
the 49th anniversary of the founding
of the order in this city,a their hall
Saturday evening. Nearly $50 persons
were present to enjoy the occasion.
A musical and literary program pre-
ceded an elaborate turkey banquet.
Mrs. R. c. Johnson delivered a
splendid address on Pythianism.
Dancing was also indulged in.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

The patrons of the picture shows
at the opera house are longing to
know "What Happened to Mary.
The last seen or heard from Mary
she had drifted from the stage to
stenography. 1t is question whether
Mary is going from better to worse,
or vice versa.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Steve Laner was in Denver Satur-
day and Sunday on business and
pleasure. His failure to return home
Sunday evening caused his friends
alarm, they thinking that he had beer
waylaid and robbed of lot of gold
he is supposed to have carried with
him.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Rocky Mountain lodge of Odd Fel-
lows conferred the first degree upon
Alex. Klein and Jack Joyce of Rus
sell, last Thursday evening. A BAN
quet followed. A number of visitors
were present from Russell and sew
eral from Black Hawk.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Fishel of Denver, and
Ed. Fishel and bride, of New York,
visited with Mrs. A. H. Day between
trains Sunday Mrs. G. B. Fishel for
merly resided in Central, being the
daughter of Capt Joslin, now deceas-
ed.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Mrs. R. c. Johnson was in Denver
the fore part Of the week. During
her absence Mr.. Johnson subsisted
on buffet luncheons, principally.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

When the Democrats take charge
of the government, the infant (?) in
dustries which have been nourished
under the Republican protective tar
iff system will be weaned and then
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20
TO THE PUBLIC.

Henceforth and during the winter
months. moving pictures will be
shown at the opera house on Sat
urday and Sunday evenings Of each
week. Admission 10 cents.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

The size Of paper money is to be
reduced and if it will enable us to
get hold of a proportionately larger
number of pieces, We are thoroughly
In favor of the change.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20
May Cross srIdue Free.

On the German emperor's birthday
the inhabitants of Cologne are ai.
lowed to cross the Rhine bridge free.
provided they 60 on foot. Carriages
pay as usual.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20
MEMBER COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION

On sale at Hyndman's and Post Off
Ice Book Store, Central City; Post Off,
Ice, Book Store, Black Hawk; kend-
rfci<'s Book store, 10th and Stout sts.,
Denver. Single Copies Five Cents.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Bring in your clean rags. Those
We can't wear will be used for wip.
ing presses.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

The Tuesday reading club will meet
Feb. 25th with Mrs. G. w. Adams.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Emy gallon or two Of pure apple
cider at Hawley's. Gee, but it's good.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

II it's fit to eat the Philip
Mere. Co. can supply 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Hawley carries the freshest line Of
fruits In town.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Fresh vegetables received daily a,
Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1913-02-20

Read the Observer. $500 per year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
Supreme Court AffirmS Ver~
dict of Lower Court
Verdict is for $2500 and Costs
Amounting in all to
Over $500.

On Tuesday the Supreme court
affirmed the verdict of the lower
court awarding R. A. Herring of this
city damages in the sum of $4,000
and costs, amounting in all to over
$35OOO.0O, against the E. /. du-
Pont Powder company.
This case, it will be rem embered,
has been before the courts for a num-
ber of years. The accident, in which
Mr.. Herring was injured, occurred at
the plant of the Powder company at
Barksdale. Mr.. Herring was work.
ing in the acid house when plug in
the acid pipe .blowed out and the
nitric acid was thrown into Mr.. Her
ing's face, inficting severe burns.
For several weeks he was confined to
the hospital at Ashland and he claim
ed that as a result of the accident his
face was disfgured and his eyesight
was almost ruined.
The case was brought for trial be-
fore the circuit court of Bayfield,
county and was non-suited. An ap-
peal was taken to the Supreme court
and the case was ordered back for
trial. In the trial judgement was a.
warded Mr.. Herring for $500 but
the verdict was not clear and another
appeal was taken to the Supreme
court, the case being ordered back
for new trial. The last trial of the
case was held at Superior, a verdict
for $2500 and costs being awarded
the plaintiff. The defendent COM
pany appealed from the verdict and
lost the appeal.
Attorney F.. C. Alvord of this city
and Attorney A. w. Sanborn of Ash
land represented Mr.. Hering's side
of the case while Attorney A. w.
Mcleod of this city app cared for the
company.
The case was originally brought for
CSC. 900 damages and has attracted
considerable attention throughout
this region.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
Ashland Water Bad

Ashland people are again up
in the air over their drinking
water supply, as result of an.
other analysis of water samples
sent to the state laboratory. The
report from the state authorities
is to the effect that all samples
sent showed pollution and that
there was danger init being
used for drinking purposes.
AS result Of the report the
sch Dol authorities are consider
ing closing the fountains in the
schools and supplying the chill
dren with water obtained from
wells.
The Ashland water problem is
one that has been giving tn he
people of that city considerable
unrest and that something will
have to be done is evident if the
health of the community is to be
protected.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
The Next Number

The next number on the Lee
ture Course being given by the
Mems Club of the Congregations
church will be held on Tuesday
evening, February 25th, and will
consist Of an entertainment by
Lorenzo Zwickey. the noted
cartoonist. This will undou bted
ly prove to be one of the best
mum bers of the course.
Mr.. Zwickey comes to this
city highly recommended. H.
is a man with a wide reputation
and is a surprise wherever he
goes. He gives an entertain
ment filled with beautiful per-
spectives brilliant colorings and
dicrous situations. Mr..
Zwickey carries full platform m
studio including complete
lighting plant.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
Washburn, Wisconsin. Thursday. February Goth,
HARD COAL RUNNING Low
With More Cold Weather
There Will be a Shortage
in Washburn.

According to reports there is but a
very few tons of hard coal on the
docks of the Northwestern Fuel
company in this city and with any
kind of cold weather between now
and spring there will be shortage in
this city. %
On Monday there was only about
100 tons of hard coal on the local
docks and on Tuesday car contain
ing thirty-6ye tons was shipped to
Barkesdale, SO that considerable less
than seventy-fye tons remains on the
docks.
Superintendent Gibson says that he
had orders from the company to clean
up the hard coal supply before spring
and parties in the city who will need
any more coal had better order now
before the supply is exhausted.
The fuel company don't seem to
care a rap" whether Washburn
people have coal or not for despite
the low supply on the docks ship
ment to an outside point was made
the first of the week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
FOUR In RACE
FOR COUNTY JUDGE
A. M. Warden Latest to
Make Announcement
Campaign is Yet Quiet But
Will Warm up Before
Election

There is now four candidates i'm
the field for the Office of county
judge of Bayfield, county, being
Henry C.. Rehm, H. P. Axelberg,
w. III. Irish and A. M. Warden.
A. M. Warden was the latest to
enter the race, coming out with his
announcement last Friday morning
and from this time on he says that
he will be in the race with both feet.
Nomination papers for all four candi-
dates are now in circulation through
out the county and from now until
election day there will be a merry
scrap for the Office.
All four candidates are quite well
known throughout the county. The
present county Judge w. H. Irish
has held public Office in the county
during the past twenty-five years,
being town chairman, mayor, county
Judge and holding other public
Offices. H. P. Axelberg was deputy
county treasurer six years and was
city clerk of Washburn for eight
years. "A. M. Warden is perhaps
the oldest in number Of years of pub
lie Office holding, having been county
Judge for two terms, county
treasurer two terms, and municipal
judge -four terms, making a total
of twenty-eight years of Office service.
Henry C.. Rehm, who is lawy err
preacher by profession, has also quite
an acquaintance throughout the
county
The voters will have plenty from
which to make a choice and ought to
be able to pick out a good man to
fill the office.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
Vote Of Two to One in
Favor of Measure
Only Two Wards Fail to
Show a Majority for Com
mission Form.

By vote of nearly two to one the
city of Ashland adopted the Com
mission Plan of government at a
special election held on Tuesday
The voteSwas 795 for the commission
plan and 400 against against it. Only
two wards in the city failed to roll up
a majority for the new form of govern
ment, being the 9th and 10th wards
which bitterly opposed the change a
year ago.
Mayor Dodd and many of the
present city officers of Ashland were
opposed to making the change at the
present time while many of the busi-
dess men of the city favored the plan,
believing it to be the most economic
al government for the city.
The election of the Commissioners
to run the city will be held on the
first Tuesday in April. 1t is expect
ed that there will be number OF
candidates in the field for the
positions.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
Endorses Popular Election
of Senators
Use School House for Civic
Clubs and Neighborhood
Gatherings.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 10Th,
Special Wisconsin is to be
in the van guard of states to
send to congress ratification
of the constitutional amend.
ment calling for election OF
United States senators by
direct vote of the people.
The state senate went on
record as overwhelmingly in
favor of the measure and the
assembly is due to act soon.
The adoption of this plan by
the nation means that the
little band that has followed
the leadership of LaFollette
in the senate is soon to be
duSueHGeu.
Everything at Madison
points to a shorter session
than usual. The number of
bills introduced during the
first six weeks Of the session
this year is less than intro
duced at the session of 1911
in the same time.
Neighborhood Centers in School Houses
The use of the school house
as a social center is cOnte M
plated in the measure intro
duced by Senator Hoyt OF
Menominee Falls.
State to Examine Criminal for Insanity
The creation of a state
board of alienists is proposed
in the measure introduced by
Senator Huber, Dane county,
in which the shortening OF
the laws delay is contem-
plated.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
GETS PROMISE
OF j. s. BOAT
For the Use of Naval Mill
tia on Chequamegon Bay
Commander Werder Says
Sylph will be Brought
Here This Spring
From Ashland News:

From Ashland News:
Lieutenant Commander Theodore
Werder of the WISCONSIN Naval Mill
tia returned home yesterday from
Washington where he has been spend
ing the past several weeks comforting
with officers of the Navy Department
in regard to securing a boat mex t
summer for the use of the Wisconsi n
Militia.
Mr.. Werder was successful in his
mission as the Government Yacht
Sylph will be sent to Ashland on
opening of navigation and conve rted
into training ship for the local Ma
val Militia.
The Sylph has been used with the
Government Yacht MayAower by the
head officers of the Navy Department
and is 1876 feet long with 21 foot
beam. At the present time the
Sylph can only accommodate about As
including officers and men but with a
few alterations it can be made to
accommodate a division at time.
On account of the serious trouble
in the South American countries the
government is utilizing all its avail
able ships and as a consequence the
Sylph was the only boat that could
be sent here at the present time.
Mrs. Werder accompanied Mr.. Wer-
der home from Washington.
1t was reported in this city this
morning that an Iron River man had
entered the field as candidate for
county Judge. A telephone message
to Iron River failed to confirm the
report.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
Name Your Farm

Your farm home deserves a
name and an appropriate one.
Has it got one? To those naming
their farm we will publish free
of charge the name of the farm,
together with the name of the
owner and location if the same is
sent to this Office. A mum Der oil
the farms around Washburn
have already been named and we
would gladly publish these if the
owners will call our attention tc
the same.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
Pleased the Audience

Sigurd Erdtman, the Swedish
tenor who gave an entertainment
at the Norwegian Lutheran
church in this city last Thursday
evening, was greeted by a fair
sized audience and the entertain
ment was enjoyed very much.
Mr.. Erdtman has a wonderful
voice in which there is great
possibilities, and he is now Civ
ing entertainments to raise funds
which rill enable him to give his
voice proper training. AS yet
his voice is unframed.
Miss Ruth Berge assisted in
the entertainment with several
piano selections and Mrs. Alvord
gave a reading. both of which
were enjoyed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
ANOTHER new TOWN
Bill Before the Legislature
to Create Town of Russell
in Bayfield, Co.

Assemblyman H. H. Peavey OF
this city introduced another bill in
the legislature during the past week
to create the town of Russell out OF
territory now contained in the town
of Bayfield,. The bill provides for an
election to be held at the regular
spring election when the electors OF
the respective Towns shall elect their
town officers. :. ..a
Another bill introduced by Mr..
Peavey authorizes the conveyance by
the state to the town of Bayfield, of
right of way for road purposes
across the fish hatchery land in Bay
field county.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
PANT EXPLODED;
FACE IS BURNED
ID. j. EStabrook Meets With
Accident While Painting
Attempted to Warm Paint
Over Stove When Can
Exploded.

ID. j. Estabrook met with very
painful accident on Monday afternoon
when his face was burned by paint
which caught fire while he was heat
ing the same over stove.
Mr.. Estabrook wrs engaged in
painting cutter i'm the Estabrook
building near the City Drug Store.
The paint was not working freely and
Mr.. Estabrook endeavored to warm
it by placing it on top of the stove
but the fire proved to be hotter than
he had expected and the paint start
ed to boil over and as he was en-
deavoring to remove the can from the
stove, it caught fire and exploded,
the burning paint flying up in Mr..
Estabrook's face. Burning paint was
also scattered about the building and
an alarm of fire was sent i'm but the
blaze was put out before the depart
ment arrived.
Mr.. Estabrook did not know that
he was badly burned at the time bu I
later discovered that his forehead
and face and one ear was quite badly
scorched. The wound was dressed
by DIR. Spears and Mr.. Estabrook
will be laid up for few days as a
result of the accident.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20

AGDatc oh NAunACiPoi OWnSEsniP
Those interested in the ques-
tion of Municipal Ownership
should be present at the Com
mercial Club rooms next Mon.
day evening when the city club
will have a debate on the ques.
ton. S. A. Oscar will debate
on the affirmative side of the
question while F. w. Downs will
present arguments on the mega
i've side. Following the debate
there will be a free discussion of
the subject by those present.
These meetings which are
held by the City Club every
other Monday evening are prov
ing mighty interesting and help
full and the attendance at the
meetings is growing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20

Carl Palm is one Of the first
this season to receive a new
auto. The machine arrived last
Friday from Madison where il
was purchased. It is a Brush
of the truck style and Mr.. Palm
intends using it in his paper and
painting business and also be-
tween the city and his farm.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20

A horse trading case was tried in
Justice Morgan S court Tuesday be.
fore Aug. F. Hoffman,. The case
was that Of Nes Htnson against
George Stead for the recovery of a
horse which Stead claimed he traded
for. Hanson claimed misrepresent
alton and the case was r ci"cd in
his fav r.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
Congregational Church

Morning services, 1920; Sermon
dealing with the principles of the
Knights of Pythias order entitled
Friendship and Fraternity; evenin G
address at 7:3O, Fortune and Failure
Sunday school at II; adult class and
intermediate class consolidated and
will study the Life of Christ.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
To Hold Hearing

The mem herS Of the Railway
Com mission Of Wisconsin are al
bayfield, today where they are
holding a hearing on changes to
be made to the water and light
plant at Baytield. The plant al
Bayfield, is owned by the muni-
clpality and it is claimed that it
is out of date and the light
board want to make extensive
improve ments.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
ROLLER TOWEL MUST GO
Cannot be Used in Places of
Employment After
Feb. Goth.

A ban has been placed on the
roller towel in Wisconsin and after
today the use of it will be forbidden
in schools, public institutions and al
places of employment. In place ot
the roller towel paper towels will
have to be substituted, or else in.
dividual towels will have to be fur.
nished. Many places of employment
will do away with the use of the
towel altogether while other places
will substitute the paper towel.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20
Rates are Lowered

The rates ofinsurance on bust
ness blocks at Ashland have been
lowered by the board Of Under
writer's. The reductions range
from 10 to so per cent. The
greatest. percentage of reduc-
tion is on frame business build
ings and the stocks contained in
them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20

A card party was given at the
Hotel Washburn last Thursday
evening by the Lady Maccabaes
which was largely attended. Pro-
gressive Pedro and Progr essive
"5J0" was played after which
luncheon was served. Those pres
ent spent "a pleasant evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20

0. A. LamoreauX returned the
latter part of last week from busi-
ness trip to Duluth.
w. J. Maitland spent Sunday in
the city visiting with his family.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20

The Commission form OF govern
ment might not be so bad even for
Washburn. The salary is the only
obs tacle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-20

Wanted-We will pay ten cents a
barrel for wood ashes. Our man
will furnish barrels and call and get
hem. H. Fl. Peavey & Go,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-08-29
Five Killed in Auto.

Chicago, Aug. "a. Five persons were
killed and three badly hurt tonight when
an automobile in which they were riding
was struck by the Hoosier Limited train
on the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louis
vile railroad, one mile north of St.
Johns, Ind. The dead are:
Alexander Rubin. a merchant. his
wife and two-year-old daughter.
Mrs. Leo Rubin, wife of the injured
man.
Leo Rubin. jr., six-year-old son of
Mrs. Leo Rubin.
Leo H. Rubin, a merchant, Isadore
Schiller, a real estate dealer, and Miss
Amanda Kahn were badly cut and
bruised.
The automobile was owned and driven
by Schiller. The party was returning
from visiting several summer resorts
and the machine " as being driven slow
ly, according to Schiller. All who were
killed were riding in the tonneau, while
those riding in front escaped death.
Schiller apparently started to cross
the track without noticing the approach
of the train, which was late and was
running at high speed.