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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
Post Office U c,scng Repairs

MANY inlr DvPm ntS are be-
inc IN vi t. tho i.tpri,n Of The
Washburn post flee this week
and when these improve ments
have been m ade the place will be
much more handy for the en-.
ployees of the Office as well as
the patrons.
A large number Of new lock
boxes are being installed at the
rear of the building and the drop
window will be changed from
it's present location to a place at
the rear Of the office. A parcel
post window will be install d
where the drop window is now
located.
The main section of the fix.
lures will be straighte ed out
and will run to the t ont of the
building, giving additional room
for the handling of the mails.
The business at the Washburn
post office has increased by
bounds during the past summer
aud the repairs now under way
are made in order that this extra
business may be handled in
better shape. The changes will
be appreciated by the Office
force as well as the patrons OF
the office.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
GARDEN ANTS HARMLESS.
Do Not Injure Plants, and Nests May
BE Easily Destroyed.

Do Not Injure Plants, and Nests May
BE Easily Destroyed.
Prepared by United States department
of agriculture
An unusual number of complaints
have been received this year by the
department Of agriculture from per-
sons who say that ants are injnring
their lawns and gardens. AS "a matter
of fact, these ants do little harm, and
the injury that is attributed to them
is usually caused by something else.
In large Numbers, however, the small
conical nests which they build,on lawns
are somewhat unsightly and on this
account it may be desirable in some
cases to destroy them.
Where there is only small area to
be covered the simplest metlsOd is to
drench the nests with boiling water
Another simple remedy is TO spray the
lawn with kerosene emulsion or with
very strong soap wash prepared by
diSSOlving any common laundry soap
in water at the rate Of one pound or
one-half pound TO gallon OF water
Such methods are particularly well
adapted to small lawns and for the or
binary little lawn ant
For larger ant colonies of other Spe-
cies, bisulphide of carbon, chemical
which can be purchased at any drug
store, will be found effective. This
substance can be placed in the nest by
means Of an OIL can or small syringe,
the quantity required varying from
one-half ounce for small nest to two
or three ounces or more for large
one. An oil can with long spout is
q convenient instrument, as it can be
inserted into the nests and the liquid
injected without its being brought close
to the operators nose, for the fumes of
bisulphide Of carbon, although not poi
sonous, are nauseating. To facilitate
the entrance into the nest of the chem
ical, the ant hole can be enlarged with
a sharp stick or iron rod. After the
bisulphide of carbon has been injected,
fhe opening should be closed by pres
sure of the foot in order to retain the
bisulphide. This will penetrate slow
LuOuSuOuL luc Underground NhuA-
nels of the nest and kill all the inmates.
1t is important to remember that while
bisulphide is perfectly harmless if kept
away from all fire, it is very infamma
BILE and may, under certain circum-
stances, explode when ignited.
Except for the unsightly appearance
of their nests, however, the lawn ants
do no appeciable harm. They enter
houses very rarely and, on the whole,
may be said to do no harm of any kind
except in so far as they lessen the at
tractive appearance of the lawn. On
the other Land, it is quite possible that
by bringing up from the lower depths
sand and earth they may distinctly in
crease fertility by forming top dress
ing or soil mulch, and at the same time
permit better aeration of the earth.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
Tht s Space Belongs To
P E It E
TICK Fox Bros. TOOK
TICK
TOOK

The End plumber of the Men s
Club lecture course was given at the
Congregational church on Tuesday
evening and was largely enjoyed by
those present. The number was a
very strong one.
Frank Downs, superln tendent of
W. E. L. & P. Co. has been hunting
in the Carmichael country during
the past week. Frank usually re-
turns with a fine deer.
A. Pearce Tomkins of Ashland
was business visitor in this city
sterday.
Mrs. P. ]. Bogie of Park Falls,
who was reported last week as be-
ing seriously i'll with pneumonia
is now repo~ ted as being on the
gain which will be pleasing news to
her many friends in this city who
hope for her speedy recovery.
Two saws, Ratchet hammer, brace
aud bit and level. all for $3.50. In
ouire at Warmers, Pine ST., be-
tween Washington 3rd avenue west,
The practice of extending credit
too freely 10 strangers has been
felt quite keenly by business men
of the city during the past sea- on.
This week another stranger quiet
ly left town and he also left behind
a large number of unpaid bills, some
amounts of which run up TO humid
reds of dollars. This is not the first
case where business men of the city
have felt the effect of too extensive
credit to strangers and the lesson
should be learned by every business
man.
Clerk of Court f. A. Bell and
Register of Deeds Nels Myhre have
"hiked to the tall timber" where
they will hunt deer during the next
few days. Both are crack shots and
they do not expect to return empty
handed.
This Space Belongs To
6 E O R G E
WINK Fox Bros. BLINK
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
LOCALS
Items Of Inf erest Concerning
uour NeighbOrs r7

All kinds of stoves at-Hansen S
Mrs. r. A. Herring of Bayfield,
was a visitor in the city Wednesday.
Bert Harrington, engineer on the
local switch ssengine, has been laid
up during the past two days on &C.
count of illness.
Robinson & Wieman have this
week laid new Iinoleum in their ton
serial parlors and otherwise i'm
proved the place which makes it
one of the incest barber shops in
the city.
Peter Fox. Harry Wieman and
Truman EIlicson returned Wedues-
day noon from the slowbridge
ountry where they have been hunt
eng during the past week Each re
turned with nice buck deer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
Methodist Episcopal Church

Regular church services next
Sunday at 1870 q. m. and at 7:3C
p. m. Subject in the morning,
1.-THE Grateful Heart" in the
evening, 1.-THE forgiveness OF
SIM" Sunday school meets at
IL: As a. m. Junior League at 3
p. m. Epworth League at $50
p. m. Prayer meeting on every
Thursday evening at 7:30.
III. L. Goodrich, Pastor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18

The funeral of the late Q. w.
Frost was held from the family
residence on 4tb street last
Friday afternoon at two O'Clock
and was largely attended, All
business houses in the city
closed for period of three
hours during the funeral as a
mark of respect to the departed
one. The funeral sermon was
delivered by Rev. o. w. Smith
of the Congregational church
who delivered a beautiful tribute
to the memory of the man who
for twenty-five years was one of
Washburn's best known bust
ness men and one of the city's
most respected citizens.
The remains were laid to rest
in the city (Woodland) cemetary.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18

FLA MI ELS

This is he time Of the year
when outing fiannels will be
USED moie than at any time
during the year. We have a
fine showing of outing flan
nels in all the latest patterns
at prices that are reasonable.
We also have many other
items in our stock for the fall
and winter trade such as hos
iery for women and children,
and many other items. We
would be pleased to have you
look over our stock.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
Swedish Luth. Church

There will be special services
in the Swedish Lutheran church
on Thursday morning OF next
week Thanksgiving and all
mem bers and friends OF the
church are invited to att end.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
Nor. Luth. Church

There will be no services next
Sunday morning. Sunday school as
usual at noon. In the afternoon at
2;3O o'clock, Rev. Nels Lee of Ash
land will preach. The Vikings will
meet at the church next Wednesday
evening. Prayer meeting Thursday
evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
Gard of Thanks

We are most grateful for all
the kindnesses shown TO meet
our temporal needs, for the
loving words of sympathy and
for all the beautiful flowers,
sent to remind the living of the
respect held for the dead, in our
late bereavement.
Mrs. Frost and Family.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18

Next Tuesday is the annual meet
ing of the County Board of Bayfield,
County.
The circuit court jury was dis
charged the first of the week and
the jurors have left for their homes.
All of the jury cases on the October
calendar nave been clean, d up and
only few cases of fact for court re-
main to De tried, Court has also
adjourned aud these cases will like
ly be tried in some future term.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
PEOPLE Want PAVING

The paving at Bay field street
for distance of five blocks will
in all probability be undertaken
in the spring. The many
property holders along Bayfield,
street seem to favor the project
and Washburn is receiving much
favorable commentas aresult of
the undertaking.
Petitions are being circulated
among the property holders and
the signatures of a good many
are being received. The paving
Of. bayfield, street will add to the
value of property along the
street and will make the street
show up in fine shape, besides
being a money-saver in a long
run, The practice of endeavor-
ing to keep upa dirt road is
always expensive and the sooner
we can get away from the prac-
tice the better we will be.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
Swedish Luth. Church
A. Road. Pastor.


German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Regular services every Sun
day at 1000 a. m. Sunday
School Immediately after SER
vices. Confirmation classes
every Tuesday and Friday at
4:15 o. m. German school every
Saturday from 900 a. m. to 3:OO
p. m.
R. Krenke, Pastor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
This Space Belongs To
FOX BROS.
Drugs

- 70 - - Fl" - y
A new restaurant has been opened
in the Tramwell building on west
Bayfield, street.
The prosperous condition of the
city is revealed in the bank state
mehts which show a decided in
crease in business during the pas t
few months.
Ernest Sauve of Iron River was a
business visitor in the city during
the past week.
D. M Maxcy made trip to the
northern part of Bayfield, county
during the fore part of the week.
Dan says the farmers CT the country
report big yield of crops this sea
son.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Congregational church was enter
tanned at the church parlors vester
day afternoon by Mrs. William
Olson ard Mrs. Ell. H. Peavey.
Rev. Fl. L. Goodrich bloSsomed
out with new red hunting cap yes
terday which is the indicat ion that
he time is not far distant when he
intends o try his luck for a fine
| buck deer. Last season Rev. 6 GOD
rich brought in finelDuck and he is
going to try to get one just a little
| bit larger this season.
The building formerly the Meehan
Cafe, has been rented to Pas coe
Rose of Ashland who expects to
open first class candy kitchen
within the next week or so. Mr..
Rose expects to have a neat place.
J. P. O'Connor of Superior, dis
trict represen tative for the Exten
sion Division of the University OF
Wisconsin, was in the city yesterday
IN teresting the business men and
others of the city in community
institute for this city. These insti
IN e. wherever tried, has prove 10
be il fac thing for city and Wash
burn should endeavor to secure one.
Peter Soronen. chairman OF the
town Of Clover. was visitor in the
city Yesterday. Peter was here
doing committee work, getting
ready for the annual meeting OF the
county board which convenes next
week.
George Oscar, who is located al
Beloiel works Ct the Canadian Elk
plosive company, was in the city
for few days during the past week
visiting with his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. T. A. Oscar and friends
George has a good position with the
Canadian company.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Washington Avenue
Father Ruth, Priest.

Sunday Nov. 21st, 1915, 7:45
%. m. Evensong and sermon,
Monday, Nov. 22nd. 1915 7:3O a.
m. Holy Eucharist. Regular
services LIST and Bird Sundays
7:3O p. m.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18

Mrs. George A. Calder was called
to Cumberland Saturday afternoon
by message announcing the death
Of a niece.
If you are looking for good room
and board at reasonable rates in
quire of Mrs. Ole Lake, Pine street,
between 9TH and 9th avenues west.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-11-18
Our Millinery

for fall and winter consists of
the famous Gage Brothers
line which is noted the coun-
try over. The Gage hats lead
the world for beauty, exclus-
i've designs, etc.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

this reser 5ation and for the benefit of some
skeptical on the subject, have been given
this small corner by the editor for my few
remards: 80
First The question has arisen what law
governs and what privileges are enjoyed by
our white neighbors. and the contention has
been put forward that only state laws gov
ern them. Now the law in reference to
their abiding among US is OF delicate nat
ure The law provides that they cannot
come upon this reservation without first
having secured a written premit from the
Secretary of tbs Interior and in default of
such premt have no right TO reside he-eon
and should any member Of the band ask
for an enforcement of this order it would
mean that every white family not having
complied with this regulation would be sub
iect to removal from the reservation.
Seeond-The privileges engaged are of
small sphear as the law herein provides that
no white person can have or harbor any
domestic animals of any character thereon,
and must in no manner be of detriment
character to the Indian, but must be an ex-
ample in his actions a, all times. In this
second instance it is the intention that none
bat whites of the highest civilized type
should become affiliated in any manner
with the Indian and at no time can he be in
of .Io
Indians on whose lands he is only boarder.
Next we k will handle the subject of
operation of the whites residing on reserv--
tin, &c. B. c.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03
MILL HERE STARTS
AFTER JAN. {
Is Now Undergoing Extensive Re.
pairs.

That there has been a noticeable improy-
ement in lumber situation dnring the past
month. is the opinion of L. K. Baker,
president os the ]. S. Stearns Lumber Co.,
who returned from Chicago Wednesday for
short stay on business. He is spending
the winter at Chicago with his daughter
Helen. His trip here was to gain person
al insight in the mill situation. He states
that the mill here will be in operation again
by the first of the year. 1t is now, under
going repairs and will be operated both day
and right alter the holidays.
The lumber market has been very poor
during tie past summer and I'LL grades Of
lumber have been moving SLOW. The an
'ounesment in the mill operations here will
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03
Use Care Piling Land Clearing Waste

In the burning of logs and brush, farmers
IF Nothern Wisconsin would do well tc
follow the method of the railroad section
iors;nan. This consists in piIling tmbers
in such way that. as the fire burns down,
the wood settles in PARALLEL tires, and so is
thoroughly consumed,
Logs thrown together in helserSkelter
fashion cannot be expecte to darn readily
or completely. According to Carl Living
ston of the department of agricultural en-
cheering University Of Wisconsns there
there are number of other points to b,
absorbed IN burning waste wood, few IF
which are given herewith.
See that stumpS are clean, and not coated
with thick layers of mud and earth, which
let as check to the flames.
Make the piles high and narrow, as cone
shaped as possible. and never broad and
rolling in form. Fill all spaces with stumps
or splinters Of wood to make the pile COM
pact,
When burning windfalls. saw of the
stumps close to the roots, and burn each
part separately.
When burning brush it is best to trim off
the main branches of small trees and saplings
before putting them on the pile.
No material injury to the humus in the
S,il will result from burning stumps or logs
il they are piled on wet ground.
Do not fire large pile of stumps or logs
llring high wind. A more moderate
ate Of burning will do better Jos.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

When the land-grabbers found they were
cal ing little by i,nprsoning the Indians or
making them erunk, they seem to have be-
come desperate. They now proceeded to
forge deeds to the lands they warted, forge
the signatures of Indians to these deeds,
and forged checks t, Fey for the forged
deeds that were sig ned with fors ed names
These check they deposited in bank IN
Eagle Pass, Texas, to the credit of the lr-
dians by whom the land was pretended TO
have been sold and whose forged nam;s
were on the deeds.
They then forged other checks, drew this
money out again and THUS reimbursed them
SEW.
1t was i,npos ;ible that performances such
as Il csc so uld remain TN detected, even ina
region 20 re note as Coahula. Tine fact ot
the forged dee IS and forged checks was dis
covered and lns:stent complaint began to be
made to the Departm ent of Justice and the
Depar :ment OF the Interior.
Nearly two years elapsed before any ac-
ton was taker.
TIL II indictme ITS against the swindlers
were found in Texas.
The Governor of Texas issued requisi-
tons on the Governor of Oklahoma for the
indicted men.
The Governor of Oklahoma refused to
honor the acquisitions.
Finding that justice seemed to be blocked
hoplessly in their own country, tie friends
of the Indians brought the matter before
Por6rio Diaz, then President OF Mexico.
He made an investigation and summariy
removed from Office Il the judicial and
police officers that had been concerned in
the fraud.
The new officers. easily g;t'lcred proofs
of the story have here narrated and got
confession~from the man that had done most
of the forgeries.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

The Indian Agent condenacd in a
Senatorial investigation is still in
t Re employ Of the Indian Bureau
a Though declared unfit 10 be dis
bursting officer. The Usual result
ofinvestiga&ion.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03
SWIMMING THE INDIAN
By Edward Russell

A delegation of the Kickapoos and their
friends came to Washington and told their
troubles to Senators FaFollet,e, Teller ard
Curtis. These went to the Attorney Gen
eral and assisted upon some legal action to
punish the wrong doors.
The rather astonishing result was that
through t.lr request of the Department of
Ju ;,ice, indictments were found in Mexico
Why no indictments were found in the
federal Courts Of this country does not APP
pear.
The buck being passed to Mexico, it re-
sponled energetical.y with extradition plo-
ernor of Oklahoma had refused to sur~end-
er 70 the Governor of Texas.
Extradition proceedings demanaed by an
other nation cannot well be fubbed off.
They 60, and there was now prospect of
justice upon these men.
Just then the Madero revolution broke
out in Mexico. The extrauition papers had
been served and could not be escaped. To
be imprisoned i'll Mexican jaiIS at 4 time
when the country was torn with revelation
and they might rot, starve or be shot there,
did rot appeal much TO the indicted men.
They offered comprise by which they
surrendered the deeds they had illegally
obtained and on this basis the easy going
Department of justice was content to drop
the case.
Of the whole astonishing story nothing
seems more astonishing than this fact.
The three Senators, however, we're not
so easily inclineda to let the matter be tor.
gotten. They secured an investigation BY
4 committee of the Senate, in whose report
will be found all the facts have cited here
and many others. This is the document
referred to at the beginning of this passage.
1t is entitled Senate Document No. us,
Sixtieth Congress, and advise its careful
perusal by all that believe in benevolent
supervisors as we'll as by any persons that
may doubt that the great secret power OF
the Invisible Government is the chief source
of the troubles to the Indian no less than
of our own.
Continued next week.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

WE understand an attempt will again be
made to have the Indian agency moved to
this village this year. 1t may be successful
but it is doubtful whether the agency will
be removed In the matter Of expense in
the operation of same we are positive twill
be good move.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03
Forty Ways and More to the
California Expos itiOnS

is the title of an attractive booklet issued
by the Chicago & North Western Ry.,
which outlines in concise from the forty diff
ferent attractive routes from Chicago to
California, gives sxplicit information regard
ing fares, ticketing conditions, side trips,
stopovers, ETC., and also shows, plainly by a
series of outline maps how you may visit
both Expositions and see the grandest seen
cry and the localities most interesting the
West has to offer the sightseer en- route.
You should have this booklet to properly
plan your trip to the Pacific Coast and the
California Expeditions. 1t will save you
time and money.
Copies may be obtained free with other
literature describing the places you wish to
visit en- route and giving fares, complete
train service and full particulars, on appli-
cation tn any ticket agent of the Chicago &
North Western Ry.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

German scientists are still announc-
ing antitoxin discoveries. although the
ills that human flesh is heir to now
originate mainly in the munition
plants.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

Common sense must be advancing
by rapid strides, when one considers
that every new extreme in women's
wear has in turn been pronounced
triumph of that principle.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

Making ammunition is a line of en-
ployment which enables man to ex-
perience the suspense and peril of war
without being actually on the firing
line.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

Some of those Britishers in London
may sit up all night for fear they'll
miss seeing Zeppelin raid. but there
are probably a, few who don't find the
prospect of raid conducive to slum.
Der.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

1t is mighty seldom you find a man
that isn't rafting good fellow and
well-nigh perfect if but one witness is
heard and he is permitted to testify
in his own behalf.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

An application of liquid air at a tenn
perature of 200 below zerc VII remove
birthmark, it is said Wo,I6n't it
remove an ear, toe or . singer Just
as readily?
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

An eastern professor says he doesn't
! believe in encouraging matrimony by
: lowering the taxes that married men
i have 10 pay. The professor talks like
. bachelor. or like married man whc
Is has EothlHg to tax. s
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

The average low brow thinks they're
called art circles because, by the
time his instruction has been COM
pleted he's back where he started.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-12-03

A French weather authority says
there are 26 hard winters just ahead.
But i'll all fairness last summer ought
10 be counted as one.