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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
Is YEARS AGO IN Topeka
From the columns of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL


aPEa 90 AoCA-
Tomorrow will be circus day in To-
peka and the city viii not only furnish
the audience but also the circus 1t Is
a home enterprise and one that Topeka
people will take pleasure in attending.
not only because it will be a splendid
show for the money but because It Is
owned and managed by Col Allen sells
and his popular son. Willie sells.
Fifty thousand dollars in cash has been
put into the new enterprise The per
formers have been colieced from many
lands Joe Lewis. the human cork
screw. was telegraphed to in Paris anu
arrived short time ago. Ledesma ana
Jerome trapeze performers came from
the City Of Mexico Mullaney, the irish
clown has lately been with a circus at
Queens own. Ireland Mcdonald and
wife. equestrians. are from Philadel-
phia. and Louie PlamOndon. slack wire
artist. Is 4 Topeka boy
Thfrtv-ffve different acts comprise
the ring performance The costumes
are all Of them wonders OF beauty and
elegance. being designed by MS Alien
Sells herself After giving two per
formanees daily on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday the circus will leave on
its special for the easr- 1t will make
stand Of a week each at St Louis, Chi
cago. Cincinnati, Columbus. Cleveland.
Detroit. Toledo. Philadelphia; then to
Coney Island. Long Branch and other
watering places
Mrs. D. K swearfngen and daughter.
Mrs Charles Miller, viii leave Topeka
today for ST. Joe
Judge c. 6. Foster has been suffer
ing from a severe and complicated
disea sc for some time He was some
what worse yesterday morning and
DIS. Jones and Reid Alexander were
called into consulta ton. They are of
the opinion that the judges illness Is
not dangerous
J. E Dolman has gone to Colorado
Springs to visit for a few days
The directors Of the Y. NJ. C. A last
night elected Jesse Shaw president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
TRACTOR SHOW AT DODGE.
Exhibition of Machinery in Ford Coun.
" May Be Annual Affair.

Dodge City. Kan, April 2s-Ford
county is to have tractor show at
Dodge City on May Is, 19 and 20.
Represe natives of a mum Der Of trac-
tor firms met at the Phenix Indus
trial club rooms and selected the
dates for the first show. It is hoped
to make it IN annual feature at Dodge
City
suitable place is to be found for
the demonstration near Dodge City
A level tract of land suitable for
blowing is needed, and a committee
was appointed to select it and look
after the other details. This commit
tee is composed of w J. Davies. H. F
Schmidt, w H. Lord, H. B. Bell an6
P. H Sughrue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
PARSONS PEOPLE SING.
Big Community Chorus and Orches-
ira to Appear Tonight

Parsons, Kan, April 2S.-Interest in
community singing will reach a eli
max here tonight when the community
chorus which has been under the
direction of Prof Arthur Nevin, OF. the
I University of Kansas. for some time
viii sing the Oratorio. The Seven
Last Words of Christ by Dubois. A
chorus of more than 100 Parsons
people will sing and an orchestra. of
twenty-five pieces viii play the music.
Prof H B Downing, instructor of
voice at the University of Kansas. will
sing the baritone parts and other SOLO
iSts will aid the chorus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28
HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
Nebraska Mans Machine Turned Tur
tie Near NIankato.

Mankato, Kan, April 2s.-Lewis
Oliver. son of Superior. Neb.. mer-
chant, was seriously injured in an auto
accident seven miles north Of Man
Nato Thursday morning Young Oil
yer and a friend were returning to Su-
perior from Mankato when the axle
of the machine broke. causing il to
turn turtle
Doctors we're called from Mankatto
and Superior and II is now thought
the young mans injuries are not fatal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28

Paris. April 2S--The Geneva Jour
nal announces the departure of Prince
Won BueIow, former German irnperiaI
chancellor. and the princess from
Lucerne for Germany, the princess
having recovered her health after an
illness resulting from the death of her
mother
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-28

ppy mediums in all things in
Medium is struck by the man who paws S25
arx suit He GETS for instance, as wonderful style
as any custom tailor would dare to charge-he
real hand tailoring, he gets weaves that the stand
heir prize fabrics There's every possible advantage
that and the suits
Drop here Saturday and these
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30
An Ordinance

Notice is hereby given that at the
adjourned regular MONTH ymeeting OF
the Common Council of the City OF
Washburn, Wisconsin, to be held at
the council chamber of said city on
the 9th day of November, 1916, at the
hour of seven and a half o'clock,
p. M, the following ordinance will
come up for consideration and pas
sage, by order of the Common Council
l.. N. CLAUSEN,
City Clerk.
An Ordinance to provide for the issue
OF bonds of the City of Washburn,
wisconsin, in the amount of twenty
thousand dollars ($2O,OOO00), for the
purpose of paying the cost of city's
share Of certain street improvements
in said city.
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary
by the Common Council of the City of
Washburn, to provide for the paving
OF Bayfield, Street in said city; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council
has adopted plans for said improve
ment and has determined that a por-
ton Of the cost of the same shall be
borne by the city at large; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the city's
share of the cost of said improvement
is $4,000, and in order to provide for
the payment of the same, it is nee
essary that bonds of the city be issued :
Now, therefore the Common Council
of the City of Washburn, Wisconsin.
do ordain as follows:
Section l. That for the purpose OF
providing funds to pay the city's por-
ton of the cost of the construction OF
said street improvement, there snail
be, and there are hereby authorized
to be issued negotiable coupon bonds
OF the City of Washburn in the aggre-
gate amount of Twenty Thousand DOL
lars ($20,000) Said bonds shall be
known and described as Street I'M
provement Bonds shall be dated NO.
vember 1st, 1916. and shall consist OF
forty (40) bonds of Five Hundred Dol
lars (S500) each, numbered one u
to forty (40), both inclusive, and snail
become due and payable as follows:
$1,000 of said bonds, numbers one "
and two (2), on November LIST, 1919
and $1,000 of said bonds of the next
succeeding numbers on November ISL
Of each year thereafter, to ana IN
GLIDING the year 1886. and S2,OVV Oh
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30
Mason Creamery Officers Elected

Mason, Wis. The annual meet
ing of the stockholders, of the
Mason Cooperative Creamery Co.,
was held at the town hall on Mon
day. The following were directed
as board of directors: H. Yderstad
Albert McCauley, Gust Levin,
Gunard Johnson and 0. M. Axness,
The profits of the year were not
divided but apportoned to depre-
citation aud furthur improvements
and additions to the plant. The
company has enjoyed very salts
factory aud prosperous year, and
starts out on its second in a very
althv condition. The board met
Immediately after the stock holders
meeting and organized with follow
ing officers: President HI. Yderstad
vice-president, Albert McCauley,
secretary treasurer, 0. M. Axness
A conference of Norwegian Luth.
ministers was held at the West
Mason Norwegian Lutheran church
commencing Friday and ending on
Sunday. Ten or twelve ministers
were expected here for this coa-
ference The Ladies Aid served
lunches each day. The conference
was presided over by Rev. HI.
Yderstad, pastor of the church.
Word has been :ecnived of the
election of our former townsmen
h. l.. Hart as state treasurer of
Non tana. Mr.. Hart was the can
didate on the republican ticket and
as Mon tana was one of the "close"
states he deserves extra credit for
his victory, the opposition electing
several of the state officers. Mr..
Hart was formerly sales manager
of the White River Lumber Co., at
this place and left for Montana
about eight eight years ago, having
purchased fruit ranch in the
Bitter Root valley. His many
friends here extend congratulations.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30
(NnY. 22rd 10 Dec. 7th0

Nov. 23rd TO Dec. 7th)
STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT
FOR BAYFIELD, COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of Sarah E.
Petteyes, deceased.
In Probate
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at
the special Term of said Court to be held
on the 3rd Tuesday of December A. d. 1915.
al the Court House in the City of Washburn
County of Bayfield, and State of Wisconsin,
there will be heard and considered the ap-
plication of A. w. Macleod. public admins
traitor, to admit to probate the last Will
and Testament of Sarah E. Petteyes late Of
the Town of Barnes. in said County, de-
ceased and for the appoint ent of an ad-
ministrator with Will annexed;
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN.
That at the Regular Term of said Court to
be held al said Court House. on the first
Tuesday of May, A. d. 1917, there will be
heard. considered and adjusted. all claims
against said Sarah E. Petteyes. deceased;
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN, That all such claims for exami-
nation and allowance must be presented to
said County Court at the Court House, in
the City of Washburn, in said County and
State. on or before the 1st day of May A.
D. 1917. or be forever barred.
Dated November 18th. 1916
BY the Court.
II. P. Axelberg. Judge.
A, w. Macleod, Attorney.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30

In the year 1926, SLABS being $495
interest and $1,000 principal
In the year 1927 $1,450 being $3.50
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1928, $1,405 being $405
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1929, $1,360 being $3.50
interest and 81 1000 principal.
In the year 1880, $1,315 being $315
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1881, $1,270 being S27O
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1882, $1,225 being 1925
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1888, $1,1SO being $3.50
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1884. $1,195 being $1S5
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1885, $1,000 being 500
interest and $4,000 principal
In each of the said years 1916 to
1885, both inclusive, the annual tax, as
above levied and provided for, shall
be placed and extended upon the tax
roll and shall be collected in the
same manner and at the same time
as other taxes for general purposes OF
said city are extended and collected
and when collected, said bond tax
shall be set apart in a separate
fund designated street Improvement
Bonds, Interest and Sinking Fund
which shall be irrevocably pledged
and used solely for the payment of in
terest and principal of said bonds al
their respective maturities.
Section 4. All resolutions or ordin-
ances, or parts thereof, heretofore
passed in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Published as a proposed ordinance
on the 10th and 18th day of November
1916.
Passed by the Common Council on
the 9th day of November, 1916.
Approved this 2Sth day of November
1916.
A. w. Macleod,
Mayor
Attest:
L. N. CLAUSEN,
| City Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30

vicinity whom we have talked with
on the subject, favor the closing up
of the open deer hunting season to
from three to FIVE years, and that
when it is reopened permit the kill
ing of one deer without regard to
age or sex. They would also favor
imposing a straight Jail penalty for
anyone found guilty of killing or
pursuing deer during the closed
period. The lone buck" law is not
liked, and most of the hunters are
of the opinion that 1t is not serving
very we'll the purposes of the franz
ers OF that law.
T. J. Little, of Barnes, mingled
with his Iron River, friends the fore
part of this week.
The Farmers Cooperative Mer-
camille Association has purchased
and is now installing on Front St.
Just east of Main ST., set of scales
for the use Of the public.
Harry T. Miller returned Monday
to Minneapolis, after spending ten
days at the Lund hunting camp:
He landed splke-horn kuck and is
planning on having quite number
of choice venison feeds during the
course of the next few months.
Chair man Johnson was over to
Washburn Tuesday, where he went
to attend a meeting of the COM
mi ttee of the County Board on
Illegal Taxes and Tax Certificates,
of which he is a member. The an
nual meeting of the Board will take
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30
IRON RIVER
Pioneer

Pioneer
About fifty friends gathered a.
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Swanson Tuesday evening, where a
pleasant surprise was given in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Gust John
son, the event being their twenty
fifth wedding anniversary. There
being several musicians among
those present, including Mr.. and
Mrs. Gust Johnson, the entertain
ment was chiefly music both voca.
and instrumental. Shortly before
supper, Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson were
presented with several beautiful
pieces of siIverware, after which
Mr.. Johnson gave speech of ap-
probation. After the presentation
of the gifts bOuntiful supper was
served.
Rumor has had it for some time
that James M. Long, of Bayfield,,
has been slated for the appointment
of under. sheriff when Andy Murray
assumes the office of sheriff the first
of the year. The Bayfield, Progress
of last week confirmed the report
and stated further that Mr.. Long
has moved household effects from
Bayfield, to Washburn, and that
Mr.. Long. who is now working at
the dynamite plant, will continue in
that employment until the change
in the sheriff's Office takes place.
Most of the sportsmen in this
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30
Mayor,
Countersigned:
City Clerk.

City Clerk.
Section 3. That there shall be and
| there is hereby levied upon all the
taxable property within the City OF
Washburn direct continuing annual
tax in addition to all other taxes, suffi-
cient to pay the interest on said bonds
as and when the same becomes due,
and also to pay the principal thereof
at maturity, tO-Wit: A tax sufficient
to produce in each of the following
years the following sums:
In the year 1916, 5000 for interest
In the year 1917, $1,000, being 5000
interest and $1,000 principal
In the year 1918, $1,S55 being 1855
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1919, $3.50 being $50
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1920, $1,765 being $765
interest and $1,000 principal
In the year 1921, $1,720 being S720
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1922, $1,675 being $675
interest and $1,000 principal
In the year 1923, $1,63O being $500
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1924, $1,585 being $685.
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1925, $3.50 being $40
interest and $1,000 principal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30

Mayor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30
German Evangelical Luth. Church

Services every Sunday at &c
a. n. Sunday School i'm mediate
ly after services. Every Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday at
ALB Catechism Lessons. Satur-
days German School from g a.
m. to 3 p. m. Every German
Lutheran is cordially invited to
attend all our services.
f. Krenke Pastor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30
BAYFIELD,

Axel Remey, a stranger in Bay
field. who came to this city from
Ashland the first of week, having
tried twice to kill himself, and fail
ing each time, now is confined in
the county Jail at Washburn await
ing an examination as to his sanity
Remey labors under the delusion
that some one is endeavoring to
burn him up. and desired to m axe
away with himself before his
imaginary enemies could succeed in
what he believed was their fiendish
I'M tent.
The farm home and other build
ings of Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Patter-
son, at Salmo, were completely des-
troyed by fire Monday forenoon
shortly after ten o'clock. The dwell
ing. barn and other smaller build
ing used as coop, were burned to
the ground. including all the con-
tents. furniture, clothing, etc. The
cause of the fire is attributed to an
overturned heating stove and after
having once started, famed by the
strong wind blowing from the
northeast. there was nothing VIII ch
could be done to save the place.
despite the fact that Mr.. Patterson
secured help within few minutes.
Mr.. ard Mrs. E. P. Peterson left
on Tuesday for Park Falls. Mr..
Peterson expects to 60 or the road
as commercial traveller, while
Mrs. Peterson and little son will
visit relatives in Minnesota until
her husband esta blishes headquar-
tiers.
Roy Hellweg has resigned his
position with the local Fruit Asso-
citation and has accepted position
in the Ashland office of the A meri-
can Express Co. He visited in the
city Sunday last His local friends
congratulate him and feel certain
he is going to "make good" for he
is a hustler.
Elmer Olson, who last week pur
chased the confectionery and jewelry
establishment of E. P. Peterson,
this week sold the jewelry side of
the establishment to a Mr.. Hans
Glare, of Colby, who is to conduct
it in future, Mr.. Olson will continue
with the confectionery business at
the same stand.
B. ). Bracken has been wearing
the star during the past week
in the absence of B. j. McLucas,
who is 10 La Crosse in attendance
at Federal Court.
Mrs. M. LaBonte went to Duluth
on Saturday last for visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Nelson Bachand
and family.
The Tuesday Club members were
entertained Thursday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Bassett at delightful SIX. thirty
dinner. Following the dinner the
game of 500 was enjoyed until a
late hour. The Club honors were
secured by Mrs. H. G. Merten, and
gentleman s honors by Fl. Sense.
Mrs. Bassett was assisted during
the 1vening by her sister, Miss
Irene Aauson of Superior.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30
City Clerk.
(FOrm of COupOn)

NO. 8 $11.25
On the First day of May (November,)
19----, the City of Washburn, in the
County of Bayfield,, Wisconsin, prom
ises to pay to bearer Eleven and rs 100
Dollars ($11.25,) lawful money of the
United States of America at the Con-
tinental & Commercial National Bank
in the City of Chicago, Illinois, for the
semi-annual interest then due on it's
Street Improvement Bond dated No
vember 1, 1916, Number.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30

For Sale-House aud lot and
good barn, 100 foot front, good
water. Also 100 foot front opposite
house. Another place with $50
front, two wells. barn and wood
shed with good fence. All in good
shape. See Frank Luskin, 3rd
street and Sth avenue west.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30

place next Tuesday, the 28th, and
the various committees have been
busy of late getting their reports
ready for presentation at the meet.
ing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30

Street Commissioner Joe Arseneau
has had the road grader on the
street clearing the paving of the
sand which was used to proven t
the grout filler from freezing. This
sand is being removed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30

Feel languid, weak, run DOWN
Headache2 Stomach "off"P A good
remedy is Burdock Blood Bitters.
Ask vour&ruggist. Price $l.OO
Adv,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-14

the appellate court to say whether the
Judgment Of this court IL to be af-
firmed or reversed.
Coleman
81. Joseph's Catholic Church was
the scene at $3.50 o'clock this morning
OF quiet but impressive weddin g
ceremony. the contracting parties be-
Ing Miss Mary Wilson Coleman and
Mr.. Edwin Fenton Clements. The
ceremony was witnessed by immediate
members of the two families only.
Rev. Father Martin J. Haier. the pas
tor, OBLIGATED and Monsignor OFar-
rell V. G.. OF Richmond. and Rev.
Father Theado were present on the
altar.
The bride is the attractive and de-
servedly popular daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James p. Coleman, and the groom
is the eldest son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win M. Clements. and police Justice of
Petersburg.
Immediately after the ceremony the
young couple left for Richmond in an
autom obile and at noon took a train
for the North. to spend their honey
moon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-14
OBITUARY
Mira. ella q Lithgow,

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella G
I4ithgow. who died Sunday at her
home. 141e Porter Street. will be con
Quoted in the Porter Street Presbyter-
ian Church this afternoon. at $50
o'clock The burial will be made ir
Maury Cemetery.
The pallbearers will be as follows
Justice II. A. Maurice, Gibson Saund-
ers. David Saunders. Henry Gibson
Robert Saunders. ". J. Carter. Buford
Wake and Russell Morriss.
Mrs. Lithgow was one Of the olde-,
and best-known residents of the South
side. Much OF her long life was de-
voted to doing things for others. She
experienced great pleasure in helping
those in distress. overlooking her own
troubles in administering to others
She was born in Buckingham County
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-14
MIRA, Amelia Dunn.

Hampton. Nov. 13.--Mrs. Amelia p.
Dunn. sixty-fvs years old. wife OF
George Dunn. who Is employed in the
Newport News shipyard. died quite
suddenly in her home In East Hampton
at II 80 o'clock Saturday morning.
she was in her usual health when Mr..
Dunn left to take up his work, but
WAS stricken with paralysis about 10
o'clock and never regalned conscious
ness. Mrs. Dunn was member Of
the Fast Hampton Methodist Church
She is survived by her husband and
two children-Mrs Roland Holmes, of
0swego, y. Y. and Miss Amelia Dunn.
OF this city. Her surviving sisters and
brother are Mrs. n. W. Moger. OF this
city, Mrs. f. Fl. walker, and r. WINS,
OF Portsmouth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-14
TODAY'S BEAUTY HELP

You can keep your hair at its very
best by washing II with this simple,
inexpensive shampoo. which cleanses
the hsir and scalp thoroughly of all
the dandruff and dirt and leaves q
clean. wholesome feeling: Just use a
teaspoonful OF canthrox dissolved In a
cup OF hot water, afterwards rinsing
thoroughly with clean water. One
finds that the hair dries quickly and
evenly. is unstreaked, bright. soft ana
fluffy, SO fluffy In fact that Il looks
more abundant than II Is. and 20 soft
that arranging 1t becomes a pleasure.
All scalp irritation Will disappear and
the hair will be brighter than ever
before ADV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-14
L., Marvin willeroy.

l. Marvin willeroy. formerly of this
city. son OF Mrs. Georgia A. and the
late William A willeroy. died Sunday
morning In Ell Paso, Tex.
Having spent a number of years in
Mexico as a civil engineer. Mr.. willeroy
was In possession OF valuable maps
and records containing information
useful from a military standpoint to
the United States government. and he
was engaged at the time OF his death
in compiling data OF this character
for the use of General Pershing's
forces.
Besides his mother, he Is survived by
two brothers, w. A. Willeroy, OF King
William County. and George NJ. Willie
roy, OF Richmond. and three sisters.
Mrs. w. T, Emes. Richmond: Mrs. w
S, Murdoch. OF Galveston. Tex. and
Mrs. Frank l.. Wells. of Lynchburg.
The body WILL be brought to this
city and viii be at the home Of Mfr
Willeroy's sister, Mrs. Zines. s0is East
Broad Street. until the time OF the flu
neraL sNgS@ EM