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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
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By EDITH v. ROSS
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.'Enoch Barnackel! What a name!
Any one would know that he was a
crusty old man Of the farmer type,
unfeducated and with no manners.
But what can + do ?ofs - FtFsi ST.
These words were spoken to herself
by a girl who had some sixteen years
before been 1eft'at d fouhdlfhgys' home
and who had been given The ihamefof
Helen and had later chosen the addi
tional name of Whitman. She HAD
beer, retained at THE home az an en-
ployee till she approached seventeen,
then was informed that a farmer
named Barnackel Had written thatpfe
'wantedfaiwife and asked SThetfier one
could be sent to him. Helen, wassfH-
formed of the opportunity. A4
After a Tong 'ahd fearful delibera-
ton, feeling incompetent togo Jut
into the world and make a living, she
decided to 60 out TONI. Barnackel. si4f
he was very ferfib8 she might cohi-
NIT suicide. The imatron approvedfof
her resolution, for she was comedy,
and the good woman fearedsthat With
her inexperience she might fall a We
tim to some designing person.
Mr.. BarnackeF was informed that
there was a youhgs woh3anereadyato
accept his proposition, and he sent
money for her journey. The heart
broken girl nerved hf-self to her fate
and one afternoon alighted at a rAil-
way station at the v11Tage near witch
his farm was located. A young farm
er With a whip in Aik hand approached
her and ASKED n she was the go1nk
woman VINO was to marry Mr.. Bar
nackel. ssss s - ss ~ -
Il am" was the reply. THAT is. II
he isn't an'ogre."
The young man smiled. bis smile
was very winnings IT have a team
here" he saids "Tll drive you to the
farm"
When seated In the wagon and he
had said "get up" to the horses Helen
expected that he would say Something
to her. He did not. Heeseemed t61be
thinking. :
= what kind OF q looking man Is MI.
Barnackelg" she asked
Now, the young man was George
Barnackel. nephew of the man who
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
Standing Committees

Judiciary. Rules n Ordinances-Chas. p
Lysager. w. A. Robinson, r. r. Thomas.
Finance and Claims-J. A. Sheridan. Ed,
White, Henry Johnson.
Stationery n Printing-Andrew Faux,
John Enouf. Nick Kurschner. "a a.4Ht
Education. Public Buildings. Public Prop.
erty and Public Grounds-Henry johnson.
Ed. White, Ole Thoreson. -s
Charities and Cemetary Grounds-And
Peterson. Ed. White, Albert Holgren.
q Sanitary Affairs and Sewerage-W. A.
Robinson. Chas. p. Lysager, Ole Thoreson.
Sidewalks. Grading and Paving Streets.
Repairs of Streets and Bridges-J.A. Sheri
dan, John Enouf, Andrew Faux.
Fire and Water Works-Henry Johnson,
A. Sheridan. Chas. p. Lysager.
Lighting Streets III Public Buildings
Andrew Faux. Ole Thoreson. Nick Kursch
ner.
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had written for a wife. The uncle
s#6s atty years old,S his face looked
like a ball ofstrings, hfs hair was red,
and he wassjust too unloyely for any
thing. At any rate, that is the way
TIE daugktefof one ofsthe nefghborfng
farmers put It. 1in fact, sheswas ex-
actly what Helen had conceived him
to be, jddgfng from his name. He
must also have been a fool or he
would never have sent his good look
ing nephew FOR "a Young girl he ex
pected to make his wife. Upon Hell
EMS inquiry George turned his' face to
ward Fher, displaying asset of regular
white teeth by smiling, and asked:
~~sSnppose rshould tell YOU that he is
a dfsagreeabfe old Icodger and always
cross as q bear. What would you do?
81 would Jump into the river-that
is,,e Il there is+ohe near By
ssaThere was aa~prolonged silence, at
the end of which theayoung man said.
"And what would you say If l told
you that l amSMr.fB arfiackel?'
Helenss heartweht up into her throat.
She made no reply to the question, but
she sided "a to her companion.
Presently there came a subdued voice:
"Are you Mr.. -BarnackelY'
@Iyam.sE sas5s Ashiafssa5
Her face was bent low. He leaned
lower himself andtlo0ked up into ii.
He saw what he took to befa look OF
pleasure. Perhaps tt wasfreiief. THE
feins4weref in~shissright hand She was
sitting at his aleft.sHeF put his left
arm about her She looked up
at him, herseyess wet, a~Esuspicion of 4,
smile on her lips. He kissed them. 1
i sHow far iss.t tohthe farm?" was
the next thing said Fis 'is@ vi
s.About three amfes."
George drove over SIX miles, which
seemed like three to Helenj then stop
ped at a farmhouse. sTa1a sstsst
= ANait In the wagon" he said, while
I gofiA to- tell my mother and sister
you're here They don't know you're
scemingsnsy REs E fssssx Il a* &
Leaving the reins In her hands, he
went into the house, He was gone a
long whiless Helen saw the face of
an elderly woman surveying her from
a window, sthenaa younger one doing
the same. s4sh > 10 zA = ka<a ae IS
s'tOh, DEAR" she said, II hope they're
not going to make him send me baek!'
Presently a door opened and the two
women came cut the elder In advance.
She welcomedEHel elem though she Seem
-. 4A-t&~-z -
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The Washburn Tines
Thursday, April n, 1916
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Five room house for quick sale on
easy terms. See A. P. Fraser at
Ciabsen's office.
For a mild, easy action of the
bowels. try Deans Regulets, q
modern laxative. 25c at all stores.
tr o7.g Adv,
G. w. Dennison of Bayfield, was a
business visitor in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Dennison is engaged in the real
este e business at the Harbor City.
Miss Dicko of Gordon, formerly a
teacher in the Washburn Public
schools was visiting in the city for
several days during the past eek
the guest Of the Misses Kiausch and
Tallmadge.
Berniece Gagnon of International
Falls, Mimi. is visiting in the city
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
f. Champney. Berniece will 60 10
school during the balance of the
tie m
LOST-A gold double breasted
watch chain with Masonic embiSm
Finder please return to Barksdale
police Barracks and receive reward.
Clyde Whistler.
B L. Morgan aud F. Phil Peter
son, both of Minneapolis, have ar
rived in the city with a stock OF
farm machinery, cattle, etc. and
will locate on lands west of the city.
iNsese gentlen en- expect to ems age
in the business of farming and we
are lad to extend to them a well
come from the people of this vlcin-
ity.
For any itching skin trolble, piles
exz ma, salt rheum, hives, itch,
scald head. herpes, sca0les, Deans
Ointment is highly recommended.
soc at all stores. Adv.
AAAaA.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
First Boat Arrives Yestsr-
day Afternoon #
Steamer Sierra in Port with
a Cargo Of Coal for
Fuel Co.

Navigation for the port of
Washbdrn was opened for the
season of 1916 on Wednesday
with the arrival Of the Steamer
Sierra with a cargo Of Fairmont
nut coal for the Northwestern
Fuel company. This coal was a
special order and will go to the
plant of the Dupont Powder
at Barksdale. F'
The bay has been clear of ice
for nearly a week and the
tSteamer Son0ma left this city
the latter part Of last week on a
trip to- Fort William, Canada,
lbut the arrival Of the Sierra is
Fthe first boat in yWashburn this
season. sf
The Sierra encountered heavy
ice at the 500 and in Whitefish
bay, but ice breakers are kept
in that locality for breaking UP
the ice fields.
The Northwestern Fuel COM
pany in this city expects a heavy
business at the docks this season.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
Notice for Bids


Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned Town Board ofdthe town
of Washburn, Bayfield, County, that
bids will be received by the Town
Clelk of said Town, on or before the
9th day of May. 1916, for the board
ond care of a blind man now residing
with John Bartness. For further in
formation apply to M. S. Miller,
Town Clerk of the Town of Wash
burn. A. P. STONE,
S. HI. MEYERS,
JOHN DARKNESS,
Board of Supervisors.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27

For baby's Group. Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mammals sore
throat, Grandma's lameness,-Dr,
Thomas Eclectic Oil-the house
hold remedy. 25c and so. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27

Land for Sale-Ten acre tract
just outside of city limits. Address
Box 595 or inquire at the Times
office.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
what the PeruxIans Reliexed.

A unique idea of the future state
was that OF the ancient Peruvfans. AS
tie dfsembodied soul winged its way
to eternity it encountered two rocks,
upon. one of which it must needs rest.
The choice was determined by the
morality of the life in the flesh. II it
rested upon the left hand rock it was
instantly translated tors'Po,s or OBJ
sHvi6n, a state analogous to the MIR
vana Of the orient. : If through early
misdeeds, however, the unhappy spirit
was guided to the right hand rock 1t
entered into a purgatorial hell where
fends grated away the flesh from all
the bones in succession. after which
the skeleton was reclothed and sent
back to earth Tor another try. There
was no haste about this grating proc
ess. It took something over 10000
years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-27
DIRECTORY
City Officers.

Aldermen-Henry Johnson, J. A. Sheridan.
r. R. Thomas. E. A. White. A.. Holgren,
Andrew Faux, Chas. p. Lysager. Andrew
Peterson. Ole Thoreson. W.. A. Robinson. N
Kurschner. John Enouf.
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Read the Times for News.
$500 x.H- - sse@sT 81
For good city lots, in desirable
location see WA. Robinson.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

ing we'll Portions Of the speedway in
Potomac Park are bordered with Chi
nese trees.
Among them is the koelreuteria, or
Chinese varnish tree. which blossoms
so exquisitely in July and August Its
flowers are a dainty yellow. The trees
cast bountiful shade. There are
number of them on 14th street and also
on the Monument grounds. koelreuteria
varieties are being continually imported
The pistacia grows here and there on
the grounds of the Department Of Agri-
culture 1t has handsome autumn TO
liage, somewhat resembling the rich
fall coloring of the sugar naples.
One of the most decorative is the
Chinese maple. which grows to an
average height of seventy feet and
whose leaves turn a wonderful golden
yellow in the autumn. They are found
in parks.
The Chinese elm is remarkable foi
it's adaptability. 1t thrives quite as
we'll in the Colorado desert as in Wash
inston, and equally we'll in the Da-
kotas. Specimens Of this tree are to be
found in Zoo Park. 1t Is frequently
used as a wind break. Its leaves are
somewhat smaller than the leaves OF
the American elm.
The spring Towering masnolias are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

tree flourishes in roadside thickets in
China 1t is an unusually fine variety
of ounce and very attractive to look
at, with one cheek of lustrous gold
and the other a rich red. The new
Chinese hazelnut bush has been intro
duced and bears large nuts.
The wood oil tree is not only orna-
mental but of economic importance
1t grows best in northern Florida.
There is one of the trees in Tallahas-
hee which made record for itself by
producing two bushels of fruit in the
year 1914. 1t is a beauty, too, bearing
large clusters of white flowers with
reddish-yellow centers- When the tree
is in full bloom it resembles catalpa.
Chinese shrubs are to be found In all
sections of Washington. One of the
newest is the so-called butterfly shrub.
or buddleia. Potomac Park has large
number of these shrubs 1t does not
derive its name from its strong like
ness to the butterfly. but because but
terflies and moths are attracted to it,
and at certain seasons can be seen con-
stantly fitting around it.
Large numbers of the sumac tribe
came originally from China and have
been welcomed. The vibdrnums, or
snow ball, is a Chinese importation. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

who have eaten it claim that it tastes
very much like date. A number Of
jujube trees grow on the Department
Of Agriculture grounds.
The nuts that the Chinese laundry
man offers so proudly along with his
lily and Chinese candy at Christmas
or New Year are called sytchee nuts.
Children sometimes nibble at them.
but as yet they have failed to win the
favor of grown-ups.
The Chinese hawthorn has a fruit
that grows as large as big crab
apple. There are several orchards OF
these hawthorns scattered through the
United States. In Washington young
plants grow in the Botanic Gardens.
1t is a slow growing tree. Many of the
Chinese are very fond of its fruit The
strawberry tree of China produces a
fruit which is much like the American
strawberry, though it is larger. Those
who have sampled the fruit agree that
1t bears no similarity to the straw
berry in taste.
A number of Chinese peach trees
grow in Potomic Park. The Chinese
peach is an edible fruit even to Amer
leans. Its stone is perfectly smooth
1t was introduced into this country
for experimental purposes. The ounce
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and Shrubs GROWING in Washington Parks and Streets

is plentiful along the speedway in Po-
tomac Park and in the Capitol grounds
The rhus. or smoke bush. also known
a 8 the mist tree, is a pretty occupant
of every Washington park. An impress
sion that arboriculturists wish to cor
rect is that the California privet is not
a California privet at all The name Is
a misnomer. 1t is properly termed "
gustrum and is a deciduous shrub which
comes from China. The privets form
the majority of hedges in Washington.
Most American honeysuckles are OF
Chinese extraction, and great many
of the hydrangeas. especially those that
bloom late in the fall. Both of these
are to be found in parks and in many
private yards. The forsythia, or golden
bell. is a beautiful Chinese vine, and
the bank on Massachusetts, avenue be-
tween 14th and 18th streets is covered
with masses of it. The blue spirea, in
Potomac Park and the Botanic Gardens,
is another Washington favorite. The
rosa rugosa and the Chinese wistaria
are found throughout the city.
New Chinese elms. poplars, willows.
the white bark pine and the butterfly
shrub are the Department of Agricul-
lures latest successful innovations in
the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

flags were completed and put on ex-
hibition at the Naval Academy. where
they occupy forty one cases and twenty
three paneled spaces on the ceiling OF the
auditorium Twelve hundred yards OF
Irish linen was especially imported for
this work at a cost of $1,000.
In the ceiling Of the Academic building
is one of the most interesting Of the tro-
taken from the parliament house at York.
now Toronto, then the capital Of upper
Canada, when that place was taken by
the squadron under Commodore Isaac
Chauncey and a land force under Gen.
Zebulon Montgomery Pike, April 81, 1913.
The squadron with about LOO soldiers
aboard effected landing at York, under
cover of fire Of grape from the ships,
cleared a way through the Indians and
sharpshooters that the English had
formed to oppose them. and stormed the
batteries. The capture of York resulted
not only in the acquisition of the royal
standard, the only British royal stand
ard captured and held by any nation, but
in a large quantity OF naval and military
stores, many boats built for the trans
portation of the troops and the taking
Of a vessel of twenty guns that was near
" finished The town was held by the
Americans until May 1. when 1t was
evacuated
The royal standard. as the first flag
of Great Britain is generally known
is a banner or square flag blazoned
with the arms of the United Kingdom
which is hoisted at the masthead when
ever the sovereign of the realm or any
member of the royal family is en-
barking on board vessel, or is hoisted
on the Flagstaff over their residence
when they may be on shore. The
royal salute for this flag is twenty-one
guns.
This banner in the Naval Academy
has been restored in a wonderful way
It is still a beautiful banner. though
furnished by age and neglect. but mus,
have been glorious sight as it float
ed over the parliament house. The
heraldic blazonry shown in this ban
ner was established by George III. II
was first hoisted on the Tower of Lon.
don and displayed by the Foot Guard.
July 1, 1901 simultaneously 1t was
hoisted on Bedford Tower. Dublin. t.
celebrate the legislative union of Grea
Britain and Ireland, the United King
dom dating from the first day of tina
year.
The three gold lions, '.passan
eardant." in the first and fourth quar-
ters. are for England; the red lion
rampant" in the second quarter. Il
for Scotland; the gold harp, in the thirt
quarter. is for Ireland The center o
the shield. or "escutcheon Of pretence.
represents the Hanovertan dominion
i, in Germany. including the arms o
Brunswick 1.-TWO gold lions on ared field)