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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
PAVING STARTS
next WEEK
Grew Will be Here on
July Sth
Work will be Rushed by Con-
tractor Thomas E. Wolley
of Lacrosse

Surveyors representing w. A
Riechardt. city engineer for the
city in the having work to be
done in this city this summer,
have been in the city the past
week laying stakes for the grade
of the street to be paved and
this work will be completed
some time this week.
Contractor Thomas E. Wolley
Of LAT Crosse, who has the con-
tract for the paving. was in the
city the latter part of last week
signing up the contract and he
stated to a representative OF
The Times that the paving will
be started in this city on July
5th. He has gone to Lacrosse to
get his equipment ready for
shipment to this city and it will
arrive previous to the time when
the work will be started.
On account of the lateness of
the season Mr.. Wolley states
that he will double up on his
crew and that he will employ
upwards Of forty men in the
work. Aside from the foreman,
surfacers, etc. all labor en-
ployed will be hired in Wash
burn so far as possible.
BAYFIELD, street will be paved
Tor 4 distance Of five blocks
from 1st avenue east to third
avenue west. 1st avenue east
from the Omaha depot to Bay
field street and Washington
avenue from Bayfield, street to
Pine street will also be paved.
The width of the main busi-
ness street will be fifty feet.
The sidewalks will be extended
four feet on each side of the
street and the white way light
ing system will be installed
along the street,
A large amount of material
will be needed in the paving
work according to Contractor
Wolley. In the neighborhood of
1875 carloads Of vitrified brick
will be shipped in and the con-
crete base will take about 1000
barrels of cement.
Mr.. Wolley will endeavor to
complete the work prior to
September 1st and the Wash
burn Electric Light and Power
company, who will install the
lighting system, also expects to
have their work completed by
that time.
The paving of Bayfield, street
with vitrified brick will give
Washburn one of the prettiest
streets to be found anywhere in
northern Wisconsin. For wear
ing qualities the vitrifed brick
cannot be beat and when finished
properly it makes a very beau
tiful street.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

DR.. and Mrs. Swanson of Hudson
wis. spent few days in the city
during the past week visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Swan
son. -
A card received from Harry
Robinson, who is mel nber OF th'
Wisconsin National Qua .rds stati on
ed at Camp Douglas, says tina
there are now over 50Oos guards l
Camp and that orders are soon
pecsei to moveto the Tea ;au borde |
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

J. A. Hauper of Ashland, a build
ing contractor, has located in the
city and will remain here perman
emily.
Mrs. Joe Rysh and children OF
Duluth are visiting in the -ity at
the home of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Oberts.
Miss Marna Tomison of Iron
River spent the week end visiting
in the city the guest OF Miss Esther
Swanson.
Herman Schwartz of Ladysmith,
who has been connected with the
Brophey shop in this city for some
little time, is opening up a new bar
Der shop in the Arcade building and
will have the place ready for busi-
ness in the course Of few days,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

Miss Agnes Blexr I'D is visiting
with friends at Milwaukee this
week.
August Zeilsdorff visited with his
family at Ashland Tuesday evening.
Louis McCudden of Iron River
has accepted a position as barber in
the Robinson & Wleman shop.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

Anil Scantland, proprietor of the
West End Billiard Parlor, has in
stalled new soda foun tain and ice
cream chest in his place OF business.
He is also con plating other i'm
provements which will give him one
of the incest places in the city,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Notice to Subscribers for the
"White Way"

A car of material having ar
rived, your check for the amount
subscribed will be very accept
able right now in order to pay
bills.
For the Committee
E. Bergman
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29
Monster Program Has Been
Prepared
Something During Every
Minute in Joint 4th of
July Celebration.

The final meeting of the COM
mittee in charge of Washburn
and Bayfield's monster 4th of
July celebration, which will be
held in this city, was held on
Wednesday evening of this week
when final arrangements were
completed, and from the program
arranged it promises to be the
biggest ever held in this region.
The program for the day will
start during the early morning
with the firing of the National
Salute. The main program will
begin at nine o'clock when the
monster parade will be held.
The parade will form at the
Armory corner, going west on
Bayfield, street to Eighth avenue
west, then north to Pine street
and east to Washington avenue,
ending at the Public Library.
The parade will be a big feature
and will consist of floats by
business houses, decorated auto
mobiles to. the number Of fifty or
more, Boy Scouts, Spanish and
Civil War Veterans, Lodges and
several free attractions included.
The parade will be the biggest
and best ever held in Washburn
and will be headed by the Wash
burn City Band. A special COM
mittee composed OF j. 4. A4a-
Londe, J. S. Fletcher and Amos
M. Hansen will have charge of
the parade.
At the library Immediately
following the parade will be held
the Grand Children's Tableaux,
under the direction of the
Woman's Council. This will be
participated in by hundreds of
children.
At the library following the
Children's Tableaux will be held
the speaking. Addresses will be
made by Hon. H. w. DIETRICH of
Superior, Mayor H. w. Wachs-
muth of Bayfield, and Mayor
Macleod of Washburn.
Immediately after dinner at
the Lamoreaux Hotel corner a
big free attraction will be held
consisting of free acts by Sells
and Dalziel, considered to be two
Of the best performers OF the
country.
At 2::30 o'clock the big base
ball game will be held at the ball
grounds, between the Bayfield,
team and the F. 7. Beers Club
team. This will be one of the
fastest games played on the
home grounds this season.
Following the ball game the
races and sports will be held at
the corner of Third avenue and
Bayfield, street and will consist
of biscuit eating contest, three
legged race, sack race and other
sports.
At 7:3O o'clock the Greatest
Water battle ever staged will be
held. This will be between the
members of the Washburn and
BAYFIELD, Fire Departments for
a purse of $25.00. The city
hose will be used with the
pressure on at full force. 1t
will be the greatest battle OF the
kind ever staged.
In the evening there will be a
grand display of fire works on
the lake front. The committee
have put a lot of money into this
attraction and it will surpass
anything ever seen before in the
Northwest. The display will be
simply grand.
As side features to the 4th
celebration there will be car
nival by the Corey Brothers
company, which will begin on
the morning of the 4th and con-
tinue for the balance of the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-06-29

The Steamer Sinola unloaded coal
here the first of the week.
Al Bently of Odanah visited with
friends in the city the first of the
week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
TAYLOR COUNTY
IN WITH BUILDING
.FOR THIRD FAIR

"Hurrah for the Third Agricultural
District fair!" So says Taylor county
Agricultural Agent j. G. oliver has
returned from Reynolds, where he met
all of the club members in Taylor
county, gathered in the school build
ing at Reynolds, a picture show being
given the club members there. Mr..
Oliver brings back with him news that
Taylor county has passed favorably
upon erecting it's own building for the
use of its county display here. This
makes two counties, Sumter and Tay-
lcr, that have already decided to erect
their own buildings.
The Taylor county building will be
located at the fair grounds on Cotton
Avenue" and will conform with the
other county buildings in architectu-
ra, design. Agricultural Agent Oliver
reports that the ground in Taylor
county is being better prepared this
year for cultivation than ever before.
After deep plowing they harrow and
this treatment of the soil prepares it
in the finest possible shape to receive
the seed, and if the season for grow
ing is half favorable look for big crops
from Taylor county.
Secretary Ira Chambers of the Tay-
lor County Fair association together
with the following prominent citizens:
f. A. Hinton, president Butler Bank
ing Co., Butler, Ca; H. s. Peagler,
Noashier Farmers and Merchants Bank,
Eutler, Ga, and C. H. Neisler, president
First National Bank, of Reynolds, Ga.
This should encourage the Fair COM
mittee and spur them on to erect in
Americus the largest and best district
fair in Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
THREE SERMONS ON
SUNDAY At MEETING
D F PRESBYTERIAN

The meetings at the Presbyterian
church grow in interest Despite bad
weather conditions both the day and
might services have been largely at
tended.
Sunday R. E. Neighbour will speak
four times in Americas. At 10 a. m. he
will address the large Mems Baraca
class at the First Baptist church.
At II o'clock in the morning, at 4
O'clock in the afternoon and at 1880
O'Clock at night, he will preach in the
Presbyterian church. One hundred ex-
ira chairs will be secured to seat the
crowd.
The morning subject is: Occupy Till
l Come" In the afternoon, Grace and
Rewards; at night an evangelistic
sermon will be preached.
Tuesday and Wednesday Mr. Neigh
bour will speak, morning, afternoon
and night. The services will close
Tuesday night
Mr.. Neighbour who is preaching in
this meeting, was for four years pastor
of the First Baptist church of Ameri-
Gus, He is now pastor of the Baptist
Tabernacle, Athens, Ca June 1st he
begins as pastor of the Baptist Tab
ernacle, in Augusta.
Mr.. Neighbour is bringing messages
full of the word of God. Americus
people are turning out in large num-
bers and definite spiritual uplift will
doubtless follow the sowing of the
Scriptural seed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
AEREOS To ACCOMPANY
E:XPEO|T|ONARY FORCE
Funston to Direct
Troops From
San Antonio

WASHINGTON, d. c., March IL
The American forces are preparing to
move into Mexico to exterminate the
villa bandits and their leader. Car
rama officials have asked the United
States for permission to send troops
irto the United States If necessary in
pursuit of the outlaws.
The administration officials regard
this proposal as favorable, and seems
to indicate that General Carranza
would not protest American soldiers
or Mexican soil as has been feared.
The arrangement it is realized would
&c far to satisfy Carranza and permit
him to comply with sentiment in Mex
leo. There is no indication that the
proposal has been received although
the administration realized desire to
avoid berach with Carranza.
The status is not armed interven-
ticn, and the new Secretary of War.
Newton d. Baker, referred to the ex-
pedition as defensive. No troops had
crossed the border up to Saturday at
noon so far as was known.
The ambassadors from Chile and
Brazil have made inquiries regarding
the situation.
An aero squadron win accompany
the troops into Mexico, but will make
ro start for two days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
TRIANGLE TOUR.
Of HIGHWAY SET
FOR MARCH 16-1 IS

BAINBRIDGE, Ga, March 1.-THE
first official tour of the Triangle
Highway will be pulled off on March
1G-17-1S. President Akin of the Tri-
Angle Highway Association has asked
cities along the route to send cars to
Macon on Wednesday. The tour will
start from that point
The Triangle Highway runs from
Macon to Brunswick, from Brunswick
to Bainbridge, and from cambridge
back to Macon. The heart of south
Georgia is inclosed in the triangle.
The Triangle Highway Association
was organized last fall at the State
Chamber of Commerce meeting in Ma
con. L. R. Akin, of Brunswick, is
president, John w Callahan, of Balm
bridge, first vice-president, and Quinn
By Melton, of cambridge, is secretary.
The other officers are: End. vice-pres-
ident, Max L. McRae, of McRae; 3rd.
vice-pres., w. L. Jessup, of Eastman; !;
4th vice-pres., P H. Comas, of Baxley,
ard directors, Fred Brewer, of Way
cross, J. G. Jemison, of Thomasville,
IThos. Mackay, of Valdosta, Geo. r.
Ellis, of Americus, Henry Carver, of
Albany, and E. E. Cox, of Camilla.
The tour will start in Macon and
cover the entire route in three days.
The first jump will be from Macon to
Brunswick, the second day will be
from Brunswick to Bainbridge, and
the last leg of the triangle will be
covered on Saturday.
The Triangle Highway Association
was organized for the purpose of con-
Quoting a campaign to improve the
roads in south Georgia. Every county
will be asked to improve their roads
by this association. 1t is hoped to
make the Triangle Route one of the
best highways in the entire state.
Parties who wish to enter cars in
this tour will notify Secretary Melton
in Bainbridge Immediately. Every
city along the route is urged to send
at least one car so as to make the
tour a success.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
TRAVELLING MEN Of
AMER|CUS FORM A
SOCIAL CLUB HERE

Nearly fifty travelling men of Amer
icus and those interested in their af-
fairs were guests at a smoker Satur-
day night at the Hotel Windsor.
T. NJ. Furlow acted as temporary
chairman, and E. e. Schneider was Sc
lected as chairman. Cranston Will
liams was chosen secretary.
A committee composed of Carr S.
Glover. chairman; T. NJ. Furlow, T. F.
McWaters, w. M. Humber and w. D.
Phillips was appointed to form rules
and regulations for a permanent or
ganization.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
GERMANSAGA|N FAIL
ASSAULT ON VEROUN

The German attacks on Verdun, the
great French stronghold on the west
crn front, are near an end. Their lat
est attacks have been in the direction
OF small fronts east and west of the
Meuse. Whether all of this is a lull
velore another attack or a return to
trench warfare is unsettled. The
French think teh latter.
The French say that the German
losses called a halt. Berlin says that
the Germans claim the capture OF
French positions near Rheims.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
RECRUITING FORCE
FOR THE NAVY WILL
COME To AMER|CUS

Americus will be made a special re-
cruiting station for the United States
navy for the examination of young
men desirous of entering the sea fore
es of the United States. The naval
recruiting officials have conferred with
Custodian d. F. Davenport, of the
Americus federal building in an eff
fort to secure room in this building
for the officer to make his headquart-
crs while here
A score of applications have been
field from Americus and vicinity of
young men who want to enter the
navy, and it is for teh convenience of
examination which brings the officers
to the city.
The date for their arrival has been
set. 1t is expected that their arrival
will witness one Of the largest gath
erings Of recruits going out from this
section in some time. The navy is Of
fering vida opportunities for young
men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
ANERICUS FIRM
WANTS MAN HELD
AT VALDOSTA, CA.

Frank d. Stapleton, manager oe the
Stapleton Auto Co, has notified police
officials at Valdosta that he wants
Harry Ames Van Aukeen, alleged to
0e one of the smoothest confidence
Nmen and all round crooks in the coun-
try. The man has been arrested at
Faldosta, and according to press dis
patches is being held pending the
arrival of an officer from Pennsyl-
vania.
Van Aukeen worked the same
scheme on Stapleton as he has done
a. lover the country, he visiting this
city about three weeks ago.
The following newspaper story
from Valdosta tells of the arrest and
pursuit off Van Aukeen
VALDOSTA, Ca, March l1.-Harry
Ames Van Aukeen, said to be one of
the smoothest confidence men and all
around crooks in the country, and
who is wanted in a number of northern
ard eastern states, was arrested here
last night and is awaiting the arrival
Of an officer from Pennsylvania, who is
on his way to take him back to that
state.
Van Aukeen is said to have swindled
automobile dealers in various sections
of the country, claiming to be the rep
rssentative of an alleged international
league of Buffalo, N. Y, which pur-
ported to supply its members with
standard automobile accessories at
from 10 per cent to one-third less than
regular prices. A cash membership
fee was required of firms joining the
alleged league, which Van Aukeen Sc
cured and disappeared, leaving the
members out that much.
He is smooth talker and put his
proposition so cleverly that many vic
time were secured. His arrest here
came where he was attempting to in
terest the firm of John T. Roberts &
Son. This firm had just received a
warning and description of Van Au-
keen from the Dodge Automobile com
pany, which they turned over to Chief
of Police Dampier.
He is said to have swindled dealer
in Americus and other Georgia towns.
The Standard Auto company, at I'm
iontown, Pa, today wired officials here
to be sure and hold Van Aukeen and
congratulting them on his capture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
SINGLE SHOOTING
NOT Be ALLOWED

A special meeting Of the Sumter
County Democratic Executive commit
tee was held Saturday morning at II
o'clock, called by Chairman Hollis
Fort. The matter of single-shotting
was the subject considered and the
committee unanimously opposed it by
placing rule in the primary against
this form of voting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
Americans in Crew.

PARIS, March 11.-Seven members
of the Norwegian bark Silus which
was torpedoed without warning yes
terday were Americans. The Silius left
New York for Havre on February 4th.
The Petit Parisien says that John
Hartman, an American. was seriously
v Wounded
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
Hall Committee of EIk'S.

The work of selecting a suitable hall
for holding the convention and the
securing of same will be the work as
signed to this committee. They will no
doubt be able to carry out their work
IL satisfactory way. The members
OF this committee are: Crawford
Wheatley, chairman; W. D. Bailey and
J. D. Hooks. This committee will meet
promptly at o'clock Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
Arresting Mexican Spies.

COLUMBUS, N M, March IL
Wholesale arersts Mexicans sus-
pected of being spies have been made
here as United States officials com
pleted preparations for pursuing
Villa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
OFFICERS OF THE
BODY TO MEET
Fair Committee to
Hold Meeting
On Monday

The Chamber of Commerce is going
to be quite busy the first three days
of the coming week. AS the time for
holding the Elk's State Convention
draws near, the committees will get
busy and lay plans for carrying out
their part of the work. Each commit
tee has special work to do and as they
are all of a different form, they do not
conflict with each other Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday the following
committee will meet:
Decorating Committee of EIks.
This committee composed of the fol-
lowing members, Paul Westbrook,
chairman; o. NJ. Physioc, E. A. Bailey,
I. B. Small and Geo. c. Mcdonald, will
meet on Monday morning at II o'clock
Publicity Committee of Elks.
This committee composed of the fol-
lowing members: H. w. Weaver chair
man; P. B. Williford, Jr., T. F. Gate
wood, Jr, Sam L. Cohen and w. H.
Brown. will meet on Monday afternoon
at o'clock.
Third AgriCulturaI Fair
This committee will NEE promptly
a. o'clock Monday afternoon. Bust
ness Of importance to the holding of
tie fair will be taken up The members
Cf this committee are as follows:
Geo. R. Ellis, chairman; Judge ]. A.
HlXon, vice-chairman; DR.. Percy w
Hudson, S. A. Moses, w. D. Phillips, J.
f Hightower, Frank p Harold, H. P
Ererette, E. L. Carswell, w. E. Taylor,
Carr S. Glover, Sam R. Heys, C. H.
Burke and Secretary Hyman.
ROOming Committee of Elks.
This committee will now go to work
ard find out just how many homes will
be ready to take visitors during the
Elk's Convention. The following mem
bers make up this committee: C. F.
Marshall, chairman; j. e. Sherlock
ard Allen Chappell. This committee
will meet on Tuesday at IL o'clock.
Hotel Committee of Flk'S.
This committee will lhave the task of
finding out just how many delegates
can be accommodated in the hotels of
Americas. They will meet promptly
at o'clock on Tuesday afternoon The
members of this committee are: w. J.
Josey, chairman; Victor H. Gaines
and Harris S. Council.
Officers and Commissioners.
The officers and commissioners of
the Chamber of Commerce will hold
their regular monthly meeting on
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock and at
this meeting monthly reports for the
month of February will be heard and
other important matters taken up. The
officers and commissioners compose
the following President, Carr S.
Glover; Vice-president, j. w. Harris,
Jr.: Crawford Wheatley, Frank p.
Harold, w. M. Jones, John w. Shiver,
Dave r. Andrews, ]. Elmore Poole and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-12
MEXIC EXPEDITION
is READY, SECRECY
SURROUNDING MOVES
DAVIS
PASSES AWAY IN
WASH|NGT0N,D.C.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 12.-
Henry Cassaway Davis, former United
States senator, died early Saturday at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Steph-
en- B. Elkins. He was ninety-three
years of age, His death followed an
attack of lagrippe. Interment will
take place at Elkins, West Virginia.
"Old-FashiOned Gentleman,
Senator Davis witnessed and partici-
pated in the great political epochs
American progress for fully three
quarters of century. He was the
old fashioned gentleman" in the SEN
ate. His utterances were those of the
old Jeffersonian days.
tt is significant that he was born in
the same year, 1923, at Woodstock,
Md, that the Monroe Doctrine be-
came a fundamental principle in
American politics. During his distin-
guished career he fought to maintain
it. He later represented the United
Estates at two Pan-American confer
eAces at which by his personality and
speeches he strove to strengthen the
bonds of friendship between North and
South America.
Senator Davis active political ca
reer began the year after the civil war
He was elected member of the house
of delegates of the new state of West
Virginia, and next served as state senA
ator M
West Virginia sent him to the Unit
Ell States senate as it's first democratic
representative in 1871. He served two
terms with distinction. He ceaselessly
urged congress to help the farmers by
establishing an agricultural depart
ment. His own bills failed in passing,
but he lived to see the day when his
far-sightedness was recognized.
A familiar figure in presidential con
yentions, Senator Davis led his dele
gates from West Virginia to the nomi-
nation hall on seven occasions, prob
ably record for such service.
Vice Presidential Candidate.
A year after he had retired volun-
tarily frfom the senate, he was urged
to become candidate for vice presi-
dent on the ticket with Grover Cleve-
lard. He declined He accepted the
nomination, however, as running mate
with Alton B. Parker, and thus became
the oldest candidate, aged 81, ever Sc
lected for the office.
The venerable senator was not only
a democrat in poditics, but he was
democrat in nature. He was the
champion of liberty.
Wise Business Man.
The great wealth of Senator Davis,
estimated at $3O,OOO,OOO, was acquired
by his far-sightedness and his ability
to take advantage of opportunities. He
Was the eldest of five children, and at
an early age, on his fathers death, be-
came the bread-winner of the family.
at 19 years of age he was Farmland
on a Maryland plantation, having re-
lnquished opportunities for an educa-
tion in favor of younger members of
the family.
His great business career began
when he became a brakeman on