davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-13
Property Owners Fav r Wit
rified Brick
Petitions Asking for This
Type Will be Presented
to the Council.

A meeting of the owners of
property abutting on the streets
to be paved in Washburn this
summer was held at the Com
mercial Club rooms on Tuesday
evening, the meeting having
been called by a committee Of
the Commercial Club composed
of E. Bergman and L. N.
Clausen for the purpose of
thrashing out the paving ques-
tion and determining on the
type of pavement to be used.
The meeting was largely at
tended. a majority of the prop
erty owners being represented
at the meeting, and some lively
discussions resulted, after which
a "feeler" vote was taken in
order to determine the sentiment
of the property owners on the
different types of pavement.
All types of pavement with
the exception of sheet asphalt
seemed to have followers, and
the ballot showed the greater
number favoring asphaltic con-
concrete, with vitrified brick
second, creosote wood block
third, bitulithic fourth and rein
forced concrete fifth.
II wasat this point that it was
suggested that a vote be taken
to determine the sentiment of
the property owners as to a low
or high cost pavement and this
showed the majority to favor
one Of the higher types of pave
ment.
After a recess Of ten minutes
a vote was taken as between
asphaltic concrete and vitrified,
those favoring creosote blocks
and bitulithic going to brick
which gave that pavement a good
majority. It was then proposed
to make the sentiment of those
present unanimous in favor of
the brick pavement and this was
carried by a large majority,
there being but a few dissenting
votes.
Affidavits Of property owners
are now being prepared and it
is likely that more than fifty-one
per cent of the owners of the
|abutting property will be for
the brick pavement.
It is the opinion of some that
the bids as presented to the
council are high and some of
the material men who have been
in the city are of the belief that
lie new bids are advertised for
that the cost would be lowered.
A meeting Of the common coun-
ell will be held on Friday evening
of this week at which the petit
tions Of the property owners
will be presented and the'council
will then award the contract.
It is proposed to start the
work Of paving on or before
June LIST and the same must be
completed by September 1st. 1t
will be quite q treat to have the
main street paved and it viii
add much to the appearance OF
the city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-13

Important Meeting Held at
the Commercial Club.
Many Matters Talked Over
Between Business Men
and Officials,

A. w. Trenholm, President,
George MacRae, general passen-
agent, VIM. McCabe, Industrial
C Commissioner and G. d. Stock
well, Division Supt, of the
Omaha Railway company held a
very important meeting with the
business of this city at the Com
Club rooms last Friday
morning.
Many matters of Importance
to Washburn were discussed at
the meeting, the one being the
new depot and the other better
train service for the city.
The meeting was called to or
der by Mayor-elect A. w. Mac
Lcod who is also President of
the Commercial Club and was
largely attended by business
people and others interested in
the welfare of the city.
Mr.. Macleod outlined in a
very fine manner some of the
many things that were expected
of the. railroad company, great
stress being laid on a new depot
and better train service. Mr..
Trenholm of the company re-
piled to this by stating that the
the company proposed to re-
model the present structure, en-
larging it to capacity. to meet
the requirements of the local
people and he laid before the
meeting a blue print of the pro-
posed changes to be made. 1t
was proposed by the railway
officials that the present depot
be enlarged from it's present
size of 81 feet to Isl feet in
length, with an enlarged freight
shed, an enlarged general wait
ing room, a ladies rest room,
heating plant, toilets, lavatories,
etc. The President Mr.. Tren-
holm, seemed to think that the
present building, which has
served the public for more than
thirty years, was altogether to
good a thing to be discarded to
the waste heap, and he stated
frankly that he could not go be-
fore the directors of the road
with a proposal for a new depot.
The sentiment of the railway
people seems to be directly ad-
verse to the wishes of the people
of this city and they were sc
informed that the people here
would not be satisfied with
a remodeling of the old structure
but would demand that a new
depot be erected.
The railway officials granted
that Washburn was in need OF
better train service and the
meeting was given to understand
that this matter would be taken
up by the passenger and freight
department and a change made
which would greatly benefit the
city. The matter of freight
congestion in the local yards and
the handling of freight was also
taken up and relief was prom
ised.
Following the meeting at the
Club the railway officials and
business men gathered at the
|Lamoreaux Hotel where lunch
con was served and a further
discussion of matters was taker
up.
It is altogether likely that
lsome good will result from the
meeting but it now looks as il
| the best the Omaha company
will do toward improving the
[depot will be to remodel the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-13

The Ladies Aid society of the
Congregational church will meet at
the church parlors on Wednesday
afternoon, April 10Th. and will be
entertained by Mrs. Troworidge
and Mrs Bergman. All are in
yited TO attend.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-13

Captain A. Storingwitch, of Will
minpton, Deleware, was registered
at the Lamoreaux Hotel last week.
BE is said to be a Russian army
officer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-04-13

A. Paulson has a new advertise
ment in this issue calling attention
to his fine display Of shoes and OK
fords for spring and summer.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22
DENY HAVING PART
 OF TIRE COMPANY

In reply to an inquiry, the officials of the Studebaker corporation of South Bend, large manufacturers of automobiles, deny any connection whatever with the International India Rubber company. This latter com pany is a corporation organized to manufacturers and sell automobile tires. with their headquarters at South Bend. Indiana, and is entirely independent of any association with the automobile manufacturers. The Studebaker corporation is not and has not been interested at any time in the manufacture of tires. The of ficials further state that no Studc- bakers connected with their company
 to their knowledge, have any interest in the tire company, and are not in
 terested in any way in the promotion of that company As near as can be learned, the officials of the tire company are composed of men either residents or former residents of South Bend,A including a MT. Peter L.
 Studebal<er. who resides in Cincinnati and is not connected in any way with the Studebaker corporation. The Stakeholder corporation are well known throughout the country as manufacturers of automobiles and wagons, and do not want the public
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22
SPANISH CLASS PLAYS
 BREAK THE "P|NATA''

The Spanish classes at the high school yesterday gave a real Mexican entertainment in the west wing of the auditorium.
 The entertainment is an old Mexican custom which they have handed down for generations. It is know as the "Pinata." For nine days before Christ mas huge bag is decorated with div CTS colors and is hung up in the ceiling baseball Lat is given to one in the party who is blindfolded. Then the referee takes tho batter, walks him in an opposite direction and whrls him several times till faint touch of dig ZineSs comes over him, then allows him to march forward, that is If he can find his surroundings, to swat the bag.
 The Pinata is full of eats, candy fruit and peanuts. The batter is to hit the bag and burst it. The Spanish class had a real enjoyable time trying to get the contents of the Pinata. 1t took some time before the bag was broken, but when it was there was some scramble for the goodies that spilled on the floor.
 Miss Clara Solomons, the Spanish teacher. is the one who introduced the new activity in the Phoenix high and the students considered it loads of fun. The previous number on the pro gram before the ''Pinatl." was the sing ing of Spanish songs by the members of the class. "NoChe de paZ, meaning Holy Night, was one worthy of men tion This is one of the best depart ments in the school and Miss Solomons must be credited with it's great sue cess
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22

stituents who happen in town, his clerk and stenographers, and many others not connected With Ine goVeIsI- ment at all are sure to be there. The guests come in street cars and atooL as we'll as in automobiles and car riages. It is the commoner's recep- tion from every point of view but the White House goes to no less pains with it.
 The supreme court dinner is a quiet, dignified affair. It will be noted that this years program contains no re- ceptiOn to the Judiciary, which from the social point of view always was Ia rather solemn affair, so much so, that it was the only event for which the demand for invitations did not exceed the supply.
 With the diplomatic reception out of the way. the army and navy re- ception becomes the most colorful and lively of all Officers of the army navy and marine corps in full dress uniforms resplendent with gold braids and decorations give it an air of bril- liance that is described as eXhilarat ing.
 The speakers dinner. compar atively new institution in White House social annals, winds up the list and generally IS attended DN caD- inet members, leaders in congress and few others enjoying intimate rela- tions with the speakers of the house of representatives.
 The elimination of the time -honored New Year'ss reception marked the passing of what actually was a phys ical endurance test on the part of the president In years gone by as many as ten thousand persons had passed through the White House in q few hours on New Years day to grasp the presidents hand for a brief moment. The marine band always played its liveliest quicksteps and for four and five hours the line would pour in one door and out tho other. Presidents Roosevelt and Taft set some hand shaking records, meeting nine and ten thousand people at a reception. It is said that one president long since dead, solved the problem by standing in front of d velvet curtain, through a slit in which relay of aides stretched their hands under the presi- dents right arm, and, as the visitors crushed the hands of the aides the president bowed and smiled apprOpri- ately and kept his own right hand un- harmed
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22
NJ DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION THIS YEAR BECAUSE If THE WAR

| by members of the cabinet and their
 wives with army and navy aides in full dress. receive them
 The introductions are made by an aide; a brief word of greeting is spoken, followed by nasty handclasp and the guest passes along to the end of the receiving line to spend the re- mainder of the evening moving about or chatting with friends in the crowd.
 Even to personal friends the president
 or his wife cannot say more than a word because to each of the recep- tions come between 1500 and 1000 persons and things have to move on time. In the state dining room the guests usually find a buffet luncheon and in opposite ends of the main cor ridOr two sections of the Marine band play almost continuously.
 The nearer the top one is in of ficial Washington. the surer one is to receive invitations to these affairs, al though some of the receptions are not so exclusive" as the others. The con greSsional reception, for instance, usually finds the world and his wife having a good time in the White House and not always in evening dress
 In d capital where there are hund- reds of persons not connected with the government. but active in social life. the limit to the number of inVi-
 tatiOns must Dc guaged by the ca-
 pacit4 of the White House itself, il there were no other reasons. It is not easy for the social secretary and the force of clerks who handle the in Vitations tc discriminate. Failure tO
 hH invited tO at least one reception may not be fatal to social aspirations
 1, l1 .l..l
 these who make at least q pretension
 to social prominence.
 Invitations, if anything, are not so
 easy to obtain as they used to be A story told in social circles has it that at the opening of President Wilson ; term certain senator of influence sent to the White House for ten inVi-
 tations issued in blank, in which he wished to write the names Of consti- tuents to whom ne wished to show some favor. The story has it that his request was refused with rebule.
 For some of the White Hiouse af-
 fairs demand for invitations has been so great that almost unheard oi sub
 terfuges are used to obtain them and on one occasion watchful loor tenders picked up admission tickets which proved to be very clever forgeries.
 The cabinet dinner which comcs first this year is a com alitvely quiet affair, participated in only by the president and his wife, the cab inet members and their wives and possibly half dozen invited guests. IL takes place in the state dining room and is elaborate
 The two diplomatic dinne"s follow and the neutrality of the White House is concerned in having each no less brilliant. elaborate and attractive than the other. The neutral diplomats by the fortune of war enjoy two diners Instead of none a lll-as they would if the world were at peace.
 The congressional reception from point of numbers in the largest event of the year IL is always q crush Every membe' If congress. any con
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22

five cents a bushel for potatoes, and eggs-wfly. eggs cost five cents a dozen and we thought it was too steep"
 Patrons of the Palmer house restau- rants. where Mir. Seyl. who is 75 years old. has ruled the kitchen for nearly half century, were greeted by the following insert on the bin of fare the other day:
 ''Notice-There will be a charge of five cents for bread and butter. each person.
 Chicago hotel men declared that this was radical step to be made by the historic hostelry. where home made, bread in heaping profusion has been a component of meals since the establishment was founded. Manager William C. Vier explained that the step was enforced by the eXhorbitanr cost of all kitchen supplies, particu- larly the materials for bread baking.
 T never dreamed l would live to see the prices of the present day" said Joe Seyl. who despite his years looks after every detail of the hotel kitchens. T remember when the farmers here-abouts- couldn't get enough for their potatoes to make it worth while to haul them in
 --O---
 Hire a little salesman at The Re- publican office
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22
GRepublican A. p. Leased wire1

WASHINGTON, Dec 2l.-Tae pro- gram for the White House winter so cial season has been announced and as was generally expected it Omits the cOlorful diplomatic reception, be eause Of the war, and also the time honored New Years reception for the public. in accordance with the GUS tom President Wilson set when com ing into office
 In place of the diplomatic reception there will be two diplomatic dinners The entente diplomats and all neu- trais will be entertained at the first md the Teutonic diplomats and all neutrals will be guests at the second
 The endorsements which would be caused by inviting the representatives of the warning powers to rub elbows at the same reception may be more ilnmaginary than actual. but trey are regarded by the social managers as having possibilities, notwithstanding that it is said the ambassador from one of the principal entente allies and the ambassador from one of the principal Teutonic powers always exchange courteous greetings whom they pass on the street. How ever. the program has been arranged to keep the warning diplomats apart
 The social events all come on Tues days instead of Thursdays, as for merly: the season begins earlier and ends in February instead of March. probably due to the fact tkat the White House wants it over by inaugu- ration time
 This is the program as officially announced:
 Dee. l2.-Cabinet dinner. n. m. Dee. l9.-Judicial reception. g D. m. Jan. 9.-Diplomatic dinned. D. m Jan. l6.-Diplomatic dinner s D. m. Jan. 23.-Congressional reception. 9
 D. m.
 Jan. SO.-supreme court dinner, &
 T. m.
 Feb. 6.-Army and navy reception. 9 Feb. 'ii3.-speahers dinner s D. m.
 Before the war the diplomatic re- ception was the social show of the winter. Invitations were sought sn eagerly hy those who Were not quite sure to be invited that the president set the rule of placing an arbitrary limit Cn the number, outside of the diplomatic corps, who were to be in- Vited without his personal lpprOvaI In form the reception differed little from hose to congress. the army or navy, or the judiciary. In fact it had a distinctly different atmosphere The brilliant uniforms of the diplomats and their aides the distinctly foreign manners of many. and the ceremony with which custom surrounds dip lomat when he is out in full dress uniform made the reception distinctive from the others.
 In general way. all the receptions are conducted alike. few special guestS are permitted to enter the main door of the executive mansion but most enter at the east entrance and after learing outer garments in Inc 1cwer corridors of tbc Whit House form in long lines leading up the marble stair case to the firag flcor and into the blue room where tha President ard Mrs Wilson. aided
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22

crowd, the Camp Fire girls. assisted by Misses Ruth Brown, Grace Thomas, Ethel Hayden, Helen Hayden, Carrie bel Parker, Marguerite Shepard, Mabel Brown, MeSsrs Edwin Brown, Hugh Hayden, Wade Marshall and Ellsworth Brown passing the refreshments through the crowd.
 Several of Scottsdale's large dog population have departed this life lately. Evidently someone who was averse to the chorus of barks which is ringing here most of the time, placed poison where it would be easily ac- cessible, with the aforementioned re- suit.
 Prayer meeting was held at the home of Mrs. E. o. Brown on Wednes- day night
 Mrs. Paul Loomis was a supper guest of Mrs. Ralph Scovill, of Arizona Falls. on Tuesday. In the evening the party was increased by the arrival of Mir and Mrs. 0. E. Griffith and Dr. Bishop and an evening of cards enjoyed
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22
EGGS AT FIVE CENTS A DOZEN

T remember when the high cost of living first struck Chicago and flour went up from g. to s230 bar rel said Joseph Seyl, who has been chef at the Palmer house for forty five years We were paying twenty
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22
IDRlSCOLL, NORTHWESTERN STAR, lNELlGlBlE, REPORT

Paddy DriscolI. northwestern's great est athlete. is said to have played his last game for the purple. According to q letter from northwestern stud ent to q friend attending the Uni sersity Of Minnesota the star half back and captain Of the purple foot ball eleven the past fall, and captain elect of the 1917 eleven. has been de- clared ineligible by the faculty which has been Investigating his standing, but the report has not been made public.
 On what grounds Driscoll is in eligible the letter didn't state.
 Driscoll is Gn all-around athlete, being star at foot ball, basket ball and base ball. He announced at the close of the foot ball season he would not get out for basketball owing to the two-sport rule in effect in the big nine, but would join the diamond squad in Che spring
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22

to become confused in receiving the impression that they are connected in any way with the tire company.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-22

Hire a Little Salesman at the Re- publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than von can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-27
WILLARD SAYS
WOULD HAVE HAD
KNOCK OUT BUT
FOR HURT HAND
Champion Will Join Circus for
Six M0nths-MOran Wants
Another Chance-Rick ard
Does Not Expect Champion to
Fight Again

New York, March 26.-With his
right hand bandaged, owing to an in
jury to a knuckle of the index finger,
and nearly $4,000 in big bills carefully
slowed somewhere about his person,
Jess Willard, the worlds heavyweight
champion, left here this afternoon. He
expects to join his family at Chicago,
some time tomorrow, and to rest until
the last week Of April. when he will
begin a six-months' tour with a cir
Gus.
Speaking today of his bout with
Frank Moran at Madison Square Gar
den, Willard said:
Moran is a great, strong fellow,
both clever and full of courage, but l
think l would have knocked him out
last night had not injured my right
hand early in the fight. The doctor
says will not be able to use my right
hand for at least two weeks. AS to
fighting Moran again, or Fulton or any
other challenger, my manager will
have to attend to that matter. I am
willing at any time tc defend my title
and will be ready whenever arrange
ments are made"
Walter Monahan, one Of WIZARDS
trainers, accompanied the champion.
who did not show a mark from last
nights contest.
Moran Cheerful
Moran was up early this morning
and received many callers at his hotel
The Pittsburgh mans face was puffed
and his eyes discolored from Wizards
loft ko~ ioh h,,f ho chparfIy
He was unwilling to admit that Will
lard beat him. and claimed that If the
seventh round had gone minute
longer he would have knocked out the
champion.
Il want another go with Willard"
said Moran, land would like it to be
for 20 rounds or more, as l am not at
my best in 10-roUnd bout. In six
weeks time 1 will be ready to meet
Willard or any other big fellow they
match with me. Believe me, am not
going to remain idle as know l pos
sess every requisite to win the cham
pionship title"
Richards Statement
Tex Richard, who promoted the
bout, said today:
My partner, Samuel McCrdche"'
and are satisfied with the result. The
sale of tickets amounted to q little
over $4,000 and this might have been
increased by full $4,000 had we been
able to sell tickets to hundreds who
could not get through the police lines.
I have no intention of promoting an
other contest in the near future. as
my business interests demand my go
ing to South America early next
month. AS for matching Willard again
I am inclined to think that he will not
fight much more. BY the end OF this
year Jess will have acquired quite a
sum Of money. The fight game is dis
tasteful to him and as he is a man
who lives in moderation and anxious
to be with his family, would not be
surprised II he retired from the ring
without again defending the cham
pionship."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-27

Everybody in boxing was on haho OF
course Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons'
Kid Mccoy. Packey Mcfarland. John
L. Sullivan, Abe Attell, Jack Sicily, the
alternate referee; Johnny Kilbane. Fred
die Welsh and Ted Lewis were close to
the ring.
Jimmy Murray and Charley Trebold
furnished the excitement in the third
preliminary. Murray struck Tfebold a
low blow in the third round and the
fight was of. Trebold being forced to
retire.
Battling Levinsky and Jim Savage
the only man who ever stopped Moran,
then crawled through the ropes for the
semi windup. Joe HUMPHREYS started to
announce it as q ten round affair. He
was informed by Martin Julian that 1t
was to be a six round AFFAIR. The NOV
ing picture lights were turned on and
the fight was registered on the films.
The crowd hooted the efforts Of the
men at the end Of the first round. Le-
whisky gave Savage a bad beating. jim
was on the point Of going out In the
fourth and fifth. A badly cut lip added
to his woebegone appearance. The
crowd yelled, Take 'em Off,
They fought it out to the finish.