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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
THREE DRAW SENTENCES

Minot, \. d., Feb 2O-Albert John
son, charged with forgery in the sec
Ond degree, was sentenced to serve
five years in the state penitentiary
by Judge X. E. Leighton, yesterday;
guilty to robbery in the first degree,
was sentenced to two and one-half
years, and James McConville, who
pleaded guilty to a charge of assault
and battery, drew 80 days and was fin
ed 500. In default of fine payment
he will serve On additional 80 days.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
|NJURE D IN EXPLOSION
NoaI, Millet OF Haynes. Painfully
Burned-Spark Ignition Reaches
nv Gasoline Can ..a,

Ie3iiuger, n d.. Feb 20-Noah
Millet, living near HAYNES, was bad
ly burned@sIast week. the result of
pouring gasoline on an engine which
he was endeavoring to start. The ig-
milton reached the contents of the
can. Millet made for the door of the
engine house but was unable to leave
the building Immediately because the
door knob wasSmissing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
BASKETBALL STOCK AT
VALLEY CITY JUMPS

Valley City, n. d., Feb. 2o--Bert
Weston and Hurley COdding who have
been with Company 6 on the border
caused stocks to jump, at the Nor
nal school last week when it leak
ed out that :, they would enroll and
Join the basketball SQUAD. Weston
and Codding are two veterans Of the
team. About twenty normal students
were members of the company and
will re-enroll at the beginning Of the
spring term.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
MOORHEAD VOTING on
PAVING ISSUE TODAY

MoOrhead, Mimi, Feb. 2O-The pro-
posed pavement resolution is the
chief issue at the polls here today.
The Moorhead Retail Merchants as
ISOLATION endorsed the project, which
calls for much needed Improvement
in the city and expressed the belief
today that the provision would have
little if any trouble in receiving rati-
ficaton at the polls.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

freight rates is serious matter, un
der any condition, but to do so with.
out adequate investigation is fool.
hardy.
The Tribune believes that Governor
Frazier can be depended upon to as
certain just how the bill affects the
Ignite and other North Dakota in
dustrieS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
49, = $50 = dH1E> .tNstH> -
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After being without train service
for fourteen days, Z the rotary was
welcome sight to Douglas residents.
Some mail was brought by stage from
Max to Van Hook during the time we
were without trains. .
Motion pictures of the passion
Play" will be shown at the Lutheran
church next Thursday evening.
A social dance was given Saturday
evening after the show.
The Home Circle" was entertained
Wednesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. o. l.. Kragness.
Postmaster Eng and wife were kept
very busy Friday and Saturday dis
tributing the delayed mail
Russell Franklin left Tuesday for
Dodds Center, Mimi, for two weeks
visit with friends and relatives. Clar-
ence Grow VIII carry the mail dur
ing his absence. I aEpo 80
Miss Edna keefe is visiting friends
in Bismarck. &ss 1915
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
SHOT THROUGH STOMACH
Crosby Farmer Wounded Mounts His
Horse and Rides to Home OF
a NeightOr H'i

4 crosby. n. D. Feb. 20 Shot through
the stomach when the revolver he was
carrying was accidentally discharged,
Dan Hallquist,s living west of here,
mounted his horse and rode mile
and a half to a neighbor, who sum-
moned a physician. Hallquist was
hunting rabbits when the accident
happened.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
News of the Northwest
STANTON MAN ENDS LIFE
Oscar Ritchey Takes CarbOlic Acid
Body Was Found in Granary-
DpSDOndpncy the CauSe

Stanton, \. D.. Feb. 20-Oscar Rit-
chey ended his life Sunday by drink
ing carbolic acid He chose a gran
AIRY as the setting for the act. He
had been in respondent mood ever
since he came to this vicinity which
was of recent date.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

Wholesale grocers threaten 80 per
cent raise in price of canned foods
They say great swarms Of locusts
have destroyed Argentine crops, for
one thing. And we suppose that great
flocks of polar bears have eaten all
the grass up in Alaska, too.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

In response to Secretary keniston's
query, why Are You a Member of
the Commercial Club? Commission
Kirk, manager Ut the Marshall Oil
company, writes:
Bismarck, ~ D., Feb. IL. 1917.
TO George Remission.
Dear Sir-To make Bismarck, Big
ger, better place to live and do bust
ness.
c. n. KIRK,
Mgr Marshall Oil Co.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

and atk1lAt Atsessasvvgssf s-ssssrsss -..,s
The railroads did not oppose the
measure Why should they? 1t is i'm
material to them. Not cent will be
trimmed from their revenues. This
bill will merely apply the hard and
fast rule of distance in applying the
rates. The carriers will get as much
revenue per ton per mile haul as ever,
probably more in many instances.
But the farmers will pay the piper.
The Ignite rates are obliterated.
Advantages over neighboring states
are eliminated, and in many instances
1t will be more favorable for indus.
tries to locate at Moorhead, East
Grand Forks and other border towns,
SO as to operate under the lower in.
terstate rate.
Governor Frazier should secure an
opinion from his attorney general and
the board of railroad commissioners
before signing this measure.
Why the House rushed the bill
through without debate or apparent
concern over the welfare OF the state
is one of the mysteries of the ses-
sion.
The people alone are concerned in
the operation of this measure. 1t is
their fight, not the railroads.
II Governor Frazier desires to learn
how the operation Of the law mill
tates against some Of the farming in.
terests in Minnesota, he has only to
ask the officials Of the Equity ex-
change of st. Paul.
Should the law upon investigation
prove meritorious, Governor Frazier
should sign Il. Before he docs, how
ever, he had better get expert opinion.
yVipine eot ~ satise .ssehodulo~1e
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

The "Katinka" company boasts OF
pretty chorus girls. Their. songs are
made breezy by the ten-piece sym
phony orchestra which the company
carries and which will be brought di.
rect to Bismarck. In the musical
score, one hit follows another in rap
Id succession with. the frequently re.
curing "Rachety Coo" as the number
which lives In the memory as the aud
fences files out OF the theater. It has
4 catchy Hit that hangs forever in the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
TWO FREAKS DISCOVERED
John SOrensOn. OF Plaza. Shoots Two
Wolves Whose Sides Had Grown
Together

Plaza, n D., Feb. 20--Two perfect
wolves, their sides grown together,
seemingly after they were born, were
shot by John Sorenson, living nine
miles southwest Of here last week.
Each animal had four legs and used
them all in running. They were shot
while running at good, speed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
LUDLOW MAN INJURED
IN Ignite EXPLOSION

Bowman, n. D., Feb. 2O-Oscar Pc
terson, of Ludlow, was seriously in
iured in a premature dynamite ex-
plosion in a Ignite coal mine near
his home. He was taken to Mime
apolis for treatment, his condition be-
ing grave. 4iI#L. E
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
Why / Am a Member

Bismarck, n. D., Feb. u, 1917.
Mr.. Geo. n. Remission, Secretary,
Bismarck, n. D.
Dear Mr.. Remission:
am member of the Bismarck
Commercial club because l believe
that it is the agency which can focus
and direct to the best advantage eff
forts for the material development OF
our city.
Very truly yours,
J. l.. BELL.
Vice President First National Bank.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
PROFIT On BUTTER FAT ON
HOLSTElN HERD TEN PER CENT

Hebron, n. D., Feb. 2O-Figures
have been compiled showing that the
profit on butter fat per COW of the
Frank Gaebe Holstein herd, near New
Salem, is 10 per cent on valuation
Of $500. The Gaebe herd consists
of II pure-bred Holsteins and two
grades. Aside from his milking herd
he has about 80 growing cows.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
BEMIDJI VOTING ON
MUNICIPAL PROPOSITION

Bemidji, Mimi, Feb. 2O-The citi-
zens of Bemidji are today voting on
the question of issuing $4,000 bonds
for new armory. If the proposed
bond issue carries, the state will fur
nish $4,000 toward the erection of the
building.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

and dance Is notable feature of the
show and has brought commendable
press comments from the leading pa
pers in the cities where the produc-
ton held sway.
The name Katinka is both Russian
and Bohemian and means the same
as Katherine, or rather the pet name
/ of Kate" or katy" And do you
know what Katherine signifies away
down in the roots Of language? Why
pure-and who will say that the lit
tie :Katinks is not well named
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

1t appears that we have but about
$50 regular warships that could put
to sea in AZ hours. But in guarding
against submarines, we have hundreds
OF privately owned boats that could be
got ready for business in 4S hours.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
HOLSTERS FOR EQUAL SUFFRAGE

indianapolis, Feb. 20.-With but
one dissenting vote, the report of the
judiciary committee recommending
passage Of the Maston woman's SUIT
frage bill, already passed In the SEN
ate, was approved in the lower house
Of the state legislature today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
FORMER TAYLOR BUSINESS
MAN COMMITS SUICIDE

Taylor, N. D., Feb. Pop. F. Kelley,
former harness maker here. commit
ted suicide at Forsythe, Mont, yes
terday, according to word which
reached here today. Particulars are
unavailable
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
YOUNG LADY FOUND FROZEN
no DEATH NEAR BOWMAN

Bowman, N. D., Feb. 20-Miss Flos-
sic Heimbaugh of Camp Crock, S.
d., was frozen to death near her home
in a blizzard Of last Saturday. Ac-
companied by Walter Wilson on their
return home from Bell Fourche, she
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
ELEVEN.YEAR.OLD DIES
~- FROM SHOTGJTN WOIrNDS

Plaza, N. d., Feb. 2O--A discharged
shotgun. the charge striking the face,
tearing away a portion of the lower
jaw, caused injuries to such an ex-
tent that proved fatal to Tony Shin
agile, 11-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Shinagle. living near here. Death
occurred 10 days after the accident.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
STATE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 3.
OPEN CONVENTION AT FORKS

Grand Forks, n. D., Feb. 2U-Com-
mencing today and continuing for
three days, Grand Forks will be any
thing but dead The annual con-
vention of North Dakota funeral d.
rectors is in session and three days
of gaiety are to be had.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
YOUNG BECOMES EDITOR
OF FORDYlLLE CHRONICLE

FOrdVil1e, n. D., Feb. l9-W. A.
Young, of Park River, has taken over
the management of the Fordville
Chronicle and will also have charge
OF the editorial department. He as
sumed hissduties today So, Haislett,
former owner and editor, has taken a
position as travelling representative
for the Western Newspaper union
with Headquarters t Fargo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

memory. Other notable musical num-
bers are Your Photo" "Katinka,'
and 81 Want to Marry a Male Quar-
tet."
The seat sale for "Katinka' was
practically sold out on the main floor
last night The play comes to the
Auditorium for one night only, We'd
nesday, February a. 1t is in its west
ern tour from engagements in the
principal cities Of the east. A gayly
gowned chorus that can readily sing
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
FORMER SANBORN MAN
KILLED IN MINNESOTA

Sanborn, N. d., Feb. 20-Word
reaches here that George N. Jacobs,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jacobs,
formerly of this city, was accidentally
killed in a cave-in at Bear River,
Mimi. recently. He lived less than
an hour after the accident.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
SHOOTS OFF HIS FINGER
Parshall Man Learns II Is Poor Pol.
'6' icy to Place Finger in
Gun Barrel

Parshall, n. D., Feb. 2O-JacOb Eltz,
a homesteader, has learned that ii is
poor policy to place ones finger III,
the barrel of a gun. Jake did it on
Tuesday of last week. The gun was
discharged. The finger left for parts
unknown.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

Here's sweet, a beautiful war
item,, Paris is SO hard up for food
that restaurant chefs have had to in
troduce bread pudding and it's al
ready very popular. War is certain
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire In this way to express
our sincere appreciation of the help
and thoughtfulness of our friends dur.
ing our recent bereavement.
MRS. CORNEIIA RUDD.
MRS. A. A. PICKLER.
MRS. AMOS COLMAN.
MISS IDA RUDD.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
WHITE TO ERECT SSO.OOO
STRUCTURE IN JAMESTOWN

Jamestown, n. D., Feb. 2O-H. u.
White, druggist and clothing store
owner, announces he will construct a
new store and office building on Fifth
avenue where his drug store now
stands. The building will cost ap-
proXimately $4,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
SUBSCRIBE $90.0OO FOR
NEW HOTEL AT LAkOTA

Lakota, n. D., Feb. 19-Twenty
thousand dollars has already been
subscribed toward a new hotel to be
erected here this coming year. The
structure, it is planned, will cost APP
proXimately $4,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
FARMERS ELEVATOR AT
PLAZA OPENED TODAY

Plaza, n. D., Feb. 20.-The Farmers
Cooperative elevator at Wabek, cap
acity 10000 bushels, fitted with the
latest machinery and appliances, was
completed last week and was opened
for business today. So
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

If all the promises of Europe's rul-
ers are worth face value when the
war is over, there'll be more freedom
in the world than ever before.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
STIRUM MAN BADLY
CRUSHED; JUMPED FREIGHT

Cakes. N. d., Feb. 20-In attempt
ing to jump q freight train, Andrew
Labor. section man at Stirum, was
badly crushed when he missed his
footing and was dragged some dis
lance by the cars. He will recover.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
NONPARTISANS TO MEET
AT BOWMAN SATURDAY

Bowman, n D., Feb. 90 meeting
of members of the Nonpartisan league
is scheduled to be held here Saturday
afternoon, February "a.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

: Power is so far from being ::
:. desirable in itself that it some ::
s. times ought to be refused, and ::
. sometimes to be resigned ::
f Cicero. :!
q q a > = = E = + + = e " e = 4
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
HALLIDAY PLANS TO
ORGANIZE BASEBALL TEAM

| Halliday, n. D.. Feb. 20-The famous
Halliday baseball team is to be or
ganized for the season. New officers
and schedule will be acted upon
| this week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
TO REDUCE COST,
UNITED Press.l

New York, Feb. 20-Drastic action
to reduce tho cost of food in New
York will be demanded by a commit
tee headed by DR.. Friedman, which
will call upon Mayor Mitchell and
Food Commissioner John Dillon to.
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
SUED FOR $500 ON ISLANDER
I, CHARGES: VERDICT $9j

Golden Valley, N. d., Feb. 2O-Mrs.
Mathilda Almindinger sued Mrs Eva
Witt for 5000 for alleged SANDER last
week A verdict of $25 was returned
for the plaintiff. IGbnBE
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
STANTON TURNED ON LIGHTS
,JEORt FIRST TIME YESTERDAY

Stanton, n. D., Feb. 2O-Thirty five
houses and places of business. were
lighted for the first time with .elec-
tricity yesterday. The generator arr
rived last week HID
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
y cIVA#ItEF
MOTHER IS I'LL.
(ASsocjated PreSS)

Emporia. Kan, Feb. 20.-The moth.
er of the late General Frederick Fun.
ston may be unable to attend the fun.
eral of her noted son. She is i'll at
the home of daughter, Mrs. F.. A.
Eckdall The news Of her sons death
was conveyed to her last night, and
the shock added greatly to the gray.
ity of her condition.
Mrs. Funston's home is at lola, Kan.
She was unable to receive visitors to.
day, but expressions Of grief reached
her from many quarters. The gener-
al was devoted to her.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
(Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb 20.-Major Gen.
aHk parsMng n6tihed the war depart
ment today he had assumed command
of the southern department, embrac.
ing the American forces on the Mex.
lean border, which post was held by
Major General Funston.
Secretary Baker said General Per.
shing's succession was automatic, he
being the next in grade to General
Funston. General Pershing will re-
tain command until a permanent sue.
cessor is nanet @by the war depart
ment,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
LOCAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
Forecast.

Forecast.
For Bismarck and Vicinity: Snow
tonight and Wednesday; colder Wed
nesday.
For North Dakota: Snow tonight
and Wednesday; not so cold in east
portion tonight; colder in west por-
ton Wednesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

was lost all night on the prairie with
"a raging wind and temperature at for
ty degrees below.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
Charlie Chaplin has given the Brit.
ish war office $150,000 Now he'll
have to wreck fewer custard pies.
A BOOM ERANG,

North Dakota in the passage of the
distance tariff law has lost many bene-
fits, sectrea stiter years of struggle
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

WANTEO-County atlas, 1912 edition,
OF Burietgh county. Pearl Bissum,
Grand Pacific hotel. 22O-3t
f6K NEMf- Suits 81 two r6oms in
modern house: 51S Sixth st. Phone
S13R. 4s.-,-,s. 1-2f,.Cf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTE0-Competent girl for gener-
al Homework; small family; no
children. Miss Jackson, COL 9Th St.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20

Vice President First National Bank.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-20
Temperature

ORRlS w. ROBERTS,
Meteorologist.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
New Soda Fountain

B. A. Wiechmann of the City
Drug Store has just had installed
in his place of business new
sanitary soda fountain which is
perhaps one of the finest to be
found on the bay. The fountain
is a beauty in design and of the
latest improved make, being
manufactured by the Liquid
Carbonic company.
The fountain was installed
during the past week and is now
in operation where the same ice
cream and fruit fiavors which
have made the City Drug Store
famous are being served.
Sanitary dishes and sanitary
paper glasses are being used in
the serving of all dishes at the
drug store.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
Nor. Luth. Church

Rev. Chr. Christensen, Pastor.
Services next Sunday morning
at 1870. Services at Long Lake
Sunday afternoon at 2:3O.
Memorial services Sunday eve
ming (english) at 7,30. No Sun.
day school. Parochial schooI has
been postponed on account of
scarlet fever.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31

The Methodist Ladies Aid society
will meet at the home of Mrs. Ed
Berry on Wednesday afternoon of
next week.
Miss Lola Chatter left on Monday
for Augusta where she will visit for
a week with relatives. From there
she will go to Chicago where she
will also visit for a short time.
NeIs Larson purchased an Overt
land touring car during the past
week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
@ ONG TIME
10 A NJ 6
AOW RATES
Northern Security Co.
ASHLAND, WIS.
ASHLAND, WIS.

The rains of the past two days
have succeed in putting out the
forest fires which have been raging
throug bout Bay field county during
the past three weeks The rains OF
a week az put out the fires i'm this
ectioE but in the southern part IF
he cou ty they continued to burn
and a large amount of damage was
done tn standing timber. The rain
was welcome to the men who have
been fighting fires for the past
three weeks or more.
The merchants CT Washburn
through the Washburn Commercial
and Credit Association are going to
carry out plar whereby funds will
be raised for the local Red Gross
society. The plan is to give per-
centage of the cash sales on one
Saturday in each month to the Red
Gross society and cards have been
printed and will be posted in the
windows announcing in advance
when the funds Will be given.
Washburn people can help in this
matter by making their cash pur-
chases on the days stated.
For rent or sale-House and barn
on five acre lot, or will sell on easy
terms. Inquire of A. E. Farnhan.
Gil
MEN WANTED-Steady employ
ment. Good wages Cabinet makers,
machine hands, cut eff ard rip saw
hands Also men with any kind Of
factory experience. Good oppor
tunity for Young men to learn the
cabinet making trade. Woodwork
ing factory employing 700 men. No
LABOR trouble. The Hamilton Mfg.
Co., Two Rivers. Wis.
Horses For Sale-40 draft horses.
All prices from $50 up. Every
horse good reliable worker J. S
Stearns Lumber Co., Odnnah, Wis.
Accidents will happen, but the
best regulated families keep DIR.
Thomas Eclectic Oil for such
emergencies. Two sizes Zoe and
hOc at all stores. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
Notice

At N eeting of the carpenters
of Washburn held on May 30lh
at the Commercial Club it was
voted to set the wages for car
penter work at SOC per hour
com mencing June 1st. A call
has also been issued for all
carpenters of the city to meet
at the Com mercial Club rooms
on June 10Th, at 1880 O'Clock
Com ittee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
WANTED
New land pIoWed. Either
contract work or by the
dav. T, A. Oscar & Sons.

For Sale.-3 high grade gusrensy
cows. average test 48, fresh III
January. Also few farm nipple
ments, pillow, drag, cult vator and
wagon. Address Oliver Clark,
Bayfield,, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
LOCALS
Items of Interest Concerning
gour Neighbors

Miss Clara Marsh visited with
friends at A Ashland Tuesday.
Mr.. Frank Downs transacted
business at Medford the first of the
week.
VI III, Robinson WAS taken quite
seriously i'll this morning with a
fainting spell but is now improving.
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john A. Jacobs is here from S
Paul and is spending som. t me
visiting With his family and frir"Gs.
Mr. Henry Hemingson and Miss
Mary Wood visited at the Edgemore
farm at Mason the Iatt part Of
last week.
A number of men of the Congre
gational church took it upon thu m
selves to fix up the grounds around
the church and a large force of men
were as work on Two evenings max
ing the improvements which are
very noticeable The work was
donated to the church.