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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11

home. Our relations have been
delightful, cordial and generous
and they are not severed with
out "a feeling that the people OF
this city and country roundabout,
are the very best to be found
anywhere and that it has been
enjoyable and profitable to have
lived here and known you.
Mr.. Heermans has no i'm
mediate plans for the future. he
says. He may visit his parents
in West Virginia for a time and
will then consider one of several
offers that have been made him.
Speaking as a newspaper,
editorially and personally, The
Times wishes to add to what
others will attest, concerning Mr..
Heermans and his work here
and takes this occasion to say
that it is with regret that we
publish the news of his resig-
nation as secretary of the Com
mercial Club and his intention to
seek other fields. During the
year he has been with us we
have found him to be an admi-
rable citizen and a friend whose
friendship was worth. seeking.
In his work as secretary of the
Commercial Club he has worked
energetically to promote the
building and upgrowth of the
city and he has done much to
bring the business interests to a
better realization of the things
necessary to bring this about.
Mr.. Heermans is firm in his be-
lief that that the day is not far
distant when Washburn will
have a population of from 20, 900
to 10000 and we believe that
many of us will live to see a
realization of that prediction.
AS a Commercial Club secre-
tary Mr.. >Heermans cannot be
discounted and the city that he
selects as a permanent location
is fortunate in securing him. He
is an ideal citizen for any town,
socially and in a civic way, for
the longer he lives in a place the
better people learn to like and
admire him.
Mr.. F. w. Downs, head of the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Tenders Resignation as
Executive Secretary0f
Commerce al Club

On September Fl, Ed. M. Heer
mans, executive secretary of the
Washburn Commercial club. ten
dered his resignation to the board
of directors, which was ac-
cepted. His time has not quite
expired, but in view OF there be-
ing some doubt about che club
continuing the movement under
a salaried secretary, owing to
war conditions, Mr.. Heermans
requested the board to relieve
him November 1st, and the board
thought the request was not un-
reasonable.
The resignation came as dis
tinct surprise to the board and
will be to the public, and the
cause of universal regret in
Washburn and surrounding COM
mumity, The Times is well
aware. In his resignation Mr..
Heermans stated:
This resignation is not made
without deep regret upon the
part of your secretary, who has
received at your hands, at the
hands of the Commercial Club
membership and the entire
citizenship Of the city, the most
courteous and kindly consider
alton. We had hoped that this
might become our permanent
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Married Wednesday.

Miss Mayme Arseneau.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Arseneau, and Mr.. Ed. Knutson
of Ashland, were married at the
st. Louis Catholic church in
this city yesterday morning at
8 O'Clock. Rev. Charron officiat-
ifg.
A wedding dinner was served
at the home Of her sister Mrs.
Otto Thoreson at noon and the
couple departed on the after
noon train for Ashland where
they will MAKE their home.
Both young people are well
known in this city and their
many friends extend congratu-
lations.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
German-Evangelical Luth. Church.

East 5th St., R. Krenke, Pastor.
Services every Sunday at 10
a. M. Sunday school immediate
ly after services. Confirmation
class Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays at AS p. m. Ger
man school Saturdays from 8 a..
m. to g. p. m. Every German
Lutheran is cordially invited to
attend our services.
Warren Thibedeau appeared on
the str, cts Saturday afternoon with
u new racer, made over from Ford
engine and running gear. 1t is the
first racer of the kind owned by a
Washburn MAJ. but it has it over on
anything that has appeared in this
region. The bodyis regular racer
body, equipped with all the latest
u, tachments. With the new gears
which are to be installed the car
will be capable OF making about
sixty miles per hour.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Here from West.

John Robinson, who has been
in Alaska during the past year
or more, arrived in the city
Sunday evening for a months
visit with relatives and friends,
when he will return to Portland.
John is just recovering from an
accident in which he had his
two thumbs so badly smashed
that he lost one and the other is
dis6gured. The accident oc.
cured in Alaska while he was
engaged in placing ring on the
top of piece of piling. The
nam mer dropped, just glazing
his head and striking his thum bs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Services Can be Engaged by Farmers
Of Washburn District.
Calls Coming in From Country for Help
And The Schools Will
Assist.

With aching backs and
blistered hands to attest that
they had been of real service in
harvesting crops about eighty
students of the Washburn High
School returned from the farm
ing district on Monday evening
where they had harvested about
five acres of potatoes during the
afternoon.
The plan was conceived by
Supt. Hyper and worked out
admirably, so well in fact that
the school board has determined
that the boys can be, used to
advantage this fall by the far
mers in harvesting the bumper
crops grown in this section, and
each day when weather permits,
squads of students will be sent
to the farms in the section i'm
mediately joining the city.
1t is a wartime move, sane
toned by all people. for the
studies Of students will be SO
planned that they will not miss
any Of their periods, different
squads going out on different
days.
The boys are going to make
real money for their labors, it
having been decided to charge
at the rate Of 100 per day for
the services Of the boys, the
farmers to furnish them with
their dinners. This the farmers
are willing to pay for without
the student labor they would
have difficulty in harvesting
their crops.
On the opening day when the
plan was tried out the domestic
science department of the high
school provided the lunch for
the students. This consisted of
sandwiches and cakes, and
proved to be an incentive to
keep the students working for
the lunch was not eaten until
after the days work was ac-
,complished.
The boys and girls worked
like beavers, and spuds were
flying in all directions. The work
was not considered completed
until the potatoes had been
placed in a pile and covered with
dirt and potato tops to3prevent
them from being nipped by
frost. From eight to one thou
sand busheis were harvested
during the afternoon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Three State Inspectors Here on
Monday, Oct. 3rd
A Very Satisfactory Report was Turned
in As to School Conditions
Here.

The schools were very busy
Monday, Oct 9Th. Three State
Inspectors were our visitors and
gave a very satisfactory report on
the school conditions they found
here. The Domestic Science
Department was inspected by
the special State Inspector in
the department, Miss Smith.
Manual Training by ]. M. Dor
rams and the high school in
general by Mr.. HI. N. Goddard.
These inspectors are all from
the State Department and make
their report to G. P. Cary State
Supt.
The Boys of the High school
were drafted into the Agricul-
tural Army of the United States
and dug, picked up and covered
the potatoes planted by Messrs.
Hyper and Hawkins this spring.
There were about % of the high
school girls who acted as assist
ants in the picking up program.
There were about 55 boys in the
crew. The lunch was prepared
by the Domestic Science De-
partment under the Supervision
of Miss Fleming and the High
School Inspector Miss Smith.
The boys made quick work of
the lunch The entire work was
under the supervision of Mr..
Best, the new Agricultural In
structor, who has taken the
place left vacant by the enlist
ment of Mr.. Light in the Mill
tary Service of the country.
Miss Helen McNair, teacher of
English and Music in II. S. is at
her home in Cloquet, MINI. on
the sick list. She hopes to be
back with us in few days.
Mrs. Colburn has been sub
stituting for her.
There is high school enroll
ment of 247 an increase of 10
over last years enrolment at
this time of the year. The in
spectors found fault with our
system because of the over
crowding. A new building is
the only solution to this problem.
The teachers are all on the job
but we need more room.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Monster Demonstration held for
John Light at Schools
Leaves Work as Agricultural Instructor
to Fight for Uncle Sam in the
World War.

The students Of the Washburn
High School are burning with
patriotism and they gave evil
dence of it at big patriotic de-
monstration held at the schools
yesterday afternoon at 1:30
o'clock in honor of Agricultural
Instructor John Light, who left
on the afternoon train to join
the colors as volunteer to fight
for Uncle Sam in the world war
for democracy.
No other man in Washburn
was ever given such a demon
stration and seldom was there
ever heard such patriotic ad-
dresses as were given. They
were frey and filled with patri-
otism. The main talk at the
meeting was given by Secretary
Ed. M. Heermans Of the Wash
burn Club and it proved to be
one of the best addresses of the
kind ever heard in the schools.
Several high school students
were also called upon and their
addresses were filled with
patriotism. John Light responded
in a few we'll chosen remarks.
The entire attendance at high
school accompanied Mr.. Light to
the depot where he boarded the
afternoon train and will go into
the service of the United States
as a volunteer. He was given
rousing cheers at the depot by
the students.
Mr.. Light came here from
Hayward at the opening of the
school term to accept the posi-
tion of instructor in the agricul-
tural department. He heard the
call of his country and will
answer it with his service in the
army division.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
To Give Big Dance.

The Local Chapter of the Bay
field County Red Cross will give
a big dance at the Opera House
in this city on Friday evening of
this week. This is expected to
be a big event for on that eve
ming at II o'clock the Red Cross
society will present to someone
At fine new Ford automobile. A
large number of people are in
terested in this new Ford and
one of the largest crowds that
has ever attended a dance is ex-
pected to be present
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Called by Death.

Frank Floyd Hendricson, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hendric-
son of the town Of Washburn,
died last Friday, death having
been due to acute nephritic.
The funeral was held from
the Norwegian Lutheran church
in this city Monday afternoon,
the services being in charge of
Rev. Christensen. Interment
was in Woodland cemetary.
The sy mpathy of friends goes
out to the family in their
bereavement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11

Mrs. r. W.. Smith has gone to
Camp Cole, Mo. where she expects
to visit for several weeks.
The work OF extending tie side
walks on the lower side of Bayfield,
street was completed by Oscar Palm
yesterday and Frank Johnson ex-
poets to finish the work on the upper
side of the street by the last OF the
week. This fills the gap between
the old walk and the paving curb
and adds much to the Improvement
OF the street,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
AuctionedOf Stock.

The stock and fixtures of the
Deluxe confectionery store and
the Savoy Restaurant were
auctioned off last Saturday
afternoon by the holders of the
mortgage and 1t developed to be
a regular old fashioned auction
sale in which many participated.
At times the buying was
spirited and the entire stock Of
the two places was closed out in
less than three hours.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Nor. Luth. Church
Chr. christensen, Pastor.

Services Sunday morning and
evening. Sunday school at 1900
Four Mile Greek at 2:30 Ladies
Aid Wednesday afternoon at the
church, entertained by Mrs.
Hans Larson, Young Peoples
society at church Wednesday
evening entertained by Mrs.
Dinna Hanson and Mrs. Carl
johnson. Prayer meeting Thurs
day evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
it cost.

it cost.
North Wisconsin admirers Of
Johnson now wish to see him
matched with Fred Beell Of
Marshfeld as this would be a
real state championship match.
Johnson has defeated Theodore
Peters. who has a partial victory
over Beell, and his friends be-
lieve he can defeat the Marsh
field man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Benefit Dance.

A benefit dance will be given
by the Bayview Community
Club at the Houghton school
house on Saturday evening, Oct.
10th. The purpose of the bene-
fit is to raise funds for Company
D Mess fund. Tickets have
been placed at $1OO and a
general good time is assured
everyone.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Secures Two Out of Three Falls
Tuesday Night.
Wrestling Match Attended by Hundreds
of People from Ashland
and WaShburn.

In one of the best wrestling
matches held in this section in
some years l. A. Johnson, the
hurley policeman, reputed to be
the strongest man in America,
defeated Elmer Saunders, pride
of Ashland, securing two out of
three falls. The match was at
tended by hundreds of fans from
Ashland and Washburn.
The preliminary was won by
Martin Foss Of Barksdale in
about eight minutes. His op-
ponent was an Ashland man.
The Johnson-Saunders match
was hotly contested from start
to finish. Johnson secured the
first fall in 20 minutes and AZ
seconds with an arm scissors
and wrist lock.
Saunders won the second fall
in IL minutes and IL seconds
with scissors around head and
toe hold.
The third fall was won by
Johnson in eight minutes, start
ing with a half Nelson and
Saunders shoulders were pinned
to the mat with an arm scissors
and wrist lock.
Wrestling fans were a little
disappointed with the manner in
which the match was started.
When it had been announced
that Martin Foss of Barksdale
would referee the match Saun
ders appeared in the center of
the mat and made a protest,
claiming that Foss was wres-
tling partner of the Barksdale
man and was therefore not
qualified to referee the bout.
Johnson refused to give in and
insisted that Foss referee.
Wrestling fans insisted that a
disinterested party be secured.
No disinterested person could be
secured in the audience and it
was agreed that all bets made
be called off and the match was
staged. Fans generally were
satisfied with the manner in
which Foss refereed the bout
for so far as could be seen he
gave both men a square deal, al
though few Ashland fans re-
fused to believe that their man
had been thrown fair. Johnson
secured a hold on the Ashland
man when he was near the edge
of the mat, but when Saunders
rolled off the mat the referee
called time until they could be
gotten to the center of the mat
again. Johnson secured half
Nelson which rolled Saunders to
the edge of the mat again and
he was pinned to the mat with
an arm scissors and wrist lock
Johnson possessed too much
strength for the Ashland man,
although there was but little
difference in their weight.
When Saunders would secure a
half or full Nelson Johnson
would break the hold at will by
simply setting the muscles of
his neck and arms. Johnson
proved that he knew the game
from start to finish.
Saunders is good wrestler
and was much quicker than the
Barksdale man, could secure
holds to better advantage,
seemed to be better scienced,
but because of Johnson's won
derful strength could not work
the holds to advantage. John
son could crush an ordinary man
with his strength and Saunders
put up a wonderful battle against
this giant of strength.
Wrestling fans would like to
see the men matched again and
they gave a very fine exhibition
and one that was worth all that
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11

Rev. Father Walter Beaudette OF
Rbinelander accepted position as
chaplain in the National army and
will leave this week for camp. Fr-
BeauGette was formerly pastor OF
the Catholic church in this city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11

Farmers are busy This week har
vesting their crops. The yield is
said to be heavy.
Mrs. n g. Mertens of bayfield,
was a visitor in the city Wednes
day.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Methodist Church

A hearty welcome for you at
the Warren Methodist Episcopal
church. Come and bring your
friends. Sunday School 9:45 a.
m. Epworth League at $50 p.
m. Prayer meeting Wednesday
7:3O p. m. Subject for the even
ing: Which, Jesus or Barabbas?
d. w. Davis, Pastor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11

Bracken & Macdonald have . new
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-10-11
Try an Ad Tonic

To keep the pulse of busi-
ness beating. This paper is
the best medium.
The Adair County news., 1917-10-10
The A. R. c.

The Adair County, KY, Chapter A.
r. c., held a meeting at the Office Of
Judge W. w. Jones Friday evening,
October the 5th. The following per-
sons we're made trustees Of the Chap
ter: W. W. Jones, ]. o. Russell, DR..
Woodruff Flowers, Rev. G. II. Schad,
ED. z. T. Williams, Mrs. w. A. Hynes,
Miss Jennie Wood Garnett, Mrs. r.
F. Rowe, Bruce Montgomery, of CO.
lumbia, Luther Williams, Montpelier
W. G.. Ellis, Pellyton; Mrs. J. r. Tut,
ST., Midtown; Miss Mary Tupman.
Cane Valley; Dr. ]. B. Bolin, Glens-
fork; DR.. H. B. Simpson, BreedingS
C. Gowen, Sparksville; Minitree Num-
day, Casey Greek; DR.. L. G. Nell, Graz
dyviIle. T. E. Jeffries, chairman OF
the city council, was made ex-oficio
member of the Board Of Trustees.
The Secretary Of the Chapter was d.
rected by the chairman to forward &C
once the part of the membership dues
going to American Red Gross, Wash
ington, d. c., and to deliver to the
Chapter Treasurer the part to be re.
tanned by the Chapter. =
Mrs. r. 7. Rowe,
Chapter Secretarys
The Adair County news., 1917-10-10
WOOdSOn Lewis Sale Contest.

Mr.. WoodSon Lewes, Greensburg
merchant, started a contest last May
and it closed the 21st day of Septem-
Der. The contest largely increased
his sales, his store being crowded with
customers almost the entire time, and
the last day extra statesmen had to be
called in.
The most popular young lady was
won by Miss Russell Smith, daughter of
Mr.. II. o Smith, who was born in
Columbia. She received IA, 378, I24
votes, and won the automobile.
Rev. r. E. Bailey, a Methodist, the
most popular minister, a $50 suit Of
clothes.
The most popular mother, Mrs. Tom
Buckner, a $50 Liberty bond.
Most popular old maid, Miss Alice
Shreeves, a gold watch bracelet.
The Adair County news., 1917-10-10

Fred Jackman, who is ward of Co.
lumbia Lodge, No, SO, and is being
educated in the Masonic Home, Louis
vile, is one of the popular boys of the
institution. He is studious, and his
correct manners have attracted the
attention of the officers of the Home.
Gen. Jas. Garnett, who holds an Off
cial position over the conduct of the
institution, is frequent visitor to the
inmates. He was here last week and
in speaking of Fred he said: she has
charge of the stars and stripes-rais-
ing the flag mornings and lowering it
at evenings. You ought to see the
pride he takes in this special commits
sion. No soldier could guard Old GlO-
ry more closely. He is particular in
keeping it clean, and in the evening it
is laid away as tenderly as a mother
would her infant. Watch Fred; he
will make dust in the world some
day. A boy that is as ambitions as be
is, is sure to make his mark in the
world of progress"
The Adair County news., 1917-10-10
Public Sale.

On Thursday, october rs, the heirs
of Nathan Murrell, deceased, will Of
fer quite lot of valuable property
for sale, to the highest bidder. All
the household goods will be sold, con-
sisting of articles used in a comforta.
BILE home. This sale will include a
piano and organ, cook and parlor stove,
dressers, carpets, chairs. rockers, Dav-
EXPORT, and every thing else used by a
first class family.
All kinds of farming implements
will be sold, two mares and lot OF
corn, two sewing machines, and many
other articles, too numerous to men,
tion. The mares mentioned are well
broke, one years old, the other IL.
The terms will be made known on
day of sale, the sale to commence at
$50 a. m.
L. B. Hurt, Auctioneer.
The Adair County news., 1917-10-10
DEATH OF A PROMINENT
LADY.
Mrs. Anna Strange, After a Long
Illness, Calmly Crosses the
Great Divide.
THE FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED.

While the residents of Columbia
knew that Mrs. Strange was in fee
bic condition, they were shocked when
the news spread over the city We'd
nesday morning, that she was dead
The end came peacefully at 8 O'Clock,
her daughter, Mrs Rollin Hurt, and
several friends being at her bedside,
She was one of the kindeSt and the
most hoSpitable woman that ever
lived in this town. She was especially
fond of young people, and was per-
fectIy happy when they were in her
home, and when she was doing every
thing in her power to make their visit
delightful.
The deceased was a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. B. G. Hord, and she was
born in Taylor County eighty-twO
years ago. Her father, during his life
time, was prominent in the affairs of
Taylor county, and at one time he
was a wholesale groceryman, of Louis
vile. While in this business his fam
lily resided with him in the city.
When Mrs, Strange was quite a
young woman she was married to Mr..
W. f. Chanler and to this union two
children were born, Tyler Y. Chand-
Ter, now of Hillsboro, Texas, and Cary,
who is the wife of Judge ROllin Hurt,
of the Court of Appeals.
Some years after the death of her
first husband, she was married to Mr..
j. X. A Strange, of this place, who
was sheriff of Adair county at the
time. Immediately after the rites
between her and Mr.. Strange were
solemnized she became resident of
Columbia, and soon became one of the
esteemed matrons of the city. Mr.
Strange was left three small boys
when his first wife died, and when the
deceased entered his home she took
charge of them, never letting them
lack for attention, and they soon fell
in love with her and the affection
never waned. She was in reality a
devoted mother to them.
Mrs Strange was devoted Christ
ian woman. She knew how to make
friends and also how to hold them
In the forty years she was a resident
of Columbia if she ever made an en-
envy it is not known to the writer.
Religious services were held at the
residence Thursday afternoon at 2:3O
O'Clock, conducted by Rev o. P. Bush,
pastor of the Baptist Church, who
paid tribute to long life of correct
living and the good she had done
while sojourning in this sinful old
World} and when they were concluded
all that was mortal of this good wom-
an was laid to rest in the city GEM
etery, her mound covered with choice
and beautiful flowers May the bless
ings of munifcent God comfort the
daughter, Mrs. Hurt, and the son,
who is in distant State, and the
grandson. Mr.. Ralph Hurt, who is in
the service of his country. and is in
France, is the wish of the writer, who
knew the departed even before she be-
came a resident of Columbia.
The Adair County news., 1917-10-10
Serious Accident.
Y. T. Williams.

Mr.. A. W. Harris, father of Mr.. G.
S. Harris, who left here Monday of
last week for Virginia, met with an
accident while going from Ben Hur,
Va, in an automobile, to the residence
Of his son, Joseph, who lives near
Jonesville, Va. All the information
we have is that he was badly hurt,
but Thursday morning he was re-
ported some better, and that the doc
tor thought he would recover. Mr..
C. s. Harris left for his bedside the
latter part of last week. Mr.. Harris
is in his 88th year, but strong for a
man carrying the weight of so many
years, and it is hoped that the acct
dent will not prove fatal.