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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-02

Special recognition will be paid
soldiers of today by the Ohio State
Fair this year. All who appear in
uniforms at the gates will be ad-
mitted free of charge at any time
and their entertainment inside will
receive more than passing attention.
Old soldiers, wearing G. A. R. but
tons, will be admitted free on Friday,
as will children under Ia years of
age. Women will not be required to
pay on Monday until after 5 p. m.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-02

This is the day of tractors and
machines of this character and of all
kinds will be demonstrated at the
state fair. The value of tractors
never was more strongly impressed
than this year when they were used
with such goodresults in the move
ment for gigantic war crops.
Farmers will have an opportunity
at the fair to study tractors Of prac-
tically all makes.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-02
Columbus Political Let
ter.

Columbus, O., July 80. (Spe-
cial Correspondence.) The civil
service law in Ohio is apretty lame
affair. The state liquor license
commission, which has for eight
months avoided appointing in
spectors rather than to appoint
Republicans, has found out how
to secure jobs for it's Democratic
waiting list. The law provides
that the commission shall appoint
an adequate" number of in
spectors and examiners, but the
inspectors have to come from a
certified eligible list. The ex-
aminers do not. Ordinarily there
have been about twenty-five in
spectors and no examiners. The
commission, it is said, now plans
to appoint many examiners and
but few inspectors. Quite SIM
pie, is it not? Of course, Cover
nor Cox is expected to wink at
this action of his subordinates,
although it is an evasion of the
law and does not give an "ade.
quate" number of inspectors. 1t
is taken for granted that the
civil service organizations of the
state will continue to be quies-
cent.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-02
Children CRY
FOR ELETCHER'S
G a TO RIA
FOR SALE

Good Bed Room Set, Sewing Ma
chine, Guitar, Heating Stove, etc.
Call at journal Office or 80 West
Main street, Greenville, O.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-02

What makes women go crazy
over wounded soldiers and bat
tered-up football players?"
Il suppose it is their instinc-
tive passion for remnants"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-02
VOL, -EstabIishedi832

istration of aliens who need not
serve. This basis should be
changed. The governor, per-
haps, could re-adjust this, but
probably won't for political rea-
sons" Unless this is changed,
in the heavy alien wards of Cleve-
land, Americans and naturalized
Americans will be drafted right
and left; while in places where
there is but a small alien popula-
ton, only the normal quota of
Americans and naturalized Am
orleans will be drafted. The
government at Washington re-
fuses to change the law, stating
that Governor Cox can re-adjust
Ohio's quota. This he refuses
to do.
William L. Day, former United
States judge, says of certain OBJ
servable conditions in Cleveland:
"The men of Cleveland who went
about the city making pleas for
patriotism in the school house
campaign were practically all
Republicans. l recall but one
Democrat who spoke, although
as many Democrats as Republi-
cans were invited to make these
talks. Ifthe Democrats of Cleve-
land are trying tn capture the
foreign vote by refraining from
patriotic demonstrations the peo-
pie should be informed of the
fact. Republicans went out SELL
ing liberty bonds and they were
the leaders in the Red Cross cam
paign. Mayor Davis worked as
hard, if not harder, than any
man in Cleveland for the Red
Cross fund, forgetting his own
campaign for reelection" Judge
Days blood corpuscles seem to
be red. a
The building trades of, Ohio are
not enthusiastic over the policy
of the state Administrations use
prison labor exclusively in erect
ing the new state institution
buildings. The total cost will
approximate ST. 1885, 900. Owing
to the high cost of building ma
terials there has been a Stacking
up of construction work and Or
binary building, and contractors
and workmen alike would look
with favor on an opportunity to
secure their respective shares of
81, 1850 of new construction.
There is also some general criti-
cism upon the state building at
this time when all materials are
mountain high.
x < K
Hon. A. Put Sandles has beer
polling Ohio farmers. Two thirds
of them do not want price con.
troll by the government. One.
third favor price control provid
ing spectators, marketers o1
farm implements and. supplies
are also controlled as to price
The farmers desire road building
to go on despite the war.
The southwestern farmers ex
nect tn oct 81. .65 for what. north
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-02

1t looks like Governor Cox was
to be successful in his plan to Sc
cure major generalship for Ad-
iutant- General Wood. Washing
ton dispatches say that an inves-
tigation into the fitness of officers
recommended for high positions
is being made and as General
Wood has always been an active
and consistent Democrat, there
is no room to doubt but that he
will pass inspection. While Cen
eral Speaks of Columbus and
General McMaken of Toledo, both
greatly outrank General Wood
and have had a much wider ex-
perience in military matters. yet
they are both Republicans. So,
unless the administration goes to
the regular army for the head OF
the Ohio division. it is reasona-
bly, certain that General Wood
will land the job. High officers
on the general staff in Washing
ton have been outspoken in their
opinion that Adjutant-Geueral
Wood is unqualified by experi-
ence for the high rank of major
general. They point out that to
command men in the field a high
order of military training and ex-
perience is required. Wood, they
say, never held a rank higher
than major in the national guard,
and during his active service in
the Spanish war was only lieu
tenant. Secretary of War Bak-
er, to whom Governor Cox is
said to have appealed for Wood,
says the matter rests with the
President.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-02

In a recent speech in Cleve-
land, Congressman Emerson said:
"The military registration dis
closes that more than 10000
aliens between the ages of twen-
tyone and thirtyone registered in
Cleveland. In at least two wards
the aliens'outnumbered the AM
erican citizens. 1t is unjust and
unfair that ourfquota in the ma
tionalarn be based on the reg
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-02

L. G. Alderman was, appoint
ed administrator of estate of
Jane Dickey; bond $4,000.
First account filed in estate of
John C. Meyers.
Application filed to marshal
liens in assignment of George
W. Reck.
Inventory filed in estate Of
Moses Moore.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Luther l. Martin, "a, carpen-
ter, Greenville township. son of
Lewey Martin, and Iva N. Wehr-
ley, 81, Greenyille township,
daughter of Oliver F. Wehrley.
Roy A. Bevins, "a, farmer.
West Manchester, Ohio, son of
George W. Bevins, and Cora N.
Sloppy. 21, Butler township,
daughter of John H. Sloppy.
Charles M. Briggs, %, assem-
bier, Dayton. o., and Goldie F.
Zimmerman, %, Gordon, daugh-
ter of M. J. Zimmerman.
Adam Ritenour, 35, road and
dredge contractor, Greenville,
son of Daniel M. Ritenour, and
Mrs. Myrtle M. Drake, book
keeper, Mississinawa township,
daughter of Abraham Lands.
COMMON Pleas COURT.
NEW CASES.
21222-M. John Hoke versus
Oscar .. Hoke and others; for
partition OF real estate.
21223-F. U. Schreel versus
Louis Bottigheimer and others
to recover $3.50, foreclosure ot
mortgage, &c.
21224-V. S. Marker versus
Howard C. Mills and others; tt
recover $125, foreclosure Of mort
gage, &c.
21225-V. S. Marker versu
Howard C. Mills and others; t.
recover $125, foreclosure of mort
gage. &c.
21226-V. S. Marker versu
Howard C. Mills and others; t.
recover $125. foreclosure of mort
gage, &c.
21227 William Ludy versu
The Ohio Electric Railway Com
pany; for $25. 600 as damages fo
injuries sustained.
2l228-The Citizens Buildin
and LoaE Association COmpan
versus Sim Mote and others; t
recover $4,000, foreclosure c
mortgage, &c.
21229-Alice M. Ludy versU
William Ludy and others; to n
cover $112.36 and foreclosure {
lien.
2123O-Walter Bigham versr
John H. Shomber and others;
contest will of John Shomber.
21231-State of Ohio on reli
ton of Fara FinfrOck versus Cha
ley Cain; for bastardy.
REGISTERS Or DEEDS.
H. c.. Bickel to ]. C. Rickel.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Benefit Dance

Robert Afieck, who usually
takes a hand in helping out
worth causes, has announced
that there will be dance given
at the Opera House on Thanks
giving eve, Nov. 28th, for the
benefit Of the Washburn Band.
A grand timeis being arranged
and big crowd is expected tc
attend.
TIE Washburn Band is de-
serving of support. During the
past season they have been
called upon time and again tc
offer their services in playing
at patriotic meetings. etc. and
they have always been found tC
be on the job. 1t costs money
to keep up band and dancers
aud others should give them
their support at the annua
ball.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Another Good One.

Are you weary of paying rent
and then having someone else
pocket your money while you
hold the rent receipts? sVouldn' t
you much rather have your
money represent the payments
on a home? Last week | adver.
tised a home on like PROPOSE
tion--it was sold and today there
is a happy family in possession
of home of their own. I have
another such proposition--this
time at less money. $500 cash
will swing the deal. the balance
you can pay on small monthly
payments. 1t is seven room
house, with. water lights and sew
er, located within one block of
Washington avenue on one of the
best residence streets. A good
home for the family of a work
ing man. Hurry now and in
vestigate this proposition. Some
one is going to graz this one
quick. Don't let it slip without
investigating it.
w. A. Robinson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Persons Dealing in or Using Ex..
plosives to be Licensed.
High Penalty Placed by Government for
Violation Of the New
Law.

Any person found with explo-
sives in his possession after
November 18th, without a license
issued by the federal government
showing the purpose for which
the explosives are to be used,
will be liable to arrest and a fine
Of $4,000 or one years imprison-
ment.
This is the substance of a new
law which will go into effect at
that time and makes it necessary
for all persons dealing in or using
explosives to first obtain a license
These licenses are issued by
the county clerk in every county
and it would be we'll for persons
who are liable to get in touch
with that official without delay.
Under the law the government
will utilize government soldiers,
officers, sheriffs, and even local
police officers in enforcing the
provisions of the law.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15

portation lines and saying what
crops shall be planted by the
farmers of the United States.
A resolution was also passed
calling upon the county board to
make appropriations of small
sums to aid the Farmer Clubs of
the county in conducting loca
fairs and stock shows.
There are now nineteen clubs
in Bayfield, County with a mem
bership Of almost one thousand
farmers and these are now band
ed together in a County Feder-
alton. The clubs are located at
Barksdale, Bayfield,, Bayview,
Russell, Washburn, Lincoln,
Port Wing, Clover, Bell, Mason,
Grandview, Gable, Iron River,
Hughes. Trip, Oulu. Ashland
Junction, Eileen and Moquah.
The federation has for it's OBJ
ject the improving of farm con-
ditions, cooperation in the mar
keting of crops, and the building
up of community center work in
the various farming sections.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Broke his Hip

The seven year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Vogt had his leg
broken near the hip when he
was pushed from the steps at
the Lincoln school Tuesday
morning. The little fellow was
sitting on the school steps when
a larger boy came along and
pushed him off the steps with
the result that he suffered q
very severe fracture of the leg.
He was taken to the hospital at
Ashland where the bones we're
set and it is said that he is get.
ting along nicely.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
"War Time Surprise

Mr.. Arthur Peterson of this
city, was the guest of honor alta
surprise party given at his home
Friday evening November 9th
1917, the occasion being a last
farewell by his class mates and
intimate friends before leaving
for the cantonment at Camp
Grant, Illinois. The evening
was spent in card playing, sing
ing and dancing, luncheon being
served at 11:30 p. m. All present
had a very enjoyable time, which
was evident from the smile on
their faces as they prepared for
leaving at 1890 a. m.
All those present were as
follows:
Messrs George Haglund,
Harold Hovde, Alf Olson, How
ard Stockstad, Harry Soshea,
Carl Oldeen, Martin Wick, Melius
Sylte, Horace Frost. Victor
Peterson, George w. Chance,
Philip r: Chance, Levi Ander-
son, Misses Ruth Wieman,
Louise Myhre, jeanette Love,
Fern Perley, Thea Swanby,
Mable B lin, Inga Wallum, Mary
Wieman, Leah Schutt, Alyce
Peterson, Lillian Peterson, Mrs.
Carl Palm,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Funds for Red Cross

On Friday last, the teachers
of the Lincoln School, assisted
by the children and their parents
gave a luncheon the proceeds of
which amounted to twenty two
dollars.
This amount was turned over
to the Joan of Arc Circle, of the
Red Cross Society.
The teachers desire to thank
the people who 80 kindly con-
tributed to the success of the
undertaking. They plan to give
a musical progam some evening
about Christmas time so that
the fathers may be able to
atteed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Monster Bond Issue to Have Atten-
tiOn Of County Board
Proposed to Advance Road Building
Proposition of County
Ten Years.

A half million dollars for
County roads will be proposed in
a resolution which will be pre-
sented at the annual meeting of
the County Board to be held on
the 9th of November.
The proposition is to bond the
county for half million dollars
and to advance the road building
of Bayfield, county ten years by
eXpendlng the entire amount in
a single year and completing
the roads on the county system
of highways.
This proposition was Matched
at meeting of the Mems Club
of Bayfield, held during the past
week and many of the road en-
thusiasts of the county are back
of the project.
Don Bell of Bayfield, was the
father of the resolution bearing
upon the subject presented be-
fore the Mems Club of Bayfield,
and he will also be sponsor for
the resolution which will be
presented to the county board.
At the present time there is
levied for the roads in Bayfield,
county about thirty-five thou
sand dollars annually but with
the monster bond issue it is pro-
posed to spend the entire amount
in a single year and thereby
complete the road building pro-
gram in the county and thus aid
in the county's development.
The resolution will call for the
of the money under
the direction of a COM
petent road engineer and
under the direction of the state
highway commission.
The Federation of Farmers
Clubs at their meeting held on
Monday took up the matter and
it has been referred back to the
individual clubs for action.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Too Much Work

Some time ago a lot of work
was put forth to induce the Du-
Pont company to purchase their
stamps used at their Barksdale
plant through the Washburn
post office. This was business
that rightfully belonged to
Washburn and would help out
on our receipts toward getting a
free mail delivery.
The DuPonts finally consented
to send their stamp business
through Washburn and this
amounted to a good big sum and
helped out the receipts of the
Washhburn Office wonderfully.
This week, we are informed, a
requisition was sent to the
Washburn post office for stamps
and that the check was returned
to the company, the information
being given out by the local post
office that on account of the
extra work which had been
placed upon the Office in supply
ing the rest of the Offices
throughout the county, that it
was impossible to handle this
business longer.
And now the DuPonts will
have to send their stamp busi-
ness to Wilmington, Delaware,
again. Many post offices would
be glad to get this business, but
Washburn is too busy to handle
it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Rural Carrier Examination

The United States Civil Ser.
vice Com mission has announced
an examination for the County
of Bayfield,. Wis, to be held at
Washburn and Ashland, on Dec.
|8, 1917, to fill the position of
rural carrier at Mason, Wis,
and vacancies t'iat may later
occur on rural routes from other
post offices in the above men
toned county. Tie examination
will be open only 10 male citizens
who are actually domiciled in
the territory of a post Office in
the county and who meet the
other requirements set forth in
Form No. 1877 This form and
application blanks may be OBJ
tanned fro.b the offices men,
toned above or from the United
States Civil Service mission
at Washington. d. g. Applica-
tions should be forwarded to the
Comm ssion at Washington at
the earliest practicable date.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Leaves City.

A. E. Swenson, who has been
engaged in chiropractic work in
this city during the past year
has sold his business to Emil
Anderson of this city and has
moved back to his home at Hud.
son. Mr.. Anderson will con-
tinue the business in the Offices
form erly occupied by Mr.. Sven
son. having had good deal, Of
practice in this line of work in
South Dakota.
Mr.. Swenson made a large
mum ber of friends in this city
and the best wishes of all will
go with him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Conditions Desperate

l. w. Mark of this city has
just received a letter from q
cousin in New York, telling oi
the frightful condition of the
country in Russia Poland, where
Mr.. Mahla's brother Meyer
Mark and family are located,
rhe,letter was an appeal for aid
which Mr.. Mark gladly furnish.
ed.
Mr.. Mark stated to the Times
that Meyer Mark was a promi.
nent attorney of PolandIprevious
to the war but that he had lost
everything as a result of the
war and the family were in
desperate circumstances with
little hope of getting them aid,
Shoes in Poland sell at $50 per
pair and clothing is about the
same price. Food is almost out
of reach.
Meyer Mark visited in Wash
burn seventeen years ago when
touring the United States. Be
fore the war he was man O1
means but through the war be
was made almost penniless.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Stop Gambling on Slot Machines

HE following resolution pass.
ed by the 5 tie T. I'D Admins.
traiion aud tsie ssaLe council Of
ID Dsfense was received by CInel
of Police M ,rkey The first of the
week and the notice has been
given to persons operating these
machines to take them out 01
their places of business. All
are showing a Willingness to
comply with the request.
November s. 1917.
Dear Sir:
The following resolution was
unanimously passed by the
State Council Of Defense yes
terday, and your attention
should be given to the enforce
ment of the law against gam bling
carried on in this manner in all
sorts Of public places. Please
give this order from the Food
Administration and the State
Council the widest publicity in
the papers of your county and
report cases of violation.
"Whereas, there is a great
scarcity of sugar in this country
and urgent need of the saving
of sugar and a reduction in the
use of candy, and
Whereas, there has grown up
in parts of this state a custom
of forcing the sale of candy by
a gambling device, known by
name of "punchboards'' by dice
and other illegal means, There
fore be it
Resolved, that the State
Council of Defense demand the
District Attorney and Sheriff of
each county and the Mayor and
Chief of Police of each city in
the state TO snppres Instantly the
use of all such devices. I"
Magnus Swensen, Chairman,
and Food Administrator for
Wisconsin.
Andrew FL. Melville.
Executive Secretary.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
To Lecture Here.

Miss Emma Tyler, police
women of Super:o", will give
talk on her work at the Gem
Theatre on Friday evening. Nov.
16sh, at 8 O'Clock. The lecture
will be gwen under the auspices
OF the w ,msn's Council and a
Urge attendance is desired. The
admission will be free.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Sprague Mill Closed.

The long whistle sounded at
the Sprague mill on Monday
evening. announcing tire closing
of that institution for the season
after very successful sum mer
run. The planning mill will still
continue to operate during the
winter and a numb Der OF men
win be employed in the ship
ment of lumbe
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
JOHN WALSH
Chief COUNSEL
Now Heads the Legal Force Of
Federal Trade Commission
Washburn Man HOnOred With Big Office
in Service of the
Government.

News dispatches of the first of
the week told of the appoint
ment of Attorney John Walsh of
this city to the place as Chief
Counsel for the Federal Trade
Commission the place OF Chief
Counsel having been left
vacant until the appointment of
Mr.. Walsh was made this week.
The office is a big one and the
news of the appointment of Mr..
Walsh to the place is indeed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Pennies Scarce

Pennies are scarce all over
the country and banks are ask.
ing persons having savings
banks to brig to the banks so
that the pennies will get in
circulation again. The shortage
was brought about by the
revenue tax which uses up
pennies at a rapid rate,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15

gratifying to his many Washburn
friends and to <che people of
north Wisconsin where Mr..
Walsh is known as a young and
brainy lawyer,
Since his appointment as coun-
sci for the Federal Trade Com
mission Mr.. Walsh has handled
some of the biggest legal jobs of
the country and his work has
been appreciated by the Com
mission who have now awarded
to him the place as Chief Coun-
sci.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15

Ira Summerfeld, who has been
work ng at Oatoaasan, arrived in
the city the tirst of the week to visit
at his home for some time.
Erick Johnson OF Port Wing was
was the city Monday in attendance
at the meeting of the County Fed
Grafton of Farmer Clubs,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15
Notice

There will be meeting of the
Hornet Club in the Grange Hall
Saturday evening. Nov. 18th at
eight o'clock. There will be a
program, also Rag Ball social.
Everyone cordially invited to at
tend. Ladies are requested to
bring baskets or boxes with
lunch for two persons. Don I
forget the Rag Ball.
Com mittee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-11-15

Report of the campaign in
Washburn to raise money and
books for War Libraries.
Money Collected
Tag day sale conducted
by High School $174.51
Organizations and private
individuals 42.30
Total $216.81
Books
Young Peoples Society 118
Womans Club 40
Beers Club 30
High School IA
Other Sources 158
Total $50
For this splendid showing we
are proud of our city and CRATE
full to every man, woman, and
child who helped. It was worth
doing.