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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13
propositions

THE housewives and breadearners
of the country can feel thankful for
at least one thing, and that is the
drop in the price of -four which is
bound to take place just as soon as
the mills begin grinding on the new
supply Of wheat. The government
has set price of two dollars and
twenty cents on wheat and has also
established the profit to be charged
by the millers.
The new price will be felt by the
consumers for it will be only short
time before the new wheat flour
begins arriving in the stores of the
retailers, for few of them have any
stock on hand.
Gambling in wheat is a thing of
the past under new government
regulations. 1t will not be ques-
ton of the farmer getting only
dollar for his wheat and the con-
sumner paying as much as four per
40 pound sack for flour.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13

Rubbing elbows" is what we have
always called these outings and pub
lie days for community. They are
getting this idea out in the farming
regions of this county and putting it
through handsomely. Another of
the now famous Bayview Community
club gatherings is on the bills for
Sept. 1890, Wednesday and Thurs
day next--a community fair which
will astonish any who go. That means
everybody, for all should go. If you
missed their big picnic out there
some weeks ago, you do not know
what is in store for you. By all
means, get in on the Bayview COM
munity fair on the dates mentioned.
1t will be worth your time and
money--in fact you will be glad for a
year that you attended.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13

1t pays to rub elbows" with your
neighbors. 1t not only gives you a
wider acquaintance but it broadens
your vision. Farmer folk are just
like us, only they live in the country.
They have it all over us on hospital
ity, generosity and good cheer
they never get down in the mouth. :"
When they work, they work, when
they play they play--with might and
main at both times. Let's also take
day off next week and go out and
see what the Bayview farmers have
raised and what their women folk
have made and what their children
have been doing. We vouch for the
fair, backed by County Agent Bru-
baker in our vouching. You will
have dandy time and get to see
some fine people and know them
better.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13
Investing at Home.

HAVING confidence in the city or
community in which you live and
backing up that confidence with a
little of your surplus money is what
makes any community grow. The
money that is invested in faraway
propositions usually spell but loss for
the investor and where one man has
made good returns for his investment
thousands can be found who have
lost their savings.
Every once in awhile this town is
canvassed by strangers who have
something in far-away propositions to
sell, such as mining stock propositions,
distant farm lands, and stocks in
other concerns, all of which are
claimed to make the investor rich
without any labor, but all of the
money which has gone out of Wash
burn in these propositions very little
has ever been returned.
The people of Washburn have
bought perfect pantry stock, mining
stock, farm land in Minnesota and
the west and in Canada, but have
you heard of any of them making
dollar out of their investments.
On the other hand there has not
been time in the history of Wash
burn where the money that was put
into these outside ventures, couldn' t
have been invested in homes, city
property or farm lands and returned
to the investor good interest and
several times the principal invested.
Washburn is better today than
ever and her farming community is
on sounder basis. There probably
never was time in the history of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13
Farewell for Boys.

A farewell banquet will be
given at the Lamoreaux Hotel
and a patriotic demonstration
will be held at the Opera House
on Tuesday evening of next
week for the boys who leave for
the conscript army. The cele.
bration at the. Opera House is
for everyone to attend.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13

the city or surrounding country when
there was greater assurance of maxi
ing money than now.
Next time these canvassers come
along tell them you are going to
invest your surplus in Washburn
where you can watch your money
grow, and not send it after that
pot of gold at the end of the rain
bow and, these other sure-shot
propositions,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13

tendance. So let us close up ON the
Goth, and as many as can, go to the
Bayfield, county fair, which the men
who know assure us will be the best
fair of any yet held--and it is the
Oldest county fair in Northern Wis
censin. 1t is our institution and we
should patronize it and encourage it
by attendance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13
Wanted Cones.

White pine $1.1O per 100 pounds
Norway pine $1.75 per 100 pounds
Cedar so 90 per 100 pounds
Spruce \ go per bushel
Tamarack $500 per bushel
Eastwood 20 per pound
All cones must be closed and from
this years crop. Keep varieties
separate. Ipay all freight on 100
pound or more. Write for instruc
tions. Ready to pick.
Frank N Grass
Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13
Houses for Sale

Ni.,e room house on west pil e
street WATER. sewer, lights. toilet
lnd bath fine property with dandy
bars at rear of lot. Investigate this.
Price $3.50.
Thirteen room house. stone foun-
dation, water, lights and sewer.
Rents for $40 per month. Price
ST. 400.
Inquire of w. A. Robinson,
Times Bldg.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13

The city of Ashland closed up
tight on the afternoon cf Ashland
Day" at the county fair over there,
and not even a peanut stand was
accessible during the hours of clos
ing. This is home spirit and loyalty.
While we cannot say much for their
fair, we can praise the spirit that
prompted universal closing and at
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13

THE job of being a retail merchant
is certainly getting to be most try
ing one for with the high prices pre-
vailing more money has to be in-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-09-13

". E Brubake~ and wife arc
visiting at Milwaukee this week.
George Moran t., ,saCt ID bust
mes Sat lrcnwcod the first of th'
v.' K.
G etp taccideht insurance-Dr.
Thoml>' e /. etc Oil. For burns.
sc lids. cuis aud emergencies. All
drugg SIS sell it.. 30c and Coz.
Adv.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
County Men In Public Service

l. Walter Barnes, State Fuel Admins
traitor for West Virginia, has appointed a
local fuel committee for Jefferson county
composed OF the following Chairman,
E.E. Cooke, OF Charles Town secretary,
w. Lacy Gibson, OF Charles Town /;
Samuel ], Hodges, OF Shepherdstown /;
Robert L. W',.Iers, OF Summit Point ; and
p. p. Nelson, OF iialltown. This COM
mittee is 10 v ork in harmony with the
national and State fuel commissions and
furnish details as to the local conditions.
The members are required TO collect
formation on the requirements and sup
ly of fuel in their several communities |;
- report the selling price and the gross
margins of each retail coal dealer in such
communities, and whether the same is in
conformity with the regulations of the
fuel administration. Judge ]. M. Woods
and Attorneys c. M. Seibert and Harry
A. Downs have been named as the COM
mittee for Berkeley county.
Forrest w. Brown, b. ID. Gibson and
c. N. Campbell, all OF Charles Town,
have been appointed members OF a legal
advisory board for Jefferson county, I'M
der the selective service law and regula-
tions-Colonel Brown being chairman.
The duties OF this board are TO advise
and assist the registrsnts tor the army in
making true and full answers TO the
Questionaires, and 10 give general aid in
The just administration OF the new law
and lations.
H L. Snyder, OF Shepherdstown. has
bee. requested by J. Walter Barnes,
Federal Fuel Administrator for West Viz
einia, to serve as member of the State
Advisory Board in connection with the
fuel administration. Mr.. Snyder has &C
copied the office and will look after the
business in this section as directed by the
fuel administrator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
500 Reward, 500

The readers OF this paper will be pleas
ed TO learn that there IS at least one dread
ed disease that science has been able to
cure in all IFS stages and that is catauh.
Catarrh being greatly influenced by con-
stitutional conditions requires constitu-
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Medicine
is taken internally and acts thru the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System,
thereby destroying the foundation OF the
disease. giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing IFS work. The proprie-
tors have so much faith in the curative
powers of Halls Catarrh Medicine that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that il fails TO cure. Send for list OF
testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & Co, Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
EVER since the inception of trolley lines

EVER since the inception OF trolley lines
through the country the railroad corpor-
alton have persisiently tried to prevent
them from becoming freight carriers-and
with considerable degree OF success; Tor
in some States the trolley roads are not
allowed by their charters TO haul freight,
while in others their activities along these
lines have been greatly restricted. Inc
short sightedness OF such policy is now
apparent, and the people OF the country
are suffering because the RAILROADS are
unable TO haul The goods that need to De
transported from one section 10 the olher.
If the trolley lines were equipped to haul
freight with the same dispatch that they
carry passengers the present unfortunate
congestion would not now be causing so
much distress and inconvenience.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
BILLMYER'S
Bargain Store.

The higher the prices 60 on the
daily necessities OF life is all the
more reason why you should figure
out where you can get most value
for the money you spend.
1t always has been and always
will be the policy of this store to
give more and better goods Tor
your money than you can get any
where else; and there never has
been the time in our whole business
career when the underbuy and un-
dersell Rouss system is more APP
plicable to your needs than right
now.
There is but one way to prove
our claims, viz: you be judge by
comparing prices and values.
Mems Cord Pants, $239 and 81 SO
Mems Blue Work Shirts, 65c and 75c
Mems Heavy Fleece Shirts and Drs., 80
Mems Heavy Sweaters. Fps
Mems Blue Bib OverallS, 10
Mems Winter Caps, 25c and QUO
Ladies' Fleece Vests and Pants, 80 & 75c
LADIES' Fleece Unions. 75c and o5c
Ladies' Bungalow Aprons, 10
Ladies' White Aprons (bib), 80
Mems Work Shoes, from 81 OO
Mems Fine Shoes, from &l9
Ladies shoes, from $l.oO
Misses Shoes, from SIPS
Child's Shoes, from .S5
Boys Cord KnickerbockerS 90c & ST 10
Boys Fleeced Unions, Is
Girls Fleeced Unions, is
Girls Bingham Dresses, so, IS and 81 90
Ladies' Satteen Petticoats, 75c and ST 90
Child's Fleeced Vest and Pants, .35 & AS
Ladies' Outing PetlicoatS, so
Rag Rugs, from 65
Crex Rugs, from 80
Brussels Rugs, from l.39
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06

1T is stated that the convicts OF the
West Virginia Penitentiary were provided
with a fine Thanksgiving dinner and
p,enty of TURKEY last Thursday. Isn't
this carrying philanthropy little too farF
How many families in West Virginia,
euiltless OF crime or public oifense, were
able to have turkey this year?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06

In letter to the Charles Town Ad-
: yocate DR.. w. w. Brown, a well-known
Democrat OF Shenandoah Junction, sug-
pests that the Democrats OF this the
second district make no nomination for
Congress next year, but support Hon.
George M. Bowers, our present Con-
efessman, even though he is Repuo-
hc5a. The Advocate editorially ap-
proves the proposition. Mr.. Bowers
support of all the war measures OF Pres
jd,nt Wilson's administration is pointed
out and his patriotic stand commended,
and the opinion is expressed that not
only would this be the courteous method
OF commencing his action in such a course
but would be a wise observance OF the
old adage not to swap horses while
crossing stream.
The Register would not be averse to
supporting Mr.. Bowers. While he is a
strong Republican, at the same time he is
fair and liberal, and we would just as
soon 90 TO him for the favors OF his
position as any Democrat who has ever
represented this district. He is as
considerate and courteous to his DEM
ocratic constituents as to the members OF
his own party, and no Democrat need
hesitate TO support him on partisan
grounds. II Mr.. Bowers can endorse
The broad policies of President Wilson
ard the Democratic administration, surely
no Democratic would want TO be paced
in the attitude OF opposing him just be-
cause he is Republican in politics.
Oh course we should all miss The gayety
and excitement OF a campaign, and there
are doubtless many practical politicians
who would strenuously oppose the
curtailment OF their usual enjoyment and
profit in congressional fight. Never
theless. if our party should decide to do
the magnanimonS thing above suggested
we would be really proud OF it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
S25 REWARD.

Twenty-Five Dollars reward will be
given for information that will lead 10 the
arrest and conviction OF the person or
persons who nave been guilty OF iniuring
monuments or tomb-stoneS or commit
ting other acts of vandalism in the Re-
formed Cemetery of Shepherdstown.
JAMES p. STALEY,
Secretary of Board.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06

THE estimates presented to Congress
at ITS opening session on Monday show
that the enormous sum OF Sl3. 500, 600 will
be needed to carry on the government,
including our war expenses, Tor the en-
suing wear. This is staggering sum,
and yet it must be provided promptly ana
cheerfully. The one great duty OF our
country now is TO push the war on 10 a
successful conclusion, and vast sums OF
money must be forthcoming to arm and
equip and maintain our gallant men who
will do the actual fighting for us. All the
country knows now that the United
States could not be kept out OF the war,
and that now nothing is lett but to Join
the forces of civilization IN the uniled ef-
tort 10 avert the dreadful purposes OF the
unspeakable Huns. Our blood and our
property must alike be offered for the SUI
preme sacrifice demanded by humanity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
Notice, Foot Specialist

DR.. Mary E. Conrad, Chiropodist and
Othopractic Specialist OF the Foot, of
Martinsburg, w. Va, will painlessly re-
move your CORNS, CALLOUSES and
lNGROWN NAILS, correct your painful
BUNIONS, WEAK and FALLEN ARCH
ES, FLAT FEET. PAINFUL HEELS,
ETC., Wednesday December 18th, at the
Rumsey Hotel in Shepherdstown. From
10 a. m. to 5 p m. Consultation and ex-
animation FREE. Make your engage
ments early for careful treatment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
NOTICE..

We want to buy all kinds of
FURS, HIDES, PELTS, ETC., in
Guiding muskrat, 'poSsum and other
skins Highest prices paid in cash.
We are in the market for all
kinds of Old Metal, Old Rubber,
Rags, Old Paper, Bones, and Junk
of every sort, for which we pay the
highest market price in cash. If
you have anything to sell, send me
word and will come and buy it.
w. LURIA,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14

Edwin Quartermas visited friends
in Valparaiso, Indiana this week.
Howard Parks left for Camp Gus
ter, Battle Greek, on Monday last,
and is now soldier in the National
Army. Howard completes Van Buren
county's first quota of five per cent
of the total number.
James Couch, alias James Harper
was arrested by Sheriff Beattie last
Saturday on a warrant from Chicago
charging The obtaining of money
under false pretenses. He was found
at the Supervisor Mosier farm north
of Lawrence, where he had been work
ing. Bert Hazelton formerly a Law
renee boy, and now a member of the
secret service force of Chicago, re-
turned the prisoner to that city.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
"a Crunb of Comfort"
For Boys at the Front

In common with cities and smaller
communities all over the land, the
citizens of Paw Paw and vicinity
have contributed a Tobacco Fund"
to assist in providing a "Crumb of
Comfort for the Boys at the Front. "
c. c. Chappell of the Paw Paw Cigar
store has had the matter in charge,
and announces that the list will be
left open until Saturday night Of this
week, when the tobacco will be pack
ed and started on its journey to the
front. If there are any yet who have
not contributed, and would like to do
so, there is yet ample time between
now and Saturday night to contribute
your bit.
Following is a complete list of
those who have purchased one or
more 25 cent parcels. Just the name
indicates a twenty-five cent parcel,
and figure after name, the num-
Der of % cent parcels this particular
person has contributed.
Following is the list
Fern Tarbell, H. A. Cooley, Chas.
Baker, T. ]. Cavanaugh, H. A. Cole,
L. r. Laverty, H. Geddes, f. Swan,
M. S. Fuller, DR. w. ]. Johnson, w. A.
Young, F. V. Hodges, Mrs. Taylor,
Howard Weatherwax, Blaine Warner,
Frank Avery, David Anderson, Roy
Tuttle, Jas l.. Longwell Robert
Dillon, Glenn f. Warner, DR.. F. A.
Racctte, Kenneth Edison, c. A. VOLTS,
Bert Colburn, DIR. w. T. Hoyt, w. T.
Hecker, Eugene Warner, Tara Coy,
f. S. Briggs, James Underhill, Julio
Sheldon, Chester G. Campbell (4),
Harry Gottheimer, Max Benton, Mrs.
V. A. Kellogg (4), Charles Morton,
Mrs. NJ. A. Jones, f. b. Easter, Lou
G. Long, Andrew Lang, Strange (3),
DR.. A. +. Van Week, F. r. Hes,
Melvin Scranton, Henry Terrell. X.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
COVERT BOY QUALITIES AS
MARKSMAN IN MARINE CORPS,

Coming rapidly to the front
through his ability as a riheman,
William o. Hillberg, of Covert, this
county, has qualified as a marksman
in the United States Marine Corps.
His name is on the official list of
those who succeeded in the shooting
trials, held recently on the range at
Port Royal, S C. Young Hillberg,
who is the son of Mrs. Augusta Hill
berg of Covert, answered the call for
volunteers on May 10th, last, at Chi
cago, Illinois. He decided to serve
with the United States Marines be-
cause their duties are divided be-
tween service at sea and on land and
are so varied that the life never be-
comes monotonous. Right from the
start he has made good and has an
excellent chance to win his way to
the top. Several thousand Marines
are already serving in France, and
the Covert lad will be well prepared
when the time comes to join his COM
rades on the firing line.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14

Glenn Munson, Ed Heller, Free Sa,iS
bury, Miss Emma Draper, jim Whelp
ley, Frank Bailey, T. Balance, A. \
Cole, Mrs. Ewalt Dean, Orrin w
Kaye (2), Harry Nash (2), A. Lynn
Free, Royal Z. Decker, Dewalt Dean,
Willard Warner, l.. X. Woodman,
Jake Reid, Lewis Labadie, Bert Sim
mons, Earl Stevens, John McFarlin,
Russ Gillespie, L. f. Chappell, Robert
Bangs, Donald Nash, Frank Nash, II
j. Dunbar, Neil Engel, Charles F.
Hogar, Fred Showerman (2), D. A.
Beebe, VIM. Killefer, Philo Simmons,
A. w. Cummings, A. +. Hubert, b
Shiebley, A. o. Duncombe (2), Roy
Sherrod, V. c. Decker, Frank Conner,
o. j. Butler, T. A. Farrand, +. n
Bangs, l. c Davis, w. +. Nichols
Ray S Pitkin, A. F. Hayes, c. w
Reynolds, H. L Mcneil, George jack
son, w. l.. Fox, George Stocking
Earl L. Burhans, F. H. McLeary, L.
E. Gilbert, H. E. Ball, Lewis DORIS
terwitz, L. V. Labadie, VIII Amster-
berg, S. M. Walker, Frank j. Kroth
Manly Nunnerly, H. A. Sherman (O,
Harry Longwell (3), Fred Soules
Frank Warner, Charles Lake. Car
Howe, w. F. Kloock, c. r. Pugsley
George Cate, G. w. Bonneau, Mrs. J.
Haworth(2), d. Phares, H. c. Nc
Grady, c. c. Smith, NJ. McEachron
VIM. C. Mosier, f. Nash, Charles
Morrison, D. G. MCGUIRE, G. W. Mum
son, F. N. Wakeman, N Hobbs, Mar
tin Yonker, A. D. Ferguson, Henry
Rowland, Henry Sheafer, (2), R. H.
Hindenach, H. d. Spicer (2), A. A.
Mcneil, L. Higgs, Mrs. L. Higgs, NJ.
H. Young, A. w Slovenian, S. o.
Kenyon, c f. Roundy, o. w. Rowland,
Will Payne (S), D. A.Beebe, L. C.
Jacobs, James Walker.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
COUNTY NEWSPAPER ASSN
MEETS. PASS RESOLUTIONS

The Van Buren, County Press Asso-
citation held an informal meeting at
the Court House in Paw Paw last
Friday. Those in attendance were
c. o. Monroe and S. H. Wilson of the
South Haven Tribune, Maurice Rus
sell, Bangor Advance; c. f. Lewis,
Lawton Leader; j. B. Travis, Goble-
vile News; A. N. Cole and F. n.
Wakeman, The True Northerner.
Matters of general interest to the
craft were discussed, and while the
attendance was small, it was a
pleasant and profitable meeting for
those present. The next meeting of
the association will be held in the
city of South Haven the first Friday
in November. This will be a regular
meeting for the annual election of
officers. The program will be in the
hands of C.. 0. Monroe and S. H.
Wilson of that city. The following
resolutions were passed anent, A. N.
Moulton of the Decatur Republican.
who lays down the editorial pencil
after nearly twenty-one years of SER
vice to engage in another line of
work in the city of Chicago.
"The publishers of Van Buren
county attending the meeting at Paw
Paw learn with regret of the with
drawal from their ranks of Arba n.
Moulton, publisher of the Decatur
Republican.
He was the moving spirit in the
formation of the association and its
president from its organization. In
that capacity, as in the years before,
his fine personality, his high ideals
in personal life and in business, and
his ability have been a source of
inspiration to his colleagues in the
county. He has published paper
that represented the best in ideals
and achievement. Our best wishes
go with him in his new field of work,
and he will always be welcome in our
Offices and our meetings.
We greet his successor, Mr.. Hink-
ley, who is a stranger to US, with
pleasure, and feel sure he will main
tain the standard set by his prede-
cessor."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-09-14
COVERT BOY WANTS PASS y
PORT TO SAIL FOR GREECE

Frank Smith of Covert was in Paw
Paw last Monday, taking the prelim-
mary steps at the County Clerks
office for a passport for his son, Leo
nard, who will leave soon for Greece
in the interest of the Case Manufact-
uring company. There is much "Red
Tape" in the process of obtaining a
passport. One of the most important
of which Is a witness who has known
the applicant Tor two years and who
is also known to the County Clerk.
A photograph of applicant must also
be attached to passport, which goes
to Washington for completion after
the preliminary steps at the County
clerks Office.