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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-11-08
The Portage
PacklingPlant
When Completed

K t. y
This picture shows Akron's
newest industry as it will look
when completed. This win be
one of the best equipped and
most modern packing plants
in the country. It will be just
north Of Akron, outside the
city limits on the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad. Good drainage,
prompt shipping facilities and
other advantages are assured.
The buildings will be Of
brick and concrete. AT the
start we will have capacity for
slaughtering and dressing
5000 hogs, 4 200 cattle and
proportionate numbers ofI
sheep, lambs and calves per
week. The buildings will be 50
designed that we can enlarge
them as needed without hind
ering the days work. This
picture gives the prospective.
investor an idea Of what the
Portage Packing Company
will be. 1t is not going to be
a plaything a snide affair, or
dream, but q big, fiourishing
industry Of which Akron can
be proud.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-11-08
We Need Working
Capital

When our plant is completed, want to start opera
honwe don't want any unnecessary delays. We will have
dealers waiting to take entire output After the plant
in operation up goes the stock but it be bought
AT s
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1918-11-08
Portage Packing Stock is Selling

Because packing plant is necessity Every wide-awake
investor knows that From time to time there are offered
stock Investments the success Of which depends absolutely
on whether not the public disposed to support them
Such an investment may turn out O. H. but the investor
takes chance, SO to speak, gamble Now what is the
use Of you taking should you gamble with an
uncertain investment when you offered opportunity
to buy stock in corporation whose product there cry
ing demand for NOW? You eat meatyour neghbor eats
meat And when they do they increasing the demand
OF the packing company you have stock in packing
company you don't need to worry to whether not the
public will support it. They must if they expect to i've
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MAIL THIS COUPON
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Must Get Posted

The people and dealers who
have the handling of explosives
Of any kind should get into com.
munication with James M. Long
chairman of the County Ex-
plosive committee to see that
they are not violating the law
The laws which have been laid
down by the Government in re-
gard to the handling of ex-
plosives during war times are
very stringent and all persons
who have anything to do with
explosives should see that the
law is complied with.
Permits for the selling or
handling of explosives are issued
and persons without these per-
mits and who do not store ex-
plosives properly are Liable to
the law.
County Chairman Long will
gladly explain the regulations to
anyone seeking information.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
TO Be Good Road

The town of Barksdale is doing
9 good job in the repair of the
County road from the Ashland
County line into the town OF
Barksdale and as soon as the
work which is now under way is
completed this will be one of
the finest pieces of road in Bay
field county.
The work is being done by
Pepperd and Fulton and is be-
ing done up in right style. The
road over the long bridge and
fill at the head of the lake has
been leveled and is being filled
with crushed rock and rolled.
The work will be continued into
the town of Barksdale as far as
the village of Nash.
When this road is completed
the rest of the road between
Ashland and Washburn will
show up bad in comparison. Al
though this is one of the heaviest
travelled roads in Bayfield, coun-
ty, yet it has been neglected,
and it is only recently that the
road committee of Bayfield, coun-
ty, after much complaint oH the
part of the travelling public,
finally decided to treat the road
to q thin coating of gravel and
this is expected to improve it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
A New Place

Chequamegon Chalet is the
name of a new place which has
been opened to travelling men
and Commercial men which is
bound to become a very popular
place. Chequamegon Chalet is
located on the shores of Che
quamegon Bay and was former
ly the Olson lake shore property.
1t will be operated by Mr.. and
Mrs. P. K. Everson and William
Messenger who have felt that
such place is very necessary in
this city where hotel accommo-
dations are not the best. Che
quamegon Chalet will serve but
one meal daily, that being break
fast It has accommodations
for about ten people and
reservations must be made in
advance, Auto service will ply
between the city and the new
Chalet which is located about a
mile from town. It has modern
conveniences, detached bath and
the best of breakfast will be
served.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Want Nurses
served,

Washburn is called upon to
furnish ten Red Cross nurses
for army SERVICE and a drive
will be made in this city to
secure the required number
and as many additional as pos
sible. Mrs. MacRae will be in
charge of the drive and any
young ladies who are desirous
of Offering their services to
Uncle Sam and the Red Cross
can call her up for information.
With the world war on there
is a great scarcity of nurses
throughout the country and
many new ones are wanted to
fill up the ranks. A number
have already offered their SER
vices and it looks as if this city
will have little trouble in filing
the quote.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
FORMER MAYOR
PASSES AWAY
George Dibbell, Sr. Passes Away at
Superior Hospital
Funeral Held from the Hansen Under
taking ParlOrS Last Monday
Afternoon.

George Dibbell, Sr. one time
mayor of the city of Washburn,
passed away at the hospital at
Superior, july Goth after an ill
ness with locomotor ataxia.
The body was brought to this
city on Sunday and the funeral
was held from the Hansen
Undertaking parlors Monday
afternoon, Rev. o. w. Smith
having charge of the funeral SER
vices. Interment was in Wood
land cemetery.
George A. Dibbell was born in
Dunville, Canada, Feb. 18th,
1912, and was 76 years, 5 months
and l day of age at the time of
death. In 1870 he was married
to Miss Amanda Breneman at
Sheldon, MINI. Unto the union
three children were born, George
Pearl and Allen, two. of whom
Mrs. Pearl Kelley of Superior
and George Dibbell of Washhurn
survive.
Mr.. Dibbell was a resident of
Washburn for many years. He
was one of the early inhabitants
and only a short time ago left
for Superior to make his home
with his daughter. Shortly
after the city of Washburn was
Incorporated he was elected
Mayor and served in that ca
pacity for a period of two years.
Mr.. Dibbell was a millwright by
trade and was we'll and favor
ably known by the older resi-
dents.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Resignation Presented to Board Of
Directors of Church
Illness in Family Cause of Resignation.
Was Very Popular
Pastor.

Rev. O. w. Smith, pastor of
the Congregational church, has
rendered his resignation to the
Board of Directors of the church
to be acted upon at the meeting
to be held on July 31st. Notice
of Rev. Smiths intended action
was given to the church people
at the services last Sunday when
the reason was explained, it
being stated that it was owing
to. his daughters illness which
demanded a change of climate.
Rev. Smith has been pastor of
the Congregational church in
this city for a number of years,
succeeding Rev. Rehm. He has
been very popular pastor and
an estimable citizen and it is
with great regret that the people
of this city learn of his resig-
nation. During his pastorate
he has been instrumental in
building up the Congregational
church to a high standard. The
family is held in high esteem by
the people of this city and it is
the wish of all that the change
of climate may be of great
benefit to Miss Smith, and that
the family may return again at
some future date to take up
their church work in this city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
County Officers Seek Nomination at
September Primaries
James NJ. Long to Make the Race for the
Office of Sheriff. Some
Contests.

The fact that there is to be q
primary election this fall was
brought to the attention of the
voters of the County this week
through the circulation of nomi-
nation papers for the various
county Offices. All of the pres
ent incumbents, with the ex-
ception of Sheriff Murray, are
seeking the nomination and
election on, the Republican
ticket. James M. Long will
seek the nomination at the
primary for the office Of Sheriff.
There is a likelihood of there
being a contest for the Office of
Sheriff. Alex LaLond, who
made the race two years ago, is
spoken of as a candidate and it
is also said that Iron River may
be represented in the contest.
There is little likelihood Of
there being contests for the
other county Offices. with the
exception of Clerk of the Court,
and there will in all probability
be a contest here. Harvey Irish
being mentioned as the opposing
candidate to Mr.. Bell.
The Democrats have not as
yet announced their county
ticket and they are not likely to-
have one, and it is not known
whether the Socialists will be
represented in the primaries so
far as the County Offices are
concerned.
With war times and busy times
people are not interested in
politics and there is little in
terest in the coming primaries
so far as local Offices are con-
cerned.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Rural Carrier Examination

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an ex
animation for the County OF Bay
field, Wis.,, to- be held at Washburn
and Iron River, on Aug 10, 1918 to
fill the position Of rural carrier at
Mason and Iron River, and vacan-
cies that may later occur on rural
routes from other post offices in
the above mentioned county. The
examination will be open only to
male citizens who are actually
'domiciled in the territory OF post
office in the county and who meet
the other requirements set forth in
Form No. 1877. This form and
application blanks may be obtained
from the offices mentioned above or
from the United States Civil Ser
vice Commission at Washington, d.
G. Applications should be tor
warded to the Commission at
Washington at the earliest
practicable date.
During the continuance OF the
present war the Commission will,
in accordance with the request OF
the Post Office Department, admit
women to rural carrier examinations
upon the same conditions as men.
BY direction of the Commission:
John A. McIIhenny,
President.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
John MOnsos to Retire from the
Business Next Monday
Place Has Been Purchased by John Yepp
of Rice Lake Who Will
Improve Plant.

The mashinery. equipment
and business of the Washburn
Steam Laundry will change
hands on Monday of next week
when John Monsos will retire
from the business, having dis
prsed of the business to John
Yepp of Rice Lake, the sale hav-
ing been negotiated through w.
A. Robinson.
Upon taking over of the busi-
ness Mr.. Yepp and his associ-
ates will endeavor to enlarge
and increase the business and In
order to do so 1t is their intention
to replace a number of the ma
chimes now in operation with
newer and more up-to-date ma
chinery.
Mr.. Yepp has been in the
laundry business for many years
coming here from Rice Lake
where he owns and operates one
of the finest laundry businesses
in the state. He will endeavor
to make the Washburn plant an
up-to-date one and upon assum-
ing the proprietorship of the
business will begin the work
which will give him an up-to-
date plant.
Mr.. Monsos. the retiring pro-
prietor, has been in the laundry
business in Washburn for a good
many years, operating a laundry
here a number of years ago,
later purchasing the present
plant from George A. Calder.
He has built up a large business
through hard work and he says
that for the present he is going
to take much needed rest,
later engaging in some line OF
business.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Want Law Changed

The meeting called by the
Wisconsin Conservation Com
mission to be held at the court
house in Washburn, August 9th
at 3 p. M, should call out every
sportsman in Bayfield, county,
and we understand the COnser-
vation Com mission intend dis.
cussing not only the deer law
but will go over the game situ'
alton in Wisconsin and such
proposed amendments to the
present game laws as seem ad.
visable after the various con-
ferences with the sportsmen
throughout the state.
This is the first opportunity
ever afforded the Conservation
Com mission and the sportsmen
of having a chance to talk upon
these questions which are SO
generally misunderstood, and
much good will certainly result
if the sportsmen will turn out
and meet with the commission
in a friendly discussion of these
subjects. The commission is in
position to give the sportsmen
some valuable information that
will be Of interest to all who are
interested in the states re-
sources of fish and game and
the sportfmen should DO able to
enlighten the com mission upon
these subjects as viewed by the
sportsnen.
The Commission is holding
the same sort of hearings in the
thirty-one counties of the state
that have an open season for
hunting deer, which will un.
doubtedly result in great benefit
in stimulating the sentiment
for the proper conservation OF
these resources.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
First Annual Farmers County Picnic
To be held August Sth at Ash
land Junction.

land Junction.
An extensive program and plans
for big day for the First Annual
Farmers Picnic have been given by
executive committee. The purpose
of the picnic is three fold, viz; first
to have a good time, secondsto give
the farmers of different parts of the
county an opportunity to go over the
Experimental Farm, with Mr.. E. j..
Delwiche and sec what is being done
which will apply to our farms. This
time of the year aforts splendid
display of variety of plats of grain,
peas and other crops, third to raise
money for Red Cross.
Music-Games-R efreshmenta
The Washburn Band will be on
the ground the entire day. Games
will be plentiful for amusement of
the little folks. Refreshments of
all kinds will be served ON the
grounds. A base ball game is being
planned between the Sand Farmers
and Clay Farmers.
Don't Miss the Chance
Poultry, some good calves and
pigs will be chanced off. Here is
your chance to get pig or calf for
csc Part of the Afternoon will be
taken for the farmers to go GO over
the farm with Mr.. Delwiche and Mr..
Musback, who have charge of the
crop and soils experiments.
Speakers
One State Speaker. Mr.. E. j.
Delwiche, Mr.. C. F. Morris and Mr..
10. w. Smith. will deliver patriotic
end edpcatipnal talks. The grounds
are directly across from the expert
mental farm and affords delightful
place for amusement. Cold spring
water is also available on the
grounds. Tents will be erected for
the comfort of the ladies and child
ren.
Here is your opportunity to spend
a day of rest and enjoyment. Come
and bring your families and friends.
Everybody welcome.
Committee
w. E. Plant
C. F. Bogenrief
C. w. Smith
v. E. Brubaker.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Washburn, Thursday, July 25th 1918
MONSTER DEMONSTRATION
GIVEN SELECTIVE DRAFTMEN
we'll taken care of.
At shortly before train time
the boys marched from the

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At shortly before train time
the boys marched from the
Court House to the depot. In
advance of the column were the
members of the Boy Scouts
carrying Old Glory, and when
the boys arrived at the depot
they were met by thousands of
friends who had gathered there
to wish them Godspeed.
One Of the features which
should not be overlooked was
the uniformed girls stationed at
the depot. These girls were
dressed in dresses of the nation
al colors and when the boys
came into sight they began
singing national songs, winding
up with Keep the Home Fires
Burning"
AS the boys entered the
coaches and as the train began
leaving the depot the crowd
broke into cheers and
as the train rounded the curve
out of sight there was waving of
handkerchiefs.
Walter Mertz was in charge
of the contingent as Captain and
he was assisted by Russell
Sheridan as Lieutenant and two
other boys from other parts Of
the county.
These boys went directly to
Camp Grant, Illinois, where
they will go into training which
will fit them for service over
seas.
Up to the present time Bay
field county has more than 1000
men in the service and many
are now appearing before the
local board to offer their services
in different branches. Many of
the 1913 class have already
volunteered their service while
many of the Class d 2 regis
trants are entering the service.
Many of the Bayfield, county
boys are now overseas
while others are now in the
training camps or on the high
seas, all doing their bit for their
country.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Total Of Eighty Leave Monday for
Training Camps
Hundreds Turn Out at the Depot to
Wish Boys Farewell
and GOdspeed.

Bayfield, county's largest draft
contingent, containing in all
eighty men, left this city Mon
day afternoon over the Omaha
for Camp Grant, Illinois, where
they will go into training to be-
come soldiers of the United
States.
1t was one of the largest draft
contingents to leave Bayfield,
county since the United States
entered war. and almost equal
to the number leaving with the
Volunteer company under COM
mand of Captain Peavey.
There was not one boy in the
entire lot who made any OBJ
jections to being called into the
army and all left with a desire
to do their bit for world freedom
and democracy.
At eleven o'clock Monday
morning a short program was
held for the boys at the court
room in charge of the officers of
the Local Board. Two very fine
talks were given to the boys,
one by Attorney A. w. Mac
Leod, chairman of the Legal
Advisory Board and the other by
C. H. Werden. member of the
County Council of Defense.
These men made the boys feel
that they had a duty to perform
which was greater than any
duty which they had ever be-
fore been called upon to perform
and that the people of Bayfield,
county felt that the trust which
was placed in them would be
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Many from 1918 Class Offering
Their Services
Accepting Service Under Special Calls
by the Government. Leave
in August.

Many of the 1918 registrants
for military service do not be-
lieve in waiting to be called for
service but are appearing daily
before the Local Board for Bay
field county to offer their service
for the many special calls which
are now on hand.
The government is in need of
men for special army work and
these boys have an opportunity
to enlist in these special branches
and many of them have already
offered their services.
The boys will leave this city
during the early part of August
in time to be in the training
camps by August 18th.
Anil Berger, formerly of this
city but now of Washington, D.
C. will go to Syracuse, N. Y.
for special aerial photography
work.
The following have enlisted
as mechanics and will go to
Kansas City, Mo. Carl r. Thore-
son. Washburn; Clarence Strau-
man. Mason; Harry Soshea,
Carl Odeen, Levi Anderson,
Nels Holversen and James
Bibeau. Washburn; Bernard Ben
sen, Harry Scoville, Vernon
Johnson. Andrew Jensen and
George Anderson, Bayfield.l
The call for Iowa City, Iowa,
includes the following volun-
teers: Arthur Colberg, Walter
Faulk. VIM. Micheals and Roy
Christensen. Washburn.
Ryder Olsen and Charles Nor
dahl of Washburn will go to
Indianapolis, Ind.
Secretary Oscar of the Local
Board states that he still has a
number of calls which have not
as yet been filled which are open
to the 1913 registrants.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25

Allen Flynn son OF Mrs. William
Olson, has enlisted in the U. S.
Navy and left during the latter part
of last week for the training school.
Allen is still in his teens and had to
first secure his mothers consent
before the Navy would accept him.
He was anxious to do his bit for his
country and the Navy offered the
only branch of service in which he
could enlist.
The Vikings will meet at John
Martinson' s home Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. A very interesting
topic for discussion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Committee.

County Treasurer Alfred Froseth
has BET n attending the Grand Lodge
meetings OF the S. A. f. which
have been held at Ashland this
week.
Warren Bennett of Rhinelander
transacted business in the city the
latter part of last week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Hornet Club

The Hornet Club will give bas
ket and Ice cream social at it's next
regular meeting Saturday evening
July 9th at 8 p. m. at Grange Hall.
A dance is to be given and every
one is cordially invited to come and
get acquainted and send pleasant
evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Card of Thanks

We take this means of extend
ing our heartfelt thanks to the
many friends and neighbors for
the kind deeds, beautiful floral
offerings and comforting words
during the illness and death of
our mother and wife Mrs. Sarah
Thompson.
Louis Thompson and son.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
5000 Student Nurses for Training in
u. S. Hospitals.

Bayfield, County has been
asked to furnish a quota of
student nurses for service in
this country and abroad.
For information call Mr.. +. N.
Oistad, Secretary. Bayfield, Coun-
ty Chapter, American Red Cross.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25

Mr., and Mrs. August Geisert re-
turned the latter part OF last week
from a visit to st. Paul, Spooner
and Duluth. While away they
visited with their sons Otto and
Roy who have enlisted in Uncle
Sam s army.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Notice Of Public Hearing by the State
Conservation Commission Of Wisconsin

WHEREAS: A petition signed
by the required twenty-five or more
persons living in the county OF Bay
field and who have applied to the
State conservation Commission for
a public hearing TO consider she
question of issuing an order under
Section 20. I'll of the statutes TO
provide changes in the present law
permitting the killing of deer, re-
Establishing the buck law or make
such other changes as will properly
conserve the deer in Wisconsin.
The Comm ission, having informed
itself regarding the premises, it ap-
pears to the satisfaction OF the
Commission that the issuance of
such an order will promote the con-
servation of deer,
IT'S ORDERED: Pursuant to
Section 1921 of the Wisconsin
Statutes. that public hearing will
be held at 200 p. M. on Aug. 9Th,
1918, in the County Court House,
City OF Washburn. Bayfield, County,
to consider the following petition:
I'VE, the undersigned citizens
residing in Bayfield, county, are
con yinced that to continue the pres
ent law permitting the taking Of
deer and fawns of either sex will in
very few years exterminate the
deer in Wisconsin. We therefore
respectfully petition the Conserve
tion Commission to nse such
methods as the law provides for
changing the present law and re-
establishing the One Buck Law, or
such other law as will provide
proper protection for conserving
the deer in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Conservation
Commission.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Congregational Church

There will be a business meet
ing of the congregational
church on Wednesday July 31st
at 8 p. m. to take action on the
resignation of Rev. O. w. Smith
and to transact any other busi-
ness that may legally come be-
fore it.
M. C. Lincoln,
Church Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25

Amos Nj. Hansen and wife and
Elmer Oistad and family and L. N.
Clausen and others are spending
the week at Siskiwit Lake where
they are enjoying q very pleasant
outing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-25
Nor. Luth. Church

Chr. Christiansen. Pastor
Services in the morning, Sun
day School at noon. English
service in the evening.