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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-08
BUILT BY ORDER OF CAR
City Of Hardin, Railway Center n
Military Depot, Has Also Become
Great Flour Center.

The city of Hardin was built to or
der for the one-time car of all the
Russias, who, in constructing the
Trans Siberian railway, found that he
needed the little village of Hardin as
a railway center and military depot.
Only a little diplomatic juggling was
required, and the village began to grow
UP and expand before the puzzled eyes
of it's peaceful inhabitants. The new
Hardin did not absorb the old part,
but was built beside it, so that the
farmers still continue to raise their
millet and wheat %untroubled by diplo-
macy and troop maneuvers.
There are few Chinese and almost
no foreigners in the city. Russia dis
courages alien immigration, and by
agreement with China, only Russians
and Chinese are allowed to hold land,
construct houses or have any perma-
nent business interests in Hardin.
Russian railroad officials and workers
and Russian colonists and troops are
the chief residents of the entire neigh
borhood.
Hardin is called the "fat city," be-
cause of it's position in the level val
ley of the Sungari river, with noun
tains protecting it on east and west.
1t is the flour center of the East. The
fields are covered with grain, and down
on the Sungari river front Manchu
coolies load endless junks with flour
ground in the modern mills Of the
city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-08
HEART or BRITISH EMPIRE
Good Reasons Why Trafalgar Square,
In London, Has Been Given
That AppeIIation.

Trafalgar square has been called the
heart Of the British empire, the o
truly English spot in London. 1t Is
not of Leicester square or of Pfcca-
dilly that London Tommy dreams, but
of Trafalgar square, with the statue
of Nelson in the center. The statue
on the slender column is England's
bestowed hero. The figure of Nelson,
three times the natural size, is reared
145 feet in the air, with Landseer'S
four lions of bronze at the base.
Many of the most important build
ings of the city are grouped around
the square. The National gallery, with
it's art collection, faces the Nelson col
umn. The collection was begun in
1924 and is one of the finest in the
world. In the upper part of the square
Is the church Of st. Martlns-in-the-
Field, where Nell Gwyn lies buried.
This last bit Of information Is apt to
interest the visitor more than the fact
that Bacon was chriStened at the
church's altar.
The column stands at the crossing of
some of the most famous streets in
London. Charles the First walked
down Whitehall to his execution. The
Strand, branching from the square, is
the main artery of the city as well as
the favorite meeting place of the peo-
pie. Busting, noisy, crowded, fond
ly believed by Londoners to be broad,
it is the busiest street in the empire.
The principal shops and many Of the
hotels are on this street.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-08
How Firms Keep Warm.

In many ways the Firms are a very
queer people, as is illustrated by the
Christian Herald.
It is during the terribly cold months
that the Films revel in the mighty
ovens that fill one corner OF every
kitchen and often loom up large and
vastly impressive in the other rooms
of a Finn home as well. The tops OF
these monster stoves are perfectly fiat
and steps lead up on n side.
When the weather becomes bitterly
cold and bleak, the entire family will
take quilts and pillows and, mounting
to the top of the big heater, spreac
down their bedding and sleep very
comfortably and contentedly on ths
hard. hot bricks until morning.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-08
TO CUT wheat
USE ONE HALF
Military Necessity Demands That
Each American Eat Only w
Pounds Wheat Products
Weekly.
CORN AND OATS SUBSTITUTES.
Allies Must Have Wheat Enough to
Maintain Their War Bread
Till Next Harvest.

If we are to furnish the allies with
the necessary proportion of wheat to
maintain their war bread from now
until the next harvest, and this is a
military necessity, we must reduce our
monthly consumption to 21,0O0,0OO
bushels a month as against our nor
NAL consumption of about 42,O00,OOO
bushels, or 80 per cent. of u normal
consumption. This is the situation as
set forth by the u. S. Food Admins
tration at Washington. Reserving a
margin for distribution to the army
and for special cases, leaves for gen.
eral consumption approximately Ia
pounds of wheat products weekly per
person, the Food Administrators
statement continues: Many of our
consumers are dependent upon bakers
bread. Such bread must be durable
and therefore requires a larger proper
ton of wheat products than cereal
breads baked in the household. Our
army and navy require a full allow
ance. The well-to-do in u population
Gun make greater sacrifices in the con-
sumption of wheat products than a
the poor. In addition, our population
in the agricultural districts, where the
other cereals are abundant, are more
skilled in the preparation of breads
from these other cereals than the
crowded city and industrial popula-
lions.
With improved transportation condi-
lions we now have available a surplus
of potatoes. We also have in the
spring months q surplus of milk, and
we have ample corn and oats for hui
man consumption. The drain on rye
and barley as substitutes has already
greatly exhausted the supply of these
grains.
To effect TIE needed saving of wheat
we are wholly dependent upon the
voluntary assistance of the American
people and we ask that the following
rules shall he observed:
1. HouSeholders to use not to exceed
a total of IL pounds per week of
wheat products per person. This
means not more than Ia pounds Of
Victory bread containing the required
percentage of substitutes and one-half
pound of cooking flour, macaroni,
crackers. pastry, pies, cakes. wheat
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tJune goth to July 25th)

STATE OF WISCONSININ CIRCUIT COURT
FOR BAYFIELD, COUNTY
Antoine Bressette. and August e.. zielhs-
dorff, Plaintiffs,
Catherine Stefan, and the unknown heirs
of said Catherine Stefan. all unknown heirs
trustees, representatives, unknown owners
claimants or persons claiming any right,
title and interested in and to the Northwest
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, of Sec
ton II, Township 40, North of Range 4 West
Defendant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN-To the said
defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear,
within twenty days after the service of this
summons, exclusive of the day of service,
and defend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid. and. in case of your failure
you. according to the demand of the COM
plant,
A. w. Macleod,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Post Office Address:
Washburn, Bayfield, County,
wisconsin.
NOte-The above entitled action affects the
title to the Northwest Quarter of the North
west quarter of Section II Township 49,,
Range 4 West.
A. w. Macleod,
Plaintiffs Att orney.
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July 18th to Aug. 22nd)
STATE OF Observation-Disclosures
BAYFIELD, COUNTY

M. II. Sprague, as Executor of the Last VIII
and Testament of M. A. Spragae deceased,
Hattie H. Sprague. and Mary Alice Wiech-
MANN,
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July 18th to Aug. 1st.)

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT.
BAYFIELD, COUNTY
In the Matter of the estate of
William Olson. deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN That at a
special term of said court to be held at the
Court House at the City of Washburn, Bay
field County, Wisconsin. on the second
Tuesday (being the 18th day. of August,
1918. at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, the fol
lowing matter will be heard and considered
to-wit:
The application by petition of Ole Olson,
for conveyance to him of the following
described real estate, held by him under
land contract executed by the above named
William Olson. deceased. late of the city of
Washburn, the premises affected being
described as follows. to-wit:
Lot numbered Eight in Block numbered
Ten N8 Blk. 1W of the original townsite of
the town (now city, of Washburn, in Bay
field County Wisconsin.
Dated this 18th day of July, 1918.
H.. p. Axelberg,
County Judge.
Walsh & Morris.
Attorneys for Administrators.
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(June eth to Aug. 1SU
STATE OF Observation-Disclosures
BAYFIELD, COUNTY
Charles w. Van Orsdol, Plaintiff,

VS..
Nelson r.. Russian, Defendant.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That under
and by virtue and in pursuance of a judy
ment of foreclosure and sale duly rendered
in the above entitled action, and entered in
the office of the clerk of said court on the
29th day of May, 1917, I. the Undersigned
sheriff of Bayfield, County. will on the 9Th
day of August. 1918. at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, at the front door of the Court House,
at the City of Washburn. in Bayfield, County
Wisconsin, offer for sale and sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, the following
described real estate, or so much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy the amount
then due upon said judgment. together with
interest and the costs and expenses of sale.
to-wit:
The North East Quarter of Section Num-
bered Thirty Two. in Township numbered
Forty Nine North of Range numbered
Seven West NE4 of Sec. 80. Twp. 40 N. of r.
Z W. in Bayfield, County, Wisconsin.
Dated this 24th day of June. 1918.
Andy Murray,
Sheriff of Bayfield, County.
Walsh & Morris,
Attorneys f or Plaintiff.
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constitutional catarrh treated far IN
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Young and Old Men Nervous Discouraged
Weak Women .
Get The Truth ORs
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all letters to 1929 South
Farwell St. Eau Claire, Wis.
DIR. Jurden is one of

DR.. Jurden is one OF
the best known, long
est established, abso-
lutely reliable and sue
cessful specialists in
the state; an expert in
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-08
Notice of Final Settlement
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT
FOR bayfield, COUNTY
In Probate

FOR bayfield, COUNTY
In Probate
Notice is hereby given that at a special
term of the County Court to be held in and
for said county at the Court House in the
City of Washburn in said county, on the
Fourth Tuesday (being the 27th day)of
August A. ID. 1918. at 10 O'Clock P. M. the fol
lowing matters will be heard and considered
The application of Augusta Johnson ex-
ecutrix of the will of John p. late
of the town of Pratt. in said county. de-
ceased, for the examination and allowance
of her final account of her administration,
and for the assignment of the residue of
Ohm p. Johnson. deceased to u other
persons as are by law entitled to the same.
BY order of the Court.
Dated July Both. 1918.
"a. p. Axelberg. County Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-08
Plaintiffs


The unknown heirs at law and the unknown
devisees of Frank j. Meehan, deceased.
whose name was commonly written #. ].
Meehan. and all the unknown owners, and
all persons having or claiming any right.
lien, interest or estate in, upon or to Lot
numbered Three in Block numbered Fifty
Nine (L3, Blk. 59) of the original townsite of
the town (now city, of Washburn. in Bayfield,
County, Wisconsin, and all other persons
whom it may concern,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: To the said
Defendants.
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after the service of this
summons. exclusive of the day of service.
and defend the above entitled action in
the court aforesaid, n in case of your
failure so to do, judgment will be rendered
against you according to the demand of the
complaint, of which a copy is herewith
served upon you.
Walsh & Morris
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
p. O. Address
Washburn. Bayfield, County,
Wisconsin.
Note-This is an action to quiet title to real
estate, and that the premises affected
thereby are described as follows to-wit:
Lot numbered Three in Block numbered
Fifty Nine (L3, Blk. 500 of the original
townsite of the town (now city, of Washburn
in Bayfield, County. Wisconsin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

back in October. No explanation
Of the Chicago Tribune cablegram
had. up to last night, ever been re-
ceived.
Pittman Too Modest.
AS TO Pittman, he has never made
any claims to having fired the shot
though his mother, Mrs. Albert
Cole. AIS y. Walnut ST.. has re-
ceived a couple of letters since that
time, in one Of which he lodges
her inquiries. He is a modest chap.
not much given TO Boosting about
himself or his doings. The word
News-Times correspondent was OBJ
tanned from man who didn't know
Pittman from Adam. or that any
such man ever lived, except that
he was the man who fired the
shot"
1t has never been asserted locally
that Pittman did fire the shot, eX-
cept on this evidence. which seemed
conclusive up 20 the receipt of the
letter from Arch TO his lady friend
which may have been for the pur-
pose of making himself strong with
her. or may have been true. Arch
is a Hungarian with brown hair and
does not answer the description Of
the lad that fired the shot either in
this or as TO the matter of size as
we'll as Pittman-and it may have
been neither.
What South Bend is interested in
now, much as anything is. did he"
whoever "he" is-say when asked
his address, say:
South Bend, Ind, and Proud Of
IT,"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
THIRD SON IN FAMILY
ENTERS u. S. SERVICE

Everett Clements, the third son
of Mrs. d. Fl. Clements, 1886 n.
Olive ST., TO enter the service of
Uncle sam enlisted at the local re-
cruiting station Thursday after
noon. He is IS years old. Pursuant
TO the new regulations it is neces-
sary for a recruiting sergeant to
verify the age of a boy who offers
himself for enlistment and who
gives his age as is.
Clements soon satisfied Sergt.
John Skees on that score and Will
go TO the aviation section Of the
army. He has two brothers older
than himself in the service.
Charles r. Grover. 429 Mish-
awake av.. Sc years old. enlisted in
the United States guards and was
sent TO Indianapolis Thursday. He
is unmarried. He will probably be
assigned to duty somewhere in In
diana. John c. Swat, 32S W. Tut
ST.. was sent to Indianapolis Thurs
day night 10 take the examination
for the aviation section.
Sergt Skees stated last night that
there are now nearly 5000 South
Bend men in the service. He en-
listed 397 during the month of
December. last
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
co. D, HOME GUARDS,
DRILLS WITH GUNS

Company ID of the home guards
turned out i'm great shape last
night. for their drill at the y W..
G. 4. and displayed fine enthu-
siasm foc work. Guns were issued
for the first time and the majority
of the guards took 90 them like old
campaigners Instructions We're
given in the manual of arms and
after the first awbwardness in
handling the gums were worked or.
the men went through the ma
neuvers with snap that promises
a we'll drilled company. After the
manual OF arms the men were drill
ed I'm squad movements and the
pep" evidenced by all was very
gratifying 10 the company officers.
After drill. information was given
out that the uniforms viii be dis
tributed i'm time for the next drill
which viii be at the T. A. O.. A.
Tuesday night The home guards
are now rounding into q real mill
itary organization, and while the
companies are rapidly dung up
with enthusiastic members. there is
still room for more. and all new
corners are welcome.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
Interest in Civic
Music Growing;
Many at Concert

The success OF the civic Music
association is assured for with each
succeeding concert. the interest and
appreciation becomes more evident.
The concert given in the recital
rooms Of the conservatory was well
attended and a splendid program
was given.
Miss Maude Weber. pianist, open
ed the concert with Schutt's car
Hival Scenes" the three move
ments. prelude, serenade and
'Tristesse de CoIombine" All of her
numbers were warmly applauded.
for she plays with a surety OF move
ment that bespeaks a knowledge Of
the keyboard and notes-and more
than that an appreciation of good
music
Mis- ZOla MontgOm cry sang La
Cieca' from Ia Giocouda and later
sang q group Of three songs. which
were we'll done Miss Montgomery
has a pleasing voice and her rendi-
tiou of these songs was very en-
ioyable May the Maidens, by
Carpenter; "Norwesiau Love song. ="
Saar. and Where Blossoms Grow,
by san Souci, were the group of
songs sung 10y Miss MONTGOMERY.
ave Marie" composed i'm 1850
by Jacques d'ArcadeIt was very
wonderfully played by Miss Gladys
Naurer. violinist Her second num-
Der was an improvisation by Carl
Bohm. she played a Bach num-
her for an encore. IL would De
difficult 10 eNaggerate the general
satisfaction that Miss Naurer gives
10 her audiences and the apprecia-
ton that she wins from them. Her
playing has long been a deiisht 10
South Bend audiences and her
numbers last nisht were very fine.
She Will play special Tusic az the
church services at 81 PauIs NJ f..
on sunday
Miss Maude Weber appeared on
the program a second time, playing
MoszkoWskrs "Iu Autumn
TittIs "Serenade. was played by
Fred Elbel and was very fine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
Who Fired That First Shot in France Anyway?
Now Comes Alex. Arch Claiming the Honor

Whether sergt. John Howard
Pittman. as y. Walnut st.. or Sergt
Alex Arch. 2217 Kenwood av.,
South Bend. both with the Ameri-
can expeditionary force in France,
Fcocked the cannon that fired the
first American shot at the Ger
mans. looks like an open contest.
perhaps for the next 30 years or
more. like that which prevailed be-
tween a half dozen veterans of the
civil war who charged up Mission
ridge and claimed equal honOrs for
planting the Union flag in the mouth
OF "a confederate cannon.
This latter controversy finally
simmered itself down 10 Lieut. Col
John Chandler OF Illinois and Lieut.
Matthew McInerny Of South Bend.
and for years each annual encamp-
ment Of the c. A. r. had the prob
lem 10 deal with. but il was never
satisfactorily solved.
Source Of Pittman story.
On testimony gained through
Chief Musician Franklin J. Weber.
L. S. Engineers band, a red-head-
ed boy from South Bend by the
name OF Pittman touched off the
first shot at the Germans. ON his
own testimony, addressed by letter
10 Miss Wilma Szabo, SIS Thomas
st., Alex. Arch appropriates the hon
or. The letter is dated AmexfOrce,
France, NOV. Is. arrived in South
Bend Dec. Is, and was passed by
censor "A. 81 \. r. r." and go.
KID for passage by "Neufelt, first
lieutenant Tt reads as respects
this subject:
Il have been on the firing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

line and / am the man that fired
the first shot over 10 the Ger
mans from the American
troops. Don't believe what the
papers say because half the
things in the papers amt So"
Contrary 10 report published over
on Main St, the letter does not say:
81 don't know whether the papers
said I did or not" and military
men. who know something Of CEN
sorship tactics. assert that if il was
the purpose OF the army officials not
10 give out the identity Of the man
in question, as it seems 10 have
been. the censor's 20. k" really la
bells the statement as 10 firing the
first shot as false, rather than true.
They would pass a misleading state
ment, but not a true one in such
connection.
\ Cryptic CablegraIn.
a bit Of disconnected evidence
however, which points TO something
about Arch came in the nature OF
cablegram 20 the Chicago Tribune
from their Paris correspondent
about three weeks ago. 1t was
transmitted to The News-Times to
decipher and read this only:
Alex Arch, son Of Steve Arch,
2224 Kenwood av. South Bend.
who"
An investigation developed that
Arch has a sister. Mrs. John Vargo,
at 2211 KenwoOd av., and that
Steve Arch. the father, resides out
in the country some eight miles,
r. r. No. 8. None of them knew
about Arch. outside
rather rambling letter received
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

RECOGNIZE FINLAND.
COPENHAGEN. Jan. 11.-Den-
mark and Norway have officially
recognized the republic of Finland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
JUSTICE PEAKS COURT.

Alice Guzowska VS.. John Babin-
ski, suit on account TO recover
$3.50; Organ c. Gibbons VS.. Maud
Bell, suit on note for 800; the Refs
Furniture CO. vs.. Olaf II. Gnm-
stedt, replevin of certain property
of the value Of SIS; Farmers Sc
curities Co. VS.. O. II. Glimstedt, ac-
tion for rent in the sum OF $50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
FORM RED CROSS CLASSES

Two Red Cross classes of 40 girls
each have been organized by the
Wilson Brothers club. The classes
viii meet AT the Red Cross head
quarters on Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings Of each week 20 work
in the Surgical dressings depart
ment The girls show excessive in
terest in the work and II is prob
able that more classes viii be form
ed in the future
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
NEW GARY CHIEF
FORMERLY FROM HERE

Gary's new chief of police, r.
Glenn Bambo, is a former South
Bend citizen, and is a son Of Pa
trolman Rambo of the South Bend
police department. Chief Rambo
has been a member Of the Gary pO-
lice department almost continuous
ly since the founding OF Gary. He
was promoted to the Office Of chief
from that OF superintendent Of the
Identification bureau.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

u inch Napkins to match, at
75c dozen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
In Justice Courts
wYPIszYNsKPs COURT.

Jacob CHASER VS.. John Doe. alias
Mr.. Paulus, for possession and dam
ages in the sum Of $50; Robert E.
Proctor VS.. Elton l. Petit, on a
note for $65; Mary Chaser VS.. Mary
Eshman, 10 replevin household
goods and $50 damages.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
Just arrived a new lot of
Japanese
Blue StenCiled
Lunch Cloths
with Napkins to match.

These popular cloths are in
fast colOrS and Serviceable for
every day use. Designs are
very attractive and each cloth
is hemStitChed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11

Trading with advertisers
means more for less cash.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-11
LASK0WSKI Is GIVEN
INSIDE JOB ON FORCE

More changes were made in the
assignment OF men in the local po
lice department Thursday night.
Former Sergt. Nick LaskOwski, who
was reduced to a patrolman when
Mayor Carson took office, was given
a berth at headquarters Tuesday
night. Former Detective Roberts.
who was slated for driver of the
patrol nights. was put out on a beat
The howl that went up from the
friends Of Capt. Guy Bunker, who
has been an officer for % years. had
its effect. Bunker, who was reduced
from a captain TO patrolman by Car
son, was placed on the detective
force. He was working with that
force Tuesday under the supervision
of Asst. Chief William Cassidy.