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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Met Their Waterloo

The Alumni Basket Ball Team
of this city again met defeat at
the hands of the Union Club of
Ashland at the basket ball game
played at the Opera House last
Friday night. The score was
"a to 13 in favor of the Ashland
boys who played circles around
the Washburn team. The fea-
ture of the game was the play
ing of Welker of Ashland.
The Ashland boys have .
strong organization who have
been playing together for years.
while the Washburn team is
continually changing and this
fact added to the defeat of the
Alumni team. The attendance
at the game was very good which
shows that Basket Ball has the
support Of local fans. A dance
was staged after the game.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
FATHER and
SON BANQUET
Being Arranged by Educational
Committee of Y. M. c. A.
To be Held at Y. M. c. A. on Wednesday
Evening, February 18th
at $50 p. m.

A father and son banquet,
the first of it's kind ever held in
the city, is being arranged for
by the Educational Committee
of the Y. M. G. A. to be held in
the "Y" gymnasium on Wednes-
day evening February 18th.
Fathers, who are members of
the Y. M. C. A. are to bring
their sons with them on that
evening, and fathers who have
no sons can borrow a son from
some other member or can bring
any boy who may wish to spend
the evening with them. A fine
supper is being arranged for
and this will be served by some
ladies organization in the city
and will be served at6:30 O. clock.
Following the banquet there
will be program. The main
address of the evening will be
delivered by President J. D.
Brownell of Northland College
and there will also be other
speakers and special music for
the occasion. Nels M. Oscar will
act as POSTMASTER of the even
ing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
They Came Back

Milberg's Cleanups defeated
John Gihson's Stars in a match
game played on the Y. M. G. A.
alleys last evening, winning the
three games by a total of $50
pins. Milberg said at the last
match, when his team was de-
feated by Gibson's men, that he
was going to show them just
what his team could do. Now
it stands a game apiece,
The teams lined up as follows,
Gibson. Burke, Ross, Wegsten
and G. Hansen. Milberg. Wolff
Lien, Peavey and w. Burke.
The scores made in the three
games were, Gibsons's team
746, $50. 673. Milberg's team
800, 905, 775. The high score
was made by Milberg who made
213 pins,
Ed. Kasmarek holds the high
score for the alley with 234 pins.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

Paul Kiser and family left on
Wednesday evening for Deep
water, N. J. where he will con-
:inue employment with the du-
Pont company. Washburn peo-
pie are indeed sorry to see this
family leave the city for they
have come to be looked upon as
old time residents, Mr.. Kiser
came to this city many years
ago and has graduelly worked
himself up at the plant until he
was holding one of the big posi-
tions at the Barksdale plant.
His wife was formerly Miss
Johnson, . teacher in the public
schools. and also well known in
the city. This family have .
wide circle of friends who re-
| gret to see them leave and we
hope that conditions will so
shape themselves with the du.
Pont com pany that Mr.. Kiser
will be returned to this city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Preliminary Arrangement Being
Worked out for Different Groupes
All Members to Have Certain Hours
for Exercise and
Amusement.

Secretary J. C. Manville of
the Dupont Y. M. G. A. has
been working out a preliminary
schedule which will govern the
different groupes at the Y. M
C. A. until such time as a Ply
sical Director arrives on the
ground to make changes to the
present arrangements.
Juniors, who are boys from IL
to Is years of age, will be per-
mitted in the gymnasium on
Tuesday and Thursday after
moons from 4:15 to 5:05 and will
be allowed to remainin the build
ling until six o'clock on these
days. Saturday morning from
9 to 1890 will also be given over
to the juniors with privilege to
remain in the building until
noon.
The Cadets, who are not mem
bers of the organization, but is
a branch of the Boy Scouts, will
have Saturday mornings from
1920 until 11:30, with their ex-
ercises directed by Rev. Waters.
The Intermediates, who are
High School boys and employed
boys who work evenings, will
have the use of the gym from
4:15 to 5 :05 on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays with use of
tia building until six o'clock on
these days. They will also have
Saturdays from 2 to a.
The High School Basket Ball
team practice period will be on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days from 5:05 to $50.
Employed boys who are in the
intermediate class will have the
use of the gym from Z to 8 O.
clock Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays.
Seniors, or young men over l8
years of age will have the use of
the gym Tuesdays and Thurs
days from sos to 6 p. m. and
from 8 to $50 on Mondays and
Thursdays.
The Mems Evening Glass will
be held on Tuesdays and Fridays
from 8 to $50 o'clock.
This preliminary schedule is
subject to alteration upon the
arrival of the Physical Director.
1t is the rule of the Associ-
alton that all boys appearing on
the floor must have uniforms
and in case any boy cannot afford
to purchase this equipment the
| Association will appreciate it if
1.-The parents will notify the Sec
retary of this fact.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Attracted Attention

County Agricultural Agent
V. E. Brubaker has had on dis
play in the windows of the
Thompson Hardware company a
fine display of grains, peas and
beans, the sam mples having been
secured at the Tri-county grain
show which was held at the
Experiments Farm at Ashland
Junction during the past week.
This exhibit has been attract
ing good deal Of attention. The
grain grown in Bay field County,
is the finest to be found any
where in the United States, and
the same can be said of the peas
and Beans. Many travelling men
have been attracted by the dis
play.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Bayfield, County Cops Most Of the
Prizes at Tri-COunty Show
Grain Samples Among the Finest to bs
Found in the World.
Many Attend.

At the Annual County Agent
Conference at Madison in Dec
ember, Professor Delwiche and
the County Agents of Ashland,
Bayfield, and Douglas Counties
met and it was proposed to hold
a grain show at Ashland Jet. on
January 18th. It was thought
that if the farmers of the three
counties could be brought to-
gether, it would do a great deal
to advance the growing of pedi-
greed grain and advertise the
quality Of the seed grain of the
Lake Superior region. The ex-
hibits were to consist of peck
samples of wheat. oats, barley,
rye, peas, beans, corn and clover
seed.
The number of samples ex-
hibited was far beyond the ex-
pectations. Over two hundred
samples of grain were entered
for the show. The quality of
the samples were of the very
best. In fact the judges report
that they never have seen the
equal In the pv.- exhibit. The
number Of entries was larger
and the quality far better than
any exhibit ct the State Fair.
The exhibits of wheat and beans
were also large and of high quail
Many szhibisSis the three
counties were present at the
show and had an opportunity to
meet the farmers from the other
counties, who are engaged in
the raising of seed grain. They
talked over the ways Of
standardizing the varieties best
suited to this region, which
would be well for them to raise
in order to make these counties
noted for their seed grains Of
the very best quality.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Tax Notice

Notice is hereby given that the
tax roll for the city OF Washburn
for the year 1918 is now in my
hands for collection and that taxes
charged therein are payable at my
Office at any time prior to the 31st
day of January, 1919, otherwise
they will be collected according tc
law, and that taxes unpaid will be
returned as delinquent after the
18th day of March, 1918.
Jerusha Johnson,
City Treasurer,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Died Monday

Catherine Elizabeth White,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
net White of Third street, age 2
years, 6 months and 18 days,
passed away on Monday morn
ing after an illness with anemia.
The funeral Of the little one was
held on Wednesday morning
from the Catholic church, inter-
ment being in Calvary cemetery.
In the loss of their little girl
Mr.. and Mrs. White have the
sympathy of their many friends
in this city and elsewhere.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Washburn Wisconsin. Thursday, January 3oth, 1919
Funeral Held Here.

The funeral of Lawrence
Adelbert Holmes, son of Mr.. S,
Holmes of this city, was held
from the Holmes residence on
5th street on Tuesday morning
at 11:3O o'clock, the Masonic
Lodge of this city having charge
of the funeral services. The
pail bearers, were members
of Itasca Lodge. Of which Mr..
Holmes was a member.
Mr.. Holmes died at Minong,
this state, last Sunday morning
after a short illness with infu-
enza and pneumonia. The body
was shipped to this city Monday
evening and the funeral was held
on Tuesday morning. Mr..
Holmes was thirty-seven years
Of age at the time Of death.
His wife, who is also very ill
with influenza, was unable to
attend the funeral.
Mr.. Holmes is an old time
Washburn boy. He came to
this city with his parents when
a small boy and lived here con-
tinually until several years ago
when he moved to Itasca where
he was married. He was en-
gagged in railroad work for a
number of years, later moving
to Minong. where he engaged in
the merchantile and hotel busi-
ness. He was a fine young man
a kind and loving husband and
father and a citizen of whom
any city could be proud.
The sympathy of Washburn
friends goes out to the sorrow
ing wife and child and the other
relatives in their hour ofsorrow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Died at St. Paul

A telegram was received from
St. Paul this morning telling OF
the death of Nels Martinson. an
old time resident of the city.
Death was due to cancer of the
face. Mr., Martinson was oper-
ated on some time ago but never
fully recovered from the opera.
tion. The body will be brought
to this city tonight on the late
train. Funeral arrangements
have not as yet been made.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
National Health Tournament. Attention


Parents, School Officers, Children:
A National Health Tournament is
on in our schools. Help the boys
and girls carry out the part assigned
to the homes. Pppils, classes, and
schools are to contest for credits,
Titles of Page, Squire, knight, and
knight Banneret will be conferred
with appropriate badges, buttons and
banners. Health instruction and
health chores" are the foundation
work and the formation of health
habits, the goal.
The movement is backed by the
American Red Cross, the National
tuberculosis Society, the Council OF
|sNational Defense, and the U. S.
Public Health Service.
Material for carrying on this work
l
will be placed in the hands of every
teacher in the county by Feb. lst OF
as soon thereafter as possible. The
National Tournament will begin Feb.
9th and continue for fifteen consecu-
tive weeks, ending Saturday, May
cath. The final reports must be
mailed to the State Anti Tuberculo-
sis Society before Saturday, june
7th.
Keep in mind that the Health
Tournament is simply "a means to al
end, and is valuable only inasmucf
as it helps establish good habits
Cheer on the Crusaders.
Chapter School Committee
Of Bayfield, County REQ
Cross.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Nor. Luth. Church

Communion services next Sun
day 10:30. Sunday school at
noon. English service at 7:30
Theme, "2nd Commandment"
The Ladies Aid Society meets al
the church Wednesday afternoon
entertained by Mrs. Ole Flottum
Y. P. S. Wednesday evening,
Prayer meeting Thursday even
ing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Taxpayers Meeting

A meeting of Taxpayers will
be held at the Com mercial Club
rooms on Saturday evening OF
this week for the purpose OF
taking up a further discussion
of the tax question. There
seems to be a general dissatis-
faction with the assess ment as
made. and several meetings have
already been held. 1t is now
said that definite action is to be
taken at the Saturday night
meeting.
Mrs. Ed. Hoeft and son of Ash
land visited with friends here the
first of the week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Metho dist Episcopal Church
D. w, Davis, Pastor.

Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Mrs.
F. I. Beers, superintendent.
Public worship 10:45 a. m.
Midweek prayer meeting We'd
nesday 7:3O. A cordial invitation
to any who have church home in
the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
NEEDED AT TExARKANA.
We'll Known Mena Young People Sur.
 prise Friends Thru Marriage.

When John H. McMillan, member of the real estate firm of Allen & Me Milan left Mena a few days ago it was announced that ne was going south on a "big business deal" Fri day morning he returned to Mena and friends and acquaintances were slr- prised to learn that he had brought better-half back with him. In be- tween congratulations "Mae" ex- pla;ned that the wedding took place at Texarkana on May 19, and that be- fore returning to Mena he and his new wife had been sightseeing at Shreveport and other points south. Mrs. McMillan was formerly Miss Marguerite Kirsch, a we'll known school teacher, and daughter of John Kirsch, residing near Mena. She had been at Texarkana visiting her broth CT, and the wedding that surprised their Mena friends was arranged to take place during this time. MT. and Mrs. McMillan will be at home for the present at 1211 Magnolia.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
WILL HELP PEANUT CAMPAIGN.
Mena Commercial Interests Agree to Supply 90 Sacks to Local Growers.

Mena and Polk county will partici- pate in the peanut growing campaign that is being waged turnout Arkan- sas. After a conference at the Com mercial Club Friday morning be- tween local business men and Com missioner of Agriculture Jim c. Fer guson and E. B. Whitaker, who are waging the goober campaign in this section, it was decided to start with 50 sacks of seed. It was believed that the season is too far advanced to plant as many peanuts as would have been possible had the campaign been started sooner, but there is no doubt but that the 200 bushels ordered will be quickly taken up by those who want to plant late forage crops. Cont missioner Ferguson and Mr. Whtta- ker have placed total of 3,400 bush els of seed peanuts along the K c. s. from Mena southward. When the 50 sacks ordered for Mena arrive, which will be within a short time, they will be distributed thru the Commercial Club. Any one desiring seed should notify Secretary Eastin at once.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
WILL FORM A NEW
 HIGHWAY DISTRICT
People in Section West Circulating Petition for Improvement From Mena to State Line via Rocky
 Expect Little Opposition.

W. L. Sellers and C. w. Gray of Rocky were in Mena Monday and had prepared petitions for the formation of district, the purpose of which is to build good road from Mena to the Oklahoma state line by way of Rocky. They expect to start circulat- ing the petitions at once and will all low no delay until the task is com pleted
 This road is beyond doubt one of the very worst needed improvements in Polk county. For years while carry ing much travel and very essential to a large area of splendid country, this road has been the very worst in Polk county. So bad is it that many who should have used it detoured several miles in order to reach Mena. It is this very situation that doubtless will make all the people interested enthus- iastic to put the new project thru,
 Those behind the effort have the as- suranee that the people of Oklahoma will connect up at the state line, and already the road from Mena east is practically assured.
 With the Jefferson Highway north and south thru Polk county, and this new east and west project, 2 ~at start for good roads to every point in the county is being made.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
MENA GIRL SCORES AGAIN.
Miss Emily Pipkin Receives Much
 Notice by Waco People.

The following clippings from recent issues of the Waco Times Herald and the Baylor Lariat will be of in- terest to Mena friends of Miss Emily Jo Pipkin:
 Times-H Herald, May 1.
 Prof Rudolph Hoffmann of Bay Tor university announces that Miss Emily Pipkin, who gave a brilliant graduating recital last year, will on May 15, favor Waco lovers of music with a postgraduate recital.
 Miss Pipkin is one of the most gifted and conscientious music stu dents Baylor has graduated. She was soloist and also accompanist for the glee club during it's recent tour of Texas"
 Times Herald, May Is.
 Miss Emily Jo Pipkin, a post graduate from the class of Rudolph Hoffmann, was presented in her post graduate recital on Thursday after noon at Carroll chapel Baylor uni- versitv
 Mss Pipkin has developed a splen- did and finished technique. This, cou- pied with her rare musicianship, causes her to stand out as an alto gether accomplished pianist. In play ing the program she showed broad and excellent conception, and with her thoro equipment she gave each and every number a most mature and pleasing interpretation. Miss Pipkin was the accompanist for the Univer- sity Girls Glee club, and is serving in the same capacity for the Univer- sity Choral club. She has grown to be favorite and is popular with all. The faculty and large audience pro- nounced her recital as an exceptional success, of which her teachers feel justly proud"
 In announcing a recital to be given May 30 by the University Choral club, the Times Herald says: Miss Emily Pipkin, who has scored heavily in popularity as a pianist, twill pre- side at the piano."
 The Baylor Lariat also has very complimentary announcement and report of Miss Pipkin's recital.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
SAW OVERSEAS SERVICE.
Three Mountain Fork Young Men Re- turn Home After Fighting in France.

A trio of husky young Polk county fighting men returned to Mena Thurs day enroute to their homes in the Mountain Fork country. Altho neigh bors in Polk county, they saw service overseas in different branches of the A. k. F. The trio was composed of Corp. Thomas E. Taylor, 307th Inf, 77th Division; Samuel Fields, 114th Eng, 1st Army, and Jess Smith, Hath Inf, 29th Division. All saw real serv- ice, but Corporal Taylor has the dis tinction of being member of the bat talion that went to the relief of the famous "Lost Battalion" in the Ar gonne woods His nearest approach to death was when a shell burst and tore a gun from his hands. All three of the fighting men have been mus tered out and were glad to get back to Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Proof That Is.

Postmaster Allen received letter from the Postoffice Department today that carries with it, in his eyes, q world of evidence of the healthy growth of Mena. As is generally known, second-class postmasters are paid salaries based on the business of their respective offices. MT. Aliens letter, after formal preamble, sim ply noted: Salary s24O0.p This is an increase of s2o0 year.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Back From Two Years, Service.

Corp. Alison Wallace. son of John VI. Wallace, has returned t. Mena after having spent almost two years in Uncle Sans fighting forces. He spent 8 months o~erseas and was only recently mustered out at Camp Pike. His last assignment was with the i14th Engineers Of the First Army. While in France his company got ahead of the artillery on several oc- casions, but did not engage in any actual fighting, tho getting the op- portunity to view aerial battles and seeing and hearing the big shells.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Two More Modern Homes.

A. F. Easterday, who last year bought the two cottages at BOA and 306 Ninth street, has begun the work of remodeling the foundations of the houses, and within a few weeks ex- poets the carpenters to begin their work on the houses. When they have completed the work Mir. Easterday will have two more modern homes, making four which he owns in the same block
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Plan to Remodel Harman Block.

Joseph Krickac of Chico, Calif., owner of the Harman block, has writ ten Secretary Eastin of the Conner cial Club regarding the remodeling of the upper floors and making it in- to hotel or first-class rooming house. He proposes to install heat ing system and have hot and cold water in every room.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Grannis Soldier Headed Home.

o. B. Poindexter, who lives west of Grannis, was in Mena Friday to as certain if the taxes had been paid on his land. He has been in Uncle Sam's service overseas, and has just been mustered out at Camp Pike, stopping in Mena while enroute home. The young soldier saw some real service and bears scars of wounds caused by shrapnel He was among the lucky Tanks that crossed into Germany after the armistice was signed
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Praised by Commanding ofieer.

Mrs. Julia Kimbrough of Mena has received official notice from Major Reyburn Engles, U. s. Infantry, com mending the service of her son, B. L. (Lee) Kimbrough. The young sol- dier is expected to return to Mena soon, as he is likely to be mustered out any day at Camp Pike. The young man saw 9 months service overseas with the A. F. F.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
To Organize Breeders, Association.

Plans are being laid for the organi- zation of a Poland China Breeders Association in Polk county. A mum Der of men who are breeders of this variety of swine will start the organi- zation, the first meeting to be held on Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

Biliousness is q disorder involving the stomach, liver and bowels. It opens the door for disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is the right remedy. It drives out bile and impurities and makes you feel bright, vigorous and cheerful. Price SIPS per Bottle. Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.,, and Gunnels' Drug Store, Special Agents. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
Rocky Community Wants Highway.

While in Rocky Thursday Robert Connally of the Hilton & Connally Motor Company was informed land owners and others of that community were willing to establish an improve ment district for the building of a real highway to connect Mena and the Rocky community. The plan favored was to join the Jefferson Highway in case it is built westward from Mena on the lower Rocky road. This route would bring the highway within four miles of Rocky. Mir Connally went out to bring back car belonging to Talihina man which had broken down at Mountain Fork After trav- cling an exceedingly rough trip over the roads the Mena garage man ex- pressed an opinion the damage done to the tires of his ear on this trip would have paid the yearly road taxes on the average farm.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

Sallow complexion is due to tor bid liver. HERBINE purifes and strengthens the liver and bowels and restores the rosy bloom of health to the cheek. Price 60c. Sold by Jack son Drug Co.--Adv.. s@
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

Dizziness, vertigo. (blind staggers) sallow complexion, fiatulence are symptoms of torpid liver. No one can feel well while the liver is inac- tive. HERBINE is a powerful liver stimulant. A dose or two will cause all bilious symptoms to disappear. Try it. Price 60c. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
No Worms In a Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an un- healthy color. which indicates poor blood and as a rule. there is more or less stomach disturbance. GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood. im- prove the digestion, and act as General Strength
 ening Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then throw of or dispe the worms and the Child will be in perfect health Pleasant tske- eac per bottle
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29
KEEPERS MORE-EGG TONIC

makes loafers lay. Guaranteed. Get it at the Corner Grovery-Adv. 21-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-29

For SaIe-Fullblood Jersey COW with calf by side. F. ]. Greiner, R. 2. D No. 3.-Adv. 12i-4 21-1t