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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06

Mrs. Elizabeth Leighton, be-
loved wife Of Judson Leighton
of West Third street. passed
away last Saturday evening at
g o'clock at her home after q
weeks illness with influenza
followed by pneumonia. Mrs.
Leighton contracted the disease
while caring for relatives and
although everything that medi-
cal aid could do was done for
her, her condition grew steadily
worse until death came on Sat-
urday evening.
The funeral, which was pri-
vate one, was held from the
family residence Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock, services being
in charge of Rev. Davis of the
Methodist church. Interment
was in Woodland cemetery.
Mrs. Leighton has been resi-
dent of this city for 25 years or
more, her maiden name being
Williamson. She was married
to Judson Leighton at Washburn
and unto the union five children
were born. The family is among
the pioneer residents of the city.
Mrs. Leighton was a kind and
loving wife and an affectionate
mother, beloved by those who
knew her. She is survived by Q
husband and five children, James
who is with the American forces
in France, Harold Newell. Ethel
and Evelyn, besides three
brothers James, Robert and
George Williamson, all residing
in the city.
The sympathy of the COM
munity goes out to the sorrow
ng relatives in their bereave-
ment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Credit and Commercial Association
Hold Annual Meeting
Seven O'clock Supper Held at the
Moose Lodge and Business q
Session Follows.

The annual meeting OF the
Washburn Commercial and
Credit Association was held at
the Moose Lodge hall on Mon
day evening of this week and
was attended by all but two
members. one of whom was alb
sent through illness and the
other for other reason.
The annual meeting was in
the nature of a banquet and
business session. At seven O.
clock the members gathered
around the festive boards where
they dined together. The sup
ger was prepared by the Altar
society ladies and was arranged
by committee from the Asso-
citation.
After the supper the business
session of the Association was
held, the first business taken up
being the election of officers for
the ensuing year. The follow
ing were elected:
President M. E. Doyle
Vice-Pres. B. Ungrodt
Secy-Treas. A. |. Lien.
After the election the business
session was held and many i'm
portant matters in relation to
conducting retail business was
discussed.
The Washburn Credit gsatf
alton has been in existance for
three years and it has been in
strumental in bringing the mer-
chants in the different lines of
business in closer relation to
each other and has been very
helpful to them in more ways
than one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Mellen Won

In a basket ball game played
at the "Y" gymnasium last Sat-
urday evening between High
school teams of Mellen and
Washburn the visitors were suc-
cessful in winning the game
by a score Of 81 to IL. The
game was hotly contested
throughout and was interesting.
In the preliminary game be-
tween the "Neversweats" and
the Scrubs" the IN. S." won
out by score Of 25 to %. These
teams were about evenly
matched.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Engineers From Duluth and Grew
Of Men Doing Work.
Plans and Blueprints Of Site Of AncAsr
Shipbuilding Company Being
Made

During the past week or more
the Anchor Shipbuilding Com
pany have had two civil engin-
eers and crew of ten men at
work taking soundings of the
water in front of the sight Of
the new ship yards and also
making a complete survey Of the
property. Engineers ]. H. Bru-
ner and Mr.. Mcmahon of Duluth
have been in charge of the work
and they have been assisted by
a crew Of local men.
1t is expected that the sound
ings will have been completed
and the survey of the property
made by the last of the present
week when blue prints of the
property will be made and actual
construction work will be start
ed.
President Nicolaysen and Su-
perintendent Gun Smith of the
Anchor Shipbuilding Company
have been at Milwaukee during
the past week where they have
been arranging for machinery
and equipment and attending
to other business matters in con-
nection with the company.
The sale of the stock has been
going on at a great rate during
the past ten days according to
reports and tAe assurances Of q
big ship yard for Washburn
never looked brighter. 1t is the
plan Of the company to start
work on the big yard at once
and have it ready for the con-
struction of boats by early sum-
mer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06

Oscar Bodiu. engaged in the fish
ing business at Houghton, says that
the ice near Houghton is very thin
and that this week while returning
from visit to his nets that he broke
through in several places. Because
of the absence of ice the fishing
business has been rather poor this
winter, there being too much ice to
permit operating boats and not
enough for ice fishing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Married at Duluth

Miss Christina Scamfer,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Scamfer, and Mr.. Albert Carlson
were married at Duluth last
Wednesday afternoon and they
returned to this city the latter
part of last week where they
will go to housekeeping.
Both are we'll known through
out the city andatheir large cir
Gle of friends join in extending
best wishes and congratulations.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Beware

Madison, VISA warning
against "fake experts" on In.
come Tax has been sounded by
the Internal Revenue Bureau,
in a statement received by Col.
lector Williams from the Com.
missioner Daniel G. Roper.
Business houses and indi.
vidual taxpayers are being can
vassed this year by numerous
so.called Income Tax Experts
who offer to use their magic
wands of Income Tax wisdom to
relieve the busy taxpayer from
all worries about his tax re-
sponsibilities.
II desire to make public an
nouncement, for the information
of taxpayers, that an investiga-
tion of the qualifications of many
|of these experts will disclose
the fact that very few have had
the training and experience
that would place them anywhere
near the expert class.
sSome of them were formerly
temporary employees of the
government who are attempting
to capitalize this fact regardless
of their personal knowledge Of
the revenue laws and regulations.
Others are soliciting clients on
the strength of diplomas as In
come Tax experts obtained after
taking long-distance courses by
means of printed instructions of
doubtful value.
Taxpayers should not allow
themselves to be imposed upon
by strangers who claim to be
Income Tax experts. They
should discriminate carefully
between really helpful. author
ative advice in tax matters, and
the irresponsible brand peddled
under glittering pretenses.
.sThe Bureau is arranging to
furnish for the benefit of Income
Tax payers in every city and
town in the country, q free ad-
visory service by trained COL
lectors, agents. inspectors. and
deputies. At the Offices of COL
lectors and their Deputies, and
at other central points, free in.
formation and advice with re-
spect to fling returns under the
new Revenue Bill may be had
up to the final date for filing
such returns.
Banks, trust companies and
similar responsible institutions
have always cooperated in fur
nishing authentic Income Tax
information. and have generous
lly offered to serve the govern
ment and taxpayers in this re-
spect again this year.
at is the aim of the Bureau
to bring it's agencies as close as
possible to every person and to
make available in official form
| all necessary information re-
garding the req uirements OF the
law. The Bureau welcomes aid
from every responsible agency
in it's effort TO enlighten the peo.
~
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06

IldL CIl6 use VI i. 1Ns - do olA
explosive for clearing land.
draining and ditching, and other
uses may grow to such an ex-
tent that the big powder mills Of
the country may open again on
a large scale seems to be more
that a mere guess.
7. N. T. is a war time dis
covery and during the war just
closed it was used almost al
together in the big guns for
blasting hillsides. demolishing
towns and cities, sinking sub
marines and a hundred and one
other purposes.
Since the war has closed many
have wondered if it were not
possible to use this terrible ex-
plosive for commercial purposes
and among those who have taken
the matter up were Superior peo-
pie who were interested in the
development of cut-over lands.
The Superior Telegram OF
Monday contained an article
that assurances had been re-
ceived from official sources that
the explosive T. N. I. may be
treated that it can be used safely
and advantageously in clearing
land and that it will be so used
by the government and at a cost
far below that of many other
blasting materials.
The information concerning
the availability of 7. N. I. for
blowing stumps was secured
through Senator /. L. Lenroot
who says:
"Rsplying to your favor of
Jan. 13, as to whether the ex-
plosive 7. N. 7. can be adapted
for use in blowing stumps, say
that it can be and that it will be
so used by the government.
II may state in this connection
t.sat il il populaxly supposed
that there is a large excess of
military explosives on hand,
which might become available
for private use. However it is
found that all of the material
which can be secured is neces-I
sary for use on various govern
ment projects and is being called
for by various divisions of the
government for such use."
A report compiled by an ex-
pert concerning the uses and
characteristics Of T. N. T. which
shows that while it is extremely
powerful in the ordinary state,
that it may be made very safe
for use in clearing and that its
manufacture may be carried on
at a very low cost.
The great war brought to
perfection and wide use a new
high explosive which is really
the wonder of modern science.
Trinitrotoluol, or T. N. T., is the
substance which wiped cities off
the map of Europe, shattered
submarines in the depths of the
sea, blew whole companies of
men to pieces" the report says
in discussing the powerful char
Y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Not Insane

A jury in county court before
Judge P. H. Axelberg decided
on Saturday that FIR. Louis
Charron, whose sanity had been
questioned, was sane and FIR.
Charron was dismissed from the
custody of the court.
The case was called for trial
last Friday morning and occupied
the attention of the court for
two days. The prosecution was
represented by A. w. Sanborn
of Ashland while Attorneys
Bremen of Superior and Mac
Leod of this city appeared for
FIR. Charron. Many witnesses
were introduced during the hear
ing, for and against FIR. Charron
but after hearing the evidence
the jury decided as to FIR. Char
ron's sanity.
Previous to the hearing Fr.,
Charron had been adjudged in
sane by examining physicians
but he claimed that this ex-
animation had been made short
ly after he had recovered from a
severe attack of influenza when
his physical and nervous condi-
tion was not the best and he de-
manded a jury trial, which was
granted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. W, Davis, Pastor.

Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Mrs.
F. T. Beers. Superintendent.
Public worship 10:45 a. m. Mid
week prayer meeting Wednes-
day 7:3O. A cordial invitation
to any who have no church
home in the city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06

Alfred Johnson, clerk for the local
Board of Bayfield, county, has finished
his work with the Board and has
gone to Northland college at Ashland
to take up the course of study.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06
Nar. Euth. Church

Services next Sunday morning
and evening. Sunday School at
noon. The Vikings meet at the
home of Mr.. Peter Ole, West
Pine Street Wednesday evening.
Prayer meeting Thursday even
ing. Confirmant classes Satur-
day form 10 to IL o'clock.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06

Mrs. Jos. Arseneau was called to-
Superior the latter part of last week
by a message saying that her daugh-
ter-in-law Mrs. EfRe Arseneau was
very sick with influenza.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-06

The Ja-Da-Klub met at Miss
Mary Spitzer's home at Z p. ms
Tuesday the 2sth. While waiting
for late comers games were PLAYED.
Then all left for the Gem Theatre,
lunch being served just before
leaving.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-03-21
PIGS FOR BREEDING STOCKS
Animals Should Be Kept Separately
and Fed Differently Than Those
for Fatteninq.

(Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Animals which are to be kept for
breeding purposes should be separated
from the fattening stock soon after
weaving. Only such gifts as show
exceptional type and conformation
should be chosen to replace or aug
ment the sows in the herd. No male
animals should be saved entire unless
the breeder Is growing purebred reg
istered swine. When they are SO
saved their care and feeding is similar
to that of the gifts.
Breeding stock must not be PAM
pered. This does not mean to neglect
them, but it is not best to house them
as carefully or feed them as heavily as
the fattening stock. Sows should be
trained to resist the weather and to
utilize forage crops, that they may
have vitality and the ability to eat
cheap feeds. Pasture should be fur
nished In abundance to these young
gifts, particularly such crops as the
legumes. It is best to feed some grain
10 Tie UIGculA6 SlOCh " ACCR lbCiA
growing nicely, but they must never
be pushed, for the whole object in
their feeding is to make them stretch
out and develop bone and muscle in
place Of fat. A grain ration contain
ing more protein than is fed to fatten-
ing stock is very good for breeding
animals, an ideal ration being similar
to the ones previously given as wean-
ing rations. Two pounds for each 100
pounds live weight Is about the right
amount to feed. The gifts are kept on
the same feed until time to breed for
the first litter, after which they are
In much the same fashion
as the old sows during pregnancy, ex-
cept that they are fed heavier ration.
The gilt at this time must not only
grow the unborn litter but must be fur
nished nutriment to continue her own
growth.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-03-21
HOUSING FOR SHEEP
Barns Need Not Be Expensive, but
Should Be Dry, Well Ventilated
and Free From Drafts.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Equipment for raising sheep on
farms need not be expensive. In mild
ATTITUDES little housing is needed, and
the main need is for fencing and pas
lures of sufficient number and size to
allow frequent changing Of docks to
fresh ground to insure health. Where
winters are longer and more severe
buildings and sheds are necessary to
furnish protection from storms, though
no special provisions are needed for
warmth. Dryness, good ventilation
and freedom from drafts are the first
requisites of buildings for sheep. Con-
venience in feeding and sbepherding
must also be held in mind in locating
and planning such buildings or sheds.
Small flocks can be cared for in sec
lions of barns having stabling or feed
storage for other stock, but with a
flock of, say, 100 ewes, separate build
ings are desirable. The interior ar
rangement of these buildings should
be such as to require minimum of
labor and the least possible moving Of
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-03-21
Y, ", C. A. PROMOTES
WORLD FELLOWSHIP
Will Send Industrial Commission
to Meet Foreign Labor
Leaders.

The War Work Council of the
Young Women's Christian Association
plans to send an industrial commission
of women to England, France and Italy
In April to meet prominent labor lead
ers of those countries with view to
promoting world fellowship among wo-
men.
The commission will be made up of
Mrs. Raymond Robbins, representing
the National Women's Trade Union
League of America; Mrs Irene Os-
good Andrews, American Association
for Labor Legislation; Miss Grace
Drake, National Consumers League
Mrs. James S. Cushman, chairman of
the War Work Council of the Young
Women's Christian Association; Miss
Florence Simms, Miss Marie Wing and
Miss Imogene B. Ireland, secretary to
the commission, all of the Y. W. c. A..
and Miss Mary ellison, an authority on
employment management.
Miss Florence Simms says in re-
gard to the commission: 1.-THE war
has forced upon us the bearing
OF internatio relationships In all
things, and our touch with women In
other countries has made us include in
our international thinking the indus
trial life of women. The war has
wrought so many changes in this that
it seems timely thing that women in
terested in the larger life Of our wo-
men workers should takep counsel to-
gether and express their interest with
the hope that certain minimum stand
ards which seem essential to health
and welfare among women may b
agreed upon and obtained.
Our War Work Council IL sending
abroad this women's commission from.
in America directly con-
cerned with the welfare and largest
life Of industrial women"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-03-21
WOMEN'S COUNCIL
MEETS IN PARIS
Eighty WeIl-KnoWn French Wom-
en- Guests of Y. w. C. A.
for Opening Session.

Paris, Feb. 2.-Eighty of the most
prominent women in France who are
interested in all women's problems at
tended the first meeting of the Provi-
sional Council Of the American Young
Women's Christian Association, held
at Paris headquarters, 8 Place Edou-
ard VII, Jan. 3d.
Mrs. Robert Lansing, wife of the
Secretary of State, who is first vice
president of the council, presided, con-
Quoting all sessions In French, as two
thirds of the members represent
French associations with whom the
Y. W. G. A. has been cooperating.
All women In France are looking for
ward to the findings Of the council as
of tremendous Importance not only to
women in France, but all over the
world. The purpose Of the council Is
to collect and make available informa-
ton about conditions and needs Of wo-
men, to become acquainted with wo-
men who are identified with different
kinds of work and to develop a few
TYPICAL 1luSITdtlOHS WHICH VIII set
standards for future permanent work.
Following are the societies repre-
sented: Union Chretienne des Jeun
Files, Student Movement, Foyer des
Alliees, Amies de la Jeune File, Ma
tional Council of Women. Among the
delegates were Mime. Jules Siegfried,
Nine Avril de st. Croix, Baroness
VAUDEVILLE, Countess Pourtales and
Nine Waldegrave of London
Mrs. William G. Sharp, wife of the
ambassador to France, is honorary
chairman of the council and Mrs. Fran
els Mcneil Bacon president pro TEN.
Miss Charlotte Niven, director of Y.
w. G. A. work in Italy, is secretary.
Departmental and provincial groups
will hold meetings weekly to discuss
local problems, the entire council meet
ing at the end of each month. In April,
at the last meeting, each group will
decide how the information and ex-
perience may be used most effectively
in the future.
Delegates are guests at the Hotel
Petrograd, the Y. w. G. A. Hostess
House In Paris.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-03-21
GERMAN BORN PATRIOT
Marietta Man Largest Holder Of
y. S. Securities in His County.
oselarss Country Can Have Whatever
He HISS Whenever Il De-
oireO It.

II William Hohenzollern depended
on Americans OF German birth to do
his work in this country he would
never have picked August Heckert Of
Marietta. MINI.
Although born in Germany, Mr..
Hsckert stands today a. the prize
practical patriot OF Lac Out Parle
county with $4,000 to his credit in
Liberty Bonds. War Savings Stamps
and Certificates of Indebtedness. In
addition to tho cash investments, he
has loaned his 24-year-old son to
Uncle Sam and the youth is serving
his country on the dreadnaught Kear-
sarge. Mr.. and Mrs. Heckert have also
toiled INCREASINGLY for the various war
activities in their home town and
county.
Chairman J. H. Hayden Of Madison
10 authority for the statement that
the Heckerts are the largest holders
OF government securities In Lac Qui
Parle county.
And Mr.. Heckert has not been silent
concerning the prosecution OF the war.
He has won himself host of enemies
among old neighbors for the things
he has told them about their attitude
toward the land OF their adoption.
The elimination came recently
whom Ferdinand Kahlbrenner, also OF
Marietta, brought suit for $4,000
against the prize patriot of the
county. The suit followed signed
article In Marietta paper, In which
Mr.. Heckert aired his views regarding
the refusal of many OF his townsmen
to buy Liberty Bonds and War Savings
Stamps. The jury did not deliberate
long over tho evidence and returned
verdict for Mr.. Heckert.
Tho land Of my adoption is the
only land that recognize" Mr.. Heck
ert said in telling his experiences to
A. r. Rogers, Chairman Of the Ninth
District War Loan Organization This
government has made it possible for
me to succeed in business and what
over I have, the United States can
have whenever 1t desires 1t. The jury
that gave me the verdict apparently
thought that a man who bought five
or six times as many Liberty Bonds as
his allotment called for, could not be
very disloyal."
Tho case of Mr.. Heckert," said
Chairman Rogers. SIS proof that the
majority Of American citizens Of Ger
man birth are loyal to their adopted
country"
Chairman Hayden Of Madison de.
clared that the story of Mr. Heckert
should have the greatest circulation in
the coming Victory Loan campaign.
The story should bring shame to
many persons who have been evading
their full duty to their country" Mr..
Hayden said.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-03-21
War Loan Organization Predicts
That Many for Ninth Federal
Reserve District.
WAR JOB NOT FINISHED.
Americas Great Power Of Production
Whipped German Spirit and Now
Bill Must Be Paid-Cheap
at Any Price.

War Savings societies are being or
gained in all parts of the Ninth Fed
eral Reserve District as the first i'm
portant step in the national Thrift
campaign for 1919.
A. r. Rogers, Chairman Of the Dis
trict War Loan Organization, predicts
that by the closing of Savings Society
Week, February "a, there will have
been organized at least 10000 active
societies for the encouragement of.
thrift and the sale of government ses
curities
Asked for statement of the aims
Rogers, Chairman of the War Loan
Organization, dictated the following:
1.-THE fighting is over but our war
job isn't finished. The world has
progressed thus far toward permanent
peace because America stepped in and
with her millions of men and billions
of money made 1t impossible for Au
tocracy to win. By our marvellous pro-
duction Of war materials and our abil-
ity to use them. we convinced Ger
many that continuance of the fight
ing meant national suicide.
What if our American-made can
non, motor trucks, tanks, rolling
kitchens, airplanes, poisonous gases
and ammunition did not reach Europe?
They were in readiness and would
have gone into the lines in the spring.
Germany knew this. She was whipped
In spirit by the tremendous show of
power displayed by America.
Our production of these things
ended the fighting. They saved
money and hundreds of thousands OF
precious lives. Now they have to be
paid for and they are cheap at any
price. Our Government must pay for
them and we must temporarily loan