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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
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Mrs. Lauridsen, living with her son, Thomas Lauridsen, Devon, has been ill for a number of days and the case has been diagnosed as ty- phoid fever.
 Miss Mary Ressler, who is in her second year at Oberlin college, Ohio, Is at home for the holidays.
 Mrs. Mckay of Greenwich has been recently a visitor in Milford as a guest of her brother, Mir. HoIbeck
 The Grand Army, W. R. c. and Sons of Veterans are to have a joint installation on Jan. 9th. The last mentioned society will be the guests of the veterans of the G. A. R. post This will bring together the allied or ders for a rare good time and the Relief Corps may be depended upon to serve a collation that will send everybody home in contented frame of mind.
 Advises have been received that Mrs. Robert Morris, now in San Francisco, Cal, has a mild case of typhoid fever, and is in one of the hospitals of that city.
 The pupils of the Woodmont school under the guidance of Miss Fannie Beach, their teacher, their annual custom with observing Christmas ex- ercises, carols, short plays, etc., around tree containing a present for each, and candy and cornballs enough for all at Walnut Beach Chapel, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock.
 The machinery of the local court was set in motion yesterday Wm. Brown appearing to answer to the charge of embezzlement by agent. and now resting pending a continu- ance to Monday the 29th. Also, James Conway, breach of the peace and drunkenness, was up, and re- ceived the benefit of judgment sus- pended after he had paid the costs.
 The Christmas tree exercises of St Peters Sunday school will be held at the Parish house on December 29th at four o'clock in the afternoon. There will be an entertainment in addition to the distribution of pres ents.
 At woodmont the Christmas exer- cises of the Chapel Sunday school will be held on Saturday evening of this week. There will be a Christmas tree and all of the pleasant things associ- ated herewith.
 Edward Parmalee, a boy, was struck by an automobile on Broad street yesterday afternoon but for tunate1y only slightly injured. No blame was attached to the driver of the car.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24

Regular mfdweek prayer meeting of Christian Science church at R. A. hall this Wednesday evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
STILL A CHANGE
 TO SECURE ONE OF GOVT HOUSES

There is still a chance to make yourself a Christmas present of one of the comfortable homes that are be- ing sold by Harry A. Burnes for the United States Housing Corporation at Grasnere and Old Mill Green.
 The payment of $43o on houses that are being sold for $4,300, or ten per cent. of the purchase price of any of the other houses will give the pur- chaser possession of the property. The balance can be paid off at the rate of one per cent. a month.
 This kind of a Christmas present is much better than jewelry or any Of the other things that one usually presents to himself or his family as 1t insures the happy return of many Christmas days in the future.
 The houses at both Grasmere and Old Mill Green are selling very fast and those who are thinking of safe investment for a home should lose no time in making their first payment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24

The Methodist people have arranged for a Christmas tree and entertain ment on Friday. this week, at 7:30. and it is hinted that the Sunday school management has something unusually fine in store for those who come out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
For Men's Comfort and Conxenience
Paian1aS

Properly cut and of appropriate erials-me cloths, in plain colors and stripes; Madras, in fancy stripes; cotton crepe, plain coIors; white Madras; fan nelette and silk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
Censorship System
 Prevails in Germany


 Berlin, Dec. 24.-At last the naked truth is out, officially confirmed. Ger many still has a censorship with Is Headquarters for testing letters, and for examining them. Government of ficials say "the activity of the test ing headquarters consits in control ling the foreign correspondence of German business though the Chambers of Commerce have already had a chance to see the correspond ence and have declared it to be free from any harm.
 '"The postal examination head quarters have three duties," official circles farther announced. ''These are to hinder the flight of capital, to see whether the orders of the imperial commissary for export and import have been followed; and to stop the exchange trade with the red and green stamped thousand mark notes."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
Military College of
 Mexico Will Reopen


 Mexico City, Dec. 24.-The Military College of Chapultepec, the West Point of Mexico, will be reopened during the first week in January next after being closed since 1914. This school up to the moment that the kaleidoscope change of political events in the republic made its op- eration impossible. was reckoned as one of the best, it's faculty being re- cruited from Mexican military men who had received their training in similar military academies in Eu- rope and the United States
 Chapuitepec Castle, a huge ornate structure that overlooks the Valley of Mexico from a high hill, for sev- eral years has been the nominal home of President Carranza but the chief executive prefers to live in q more modest home in the center of the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24

The Christmas pageant at Plymouth church Sunday evening was witnessed by as large a number of people as the building could accommodate, and the story as told by it is spoken of as one of exceeding beauty and impressive ness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
MILFORD NEVIS

At the special town meeting held last night the issuance of $50 900 bonds to meet current expenses was voted. There was only 24 persons in the hall when the meeting was called to order. After Judge Platt had been elected chairman he ruled that there was no certain number nece 3sary to constitute a quorum 10 transact bus mess. A motion to adjourn to next Monday was lost and the meeting ac- cepted two deeds. One of a right of way, for a drain to the Wapawaug river, from Mrs. Bristol, and one for a small piece of land at Fels Hill from MT. Clark. The meeting also adopted the report of the committee recently appointed to change the names of streets where the name was dupIi- cated in some other part of the town. The names of over 100 streets was changed. Attention was called to the nee cessity for the widening of Bridge port avenue near from Boards corner to Washington bridge. but no action was taken on the matter.
 There was a large number of people in attendance at the exercises at the Central Grammar school yesterday, which corsisted of two part cantata entitled Santa Claus at Miss Prim's''
  parts being taken by the following scholars: Sherman Barnes, Florence Woodruff, John Lacush, Mildred Hen derson, Fred Wayman, Mamie Ku- peon, Caroline Broadwell, Mary N. Kartzmark, Joseph Schmanskie, Dor othy Shores and Myrtle Allen. Miss SalIie Hobohkiss recited the prologue and epilogue. The Mandolin and Vio- lin club entertained the audience be- tween the acts.
 A collection was taken for the res toration fund for the benefit of the schools in France, and much praise for the scholars and congratulations for MT Holbeck. the principal of the school, are heard. The play went off smoothly, the different parts being cleverly performed, and the singing was excellent and a delight to those present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
YOUR XMAS PECANS

We will ship by parcel post anywhere (prepaid) 1 1-2 lb. box fresh sne1led oceans (whole halvesl, or ? lb. box broken halves, for S1 currency or P. o. money order; no c. O. d. shipments. Prices quoted on larger quantities. All oceans put up in sanitary boxes. Ad- dress
 Brackledge Fruit & Nut Go.
 Postoffice Box 92
 Wynnewood, Oklahoma.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24

Fortune is smiling upon Company B and some of the old members are -enlisting. including Sam Munson and Capt. Harrison.
 At the meeting held Monday even ing Harold Gottsegen began early at the military game Snd has stuck to it without waveSnE till the present time, acquiring experience, and well deserves the dignity and honor that goes with the position.
 The rifle team is practising steadily and the elimination process now go- ing on is expected to produce a high grade combination that will win hon. ore at the matches to be held in Jan uary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WILL BE
 CLEARANCE BARGAIN DAYS.

Extraordinary price reductions Winter Millinery, Reliable Fur Scarfs and Mus Shirt Waists, Petticoats Angr Wool Shoulder scars Seal Plush Coatees Rain coats Children's Baincapes Earabout Feather Capes Ostrich Feather Boas Leatheratte Goats, Trimmed Mil inery and Trimmings.
 Everything must be sold at some price-it matters not how small. Great money saving opportunities.
 IT PAYS TO TRADE AT DJLLONS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24

After a warm winter the price of ice goes up because it is scarce. and after a cold winter it goes up because the crop is harvested under diff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24

Harry Merwin of Wheelers Farms continues to show improvement. On Monday his pulse and temperature were normal although yesterday there was some return of the fever
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
Their Homecoming Celebration Was
a Winner
Continuous Program From Morning
Until the Morning After. All
Had Fine Time.

The city Of Bayfield, lived true
to her promise of having one of
| the best celebrations in her his
tory when the Homecoming cele-
bration for the northern part of
the county was held in that city
last Saturday.
A splendid program had been
prepared and it was carried out
almost to the letter. The only
part Of the program which had
to be changed was the promised
aeroplane flight. This was inn
possible because of the accident
to the plane on its journey from
Green Bay to Bayfield,, and was
no fault of the Bayfield, commit
tee.
In the morning there was an
excellent address by Solon Perrin
and in the afternoon the street
sports began. These consisted
of a wrestling contest, contor-
ZIONIST acts, Indian dances, clog
dancing, singing by ladies Choir
us, gun club shoot, band music,
etc. Music was furnished by
the Newport Band of Ironwood.
In the evening there was
water sports consisting Of log
rolling, swimming races, tub
races, etc. .Glacier's water cir
Gus was dandy. Mr.. Glacier
gave an exhibition at log rolling,
ball rolling, surf riding, etc. and
gave his audience many thrills.
This was followed by a beautiful
display of fireworks, and then
came the street dance followed
by the big dance at the armory.
There was not an idle moment
from the time the fun began un-
til it closed late Saturday night.
Hundreds of people from all
parts of Bayfield, county attend
ed and the delegation from
Washburn was large one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
Now Being Distributed by County
Clerk NelS M. Oscar
Are Beauties and are Highly Priced by
she Boys from Bayfield,
County.

The Bayfield, County Honor
Medals, promised at the time OF
the Homecoming celebration. but
which did not arrive in time
from the manufacturers, are
now on hand and are being dis
trlbuted by County Clerk Nels
M. Oscar.
These medals are very beauti-
ful. The medal is in the form
of bronze cross with the words
United States Forces" on the
one side and the words Present
ed by the people Of Bayfield,
County, Wis, in grateful recog-
milton of patriotic services IN
the World War" on reverse side.
The badge is fastened to a pin by
red, white and blue ribbon.
Since the word went out that
the medals had arrived many
have been distributed from the
office of the County clerk and
cards are being received on each
mail saying send the medals.
These medals are for all of the
boys who went into the service
from BAYFIELD, county and for
Bayfield, county boys VINO may
have enlisted in the service from
other places. The Homecoming
committee has arranged for
enough redals So thst every
boy receives one.
Soldiers or sailors desiring the
medals should send in their
names to the County Clerk, CIV
ing number Of company and
division and the place where
enlisted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
To be Held at Ashland Junction
July 10Th
Demonstration Of Tractors in Farm
Work and Experiment
Demonstrations.

Tuesday, July 29th, is to be q
big day for the farmers of the
clay counties of Wisconsin when
a Farmers Field Day and Trac-
| tor Demonstration will be held
at the State Experimental farm
at Ashland Junction, Wisconsin.
There is to be a program chock
full of interest, participated in
by the County Agents OF the
Clay counties of Wisconsin, K.
A. Moore and E. J. Delwiche Of
the University of Wisconsin, b
G. Packer, Director of lmmlgra-
ton, Walter L. Houser, Wlscon-
sin Live Stock Breeders Associ-
alton. and prominent farmers
and others interested in the
making of a bigger upper Wis
consin and better homes.
See for yourself where the
the states noted grains are bred,
how to plow with team and
tractor. ways to brush, clear and
crop cut over lands, how to kill
quack grass. how to succeed in
dairying.
There will be a big picnic at
noon, pack a basket, bring the
family and enjoy good time.
Coffee will be served free.
This is to be one of the biggest
meetings for farplers held in. in.
Northern Wisconsin this season.
The counties of Bayfield,, Ash
land and Douglas are partici-
pating in this field day meet, and
it will be worth the while of
every farmer in this section to
take a day off from labor and
attend.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
Many Favor Gravel.

The article in The Times OF
last week in regard to graveline
of the county highways SENS to
have met with the approval of q
number of the members of the
county board for we have re-
ceived a Hum Der of letters from
board mem bers favoring the
plan of grayeling all county
roads before new road construc'
tion is undertaken.
Gravel roads seem TO be stand
ing up everywhere while the
dirt and clay roads are going tC
pieces. Gravel on clay or grave
on sand, if properly applied
seems to make the best roads
and roads that will stand the
traffic.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
On His Way Home

E. Bergman received a card
from his son George the first of
the week stating that he was on
board a Transport on his way
home from overseas where he
has been serving with the
American forces for the past
year or more. He is expected
to arrive in this city some time
during the coming week.
George was band leader of a
regimental band during the last
few months in the service and
the band returned as unit to
the United States.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
Returns From Overseas

Miss Edna Estabrook, daugh-
ter of Mrs. d. j. EstaDrooK, who
has been serving with the Amer
lean army as nurse with the
American Red Cross, returned
to this city on Tuesday evening
aud expects to visit here for a
time with relatives and friends.
Miss Estabrook entered the
services as Red Cross nurse
shortly after the United States
entered the war and served
with army until a short time
ago. She is a graduate nurse
and an excellent young lady.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
First Auto Funeral.

Undertaken Ed. Bradley OF
this city conducted the first auto
funeral held in the city this
week when he secured an auto
hearse trC1n ashland and used
only automobiles at the funeral.
Heretofore teams have been
used for drawing the hearse
while autos have been used for
conveying attendants. and the
com biDation has not worked very
we'll together. Undertaken Brat
ley says that hereafter he will
secure an auto hearse for use
when ordered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
Large Attendance at 0rienta Picnic

The farmers of Orienta and
vicinity held a very successful
picnic on the farm of Carl Mel
son or Orienta last Sunday July
2Oth. There was an attendance
of four hundred. A program
was given and general good
time was enjoyed by ALL
County Agent Brubaker
pointed out the Importance Of
increasing the mum Der Of pure
bred sires, by showing a map ol
the county giving the complete
bull census which shows 29 pei
cent pure breds and Il per cent
scrubs and grades.
Professor e j. Delwiche was
to be there but two days before
tire picnic, the State sent Mr.
Delwiche thru the west to in
spect the pea crop and get in
formation on Western varieties
Everyone present had an en-
ljoyable, time. We believe tina
these occasions are appreciated
especially by our new settlers il
the respective communities AM
these families should be 5
pecially welcomed as they cam
here 20 build permanent homes
On Sunday August 3fd th,
Lake Shore Community Club 0
Port Wing will hold a plcni
somewhere in tile town Of Por
i Wing. We hope they will hav
a large attendance. Everyon
lis invited to attend.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
George Frostman Injured at Hough-
ton Sunday Morning
Died Before Doctor Could be Summoned.
Injury to Head Cause Of
Death.

George Frostman, age nine
teen years, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
August Frostman of Houghton.
met death in a rather peculiar
manner last Sunday while in
bathing with other companions
at Houghton. Just how he re-
ceived the injury which caused
his death seems to be somewhat
OF a mystery.
George and other companions
had erected spring board near
the point at Houghton but a few
days before and they we're try
ing out the spring board Sunday
morning. George made a dive
from the board and when he
came up swan Immediately to
the shore. He complained of a
raging headache and also an
injury to his arm. After seat
ing himself upon a log he toppled
over.
DR.. Spears was summoned and
ne Immediately left for Hough-
ton in his auto but the lad had
passed away before he arrived.
there was a bruise on the
young mans forehead but
whether he received this when
making the dive or when he fell
from the log on which he was
sitting after coming from the
water seems TO be unknown.
Death was due to concussion Of
the brain, caused from the
bruise on the head.
AT first it was reported that
the young man had drowned but
this report was wrong. From
the time ofmaking the dive until
ne arrived upon shore was but a
few minutes. He was seen to
make the dive and to swim
to shore and some of his
companions are of the impression
that he struck his head upon a
rock when diving.
George was the youngest in
the Freshman family and besides
his parents leaves four brothers
and two sisters to mourn his
death. He was a graduate of the
Washburn High School and a
bright fellow and his death has
caused great sorrow to his rela-
tives and many friends.
The funeral was held yester-
Iday afternoon from the late
residence at Houghton and in
terment was in Woodland ceme-
tary in this city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
Farmers Smiling

For a time the farmers OF this
vicinity thought that because of
the bumper crop of hay IN this
region that prices wonld be
tumbling, but there appears to
be a shortage Of hay in a num-
ber Of places which will proba-
bly, keep the prices up around
the level
A number Of the farmers are
selling a part of their crop and
the prevailing prices seem to be
somewhere around $40 per ton
for hay in piles on the field.
This is not a bad price consider
ing the bumper crop and the in
dications are that the price will
go higher as soon as the surplus
hay is picked up.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
Died at Ashland

Mrs. Mabel Torkelson, age q
years, 5 months and Z days, be-
loved wife Of Mr.. A. S. Torkel.
son of this city, passed away
Monday morning at the Genera
hospital at Ashland from perit-
initis.
The news Of Mrs. Torkelson's IS
death came as a great shock to
her many friends in this city
and Bayfield, for it was not
known by many that her con-
dition was serious. She was
taken to the hospital last We'd
nesday for an operation and per-
limits set in and death came on
Monday.
The body was brought to this
city Monday by Undertaken
Bratley and the funeral will be
held from the family residence
on west 9th street on Friday
afternoon at one o'clock, SER
vices being in charge of Rev. d.
w. Davis of the Methodist
church of which the deceased
was member. Interment will
be in Woodland cemetary.
The deceased was the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Thore-
son of this city and has lived
here since childhood. She was
an excellent lady, beloved by
those who knew her and her un-
timely death has caused great
sorrow to her many relatives
and friends. Besides a husband
she is survived by four children
the oldest being seven years Of
age and the youngest babe Of
eight months, a father and
mother and four sisters and two
brothers. They have the heart
felt sympathy Of their many
friends in their sad bereave-
ment. i
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
Makes Long Trip

Mrs. Ole Johnson, age 80
years, arrived in the city Sun
day afternoon from Tacoma,
Wash, and is now visiting with
her two son, Mr.. Fred Ander-
son and Mr.. Gust Lund in this
city. Despite Mrs. Johnson's
advanced years she made the
trip alone and seemed to enjoy
it very much, although she was
considerably fatigued By the
long journey.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
WORLDS MOST ELABORATE FUNERAL CAR
NOW ON ITS WAY TO WASHBURfl
This Fine New Hearse Soon to Be Added to the Funeral Equipment
by Amos N. Hanson


mediately upon its arrival,
which is expected within a few
days, it will be installed IN the
service Of Mr.. Hansen, giving
Washburn, Bayfield,, and in fact
the entire county, 1ae CD the
most luxurious funeral services
in the country, for il has been
declared by authorities who have
seen it, to be one Of the most
elaborate motor cars in the
world. This will be the first
motor hearse to be owned in
Bayfield, county, and as Mr..
Hanson has also arranged to in
stall a full motor equipment IN
his funeral business, including
motor hacks, it will give him one
of the most complete outfits tc
be found liz the northwest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-07-24
Notice to Bidders

Notice is Hereby Given That bids
will be received by the undersigned
Board of Public Works at the Office
Of the CITY Clerk of the City Of
Washburn. on the 20th day Of July
1919, at four o'clock, p. M. tor the
construction of the following side
walks:
Blk. 5, Lot %. Wings FIRST Ad-
dition
Blk. z, Lot 3, Townsite
Blk. IL. Lot W. 6 Townsite
Blk. IL f. 6 Townsite
Blk. IL Lot 9 Towrsite
Blk. SO, Lot |, IS, Is, 26, ~, 28,
29, 80, 81 and 80, Townsite.
Blk. 6, Lot l6, Neill & Pratt's
Addition.
Blk. Z. Lot IA and Is, Vaughn 4
Austcians' Add.
Blk. 8, IA, IS l6 18 II 19 e
Vaughn q Austrlans Add
Blk. 9 Lot IL, II 13 IA Is l6 II Is
10 20. Vaughn and Aus strians Add
Blk. 18, Lots / 2 3 7 s 8 i
Vaughn & Austrians Add.
Blk. 10, Lots rs and 6Z5Vaughr
81 Austrians Add.
Blk so, 2 5 and 6 Townsite
Blk. 81, Lots 2 3 8 and Il
Townsltt.
Bids for same wifi will be pei
square foot. and sidewalks must b
constructs d according to the rule
adopted by the Board OF PUBL
| Works.
Payments for this work will be D.
Improvement certificates, which
will be issued upon tne acceptance
Of the contracts and or6 performed
to the satisfaction of the board.
The board reserves the right t.
rsj ct any and all bids.
Dated this 18th day of July 1919
Board Of Public Works