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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-23

would throw baseball--or as nearly
develop their ability to throw long
distance and also teach them to con-
troll the oval. The plan was given h
tryout the past season, but was not
in vogue long enough to judge fully
OF its merits.
The international polo matches will
be staged at Nottingham Club in
England June IS, % and %. accord
ling to a cable from the British asso-
citation several days ago. The dates
named are tentative and will be
changed if they are not satisfactory
to the Americans. The American Of
ficials announced after receiving the
dates, that there would hardly be a
request for a change.
Natyan A. Tufts. OF Providence,
who refereed the Yale Harvard foot
ball game, has made out a report of
the scrap between CASTOR, Of Har-
ward, and Kempton, Of Yale. both of
whom were chased from the gridiron
ava "'"SSA'5' W uiiieceSSafy rough
ness TUFTS refused to blame one
player more than another, declaring
both men We're using their fists Wig
orously when he saw them. Both
players were disciplined for their
conduct in the game.
The United States government re-
Gently purchased the l5-year-oId
stallion Mentor. by Blackstock- Nets,
for use in one of the army rernount
stations. The horse was purchased
from DR.. William c. Gadsby. The
animal probably will be sent to the
Roanoke, Va, station until spring.
Captain Huffman, Of the Ohio
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-23

Eeaman oratoricaI Contest.
Special to mes-Republican.
Beaman. Dec. 1.-The annual de
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-23

The hex is found in the highest re,
gjons of the Alps.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-23

3ERs. CLARA MARKLEY, of
Kansas City. Mo-, who says
from, the way Tsnlao has brought
back her health and strength after
five years suffering it seen1s like
it was made specially for her case.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
EXPLAINING "JAcK" IN FLAG
Origin of Emblem Of the British EEi-
pire Goes Back to the Days Of
PIatesArmor.

"The tar-Spangled Banner" ex-
plains itself; like the "tricolor" OF
France. But who put the Jack in
Union Jack? This curious term. which
Is the only name by which we know
the British flag, has been the subject
of much surmise; but so unique is Its
history that you would never guess 1t
in thousand years
In ancient times every English SOL
dier in the field wore the protecting
"jacque" or surtout (over al). which
was a garment of padded leather In
terspersed with pieces Of plate armor,
upon the breast the crimson cross or
st. George. When the soldiers had
occasion to board ship their jacques
were placed next each other along the
buiwarks of the ship in the same way
that the Romans arranged their
shields on board their galleys.
The jacques so afforded the men pro-
lection against the arrows OF their
adversaries on the water, and by their
device upon the outer side proclaimed
the nationality of the ship. Excepting
the kings own ship. which flew the
royal arms on a silken sail, the jacques
bore the only indication of the nation
ality Of vessel.
In the course Of time, when the
jacques were not longer needed along
the bulwarks, solitary jacque was
probably displayed at the bowsprit,
and so the name "Jack'' came into use
for the flag that superseded it.
In 1901 the three kingdoms Of Eng
land, Ireland and Scotland were for
mally united and the British flag
made combination of the cross Of
st. George for England, Of st. Andrew
for Scotland and of st. Patrick for Ire
land. 1t was this union which made
the British flag the "Union Jack"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Teachers and Mothers Meeting

The Grst meeting of the Pio-
neer School Association, which
was recently organized, was
held at the Pioneer school on
Tuesday afternoon of this week
when drills were carried on by
the school children after which
a program was rendered in which
a very interesting and instruc-
tive talk was given by County
Visiting Nurse Miss Anna
Thompson. Miss Thompson's
talk had to deal with the health
of children.
The meeting was followed by
a luncheon being served to the
mothers and teachers.
The meetings are being held
for the purpose of acquainting
the mothers with the work being
done in the Pioneer school and
having them interest themselves
in the work of the schools.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Diei yuesday

Mrs. Ella Gunderson, age "a
years and z months. residing in
Dupont Park Addition, passed
away on Tuesday afternoon after
a weeks illness with influenza
followed by pneumonia.
A private funeral service was
held at the late residence this
afternoon at four o'clock. con-
Quoted by Rev. Christensen
and the body was taken tc
Cottonwood, Mimi, for inter
ment.
Besides a husband, two child.
rem about two and four years OF
age, are left to mourn the loss OF
their mother. They have the
sympathy of friends.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Big Increase in Bayfield, County

The agricultural crop of Bay
field county for 1919 had value
of $463. 594 in excess OF that of
1913 according to the statistics
of the State Department of
Agriculture compiled by Joseph
A. Becker, cooperative agricul
tural statistician.
As there was less than 4 per
cent Increase in the acreage
planted, the excess is chiefly in
the value of the 16 principal
crops.
The Legislature of 1919 i'm
posed on the State Department
of Agriculture the administra-
tion Of dog license law designed
to encourage the more general
raising Eof sheep especially in
the nor thern counties.
The dog law, which is Chapter
527 Laws of 1919, requires the
taking out of licenses for all dogs
owned the fee being So for
males and S. for females. As
SCISSORS are required to list all
dogs, and are paid 20 cents for
each one listed. After July /,
1920, dogs without license tags
will be seized, and il not re-
claimed will be disposed of in
some humane manner.
Officers will receive $lOO for
each licenseless dog seized.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Reliable information.

An American tourist recently visited
the ancient city of Chester, and was
startled by the loud changing Of the
fire alarm bell.
Seeing others run. he ran, too, and
presently found himself one Of crowd
gathered to witness the departure of
the fire engines. In short time the
engines dashed out of the yard and
disappeared down the street in a
whirl of dust and smoke.
With view to gathering informa-
ton, the tourist addressed himself to
man in the crowd:
"Say, mister, l suppose in an old
place like this containing SO many
timber-fronted houses, you often have
a fire?'
"Pretty often" assented the man.
"How often, now, does a fire occur?
asked the American.
Every time that bell rings" replied
the man, nodding towards the bell
tower.-London Tit-Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Notice to Contractors

Sealed bids will be received at the
highway commissioner Office in the
City of Washburn at 2 p. m. on the
first day of March tor the following
bridges:
One. 90 90 reinforced concrete
slab bridge tobe buils at Thompson s
Creek in the city of Washbprn.
One Sioux River bridge to be
built on the State Trunk Highway
No I3 in the town of Bayview con-
sisting of two concrs tie abutments
and pile driving and setting of SO
foot plate girder span. Steel for
super structure and piling are fur
nished by the county.
Plans and specifications of these
bridges can be seen at the hig hway
commissioner Office.
A certified check of one hundred
dollars (Sloo) to accompany each
bill.
The State Road and Bridge Com
mittee reserves the right to accept
or reject any or all bids.
John Friberg.
County Highway Commissioner.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Likes This Country

Charles Matthias, whoformerly
resided i'll tins city, but who has
been in the west for the past
two years, returned to this city
the latter part of last week and
has purchased q ten a9re tract
OF land near this city and will go
into the business of truck gar
dening. Mr.. Matthias has be-
come convinced that Bay yield
county soil and climate cannot
be beat when it comes to grow
iDg crops without failure and
he has decided to make this his
future home.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19

An eis ht pound baby girl was
torn to Mr.. AID Mrs. Walter Veno
on Tuesday afternoon.
Alex Gackowski closed deal the
first OF the week for the purchase
of q new 5 passenger Buick Car
from the Trowbridge agency. Tbe
car is expected to arrive in the
course Of few weeks.
Ben Uagrodt has been at Mime
apolis the past week where he has
been attending the convention of
the r tail Hardware dealers.
Oscar Bodin Of Houghton has been
quite seriously Ill with influenza dur
ing the east week.
L. A. Loveland of Minneapolis was
in tho city for few days during the
past week transacting matters OF
business and visiting with old friends.
Mr.. Loveland is one of the best
boosters Washburn and Bayfield,
county has for he everlastingly keeps
at it all the time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Council Committee to Report Ad-
visibility Of Purchase
Of Light and Water Plants. Viii Re-
port Findings to the City Council
for Action.

For the purpose of determin-
ing the advisability Of purchasing
the water and lighting plants a
special committee was appointed
at the last meeting of the City
Council to make a detailed report
and to report its findings to the
Council who in turn will deter
mine whether or not the matter
should be submitted to the voters
of the city at the election to be
held on the first Tuesday of April.
This committee is composed Of
Nels Nelson, S. e. Swanson and
Nels M. Oscar. The committee
is now carrying on their investi-
cations and their report will be
made to the Council at the first
meeting of that body to be held
on the first Tuesday of March.
Some time ago the Washburn
Water Company, through its
president, w. G. Maxcy. offered
to sell the city the plant with
the statement that if the city
did not decide to purchase the
plant the Company would go be-
fore the Wisconsin Railway
Commission, asking for raise
in rates.
Some Of the council members
felt that the city should acquire
the plants of the Washburn
Water Company and the Wash
burn Electric Light & Power
Company and not the one plant.
and with view to determining
the advisability of the purchase
this committee was appointed.
The judgment of the council
will be based on the findings Of
the special committee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Had a Fine Time

A very pleasant party was
given at the farm home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Tim Burke and Mr.,
and Mrs. Alex Legacy last Sat.
urday evening. About forty
people were present, twenty.
three going from this city in a
hay rack. The evening was
spent at dancing and telling
stories. A few of our home
talent artists demonstrated their
ability as vaudeville dancers
At twelve supper was served
which was enjoyed by all. On
the way out the hay rack tipped
over, throwing the occupants
into the snow. andalthough none
were hurt it was decided to con-
tinue the party until morning
and return to the city by day.
light. All present voted Mr.. an d
Mrs. Legacy and Mr.. and Mrs.
Burke royal entertainers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Has More Than Three to One Lead
for Year 1919
Ratio Was Even Greater During 1918.
Flu Epidemic Cause of
Additional Deaths.

The stork had the Grim Reap
er beat more than three to one
in Bayfield, County during the
year 1919 according to records
in the office of County Clerk
Nels M Oscar which have just
been made public.
The records show that during
1919 there were 303 births as
against Sc deaths This increase
in the number of deaths in 1919
is accounted for by the influenza
epidemic which swept the coun :
try and which caused many
deaths in Bayfield, county as
we'll as other parts of the United
States.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
A Family of Twins
present

Agent Frank Brandt of the
Omaha depot received two letters
this week which leads Frank to
believe that his is not the only
family that can boast of a pair of
twin babies. One letter was
from Franks brother, John S.
Brandt, residing in this state,
announcing the arrival of twin
girls. The other letter was
from Mrs. Brandl's sister, Mrs.
Hedlicka, residing at Pine River.
MINI. announcing the arrival of
twin boys. Frank has extended
congratulations.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Reorganized

The Methodist Brotherhood met
at the home of Rev. and Mr.. Davis
on Friday night, Feb. l3. The
evening was spent in re-organizing
and election OF officers.
The fol owing were chosen to act
as officers for the ensuing year:
Pres w. C. Howell
Vice Pres. H. G. Koenig
f. e Weman
J. E. Westgate
Geo Froseth
Sec. Treas. Harry Hanson
Chaplain-Rev D. w. Davis
The organic tion is planning some
d finite constructive commnn ~
work.
Light refreshments were served
by Mrs. Davis following the bus,-
n SIS session.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Taking Course

The AmericanizAtion class be-
ing held at the Y M. G. A. weekly
has an enrolment of fourteen
members aud much interest is
being taken in the class which
teaches better Americanism.
The class is for the purpose OF
instructing foreign born people
about this government and is
being conducted by County and
other officers. The purpose of
tile class in the main is teaching
the fundamentals for Cit zAnship
so that those desiring to become
American citizens can pass the
necessary examinations.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Washburn Institution Leads District
in Quality Of Butter
Competing Against Twenty Other Coun-
ties at State Buttermakers
Convention.

The stockholders of the Was h
burn Cooperative Creamery
company. and their buttermaker
Maurice Hansen, are feeling
rather jubilant over their sue
cess at the contest held by the
Wisconsin Buttermakers Conven-
tion at La Crosse during the con-
vention of Feb. 10th to 18th in
which the Washburn institution
scored first place in the contest
in which twenty other counties
were competing.
The contest was statewide
and the State prize was won by
Fred Werner of Waterloo, Wis.
who had the highest score in the
state. The state was divided
into eight districts, Washburn
being in the 7th district which
included twenty counties in the
northern and eastern part of the
state.
In the district the butter made
by Maurice Hansen of the local
creamery won first place. Bay
field county is the youngest
county in the district so far as
creameries go, but took first
place against older competitors
which is a great boost for this
county.
In Maurice Hansen the Wash
burn Institution has one Of the
best buttermakers to be found
in this part part of the state for
he can produce the goods.
While Mr.. Hansen was at Iron
River he won many prizes on
the quality of his butter and
upon coming to this city he is
bringing with him his reputation
which showed itself in the first
contest in which the local cream
cry competed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Methodist Episcopal Church
d. w. Davis, Pastor.

Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Mrs.
F. Il. Beers, Supt. Public wor-
ship IL a. M, Epworth League
z p. m. Methodist brotherhood
meets the second and fourth
Friday evenings of each mon h,
|8 o'clock.
There will be installation ser.
yises for the Sunday School
officers and teachers Sunday
morning 1915 O'Clock. Every
mem Der of the Sunday School
and parents are urged to be
present.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
A Cracking Good Number

The next number OF the lec-
ture course being given by the
Mems Club Of the Congregation.
al church, will be a lecture by
DR.. William s.. Sadler, famous
surgeon and lecturer. DR.. Sad.
ler is one Of the most popular
lecturers on the Chatauqua plat.
form today ard we feel that we
can recommend his lecture to
the Washburn people as being
one of the best that they have
ever heard.
Dr.. SGuler lectures on a num-
ber OF subjects, all OF whic1
prove highly interesting, he
has appeared on, the lecture
course program IN this city dur
ng the past three years and
those who have heard him praise
him highly. Don't miss hear
ing Sadler for If you do you W il
miss a rare treat.
Don't think that this willrbe
health lecture that will prove
dry and uninterest ting for it will
be far from that. 1t will be a
cracking good mber. The
date of the lecture is next Thurs
day, FEB. Goth. at the Y. M. z.
A.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Anderson en-
teitained few young people at their
home at Barksdale Monday nigh !.
The evening was spent in card play
ing and dancing and delicious
luncheon was served by the hostess.
The party broke up in the wee small
hours of the morning and all report
an enjoyable time. The following
were present: Misses Margaret DAILY
Grace Branstrom, Hazel Larson,
Alice Aderson of Washburn, Eva
Johnsols Martha Booney, Esther
johnson of Ashland. Messrs. Walter
klien, George Sullivan, John Fitz-
patrick, Norman Sterling, Laurence
Allen, Thomas SIiclxer and James
Sullivan of Ashland.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
A Dandy Time

The First Annual Ball given
by the Brotherhood OF All Rail
way En- ployees at the Y. M. q.
A. last Friday evening proved to
be very fine affair and was
largely attended. The hall was
prettily decorated with switch
mems lanterns while a headlight
was placed in the front OF the
hall. The proceeds of the dance
will go into a fund loDbe used for
local CHARITY.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
High School Notes

Friday mite both the boys and
girls basket ball teams played at
Iron River. The games proved
successful for iron River. The
boys lost with a score of 13 to 8
while the girls game came out 20
to 2. Iron River did quite a bit to
-ntertain our players however, and
everyone that went up had very
good time.
Friday mite the Iron River teams
play here. We are sure that our
boy and gills, too, will give them
a goo run for their score. Don s
miss i'll
Have you paid tDat quarter on
your Annual? Don't tail to do so
now
We're trying to find the real
defnitic Tor 'wali flower. One
of our worthy Senior boys seems to
think that that word means, "a girl
with whom he does not dance.
(How do they do it?)
Geneva Kinney who has been
very i'll at her nome the past week
is improv ny rapidly.
The Senior and Faculty banquet
Saturday night was very successful.
After the banquet the "Y' basket
b Il team played Iron wood. and
after that Fortier and Weste, luAd
furnished mus C for dance. All
hid fine time.
The piano VIZ silent Tuesday.
Reason Il. ". absent from
school.
There has been quite display OF
coats, sweaters and scarfs in school
every day this week guess the
thermometer is afraid to go above
60 degaees.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19

The installation service of
officers and teachers of the
SabDoth School of the Metho-
dist church will be held next
Sunday, Feb. %. at 1915 a. m.
All those in any way interested
in the S. S. are cordially invited
TO be present. The following
program will be given:
Professional
Hymn 42O
Pupils verse ps. 1871
Teachers verse 2 Times 2:15
Officers verse Dun. 1878
Charge to offers and teachers
by the Pastor
Prayer
Hymn 386
Benediction.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
On Genius.

Genius gets the worlds praise be-
cause its work is tangible product.
to be bought, or to be had for nothing.
1t bribes the common voice to praise
it by presents of speeches, poems,
statues, pictures, or whatever it can
please with. Character evolves its
best products for home consumption ;
but, mind you, it takes deal more to
feed family for 30 years than to
make holiday feast for our neigh
bors once or twice.-H0lmes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
County Highway Commissioner

P. T. Trow brids OF the Temple
Theatre was Oh the sick list with a
severe cold during the past week.
Cashier S. ]. Haugen of the
Northern State Bank reported for
work again en- Monday after a
week s attack of the flu.
Undersherltf Andy Murray has
been enjoying Afishing trip with a
party of friends off Long Island dur
ing the past week.
Jake Stgal returned Monday
evening from the Twin Cities whe e
he has been transacting business
during the past week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Nor. Luth. Church

Services Sunday morning with
the evening services in the
English language. Services at
Engoe at 2::30. Vikings meet at
the church parlors Wednesday
evening. entertained by Mr..
Anton Holman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Card Of Thanks

We wish to extend our heart
felt thanks to the many friends
and neighbors, the members of
the S. A. F. lodge and the powder
line boys, for their many kind
deeds and words of comfort dur
ing the illness and death of our
beloved father Jens Peterson.
We also wish to extend thanks
for the many beautiful floral
offerings.
Family of lens padarson
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19

wedding is to take place in the
near future. /"
Both people are well known in
Washbnrn, Miss Guenther hav-
ing been milliner at the Doyle
store some years ago, while Mr..
Herring was one of Washburn' s
substantial business men.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19

Harry Wieman. who is working
fer the DUPONT Engineering com
pany at GAINESVILLE. was in the city
for few days during the past week
visiting with relatives and q lends.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Engagement Announcement

A recent edition of the Mil
waukee Sentinel contained the
following announcement: MRS.
Guenther of $50 Sixth Street,
Milwaukee, announced the en-
gagement of her daughter
Amanda to Mr.. Gustave Herring
of Washburn, Wisconsin. The
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Installed officers

The installation of offices Of
the Equitable Fraternal Union
was held at the Odd Fellows hail
on Thursday evening of last
week, the following officers being
installed:
Pres. j E. Westgate
Vice-Pres. Ell. 9. Koenig
Secy. George F.. Morgan
Treas. VIM. Goedeke
Warden Ruth Smith
Advisor N. M. Oscar.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mclntire and
son who have been visiting in the
city at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
N. ]. Brisson, left the first OF the
week for their kome in Superior,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Swedish Luth. Church
A. Road. Pastor.

Services as follows until furths
notice.
Bayfield, Feb 22 lo:soa. m.
Washburn Feb. 22 7:sO p. m.
Birch Lake Feb. go, lO:SO.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
Family of Jens Peterson

Miss Lillian Newhouse left for
the st. Joseph's Hospital at Ash
land the first OF the week where she
underwent an operation for append
cItis. Reports are that Miss New
house is getting along nicely.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-19
For Sale or Lease

The Bayview Hotel and Garage.
Hotel all furnished. Garage with
stock. tools, and swo cars. inquire
q. L. Plumpton. At Sal.