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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
Billy Was Growing More Nervous.

sufficient answer. She had been dis
tmcily cold to him all through the
dance and 10 pile o>Sa on Pelion. had
been decidedly devoted In her atten-
tlons 10 one Oliver Simmons. who WAS
bald and fat and enormously wealthy.
This was bad enough but when that
same Oliver Simmons intrudcd himself
on Billy's afternoon silence by snoring
In nm objectionable manner In the
other end OF the room II was u tritic
too much Billy did not know the cS-
Unable Mr.. simmons well enough TO
waken him. So he decided on strategy.
lie carefully placed a newspaper near
the surmmuient ones head. opened the
nearby window and waited results.
He had not long to wait; wandering
breeze entered ami blew the newspa
per right across Mr. simmons face.
With n snort and a gurgle Mr. Sim
mons came 10 consciousness.
"Er-uh-- what thr-Oh." Mr.. Sim
mons did not seem 10 he pleased AT his
abrupt awakening. lie yawnci,
stretched himself and then. Will" Bill
~ West was in the midst Of Il chucklc.
rose and crossed tie room seating him
self at Blly'S side. Billy groane'l
mentally and cursed the newspaper
idea for boomerang. In his mind, ii
there was anything more annoying than
Mr. Simmons asleep. II was Mr.. Sim
mons awake. But there was no dodg-
ing the issue. Mr. Simmons came and
sat down heavily.
Lovely day" said Mr. Simmons,
converSationally.
"Um." agreed Billy.
"A little hot though" continued
Mr.. Simmons.
"rh.hu." remarked BILLY.
"Still. II may be- cooler by evening"
"Yes."
Undiscouraged. Mr.. Simmons con
tinued:
Heard the newsT"
mo"
I'm engaged"
Billy's heart did double somer-
sault and stopped heating for n gaspy
Instant. Then II raced madly.
''ls that SOP" he managed To inquire
In a voice as near normal as he could
manage Ia make IL.
Yep. Popped the question last
night at the dance, and she took me
without question. Nice little girl
pretty lucky for me. chr" with play
FIJI dig IN the ribs.
llly restrained himself with tiifl
fror punching Mr.. SImmoi 10
". Hs was conscious III
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
TAKE STOCK
OF YOUR
HEALTH NOW
Winter Brings Many Ills To
Pale. OverwOrked People
TAKE PEPTO-MANGAN
FOrtify Your System - Good
Blood Will Give You New
Strength To Keep Well

If you feel the least bit run down,
not necessarily sick, but tired and
blue and sort of down ard out. il
shows plainly that your POKER Of re-
Sistance is low.
1t is dangerous 10 20 around that
way. You don't want to do il.
Make no mistake about it, when YOU
feel yourself slipping into lazy habits,
getting Indifferent to the things YOU
naturally like no energy, no vigor,
always tircd-t is time TO look out.
II may not mean that you are sick or
that you viii be. But there are dis
eases that would have an easy time
of il with your system when your
blood has no fighting qualities.
You want 10 be well and keep we'll
and feel strong. II YOU build up the
quality Of your blood by taking Pcpto-
Mangan you will be in trim To fight oil
winter ills. 1t has just the right in
grcdicnt~ to build your blood up with
rich. red corpuSclcS.
Pcpto- Mangan gives yoHr blood Tho
qualities il needs TO pick YOU up and
start you of on a healthy basis. Nol
will notice the difference soon aftol
YOU start taking it. You will have
better color. better feeling. ard more
energy.
You can take it in liquid OF tablet
form as YOU prefer Both have the
SAME ingredients. But be sure YOU
got the genuine Guides Pcpto- Mang N
Ask for it by that namc "Gude' i,
Pcpto- Mangan" and be sure the full
name is on the package.
AlNnri i.nm,lltL
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
PARAGRAPHS.

Once more somebody is demanding
2-ccnt piece. Better find a use for
the nickel first. Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The way to make men respect the
law is to enact laws that men can
respect. Columbia Record
Nothing is so greatly overrated a.
the value of alienated Affections
Toledo Blade.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05

face was very red, and he could only
grunt and gurgle. Mr. Simmons. OBJ
serving these signs, laughed loudly.
"Didnt know you Were interested.
my boy. Ha.hu. The old man beat
out the youngster this time. Ha-ha :"
And. still laughing, he arose and left
the club, In bllthe unconsciousncss
that he had missed being violently
killed by about half the thickness of a
hair.
For an hour Billy sat motionless
Then he rose heavily and went TO the
telephone. After the usual delays he
obtained n number and spoke.
Hello! Hello, That you. Hor-
tenseT
"Yes-who is il? Oh. you. Billy!
Have you heard the news?'
Poor Billy
"Ycs, heard lt--this afternoon"
well. come right over to the house
I want TO talk II over with you"
Agony on agony. She was going TO
tell him all about It. how happy she
was-no she couldn't be happy with
that old walrus Billy ground his teeth
Then he asserted every ounce of cour
age in his system and said into the
transinitter:
"All right Hor,cnse. I'll he right
out"
On the way 10 the house he steeled
himself against the coming ordeal. and
arrived In n somewhat calmer but no
less despalring frame of mind. llor-
tense greeted him in her old manner.
but with her eyes dancing more than
usual.
She dragged him into the Gsol. dim
living room and seated herself on the
sofa. making him sit beside her Con
found her. thought Billy. she needn't
rub ii in so hard II was bad enough
to think of her marrying old Simmons
without her acting rs though she was
the happiest girl in The world-and TO
him, Of all people. or course, he had
never told her, but she might have
known. IInrtcnsr was speaking.
Isn't il Just the hes, thing you ever
heard?"
He realized that he had missed the
first part of her speech and rallied
valantly.
"It's-it's perfectly splendid,
splendid: | think It's funny"
She thought It was funny
"To think Of ih"t queer old s;u
pid-'
We gods
with his bald hair and his limp"
What on earth
"To think Of his getting engaged /!
and to Mabel Goodwin. Of all p"o-
Pile"
"HortenSe Hilly's voice was shaky.
"Do You mean To tell me that he isn't
engaged to YOU
40 me? We'll. should hope not :
What on earth made YOU think thal?'
"Why-he said he said" Billy
was laundering hopcleSSly.
He snidf don't care what he said
I'd never be engaged to anyone ex-
ccpt-"
oh. Billy now * the time, Take the
opportunity BE brave, She will never
be engaged To anyone except
Except mo. cried Billy and took
Hortcnse in his arms.
billy never said any such thing
oh. don't hold n"-so tight Billy
Billy"
billy wnat?" demanded that stern
tyrant. showing no sign OF relaxing
his hold.
Hortense suddenly gave herself to
his lips unrcSisting.
"BIlly-dear," She said
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
Advice TO Young Folks.

II think the florists have beaten
us 10 IT," declared the confectioner.
How s0?"
"With this Say II with Flowers
slogan"
get into line. Advise 'em Ia con-
verse with candy. Cour-
ier-Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
Stockholders of Insurance
Co. to Meet al Mason
FARMERS BUSY
CUTTING GRAIN

CUTTING GRAIN
Everywhere in the towns of Lin
coin, Mason, Kelly, Eileen and Key.
stone farmers are busy cutting their
grain crop and one cannot look in
any direction without seeing the
binders working cutting the grain
and men carryingthe bundles into
stacks where it will be allowed to
dry before being put in stacks for
the threshing crews.
Due to the extremely hot weather
Of the month Of June and the rains
and hot weather following the grain
crop is not as large as it would
have been had weather been more
favorable, an deverywhere there is
oompaint on account of the light
ness Of the straw, but on a whole
this district shows up equally well
with other portions of the state, and
in many instances the grain crop of
this district is much better than is
to be found elsewhere.
This district seems TO be well
favored and when the grain crop is
light here a worse condition pre-
wills elsewhere. Other corps Of the
district, especially the corn crop, is
looking thrifty and will make up for
the shortage of grain crop.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
ARE BUILDING
new CHURCH
M. E. PEOPLE ARE CON
STRUGGLING BUILDING
Work is Well Under Way For
New Building Which Will
Be i'm Charge of Pastor A.
J.. Dale.

Mason is going to have another
church, lumber is now being hauled
and ground having been broken for
the new English Methodist church
which will be constructed on lots
located in the town hall block in
the east part of the village.
The building is to be a neat one
of small dimensions for the present
but which can be added to as the
congregation grows and work on
the same will be rushed to compile
ton.
Pastor A. j. Dale of Grandview,
who has been conducting services
for the Methodist people, will be in
charge of the new church and will
hold services regularly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
ROADS IN FINE CONDITION

Routes liz, leading from Ashland
Junction and the county seat at
Washburn, and Route "a, leading
from Ashland through this territory
are in the best condition they have
ever been due to the excellent work
of the patrolmen along the route and
the work done by Bayfield, county
during the p asst winter when this
section of highway was sanded.
In past years these roads have been
impassable after every heavy rain,
but this year rains hardly effect the
roads and they are in fine condition.
There is piece of highway lead
ing from the Mason corner to Bibon
that is IN need of sand coat and
we hope that the Bayfield, County
committee will see that this road is
treated within a short time.
Tourists passing through this
district comment on the fine condi-
ton of the roadway through the
entire district.
We are proud of our roads and
the fine country adjoining them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
HOWDY!

20 the people of the towns
Of Mason, Lincoln, Kelly,
Eileen and Keystone "Howdy"
is our greeting. That will
suffice until we become better
acquainted, for We want the
people of Central Bayfield,
county's Farm and Garden
Paradise" to learn to like US
better as each week goes by
until we become better ac-
quainted. You have faith in
your region and we have faith
in you and by mutual co-opera-
ton we know that we can ac-
complish much. -
We hope you will like the
initial number and the num-
bers to follow. We expect to
keep pace with the develop
ment of this wonderful dis
trict and hope to become your
favorite newspaper.
The "Mason Times" is in the
field to stay and to grow. Are
you with aus.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
NEW CREAMERY
MODERN PLACE
WILL BE READY FOR BUSI-
NESS SOON
Association Has About $50
Stockholders Owning Up
wards of 100 Cows. A Co
operative Institution.

Benoit,s new creamery will be
ready for operation in the course of
few days. The finishing touches
are now being put on the building
and as soon as the paint has be-
come thoroughly dry the building
will be ready for occupany and the
institution will begin receiving
cream and making butter.
The Benoit creamery is prehaps
one of the finest in this part of the
state. The building is 66x49 in
size, with an extension 38 feet wide
and is built of tile and brick. It
is two stories in heighth. The
main floor will be used for the
creamery while the second floor will
be used as residence Of the butter
maker and family.
The creamery is equipped with
two pasteurizers and large churn
and other butter making equipment
The power for the plant is furnish
ed by steam boiler, while the build
ing is lighted with the Delco light
/ ing system.
The Benoit Creamery Association
was organized but few months age
and has ,150 stockholders, control
ing a total of about 100 cows, Sc
that the creamery starts out in fine
shape. 1t is a cooperative insti.
tuition, the entire stock being in
the hands of the farmers of the
Benoit district who will manage its
affairs.
L. e. Kreinbring is the butter.
maker in charge and he has hat
much to do with the laying on
Of this modern institution.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
FIVE TOWNS CO-OPERAT-
ING IN BIG EVENT
Comprises the Towns of Mason,
Kelly, Lincoln, Keystone and
Pratt. Dandy Exhibit and
Program.

Great preparations ara being
made for the Mason District Conn.,
lnunity Fair to be held at Mason on
Tuesday, September goth, and il
gives promise of being the biggest
community event ever held in this
part OF the state.
The date for the fair was set at
a meeting held during the past week
when committees were appointed
and these committees are already
at work laying their plans for the
biggest time Mason and the sur
rounding territory has ever had.
The officers of the Mason District
Community Fair Association are as
follows:
President. p Anderson
Vice-Pres.-J. w. Arnold
Secy and Treas.-O. M. Axress
The committees appointed for the
several districts are:
Mason-A. E. Spears and j. w.
Arnold
Kelly-Oscar A. Johnson and Mrs.
Anton Hanson
Lincoln-Ed. Ellingson and Mrs.
Anna Mattson
Pratt-L. P. Anderson and Mrs.
Francis Bedwell
Keystone-Erick Brodin and Miss
Charlotte Melstrand
Committee on Sports-C. o. Hegg,
Herbert Spears and Harold Yder-
stad
These committees will be supple
mented by additional members from
all fthe towns in order that the
work will not become too burdensome
on any individual member and the
way the several committees are CO.
operating speaks success for the
fair.
1t is the plan to stage the big
event in the Mason store block at
Mason and the machinery and team
sheds will be used for housing the
exhibits, while all speaking and
sports will take place in the near
vicinity and in case of inclement
weather will be held in some build
ing, possibly the school house.
Crops in the district cmprising the
fair are in thrifty condition and many
farmers of the several towns are al
ready planning their exhibits, pre-
pared to carry off the honors.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
Great Plans Made For
Mason Community Fair

A fine premium list is being is
sued and the, number of entries is
expected to equal some of the coun-
ty fairs of the state.
Mason village is making great
preparations to entertain all visit
ors on fair day, and those who have
attended any doings held at Mason
know that the people of this enter
prising village are well capable of
showing all visitors the best kind of
time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
DON'T WORRY YET

Farmers of the Central Bayfield,
county district as well as other
portions of the ounty have beer
worrying good deal over the fact
that their potatoes have not beer
blossoming as well as during form.
er years. We have been Informed
that this condition does not interior
with the crops and that with weather
conditions favorable potatoes will be-
gin to set and good yield will
be had.
The vines are looking thrifty
throughout the district and have not
as yet been touched by blight.
Mike Lynch of Delta was in town
Tuesday.
r u
The new Methodist church is now
we'll under way. Mr.. MacKay has
charge of the work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
GUARD RAILS
AN IMPROVEMENT

The putting up guard rails
along the county and state trunk
highways from Ashland Junction
south have been a great improve
ment and some dangerous places
have been made safe through these
guard rails.
Under the law the county is liable
for accidents occurring through no
protection being afforded by guard
rails and while the work is expen-
sive, yet it is greatly needed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
MANY REPRESENTATIVES,
EXPECTED HERE
Meeting Called for the Purpose
Of Acting on Important
Changes to the bylaws of
Company.

A meeting of the stockholders of
the Mutual Town Insurance Company
of Bayfield, County will be held at
the office of Secretary o. NJ. Axness
at Mason, on Tuesday, August 9th,
the meeting having been called for
the purpose Of acting on important
changes to the bylaws of the asso-
citation, copies of which were for
warded to all policy holders of the
company at recent date.
The meeting will be held in the
town hall and will convene at 10
o'clock in the morning and will re-
main in session until all business
has been disposed of.
1t is expected that a number Of
stockholders from all parts of the
county will be in attendance at the
meeting, and the Mason district will
be we'll represented.
The Bayfield, County Mutual Town
Insurance company was organized
January IL, 1909 and it now has
policy holders in every town in Bay
field county. The officers are Presi-
dent Eben Olson of Port Wing, and
Secretary Treasurer o. NJ. Axness of
Mason. The directors of the COM
pany are located in many of the
towns of the county.
The home office of the company
was recently changed from Wash
burn to Mason, where the Secretary
is now located.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
TO HAVE NEW
BANK BUILDING
MODERN BRICK STRUCTURE
TIC BE BUILT
To Be Located ON Corner of
Main Street and Lincoln
Avenue. To be of Fire
proof Construction.

Mason is to have a new bank
building. This information was
given out this week when the Mason
State Bank closed a deal TO 'the sale
of their present quarters to w. M.
Vaughn. The Bank will commence
Immediately to make. plans for the
erection of the new bank building,
having purchased lot ore in block
one at the corner of Main street and
Lincoln avenue where it will be To-
Gated.
The new building will be fire proof
construction throughout and will
have all the modern conveniences and
improvements of the larger banks.
Work is expected to be started as
soon as plans can be drawn and the
new building will be ready for oc-
cupany this fall.
This is indeed pleasing news to
the people of the Mason district for
it shows the faith the bank officials
have in this village and surrounding
community.
Who will be next to build in Ma
son. With two structures now un-
der way and another oneis ODE built
Mason is experiencing building
boom. Keep up the good work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04


ness has outgrown their present
quarters.
Farmers are all cutting their
grain.
| C. H. Werden of Ashland was here
Friday.
+
Judge Warden was a Mason caller
Saturday.
Halver Olson and son motored to
Ashland Friday.
+
Leave your films at the CONNECTION
airy for developing.
=
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Bundy
baby girl On Monday.
+
Mr.. Darwin, of Grandview was a
Mason caller on Friday.
-
Mr.. Frost with Eimon Mere. Co.,
called on. his trade Thursday.
f
Mr.. Compton and Mr.. Mastrain
motored to Ashland Saturday.
F.
George Richardson and daughter
Cora, went to Mercer Saturday.
+
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Holm and Mrs.
Broman motored to Ashland Satur-
day.
+
Oliver Olson and Clara Iverson
motOred to Mellen Monday after
noon.
John Bjorgan is busy cleaning the
school souse getting ready for school
again.
Harold Harrison of Ashland, was
calling on his customers here Sat
urday.
Il
Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss and Mrs. Nc
Adams motored to Ashland to tran
sact business.
r..
VIM. Peterson and family of Ash
land were guests OF John
Thursday evening.
r
Neil Bliss of Superior, who has
been visiting relatives here, has re-
turned to his home.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Herb. Spears have
recently moved into part of the
John Hanson residence.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Bliss and Mrs
McAdams motored to Drummond to
witness the ball game.
= -
MISS OWdHUy dHU mioS 0OcuSnS
were in town Monday in the interest
Of the Washburn News.
=
| Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad and two
children are visiting the latters
sister, Mrs. C. l.. r. Dunberg.
f.
Harry Swanson made "a trip to
Duluth with the creamery truck to
get household g Gods belonging to
Carl Lund.
= -
Mrs. Compton and children ar
rived home Saturday evening being
called from their visit by the illness
Of Mr.. Compton.
-
C. B. Rigg of Cayuga, Wis.,, has
been spending sometime at Mason in
the interest of the Ashland Press
Mr.. Rigg also is advertising his
maple sugar of the finest quality.
Anyone wanting pure maple sugar
may get it at the confectionery store
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04


Clara Iverson is having her annual
vacation she expects to spend part
of the time with her sister, Mrs. M.
Snidder, at Park Falls.
f
The board of directors of the Ma
son Mercantile Co., had meeting
Tuesday. A. A. Miller of Superior,
came down to attend the meeting.
Melvin Swenson who has been in
the army for the last year is home
again. He seems to be glad to be
home and everyone glad to see him.
He says the army isn't so bad.
-
The Rhinhart's of Iowa, who have
been spending some time at Delta
have returned to their hor.e after
very enjoyable outing &c one OF
our most beautiful parts Of this
northern Wisconsin.
81
| Mr.. and Mrs. Oss and daughter
Florence motored from Eau Claire
to visit Mrs. Oss' father Mr.. Unseth
They reported a splendid trip until
they got to Drummond s big timber
when Miss Florence who was driv-
| ing lost control and the car left the
road On one Of those sharp curves
and went into the woods. No one
hurt and not much damage to the
car.
Il -
The road leading from Mason, north
to connect with the new State TRUNK
Highway three miles southwest Of
Moquah, is now in good condition
for travel, some necessary worl
having been done on this piece Of
road. When the new trunk high
way has been surfaced this connect
ing road will shorten the distanc'
from central Bayfield, county to Irol
River and towns to the west of u:
considerably.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
BRING HOME THE BACON

Anyone approaching a good game
of base ball should have seem the
game played at Drummond last
Sunday when our boys brought home
the bacon" defeating the Drummond
team by score of 2 to O. 1t was
one of the best games played this
season and our team was simply in
vinciblt. Ferges Mason's pitcher,
was in great form, and twelve of the
Drummond players whipped the air
with their sticks, while Benson for
Drummond only succeeded in strik-
ing out four men. The local boys
pounded the ball, but Drummond put
up good defense, and held Us down
to two runs, but this was sufficient
to win the game as our players held
the other team scoreless.
The very finest kind of treatment
was accorded our team and Drum
mond took their defeat in good man.
ner.
Out of thirteen games played this
season Mason has lost three. The
boys deserve lot of credit and more
support than has been accorded
them.
The following is the box score of
the game:
12345 SIS 9-R H E
Mason - 0 0 90 90 o. z /
1873 1867 8 9-RH E
Drummond o O O Q o O O O 90 3 4
Strick outs by Ferge H..
Strickeouts by Benson 4.
Batteries for Mason, Ferge and
Samuelson.
Batteries for Drummond, Benson
and GLASGOW.
The Grandview boys are coming
next Sunday and everyone should turn
out and support the home team and
root. With backing our boys can
deliver the goods.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-08-04
new GARAGE
IS A CREDIT
HOGSTROM BROS. BUILDING
FINE PLACE
Building Constructed of Tile
And Brick with Cement
Floor and will be Model In
stitutiOn.

Hogstrom Brothers, enterprisine
garage men of Mason, are rushing
work on their new garage building
which is being built on lots opposite
the Mason State Bank and Mason
Mercantile company, facing toward
the Omaha depot.
The walls of this fine building were
completed during the past week
and workmen are now busy laying
The roof and as soon as this is COM
pleted cement will be poured for
the floors of the building.
The new garage is of large por-
portions, neatly built, and would
be credit to many cities many times
the size of Mason.
Hogstrom Bros, the proprietors,
have been in the garage business at
Mason for some time but their bust
ness has outgrown their present
quarters.