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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-12-14
CHRISTMAS TIME IN FRANCE
Yuletids Season Great Time for Dis
play OF Green Plants; Houses
Filled With Decorations.

n vt is the LIE Petit Jesu that
brings gifts to the French
4 children at Christmas time.
He never fOrgets a good
child and is sure to slip
something into the wooden shoe Of the
child If it is left at the door. He
has, however, been known to leave
pebbles in the shoe Of one who has
been naughty.
To the French, Christmas Is the
great time for green's. Everywhere
one sees the brilliant pOinsetta flower
displayed. The houses are filled with
mistletOe and holly. and half the fun
Of Christmas consists In getting the
greens and decorating the houses. The
houses are then ready for lie Jour de
I An, or New Years day, which is the
gayer OF the two festivals
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-12-14
star Of Bethlehem in Holland.
WORRIED

In Holland the harbinger of Christ
mas is huge Illuminated star which
Is carried through the silent, dark,
Dutch streets, shining upon the crowd
Of people and significant of the star
which once guided the three wise men
of the East. The young men who car
~ the star through the streets gather
money for the poor from the crowds
who come out to watch for it. After
this they betake themselves to the
burgomas ter of the town, who, accord
ing to custom, is. bound to set the
youths down to a splendid meal. This
Is very great institution In many
Dutch towns.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-12-14
BAYFIELD,
From Bayfield, Press

Elmer Rood has returned to his
home in this city following a several
weeks stay in Detroit, where he was
EMPLOYED in one of the automobile
plants.
Mrs. George Fl. Whiting received
a wire Saturday last telling of the
death of her brother, Mr.. o. Car
penter of Seattle, Wash. Mr.. Car
penter was Spanish War Veteran
and had been on the police force OF
Seattle for many years
+
Miss Olive Libby, who spent the
Thanksgiving vacation period visit,
ing here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Libby, returned to. Hlb-
bling, Mimi, the first of the week
where she is member of the teach
ing staff in the public schools OF thai
city.
+
MISS Nancy RelCen, VINO mas sUeeI
attending the Duluth Business Uni
versity, is in the city for visit with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rummel, OF
Washburn, motored up Wednesday
evening and were guests at the homs
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sutton.
-
Mrs. Don C Bell visited in Wash
burn Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rummel.
+
Mrs. Lincoln Jones, nee Gertrude
Sexton, returned to her home in Du
luth the first of the week following
an extended visit here with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Sexton.
+
Harry Anderson, who is one of thu
!, instructors on the staff at the Rive
Falls Normal lat River Falls, was il
the city over the week end visiting
at the home of her brother, j. A. An
derson.
+
Miss Ann Sharpe, of Chicago, is il
the city visiting with relatives.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-12-14
sauce for Plum PUDDING.

Serve foamy sauce with plum pud
ding. To make it, cream together one
half cupful Of butter, one cupful Of
powdered sugar; add gradually one
well-beaten egg and one-half tea
spoonful of vanilla. Heat the mixture
in double boiler. beating it thorough
" all the while.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-12-14
The Hodening Horse.

~ BOUT the middle Of the
u Nineteenth century 1t was
the custom In Kent for the
male farm-servants to go on
Christmas eve from house 10
house with the hodening horse,
which was an imitation Of a
horses head, life size and made
of wood, and fastened on stick
about the length Of a broom
handle. The lower jaw had
hinges and was arranged by
means Of a cord SO that 1t
would open and close. The
strongest Of the lads was select
ed for the horse. He stopped
and supported himself by hold
ing to the stick. Then he was
covered with q horse cloth, and
one Of his companions mounted
him, and such a kicking. rearing
and crashing Of teeth as there
was! They made the rounds
Of the houseS begging a gratuity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-12-14
Wand.rina Js~.s chrIstmas.

There was q common belief In some
countries that the spirits Of the lost
had rest on Christmas night, and that
when the hour comes that ushers Ia
the holy season, the wandering Jew
rests his weary feet, and with sad,
upturned face sazes in the direction
Of jerusalem where he struck the
Savior In the time Of his trial. A
lamp Or candle must not be permitted
to burn to its end on Christmas. az
that forbodes q death In the family
during that year. For the same rea-
SON q live coal must not be taken
out ct the home on that dsx
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-12-14
Plaintiff,

Gust Anderson,
Plaintiff,
Mrs. John Anderson, wife of
John Anderson, Moore & Hart,
Mrs. E. M. Dahlby, wife of
E. M. Dahlby, III. A. Peterson,
Celia Hogan, wife of Matthias
j. Hogan, unknown heirs or
legatees of Matthias J.. Hogan,
deceased, w. G. Van Ornum,
Emma Van Ornum, wife of
w. G. Van Ornum, and un-
known owners of Lots Nos.
One (1), Two (2), Three (3),
Four "a and Five (5), of
Block No. Seventeen 40, Of
the Village of of Peck, Bay
field County, Wisconsin,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO
THE SAID DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after SER
vice of this summons, exclusive of
the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your fail
ure so to do judgment will be rem
dered against you according to the
demand of the complaint of which
a copy is herewith served upon you.
SANBORN, LAMOREUX & PRAY,
Attorneys For Plaintiff.
p. o. Address: Ashland, Ashland
County, Wisconsin.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFEN-
TAKE NOTICE that this action
affects the title to the land herein
before described.
sANBORN, LAMOREUx & PRAY,
Nov. s30-Jan. 4-6t)
STATE OF WISCONSIN: IN CIR
CUT COURT FOR BAYFIELD,
COUNTY:
Bayfield, County Bank,
Plaintiff.
VS..
Clinton Textor Individually
and as administrator of the
Estate of Henry Textor, de-
ceased,
Defendant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To
the said Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after SER
vice of this summons, exclusive of
the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court
aforesaid, and in case of your fail
ure so to do, judgment will be rem
dered against You according to the
demand for the complaint.
A. w. MACLEOD.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
}. o. Address: Washburn, Bayfield,
County, Wisconsin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-12-14
sHE Wac
WILLING

An electrical arm IN London has
been busy for some months on re-
markable Christmas tree, which had
to be sent overseas in time for Christ
mas day. An immense "fr' tree all
In metal, is festooned with lunches
of s'frpit,. Even the grapes have q
tiny bulb inside them. By turning On
a switch the tree becomes blaze Of
light. The cost of this novel tree Is
$3.50. but it will last for many ysars.--
Tit Bits.
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Plaintiff,
Charles C. Huffman

Charles z. f1UII IildU -
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO
The Said Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after SER
vice of this summons, exclusive of
the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your. fail
ire so to do Judgment will be rem
dered against you according to the
demand of the complaint; of which
a copy is herewith served upon you.
GEO. F. MERRILL,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address: Ashland, Ashland
County, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-12-14

NOV. 16-23-3O-Des. 7-14-21)
STATE OF WISCONSIN,: IN CIR
CUT COURT: FOR BAYFIELD,
COUNTY:
Gust Anderson,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-12-14
dec. 7,Jan. 11-6tl

(Dec. 7-Jan. 11-6t)
CIRCUIT COURT, BAYFIELD,
COUNTY.
Northern National Bank of
Ashland, Wis.
Plaintiff,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
THE LYNCHING RECORD FOR
THE FIRST SIX MONTHS
1922.

According to the records compiled
by Tuskegec Institute in the Depart
ment Of Records and Research. in
the first six months of 1922 there
were 30 lynchings. This is less than
The number. SO. for the first six
months of 1921. and IL more than
the number. l2. for the first six
months of 1920. OF the 30 persons
put to death, 10 or 63es were in two
states, Mississippi, CD and Texas,
U2).
OF those lynched. 2 were whites
and 2S were negroes. Eleven of those
put to death were charged with the
crime Of rape and nineteen were
charged with other oFenses. Five of
those put to death were burned at
the stake and 3 were first put to
death and then their bodies wer,
burned. Four Of those lynched in the
year 1921. were burned at the stake
and three We're first put to death
and then their bodies burned.
The states in which lynchings oc-
cured and the number in each state
are as follows: Alabama, /; Ark
ansas. 2: Florida. /; Georgia. 4.
Louisiana. |; Mississippi, Z: South
Carolina, |; Oklahoma. /: and Tex
as, IL
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
"A Word To The WISE"

The undersigned citizens have he'd
occasion TO take under consideration
matters which manifest the exist
cnce in this community of spirit
Of religious antagonlsm, and which,
though Of recent birth, promises to
grow In viciousness unless it Is dcs-
troyed
The relations Of our citizens Of AL
denominations have heretofore been
upon the basis IL mutual respect
We are all the children ~ One Faith
err and II i'll bchoyes any one "
treat his neighhor other than AS his
brother. The law Of God bids ~ 10
deal with our brethren ~ Charity.
The supreme law Of our country
guarantees to each of Us the free
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
MRS. CHARLES CONRAD.

The death of Mrs. Charles Conrad
age rs years, occurred last Saturday
July LIST, at 2 o'clock A. M.
She was born in New Orleans and
spent all Of her girlhood there, Mrs
Conrad has resided here ever since
her marriage to Mr.. Conrad.
She leaves to mourn her death be
sides her husband four sons. Messrs
Willie and Cab Conrad, Of st. LOUIS
and DR.. and Jim Conrad of this
city.
The funeral services were conduct
ed from st. Peters Catholic Church
on Saturday afternoon at b O'Clock,
and was largely attended by friends
and relatives.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
IsO, 900 MILES OF ROADS IN FED.
ERAL.AID SYSTEM PLANNED.

The Chief of the Bureau Of Public
Roads of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture will probably
never personally inspect all of the
system of Federal-aid roads provid
ed for by the Federal Highway Act
and for which initial appropriations
have been made.
The system is being designed to
serve the whole country and will be
approximately 10000 miles ~
length. Should he make an inspec-
ton. travelling Mt the rate of 80
miles an hour. 4 hours day on all
working days, and not 20 over any
mile twice. IL would require nearly
two and one-h half years to complete
the job.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
JAPAN Is IMPORTING
LOUISIANA BULL FROGS

The Conservation Department OF
Louisiana has been advised by the
Southern biological Company Of New
Orleans that 1t made a shipment March
; of fifty OF the large Louisiana bull
frogs to Japan. the consignee being
which. under the direction OF the MI
kado's government. is engaged In In
Producing the Louisiana frog into
Japan The company In previous ship
ments has attained remarkable sue
cess considering the frogs are about
Q month on the way, and traverse about
half the globe before reaching their
destination. Two previous shipments
have been made. and 80 impressed Ia
the Imperial University with the I'm
portance OF the enterprise that It will
continue to import new breeding stock
until the Louisiana frog Is thoroughly
established In Japan.
Some of the first shipments made
in 1918 bred soon after arrival and the
native progeny have become adults
There 10 said to be much interest
among the people OF Japan in the prof
ect, for the Japanese are fond Of
frogs. and their diet has heretofore
been confined to native species not
above two inches in length. while the
eight-inch Louisiana frog weighs about
twenty times as much as the Japanese
variety.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
GOVERNMENT HUNTER KILLS
BIGGEST ARIZONA GRIZZLY.

The biggest and most notorious
grizzly bear in Arizona was killet
during the first week in June by
Government hunter employed by The
Biological Survey of the unitet
States Department of Agriculture
after considerable time and effort
had been spent in trying to capture
him.
The skin and skull Of the bea,
were turned over to the predatory
animal Inspector for the district
who placed them on exhibition for a
few DAYS in prominent store IN
Phoenix, Ariz.. and then sent them
on to Washington. This bear is po
sitively identified as grizzly, al
though its body was nearly black and
Its nose and TANKS were cinnamon
pr. II weighed from 1000 -
DO pounds and its skin measured
feet : inches from tip to tip. When
standing on It's hind legs the bear
could have stretched up distance
Of 4 feet The skull is 10 l2 inches
long.
The grirzly's persistent preying
on live stock cost cattle owners at
least $4,000. according to eonserva-
tive estimates. One man. however,
upon whose range the bear lived
most Of the time expressed the be
lief that the bear had eaten fully
$4,000 worth of his cattle. The Bi.
illogical Survey inspector reported
that the bear killed l2 head of cat
tie within one week. among them a
purc-bred Hereford bull weighing
$500 pounds. Cows and young calves
however, were the bears favorite
food. lie would eat the udder of
cow or the stomach of calf and
then kin another animal. He never
went back to the carcass second
time.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL

The Board Of Trustees Of the City
Of New Iberia convened this day IN
regular session with Mayor Ed. La
Sale presiding. Messrs. Broussard
and Nllermn present.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved on mo
ton of Mr.. Nillermin. seconded by
Mr. Broussard
Trustee Broussard request an opln
ION from the City Attorney as to the
effect of contractor furnishing tn"
CITY with a Surety Company Bld
ders Bond in place of certified
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
LIBRARY NOTES.

The four new books added to tn,
community Library for the month
Of July are: Gentle Julia; March
On: "A Little More The Rim of
The Desert"
We wish to thank Miss Cheyie
Sanders, Mrs Stella Willard. Miss
Elizabeth Laughridge. Mrs. Emma
Wilson for their donation of books
this week.
Some one may leave these two
books. that have been called for. and
would be generous enough to donate
them. "The Right Of Way" kindred
of the Dust"
New patrons this week are: Mr..
Max Zimmerman, Mrs. Max Zim-
norman. Miss Rita Soulier. Mrs. 7
I. Rand. Miss Ruth Rand, Mrs. A.
c. Gayle. Mrs. j. ID. Marsden.
We very much need another book
case. Have you one you are not US.
ing and would give u.s.
MISS LOUISE TAYLOR.
Secretary.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
CAMPAIGN no PROMOTE DAIRY
FARMING IN IA.

From July 10 to -. inclusive, the
American Jersey Cattle Club coop
Grating with the Dairy Extension
Department of the University and
the Louisiana Jersey Breeders Asso-
citation will hold "A series of meet
ings over the State for the purpose
Of promoting the interest of the
Jersey cow and to stimulate more
and better dairy farming.
Meetings and demonstrations will
he undertaken at ten different pla
cos in the State whore cooperation
has been promised by the local Jcr
sey breeders and dairy farmers. Dis
cussions will he made in regard to
the breeding. feeding and develop
meut Of the Jersey cow. how she
fit4 into and will improve general
farm conditions and returns 4 pro
fiji Ia the owners Moving pictures
and lantern slides will be shown ~
forty Of the best Jersey cows Of the
breed and how they have made large
returns to the farmers and improv
ed agriculture.
The campaign is to be one of ed
ucation for dalrying. the public is
invited to attend the meetings and
all dairy farmers are urged and re
quested to do SO.
Mr.. K. ID. Canaan. representing the
American Jersey Cattle Club with
headquarters in New York City, will
attend each meeting and make the
nrlneinnl address.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08

Before this edition Of The lberiar
gets INTO the mail the Editor will n'
we'll 81 his way Northward for 4
visit III Hi old home town, Eureka
Illinois, where ~ WIFI spend tW'
vaeE4 with his parents ana other
relatives and friends
May ask that my friends who
have matters Of news will please
send them in to the office. or phone
them to my home This favor viii
be greatly appreciated.
For a short time then. Au revoir
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08

A nice room residence, located
500 Hopkins st. Cor. Robertson st
Large lot 100xl04 feet. well screen
ed and electric lights. A good loca-
ton for business stand. for Hop
kins Street is leading thoroughfare
into city. If you are looking for Il
place like that-here is your chance
For further particulars apply to
Iberian Office or Phone gal.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
GRAND DANCE.

Dancers. take notice. There will be
grand dance Sunday night, on the
Park Pavilion. which everyone J.
urged TO attend
The music viii be furnished by tn,
.FazzIand Six you know what tina
means
The Committee IN charge Of tn
Pavilion hopes that every dance
will ho present This pavilion Il
big thing for New Iberia. Patronlz'
Il and make il 4 success
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08

dom of religion.
II is believed that there is just
cause to appeal to the citizens Of
this community to join in the con
domination Of those, regardless of
whom they may be, who preach the
doctrine of religious intolerance, or
encourage religious strife.
The undersigned desire to be on
record az condeming such. AS 4
menace to the peace Of the commnni
ty: and to urge the thoughtful men
md women 10 arise in power Of their
influence for good; and make It
known that New Iberia must not he
made the victim Of fanatics Of what
ever religious denomination they
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
MOTTO +.

The next examination for teachers
certificates will bc held Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday. July 81
August list and 2nd. (white 1T the
office Of the Parish Superintendent
Masonic Building. New Iberia, La
at A. NJ; and Thursday. Friday
and Saturday. August 10. II, Il
(negro) at the New Iberia Colored
School.
The examination upon books oil
the Reading Course will be held Sat
urday. August 5th at Office of Par.
ish Superintendent,
A5 L. G.. PORTER. Supt
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
FOR SALE-AT A BARGAIN.

One house with six rooms. in the
best Of condition. Barns, 3 cisterns,
one large store formerly used as a
grocery, lot about 80 feet front. by
l35 feet deep, on well situated corn
or. in New Iberia, within ten min
utes walk to center Of business sec
ton. no paved streets to pay for at
present, and in the future at the
most, it will be graveled. Very
cheap. Apply at this Office or phone
2i1 and We will call On you.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
NIGHT LEAVE SOMETHING

Dedbroke (roused by his wifel
What's that you say. a burglar?
Mrs Dedbroke-Yes, fancy a burg
lar calling on us'
Dedbroke him climb in; then
I'll give yell and it may make him
drop something he has stolen else
where
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
REV ARD OFFERED.

For return of gold watch fob. lost
on Main Street between Corlnne and
Bridge. or at the Park, July 4th,
Name is on back of locket and
bucket. and X of +. Emblem on
front Of locket. Return to Earl W
Hall and receive reward
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08

And now we hear that Columbus
was a humbug. according to report.
How foolish to 90 SO far back in the
search of humbugs when there are
so many here right now.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
ADMIRED THAT.

He-You must have seen some
trait in me to admire or you would
mt have married me.
She-I did your sublime nerve in
wanting to be my husband
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
THE INFALLIBIE.

Patient: what shall | do for in
somonia, Doctor ?"
Physician: Every evening keep
repeating to YOURSELF Il am night
Waterman, ! am night Waterman,
am a night Waterman then you'll
90 to sleep"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
HIS SACRIFICE.

ITS got SO that some fellers will
do most anything to get motor
car" peevishly declared the gaunt
Missourian. "Ike Shook snapped five
of his best hounds yesterday for a
second hand Ford
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08

After all you do not see as many
disreputable looking old plugs on the
highways as in the days Of horses
pargIe4 Cab the Ford dealer.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08

IL it's Magazines. sheet music on
songs you want--get them at Thu
Brownie Magazine and Music Store
Barrow Hotel Bldg.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
HARD TELLING.

The new servant was as truthful
as could be. The first caller asked to
see her mistress "Shes not at home
was the answer. when will she be
back ?" asked the caller. II don't
know, mum. she's not gone out yet"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
FOR SALE CHEAP.

Lot of second hand Corrugated
|ton; also second hand Cypress lum-
,anitAble for framing and bridge
"A. B. Murray.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
HIS FINISH.

Gothamite understand the town
YOU come from figures in a recent
novel. Was the author born there?
Nisitor-Yes, and if he ever shows
up again he'll die there.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08

An Iowa woman got angry and
went to bed and stayed there for
thirty eight years However. think
how much worse it would have been
if she had been angry for thirty
eight years and stayed up.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
FINE cow FOR SALE CHEAP.

Young cow, giving five gallons Of
rich milk a day. Can be bought at a
reasonable price. Call No. $50.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08

SOMEBODY tIS MISTAKEN.
Comparatively few Of the young
people are playing the mandolin
nowadays Yet we are being assured
the world grows worse.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08

A certain government clerk got a
raise in his salary some months ago.
He rushed to the telegraph office
when his days work was over and
dispatched a message to the girl of
his choice in his home town. appra's-
ing her Of his new good fortune and
asking her to become his life part
ner. a step he had long contemplat-
ed. but which his former limited sal
airy had deferred him from taking.
He prepaid the reply at the mini
mum fee and her answer. therefore,
had to be limited to ten words. Tho
young fellows suspense of waiting
was intense. but very brief; the
girls message came in few min
utes: "Yes. gladly, willingly, joyful
". delightedly, gratefully. lovingly.
Yes, Yes. Yes"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-07-08
cow FOR SALE.

One high bred registered .Ierse,
cow for sale Enquire of
tin Walter Villermin