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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
3
An uptown bridge whist joke recalls a player who saw thirteen of one suit only to realize his hand was diamonds after a left hand opponent doubled. The tale ends with a witty postal card remark from the New York Tribune about adding bridge stories to the fish class.
Pearson's Weekly describes the Spanish throne room known as the room of ambassadors. It highlights the ornate throne, four silver lions, crystal chandeliers, marble tables, gildings, and a painted ceiling of kings in provincial costumes. The room hosts state receptions and royal morts, while treasures from Spain’s possessions line its walls.
The belief in witchcraft is widespread in India across tribes and castes. The ojha or exorcist denounces witches and is paid for his services, often targeting old women. Murder frequently follows such denunciations, as villagers fear and superstition drive the practice.
In a parliamentary anecdote Sir Henry Wolff recalls a "whipping" tale during a crucial vote. A member confined in a lunatic asylum was escorted to the House as needed, with the party whip leading him by a barley sugar stick to guide his path through the lobby. The anecdote is presented as a true account in Rambling Recollections.
The London Mail traces the name Jack Ketch to Richard Jaquett who owned the Tyburn manor. Tyburn’s arch, Bayswater and Edgware roads meet nearby, with the Tyburn tree a few yards west of the arch. Highwaymen and thieves were brought to justice by Jaquett’s system.
A dog’s demise is traced to the hound biting itself while trying to catch a flea on its back. The owner’s wife had given the dog, and the exchange questions the honesty of the tale.
The Plain Dealer notes the community thrives on civic hullabaloo and celebrations powered by local bands. Residents take pride in organizing and enjoying public gatherings, keeping energy high as cultural life centers on music and collective activity.
A partial Philadelphia Ledger excerpt shows a terse exchange where a man says he remains a brother to someone and a woman retorts she could fetch one from under the sofa. The clipped text halts with garbled names and unreadable lines.
In Bayfield County Wisconsin the Washburn Loan and Building Association will sell at public vendue the city lots 23 and 24, block 27 in Washburn at the courthouse front steps on April 11 1908 at 10 a.m. The sale follows a February 1907 judgment of foreclosure and sale. John Walsh attorney for plaintiff A B Severson sheriff.
Ethel A Walsh as plaintiff sues William Coach in Bayfield County Wisconsin. The State of Wisconsin issues the summons requiring appearance within twenty days after service to defend the action. failure will result in judgment by the complaint's demand. John Walsh serves as plaintiff's attorney with a Washburn Bayfield County address.
The State of Wisconsin informs Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway and Superior Lumber Company that at a special county court term in Washburn on April 28, 1908 at 10:00 a.m. the matter of Halle Steensland’s request to appoint John A. Orburg of Port Wing as administrator of Abraham U. Astrom’s estate will be heard before County Judge WM. RIsx.
Mrs. C Daggett of Washburn Wisconsin urges others to use Doan's Kidney Pills after suffering kidney trouble. She reports back pain relief and restored kidney function following several boxes, and endorses the remedy as curative. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sale agents. Remember the name Doan's.
County names list local officials including W H Irish as County Judge and A M Warden as Municipal Judge. Second Murkiggt Court Sauve Sheriff A B Severson. Clerk N M Oscar. Treasurer John Freseth. Register of Deeds Nels Myhre. Clerk of Circuit Court F A Bell. District Attorney E C Alverd. Superintendent of Schools Miss J Smith. Coroner H G Mertens. Surveyor Hugo Nelson.
An old drug advertisement certifies pharmacists can refund if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, and avoid consumption with no opiates. The genuine product is in a yellow package. Also promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for dyspepsia, claiming improved digestion and weight.
Services held every Sunday at 10:45 a m and 8 00 p m Sabbath School at 12 00 noon Epworth League at 7 00 p m Prayer meeting each Thursday at 8 00 p m Class meeting every Tuesday at 8 00 p m at the houses
The church lists Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m Sunday School at noon and prayer meeting Thursdays at 8 00 p m All services use Norwegian except Sunday evening and every third Sunday which is held in English Additional meetings include Ladies Aid Society and Helping Hand Society on alternating Wednesdays in the afternoon or evening
Chicago wholesale house seeks assistant manager male or female for this county and adjoining area. Salary two dollars weekly plus expenses paid and advance. Work pleasant and permanent. No investment or experience required. Spare time valuable. Send for particulars with self addressed envelope to Superintendent 132 Lake St Chicago Ill.
The advertisement states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy contains no opiates and is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law, recommended for children and adults. Fox Bros and Q. W. Frost pledge refunds on Green's Syrup of Tar if coughs or colds persist.
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