Superior state will be named Superior with Teutonic pride
A Superior Telegram article argues for forming a new state named Superior combining northern Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota. It cites soil, dairy, and mineral wealth as advantages and envisions a Teutonic-inspired commonwealth with vast natural resources and power.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Northland
Duluth
Superior
North America
Chicago
Mail Volume at Ladysmith Post Office in May
The Ladysmith post office processed 98,000 pieces of mail in May, averaging 3,161 per day over 31 days. Employees welcomed the arrival of June, signaling a busy period ahead.
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Postoffice Department
Ladysmith
Ladysmith Fire Department Elects Track Team Captain
At the regular monthly meeting Vincent Kurz was elected captain to lead the Track Team after B. E. French resigned. The captain will select drill members for the Fort Atkinson tournament this month. Delegates elected to the state meeting at Fort Atkinson are S. D. Speidel John Vich and S. L. Chicker. New members welcomed include H. C. True Chas Eigenach A J Laidlaw and Dell Woodhouse. J W Carow resigned.
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Ladysmith
A. J. Laidlaw
Dell Woodhouse
J. W. Carow
Forester Team to Attend District Picnic at Superior
After three weeks delay due to quarantine the M. W. A. Forester Team led by Capt. J. A. Carter plans to attend the district picnic in Superior the week of July 4. O C Adams and family arrive from Endeavor to settle in Ladysmith. Adams is Clark Adams’ son and a former Endeavor newspaper publisher.
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M. W. A. Forester
J. A. Carter
Superior
O. C. Adams
Endeavor
Ladysmith
Mr. Adams
Clark Adams
Obituary of J Mechliski in this city
J Mechliski died at his home at 1a.m. Wednesday May 31 aged 63 from an abscess of the head. An Austrian, he moved here about six months ago from Weyerhauser. His wife and several children survive. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Friday morning with burial in Riverside cemetery.
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Mechlski
Mechalske and Varecki Wed May 29 in church ceremony
Stanley Mechalske and Miss Stella Varecki were married Monday May 29 with Rev. Fr. M McCann officiating. An evening dance followed attended by a large circle of friends.
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Mechalske- Varecki
Stanley Mechalske
Stella Varecki
Fr. M. McCann
County Clerk Records Two Marriage Licenses in Ladysmith
The county clerk notes a marriage license issued in the past week for John House and May Kirkland, both residents of Ladysmith, dated May 26.
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John House
May Kirkland
Ladysmith
Ladysmith News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mrs John Hein and sister Miss Fanny Dignon of Tony were among Ladysmith shoppers Saturday. Burr Rose of Duluth visits D B Manes before a Montana trip. Abbie Hawes of Augusta returns home from visiting Mrs R Scott. E Kleps, pioneer of Flambeau, sells hogs. Floyd Manley of Richland Centre visits relatives. E E Sanders opens a grocery near First ward school. Edna Thompson returns from Glidden after high school graduation. Elizabeth Barber resumes duties in Thompson's store after visiting Warrens. Chas Worden travels from Menasha to supervise the wooden ware drive on the Flambeau. logs fill the river. Henrietta Zellmer moves to Oshkosh for summer. Ladysmith Lighting Co moves its office. Denis Day arrives from near Chicago to farm on Gates road. Ladysmith loses 10 to 4 at Gilman. decorations Day observed by G A R and W A C. Arrow Brand collars and Cluett shirts advertised.
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John Hein
Fanny Dignon
Tony
Ladysmith
Burr Rose
Duluth
D. B. Manes
Montana
Abbie Hawes
Augusta
R. Scott
Elizabeth Barber
Thompson’s
Warrens
Chas. Worden
Menasha
Gerard Hotel
Henrietta Zellmer
R. March
Oshkosh
Ladysmith Lighting Co
Rusk County Bank
Denis Day
Chicago
Gates Road
Gilman
Fitzgibbon and Sands
Ladysmith Battery
Fred Cu
Stores Close Early Movement Gains Merchant Support
The Woman's Study Club again promotes early closing for July and August in Ladysmith, with shops shutting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday Thursday and Friday evenings. A large majority of merchants have signed the plan, supporting dozens of clerks employed in local businesses. The policy aims to ease the hot season’s work, aligning with similar moves in larger cities and drawing public backing for its continuation.
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Woman’s Study Club
Ladysmith
Odd Fellows Elect Officers For Ladysmith Lodge
Ladysmith Lodge I O O F elected officers for the second half of 1911 F E Munroe as Noble Grand and R J Sands as Vice Grand both longtime members who had not previously held those chairs Past Grand Phil B Campbell will attend the Grand Lodge session in Milwaukee next week Mrs H L Clark is packing and shipping household goods from Pederson avenue having moved from Sparta to a farm ten miles north of Milwaukee
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Ladysmith Lodge
F. E. Munroe
R. J. Sands
Order
Phil B. Campbell
Grand Lodge
Milwaukee
H. L. Clark
Pederson Avenue
Sparta
Local Advertisers Promote Goods and Events
This week’s notices highlight sales and offerings from Vienna Bakery Bread F. E. Martin Co Big Jo Flour Hosiery Shoes Paris Green and hosiery items from Fritz Dry Goods Co. Thompson Mercantile Co. Speidel Speidel E. E. Sanders at First Ward Grocery Minneapolis hosts a celebration event.
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Vienna
F. E. Martin Co
Thompson Mercantile Co
Fritz Dry Goods Co
Speidel & Speidel
Paris Green
First Ward
E. E. Sanders
Minneapolis
Local and Personal Notes From Ladysmith Area Visitors
A compilation of brief visits and activities in Ladysmith and nearby towns. Included are editors, professors, merchants, and residents such as A. P. Andrews, F. D. Strader, M. Y. Cliff, C. A. Sands, Mrs. Dana Moreau, and O. H. Hufschmid. Mentions of travel to Eau Claire, Island Lake, Rice Lake, and Canton.
Numerous New Residences Mark City Building Boom
The city shows active growth with over twenty new houses and additions under construction. J P Armstrong, KE W Rhodes, J L McComson, T Barbeau, Wm Schug, Ed Baker, D F Manley, J M Graff, Cy Stanton, Freeman Russ, Fred Conover, Guy Adams, W Pagel, J W Miller, J W Carew, A C Thompson, A M Crandall, Nate Hand, and Cary Noble are among those expanding or starting homes in wards and new developments. Cary Noble injures right foot. accident insurance in place. Manual Training shop items to be collected. unpaid models to be purchased for cost.
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J. P. Armstrong
KE. W. Rhodes
A. N. Andersen
J. L. McComson
T. Barbeau
Lake Eve
Wm. Schug
Church of Christ
Ed. Baker
D. F. Manley
J. M. Graff
Worden
Cy. Stanton
Freeman Russ
First Ward
Fred Conover
East Park
Guy Adams
Townsite Co
W. Pagel
West Miner Ave
J. W. Miller
East Miner Ave
Afternoon Tea and Bakery Offerings At Local Shop
The hostess will find our bakery a wonderful help for entertaining. Our bread makes delicious sandwiches or is fine for bread and butter. We bake a great variety of cakes daily or can make one especially for you. Visit us the next time you entertain.
Quarantine Lifted as Scarlet Fever Epidemic Eases
Health officials report the scarlet fever outbreak in Ladysmith is under control with strict quarantines at affected homes. Schools will resume next Monday and common gatherings are restricted unless no children are present. public buildings have been fumigated and commencement exercises set for the week ending June 28.
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Ladysmith
Ross
Ten Days Outing on Chippewa River Plan
A group led by J. W. Carew and Elmer Hill with Roy Hill and Ezra Hess will canoe and fish through Northern Wisconsin from Glidden to Bruce. They expect about ten days in the back country away from civilization starting Thursday with provisions purchased in Glidden.
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Wisconsin
Chippewa River
J. W. Carew
Elmer Hill
Roy Hill
Ashland
Ezra Hess
Weyerhauser
Glidden
Ashland County
Bruce
Local Real Estate Office Moves In Worden Avenue Area
Lowry and Son relocate their real estate office from Pederson block to the building opposite Osborne and Clark on Worden avenue. Heavy rain and hail cause crop damage near Glen Flora, with four inches of rainfall in the east end of the county. The L. H. S. Senior class held its annual Port Arthur picnic Tuesday, with Harry Baxter’s launch chartered and Miss Harriet Brewster as chaperone.
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Lowry & Son
Pederson
Osborne & Clark
Worden Avenue
Glen Flora
Port Arthur
Harry Baxter
Harriet Brewster
Also Mentioned on This Page
State OF Superior
C. K. Ellingson
NEW Commonwealth
Hawkins
Warner
Ueen Uality
Shoe Machinery Trust
E. Kleps
Flambeau Settlement
Floyd Manley
Richland Centre
Geo. Manley
Edna Thompson
Glidden High School
Old Spear Warehouse
Northern Supply Gb
Odd Fellows
Reif & Olson
A. M. Alden
A. P. Andrews
F. L. Weldon
F. D. Strader
Ingram
M. Y. Cliff
C. A. Sands
Boyd
A. H. Sturdevant
Crane
Dana Moreau
Eau Claire
O. H. Hufschmid
Catawba
Harless
Island Lake
Bertha Sharp
W. S. Sergeant
Sheldon
Christina Wilson
Tesla Miller
Maple Lake
Minn
Jennie Severson
Kennan
J. Hunt
L. W. Berry
Chas. Mauer
Interward
J. Gearin
E. Toutant of
W. F. O'Connor
W. J. Musser
Rice Lake
John Inglehart
March
D. W. Maloney
Ladies Aid
German Lutheran Church
Fred Lueth
Grace Coon
Dora Dessureau
Blanche Stoker
Bersee
Gerard
E. A. Carroll
Atlanta
W. A. Carroll
Erick Anderson
Dave Biller
J. M. Rathsack
A. N. Anderson
Canton
Cumberland
P. J. Simonsen
Otto Schroeder
Fritz Avenue
Flambeau Lumber Co
T. M. Thomas
Cary Noble
Cary
A. K. Clark
Vienna Bakery
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