Would Make Purchase Legal and Public Support Grows
Ladysmith news from May 2 1908 reports a letter urging a county farm purchase be legally scrutinized for title and public benefit. The writer calls for county board inspection, notes a potential $75 cost, and argues taxpayers deserve input and records. It also lists nine new board members and reelected incumbents for the upcoming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munroe
Matt Edgar
Flambeau
J. W. Diedrich
Grow
Alfred Paulson
Hawkins
E. W. Beard
Lawrence
Thos. McCann
Marshall
A. Frydrychowicz
Strickland
D. W. Maloney
True
L. J. Wilbert
J. C. Stubbs
Weyerhauser
R. Corbett
J. W. Miller
Ladysmith
Ladysmith Common Council Adopts License Victory and Bills
Official notes from Ladysmith Wisconsin April 1908 detail council meetings and adjournments. Alderman Baker presided with roll calls, bills audited and paid, and a license vote approved. City canvassers report election results. new aldermen tabulated. ordinances on street work and burial limits discussed. water mains extension approved. meeting adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Wis
Chambers
Alderman Baker
EK. L. Tiffany
EK. L. Tirrrany
Elmer HI
Dept
Baker
Clough
State of Wisconsin
Eri. C. Kiefer
John Pederson
Jos. Conrath
Robert Corbett
John Ryall
J. W. Miller
W.S. Manning
Justice of the Peace
Thos. Baker
J.P. Pederson
Joe Gordon
C. KI
Lindoo Avenue
Sixth Street
Ealt
Board of Public Works
K. L. Tifany
EuMer Hix
Common Council
City of Ladysmith
Dr. Ross
West Sixth Street
K. L. Trrrany
Elmer Hitt
Depty
Conrath
Third Ward
RK. L. Trrrany
Elmer Hilu
Local man chooses Ladysmith for business venture
Joe Armstrong, formerly of this city and now in Minneapolis, has bought the Worden Mercantile Co grocery store in Ladysmith this week. Chas Severtson, formerly the manager, has joined Worden's Depart ment Store as staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Armstrong
Minneapolis
Ladysmith
Worden Mercantile Co
Chas. Severtson
Worden
Forest Fire Near Port Arthur Destroys Pulp Mill Woodpile
A woods fire south of the Menasha Paper Co pulp mill at Port Arthur, driven by high winds, burned about 20 acres and consumed 150 cords of poverty wood stacked by the company for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha Paper Co
Port Arthur
Congregational Churches Convene in City May 20 21
The Superior District Convention of Congregational Churches to be held in this city May 20 and 21 draws over fifty pastors and delegates from the northwest region. News from area residents includes Gus Bitner’s trip to Eau Claire for college, Mrs. H. Hayden’s return to Phillips after a visit with Mrs. Henry Hoffman, and local business notes on fresh fibre plaster and cement deliveries. Property listings highlight a 5 room modern house with city services for $12.50 monthly. Insurance services promoted by A N Andersen & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior District Convention of Congregational Churches
Gus Bitner
Eau Claire
Elgin
Waltham
Illinois
Eine T
Vice President of Citizen's Union Fined for Liquor Sale
Frank Landig pleaded guilty in Squire Reeve's court Tuesday to selling liquor to a blacklisted man. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Landig serves as vice president of the Citizen's Union which was formed to enforce the law. A Union meeting is set for tonight at Eagle Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Landig
Squire Reeve
Landig
Citizen’s Union
Eagle Hall
High School Notes Major Activities and Honors
Supt W N Mackin visited last Friday. Juniors held a mass meeting Monday noon. Arbor Day causes Friday afternoon no school. American Literature Class reports on great American writers. Classes in Physics Algebra and gym take photos. Absent last week: Dessie De Long Sylena Roesler Ben Weeks Ray Woodhouse Gladys Maddux. Arbor Day volunteers work with Library board to improve grounds around the free public library. Top standings: Physics Minnie Schwartz Geomtery Roy Barker Eng I Lillian Lee Eng II Edith Clark Eng III Grace McGee Eng IV Ruby Collins Lit Reading Oliver Josenquist Leonard Johnson Latin I Lillian Lee Latin II Theron Clark Latin III Roy Barker Latin IV Gladys Maddux Ane History Theron Clark Oliver Rosenqunist Algebra I Pearl Roesler Bookkeeping Hazel Wilson Eng History Roy Barker Theron Clark Grace McGee Physiology Robt Park Theory and Reviews Grace McGee Botany Vera Manley.
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Dessie de Long
Sylena Roesler
Ben Weeks
Ray Woodhouse
Gladys Maddux
Library Board
Publi
Minnie Schwartz
Roy Barker
Lillian Lee
Edith Clark
Grace McGee
Ruby Collins
Oliver Josenquist
Leonard Johnson
Theron Clark
Oliver Rosenqunist
Pearl Roesler
Hazel Wilson
Robt. Park
Vera Manley
Arbor Day plans and school activities noted
Training School notes describe Arbor Day preparations, lectures by Rev Hulbert and county superintendents, a senior class organized with officers and colors, and the Modern Woodman Forester Team forming with by laws. The county picnic association will meet on the 20th to set the annual picnic and Hawkins to oversee arrangements. D H Richards traveled to St Paul on Tuesday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forester
Woodman Camp
E. W. Hill
J. A. Carter
D. F. Manley
County Picnic Association
Hawkins
D. H. Richards
St. Paul
Wisconsin Central Wreck After Calf Strikes Train Near Donald
A Wisconsin Central train from Abbotsford derailed near Donald after striking a yearling calf. Engineer John Carly escaped with a scalp wound while fireman Hol Burgett suffered serious injuries and was trapped beneath the rails. both were rescued with others arriving from Donald. Potts piloted the engine to Abbotsford earlier and returned in the coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central
Abbotsford
Donald
John Carly
Hol. Burgett
Stephenson
Burgett
Potts
Real estate transfers listed in fragmented archive ledger
Numerous property deeds recorded with buyer names such as E A Nir, FE A Kirvan, Bert Smith, Ora D Scott, HH Davis, Polly Olson, and John W Goodenough. Transactions cover lots, blocks, and tracts in New Flambeau, Sabin's addition, Bruce, Hawkins, and surrounding areas with prices ranging from 100 to 1600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Kirvan
Muse
James Mair
Bert Smith
John Arpin Lbr Co
Carl Edward Son
Savis
RE Davis
Caniccei Siza Copings
Clara E Stevens
Armstrong Jr
Hoyte
Ince
Schwartz
T M Thomas
Kinyon
Ieerinen
Benatins Idene
Gilet Fiocg
Escis Acscsic
Frank Burgess
Alex Kt Thistle
Incves Aturievosewan
H Davis
W H Davis
BES
Rasmus Lund
Polly Olson
Sabin
Mary E Pippin
Frances E Thompson
P Madison
F E Ritter
Cox
John S Owen
Lbr
John Thomas
Gust W Thomas
John W Goodenough
Ruth
R Berg
Rosa Perdziak
Sir Howard
Emil Blegen
Ole Engebretson
Hawkins
Baptist Church Notices Change in Service Times
Preaching services Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. C. E. at 7 p.m. Note the time change for C. E. and evening services. W. H. H. Ingle will perform a violin solo at the evening service. J. Johnson, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
C. E
C. FE
W. H. H. Ingle
J. Johnson
Congregational Services and Meeting Schedule
Regular services next Lord's Day morning with topic Grounds for Optim ism. Young People's meeting at 6 45 p m. Sunday school at 10 a m. You are cordially invited by Pastor Thomas Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Barker
Methodist Episcopal Services and Sunday Schedule
Methodist Episcopal announces services in I O O F hall with Sunday school at 10, worship at 11 in the morning and 8 in the evening. Morning topic Knowledge of the Spirit and The Why of Doubt in the evening. J E Watson pastor. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs True's home next Thursday afternoon due to the third quarterly conference in Tony Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Hall
J. E. Watson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mrs. True
Tony
German Lutheran Sunday schedule announced
No German school next Saturday. Sunday school at 9 50 a m services and preaching by Rev O Bierman of Rice Lake at 10 30 a m Ki A BreuRreNS Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Bierman
Rice Lake
Ki. A. Breurrens
Revival Series to Feature Rev Wilbur L Clapp
Baptist state evangelist Rev Wilbur L Clapp will assist the pastor in revival services starting Thursday May 14 at 8 p m and continuing each evening through the month except Mondays. He is described as an earnest preacher cornetist and singer and an invitation is extended to Christians and friends to attend and bring others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur L. Clapp
Baptist State
Clapp
J. Johnson
Quiet Wedding Unites Callie Hutchines and Herbert Cook
A wedding was held Saturday evening at J. M. Hutchings home on south Second street east. Miss Callie Hutchines married Herbert Cook of Alton Illinois with Rev. J. E. Watson officiating. The couple will reside in the city, the groom employed by J. L. Ryall. Bathen Johnson Notice Bellingham Couple Miss Mabel Johnson becomes Mrs Bathen as C N Bathen of Bellingham takes her to the Twin Cities. They and the bride's mother depart for the western home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Hutchines
J. M. Hutchings
South Second Street
Callie
Herbert Cook
Alton
Ill
J. E. Watson
J. L. Ryall
Bathen-Johnson
C. N. Bathen
Bellingham
Wash
Mabel Johnson
Twin Cities
Bathen
P.S. Reed
H. R. Daviin
Hazel Page
Bruce
Lila
Rebecca Fortier
Ingram
Barney Piper
Corbett’s Mill
F. Bien
L. Campbell
Common Council
A. Porter
J. H. Gordon
L. Tiffany
Wm. Jung
Redwood Falls
Minn
Carl Jung
Jung
Second Street
Sherbeck Circus Comes to Ladysmith on May 18
The Sherbeck big show returns to Ladysmith Monday May 18 with expanded talent across acrobatics tumbling and aerial feats. The performance features performing dogs ponies and monkeys plus clowns and a circus band playing current tunes. A free exhibit precedes opening doors with admission 25 cents and children 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherbeck
Ladysmith
Prospecting for Iron Continues with Expanded Drilling
Weyerhauser official W. Latosincki said drilling for iron will resume on a larger scale near the village. Seven drills start west of the village in a few weeks as options expand eastward and north and south of Bruce. The firm opened an office in Weyerhauser and will hire many workers for prospecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Latosincki
Weyerhauser
Spelling Match At Beebe School Draws Sharp Winners
Johanna Nelson from Thornapple district won the spelling and adding contests, with Leonard Beebe leading the writing event. Reading contest results crowned Charlotte Lyons, Merle Rasmussen, and Stella O Connel in order, as Principal Barnes urged farmer education at the County Normal School. The next meeting will be at Dist. No. 1 Atlan ta Friday and Gas Nater school May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beldenville Mill
Beebe School
W. N. Mackin
Johanna Nelson
Dist
Thornapple
Johanna
Maude Kistner
Dunn County Normal
Barnes
The
County Normal School
Dist. No. 1
Atlanta
Gas Nater
Barnsdale's Moving Pictures at Ladysmith Opera House May 15
Barnsdale presents a one night moving picture tour at the Ladysmith Opera House on May 15 claiming world leading realism. The program features The American Battleship Fleet The War in Morocco A Trip Through London Battle with Submarines Logging in India Whale Fishing and Royal Spanish Wedding Procession with optional Passion Play extending to three hours. Prices are 10 20 30 with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Ladysmith
Prof. Barnsdale
Morocco
London
India
Barnsdale
Miller crippled by workshop accident and local moves
ID. F. Miller, employed at the paper mill, had two fingers of his left hand crushed Tuesday while grinding tools. Mr. McFarlane from Rice Lake moved his family here Wednesday into a Crandall house west of the Central depot. Mrs. M. Shively and her two daughters left today for Lincoln Nebraska after five weeks with her parents J. M. and Mrs. Graff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ID. F. Miller
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Miller
Grant
Tsee
V. VV. Meler
Ladysmith Lighting Company
Speich
Armstrong & Schaal, Hardware
City Drag Line
Drum & Ambrose
Wood
Noyes, Bros. & Cutler, Moise
Drobo S Osg
Rizjohnslon
Qpavazes
James A. Carter
Election Board
Hea Teyiaten
Osaetinice
S. Dsspcidgl
Ambrose & Drum
Plumbing and Steam Fitting Co
J. H.hogston
WOO Oa
Asaya
Wesin Tie Heen
Congregational District Convention
Stf A. N. Andersen
Ins
Vice-Press of
Supt
Latton
Medford
Taylor County
McNealy
Price County
Woodman Forester Team
Call
Curly
Armstrong
Alto
Martha
Freemont Russ
E A Nirvan
Methodist Episcopal
Circus Coming
H. H. Schmidt
Arch Welpton
Engineer Birdsell
L. E. McGill
Sheldon
Will Armstrong
Duluth
J. C. Hilbert
Mrs. C. Karst
Gertrude Biller
Glen Flora
Mate Roberts of
Mrs. A. Archambault of
Philips
F. A. Shumway
Claire Sholtze
Joe Prien
Algoma
Summer
John Jenson
Alma
Ed. Nelson
J. Delong
Wm. Delong
L. N. Chicquette
Bay City
L. L. Chicker
Woodman
Wausaw
A. Nieckershamn
Frank Hans
the Hawks Nursery Co
Wauwatosa
W. M. Walker
Alabastine Company
Dietz
Chippewa Falls
Will Ickes
O. E. Anderson
Cable
A. FE. Powell
F. J. Putnam
West River Street
Phil Conrath
Milton Smith
Gartside
Conrath Brothers
Glenullan
N. Dak
F. A. Conrath
C. W. Schwartz
J. H. Gordan
Pete Gordan
D. Drum
O. Davisson
Ontario
J.C. Gordon
Ek. Chapman
Fond du Lac
Charles Partride
Manley Hotel
F. Winn
E. L. Jordan
J. M. Conrath
Chas
Patterson
Rusk
Barnsdale’s Moving Pictures
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