Prospects for Norrie property iron ore near Ironwood
Luther Brewer and associates begin exploring the old Norrie property at Ironwood to locate the north vein linked to nearby Newport and Ashland prospects. Churn drilling to start, option secured from the Ayer estate, Wakefield diamond drilling ongoing with rich ore shows but no merchantable ore yet. Other firms, including Jones & Laughlin, continue drilling to evaluate options while risk and expense remain high. A separate item seeks a lady piano player for a traveling vaudeville group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Brewer
Norrie
Ironwood
Newport
Ashland
Fee
Ayer
Brewer
Wakefield
Seldon Rose
Marquette
Jones & Laughlin Ore Company
Funeral of Thos. D. O'Brien Held in Wakefield
The funeral for Thos. D. O'Brien, whose death was noted last week, took place Saturday morning at the Catholic church. Wakefield Fire Department members attended along with many relatives and friends. O'Brien, born July 18, 1865 in Plantagenet Canada, lived in several Wisconsin towns before settling in Wakefield in 1899 with his family of ten children. He held public offices and was respected by the community. Interment was at Lake View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
D. O’brien
Wakefield
Wis
Theresa McGinley
O'Brien
Winoqua
Duedas
Wausau
O’brien
Agnes Dalton
Wauseka
Minn
Mary Butte
Minneapolis
Jack
Phillips
Northfield
Jas
Detroit
Michael
Lake View Cemetery
Adler-i-ka Remedy Causes Instant Symptom Relief
Wakefield residents who tried Adler-i-ka buckthorn bark gly cerrine mixture report immediate effects from a single spoonful. Advertised as a thorough bowel cleanser, it claims to relieve most constipation and gas within a minute, with rapid passage of trapped gas. F. A. Sergeant & Co, 4
Merchants Ready for Winter in Wakefield Stores
A Wakefield check of local shops shows ample winter provisions with carefully chosen new goods. Merchants offer excellent assortments and price inducements, letting residents buy locally and view exact items ahead of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
French Inventor Produces Straw Based Artificial Wood
A French inventor develops artificial wood from straw intended for match manufacture. The invention promises a sustainable alternative to traditional wood by transforming agricultural waste into usable timber like material. The report notes potential industrial applications and a growing interest from manufacturing sectors.
Who Will Be the Sheep or Goats in the Sermon Joke
A scene in a church features a dorky preacher reciting a theme of sheep and goats in vigorous, pleading accents. An Irish parishioner rises from the back, muttering, I’ll be the goat, prompting the room to laugh at the lighthearted exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bredern
de Ii
Beaudette Wins Town Hall Electric Fixtures Bid
At Monday’s Township Board meeting George Beaudette was awarded the contract to furnish electric fixtures for the new town hall. His bid totaled 74.50, with Wakefield Electric Co. at 794.50 and Burgess Electric Co. of Duluth at 860.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beaudette
Wakefield Electric Co
Burgess Electric Co
Uvuluth
Daily Thought by C. C. Ames on finding cure for heartache
The cure of heartache lies in engaging occupations that lift us from self pity and petty broodings. By joining with other lives and affairs, our individual interests blend into the larger whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Ames
Indigestion remedy urged to rely on tonics instead of pepsin
For indigestion, avoid pepsin and preparations with pepsin or digestive ferments. The suggested solution is a tonic like Chamberlain's Tablets to help the stomach perform its functions naturally. Sold by F. A. Sergeant & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Sergeant & Co
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Ft Wayne Woman
Mrs William Bright of Ft Wayne Ind recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a bad bronchial cough saying she was cured after using a bottle The note ends with a promotion that the product is for sale by F A Sergeant Co and a mention of a visit to the Majestic Theatre with the crowd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Willian Bright
Ft. Wayne
Ind
F. A. Sergeant & Co
Village sewer permit required for connections
In accordance with a motion carried by the village council, all persons intending to use the sewer system must first obtain a permit from the village clerk, with a fee of five dollars. By order of Village Council. October 23, 1915.
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Bessemer
Opera House
Liss DeVoss
Berger’s
Robi
Gravityo
Majestic Theatre
D. O'Brien
Daly
Eppepeh
Nels Niemi
Skad, Goldman & CO
Kirschten
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