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Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1900

Page

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Republican County Convention in Bayfield County 1900

Bayfield County Republican meeting approves April 17 1900 convention at Washburn to select nine state convention delegates and seven for the Hudson Congressional gathering. Caucus sites and delegate counts set for April 14 with town by town allocations. Expansion in Northern Wisconsin notes portend timber iron ore and railroad growth.

Tate Wisconsin Bayfield Republican Party Said L. N. Clausen F. A. Bell T. R. Spears A. J. Mussell Sam Bally L. M. Dickerson Milwaukee Hudson Court House Washburn Said County Bayfield County

Barker to Speak on David Copperfield Next Tuesday

Edwin L. Barker, the noted lecturer, will visit next Tuesday night to deliver his lecture on David Copperfield. He is regarded as one of the strongest speakers in the course and is expected to attract a large audience.

Barker Edwin L. Barker David Copperfield

Railroad Bonds Guarded by Milwaukee Agent

The article notes K. Alvord, stationed in Milwaukee, overseeing the county’s interest in the scrap for the Bayfield and Western Railway company bonds.

Alvord Milwaukee Bayfield & Western Railway Company

Drummond Election Sees Cable Opposition Fail to Gain Board

In Drummond the Cable slate challenged the incumbents but Mr. Drummond and the regular ticket retained power. A. J. Mussell edged Currie G. Bell by six votes for Bayfield chairman. L. H. Lien won re election as Mason town chairman. E. Sauve was re elected in Iron River without opposition. Pratt re elected A. Habelt as chairman.

Drummond Cable A. J. Mussell Currie G. Bell Bayfield L. H. Lien Mason E. Sauve Pratt A. Habelt

Washburn Couples Wed in Little Falls Nuptials

Peter J. Bestler of Washburn and Miss Petra Ellingson of Little Falls wed yesterday in Little Falls. The bride, formerly a Washburn public school teacher, is well regarded here. The groom, a progressive Washburn young man, has lived there many years. They plan Washburn as their home.

Peter J. Bestler Petra Ellingson Little Falls Washburn Mr. Bestler Wash

Wisconsin cities vote as parties sweep local offices

Milwaukee re elects Mayor Rose by about 2000 votes as Democrats gain in Eau Claire Wausau Madison Appleton Hudson Grantsburg Janesville and Chippewa Falls shift to party results. Judge F S Parker wins West Superior by 300 as Hayward re elects chair man.

Milwaukee Rose Bumgartner Eau Claire Wausau Madison Hudson Grantsburg H. B. Shue Hayward F.S. Parker West Superior Janesville Chippewa Falls

Simpsons to Move to Duluth After Logging Contract

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Simpson will leave Washburn in June to settle in Duluth. Mr. Simpson has a large logging contract near Duluth that will take about a year to complete, prompting the couple to make Duluth their permanent home. They will be greatly missed in Washburn.

C. B. Simpson Washburn Duluth

Tripp Wins Iron River Judge Seat In Big Victory

W. E. Tripp was elected judge of the Second Municipal Court of Iron River on Tuesday. His hometown delivered a strong vote and other towns joined in, swelling the plurality to a comfortable margin.

W. E. Tripp Iron River

Jenkins Seen Likely For renomination by Acclamation

Secretary A W McLeod of the Congressional committee for the Tenth district says there are no indications of opposition to Congressman Jenkins renomination. A Spooner meeting of the committee expressed unanimous support for Jenkins by acclamation though other candidates may emerge. McLeod announces Jenkins is a candidate for renomination.

Washburn A. W. McLeod Congressional Committee of the Tenth District Jenkins Congressional Committee Spooner McLeod

Question Raised Over Nominations Publication Timing

A week’s law requires county clerks to publish nominations at least seven days before an election. The Iron River judge race saw a county clerk publish only four days before the election, raising questions about whether the duty was fulfilled and if the timing could affect the outcome.

Iron River

Florence Lemke Celebrates Her Twelfth Birthday

Florence Lemke entertained a group of her young girl friends last Saturday afternoon for her twelfth birthday. The event was a very pleasant afternoon with guests hoping she would have many more happy anniversaries.

Florence Lemke Florence

Congressman Jenkins Seeds Distribution Ends In Bayfield County

Congressman Jenkins has chosen Capt. R. D. Pike of Bayfield and J. E. Jones of Washburn to distribute government seeds. Seeds have arrived and will be free to those visiting Captain Pike or Tur Times office.

Jenkins Capt R. D. Pike Bayfield J. E. Jones Washburn Bayfield County Captain Pike Tur Times

New Paint Shop Offers House and Sign Painting

P. A. Shepherd & Son announce readiness to take and fill all orders for house sign and carriage painting, paper hanging, wall tinting and interior decoration. Lowest prices for first class work. Shop in McQuillan building, Washburn.

P. A. Shepherd & Son Washburn McQuillan Building

Shakespear's McBeath Up-To-Date Scene I

A spoof scene opens with McBeath Nelson and Oscar in an open place. Oscar jokes about meeting again amid thunder and rain. They discuss the field and cheering, concluding with a line on fair and foul election air.

Shakespear McBeath Nelson Oscar

Town Meeting Delayed To Next Tuesday Evening

The annual town meeting was adjourned until next Tuesday evening when voters will gather at the town hall to decide on local issues.

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Washburt’s Prog FOX Bros. Pharmacy Freade Restaurant Williams Mortal Mar City Drug Store West End Pharmacy Bayfield Town Hall Bix Wisconsin Central Ry W. H. Killan Colby & Abbot Bldg Milwaukee, Wis Baton Johnson Pond M&beath Bryan and Howind Lender Lee Morgan Assessor Dan McBeath Nels Nelson Roeh Ed Bryan Ole Hovind MBS Watlancour C.ccdeso. A John Waegerle Andrew Nelson Charles O. Sowder Tering Treasury Nels Lee Baeronsob Wm. Johnson W. GH H. J. Finstad Ee George F. Morgan Chas. Noyes L. N. Clausen and Fred T. Yates C. E. Bell Ed. Johnson Chas Brunner Demars Lyman T. Walker Apostle Islands Milwaukee Journal Commonwealth Lake Superior Thousand Islands St. Lawrence Bayfield Peninsula Carrie G. Bell Bayfield Press B.s.and M. R.R Sabin Bayfield, Superior Appleton Tripp Plurality Mr. Tripp Court Government
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