Man Receives Five Shares for Bravery at Du Pont Plant
Anton Major of West 6th Street, Washburn, long employed at Du Pont's nitrator plant in Barksdale, saved the facility from a serious fire in early 1920. A Wilmington executive approved the reward and Major received a letter and five shares of Debenture Stock as recognition of his courage and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Major
du Pont Company
Anton Major
West 6Th Street
Barksdale
Major
F. T. Beers
Beers
Wilmington
E. J. DU Pont
Buys and Girls to Hold Contests at Congregational Church
Local oratorical and declamatory contests will be held at the Congregational church next Tuesday evening April 19. One boy and one girl will advance to the Washburn High division contest at Superior Friday April 22. Admission is 10 and 25 cents with proceeds aiding the Superior trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Superior
Washburn High School
Pirnie & Son Auto unveils iceproof garage with dance
Pirnie and Son Auto opened its iceproof garage last Thursday with a free dance. Carlson's orchestra played as crowds filled the venue. The showroom featured Olds and Chevrolet models, with the garage now open for business and enjoying strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirnie & Son Auto Company
Carlson
Auto Company
Olds
Chevrolet
Washburn to field K P Washburn Ball Team with Legion Band backing
Plans call for a strong Washburn baseball team to represent the city this season under manager Hugh Ross. The K P Washburn team will be backed by the Washburn Legion Band and other local organizations with fund raising events at Garden Hall on April 22 and at the YMCA to purchase equipment and uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Washburn Team
Legion Band
Washburn
Washburn Legion Band
Garden Hall
K-P Washburn
Hugh Ross
New York Central Wage Cut Held Pending Board Review
The United States railway labor board ruled that railroad common labor wages cannot be slashed without a hearing. It ordered both sides to present cases before any 25 percent cut, retroactive to April 1, with 24 other major railroads watching the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
Sharp- Demars couple wed in Bayfield ceremony
Miss Mildred Sharp daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Sharp of Bayfield and Mr Harvey DeMars of this city were married Thursday at the Catholic church in Bayfield Rev Leo Sharp of Chicago officiated Miss Genevieve Sharp attended the bride Albert DeMars served as groomsman The couple will reside in this city and were honored at a noon wedding dinner before leaving for Duluth and Superior on their honeymoon The bride recently moved to Bayfield from Chicago and is described as charming while DeMars is a Washburn native and member of DeMars Brothers garage firm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Superior
E. A. Sharp
Bayfield
Chicago
Mr. DeMars
Washburn
Sterling Worth
DeMars
Missionary Mrs Cady Speaks at Local Methodist Church
Mrs H Olin Cady, a West China missionary for twelve years, gave a fine address at the city Methodist church on Wednesday evening and displayed Chinese relics and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Olin Cady
West
China
New Council Meets Tuesday
The newly elected city council will hold its organizational meeting at the Commercial Club rooms on Tuesday evening, April 19. Six newly elected officers will attend, along with councilmen whose terms do not expire until next year. Appointments to school and library boards will be made, and committees for the year named as the council plans a busy term including the purchase of public utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Council
Man Named King Smith Committed After Alleged Gas Bomb Hoax
King Smith, about 60, who filed on a government forty near nine miles south of town, was sent to Oshkosh State asylum by County Judge Axelberg. He claimed gas bombs were dropped on his cabin by aviators, aided by a deadly woman flyer, amid fears and isolation that left him nearly destitute and mentally unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron River Pioneer
King Smith
Oshkosh
Axelberg
Smith
Mason
Washburn
Murray
Twenty One Citizens Admitted In Bayfield County Hearing
A special term of the Bayfield county circuit court presided by Hon. G. N. Risjord admitted twenty one men and their wives to full citizenship after examinations by Special Examiner R. K. Doe for the U S Government. Applicants were tested on government officers, the League of Nations, history dates and Congress powers, with many stating they read English newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
G. N. Risjord
R. K. Doe
Duluth
United States
League of Nations
Congress
Dan Pocinic
Benoit Alfred Brynteson
Port Wing
John Hansen
Washburn
Carl Micheal Hendrickson
Ludwig Malinaski
Charles Eckenberg
Swan John
DeMars Brothers Expand Studebaker Agency Across Three Counties
DeMars Brothers of this city expand to manage Studebaker sales for Ashland Bayfield and Washburn counties with a full service department. Leo and Harvey DeMars lead the agency alongside Jack Jeanis who drives sales and demonstrations and Art Hellrude heads service backed by twelve years in auto repair. An epidemic of smallpox in the city shows no new cases recently and remains light in severity.
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DeMars Brothers
Studebaker
Ashland
Bayfield
Washburn
DeMars
Jack Jeanis
First Order
Jack
Leo
Harvey
Art Hellrude
DeMars Brothers Insitation
County Fathers Board to Elect Chairman April 26 Meeting
The Bayfield County Board meets at the Court House on April 26 with twenty one new members. A county chairman will be chosen, with Ole Axness likely to seek re election and rivals Don Bell and H H Peavey also mentioned. A definite summer program is planned and old members largely did not run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of
Bayfield
Jake Yderstad
Yderstad
Ole Axness
Mason
Don Bell
H. H. Peavey
Washburn
City
Henry Wachsmuth
C. G. Boutin
Harold Stark
D. C. Bell
Town
Harvey Nourse Barksdale
Otto Regelein Bell
H. M. Juel
Bayview
Peter Klarwick
Cable
Village
Wm. Ewing Cable
George Karrow Barnes
L. C. Pease Clover
Peter Soronen
Drummond
F. H. Bartlett
Case Assumes a New Angle in Roy Sarver Case
Roy Sarver of Washburn was discharged in Municipal Court on District Attorney Merrill's motion for insufficient evidence in a charge of taking R C Burger’s Studebaker seven passenger car. A warrant was sworn by Merrill and St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance for Burger and Sarver, alleging conspiracy to defraud the insurer over the stolen vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sarver
Washburn
Studebaker
R. C. Burger
Municpal
Moton
Merrill
St. ‘Paul
Ashland Press
Wolff Hagen Take Second in National Bowling Double Event
In Superior last week Charles Wolff and Phil Hagen finished second in the doubles with 1182 behind the 1183 winning score. Frank Francis placed sixth in the singles with 5685. Washburn teams, the Omaha Rails and the Washburns, were represented by Brands Wolff Hagen C Hansen Peavey and Scamfer Martell Lien Brubaker Swanby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolff
Phil Hagen
Superior
Frank Francis
Frank
Washburn
Omaha Rails
Wolff
Hagen
Carlson Couple Announce Marriage of Clarence to Avis Gibson
Mr and Mrs Albert Carlson announce the marriage of their son Clarence A Carlson to Miss Avis A Vada Gibson of Lennox South Dakota on Wednesday March 30 1921 in this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Carlson
This City
Clarence A. Carlson
Avis A. Vada Gibson
Lennox, S. D
Benefit for Washburn Playground Fund Dance
The Woman's Council of Washburn plans a monster dance at the YMCA on Saturday April 30 to raise funds for equipping playgrounds in city school yards with swings rings and other equipment. Proceeds support expanding playgrounds to serve more children and invite all organizations laboring men and business leaders to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Woman’s Council
YMCA
Garfield
Buttermakers Of District 15 Convene In Superior
Delegates from Ashland Bayfield and Douglas counties gather at Chequamegon Co-Operative Creamery to discuss district and association issues. President L N Hanson of Superior and Vice President F Garlach of Butternut attend alongside Maurice Hanson as secretary treasurer during the meeting in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Buttermakers Association
Ashland
Bayfield
Douglas
Chequamegon Co-Operative Creamery
L. N. Hanson
Superior
Older Boys and Girls Conference on Sunday School Work
Notice invites older youth aged 16 to 24 to a three day Sunday school conference in Washburn April 22 to 24 1921. Leaders include pastors superintendents and teachers with a 50 cent delegate fee. Full entertainment provided in Washburn homes under the State Sunday School Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
State Sunday School Association
Territory
State Association
Publicity Committee shows Studebaker film at YMCA
The Mars Brothers, Studebaker agents for Ashland Bay field and Iron counties, presented a motion picture on the making of the Studebaker automobile at the YMCA last Sunday afternoon and evening. A large crowd viewed the program and found it both interesting and entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
theMars Brothers
Studebaker
Ashland
Bayfield
Iron Counties
YMCA
Lands Clearers Plan April 20 Blast in Nash
Ashland and Bayfield counties prepare for a major April land clearing event at Nash on April 20. The Trojan Powder Company will blast one acre to remove stumps with Governor Blaine to switch the fuse, witnessed by railroad presidents and local citizens. The movement aims to boost agriculture and community growth across the two counties with extensive public participation and backing from business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Trojan Powder Company
Ashland
Bayfield
William Stock
Lake Superior
Iron River
J. M. Smith
Shell Lake
Byron Ripley
Prof
Swenehart
J. P. O.malley
C. F. Mackmiller
Mackmiller
Married at Ashland Becomes Bride of Frederic E Thore
A church wedding in Ashland on April 12 celebrates the marriage of Inga Emelia Sollie to Frederic E Thore. The ceremony, by Rev. Kleppe, honored by family and friends, followed by a wedding dinner and a trip to Duluth and Superior. The couple will reside in Ashland briefly with Inga employed at the Style Shop.
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Anton Mager
Wisconsin
Eee Tee
NEW Council
Holmesteader
George S. Barnes
Barnes
Government of
The
Studebaker Distributors
Sawyer
Dakota
Buttermakers
Bayfield Counties
Inga Emelia
Louis Sollie
Frederic E. Thoreson
Kleppe
Gladys Therese
Ed. Swanson
Legion
Fimes
Erick Johnson
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