Washburn Declamation Runner-Up Earns Final Contest Chance
Miss Lillian Shoresman of Washburn High School placed second in the division declamation contest held in Superior last Friday night. She will advance to final division contests between the Eastern and Western Chequamegon leagues. The winning piece was The Heart of Old Hickory. Ralph Warden represents his school at Hayward for the division oratorical on Friday evening.
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Lillian Shoresman
Washburn High School
Superior
Shoresman
Heart of
Old Hickory
Hayward
Ralph Warden
Norwegian Sunday service with baritone Soder quist
Next Sunday evening service at 7 30 features a Norwegian language sermon at 8. Baritone singer Mr Soder quist performs with accompanist Miss Ellstrom. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at the church hosted by Mrs A Paulson and Mrs H P Axelberg. Viking Club gathers with Martin Jacobson next Wednesday evening. Prayer meeting Friday evening.
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Soderquist
Rev H C Rehm Off To Judge Eastern Division Oratorical Contest
Rev H C Rehm leaves tonight for Prentice to serve as a judge in the Eastern Division oratorical contest. He will oversee speakers and adjudicate performances, reflecting his standing in the local ministry and educational circles.
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H. C. Rehm
Prentice
National Flower event at Opera House draws big crowds
The National Flower talent show by Public school teachers and children played to packed houses Friday at the Opera House. A Gold Medal Flour prize was awarded to the National Flower by the jury, while Corn growing contests will be held at County Fairs in Ashland and Bayfield counties with BE Delwiche handling seed information.
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Opera House
D. W. Corning
Walter Cate
Ashland
Bayfield
BE. J. Delwiche
Wis
Lecture Postponed and Roila Leaves for Duluth
The O'Shea lecture at Congregational church is postponed with a new date to be announced. Olvar Roila left Monday for Duluth where he expects to work.
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O’shea
Congregational Church
Olvar Roila
Duluth
Washburn to Open New Theatre After Remodeling
William Burns remodeling the lower floor of the Masonic Hall, leased from J E Jones Co, with James A Sheridan as contractor. The project lowers the floor to street level, creates a twenty foot ceiling, installs a new theatre front, builds a first class stage, and aims to stage top road attractions. Completion expected in forty five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Morgan Named First Manager Of Bayfield Farmers Association
At a Bayfield County Farmers and Fruit Growers Association meeting George F. Morgan was chosen as the first manager with direct charge of the business for the coming year. He will work with Martin Thorsby to form a strong team and, with stockholder cooperation, aims for a big success of the venture. Subscribe for The Times.
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Bayfield County Farmers & Fruit Growers Association
George F. Morgan
Morgan
Martin Thorsby
Mayor Peavy Defends City Finances in Open Letter
Madison in 1913 sees Mayor Peavy reply to recent articles on municipal finances. He argues boiler replacement cost choices and a bank building lease were within rights, notes council rules support actions, and highlights savings from committee work and reduced taxes. He claims opposition would have wasted funds on unnecessary fire hose.
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Peavey
Bryan
Westcott
City of
Washburn
Boiler deal sparks council concern and questions
In the boiler controversy a condemned old unit may have driven calls to replace it rather than repair. The note suggests the Public Buildings committee and a bid by Mr Flack were involved, with $550 in repairs under scrutiny and continued discussion on page 5.
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Committee On Public Buildings
Mr. Flack
Recall petitions filed Tuesday threaten mayor and alderman
The Common Council meeting heard recall petitions against Mayor H H Peavy and Alderman Hans Ambly of the 3rd ward. Petitioners cite alleged conspiracy in contracts and illegal bills, with 191 names filed. law questions loom as AG ruling and court action are sought. Patrolling vacancy left by Ness. Oie ineligible. City business divisions spark dispute over bids to Bergmann and Ungrodt. Mayor Peavy absent. council unorganized awaiting May meeting.
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Common Council
H. H. Peavy
Hans Ambly
Mr. Ambly
Council
Finance Committee
Ambly
Commercial Club
Peter Oie
Nils Ness
Oie
United States
Tim Manning
Hering
City of
Washburn
E. Bergmann
Ungrodt
Bergmann
Peavey
Madison
Bryan
Bay Registered Percheron Club Formed in City
A Bay Registered Percheron Club was organized by Wm. Olson F. A. Bell Nels M. Oscar John O'Sullivan and O. A. Lamoreaux. The club plans to purchase a registered Percheron stallion to stand for service locally. William Olson traveled to Superior to inspect the four year old horse owned by Judge Luse and, if satisfactory, have it shipped to the city this week.
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Wm. Olson
F. A. Bell
Nels M. Oscar
John O’sullivan
O. A. Lamoreaux
William Olson
Superior
Judge Luse
Ladies Aid Society Meets at Congregational Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church will meet at the church parlors next Wednesday with Mrs Olaf Olson and Miss Corning present.
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Ladies Aid Society of
The
Congregational Church
Olaf Olson
Miss Corning
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City Drug Store
Q. W. Frost
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William Burns
Jones Building
Times
Wm. Robinson
Washburn, Wisconsin
H. H. Peavey
P.S
Peavy
Ike Berman
Geo. G. Macdonald
Bristol Block
Hardy
Waukesha, Wis
Sherwin-Williams
Amos M, Hansen
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