Prominent Bayfield Man Killed in Jealous Shooting
Bayfield residents Dan Barker shot and killed H. W. Boutin at Boutin’s Bayfield home on Friday night. Barker, held in county jail, said the act was a bluff using a gun. Boutin died Monday after a Bayfield post mortem. Barker bound over to October circuit court.
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H. W. Boutin
Bayfield
Dan Barker
Longshoresmen Union
Barker
Boutin
Ashland
Milwaukee
Burns
Mitchell
Circuit Court
Shea
Teachers Institute Opens Here With State Leaders
The summer institute for teachers starts next Monday morning in this city. Prof. Royce of the Supreme Normal School and Prof. W. H. Schulz, City Superintendent of Eau Claire, will direct. Examinations for teachers will be held August 16 and 17. All who expect to teach in the county must attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce
Superime Normal School
W. H. Schulz
Eau Claire
Grandview Constable Delivers Joe Hill for Sanity Examination
Constable James M. Laughlin of Grandview arrived in the city yesterday with Joe Hill who was committed to the county jail to await examination as to his sanity.
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James M.laughlin
Grandview
Joe Hill
Soil survey program to begin in Bayfield County and statewide
Wisconsin voters funded a soil survey with 19000 dollars annually, matched by federal support. Under Prof. A R Whitson, two mixed teams will study typical soils in twelve to thirteen counties this season, including Bayfield Waushara Iowa and Wood County areas. The aim is to guide settlement and farming by providing accurate soil data statewide.
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Wisconsin
van Hise
Whitson
University
Department of Agriculture
Washington
State Soil Bureau
A. R. Whitson
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
United States Bureau of Soils Investigation
University of Wisconsin
Grove B. Jones
Fred L. Musback
Fredonia
Alfred H. Meyer
Madison
Theodore J. Dunnewald
Arthur H. Kuhlman
Lowell
Leroy A. Schoenmann
Bayfield
Waushara
Iowa
Wackes
Polk, Barron, Rusk
St. Croix
Pierce
Dunn
Chippewa
Eau Claire
Milwaukee Judge Handles Timber Removal Contract Case
Judge Orrin T. Williams presided at a special circuit court session in Milwaukee last Monday forenoon over the case of F. J. Wildner, Receiver, versus Wisconsin Lumber and Cattle Company and others. Attorney A. W. McLeod represented the plaintiff seeking to annul contract provisions. Archibald McKay appeared for the defense. Aliren Froseth was appointed court reporter. Alfred Froseth named referee to continue evidence and report.
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Orrin T. Williams
Milwaukee
F. J. Wildner
Wisconsin Lumber and Cattle Company
A. W. McLeod
Archibald McKay
Superior
Aliren Froseth
Alfred Froseth
Wonderberry Identity Sparks Horticultural Debate
The Wonderberry discussion centers on its identity and origins. L Bates showcases several plants at his store and at D J Estabrook farm, while The Literary Digest and Rural New Yorker provide quotes from Luther Burbank about the berry said to result from Solanum guineense and Solanum villosum, noted for edible berries and easy cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Bates
D. J. Estabrook
Literary Digest
Luther
Luther Burbank
Mr. Burbank
New Yorker
New York
West Africa
America
Death of Mrs. Segal in Ashland Hospital
Mrs. Louis Segal, who had been between life and death since July 11 after appendicitis surgery, died last Friday at St. Joseph Hospital in Ashland. Married March 28 in St. Paul, she was twenty five at death and had lived in the city briefly, leaving a grieving husband and many friends. Remains were taken to St. Paul for interment with funeral services held Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Segal
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
Mrs. Segal
St. Paul
Segal
Jake Segal
Fiensten
Brownlee & Reed Dramatic Company to Present The Texas Cattle King
Washburn awaits Brownlee & Reed Dramatic Company at the Opera House on Saturday August 7 offering The Texas Cattle King set in the Lone Star State with cowboys vaqueros and western life. Prices 25 35 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
Washburn
Brownlee & Reed Dramatic Company
Lone Star
Ready Sunday at Simon Proell bowling alleys
The new bowling alleys of Simon Proell in the Peterson and Hanson building will be ready by the last of the week and the place will be open for business next Sunday. Proell expects a first class operation as the amusement is popular and the business should be good.
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Simon Proell
Peterson and Hanson
Proell
Washburn Whirlwind to Face Bayfield Next Sunday
Base Ball Sunday features the Washburn Whirlwind meeting Bayfield on the city grounds. Local fans are urged to attend and root for the team as both clubs aim for a strong showing this season.
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Washburn
Bayfield
Printing office opens with improved service
The new printing office announces readiness to handle orders with first class printing quality and better capacity for timely work.
City to Celebrate Labor Day with Local Committees
A Commercial Club meeting elected officers for a Labor Day celebration in the city. President F. J. Meehan Secretary Nels Myhre Treasurer Warren Bennett and committee chairs Geo. A. Calder and E. Bryan were named. Additional committee members will be appointed soon. Negotiations are under way for a first class baseball team to play the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
F. J. Meehan
Nels Myhre
Warren Bennett
Geo. A. Calder
E. Bryan
Marshall
Andrew Nelson
Meehan
Labor Day Celebration Meeting Planned at Commercial Club
A Labor Day planning meeting convenes at the Commercial Club rooms next Monday evening to finish arrangements for the city celebration. Officials expect about $50,000 to be paid out in Washburn the day before Labor Day and aim to keep funds local with strong attendance to attract residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Washburn
Socialist Speaker to Lecture at Knight's of Labor Hall
W A Jacobs of Racine a leading Socialist speaker will deliver a lecture at the Knight's of Labor Hall tomorrow evening on the issues of the day. All who wish to hear a strong address are urged to attend.
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W. A. Jacobs
Racine
Knight’s of
Labor Hall
The Texas Cattle King at Opera House Saturday Night
Hear the Band on Saturday night at the Opera House featuring The Texas Cattle King. Local entertainment page notes a lively musical program with a full band lineup and strong community turnout anticipated.
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Opera House
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Paris
Moving Picture Theatre
Yates Stone
Washburn Latts Brothers
the Alter
Robert Macorie
Bertrand
Uncle Sam
Musette
Monte Christo
Metropolitan Opera House
Wny
Bayfield County
Bates
A. 1. Lien
Lien
J. A. Sheridan New Phone
Segal Bros. Department Store
Peter J. Bestler
Prop
Calabria
Bostock’s Menagerie
Electric Hotel
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