Telephone Company Seeks Rates Hike for Washburn
The Wisconsin Telephone Company asks the Wisconsin Railway Commission to approve new monthly rates for Washburn exchanges, citing prior losses after merging with Bayfield County Telephone. Proposed: one party business $3.50, two party business $3.00, one party residence $2.00, two party residence $1.75, four party residence $1.65. Some merchants oppose, noting competition losses and past rate boosts.
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Washburn
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Wisconsin Railway Commission
Bayfield County Telephone Company
Wisconsin Company
P. J. Sawolsky
Eau Claire
E. Schultheis
Wisconsin
Ashland
Commercial Club of
Skosky
Bell People
Midsummer Frolic Draws Crowds to Bayfield Harbor
Hundreds attend the Midsummer Frolic in Bayfield this week with large delegations from surrounding towns and Washburn. Booths entertain and dances attract big crowds as Bayfield residents showcase town spirit. Proceeds support the new Bayfield memorialHei and fund community fun all around.
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Bayfield
Washburn
Harbor City
Swedish Lutheran Church Services Schedule
Rev Road lists service times for Swedish Lutheran churches in Ashland Bayfield Washburn and Birch Lake on specific August dates including morning 10 30 A M and evening 7 30 P M venues Ashland Bayfield Washburn Birch Lake dates Aug 8 Aug 15 Aug 22 Aug 29.
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Ashland
Bayfield
Washburn
Birch Lake
Farmers Market Plan Gets City Support At Meeting
City Council heard from Frank Dilree and Ernest Tetzner of the Farmers' Co-Operative Creamery Association seeking up to five hundred dollars toward a shared market and stable space on Washington Avenue and Omaha Street. Adjacent towns would contribute, aiming to create regular market days for local produce and horses.
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Frank Dilree
Ernest Tetzner
Farmers’ Co-Operative Creamery Association
Creamery Association
Washington Avenue
Omaha St
Dilree
Tetzner
Bayfield Woman Sticks By Husband Amid California Charge
Mrs Emma Barningham left Bayfield with Verne Barningham who was arrested in San Diego on a statutory charge. She accompanied him to Washburn to await transfer while vowing to stand by him and to aid in defending the unborn child. Police reported a brother said she planned to help care for another woman's child.
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Bayfield
Wis
Emma Barningham
California
Verne
San Diego
Cal
Barningham
J. B. McLucas
Here
Bayfield County
Washburn
Margaret Vamosh
Nick Vamosh
Eileen
Rosie Vamosh
Axelberg
C. F. Morris
Nick Vamash
Margaret
Anna M. Thompson
Miss Thompson
Rosie
Vamash Cooly
Vamash
Mater
Ashland Press
Washburn Board of Review adjourned to Aug 10
The Board of Review for Washburn is adjourned until Tuesday evening August 10 at seven o'clock. The meeting will be held at the Commercial Club rooms. City Clerk L. N. Clausen announces the change.
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Board of Review
City of
Washburn
Commercial Club
Chicago executive visits city for Renfield-Lamoreaux Co business
M. S. Lamoreaux of Chicago the president and general manager of Renfield Lamoreaux Co was in the city today handling business matters and meetings with local associates.
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M. S. Lamoreaux
Chicago
Renfield-Lamoreaux Co
Pauls Cafe Changes Hands
C F Paul sold his stake and fixtures of Pauls Cafe to Herbert S Cameron and wife. The Camerons will run the restaurant with home cooking and pastry, while Paul keeps the building and pursues other interests. Cameron has six years in the city and restaurant background.
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C. F. Paul
Paul
Herbert S. Cameron
Cameron
Federal Engineers to Survey Siskiwit Harbor Region
Col. F. A. Pope of the corps will lead a complete survey of Siskiwit Bay area in northern Bayfield County. The study, authorized by the river and harbor bill approved June 5, aims to establish population, resources, transportation, boat types, freight and passenger rates, highway links, Wharf ownership, proposed improvements, expected business growth, development prospects, and potential natural difficulties.
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Siskiwit River
Bayfield County
F. A. Pope
Engineer’s Corps
Engineers’ Office
Duluth
Fenced Bayfield County Farm Attracts Attention
One of the finest fences in this part of Bayfield County is rising around R. L. Schindler’s eighty acre Bayfield road farm near Houghton. He uses woven wire fencing and plans to graze cattle this season while intending to raise blooded stock as soon as buildings and land work are complete.
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Bayfield County
R. L. Schindler
Bayfield Road
Houghton
Schindler
Berry harvest notably lighter in Bay Field County fields
Over the past two weeks many people have beer in the blueberry fields in Bay Field County harvesting the crop. Berries are scattered and not as plentiful as last season yet the fruit in town is of good quality. The raspberry crop is also lighter, keeping prices high.
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Salmo
Arnold Anderson
Anderson Grocery
Paul Ungrodt
W. F. Jeanis
Will Robinson
Printers
Monroe Sprague
Bankers
Sprague
Roy Markham
Peter Fox
Mr. Wickstrom
Bills
Wickstrom
Pete Fox
Pete
Bill Goedeke
Louie Wardner
Louie
Mr. Hanson
Dan Corning
H. D. Ewer
Ashland
Frank Downs
Andy Lien
George Posey
Bayfield County
Allotment of T. N. T. Is to be Cut in Half
Bayfield County reports cut explosive allotment to one hundred pounds per farmer. Despite orders for 2000 lb lots, demand from over 350 farmers exceeds supply. Explosive to be shipped in 100 lb lots between the 20th and 25th, at nine cents a pound, from Barksdale, to aid land clearing and spur regional wealth.
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W. E. Brubaker
Bayfield County
State Agricultural Department
Barksdale
State Department
Nelson
Lenroot
Gardener Grew City Edges Through Study and Hustle
A note lauds Mr Strong for transforming Washburn through persistent study of gardening and unwavering effort. The speaker asserts such results are achievable by anyone who applies themselves and dedicates time to the craft.
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Washburn
Mr. Strong
Local Couple Wed in Duluth Nupital
Miss Clara Scamfer daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Scamfer of this city wed Mr Swan Brown of Hibbing Minnesota last Saturday in Duluth. They will reside in Hibbing Minnesota. Friends in this city extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Clara Scamfer
Tom Scamfer
Swan Brown
Hibbing
Minn
Duluth
Examinations for Teacher's Certificates at Two Wisconsin Sites
Examinations for teacher certificates announced for Columbia High School Iron River Aug 13 14 1920 and Court House Washburn Aug 16 17 1920. Applicants bring pencils and pens while paper and ink are provided. Jessie N Smith County Supt.
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Columbia High School
Iron River
Wis
Court House
Washburn
Jessie N. Smith
Moha Couple Welcome Baby Boy Born Last Friday
Mr and Mrs John Moha are parents to a baby boy born last Friday, joining the family with a new arrival.
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John Moha
Crop prospects in Bayfield county look strong this year
Reports from all sections of Bayfield county indicate exceptionally fine crops with heavy yields. Grain is strong with oats from fifty to seventy five bushels per acre and wheat heads filling well with no rust observed. Potatoes avoid blight so far, and high prices should favor farmers.
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Bayfield County
Wisconsin
Engagement Announced for Edna Ungrodt and F W Lohse
A Saturday luncheon announced the engagement of Miss Edna Ungrodt to Mr. F W Lohse of Jacksonville Florida. Guests included Mrs C E Estabrook Mrs B J Branck of Chicago Mrs G F Ungrodt of Medford Miss Theodora Axelberg Mrs H N Oistad Mrs A W Prilenow Miss Anne Fischbach of Mellen Miss Genevieve Willey of Antigo Miss Frances Bell Mrs B Ungrod and Miss Edna Ungrodt.
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Edna Ungrodt
F. W. Lohse
Jacksonville
Florida
C. E. Estabrook
B. J. Branck
Chicago
G. F. Ungrodt
Medford
Theodora Axelberg
H. N. Oistad
A. W. Prilenow
Anne Fischbach
Mellen
Genevieve Willey
Antigo
Frances Bell
B. Ungrod
Norwegian Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Norw Lutheran Church announces Sunday morning service at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 30 English service at Engoe at 2 30. Pastor Christianson leads.
Morris Announces Republican Candidacy for District Attorney
Sherby announces campaign for District Attorney nomination on the Republican ticket in the Bayfield County primary on September 7, 1920. C F Morris lists payment terms of five cents per line per insertion by the undersigned to voters.
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Bayfield County
Sherby
C.f.morris
Mrs Nell Simons Returns From Duluth Visit
Mrs Nell Simons came back Sunday from Duluth after a short visit with relatives and friends.
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Nell Simons
Duluth
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Telephone Company
Washburn Exchange
Washburn Man
Fred Strong
Frea Strong
Strong
Iowa
First Congregational Church
G. H. Waters
Pastor
Golden Gate
L. N. Clausen
Siskiwit Harbor
United States
Siskiwit Bay
Case Harbor
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