Bendigo woman aims for Steger piano prize in Tribune contest
Mrs E G Batte once Miss Kristena Jensen of this city is a top contestant in the Duluth News Tribune center contest. The Tribune notes her gain of 8000 yesterday pushing her toward a quarter million votes. Her husband Mr Batte, a Northern Pacific engine man, plans to rally fellow employees to present the piano to Mrs Batte. She is Danish by birth with long Washburn Wis ties and many friends in Ashland and Superior. Her success stems from her cheerful manner and constant personal subscriptions.
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E. G. B Atte
Ristena Jensen
Duluth News ‘Tribune Center
the Tribune
EG. Batte
Ette
Steger
Bate
Ashland
Wis
Duluth
Superior
Local figures visit as Medford businessman, teachers travel
J. J. Edwards formerly Washburn High principal now in Medford on business visited the city Tuesday. Mrs. P. J. Bestler of Cumberland and Miss Emma Kinney of Colfax visited and departed for home. The city team lost a game at Colanah last Sunday. The paper notes a lighter issue due to a vacationing office devil.
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J. J. Edwards
Washburn
Edwards
Medford
Marinette
Wis
P. J. Bestler
Cumberland
Emma Kinney
Colfax
Duluth
Colanah
Family Journal
Devil
Lenroot To Address City Voters At Opera House
Hon Irving L. Lenroot former speaker of the Assembly and a congressional candidate will speak to the people Wednesday evening at the Opera House. Organizers expect one of the largest campaign gatherings as Lenroot tours Bayfield County visiting Lion River Cable Port Wing and possibly Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving L. Lenroot
Assembly
Congress
Opera House
Lenroot
Lion River
Bayfield
Cable
Port Wing
Mason
City to Collect Dog Tax Enters Collection Phase
At Tuesday's city council meeting the Mayor and City Clerk were directed to begin dog tax collection. A man will be hired to perform the work for the city, and all dog owners should prepare for the new levy.
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Common Council
City of
Washburn
Notice to Public by Father for Son Absence
Albert Spitzer left home of his own free will and the father, Joseph Spitzer, states he will not be liable for any accounts run or charged to him. Dated July 25, 1908.
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Albert Spitzer
Joseph Spitzer
City welcomes regional visitors to households
Mr and Mrs Charles Lee and children of Spooner visited the Wm Flynn home this week. Miss Mary Arseneau returned from Cloquet after a brief visit with friends. Miss Lillian Arseneau left for Oshkosh to visit relatives. Ed Nyhus of St Paul was in town earlier this week. Mrs Kennedy of Plainfield visits at Boyd Cameron residence. Mr and Mrs Scott of Eau Claire stay at the Maxcy residence.
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Charles Lee
Spooner
City
Wm. Flynn
Lillian Arseneau
Oshkosh
Ed. Nyhus
St. Paul
Mrs. Kennedy
Plainfield
Boyd Cameron
Mrs. Scott
Eau Claire
Maxcy
Nels Nelson
Ole Anne
Grand Lodge
ILS
W. A
Washburn
LaCrosse
Frank Beers
Spears
Mattie Hoffland
Viroqua
Dr. Burns
Houghton Falls
Minnie Christiansen
Ramstead
Lower Bayfield Street
S. J. Cusson
Duluth
Mr. Wilson
Ashland
Hines
Jake Segal
Minneapolis
Lucile Segal
George Martin
Amendment to allow state aid for roads debated in Wisconsin
A fall vote addresses a constitutional amendment permitting state money for road construction. Plan lets towns seek aid after local approval, with costs shared by farmers, taxpayers, and railroads. Local farmers face road cost relief, while corporations may benefit from better roads.
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Wisconsin
Dean Russell
The
Agricultural College of the State University
Bayfield County Teacher Examinations Set in Washburn
Examinations for Bayfield County teachers certificates will be held August 10-13 in the Pioneer school building Washburn. First grade branches August 10, second grade August 11, and third grade August 12-13. Sessions start 8:30 A M. pens needed. paper and ink provided. Jessie N. Smit County Supt.
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Bayfield County
Washburn
Wis
Pioneer
Jessie N. Smit
City Council Votes to Undo Lighting Plant Deal
Washburn council approves resolution to annul the sale of lighting equipment to Washburn Electric Light & Power Co. and authorized a committee to seek return of consideration, with legal action if needed. Dr H G Lampson resigns health officer. Dr F J Burns appointed to fill vacancy.
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Lampson
Burns
Estabrook
Washburn Electric Light & Power Company
City of
Washburn
Washburn Electric Light & Power Co
Electric Light Co
Olaf Olsen
F. A. Bell
D. W. Corningbe
D. J. Estabrook
Joe Mclree
Finance Committee
Bayfield Street
H. G. Lampson
F. J. Burns
Olaf Olson
Board of Health
Tarbox Lowry wedding at Ashland parish
Miss Mildred C Lowry wed Robert O Tarbox at the M KE Parsonage in Ashland with sister Cecil Lowry as bridesmaid and Robert Lowry as groomsman. Immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony. They will honeymoon in Minneapolis. The bride, eldest Lowry daughter, has worked as a compositor in Bayfield. Tarbox is employed at the Dynamite plant.
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Mildred C. Lowry
Robert O- Tarbox
M. KE. Parsonage
Ashland
Cecil Lowry
Robert Lowry
Minneapolis
K. C. Lowry
East Sixth Street
The
News
Tarbox
Mrs. Tarbox
Politically Charged Roundup From Continental Voices
A garbled items of interest column cites remarks by Bryan on farmer payments and a pledge of support from women in unhappy homes while noting political moves across parties. It mocks candidates Hitch cock Cannon and Guffey, teases health and wealth trends, and wittily questions emblem choices and pie eating habits.
Labor Day Celebration Plans Under Local Officials Charge
R A Hering and W E Bennet lead the Labor Day setup with music by T H Robinson and field sports arranged. Bayfield judges will be appointed to involve Bayfield citizens, with expected delegations from Bayfield and Ashland. Funds for a splendid event are subscribed and local social events continue through the week.
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W. E. Bennet
R. A. Hering
T. H. Robinson
Bayfield
Ashland
Foley's Orino Laxative Aids Chronic Constipation
Advertisement notes that most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild laxative that stimulates the liver and bowels without nausea or griping. Sold by Q. W. Frost.
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Q. W. Frost
Washburn Men in Fire and Local Notices
Forest fires in British Columbia reach Fernie with Washburn residents feared dead but Ingvald Olson reports all safe. City dog tax set at 1 dollar for males and 3 for females due August. Local illnesses and social notes follow with theatre Friday show Kidnapped for a Million at the Opera House drawing a good crowd.
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British Columbia
Fernie
Washburn
Ingvald Olson
W. Li. Boynton
Frank du Boise
Hines Lumber Company
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure
Mercury containing catarrh ointments can damage smell and disturb the system. Hall's catarrh cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo has no mercury and is taken internally. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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Loveland Company
Oneida Building
Minneapolis, Minn
Louise Tetzner
Frank Tetzner
Monroe Sprague
Wilson Island
City Council
Donald Bell
Bayfield Press
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Dr. Poppe
Wautoma
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Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
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Minnesota
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Hitchcock
Washington Post
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Shriners
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W. EB. Bennet
Clarence Wright
Clarence
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H.G. Lampson
James Sheridan
Masonic Hall
George Posey
John Walsh
W. J. Dolan
Andrew Rockstad
Dick Francis
Barrons
George Flack
Paul Weed
Sven
Washburn, Wis
H. P. Axelberg
Corneilson
Norway House
Harry Darling
Neilsville
George F. Morgan
Segal Bros. Department Store
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