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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
4
Advertising rates were published for a Washburn Wisconsin weekly edition. The notice states the publication is entered at the Washburn post office as second class mail matter on August 8, 1900, with E. Jones listed as publisher.
At the Wisconsin Republican state convention in Milwaukee Robert M. LaFollette is expected to receive the gubernatorial nomination unanimously with no opposition to current state officers likely to be renominated. The ticket would include LaFollette at the head and popular incumbents, amid strong national support from McKinley and Roosevelt, with the party aiming for a decisive 100000 majority.
Counties line up for Congressman Jenkins as he faces no opposition at next week’s Menomonie convention. Douglas county candidate Deitrich has withdrawn, leaving Secretary McLeod of the Congressional committee confident Jenkins will be renominated without contest.
The Superior Telegram endorses its congressional candidate Deitrich and joins the Jenkins camp. Deitrich aligns with Jenkins, boosting Superior support. Jenkins leads the convention unless Dunn County awards a complimentary vote to Judge Kelly.
Rev. Lee A. Brink of Iron River Wisconsin reports strong health and a church invitation to stay for a third year. He thanks Nashua friends and shares a fond note about summer fishing and a deer hunting trip, plus a forest scene and a friend’s catch.
David Dobie of West Superior and a Mr. Bartlett of Omaha plan a large Bayfield county colonization scheme awaiting Bohemian farmers. They secured 30,000 acres near Herbster and Bark Bay on tax certificates and aim to attract 200 families. Land cleared of timber will be sold cheaply to settlers who could start farming next spring, with thousands more acres colonized in year one.
The Bayfield County Republican Committee orders a county convention to elect six delegates for the Congressional convention in Menomonie on August 15 1900. Caucuses in towns Bayfield Washburn Iron River Mason Drummond Pratt and others will be August 11 1900 starting at 2 PM for at least two hours, with delegates allocated per town.
Notice proclaims a Republican convention for the Tenth Congressional District of Wisconsin to nominate a candidate for the November 6, 1900 election. Delegates assigned by county include Barron 9, Bayfield 6, Burnett 4, Chippewa 12, Douglas 14, Dunn 9, Pierce 9, Polk 9, St. Croix 11, Sawyer 3, Washburn 3. Dated Chippewa Falls July 5, 1900.
The Bayfield County Board will meet at Washburn Court House on August 31 1900 to sell or transfer tax certificates not redeemed prior to that date. Bids may be rejected at the county board's discretion. John Froseth, County Clerk, dated August 1 1900.
Mrs O E Dutton of Danville Illinois writes that both her children contracted whooping cough. A small bottle of Foley's honey and tar gave relief and she used a 50 cent bottle which saved a doctor's bill. Sold by Owen Frost Co.
A sober man is invited to contact Wm C Salmon via general delivery Ashland Wisconsin with full name age and past occupation. The notice requests a working man with best of references and willingness to invest 300 dollars.
The firm with over 20 000 patents explains US and foreign patents trade marks designs covers infringements and famous patent decisions in a free pamphlet. Request via C A Snow Co Washington DC.
A card promises refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if coughing symptoms persist with a 50 cent bottle and a 25 cent bottle offered to prove satisfaction or money back. Fox Brothers Pharmacy and Owen advertise Foley's Honey and Tar and Foley's Kidney Cure as cures and tonics for consumption and kidney weakness.
Advert suggests taking Foley's Kidney Cure in early Bright's disease and diabetes to ensure a cure. Warns of high death rates from these diseases and urges prompt use of the medicine when symptoms appear.
The Plowboy steamship sails Ashland to Washburn at 9 00 am and 2 00 pm and Washburn to Bayfield at 9 30 am and 2 30 pm. Bayfield return sailings 1 10 am and 4 15 pm. Ashland to Washburn 12 30 pm and 5 45 pm. Evening calls to Madeline Island both ways. For details contact master F A Ishoff at 214 Third Ave East or the boat office. The boat may be chartered for evening excursions.
Notice of sale under a 1899 judgment seeks to auction Lot 8, Block 8, Washburn townsite. Sheriff John O'Sullivan to conduct at Bayfield County Courthouse on August 2, 1900, 9 am, with adjournment to August 11. Includes principal interest costs and solicitor's fees.
United States Land Office Ashland Wis publishes notice of Sarah F E Higby Drummond Bayfield Wis filing sworn statement 890 for Lot 4 Section 32 Township 45 North Range 8 West seeking timber land proof September 29 1900 before Register AUG DoENTTz and witnesses Tarr Beaser Day Chambers all named in the notice Adverse claimants must file claims by that date.
John B. Arnold files against Andrew Diagnaule Mary Diagnaule H Davis Thomas Murphy Mrs. Murphy Burlington Lumber Co W.A. Chalmers Mrs. Chalmers Chippewa St Croix Land Association Butler Comstock Mrs. Comstock Frederick Schulenberg Mrs. Schulenberg and unknowns of Lots one two and south half of SE quarter Section 36 Township 45 North Range 9 West State of Wisconsin summons to appear within twenty days to defend or a default judgment will be entered. Arnold & Arnold, Plaintiff's Attorneys.
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