They Stole a Team Two Ashland Young Men Arrested
Chief Downs captured Lyle Wilkinson and Hyphen Guyer aboard the steamer Plowboy after a Sunday night break in at J.T. Hanley’s stables. Wilkinson pleaded guilty and was sent to county jail. Guyer denied involvement, but evidence tied him to the crime. Hanley, the bondsman, noted Wilkinson’s prior forgery charge. sentencing may occur next fall as Circuit Court meets .
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Downs
Lyle Wilkinson
Hyphen Guyer
Bayfield
Hanley
Ashland
Wilkinson
Parish
Guyer
J. T. Hanley
Wisconsin
Pinched the Crib at Municipal Court
Washburn sport venue raided after a warrant issued July 27. Eleven inmates were jailed after arrests by the city police and special officer O. O. Lund. Nine fairies and two protectors faced arraignment before Justice T. Yates Monday morning. Visitors at the location were allowed to depart.
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T. Yates
O. O. Lund
Dickersons Visit Lifts Washburn Ties and Old Ball Fame
L. M. Dickerson freight agent for the Omaha railroad at Sioux City visits Washburn with Mrs. Dickerson as a longtime friend here. They stay with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stevens. Dickerson, once a Bayfield resident, is remembered as a popular figure and former ball team chief kicker alongside George McClintock. He enjoys fishing and baseball while settling into his new post.
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L. M. Dickerson
Omaha Railroad Company
Sioux City
Iowa
Dickerson
Times
Charles Stevens
Washburn
George McClintock
George
Legion
Mr. Dickerson
Salt Cargo Discharged At Flour Dock
The Steamer Norwalk discharged a cargo of salt at the flour dock Saturday.
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Norwalk
Country newspapers and the plain people spirit
Miss Jennie G Keith of Upper Des Moines In editorial notes defends rural papers. She cites humorous and solemn sides from personal notices to obituary poetry and garden sass. She contrasts city press for society notes while praising loyal subscribers over self important snobs.
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Jennie G. Keith
Des Moines
Cambridge Dispatch
Northern Wisconsin Editorial Association Hits Ashland for Convention
J E Jones editor of the Washburn Times was in Ashland to arrange the annual convention of the Northern Wisconsin Editorial Association. The meeting runs August 31 to September 2 with editors from across northern Wisconsin attending and Labor Day closing the events with contests and log rolling for attendees and their spouses.
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Ashland
Wis
J. E. Jones
Washburn Times
Northern Wisconsin Editorial Association
Jones
Wisconsin
Smallpox Meeting Planned By Wisconsin Minnesota Leaders
The state faces ongoing smallpox concerns with 91 cases reported for the week ending July 27. A Madison gathering is set for August 13 inviting Wisconsin and Minnesota lumber leaders and Minnesota health officials to discuss steps to stamp out the disease before winter and prevent a new outbreak as cooler weather returns.
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State Board of Health
Madison
Lumber Kings
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Board of Health
For Sale Two Seated Survey by Flint Wagon Co
Two seated survey in like new condition from Flint Wagon Co Flint Mich offered for cash at a bargain. Contact A W McLeop Bayfield County Bank Building Washburn Wisconsin to arrange purchase.
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Flint Wagon Co
Flint
Mich
A. W. McLeop
Bayfield County Bank
Washburn, Wis
Fond Hearts United A Popular Young Couple Married
Miss Viola Bruce wed Frank A. Lamb of Stevens Point last Thursday at Rev. J. A. Willey home. Best man E. L. McClatchie. bridesmaid Dora Kearns. Married privately. honeymoon to Ashland and West Superior. home in Stevens Point after the fifteenth. Bride notable in Washburn, teacher formerly. Groom held position with Armour Packing Co. locally unknown state. Wishing them prosperity from many friends. C L Bergdorfer humorist to perform August 17 at Opera House with tickets at Owen Frost’s drug store.
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Frank A. Lamb
Stevens Point
Viola Bruce
J. A. Willey
E. L. McClatchie
Dora Kearns
Ashland
West Superior
Washburn
Armour Packing Company
C. L. Bergdorfer
Opera House
Leland T. Powers
Owen & Frost
Fox Bros
Beneath the Cars A Railroad Brakeman Dies in Accident
Claude Tappin aged about twenty two years was killed on the Brown Robbins logging road when a brake chain broke and he fell under the cars. His father was the train engineer and his brother the fireman. the accident occurred near Sioux River as the family had recently moved there. The body was prepared for burial by undertakers.
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Claude Tappin
Brown-Robbins
Sioux River
Wisconsin a Great Dairy State
Wisconsin dairy industry shows large production in 1900 with butter cheese and milk values totaling over 30 million dollars. Cremeries and cheese factories exceed those of other states while exports lag due to oleomargarine and process butter sold as real butter. Government inspection of exports is urged to curb fraud.
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Dairy and
H. C. Adams
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Free
Secretary of Agriculture
Labor Day plans debated by Ashland unions
Local labor unions weigh holding a community Labor Day celebration this week. Ashland may mark the day solo while Washburn unions organize a general event. Talks consider placing the celebration under local committees to invite broader participation and a parade. Labor Day falls on September 2.
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Ashland
Washburn
Empress Frederick Dies at Cronberg Death Shocks Court
A Royal bulletin reports Empress Frederick died at 6 15 PM in Cronberg after a day of sudden decline. Emperor William, the Empress, and the Crown Prince were in the sick room, while William arrived at Cronberg early this morning and traveled to Frederickshoff with the Empress and Crown Prince. The morning bulletin cited hourly weakening and still slight heart strength.
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Drongberg
Frederick
Emperor Wilam
Cronberg
Emperor William
Cronberg Castle
Frederick William
Frederickshoff
Dover
Empress Frederick
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Chief Downs
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Fond Hearts United
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