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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
5
Neighbors share visits and travel notes from Bayfield Ashland and Mason. Local shoppers report bargains at the 99 cent store. Diphtheria illness affects the Levi family. Officials O J Dodge and Ed Nyhus appear for city business. A new perebris is under construction on the Beausoliel residence near Washington Avenue.
Raarup Bros. promoted as go to for quality wood. Velour King of Red Cliffe visited the city last Sunday with relatives and friends. Alex Cyr moved his family from the Lamb building to the Brown residence. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ramstead began housekeeping at the Reickhoff residence. Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds visited the city early in the week. Mrs. W. A. Fenton returned home from Grandview Friday. Mrs. Drake hosted a six o'clock dinner Friday. The S. & S. Club plans a dancing party at the Masonic hall Friday evening.
Tourists flood Madeline Island as camping season opens with resorts and cottages at capacity. Visitors from Nebraska and other states join locals seeking balmy air and hay fever relief in Chequamegon Bay area. לאורך
Assistant Attorney General A C Titus finds a 1907 Wisconsin law bans wearing bird plumage on bonnets by stating no part of plumage may be sold or possessed. He argues wearing bird parts on hats constitutes possession and could lead to legal action. Also notes local visits and a few town updates.
Governor James O. Davidson and Wisconsin Fish Commission members left Madison to scout a new northern hatchery site and to visit current facilities. They are expected at Salmo today or tomorrow and may stop briefly in the city. The week also brought news of excursions, berry harvests, and local social visits.
Desiring to close all outstanding accounts quickly the firm asks anyone who owes money to call at once and make arrangements to settle. Peterson and Hanson take this action to recover debts.
Formal contract to let for underpinning foundation work and remodeling of Cherryville school house with building setback of twenty feet. For details contact William Pratt clerk of Barksdale schools Dellwood Wisconsin residing near Cherryville school.
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