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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

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Nelson Seats Landslide in Eleventh District Race

Congressman A P Nelson seeks re election claiming universal support across the Eleventh District with Bayfield County endorsements. The text highlights his background from Minnesota farms through Hamlin University and North Wisconsin Agricultural stations, listing acts in Congress including defeating the Esch Cummings anti strike clause and leading Deep Waterways efforts.

Nelson House of Representatives Congress Minnesota Alexandria Minn Hamlin University Upper Iowa University University of Wisconsin North Wisconsin Esch-Cummings House Great Lakes Federal Land Bank Wall Street Pittsburgh

Downs’ Labor Record Backing Frank W Downs for Assembly

Opponents framed a tale about Downs voting against the eight hour bill. The public policy measure passed 44 to 43, with Downs voting for it, securing its passage. He supported farmer legislation and state farm expansion funds, earning a proven legislative record in labor and farm issues.

Frank W. Downs Assembly Labor Frank W Downs Journal of the Assembly Times Office Downs Frank Dows

Miss Rita Trombly and Fred Ther Rien Wed at St Louis Church

Miss Rita Trombly daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Trombly west 4th street and Mr Fred Ther Rien formerly of Muskegon Mich were married yesterday morning at St Louis Catholic church Rev Fr Borucki officiating Brides maid was Miss Dolly Doucette and groomsman was Mr Fred Trombly A wedding dinner followed at the bride's parents home and a wedding supper at the groom's sister Mrs Ed Leveaux home Both couples are well known in the city with many friends extending congratulations and best wishes.

Rita Trombly Joseph Trombly West 4Th Street Fred Therrien Muskegon Mich St. Louis Catholic Church Borucki Dolly Doucette Fred Trombly Ed. Leveaux

Swedish Lutheran Church Services Announced by Rev Road

Bayfield August 22 and Birch Lake August 29 schedule notes for Lutheran services with times and locations. A lost gold watch with engraved Eliott Backup was reported on the bay shore route from 4th Avenue West to the bathing beach near the pump house. finder to leave at the Post Office for a reward. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ed Gruber last Tuesday.

Bayfield Washburn Birch Lake Bay Shore 4Th. Ave. W Bathing Beach Eliott Mrs. Ed. Gruber

Nelson praised as a strong advocate for Great Lakes waterway project

The article extols Congressman Nelson as a constructive Wisconsin statesman and a diligent House member. It highlights his support for the Deep-waterway plan to make Great Lakes ports ocean ports, aiding Northwest industrial and agricultural growth, and cites R. J. MacLean lauding Nelson’s energy and influence in Congress. The piece notes regional Northwoods interest in the St. Lawrence outlet to the sea and Northwest economic development.

Nelson Wisconsin House of Representatives Eleventh Great Northwest Congress Great Lakes Ocean Mr. Nelson R. J. MacLean Great Lakes St Lawrence Washburn Bayfield County Entir Northwest

One Buck Law To Be In Force In Wisconsin

Conservation Commission of Wisconsin grants hunters a one buck limit with a deer hunting season in late November. The period runs from Sunday November 21 for the last ten days of hunting. Licenses include a 10 cent metal deer tag with attachment instructions detailing puncture and seal placement to prevent detachment.

Oscar

Bernard Chaskin Severe Automobile Injury in Barksdale

Bernard Chaskin of Jos Brenner & Company at Barksdale suffered severe injuries in an automobile accident on Tuesday afternoon when his car overturned twice at the Bigelow Street and 10th Avenue west corner. He lost a finger at the joint, broke two ribs, injured his shoulder, and sustained multiple cuts and bruises. He was rushed to Ashland hospital for treatment. friends in Washburn hope for a swift recovery.

Bernard Chaskin Jos. Brenner & Company Barksdale Bigelow Street 10Th Ave. West Mr. Chaskin Chaskin Ashland Washburn

North Wisconsin State Fair at Chippewa Valley

Verses praise the September North Wisconsin State Fair in Chippewa Falls, extolling maple autumn colors, races, exhibits, farm and school displays, and the lively pageantry. The poem highlights autos, tractors, livestock, fruit and produce shows, and band performances, closing with well wishes for sunny days and lasting memories of the event.

Wisconsin Chippewa Valley

Congressman Nelson Tours Bayfield County Campaign

Congressman A P Nelson of Grantsburg, seeking re-election in the 11th District, visited Bayfield County for two days this week. He spoke at Washburn YMCA to 200 plus attendees and at Iron River and Bayfield about Reconstruction era issues, Esch-Cummings, Plumb plan, and the need for postwar legislation. Nelson emphasized his record, pledged nonpartisan service, and planned further county stops including Ashland before the campaign ends.

A. P. Nelson Grantsburg Bayfield County Washburn Bayfield Iron River Drummond Nelson YMCA Congress Nelson Bes Ashland

Moquah Guernsey Association Holds Fair and Sale

The Moquah Guernsey Association hosted a community livestock show with 100 plus Purebred and Highgrade Guernseys, prize money funded by the County Board, judged by J. M. Hill, with 350 attendees. Tom Opatik won Sweepstake Grade, 32 high-grade cows sold post‑show, and Bayfield County Guernsey Breeders formed with Novak, Opatik, Mihalek, and Mihalek chosen as directors.

Moquah Guernsey Association Holls Moquah Guernsey Association J. M. Hill Lee’y Guernsey Hill Moquah W. E. Brubaker Bayfield County Tom Opatik Senator Sanborn Ashland Guernsey Breeders’ Association Jerry Novak Tom Opatik Andrew Mihalek A. H

Golden Wedding Honor For Frechettes At Home Reception

Mr and Mrs Napoleon Frechette of West Pine Street celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Monday evening with 135 invited guests and 16 grandchildren present. Five children attended along with 185 total attendees. The event featured gold streamers, a seven o'clock supper, dancing and many presents including a purse of gold.

Pine Street West Napoleon Frechette West Pinestret Joe Frechette Henry Frechette Louis Lizzotte C. J. Bluhm Ed Douglas

Miss Delta Frances Maria Weds in Auburn Vows

Miss Delta Frances Maria daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Ville Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and Ralph Stanley Holgerson son of Mr and Mrs R M Holgerson were married by Rev Joel Vigus at his Auburn home on July 31 The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Julius C Johnson of Auburn Holgerson recently discharged from the Navy attended Washington State College and works for Goodyear in Seattle Melville sister of Mrs Roy Markham of Tacoma Wa attended Washburn High School

Delta Frances Maria G. H.villé Chippewa Falls Wis Ralph Stanley Holgerson R. M. Holgerson Joel Vigus Auburn Holgerson West Wisconsin State Normal School Eau Claire Tacoma United States Navy Washington State College Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Seattle

County Clerk Candidate Seeks Nomination and Vote

Paid ad states Oscar Carron seeks renomination for County Clerk citing years of service and wartime duties. He argues long tenure not a hindrance if performance remains strong and notes Draft Board secretary duties and wartime salary payments. Carron plans to visit Duluth to see friends.

Draft Board

Seven directors named to lead Guernsey Breeders Association

Potter of Washburn Oscar Swanson of Port Wing Abe Anderson and Howard Joyce of Ashland constitute the seven directors. The new board is expected to boost the breed of cattle and plan further work at an upcoming directors meeting.

Lenroot to Address Ashland Voters Monday Evening

United States Senator Irvine L. Lenroot, seeking reelection, plans to speak in Ashland next Monday at eight o'clock on campaign issues. The meeting place is not yet set. Lenroot tours the state amid large receptions and supports the Lakes to Sea Waterway, rallying local residents to back his candidacy.

United States Irvine L. Lenroot Ashland Washburn Lenroot

Federal Judge Imposes Punishment for Prohibition Violations

Charles Erickson of Bayfield was tried in Superior Federal Court after arrest on liquor possession and manufacturing means charges. He received $100 fines on each count and ninety days in Ashland County jail. Washburn residents Sander Duland and Jacob Dibbell, held on $1000 bail for prohibition violation, face trial this week.

Charles Erickson Bayfield Superior Ashland County Sander Duland Jacob Dibbell Washburn

Wisconsin Highway Commission Tours Bayfield for Scenic Film

The Wisconsin State Highway Commission and a motion picture crew toured northern Wisconsin last week filming scenery. Bayfield County, including Namakagon Island and Drummond timber, yielded excellent footage of shorelines and virgin white pine forests, and the commission plans to feature much of the county in the completed film.

Wisconsin State Highway Commission Bayfield County Groupe Lake Namakagon Drummond Timber

Seaman Visits Washburn For Campaign Visit

Colonel Gilbert E. Seaman of Milwaukee Republican candidate for governor visited Washburn this morning with Dr. Dodd of Ashland. He met many old friends, was scheduled to speak but the schedule was altered by the State Committee, and he will return later to deliver a voters’ address.

Seamen Washburn Gilbert E. Seaman Milwaukee Dr. Dodd Ashland Col. Seaman

Schools to Open on September Seventh in City

Public schools in the city reopen on Tuesday September seventh. St Louis Congregation building will again serve as a public school. High school will offer all grades and courses with competent teachers. Board of Education has repaired several buildings and will begin cleaning and preparations next week. All children under sixteen must attend or be legally employed. School census shows a slight pupil increase.

St. Louis Board of Education Steady Wor's

Ashland resident visits friends in the city

Mrs. A. Dahlquist of Ashland spent Wednesday in the city visiting old friends and calling on acquaintances.

A. Dahlquist Ashland City

Scandinavian American Fraternity Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Visitors from Eau Claire Hayward Ashland and other points joined the Scandinavian American Fraternity in celebrating the lodge's 25th anniversary in their new hall at Third Street and Third Avenue West. President Smith Judge Risjord Hans P. Fuley and Congressman Nelson spoke along with musical numbers. The program ran from eight to after eleven followed by lunch and dancing.

New Hall Third Street Third Avenue Order Eau Claire Hayward Ashland Smith Risjord Hans P. Fuley Nelson Messrs. Thompson Bentzen Mr. Thompson Messrs. Bratley Dahl Berge Holman Amos M. Hansen

Chequamegon Pageant Ashland Promises Outdoor Spectacle

With under a week to go before the big pageant at Ashland rehearsals are in full swing. A lumberjack scene, modeled after Rice Lake’s innovative act, and an Indian romance with a burning stake and daring rescue cap the program. Do not miss this largest outdoor show in the region with Ironwood band, vivid lighting, and rhythmic dancing. Special trains run August 26 from Ashland to Park Falls and Wakefield. Tickets go on sale August 2 at Markham's Drug Store. seating is limited.

Ashland Rice Lake Ironwood Park Fal's Wakefield Markham Park Falls

Norw Luth Church Services Next Sunday Details

Norw Luth church services led by Pastor Christianson at Four Mile Creek Sunday at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 20. Services include a 2 30 gathering following the creek location.

Free fuel or food idea draws crowd, locals react

Mrs Elizabeth Getty and Mrs Fred Morke visited with friends at Ashland the first of the week while residents debated free fuel or free food as a popular perk. The 반 unclear fragment hints at community interest and social visits.

Elizabeth Getty Fred Morke Ashland

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Wisconsin State Fair Will J. Massingham Congressman Nelson Nels M. Oscar Oscar Carron Duluth Mongay
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