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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

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Castle's Talking To Ends With Sharp Questions At Opera House

B J Castle former chief clerk of the State Land Office spoke at the Opera House on a Republican occasion but was met with tough questions. The audience largely left early as Castle appeared unprepared and evasive, unable to recall positions on tariff trusts Jenkins or Lenroot. He departed for Madison Sunday afternoon.

B. J. Castle State Land Office Opera House Jenkins Lenroot Castle Jigkins Mr. Castle Madison

Washburn to Meet Hayward in Sunday Baseball Tilt

Washburn travels to Hayward Sunday to face the local team. A new Washburn pitcher is expected to perform well on the mound in this matchup.

Washburn Hayward

Bayfield G A R Dinner Hosts Twelve Veterans

L Bates attended a pork and bean dinner at the Bayfield G A R hall Saturday with twelve veterans present. Dr A C Hebberd and wife visited from Minneapolis to see old friends, and the doctor noted his fine practice in Minneapolis.

L. Bates Bayfield Bayfield G. A. R A. C. Hebberd Minneapolis Flour City

Tug Dowling Burns in Ashland Bayfront Fire

The tug Dowling, long operated on Chequamegon Bay, burned to the waterline in Ashland Sunday morning. Owned by Tom Dowling of Duluth, the vessel had recent accident troubles including a hole after a collision with ice last fall, sinking near Sprague mills slip, then near Bayfield before becoming a near total wreck likely to be abandoned.

Dowling Chequamegon Bay Ashland Tom Dowling Duluth Jim Puller Sprague Millslip Bayfield

Erickson Dibbell Marriage Solemnized at Parish

Miss Anna Dibbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Dibbell wed Mr Leonard Erickson at the Catholic Parsonage with Rev Father Honorius officiating. Carl Anderson was groomsman and Miss Mary Callahan bridesmaid. The private ceremony was attended only by immediate relatives. Both couples reside in the city and will make their home here.

Anna Dibbell Jake Dibbell Leonard Erickson Father Honorius Carl Anderson Mary Callahan Mr. Erickson Miss Dibbell

Eleventh Biennial League Meeting To Be Held At Appleton

The Loan and Building Association League of Wisconsin will hold its eleventh biennial meeting in Appleton on the 27th and 28th. Secretary L N Clausen of the local Loan Association will deliver an address on nimical Legislation.

The Loan and Building Association League of Wisconsin Appleton L. N. Clausen Loan Association

Lenroot to Address Grandview Voters Monday Evening

Irvine L. Lenroot candidate for Congress will speak to Grandview voters Monday evening of next week. Lenroot has delivered addresses in nearly every county town with large crowds attending previous events.

Irvine L. Lenroot Congress Grandview Mr. Lenroot

Calder in Duluth on business as coal trade grows

George A. Calder was in Duluth on business. The Widlar discharged eight thousand tons of coal at Northwestern Fuel docks and the Mark Hanna arrived with seven thousand tons. The dock has seen brisk activity for two months and expects continued volume as coal shipping starts next week.

George A. Calder Duluth Widlar Northwestern Mark Hanna

Small Rise in School Age Children This Year

Secretary H P Axelberg completed the city school census showing more children ages 4 to 20 in 1908 than 1907, though 104 fewer than two years ago. Ward figures list totals for 1906 1907 1908, with a total 1591 in 1908 and an overall rise of 54 from 1907. The article also lists newly engaged city school teachers and the opening date of September 8.

H. P. Axelberg School Commission

Four Men Rescued After Raft Breaks In Bay Storm

Joseph Thompson Monnette Alex Cyr Joe Peltier and Thom were gathering driftwood between here and Barksdale when a Tuesday afternoon wind storm tore their raft apart. They were spared by prompt aid as wood drifted far into the bay and all faced dangerous conditions.

Joseph Thom Monnette Alex Cyr Joe Peltier Thompson Here Barksdale Bay

Union church service at St John's Episcopal

Last Sunday evening a union service at St John’s Episcopal church in the city drew attendees from the Episcopal Congregational and Methodist churches. Rev. Ross of Ashland delivered the sermon.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Ross Ashland

Marquette man rents Aune residence and moves in

M S Shaw of Marquette has rented the Aune residence on third street and is moving his family in. Shaw holds an important post at the dynamite plant. Robert Steinert likely has the year's first local coin sale record, selling the first lot on August 13. Mrs Joe Lamoreaux visited Hayward with her husband and son. Alex Gackowski and George Day were in Ashland on business. A rubbish burn at the dynamite plant exploded Saturday, producing a loud report heard citywide.

M. S. Shaw Marquette, Mich Aune Third Street Same Mr. Shaw Robert Steinert Joe Lamoreaux Hayward Alex Gackowski George Day Ashland

Clausen Withdraws From Assembly Race

Assemblyman L N Clausen of this city withdrew from reelection race after filing nominating papers. His name will not appear on the ballots. The contest now pits George S Barnes against Frank Hammill as both canvass voters vigorously.

L. N. Clausen Barnes and Hammill

Henry Cochems Files Charges Against District Postmasters

Henry Cochems, a Congressional candidate in the southern district, brings formal charges against three district postmasters for violating postal laws. The postmasters reportedly worked for his opponent, sitting Congressman Stafford, while in office.

Henry Cochems Stafford

Mrs Walsh hosts afternoon in honor of visiting sister

Mrs. John Walsh entertained a number of ladies Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mr. Walsh's sister who is visiting here. H. O. Lien, Candidate for County Treasurer circulated among his friends in this city Tuesday. Mr. Lien feels well satisfied regarding the situation. County Treasurer John Froseth visited Drummond Tuesday. Miss Alice LaPointe will leave the first part of next week for a visit with friends at Duluth and St. Paul. Dean McDonald, representing the New Era Business college of Superior, was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday looking up new students for the school.

Mrs John Walsh Mr. Walsh H. O. Lien Lien John Froseth Drummond Alice LaPointe Duluth St. Paul Dean McDonald New Era Business College of Superior

Will Get Settlers in New Town of Clover

Promoters plan to place 200 families on Cranberry River lands in Bayfield county this year. The Wisconsin Lumber and Cattle Company, headed in Herbster with Iowa officers, will put its large tract on the market as the old cattle business winds up bankruptcy. Lands near the Cranberry river and Bark Point expected to be sold for eight to ten dollars per acre.

Cranberry River Wisconsin Lumber and Cattle Company Iowa Herbster Bayfield County Bark Point Old Cattle Company Peter Soronen, Jr

Missionary Sermon at Norwegian Lutheran Church Next Sunday

Rev Christianson, a missionary to China, will deliver the sermon next Sunday morning at the Norwegian Lutheran church. This is the only service that day. All are cordially invited as it will be interesting.

Christianson China L Luthern Church

Lenroot Praised by Judge Hering Over Castle Attack

Judge A. J. Winst of the Circuit Court commends I. L. Lenroot for his legal ability and clear mind, countering Castle of Madison who said Lenroot is a lawyer without business. Judge Gus. Hering notes Lenroot’s work and mastery of principles, asserting true ability is shown by quality of work.

Castle Opera House I. L. Lenroot Vinji Lenroot Madison Jenkins Lenroots A. J. Winst Judge Circuit Court

Labor Day Plans Set by Commercial Club Meeting

A Friday gathering at the Commercial Club to finalize the September 7 labor day program. Funds are ample and delegations from nearby towns expected. Andrew Johnson named Marshall of the day with sports E Bryan, finance R A Hering, and printing Nels M Oscar leading their committees. Plans include Bayfield and Washburn contestants in baseball, water events, and others.

Andrew Johnson Marshall E. Bryan R. A. Hering Nels M. Oscar Bayfield Washburn

Walter Berglund dies after year of consumption

Walter Berglund aged thirty six died Tuesday at four o'clock at his East Bayfield Street home from consumption. He worked as a car repairer for the Omaha railway until nine months ago. Survived by a wife and three children and several relatives. Funeral from the late residence this afternoon. Interment in Protestant cemetery. Community offers condolences.

Walter Berglund East Bayfield Street Berglund C Ty Omaha Railway Company

Desirable City Home At Fourth Street Corner

One of the most desirable homes in the city on the corner of Fourth street and Third avenue east features five large sleeping rooms with hot and cold water and modern conveniences. The property includes three lots and a barn. For further particulars inquire at the residence Mrs. J. O. Boyd Washburn Wis.

Fourth Street Third Avenue East J. O. Boyd Washburn Wis

Doctor Poppe to Move Family to Lampson Residence

Dr. H. B. B. Poppe has rented the Lampson residence on east third street and expects to move his family from Wautoma here within a short time.

H. B. B. Poppe Lampson East Third Street Wautoma

Laxative Claim for Constipation Relief

Foley's Orino Laxative marketed as a mild remedy for chronic constipation by stimulating liver and bowels. Claimed to restore natural bowel action without nausea or griping. Sold by Q. W. Frost with warning against substitutes.

Q. W. Frost

Notice to Washburn Dog Owners Tax Due

City ordinance requires dog owners in Washburn to pay $1 for males and $3 for females. Tax is payable to City Clerk or Chief of Police and must be paid within August or legal action will follow. Dated Washburn Wis August 1 1908.

Common Council City of Washburn

Hunters Must Carry Licenses In Partridge Season

Game Warden Chas. Good returns from Madison with a warning: any person found in the woods with a gun without a license after September 1 is a law breaker. Wardens will enforce strict checks as partridge season nears and will track license holders along with gun owners leaving on trains.

Chas. Good Madison Good

Football Captain Remsen Bell Plans Strong High School Team

The High School football team, led by Captain Remsen Bell, is forming its lineup for the new school year. Northwestern University is engaged as principal and will coach the team upon arrival, with work beginning promptly. Citizens are urged to support the players for a strong season.

Remsen Bell E.k. F Northwestern Unisho

Campers Break Camp After Two Weeks at Houghton Falls

Fire camping party at Houghton Falls ends after two weeks of gatherings with a noon Tuesday break camp. Dr. J. R. Mitchell visited the city for a few hours yesterday.

Houghton Falls J. R. Mitchell

Hall's Catarrh Cure Warned Against Mercury Content

An advisory warns against mercury based catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. The product claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price listed at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available and Druggists carrying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio FE. J. Cheney & Co

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Tug Dowling Burns City Drug Store W. A. Loveland, Prest T. A. Loveland, Cash Oneida Building Loveland Company Minneapolis, Minn Axelberg Walker School E. R. Shutz Bessie Pettigrew Mary Bullock Elizabeth Fleth S. C. Harding Marie A. Sams Mollie J. Nugend Josephine E. Brabant Lucy Thomas Lyla Willey Pioneer Pearl McCarthy Agnes Marion Helen Johnson Jenette Burnsen Lincoln Elizabeth Yates Anna Jacobs Garfield Cora Caruthers Margaret Maloney Bessie Black Bertha J. Porter Houghton Charles Smith Clausen Frank Meehan Building Norwegian Lutheran Church Gus. Hering Bell Lien’s Washburn, Wis Segal Bros. Department Store
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