21 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
1
Officials and owner clash over Washburn pest house on Swanson ground. Swanson removed windows and doors then sought $100 an acre. town offers $3 monthly rent and contemplates condemnation with board of appraisers set to decide.
The Deer family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and especially Mrs Thomas Laffin Mrs S J Holmes and the ladies of the Royal Neighbors for their kindness and material aid following the loss of a loved family member.
A postal notice directs delivery of a flat iron sample by Friday Aug 22 and asks the demonstrator to call and show the iron or visit. The postal address is F P Blair Washburn Wisconsin.
The St. Louis congregation plans a grand fair in the Shoresman’s Hall starting Monday Aug 23 for one week. The event features a ladies aid society, various committees, donated articles and cash gifts to support the new St. Louis Church, which will be a major northern Wisconsin landmark.
Local rental note announces a barn available for occupancy with application instructions directed to The Times office. No further details on size price or location are provided in the readable text.
SEASON FOR FRUITS Our pleasure is in supplying the best of fruits and we shall try to save you money. On Saturday Fancy Michigan peaches plums Bartlett Pears and Virginia Sweet Potatoes arrive. Watermelons go on Friday at 18c each and 200 lbs dry apples plus green apples per peck. Call or telephone for prompt attention ARNTSON abs.
Circuit Judge John K. Parish dissolves the injunction restraining the county clerk from issuing a county printing order to J. E. Jones. The $169 bill covered printing tied to the Battle Axe railroad case. E. Alvord and F. H. Hartshorn argued the charge was against the state, not the county, but failed.
Bayfield Gazette reports Ed Bryan and Deputy Treasurer Axelberg of Washburn rode into town on a tandem bicycle. Heavy sand and water made the ride exhausting and they lacked energy upon reaching Bayfield, fearing discovery they phoned for a livery ride home.
A Republican convention for the Assembly district of Bayfield Sawyer and Washburn Counties is called to convene at the courthouse in Washburn Bayfield County Wisconsin on September 16 1902 at 10 in the forenoon to nominate a candidate for member of assembly. Representation is based on 200 votes or major fraction thereof cast for the Republican Presidential candidate in 1900 with Bayfield 2428 votes 12 delegates Sawyer 723 votes 4 delegates and Washburn 808 votes 4 delegates.
Five boys aged between seven and thirteen faced Municipal Court charges for breaking into Arnison and Simonson's store and stealing a small amount of money tobacco and merchandise. Names include Charles Hawkes Leo Demars Max Cousineau Joel Cousineau and Leon Cousineau with varied outcomes including reform school commitment discharge and ongoing detention.
The Minnesota Tribune notes King Edward’s gift of Osborne house and grounds to the nation for a convalescent home for army and navy officers. It highlights respect for Queen Victoria’s memory, acknowledges Edward’s modest means, and praises public-spirited generosity among crowned heads of Europe.
An unidentified Indian man, likely a Canadian, was killed Saturday evening after boarding a logging train on the M St P A road. He fell from a flat car loaded with logs as the train started, and died instantly. An inquest led by Coroner Henry Scott found no clear identity.
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