22 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
1
The Chequamegon area sees a fever for baseball as Washburn Bayfield and Ashland import players to form strong lineups. Washburn leads with the hottest team as complaints rise over fan noise and sportsmanship while Bayfield and Ashland lag, and talk turns to a local Teachers Institute drawing unusual interest.
Labor day events will be held in Washburn on September 3 with the Mill Mens Union organizing and support from city unions. Ashland abstains from the planned cooperative celebration, choosing to celebrate independently, while Bayfield Port Wing and nearby towns join in. A surplus Fourth of July fund will fund the day, committees are named, and parade plans are in motion as unfavorable weather limits activities.
Washburn's baseball squad led the Lakes segment but fell 12 to 4 to the new Interstate club in Duluth. Red Thiery, previously with Superior, struggled with control and was hit hard at times, while umpire York drew protests for disputed calls. Sunday rain halted play after Washburn led 5–2 in five innings with Wiggs on the mound.
Morning service at 10 30 marks the farewell of Rev Ingham after three years with the congregation. He will speak at Sunday morning service and bid friends goodbye. A union service follows Sunday evening at the Norwegian Lutheran Church. The couple plans to move to southern or central areas of the state.
Brown and white spotted cow with calf, wandered into a enclosure a month ago. Owner to claim by proving ownership and paying charges. Contact NOLANDER Engoe.
The steamer Barker will run daily excursions among the Apostle Islands until navigation closes. It will touch at Madeline Island and Bayfield. Round trip fare is 50 cents.
E T Abbott, longtime local civil engineer and former Hennepin county surveyor, announces plans to file his petition for the county surveyor Republican ticket. He denounces political operatives, boasts of saving over 4000 dollars in the county treasury, and declares a rock ribbed Republican stance.
The Thirty first anniversary and the Eleventh Annual Convention of the A O U W will be held in this city next Tuesday and Wednesday with a large local committee and many delegates expected. Hon J M Thayer grand Master Workmen of Wisconsin is to attend along with other distinguished members. An elaborate entertainment program includes a Washburn baseball game and social events.
Sunday afternoon August 19 a new Post No 103 of the Spanish American War Veterans was formed at the old G A R post room in the town hall. Fifteen initial members, mostly Co K 4th Wisconsin volunteers, aim to grow to about thirty as ex-soldiers enroll. Officers elected: Commander John McKay, Senior Vice Commander William ONeil, Junior Vice Commander Roy Hulk, Adjutant Harvey Irish, Quartermaster John McBeath, Chaplain Peter J Bestler, Officer of the Day Andrew Richardson, Officer of the Guard John H Berry.
Sunday night union service invites all congregations. Rev Davison speaks on Sabbath amusement with the topic Is there any harm to man physically and socially in a good game of baseball on Sunday. The lecture uses flags and charts for illustration.
Excursion tickets to the Minnesota State Fair in St Paul and Minneapolis go on sale September 1 to 8. Round trip fare is six dollars and includes one admission ticket to the fair. return is valid through September 10.
Miss Minnie Anderson, longtime hello girl at the local telephone office, has resigned to pursue musical education. She is expected to achieve success in the musical world. A timber-claims party also departed for the west Tuesday, including P. H. Guerin W. H. Trish D. W. Corning Henry Hockdanner and John Allan with several accompanying spouses. Mrs. Joseph Riley of Chippewa Falls will join at St. Paul to travel with them back to their claims via Spokane.
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