Balloon Ascension Tops Washburn Labor Day Plans
Labor Day festivities in Washburn will feature a 2000 foot balloon ascension and parachute drop by Leon Gage of Superior with potential lake landing. Two baseball games between Washburn and Bayfield, various foot and sack races, a parade, a morning labor day address, and a grand evening ball at the Opera House are also scheduled. Local labor unions will participate and invites go out to nearby towns for a full day of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Gage
Superior
Gage
Lake
Washburn
Bayfield
Opera House
Republican Nominee Campouts as Race for Assembly Nomination
George S. Barnes of Barnes is campaigning in Bayfield and Washburn for the Republican nomination to the assembly. A dancing party is to be held at the Opera House while the Wigwag saloon receives a fresh paint job as part of local scene notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
George S. Barnes
Barnes
Assembly
Bayfield
Washleburn
Warden Hosts 231 Guests at Farm House Warming
Judge Warden and family welcomed 231 attendees to a house warming at their new farm home three miles west of the city. The crowd arrived by wagon, bicycle, or on foot for dancing cards and outdoor games, with stumps lit to illuminate the area and a late lunch served around midnight. Guests praised the hosts as fine entertainers and said the event would be long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Warden
Mrs. Warden
Hayward Defeats Washburn in Boys Baseball Victory
Hayward won twelve to two as Washburn boys failed to challenge the local squad Sunday afternoon. Washburn traveled by afternoon train hoping to prevail, but Hayward dominated each inning, exposing Washburn’s need for practice and exposing the local team’s potential when scherply played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Washburn
People s Furniture to Open Monday at Nine A M
The People's Furniture company plans a formal opening on Monday September 7 at 9 am with complete stock. The steamer Winyah, owned by F W Fletcher of Alpena Michigan, lay at the harbor for several days late last week. Rumor says the crew were making soundings near the city dock, with some thinking the vessel could be a U S revenue cutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winyah
F. W. Fletcher
Alpena Mich
U. S
Primaries Tuesday Set for State and County Offices
Voters go to polls next Tuesday September 1 to choose party candidates for U S Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor secretary of state treasurer attorney general insurance commissioner congress state senate assembly and county offices. Each voter also selects three precinct committeemen to represent the party and help form the county committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Lenroot Addresses Grandview Voters At Monday Meeting
Irvine L. Lenroot campaigned for Congress against John J. Jenkins addressing Grandview villagers at Modern Woodman hall. Reported to draw strong support with expected near unanimous vote. Andrew Johnson made a business trip. Mrs Richard Pingelly hosted Methodist Sunday School afternoon event with pleased children.
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Irvine L. Lenroot
Congress
John J. Jenkins
Grandview
Woodman Hall
Lenroot
Richard Pingelly
Methodist
Mrs. Hugh Ross Dies at 42 in Ashland Hospital
Died at St. Joseph hospital Ashland the death of Mrs Hugh Ross of this city occurred last Sunday afternoon at five o'clock. She had been ill for some time and was taken to the hospital on Saturday but grew weaker until death. She leaves a husband and six children and had resided here for years. Funeral services were held from the late residence Tuesday morning with Rev Chr Christiansen of the Norwegian Lutheran church officiating. Interment was at Protestant cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Hugh Ross
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
Chr. Christiansen
Norwegian Luthern Church
Partridge Season Opens in Bayfield County Early September
Bayfield county hunters prepare as partridge season starts September 1. Local sportsmen renew licences to avoid violations with game wardens patrolling the forepart of the season. Birds are plentiful this fall, while trout season nears its end with the close at month’s end.
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Bayfield
Meehan Co. Opens New Store in Union Block
Grand opening of the F. J. Meehan Co. store set for Sept 5 at 9 a.m. Souvenirs for all attendees. Manager John Westerlund recently traveled to Odanak. Local residents, trips, and social visits listed.
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F. J. Meehan Co
Union Block
John Westerlund
Odanak
City seeks to annul Washburn Electric transaction
City of Washburn filed in circuit court Tuesday to annul the sale of the Electrical Lighting Company's equipment to the city. Attorneys said the entire transaction was illegal and papers were served on company officers early this week. The case promises a heated contest.
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Washburn
Washburn Electric Light and Power Company
Lighting Company
Big Families Reported In Washburn Census
The Washburn school census shows 1591 school age children in the city. Fifty families have six or more children, six families have eight, and some households may reach ten to twelve children, supporting the Roosevelt theory of large families in the area.
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Washburn
Local officials collect inheritance tax and more
Treasury Attorney W F Shea of Ashland paid 11151 67 into the County Treasury as part of the Wing estate inheritance tax. Five percent is kept by the county for collection fees. the rest goes to the state Treasurer. Local items note candy sales, a US Marshal arrest for obscene mail activity, election work for Barnes, Amos E Elliott moving to Washburn, and upcoming Bayfield baseball games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrich Treasury
W. F. Shea
Ashland
Notice to Dog Owners in Washburn Wisconsin
City ordinance requires dog owners in Washburn to pay annual taxes of 1.00 for male dogs and 3.00 for female dogs. Taxes are due to the City Clerk or Chief of Police and must be paid by August or face legal action. Dated Washburn Wis August 1 1908.
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Common Council
City of
Washburn
Big Good Roads Convention Plans Move Ahead
Preparations are underway for a major Good Roads Convention with Ex-Governor Hoard as President at the helm. The state convention aims to surpass last year's attendance of about two thousand and includes a push to elect farmer delegates from each town. The event will debate a constitutional amendment to fund road building and will be held at a large downtown hall yet to be announced.
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Hoard
State Good Roads Association
Mahara Minstrel Company Appears At Opera House
The Mahara Minstrel company will perform Saturday night at the Opera House. they have toured for years and are said to be better with every appearance. A large street parade is scheduled for Saturday noon.
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Mahara
Local Notes and Household Updates Stemming from Oconto Mission
M E Doyle returned home from Oconto county yesterday morning after selling Perfect Pantries with notable success. Amos Hanson now heads the operation in his absence. Philip Sheriden of Green Bay stayed at John Walsh's Bayfield Street residence earlier in the week. Alice and Mary O Sullivan plan a Hayward visit for a few days. Gunder Olson completed proof on his Barons homestead before the circuit court clerk yesterday morning.
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M. E. Doyle
Oconto County
Amos Hanson
Philip Sheriden
Greenbay
John Walsh
Bayfield Street
Gunder Olson
Barrons
Constipation Remedy Promoted for Appendicitis Risk
An advertisement asserts most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild cure that stimulates the liver and bowels to restore natural action. It claims no nausea or griping and urges refusing substitutes, sold by Q. W. Frost.
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Q. W. Frost
Meehan stores to open in Chicago purchases stocks
F J Meehan travels to Chicago for stock of five to one dollar items for two new stores to open soon. Union Block outlet will feature department shelving and display cases. He also plans a full furniture stock for the People's Furniture company at the Finstad stand.
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F. J. Meehan
Chicago
Union Block
Meehan
People’s Furniture Company
Finstad
Exhibition of new furniture set to open September seventh
Complete line including furniture, stoves, crockery, carpets, rugs, lino, bed springs and mattresses will be shown in a first class furniture store exhibition on September 7. Alex Sturgeon of Sioux City has bought land in 8486 from Loveland Company for improvement. Walter Hudson seeks medical treatment for his leg in Duluth. C A Shoresman heads to Coleraine with stock to open a new store, accompanied by Miss LaPoint and Carl Holman who will work as clerks.
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People’s Furniture Co
Alex Sturgeon
Sioux City
Iowa
Loveland Company
Walter Hudson
Duluth
C. A. Shoresman
Coleraine
Minnesota
Miss LaPoint
Carl Holman
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Warning against mercury based catarrh treatments and endorsing Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Cure taken internally. sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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Finstad’s
City Drug Store
W. A. Loveland, Prest
T. A. Loveland, Cash
Oneida Building
Minneapolis, Minn
Grandview Meeting
Andrew Johosn
Qjohn Kearns
Appleton
Wis
Great Western Elevator Company
Kenfield
James Riley
W.S. McDonald
Iron River
M.S. Hull
Ole Setter
Ashland Junction
F. J. Burns
Madison
John Starr
Southern Michigan
John Donahue
Jennie Donahue
Harry Schachte
H. B. B. Poppe
Meehan Building
Lien’s
City
Electric Light Co
Big Families
Marshall Peugh
Marshall
Dr. Patterson
Earnest Sauve
Washburn, Wis
Alice
Mary O’sullivan
Meehan Stores
Lishment
Segal Bros. Department Store
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