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Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1910

Page

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Farmers Institute to be Held Here December 13 14

The Agriculture Department of the State University announces a Farmers Institute in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday December 13 and 14. W C Bradley will conduct the sessions at the Commercial Club rooms from 10 am and 2 pm daily. Topics aim to aid farmers and fruit growers in the region. attendance is urged. An additional institute will follow in Cable on December 15 and 16 for southern county farmers.

Agriculture Department the State University Farmers’ Institute W. C. Bradley Commercial Club Cable

Norwegian Lutheran Church Schedule for Sunday Services

Services next Sunday at 10 30 a m in Norwegian language with Sunday School at noon All are invited The Young Peoples Society meeting was postponed to Friday evening at the home of August Lokken The Ladies Aid society meets next week at Peter Wick residence on West Fourth Street

Young Peoples Society Lokken Ladies Aid Society Peter Wick West Fourth Street

Dane Nelson Retires After Eleventh Round Knockout

Battling Nelson, a durable Danish world champion, was knocked out in the eleventh round this week and has decided to quit boxing. The veteran fighter ends his storied career after repeated come backs and title challenges.

Battling Nelson Dane

County Contracts for Prisoner Board Deemed Illegal

A Racine County case rules that county boards lack legal authority to contract with sheriffs for prisoner boarding, ending a long practiced method used by many counties to save money. Bayfield County had relied on the arrangement, with sheriffs benefiting from jailed, short-term offenders.

Board of Prisoners Racine County Tarrant Milwaukee Bayfield County

Wednesday study club meets at Lien home

The Wednesday evening study club gathered at the residence of Mrs. H. C. Lien. Glenn Doyle, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Doyle, is reported seriously ill with pneumonia.

H. C. Lien Glenn M. E. Doyle

Night School Approved by School Board for Evening Classes

The school commissioners decide to open an evening night school in the Pioneer building three evenings weekly. Courses include reading writing arithmetic spelling bookkeeping and shorthand taught by high school teachers with possible additional staff. About 25 cents per night will cover running costs, aiming for self funding. names of interested attendees may be left with Superintendent S A Oscar.

Board of Education Pioneer S. A. Oscar Oscar

Thanksgiving Menu at Arcade Restaurant

The menu lists a noon Thanksgiving dinner with items including Green Olives Lettuce Radishes Gumbo Soup Planked Whitefish Roast Beef with Brown Gravy Beef Heart Domestic Turkey giblet dress ing and Cranberry Sauce Baked Squash Chicken Salad Potatoes Green Peas Apple Pie Mince Pie Steam Padding and Wine Sauce.

Arcade

Ladies Aid Sale At Masonic Hall Christmas Gifts

The Ladies Aids of the Congregational church plan a baazar at the Masonic Hall on December 3 with afternoon and evening sales. Varied items including home made candy canned fruit pickles and more will be offered. An oyster supper will be served in the evening as part of the event. Joe Tracy arrived from Virginia Minnesota following the death of his brother George earlier this week.

Ladies-Aid Society of the Congregational Church Masonic Hall Joe Tracy Virginia Minn Firs George

Anti-Tuberculosis Stamps Arrive for Sale

Rev. George E. Plant of the Congregational Church named legal manager for the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association and to oversee Christmas stamp sales. He urges broad participation with stamps sold widely to help fight tuberculosis. every penny spent supports the cause.

George E. Plant Congregational Church Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association

Death of George Tracy at 25 in East Bayfield Street

George Tracy aged 25 years and 7 months died Sunday at 9 45 from consumption after a year long illness. Born in Hastings Minnesota he lived in the city twenty three years with his parents Mr and Mrs James Tracy and a sister and brother surviving. Funeral was Tuesday at St Louis Catholic Church with interment in the Catholic cemetery.

George Tracy James Tracy East Bayfield Street George St. Louis Catholic Hastings Minn

Bay View Camp 1029 to Elect Officers in December

Notice to all Bay View Camp 1029 members Washburn Wisconsin of a general election of officers for the ensuing year to be held at the Odd Fellows Hall on December 26 1910 at 8 p m per Section 268 revised by laws of 1908. R Steinert Clerk.

Bay View Washburn Wis Odd Fellows Hall R. Steinert

Card of Thanks for George Tracy Family

We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness during our bereavement for son and brother George. Your comforting words and deeds will be remembered by James Tracy and family.

George

Watches and Jewelry Display Invite Window Shoppers

A local store invites residents to view a superb assortment of watches diamonds cut glass sterling silver and plated ware. The window display promises to delight lookers and hints at a friendly visit even for browsers without intent to buy.

New Wisconsin Cattle Tuberculosis Law Enacted

A Wisconsin law that took effect today requires all cattle over six months to be tuberculin tested within two years before sale or transfer. Buyers and sellers are both liable if the sale violates the act, which bans delivery for beef, dairy, export, or slaughter unless tests show TB free.

Wisconsin

Infant Warren Leonard Koenig Dies After Brief Illness

The eight week old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Koenig of West Fourth Street died last Sunday morning after a brief illness caused by a weak heart. He weighed three pounds at birth and failed to gain strength. Funeral services were held at the family home and burial followed in Merrill Town with the family accompany­ing the remains.

Warren Leonard H. C. Koenig West Fourth Street Merrill

Support Christmas Seals to Fight Tuberculosis Says Wisconsin Group

The Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association urges farmers and city residents to buy Christmas seals to fund further TB work. The bulletin stresses immediate action over disputes about transmission and notes many die, stressing housing, clean homes, and medical care as key. Each seal costs a penny as a small but vital contribution.

Wisconsin Anti- Tuberculosis Association

M. E Ladies Aid Meets At Mrs Sprague Home

The M. E Ladies Aid society gathered yesterday at Mrs. M. A. Sprague’s home with large attendance. Old friends of Messrs. Welch and Gross arrived from Knapp Wisconsin and visited over Sunday. A birthday party for Elizabeth Finstad was held at her parents’ home last Saturday evening with many guests and a pleasant evening.

M. E Ladies Aid Society M. A. Sprague Messrs. Welch and Gross Knapp Wis Elizabeth Finstad

Fatal Log Accident Claims Joseph Comeau

Joseph Comeau of this city was killed last Thursday afternoon when a log fell onto him while loading a car at Edward Hines Lumber Company camps near Hayward. Remains were brought here Friday, funeral held Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church, burial in Catholic cemetery. Survived by father and three sisters in this city and numerous relatives.

Joseph Comeau Edward Hines Lumber Company Hayward Comeau Hansen St. Louis Father Beaudette

Edward Plant Completes Course With 99 Percent Standing

Edward Plant finished a correspondence course at the National Electric Railroad Co. school in Lincoln Nebraska and earned 99 percent in his final papers. He plans to seek a position as a street railway motorman.

Edward Plant National Electric Railroad Co Lincoln Nebraska

Nels Hoel from Cusson Visits Three Switch Area

Nels Hoel was down from Cusson for a few days in the latter part of last week to view 40 acres of good fruit and dairy land near the Three Switch school house offered on easy terms by Ed Williams.

Nels Hoel Cusson Williams

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.C Bradley University Norwegian Lutheran Church City Drug Store N. J. Nelson QPEN Rev. Plant Modern Woodmen of America FOX Bros A. J. Lien Clothier THE TIMES Joe Comeau the Leader Dept X’mas Santa Claus Toyland
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