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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
1
About fifty neighbors and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Spears at their home Monday evening for Grandpa Spears 76th birthday. Guests presented a bouquet of seventy six moth carnations and the gathering was a warm social occasion.
A Superior hunter, angered by the confiscation of a deer by a deputy game warden, bought kerosene and poured it on the carcass at the express office. He argued no law covers the act, declaring he would not eat the venison if others could. The incident is described as unique with no clear legal precedent.
Christmas stamps went on sale Monday in this city to support the anti tuberculosis campaign. Stamps available at many businesses, County Clerk office, and the TIMES office. The notice also includes a curious herbal recipe mentioning Barnyard Grass and various plants alongside breakfast food.
Dr. T. R. Spears traveled to Superior for a business trip during the early week. The purpose was to conduct meetings and inspect operations, with potential discusses on local opportunities and partnerships.
Matt Charron of this city sued Northwestern Fuel Company for 35000 dollars for damages after a fire. The suit had reached a third trial this week at Superior Court and the jury returned a verdict for the defense yesterday. The jury found Charron capable of making the settlement he had already offered.
Speaker Joseph Cannon on a Kansas City to Danville trip in St. Louis briefly halted by hospital tag day collectors. A young woman tied a Red Cross badge to his lapel and pressed for a contribution to the sick poor, receiving a dime.
Emil Kiemi a Finnish laborer in the woods near Mason was killed in Hayward last Friday night when struck by an engine. Fellow worker Hacks was also hit but not seriously hurt. It is not clear if the men were crossing the tracks or attempting to steal a ride. Macks refuses to comment on the accident.
The large steam tug Ottawa owned by Reid Wrecking of Duluth burned out at Frog Bay six miles north of Bayfield Tuesday night while towing the steamer Hoyt to Duluth. After anchoring for the night the tug caught fire and burned to the waters edge. Loss is about 50 000 dollars.
The Methodist church hosts an illustrated lecture by the Christian Lantern Slide and Lecture Bureau of Chicago. One hundred color views depict Japan by rail jinrikisha and kago chairs, temple life, costume, and daily life, with six more lectures scheduled through winter. Course tickets are fifty cents.
District Attorney Alvord transacted business at Madison early in the week. Mrs. H G Lampson of Minneapolis is visiting the Kenfield home. A warning: a scammer proposes to farmers to remove an eight wire fence at eight cents a foot. Farmers sign contracts then face large bills and part payment of their farms.
John Johnson, a Port Wing resident, was found dead in woods near Olson Camp No 8 after a weeklong search. Reports of a bullet wound were false. no marks or evidence of foul play, with heart failure presumed as the cause.
A Thanksgiving ball at the Opera House last Thursday evening drew a large crowd and featured Bergmann orchestra music described as fine. The hall’s pretty decorations and overall success mark it as one of the nicest parties in the city for some time.
Capt Wiard presents a great lecture The Black Hand at the Opera House on Wednesday night December 8. Admission is 75 cents. Everyone is urged to attend. The Citizen Boston calls it outspoken patriotic oratory and urges every citizen to hear this masterpiece. Bradford Pa Record praises the speech and its anti crime message.
Peter J Bestler of the Sunshine theatre reports a birth for Mr and Mrs Carl J Kinney on Friday. Carl J Kinney celebrates as both mother and child are reported doing nicely.
Harvey Dee Brown of Milwaukee will lecture at the Congregational Church on Friday evening December 10 under the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association. Admission is free as Brown, praised as a splendid speaker, presents an exceedingly interesting talk in the city.
Dean and Mrs Charles Peter lose five year old daughter Helen to membranous croup the week after another child in the family died of diphtheria. Parents mourn with community support as a son is born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Hudson. Lumber mill workers estimate past season cut at 38 to 40 million. Loveland company urged for house listings with L D Goodnough as local agent.
Special court term notes the October circuit court continued this week with Judge Parish aiming to finish all business. State v Charles Bear on assault ends with restraint for conduct under Farmer Holston. F A Patrick & Co v Arthemise Deschamp spans three days over a replevin dispute. Attorneys Morris and Rock represent the defendant. Crawford and Stilson the plaintiffs.
The herring fishing season starts at Bayfield with large catches reported. The Booth company has reduced its workforce, while several independent firms enter the field, providing employment to a sizable number of men.
Services next Sunday at the usual hours with the evening service in English. Engoe services at 2 30 p m. The Ladies Aid society to meet next Wednesday at Mrs Andrew Nelson's home. A street car was held up at Ashland Saturday evening and the cash box stolen. Prof M W Mathews of Westhope ND has located in the city and offers lessons in musical instruments and voice training.
The article urges early selection of jewelry gifts with real art pieces in precious metals at affordable prices. It invites customers to inquire, request made to order items, and offers to lay aside articles with or without down payment.
The steamer Mary Scott continues regular trips between here and Ashland. Captain Doherty notes it is unusually late for the season and plans to maintain service as long as weather allows. The ferry has had a very successful season with strong public trust in the vessel and crew, while others on the route have ceased operation.
Last night no diphtheria cases were recorded in the city and doctors believe the disease is stamped out. Over the past two months there were as many as twelve cases with four deaths, though most were mild.
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Miss Alice Greenwood of Superior Normal School is in the city this week visiting her mother. A sales pitch promotes Flexible Flyer sleds urging boys and girls to work to earn one, with W. I. Davis of New York City inviting inquiries via postal card.
The Sunshine Theatre lists shows for Wednesday through Saturday with evening performances nightly and a Saturday matinee in the afternoon.
A collection of dramatic phrases and titles appears, naming a range of songs, plays, and public figures with no single cohesive event. The list reads like fragmented show titles and personae.
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