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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
1
A maritime community marks the end of a decade long fleet. Sailors reminisce about voyages and the final whistle signals retirement of ships once seen off weekly. Local harbor officials note reduced traffic and a shift toward maintenance and museum preservation.
The 1903 navigation season ends on Chequamegon Bay with the last cargo leaving the elevator Saturday aboard the steamer Etruria, which carried 321,000 bushels of barley and oats. Roby and Fryer loaded at the elevator. Fryer also delivered coal to the docks. lumber docks finished loading. The Mary Scott paused before quitting due to rapid ice formation. The county board met Tuesday into the evening, approving a $4,000 settlement offer to the Hayden widow and addressing clerk hire judgments, jail clothing, assessor workdays, and county services amid ongoing legal and budget matters.
Mr and Mrs W A Marshall entertained a Thanksgiving dinner at the Knight Hotel Ashland reserving the private dining room. Attending were Mr and Mrs Joyce of Ashland Dr and Mrs Marchessault of Ashland and Mr and Mrs J E Jones of this city.
The undersigned guarantee refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 25 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Sold at Fox Bros.
A short item advertises two coal stoves for sale with contact inquiry directed to A W McLeod.
Bayfield docks buzz with activity as tugs sail and steamers unload 100 tons of herring daily. Boats arrive around noon with nets intact, workers swiftly clean and pack fish into tins, bricks, and barrels for freezing and shipment. A 25,000 fish vat shows the scale, while offal is sent to Green Bay. The four week season employs about 200 men and carries high wages, despite icy decks and heavy nets.
40 acres total with 15 under cultivation. Two houses a barn and root house. Best location within a mile and a half of town Washburn. Fine water supply. Terms $500 down and easy balance. Inquiries to Dr. H. H. Bush at the farm.
Jerry Haley an longtime county resident and a second man identified as James Miller or John Stewart were killed on the Omaha line about a mile and a half from Pratt. Engineer Hennessy ran the locomotive that struck them. no blame attached. Haley leaves a wife and three daughters including a Pratt teacher. he belonged to Modern Woodmen of America with a $2000 policy.
Captain B Doherty a prominent Ashland resident and dam keeper at Brule River died Sunday night at his home on Seventh Avenue West. Born in Toronto February 1834 he sailed early then built the City of Ashland and later ran the Murray McCann sawmill. He left a generous record and is survived by his wife and three children Sadie John and Ed. Funeral is planned for next Wednesday afternoon.
Liverita the up to date Little Liver Pill sold by Fox Bros in Washburn Wisconsin. Box sizes include 5c containing 15 pills 1c containing 40 pills and 25c containing 100 pills.
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