Fatal Accident at Northwestern Fuel Co Dock
Barney Theriault a hoister at Northwestern Fuel Company's coal dock was killed at about five o'clock Tuesday night while at work changing a belt rope. His clothing was torn from his body and he died before help arrived. A coroner's inquest found the death accidental with no blame on the company. He leaves a wife and two children and was a Catholic Forester member with a $1000 life policy. funeral set for Friday at 9 am at the Catholic church.
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Barney Theriault
Northwestern Fuel Company
Mr. Theriault
Theriault
Order of Foresters
James Gee Captured and Confined at Waupun
The elusive James Gee is finally in the state penitentiary at Waupun serving seven years. He was captured in Oshkosh after escaping near Marengo, then moved by Sheriff Lien to Waupun. He endured weeks of hardship, hid in brush, and evaded officers before his arrest.
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Waupun
Gee
Oshkosh
Lien
Mar-+engo
Lied
Mr. Lien
Hurley
Stutton
Manual Training in Washburn High School Discussed by School Board
The school board considers creating a Manual Training department at Washburn High School. A parents meeting may inform the public, with $1000 in the high school fund proposed to start this year. State officials support the plan, citing benefits and compatibility with academic work amid potential taxpayer concerns.
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Washburn High School
Sheridan
Harvey
Washburn Mills report record timber cut and idle bays
Washburn mills together logged 132000000 feet of lumber this season with Bigelow 55000000 feet, South Shore 36000000, Thompson 35000000, and John A Jacobs about 6000000. The season ends with active woods operations and a grand midsummer excursion promotion for 1902 Florida Cuba Bahamas, priced at 298 dollars.
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Washburn
Florida
Cuba
Bahama Islands
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Petersburg
Palmetto
Eilentown
Bradentown
Port Tampa
Key West
Havana
Matanzas
Miami
Nassau
Palm Beach
St. Augustine
Palatka
Thomasville
Montgomery
Birmingham
Evansville
Nashville
Chicago
Captain O'Neil Heads to Washington for Timber Probe
Captain William O'Neil, a government special agent, travels from Minnesota to Washington, D. C. to testify before the Secretary of the Interior in timber investigation cases. He expects a two week trip and plans to meet national leaders, including President Roosevelt, during his first visit to the capital.
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William O’neil
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Interior
Minnesota
O’neil
Times
Teddy
Last 1901 Steamer Departs Washburn Harbor
Olympia ends season by discharging coal at Northwestern Fuel deck and clearing Sunday. Active coal and grain shipments and mill business marked the season. Ice forms rapidly in Chequamegon bay as cold nights accelerate freezing.
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Chequamegon Bay
Olympia
Washburn Harbor
Northwestern Fuel Company
Preaching and Services At Local Church
Rev W J James of Bayfield will preach morning and evening on Is the Idea of God Ancient History with special music. 10:45 am preaching on Three Burden Bearers, 12 pm Sunday school, 3 pm Junior Epworth League, 6:30 pm Epworth League, 7:20 pm preaching. public invited. E R Smpre pastor. 99e store prize drawing note.
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W. J. James
Bayfield
E. R. Smperi
Skating Tragedy Claims Young Rescuer at White River
Frank Neally eighteen of Bibon drowns at White River while rescuing his brother George after ice gave way during a morning skate. Two Opaine boys and the Neally brothers escape, but Frank disappears beneath two hours of water. A search party recovers the body. Also notes a Gibson family thanksgiving reunion with relatives from Waukesha Washburn and West Superior.
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Frank Neally
Charles Neally
Bibon
White River
Noar
Opaine
Frank
George
Opane
Gibson
Iron River
Dr. Gibson
Park Falls
Percy Gibson
Waukesha
John and
Bertran
Washburn
Florence
West Superior
Calon Dr A G Hebberd Offers Dental Services
Calon dentist Dr A G Hebberd provides general dental care. The notice highlights routine treatments and patient-friendly services available to the community.
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Calon
A. G. Hebberd
Foley's Honey and Tar praised as cough remedy
Advertisers claim Foley's Honey and Tar is a splendid remedy for coughs colds or sore lungs with satisfied users. Frost and Spies distribute the remedy for sale.
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Foley
Frost & Spies
Mac cabee night Gala in Bayfield With Ogling Owls
Next Saturday night Bayfield hosts a gala event titled Mac cabee night. The local order plans a lake trip for a visiting group and a dance after the Ogling Owls act presented by talent from our city. All are invited to attend.
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Bayfield
Order
Information Wanted Banner Salve refunds inquiry
The Banner Salve manufacturers invite reports of any case where the product failed to cure ulcers sores tetter eczema or piles seeking details for curiosity and promising a refund if a failure is found. The notice asks readers to contact the company with any such cases.
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Banner Salve
Frost & Spies
Bargain Hats At Mrs H Johnsons Millinery Parlor
Take Notice of a sale at Mrs H Johnsons millinery parlor in the Masonic Temple Ashland Wisconsin. Fine up to date trimmed hats offered at a great bargain from now until Xmas.
Furnished Rooms Offered with Modern Conveniences
P. A. Oscar advertises furnished rooms with modern conveniences and bath access at reasonable terms, inviting interested parties to inquire.
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P. A. Oscar
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Coal Dock
Western Fuel Company
City Drug Store
James Gee
Jimmie Gee
School Board
Ents
Washburn's
Bigelow Mill
A. A. Bigelow Mill
South Shore
Thompson Mill
John A
Jacobs
the Pioneer Press
Washburt
Pipes
Hering
Peterson & Hanson
Angwick Bros
West Second Street
Ashland
Wisconsin
Washington
M. E. Church Services
99E
Suin and Bros
Sewlers
Northwest
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