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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
1
County officials approve a lean budget with total levied county taxes set at 195,009.98 dollars, about 50 thousand less than last year, after applying funds on hand. The package details expenses for general government and road systems, plus education, health, welfare and debt service as the board seeks to minimize tax burden.
The Bayfield County Board debated abolishing the County Agricultural Agent office at a Wednesday meeting. A resolution to create a new term for Agent W. E. Brubaker failed to pass as most members voted to retain him. Support notes the office unifies diverse farming sectors and benefits farmers by improving crops, yields, and marketing, urging broader use of the office.
A six team bowling league forms at the Du Pont Club with first matches set for next week. Charley Wolff's sluggers meet the Barksdale Works while John Gibson's Coal Passers face the Du Pont office team and DeMars Colts prepare to challenge.
The North Western Fuel Company has been busy supplying anthracite to the city. Superintendent Gibson oversaw systematic distribution so all households received a limited supply before large orders were filled. Citizens are urged to place winter coal orders now as demand from outside points is high and local stock is limited.
Washington aides of the American Legion say Congress after March 4 will enact the soldiers bonus. They cite House support at 8 to 1 and forecast 69 Senate votes, claiming a veto override margin with many re-elected and new Senators favoring compensation.
At their hall on UAIDAY evening this week, officers were elected for the ensuing year. C C Ray H Ross was chosen as vice president Levi Anderson prelate John Johnson M of W James White K of KR S and M of A Harry Robinson M of E Ike Berman M of A Harry Mason I G Emil Newmen O G Ralph Pirnie Trustee three years Henry Johnson Delegate Grand Lodge Axel Axel berg.
The first cold snap of the season hit automobilists Tuesday with busy garage crews pulling in cars for thawing and radiator repairs after a night of high winds. Thermometer hovered near zero.
A severe windstorm last Thursday night caused extensive damage across the city. The Pratt Ice Company ice house at Omaha Street and Central Avenue was wrecked, many windows shattered, and debris scattered as winds persisted about twelve hours under a clear sky.
Striking evidence of the campaign’s value lies in the drop of the death rate from 107.7 per 100 000 in 1908 to 74.6 in 1921. Despite progress, over 1900 deaths from tuberculosis occurred in 1921, showing more work remains. The penny Christmas seal lets everyone help in this life saving effort and Washburn is urged to raise its contribution.
The Congregational Ladies Aid plans its annual bazaar at church parlors on December 15 and 16 with shops offering needlework home baking dolls and canned fruits. A candy sale by Gladden circle and Sunday school and a rummage sale will be part of the evening fun. Supper served cafeteria style at 6 o clock Friday night. Also noted is illness in the Estabrook household due to whooping cough.
Alphonse Veno, a Ashland telephone repairman and Wisconsin man, receives the Theodore Vail memorial medal and a $250 prize for risking his life to restore long distance service during forest fires between Ashland and Abbotsford. He walked along a railroad, endured smoke and burns, and had lines back in service by 8:30 a.m. The award honors daily faithful service within the Bell system.
In a bid to reduce expenses during unfavorable conditions the County Board rejected a $40,000 bond request for road building. They instead approved three thousand dollars for immediate repair of the Sioux River bridge on County Trunk Highway C and killed other road projects under the proposed bond plan. The wooden bridge, about 180 feet span and 30 feet high, had been closed after safety concerns and will be repaired to restore West Country traffic.
J Ogden Armour met in Washington with Secretary Wallace and Attorney General Daugherty to discuss a merger between Armour Packing Co and Morris and Company. Wallace cited the anti monopoly provisions of the packing law and declined judgment on the proposal. Daugherty said the Justice Department would follow trust laws in evaluating the plan.
O M Axness Mason replaces George Karrow Cable Ed Daniels Iron River becomes new member succeeding Luke Lavin Tripp Peter Soronen Herbster remains as District 1 member All three appointees are veteran board members with experience in road building and county needs
Twenty nine residents traveled to Ashland last Sunday afternoon and evening to attend the revival led by Rev. Taylor. An advertisement in The Times promises quick results.
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