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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
6
Humane Thought by A. E. Frederick urges gifts that foster kindness over toys that encourage harm. Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association endorsement highlights seals funding and a drop in TB deaths. Local notes report Florence Goedeke’s recovery, Henry Harrington’s Milwaukee visit and job prospects, plus Washburn merchants' ads and community notices.
Mr and Mrs Lars Soderstrom celebrating their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Four Mile Creek road home last Sunday with many friends offering best wishes for many more happy returns. Guests presented silverware and a purse of money to the couple highly regarded in the community for their many years of residence.
Robert Downs, superintendent of Medford Light and Heating, was seriously injured last week when an air pipe joint pulled free and swung into his face. He was unconscious for about two hours but is recovering and has returned to work.
At the County Board annual meeting Erick Johnson of Port Wing leaves the chair position on the Road and Bridge Committee. He is succeeded by C. W. Smith of Russell, a longtime board member praised for his steady service and advisement. Johnson’s quiet leadership and Smith’s years of service are highlighted as the board votes to replace him.
Mrs Jaks Segal spent the past week in Roundup Montana attending a directors meeting of the Van Duzen Oil company.
Ike Berman announces a large sale at the Palace Store starting Friday morning. The shop is closed today for stock arrangement and cuts have been made on all goods. Bills circulated throughout Bayfield County aim to draw outside business.
The opening basketball game in the YMCA featured the Intermediates of this day versus Ashlands Intermediate. Washburn won 25 to 20 in a close, exciting contest and both teams are set to meet again, promising further hot matches given the strong material on both squads.
Frank Yates of Amery transacts business in the city today. Mrs Thos Pratt and children visit Duluth with her parents. John Froseth of Danah was a business visitor last week. Elmer Oistad of Clausen Oistad was briefly ill. Gust Johnson plans Duluth work after visiting here. Fred Yates of Minneapolis visits today for business. Mrs Wm Gosselin and children of Pontiac arrive to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs John Delone. Mrs Frank Duffy of West Allis and baby visit the Widmark home. Duffy, formerly Ellen Pearson, once worked as a bookkeeper for Amos M Hansen.
Public notice from Washburn Wisconsin announcing a December 9 1920 meeting of the Board of Public Works at the Commercial Club to re assess sewer project taxes on specified lots in blocks 72 78 79 80 81 86 and 94 in the original Washburn townsite. The action follows court orders to set aside prior assessments. Also included are a Bayfield County circuit court foreclosure sale notice and a Washburn housing sale ad noting a two story house on two 50 foot lots for sale with easy terms.
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