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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
5
Eccentric notes and updates from Washburn include Mr. Al Beener and M H Robinson departing for winter work in Ouanah, T A Johnson planning a Pacific coast vacation, and local business calls by P J Pederson. Rabbit hunting rules and license requirements are explained, with a rural exception for landowners.
Jim Root, the elder Northern Pacific railway engineer famed for guiding a train through the Hinkley fire, has been laid off but continues to receive salary as a debt of gratitude. At seventy three, he remains known in the Washburn area after transfer from the St Paul to Duluth route.
Sunday services in Norwegian are set for morning and evening with Mrs. Fenton ill for several days. Miss Anna East of Ashland visited the Sheriff's residence. Hans Nelson moved his tailor shop to the Peterson and Hanson building. H. O. Lien, county treasurer elect, rents Shafer residence and plans to move soon. Marie Schultz, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Schultz, is ill with typhoid fever. Police order saloon gambling to stop and compliance followed. Ed Bratley and Will Geisert go to Duluth for work. Mrs. Neil Matheson advertises a furnished room. Clara Holmberg and Francis Holmberg visit. Shop workers and merchants prepare for the holiday rush. Museums and printing services promoted by The Times.
The Bestler Theatre adds a fourth Saturday performance line up with matinee at 4 PM and shows at 8, 9, and 10 PM as crowds grow. Fraternal and insurance orders plan lodge entertainment and public installations through year end. Crystal Wedding anniversary celebrated for Mr and Mrs Bert Robinson with a cut glass celery dish and a bountiful lunch. A Wednesday Evening Club meets at G Moore's home. Marriage license issued for Fred J Jonas and Bertha Anderson. Jonas is the son of local residents Fred and Mrs Jones.
Notice states Ui grodt hardware store will stay open evenings from next Monday through Christmas to serve customers. Charles Kine and family rent Fox residence. they move from Bayfield. Scheiber murder case witnesses Duluth trip referenced. A man accused of murder previously sought land from Landraint and attempted to forge a bank certificate.
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and said to affect blood and mucous surfaces while building up the constitution. Proponents offer $100 for any uncured case and urge sending for testimonials. Available from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, 75c. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A brief ad notes a patent medicine called Deans regulats for bilious attacks. It claims digestion aid and waking the liver, priced at 25 cents and available at any drug store.
George A Calder sues August Doenitz in Washburn county court to recover 72.25 by garnishment. If Doenitz fails to appear on December 29, 1908 at 10 a.m., judgment will be rendered and property sold to satisfy the debt. Dated December 2, 1908.
A Scotch neighbor visits Janet who worsens in damp weather. Janet laments likely death, but Martha retorts that she always predicts death and urges setting a fixed day to die for resolve. The brief exchange highlights brisk humor amid illness.
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