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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
1
William Olson sold his interest in the furniture business to D. J. Estabrook. Estabrook becomes sole proprietor. Olson remains in the store through much of winter while gradually closing his local holdings.
Mrs. Alice Young of Pratt defended her homestead in this city after final proof on land in Pratt. Government agent Coiter pressed cause to seize the property while attorney Alvord represented the contestee. Mrs. Young, a widow, says she lived on the land during summer before final proof and with her mother in Ashland in winter. Prominent witness J A Olsson of Grandview failed to appear. Orino Laxative Syrup ad follows.
The Thompson Lumber Co mill in the city was sold Friday to the Marsh Hathway Co of Chicago for 10000 dollars. The new owners plan to saw timber from islands and railway holdings and keep the mill running for years with Munroe Sprague retiring next week. Frank J. Hathway and C F Thompson were in the city to finalize the transfer.
The following officers were elected: Oracle Mrs Champane v Mrs E Arseneau Recorder Mrs Bergmann Receiver Mrs Ph Arseneau Chancellor Mrs J Clark Marshall Mrs L Barney IS Mrs E Burke O S Mrs Chr Arseneau Manager Mrs Andrew Lien A Chicago woman found a baby in a newspaper on the front steps the other morning. But no long time Chicago woman is surprised at anything in the newspapers nowadays.
Three two year old steers taken up by W. E. Wesche on or about Oct 15 1907 at his residence near Moquah Sec 1-47-6 Bayfield Co Wisconsin light steer and two dark red ones all marked with a hole in the left ear and a slit in the right ear. Owner please call and pay charges and remove property.
The Washburn Ice Company held its annual meeting at the Commercial Club on Monday evening. New directors were elected for the coming year including A Sprague and L N Clausen. Officers named: E E Kenfield president, Peter LaBrash vice president, Nels M Oscar secretary and treasurer. A dividend of 15 percent on paid in capital stock was declared with over six hundred dollars to be paid this week.
Beavers of Local Colony No 360 elected officers at Monday evening meeting led by Worthy Beaver Geo Calder and included Worthy Queen Mrs Alvord and Secretary T S Buzard. Mrs Sheridan crowned Queen of Charity and Miss Maud Picott named Queen of Love with other posts filled. Shipdon visitor Mrs S W Coley joins sister Mrs Mike Maher as she visits Washburn. The Times notes many Christmas ads urging shoppers to favor local merchants and promote Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a popular home remedy.
The Washburn Common Council enacts an ordinance to adopt Chapter 467 of the 1907 Wisconsin Laws authorizing cities to appoint public lighting commissioners. The ordinance takes effect upon publication after approval by Mayor M. M. Sweet on December 10, 1907, with Clerk H. P. Axelberg as attesting official.
E Bergmann was elected president of the Commercial Club at its annual meeting held last Friday evening. E C Stevens became vice president Nels M Oscar secretary and treasurer and P J Pederson was elected trustee. The club plans to maintain activity while times are hard and considers reducing the membership fee to boost numbers.
The Clover town tax roll was destroyed by fire and a new roll is in use. Property owners must contact Sheriff AB Severson in Washburn Wisconsin and pay personal property taxes by January 10. If unpaid, taxes will be levied and property sold. He will be at Herbster on Monday December 23 to collect.
Masons announce the annual election of officers will occur at the regular lodge meeting tonight. Full attendance is requested to ensure a complete slate and orderly proceedings.
Carl Holmberg entertained about twenty five farmers at his residence Monday evening. A pleasant time was had by all present.
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