Sunday Civic League Meeting to Address Graft and Saloons
A gathering is planned for next Sunday afternoon at the Congregational Church to organize a Civic League in Washburn. The group will examine graft in public offices, discuss Sunday saloon operations, and review gambling concerns. District Superintendent J J Seeler of the Anti-Saloon League will speak. The organizers aim to quickly take action and may seek a grand jury if needed.
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Congregational Church
Civic League
Washburn
J. J. Seeler
Anti-Saloon League
Should Ship Goods Early For Christmas Rush
The notice urges shipping goods by American Express early to avoid delays before the holidays and notes agents provide labels reading Do not open until Christmas. Also included is a help wanted ad seeking a girl for general housework with good wages from Mrs. E. E. Kenfield.
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American Express
E. E. Kenfield
The Christmas Gift and the Spirit of Giving
The Milwaukee Journal argues that Christmas giving should be guided by spirit rather than display. True gifts express love and joy, with some trinkets bringing lasting remembrance while costly items may fade quickly. Gifts exist for eyes heart and soul, worn or carried, reflecting different forms of affection.
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Milwaukee Journal
Rocky Mountain Tea on earth Fox Bros Pharmacy
A brief ad style note contrasts value and money, promoting Rocky Mountain Tea and referencing Fox Bros Pharmacy as a local commerce touchpoint. It presents a promotional tone typical of old newspaper classified or storefront blurbs.
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Rocky Mountain
Fox Bros. Pharmacy
Hollister
Shooting Affair in Bayfield Ends with Jail and Hospital
In a bar room quarrel over dice at the St James hotel in Bayfield J B Toutloff fired at Dell Reese injuring him with a bullet that struck the face and neck. Reese was taken to St Josephs Hospital Ashland in precarious condition though later reports say recovery is likely. Toutloff was jailed awaiting Municipal Court examination on the 20th with murder charges possible if Reese dies. Toutloff, long known in Bayfield, faces prison as punishment considered.
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St. James
Bayfield
J. B. Toutloff
Dell Reese
Reese
St. Josephs Hospital
Ashland
Toutloff
Blair
Fourth Street
Lumber and Cattle Firm Eyes Big County Business
The Wisconsin Lumber and Cattle Company, with 23 000 acres in Bayfield County, plans 25000 for blooded cattle on its Port Wing ranch near Clover. Officers elected at Duluth include E H White president and A Horsewell vice president. County board created Clover town, now challenged by Port Wing residents. legal action seeks to void the move with an appeal to legislation possible.
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Wisconsin Lumber and Cattle Company
Duluth
E. H. White
A. Horsewell
E. P. Woods
C. C. Stover
Esterville
Iowa
Bayfield County
United States
Port Wing
Clover
N. G. J. Dahlstedt
Sauve
Iron River
Friends of
Friends of the Movement
Burns At Dynamite Plant Leave Two Men Injured
Milton Carson and Louis Duffy were badly burned by sulphuric acid while taking apart a pipe at a dynamite plant last Friday night. Both suffered head injuries but are recovering and expected to return to work in a few days.
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Milton Carson
Louis Duffy
Money to Loan on Long Terms at Washburn Association
Advertisement notes long term loan funds available from Washburn Loan and Building Association offering financing options for property needs.
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Washburn Loan & Building Association
Olaus Davidson Accepts Book Accounts in Bankruptcy Agreement
In the Western District of Wisconsin Olaus Davidson, bankrupt, agrees to take book accounts in lieu of stock and the trustee consents to allow him to collect and receipt for collections as if he were trustee. Dated December 4, 1906. Red Front Store and residence are payment points.
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Olaus Davidson
Footprints of the Centuries lecture by G A Gearhart
Hon. G A Gearhart of Buffalo N Y will lecture on The Footprints of the Centuries under the Ladies Aid of the Congregational church. A vast audience packed the hall with 3500 tickets sold at one dollar each marking a peak for local lectures.
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Ladies Aid
Congregational Church
G. A. Gearhart
Buffalo
N. Y
Beecher
Elmer E. Helms
D. D
Linwood Avenue
M. E. Church
Mrs Johnson and Brother Depart for Sweden Visit
Mrs. Peter Johnson and her brother Mr. Peele left last Saturday afternoon for a lengthy trip to Sweden. They plan to stay several months, revisiting their homeland and old places of significance.
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Peter Johnson
Peele
Sweden
Estray Heifer Strayed Into Enclosure
Red young heifer with a white spot near the right horn and white side spots strayed into F. E. Beecu er’s enclosure. Owner may recover by paying all charges and proving ownership.
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F. E. Beecuer
Commercial Club Names Committees for the Year
President Meehan announced the new committees for the year including Finance with Ed Williams John Froseth and O. P. Swanley. Membership includes Olaf M. Olson P. J. Pederson and Nels Myhre. County Development lists John Walsh George Morgan and D. W. Corning. Manufacture Merc. Interests cover John A. Jacobs Kk. E. Kenfield and M. A. Sprague. Building features T. R. Spears Nels Nelson and M. Raarup.
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John Froseth
O. P. Swanley
Olaf M. Olson
P. J. Pederson
Nels Myhre
John Walsh George Morgan
D. W. Corning
John A. Jacobs
Kk. E. Kenfield
M. A. Sprague
T. R. Spears
Nels Nelson M. Raarup
Tame Clara Wiggs: Mack Signs Jim Wiggs for Athletics
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Connie Mack has signed Jim Wiggs, praised for potential yet criticized for inconsistency. Former Washburn star Wiggs shows control issues but possesses the talent to become a winner under Mack.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Babe Waddell
Connie Mack
Jim Wiggs
The
Athletics
Jim
Commercial Club elects officers for ensuing year
At the annual meeting in Washburn the Commercial Club chose F. J. Meehan as president L. N. Clausen as vice president Nels M. Oscar as secretary and treasurer F. T. Yates D. M. Maxcy John Walsh Ll and T. R. Spears as four three and two year directors M. A. Sprague retires as outgoing president praised the club and urged citizens to refrain from knocking and to support community growth.
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Commercial Club
F. J. Meehan
L. N. Clausen
Sec. & Treas
Nels M. Oscar
F. T. Yates
D. M. Maxcy
John Walsh
T. R. Spears
Washburn
M. A. Sprague
Maccabees Install New Officers At Odd Fellows Hall
The Independent Order of Maccabees held a Monday evening meeting at the Odd Fellows hall and elected officers led by Commander T. A. Oscar and Past Commander EK Bryan. Other officers include Hans Ambly Lieut Geo Jacobs Fin Keeper P J Pederson Chaplain Eben Burdick Sargent Henry Wheeler M of Arms Carl Kinney 1st M of G Robert Williamson 2d M of G Sam Hutchins Sentinel Mike Larson Picket Kate Finstad Physician Dr Mitchell Trustee 8 years EK Bryan.
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Independent Order of Maccabees
Odd Fellows Hall
EK. Bryan
T. A. Oscar
Hans Ambly
Geo. Jacobs
P. J. Pederson
Eben Burdick Sargent
Henry Wheeler
Carl Kinney
Robert Williamson
Sam Hutchins
Mike Larson
Kate Finstad
Dr. Mitchell
Divine services and church notices at Washburn Norwegian Lutheran
Divine services at the Washburn Norwegian Lutheran church Sunday evening at 7 30 with sermons by Rev Louis S Marvick. Sunday school at noon. Ladies society meets Wednesday at Mrs S E Swanson Bayfield street over the meat market. Young People meet Wednesday evening Dec 19 at Mrs Oistad home with coffee after the program.
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Washburn Norwegian Lutheran Church
Louis S. Marvick
Ladies and Society
S. E. Swanson
Bayfield Street
Young People’s Society
Oistad
Santa Claus Headquarters at 99c Store Promotes Loans
An ad offers money to loan on easy terms from L. N. Clausen See's. It promotes the 99c store as Santa Claus headquarters ahead of Christmas.
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L. N. Clausen
99C
Santa Claus
Christmas Sermon and Civic Reform Meeting at Congregational Church
The Congregational Church invites all to a Sunday morning sermon on the Proper Meanings of Christmas. An evening union meeting with the M E church features Rev J J Seeler of the Anti Saloon League and special singing. A 3 30 pm men only gathering will discuss forming a Civic League to aid Washburn’s welfare.
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Washburn
Con&gregational Church
Ashland Academy Defeated By High School In City Game
Last Saturday evening at the opera house the Ashland academy lost to the High School team by 33 to 25. The match was competitive and well played throughout.
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Opera
Ashland Academy
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Ing Civic League
Lowney’s Chocolates
City Drug Store
Hos
Pital
J.B. Toutloff
Lumber and Cattle
District Court OF United
Wisconsin
Ovans Davidson
M. H. Miner
M. Rissorp
Ingeborg Olsen
Mr. Davidson
Red Front
Meehan
Finance
Ed Williams
Tame Clara Wiggs
Clara
Wiggs
Mack
Tim Keefe
Clausen
KOTM
Academy
Meehan’s
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