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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
1
Ashland Bayfield and Iron counties jointly approve bonds totaling 90000 toward a regional sanatorium for tuberculosis care. Ashland 40000 Bayfield 30000 Iron 20000, with site options including Washburn area hillsides. The facility would house about 100 patients and cost near 100000.
A Wisconsin food administration bulletin outlines penalties for hoarding essentials. The act, backed by Congress, imposes a five thousand dollar fine or up to two years in prison. Hoarding includes purchases or arrangements exceeding reasonable needs by individuals or by retailers, jobbers, or manufacturers.
The Congregational Church lists a 6 80 morning scripture, 7 30 evening service, and a midweek lecture December 19 titled Noah the Reformer. O W Smith is the minister and a representative from the Anti-Huloan League will address the group.
The annual election of officers for the Congregational Ladies Aid society will be held at the church Wednesday afternoon. All members are invited to attend. Eddie, manager of the Chicago market, conducted business in the Twin Cities during the past week.
The Bayfield County Clerk Nels Oscar and the Local Board announce a sixteen page questionnaire for all men of conscription age. About twenty percent of forms will mail this Saturday with twenty percent more daily until sent. Exempted or prior board entrants must also respond. Returned within seven days to avoid penalties.
Nelson and Borgen, two years in the city bakery trade, sold their interests this week to Otto Frederick of St Paul who assumed charge Monday. The new owner reports a strong start and is an experienced baker with prior partnership in a well known shop.
The Odd Fellows have closed a deal to buy the Meehan block from the Sprague estate and took possession in the past week. They plan to fit the upper floor for modern lodge rooms and rent the lower floors for business enterprises.
A notice from A M Holmgren announces sale of furniture as the author leaves town. Found items include two pocket books on Four Mile Creek Road containing small sums of money. owners may claim by proving property and paying notice fees. A Parker Fountain Pen offered as a present for a soldier.
Teachers and students organized a carnival at the Walker school building with a side show district school minstrel and melodrama among events. The all around effort drew large crowds and raised nearly three hundred dollars for school projects and student training.
The Nov Laih Church announces a Christmas festival on the evening of December 26. Pastor Christiansen leads Sunday services at 10 20 and Sunday school at noon with English services planned at Four Mile Creek at 2 30 if weather allows. No evening service due to a Union meeting at the Congregational church. Vikings meet at the parsonage Wednesday evening.
Mrs Virginia Torbo purchased the Odegard residence on Pine street with the transfer completed last week. The WCTU will meet at Mrs A P Fraser's home next Thursday afternoon. Requests a donated desk for the Red Cross for wartime use. If you can help call Elmer Olson with details.
City officials warn residents that the year’s tax rate will rise to the highest since incorporation as improvements drive higher costs. The council levied $66,754.27 plus Washburn judgments about $6,000, with no general fund levy, pushing the rate above 4 percent.
A large city rally marks the start of the Red Cross membership drive next Friday. I. B. Nye of Bayfield will address the gathering at the main event. Bayfield County homes will receive flags for membership and service, stars for each member, and 100 percent households get stickers. An information desk at Clausenstad Office will answer questions about the drive.
Licensed optometrist Dr W Weller opens an Ashland office in the Shores Block and will advertise Ashland Optical parlor. He appears at Hotel Lamoreaux Washburn on Monday Dec 17 for eye examinations and glasses fitting. Office hours 9 am to 6 pm. All work guaranteed for one year.
A large dance will be hosted by the Hoynet Club at the Washburn Community Hall on Saturday evening December 15. Enjoy good music and refreshments. proceeds benefit several local causes. All are invited to attend and a good time is promised. The hall has been repaired recently and is in fine condition.
Sunday school at 9 45 Epworth League at 6 30 public worship at 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm at the Methodist parsonage.
Fire department responded Monday at eight o clock to a blaze in the Gem Theatre building caused by an overheated stove. Water was not used. the fire was controlled with a few pails. The roof suffered a hole and the fire looked threatening.
The Wisconsin Railway Commission rules Washburn Water Co must extend mains on West Fifth Street from Eighth to Fifth Avenues at its own expense. Seven residents including John Horan sought service. city action lagged and petitioners refused to fund the line. Commission orders completion by June 1, establishing precedent for similar cases.
A major convention is set for Monday afternoon in this city to form a Bayfield County Dry league with a mass meeting scheduled for the evening at a to be announced location. Sunday union services will be held at the Congregational church as part of the dry league movement across the state.
George Cooklar sold his residence on 5th Avenue and Third Street to Amil Anderson in a private transfer.
A large gathering is planned at the Masonic Hall at 7 30 PM to discuss upbuilding Washburn. About eighty six invites were sent by Amos Hanson and Jake Segal and over sixty attendees have confirmed. A banquet served by the Congregational Ladies Aid precedes a one hour business session. The purpose is described as crucial for the city’s future.
Washburn women led by Mrs Lee Wilkinson from Bayfield gathered for Red Cross work. They produced 380 surgical absorbent pads by Tuesday night and planned a 500 pad target with a five hundred oakum pad addition. About 75 new workers joined, and the Bayfield Branch aided, reaching two thousand dressings for the week.
A Monday evening party at the home of Mr and Mrs H C Wieman honored Miss Esther Olson who is now Mrs William Briggs. A large group of friends attended and the evening was enjoyed.
A New Year’s Eve dance at the Opera House in Bayfield will raise funds to send Christmas gifts to Bayfield county soldiers and sailors. Robert Affleck and Harvey Irish lead the event with Red Cross help. tickets sold in advance will fund the gifts and remembrances for those at the front.
Alfred Froseth is named Chief Clerk of the Local Board. The new Legal Advisory Board members from Iron River Port Wing Drummond Grandview Mason Bayfield Cornucopia and other towns will assist with questionnaires and administer oaths. They are appointed to aid in marking questions and reduce workload.
Arthur Lenfield Aakeberg died Monday night after a brief illness with typhoid fever and pneumonia. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the family residence with interment in Woodland Cemetery. The Aakeberg family and friends extend their sympathy.
Two good rooms for small family for rent inquire of Mrs Dan Robinson over Lion Cafe Stump wooed for sale 225 dollars per 16 inch card delivered phone 8041 2 Bell phone W E Plant Stevens farm
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