Special County Board Meeting to Validate November Actions
Bayfield County plans a special meeting on Monday morning December 18 to legalize actions from the November 28 board session. The board will address legality questions raised by town of Barkerdale annexation proceedings and review items approved at the 28th meeting. Also reported is Ashland's plan to build a new fifty bed General Hospital with a broad fundraising drive starting in January led by Elizabeth Brier and a 150-person committee, aiming for modern facilities and shared management by the community. Rev O W Smith declined a pastorate offer in Two Rivers to remain in Ashland while local merchants showcase holiday window displays.
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County Board
Bayfield County
Barksdale
Ashland
Elizabeth Brier
la Claire
Lather Hospital
Community Institute to Be Held January 11 and 12
J P O Connor of the University of Wisconsin Extension Division says speakers are being lined up for a two day Community Institute in the city on January 11 and 12. Local committees are arranging venues and local speakers for a wide program expected to attract farmers and residents from nearby towns. Regular church services and Sunday school events follow in the area with notices for graduation, Epworth League, and prayer meetings.
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J. P. O’connor
University of Wisconsin
Times
Community Institute
City Lowers Tax Rate Despite Levy Backlash
The city council reduced the tax rate to 2.60 for the current year, down from 3.50, after adjusting for a $7,000 levy charged back to the city following a tax commission ruling. The valuation stands at $1,946,010 with state and county taxes, school taxes, library funds, and bond interest totaling about $50,596.26 to be collected. The article notes local high school basketball practice and upcoming pre season and potential Bayfield games, along with Congregational Church services and a local business visit.
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Tax Commission of
Wisconsin
School Inspector Praises Local High School Conditions
University inspector Thomas Lloyd Jones visited in October and praised pupil spirit and teacher performance. He urged lighting upgrades, which have been completed, and noted graduates may enter the Northwest universities without exams, with past graduates performing well. The school’s work compares favorably with other state high schools.
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Thomas Lloyd Jones
Hele
Scattered Washburn Masons Listed by Nonreturning Secretary
A. N. Clausen reports scattered Washburn lodge members still abroad as of this week. The list includes Frank E. Smith in DuPont Washington, Mark Brown in Galveston Texas, W. B. Chamberlain in Denver Colorado, J. D. Caldwell in Cass Lake Minnesota, Lute Lindsey in Ironwood Michigan, Archie Crozier in Wilmington Delaware, Orem E. Adamson in Woodbury New Jersey, J. P. Lunsford in Pompton Lake New Jersey, George Staples in Montreal, B. L. Simmons in Minneapolis Minnesota, P. J. Bestler in Duluth Minnesota.
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Masonic Lodge
A. N. Clausen
Denver
Col
J. D. Caldwell
Cass Lake
Minn
Lute Lindsey
Ironwood
Mich
Archie Crozier
Wilmington
Del
Orem E. Adamson
Woodbury
N.J
J. P. Lunsford
Pompton Lake
George Staples
Montreal
B. L. Simmons
Minneapolis
P. J. Bestler
Duluth
Lutheran Church Services and Gatherings Schedule
Next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. church services with Sunday school at noon. Four Mile Creek services postponed one week. Evening English service at 7:30 p.m. The Tikkings meet at Mrs. Aunt Hansen’s home on West Bayfield Street Wednesday evening. Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
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Congregational Church
Jesus the Philanthropist
J.s.fletcher
W. Smith
Four Mile Creek
Hansen
Man receives bad cut at Houghton boat house
Adolph Bodin sustained a deep facial cut while lowering a boat at his Houghton boat house. He traveled to town for medical care and required several stitches to close the wound.
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Houghton
Adolph Bodin
Club to Hire Paid Secretary for City Growth
A Commercial Club meeting last Friday aims to hire a paid secretary dedicated full time to luring new industries, improving traffic rates, and boosting city development. Members raised funds, a committee was named to hire, and a five member team will lead a new membership drive to expand the club’s citywide influence.
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H. H. Peavey
Nels M. Oscar
W. A. Robinson
Club
Telub
Sunday School Rally Brings Neenah Churches Together
A joint Sunday School rally between Congregational and Methodist churches was held at the Congregational church last Saturday with a fine program led by Miss Bailey State Junior Superintendent of Neenah. A banquet followed at six o'clock attended by officers and workers of both schools. Leo Demolis was brought from St Paul due to his father's serious illness. B A Gottschalk of the University Extension Division visited to support the English for Foreigners class at Lincoln school.
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Congregational
Methodist
Congregational Church
Miss Bailey
Neenah
B. A. Gottschalk
University Extension
Lincoln School
Times Christmas Number Promises Fine Ad Pages
The Times announces a special Christmas edition with a high quality print and extensive merchant advertising. Writers say the issue reflects the trial spirit and quality readers can expect from the city’s premier newspaper.
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The
Times
Evening English for Foreigners Classes At Lincoln School
English for Foreigners classes held Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings at Lincoln School enjoy good attendance as they start. Those wishing to join should begin this week to align with the rest of the class.
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Lincoln School
Washburn Docks Set Record In Late Freighter Departures
The Washburn docks set a new record this year for late freighter departures. The steamer Sonoma discharged coal for Northwestern Fuel and then sailed to Fort William to load grain for down lake ports. The 7500 tons of soft coal moved through Washburn while local coal stocks appear sufficient, per Superintendent Gibton.
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Washburn
Sonoma
Northwestern Fuel Company
Fort William
Aargo
Down Lake Ports
Gibton
Death of John Demolie Not True as Rumor Exposed
The paper reports that John Demolie was not dead. He had been gravely ill with neuralgia of the heart but has recovered, despite rumors from three callers that he had died of apoplexy after a misprint rushed to press.
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John Demolie
Mark ‘Twain
20 Below Weather Reveals Deep Winter Chill
Residents woke to a brutal cold spell with temperatures near 20 below zero. Forecasters promise warmer weather soon as the first harsh snap of winter grips the region and daily life adjusts to the extreme chill.
Buy Local This Christmas in Washburn
The town urges residents to shop at home for Christmas to boost local prosperity. Stores report abundant stocks and strong demand, with prices competitive to other cities. Commercial Club promotes spending locally to keep money in Washburn and support longtime local merchants.
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Washburn
Local Washburn urges merchants and citizens to buy local bakery goods
The message calls on all Washburn residents to support neighbor businesses by patronizing local bakeries. With two first class establishments capable of supplying city needs, local goods should be preferred if price and quality are equal, boosting employment and Washburn prosperity.
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Washburn
Snowy Monday Brings Early Winter in Northern Wisconsin
After a warm Indian Summer, Northern Wisconsin woke to a heavy two day snowstorm totaling about ten inches. Streets cleared by sleighs replace wagons as sleighing proves good across the region. BP W Dingley of Duluth, Standard Oil rep, visited the city last Saturday.
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Wisconsin
BP. W. Dingley
Duluth
Standard Oil Company
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Washington Avenue
Hll
Goodrich
PasTon
Epworth League
Opera House
Jock Caruthers
Horace Frost
Hovedy
Bayfield
F. W. Buckle
Stearns Slumber Company
Odanab
Luth
Leo Demolis
St. Paul
Father
Washburn Port
Tee
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