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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
4
The Times Weekly Washburn Wisconsin notes advertising rate details and an application filed. Editor A Robinson reports the publication is entered at Washburn post office as second class mail matter.
Farmers in Bayfield County are urged to attend winter Farmers Institutes next year. The meeting this week drew good attendance but not full regional representation. Institutes are run by top experts, cover major farming branches, and include lectures on soil and farming practices. Expect stronger turnout and valuable guidance for all local farmers.
The 1910 season closes with strong city progress and optimism for 1911. Lumber and dynamite firms promise jobs for hundreds as farming expands and lands improve. A Northern Pacific free advertising scheme promotes lands and crops along its rail line to newspapers.
A fragment notes that the railroad is using a publicity scheme seen as a way to obtain free advertising, described as effective by supporters and questioned by critics.
The committee of Lone Star Camp No 475 Royal Neighbors of America expresses sincere sympathy to Mrs. William Potvin on the death of her mother and to Mrs. Ed Theriault on the death of her father. The resolutions credit the families with their sorrow and note the committee members involved.
The piece notes Charles Nelson and Andrew Score are ill and injured, while F T Yates transacted business in Minneapolis. It calls 1910 the least disastrous Great Lakes season with only the Pere Marquette No 18 sinking and the Mooreland stranding as major losses. It cites the tug General sinking as a near miss. An exchange provides a civility warning to young men about speaking ill of women.
The H. H. Peavey & Co land office notes strong sales in the past month with buyers from Minnesota. Purchasers include Mary Anderson, Lydia Hazeton, Mary Connell, Albert Caswell, C. P. McDonald, E. W. Hall, Chas Wright, Benjamin Huckfield, Flora May Cable, H. A. Smith, Alfred Hodgson, J. Bostwick, HK. Grill, Geo. A. Schultz, Geo. House, W. E. Harmon, and Thos. Smithers, with parcels mainly in 23-49-5, 6-49-4, 17-48-5, 26-49-5, 27-49-5, 31-50-4, and 57-49-5. All except E. W. Hall are Minnesota residents.
Bayfield County sheriff to sell at the East front door of the Court House on December 3 1910 the described real estate per judgment of foreclosure dated September 8 1909. Terms cash. Also notice of December 27 1910 probate special term for final account of Mary I Buol estate and residue assignment.
State of Wisconsin County Court of Bayfield issues notice to creditors in the matter of the will of a deceased person. probate proceeding outlines claims and deadlines for filing against the estate.
The president’s message is the most voluminous ever printed and readers are urged to study it. Fortifying the canal is presented as essential for global peace and protection against sabotage. International interests demand its defense. Also noted is Mrs. C L Willey’s illness with bronchitis and a call to subscribe to THE TIMES.
A surprise party was held at their West Third Street home last Friday honoring Mr and Mrs William Olson. Guests enjoyed cards and games and a luncheon to finish the evening. The Olsons are noted as gracious hosts.
Washburn hopes to host next June's District Convention of the Ep worth League with 75 to 100 delegates from about 30 chapels. Notable Methodist leaders will appear on a Friday to Sunday program and local homes will host delegates free of charge. A preliminary canvass will assess hosting capacity and boost the city. The second item reports the 1910 agricultural product value at 8.924 billion dollars, with optimistic forecasts of potential growth toward one trillion dollars in output.
A tale of Robert Emmet who mistook corrosive sublimate for acid cooling powder. He acted alone, descended to the stable, found chalk as an antidote, and swallowed enough to neutralize the poison without alarming others. Timid neighbors might have summoned help, but Emmet relied on swift, quiet action.
State of Wisconsin Bayfield County Court announces a probate matter for the late Mrs S J Evinger of Washburn. Creditors must file claims by June 7 1911 for examination and allowance at the Bayfield County Court House. Claims received will be examined at the general term of the court. Dated December 6 1910.
Mrs D Dilkeson of Youngstown Ohio recalls her daughter suffering a severe cold with continuous coughing. She reports Foley's Honey and Tar relieved throat and lung inflammation after one dose and says she now keeps a bottle in the house. She warns against substitutes as dangerous and promotes the genuine yellow packaged product.
In Bayfield County court E J Pallansch sues for civil relief against Bayfield County. Details of action, jurisdiction, and parties listed in the filing indicate a circuit court civil matter with standard procedural steps forthcoming.
Wanted we want at once local traveling salesman in this state to represent us. There is money in the work for you soliciting for our easy selling specialties. Apply now for territory. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a remedy but contains opiates and is warned in the text.
A signed agreement offers a refund on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle guaranteed for satisfaction or money refunded by Fox Bros.
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