Progress at ship yard boosts hopes for new Washburn industry
Report from the Anchor Shipbuilding Company yard shows about 76 stockholder workers steadily advancing projects. Builders plan a larger crew if materials keep arriving as activity on angle-iron furnaces and plate sheds proceeds. A double end ferry boat for Hudson River service, 113 feet long with a 33 foot beam, is under construction with foundation laid and patterns being made.
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Hudson River
the Times
Anchor Shipbuilding Company
Tax Notice for Bayview 1920 Taxes Due by March 1 1921
Tax roll for 1920 Bayview town is in hand for collection. Taxes unpaid after March 1 1921 will be collected by law. Office at August F Hoffmann's abstract office Saturdays 9 AM to 4 PM. Dated December 20 1920 Samuel A Porter Treasurer.
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Bayview
Local Resident Ole Carlson Dies in Canada
Telegram to Mrs. Henry Frechette announced the death of her father Ole Carlson at his Alderson Alberta home. Mrs. Frechette and sister Mrs. Wm Mitchell of Barksdale left Monday afternoon to attend the funeral. Carlson resided in the city for many years and was highly respected.
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Henry Frechette
Ole Carlson
Alderson
Alberta
Canada
Washburn High to Meet Wakefield in Friday Basketball Game
A Friday game at the Y Gym features Washburn High School against Wakefield High School of Michigan. Both teams boast strong records and last season's results show competitive play. A large crowd is anticipated for the closely contested matchup.
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Washburn High School
Wakefield, Mich
Jurors urged to reject plan to legalize beer and wine
Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League official R P Hutton denounces federal grand jurors for proposing to legalize tight wines and beer as an attempt to purify a polecat with rosewater. He says the remedy lies in fearless enforcement, severe sentences, and prohibitive judges, warning that legalizing beer would revive all intoxicants under cover.
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Congress
Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League
R. P. Hutton
Supreme Court
Ondossagon Boys Top Iron River In Gymnasium Duel
Ondossagon High defeated Iron River High in a Saturday game at the Ondossagon gym. Later Iron River girls team beat Ondossagon, reversing the day’s outcome.
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Ondossagon High School
Iron River High School
Ondossagon Gymnasium
Iron River
Ondossagon
Times Christmas Edition expands with bigger print and ads
The Times announces a greatly enlarged Christmas issue with extra pages and a new cover design. Merchants and Ashland advertisers are urged to buy early to reach readers and drive holiday sales as the edition aims to be one of the largest and most complete in the region.
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Times
Ashland
the Times
Reassessment of City Sewer Taxes Approved
The Board of Public Works at its December 9 meeting re assessed sewer taxes for east end property owners after a court ordered hearing ending suits by over a hundred lot owners who argued the original assessments were excessive. The new apportionment splits one half to contractors one fourth to the city and one fourth to owners with city dollars at stake and a rough total of about one thousand dollars if accepted.
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Board of Public Works
Farmer Milo Gross Pleads Not Guilty in Mellen Court
Milo Gross of near Mellen pleads not guilty in Municipal Court after Game Warden Grey charged him with illegally killing three fawns and two bucks and one doe buried in snow near his home. Accusations include hunting without a licence and killing before the season opener.
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Milo Gross
Mellen
Grey
Joseph Bradle Conducts Business in St Paul
Joseph Bradle of St Paul transacted business in the city on Wednesday according to city records and local notices.
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Joseph Bradle
St. Paul
Fire destroys blocks in city with losses over 50000 dollars
A Friday dawn blaze destroyed the Jacobson & Son store Ed White billiard hall John Joanis billiard hall and the Northern hotel. The fire caused about 50000 dollars in property loss with 32000 dollars insured. Owners have not decided on rebuilding.
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Jacobson & Son
Jacobson
Welie
of & Son
White Billiard Hall
John Joanis Billiard Hall
Fsat
Joanis
White
Markham Drug Co
John Joanis
Sprague Estate
Y M C A Xmas Program Planned With Special Picture
The Y M C A announces a Christmas program on Saturday and Sunday with two showings daily at 3 00 PM and 730 PM. The event features community singing and the Christ life story From the Manger to the Cross. An offering will be taken to defray expenses and welcomes churches pastors members and schools.
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Christ
Masons Elect Officers at regular lodge meeting
At the regular meeting of the Masonic lodge held last Thursday evening the officers were elected including P.S. Cushing as W M and E N Oistad as S W Installation is planned for St. John’s day December 27.
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Masonic Lodge
W. M. E. N. Oistad
S. W. Albert
Garberg
J. W. L. N. Clausen
Sec
D. M. Maxcy
Treas
St. John’s Day
For Sale Twin Beds at Y M C A December 22
Two pairs of twin beds are for sale. See Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in Twin Beds for details. Event held at the Y M C A on Wednesday December 22.
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Mrs. Carter -DeHaven
Winters Fire Dangers From Chimneys and Candles
An alarming number of chimney and roof fires result from using soft coal in stoves and furnaces, clogged smokepipes, and dangerous attempts to remove soot. Fire deaths and injuries rose in 1919. cleaning chimneys and snakepipes is urged. Do not leave candles lit unattended and use safe decorations. remove trees before needles dry. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.
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Wisconsin
America
First Lady to Serve on Jury in County
County Superintendent of Schools Miss Jessie N. Smith became the county’s first woman juror since women's suffrage. The case involved a 78 year old man charged with violating game laws over a partridge found in the defendant’s cabin. The jury acquitted, with both men and Miss Smith voting to clear.
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Jessie N. Smith
Miss Smith
Oprs
High School Nips YMCA 23 to 22 In Season Opener
The season opening basketball game at the Y saw the High School edge the YMCA team 23 to 22 after a strong first half by the school and a rally by the opponents in the second half. Both teams showed good potential and teamwork should improve with practice. The High School heads to meet Wakefield Michigan on Friday December 17.
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Wakefield
Mich
House approves Johnson bill to halt immigration for a year
The House voted 298 to 0 to adopt the Johnson bill prohibiting practically all immigration for one year due to a large influx of Europeans. The measure moves to the Senate for action.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Master Robert Spears Celebrates Seventh Birthday
Master Robert Spears, son of Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Spears, marked his seventh birthday on Tuesday the 14th. Despite the storm, seven young children attended a birthday luncheon.
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Robert Spears
T. R. Spears
Merchants Cutting Prices Amidst Wage Slump
The piece notes retailers nationwide trimming prices to meet reduced wholesale costs while merchants take losses. It argues reduced wages drive price falls and rising unemployment will force a general readjustment toward normal conditions, with local conditions in the city described as quiet but not lasting.
Farmers Meeting Highlights Countywide Interest
An afternoon gathering at the YMCA brought farmers and others together for a workshop arranged by Agricultural Agent Brubaker. J. W. Hicks of the Wisconsin Potato Growers Association spoke on potato growing and marketing, with Mac Michaels from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau discussing proper feeding. Similar sessions are planned in Mason and Cable.
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Brubaker
J. W. Hicks
Wisconsin Potato Growers Association
Mac Michaels
Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Mr. Michaels
Creamery Association
Mason
Cable
Twin Beds at theatre next week by Mr and Mrs Carter DeHaven
The notice promotes a theatre showing of Twin Beds featuring Mr and Mrs Carter DeHaven. It lists a venue at the Y M C A with a December 22nd Wednesday date and invites audiences to attend the play.
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Carter DeHaven
Looting Reported During Fire at Markham Store
During a Friday morning blaze at Markham’s store, looters removed cash from a rifled register, dozens of cigar boxes and other merchandise from stock. Roy Markham condemns the thefts as the lowest crime and urges swift action against guilty parties amid property losses.
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Roy Markham
One Buck Law Shows Mixed Results After Year
Readers dispute the one buck law as hunters split on its success. Proponents say deer kills dropped to about a tenth of last year, while critics argue illegal hunting continued and safety goals failed. Sports groups favor renewal or stricter seasons.
Advertisers Challenge The Times With Multilingual Circulars
In a regional paper office, Amos M. Hansen known for his "You furnish the girl" ad asks for a circular in Scandinavian to promote the Brunswick phonograph. The Times plans to print it, hoping Hansen's slogans gain wider recognition. This showcases printer flexibility for diverse language ads.
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Amos M. Hansen
the Times
Miss Irene Neuharth Ill at Home After Nervous Breakdown
Miss Irene Neuharth has been quite ill at her city home, attributed to a nervous breakdown from overwork. Doctors report she is receiving care and resting at this time.
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Irene Neuharth
City
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