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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
4
The Times weekly newspaper notes J E Jones as editor and publisher, published every Thursday, with a yearly subscription of $2.00. It proclaims itself the only all home print weekly in Bayfield County.
Green Bay Wisconsin December 12 Frank Locke driver on the Shawano stage has been arrested by postal authorities charged with robbing the mail in his care. He allegedly invented a highwayman hold up tale to cover his guilt and is held for preliminary hearing.
Jacob Hucksley guide and William Flynn liveryman died when their sleigh broke through ice on Lake Chetek as six Chippewa Falls businessmen crossed after rabbit hunting. Flynn, age around 35, leaves a wife. Hucksley, about 40, leaves a wife and several children. Rod Carroll survived. Bodies recovered at midnight. inquest held this afternoon.
At its fiftieth annual meeting the Wisconsin State Historical Society asked the coming legislature for 135000 to build the north back stack wing in the next year. The society will earn a 25 year capacity with the addition. George B Tompkin donated another Verestchagin oil painting The Battle of Santa Ana depicting the December 5 1899 Manila battle with General Charles King of Milwaukee in command.
Madison dispatch reports that the Adams estate will pass to the University of Wisconsin upon the death of Mrs. Adams widow of Charles Kendall Adams. He directed the estate to her use during life and then to fund fifteen scholarships in Greek Latin and modern languages. Mrs. Adams born in Ireland October 23, 1840 came to the United States early and engaged in education for ten years before moving with her husband to Madison in 1892.
Mrs. Adams, widow of Dr. Adams former university head, died after long illness following her husband's death. She had previously been married to A S Barnes, the New York publisher, who died in 1891. An accomplished author, she published The Choir Invisible and Other Poems in 1897 and Sonnets and Songs in 1901.
In a letter to St Marys guild women of Sheboygan Bishop Grafton defends Father Frank and argues a rector serves for life, removable only for grave cause. He says the priest is sent to teach the parish and the diocese a church doctrine, even if it wrecks the parish, and that his work may surpass preaching.
The Wisconsin State Board of Election canvassers finished totals for congressional races. John J. Jenkins of Chippewa Falls led with 11 068 votes. Other Republicans Henry Cooser Henry Adams Joseph W Babcock Theobald Ot ten William Stanford John Esch James Davidson Webster Brown and John Jenkins posted substantial pluralities. Charles H. Weisse and Theo bold Otjen also appear among winners.
The ad argues other cough medicines contain opiates causing constipation and safety risks for children. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as opiate free, safe, and nonconstipating. Sold by Frost and Spies.
At Ashland Wisconsin two large Northwestern ore docks handled 5,202 tons in one hour eight minutes aboard the steamer James H Hoyt. Superintendent Sampson oversaw the operation seen by several reporters, with water ballast cleared as the load ended. Also cited is Indianapolis’ growth and a planned Claypool hotel costing 1.5 million dollars.
A Winnipeg dispatch to the London Express reports over 80 million acres of arable and grazing land across Manitoba Assiniboia Saskatchewan Alberta and Athabasca with only 13 to 14 million currently cultivated. Manitoba and Assiniboia have already justified Canada’s claim as the empire’s granary.
The Tombs in Gotham will soon open with individual electric lights in each cell along with sinks toilets and iron beds. While some prisons like the Western penitentiary already have such amenities the Tombs will be among the first to offer inmates personal incandescent lighting as part of its new facilities. The old grim Tombs building will be torn down as a landmark of the city departs.
Description of Queen Wilhelmina's crown highlighting dull gold, a crimson velvet cap, edge polishing, and a circle set with sapphires and emeralds. Imperial arches end in sixteen points with pearls and the globe and cross are adorned with nine graduated pearls.
A Polish nobleman and his wife were brought up for a political offense and shaved their heads under Russian custom at Zap pot spa during trial. The next day all Poles at the site, men and women, shaved their heads as a symbol of sympathy.
The London tailor declares trousers will not only shape for today but endure across the next fifty six ty years and into a future of a million. The Louisville Courier notes the claim as a humorous reflection on fashion longevity.
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo C writes of kidney and bladder trouble with gravel and stones. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he reports rapid relief, reduced back pain, and renewed vigor. Sold by Frost Spies.
J. G. Gluck superintendent of Prun ty town West Virginia writes that after trying all other advertised cough medicines they have decided to use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively in the West Virginia Reform School. He calls it most effective and harmless, with Frost & selling it locally.
Frost & Spins advertises Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it rekindles life with a steady glow and renews golden days of youth, priced at 35 cents.
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