Farmers Produce Exchange elects director at annual meeting
The Pioneer reports the Farmers Produce Exchange stockholders met at Town Hall last Saturday. W. T. Thayer was unanimously elected director for three years, succeeding Wallace Wir. Bartell & Johnson will operate the iron shop after John Johnson buys a partnership interest. A six year old girl was accidentally shot by her 18 year old brother at the Denver home. no bones were fractured and recovery is expected. George A. Babb plans to trial wolfhounds this winter to hunt wolves in Iron River. Crazy Wilson, a 25 year old Finnish resident of Maple, went on a spree Tuesday night, shooting August Makki and later holding up an elderly man while fleeing.
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Farmers Produce Exchange
W. T. Thayer
Ashland
Exchange
Wallace Wir
John Johnson
Iron River
Nathan Bartell
Bartell & Johnson
William Denver
Denver
Barne’s Place
Gorden
Johnson
George A. Babb
Iron River District
Andrew Wilson
Maple
Wilson
Augusti Makki
Bayfield Social News and Local Updates
John Thompson and wife left for Norway to visit relatives with Bayfield friends bidding them God speed. Wadsmuth Lumber closes for season as logs ready for next year. Allen Boutin travels for Bayfield Fruit Association. Miss Mary McDonald resigns for Chicago. Harbor City herring output sets a new Lake Superior record. Mrs. Harvey Nourse leaves Eau Claire hospital. Brigham family visits Munising. Farr promoted by Cleveland Cliff Iron. locals auto to Bayfield with Joe Maxcey as guest.
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John Thompson
Norway
God Speed
Bayfield
Emil Swanson
Thompson
Wadsmuth Lumber Company
Allen Boutin
Bayfield Fruit Association
Michigan
Lake Superior
Harvey Nourse
Eau Claire
E. K. Brigham
Hazel
Munising
Mich
Earl Brigham
Farr
Cleveland Cliff Iron Company
Montara
D. M. Maxcy
Washburn
Joe Maxcey
Gardner
Maine
Posey seeks administrator appointment in Pikus estate
In Bayfield County Wisconsin the County Court will hold a probate term January 7 1914 at ten o'clock a.m. The application of Geo W Posey requests the appointment of John O Sullivan of Washburn as administrator of the estate of John Pikus deceased. Dated December 1913 by order of the Court Wm H Irish County Judge. John Walsh attorney for petitioner.
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State OF
Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Washburn
Geo. W. Posey
John O'Sullivan
John Pikus
Said
Wm. H. Irish
Washourn
Ella R. Tanner
Eileen
S. W. Tanner
For Sale Good House and Lot Cheap
Small family home and timbered land in St. Louis church area offered cheap through W. A. Robinson. Hemlock timberla nd on church lands advertised at low price. Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil promoted as strongest liniment, a household remedy sold for 25 years.
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Incuire
W. A. Robinson
St. Louis
America
Advertisement Spotlight: B Ungrodt Listing Brushed
New ad features B Ungrodt promoting services and goods with promotional copy. It highlights shop hours and location details while urging readers to visit for bargains and specialty items.
Tanner Applies for Administratrix of S. W. Tanner Estate
Notice for Washourn City hearing on December 23 1913 at 10 o'clock a.m. to consider Ella R Tanner of Eileen as administratrix of the estate of S. W. Tanner late of Eileen. County Judge John Garvin signs the notice dated November 22 1913.
Sand River road inspection by county highway officials
Mr John Sundell and Mr Sar vent visited Cornucopia last Friday to inspect the Sand River road. A Commercial Club card party was a grand success. A farm burn injury left Albert Laurin’s son badly burned when a playmate shoved him into a rubbish fire. The Commercial Club considers a new threshing machine amid plans for spring land clearing as newcomers arrive. Long Lake School pupils and teacher prepare for Christmas exercises at Long Lake church on December 20 with an extensive program of songs recitations and dialogues led by students including Dolly Pajala Martha Lindgren Ella Bergquist and others. County Treasurer Alfred Froseth returns from a Duluth trip. Fresh celery for Christmas noted for R Steiner and R Steinert.
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John Sundell
Sarvent
Cornucopia
Sand River Road
Commercial Club
Albert Laurin
Long Lake
Washburn
Expert plowmen urged by visiting farmer
Tom Robinson and his brother M. H. Robinson visited local farms praising the land but faulting the lack of expert plowmen. He urged heavy-soil plowing to create better lands and drainage, citing Canadian practice where most farmers are skilled at plowing.
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Tom Robinson
Robinson
M. H. Robinson
Barre
Canada
Methodist Episcopal December Calendar
Calendar for the Methodist Episcopal Church lists preaching services on December 7 at 10 30 am and 7 20 pm, December 21 at 10 30 am, December 28 at 8 and 7 30 pm. Weekly prayer meeting at 7 30 o clock Wednesday, Ep worth League at 6 30 pm Sunday, Sunday School at 12 m led by Pastor H L Goodrich.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Iver
Epworth League
H. L Goodrich
Dean's Ointment Promises Piles and Eczema Relief
Advertisement-style notice touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for piles and eczema itching. Claims apply to all skin itching and urges purchase at drug stores.
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Dean
Just Things And Courage Lessons From A Boy and Car Tale
A mother counsels a six year old boy to defend himself rather than run from trouble after being chased by older boys. The child later fights a larger foe and loses, then grows in resolve. Dan Maxcy enjoys driving his six cylinder car and, after a breakdown six miles from town, a tow is sent home.
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Dan Maxcy
Maxcy
Dar
Holiday Parcel Post Warnings From Post Office
The Post Office Department expects a record parcel volume this Christmas and urges early mailing. Instructions include clearly addressing parcels and writing Do Not Open Until Christmas on wrappers, ensuring proper value for insured items, and having children know parcel contents.
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Post Office Department
Postal Administration of
Canada
Plowing in Bayfield County Amid Mild December Weather
George Posey reports work plowing on his land above the city during mid December aided by good ground conditions. Rumors circulate about a bowling alley planned in the Meehan building opposite Bayfield County Bank with local parties to operate the venture.
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Bayfield County
George Posey
George
Meehan
Bayfield County Bank
Mary Scott Ferry Remains Active Between Ashland and Washburn
The Steamer Mary Scott continues daily service across the water between Ashland and Washburn. Captain Doherty plans to keep the boat running while weather holds, aiming to operate until Christmas Day, marking the latest season the ferry has ever run.
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Mary
Mary Scott
Ashland
Washburn
Doherty
Bennett Off Sunday Covening for Tronwood Care
Dr and Mrs R Spearsarth announce the birth of a son born Sunday afternoon. The baby will be named Maxwell Robert Bennett, with treatment noted for his eyes and recovery anticipated.
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W. EF. Bennett
Tronwood
Mra
R. Spearsarth
Maxwe'l Rovert
Fine eight room residence for sale in Milwaukee area
Auction-style notice lists a large eight room home with water access and a barn, offered at a low price if taken immediately, with contact via W A Robinson. Separately, a holiday fundraising letter praises progress against tuberculosis and notes a Milwaukee donor’s anonymous space purchase. City treasurer announces 1913 tax roll collection deadline of January 31, 1914 in Washburn.
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W A. Robinson
City of
Washburn
Nels Lee
Knights of Pythias Elect Offiers at Annual Meeting
At the Knights of Pythias lodge annual gathering on Tuesday night officers for the coming year were chosen. Names include T H Robinson as Co C, Axel Axelberg as V C, Walter Masolf as Prelate, Charles Swain as Master of Work, Chas Wolff as Master of Arms, Geo Morgan as Keener of R and S, J Gautschi as Master of Exchequer, Nels M Oscar as Inner Guard, Gus Lien as Outer Guard, and N M Oscar as Grand Representative. A mothers meeting in Lincoln district under the W C T U was held last Friday to form a permanent organization in the near future.
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Pythians
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Lincoln District
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