Local Notes from Ashland and Vicinity
Reports from Ashland area include Mr and Mrs J E Jones returning from Shell Lake and L T Walker family heading to Chicago for the winter. Skating on the bay draws crowds, and Max Heimer and M E Doyle lease the Opera House for two years to stage events. Brakeman Mike Gollenback dies suddenly beside an engine on the Iron River line. Fire department officers elected in Washburn. Vaccination and certificates offered free at Dr Hicks office. The Washburn Orchestra to stage a New Year’s Eve masquerade ball. The Clerk’s Union dance at the Opera House net loss but strong sociability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Jones
Shell Lake
Santa Claus
Fred T. Yates
the News
St. Paul
L.T. Walker
Chicago
Williams
Arcade
Max Heimer
M. E. Doyle
Ashland
Mike Gollenback
Battle Axe
Alexander & Edgar
Iron River
Fire Department of
Washburn
Knights of Labor Hall
John W. Gibson
George Flack
Times Office
I. C. Schwager
Gent
Hicks
Board of Health
Opera House
Ashland City Orchestra
Centennial Celebrations Mark Washington Capitol Milestone
The National capital observes its centennial with White House and Capitol events led by Col. T A Bingham and General Nelson A Miles. Governors from twenty five states attend a Corcoran Gallery reception as Congress sits in joint session. Senate debate covers canal defense and ship subsidies while beer tax cuts face brewers opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Representatives
Congress
Corcoran
A European Trip Stirs Memories From Bath to Bristol
A traveled diary recounts a July journey from London to Paddington and Reading to Swindon and Chippenham. The writers visit Bath and Bristol, recalling old life there from 30 years prior, noting Bath’s Roman springs and Bath’s royal and Methodist ties and Kingswood’s early Methodist roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paddington Station
Great Western RE R
England
Reading
Palmer
Swindon
Chippenham
Bath Freestone
Bath
West
John Wesley
Bean Nash
Beechen
Union Station
Bristol
Kingswood
Farewell receptions held for Washburn residents Tom Nevra Morse Olson
A reception and dance at the Masonic hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Nels Sundquist Miss Petra Olson J. C. Olson as they prepare to move to California. An I O O F hall reception honored the same group and Mr. Morse as he and his wife plan to move to Canada.
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Masonic Hall
Nels Sundquist
Thomas Nevra
Petra Olson
J. C. Olson
California
Morse
Canada
Foresters
Washburn
C Unger Reports Cough Cured by Foley's Honey and Tar
In Champaign Illinois C Unger describes a yearlong hacking cough mistaken for consumption. After trial of many remedies and months under physician care one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar reportedly cured the cough. Sold by Owen Frost & Co.
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C. Unger
Maple St. Champaign
Lll
Foley
Owen, Frost & Co
Christmas Sermon: If Christ Had Not Come What
Congregational Church announces next Sabbath morning sermon on the question If Christ had not Come What. Heating system praised after last Sunday. Evening service at 7 30. Monday night features the Annual Christmas Tree entertainment with all invited.
Store Display Of Gentlemen’s Accessories
A crowded shop showcases neckwear silk and wool shirts collars cuffs and handkerchiefs of fine linen suspenders for men. The scene emphasizes a well stocked inventory of refined menswear items common to the period.
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Milgooe Local
W. F. Young
Prudhomme & Tyrrell
Chequamegon
the Independent Order of Foresters
Congregational Church
Gibson
U. S. Senate
Senate
Panama
Nicaragua Canal
House
Clay
Georgia
Europe
Gloster
Somerset
Avon
Rom
Bristol Channel
Cadets
America
West Indies
United States
Great Western
Liverpool
Southampton
Edward Colston
W. Draper
Junius
Thomas Chatterton
Robert Southey
Laurieate
Hanna
John Foster
Robert Hall
Rowland Hill
David Thomas
Highbury Congregational Church
A.R. Thomas
Richard Glover
George Whitfield
Adam Clarke
Wesley
Florence
Myself
T. C. Schwager
Ashland, Wis
Washburn Electric Light & Power Company
Me Smith Premier Typewriter
Sioma
Smith
Broadway
Milwaukee, Wis
N. Clausen
Ininsurancek
Natirreet
the National Magazine
Joe Mitchell Chapple
Yean
McKinley
National
The
National Magazine
Bedford St
Boston
Edison
Nervita
Los- Power
Nervita Medical Company
Clinton and
Jackson Streets
Chicaco, Illingss
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