Red Cross Membership Drive Sees Early Wins City Wide
The American Red Cross conducts a nationwide membership campaign from December 16 to 23 with City Chairman George Waters leading canvass efforts. Early reports say hundreds enrolled as posters display 100 percent membership status, highlighting continued war relief needs and the Christmas gift of humanitarian aid.
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Red Cross
United States
George Waters
Red Cross Society
Hume
Steamer Mary Scott Halts Ashland Washburn Runs
The Steamer Mary Scott abandoned further trips across the bay after thick ice on the Ashland side prevented continued service. Travelers must now rely on train connections to reach the opposite shore.
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Mary Scott
Ashland
Washburn
Methodist Church Notes Invite All to Sunday Services
Pastor D W Davis announces public worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m at the Methodist Church All Methodists are urged to attend and outsiders without a local church home are welcomed to join.
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D. W. Davis
National Farm Loan Association Meeting in Washburn
The National Farm Loan Association holds its annual meeting at the Commercial Club rooms in Washburn Wisconsin on January 14 at 10 a.m. Important business will be transacted. Andr Berge secretary.
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National Farm Loan Association
Commercial Club
Washburn
Wis
Seattle man arrives for mother’s death in city
Willis Edgerley of Seattle Washington has arrived in the city today at the request of local officials following the death of his mother. Co. S. Chandler has just returned from a business trip to the Twin Cities.
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Co. S. Chandler
Twin Cities
Willis Edgerley
Seattle
Wash
Two Washburn Brothers Wounded in World War I
Casualty lists publish two Washburn boys among the wounded in France near the armistice. Ralph E. Swanby and Marion Anderson, both from West 4th Street, were reported injured with undetermined degree. Their families received official notice earlier. Alfred Swanby, already in service, has been wounded and cited for bravery in Europe.
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Washburn
France
Ralph E. Swanby
Hans P. Swanby
West 4Th Street
Marion Anderson
Pete. Anderson
Swanley
Henry
Alfred
Washburn public schools plan December reopening
Washburn public schools, closed since early October due to the influenza epidemic, will reopen December 30 unless conditions worsen. Teachers have received salaries and many assisted in draft board and hospital work while schools were closed.
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Washburn
Ashland Visitors Mentioned In Brief Local Notes
Art Sins Johnson and Irvin Green of Ashland were visitors in the city last Sunday. Probert Axelberg left Wednesday morning for Duluth and Superior for a few days visiting friends.
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Probert Axelberg
Duluth
Superior
Flu ban to be lifted this week and picture shows reopen
Health officers announce the influenza ban will end this week. Churches may resume Sunday services next week with restrictions. Picture shows reopen Monday with age limits for under 18. Schools will reopen December 31. Father Beaudette, former St Louis and Rhinelander pastor, returns from France in 1919 and reflects on his war chaplain service and views on pro Germans.
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Father Beaudette
St. Louis
St. Mary’s Church
Rhinelander
France
14Th Engineers
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
Beaudette
Benedict
Europe
Beaudettée
Hun Kultur
Tax lien notice for Washburn town 1918 taxes due
Town Treasurer I J Sten declares the 1918 tax roll of Washburn is ready for collection. Taxes may be paid at the treasurer’s office before January 31 1919 or will be collected as required by law. Dated December 20 1918.
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Washburn
A. I. Lien
I. J. Sten
Ashland visitor reports and local business travel
George Buchanan of Ashland was a business visitor in the city the first of the week. Kenneth Carson returns from Madison after completing an officer's training course. P. T. Trowbridge left the first of the week for Milwaukee to transact business and visit old friends.
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George Buchanan
Ashland
Kenneth Carson
Madison
P. T. Trowbridge
Milwaukee
Return of kosberg son to camp merritt prompted by france injury
A telegram to Mr and Mrs Peter Kosberg of Washburn says their son Edward Kosberg, wounded in France, has arrived in the United States and is stationed at Camp Merritt New Jersey. He was wounded in the leg by shrapnel and has been in a hospital in France. The telegram adds he is at Camp Menit and expected to return home soon.
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Peter Kosberg
Washburn
Edward
France
United States
Camp Merritt
N. J
Edward Kosberg
Camp Menit
Martin Thompson Visits Ashland Physician Sunday
Martin Thompson traveled to Ashland last Sunday to consult with a physician for medical advice and treatment.
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Martin Thompson
Ashland
Court term set for January 20 by Judge Risjord
Circuit Judge G N Risjord will open Circuit Court on January 20 in the city courthouse and continue the term until all criminal and civil calendar cases are disposed of. Attorneys are notified to be ready to try their cases. The delay follows an influenza epidemic and some fact trials have been heard recently before adjournment.
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F. A. Bell
G. N. Risjord
Court House
Risjord
Red Cross seeks volunteers after war ends
War’s end does not close Red Cross rooms with open afternoons and job openings. Quotas from Central Divisions include 100 suits pajamas 80 undershirts 89 pinafores and 231 pairs of socks to be completed within 30 days. Sewing is simple and can be done at home. workers urged to contribute afternoons weekly to aid sick and wounded.
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Red Cross
Rex Hotel Opens New Lobby by Proprietor Vendenberg
The Rex Hotel unveiled a new lobby this week. Proprietor Vendenberg presided, unveiling the space once used as a photo gallery in the building’s former gallery section.
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Rex Hotel
Vendenberg
Soldier Boys Coming Home From War
Washburn prepares for a large homecoming as soldiers from local training schools and cantonment camps arrive by train. Families plan a monster reception for the kahki clad boys returning to the city after service to make the world safe for democracy.
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Washburn
Superior Normal School
107Th Military Police
Mrs Edgerley Dies After Long Illness In Washburn
Mrs Alma Edgerley aged 56 died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Henry Stuhlman home from heart failure. She had been ill two years and lost in the woods near her daughter's home last summer before being found in exhaustion. Funeral at the Stuhlman residence Friday led by Rev Davis. burial in Medford. Survived by sister Mrs Ed Wiggins of Washburn daughter Mrs Henry Stuhlman Seattle son Willis Edgerley of Seattle and sisters Mrs Ada Davis and Mrs Laura Garton Lincoln Davis of Sheboygan Falls. Chris Rasmussen left on Montana trip Tuesday.
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Alma Edgerley
Henry Stuhlman
Edgerley
Stuhlman
Davis
Medford
Edgerly
Togo
Ed. Wiggins
Washburn
Henry Stuhlsman
Willis Edgerley
Seattle
Wash
Joe Latton
Ada Davis
Laura Garton
Lincoln Davis
Sheboygan Falls
Manville to Head Washburn Y M C A New Building
J C Manville former secretary at DuPont Y M C A Barksdale chosen to lead Washburn Y M C A to open soon He supervised the Barksdale Y M C A during its brief operation housing over two thousand workers The new Washburn Y M C A will be a gift from DuPont with bowling alleys billiard hall showers a large auditorium gymnasium offices reading rooms library and more
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Barksdale
Manville
Washburn
National Organization
Washburn “Y
DuPont Company
Public Schools to Open in Staggered Schedule
The city public schools will open Monday December 30 with staggered start times to allow a health nurse to examine entrants. Walker opens Monday morning Lincoln Monday noon Garfield Tuesday morning Pioneer Tuesday noon December 31. Ill or exposed pupils sent home. written nurse permit required for reentry. Health board aims to prevent influenza recurrence.
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Walker
Lincoln
Garfield
Pioneer School
Lincoln School
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American Red Cross. Society
Methodist Church
Andr. Berge
Secy
Washburn Boys
Chris Rasmussen
Montana
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Y. M.C
Lic
J.C. Manville
DuPont Y. M. C. A
Y.M.C. A
Mr. Manville
F. T. Beers
DuPont Com
Pany
Dee
Board of Health
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