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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
1
Dell Reele died at St Josephs Hospital Ashland after being shot in the face at the St James Hotel Bayfield. Coroner H G Mertens District Attorney Morris and Dr J W Tarter held a post mortem and the suspect J B Toutloff faces a murder charge. Officers possess a sworn statement from the victim challenging claims the shooting was accidental.
Divine services scheduled for Sunday December 23 at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Holy Communion and sermon by Rev Louis S Marvick. Evening sermon by R R Syrdahl from United Church seminary. Christmas morning service at 10 30 with pastor's sermon. Christmas tree program Thursday December 27 at 7 30 p m. All are welcome.
Town treasurer Rockstad begins collecting Washburn taxes with a 2.39 percent rate, up from 2.08 percent last year. Both city and town treasurers are actively collecting, while Dry hardwood for sale by Raarup Brother completes the town notices.
Bayfield County deeds show nearly 50 000 acres transferred to the American Immigration Co a holding company planning settlement roads and home building for settlers. Major transfers include North Wisconsin Lbr Co 24230 acres for 7697.80 and Mississippi River Logging Co 270 acres for 811.35 with Nebagamon Lbr Co 467 acres for 1430.13 and C Lamb & Sons Co 2900 acres. The move caps a yearlong consolidation by a leading land concern with plans to develop wealth and population in the county.
Two morning and evening Christmas services planned next Sunday feature strong music. On Christmas Eve the Sunday School presents a cantata for families, followed by a tree, presents, and cash gifts to reduce the church debt by two hundred dollars.
All who wish to ship Christmas goods by American Express should act now due to expected holiday rush and possible delays. The local American Express Agent provides labels reading Do not open until Christmas for packages awaiting shipment.
The steamer Ireland, grounded on Gull Island reef, was saved with the help of tug Crosby under Captain Allan Cornwall. Crew members including Watchman Andy Dillon perished, while others survived as Crosby battled towering seas to pull the Ireland to Bayfield. The Manistique and other tugs sought the missing tow, with conditions raising questions about the fate of the larger vessel.
The Catholic Order of Foresters elected officers at a meeting last Thursday evening. Chief Ranger Joe Arseneau and Vice Ranger Tobe Coffee head the lineup, with Geo Posey as Financial Secretary and W. J. Dolan as Recording. Thibodeau serves as Past Chief Ranger, Napoleon Fortier as Treasurer, John Burk and Joe Bourassa as Conductors, Joe Arseneau as Delegate, and John Walsh as Alternate.
A help wanted notice seeks a person named Giri for general housework. Offers good wages and competitive pay.
Sheriff-elect Alfred Severson announces his staff for the term starting January 7. Andrew L. Johnson remains turnkey and Alfred T. Severson becomes the new turnkey. both are young and trusted by Bayfield County residents. Severson vows to enforce the law impartially with no favors.
A list of property transfers including F R Preston to Frank L Collins for 21-48-6 at 1100, C C Hircy to Harry S Kopplin for 23-48-9 at 1, John H Burch et al to E H Bauch in Vaughn and Austrians Add Washburn at 4150, and multiple parcels involving United States to Gibson and to Mabel Gibson. Major listings show North Wisconsin Lumber Co and others selling about 24,000 acres in Baryfield County for 72,496, with several timber and land companies transferring to American Immigration Co and related firms. values range from 1 to 72,496 dollars.
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