Schools Close for Mid Winter Vacation
City public schools close Wednesday after noon for the annual mid winter vacation and will not reopen until Thursday morning January 6th for a fourteen day break. Staff and students depart to their homes with the season’s gift exchange spirit noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Chew
Adrian
Mich
Laura Lawson
Milwaukee
Grace Latta
Antigo
Elizabeth Hasting
Oregon
Lil
Josephine Hanson
Minneapolis
Bayfield man freed after misidentification in New England case
Louis Sapira of Bayfield was arrested as Louis Shapiro on a charge stemming from obscene pictures sent from Boston to Rockland Maine. He was bound over for bail of one thousand dollars, later discharged by U S Court Commissioner Lamoreaux. He had to defend himself against a state line misread and said officials persecuted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sapira
Bayfield
Louis Shapirs
Lamoreaux
Shapiro
Boston
Rockland
Maine
Ashland
United States
Louis Shapiro
St. Paul
Goverment
Christmas Beaux and Misletoe Myths in a Victorian Mood
In a festive chatty note a writer muses on Christmas gifts from wives and the humor of courting customs. Observations touch on druids sacred oaks, misletoe charms, and playful gossip about young ladies and their beaux during the holiday season.
Free Diary and Calendar Offer With 1910 Pocket Diary
Readers can obtain a pocket diary for 1910 by sending four one cent stamps to D Swift & Co Patent Lawyers Washington DC. The 96 page diary covers corn wheat oats tobacco and cotton by state and includes business laws forms and population data. A wall calendar is offered for three more one cent stamps, total value about 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Swift & Co
Washington, D. C
Foul Murder Charged to Ole Ashland Wis Man
John A. Johnson known as Crazy Ole was arrested in December on murder charges for killing Mrs. Anna Shirley near Hannibal Chippewa county. He confessed then pleaded not guilty and requested Ashland custody fearing lynching. He previously served time for dynamiting a farmer's house and was confined for insanity in Oshkosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
John A. Johnson
Ole
Anna Shirley
Hannibal
Chippewa County
Johnson
Medford
Shirley
Waupun
Northern
Oshkosh
Doans Kidney Pills Featured In 1900s Health Ad
An old newspaper style health ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble noting symptoms like cloudy urine back pain and fatigue. The testimonial from Mrs J W Biechfield claims relief after using the product at Frost's drug store. It also mentions Foster Milburn Co as US agents and price of 50 cents plus other remedies for general health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Doan
Washburn
J. W. Biechfield
Fourth St
Wis
Dean
Frost's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
Fox Bros Guarantee Tar Syrup Refund Plan
The undersigned offer a money back refund on a 50 cent bottle of Green s warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle as a satisfact ion guarantee or money refunded with Fox Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Bros
Taxes Notice for Washburn 1909 Roll
Notice of Taxes for the year 1909 now in my hands for collection. Taxes due before January 31 1910 at my office in the Washburn Times Building near the Northern State Bank. After that date I will collect as directed by law. Andrew Rockstad Treasurer Town of Washburn. Dated Washburn Wis December 20 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Times
City of Washburn
Northern State Bank
Andrew Rockstad
Washburn
Washburn, Wis
Tax Roll Notice for Pilsen 1909 Taxes Due January 31 1910
Notice that the 1909 tax roll for Pilsen is in the hands of Town Treasurer A Ledin. Taxes are payable at the office in Fish Creek Settlement on or before January 31 1910. If unpaid, collection will proceed as provided by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilsen
Fish Creek
A. Ledin
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy for Children
Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as the best and safest cough remedy for children. It claims to ease symptoms at first sign of a cold and prevent croup bronchitis sore throat and stuffy breathing. The ad notes it contains no opiates or drugs and urges keeping it on hand and refusing substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Wanted energetic person to collect renewals in Washburn
Success Magazine seeks an energetic responsible man or woman to collect renewals and solicit new subscriptions in Washburn during full or spare time. No experience required. Start among friends to build a paying permanent business without capital. Complete outfit and instructions free. Address Von Success Magazine Room 103 Success Magazine Building New York City NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Magazine
Washburn
New York City
N. Y
Estate of Jay Smith Deceased Bayfield County Probate Notice
State of Wisconsin County Court Bayfield County Probate In the Matter of the Estate of Jay Smith Deceased notices say claims against the Washburn town resident will be received and examined at the Bayfield County Court House on the 4th Tuesday of June 1910. Creditors must present claims by December 2 1909 for examination and allowance by the court. Dated December 21 1909 Judge Wm H Irish. Also noted are unknown heirs of Sam Ballverson and E H Schleemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Jay Smith
Washburn
Bayfield
Wm. H. Irish
Range No7
Township No 80
Ramge No 7
Township No 49
North of
Range Norwest
F. J. Wildner
State of Wisconsin
Nelson Ferguson
Fred W. French
Hexamethylenetetramine in Foley's Kidney Remedy
A letter notes hexamethylenetetramine as a German chemist and a component in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It is described as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. The writer urges taking Moley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. W. Frost
First-Class Solicitor Wanted for City and Vicinity
The Times advertises a desirably positioned solicitor post in the city and surrounding area offering either a salary or commission arrangement. Applicants are urged to call and investigate the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Sale Adjourned to February 1 1910
The sale has been adjourned until February 1 1910 by F. J. Wildner as Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wildner
Wisconsin probate notices for Orris Gibbons estate hearing
State of Wisconsin Bayfield County Probate Notice of a special term to examine Jennie Gibbons administratrix final account and administration residue assignment for Orris Gibbons deceased. Hearing set January 12 1909 at 10 o clock A M at Washburn courthouse by order of the County Judge.
Warrant of attachment issued in Washburn for Albert Johnson
State of Wisconsin in Justice Court Bayfield County Washburn issues a warrant of attachment against Albert Johnson to satisfy a $171.47 demand from Marshall-Wells Hardware Company. Property may be attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
Justice Court
Bayfield County
City of
Washburn
Albert Johnson
Marshall-Wells Hardware Company
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Prescott
Pearl McCarty
Hudson
Helen Johnson
Woodville
Florence Talmage
New Richmond
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Josephine Jenson
River Falls
Stella Ackley
Sedohr Rhodes
Gene Gallagher
Rose Leadermann
Agnes Marion
Lyla Willey
Bessie Black
Anna Young
Cora Caruthers
Mary O’sullivan
Laura Vaughyn
City
Mary. Scott
N.P
Omaha
Duluth
N. P
John EB. Doherty
Fifield Place
Washburn Commercial City Dock Dock
Tinjam
Ilipm
Wio
Travelers’ Insurance Co
Hartford, Conn
W. B. Duffy
Santa Claus
Ballister
Rocky Mountain
Pox Bros. Pharm
Milwaukee Journal
The
Times
Burdock
Chas
Freitoy
Moosup
Conn
James W. Good
Sam Ballverson
E. H. Schleemann
Sanborn, Lamoreaux and Pray
Plaintiff
P.O
Ashland County
George F. Cross
L. S. Hanks
Wisconsin Lumber and Cuattle Company Et al
A. W. McLeopd
D. M. Maxcy
State OF Wisconsin County Court
Jennie Gibbons
Orris Gibbons
Cable
August F. Hoffman
LaBrash
Franklin House
N. O. Harrington
National Farm Land Congress
Chicago
United States Land and Irrigation Expo
Northwestern
M. C. Lincoln
Agt
E. A. Thayer
St. Paul, Minn
T. W. Teasdale
Pioneer Store
Goodness
W. Corning
Prwp
N. Clausen
CPV Ro
CL. Willey’s
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