28 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
1
May CET plans a new depot project for the Commercial Club as efforts intensify after the Oma event. Local officials and business leaders align to secure funding and advance construction timelines.
Bradley Whiting a former Washburn resident died in Milwaukee last Sunday morning from typhoid fever. He had lived in Iron River and worked for Alexander & Edgar Lumber and Pioneer Coal before becoming Milwaukee general manager of Pioneer Coal. His funeral in Iron River drew many friends from the area.
A warrant was issued in Santa Cruz for Dr. Arthur C. Probert alias Clarence R. Davis a Ben Lomond banker merchant on charges of swearing falsely to his name in a marriage license affidavit. He is accused of wrecking a Dayton Oregon bank and has a history as a fugitive from justice pursued after a Chicago trip. The case ties him to C R Davis & Co and Ben Lomond News.
The Canadian Jubilee Singers will play in Washburn on January 17 to benefit the church, with 50 percent of gross receipts donated. The usual Sunday services occur next Sunday with Junior League at 3 30 pm and Mr Mills assisting in preaching.
A signed note by Fox Bros offers a refund on a 50 cent bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Taritif it fails to cure a cough or cold. An additional 25 cent bottle is guaranteed to prove satisfaction or money refunded.
The congregation invites all to a morning service at 10 30 with a sermon The key note for the new year and an evening service at 7 45 titled The awakening time Music will be provided at both services Sunday School meets at noon and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m The children’s church service is tonight at 7 15 All meetings are open to the public to encourage participation
Town Treasurer Andrew Rockstead announces the 1905 tax roll is open for payment at the Northern State Bank until January 10, 1906. After that date collection will proceed as required by law. dated Washburn Wisconsin December 11, 1905.
George Bergmann gus attends school in Minneapolis and is spending the holidays at home with his parents.
Dr. F B Hicks longtime resident plans to move to Grand Marias Minnesota at week end to open an office and begin practice at once. His family will remain until school ends next June when they will join him. He serves 450 to 500 lumber workers under yearly contracts and has supported church and social work.
Host Ed. P. Pederson of the Washburn Hotel plans a big New Years dinner from six to eight p m next Monday. A special invitation goes to all city residents to attend. Dinner priced at thirty five cents.
Bayview Camp No. 1029 and Royal Neighbors announce a joint installation of officers on January 12. Woodmen are asked to bring a basket for two and a lunch. Hot coffee will be served at the hall. Committee urges a merry turnout.
A. R. Kinney of Ottawa Minnesota will invest over 3000 in a new creamery to be built on lots 1 and 2 in block 68 purchased by the Commercial Club from John Walsh. Construction to begin March 1 with a 22 by 50 foot modern building and an ice house to store season ice. Kinney has already bought the machinery to be installed upon completion.
A Knights of the Maccabees committee plans a grand Hard Time Dance at the Opera House on New Year's night expecting to outshine previous events. North Star orchestra will provide music, and attire is everyday wear. The article also extols farmer education and honest advertising, ends with an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and related remedies.
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