Amery Clergyman Declines City Pastorate Offers
Rev Harding R. Hogan of Amery declines the church’s call here after a week long series of meetings. The congregation offered a salary of 1200 dollars per year and a regular pastorate is sought with other preachers expected to fill the series. The city regrets his decision and plans to hire a suitable successor soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wosd
Harding R. Hogan
Amery
Congregational Church
Hogan
Bertha Porter
Ralf DeGolier
North Dakota
Aug. Doenitz
Cass Lake
Ashland
Community Social Events Highlight Local Fraternal groups
The Women's Missionary Society enjoyed tea hosted by Mrs. Nels M. Oscar. The Masonic Hall hosted a large Masonic gathering with officer installations, refreshments, cards, and dancing. Knights of Pythias plan their annual banquet and officer installation next Tuesday at their hall with Chef Holmberg in charge. The Congregational Ladies Aid meet next Wednesday with officer elections. The Scandinavian WTG lodge held a Christmas program Monday night with a large turnout and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Women’s Missionary Society
Nels M. Oscar
Masonic Hall
Masonic Fraternity
Knights of Pythias
Chef Holmberg
Arcade
Congregational Church
E E. Kenfield
Holiday Business Buoys City as Residents Spend Freely
Local merchants report a strong holiday season with improved sales and higher quality gifts. Notes include Robert McDonald seeking credentials for the University of Manitoba law program, Sigurd Bygge from the Navy on a three week leave, E A Blexrud visiting from a range town, Wm Johnson of Duluth staying with family, and confectioner Herbert Mertz retiring and closing his Kinney building shop tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDonald
University of Manitoba
Sigurd Bygge
Hibbing Minn
E. A. Blexrud
Wm. Johnson
Duluth
Herbert Mertz
Kinney Building
Washington Ave
Bayfield Street
Take Advantage in Prosperity in Buying Goods
Guidance urges preparedness to seize general prosperity and emphasizes judging quality and price before selecting. Ends with a New Year greeting and reference to People’s.
Tax Notice from Town Treasurer 1908 Taxes Due
Tax roll for 1908 in hands of Chas Ellison Town Treasurer Ashland Wisconsin for collection. Taxes payable at his office before January 31 1909 at Farm Section 14 47 5 with New Home Phone R F D No 2 Box 5 Ashland Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileen
Chas Ellison
Town of Hileen
Ashland
Wis
Christmas visits and timber claim trips across Minnesota
John Kearns of Northwestern Grain Co at Appleton spent the holidays with his parents in this city. Mr and Mrs Charles Lee of Spooner visited Mrs Wm Flynn. Oscar Hovind of Duluth visited his parents. Jake Segal Ike Berman John Gautschi and Nels Myhre returned from Ely Minnesota where they tended timber claims. Mr and Mrs Henry Renfield of Cass Lake and Mr and Mrs Martin Peterson of Chisholm, formerly residents here, are visiting this week. Foley’s Orino Laxative ad ends the row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kearns
Northwestern Grain Co
Appleton
Charles Lee
Spooner
Oscar Hovind
Duluth
Jake Segal
Ike Berman
John Gautschi
Nels Myhre
Ely Minn
Henry Renfield
Cass Lake
Minn
E. E. Renfield
Martin Peterson
Chrisholm
Ethel Dukelow
Chippewa Falls
Kenfield
Florence Anderson
Eva Morris
Herbster
Thomas Taraldson
Henry Hanson
Henry
Ashland Junction Train Wreck Leaves No Injuries
A Northern Pacific freight collision at Ashland Junction involving an NP approach toward Washburn and an Omaha freight halted schedules. Engine 50 and thirteen cars were wrecked with seven on the NP train. debris cleared by Saturday. No injuries reported as crews escaped, trains later ran normally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Ashland
Omaha
Washburn
Ashland Junction
N. P
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted As Superior Cure
Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy grows stronger tissue and relieves kidney and bladder troubles. It asserts the remedy corrects irregularities and restores vitality, with testimonial from Q. W. Frost promising improved health and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. W. Frost
Washburn Boys Win Opener Against Bayfield All Stars
Washburn defeated Bayfield 23 to 21 in a Tuesday night basketball game. Boutin of Bayfield and Kearns of Washburn starred with sharp free-throw shooting as Bayfield fans watched a strong guest showing. A return game is set for Saturday at Bayfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield
Washburn
Boutin
Kearns
Eye Removed After Injury in Ashland Hospital
Louise Tetzner daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Tetzner suffered eye injury in early summer and required removal. She was taken to St Joseph hospital in Ashland on Tuesday for operation by Dr Shaw and Dr Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Tetzner
Frank Tetzner
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
Fox Bros Guarantee on Tar Syrup Offers Refund
The undersigned promise refunds for Green's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 50 cent bottle is refundable, and a 25 cent bottle is also offered to prove satisfaction with money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Bros
Falling Lumber Shipments Foreshadow Washburn Port Slump
Port of Washburn season report shows business decline from previous year due to no local mill running. Lumber shipments total 4 865 000 feet and coal receipts slightly below last year amid unsettled national conditions. total arrivals, clearances, receipts and shipments reach 265 735 tons and value 1 260 507 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. V. Corning
Washburn
Christmas Eve Light Display Delights City Shoppers
The Electric Light Company delivered a Christmas present by turning on all street lights on Christmas Eve. The old town glowed warmly, shoppers praised the display, and the company earned many compliments for its generosity and thoughtfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Electric Light Company
August Flower Promises Complexion Cure for Liver Health
A Victorian style ad urges women to purify and enrich blood through a healthy liver, claims Green's August Flower cleanses the blood and improves complexion, and also treats constipation biliousness nervousness and promotes sleep. It touts trial and regular bottle prices and Frost and Spies as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost & Spies
Tax Notice for Washburn Town 1908 Tax Roll
Notice from Andrew Rockstad Town of Washburn treasurer that the 1898 tax roll is in hand for collection. Taxes are due before January 31 1909 at the office on Sec 19 Twp 49 4 or at the Northern State Bank Building in Washburn on Fridays and Saturdays. Dated December 19 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern State Bank
City of
Washburn
Andrew Rockstad
Washburn, Wis
Notice to Loggers in Washburn Wisconsin
Notice to loggers that work is by contract and logs by the thousand. Also offer to pick up logs by the thousand. For work contact Eugene Newhouse & Willette in Washburn Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Newhouse & Willette
Washburn, Wis
Commercial Club Postpones January Meeting One Week
The Commercial Club delays its regular meeting by one week under president A I Lien. The social gathering for members and friends will now be held Friday evening January 8th instead of New Year’s evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
A. I. Lien
Promising Washburn Year and Local Notices
A brief Washburn New Year greeting urges prosperity and unity. Prominent local items mention Ludwick Greene, once believed dead, now in Washburn. his 120 acre property near Cherryville schoolhouse foreclosed and sold to new buyers. Social visits noted include Miss Pearl Willey of Linden and Miss Mable Seielstad visiting local relatives. Burdock Blood Bitters testimonial closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwick Greene
Greene
Washburn
Barksdale
Cherryville School House
Miss Pearl Willey
Linden
Wis
OC. L. Willey
Mable Seielstad
S. E. Swanson
Superior
Swanson
Miss Seielstad
New South Shore Railway Assured From Bayfield to Duluth
Plans for a Duluth to Bayfield south shore line by Flag River Railway Co move forward with Bayfield and Duluth investors backing the project. Duluth and Superior capital show interest and larger rail firms may support. The Bayfield and Western line would extend from Bayfield toward Lake Superior, needing about fifty miles more beyond the current twenty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Duluth
Bayfield
Wis
Flag River Railway Company
A. H. Wilkenson
Duluth Capital
Superior
Washburn
Iron River
Wisconsin
Dalrymple
Bayfield and Western
Weather forecasts for Bayfield Co. area and local move home
Subscribers of Bayfield Co telephone district may obtain daily forecasts and warnings from the Weather Bureau. Forecasts cover a 36 hour period ending 8 p m the following day. Herman Johnson and family returned last Friday from a homestead near Minot North Dakota and plan to stay in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield Co. Telephone Company
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Central
Herman Johnson
Minot
N. D
Johnson
Free Wood Offer From Loveland Company Plan
Free wood available in the southeast quarter of section 31 49 4 south and west of the wagon road three blocks from Lincoln school. Take down wood stumps and trees from the ground at no charge by order of the Loveland Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagon Road
Lincoln School
Ourself
Loveland Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
H.R. Hogan
Amery de
Republican Times
City Drug Store
Foley
Orino
Q.w. Frost
Northern Pacific Freight
P. M. Olson
John O'Sullivan
Walter Duffy
Hayward
John O’sullivan
P. O'Brien
Mich
Amos Elliot
O’brien
Reporter
Kea River
Minnie Anderson
F. T. Beers
Kingston
Jamaca
Wm, Sweet
Springfield
Nova Scotia
A. W. McLeod
Minneanol
Peterson & Hanson
Peter J. Bestler
Clothier
Corning
Ing
People’s Furn. Store
Burdock
Chas. Freitory
Conn
New South Shore Railway
Saysa
S. C. Poziski
Pesler
H. B. B. Poppe
Meehan Building
Segal Bros. Department Store
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