Rev O W Smith Accepted as Pastor at Congregational Church
Rev O W Smith of Durand Wisconsin has accepted the pastorate of the Congregational Church here and will arrive with his family in the third week of March. He is praised as a strong pastor and comes highly recommended. The state superintendent opened the no license campaign with an address at Temperance headquarters. Local groups plan a vigorous effort through March aided by the Civic League W C T U and churches to push for a dry Washburn in the spring election.
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O. W. Smith
Durand, Wis
Congregational Church
Rev. Smith
Durand
J. S. Lean
Wisconsin Anti- Saloon League
Washburn
Civic League
W.C.T. U
Antis
Vets
D. M. Maxcy
A. J. Fraser
Mr. Fraser
Groundhog Day Prediction Hints Early Spring
An Early Spring Monday marked Groundhog Day with the groundhog not seeing its shadow in Washburn, signaling an early spring per tradition, though such signs have historically failed before.
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Washburn
Tribute Note From Mrs Dalziel Thanks Neighbors
Mrs Thos Dalziel expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kind words deeds and floral offerings during her husband’s illness and death. The notice ends with a mention of Marnot Floor Varnish.
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Thos. Dalziel
Advertisers urged to submit by Wednesday in weekly edition
The Times requests all advertisements or changes be in the office by Wednesday afternoon to appear that week. Readers with news items should send them early each week and avoid last minute phone calls. Mr and Mrs Carl Tabermann return from three week Oklahoma visit.
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Carl Tabermann
Oklahoma
Farmers Course at Ashland M C T
An upcoming farmers school at the new Experimental Farm Ashland Junction runs February 10 to 14 under University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture with E J Delwiche in charge and E L Luther assisting. Topics include crops rotations grain testing seed ID soil conservation livestock questions and poultry marketing with Prof James G Halpin possibly speaking. Open to all farmers in the region.
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North Wisconsin
Ashland Junction
College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
E. J. Delwiche
E. L. Luther
Oneida County
Lake Superior
E.J. Delwiche
Luther
M. J. Hoppert
James G. Halpin
Wisconsin Poultry Association
Card of Thanks for Mrs Starr and Family
We thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of our wife and mother and for the floral offerings. William Starr and Children. Truman Elliison bruised the muscles of his shoulder at the dynamite plant last Friday night.
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William Starr
Truman Elliison
Washburn Considers Ban on Popular Dances Ordinance
City council weighs an ordinance proposed by Alderman Jake Dibbell to prohibit dances such as the tango turkey trot buriny hug and castle walk with penalties including a five dollar fine or thirty days in jail. The measure would apply to both dancers and hall owners. Coasting accident injures two girls on 5th avenue hill. Laura Wescott and Ruth Johnson were treated after a bobbing mishap. Marvin Calder hospitalized for appendicitis with no operation needed.
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Washburn
Common Council
Jake Dibbell
Laura
Oliver Wescott
5Th Avenue
Ruth Johnson
Herman Johnson
Knights of Pythias Golden Jubilee to Honor Founding
The Knights of Pythias Lodge plans a February 19 Golden Jubilee at 7 PM at Odd Fellows hall to mark 50 years since Justice H. Rathborn founded the order. The event includes a historic ritual program with remarks on Lincoln and Washington, plus music and social time. Committees prepare for a large attendance.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Justice H. Rathborn
Odd Fellows Hall
Lodge
Lincoln
Washington
Ninth Annual Pythian Carnation Ball Planned
Invitations go out this week for the Ninth Annual Pythian Carnation Ball to be held at the Washburn Opera House on Friday evening February 13. The Pythian Lodge event draws large attendance and the arrangements committee works on decorations and hall setup to ensure a beautiful event.
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Washburn Opera House
Pythian Lodge
Washburn Ice Company to Dissolve After Sale of Assets
The Washburn Ice Company will close out operations and dissolve after selling all buildings and ice tools. Dividend checks of 124 percent are issued on all capital stock, and since formation the company has paid 92 percent of the original capital stock in dividends.
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Washburn Ice Company
Farmers Dinner Planned for Region by Commercial Club
The Commercial Club and local businessmen organize a free Farmers Dinner with funds rising quickly. University experts will speak on farmer and fruit industry topics, followed by music, lectures, and talks. Tickets for farmers and their families will be provided at no charge.
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Commercial Club
Urquhardt Visits Family Near Bayfield From Sprague Camps
Robert Urquhardt came down from the Sprague camps north of Bayfield for a weekend visit with his relatives, spending Sunday with them.
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Robert Urquhardt
Sprague Camps
Bayfield
Question of Officers Salaries to be discussed at March council
Washburn city officials debate cutting expenses by altering officer salaries and possibly abolishing posts. A council meeting adjourned for a month to study options, including reducing or outsourcing the city attorney role and eliminating the pound master and patrolman positions.
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Washburn
Tlere
Alderney
Bayview and City Couples Celebrate Double Anniversary
Mr and Mrs A J Fraser of Bayview and Mr and Mrs A Monroe of the city marked a double wedding anniversary at the Monroe home on January 20th. About 400 relatives and friends attended the celebration with an English supper served at eight o clock. The couples received many beautiful gifts as guests wished them many more returns of the event.
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A. J. Fraser
Bayview
A. Monroe
Bodin on business trip to Minneapolis this week
John O Bodin departs on a business trip to Minneapolis early in the week. A gathering titled Smokers Night was given at the Knights of Pythias on Tuesday evening in honor of Walter Muself who plans to move soon to Wisholm Minnesota and expects to establish his future residence there.
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John O. Bodin
Minneapoli
the Knights of Pythi
Walte Muself
Whisholm
Minn
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