Legal Fight Over Bayfield Aid Bonds Proceeds In Milwaukee
The Bayfield County aid bonds case remains active in the Milwaukee circuit court with Judge Elliott presiding. The $30,000 dispute centers on road completion timing and condition, while local leaders express confidence the county will prevail. Former Senator Sabin predicts success, though press commentary remains doubtful. Excerpted views also critique Governor La Follette’s tax commission appointment and the looming primary election reform bill with its complex ballot provisions.
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Bayfield County
Elliott
Milwaukee County
McBeath
Alvord
Milwaukee
Sabin
Ashland News
Miss Amanda Kidder Delights Washburn in Reading Program
Miss Amanda Kidder, a renowned reader and elocutionist from Washburn, performs a fine entertainment at the Congregational church next Monday night February 11. Tickets are available from Congregational ladies and City Drug Store for this rare treat.
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Amanda Kidder
Congregational Church
Miss Kidder
Washburn
Congregational Ladies
City Drug Store
Wisconsin Dairymen Meet Ticket Sale Notice
The Wisconsin Dairymen Association announces an Omaha round trip to Mondovi Wisconsin for its annual meet from February 12 to 15 1901. Tickets to Mondovi and return cost 9 dollars 15 cents and go on sale February 11 to 15 with return validity until February 18.
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Wisconsin Dairymen Association
Mondovi
Wis
Wisconsin Dairymen’s Association
New Game Warden Appointed in Bayfield County
Robert S. Downs was appointed deputy game warden for Bayfield county last week, succeeding Mr. C. S. Stevens who has held the post for over a year.
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Robert S. Downs
Bayfield County
C. S. Stevens
Mardi Gras Carnival Ticket Rates For Mobile And New Orleans
The C S P M O announces round trip prices for Mardi Gras travel to Mobile and New Orleans during February 14 to 19 1901. Mobile tickets cost 42 60 New Orleans 44 60. Sales run February 11 to 17 with return validity through March 7 1901.
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Mobile
Ala
New Orleans
Local Interest Grows in County Judgeship Race
In the approaching spring election talk centers on the County Judgeship with one declared candidate W. W. Downs of Bayfield. Possible entrants include Judge Benton seeking another term, H. P. Axelberg, W. H. Irish, O. O. Lund, E. Savue of Iron River, and J. S. Atkinson of Bayfield though much is speculation. The field may widen before long.
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Benton
W. H. Irish
O. O. Lund
H. P. Axelberg
Axelberg
E. Savue
Iron River
J. S. Atkinson
Bayfield
W. W. Downs
Downs Seeks County Judge Post in Spring Election
Bayfield resident W W Downs announced by telephone to Timxks his candidacy for county judge. He was a prior contender four years ago and is the first to enter the race, planning to present his platform before voters at the upcoming spring election.
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W. W. Downs
Bayfield
Downs
George Schlecht Promoted to Assistant Superintendent
George Schlecht, who has represented Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in this city for a year, leaves tomorrow for St Paul after being promoted to Assistant Superintendent in the company's service there.
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George Schlecht
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
St. Paul
Copper prospects stir Bayfield Ashland and Douglas counties
Interest in copper deposits grows around Lake Superior with activity in Bayfield Ashland and Douglas counties. Montrose Copper Mining Company history notes a Drummond mine and past capital issues while optimism points to a new Calumet and Hecla type development.
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Bayfield
Ashland
Douglas
J. E. Sherman
Marquette
Michigan
Drummond
Bayfield County
Douglas County
Montrose Copper Mining Company
St. St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cumberland
Shell Lake
Montrose
Pease
Lake Superior
Calumet & Hecla
Wisconsin Lawmakers Mull Primary Bill and Contested Seat
A Madison dispatch reports Wisconsin lawmakers show interest in a proposed primary election bill by Stevens and Miller as they weigh changes to the nominating system. The Cook Vandercook contest in Marathon County dominates Assembly action with Cook favored to be seated despite VanderCook opposition. A proposal to pre screen bills at the Secretary of State before sessions also draws attention as a potential reform with mixed prospects.
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Assembly
Madison
Rice Lake
Stevens
Mr. Miller
Senate
Cook- Vandercook
Marathon County
Cook
Vandercook
Assembly Committee On
Hicks
Secretary of State
XIII Club Hosts Elegant Dance at Masonic Hall
The XIII Club held a very pleasant dance at the Masonic Hall last Friday evening. The club’s events have been popular from the start, and this latest gathering surpassed all previous efforts in charm and success.
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Xiii Club
Masonic Hall
St John’s Church to Hold Services with Ashland Choir
Archdeacon Jenner and the Rev C M Hitchcock of Ashland will lead services at St John’s Episcopal Church next Sunday evening with a choir from Ashland assisting.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Jenner
C. M. Hitchcock
Ashland
Bors
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Frcade Restaurant
Williams
Pierce County
Ellsworth Herald
LaFollette
Nels P. Haugen
Tax Commission
River Fall
Wm. J. Anderson
Congress
United States Senate
Haugen
Hans B. Warner
Scofield
William J. Anderson
Gen. Griffin
Little Bob
FOX Bros’. Pharmacy
Bayfield, Ashland and
Douglas Counties
State Capitol
the Times
Wisconsin
Capitol
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