Local Notables Visit Bayfield and Harbor City
Gilber of the Red Chiff Leember group came from Duluth Monday. Myo and Mrs Gr A McHenry returned Thursday from a week with Superior and Duluth friends. Ben Finch of Superior and Geil of Bellwood visited for logging interests. Mackmiller Tripp and Koppiin of Iron River were in town early in the week. Dr Flanders plans retirement after more than twenty years as a leading Harbor City merchant. The Commercial Club hosts a dancing and card party at Island View Hotel Friday evening February 28 with music and a lively crowd anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Finch
Superior
Mr. Geil
Bellwood
Dr. Flanders
Harbor City
Flanders
Commercial Club
Island View Hotel
Pioneer John Page to Move to Washburn
Tron River News notes Pioneer John Page will move to Washburn after purchasing a home there. He bought his brother in law John W. Gibson's residence. A. Knowles was appointed Iron River school clerk to fill O. J. Dodge’s vacancy. Washington’s Birthday supper planned by Congregational Church with program to follow. George Richard hosts visiting brother A. F. from Chippewa Falls for weeks. M. J. Kingsbury of Monticello visits Miles family. many friends welcome him. Dougal McLain moves family to the city and starts housekeeping. Frank Berube opens a blacksmith and repair shop on Mill Street. Bert W. Gibson leaves for Madison for a two week agricultural college course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Page
Washburn
John W. Gibson
Iron River
A. Knowles
O. J. Dodge
Texas
George Richard
A. F
Chippewa Falls
Wis
M.J. Kingsbury
Monticello
Minn
A. H. Miles
Miles
Mr. Kingsbury
Dougal McLain
Frank Berube
Mill Street
Bert W. Gibson
Madison
Agricultural College
A Knowles
O.J. Dodge
Iron River Notes Skim Widely From Local Happenings
T F Mackinilner left on a business trip to Duluth Sheriff Severson and Washburn men visited Iron River en route to a ski tournament in Duluth WLC T A met at Mrs A Knowles home Rev John Gibson gave address Congregational Church women met at Mrs Chas Mitchell home Supt Jessie Smith visited the school and attended High School entertainment Mrs F C Wells visited southern state home Miss Comer toured Duluth schools Fire alarm at Chris Olson's Hotel J B Page and wife left for Washburn to reside Page bought John Gibson residence and will work for Coal Co The death of Mrs Frank Hammel aged 65 funeral at Catholic cemetery J W Fowler led the funeral A Knowles jewelers named School Secretary office moved to 4A Knowles Jewelery store Snowstorm slowed loggers but roads opened and timber moved Daughters death of E G Hubertys child funeral held Rev John Gibson officiated sympathy extended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Page
Washburn
Frank Hammel
J. W. Fowler
FISH CREEK LOCAL NOTES INCLUDE TRAVEL AND WORK UPDATES
Carl Kallgren returns home from Minneapolis after a brief stay. BH Brodin traveled to Ashland and back during a stormy period. Snow blankets the area as men shift to Nels K Ledin’s Benoit logging camp. Hans Peterson leaves Grand View job. Mrs Mathilda Erickson returns home from hospital. Fred Renman and Louis Berg visit from Ashland. Ladies sewing circle meets at Mrs Brodin’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels K. Ledin
Benoit
Hans Peterson
Grand View
Mathilda Erickson
Bick
Fred Renman
Louis Berg
Ashland
Wis
High School Entertainment at Opera House a Success
The Columbia High School program at the Iron River Opera House drew a large audience. Students presented chorus numbers, orations, solos, recitations, and plays, with performances by multiple school groups and a student choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia High School
Opera House
Tax Notice for Kileen Town Tax Roll 1907
Town treasurer Chas Ellison informs residents that the 1907 tax roll for Kileen is on his hands for collection. Taxes are payable at the treasurer’s office before January 1908. Dated December 10, 1907. Ashland Wisconsin. Box 392. Rural telephone 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kileen
Gaid Town
Chas, Ellison
Hileen
Ashland
Wis
Home Telephone Rural
Notice of Taxes for Clover Town Tax Roll
The town of Clover tax roll is under collection after the original roll burned. Property owners must contact Sheriff A B Severson in Washburn Wisconsin, with formal payment due by January 10 before levy and sale. He will be at Herbster on Monday December 23 for personal property tax payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover
Herbster
A. B. Severson
Washburn
Wisconsin
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promoted for Sore Throat
Advertisement notes Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves sore throat and pain in hours and Foley’s Honey and Tar cures stubborn coughs. Mr Fitzinmen of Minneapolis transacted business in the city yesterday, installing a draft system and steel stack at the elevator. The genuine product comes in a yellow package. Q W Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Fitzinmen
Minneapolis
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Embezzlement case dismissed in municipal court
In Let Them G0 last Thursday morning in municipal court Albert Johnson and Martin Johnson faced state charges. Judge Sauve heard motions by District Attorney Alvord to dismiss both cases due to lack of grounds. The court granted both dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Johnson
Martin Johnson
Sauve
Alvord
Washburn
Basket Social for St Michael Church Benefit
A basket social will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Jos Doucette on Friday evening February 14 for the benefit of St Michael Catholic church. Ladies are asked to bring baskets with lunch for two. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Doucette
St. Michael Catholic Church
Diphtheria Quarantines Family in Oulu Home
Dr. J. W. Tarter was summoned to Oulu last week to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E Kale inen where he diagnosed the entire family with well developed diphtheria. The family was immediately quarantined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tarter
Oulu
E. Kaleinen
Adventist Missionaries Hold Meetings at Town Hall
S. Z. Shadell and P. C. Hanson of the Seventh Day Adventist Mission conduct meetings at the Town Hall this week drawing good sized audiences and expecting to remain for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Z. Shadell
P. C. Hanson
Community Notes from Iron River Area
Local residents Harry Robinson and Harry Hanson made Monday business trips to Ashland and Iron River while Milliard Duffy headed to Superior for college. District Attorney E. Alvord visited town for municipal court cases and A Knowles was appointed to the school board replacing O J Dodge. A church program and supper mark Washingtons Birthday at the Congregational church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvord
Harry Hanson
Garland City
Iron River
Milliard Duffy
Washburn
Superior
Charles Sullivan
Ashland
Congregational Church
Washington
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted By Toledo Firm
Earnest claim that Hall's catarrh cure, a blood and mucus surface remedy, works through internal action. Marketed as non quack medicine by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, with testimonials offered free and a price of 75 cents. Cited as a prescription used by leading physicians and sold by druggists. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
M Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Is Convicted Again In Liquor For Minors Case
Detective Stratton was convicted Thursday in Municipal Court by Judge Ernest Sauve of obtaining liquor for minors at Jos Richie’s saloon. The defense plans an appeal to the circuit court with trial set for the May term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Stratton
Jos
Richie
Ernest Sauve
Stratton
Iron River
Logging boom resumes as thaw aids ice works
T C Mackmiller has finished putting up his ice for next summer and has hired many men over the past two weeks. Warmer days settle snow, enabling logging to rush again and spring to open, boosting local employment. A. F. Richards of Chippewa Falls visited relatives, while Jos Vogel recovers from a serious fall while putting up ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Mackmiller
A. F. Richards
Chippewa Falls
Jos. Vogel
Preventics Candy Cold Cure Tablets advertised
Grippe is sweeping the country. Stop it with Preventics before it gets deeply seated. Early colds can be checked with these tablets. Preventics contain noquinine, no laxative, nothing harsh. Pneumonia would not appear if early colds were broken promptly. Also good for feverish children. Large box 48 tablets 25 cents. Vest pocket boxes 5 cents. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as Health Tonic
A short promotional note extols Burdock Blood Bitters as a powerful tonic to strengthen the body, improve appetite and digestion, and promote sound sleep and vitality. It highlights the product’s system-building benefits.
Beams Denies Settlement Offer in Iron River Suit
George Beams rejects claims that he or his attorney sought a compromise in the town of Iron River case. He asserts the town’s attorney proposed the settlement and offers proof, calling rumors false and misleading. Dated Iron River Wis February 5 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beams
Beams
Iron River
Wis
G. E. Beams
Genuine Hovey Tar Cures La Grippe Coughs
Yoley's Hovey and Tar claims to cure la grippe coughs and prevent pneumonia. The notice warns to refuse any but the genuine product in a yellow package by Q w Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoley
Q_ w. Frost
Also Mentioned on This Page
As. Bayfield
Freon
EB. Gilber
Red Chiff Leember
Duluth
Myo
Gr. A. McHenry
Mackmiller
W. E. Tripp
Harry Koppiin
Tron River News
Rom the Pioneer
The
Oetrowa
T. F. Mackiniiler
Mies
Sheriff Severson
WLC. T. A
John Gibson
Ladies Aid of
Chas Mitchell
Miss Jessie Smith
F. C. Wells
Miss Comer
Chris Olson
E.G. Huberty
Saxon
FISH
Carl Kallgren
Brodin
Iron River Department
Edward Steckbauer
Pettingill
Williams
Fritz
W. Richardson
Regulus
Hattie Joyal
Nelli Rae Hobbs
Tadian
Drill High School
Sleep On
Cora Swenson
Hattie McDonald
Julius Caesar
Shades of Night
Ribbon Daily High School
God of the Nations
Tron River
Harold Enebech
Iron River Bank
J. A. Pettingill
Mark Hessey
G. L. Pettingill
W. F. McEldowney
H. S. Kopplin
George Metz
Piso
Basket
Times
Harry Robinson
Ashlane
J. R. Parham
Chicago
Foleys
State Bank
Washburn, Wisconsin
M. A. Sprague, Pres
F. T. Yates
O. P. Swanby
G. F. Cross
N. Clausen
CL. Willey’s
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