Bayfield Views Harbor City and Bank Safeguards
Currie G Bell leads the Bayfield Press with local notes on the Badger fish car and hatchery trout run. Bayfield county faces heavy bonded debt but remains in fair condition if tax certificates are protected. State Bank Examiner Kidd urges stricter banking laws and a receiver option for insolvent banks.
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Lake Superior
Currie G. Bell
Bayfield Press
Madison
Bayfield County
Kidd
Irish Patriot Drama by Columbian Guards at Opera House
The Columbian Guards of St Louis Church present a patriotic Irish drama in three acts on February 26 1900 at the Opera House. The piece centers on Ireland's struggle for political freedom with strong heroic and humorous roles led by John Driscoll and Barney Donovan. An added one act absurdity provides comic relief. Tickets are sold at City Drug Store and Prudhomme Tyrrell.
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St Louis
Opera House
Ireland
John Driscoll
Barney Donovan
Aline
Captain Garden
Squire Sharmore
Teddy Burke
City Drug Store
Prudhomme & Tyrrell’s
Masonic Lodge Mourns Loss of Brother Alexander Thompson
Washburn Lodge No 240 F and A M expresses sorrow at the death of Alexander Thompson. The resolution acknowledges the Great Architect of the Universe and directs that condolences be sent to his relatives, with a record entry and newspaper publication in the city. Signed by A W McLeop, George A Were, and Spears.
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Washburn Lodge
Great Lodge
A. W. McLeop
Geonge
Weire
L. KK. Spears
County Tracks Tax Certificates Bid Madness to March 9
Anxious bidders propose buying county tax deed lands at low prices as the board defers action to March 9. Gates, McCord, and Reuter lead offers, with values estimated from $14,000 to $19,000 each for certificates and deeds totaling about $75,000 to $80,000 face value. The Times analyzes past losses and potential county recoveries, noting parcels may fetch more when sold individually.
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Frank Drummond
Drummond
A. O. Blix
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Sauve
Board of
J. L. Gates Land Company
Gates Company
Gatee
W. E. McCord
Jackson Reuter
McCord
Gates
Reuter
Mr. Gates
Mr. Reuter
Tne
Washburn
Bank of
Debate on South African War Causes Set for March 9
High School scholars and Webster Debating Society to debate the question in this city on the evening of March 9. The Webster Society will support the affirmative led by Roy Hull with Clarance Oscar and Thomas Daly as assistants. High School representatives to handle the opposing view are not yet learned.
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South Africa
Webster Debating Society
Roy Hull
Clarance Oscar
Thomas Daly
Milwaukee Journal praises McLeod in Sunday issue
The Milwaukee Journal published a complimentary article about Assemblyman McLeod for Senator for a district. A newspaper cut labeled Mac appears libelous as it shows a mustached man unlike McLeod and resembles a stage villain, risking political harm if mistaken for him.
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Milwaukee Journal
Public notice praising Northern Accident company
H D Strece Thaye testifies that after switching to Northern Accident company represented by Richard Hawkes his two claims were promptly settled receiving 12.70 and 14.14. He recommends the company to the public and notes February receipts. R Hawkes invites readers to leave money at The Times office for receipts.
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Northern Accident Company
Richard Hawkes
H. D. Sterece
Thaye
Alex Bellamor
Times
R. Hawkes
Pea Nut Walk At Mrs Downs Home Friday Night
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church hosts a peanut walk at Mrs Frank Downs Pine Street on Friday night with admission and refreshments for 10 cents. Lots of fun anticipated.
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Ladies Aid of
The
Methodist Church
Frank Downs
Pine Street
Falling Limb Kills George Theriault at Camp
George Theriault, about twenty five, died after a tree limb struck him in the forehead while sawing at Joe Rileys camp. He died five hours later in camp and his body was sent to Washburn for a 9 am Catholic Church funeral. He held a $1000 life insurance with the Foresters for his mother, and G B Theriault is his brother. The Independent Order of Foresters will attend in a body.
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George Theriault
Joe Riley
Washburn
Independent Order of Foresters
Ste Anned
S Mont
Quebec
G. B. Theriault
Order of Independent Foresters
Uncle Tom's Cabin Draws Realistic Crowd at Opera Howse
The piece blends drama humor wit and pathos to place audiences in a lifelike stage world. Its enduring appeal comes from a natural presentation that evokes strong sympathy as if witnessing real daily life. Show slated for Friday February 16.
Iron River and Washburn debated leadership and civic groups
The Iron River Pioneer suggests forming a Business Men's Association in Iron River and offering borrowed resources from Washburn. The Washburn Times notes residents in Washburn often donate what Iron River does not want. A letter asks Pete to continue as Municipal Judge, predicting Washburn support for his election.
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Savage
Iron River Pioneer
Washburn
Iron River
Pete
Wiswell Lands the Plumb at National Convention
Geo W Wiswell receiver of Prentice Brownstone quarry has been named sergeant at arms for the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia this June. Local friends celebrate his appointment and anticipate his authority to maintain order, aided by his song Old Shady if crowds become boisterous. Wiswell and his family, with friends, spent the summer in town.
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Geo. W. Wiswell
Prentice
Philadelphia
Dissolution of Washburn Ice Company by mutual consent
Notice that the Washburn Ice company formed by John Halloran and John Love is dissolved by mutual consent. John Halloran will continue the business under the old firm name, with all pre January 1 bills paid to John Love. Dated Washburn Wisconsin January 20 1900. John Halloran John Love Borachy
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John Halloran
John Love
Washburn Ice Company
Washburn
Wis
Card of Thanks from Feldhausen Family
We thank friends for help during our wife and mother’s illness and death. M Feldhausen and family express gratitude. Notice: Washburn Clerk’s Union members to meet at Hotel Washburn Sunday at 3 00 o clock. B H Wuitine President.
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M. Feldhausen
Washburn
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Zeus
the Times
George Washington
West End Pharmacy
Bayfield
Captain Jack of
Alexander Thompson
Lodge of Foresters
Wiswell
Borachy
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