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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1922

Page

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Ashland Y M C A To Face Badger Club In Friday Game

Rival teams clash at the Du Pont Club gym Friday with the Ashland YMCA challenging the Badger Club of this city. Preliminary contest features Houghton Athletic Association versus Enterprise Club All-Stars as Bay View and Washburn teams watch the showdown.

du Pont Club Ashland Ymca Badger Club Houghton Athletic Association Enterprise Club Ashland Washburn Boys Washburn Badger Bayview Houghton

Prices Low Here A Comparison Of Printing Costs

The Times received two identical printing jobs from two plants in different cities. The Times charged $63.10, while a large city firm billed $93.90, a savings of $30.80 by using The Times in Washburn. The plant manager confirmed the lower prices and indicated ongoing preference for The Times.

Times The Washburn

New Ulm Woman Visits Burk Family in City

Mrs. Otto Burk of New Ulm Minnesota arrived Saturday afternoon and will stay a few weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Burk on Washington Avenue Road, visiting in the city.

Otto Burk New Ulm, Minn City Martin Burk Washington Avenue Road

Base Ball Men Hold Meeting and Elect Leaders

Hugh Ross was chosen to head the Washburn baseball organization for the coming season with Asa Willey named Captain. A meeting at the Du Pont Club discussed backing from merchants, uniforms bearing sponsor names, and fundraising efforts including a dance and other stunts to finance the team.

Hugh Ross Asa Willey du Pont Club Washburn Merchants

Creamery to Start Milk Delivery in Washburn

Creamery company to begin milk deliveries in Washburn starting Monday February 20. The plan expands the current butter business, with pasteurized milk bottled under the Chequamegon Brand and delivered to homes nationwide by a year-round service.

Creamery Company Washburn Chequamegon Hanson Chequamegon Creamery Times

Birthday Party for Arthur Nelson at Home

A birthday party was hosted at Arthur Nelson's home on Sunday February 12 with a six o'clock dinner. Attendees included Jens Albrechtsen, Einar Albrechtsen, Charles Wolff, Axel Lund, Albert Garberg, J S Fletcher, Axel Axelberg, Peter Hovde, Arthur Nelson and Andrew Nelson. A pleasant time was had by all and Arthur received a beautiful gift as a keepsake.

Arthur Nelson Jens Albrechtson Einar Albrechtson Charles Wolff Axel Lund Albert Garberg J. S. Fletcher Axel Axelberg Peter Hovde Andrew Nelson Arthur

County Pays Out Large Sums For Wolf Bounties

Bayfield County paid nearly one thousand dollars in two months to trappers and sellers for wild animal bounties. November saw 55 wolves and 18 fox brought in for 536 dollars, December added 32 wolves and 18 fox for 356 dollars. The state matches the county, totaling 942 dollars to hunters, with wolves increasingly common and bold near city limits.

Bayfield County

Scouts Edge Ondessagen In Close Barksdale Showdown

Washburn Scouts win by a single point against Ondessagen High School on the Barksdale floor, with Barony and Haglund starring for Barksdale and Sheridan tight defense by Washburn. The next night Washburn triumphs 19 to 18 in overtime over Ashland's Boys Athletic Club after a hard, battered battle.

Ondessagen High School Barksdale Boy’s Athletic Club of Ashland du Pont Washburn Barksdale Boys Barony Hare Ondessagen Heglund Lindahl Sheridan Chick Haglund Alton Soshea Ondossabon H.S. Alton R. F Barony Haglund L. F. Hare Sheridan Co Lindah Holter Scout Ondossagon Bratzak A. Nelson Robinson C. Nelson Nieme Boys’ Athletic Club Morgan Barnhart

To Go to Poland and Ashland Basketball Notes

Szymon Obere and family sail from New York on March 4 for Poland with uncertain return. Steamship tickets arranged via August F Hoffmann of this town. Mrs. Fred LaLonde returns improved after surgery at St Joseph hospital. Ashland Scouts beat B A C 1918 12 11 in overtime with key plays by Alton Cease and McCune, referee Bell enforcing 12 fouls each.

Szymon Obere New York Poland Obere United States August F. Hoffmann U. S Fred LaLondé St. Joseph Hospital Ash

Bowlers From Washburn Headed to Duluth Tournament

Washburn sends a nine man delegation of top pin spillers led by Charley Wolff to Duluth for the Northwest Bowling Tournament the week of February 28. The team includes Joe Woodhead Joe Martell Harvey DeMars Peter Hovde Frank Brandl W E Brubaker Wm Lumsden and Hugh Ross. They aim to impress and may face nerves from rival Duluth coverage.

Washburn Duluth Zenith Charley Wolff Wolff Joe Woodhead Joe Martell Harvey DeMars Peter Hovde

Farmers' School at the Junction

Arrangements are under way for a Farmers' School to be held at Ashland Junction Experimental Station during February 27 to March 4 for Ashland and Bayfield County farmers. A week long program aims to bring practical instruction closer to home, as a step toward a northern Wisconsin branch of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture.

Ashland Junction Ashland Bayfield County Brubaker Wisconsin Wisconsin College of Agriculture

Ashland Triumphs Over Washburn In Rough Basketball Fight

Washburn High School players suffered injuries including a broken nose as Ashland defeated Washburn 28 to 12 at Ashland in a fast game marked by taunting crowds and home crowd advantage. Officials included Referee Dick of Ashland.

Washburn Albrechtson Ashland Beck Hawkes Arsenean R. F. Bell Cyr L. F. Johnson Kinney C. Koons Hawkes R. G. Gay Beck L. G. Reece Manning Arseny Ayl Brown Geera Bell Wheeler Gay Reece Johnson

Isobel McMonagle Wins LA Oratorical Contest

The niece of Mr and Mrs George A White of this city Isabel McMonagle daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore McMonagle formerly of this city won first place in an oratorical contest in Los Angeles schools She will graduate from Los Angeles schools next June Her mother formerly taught in Washburn public schools Charles Moland's son had an appendicitis operation at General Hospital in Ashland this Monday and is recovering well.

George, A. White Isabel McMonagle Theodore McMonagle Los Angeles Isabel Washburn Charles Moland General Hospital Ashland

Badgers Win at Mellen in Rough Small-Court Bounce

Washburn's five defeated Mellen 29 to 15 on a tight floor that slowed scoring early. Olson led with four field goals and two fouls, Scamfer added four, Knudson and Axelberg boosted the tally, while the hosts used three subs in a hard fought game. Referee Welch officiated as Manning kept the official scorers’ sheet.

Badger Mellen Washburn Jack MacRae Ferrando R. F. Olson Weir L. F. Scamfer Knudson Weir Bowers Olson Scamfer Welch Jimer Dahl Manning Buzno

Chequamegon Creamery Sees 30 Percent January Rise

Manager Hanson reports strong demand at the Chequamegon Creamery, a Washburn region cooperative. January sales jump 30 percent from last year with yearly increase around 25 percent. The plant, started in 1919, moved to a new building to handle growth.

Hanson Chequamey Gon Creamery Chequamegon Creamery Washburn

Charity Ball Draws Monster Crowd at Du Pont Club

The Brotherhood of Railway Employees of Washburn held a charity ball at the Du Pont Club last Friday drawing over six hundred attendees. The event featured multiple orchestras, special numbers from Ashland and Washburn, and donations covering hall, printing, and music. Proceeds exceed $300 for charity.

du Pont Club Brotherhood of Railway Employees of Washburn Ashland Chauncey Mills Railroad Boys K-L

Fine Improvements at Washburn Cash and Carry Market

The Cash and Carry Market has added a large capacity ice box for meats and will display priced meats in shelves with front windows. The shop has been repainted giving a neat sanitary appearance and is run by Robert Schultheis as it enjoys a growing trade begun over four years ago.

Robert Schultheis

County Farm Meetings Draw Large Attendance Across Five Towns

County Agricultural Agent W. E. Brubaker led farm meetings in Cable Grandview Mason Benoit and Washburn drawing nearly 1000 attendees. E. J. Stallard spoke on dairy feeding and milk production as cowtesting groups began, with 100 plus feed table books and farm records distributed. Community dinners were held and Cabld elected 1922 fair officers: President J. W. Quinn Secretary E. N. Wooliver Treasurer J. McCaulley.

W. E. Brubaker Cable Grandview Mason Benoit Washburn E. J. Stallard Waukesha Barksdale Cabld J. W. Quinn E. N. Wooliver J. McCaulley

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YMCA Cease McCune la Flambeau Aston Bob Nelsor B. A.C Aston R. F la Flambeau Haglund L. F Farmers’ School Badgers Brotherhood of Railroad Employees
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