Pythian Jubilee Attracts Members For 50th Founding
Local Pythian lodge marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Knights of Pythias with a seven o'clock supper at Castle Hall this Thursday. Five lodge officers will present a historical ritual and addresses on Washington by E. C. Alvord and on Lincoln by Nels M. Oscar. The event ends with a social hour.
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Order of Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Order
Washington
E. C. Alvord
Lincoln
Nels M. Oscar
Big Friday Showdown Washburn vs Ashland at Opera House
A highly anticipated high school basketball clash between Washburn and Ashland is set for Friday night at the Opera House. Rivalry promises a record crowd as Ashland aims to rebound from a recent loss to Hayward, while Washburn seeks a strong win. Game starts promptly at 8 30.
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Opera House
Washburn
Ashland
Hayward
Ice Harvest Underway At Washburn Brewery Ice House
Levi Stefinski began erecting the season's ice yesterday with a sizable crew. Ice measured about twenty two inches thick and of good quality at the Washburn Brewing company ice house. George F. Morgan has been doing business in Minneapolis this week.
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Levi Stefinski
Washburn Brewing Company
George F. Morgan
Minneapolis
Ashland Sees Business Boom With New Plant and Docks
Ashland experiences a strong business surge with a large veneer plant planned and Soo Line dock improvements. New summer construction includes a court house theatre Garnish Bros store and breakwater works. Mrs. M H Robinson has been ill this past week. Nelson Roberts of the Standard Paper Co Milwaukee visited local traders last week.
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Ashland
Bay
Soo Line
Court House
M. H. Robinson
Nelson Roberts
Standard Paper Company of
Milwaukee
Go to Church Day Urges Attendance Throughout Washburn
Next Sunday designated Go-to-Church-Sunday. All denominations urged to fill churches as crowds are expected in Washburn. Chicago origin movement aims to boost worship attendance nationwide with pastors planning special services and welcoming all, including nonattenders. A Gulbruntson, previously ill with bronchitis, is improving.
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Washburn
Chicago
Milwaukee
Appeal to State Tax Commission over Bayfield County
Lawyers for the towns of Barksdale Lincoln and Pilsen appeal County Board equalization adjustments claiming illegality and injustice. They seek proper values proposed by the Assessor of Incomes and note several towns and cities were raised or lowered beyond those recommendations. Certified copies have been sent to the State Tax Commission and a hearing date will be set.
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Shea
Ashland
Barksdale
Lincoln
Pilsen
Landraint
Byfield
Bayfield
Washburn
State Tax Commission
County Board
George S. Barnes
Barnes
W. H. Nettleton
Pratt
Thomas Lamor
Olaf M Olson for Mayor
The community debates Olaf M Olson entering the mayoral race in April after eight years as alderman. Supporters praise his fiscal restraint and promise strong leadership for Washburn. Suggested candidates for ward offices include George F Morgan D W Corning Nels M Oscar J S Fletcher F A Bell E Bergmann S E Swanson Charles Thoreson Alfred Froseth A P Fraser Nels Larson Alex Gackowski George Moore Andrew Halverson D J Estabrook Arnt Peterson Charles Olson. The Hennepin Bridge Co faces difficulty locating a solid river bottom for Ish Creek abutments delaying the new steel bridge and likely driving costs above 15000.
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Alex Gackowski
George Moore
Andrew Halverson
D. J. Estabrook
Arnt Peterson
Charles Olson
Long Bridge
Hennepin Bridge Company
Minneapolis
Ish Creek
State Highway Commission
Washburn Officials Named In Sixth Ward Resolution
Mention lists J F Hauser of Bayfield and C F Bogenriet of Washburn as part of a sixth ward city matter in Washburn.
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Eaux
Washburn
J . F. Hauser
Bayfield
C. F. Bogenriet
Town of
Advertisement Pioneer for Washburn Methodist Church
A city paper notes an unusual advertisement for the Washburn Methodist Church. The editors say church advertising mirrors merchant practice and reflect a belief that such campaigns can attract attention and bring success, as seen in other cities.
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Methodist Church of
Washburn
Methodist Church
Kenfield Lamoreaux Saw Mill Moves to 24-Hour Operation
The Kenfield Lamoreaux saw mill and box factory began running night and day on Tuesday evening and will continue the two shifts for some time. A rapid influx of bolt material in recent weeks necessitated the extended hours. The plant is a major local employer throughout the year.
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Kenfield-Lamoreaux Company
Kenfield-Lamoreaux
Church Society Meetings and Sunday Services Schedule
The Ladies Aid society will meet at the church next Wednesday after noon hosted by Mrs Wollum. The Young People's society will meet Wednesday evening with entertainment by Miss Clara Skamfer. Services at Mason Sunday evening and at Long Lake Sunday afternoon at 2:30.
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Ladies Aid Society
Wollum
Young People’s Society
Clara Skamfer
Mason
Long Lake
Injured women progress after Park Falls accident
Laura Wescott and Ruth Johnson injured in a coastin g accident on 5th avenue hill are reported to be getting along nicely. Mae Doyle returned the first of the week from Park Falls and said their new store there will be ready for business by Saturday.
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Laura Wescott
Ruth Johnson
5Th Avenue Hill
Mae Doyle
Park Falls
Doyle
Viking Club Opposes Dancing in Public Schools
The Viking Club of Washburn passed resolutions protesting dancing in public schools. They cite a trend to add dancing to physical culture and argue it harms morals, intermingling of sexes, and virtue, pledging to oppose its introduction in every way.
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Viking Club
Washburn
Washburn Commercial Club Hosts Big Farmers Dinner
Plans are laid for a large dinner by the Washburn Commercial Club for farmers of the Washburn district on Saturday, February 28. Invitations will be mailed. guests include nearby farmers and city residents. The event features a noon meal, high school orchestra music, and a program at the Opera House with talks by E J Delwiche and J G Moore plus local addresses.
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Washburn
Opera House
E.J. Delwiche
North Wisconsin Experimental Farms
J. G. Moore
Horticultural
University of Wisconsin
Play Tonight Rosey Posey Club Versus John Gibson Team
Tonight at Pastime alleys a match game features John Gibson's team against the Rosey Posey Club. Gibson predicts a rout while Manager Posey calls it a practice for his men. lineups include Gibson Axelberg Willey Estabrook and A Lien for Gibson and Wolff Hanson Ross Peavey and Posey for Posey.
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Rosey Posey
John Gibson
Alderman E Bryan Announces Mayoral Candidacy
E Bryan, longtime alderman from the 1st ward, declares his bid for mayor after saying friends urged him to run. He frames the move as a response to public interest in leadership.
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E. Bryan
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FROST
Patrick Mackinaw
Lien
A. Gulbruntson
Lincoln Appeal
Ty In
Bayfield Co
Olaf M. Olson
Olson
D. W. Corning
J. S. Fletcher
F. A. Bell
E. Bergmann
E. Swanson
Charles Thoreson
Alfred Froseth
A. P. Fraser
Nels
Larson
All Packard
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Wisconsin
Amos M. Hansen
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