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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

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Sunday Closing Order Enforced Amid Citywide Quiet

The Sunday Closing Order issued by the mayor kept shops closed including newsstands and post offices. Confectioners, livery stables, and photo galleries faced restrictions while a funeral was postponed due to noncompliant workers. A mass meeting at Congregational Church will discuss the issue with S. A. Oscar presiding and Ivor Reimestad performing.

Congregational Church S. A Oscar Isor Reimestad

Pratt Town Treasurer Injured in Sleigh Runaway

Ph Habert. town treasurer of Pratt, suffered a dislocated knee when his sleigh team ran away. He was taken to Ash m hospital near Washburn. Taxes due by Sept 9 must be collected as required by law per Andrew Gleddi treasurer.

Ph Habert Pratt Ash Washburn Long Lake House

Ashland Fans See Ashland School Triumph in Rough Match

Ashland supporters filled the stands Saturday to watch the Ashland School team win both games. The girls prevailed 3 to 1, and the boys 21 to 17 amid complaints of rough play aimed at Kearns and Olson. Officials and local fans denounced the rough tactics as not true basketball.

Ashland Kearns Olson

Northern Pacific Announces Regular Weekly Connections

N. P. announces that trains leaving here on the regular schedule three times weekly will connect with the Ashland to Duluth service. Recent heavy switching between here and Iron River caused repeated late arrivals. future connections will be made and switching completed afterward, a boon for travelers.

Duffy Northern Pacific Here Ashland Duluth Iron River

Itasca Woman Visits City and Other Local Notes

Mrs. Charles Dunning of Itasca visits the city. Jidbu Dohm of Bayfield spends Saturday evening and Sunday here. Read the TIMES article Government Banking System and its interest. Leonard Brinker of Suprior assists Mayor Sweet with packing as preparations to move proceed.

Jidbu Dohm Bayfield The TIMES Leonard Brinker Suprior Sweet

Fo ley's Kidney Cure Promises Help for Kidney and Bladder Trouble

An advertisement asserts Fo ley's Kidney Cure can treat kidney and bladder ailments not beyond medical reach. Quotation attributed to Q W Frost endorses the remedy for general kidney issues.

Noone Foley Q. W. Frost

P Swanby Dead Suspected Self-Destruct At Home

Ole P Swanby cashier of the Northern State Bank died at his home Tuesday morning at 9 30 in what coroner says appears to be self inflicted strychnine poisoning. A jury will consider a post mortem verdict after analyses. He leaves a wife three children and siblings in state Dakota and Oregon.

Ole P. Swanby Northern State Bank Mertens Bayfield Swanley Swanly Bayfield County Bank Dakota Oregon Bryan Denver Indianapolis Star Lincoln Nebraska

The Archers of Muir Entertain In City Visit

Market notes say money is easy yet the rich avoid the burden. Mrs. P. J. Bogie of Iron River oversees Maud Picott’s business in Miss Picott’s absence. Hon. J. Pierpont Morgan lacks time for the presidency. The Congregational Ladies host a Saturday Coffee at Mrs. Harry stabbing’s home next Saturday afternoon with a suitable program. A Masonic hall reception is planned tomorrow evening for Mayor Sweet about to leave.

P. J. Bogie Iron River Maud Picott Miss Picott Harry Stabbing Masonic Hall Mayor Sweet

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Toledo Company

Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. internal remedies are required. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Described as a regular prescription from top physicians, with tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo Ohio

Married Monday in Catholic Church at 6 00

Miss Maud Picott wed Micheal E. Doyle at St. Louis Catholic Church with Rev. Father Dunstan officiating. The couple, attended by relatives, plan a Chicago honeymoon and expect to return to reside here after a month.

Maud Picott Micheal E. Doyle St. Louis Catholic Church Father Dunstan Jennie Herron Duluth Eddie Picott Bayfield Miss Picott Antoin Picott Mr. Doyle Patrick Doyle Mack

Resolutions of Sympathy From S H E F A Lodge

At the last meeting of the Wash burn S H E F of A resolutions were adopted mourning the death of Ole Anne's wife. The officers and members extend sincere sympathy and order a copy of the resolutions sent to the brother, spread on lodge minutes, and published in city papers.

Washburn S. H. & E. F Grim Reaper Ole Anne

Resolutions of Sympathy for Brother Ole Aune

The Court Chequamegon No 3054 Independent Order of Foresters expresses heartfelt sympathy on the death of Ole Aune's wife. Resolutions are recorded in the minutes, copies sent to Brother Anne, and publication in the local newspaper is requested.

Ole Aune Chequamegon Order of Foresters Brother Aune Brother Anne

Tax Notice from Hileen Town Treasurer 1907 Roll

Notice from Chas Ellison town treasurer of Eileen Wisconsin that the 1907 tax roll is in his hands for collection. Taxes may be paid at his office on the farm Sec 14-47-5 any time before January 31 1908. Dated December 10 1907. Box 392 Ashland Wis Rural 7.

Hileen Chas, Ellison Eileen Ashland Wis Home Telephone Rural

Farmers urged to use 8 percent loans for land improvements

Theron Loveland of the American Bond company reports plans to loan thousands to Bayfield county farmers for clearing and improving unimproved lands at 8 percent. He argues borrowing boosts county development, farmers’ cash flow, and adherence to obligations, citing success with farm ventures and other businessmen.

Theron Loveland American Bond Company of Minneapolis American Bank Trust Company Bayfield County Washburn

Items of Interest from Various Papers

A collection of witty quips and social snippets references to Bryan in Denver, jail closures due to prohibition, and remarks on public figures like J. J. Hill and ex-Banker Morse. Notes on the coffin market in Breathitt County and Harry Thaw at Matteawan. Also an ad for Good Dry Maple and Birch Wood by Wm Olson.

Morse Breathitt County Hargis Wm. Olson

Flour Docks to Handle Salt Shipments This Season

The Omaha flour docks in the city are expected to be used this season for transferring large salt shipments. The Delray Salt Co. has arranged use of the flour sheds, with rail departures to western points and boat imports. The activity promises many jobs and benefits local business interests.

Omaha Delray Salt Co West

Special church services and funeral announced

Norwegian Lutheran Church schedules special services tonight with Professor Reimestad of Minneapolis to perform musical selections. A large audience is hoped for. Services are planned for both morning and evening next Sunday. The funeral of Ole P. Swanbey is set for next Sunday at 2:15 P M, with a short service at the residence at 1:30.

Ole P. Swanbey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Andrew Gleddi N. P Mrs Charles Dunning of Itasca City Downey’s Candy City Drug Store A. Loveland, Prest T. A. Loveland, Cash Erican Bond Company Ida Building Minneapolis, Minn P. Swanby Muir J. Pierpont Morgan United States Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church E. E. Kenfield Lodge of Good Templars A. Berge Good Templar Lodge Hercules Club Salt Lake Tribune J. J. Hill Matteawan Harry Thaw Norwegian Lutheran Church Lien’s
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