Lees Celebrate Golden Wedding in Washburn Home
Mr and Mrs Nels Lee renewed their vows on their golden wedding anniversary at their Washburn home. The celebration drew fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren among numerous relatives friends praise the couple for kindness and long service to the community. Mr Lee a former navigator and captain shared sea voyages and the family history. War Savings stamps are tax free with 4 percent compound interest offering a safe investment for small savers.
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Nels Lee
Lee
J. A. LaLonde
Effie Arseneau
Walter Hayner
Mrs. Bald
Frederickstad
Norway
Mr. Lee
America
New Brunswick
Canada
United States
Washburn
Globe
Wales
Hong Kong
China
Atlantic
Cathrina
Holland
Last Lap John F. Jacobs Jr Announces New Dallas Address
John F. Jacobs Jr reports a new mailing address at Camp Dix State Fair Grounds Squad 29 Dallas Texas in a subscription update. He graduated from Columbus aviation school February 9 and finished ground training at Berkeley before joining Dallas to learn finishing touches of aerial combat for the war effort.
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John F. Jacobs, Jr
Camp Dix
State Fair Grounds
Squad 29
Dallas
Texas
John
Columbus
Ohio
Berkeley
California
Hun Devils
They Call It Coal Sample From North Dakota Weird Fiber Coal
Reverend Chr Christiansen presented a coal sample from North Dakota. He described it as a fibrous substance resembling burned wood with visible grain. The sample reportedly burns freely and lasts longer than wood but lacks the enduring qualities of local coal.
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Chr
Christiansen
North Dakota
Impressive east third street housing planned
A solid block of modern houses will rise on the north side of East Third Street from Third to Fourth Avenues. The project promises a great addition to the city section with improved homes scheduled for the coming season.
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Third Street
8Rd Avenue
3Rd Avenue
4Th Avenue
Young Peoples Society Plans Ashland Visit by Special Train
About 60 members of the Young Peoples Society will travel to Ashland tonight by special train to meet with the Young Peoples society of the Trinity church in a friendly exchange.
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The
Young Peoples Society
Ashland
Young Peoples Society of the Trinity Church
Tomkins Gets Landraint's Job As District Tax Assessor
A. Pearce Tomkins of Ashland will be the new income tax assessor for the Ashland Bayfield Iron district. He succeeds William Landraint who was removed after a hearing on disloyalty charges. Tomkins, an Ashland attorney, is well known and expected to be well received.
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A. Pearce Tomkins
Ashland
Bayfield and
Iron
Madison
Tomkins
William Landraint
Tax Commission
Landraint
Call to the Colors for American Schoolteachers
Mary C. Bradford, president of the National Education Association, issues a call to public school teachers to serve in the war effort. She urges teachers to join the Junior Red Cross School Auxiliary and participate from Lincoln to Washington's birthdays in a nationwide character education campaign.
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United States
American Republic
America
Republic
Red Cross
Lincoln
Washington
National Education Association
War Camp Drive Exceeds City Quota Again
The War Camp Community Recreation Fund in Washburn surpassed its quota as in prior drives. DuPont Protective Association workers pledged 4 dollars for every local dollar, and with 102.50 raised, the city’s total forwarded will exceed 500 dollars.
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War Camp
DuPont Protective Association
DuPont Company
Washburn
City Bowler Team Defeats Ashland Elks in Series
Defeated the Elks A team from this city. Leightner Burke Hansen Hauch and Wolf led a three game set in Ashland last Friday evening. Washburn won two of the three games but lost the second by two points. The squad now claims two recent victories over Ashland.
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Leightner
Burke
Hansen
Hauch
Wolf
Ashland
Elk
Washburn
Actual Battle Conditions in New War Picture at Gem Theatre
The feature For France by Greater Vitagraph presents battle scenes with infantry artillery cavalry trench fighting and air scouting. Over 1500 U S Regulars and National Guardsmen participated as officers and crew. Edward Earle and Betty Howe star, with Frank Andrews and Arthur Donaldson in support.
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France
Vitagraph
U. S
Edward Earle
Betty Howe
Frank Andrews
Arthur Donaldson
John W. Gibson Makes Business Trip to Duluth
John W. Gibson undertook a business trip to Duluth on a Wednesday. The move signals a possible expansion or meeting with regional partners.
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John W. Gibson
Duluth
Methodist Church Service and Events Notice
Public worship Sunday at 10 45 a m. Epworth League Sunday at 6 30 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m at the Methodist parsonage. Pastor D W Davis and Superintendent F E Wieman extend a cordial invitation to all not yet belonging to another church.
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F. E. Wieman
Epw
Methodist
Congregational Church Schedule and Midweek Meeting
The Congregational Church lists a church school at 9:45, morning worship at 12, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, a Patriotic Meeting in the evening at 7:30, and a midweek Bible reading on the 27th. All are urged to bring Bibles. O. W. Smith, Minister.
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Christian Endeavor
O. W. Smith
Lost Gray Muff With White Stripes Reported
Lost gray muff with white stripes between 6th Ave and 3rd Street near Four Mile Creek Road. Finder please return to Times office.
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6Th Ave
3Rd Street
Four Mile Creek Road
Times Office
Celebrate Anniversary of Knights of Pythias Lodge No 139
Apostle Lodge No 139 Knights of Pythias marked the 54th anniversary at its lodge rooms on Tuesday evening February 19. Impromptu speeches were given by most members under guidance of Commanding Officer Aug Hoffmann and Brother D M Maxcy. Refreshments were served and a social evening followed. The lodge is among the city’s five thriving lodges.
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Apostle Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Order
Aug. F. Hoffmann
D. M. Maxcy
High School Notes Reveal Marshals and Pranks at Walker High
High School Notes recounts senior class party on Friday February 15 at Walker High and introduces four marshals appointed by Superintendent Kyper to curb unexcused absences. Two truants were found near a cave stove and escorted to the principal’s office. Poetry urges good conduct and attendance. Superintendent Kyper orders 14 football uniforms and spring practice due to fall potato digging obligations.
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Walker High School
Carl Wedin
Joel ‘Blexrud
Robert Morris
Earl Geisert
Supt
G. D. Kyper
Carson
Walker
Svow
Fac
Glee Club Practices Tighten Before Summer Break
The report notes stiff practice to prevent summer forgetfulness. Mr Anderson missed one day last week due to a severe cold. The glee club, directed by Miss Castle, is progressing well in its work.
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Anderson
Glee Club
Miss Castle
Ashland Wrestler Hagensick Challenges Sanders at Any Weight
Ashland fans dislike a broad challenge issued by Jack Hagensick of Viola Wisconsin to Elmer Sanders of Ashland. Hagensick, 158 pounds, claims he can weigh 160 after training and offers to wrestle Sanders near any weight, winner takes all, though Ashland has yet to respond. Sanders weighs about 200 pounds and reportedly forfeited weight money to stay above 180. Hagensick, described as a rising wizard from Milwaukee with a peppy, bold style, gained notoriety after a Milwaukee appearance.
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Ashland
Jack Hegensick
DuPont
Hagensick
Elmer Sanders
Price
Sanders
Viola
Wis
Milwaukee
Northwest
Larkin
Milwaukee Papers
East Ashland
Red Cross Bayfield County Shipments Demonstrate Help
Report shows recent forward shipments by the Bay field County Red Cross including February 13 totals of 75 sweaters 87 helmets 10 scarfs 36 wristlets 50 socks. From Oct 11 to Feb 14 18 the counts include 469 sweaters 338 wristlets 392 socks 74 helmets 252 mufflers and 4 bed socks valued at 3836 dollars. Mrs Reese Loranger chairs the committee.
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Red Cross
Bayfield County
Reese Loranger
Hagensick Poised for Waves of Challenge in Wrestling
DuPont wrestler Jack Hagensick may soon face Walter Willaby of Mellen who has defeated Sanders twice and drawn twice with Hagensick. Willaby offered a winner take all match, promoter Wright ready to stage if they agree. Roy Anderson in Illinois also ready to wrestle upon return to the powder plant. Sanders ignores the challenge.
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Jack Hagensick
DuPont
Walter Willaby
Mellen
Sanders
Hagensick
Wright
Roy Anderson
Illinois
Sailor Mike Felix Visits City With Parents
Navy sailor Mike Felix from the Battleship South Carolina has spent several days in the city this week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs William Felix.
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Mike Felix
South Carolina
Mrs
William Felix
Beavers to Install Officers and Initiate Class
The Beaver lodge will hold its annual officer installation and initiate a class of candidates next Tuesday evening February 26 at eight o clock. Refreshments will be served at the usual meeting place. Officers to be installed include M W B M E Doyle M W Q Mrs M Frost M W C H P Axelberg Sec Wm Goedeke Treas Mrs Wm Goedeke Queen Angeline Gilbert Worthy Princess Philomena Burke W Guide O M Olson Trapper Geo A Calder Scout Villa Olson Organist P G Frey Trustee Mrs E C Alvord.
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Beaver Lodge
M. W. B. M. E. Doyle
M. Frost
H. P
Fourth Lecture Under Men's Club at Congregational Church
The 4th Number of the Lecture course under the Men's Club will be held at the Congregational church on Thursday evening February 28. Paul E. Voelker will deliver the lecture. Voelker is a popular, well received speaker who has spoken here many times and is expected to please once again.
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Congregational Church
Paul E. Voelker
Voelker
Correction: Burnice Kurschner Sent to the Front
An earlier note misstated that Cyril Kurschner joined the U S Army aviation division. The correction clarifies it was Burnice M Kurschner, Cyril’s brother, who went to the front.
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Cyril Kurschner
United States Army
Burnice M. Kurschner
Cyril
Washburn Times Ownership Report October 1917
W A Robinson sworn as editor lists publisher Washburn Printing Co Washburn Wis as publisher and editor and identifies owners M A Sprague Estate F W Downs O A Lamoreaux and A P Fraser none hold 1 percent or more of securities. Notarized February 20 1918 by C E Estabrook.
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Wisconsin
Bayfield
W. A. Robinson
Washburn Times
Washburn Printing Company
Washburn
Wis
M. A. Sprague
F. W. Downs
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LEES
State Tax Commission
Mary
C. Bradford
Elks
D. W. Davis
Earl E. Geisert
Beavers
Congress
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