Hearst Driven Democratic Drive Hits Bayfield County
The Hearst movement gains in Wisconsin with Bayfield targeted as a key county. Mayor Burt Williams of Ashland directs the push aided by local figures John O Sullivan John Walsh A M Warden J N Kinney Fred Terrill Chris Pederson H C Hofert and Ole Lake as Bayfield supporters. A Hearst club will form to push E C Wall as Milwaukee favorite son candidate. Democratic harmony in Wisconsin appears similar to the Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
E. C. Wall
Miwaukee
Bayfield County
Burt Williams
Ashland
Williams
Washburn
Hearst
Bayfield
Henry Wacksmith
N. Boutin
Hearst Club
Wall
Republican Party
LaFay on Trial for Murder of Willie Ernst at Sioux River
George LaFay stands trial in Sioux River for the August murder of Willie Ernst. The jury was selected after a long process, with nineteen state witnesses presenting evidence linking LaFay to the crime. The defense counters with alibi and conflicting testimony as Judge Parish nears completion of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Shea
Ashland
Joseph Hall
Sioux River
LaFay
Willie Ernst
William Starr
George Barningham
Young Ernst
John Brooks
George Mott
Chris Rolla
Frank Smith
Joe Veno
John Overby
Washburn
Duffy LaBell
Fred Terrill
Veno
Arthur
Ed Sioux
Gene Hawkes
Topside
Richard Hawkes
Judge Parish
Peter Ferguson
Fraser’s Camp
Frank Vaughn
Willie Plucifer
Incorporation debated in Washburn growth push
Citizens debate forming a city government as business leaders and taxpayers argue that incorporation saves taxes, expands shore front, and improves governance. The opposition's figures are challenged, claiming outside valuations misstate costs, while advocates point to a $3,000 yearly saving and the need to include bay shore properties in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Thompson
South Shore
Bay Shore
Northern Wisconsin counties plan united effort to boost agriculture
The March first meeting in Iron River will convene representatives from Douglas, Bay field, Ashland and Iron counties to explore forming a regional group to advance northern farm lands. Organizers expect strong turnout from Northern Wisconsin leaders and aim to align counties around agricultural development.
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Iron River
Bayfield
Ashland
Douglas
Iron
Ron
Fairall
Superior
Wisconsin
North
Church Plans Sunday Topics and Farewell for Member
Congregational Church sets next Sunday morning topic Perfection and an evening talk by Dr. F B Hicks on The Community and the Home. The Boy's Club hosted a farewell reception for Mr John Chambers last Friday night with regret at his departure. A missionary meeting at Mrs E Alvord's home Wednesday afternoon proved very interesting and profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
F. B. Hicks
John Chambers
E. ©. Alvord
Barnes and Orienta New Towns Face Litigation
Circuit Court grants writ of certiorari to test creation of Orienta and Barnes. Albert Johnson and Byron Ripley sue for Barnes and Orienta respectively. Hearing anticipated next week as Judge Parish may convene a special Ashland term.
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Orienta
Barnes
Charles F. Morris
Circuit Court
Albert Johnson
Byron Ripley
Judge Parish
Ashland
National Bank for Bayfield Planned with 25 000 Capital
A. H. Wilkinson forms a National Bank for Bayfield with subscriptions from most local business interests and a 25 000 capitalization. The bank will absorb the Lumbermen's Exchange run by William Knight, likely opening within thirty days. It would be the county's first national bank, boosting local support for immediate success. Separately M. A. Sprague F. T. Yates and O. A. Lamoreaux plan a state bank charter for Bayfield, possibly starting this summer, potentially giving Bayfield two banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wilkinson
Bayfield
William Knight
Busi~ Ness
Wilkinson
Messrs. M. A. Sprague
F. T. Yates
O. A. Lamoreaux
The Question of a Practical Man Sermon Series
The article announces a Sunday morning sermon titled The Question of a Practical Man as the second in the Great Questions series. A 7:30 Sunday evening song service is planned, plus a Shoe Social at Fred T. Yates home Friday night with a joke about small shoes and a music readings program by local talent and Mrs Lieby of Ashland. Young men are asked to bring young ladies with large feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Yates
Lieby
Ashland
Bond Filed for Carnegie Library Construction
Contractors Sheridan Palm and Swain filed a bond with the library board for the Carnegie Library project and the bond was accepted. Bondsmen are M. A. Sprague F. T. Yates B. Uvgrodt and E. C. Stevens. The board waived a surety bond and accepted a personal bond instead.
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Carnegie Library
Messrs. Sheridan, Palm and Swain
Library Board
Messrs
M. A. Sprague
F. T. Yates
B. Uvgrodt
E. C. Stevens
Advertising for Patent Medicines and Auctions by Doyle and Sweet
Doyle and Sweet and associates completed bill posting and distribution for several patent medicines and related products. They advertise widely via billboards and newspapers, presenting these goods as legitimate products to build a large advertising supported business.
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Doyle & Sweet
Associated Bill
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Barret
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Frosty Spies
Washburn, Wis
Peterson
Hanson
Ers
Bayfield County Telephone Co's
Home Institution
Garland Clothing CO
2Nd St
Wis
Athearn Hotel
Milwaukee
George
John Taylor
Pratt
Albert Nemic
Cable
Harry Lind
H. P. Swanley
Timothy Manning
Dell Townsend
John Blanks
Robert Robertson
John Pape
John Richardson
Andrew Arnison
James McLaughlin
Mmnooner
J. J. McDonald
McDonald
Barnes and Orienta
Ty Board
National Bank For
Mr. E. Church
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