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Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1909

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RUN CREAMERY PLAN AIMS COOPERATION AMONG FARMERS

Farmers to form a cooperative creamery with full management by members. Stock set at 10 dollars per share to be affordable for farmers. A loan fund plan to aid cow purchases discussed, to be developed. Committee leader Wm Olson assisted by E C Stevens and D J Estabrook coordinates outreach. R W Smith promotes farmers’ involvement. Community members T A Oscar ill, Rollins from Superior visited.

Commercial Club Wm. Olson E. C. Stevens D. J. Estabrook R. W. Smith Sioux River

Charley's Aunt Impresses At Local High School Show

High school pupils of the class of 1909 presented Charley's Aunt to a full Opera House audience last Friday. The curtain rises to Mrs. Plodding's Nieces and the cast performed with notable talent and poise from opening to final curtain.

Opera House

Mason Officials Win Out In Ouster Case

Mason town officials Iver Tidlund John Seibert Clerk Charles Larson and Assessor Charles Strauma avoid removal after court found property assessments in Mason generally undervalued and no discrimination against Hines Lumber Co The Board of Review adjournment to summon Hines testified disputed alleged bias

Iver Tidlund John Seibert Charles [. Larson Charles J. Strauma Mason Hines Lumber Company Board of Review

Yates Sells Interest in Pioneer Printing Firm

Word from Minneapolis reports Fred T. Yates has sold his interest in Pioneer Printing Company where he served as Secretary and Manager. He took control about a year ago and plans a rest of a couple of weeks while deciding next steps, remaining largely connected to this city.

Minneapolis Fred T. Yates Mr. Yates Pioneer Printing Company Twin Cities

Norwegian Lutheran Church Services In Norwegian Language

Regular morning and evening services in Norwegian. Afternoon service at Long Lake. Enrollments of Confirmants next Saturday morning at 10 o clock at the Harel.

Long Lake Harel

Poverty Social At Gibson Home Friday Evening

The poverty social at Mr and Mrs John W Gibson features Florence Fahrig piano Martha Downer readings James Albert Plunkett Bertha Belle Kenfield Mae Lamoreaux Gse ivsh Christening in Tipperary Mae Lamoreaux whistling Mary Bennett soloists Lucinda Corning John Page Olaf Olson and the Coming Through the Rye quartet Edward Stevens Henry Lien Alexander Fraser Merwin Lincoln plus refreshments Rye sandwiches hot Frankforts dill pickles doughnuts and coffee all for 15c Everyone is welcome.

John W. Gibson Florence Fahrig Martha Downer James Albert Plunkett Reading Bertha Belle Kenfield Tipperary Mae Lamoreaux Mary Bennett Thomas Dugan Lucinda Corning John Page Olaf Olson Edward Stevens Henry Lien Alexander Fraser Merwin Lincoln

Pneumonia Follows La Grippe Warns Against Cough Syrup

The notice cautions that pneumonia often follows la grippe but does not follow Foley's Honey and Tar. It urges refusing any other product and endorses only the genuine yellow package Q. V. Frost.

Q. v. Frost

Local visits and teaching assignments noted in city

Tim Kearns visited with his family over Sunday. Miss Minney Kinney spent a few days at home with her parents the first of the week. She is teaching at Bellwood in Douglas County. F S Herbert of Iron River trans acted business in the city several days ago. E E Kenfield of Cass Lake Sundayed with his family in this city. He returned Monday afternoon.

T. A. Oscar Miss Rollins Superior Tim Kearns Minney Kinney Bellwood Douglas County F.S. Herbert Iron River E. E. Kenfield Cass Lake

Social events at Arcade Restaurant and Lent timing noted

K P Lodge members enjoyed a social night at the Arcade Restaurant hosted by Carl Holmberg and Andy Murray with progressive hearts and a fine supper. Olga Hanson received a surprise party last Saturday afternoon as did Mrs. Ole Hovind for her guests. The Swedish Mission Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Gust Ogren’s home. Lent begins and lasts six weeks ending April 11 with Easter dating earlier this year to March 27 1910, noting previous years.

K. P. Lodge Arcade Carl Holmberg Andy Murray Olga Hanson Ole Hovind Ladies Aid Swedish Mission Church Gust Ogren

Saloon License Hearing Held. Council Adjourns Amid Delays

City Council in Saloon case failed to act due to unpreparedness as witnesses were not summoned. Hearing adjourned to March 17 with testimony to show cause for revoking Hotel Washburn license while another proposal granted a short term license amid debate over fair fees and council procedure.

Common Council Washburn Oliver Wescott A. W. McLeod E. C. Alvord

Farms to Rent and Labor Help Seeks Farmers and Renters

The Commissioner of Labor at Madison seeks farmers willing to rent farms and renters seeking farms. Write to the Commissioner of Labor in Madison to place or find farm tenants. The Bureau of Labor offers free services to laborers and farmers, with hundreds of applicants ready for seasonal farm work. Also ads for sales agents with $36 weekly or 400 percent profit.

Commissioner of Labor Madison Commissioner of Labor At Bureau of Labor America Frank W. Williams Company Taylor St Chicago Ill

Green's Syrup of Tar refund guarantee

The undersigned Fox Bros offer a refund on a 50 cent bottle of Green's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfac tory with money refunded.

Fox Bros

Friday Basket Ball at Opera House Features Two Local Teams

A fast paced basketball game is set for Friday evening at the Opera House between the local Independent team and Ashland’s Whirlwinds. The Independents consist of several former High School players now playing independently and unaffiliated with the High School Athletic Association. A dance will follow the game, expected to draw a large audience due to the Whirlwinds’ strong reputation.

Dodgers Opera House Whirlwinds Ashland Ashland Whirlwinds High School Athletic Association

Program for Year 1909 Woman's Missionary Society Ottoman themes

The society's yearly program opens with a January session on the Ottoman Empire covering Geographical Divisions Population Government and Languages. Hostess Mrs. H. H. Fahrig leads roll call. Missives concern missionaries in Turkey are presented by Leader Mrs. J. Gibson.

The Woman’s Missionary Society Ottoman Empire Turkey H.H. Fahrig J. Gibson H. H. Fahrig F. A. Bell Alvord West A. P. Fraser April Central Turkey Missions Mrs. Kenfield Roll Call Mrs Nels Oscar May Mrs. Downer Kenfield Bell Fahrng Mrs. Gibson Our Home Miss Lathrop Monroe E. G. Moore Sheridan the Aliens

Wisconsin considers building dinamit plant at Waupun

Wisconsin legislators review bill 504 to spend 125000 for a dynamite plant at the state prison in Waupun. The plan would manufacture dynamite for consumers at cost with annual price set by the state board. buyers must prove use. Skeptics note the small output would limit benefits compared with Barkdale’s million dollar plant.

Johnson Waupun State Board of Control Wisconsin Barksdale

Bonde and Lang Plan New Fruit Farm Near Bayfield

Edwin Bonde of Charlottville Minn. and Lang of Bayfield discuss starting a fruit farm near Bayfield this week. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Anderson of West 4th Street Monday morning. Bayfield Co Telephone subscribers may obtain daily forecasts and weather warnings from the Weather Bureau after 11 am for the 36 hour period ending 8 pm the next day.

Edwin Bonde Charlottville Minn Bonde Lang Bayfield John Anderson West 4Th Street Bayfield Co. Telephone Company Weather Bureau United States Department of Agriculture Central

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