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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1900
Page
1
The Iron River Municipal Court race clusters around the judgeship since Judge Savage declines re election. The Pioneer lauds his tenure amid calls for new candidates urging voters to choose a steward who protects justice and public interest.
A Wisconsin editor critiques Porto Rico tariff demands on U S goods, citing McKinley and Root on free access. The Whitewater Register offers a ceasefire idea in the South African war, proposing trade links and Rhodes road interests to yield peace and prosperity.
The speaker argues that customs duties on Puerto Rican products would betray U S pledges of friendship. He warns that enacting such legislation would contradict longstanding assurances of goodwill toward the island and its people.
Brethren of the press are reminded of the meeting to organize the North Wisconsin Press Association at Chippewa Falls on March 12 and 13. Indications point to a large gathering of newspaper people, urging attendance.
A Victorian era report notes the arrest of Olga Nethersole for performing Sapho. It critiques the play and its literary rivals while arguing the Sapho character mirrors real women in ordinary towns, reflecting debates on liberal education.
Frank Drummond, Bayfield County board representative, opposes selling tax certificates for less than face value. He argues time and small reductions to justify buyers, with liberal terms on deeded lands for actual settlement. The county’s finances do not demand sacrifices and lands now command higher prices as Bayfield grows. The Bayfield Western railway fight nears conclusion with new owners Rice Whigham Laub, Chicago capitalists, purchasing engine and forty cars. They plan a saw mill and shops, aiming to operate early next spring.
A compact ad note promotes Rocky Mountain Tea for night use sold by Owen, Frost & Co. The peculiar wording urges readers to pursue their own success and energy, framing the product as a stimulant or tonic offered by the local firm.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita Indian Territory reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of long standing scrofula with terrible sores on head and face. He claims the remedy purifies blood, aids digestion, builds strength, and treats eczema and ulcers. Sold by Owen, Frost & Co for 50 cents with guarantee.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney cure as a reliable remedy pre Sidney and Blad The proprietors guarantee money back if not cured. Owen Frost & Co. are listed as the sellers promising a perfect preparation for all diseases claimed to be cured.
Mrs. Luthur Lutz endured seven years of illness with coughing and sleeplessness until she bought Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. After two bottles her health improved completely, sleeping better and recovering fully. Trial bottles are free at Owen Frost & Co drug store with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar and a guarantee.
An Owens Frost & Co advertisement touts Bannar Salve as the most healing ointment in the world. It promises rapid relief for chapped hands cracked lips and rough skin, positioning the product as a premier remedy.
Sheriff John O'Sullivan will auction the north half of the northeast quarter the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 26 township 46 north range 7 west in Bayfield County on March 10 1900 at 9 00 AM at the village of Washburn courthouse to satisfy a judgment of $282 45 plus costs in favor of Ed Hunter and R A Steckbauer against Patrick Curran and M O'Brien. A W McLiron attorney.
Public auction to satisfy a $1333.88 judgment in the Bayfield County circuit action Wa. Werder vs numerous defendants. On February 1 1900 at 10 am at the Washburn courthouse front door sale of described lands in Townships 49 48 N Range 9 West. Sheriff John O Sullivan leads. May attorney Ge P Ross.
Sheriff A W McLeod will auction the West half of the NE quarter the SE quarter and the NE quarter of the SE quarter of section 22 township 46 north range 7 west totaling about 169 acres on March 10 1900 at 9 00 AM at the Washburn courthouse front door to satisfy a 307.01 debt plus costs from Ed Hunter and R A Steckbauer against James Curran.
Louis Anderson files a contest against Lars Hindrekson for entry 39.2 in section 2 township 50 north range 7 west alleging abandonment for over six months. Hearings set for February 28 1900 before the Register and Receiver. publication ordered due to failed personal service.
The Land Office at Ashland Wisconsin. John H. Allan 4160 for NEY Sec 30 T49N R5W to prove residence and cultivation March 12 1900 before the Register and Receiver witnesses Benjamin Gilpin Arthur D Tomke A Swanson Andrew Hugdahl of Washburn Bayfield County Wisconsin Subscribe for Times.
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