02 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
1
The Men's Club of the Congregational church met at M. C. Lincoln's home to decide on the six part lyceum course. influenza ban halted the first three talks, but the club voted to bring the final three numbers to the city and will announce dates via the University of Wisconsin Extension Division.
Amos M. Hansen undertaker begins fitting the Paul son building at rear of Doyle store into a fine casket display room and chapel. The front will serve as a chapel and the rear as a display room to meet the city demand for a local funeral service facility.
Jacobson and Son prepare a major sale in Washburn to reduce stock. Stocks are placed under the guidance of sales managers as a large advertisement announces the event.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and comfort during our mother’s illness and death. Grateful for floral offerings from neighbors and the Beavers. Willis Edgerley and families express appreciation, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Stuhlman, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wiggins, Mr. and Mrs. James Cook note return from a business trip to Chicago.
Town Treasurer announces the 1918 tax roll is open for collection at the office. Taxes must be paid before January 31 1919 or will be collected by law. Notice dated December 20 1918. Signed I J Sten Town Treasurer. Also a note about store hours at A I Sten’s store on Fridays and Saturdays.
City public schools reopened Monday after an influenza shutdown since October. Visiting Nurse Bertha Olson examined pupils. ill children were sent home and require a health certificate to return. The Health Board mandates certificates for any absence. A room by room influenza survey is under way to gauge past cases while courses are adjusted to recover lost time.
Carl Freidman of Freidman and Company Duluth takes over Jacobson and Son stock for a monster sale opening to the public next Friday morning. A large force of clerks has marked goods and prepared the event, claimed to be the biggest sale in the city’s history.
Newly elected Masonic Lodge officers were installed last Friday in an open ceremony for Masons and families. The eight o'clock event featured dancing cards and games with light refreshments. Attendees reported a very pleasant time.
Plans by the Anchor Shipbuilding company directors set construction of a new yard in motion this winter with pilings to be driven when ice supports work. The four way flexible yard aims to handle boats from tugs to large lake vessels and could become Washburn’s main institution as interest grows locally and from outside investors.
Body of Soldier Arrives From Alaska for Burial. Local residents mourn as several well known figures pass away. Joseph Courier dies after long illness. Amil Louis Anderson succumbs to dropsy. Private Ole Skaland returns from Alaska for burial. Mrs. Harry Hills dies after influenza illness. multiple funeral services held or planned.
The Y M C A building erected by the DuPont company is expected to be dedicated around January 10. The facility will be turned over to the city for plant workers and residents, with J C Manville as secretary in charge. dedication will be public and date to be announced next week.
Beaver colony in Bibon swamp between Mason and Drummond is described as the largest in northern Wisconsin with hundreds of beaver, at least 500, and possibly more. Wardens report poaching, dam construction, and winter road flooding. law proposed to license fur dealers and prohibit beaver hides unless legally captured under state supervision.
Nov Luth church lists morning sermon by Rev Christiansen and an English language evening service led by Knute Monson. Sunday school set for noon.
Annual meeting of the Congregational church will be held Wednesday January 8. All members of the Men's Club are requested to attend. There will be music and refreshments.
Alfred Larson came back to Duluth early this week after a short visit with friends and relatives. W Nicolaysen president of the Anchor Shipbuilding company returned early this week from business trips to Duluth Madison Milwaukee and other points.
Services announced for Ashland Washburn Bayfield with dates in January and times 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Readings list locations Ashland Washburn Bayfield and week by week schedule through January 26.
Art Carlson has returned home after completing military service and receiving his discharge.
George Oscar departed Tuesday evening for Nobel Canada to take charge of a large plant for the Canadian Explosive company. He had spent the past week visiting relatives and friends locally.
The Washburn hippodrome will open on the ice at the end of Washington Ave with a two block pier into Lake Superior. Daily skating three hours in three periods plus hockey, racing, and skating exhibitions will accompany warm end-ice facilities and ample lights. Advertisements note locals G J Merklein and William Landraint traveling to Park Falls and Phillipps for New Year visits.
E J Delwiche leads Bayfield Ashland and Douglas County farmers in a grain show at Ashland Junction on January 18 starting 10 AM. Bayfield growers urged to exhibit, with 75 peck entries already, plans to maximize displays with standardized grain sacks and mail order sacks via V E Brubaker Washburn.
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all pupils and teachers to Sunday School at 9:45 and public worship at 10:45 to hear about the Centenary Movement. Abdy family members tied to the colors will have stars added to the flag. Baptisms are offered during the service. Evening parish meetings begin 7:30 each night except next Saturday, with many church members participating.
The DuPont plant at Barksdale restarted Monday morning following a brief holiday shutdown. The item also notes local visits, travels, and community notices including students enrolling in night school and local social events.
The injunction case seeking to force City Clerk L N Clausen to place two Washburn Water Works judgments on the city tax roll was adjourned to Saturday. The tax roll remains with the City Clerk and will stay there until the hearing before Judge Risjord in Ashland. Taxpayers anxious to pay their taxes are frustrated by the delay.
A Saturday night blaze at the Nicolson house on East Fifth Street prompted a fire department response. Fire and water damage were reported, with extensive smoke damage noted throughout the property.
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