Downs Heads Thrift Campaign For War Savings Stamps
F W Downs of this city is county chairman for the promotion of War Savings stamps or Thrift stamps in Bayfield County. The plan calls for organizing every town and extending to schools lodges and other groups to sell stamps. Post offices mail carriers and stores would serve as selling points to encourage small investors and children to save with stamps bearing government bond rates. Teachers urged to promote purchases in schools.
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F. W. Downs
Bayfield County
Liberty
United States
Local Board Sees Two Members Relieved of Duties
The Local Board of Bigticts county grants release to J. W. Dad of Bayfield and Peter J. Savage of Iron River after hardship from time demands. The board will operate with five members: C. H. Werden Mason ER, C. Alvord, Dr. Frey, Nels M. Oscar and Andy Murray Washburn.
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Bigticts County
J. W. Dad
Bayfield
Peter J. Savage
Iron River
C.H. Werden
Mason
ER. C. Alvord
Dr. Frey
Nels M. Oscar
Andy Murray
Washburn
Washburn Alumni Lose to Ashland 39 35 in Debut
The Washburn Alumni played their season opener at Ashland's Union Club last Friday evening. The locals were defeated 39 to 35 but fought hard throughout a hotly contested game. Washburn shows promise with all nine players drawn from former high school stars.
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Washburn
Ashland
Union Club
Farewell Party for Hiram Hansen at Lamoreaux Hotel
Friends of Hiram Hansen hosted a farewell banquet last Saturday at the Lamoreaux Hotel. Hansen leaves this week for Louviers to oversee a department at the California plant in a promotion recognizing his faithful service. Mrs Hansen and their son will remain in the city for the time being.
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Hiram Hansen
Lamoreaux Hotel
Hiram
Louviers
California
Hansen
Mrs. Hansen and Son
Methodist Church public services and meeting notice
The Methodist Church led by Pastor D. W. Davis schedules public worship Sunday at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 45 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m An official board meeting is set for Monday evening January 7 at 8 00 p m at the church parish hall.
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Epworth League
Methodist Posneahil
Downs Son Joins Navy On Submarine G-1
Robert Downs, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Downs, has joined the American naval forces and is stationed on the Submarine G-1. He works in electrical tasks after a lengthy training program at a top national school and is contributing to the war effort.
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Robert Downs
Frank Downs
Mr. Downs
Robert
Uncle Sam
W W Jones Dies. longtime Madison clerk and educator
W W Jones of Madison died at his home after years of public service. He served as clerk in the Assembly for five sessions and was a former superintendent of Washturn Public Schools, following Prof. H W Rood. Washburn friends extend sympathy to his family.
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W. W. Jones
Madison
S. A. Oscar
W.W. Jones
Washturn
H. W. Rood
Froseth Heads to Washington for FTC Post
Alfred Froseth left Sunday afternoon for Washington D C where he has been offered a fine position with the Federal Trade Commission. He plans to stay about two months to decide whether to accept the tendered role while Mrs Froseth covers duties in the Treasurer's office.
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Alfred Froseth
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Froseth
National Capitol
Mrs. Froseth
Normal Lutheran Church Service and Meetings Notice
Nor. Luth. Church carpenters and Christiansen pastor schedule Sunday services at 10 30 am Sunday school at noon English Song Service at 7 30 pm Annual business meeting Monday at 8 pm Ladies Aid and Young Peoples society meet at the church Wednesday afternoon and evening hosted by Mrs Erick Haugen and Mrs John Reitan
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Ladies Aid and the
Young Peoples Society
Erick Haugen
John Reitan
Priest Beaudette Serves as Chaplain Near German Front
A letter from Rev. Fr. W. A. Beaudette formerly pastor of St. Louis Catholic Church reports he is stationed in France as a chaplain with the U S Army. He says he is so near the German line he can hear shells but the front location is not specified.
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W. A. Beaudette
St. Louis Catholic Church
France
Chaplin
United States
City snow plow first run of season after prior snow
John Hare of Camp Grant Lil reports soldiers back home for New Years furlough and notes a disciplined Camp unit as a strong military machine is being whipped into shape after a snowy spell.
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John Hare
Camp Grant, Lil
Bayfield County Completes Questionnaire Dispatches
Bayfield County plans to finish sending out draft questionnaires within four days to registered men. About 1300 sent, roughly 10 percent unreturned. Replies with few corrections. initial returns required 70 percent completion. Nonrespondents' names go to police and to Adjutant General and the Department of Justice for prosecution.
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Bayfield County
Nels Oscar
Court House
Adj. General
Department of Justice
Madison Tax On Admissions Affects Many Citizens
Public notice from Madison Wisconsin December 20 1917 explains a new federal tax on admissions and dues for entertainments dances athletics and lectures. It details rates exemptions reporting duties penalties and the obligation of organizations to collect remit and report monthly. Elliot Oscar son of Mr and Mrs Nels M Oscar has a sprained knee from wrestling.
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Madison
Wis
United States
Elliot
Nels M. Oscar
Galligan Maintains Chairmanship After Contested Election
Circuit Judge G N Risjord ruled Patrick Galligan is the legally elected chairman of Barksdale. Lee Catlin argued guards at the DuPont plant, voting residents at company barracks, were not town residents. The court rejected that challenge and Galligan retained the office by one vote margin after a jury was waived.
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G. N. Risjord
Patrick Galligan
Barksdale
Lee Catlin
Galligan
Catlin
DuPont
Bayfield County
DuPont Company
Mrs Arntson Dies, Funeral Set at Norwegian Church
Mrs Iver Arntson longtime Washburn resident dies in her sleep at home on west Third Street. Funeral services from the Norwegian Lutheran church will be held next Monday afternoon, with interment at Woodland Cemetery beside her husband. Survived by four sons Andrew Thomas William Martin and six grandchildren.
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Iver Arntson
West Third Street
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Woodland Cemetery
Arntson
Ortedalen
Norway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Washburn
Andrew
Thomas
William
Martin
Bayview Community Club Meeting and Evening Dance
The Bayview Community Club holds an all day gathering at Houghton school on Saturday January 5 starting 10 30 a m. Bring dinner coffee provided topics include standardization of crops and price control with W E Bruker presenting. A free dance follows in the evening with invitation to all attendees.
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Bayview Community Club
Houghton
W. E. Brubaker
W. E. Plant
Premium for Pennies in Bayfield County Bank Offer
The Bayfield County Bank offers $1.05 for 100 pennies and will accept up to $50 in pennies. The promotion cites a national penny shortage and government mint supply issues due to wartime demand and an increased tax.
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Bayfield County Bank
Bayview Fruit Dairy urges customers to buy only from its driver
The notice states that Bayview Fruit & Dairy Farm products are sold exclusively by the driver and warns others may misuse bottle caps. It emphasizes choosing the Dairy with a conscience to ensure the best and purest milk.
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Bayview Fruit & Dairy Farm
Fraternal War Savings Association Formed in Wisconsin
The Fraternal War Savings Association of Wisconsin was organized Friday at the Wisconsin Hotel in Oshkosh. Officers include S. A. Oscar as president and John M. Callahan as secretary treasurer, with regional directors from Beavers Knights of Pythias and Royal Neighbors. The group aims to unite fraternal bodies to support the war, combat disloyal propaganda, promote enlistment, educate the public, and assist with war savings stamps nationwide. Branches will form in every county with ties to the State Council of Defence. The movement is endorsed by organizations totaling about 300,000 members in Wisconsin, with plans for similar associations nationwide.
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Fraternal War Savings Assocition of
Wisconsin
Emmett R. Hicks
Oshkosh
Wisconsin Fraternal Congress
S. A. Oscar
The
Beavers
Madison
John M. Callahan
Catholic Knights of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
E. W. Spring
United Commercial Travelers
E. G. Gottry
Knights of Pythias
Eva Childs
Royal Neighbors of America
Hanover
Wis
Daisy D. Callow
A. D. Campbell
United States
Army
Navy
War Savings
County Council of Defence
Washburn City Tax Collections Increase Over 1917
City Treasurer Miss Jerusha Johnson reports 1918 tax collections in Washburn totaling 7580.72 by this morning, up from 1415.78 last year. The Northwestern Fuel Company paid the largest single tax 4287.47. Taxes are due with no penalty until the end of the month. council may extend the penalty-free period to March 1st at its upcoming meeting.
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Jerusha Johnson
Washbbury
Northwestern Fuel Company
Swedish Luth. Church Services Schedule
Church services listed by city and date through January and February with Ashland Bayfield Washburn locations and times. Ashland Bayfield Washburn dates include mornings and evenings. Ashland Jan 13 10 30 a m Bayfield Jan 13 7 30 p m. Washburn Jan 29 10 39 a m. Ashland Jan 20 7 30 p m. Bayfield Jan 27 10 30 a m. Washburn Jan 27 7 30 p m.
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Ashland
Bayfield
Washburn
Notice to Washburn Patients Absence Jan to March
J H Urquhart M D Eye Ear Nose and Throat Specialist informs Washburn patients of absence from office from January 1 to March 1.
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Washburn
J. H. Urquhart
M. D
Powder Plant Unknown Accepts Challenge for Ashland Match
Ashland wrestler known as the Powder Plant Unknown may face Elmer Sanders of Ashland in a two week window if Sanders agrees to the terms and proves the challenger’s identity. A potential Opera House bout is planned for January 21 or 22 pending promoter Clarence Wright.
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Elmer Sanders
Ashland
Ashland Press
Anderson
Roy Anderson
Sanders
Clarence Wright
Opera House
Foss Brothers
Barksdale
Chequamegon Bay
Lincoln School Seeks Thanks for Holiday Fund Drive
George R Moore and wife returned from Antigo where they visited daughter Mrs John Albers. Mrs Arnold Thielke left for Superior after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Marsh. Lincoln school thanks the public for a Christmas entertainment that raised forty five dollars with fifteen for the YWCA and the rest to the Red Cross bringing their total Red Cross donations to fifty two dollars and fifty cents.
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George R. Moore
Antigo
John Albers
Arnold Thielke
Superior
City
Mrs. Alfred Marsh
Lincoln School
Red Cross
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Downs Heads Thrift Campaign
Thrift Stamp Sale
Methodist Church
D. W. Davis
Washington
Nor. Luth
Christiansen
Mrs. Arntson
Fraternal War Savings Association
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