Wisconsin Antis Pledge Enforce Treaties to End Liquor in North
Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League members say old Indian treaties make fourteen northern counties dry including Superior Ashland Washburn Bayfield Rhinelander Eagle River and Hurley. They plan to seek enforcement with the department citing parallels to northern Minnesota saloons wiped out. They note most of the state is dry but will push only in the northern counties listed. Hochdanner Johnson wedding held at West 5th Street with Rev Chr Christianson officiating.
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Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League
Superior
Ashland
Washburn
Bayfield
Rhinelander
Eagle River
Hurley
League
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Douglas
Iron
Vilas
Oneida
Forest
Langlade
Shawano
Waupaca
Portage
Oconto
Marinette
Flovence
Train schedule change announced for Northern Pacific line
The Northern Pacific timetable between here and Iron River will be altered due to heavy freight traffic. Dawn departures will occur each day with return in the evening and crews staying overnight here. William Little ore of the heavy ship pers along the line has been advocating the change.
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Northern Pacific
Here
Iron River
William Little Ore
Authorities urged to lead by example in street sanitation
Citizens should see officials begin practical work on streets sidewalks and culverts to demonstrate duty. Rhetoric is set aside as actions on immediate public works prove commitment to sanitation.
Christmas Program at Good Templar Lodge Hosted by Members
Lodge members of the Good Templar held a pleasant social evening on Monday with a well prepared program followed by a lunch. A large crowd attended the gathering.
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Good Templar Lodge
Barbers Plan Early City Closing For Evenings
City barbers vote to close shops at eight oclock each evening with patrons urged to visit before closing time. They cite a right to evening off similar to other areas. Saturday hours remain unchanged.
Northwestern Fuel officials visit city for business
G. H. Hutchinson chief engineer and D. P. Cary auditor of the Northwestern Fuel Company were in the city during the past week addressing company matters.
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G. H. Hutchinson
Cheif
D.P. Cary
Northwestern Fuel Company
Eight Year Old: Excuse Note Cites Small Pox Absence
An eight year old Kansas boy offers a written excuse to his teacher claiming he was kept home with small pox. A pocket diary for 1911 with 84 pages on memoranda and cash book is advertised by C A Snow & Co patent lawyers Washington DC offering patent guidance and a priced diary.
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Kansas
C. A. Snow &Co
Patent Lawyers
Washington, D. C
Port Wing Land Co to Acquire Lake Frontage for Railroad Ties
Articles filed show Port Wing Land company, a subsidiary of Flagg River By. Co., buying waterside property at Port Wing to support a planned railway linking Superior area to Washburn. Promoters aim to control harbor frontage for yards and terminals, with Soo Line likely to oversee the line once built.
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Superior Telegram
Lakes
County Register of Deeds
Lake Superior
Superior
Washburn
Port Wing Land
Port Wing
Chequamegon Bay
Alloueze Bay District
Flagg River
Soo Line
No good townsman laid to rest in deep earth
Boone Independent column condemns a troublesome man as worthless and pest to society. It calls for burying him in a remote woods grave with a fence, a boneyard fate, and everlasting sleep. The piece ends with a folk saying about waiting for luck and needing a cushion for waiting.
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Jonah
Boone
Independent
First Indian Liquor Case Decided in Favor of Defendant
District Attorney E C Alvord represented Washburn saloon men arrested last summer for selling liquor to Indians. A jury acquitted Louis Wardner after about five minutes. The defense argued Indians are United States citizens, negating action against sellers. Remaining cases postponed for later trial.
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E.C. Alvord
Washburn
Madison
Alvord
United States
Louis Wardner
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis group seeks legislation
The Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association reports broad public backing for new measures to speed up anti tuberculosis work. A bill is being drafted for the Legislature to implement reforms. About 8.25 million Christmas seals were sold at a penny each, boosting the state's anti TB fund. The campaign asked voters if consumption should be wiped out in Wisconsin, yielding a nationwide turnout of 3.25 million affirmative ballots. Returns for prize contests will be tabulated after January 14.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
City Council Considers Washburn Lighting Contract
The common council tabled a proposal from Washburn Electric Light Co to supply street lighting at 60 160 watt tungsten lamps for 1137 dollars a year for ten years subject to Railway Commission approval. The city may also buy current at 10 to 14 cents per kilowatt hour with limits. The council also postponed a fire limit ordinance along Bayfield Street and praised local undertaker Estabrook Olson for remodeling their building.
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Common Council
Washburn Electric Light Company
Wisconsin Railway Commission
Railway Commission of Wisconsin
Railway Commission of
Wis
Washburn Elec. Light and Po. Co
F. W. Downs
Father of Twelve Daughters Responds to Toasts
The father argues that he should know the stance on offerings to ladies and their sweethearts, saying women deserve love, beauty, and that hats deserve the whole sidewalk, reflecting a humorous take on social etiquette and fashion.
City Bills Allow Salaries Totalling 544.11
Bills totaling 544.11 covering salaries for all city officers in the past month were approved by the council. The action approves payments for municipal staff and related expenses, marking the end of the monthly payroll review.
Fire losses in the United States outpace Europe
The passage notes that despite the nation boasting top fire fighting gear it loses over two hundred million dollars yearly to fires, four to five times higher than Europe. A fire insurance president says reducing annual losses to seventy five million could add a billion dollars of wealth every decade. Concrete and steel are improving city defenses against earlier blazes.
William Little Sees Business at Seventeen Mile Post
William Little was up from his camps at Seventeen Mile Post yesterday tending to matters of business.
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William Little
Seventeen Mile Post
Foresters Elect Officers and Plan January Meeting
The Independent Order of Foresters elected officers for the ensuing year at their Friday gathering led by Gibson as B P and Peterson as P C R. Installation is scheduled for Friday January 27 1911 with a closed ceremony and a banquet to follow.
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Foresters
Order of Foresters
Jobi W. Gibson
P. J. Peterson
Isabel Peterson
Petra Bestler
Ole Anne
F. Sac
B. Thompson
Mable Page
Treas
Gus Haglund
Estella Stevans
Herman Johnson
Freda Thompson
Andrew Peterson
Walker High school to hold midwinter commencement exercises
Walker High School announces a January schedule for six girls and four boys in the graduating class. The baccalaureate will be January 15, the class play January 18 at the Opera House, and the commencement exercises January 20. Graduates include Edna Ungrodt Vivian Paulson Edwin Johnson Bertha Corning Austin Carson Anna Anderson Grace Greenwood Theodora Axelberg Elmer Olson Mary Branner. Prof. M V O Shea of the University of Wisconsin will deliver the commencement address.
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Walker High School
Opera House
Edna Ungrodt
Vivian Paulson
Edwin Johnson
Bertha Corning
Austin Carson
Anna Anderson
Grace Greenwood
Mrs H H Peavey and Son Visit Southern Minnesota
Mrs. H H Peavey and her son visited relatives and friends in southern Minnesota during the past week or move.
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H. H. Peavey
Minnesota
Watches Jewelry and Silverware Display Invitation
A local store invites shoppers to view a broad display of watches diamonds cut glass sterling silver and plated ware. The message encourages window shoppers to stop in enjoy the selection and share a complimentary word for the wares.
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Northern Counties
Henry Hochdanner
Andrew Johnson
Corning
Hochdanner
Rexall
City Drug Store
A. I. Lien
Clothier
Port Wing Land Co
Flagg River By. Co
Anti- Tuberculosis Association
By Lighting Company
K. W
Bayfield Street
4Th Ave
Estabrook & Olson Furniture Company
Estabrook
William Werder
Irma Gautschi
The
University of Wisconsin
Florence Bell
Neill Mathewson
Hoffman Agnes Hagen
Duncan Arseneau
A. Johnson
Ed. Stevens
Sophia Peterson
G. Bergman
Margret Langen
Ludvig
V. Paulson
F. A. Bell
O. Pallage
Evelyn Chauvin
Mr. Segal
Ed Williams
Henry Hanson
Duluth
City
Mr. and
Mrs
Arnt Hanson
Ing
Father Bouwillard
St. Mary’s Hospital
Brou- Hard
Lrot Iver
FOX Bros
Cort
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