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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1913

Page

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Dedication of Bayfield Farmers Warehouse Draws Large Crowd

The Bayfield County Farmers and Fruit Growers Association dedicated its new warehouse last Saturday. Built at over $4100, the 36 by 60 foot concrete structure near the depot will store produce, crates, and fruit with plans for a future heating plant. The morning program featured C. F. Bogenrief and E. J. Delwiche, followed by talks from F. W. Kern and A. W. Sanborn, with remarks by Rev. H. C. Rehm and local officials. A community dinner and afternoon sessions emphasized cooperative farming and mutual support.

Wisconsin Omaha C.F. Bogenrief Bogenrief Washburn E. J. Delwiche Extension Division University of Wisconsin Delwiche F. W. Kern Shipper’s Association Bayfield

Columbus Film At Gem Theatre Honored As Great Three Reel Picture

The Selig company spent 75000 producing a three reel film about Columbus life from childhood to the discovery of America to be shown at the Gem Theatre Saturday night with a 4 pm matinee for children. Admission is 5 cents. George F Morgan travels to Madison for the State Horticultural society annual meeting as a Washburn society delegate.

Motion Gem Theatre America Selig Company George F. Morgan Madison The State Horticultural Society Washburn Society

Bayfield County Road Commissioner Race Heats Up

A crowded field forms for the Bayfield county highway commissioner vacancy created by Eben Olson. Candidates listed include A G Nelson Orienta Mike Larson this city John Sandell Eileen A P Stone Washburn L P Anderson Grand View and H M Juel Cornucopia. The County Board may hold a special meeting this month to fill the vacancy.

Bayfield County Eben Olson A. G. Nelson Orienta Mike Larson City John Sandell Eileen A. P. Stone Washburn L. P. Anderson Grand View H.M. Juel Cornucopia

City plans 2 percent tax collection fee after month end

City treasurer Nels Lee says a 2 percent fee will apply to all taxes collected after the last day of the current month. Until then no fee is charged.

Nels Lee

Turpentine Plant Plan Draws Business Interest

Mr Cate of the Badger Turpentine Company in Wausau meets at the Commercial Club to discuss a turpentine plant in the city using pine stumps. The project aims to profit business and motivate farmers to clear land. Louis M. Shapiro and partner S V Josephs plan a new Superior building. Chas Olson family spent New Years in Bayfield. Luella Olson stayed through Sunday.

Cate Badger Turpentine Company Wausau Commercial Club Louis M. Shapiro Superior Sunday News-Tribune Chas. Olson Bayfield Luella Olson

Pioneer Association of Washburn Holds 2nd Annual Banquet

The Old Settlers Banquet returns next Monday evening with the Pioneer Association of Washburn staging a grand event at the Magni Wall. Plan includes banquet program and an old fashioned dance. Attendance is expected to exceed 125 longtime residents.

Old Settlers Pioneer Association of Washburn Pioneer Association

Wisconsin singer William Loyd Davis to perform at Congregational Church

William Loyd Davis of the University of Wisconsin will give an entertainment this evening at the Congregational church instead of the High School. Davis is a respected singer and reader and audiences can expect a pleasing program. Admission is 85 cents for adults and 15 cents for children and High School pupils.

William Loyd Davis University of Wisconsin Davis

City Schools Reopen After Two Week Vacation

Public and parochial schools resumed on Monday with all teachers back for opening day after a mid winter break.

Morning and Evening Religious Schedule

Morning services at 10 30 The Two Masters Evening meeting at 7 30 address on Israel Zang wills great drama The Next Religion Sunday school at 12 Adult class Zacharah

Israel Zangwill

Doctor Mertens of Bayfield Visits Old Friends

Dr. H. G. Mertens of Bayfield was in the city last Saturday visiting with old friends. The Doctor has recovered from his recent illness and says he feels as fine as a fiddle.

H. G. Mertens Bayfield

No Farmers Institute Scheduled for Washburn This Year

Washburn in Clark County will not host a Farmers Institute as planned. A letter from George McKerrow of the University’s Farmers Institutes explains the lack of personnel prevents the event, replaced by a big farmers banquet on Saturday January 18 with an afternoon program.

George McKerrow Department of Farmers’ Institutes McKerrow Washburn Clark County

Miss Frances Dickerson Dies After Illness in Duluth

Miss Frances Dickerson of Duluth died at the family home 1221 East Third Street after a long struggle with tuberculosis. Born August 1 1891 in Ashland Junction Wis she was educated in Duluth and graduated Central High School in 1910. She sang with St Paul Church choir and was active in the High School Musical Society and Shrine Girls. Funeral will be private at the family residence with date to be announced.

Frances Dickerson Duluth Duluth News-Tribune Miss Dickerson L. M. Dickerson Washburn L. R. Dickerson East Third Street Ashland Junction Wis Pokegaia

Farm Loan Offer to Improve Land and Earn Income

The notice promotes long term loans to farmers to improve land and avoid idle expense. It directs readers to contact Geo. G. MacDonald, Bristol Elk, AssL land, for full particulars, through Hardy & Ryan, Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Geo. G. MacDonald Bristol Elk AssLland Hardy & Ryan Waukesha Wis

School announces start dates for new term

Beginners may enter at the opening of the second semester on Monday January 20. If they do not begin then they cannot be received until September 8. A. Oscar, Supt.

Farmers to the Guests At a Monster Dinner

John G. Bloomquist 73 died from injuries after falling down stairs at the Norman House in Ashland while intoxicated. He had recently lived in Bayfield Onion River and was in the city for two to three months. He died Sunday at Ashland Hospital after a weeklong illness. He survived by one son residing here.

John G. Bloomquist Onion River Bayfield Norman Ashland

Income Tax Law Debate At Men's Club

The Men’s Club heard a debate on the Income Tax Law with E C Alvord for the law and John Walsh opposing. A future meeting is set for January 20 at the Commercial Club room with James A Sheridan for The Single Tax and Prof Moses A Jenks against it.

E. C. Alvord John Walsh Wisconsin Commercial Club James A. Sheridan Moses A. Jenks

Northwestern Fuel agents honored at St Paul banquet

John W. Gibson returned Sunday evening from St. Paul where he attended a banquet given by the Northwestern Fuel company in honor of the agents. The banquet was a big affair.

John W. Gibson St. Paul Northwestern Fuel Company

To be Given by Horticultural Soc and Business Men

A brief notice indicates an award or donation event to be presented by the Horticultural Society and local business leaders. Details on the recipient, date, and venue are not provided in the accessible text.

Free Dinner for Washburn Farmers at New Bayfield Warehouse

The Washburn Horticultural Society and Bayfield County Farmers and Fruit Growers Association plan a free January 18 dinner for all Washburn district farmers and their wives at the new warehouse. About 300 people expected. city residents pay 35 cents per plate.

Washburn Washburn Horticultural Society Washburn _business Bayfield County Farmers & Fruit Growers Association Commercial Club Geo. F. Morgan The Horticultural Society Madison Bayfield Street

Local Women Return to Superior to Resume Studies

The Misses Edna Ungrodt Theodore Axelberg Lillian and Mary O Sullivan Malissa Sheridan Bertha Corning and Frances Bell have returned to Superior to resume their studies at the Normal school.

Edna Ungrodt Theodore Axelberg Lillian and Mary O'Sullivan Malissa Sheridan Bertha Corning Frances Bell Superior Norma) School

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Farmer’s Warehouse Dedi House of the Bayfield County Farmers Fand Fruit Growers Association Dodd A. T. Pray Minneapolis Columbus Q. W. Frort Olson Congregational Church Ike Berman Institute For the Washburn Re Oscar King Alcohol Claims Victim New Warehouse Amos M. Hansen
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