Washburn Sets Telegraph Poles For Rail Line Dispatches
Washburn Wisconsin town board approves ordinance granting Edgar B. Lincoln Receiver of the Washburn Bayfield and Iron River Railway Company authority to place poles and wires on West Omaha Street for transmission of sound messages by telephone or telegraph The measure includes provisions to safeguard the town from damages and requires poles to be at least 25 feet long and four inches in diameter and allows police and fire alarm lines at no charge. The ordinance takes effect after passage and publication on December 1 1899.
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Washburn
Wisconsin
Wuheereas
A. D
Nicholas Hoath
O. T. Kirk
Wisconsin Valley Telephone Company
Washburn, Bayfield and Iron River Railway Company
Edgar B. Lincoln
Washburn, Bayfield and Iron River
Washburn, Bayfield and
Iron River
Omaha Street
Dan McBeaty
Chm
And
Nelson
Jos. Arseneau
How to Prevent a Cold Remedy Claim
Advertisement advises taking Foley's Honey and Tar after exposure or at early cold signs to prevent pneumonia or consumption. Claims the product never fails and is sold by Owen Frost & Co.
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Foley
Owen, Frost & Co
District Attorney Alvord Reprimands County Board in Session
County Board meeting featured District Attorney Alvord defending county interests and criticizing board members. A resolution authorized attorney Sanborn of Ashland to assist in the railroad bonds case. J L Gates of Milwaukee sought to buy county tax certificates. Tax certificate sale adjourned to February 9 due to improper advertising. Bills and minor business were approved.
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Alvord
Percy Gibson Becomes Y M C A Secretary At Waukesha
Percy W Gibson named secretary of the Y M C A in Waukesha after a period of uncertainty. The Milwaukee born ministerial son of Rev John Gibson will open the building and oversee renewed activities. The office will run 8 AM to 10 PM with Sunday meetings at 3 PM and memberships renewed by January 10.
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Percy ©. Gibson
John Gibson
Waukesha
Gibson
Young Men’s Christian Association
Board of Trustees
P. W. Gibson
Milwaukee
Congregational Church
Washburn
Wis
Brynmawr
Wales
Springfield
Kaukauna
Association
Chicago Bible Institute
Chicago
R. P. Breese
National Exchange Bank
Curb Stone Gossip and Town Affairs Stir Local Readers
Town treasurer Johnson endures tax kicker complaints while a Ashland resident derides locals as thieves. A legal horse trade dispute fronts the Municipal Court as jurors split. A prank about a supposed gold mine amuses a citizen, offset by the jokers’ sport. Local ash disposal concerns are raised by a driving resident.
Local Media Shakeup In Medford Rumor Mill
The Medford Star and News reports J A Barager gained possession of the Republican outfit via a chattel mortgage. The property reportedly sold at private sale with Clinton Textor bidding for a Washburn party to cover Barager’s claim. The situation remains unclear and contested.
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Medford
Chicago Statesman
Hinky- Dink
Berger
Barager
No proposition so absurd yet gains adherents in debate
The Hudson Star Times notes heated contention over whether the twentieth century begins this year or next. The column likens the dispute to an old debating society argument about a ram’s butt end.
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Debating Society
Hudson Star- Times
Ladies Aid Society elects church officers
The Congregational church Ladies Aid Society met today and elected officers. President is Mrs. Fred Scofield. Vice Presidents are Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. EK Kenfield. Secretary is Mrs. W. W. Jones. Treasurer is Mrs. E. C. Alvord.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church
Fred Scofield
Bennett
EK. Kenfield
W. W. Jones
E. C. Alvord
Mrs E C Alvord Hosts Breakfast for Friends
Mrs E C Alvord entertained a group of friends with a breakfast last Wednesday forenoon.
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E. C. Alvord
Mrs Nevra Receives $2000 Insurance Payout
Mrs Thomas Nevra received a $2000 check from the Modern Woodmen for her husband’s life policy. Nevra had held the policy only a few months and paid $21 in assessments before the claim was promptly settled without question.
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Thomas Nevra
Bayfield County to Auction Unredeemed Tax Certificates in 1900
Bayfield County Wisconsin will meet February 9 1900 at Washburn Court House to sell or transfer tax certificates not redeemed or sold as required by law. Meeting dated January 9 1900. Congregational Sunday School officers elected for 1900 include E S Owen superintendent and secretary Cor Bates with several assistants and organists.
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County Board of
Bayfield County
Wisconsin
Washburn
Wis
The
Congregational Sunday School
E.S. Owen
E. C.alvord
W. H. Lemke
Peter J. Bestler
Cor ® Bates
Myrtle Hulbert
Selma Tetzner
Anna Gasman
Bessie Robinson
Viola Bruce
Arnold
Ebacher and Posey continue business after Pott dissolution
Ubald Ebacher and George Posey announce the dissolution of H. C. Pott & Co by mutual consent with Mr. Pott retiring. Ebacher and Posey will carry on under Ebacher & Posey and settle all old accounts. Patrons are urged to continue their trade and are promised service.
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H. C. Pott & Co
Pott
Ubald Ebacher
George Posey
Ebacher & Posey
H. C. Pott & Go
Ebacher & Posry
Water Rents Due at Bayfield County Bank
Water rents are now due and payable at the Bayfield County Bank. The office will be open from seven until eight o'clock in the evenings for the convenience of patrons unable to call during the day. Washburn Water Works Co.
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Bayfield County Bank
Washburn Water Works Co
Tax Notice From Town Treasurer Johnson
Tax collection opens this year and runs through January 31 with a 3 percent penalty for overdue payments. L. O. Johnson serves as Town Treasurer.
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L. O. Johnson
Woman’s Cure Claim Spurs King’s New Discovery Ad
A Shelby North Carolina firm reports a woman, Mrs Luthur Lutz, recovered from seven years of illness after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. Trial bottles are free at Owen Frost & Co drug store. Regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1 dollar, guaranteed. Viola Flynn hosted a gathering with games and a pleasant time last Wednesday.
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Dr. King
Luthur Lutz
W. C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N.C
Owen, Frost & Co
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Interior Department
FOX Bros. Pharmacy
Qwen
Prost 3 Co
City Drug Store
West End Pharmacy
O. Sowder
Strong
County Board
Percy Gibson
Y. M.C.A
Johnson
Paige
Ashland
Bay
State’s
Mrs. Nevra
Husband
Woodmen
Nevra
Ance
Viola Flynn
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