Library and Club Work For New Carnegie Building
The Carnegie library funders ordered steel shelving finished in olive green and a large distributing table with eight feet across plus nine tables in golden oak. Total cost is 1596 dollars, with delivery ahead of schedule, set for early February. The Commercial club seeks the library to move into its new quarters after which the old building will be renovated for club use. A town dispute involving Page and Eileen has been settled with peace and Page praised as a tax collector, but his letters to city hall remain noted for their sharp tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Lamoreaux
Chicago
Carnegie Library
Lamoreaux
Library Board
Commercial Club
Kicker Page
Eileen
Hileen
Page
Ashland
Washburn
Third Street
Tax Roll 1904 Taxes Payable by January 31 1905
Notice of tax collection for the 1904 roll. Taxes may be paid at the City Treasurer’s office in Washburn Wisconsin at any time before January 31 1905. After that date unpaid taxes will be collected as required by law. Dated December 1 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Wis
Eileen
ElLison
Ashland
Wisconsin Central Trains Offer Comfortable Ashland to Milwaukee Service
Eastern or Southern travelers can reach Milwaukee and Chicago from Ashland via Wisconsin Central trains with vestibuled cars. Daily morning and evening departures include Pullman Sleepers and Free Reclining Chair Cars. Meals a la carte. Inquiries to local agents or Jas. C. Pond General Passenger Agent Milwaukee Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central
Ashland
Milwaukee
Chicago
Jas. C. Pond
Wis
Wanted A good girl for general house work at Hileen Stock Farm
Help wanted ad seeking a reliable young woman for general house work at Hileen Stock Farm in Ashland Wisconsin. Wages described as good. Inquiries directed to Tomkins and Tomkins in Ashland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileen Stock Farm
Tomkins & Tomkins
Ashland
Wis
Dentist A G Hebberd Moves Office One Door West
A G Hebberd dentist formerly in the Meehan Block has moved his office one door west of the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Hebberd
Meehan
Grassland Exhibit Goes to Madison for Inspection
Secretary H. S. Fairall of the North Wisconsin Farmers Association reports the Grassland car has been taken to Madison for inspection. It will feature new exhibits and stay to show legislators what can be done in northern territory. Members will dedicate much of winter in Madison to secure new experimental farms and an agricultural school for the association’s territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Fairall
North Wisconsin Farmer's Association
Times
Madison
Fairall
Ashland Explosion Injures Firemen and Spectators
A blast from dynamite stored in George Wilkin son’s barn in Ashland last Sunday severely injured four firemen and several bystanders. Windows shattered for blocks and the explosion was heard miles away. reports vary on the quantity, from twenty two to three hundred pounds, with potential for multiple deaths and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilkinson
Ashland
Sheriff Conlin Escorts Boat Thief to Green Bay Reformatory
Sheriff Conlin took John Butterfly an Indian from Redcliffe to the reformatory at Green Bay where he will serve a six months sentence imposed by Judge Irish for stealing a boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conlin
John Butterfly
Redcliffe
Green Bay
Irish
Card of Thanks for Support During Illness and Death
The Borleau and Boileau families express gratitude to neighbors and friends for help during the illness and death of their husband and son.
Tax Notice and Debt Disclaimer from 1904 Town Treasurer
The town treasurer of Eileen Wisconsin announces the 1904 tax roll is open for collection until January 10, 1905 with the December 12, 1904 date. A separate notice invalidates debts contracted by Mary M Hendrickson and relatives, warning creditors that no payments will be made by the signer. The SG L. M. Dickerson, former station agent, has moved to Duluth as a company agent.
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Mary M Hendrickson
Louis Hendrickson
John Hendrickson
Walter Hendrickson
L. M. Dickerson
Sioux City
Iowa
Duluth
Fox Bros Rocky Mountain Tea Advertises Health Cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for vitality and digestive ailments. The copy promises money back if it fails and lists a price of 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Fox Bros
Notes of M. E. Church Sermons and Activities
The M. E. Church outlines a Bible series for children with sermons on Moses the Adopted Baby and John the Baptist. Sabbath school led by Miss Moore, with a 3 pm children's meeting. Decision Day planned, Epworth League discusses Am I my Brother's Keeper. Service at 6:30 pm with song service at 7:30 pm including Miss Moore on auto harp and a music mission talk.
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M. E. Church
Moses
Bible Children
John the Baptist
Death of Theodor Thomas Deepens Chicago Musical Loss
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes Theodor Thomas, born in north Germany, rose from orchestral work in New York to fame as violinist and conductor. He supported the American musical scene for over fifty years, guiding works from classical to ultra modern and fostering talent like Annie Louise Cary and Julia Rive-King. His uncompromising artistry left a lasting mark on American music.
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Theodor Thomas
Chicago
North
Germany
Thomas
New York
William Mason
Mr. Thomas
Union
Maison Square
Little Park
Milwaukee
Thonmias
Strauss
Annie Louise Cary
Julia Rive-King
Milwaukee Sentinel
Washburn Couple Quietly Wed At Home
Mr William R Robinson and Miss Alice Maitland united in a private home wedding Tuesday evening at the bride’s residence in Washburn. Rev J E Cooke officiated with Miss Alice Morris as bridesmaid and Mr Louis Brovan as groomsman. The couple now reside at Greenwood on Fourth Street after a wedding supper and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Robinson
Alice Maitland
Alice Morris
Ashland
Louis Brovan
J. E Cooke
Methodist Church
Greenwood
Fourth Street
Washburn
Times
Robinson
the Times
The
Washburn Bowler Triumphs in Ashland Return Meet
Washburn bowlers defeated Ashland by 252 pins in a three game set held in Ashland. Ashland scorers Shoop 457 Kennan 483 Tillman 478 Kennan C 424 Trempel 471 totaling 2313. Washburn scorers Hering 516 Olson 560 Ballard 437 Axelberg 485 Wolf 557 totaling 2555.
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Washburn
Ashland
Shoop
Kennan
Tillman
Trempel
Hering
Olson
Ballard
Axelberg
Wolf
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited by Doctor in Pneumonia Cases
Dr C J Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results. The ad urges asking for Foley's and rejecting substitutes offered by Frost Spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Frost & Spies
St Vincent's Infant Asylum shelters nearly 400 in Chicago
A Chicago report notes St Vincent's Infant Asylum shelters about 400 homeless babies awaiting adoption. Sister Julia endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, opiate free remedy for coughs colds and croup, urging demand for the original formula and refusing substitutes. Frost Spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Infant Asylum
Chicago
Julia
Foley
Frost & Spies
Local Box Factory Offers Wood Delivery Service
The notice invites orders by mail or phone for box factory wood with prompt service and good loads for good money. An accompanying ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for constipation and piles, with a no cure no pay claim and a 30 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kfnfield & Lamoreaux
Hollister
Tox, Bros
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Washburn, Wis
Williams
Propritor
Qclaus Davidson
Aye House Furnisher, Ashilan Pws
Wisconsin
Library and Club
Hous
B. Ungrodt
Josef
Boileau
Borleavu
Thomas Hendrickson
Theodore Thomas
Hymen’s
Mr. Wm. R. Robinson
Alice
Maitland
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