Bayfield County Farmers Sweep At Ashland Grain Show
Bayfield County farmers excelled at the Ashland Grain Show, winning numerous firsts across wheat, corn, beans, peas, and other grains. Names from Port Wing, Moquah, Washburn, and Bayfield appear among top prizes as Bayfield dominates sweepstakes, while postal routing caused some winners to be listed with Ashland addresses.
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Bayfield County
Ashland
Wisconsin
Frank Fay
Port Wing
John Gidmark
Ashland County
Frank Dilree
Washburn
Steve Halgatte
Moguab
H. A. Potter
W. E. Brubaker
Burnett
Ashlarad
Oscar Swanson
Mason
Clarence Holman
George DeGuire
Barksdale
T. A. Oscar
Douglas County
Steve Halyoke
Flint
Dent
J. E Carlson
Bayfield
Crank Fay
A. G. Lidberg
Gordon
DeVogel Wentworth
Ashland Press
Pay the Postal Employees
A Chicago Tribune editorial urged higher pay for postal workers citing loyalty and rising living costs. The piece warned that continued wage restraint could provoke unrest and referenced Bill HR1101 in Congress as a needed fix to postal wages.
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Chicago
Sribune
Postal Service
Congress
Water Main Break Shuts Off City Section
A break in the water main on Bayfield Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues West cut water service in that city section for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. The leak, along a ravine, proved hard to fix.
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Bayfield Street
3Rd
4Th Avenues
Questioned Marriage Law Spurs State Action
Wisconsin faces unsettled legality of marriages performed out of state by residents now living in Wisconsin. Milwaukee Judge Gehrz ruled such marriages legal, while judges Reid and Higbee dissented. Attorney General Blaine advised remarriage under Wisconsin law to avoid unsettled status until the Supreme Court resolves the issue.
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Wisconsin
State Supreme Court
Gehrz
Milwaukee
Reid
Supreme Court
Census Guess for Washburn Population in 1920
The 1910 census lists Washburn at 3830 residents and 1918 estimates suggest 7000 plus. With wartime munitions plant employment and a postwar drop, speculation ranges widely. the Times offers a one year subscription to the closest guess.
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United States
Washburn
Washbourn
Times
Ice Harvest Nears Finish in Washburn District
City ice putting up nearly complete with Pratt Ice Company finishing their large ice house. Meat markets secure supplies as the season ends. Ice quality described as very fine, around twenty inches thick with little snow ice.
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Washburn
Pratt Ice Company
Ashland visitors and local society notices
Mrs Eirc Smith of Ashland visited with relatives and friends in the city for a few days last week. The W C T U will meet at Mrs A Paulson's home next Thursday afternoon February 5. Mrs Frank Bennett and sister Mrs Anna Huds returned Saturday from a visit with friends at Duluth.
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A. Paulson
Frank Bennett
Anna Huds
Duluth
School Mothers Form Association For Closer Bonds
A Pioneer school gathering last Friday afternoon formed a parent teacher association. Mothers, teachers, and children will meet on the third Friday each month with programs by students, followed by discussion and luncheons. Officers elected: President Mrs. A. W. MacLeod, Vice President Mrs. W. A. Robinson, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Jay Murphy. Program Committee Miss Prothrs.
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Pioneer School
Association
A. W. MacLeod
W. A. Robinson
Treas
Jay Murphy
Miss Prothrs
Welfare groups plan naturalization class at YMCA
The DuPont Welfare Department and the local YMCA will co host a class to help men prepare for naturalization papers and the required quiz. The first meeting is set for next Thursday evening at the Beal YMCA building unless a change is needed.
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Tor
Exrete
Tor.a.cliss
Glicks
Welfare Department
DuPont Co
Beal Y. M. C. A
Church Services and Societies Gather Next Sunday
Nor and Luth Churches announce English evening services next Sunday at 10380 and 7380. Sunday school noon, Four Mile Creek services at 2 30. Mrs Oscar M Olsor hosts the Ladies Aid Society and the Young People's Society next Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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Four Mile Creek
Oscar M. Olsor
Ladies Aid Society
Young People's Society
Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Meetings
Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor D. W. Davis holds Sunday School at 9:45 a m with Mrs. F T Beers as superintendent. Public worship at 11 a m Echoes Epworth League at 7 p m. Prayer meetings at Mrs. Ross home near Pine street Tuesday 7 30 p m and at W C Howell home East 6th street Wednesday 7 30 p m.
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E. m
F. T. Beers
Epworth League
Ross
Pine Street
W. C. Howell
6Th St
Incomplete Business Ledger Entry Ties Gordon Site
Fragmentary OCR notes name Alex Gckowski of Kenfield Lamoreux as transacting company business at Gordon and other points. The fragment ends abruptly, obscuring full context and outcome.
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Alex Gckowski
Kenfield Lamoreux Company
Gordon
C F Paul Buys Washburn Music Store
C F Paul of this city purchased from Miss Ruth Berge the Washburn Music Store and took charge yesterday. Berge retires from the business and Paul plans to expand stock and modernize the shop to serve this region. Hours will be 9 am to 6 30 pm daily with Paul and wife running the store.
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Ruth Berge
C. F. Paul
Washburn Music
Paul
Berge
A. Hustler
Boost for the Sand Barrons
Daily Press discusses Cloverland and Bayfield County grazing potential on Sandy lands Wisconsin. It argues Wisconsin Brushers seldom ship fat sheep, while Sandy lands yield hard fat for shipping. It estimates two sheep per acre across two hundred square miles from Lightwater Lake to Iron River, projecting 256000 sheep and an 11 pounds per animal gain over May to November, asking price implications.
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Daily Press
Tor
Minnesota
Michigan
West
Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Lightwit Lake
Iron Rver
Wyogatag
Ashland Press
Daylight Saving Plan Gaining Broad Local Support
The Washburn community backs daylight saving with business leaders and residents urging the city council to pass a summer ordinance. Local industrial plants support the plan to extend evening daylight from May 15 to October 15 and enjoy longer summer hours.
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Washburn
Barksdale
Duluth
Congress
Surprise Party Honors Miss Mayre Johnson at Woodland Settlement
A large crowd gathered last Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson in Woodland Settlement to honor Miss Mayre Johnson. Despite cold weather, guests enjoyed cards and dancing followed by luncheon as listed: Jennie Erickson, Bertha Erickson, Lillie Hanson, Anna Hanson, Kathryn Baszynski, Josie Leciejewski, Ella Bergquist, Mayre Johnson, Segrie Johnson, Joe Roffers, Arthur Hoglund, Edward Gregor, Raymond Gregor, Chester Gregor, Bruno Smith, Tony Smith, Frank Michaelis, Frank Leciejewski, Victor Cozensky, Ernest Becker, Richard Becker, Mrs. Van Hogan, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.
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Frank Johnson
Woodland Settlement
Mayre Johnson
Jennie
Bertha Erickson
Lillie
Anna Hanson
Kathryn Baszynski
Josie Leciejewski
Ella Bergquist
Mayre
Segrie Johnson
Messrs
Joe Roffers
Arthur Hoglund
Lost wrist watch with black ribbon band
A small lost watch with a black ribbon band was reported about a week ago. The finder is asked to return it to the Times office. It also notes A. E. Rose of the State Circulation Department of the Milwaukee Journal was in the city earlier this week seeking subscriptions, and Dan Daly was named local newsboy to deliver papers daily.
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Times Office
A. E. Rose
Milwaukee Journal
Wisconsin
Journal
County Board Resolution of Thanks in Washburn
The County Board unanimously approves a resolution of thanks for the Commercial Club of Washburn for a banquet and entertainment on January 19 1920. The action directs publication in Washburn newspots and delivery to the Washburn Commercial Club Secretary.
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County Board
Washburn
Wis
Commercial Club
City of
Unis
Wat
Tax Notice for Bayview 1919 Taxes Collection
Notice that the Bayview town tax roll for 1919 is in claim and taxes are payable at the collector’s office before March 1 1920. After that date unpaid taxes will be collected by law. The office will be at August F Hoffmann’s abstract office every Saturday 9 am to 4 pm. Dated January 14, 1920.
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Bayview
August F. Hoffmann
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First Congregational Church
G. H. Waters
Pastor
J. A. Manville
Amos Hansen
Elmer Oistad
Head of the Lakes
Vicnday
Gorge R. Moore
Uwin
Excelsior
G. Bergmann, Rec
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. W. Davis
C.F. Paul
Barrons
Frank Catlin
L. T. Larson
Washburn Bakery
Fleischman Yeast Company
Larson
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