Spring Hints From Bayfield County News Briefs
M J Bell visits from Bellwood to oversee interests at Flinch Bell Co. Lila Smith visits Da Yuth for weeks with relatives. A H Wilkinson and wife visit Dubuque and Winona and attend Madison horticultural meeting. Wild geese seen northward signaling early spring. Lilac buds appear despite cold snap. Wm Knight to read paper in Madison for Hort. N E Carver to attend meeting. Alfred Terry sells seven houses and a pub to John Cuff for 8000. Masonic Lodge hosts a smoker for Earl Brigham who earns Third Degree. event ends late with good time implied.
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Wm. Knight
Madison
Horticultural Society
N. E. Carver
Alfred Terry
Fourth Street
Detwees Font
Rittenhouse Avenues
John Cuff
Portage
Masonic Lodge
Earl Brigham
Fsmoker
Iron River land dispute and town actions reported
The Iron River town fights a 100 foot road reserve claim against George Beams over land near the N P railway purchased from J A Pettinville. Judge Parish hears the case with Judge Sauve supporting the town and L K Luse of Superior representing Beams. The report also notes deaths, warrants, and local happenings including a saw mill reopening and various travels of townspeople.
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Iron River
George
Beams
N. P
J. A. Pettinville
Ashland
Parish
Judge Sa
Detective Stratton Convicted in Liquor for Minors Case
The state of Wisconsin convicted L. J. Stratton in Municipal court on liquor for minors charges with a $50 fine and costs. Bail set at $200. Case to be appealed to the circuit court with May term in Washburn. Citizens discuss alleged methods and await outcome.
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Wisconsin
L. J. Stratton
Morris
John Walsh
Washburn
H. S. Kopplin
W. E. Tripp
L. T. Stratton
Lauree
Stratton
Ashland
Supreme court reverses lower ruling in potato case
The Supreme court reverses the circuit and remands for trial on merits in the $3.00 potato case involving A R Mead and William Simpson. Simpson, an Iron River Hardware employee, claimed credit for potatoes Mead sold, after preferred payment disputes led to a year of litigation ending in this ruling. Attorney Morris represented Simpson and the Hardware company as the first chapter closes.
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A. R. Mead
William Simpson
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Simpson
Mead
Iron River Hardware Company
Helmer
Morris
Hardware Company
Dr Shoop Restorative Promised To Strengthen Nerves
Historic ad claims Dr Shoop's Restorative strengthens stomach heart and kidneys by toning weak nerves. It touts a free sample and urging dealers to distribute, noting Racine origin and widespread recognition among draners.
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Dr. Shoop
Purify Blood with Burdock Blood Bitters Advice
Health note promotes Burdock Blood Bitters to purify blood enabling better eating and exercise. Encourages simple diet and hygiene for a long life and advertises a HOME Telephone with inclusion in a new directory.
Saloon crackdown meets mixed local reaction in city chatter
The talk around town shows most residents favor a peaceful community while a few troublemakers push for stricter action on saloons. Mentioned are attorney John Wash defending L T Stratton the liquor for minors case and District Attorney E C Alvord plus Sheriff Severson and George F Morgan visiting for the trial in Judge Sauve's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wash
Washburn
L T. Stratton
E. C. Alvord
Severson
L. T. Straeton
Sauve
Notice of Taxes in Clover Town Sheriff Sees Tax Roll
The Clover town tax roll is in sheriff A B Severson of Washburn Wisconsin for collection. A new roll replaces a destroyed original. property owners must contact him at once and pay personal property tax by January 10. failure will lead to levy and sale. Severson will be at Herbster on Monday December 23.
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Eieen
Chas. Ellison
Towa
Eileen
Ashland
Wis
Home Telephone Rural 7
Clover
Herbster
A. B. Severson
Washburn
Wisconsin
May Bring Timber to Iron River Subject to Rail Deal
Mark Hessey plans to haul timber from Gearney to Iron River for his mill if he can arrange satisfactory terms with the South Shore Railroad. A band saw would replace the circular, with other updates. Iron River Light and Power offers favorable electric supply terms, potentially creating several jobs if the mill operates.
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South Shore Railroad
Mark Hessey
Gearney
Mr Hessey
Iron River
Iron River Light and Power Company
Hessey
Notice of Bids for Court House Wood Supplies
The committee on Grounds and Buildings invites bids by January 31 for 50 cords of hem lock and 25 cords of hardwood. Wood must be sound and 3 feet long. Delivery to occur during winter. The committee may reject any or all bids. Bids filed with any committee member.
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County Board
How to Avoid Pneumonia With Cough Remedy
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and expels cold from the system, noting a mild laxative effect. It warns to refuse imitations and to buy the genuine in a yellow package from Q. W. Frost.
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Foley
Q. W. Frost
Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Mail Order Offer
Trial catarrh treatments are mailed free on request by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. The tests prove the value of this scientific prescription known to druggists as Dr Shoop's catarrh Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
Dean's Kidney Pills Help Workers in Washburn
An advertisement-like notice notes kidney strain from daily labor in Washburn Wisconsin and endorses Doan's Kidney Pills to restore kidney function and back strength. Mrs Lena Lahaie reports severe prior back pain and kidney issues ceased after using the pills, with full recommendation. Doan's Kidney Pills priced 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as U. S. agents.
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Washburn
Dean
Lena Lahaie
Main St. Washburn
Wis
Sweet’s
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Praised For Child Burn Relief
A Hamburg New York mother says her child was burned on the face neck and chest and Dr Thomas Electric Oil stopped the pain and induced a restful sleep.
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Thomas
Nancy M. Hanson
Hamburg, N. Y
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs and pneumonia risk.
The note touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure that stops the cough while healing the lungs, preventing serious results. It emphasizes a genuine product in a yellow package and warns against substitutes, signed Q. W. Frost.
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Q. W. Frost
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From the Press
M. J. Bell
Flinch Bell Co
Bellwood
Lila Smith
da Yuth
A. H. Wilkinson
First National Bank
Claire
Winona
Mr. Wilkinson
P. B. Stewart
P. A. Stewart
Wankleek Hill
Ontario
House of Commons
Ottawa
Canada
Johnson
Calvin D. Rogers
Bert Peterson
Atty. C. H. Hughes
Hughes
Sunny
Clinae
California
Clubine
Iron River Lumber Co
Lagrippe
Headquest
Coleman
W.35. Hillman
Cather
Hubbard
JT . Mackmiller
John Muller
Chairman Hooks
O. J. Dodge
Guy
Texas
Axel H. Wahlin
Fergus Falls
Minn
The
Iron River Co
J. S. McDonald
Fred Streg
Justice Davis
Iron River Department
T. F. Mackmiller
Department of the Interior
Land Office of
Wausau
Gjert Gjertson
Wshburn
Circuit
Ole Liam
Lingren Sievert Jackson
Peter Larson
John W. Miller
Washburn Farms
Chicago
Eounty
Lake St
Foleys
Ron River
George F. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Coda
Doan
State Bank
Washburn, Wisconsin
M. A. Sprague, Pres
F. T. Yates
O. P. Swanby
G. F. Cross
N. Clausen
CL. Willey’s
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