Washburn Wins Banner Again At State Convention
Washburn Christian Endeavorers won the banner for sending the largest delegation and the longest mileage to the state convention at Appleton. The group also helped boost the society’s reputation with two prior wins, including a Chicago world convention banner. Delegates named include Rev. and Mrs. O W Smith, Lucille Smith, Agnes Ellicson, Esther Olson, Claribel Stevens, Jerusha Johnson, Charles Frost, and Ed Wilke. Clinton Ferguson of Superior represented the northern district’s oratorical contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Christian Endeavorers
Appleton
Washburn Society
Chicago
O. W. Smith
Lucille Smith
Agnes Ellicson
Esther Olson
Claribel Stevens
Jerusha Johnson
Charles Frost
Ed. Wilke
Society
Washburn
Clinton Ferguson
Sprerior
Store Robbery Nets Youths Aids and Lecture
The hardware store of Andrew Ehn on West Bayfield Street was entered last week by youths who stole guns and ammunition. Police Chief A. M. Kerr recovered the goods and the boys, about thirteen, were released after a severe admonition and a promise to reform.
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Andrew Ehn
West Bayfield Street
A. M. Kerr
Gyroscope lecture captivates Bayfield Chautauqua audience
Dr Newkirk presents a clear, scientific explanation of the gyroscope with models. The demonstration highlights remarkable applications and earns high praise from committees for an engaging and accessible lecture in the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newkirk
Wanted Live Insurance Agents in Wisconsin Territories
Time Insurance Co reports 236 new members in June 1916 across Douglas Bayfield Ashland counties and Ashland city. Earn from 100 to 250 dollars monthly with one lady earning 126 dollars. Company claims one fourth of Wisconsin health and accident business, seeks active agents. write R H Manon Dist Mgr 111 U S Nat Bank Bldg Superior Wis.
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Douglas
Bayfield
Ashland
Time Insurance Co
Wisconsin
R. H. Manon Dist
Mgr
U.S. Nat. Bank Bidg
Superior, Wis
New Beetle Remedy Promoted By Wisconsin Farmer
Conrad Kammerer of Upson Wisconsin offers a homemade method against the cucumber beetle. He recommends sifting wood ashes then gradually mixing turpentine, apply sparingly to vines to drive off the beetles. The remedy aims to suppress the pest in gardens.
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The
Times
Conrad Kammerer
Upson
Wis
Pronunciation debate over insanitary in Washburn cleanup
The Washburn cleanup campaign prompts a language question as to whether insanitary or in sanitary is correct. The Woman's Council and city administration seek to standardize usage to mean not sanitary and to promote a truly sanitary city.
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Washburn
Woman’s Council
Postmaster Finds Six Year Old Letters In Drop Box
Last Friday Postmaster John O Sullivan discovered letters wedged between the tin lining and the wall of the drop box at the post office. He retrieved several letters and a check sent by F Tetzner to a St Paul firm over six years ago. The box was removed and a new one installed to prevent repetition.
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John O’sullivan
F. Tetzner
St. Paul
Mr. O’sullivan
Duluth visitors and local celebrations noted
Charles Swain and Ingvald Syke of Duluth spent the 4th in the city visiting friends and relatives. The Woman's Council meets at the Public Library next Tuesday at 3 PM for important work. The Swedish Lutheran Young People's society gathers at Nels Palm's summer cottage next Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Louis Geisert of Park Falls visited the Wie man home.
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Charles Swain
Duluth
Ingvald Syke
Swedish Lutheran Young People’s Society
Nels Palm
Louis Geisert
Park Falls
City
Harry Wieman
Anna Picott
Washburn 4th of July Celebration Draws Large Crowd
The 1916 Washburn Fourth of July drew a record crowd with a long parade, grand tableaux by children, and speeches by H. W. Deitrich. Local events included vaudeville acts, a ball game won 4–0, races, a water battle between Bayfield and Washburn, and a large fireworks display. Bayfield visitors arrived by train and other transport, promising reciprocation for Labor Day.
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Washburn City
Armory
Bayfield Street
Eighth Avenue
Washington Avenue
Pine Street
Library
Woman’s Council
H. W. Deitrich
Superior
Lamoreaux Hotel
Sells & Dalziel
F. T. Beers
Bayfield
Washburn Boys
Powder Boys
Bayfield Boys
Third Avenue
Tle
Washburn
7Th Avenue
Washburn Department
DuPont Park
Central Holding Company
Ashland
Park Falls
Mellen
Phillips
Hurley
Mason
Cornucopia
Herbster
Port Wing
Omaha
Prominent Cincinnati preacher Herbert Bigelow shaping politics
Herbert Seely Bigelow of Cincinnati stands at the forefront of current political life. A 19 year veteran pastor, he combines social reform with campaign oratory and lecture work, noted for vitality and plain, unpretentious leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Seely Bigelow
Cincinnati
Mr. Bigelow
Bayfield County Telephone to Install Modern Exchange
Bayfield County Telephone plans a major upgrade with underground conduit and new switchboards housed over the post office. A large crew will begin work within days to remove overhead lines and string cables in the alleys, aiming for minimal service disruption and a top modern plant.
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Bayfield County Telephone Company
Bayfield Street
McKinney
Battle Cry of Peace synopsis and wartime drama at Temple Theatre
Hudson Maxim warns of American defenselessness inspiring John Harrison to defend the nation. Plot follows spies, invasion near New York, a peace meeting shelled, and tragic deaths leading to an allegorical finale. Temple Theatre presents Friday and Saturday.
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Hudson Maxim
America
John Harrison
Virginia Vandergriff
John
Vandergriff
Emanon
New York
Hamilton
Hancock
Wadsworth
Virginia
Columbia
Temple Theatre
Local Young Couple Wed in Madison Home Ceremony
Theodore Rude returns from the University of Wisconsin to announce his secret marriage to Luella Thomas. The ceremony occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs H Sweetzner 1718 Dunning Ave Madison. The couple will live here until fall then return to Madison for his studies.
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Theodore Rude
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Rude
Luella Thomas
H. Sweetzner
Dunning Ave
Wagon Demolished by Frightened Team on Bay Field Street
A wagon owned by W. F. Hodge collapsed in a spectacular runaway last Saturday afternoon on Bay field street. The frightened horses dashed past the Corning grocery store, smashed the steps in front of the Beers club, and caused additional damage along the street.
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W. F. Hodge
Bayfield Street
Corning
Beers Club
Fourth of July Accidents Deaths Fall Says Tribune
Figures compiled by the Chicago Tribune show fewer deaths this 4th of July than last year. Twelve people were killed and over 400 injured. Officials urge continued safe practices to further reduce casualties.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Bayfield Visitors Attend City Fourth of July Festivities
Frank Kransfelder and party from Bayfield arrived in their Reo to spend the 4th. Napoleon prison, long in Tennessee, attended the big celebration. Fargo’s Perley Swanby visited with relatives, while Mrs. Steve Suilwaukee of Park Falls stayed with Mr. and Mrs. John Jeanis. Numerous others from Wausau Duluth Minneapolis Superior and Boston joined local residents in the city for the holiday.
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Frank Kransfelder
Bayfield
Napoleon
Tennessee
Perley Swanby
Fargo
N. D
Steve Suilwaukee
Park Falls
John Jeanis
Victor Johnson
Wausau
Ford accident leaves J A LaLond with broken wrist
J A LaLond wore bandages the past few days after an accident Monday morning. He turned the spark switch on his Ford and the engine kicked back as he cranked it, breaking a bone in his wrist.
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J. A. LaLond
Local Families Welcoming Newborns And Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs Abbie Westin welcomed a baby daughter in the early week. Miss Jerusha Johnson returned Monday from Appleton after attending the Christian Endeavor. Mr and Mrs George Williamson visited relatives in Wine Minnesota earlier in the week. Miss Ginelle Husby and Miss Edith Michealson of Cloquet visited the city over the Fourth as guests of Miss Clarissa Johnson. Attorney Walter Holsinger of Minneapolis transacted business in the city early in the week.
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Abbie Westin
Jerusha Johnson
Appleton
Christian Endeavor
George Williamson
Wine, Minn
Ginelle Husby
Edith Michealson of
Cloquet
Clarissa Johnson
Walter Holsinger
Minneapolis
Duluth Visitors Stay In City This Week
Mrs. F. C. Miller of Duluth visited her father Joe Grant and sister Agnes at the start of the week. Mrs. McLish and her son Donald, also from Duluth, had been staying at the W. P. Milberg residence and returned home Saturday.
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F. C. Miller
Duluth
Joe Grant
Agnes
McLish
Donald
W. P. Milberg
White Rose Creamery boosts 4th of July ice cream output
The White Rose Creamery plant in this city produced 400 gallons of ice cream for the day before the 4th, with 160 gallons of cream on hand yet to be made. Ice delivery delays reduced supply while Washburn's ice cream business thrives. butter losses followed, but managers McKinney Maxcy and taite bolster farmer confidence and local trade.
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White Rose Creamery Company
Washburn Institution
Washburn
McKinney
Maxcy
Taite
Residence under construction for Wiechmann on Third Street
The Finance & Construction company began work Monday morning on a large new residence for B. A. Wiechmann at the corner of Third Street and 1st Avenue West. Wiechmann expects occupancy by early August.
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the Finance & Construction Company
B. A. Wiechmann
Third Street
1St Avenue West
Wiechmann
No Services Next Sunday for Synod Sessions
The German Lutheran church announces no services on Sunday July 9 while the pastor attends the Synod sessions in Milwaukee. The next service is set for July 16 at the usual time, and all German Lutherans are invited to attend. Pastor R. Krenke.
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Synod
Milwaukee
Wis
R. Krenke
Madison visitors and travelers flood city for 4th
S. A. Oscar of Madison visited with relatives in the city at the week’s start. Henry Hansen of Duluth came for the 4th and to see relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wilkinson of Bayfield were here for Independence Day. Don Bell of Bayfield Press visited on the 4th. Mrs. Henry Roberts of Muskogee returned home after visiting Mrs. Carl Tabermann. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fleith of Cornucopia plus their family came to celebrate. Mrs. Oscar and children arrived to summer at a lake shore cottage.
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Helmer Larson
Minneapolis
al Johnson
Duluth
Harold Rude
Superior
E. M. Blake
Robert
Boston
D. M.maxcy
S. A. Oscar
Madison
Henry Hansen
A. H. Wilkinson
Bayfield
Don Bell
Bayfield Press
Henry Roberts
Muskogee
Okla
Carl Tabermann
Walter Fleith
Cornucopia
City
Lake Shore
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C. E
Bayfield Chautauqua
Bart L. Newkirk
Monster
Bayfield Ghantauqua
Honorable Herbert S. Bigelow
Ruth Wieman
Mrs Harry Wieman
Elgin
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