Bayfield County Fourth of July Celebrated Quietly in Bayfield
Walter Hilbur pitched for Bayfield boys after arriving from Duluth. District Attorney Alvord inspected municipal court matters. Columbus school adds a new wing supervised by foreman Wm Ploeckelman. Harbor City residents enjoyed a peaceful Fourth with band concert, speeches by Victor Pierellee, and a fast Washburn vs Bayfield game ending 4 to 1. Fireworks and a log rolling show drew large crowds, with Zenith Orchestra playing at Island View hotel. No accidents reported.
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Walter Hilbur
Duluth
Helmer
Walt
Alvord
Washburn
George A. Calder
Calder
Bayfield County
Columbus
Wm. Ploeckelman
Bayfield
Harbor City
Bayfird
Victor Pierellee
Ashland
Clayton Ryder
Ball Park
Bapfield
Bay Front
Front Street
George Glazier
Geisert
Veno
Glazier
Island View
Local Farming Busy As School Board Advances Construction
From our correspondent farmers report good crops and hay work. The School Board began building a new addition on the 6th with frames rising this week and plastering to follow in a fortnight. Other notes include Barn building by Joe Andry, Wack Pearce moving to the Stockholm Hotel, and various visits and travel by local residents.
Steamer Mary Scott Summer Schedule 1908
The Mary Scott steamer summer timetable lists morning and evening connections at Ashland with NP and other lines. Key links include 6 15 a m from Ashland to connect with NP out of Washburn, 7 15 p m from Washburn to Ashland, and 8 30 a m Ashland to Washburn for morning trains. Captain John E Doherty, manager, new phone 41 No 7 Fifield Place Ashland Wisconsin.
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Ashland
Washburn
N.P
Omaha
Duluth
N.W
N. P
John E. Doherty
Fifield Place
Wisconsin
Danger In Delay Kidney Diseases Endanger Washburn Residents
Washburn health warning urges kidney care and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co New York. Violet Logee of Washburn Wisconsin credits the remedy with curing her kidney trouble after other treatments failed. The ad claims relief within a few boxes and notes availability at local druggists for 50 cents.
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Bright
Dean
Washburn
Violet Logee
Fourth &St
Wis
Sweet
Foster-Milburn Co
New York
United States
Revelation of Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Lung Trouble
A reader testimonial from Reasner Iowa credits Foley's Honey and Tar with stopping coughing and strengthening lungs after doctors said consumption was terminal. The letter describes stopped hemorrhages and pain and claims the lungs are now clear. Port Wing resident Charney Greenwond traveled to the county seat last Monday.
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Foley
Q. W. Frost
L. M. Ruggles
Charney Greenwond
Port Wing
Rain On Porch Triggers Odd Hot Water Misunderstanding
A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote recounts Mrs. Goitt trying to scrub her rear porch with hot water and soap during rain. Neighbors on the lower porch mistake the dripping for a roof leak and note the rain feels hot, calling it the Lord's doings amid a string of murders.
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Mrs. Goitt
Martha
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Complexion Cure Through Liver Health Promoted
An old advertisement warns against cosmetics and local treatments for facial complexion. It urges purifying and enriching the blood via a healthy liver, claiming Green's August Flower cleanses the blood and improves the skin while also aiding digestion and sleep. Sold at Frost & Spies with trial and regular bottle prices.
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Frost & Spies
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Healthy Kidneys
The advertisement asserts kidneys strain impurities from blood and claims Foley's Kidney Remedy will make the kidneys healthy and remove waste, with a testimonial by Q. W. Frost promising overall wellness.
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Foley
Q. W. Frost
Lean Hours Debate Sparks Writer Editor Clash
The Chicago Tribune quotes a magazine editor challenging an author on using the term lean hours. The author retorts asking if a spare moment is similarly impossible, highlighting a playful linguistic exchange over time and phrasing.
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Chicago Tribune
DeWitt's Corctcitiss Witch Hazel Salve for Piles Burns
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve marketed for piles burns and sores. The ad highlights external skin relief and antiseptic claims aimed at common ailments.
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Dewitt
I would bestow my daughter upon a man with out title
The quote contrasts wealth and status in marriage choice. Themis and New York Press note that a man without a title is less desirable than a man with money, here reframed as title. It highlights social values around marriage and gender roles.
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Themistocles
New York Press
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Iron River
Joe Andry
Wack Pearce
Stockholm
Mike Haley
Cusson
St. Joseph’s Hospital
al Green
Minnesota Sun
Mr. Hill
Chicago
Congregational Church
John Gibson
Neenah
Percy
H. Ellerman
E. Headquist
Elsie Smith
Florence Gibson
T. F. Mackmiller
Deschamp
Mary Scott
Washburn Commercial City Dock Dock
Doan
Steamer “Skater
Mission Dock
LaPointe Dock
Apostle Islands
Beausoliel & Cross
Washburn, Wis
Lodge Directory
Equitable Fraternal Union
Wm. Dolan Pres
H. P. Axelberg
Odd Fellows Hall
Wright Sacham
Nels Ostrum
Knights of Pythias
Apostle Lodge
Nels N. Oscar
A. J. Lien
Knights of Maccabees
North Star
T. A
Oscar Com
E. Bryan Kee
Meehan Hall
Wastburn
A. W. McLeod
M. A. Lincoln
Hercules Club
W. H. Hamilton
S.H
EF. Ofa
Morgenstjernen
Johnson’s Hall
Sons of
Norway
Eidsvold No
P. P. Stamnes Pres
Hans Moen
K. of L. Hall
Nordlyset No
Ole Fluttom
Gust Ogren See
Union Hall
E. Bergmann
Pres. Nels M. Oscar Sec
Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity
Washburn Colony
G. A. Calder W. B
Buzard
Sec
Lady Maccabees Northern Light Hive
Co, Pederson
E. Burdick
Catholic Order of Foresters
Marquette Court
Joseph Arseneau
C. R. Wm
Catholic Knights
Tim Kearns
Albert Beausolier
St. Louis Hall
Women's Catholic Order Foresters
Odd Fellows
Chequamegon Lodge
D. W. Corning
G. H
Independent Order of Foresters Court Chequamegon No
P. J. Pedersen
R. O. O. Sowderfin
Independent Order of Foresters Companion Court
Madaline No
Belle Petersen
C. R. Alma Sowder
Fin, Sec
Good Templars
A. P. Stone
A. Holgren
Bay View
C. Robert Steinert
Rebeccas
United Order of Foresters
James Hanson C. R
Asa Freeman
Odd Fellows Ball
Philadelphia Ledger
Louis Segal & Bro’s. Manufacturers Outlet
Washburn and
Bayfield, Wisconsin
Louis Segal & Bro
Louis Segal & Bro’s
Louis Segal & Brother
Big
Berkshire
Rogers Bros
Rogers
International Sliver Co
Meriden
Conn
N. Clausen
CL. Willey’s
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