Chautauqua at Harbor City Draws Large Crowds
Bayfield’s weeklong Chautauqua attracted many from this city with nightly programs and speakers. Highlights included Prof Voelker Rev Dowling Dr Hall and performances by the University of Wisconsin Chau tauqua Band plus talks by Bigelow and Newkirk. The Gyroscopic lesson drew crowd interest as strong men wrestled the turning device.
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Bayfield
Voelker
Fr. Dowling
Waupon
Hall
Madison
University of Wisconsin Chautauqua
McGuire
Africa
von Gletchs
Flora Prentiss
Herbert 8
Bigelow
Community notices sketch new plans for city venues
The article lists ongoing community events including daily singing at 7 30, Story Hour and Play hour led by Miss Temperence Knight, and Chautauqua platform manager G A Gottschalk. It notes East side of Opera Block leased by Harry Peterson and George Bodin for a pool and dance hall with roller skating, replacing the Carbrook hotel lease. Peterson Bodin plan many improvements. Grand Lecturer F Libby of Milwaukee visits Knights of Pythias Lodge for a meeting with local members, followed by social refreshments.
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Harry Peterson
George Bodin
Carbrook Hotel
Peterson & Bodin
Heren F. Libby
Milwaukee
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Mrs Larson Burned In Accident At Home
Mrs Victor Larson formerly Miss Jennie Westerlund was badly burned after stepping into boiling water. She suffered injuries to her feet and legs and was taken to Ashland hospital for treatment. Doctors do not expect the burns to prove serious.
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Victor Larson
Jennie Westerlund
Road widening and concrete bridges improve county route near Long Tressle
Crews widening the county road near Long Tressle report marked progress. Heavy grades were reduced by cutting banks and building a center fill, easing passage for teams and autos. The stretch from Omaha tracks to near Nash remains narrow and will need widening while concrete bridges replace aging ones along the route.
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Long Tressle
Omaha
Nash
Confectioner Pleads Guilty in Blind Pig Case
Albert Greenwood, a local confectioner, pleaded guilty to selling intoxicating liquors in a blind pig sting in Washburn. Judge G A Calder fined him 50 dollars plus costs. Greenwood reportedly fled the area after sentencing amid a recent wave of similar arrests including Feldt.
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Washburn
Albert Greenwood
G. A. Calder
Greenwood
A. M. Kerr
Parts Unknown
Feldt
Bayfield Sheriff Candidate Visits City
E Patterson of Bayfield, a candidate for sheriff, was a business visitor in the city Tuesday.
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Gurt Bracken of
Bayfield
E. Patterson
Washburn plans new bath house and bathing beach by Woman's Council
The Washburn Woman's Council, with E J Leith drawing plans, plans a bath house on the Bay Shore beach with twelve compartments and water access walks. Funds from food sales, a Jitney dance, and Chau tauqua week trips have nearly sufficed to cover construction and beach equipment. The project aims to improve city life and provide a safer bathing area with a rope danger line for youths.
Baby Burned by Coffee Spill at Home
A seven month old baby of Mr and Mrs Hugh Ross suffered serious burns to legs and arms after an older child spilled a pot of hot coffee Monday morning. Doctors say the child will recover.
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Hugh Ross
Cehildren
Paving starts on Washburn main streets project
Contractor Thomas E. Wolley of LaCrosse set cement and sewer pipe orders as paving begins on Washburn main streets. Forty to fifty workers and teams will operate on Bayfield Street and 1st Avenue east to the Omaha depot with concrete curb work underway. The Masonic Lodge will run an excursion on the Steamer Skater with invites for each Mason to bring a guest. locals attended the Chautauqua at Bayfield and Thomas Patterson visited Superior.
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Washburn
Wolley
Bayfield Street
1St Avenue
Third Avenue
Omaha Depot
Washington Avenue
Commercial Club
Masonic Lodge
Bayfield
Thomas Patterson
Superior
Two Black Bears at Gem Theatre in Washburn
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational Church stage a musical with about eighty Washburn youths in lead roles. The Two Bears production runs July 27 and 28 at the Gem Theatre under F. 8. Fluke’s direction with costumes and music scores provided. Rehearsals are daily at the Congregational Church. The event is billed as the season’s spectacular, featuring catchy tunes and elaborate costumes. The Woman's Council thanks sponsors and supporters of the Jitney Dance at DuPont Park, noting proceeds over $60 to fund a beach bath house. Bids for the beach bath house are due Monday noon July 24 and plans are on display at the DuPont Addition Co. office. Mrs. R. W. Smith will receive bids. A new grocery store at 6th Ave West and Bayfield Street, built by Lysager & Hansen, nears completion with cement block work by Mackmiller of Iron River. The 25 by 60 foot building includes a full basement and will serve as a neighborhood grocery.
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Ladies Aid Society
Congregational Church
Washburns
Two Bears
Gem Theatre
Fluke
DuPont Park
Ed Pederson
White Rose
Washburn Bottling Works
Woman’s Council
DuPont Addition Co
R. W. Smith
6Th Avenue West
Bayfield Street
Lysager & Hansen
Mackmiller
Iron River
Washburn Considers Opening an Up-to-Date Hospital
Washburn weighs establishing a modern hospital as Dr. H. D. Newkirk of Minneapolis visits the city to assess local needs. He reports strong support from business leaders and county residents, noting rapid growth and the clear demand for medical facilities. The piece urges public encouragement and united local backing for the project.
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Washburn
H. D. Newkirk
Minneapolis
Newkirk
Beers Club Wins 7-4 Over Mellen In City Game
The F T Beers Club of the Northeastern Inter-state league defeated Mellen 7 to 4 on the local grounds last Sunday. Dorgan pitched a strong game for the home team, allowing few hits and receiving solid support from his teammates as the locals praised the Beers Club for solid play all season despite earlier defeats.
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F. T. Beers
Mellen
Dorgan
Mellen Boys
Beers Club
Seaon
County Agents Advancing Farm Science Nationwide
County agents now number 313 districts employing advisers who work directly with farmers. They tour farms in summer, apply the latest scientific results, and report large benefits including silos 1804 built and 614 farm buildings improved. Vilas county highlights a valued local representative whose removal would be a major mistake.
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America
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Colleges
United States
Indiana
Wisconsin
New York
Minnesota
Michigan
North Daketa
New Jersey
Ohio
Utah
Oregon
Washington
Vermont
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Linois
Agricul
Tural Colleges
Department of ‘Agriculture
Marsh Family Reunion Held At City Home
Last Sunday a Marsh family reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Marsh with many relatives present. Attendees included Mrs. H. J. Mooney of Odanab, William Marsh of Park Falls, Alfred Marsh and Irene of Fernwood Idaho, Benj Marsh and family of Superior, Walter Marsh of Kelley Lake, Clara Marsh of this city, plus Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rogers of Odanab and Warren Rogers of Superior. This marked the first Marsh reunion in years.
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Alfred Marsh
Marsh
H. J. Mooney
Odanab
William Marsh
Park Falls
Irene
Fernwood
Idaho
Benj. Marsh
Superior
Walter Marsh
Kelley Lake
Minn
Clara Marsh
Charles Rogers
Warren Rogers
Hansen couple visit Virginis Minnesota with friends
Mr and Mrs Amos Hansen traveled to Virginis Minnesota earlier in the week by car. Aaron Segal Austin Carson Kevin Smith Lloyd Olson and L Bodir nd spotty Robinson joined in a trip in the Segal vehicle to spend a day or two with friends and see local sights.
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Amos Hansen
Virginis
Minn
Aaron Segal
Austin Carson
Kevin Smith
Lloyd Olson
L. Bodirnd
Spotty’ Robinson
Tooluth
Major Upgrades Planned for Kenfield Lamoreaux Plant
The Kenfield Lamoreaux company undertakes extensive improvements this week. The obsolete boiler is removed and replaced with a unit double the capacity of the two existing boilers. A new 88 foot stack with forced draft will be constructed, ensuring continuous power even if the plant expands.
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Kenfield~ Lamoreaux Company
Police Chief Kerr Dumps Confiscated Whiskey in City Streets
Chief of Police A. M. Kerr, after two arrests for illegal drinking, dumped a quantity of confiscated whiskey into the city streets on Wednesday. He described the liquor as good whiskey but chose the disposal method to avoid harming anyone while ensuring it left the streets.
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A. M. Kerr
Kerr
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Plowman
Milton College
C. P. Cary
Clarence Burgderfer
Dvoral
Clementine Palek
Hampton Quartette
Silas Evans
North Fifth Street
Gebbart
Om Washburn
Erskine Potash Company
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Seventh Avenues
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Hayward
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Germany
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Herman Johnson
Carl Lindstrom
Chr. Christianson
Geo, Boodis
Calder
E. J. Lieth
Bay Shore
Woman’s Council of
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D. C. Menefee
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