Bayfield County News Roundup from Iron River
From our own Correspondent Carl W Groth John Anderson and Sam Skyberg left Sunday night for their homelands Sweden and Norway for about three months. Rev John Gibson held services at Odanah and arranged shipment of household effects. Diptheria eased for Charles Hobbs Jr. Alex LaLond takes Washburn Laundry agency. Grimpo from Bovey reports mining improving, expects good business this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Groth
John Anderson
Sam Skyberg
Old Country
Sweden
Norway
John Gibson
Odanah
Carl Holmberg
Charles
C. S. Hobbs
Alex LaLond
Washburn Steam Laundry
A. H. Grimpo
Bovey
Minn
Local Society Notes and Growing Sports Presence
Mr and Mrs A H Wilkinson attended Shriner convention in St Paul this week. Milton Bally of Marcola Oregon visits Bayfield, former residents greeted by friends. Mike Bartleme traveled to Hayward as ruvoter for the local ball club, new players join lineup for Sunday clash with Ashland. James Fiddes of Minneapolis toured Bayfield after buying land near Red Cliff from Carver Quayle Nourse Land Co. He plans to settle here with his family after a lengthy career with Great Western Ry. in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wilkinson
St. Paul
Milton Bally
Marcola
Oregon
Mike Bartleme
Hayward
Ashland
James Fiddes
Minneapolis
Fiddis
Carver-Quayle- Nourse Land Co
Red Cliff
Bayfield
Great Western
Fiddes
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble, Washburn Testimonial
A Washburn resident Margarete Tands reports relief from dizziness headaches and urinary disorders after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Sweet's drug store. The testimonial notes improved strength and absence of pain with continued use. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Washburn
Margarete Tands
Third St. Washburn
Wis
Sweet’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doans
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Healthier Kidneys
The advertisement claims the kidneys strain impurities from blood and that Foley's Kidney Remedy will make the kidneys healthy and remove waste from the blood. Q. W. Frost endorses the claim and urges taking the remedy to become well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Steamer Mary Scott Schedules for Ashland Washburn Route
The 6:15 a m boat from Ashland links with the morning N P from Washburn. The 7:15 a m boat from Washburn connects with morning trains to NP and Omaha. All morning trains at Ashland connect with the 8:30 a m boat to Washburn. The 2 p m boat from Washburn links with the afternoon NP to Duluth. Evening trains connect with the 7:25 p m boat to Washburn. Capt John E Doherty, manager, Ashland Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Washburn
N.P
Omaha
Duluth
N. W
N. P
John E. Doherty
Fifield Place
Wisconsin
Washburn City Commercial Dock Dock
Apostle Islands
Napoleon III Sought Death at Sedan, Paris Letter Claims
Baron Verly presents an account that Napoleon III sought death during the Sedan fight. He rode out at dawn under heavy fire, inspecting positions as shells fell and aides were killed. Though his horses were not shot, the emperor faced mortal danger and rode back, despairing at defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bernhardt
Napoleon III
Sedan
Baron Verly
Cent Gardes
Marshal MacMahon
Bazeilles
d’Hendecourt
de Courson
de Trecesson
Grand Rue
Paris
Serpent Story From Martinique Ends in Death and Madness
The Paris Eclair reports a lancehead encounter on Martinique where Sergeant Legrand awakened to find a six foot snake on Private Durand’s chest. Milk and music lured the creature, then ten cudgels killed it. Durand suffered a long recovery, later returning to France with hair turned snow white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Durand
France
First Farmer of Wisconsin Endorses State Aid for Roads
Ex Governor Hoard argues for constitutional amendment to fund county road construction. He says state wide property would share the burden, improving market access and farm values by faster transport, weatherproof macadam roads, and increased per acre prices. Farmers stand to gain from cheaper, faster routes to towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoard
Commonwealth
Love's Young Dream Interrupted by Family Interlude
A Malate girl and her Romeo lounge together on a drawing room couch when her little brother bursts in and interrupts saying the boy has been tied to a fish line. The exchange circulates as Manila Gossip style urban rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Romeo
Eden
Manila
Kidnapped for a Million at Krag Theatre Excites Crowds
The Perrys presented Kidnapped for a Million at Krag Theatre to three packed houses. The Little Perry Sisters aged five and six carried their parts with seasoned finesse and the company drew strong support. Oscar Erickson shows improvement from blood poisoning of the leg. Mrs. John Gibson and daughter Florence visited city guests at the Gibson and Page homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrys
Krag
Little Perry Sisters
Omaha
Oscar Erickson
John Gibson
Florence
Odanak
John W. Gibson
John Page
Notice of Final Five Year Proof for Gander Olson
Notice is hereby given that Gander Olson of Washburn Wisconsin who on July 20 1903 made homestead entry No 5872 for the NWNEY and S82 NE section 22 Township 49 N Range 6 W 4th P Meridian has filed notice of intention to make Final five year Proof to establish claim to the land described before the clerk of Circuit Court of Bayfield County Washburn Wisconsin on August 26 1908 Witnesses named Martin Ansbaugh Charles H Smith Martin N Thorsby Louis M Palm all of Washburn Wisconsin John W Miller Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Wausau
Wis
Gander Olson
Washburn
4Th P
Meridian
Circuit Court
Bayfield County
Wisconsin
Martin Ansbaugh
Charles H, Smith
Martin N, Thorsby
Louis M. Palm
John W. Miller
Register
War Against consumption and safe remedies promise
All nations are endeavoring to check the ravages of consumption the white Plague that claims so many victims each year Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe certain remedy in coughs colds and consumption against unknown preparations Q W Frost endorses it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toy
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Fraternal and Lodge Meeting Listings for North Star Region
A compact schedule lists multiple lodges and fraternal groups meeting weekly or monthly across North Star venues. Entries include Apostles Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Sons of Norway, Beavers, Lady Maccabees, Catholic orders, and Commercial Club, with hall names and meeting days such as Tuesday evenings and first Mondays, second and fourth Thursdays, or alternating Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Lodge
A. W. McLeod
M. A. Lincoln
Quotations from Shakespeare and Goldsmith
The passage notes that many people can name Shakespeare as the source of familiar quotes. It mentions how lines from Shakespeare appear in common speech and even Goldsmith’s "She Stoops to Conquer" is recognized by a single famous line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Goldsmith
Fish Story From The Sea Aboard An East India Ship
A long anecdote recounts a captain’s tale from a voyage off Africa’s coast. The ship’s carpenter dies, tools sunk with him, a shark swallows the ship’s boy, and the mate lowers to cut the captives free. The boy reappears turning the grindstone, confirming the tale as a fish story, old long told.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Equator
Boston Journal
A Woman's Complexion and Liver Health Cure
Skin care myths fade as the ad claims Green's August Flower cleanses the liver and enriches the blood to improve complexion. It sells bottles for 25 and 75 cents at Frost & Spies, promising relief from constipation biliousness nervousness and indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost & Spies
The Old Master Mistress Advice
A London Tatler quip warns a new servant to use a dry cloth to polish the Old Master and not a wet rag, followed by a Boardman line about the world craving good hearing rather than sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marm
London Tatler
Boardman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iron River
From the Press
Mary Scott
le Pare
Battle of
Ghild
Lodge Directory
Equitable Fraternal Union
Wm. Dolan
H. P. Axelberg
Odd Fellows Hall
Wright Sacham
Nels Ostrum C
Meehan Hall
Knights of Pythias
Apostle Lodge No
Nels N. Oscar C.C
Lien K. R
Knights of Maccabees
North Star
T. A. Oscar
E. Bryan Nec
Keepe
Hercules Club
W.H. Hamilton
Geo
E.r.ofa
Morgenstjernen
Vile Markstedt Pres
Nels Mylire
Johnson’s Hall
Sons of
Eidsvold No
Stamnes Pres
Hans Moen
Kk. of L. Hall
Nordlyset No
Ole Fluttom
Gust Ogren
Union Hall
EF. Bergmann Pres. Nels M. Oscar Sec
Beavers Reserve
Fand Fraternity
Washburn Colony
G. A. Calder W.B
Buzard
Lady Maccabees
Northern Light
A. Pederson
E. Burdick
Catholic Order of Foresters
Marquette Court
Joseph Arseneau O,r
St. Louis Hall
Catholic Knights
Tim Kearns
Albert Beausoliel
Women’s Catholic Order Foresters
Odd Fellows
Chequamegon Lodge
D. W. Corning
N. G. H. J. Finstad Sec
Independent Order of Foresters Court
Chequamegon No
P. J. Pedersen
Independent Order of Foresters Companion Court
Madaline No 204
Belle Petersen
C. R. Alma Sowder Vin, Sec
Good Templars
A. P. Stone
A. Holgren
Woodmen Bay View
C. Robert Steinert
Rebeccas
Plunkett
N.G
United Order of Foresters
Amos Hanson
Asa Freeman
Stubb
Maria
John
John J. Jenkins
Chippewa Falls
Will
Opera
Steamer “Skater
Ashland Washburn
Mission Dock
LaPointe Dock
Aoman
Beausoliel & Cross
Washburn, Wis
the Old Master
the Perrys
Little Flossie
Pauline Perry
The
Opera House
F. Tetzner
N. Clausen
CL. Willey’s
Berkshire
Rogers Bros
Rogers
C-L
International Sliver Co
Meriden
Conn
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