Washburn Steam Laundry Sold to Rice Lake Manager
John Yepp of Rice Lake has agreed to purchase the Washburn Steam Laundry from John Monsos, with sale by next Monday through W. A. Robinson. Yepp plans to modernize the plant and expand operations, leveraging his years in the laundry business. Monsos will retire after years of service and may pursue other ventures.
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Washburn
John Monsos
John Yepp
Rice Lake
W. A. Robinson
Mr. Yepp
Yepp
Monses
George A. Calder
Resignation of Rev O W Smith from Congregational Church
Rev O W Smith pastor resigns from Congregational church due to his daughter's illness and need for a climate change. Board to act on July 31. He led the church for years, was popular, and his family is held in high esteem as they seek relief and possible future return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Smith
Congregational Church
Bayfield County road repair advances toward Barksdale
The Ashland County line to Barksdale road is under heavy repair by Pepperd and Fulton. Crews leveled the long bridge and lake head fill and are laying crushed rock and rolling it. Work extends into Barksdale toward Nash, aiming to make this busy route one of Bayfield county’s finest.
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Ashland
Barksdale
Bayfield County
Pepperd and
Fulton
Nash
Washburn
Hornet Club to Host Basket Social and Ice Cream Social
The Hornet Club will hold a basket and ice cream social at its next regular meeting Saturday evening July 27 at 8 pm in Grange Hall. A dance is planned and everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a pleasant evening while getting acquainted.
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Hornet Club
Grange Hall
County Treasurer Froseth at Ashland Grand Lodge meetings
County Treasurer Alfred Froseth attended the Grand Lodge meetings of the S. A. F. in Ashland this week. Warren Bennett of Rhinelander transacted business in the city in the latter part of last week.
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Alfred Froseth
Grand Lodge
Ashland
Warren Bennett
Rhinelander
First Annual Farmers Picnic Planned by Executive Committee
The event aims to entertain, showcase Experimental Farm plots with E J Delwiche and other staff, and raise Red Cross funds. Activities include Washburn Band music, games for children, refreshments, a Sand vs Clay Farmers baseball game, and auctioning calves and pigs. Speakers include E J Delwiche C F Morris and Q W Smith. grounds lie opposite the experimental farm with fresh water and tents for ladies and children. A second social, a bag social at McKinley School on July 27 1918, invites all to attend.
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E. J. Delwiche
Red Cross
Washburn Band
Delwiche
Musback
C. F. Morris
Q. W. Smith
Bayfield County Draft Contingent Departs for Camp Grant
Hundreds gather at the depot as Bayfield county sends eighty men to Camp Grant Illinois for training as U S soldiers. Walter Mertz leads with Russell Sheridan as lieutenant. Scouts wave Old Glory and locals cheer Keep the Home Fires Burning as the convoy leaves. The 1918 class and Class D2 registrants have begun serving, with many already overseas or in training camps.
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Bayfield County
Omaha
Camp Grant
Illinois
United States
Court House
Walter Mertz
Russell Sheridan
New Chequamegon Chalet Opens for Travelers on Bay Shore
The Chequamegon Chalet near Chequamegon Bay opens under P K Everson William Messenger and Mrs P K Everson. It offers one daily breakfast for about ten guests with advance reservations and auto shuttle service from town.
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Chequamegon Chalet
Chequamegon Bay
Olson Lake Shore
P. K. Everson
William Messenger
Nurses Asked to Provide Ten Red Cross Nurses
Want Nurses Washburn is called upon to furnish ten Red Cross nurses for arms service and a drive will be made in this city to secure the required number and as many additional as possible. Mrs MacRae will be in charge and any young ladies may call her for information. With the world war on there is a great scarcity of nurses and many new ones are wanted to fill up the ranks. William Johnstone was home from Duluth over Sunday visiting family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Red Cross
Wisconsin Conservation Commission Sets Bayfield County Hearing
The Wisconsin Conservation Commission will meet at the Washburn courthouse on August 9 at 2 p m to discuss deer and game laws, hear sportsmen from Bayfield County, and consider amendments after statewide talks. The hearings aim to inform sportsmen and gather their views to promote conservation of fish and game resources statewide.
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Wisconsin Conservation Commission
Court House
Washburn
Bayfield County
Conservation Commission
Wisconsin
Geisert Family Updates From Minnesota Trip
Mr and Mrs August Geisert returned the latter part of last week from a visit to St Paul Spooner and Duluth. While away they visited with their sons Otto and Roy who have enlisted in Uncle Sam s army.
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August Geisert
St. Paul
Spooner
Duluth
Otto
Roy
Uncle Sam
Former Washburn Mayor George Dibbell Sr. Dies
George A Dibbell Sr longtime Washburn mayor dies in Superior hospital July 20 after locomotor ataxia. Born Danville Canada Feb 18 1842 he was 76 in age. Survived by wife Amanda Breneman two sons George Pearl and Allen and daughter Mrs Pearl Kelley. Funeral held at Hansen Parlors with Rev O W Smith. interment Woodland Cemetery.
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George Dibbell
Washburn
Superior
Hansen Undertaking
O. W. Smith
Woodland Cemetery
George A. Dibbell
Danville
Canada
Amanda Breneman
Sheldon
Minn
George Pearl
Allen
Pearl Kelley
Dibbell
Explosives Handling Urged to Run Afoul of Law
James M. Long, chairman of the County Explosive committee, urges dealers and handlers of explosives to contact him to ensure compliance with wartime laws. He notes strict government regulations and permits required for selling or handling explosives and warns against improper storage. Long offers to explain regulations to anyone seeking guidance.
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James M. Long
County Explosive Committee
Long
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Sarah Thompson
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for the kind deeds flowers and comforting words during the illness and death of our mother and wife Mrs. Sarah Thompson Louis Thompson and son express gratitude for support.
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Sarah Thompson
Louis Thompson
Lutheran Church Services and Sunday School
The Nov. Lutheran Church hosts morning services with Sunday School at noon and an English language service in the evening led by Pastor Christiansen.
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Christiansen
Navy enlistment of Allen Flynn and Vikings meeting at John Martinson
Allen Flynn, son of Mrs. William Olson, enlisted in the U.S. Navy last week after securing his mother's consent. He is in his teens and chose the Navy as the sole service option. The Vikings plan a Sunday meeting at John Martinson's home at 3 o'clock to discuss a very interesting topic.
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Allen Flynn
William Olson
U.S. Navy
Allen
Navy
Vikings
John Martinson
Nomination Papers Out for County Sheriff Race
James M. Long will seek the Republican nomination for sheriff amid possible contest. Alex LaLond and Iron River may enter the race. Clerk of the Court may see a contest with Harvey Irish opposing Bell. Democrats and Socialists have not announced county tickets. Voter interest is low due to wartime and busy times.
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Sheriff Murray
James M. Long
Alex LaLond
Iron River
Harvey Irish
Bell
Congregational Church Plans Meeting on Rev Smith Resignation
A business meeting of the Congregational church is set for Wednesday July 31 at 8 p m to act on the resignation of Rev O W Smith and handle any other lawful church affairs.
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The
Congregational Church
O. W. Smith
Rural Carrier Examination for Bay County Wis in 1918
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam for Bay County Wisconsin to fill rural carrier posts at Mason and Iron River with additional future vacancies. The test on August 10 1918 is open to male citizens domiciled in the county meeting Form No 19%7 requirements. Women may also compete during wartime under the same conditions.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Bayfield
Wis
Washburn
Iron River
Mason and Iron River
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washington
Post Office Department
John A. Melihenny
25000 Student Nurses Sought for Training in U S Hospitals
Bayfield County is asked to provide a quota of 25000 student nurses for service in the United States and overseas. For information contact Mr. E N Oistad secretary Bayfield County Chapter American Red Cross.
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Bayfield County
E. N. Oistad
American Red Cross
Youths Volunteer for Special Government Calls in August
Dozens of 1918 registrants in Bayfield County appear before the Local Board to offer their services for special army duties. Many will depart early in August to report for training by August 15, with assignments to aerial photography in Syracuse and mechanical roles in Kansas City and Indianapolis as volunteers respond to unfilled calls. Local Secretary Oscar notes several calls remain open to registrants.
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Bayfield County
Amil Berger
Washington, D. C
Syracuse
N. Y
Kansas City
Carl R. Thoreson
Washburn
Clarence Strauman
Mason
Harry Loshea
Carl Odeen
Levi Anderson
Nels Halversen
James Bibeau
Bernard Bensen
Harry Scoville
Vernon Johnson
Andrew Jensen
George Anderson
Bayfield
Iowa City
Iowa
Arthur Colberg
Walter Faulk
Wm. Micheals
Roy Christiansen
Ryder Olsen
Charles Nordahl
Indianapolis
Ind
Oscar
Public Hearing on Deer Law Changes in Bayfield County
Wisconsin Conservation Commission schedules a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. in the Bayfield County Court House Washburn to consider petition to reinstate the One Buck Law or other deer conservation measures. Petitioners urge action to prevent deer extermination in Wisconsin.
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Bayfield
State Conservation Commission
Wisconsin
Washburn
Bayfield County
the Conservation Commission
Wisconsin Conservation Commission
Families Enjoy Pleasant Week at Siskiwit Lake
Amos M. Hansen and wife and Elmer Oistad and family and L. N. Clausen and others are spending the week at Siskiwit Lake enjoying a very pleasant outing.
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Amos M. Hansen
Elmer Oistad
L. N. Clausen
Siskiwit Lake
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Washburn Steam Laundry
Farmers County
Ashland Junction
Enterprise Club
McKinley School
W. E. Plant
C. F. Bogenrief Co
W. Smith
V. E. Brubaker
Godspeed
Peavey
A. W. MacLeod
C. H. Werden
County Council of Defense
High Seas
William Johnstone
George Dibbell, Sr
Superior Hospital
Hansen
Sherriff
Rural Carrier Examination
U. S
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