Two New Elevators Rumor Sparks Washburn Visit by Omaha Officials
Washburn officials led by Mayor Irish discuss a reported plan by Omaha railroad leaders to build two grain elevators in Washburn. Census figures show 4924 residents with 2673 males and 2351 females, 713 married, and origins including 8231 from the United States and Norwegian 713 births.
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Omaha Railroad
A. W. Trenholm
S. G. Strickland
W. T. Kennedy
E. E. Nash
H. M. Pierce
H. C. Hoefer
Washburn
Chequamegon Bay
R. A. Hering
Norway
Sweden
Canada
Germany
Poland
Ireland
Greece
Denmark
Finland
United States
Commercial Club
Is Washburn Being Robbed by Night Lighting Plans
The Times analyzes all night electric light contracts in Wisconsin cities. Washburn faces a potential saving of thousands annually under various moonlight and midnight schedules, with municipal ownership proposed as even greater savings.
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Wisconsin
the Times
TIMES
Washburn Electric Light and Power Company
Tims
M. A. Sprague
F. T. Yates
Washburn
Medford
Centralia
Columbus
DePere
Ellsworth
Kaukanna
Mannston
Sparta
Two Rivers
Reward of Doing a Public Duty
The Washburn Electric Light and Power Company quit advertising in The Times this week, claiming no change in ad rates yet declining space. The paper laments the loss, arguing the city benefits from watchdog coverage of the company’s alleged exorbitant deal.
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Antigo
Appleton Beaver Dam
Coal Darlington
Coal Fond du Lac
Coal Grand Rapids
Wood
Green Bay Iron River
Wood Janesville
Coal Menomonie
Coal Medford
Wood Merrill
Wood Oconto
Phillips
Portage
Port Washington
Tomah
Tomahawk
Red
Vo Watertown Fo
Coal Waukesha
Coal oOo Wausau
Coal Washburn
Washburn, Electric Light and Power Company
Times
the Times
Notes of M. E. Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday July 30th services listed with 10 45 sermon on The Father hood of God 11 45 Sabbath School 7 p m Young Peoples Meeting 7 45 sermon on Jericho and Ai An announced moonlight excursion will be given August 16 plan to go this time.
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of God
Young Peoples Meeting
Jericho
Tax Commission Sets a Hearing on Washburn Complaint
The state tax commission schedules a hearing for August 1 at 10 a.m. in Madison to review Washburn officials complaint and potential reassessment. County Supervisor George F. Morgan is expected to represent the complainants. The Ashland Lighting Company proposes night rates of seven dollars and five twenty five for half nights if a franchise renewal is granted.
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Oliver Wescott
Washburn
Bayfield County
State of
Wisconsin
Tax Commission
State Tax Commission
Madison
Board of Review
George F. Morgan
Ashland Lighting Company
Ashland
Washburn Electric Light and Power Company
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Ialty
City Drug
Frost & Spies
Omaha
Hering
No. H. Irish
Irish
What Other Cities Co
Williams, Proprietor
Ness
Bine
Brewin
M. M. Sweet, Proprietor
N. B
Sam Angwick
2Nd St
West
M. E. Church
Co-Operative Store
Incorporated
Chas. Peterson
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