Flynn Buys Opera Block and Plans Major Overhaul
Real estate deal closes with C H Flynn purchasing John Overby’s Opera House Block including saloon and Opera Hall interests. He plans a thorough overhaul with new tile floor lighting fixtures booths and a corner electric sign. Overby retires to farm life. Southland Sextette act to feature at the Opera House under G A Lien guaranteeing a packed crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Flynn
John Overby
Flynn
Times
Overby
Mr. Overby
Lena Rivers brings a touring company to the city
Local theater prepares for the arrival of Lena Rivers with a company noted for its reputation. Manager Lien promises a treat of the season as bill posters transform billboards into colorful previews. The show appears Saturday June 3 with admission prices of 25 35 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Holmes
Lena Rivers
Joel
Lena
Lien
Local Residents Plan Moves To Idaho And Washington
Miss Cecil Lowery will depart Saturday for Dupont Washington to visit her sister Mrs R Tarbox for some time. Mr and Mrs William Stephenson and Mr and Mrs Fred Smith with children plan to move the following Saturday to Lewiston Idaho to make their home. The Smiths and Stephenson families have lived here for many years and will be missed by numerous friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Lowery
Dupont, Wash
R. Tarbox
William Stephenson
Fred Smith
Lewiston
Idaho
Smith’s
Stephenson
Potatoes Grow Region Around Iron River
The Farmers' Produce Exchange in Iron River spurs potato growing with plans to ship more than forty cars this fall and winter. Officials say acreage will double from last year and warehouses may follow as production outpaces local consumption.
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Farmers’ Produce Exchange
Iron River
Ferguson
Lrob River
Charron Sues Northwestern Fuel Over $35000 Injury Claim
The $35,000 damage case of Matt Charron against Northwestern Fuel has been on trial at Superior in the forepart of the week. Charron claims injuries received while employed by the company in this city. The case has been on trial three times and is back for re trial with a decision expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Charron
Northwestern Fuel Company
Superior
Charron
William Little to Start Summer Logging for Kenfield-Lamoreaux Mill
William Little will begin summer logging next Monday in this city for the Kenfield-Lamoreaux company mill. He starts at 17 Mile Post, then moves camps to Topside. The project spans about a year at both sites, ensuring a steady run for the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Little
Kenfield-Lamoreaux Company
Mr. Little
Port Wing buys gasoline launch for log tow operation
BRven Olson of Port Wing purchased the gasoline launch Mary Alice from M. H. Sprague. Olson is fitting the boat for towing logs and lumber between the head of the lakes and Port Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brven Olson
Port Wing
M. H. Sprague
Mary Alice
Q!son
Johnson Arrest in New York Over Chicago Plate
Jack Johnson faces arrest in New York for using a Chicago number on his car. The incident precedes his rise to fame and highlights the many laws he could have violated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
New York
Chicago
Johnson
Robinson Chairman Elected at County Board Meeting
Bayfield County Board elected T. H. Robinson as chairman on the second ballot after votes 14 to 10 with A. J. Lien and C. H. Werden. The board approved a 200.09 appropriation to exhibit county products at the Milwaukee state fair and formed a three member exhibit committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Bayfield Co
Court House
T. H. Robinson
A. J. Lien
Lien
C. H. Werden
Mr. Werden
Robinson
Washburn Horticultural Society
Bayfield County
Milwaukee
A. J. Mussell
Bayfield
Martin Rogan
Cable
Larry
Brennen
Hughes
John Walsh
Mertz
Jane C. Newell - Boyd
C.S. Hobbs
Ben Holm
A. I. Lien
W. H. Nettleton
L. Brennen
Ole Anne
W. E. Tripp
George Mertz
Ole Ramstead
H. M. Juel
C. S. Hobbs
George A. Curry
L. R. Fleck
A Pyykola
Erick Johnson
B. Lahti
F. H. Bartlett
Pat Galligan
Fred Antonson
Geo, S. Barnes
M. Rogan
A. P. Stone
W. &. Trippe
Land Deal In Port Wing Involves 2700 Acres
The North Western Bond Co. allegedly Loveland & Co. bought 2700 acres at the mouth of the Iron River in Port Wing. The land includes valuable fruit lands and will likely be offered to settlers.
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Port Wing
Iron River
Northwestern Bond Co
Northwestern
Loveland & Co
Experiments in Northern Wisconsin Corn and Wheat Varieties Tested
The northern substation of the Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Wisconsin conducts extensive cooperative trials with over four hundred farmers in the north including Clark, Rusk, Marinette, and Lincoln counties. They test Wisconsin No. 8 No. 15 and No. 12 corn along with several wheat varieties, pedigree barley and Wisconsin early black soy beans to determine locality specific profitability. Additional locality tests in Clark and Rusk counties target peas and oats to identify the best varieties for each area.
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Wis
Agricultural Experiment Station
The
Univerity of
Wisconsin
Wisconsin No. 8
Wisconsin No. 15
Wisconsin No. 12
Clark
Rusk
Marinette
Lincoln
Clark County
Rusk County
Senator La Follette questions Supreme Court decision tone
A Wisconsin senator wonders if a jokester could influence a Supreme Court ruling inviting scrutiny of judicial tone and integrity. He implies humor might corrupt or obscure serious legal outcomes.
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la Follette
Supreme Court
Commencement Exercises for Washburn High School Class of 1911
The Washburn High School 1911 class will hold commencement at the Opera House with fifteen diplomas awarded. Principal C C Parlin of Wausau will deliver the address. Chester Kinney gives the salutatory and Anna Finstad the valedictory. Walter Holmquist will deliver the underclassmen reply. L N Clausen will present diplomas and announce the Wing scholarship winner.
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Washburn High School
Opera House
Boy’s Quartette
U Cecilian Quartette
C. C. Parlin
Wausau
Chester Kinney
Anna Finstad
Walter Holmquist
Wing
L. N. Clausen
Board of Education
Peavey Plants Orchard on Hillside with Bright Prospects
H H Peavey is establishing a large hillside orchard in section 23 Four Mile Creek district. Fifteen cleared acres host cherry trees planted two weeks ago with no losses, apples planted a week ago, and peaches and pears to be set out this week. The sand loam soil offers drainage and a view of Chequamegon bay. Peavey plans further plantings to grow an orchard that will yield substantial future returns.
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H. H. Peavey
Four Mile Creek
Chequamegon Bay
Peavey
Parcel post on the way slows mayors expect delay
The message suggests parcel post is certain but arrival could be very slow, with express companies hoping for only a slow rollout.
Laundry Agency Secured in Duluth PROMPT Service Offered
Albion and Henry Johnston announce securing a top Duluth laundry agency offering first class up to date work. Parcels called for and delivered, phone orders available at their home or N P Depot with prompt attention. All work guaranteed satisfactory.
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Duluth
N. P
Albion & Henry Johnston
Growing Glove Factory Moves Nearby Store
Mrs. S. Clukey moved her glove factory to the building next to Larson Bros. store. Four people are employed and about 400 dozen pairs of canvas gloves are manufactured weekly. Glove orders go to Ashland, Superior, Duluth, Minneapolis, Chicago and Cable as business grows rapidly.
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S. Clukey
Larson Bros
Ashland
Superior
Duluth
Minneapolis
Chicago
Cable
Farewell Reception for Mrs Ford Smith and Mrs Stephenson
Methodist Ladies Aid Society hosted a farewell reception at church parlors yesterday afternoon for Mrs Ford Smith and Mrs Wm Stephenson who plan to move to Lewiston Idaho early next month. Many friends attended.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Ford Smith
Wm. Stephenson
Lewiston
Idaho
Mrs. Lee and children visit city from Sooner
Mrs Charles Lee and children of Sooner visited the city during the past week with relatives and friends. Daniel Sprague of Portage Wisconsin transacted business in the city early in the week, owning land on Madeline Island planned for orchard development and believing the northern region will become a summer resort and fruit center.
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Charles Lee
Sooner
Daniel Sprague
Portage
Wis
Sprague
Madeline Island
Eagles Plans for Big July Fourth Celebration
The Washburn Commercial Club outlined plans at a Friday night meeting for a large July 4th celebration. Committees were appointed to solicit funds and organize events, reporting back Friday as more groups are formed to handle day-of activities. Businesses urged to participate to ensure a grand, royal celebration.
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Washburn
Wieman Named Route 1 Mail Carrier
F. E. Wieman appointed mail carrier on Route No. 1 from this city and will begin upon receiving his commission. He ranked second in the civil service examination for the position, while W. D. Carson was offered the post but could not accept due to other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Wieman
Wieman
W. D. Carson
Norwegian Lutheran Service and School Notice
The Norwegian Lutheran Church announces services next Sunday morning at the usual hour with Rev. Christiansen's last sermon before his departure for Norway and no Sunday School at noon. The Norwegian Parochial School opens Monday at Lincoln School with Karl Stromme as instructor. Stromme will preach at the church during the pastor's absence.
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Rev
Christiansen
Norway
Lincoln School
Karl Stromme
Washburn Alumni Banquet for Class of 1911 Planned
Mason town chair C H Werden speaks at county board meeting as invites go out for the Washburn Alumni Association banquet and dancing party to honor Washburn High School’s Class of 1911 scheduled for Monday evening next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Werden
Mason
Washburn Alumni Association
Washburn High School
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G. A. Lien
Washburn Opera House
Southland
City Drug Store
County Board
Walker High School
A. H. Ross
Newegian Lutheran Church
Ashland Commercial Club
Owl Lodge
Gordon
Willey
Tim Burke
B. Lee
Ashland Boys
Possy
Washbury
Hovde
EAGLE
Commercial Club
Beet
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Washburn and
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