Governor Blaine vetoes Matheson dry bill and calls for stronger law
Gov. John J. Blaine sharply criticizes the Matheson dry bill as weak and indefensible. He blames a pernicious Senate lobby for its flaws and urges the legislature to pass a plain, definite enforcement measure that aligns with the Volstead Act and the U S constitution.
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Madison, Wis
United States
John J. Blaine
Blaine
Capitol
Phys
Matheson
Gov
Memorial Day tribute by Washburn Americans Legion
American Legion organized Memorial Day events at Court House grounds and cemetery in Washburn. Despite rain, parade formed at Bayfield and Central, band played, Judge Calder spoke, and veterans laid to rest three war dead with prayers, addresses, singing, and volleys.
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Washburn
American Legion
Icity
Bayfield Street
Central Avenue
Bayfield ‘Street
Third Avenue
Court House
Legion
George A. Calder
Commercial Club
G. H. Waters
Davis
Boruckie
Frank Stihlman
Land clearing schools draw many farmers to learn methods
Farmers across the county attended two weeks of land clearing schools comparing local stump removal techniques with the University Land Clearing Department. Rain paused sessions at Oulu, Mason, and Iron River, with Mason farmers requesting longer programs. The Land Clearing Association plans more sessions to cover the county. Visitors include Mrs. H. J. Finstad and daughter from Superior, and Mrs. Joe Boehn of Ashland attending Washburn High School graduation.
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University Land Clearing Department
Oulu
Mason and Iron Rver
Mason
the Land Clearing Association
Joe Boehn
Ashland
Washburn High School
City Clerk L N Clausen Resigns Effective June 1
City Clerk L N Clausen has resigned after years in office with the resignation to take effect the last day of the current month. His duties have been partly handled by son in law Elmer Oistad since a serious illness last fall. The council expects to fill the vacancy at the next meeting.
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L. N. Clausen
Clausen
Elmer Oistad
Rentchler Family Arrives for Summer Farm Venture
Mr Fritz Rentchler and his son from Sioux City Iowa arrived in the city at the start of the week and plan to stay through the summer, possibly permanently, to farm extensively. They own over one section of land in Sections 13 and 23 496 and intend to clear and develop it, buy farming outfit, and move there to begin work. The Rentchlers formerly owned a fine Iowa farm and are welcomed to the country.
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Fritz Rentchler and Son
Sioux City
Iowa
Mr. Rentchler
Rentehlers
Washburn High School annual praised by Times readers
The Washburn High School senior class annual issued last week earns high compliments from readers including a woman who sends annuals from many schools. The Times staff produced the annual, printed and bound in the Times office, and praise flows to the senior class and the paper for the fine work.
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Washburn High School
The
Times
the Times
Building boom hits Washburn as repair work rises
Citizens face strong demand for carpenters with many shops fully booked. Builders report a busy season ahead as repairs spread, lumber prices fall, and works provide jobs for several men in the city.
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Washburn
Advertising in the Times Pays Off Says Advertiser
A Times advertiser visits the office with a roll of bills and declares the ad he ran brought in many calls and sales. He urges others to try the service and see the results for themselves.
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Times
Adeline Cooklar Returns to Minneapolis for College
Adeline Cooklar has returned to Minneapolis after visiting with friends and relatives. She is now attending a business college in the city.
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Iss Adeline Cooklar
Minneapolis
DeMars Brothers Expand Parts Stock for Studebaker Buick Ford
DeMars Brothers at Washburn garage will stock the most called for parts for Studebaker Buick and Ford cars. They have reorganized their store room to hold a full supply at all times and aim to give auto owners quicker service for broken parts.
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Studebaker
Buick
Ford
DeMars “Bros.avinouree
Washburn
Card of Thanks and Local Shipping News
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for assistance and comfort after the death of Nels Westerlund Sr with family names. Also notes the Thomas Wilson coal boat arrived after hitting Gull Island, discharged coal, lightened cargo, hull damaged and need for dry dock repairs. Mrs. George A. Galder visits relatives in New London.
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Nels Westerlund
Nels
Westerlund
Ole ‘Westerlund
Mrs
Bergquist
Thomas Wilson
Gull Island
Bill to Abolish Municipal Courts Passed in Legislature
A bill to abolish the Iron River, Washburn, and Bayfield municipal courts has cleared both houses and awaits governor signature. If enacted January 1, 1922, the Bayfield court would end and minor matters fall to the peace. Opposition grows to Washburn closure, with veto likely favored by some residents.
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Iron River
Washburn
Wisconsin
County “Board
Assemblyman Downs
Werden
Bayfield
Assemblysman Downs
Washbur
Bayfield County
Mathew Griffin Discharged After Long Army Service
Mathew Griffin of Washburn receives discharge after a 30 year plus Army career. He is placed on the pension list for long service following multiple enlistments from 1890 to 1921. Griffin, with wife and two sons, will settle into private life in this city.
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Mathew Griffin
Porti- Rica
Phillippines
Alaska
Fort Lawton
Washington
Philippines
Mrr
Griffin
Eagle Pass
Texas
Madison Barracks
New York
Wash
Honolulu
Matt Griffin
Class of 1921 Graduates in Ashland Commencement
The Congregational church hosted Ashland Class of 1921 commencement with diplomas and Wing Scholarships awarded. Lucille Segal and Eva Shorsman led with top standings, while Olive Miller and Verg Thompson earned runner up positions.
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Gatonal
Temple Theatre
Ity
Congregational Church
H.-H. Fahrig
Waters
Lucille Segal
Dolly Johnson
Vera Thompson
S. H. Goodnight
University of Wisconsin
D. W. Davis
Chr
Christiansen
Eva Shoresman
Olive Miller
Verg Thompson
Fox Brothers Undertake Major Repairs to Drug Store
Fox Brothers employ a crew to replace sills demolish sheds behind the main store and construct a new 90 by 25 foot addition. The addition will house the optical department an office and provide storage for part of their stock.
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Fox Brothers
Horgan Party Arrives from Montana for Washburn Visit
Mr and Mrs Arnold Horgan of Seeby Montana arrive Sunday with Miss Minnie Hove and plan to visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Ole Hove in Washburn. Mrs Horgan is a daughter of the Hoves.
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Mrs
Arnold Horgan
Seeby, Mont
Minnie Hove
Montana
Ole Hove
Washburn
Horgan
Mrs. Hove
Hoffmann Announces Building Improvements in Bayfield Street
August F Hoffmann proprietor of Bayfield County Abstract Company places a new foundation under his building on Bayfield street. He plans multiple improvements to the structure. Assemblyman F W Downs returns to Madison after a brief visit with family and business matters. Miss Ida Haugen travels from Superior to visit relatives and friends.
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August F. Hoffmann
Bayfield County Abstract Company
Bayfield Street
F. W. Downs
Madison
Ida Haugen
Bayfield County Road Trip Plans Inspection of State and Local Roads
The Bayfield County Board Road and Bridge Committee plans a start Tuesday at eight in the morning from the city for a three to four day inspection of roads on the State and County systems and proposed additions. George Curry chairs the committee and will announce the itinerary Tuesday morning before departure.
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Bayfield County
Bayfield
George Curry
Pretty church wedding joins Posey and Ohr at St Louis Church
Miss Lorenz Posey daughter of Mr and Mrs George Posey became the bride of Oscar Ohr of Wadena Minnesota at St Louis Catholic church Wednesday morning. Rev Fr Borui officiated. The ceremony featured solos O Promise Me Ave Maria. The couple plan a brief honeymoon then housekeeping in Duluth and Wadena.
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St. Louis Catholic Church
Lorenz
Posey
George Posey
Oscar Oh
Wadena
Minn
Boru
Ashland Junction
Northern Pacific
Duluth
Waderla
Bell ‘Telephone’ Company
Signal Corps
France
Times
Ellen Johnson Visits Parents Then Returns to Teach
Miss Ellen Johnson spent the weekend visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. She returned to Superior Monday where she is teaching school.
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Ellen Johnson
Charles Johnson
Superior
Ashland Memorial Day Dock Collapse Hurts Dozens
A dock collapse during Memorial Day exercises on Ashland’s old city dock sent many into icy Chequamegon waters near the Mary Scott and Skater landing. Despite panic and drenched clothing, all attendees were rescued with no reported serious injuries as the ceremony continued after rearming.
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Ashland
Chequamegon
Old City
Mary Scott
Skater
Escaping prisoners caught after Abbotsford escape
Wilbert Asteither and accomplices slip from Undersheriff Graham at Abbotsford but are recaptured within an hour. Karlstrom and Kallio return to custody en route to Green Bay reform school. Lindgren is sentenced to two to three years for robbing Koin and Brisinger stores at Marengo.
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Dave Karlstrom
Nick Kallio
Moose Graham
Abbotsford
Green Bay Reformatory
John Lindgren
Koin
Kallio
Graham
Lindgren
Wilbert Kleinsteiner
Brd
County road work upgrades stretch to Barrons area
Highway Commissioner John Friberg and crew widen and grade a rural road from Marion carrier to Barrons. The improved section will straighten and finish a better route for farm access to the county north end once work is complete.
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John Friberg
Barrons
Marion Carrier
Barrons Ieing
Movements of Mr and Mrs Hinton Over the Week
The fragment notes Mr and Mrs Hinton moved around towns during the week and planned to return by Wednesday. Names and details are sparse but indicate travel and a midweek return.
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End
Atos’ Hinton
Bik Mound
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H. J. Finstad
Ingvard Syke
George A. Galder
New London
Ing
Istarts
County Bridge Committee
Witter
Wilbert Asteither
Koin Ensinger
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