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Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1909

Page

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Olson Flynn wedding surprises Ashland friends

The marriage of Bertha Flynn daughter of Mr and Mrs Bremmer Ashland to William Olson occurred this morning at the groom s home with Rev Chr Christiansen of the Norwegian Lutheran church officiating A wedding dinner followed for immediate relatives and friends The couple left for a honeymoon to Bark and Cranberry country and will return to reside on West Third Street in this city The event was a quiet surprise to many friends who extend congratulations through The Times

Bertha Flynn Olson West Third Street

Man breaks arm while going to cemetery

Ole Lieum fell on the cemetery path early Sunday morning breaking his arm above the elbow after a board gave way on a steps and wire fence. He was carrying a pail when the accident occurred. Subscribe for the TIMEs.

Ole Lieum

Business Men Demand Evening Street Lighting In City

A petition circulated Tuesday afternoon among local business men urged the council to arrange night lighting for the streets. Signed by nearly all businessmen, the petition was presented at Tuesday’s council meeting but not acted upon. The signatories argue the city has endured darkness long enough and call for decisive council action.

Eighth Grade Graduation at Catholic Parochial School

Five students will graduate from the eighth grade at the Catholic Parochial School this evening. Bishop Schinner of Superior is expected to attend. Graduates are Lizzie Brunner Annie Torbol Annie Arseneau John Caruthers and Philip Lessard.

Bishop Schinner Superior Lizzie Brunner Annie Torbol Annie Arseneau John Caruthers Philip Lessard

Business Men Take Notice Fourth of July Planning Meeting

Local merchants are called to a meeting at the Commercial Club rooms tonight to arrange further for the Fourth of July celebration. Attendance is urged, and members of all committees should be present.

Commercial Club

Norwegian Lutheran Church Services Next Sunday

Services at Engoe Sunday at 2:30 PM with evening services in English. Misses Mary Garberg and Lillian Christianson left Wednesday for Superior to attend a Young People's Society convention.

Engoe Mary Garberg Lillian Christianson Lef Superior The Young People’s Society

Walker High School Commencement at Opera House

The Walker High School graduating class wraps up a busy week with a Baccalaureate sermon Sunday and Class Night last evening. On Friday the fourteen graduates will receive diplomas at the Opera House, with Rev. E K Updike of Madison delivering the principal address.

Walker High School Opera House EK. G. Updike Madison

W. E. Fitzgeralds Steamer Delivers Coal at Northwestern Fuel Docks

The large steamer W. E. Fitzgerald discharged a coal cargo at Northwestern Fuel docks in the early week. Charles Flynn, sentenced to eighteen months in State Prison at Waupun, is held in city pending a possible Supreme Court stay or new trial on writ of error. Flynn may be released on bail if arguments proceed. Attorney Morris and Printer Hedquist visited Iron River for county court business. Mrs. William Flynn and T. H. Robinson's family visited Ashland to decorate the late William Flynn’s grave. Heavy rain caused many Burke and Cranberry river fishing parties to take ducks but still return with fish.

Charles Flynn Waupun Flynn Supreme Court Morris Hedquist Iron River William Flynn T. H. Robinson Ashland Wm. Flynn

Jury fails to reach verdict in Charron coal dock case

The Superior Court jury after forty two hours deliberation could not agree on damages in the Charron case. Charron, injured at the coal docks two years ago by a coal bucket, seeks damages alleging lack of mental capacity during a prior settlement with the company. The matter will be retried.

Charron

Miss Edne Estabrook Leads Exposition Contest

In the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition contest Miss Edne Estabrook of Washburn represents Superior Telegram. District winners travel to the Exposition. local citizen support boosts her chances while Ashland and Iron River back other contestants. Miss Estabrook trails Miss Hala brook who leads and seeks Telegram subscriptions to stay ahead.

Edne Estabrook Washburn Superior Telegram Miss Estabrook Ashland Ron River Miss Halabrook

Burned by Steam at Stearns Mill Injures Bayfield Youth

Clarence Cease son of Mr and Mrs John Cease of Bayfield street suffered burns to the neck and arms when a steam pipe burst at the Stearns mill Monday afternoon. Doctors expect a quick recovery. Local society notes include Mrs Robert Zeamer visiting Garland city and John A Jacobs visiting from Coleraine Minnesota. Joe Beauleau visited Ashland while Mrs William Flynn attended the state Rebecca convention in Janesville. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Shaw late last week.

Stearns Mill Clarence Cease John Cease Bayfield Street William Flynn Janesville Rebeccas Shaw

Condemn Walks Council Declares Defective and Unsafe

The Common Council met Tuesday with Mayor George Dibbell presiding. They discussed leasing two upper floors of city hall to DuPont Dynamite for club rooms and guest spaces, formed a lease committee, and set a June 11 report deadline. The Board of Health is to inspect the city and order cleaning where needed. Utilities funds up to 100 were approved to fix cemetery roads, and many sidewalks in the upper city were condemned as defective and unsafe. The council adjourned to June 15 at 8 p.m.

George Dibbell DuPont Dynamite Company Corning, Stevens and Estabrook Board of Health

Kerr Downey builds harbor city box factory in Chicago plans

The Kerr Downey company of Chicago began a large box factory project just above Bayfield this week with about twenty men at work. Isadore Jonas oversees the construction for a plant to be ready to saw by September 1. Concrete boiler and engine rooms and 50 by 80 main mill foundations form the core, with two 500 horsepower engines. The total cost is estimated at $50,000.

Kerr-Downey Company Chicago Bayfield Isadore Jonas

Wm. Oison Stock Sells Shingles and Lumbar

In a local ad Wm. Oison offers a wide range of shingles and lumbar materials for home roofing and support projects.

Wm. Oison

Judge Parish Gains Noted Repute Across Circuits

In LaCrosse and beyond Judge J K Parish earns fresh praise for his brisk, fair court style. The Phillips News notes his industry and humane tempering of rules, predicting higher office may suit him and lauding his guidance to a young offender observed by Walter Niggli.

Jugde Parish Jude Judge Parish Supreme Court United States Judge Fruit la Crosse la Cross Walter Niggli

Baccalaureate Address Delivered at Congregational Church

Rev George E Plant delivered the Baccalaureate address to graduates at the Congregational church last Sunday evening. The church was filled to capacity and the sermon was praised as very good. A school board meeting was planned for Monday evening but no attendees were present. S A Oscar traveled to Stoughton early in the week to attend the Beaver Reserve Fund Fraternity board meeting where he serves as a director.

George E. Plant Congregational Church S. A Oscar Stoughton The Beaver Reserve Fund Fraternity

S N Parent Delivers Soda Cargo for Dynamite Plant

The S N Parent arrived Friday with nitrate of soda for the DuPont Dynamite Company. It required a large crew to unload by Monday evening. The soda arrives from South America via Montreal and will be stored in a large house at the plant. A second boat is expected, and the Lambert is discharging a cargo of soda in port.

S. N. Parent Port EK. 1. DuPont Dynamite Company South America Montreal Lambert

Washburn Whirlwind to battle Garland in Sunday baseball clash

The Washburn Whirlwind team hosts a strong Garland city squad at home Sunday afternoon. Washburn has won its first two games this season and aims for another solid showing as a competitive, high quality matchup is expected.

Washburn Garland

Washburn Fats Issue Challenge to Leans for July 5 Game

John W. Gibson captain of the Washburn Fats issues a challenge to the Washburn Leans for a five inning baseball match on July 5 in the forenoon on Washburn grounds. The winner takes 65 percent of the purse. The fats promise a fast team ready to bat and run the Leans off the grounds.

Washburn Fats Washburn Washburn Grounds John W. Gibson

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Olson-Flynn the Friends of the Times City Drug Store Sunshine Theatre Australia Savanah Georgia Erin Will Jones Peter J. Estler the High School W. E. Fitzgergard Northwestern Fuel Company Burke and Cranberry Rivers Robert Zeamer Garland City John A. Jacobs Coleraine Minnesota Joe Beauleau A. J. Lien Clothier Berman's Harbor City H. H. Burns J. K. Parish LaCrosse J. A. Sheridan S.N. Parent Barksdale Plant M. A. Poppe, D.D.S Meehan Etc Segal Bros. Department Store
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