W C T U District Convention Planned Here
The W C T U of this city plans a two day district convention June 14 and 15 with delegates from Ashland and Bayfield counties. Meetings likely at the Congregational church, hosts to provide homes for visiting delegates. Also notes the recent Methodist church evangelistic meetings by D Willa Caffray and Louise Pinnell, ended due to Caffray throat illness. future work planned next year.
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Ashland
Bayfield
Congregational Church
Methodist Church
D. Willa Caffray
Louise Pinnell
Miss Caffray
DuPont Barksdale Plant Waste Acid Storehouse Fire
A waste acid storehouse at DuPont’s Barksdale powder plant burned partially around midnight. Authorities say decomposition of stored waste acid likely caused the blaze, which could be seen from the city. The building will be rebuilt. John A R Mises of Port Wing visited the city Tuesday.
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DuPont Company
Barksdale
John A. R. Mises
Port Wing
Methodist Church announce evening service and meetings
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to Sunday evening worship at 7:30. Epworth League gathers at 6:30 p.m. Sunday School is at noon. Pastor H. L. Goodrich extends a cordial invitation to these services.
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Epworth League
H. L. Goodrich
Washburn Plans July Fourth Celebration with Bay Field Group
Washburn prepares a public celebration marking the Fourth of July with committees forming now. Local business is strong and organizers aim to join with Bay Field residents to share in the festivities.
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Washburn
Bayfield
Workers at DuPont Dynamite Works Near Barksdale
About five hundred men are employed at the DuPont Powder company dynamite works at Barksdale with nearly half of the crew engaged in construction work.
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DuPont Powder Company
Barksdale
Major City Real Estate Deal Makes Meehan Hotel Property New Owner
M A Sprague sold Meehan Hotel property to O A Lamoreaux this week. The corner building housing Hering's store Goodnough barber shop and a restaurant is now under Lamoreaux management. Lamoreaux plans a heating plant and extensive improvements. A G Hare, an experienced cook, will run the restaurant and oversee upper-floor rooms.
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M. A. Sprague
O. A. Lamoreaux
Meehan Hotel
Hering
Goodnough
Lamoreaux
A. G. Hare
Knights of Pythias Picnic Set For Long Lake
The Knights of Pythias announce a picnic next Sunday. Members meet at the Commercial Club at 9:00 AM. Those on the losing side bring a picnic basket for three people. Transportation is provided. The event will be at Long Lake.
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Knights of Pythias
Commercial Club
Long Lake
Funeral of Charles J Olson Held at Local Church
Charles J Olson died after a two week illness with heart trouble at St Joseph hospital Ashland. His funeral at the Norwegian Lutheran church was led by Rev Chr Christian son with interment in Woodland cemetery. He was about fifty and survived by his wife and four children.
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Charles J. Olson
Chr. Christianson
Woodland Cemetery
Ten commandments of the road urged for motorists
The National Council of Industrial Safety urges motorists to follow ten road conduct commandments. They warn about high speed on highways blind curves wrong side passing boarding pedestrians horn before passing watch for turns and children. Ed Sehnose of Wagner South Dakota attended his brother Theodore Sehnose's funeral Tuesday.
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National Council of Industrial Safety
Ed. Sehnose
Wagner, S. D
Theodore Sehnose
Memorial Day Observed With Citywide Half Holiday
Hundreds visit the silent city as stores and factories close for a half holiday to honor departed soldiers. The event, led by G A R and Spanish American War veterans, featured a parade, cemetery services for Ed Jackson, a speech by W R Kirk, and flower de corations.
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Washburn
Wm. O’neil
Bayfield
Court House Square
Court House
Washburn City
Boy Scout Organization
G.A.R
Odd Fellows
Ed. Jackson
U.S. Army
Bryan
W. R. Kirk
America
Seniors Hold Center of Stage In Washburn Commencement
Twenty three Washburn Public Schools seniors will graduate with honors at an Opera House commencement tonight at 8:30. The week featured nightly exercises including a baccalaureate by Rev Chr Christiansen at the Norwegian Lutheran church and a crowded Senior Class Play A College Town.
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Opera House
Washburn
Chr. Christiansen
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Christiansen
Graduation of St Louis Catholic School Senior Class
The Senior Class graduation at St Louis Hall on Monday evening drew a large crowd. Recitations songs two sketch plays duets and solos showcased the students training under the Sisters in charge. The St Louis school closed for summer vacation last Friday after a very successful year.
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St. Louis Catholic School
St. Louis Hall
St. Louis
Picnic gatherings by teachers delight shorebound pupils
Public school children have enjoyed picnics laid on by teachers along the shore over the past two days. The Circuit Court adjourned Tuesday evening and reconvened this afternoon with most calendar cases for this term already disposed of.
Knights of Pythias Outing Picnic Planned at Long Lake
Knights of Pythias lodge members will travel to Long Lake next Sunday by automobile for a basket picnic. The event follows a two month membership and attendance contest won by Hiram Hansen's team led by Hansen over George Allen's group.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Long Lake
Hiram Hansen
George Allen
Now on the Job Street sprinkler returns to service
The street sprinkler resumed operation last Saturday afternoon under contract with William Olson who will charge the abutting properties. After light spring rain, dust rose again last week prompting the council committee to order sprinkling. Merchants and pedestrians welcomed the device as it reduces dust and protects public health from dust borne germs.
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William Olson
Freeman Detained by Sheriff on Bigamy Charge
Freeman was picked up by Sheriff McDonald early in the week and is held at the county jail as authorities in Illinois pursue the bigamy case.
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Freeman
McDonald
Illinois
Naming of Farms Regarded Popular in Bayfield County
Farmers are urged to register farm names with the County Register of Deeds under a new law. Registration prevents others from using the same name. Many Bayfield farms already named. those not registered should do so at once. After naming, print letter beads and envelopes with the farm name. Inquiries at the Times Office.
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Bayfield County
Times Office
Card of Thanks for Theodore Schnose
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and words of comfort during the funeral of our beloved father Theodore Schnose. The kindness will be remembered by Mrs. J. Matthias and family.
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Theodore Schnose
Big Contract for Electric Power for Ashland Plant
Ashland Light and Power Company will supply DuPont Powder works at Barksdale with 500 horsepower by day and 250 by night for five years. The deal accompanies plant growth as the Barksdale power house expands capacity. Power will also drive pumps for the bay shore station and multiple houses at the plant.
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DuPont Powder Works
Barksdale
Ashland Light and Power Company
Ashland Company
Bay Shore
Annual Supper by Congregational Church Men’s Club
The Men's Club of the Congregational church held an elaborate supper in church parlors last Friday evening. Chef John Summerfield organized the event with several former woods helpers as assistants. The menu featured roast beef and white fish with suitable side dishes and received high praise from attendees.
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Congregational Church
John Summerfield
Have a Fine Place The Sphinx Club Rooms Open
The Sphinx Club an organization of young men is fitting up excellent rooms in the Estabrook building next to City Drug Store. It is equipped with furniture a player piano a billiard table bath and more making it a fine place for young members.
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Sphinx Club
Estabrook
Census official surveys city manufacturing firms
Thomas F. Solon, a government census department employee, was in the city today gathering statistics on manufacturing institutions of every description for the federal survey.
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Thomas F. Solon
Census Department
U. S
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Kelley
B. A. Wiechmann
O. A. Lamoreaux Purchases
Meehan Hotel Property
K. P
Ans
Cises
J. Matthias
Wellsville
Steel Range
Summit Ranges
Summit Stove Works
Wall St
Morrison
Amos M. Hansen
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