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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
1
Mr. H. J. Weeks from San Francisco arrived this week to start a county abstract on a card system. He will hire eight or nine local women to complete the Bayfield County Abstract and Title Company project for Hunter and Steckbauer and Koplin & Koplin, with headquarters to be in Iron River or here. The work is expected to finish in about ninety days.
Bayfield County Republican officers set a July 3 1902 county convention in Washburn to choose ten delegates for the State Convention in Madison on July 4 1902. Caucuses in towns June 21 1902 at 7 to 9 PM appoint delegates per town totals. Dated Washburn June 2 1902 by L N Claussa J E Jones.
The article notes the year's teacher corps was among the best ever and many will not return. Professor Cameron is likely to be re engaged as supervising principal due to his proven administration. The new school board will likely keep many current teachers if available, given their familiarity and results.
Next Sunday services at the M E Church include 10 00 a m class meeting 10 45 a m preaching on The Miracle of History 12 00 Sunday School 3 00 p m Junior Epworth League 6 30 Epworth League and 8 00 p m annual Sunday School Concert for Children's Day. All invitees welcome.
A. A. Mast of Mast and Frolch, book binders from West Superior, handled business matters in the city on Monday.
The secretary of the School Board invites bids for a brick or stone boiler room at the Walker School. Bids due by June 15 1902 with plans available at the secretary’s house after June 2 1902. J A Sheridan Secretary.
Bids will be received by the School Board up to June 10 1902 for a 20 and 24 inch sewer pipe to be laid through the Lincoln School ground under the Board's direction. The Board may reject any or all bids. Lost A Sterling silver heart with a picture inside and initials L A M on the outside. Finder to return to this office.
An old advertisement touts Castarete candy cathartic as a cure for constipation with a money back offer if it fails. The copy emphasizes a low price of 25 cents and urges reliance on druggists.
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