Local News and Travels From Washburn Tuesday Through Week
A. P. Fraser made a business trip to Ashland on Monday. Pat Galligan of Barksdale joined county officials to tour the county road system on Tuesday. Various residents advertise rentals and property for rent near Washburn. Mayor McLeod recently returned from an outing to Ortengon Illinois. John Oberts returned from a pleasure trip to Chicago. Bayfield visitors Leo Nelson and Walter McCarty were in town for business. A fishing party at Flag River reported a good catch. Carl Taberman and A C McPherson traveled to Odanah by auto. later Carl and Mrs Taberman went to Duluth for property matters. Washburn post office in 2nd class sparks talk of future free delivery and possible upgrades. Professor Carrow of Washburn High School plans a summer visit to Lansing Michigan and will return for the new school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Fraser
Ashland
Pat Galligan
Barksdale
Washburn
C. L. Lewis
Shell Lake
Wis
Ed. P. Pederson
A. W. McLeod
Ortegon
Ill
John Oberts
Chicago
Leo N.lson
Walter McCarty
Bayfield
Peter Fox
Dr. Lewis
Roy Markham
George R. Moore
William Brown
Flag River
Carl Taberman
A. C. McPherson
Odanah
Professor Carrow
Washburn High School
Lansing
Michigan
Locals Items of Interest and Notable Trips
Locals note for rent Brackett farm near city inquires at Hotel Washburn. Furniture for sale includes stores and more. inquire with Mrs. H. O. Lien. O. A. Lamoreaux retrieved his car after road conditions forced a weeklong halt. District Attorney Warden fished at Delta with Judge Belden of Racine and George Buchanan of Ashland the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackett Farm
Washburn
H. O. Lien
Delta
Judge Belden
Racine
George Buchanan
Ashland
Public Works sewer bid notice for Washburn Wis
Notice to Contractors for the City of Washburn Wisconsin seeks proposals by June 9 1916 at 7 35 p m for sewer construction in central Washburn. Bids must include per foot pipe and manhole prices, conform to plans on file, with contract forms available May 25 1916. Also an insertion announcing A K Rue joins E A Blexrud Dry Cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works
Wasburn
Washburn
Wisconsi
Third Street
Seventh Avenue
Fourth Street
Fifth Avenue
Common Council
Board of Public Works
L . Clausen
Local business notes and upcoming renovations in Bayfield
The Chooge Palace of Sweets moves to the Nelson stone block across from Bayfield County Berk. Judge George A Calder buys the Robert Robertson building on west Bayfield street to place in first class rental shape. The Steam Skater runs trips among the Apostle Islands with strong patronage, expecting a record summer season despite cooler weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Stone Block
Bayfield County Berk
George A Calder
Robert Robertson
West Bayfield Street
E. Alvord
Othe Steam
Apostle Islands
Strecker Completes Seeding and Dairy Trade Grows
Jake Strecker of Long Lake in Washburn reports completion of seeding for the season with potatoes last planted Saturday. He milks twelve head and delivers over 100 pounds of butter weekly to the local trade, building a fine reputation for dairy quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Strecker
Long Lake
Washburn
Mr. Strecker
Political Advertisements Noted by Per Line Payment
Public notices announce political advertisements require payment of five cents per line for each insertion by the individuals signing the announcements.
Bayfield County Sheriff Candidate Announces Candidacy
J. A. LaLond announces as a Republican candidate for Bayfield County Sheriff. He notes two years as undersheriff and seeks voters' support ahead of the September primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
J. A. LaLond
Commercial Club Pushes Speed Limit Enforcement and Signage
At a Friday Commercial Club meeting, members urged enforcing city speed limits on cars and motorcycles and asked the council to post signs around Washington Avenue to keep traffic on the correct side. They cited safety concerns at a dangerous corner amid rising vehicle numbers and potential accidents. Local notices mention residents and travelers, with references to Washburn and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Washburn
Washington Avenue
Sheriff Candidate Appeals for Bayfield County Backing
Max Happle announces his Republican bid for Bayfield County Sheriff. He cites prior service as sheriff and familiarity with the duties, urging friends across the county to support him at the September primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
Max Happle
James M Long Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Bayfield
James M Long announces his Republican bid for Bayfield County sheriff. He states familiarity with the duties and pledges to perform the duties satisfactorily for taxpayers if nominated and elected at the September primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
James M. Long
Sheriff Candidacy Announced for Republican Primary
Eben Olson declares candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket at September primaries. The Woman's Council invites all city ladies to a meeting at the Public Library next Tuesday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Olson
Notice of public review on paving assessment Washburn First Ave East Bayfield
The Board of Public Works reports on benefits and damages from paving portions of First avenue East and Bayfield street. The review is at the City Clerk and Board office for five days, with a session on June 10, 1916 to consider actions on the report. Dated June 1, 1916. A. W MacLeod, Chairman. Henry Johnson. E. C Alvard. L. N. Clauser, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Work
City of
Washburn
First Avenue
Bayfield Street
Board of Public Works
Nork
Board of Public
A. W MacLeod
Henry Johnson E.C Alvard L. N. Clauser
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bayfield County Bank
Duluth
O. A. Lamoreaux
Thingsworth
A. K. Rue
Zeihlsdorf’s
E. A. Blexrud
Mr. Rue
U. S. of America
Stacy Adams
Utz & Dunn
Ashland Shoe Store, Inc
West Second Street
Ashland, Wis
Willi
Council
Carl Tabermant
Duuth
Maters of Business
Will Robinson
Mary Howell
Cusson
Helen Colingwood
Cumberland
Dwight Godrich
Colligwood Farm
W. A. Robinson
Squire
Valeria
IEA
City Dock
GEO. B. Laquee
Kimall
Edison Phonographs
Bayfield Music Store
Bayfield, Wis
O’sullivan
Thielke
Nygaard Bldg
West Bayfield St
Lewney’s Chocolates
Rex
G. A. Hering
Washburn, Wis
Fletcher
IS Fletcher
5Th Ave
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