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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1903

Page

8

Washburn High Holds Twelfth Commencement

The Washburn High School held its twelfth annual commencement at the Opera House last Friday evening. The program featured May Day sports, declamations, solos, tableaux, and the presentation of diplomas by James W. Fluck. The Lotus Eaters tableau and Miss Mable Pederson’s poem reading drew strong praise as did Miss Swain’s Salutatory. The event concluded with the Benediction by Rev. Barker and remarks from seniors Albert Anne and Mr. Fluck.

Washburn High School Opera House D. M. Sinclair Matilda Swain Alexander Katharine Daly Solo Mabel Pederson Solo Rosamond Lamoreaux Mable Pederson Effie Tennyson Miss Lamoreaux Ashland Mrs. McKenna Miss Pederson Washburn

Washburn Alumni Banquet and Local News Roundup

The Washburn High School Alumni Association held its eight annual banquet at the Walker School building with about sixty attendees. Officers elected were President James Flack, Vice President Henry Oscar, Secretary Minnie Anderson, and Treasurer Lena Tetzner. The evening featured dancing to the Ashland Mandolin Orchestra and attendance from several out-of-town guests. The report also covers sheriff protection at White River Lumber, wage disputes, Ashland county poor farm considerations, National Protective Legion activities, and business trips linked to MacMillan Book Company.

Alumni Association Washburn High School Walker School Bert Oscar James Flack Henry Oscar Sec’y Minnie Anderson Lena Tetzner Masonic Hall Ashland Mandolin Orchestra H. C. Prudhomme Portland Ore Mayme Hutchcroft Tron River Lena Skogstad Hayward Mary Redmond Drummond Mable Evans Ashland Etta Frances St. Paul Louise Kirsh

Washburn Edition Aimed by Ashland Press

The Ashland Press plans a daily special Washburn edition to be ready for delivery at four o clock. Editor Chapple visited town to review the plan while A P MacDonald worked on gathering news through the week.

Ashland Press Washburn Chapple A. P. MacDonald

Upcoming June Events List For Readers

A newspaper short notes upcoming activities including Farmers' Institute on Thursday June 11, Star Boarder on Wednesday June 17, a concert on June 24, Breezy Time with Winneger Bros. band and orchestra July 1 2 3 4, and Who is Who with Kelly and Mack on Thursday July 14.

Farmers’ Institute Star Boarder Winneger Bros Tursday Who Is Who Kelly & Mack

Foley's Honey and Tar Praised by Asthma Sufferer

Daniel Bante of Otterville Iowa says after years of coughs and various cures Foley's Honey and Tar gave him immediate relief and he will never be without it physicians in New York and other cities referenced Frost and Spies endorsement

Daniel Bante Otterville Iowa New York Foley Frost & Spies

Luella Forepaugh Fish Wild West Show to Visit City

The vivid touring display features diverse acts including Red Man, Cowboy, Mexican, Gauchos, and soldiers from many nations. Audiences will witness a striking historical exhibit presented as a real life pageant, likened to Arabian Nights, in a showcase Monday, June 22.

Coal Dock Buzzing as Spring Cargo Flows In

Busy spring at the coal dock with about seventy workers and three weekly unloadings. This week the steamer E C Pope carries 3900 tons of soft coal the Steamer Langhan 3000 tons and the schooner Yukon 3200 tons. Also ads Foley's Kidney Cure by Frost Spies noting summer kidney issues from heat or excess drinking.

E. C. Pope Langhan Yukon Foley Frost & Spies

Timber Land Act Notice of Public Land Claim

Notice is given under the Timber Land Act of 1878 that Clementine A Chapman of Drummond Wisconsin has filed sworn statement No 537 for the NW 4 SE 4 of Section 36 Township 45 North Range 9 West seeking land valued for timber or stone over agriculture. Witnesses listed and adverse claims due by July 31 1903 before the Ashland Wisconsin Register and Receiver.

United States Land Office Ashland Wis Act of Congress California Oregon Nevada Washington Territory Clementine A. Chapman Drummond Bayfield Wisconsin Frank O’brien Melvin B. Tarr James Chapman H.F. Highy Doenitz. Register

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