Washburn Man Held After Auto Kills a Street Sweeper
B L Simmons of Minneapolis formerly with Nye Jencks faces grand jury scrutiny after a touring car he drove at about 25 mph struck and killed street sweeper Hade. The fatal impact occurred as Hade tried to dodge the vehicle, dragging him 75 feet before the car stopped. Also noting the marriage of Ima L Webe to Guy D Kyper in Milwaukee on May 30 1914 and their Milwaukee home.
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Hade
Minneapolis
Simmons
Grand Jury
Washburn
Ima L. Webe
Reeseville
Guy D. Kyper
Milwaukee
Wis
F. C. Stevens
Kyper
Hawthorne Ave
Naval Militia Dance Friday Night at the Armory
Posters announce a dancing party by the Naval Militia Committee to be held Friday evening at the Armory. The Naval Militia boys are described as a royal group of entertainers and their frequent parties are proving very popular.
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Naval Militia Committee
Naval Militia
Washburn Board of Health Promises Clean City Push
The Washburn Board of Health vows strict action to clean and maintain property. Members Dr. P. G. Frey Albert M Holgren Robert Steinert Ike Berman and street foreman Joe Arseneau back enforcement with arrests and fines to ensure sanitary ordinances are followed and city conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
City of
Washburn
P. G. Frey
Albert Mholgren
Robert Steinert
Ike Berman
Joe Arseneau
Times Contest Offers 100000 Bonus Votes for Subscriptions
The Times announces 100000 bonus votes for the contest winner who secures the most new yearly subscriptions between now and July 8 1914. Subscriptions and payments accrue 10000 votes per new year and 150 cents paid on account. The offer aims to boost subscriber numbers and prize chances for the piano giveaway and other rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Lion
the Times
City Council Special Meeting Debates Water Plant Purchase
A special meeting at the Commercial Club for Mayor Bryan to discuss city purchase of the water plant was laid over to a future session. A loan resolution to ease finances was blocked by Aldermen Skuhra White and Felix, delaying action and prompting public questions about their stance.
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Commercial Club
Bryan
Skuhra
White
Felix
Nov Lutheran Church Activities Schedule
The church hosts a 10 30 A M Sunday service with an evening English service at 745 PM featuring the Octet. I S W A cemetery decoration fills the afternoon. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at the church hosted by Mrs John Berg. Bible study Thursday evening. Lincoln School House Parochial School enrollment stands at 71. Young People meet next Wednesday evening in the church basement with hosts Mrs Friberg and Mrs Martinson. T H Robinson made a brief business trip to Duluth earlier this week.
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Luth
Ladies Aid
John Berg
Lincoln School House
Young People’s Society
Friberg
Martinson
Ironwood to Play Here Sunday In Baseball Clash
A three o'clock Sunday game features Washburn and Ironwood clashing on the city grounds. Both teams are evenly matched and come off strong showings, with Ironwood recently losing a twelve inning 3 to 2 decision to Ashland. The Washburn City Band is expected to provide music. Manager Amil Scantland aims to schedule tough games with Superior and Duluth teams.
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Washburn
Ironwood
Ashland
Washburn City
Amil Scantland
Superior
Duluth
Pool Company Sold To Wilmen-Hansen of Ashland
The stock of the F. J. Pool company of Ashland has been purchased by the Wilmen-Hansen company of Ashland. The Ashland Pool store has operated for many years as a large local business. The deal, final last Saturday, was about $40,000 after years of costly litigation.
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F. J. Pool Company of
Ashland
Wilmen-Hansen Company of
Vital Questions Concerning God and Man sermon note
Regular preaching at 10 80 a m with subject drawn from Dr Abbott letters to unknown friends. Sunday School at twelve. Evening service at eight. Children's Day programme. Mid week service Wednesday at eight. Welcome from Minister O W Smith.
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God
Man
Base Ball Club Elects Scantland Manager Posey Captain
A meeting of the Base Ball club elected Amil Scantland as manager and Homer Posey as captain. Also notes cut prices in ladies and children's hats at Mrs Johanna Nelson's millinery.
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Amil Scantland
Homer Posey
Johanna Nelson
Washburn Fourth Celebration Plans Move Forward
A meeting at the Commercial Club Friday will finalize Fourth of July plans for Washburn. A favorable pledge drive funds a large event in cooperation with Bayfield, following positive turnout at last year’s Labor Day gathering. Local business people and residents are urged to attend to ensure a memorable celebration.
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Bayfield
Washburn
Harbor City
Commercial Club
Amos Elliot Backs Hull in Wisconsin Governor bid
Amos Elliot of East 4th street promotes Merlin Hull of Black River Falls for Governor. Elliot, with long Wisconsin political experience, predicts Hull will win the Republican nomination at the September primaries and endorses him as a strong campaigner.
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Amos Elliot
East 4Th Street
Merlin Hall
Black River Falls
Elliot
Mr. Hull
Wisconsin
Hull
Kenfield-Lamoreaux Improve City Streets on Bigelow and 11th
The Kenfield Lamoreaux company graded lower Bigelow street and 11th avenue to repair deep ruts. Mr Lamoreaux donated the use of his teams for the work. Washburn lumber concerns have donated teams for street improvements on various occasions.
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Kenfield - Lamoreaux Company
Bigelow Street
1Lth Avenue
Lamoreaux
Washburn Lumber
Tempest and Sunshine at Temple Theatre Next Monday
The Marion-Woods Company presents Tempest and Sunshine at the Temple Theatre next Monday night June 15. A dramatization of Mary J Holmes popular novel features a fine cast and above average entertainment. New vaudeville acts will follow between the acts with the usual prices and tickets on sale now at the theatre.
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Marion-Woods Company
Temple Theatre
Mary J.holmes
Mr. Woods
Washburn Baseball Falls to Odanah 19 9 in Odanah
Washburn traveled to Odanah Sunday and lost 19 to 9. The Washburn pitcher was ejected in the second inning after an on field incident with an Odanah player, with Estabrook replacing him on the mound.
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Washburn
Odanah
Estabrook
Little Pigs for Sale by Raarup Bros Farm
Advertisement reads that little pigs are for sale and directs inquiries to the Raarup brothers farm. The notice provides no further details on price or quantity.
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Raarup Bros. Farm
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday services and activities
The regular service next Sunday will be at 8 o clock in the evening with the sermon on Christ. Sunday School meets at 11 45 A.M. Mid week prayer service is on Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Epworth League gathers Sunday evenings at 7. You are invited to attend, H L Goodrich, Pastor.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
Epworth League
H. L. Goodrich
Saloon Closures Promised In Northern Minnesota Micron Territory
Interior Department may extend a Supreme Court ruling to remove saloons from treaty lands in northern Minnesota and possibly Wisconsin. The decision upheld efforts to exclude saloons from the 1855 Indian treaty area and could lead to further closures under later treaties, potentially making large stretches dry.
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United States Supreme Court
Minn
Interior Department
Department
U. S. Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ashland man seeks morning train Ashland Spooner
A W Sanborn of Ashland petitions the Wisconsin Railway Commission to compel Omaha Railway to run a morning train between Ashland and Spooner. He cites excessive mileage charges across routes and notes delays when traveling via Spooner waiting for the afternoon train.
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A. W. Sanborn
Ashland
Wisconsin Railway Commission
Omaha Railway Company
Spooner
Local Clergy Attends Epworth League Convention in Spooner
Rev. H. L. Goodrich from this city will attend the District Epworth League convention in Spooner starting June 13. He will lead the Song service and participate in the program during the three day session. George Fluck recently returned from travel to Antigo Rhinelander Phillips and other points and attended the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in LaCrosse.
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George Fluck
Antigo
Rhinelander
Phillips
Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows
LaCrosse
H. L. Goodrich
Spooner
Epworth
Rev. Goodrich
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Washburnite
Big Auto
B. L
City Drug Store
Q. W. Frost
T. H. Robinson
Congregational Church
O. W. Smith
Com
Mercial Club
U. S
Supreme Court
Interior Department May
Lyon & Healy Pianos
Richardson
Ames
Hansen
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