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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
4
Notice from the City of Washburn Board of Health requires owners in the platted area to remove rubbish ashes manure and other refuse from alleys streets and lots and to comply at once. Noncompliance may lead to arrest and work performed under health board direction charged to the property on the tax roll.
The county board approved several bills on motion and directed the county clerk to issue payments. Items include Jessie N. Smith expense account 214 55 for Co. F Morris services and Olson vs McDonald 18275 J A McDonald expense 2100 E C Alvord services State vs Gordon 2500 H P Axelberg auditing county records. A resolution was adopted authorizing per diem mileage and committee work for former board members with data 138 00.
On motion the Finance Committee was directed to arrange with the banks for taking care of road orders. On motion the chairman was authorized to fill a vacancy in the special committee on construction of Longbridge. On motion the board adjourned. Nels M. Oscar, County Clerk.
Chief Engineer G. H. Hutchinson of Northwestern Fuel and Rupert Olson for General Electric oversee dock electrical work. The project advances well and motors are expected to be ready for operation within about two weeks.
The family of Edw. Cudmore expresses gratitude for the kindness and cheerful words received during the illness and passing of their beloved husband and father. Their appreciation will be remembered by Mrs. Edw. Cudmore and family.
A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jeanis. The Congre gational Ladies Aid plans a church parlors gathering next Wednesday. Shore end of the City Dock needs repairs, hindering summer freight by boat. Several residents reported illnesses and injuries including scarlet fever, a horse kick injury, and a tramway fall. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a cleansing tonic.
After Prestonpans a Scottish farmer wrote a ballad that provoked an English officer. The challenger sought mortal combat at H but the farmer replied he has no time to go there. If he must fight he will, and if not he will simply run away, as the officer did.
An actor playing the heavy villain improvises as a shot crashes down stairs during the cue for the heroine. The audience laughs as the giant footsteps echo. The leading actress refuses to enter, protests, then leaves the company the next morning.
A Victorian tribute by Tom Taylor honors Abraham Lincoln born in Kentucky in 1809 and slain in Washington in 1865. The piece contrasts Lincoln’s humble, steadfast character with scorn from critics, praising his courage, patience, and moral leadership that turned mockery into respect.
An 1866 Cornhill Magazine tale recounts William Gilpin while Colorado governor dispatching a humorous fake message to Napoleon III via the Atlantic cable. The joke, delivered from Denver on August 4 1866, urged Bohemia to remain untouched. Gilpin paid £80. the emperor was briefly startled.
A quotation on mirth comparing it to a flash of lightning that breaks gloom and brings temporary brightness. It notes cheerfulness sustains daylight in the mind and yields steady serenity.
Ella the maid recalls Miss Allen singing in the parlor the previous night and the mistress asks how it sounded. The maid sighs that the singing was grand, adding a playful note that it sounded as if she were gargling.
King Alfonso told President Poincare's shooting party a tale of a minister who shot a stuffed rabbit with a card reading long life to Senora around its neck. Rockefeller Jr spoke in Cleveland at a Y M C A gathering urging saving while young, noting years pass quickly toward wealth.
The piece portrays Oscar Sengle a staunch American with southern roots who, penniless after the Civil War, joins a laundry wagon driver to earn money. Years later a London society lady recalls him, and he reveals his backdoor encounters when she complained about laundry collars.
A gang of laborers digs a ditch across the street amid mystery about its purpose possibly sewer or gas conduit. One worker acts like a chorus man in a play, while the foreman quips with sarcasm that he will pay if the shovel breaks.
In open access libraries a guide card for a fiction stack read “Wiction About to Burgin” with authors Edmond About and G B Burgin. A visitor quipped to the staff, “What a funny notice Fiction about to begin,” highlighting a playful misread of the guide card amid shelves of books.
Forty acre farm within four miles of town with a 24 by 40 barn and sheds. Fifteen acres under cultivation seeded to clover and timothy, five acres brush, twenty acres pasture. Includes farm tools, lumber, and window frames. sale with or without tools. Must sell in two weeks from May 4 1914. $2500 cash with balance in 5 or 10 years at 6 percent. Inquire Robinson Times office.
In Circuit Court Bayfield County the James W. Good Company sues Bayfield County as plaintiff in a civil action filed between April 30 and June 9. The record notes a pending lawsuit seeking relief or damages.
In Bayfield County Wisconsin probate matter Estate of Anton Sarich deceased a special term of County Court will hear on May 19 1914 at 11 a m the application of Iohn Pintar for appointment of Joseph Pintar as administrator of the estate.
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