County Board Deliberates Bond Case and Budget Exhaustion
County funds for general purposes are exhausted after a $30,000 appropriation was largely spent on the county bond case. The board adjourned to July 1 to allow District Attorney McLeod to review records and potential appeal. Attorney Sanborn bills total $3,000, which may be disputed. board members weigh whether to approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wilkinson
Sanborn
Ashland
Alvord
Milwaukee
Currie G. Bell
Bayfield
Nels Nelson
Washburn
E. Sauve
Iron River
George Howard
Port Wing
Frank Drummond
Drummond
A. Habert
Pratt
Severson
Mason
Ashland Teams Roll Past Bayfield and Washburn in Weekend Games
Ashland’s squad traveled across the bay and beat a makeshift Washburn eleven to eight while crowding the stands. The Columbian Guards topped Bayfield 15 to 10 in a Sunday clash. Ashland’s regular team beat Harsey 15 to 2 on Sunday.
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Ashland
Bay
Washburn
Columbian Guards
Bayfield
Guards
Harsey
Washburn Loan and Building Assn Annual Meeting Notice
To the stockholders of the Washburn Loan and Building Association. The annual meeting will be held at the Town Hall in Washburn Wisconsin Monday June 17 1901 at 8 o clock p m. L N Clausen Secretary.
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Washburn Loan & Building Association
Washburn
Wisconsin
L. N. Clausen. Sec’y
Old Mission Church Burned at La Pointe on Madeline Island
The old Catholic Mission Church at La Pointe on Madeline Island burned to the ground in the early hours of Monday. The structure, dating from about 1835, was long a landmark around Chequamegon Bay, linked to Father Baraga and legends of Pere Marquette. Local historians debated its location while preserving the church’s romantic legacy and the famed painting once associated with Rubens.
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Wisconsin
LaPointe
Madeline Island
Chequamegon Bay
John Cadett
Father Baraga
Pere Marquette
Radison
Grossielieres
Lake Superior
Marquette
Whittelsey Creek
Washburn
Ashland
Vandeventer Creek
Bay
Thompson Mill
Madeline
Wisconsin Central
Wheeler
Ashland Academy
Alexander
Rubens
Rome
National Capitol
Washington
Criminal Calendar Cleaned Up by Parish and District Attorney
The Criminal Calendar has been cleaned up with only one acquittal John Anderson of this city. Victor Hill was found guilty of assault with intent to kill and sentenced to ninety days in county jail. Ed Denno received ten months in state prison for forged time check. Bert Obey guilty of larceny from the person. William Nisuman guilty of second degree assault with intent to murder. J F McNaughton escaped jury. William Ford guilty of larceny. Divorces granted to Laura Quick Simmons and Dudley Wilcox. Term likely to extend into next week.
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Iron River
William Vadnai
Ed. Denno
Waupun
Bert Obey
William Nisuman
J. F. McNaughton
William Ford
Laura Quick Simmons
Arthur H. Simmons
Dudley Wilcox
Clara A. Wilcox
Quick
Port Wing
Wilcox
Resolutions of Condolence From Hall of Chequamegon Lodge
The Hall of Chequamegon Lodge No 335 I C O F resolves with sympathy for Wm Olson on the death of his wife the lodge will have resolutions spread in the minutes sent to the family and published in city papers The committee members are L N Claussen Q W Frost and MO Gibson
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Hall of Chequamegon
Wm. Olson
L. N. Claussen
Q. W. Frost
MO. Gibson
Richards Pringle Minstrel Show Visuals Open Washburn Opera
The act presents an exact reproduction of a Japanese village for the first part of Richards and Pringle's big minstrel performance at the Washburn Opera House on Friday June 14. The scenic setting adds oriental beauty and novelty to the show. A grand street parade is scheduled for 2 30 p m on arrival day in the city.
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Richards & Pringle
Washburn Opera House
Judge Walsh and wife leave Kewaunee for Washburn
The Kewaunee Enterprise reports Judge John Walsh and his wife departed yesterday to visit Minneapolis briefly before settling in Washburn Wisconsin where Judge Walsh will practice law. The paper lauds them as valuable citizens whose absence will be felt in business and social circles and extends best wishes for their future success.
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Kewaunee
Washburn
John Walsh
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Judge Walsh
Maccabee Hall Notice Calls K O T M and LOTM
Members of the K O T M and L O T M are summoned to gather at the Maccabee Hall on Sunday morning June 16 at 10 a m for a united march to the M E Church. Rev Willey to deliver a sermon. strong attendance urged by Hans Ambly R K.
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Maccabee Hall
M. E
Willey
Notice to file county claims five days before meetings
Pursuant to a Board of Supervisors resolution, all persons with bills or claims against Bayfield County must file them at least five days before any board meeting. Bills not filed in time will be laid over to the next meeting. John Froseth, County Clerk.
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Board of Supervisors
Bayfield County
John Froseth
Assessors Work Toward Uniform County Assessment
All county assessors except two met at the Court House to set a basis for uniform assessment. The attendees included Joseph Lambert Bayfield George F Morgan Washburn S G Haslett Drummond Ole Hemminson Mason and Mark Hessey Iron River. The meeting aims to implement a uniform assessment across towns.
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Court House
Joseph Lambert
Bayfield
George F. Morgan
Washburn
S. G. Haslett
Drummond
Ole Hemminson
Mark Hessey
Iron River
MEW School Board Reorganizes Under New Executive
The MEW district forms an Executive School Board after the High School Board was legislated out of office. James A. Sheridan becomes secretary of the new board, defeating rivals. Wm. H. Smith is elected president and L A. Simonson as vice president. The new board assumes duties including hiring teachers. The old High School Board’s actions were deemed unauthorized.
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Lyman TI. Walker
Ben Ungrodt
James Sheridan
Sheridan
Wm. H. Smith
L.A. Simonson
James A. Sheridan
Dr. H Lampson Weds Edith Laird in Minneapolis
Cards report Dr. H Lampson married Miss Edith Laird yesterday at the bride’s home in Minneapolis. The couple will visit Buffalo and eastern points then return to Washburn in about three weeks and begin housekeeping at once. Both are well known locally and receive best wishes for happiness.
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H. @. Lampson
Edith Laird
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Points
Washburn
Steamer Race To Elevator Ends In Quick Cargo Pickups
The Steamers Armour and Fitzgerald raced from Whitefish Point to Washburn to load at the elevator. Armour arrived first, loading 145000 bushels of oats and clearing. Fitzgerald followed with 85000 bushels of corn.
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P. D. Armour
Fitzerald
Armour
Whitefish Point
Washburn
Accidental Shooting In Ashland Involving Editor's Son
Master Fred Yates son of News editor was accidentally shot in the groin with a revolver near Pike's Quarry yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Ashland for surgical treatment with the extent of injuries not yet known.
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Fred Yates
Yates
The
News
Pike
Ashland
Herman Finstead's Birthday Gift
Mrs H J Finstad surprised Herman Finstead by presenting a baby boy on Monday afternoon for his 54th birthday. She named him Herman junior, noting the June 22 birthday.
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H. J. Finstad
Mr. Finstead
Herman, Junior
Dentists Offer First-Class Work in Post Office Block
Callon Dr A G Hebberd for premium dental care in the Post Office block. Offices listed for appointments and inquiries.
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Callon
A. G. Hebberd
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General
Owen, Frost & Co
City Drug Store
Peterson & Hanson
Pioneer Store
Old Mission
TIMES
Minnesota Linseed Oil Paint Co’s
B. Unaropr
Hans Ambly, R. K
MEW School Board
Wm. H
New Board
L. A
Simonson
Dr. Lampson
Herman Finstead
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