Bayfield News Roundup Touches Farms and Healings
Andrew Berge recuperates after surgery at St Joseph hospital Ashland, while a prosperous farmer on the route faces a daughter’s upcoming wedding. Mrs Hansen of Washington avenue is very ill, as farmers along the route report a busy week with fine weather and promising crops. Judge Lewis of Duluth advances land clearing near the Wanable road, six acres set for strawberries. Some Bayfield residents with city roots take up farming, creating a growing countryside. Gladys Knight and Alice Oistad return from Stout training school to Bayfield for summer. The Bayfield Peninsula Horticultural Society plans a June 8 meeting to organize the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society summer events. The Murphys return to Bayfield after years away, with Mr Murphy formerly captain on the Great Lakes fleet. Arthur Rabideaux hosts visitors Cameron of Medford and Cullem of Clinton.
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Chris Hansen
Washington Avenue
Hanson
Judge Lewis
Duluth
Wannebo Road
Washburn
H. A. Murphy
Bayfield
Port Clinton
Ohio
Murphy
Great Lakes
Bayfield Bayfield Sportsmen Seek Lake Trout on Apostle Group
Bayfield reports many locals fishing for lake trout in the Apostle Islands as the season starts. William Morrin of Red Cliff displays a wild cat he shot near his reservation property, a rare specimen in the Peninsula woods.
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Lake Superior
William Morrin
Red Cliffe
Peninsula Woods
Fisherman's Special Sunday Train Sparks Southern Route Interest
The South Shore line began Sunday service from Duluth and Superior for summer resort travel to Lake Nebagamon Pike Lakes and other spots. Early patronage suggests the Fisherman's Special could become a permanent summer feature. New county fair buildings progress with the sheep and swine pavilion underway.
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Pioneer
South Shore Road
Duluth
Superior
Bibon
South Shore
Lake Nebagamon
Pike Lakes
Iron River School Chief to Leave for Superior Post
Prof. V. T. Thayer, supervising principal of Iron River schools, will not return next year. He accepted a position in Superior public schools deemed more desirable and could not stay when a better opportunity was offered. The new horse and cattle shed foundations are nearly done and the main exhibit hall is nearly finished awaiting painting. Grounds will present a fine appearance once construction is complete.
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V.T. Thayer
Iron River
Superior Public
Cable News and Visits Share Town Talk
Miss Roach visits Eau Claire with her sister while George Williams travels from Grandview. Depot agent Crandall enjoys a vacation and Mrs. Weiss returns from Milwaukee. Mrs. Krueger and two children visit relatives in Iowa. Vera Weigle hosts friends from Hayward. Our postmaster buys a car and may bring free mail delivery. Jake reportedly fished well on Cable Lake. Clarence Holly family moves to Hicks farm east of town for the summer.
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Miss Roach
Eau Claire
George Williams
Grandview
Crandall
Weiss
Milwaukee
Krueger
Iowa
Vera Weigle
Hayward
Jake
Andrew Rogan
Cable Lake
Clarence Holly
Hicks Farm
City Clerk Lease Proposal Sparks Malicious Rumor Claims
Esther Ecklund of Washburn was brought to town and committed to the Mendota asylum. her father was recently committed. A letter defends the lease of the City Clerk's office to Bayfield County Bank, stating opposition rumors aim to sow city administration discord and offering to rent the building at the same terms before July 1, 1912. Mattresses in all grades to Hansen's.
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Bayfield County Bank
Maxcy
Esther Ecklund
Washburn
Mendota
Service Stand Offers at Fourth Street Washburn Wis
N Kurschner advertises standing service at his place on Fourth Street between 8th and 6th Ave West Washburn Wisconsin during the 1912 season. Those seeking service must come before 6 am or after 6 pm. Fee two dollars cash at any time of service.
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Fourth Street
Turkey Eggs For Sale At Washburn Wisconsin
Eggs from Mammoth Bronze Turkeys and Kellerstraus Strain Crystal White Orpingtons offered by T. A. Oscar & Sons in Washburn Wisconsin. Large birds and priced settings at 2.50 each and ten for shipment at 3.00 for ten. Also eggs for hatching from the Kellerstraus strain. See Hansen for tents and awnings.
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Kellerstraus
T. A. Oscar & Sons
Washburn
Wis
License Request for On-Premises Liquor Sale Washburn
The undersigned asks the Mayor and Common Council to issue a license to Octave Upeey for on premises sale of intoxicating liquors at Lot 3 Block 5 original townsite Washburn. He pledges to comply with Wisconsin laws and city ordinance and offers Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co. as bondsman. Dated June 1st, 1912.
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City of
Washburn
Octave Upeey
Wisconsin
Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co
Bernard E. Lee
Notice of Liquor License Sale for John Donahue in Washburn
The notice states that a license to sell strong and other intoxicating liquors for on premise drinking is issued to John Donahue at Lot 17, Block 59, Wisconsin Street Washburn. Dated June 7 1912.
Sale Notice for Lot 16 Block 59 Washburn Property
Notice states Charles Brunner is to be issued for the sale of strong spirituous and ardent liquors and related premises at Lot 16 in Block 59 Washburn. It lists bondsmen as Massachusetts Bonding and Charles Brunner.
Sale notice for Lot 10 Block 45 premises
A notice indicates Bernard E. Lee is to be issued for the sale of strong spirituous malt ardent liquors and premises at Lot 10 in Block 45. Dated June 11th, 1912.
License Requested for Charles Nelson at Washburn Lot Premises
The undersigned requests a license be issued to Charles Nelson for sale premises Lot 3 and 4 in Block 35 of Washburn original townsite Wisconsin. He agrees to comply with state laws and Washburn ordinances. Bondsmen named are Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co. Dated June 17, 1912. Chas Nelson.
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City of
Washburn
Charles Nelson
Wisconsin
Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co
Chas, Nelson
License Request for W E Bennett in Washburn
The undersigned asks the Washburn city authorities to issue a license to W E Bennett to sell intoxicating liquors on the premises at Lot 16 Block 49 in Washburn. He pledges compliance with state laws and city ordinances and offers Ed Williams and G A Hering as bondsmen. Dated June 12 1912.
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City of
Washburn
W. E. Bennett
Wisconsin
Ed. Williams
G. A. Hering
Patent remedy claim for bowel regulation product
A promotional notice touts Dean's Regulats as a laxative that "operates easily" and tones the stomach to cure constipation. It invites readers to buy the product from all Druggists.
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Dean
Will and Testament Hearing for Cora H. K. Pittman
The Wisconsin Bayfield County Court schedules a June 4 1912 hearing in Washburn to consider Lucia Granville Pittman's petition to file and probate the authenticated Last Will and Testament of Cora H K Pittman deceased. The court will determine any inheritance due on the estate of the deceased formerly of Lee County Iowa.
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State OF
Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Washburn
Adolph Habel
Adolph Habelt
Pratt
Said
Wenzel Dimmer
Grand View
Said County
Wm. H. Irish
Cora H. K. Pittman
Lucia Granville Pittman
Cora H.K. Pittman
Lee County
Iowa
H. Irish
Washburn Loan and Building Association Case in Bayfield County
State of Wisconsin in Bayfield County Circuit Court hears a civil action brought by Washburn Loan and Building Association as plaintiff against unknown defendants between April 25 and May 30 with case details not fully provided in readable text.
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State OF Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Washburn Loan and Building Association
John Fusek
Steve Mainguth
Washburn
Bayfield
Wisconsin
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Albert Holgren
County News
Andrew Berge
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
Gladys Knight
Alice Oistad
Stout
Menomonie
Bayfield Penninsula Horticultural Society
Fruit Association
Wisconsin State Horticultural Society
H. H. Peavey
Hansen’s
Faction
E. Bergmann
Nicolas
OF Heartlawn
Guernsey
Hansen
John Donahue
John’ Donahue
Charles Brunner
L. D. Goodnough
Walter Rounsaville
Mason
Clara Strege
Fred Strege
Even Dragseth
Kari Dragseth
Circuit Court
the Register of Deeds
John A. McDonald
John Walsh
Plaintiff
W. H. Irish
Bayfield County Fruit Lands
Axcy
Washburn and Vicinty
The
Times
Washburn Beer
the Times
State Bank
Washburn, Wisconsin
State Depository
M. A. Sprague
O A
Lamoreaux
A. F. Hoffman
Oon Co
Seventh Street
Washington, D. Cc
Des A
J. A. Sheridan
Superior Tent and Awning Company
Superior, Wis
Wituer
George F. Cross
Washburn, Wis
Chighester
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