Post office box rules and local notes from Bayfield
Postmaster general orders prepay box rent or boxes will be closed and mail moved to general delivery. Bishop Schinner of Superior discussed a 50 acre Catholic orphanage tract on Wilson Island with Father Wilhelm. Wisconsin Telephone crews raise cables on Rittenhouse to move the New Brunswick hotel to Fant avenue. A traveling man jokes about baying dogs in front of a store and wonders where the dog tax went.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Augustus Francis Schinner
Superior
Norbert Wilhelm
Wilson Island
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Rittenhouse Avenue
New Brunswick
Fant Avenue
Front Street
Harry Hanson
New Power Dam Project For Brule River At Iron River
A new company with Iowa capital plans a large dam on the Brule River to supply power for Iron River water and light plants and for Superior Brule and Lake Nebagamon plus local industries. The move aims to attract manufacturing to the town as lumbering declines. Officers named are August F Hoffmann president Byron Ripley vice president Karl S Miller secretary and treasurer and I M Reeve manager. The water power shift follows the sale of the water and electric light company to the new group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Electric Light Company
Iows
August F. Hoffmann
Byron Ripley
Karl S. Miller
I. M. Reeve
Brule River
Iron River
Superior
Brule
Lake Nebagamon
Bank and Power Company
The Editors Lament and Local Notices
The piece opens with editorials lamenting reactions to publishing choices and public expectations. It items multiple local notices: Mrs. Howard Benton ill at home. Thomas Grogan’s steamer departure for lakes. Miss Sarah Westley to Ashland for appendicitis surgery. various ads for land, loans, printing, and stock buying. property listings near a dynamite plant. arch crown diamond mounting ad. 20 acres near the city for sale or rent. dynamite plant land sales in 40 acre tracts. office hours and evenings for Love Lane Company notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Benton
Thomas Grogan
John Owen
Sarah Westley
Ashland
St. Joseph Hospital
Peterson & Hanson
Loveland Company
Kenfield & Lamoreaux
Nelson
D. M. Maxcy
Love-Lane Company
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Cure Offer
Advertisement claiming deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies and offering one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes endorsement by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio and sales through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmucos
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Cure for Bright's Disease
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a cure for incipient Bright's disease and diabetes with claims of rapid relief. A testimonial from Marion Lee of Dunreath Indiana credits three bottles with recovery after eight doctors failed. The ad promotes additional remedies like Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and local tonics sold by Fox Bros. Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Foley
Marion Lee
Dunreath
Ind
Q. W. Frost
Fox Bros. Pharmacy
Hollister
Meehan Co Jewelry and Silverware at Portman’s Stand
The F. J. Meehan Company offers jewelry cut glass silverware china cutlery umbrellas and related goods from Portman’s old stand. Shop carries a selection of gifts for occasions and daily use with emphasis on quality wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Meehan Co
Portman’s Old Stand
Velvet Lips Restored by Dr Shoop Green Salve
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Green Salve as a quick fix for cracked lips and rough skin. It claims immediate relief for soreness from cuts burns bruises and other abrasions and notes the salve is sold in glass jars for 25 cents by M M Seet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
M. M. Seet
DeWitt
M.M. Sweet
Various Local Advertisements and Notices Highlight Ashland Area
A mixed local notice bundle includes medicine ads for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, plus catarrh cure, pharmacy notices, and community updates. Reports cover farming, school clerks elections, housing projects, stock farm activity, new equipment, and local visits.
Ashland Junction Sunday School Appreciated
Sunday A. M. service at Ashland Junction School House was greatly appreciated by all residents, reflecting communal support and local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland Junction
Bids Sought for Cement Curb Construction on Main Street
The committee on streets and sidewalks invites bids up to June 16 at 7 30 PM for a cement curb from 1st Ave West to Washington Ave along the south of Main Street. Specifications available at City Clerk’s office. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
1St Ave
Washington Ave
Main Street
City Clerks Office
Foley's Honey and Tar Claims Cure for Asthma
Mrs Adolph Buesing of Davenport Iowa writes that a twelve year battle with asthma began after a severe cold. She says Foley's Honey and Tar completely cured her after a single fifty cent bottle, and that earlier medical care gave only temporary relief. Sold by Q. W. Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Adolph Buesing
West Turd St
Davenport
Iowa
Q. W. Frost
Beautiful Gold Fishes and Musical Toys Sale
The EF J Meehan Co advertises goldfish and a range of talking machines mandolines accordions violins and more at a big sacrifice at the 99 cent store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. J. Meehan Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bayfield
The
Valley Lumber Company
F.C. Wels
Fred
Ida Mitchell
Clyre
Frank Harkness
Portland
Henry Decamp
Canadian Northwest
T. B. Nelson
N. P
Tom
North Branch
A. Lund
International Falls
John Gibson
Parkalls
S. Amundson
H. Decamp
Maud
David Darwin
Duluth
Conley
F.C. Wells
Plainfield
J. Fife
L. N. Clausen
Tres
Keronem
J. J. Ketchem
Chequamegon View Farm
Dress
Washburn Plumbing & Heating Coq
M. M. Sweet
Wausau
Eileen
Agent Schilling
Indiana
Farmer Searing
Mr. Schilling
Hileen
Messers. Meistrand
Larson
Searing
Sec. Melstrand
Benoit
Pres
Jack Dubinska
Jack
Peterson
Hazeldale Farm
John
Ketchem
Chequemagon Bay View Farm
Wm. Foley
Bill
Pierce
Washburn
Victor Johnson
Mrs. Colby
Zenith
Winckler
Fish Creek
Joseph Foley
Gust Falk
Zenith Farm
Dahlberg
State OF
Wisconsin
Bayfield County
A. B. Severson
Ernest Nordner
WM. H. Irisn
Hollister's
Rocky Mountain
Houtister Drua Company
Madison
Wis
D. F. LaLonde
LaLonde’s Cash Shoe House
W.G. Maxcy
D.M. Maxcy
C. 0. Lowth
Cashi
Bayfield County Bank
Washburn, Wisconsin
Apital
Sages
Washbur
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit. Company
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