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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

8

Western Bayfield County organizes Defense Councils

Iron River reports three more towns joining Defense Councils as Port Wing plans a final county-wide unification at a schoolhouse meeting tomorrow. Clara Miles undergoes gallstone surgery in Ashland with positive prognosis. Alfred Knowles visits from London Ont to review property and notes his son Harry has joined the Canadian aviation corps. The White Way project nears its $80 000 cost with about $200 still needed. Funeral in Stevens Point for Patrick Sullivan prompts Ray Murray’s return. Rummel family surgeries in Ashland with improving recoveries. Clayton Ryder resigns real estate firm and joins the Army Reserve at Fort Snelling.

Bayfield County Port Wing Clara Miles Ashland Hospital Alfred Knowles London Ont Knowles Iron River Harry Canadian Aviation Corps Clayton Ryder M. Ryder Minneapolis Fort Snelling Minn Ryder Clayton

Bayfield to Build White Way and New Paving

Local interest pursues a white way on Attenhouse avenue from Broad to Front street with six or seven blocks of paving. A subscription drive among Bayfield business men met strong support with liberal contributions to fund the project.

Bayfiel Attenhouse Avenue Broad Street Front Street

Methodist Church Service Schedule at East Fifth Street

Regular preaching next Sunday at 10 45 am with the sermon The Church and the Nation W Bridge Jones to sing a solo Sunday School at 9 45 am Epworth League 6 45 pm Evening Gospel 7 30 pm subject Other Sheep Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Cordial invitation to attend

I'he Church Nation W. Bridge Jones I'he Epworth League

The Great Refusal Sermon at Congregational Church

Congregational Church schedules regular worship Sunday at 10 30 with sermon The Great Refusal and Sunday School at 11 45. Devotional meeting at 7. No evening service until further notice. Wednesday prayer and conversation at 8. O W Smith, minister. Hand injury to Carl Skaug at Renfield Lamoreaux box factory after glove caught in edging saw. knuckle cut but improving.

Congregational Church Christian Endeavor Carl Skaug Renfield- Lamoreaux Company Skaug

Sunday Church Services and Schedule

Reverend Chr Christianson presides with services at 10 20 Sunday morning Sunday school at 9 30 and English evening worship.

Chr. Christianson

Stockholders Meeting Notice for Inter County Co-Operative Packing Co

To the stockholders of the Inter County Co-Operative Packing Co of New Richmond Wisconsin you are notified a meeting will be held at the Commercial Club in Washburn on Saturday June 16 1917 at 2 oclock p m Attendees must decide the first shipment date of stock Harvey Irish Secy.

Inter County Co-Operative Packing Co New Richmond Wis Commercial Club Washburn Harvey [Rish Secy State OF Wisconsin Bayfield County J.E. Neff Kk. B. Brown Cable R.B. Brown B.P. Axelberg

Dining With The Duke A Soldier Of The Guard

During the Peninsular War a neutral wine strip between opposing lines saw officers and soldiers mingle. A British party then captured a French guard sergeant who, before a delighted Duke of Wellington, demanded a kitchen meal. The duke invited him to dine instead.

Duke of Wellington Pall Mall Gazette

Lincoln's gallant reply to a lady's bouquet noted

Helen Nicolay describes how Abraham Lincoln, amid a momentary embarrassment, accepted a bouquet from a smiling admirer then quipped that if the flowers were his he could not better use them than to present them back to her. The anecdote highlights Lincoln's poised humor and gracious manners.

Lincoln Carpenter Chesterfield Helen Nicolay Abraham Lincoln

For Sale Farm Near Plant School Offer

80 acre farm about 24 miles from the dynamite plant and 4 miles from the new school with good improvements. Inquiries to Andrew Young Engoe R F D 1.

New School Andrew Young Engoe, R. F. D

Prohibition Call Tied to Soldier Sobriety in War Time

The speaker argues that national life rests on soldiers and sailors, and any alcohol given to service members weakens the country. A nationwide law prohibiting intoxicants for the armed forces is urged, with the claim that a sober army cannot endure amid a drinking population during a life and death struggle.

United States

Fire at Goulette Residence Destroys Attic On Pine Street

Firefighters battled a blaze in the Goulette residence on Pine Street across from the Library. The attic fire spread from a defective chimney during yesterday's high winds, causing extensive upper-house damage and smoke and water harm. Several young men resided there as furniture and clothing were removed by bystanders and crews.

Goulette Pine Street

White Rose Creamery Expands Under Mathews Management

Under F E Mathews leadership the White Rose Creamery in Washburn grows weekly by meeting patrons needs. Creamery pays farmers top prices for butter fat and cream with ready funds, offering reliable service across expanding routes. Now manufacturing butter and ice cream the business vows steady operation year round and anticipates further growth. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a remedy for impure blood and digestive issues.

F. E. Mathews White Rose Washburn

Notice to Property Owners to Extend Sidewalks

Public Works requests owners extend sidewalk to curb line per plans on file in City Clerk within ten days. If not done the city will perform the work and charge costs to described property blocks and lots in Washburn Wis. Board of Public Works secretary L N Clausen signs off.

Washburn Wis Board of Public Works L. N. Clausen

Bids Sought for Washburn Tool House Concrete Block

Bayfield County in the City of Washburn invites bids by 1:00 p.m. Friday June 15 for a concrete block tool house. Bids require a $100 certified check. Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids. Dated June 2, 1917. Committee members: George Mertz F Robillard Geo S Barnes C Iverson Jas W Good. Co Clerk Nels M Oscar attesting.

Bayfield County Washburn George Mertz F. Robillard Geo. S. Barnes C. Iverson

Wisconsin suit filed in Bayfield County court

Leslie O. Dart sues Jno H Sudmeier Jeannette Sudmeier Charlotte A Schrieber and Western Land Securities Co in Bayfield County Circuit Court The summons requires appearance within twenty days of service and warns of judgment by default A W MacLeod is plaintiff attorney based in Washburn Wisconsin.

State OF Wisconsin Bayfield County State OF Wisconsin Leslie O. Dart

Alarm for kidney health urges action and rest

Do not ignore kidney symptoms such as backache dizziness or urine disorders. The ad warns the illness can escalate like a fire, urges care and rest, and promotes Doon’s Kidney Pills as a remedy citing Mrs. Ole Flottum of Pine St who credits the product with relieving her back and kidney issues after heavy lifting and cold exposure.

Washburn Ole Flottum Pine St Neys Dean Foster Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo N. Y Adv

Swedish Lutheran Church Services Notice

Swedish Lutheran Church lists services at Washington Ave 4th Street Ashland Bayfield and Washburn locations with times 10 30 a m 2 30 p m 7 45 p m on the 24th and 1710 177 42 p m 1710 30 a m until further notice

Washington Ave 4Th St Ashland M. Washburn M. Bayfield

German Evangelical Lutheran Church Services and School

The German Evangelical Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday services at 10 a m with Sunday School after. Catechism lessons on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 4 15 p m. German School Saturdays from 9 a m to 3 p m. Pastor Kk Krenke extends cordial invitation to attend all services.

Kk. Krenke

Local Farm Loans and Land for Sale In Wisconsin

We loan money to farmers at a low rate of interest for a long time. See Geo. G. MacDonald in Bristol Elk Ashland or Hardy and Ryan in Waukesha Wis. Land forms for sale in five or ten acre lots or larger tracts on easy terms inquire of A E Farnham. June 22.

Geo. G. MacDonald Bristol Elk Ashland Hardy & Ryan Waukesha Wis

Summons in Wis. Bayfield County Case Against Olson et al

William Olson is plaintiff against Walter F. Smith Mrs Walter F. Smith and A H Wilkinson defendants. They are summoned to appear within twenty days after service to defend the action in Washburn Wisconsin. If not, judgment will be rendered as demanded.

State OF Wisconsin Walter F. Smith A. H. Wilkinson

Loan Offered for Farm and City Property in Ashland

Geo G MacDonald offers quick loans on farm and city property with no delay. Contact Bristol Block Ashland Wisconsin or write to arrange.

Geo. G. MacDonald Bristol Block Ashland Wisconsin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Service Made Hardware Co Moore- Thompson Washburn, Wis Ray Murray Stevens Point Patrick Sullivan Chas. Rummel Helen Lattell Bayfield Methodist Episcopal Church East Fifth St Washington Avenue H. L. Goodrich E. M. Olsen Prop O. W. Smith L. A. Booth James F. Callopy Walsh & Morris Plaintiff Washburn, Bayfield Co. Wis P. T. Trowbridge Gem Theatre Bell Washburn, Wisconsin Dr. A. Reed Men’s & Women’s Stacy Adams Utz & Dunn C.O. D Ashland Shoe Store (Incorporated W. 2Nd St Ashland, Wis Jno H. Sudmeier Jeannette Sudmeier Charlotte A. Schrieber Western Land Secuiies Company A. W. MacLeod Paintiff Evangelical Luth. Church William Olson WE Retail M. K. Sprague Lumber CO We Wholesale Liberty The Northern State Bank Borggren & Welty, Props Brookfield F. Tetzner & Son
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