Will Mare Brick and Clay Tests Start in City
Citizens form a company to test Textor addition clay deposits. Twenty acres secured. H H Bergan leads a four to five man team. Ke Renfield is president. O P Swanby treasurer. James A Sheridan secretary. Lumber on hand. molds ordered. brick making to begin with a kiln of 80 000 to 100 000 bricks. Sidewalk tiling and sewer pipe also planned.
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H. H. Bergan
KE. E. Renfield
O. P. Swanby
James A. Sheridan
Sheridan
Minnesota
New Wisconsin and Michigan Railway Plans Reach Marinette
A Marinette meeting approved boosting the Wisconsin and Michigan Railway capital from 1.5 million to 5 million dollars and issuing bonds secured by a first mortgage. The plan envisions extending from Quinnessee Michigan to Iron Mountain and a western route toward Superior and Duluth with survey crews already at work.
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Marinette
Wisconsin & Michigan’ Railway
Superior
E. C. Eastman
Quinnessee
Mich
Iron Mountiin
Everett
Muscanué Island
Menominee River
Holmes
State Line
Wisconsin
Duluth
Minn
Florence
Forest
Vilas
Oneida
Iron
Price
Ashland
Sawyer
Bayfield
W Sahbised
Douglas
Quinnessee & Western
Quinnesee
Iron Mountain
Secretary of State of Michigan
Secretary of State
The
Muscatine & Northwestern Railway Company
S. N. Harrison
Wm. T. Fitzgerald
E.C. Eastman
Jessie B. Barton
Thomas M. Butters
Peshtigo
Peshtigo Harbor
Chicago
Washburn to Celebrate July Fourth With Club Help
A special Commercial Club meeting is called to decide on aiding the Fourth of July celebration. Citizens show determined spirit to organize appropriate exercises, though no actions have been taken yet.
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Washburn
Commercial Club
Davidson Steamer Carries 115000 Bushels Oats to Montreal
The Steamer Davidson of the Wolvin line sailed last Thursday morning from this port with 115,000 bushels of oats destined for Montreal. The vessel, designed for Welland canal passage, features a wide hull and a shallow draft of twelve feet when loaded. It is a heavy iron boat with first class appointments.
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Montreal
Davidson
Wolvin
Welland Canal
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Beauty and Travel
An old Fox Bros advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a path to pretty looks and a delightful air. It blends cosmetic appeal with a wedding theme and hints at travel across the sea with a confident lifestyle promise.
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Sea
Fox Bros
Washburn Wins Judgment Against Nels Lee and Bondsmen
The Washburn case against Nels Lee and his bondsmen ended in a court judgment for $10,000, ruling the city funded orders to aid the Northern Pacific legally. An appeal to the state supreme court is expected, with potential further litigation involving other local guarantors and mass meeting participants who backed the payment.
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Washburn
Nels Lee
Vinje
Superior
Northern Pacific
Lee
Messrs. Sowder
Butterfield
Rockstad
McLeod
Foresters Enjoy Big State Meeting in LaCrosse
The Independent Order of Foresters and Lady Foresters held their state gathering in LaCrosse with 200 delegates. A Wednesday initiation brought 175 new members, followed by a grand ball, and Thursday’s carriage ride showcased the city’s hospitality and beauty.
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Foresters
Independent Order of Forester
Lady Forester
LaCrosse
C. O. Souder
Lady Foresters
L. A. Simonson
la Crosse
Ashland Sulphite Fiber Mill Destroyed by Fire
Fire at the Ashland Sulphite Fiber mill Sunday noon nearly leveled the main building housing digesters and machinery. The two smaller engine and boiler buildings survived, though at great risk. The plant, about thirteen years old, had been leased to Menasha Paper since 1903. Thomas Bardon owns it. Estimated value about 75000 with 20000 insurance. Some machinery saved. rebuilding decision rests with Bardon.
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Ashland Sulphite Fiber Company
Unil
Menasha Paper Company
Thomas Bardon
Bardon
Engraved Card Orders Offered at Tue Times Office
Tue Times reports the office is taking orders for personalized engraved cards. Residents may place requests at the office during regular business hours.
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Tue Times Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Mare Brick
Frost G Spies
Washburn, Wis
Williams, Proprietor
Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad
Bayfield County
Parker
G. A. Hering
N. B
Samangwick
2Nd St
West
Cash Shoe Store
Prudhomme
Franklin House
Louis Palm
Co-Operative
Chas. Peterson
Bondsmen
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