16 Jun 1904
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1904
Page
1
Dr Forbes preached and lectured at the Methodist Church as the congregation marked 16 years. A debt sermon prompted subscriptions, yielding over five hundred dollars and aiming to refinance interest on the loan leaving a small remainder.
On June 20 and 21 the Indian Opera Powhatan will be performed by Ashland’s young women group The Daughters of the King. The show blends dances and chorus with a cast of about one hundred including two high school glee clubs. Principal parts include Powhatan, Pocahontas, Capt. John Smith and others with admission at 25 50 and 75 cents. Tickets available at Fox Bros Drug Store and at the Ashland box office after June 18 Grace Merrill is manager. The Steamer Mary Scott will run return trips June 20 if at least thirty attend leaving 7 30 pm and returning after the show, fare 25 cents.
W G Ramsay chief engineer for the Atlantic Manufacturing Company visits the Bayfield county project in Washburn. He oversaw land purchase and plant location and expects dynamite and other explosives production to begin before year end. The plant marks a county institution tied to Ramsay’s early notoriety as the mysterious man with the red top boots.
The city council met Tuesday night to set terms for a special election on saloon licenses with a current fee of 500 dollars. They discussed purchasing the electric lighting plant, receiving a franchise proposal for appraisers to set a price, and sent it back to the committee for a firm proposition. E Bryan named keeper of the dumping grounds at 20 dollars monthly with land use at 50 dollars yearly. Dr Lampson’s salary as health officer and city physician fixed at 225 dollars annually.
At its annual meeting the Ashland Street Railway Company elected officers and discussed extending the line to Washburn. No definite action was taken and the company likely is not yet ready to build around the head of the bay.
Mellen endures darkness and no water as the town board quarrels with the lighting and water company. The firm cut services after a dispute over contract payments. Insurance rates have risen by two and a half percent as the standoff continues. The town had attempted to buy the plant, but the company felt unfairly treated and ceased business with the town.
Washburn school board seeks eight teachers. Officers listed are Henry Moergeli president Carl Hirch vice president and A H Hosmer secretary. Applicants should contact board members or mail applications to the secretary at box 411 Ashland.
For sale a good house and lot with a barn and shed at the lower end of town. The property could suit a store. Mrs. Ep. Ross.
Sunday morning a gasoline engine boat named Superior exploded after a match ignited spilled fuel. Engineer Nelson Cadraut was badly burned while the upper works burned. fire department extinguished the blaze after serious damage.
City Attorney John Walsh says the dog license ordinance is legal in all respects and will stay as is unless someone sues to challenge it. He notes a contested feature, a special kennel rate, may be valid. The Averieza Field editorial lauds the ordinance and urges similar adoption nationwide. Farmers along Washburns main street reflect rapid growth and land investment, with Northern Wisconsin hailed as a premier grass, vegetable, and grain region. Bayfield County farmers report success and urge others to invest in permanent benefits.
Bayview Camp No 1029 announces regular gatherings on the second and fourth Fridays each month at Woodmen hall. Visiting Woodmen are cordially invited to attend.
A lumberjack named Murphy forced entry to Miss Hoffman's kitchen and wood shed Monday night. In Municipal Court he was released after a drinking related hearing and ordered to leave the city. A separate farm house near town suffered a larger theft with several articles taken. two arrests were made but released as likely wrong suspects.
A large fire in Spooner destroyed about a block and a half of the business area on Monday, costing around 60000 dollars. Local and neighboring fire departments used dynamite after three hours to halt the blaze. The following businesses were burned: Breen & Foran saloon G N Darnell restaurant P S Vosen saloon J W Bliss dry goods Rivkins Bros dry goods and groceries J W Essick barber shop B Cortham dentist C H Dexter groceries and dry goods E G L Ganzke clothing Lemmer Pelman drugs G E Stratton saloon Birlon Kanitz barber Sophia Lihgthiser hotel H J Bieloh saloon Wilkinson McDonald saloon H J Meyers clothing C N Nichert jeweler Spooner Drug Co C H Wehlin baker.
Official publication shows assets and liabilities of the Bayfield County Bank in Washburn Wisconsin as of June 8 1904. Resources include loans and discounts 91413 04 bonds cash and other items 3153 26. Liabilities list capital stock undivided profits and total deposits with total figures. Notarization by Arthur W McLeod and cashier C O Sowder confirms the statement true.
No trespassing hunting berry picking or other trespass on our lands will be prosecuted. Names listed include C Hirsch Andrew Berge Lawrence Nelson B R Hirsch Adilstein Berge Charles Rood Chris Thompson Ole Rowe Anton Wendal and Chris Christpherson. A fare offer from June 9 allows the Omaha to sell tickets to Eau Claire and return at one third fare for round trip with final return limit through June 13.
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