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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
4
Mr McFadden died last evening at his daughter's home on west Fourth street after a year long illness. He was seventy five and had suffered much pain in the final months. Funeral services will be held at the residence this evening with burial to follow. The Moore family receives heartfelt sympathy from friends.
At the I S W A meeting last evening officers were elected: President Nels Myhre, Vice President Ole Hanberg, Secretary Gust Ogren, Treasurer Louis Holte, Financial Sec’y James Albertson, Instructor Ole Liam, Marshall Ole Markstad. County Superintendent Jessie N. Smith plans to teach at the Superior Normal School for the summer. The Superior Telegram praised county towns and showed photos of public buildings and notable citizens. Wm Olson's shingles from cedar. Arcade restaurant run by Carl Holmberg is modernizing and serving meals in fine styles. Mrs Adolph Knockson and Miss Anna Swain visited Ashland last Saturday. E K Baker of Stearns Lumber Co. was in town early in the week. Last week saw paydays at the coal dock, Kentfield Lamoreaux box factory, dynamite plant, and Stearns mill. T H Robinson attends the Knights of Pythias state convention in LaCrosse as a delegate. Several men who worked on the Soda boat fell ill after drinking ice water with soda, but no serious harm. Another fishing trip yielded only a few ducks. Methodist Ladies Aid meets July 30 at the church parlors to tie comforters. attendees urged to come early.
The piece warns against cosmetics for complexion and promotes Green's August Flower as a liver tonic to purify blood, improve skin, and treat constipation biliousness and nervousness. It claims a bottle can cure severe dyspepsia with trial and regular sizes sold at Frest & Spies.
Mike Larson street commissioner leads a crew to clear rubbish improving the city’s appearance. Miss Deva Sands of Ashland wins the Superior Telegram contest earning a trip to the Seattle exposition, with Edna Estabrook a close second. Bell Telephone plans office move to the Nelson building across from city hall. Council appoints D. W. Corning FF. A. Bell and Andrew Lien to the Board of Review. Local events include a meditation class at Margaret’s home and a birthday of a baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. Maxcy.
Application to the town supervisors of Pilsen requests a license for Ed Melm to sell strong and other intoxicating liquors for on premises consumption. The location is the southeast quarter of section 35, township 47, north of range 6 west, Bayfield County Wisconsin. Bondsmen are J A Johnson and William Melm. Dated June 14 1909.
Andrew Messmer applies to Washburn mayor and council for a liquor license to sell strong and intoxicating drinks on Lot 13, Block 50, in Washburn Wisconsin. He will comply with state laws and city ordinances, with Edward G. Bergen and L. N. Clausen as bondsmen. Dated June 15, 1909.
John Donohue applies to Washburn mayor and council for sale of intoxicating liquors for on premise use at Lot 10 Block 50 Washburn Wisconsin. Bondsmen listed are William Goedeke and John Overby. Dated June 12 1909.
June 12 1909 notice lists the sale of dent and other intoxicating premises at Lot3 Block 5 under the Nils H Larson and Mary Starr ordinances. Octave Upeey appears as party in the notice.
John T. ONeill seeks a license to sell intoxicating liquors at Lot 14 Block 49 Washburn Wisconsin with LaFayette Reuter and E G Bergen as bondsmen. Bayfield Co Telephone subscribers may get daily forecasts from the Weather Bureau after 11 a.m. The note lists White Wyandott eggs for hatchings at half price after June 1 and mentions Dr Burns.
A party worker asks a ward boss to arrange a marriage license, but the pol improves the reply by noting licenses require personal appearance. The worker insists on why tax receipts are easy during elections, prompting a long, unsatisfactory explanation from the politician.
A recipe for chicken fritters instructs on batter, chicken mince, and frying steps with lemon garnish. The article shifts to a parliamentary scene where Bartholomaeus Szemere rebukes a wrong speech by the baron, prompting laughter and the baron to vow never to speak again in public.
An overview of how nations protect banknote paper from forgery highlighting Bank of England issues. It notes silk threads watermarks and special mill security including police, private wires, and precision clocks for guards at the manufacturing site.
A Washington Herald report describes Arab schools in Cairo where pupils sit on the ground with wooden painted tablets, study aloud in chant while swaying, and memorize the Koran in inverted order from opening to near end. Masters receive meager salaries.
Stories about Snetzler reveal a rare honesty. When parish officers asked him to inspect their organ he valued it at £100 now and promised to spend £100 on improvements so its worth would drop to £50. This anecdote appears in the London Graphic.
A Washington Star quote contrasts defense strategies with public persuasion. A peaceful citizen rejects shooting a man for truth and favors personal opinion over a jury verdict that could sway public belief. The piece frames veracity, justice, and risk of misperception in legal settings.
A London Mail quip features a hotel keeper demanding advance payment and noting luggage as security. The guest dismisses fear as too emotional, while the guest retorts that emotion is easy to move.
A Cleveland Leader item records a humorous hospital moment where a nurse offers to rub alcohol on the hurt patient while the victim jokes about being turned inside out. The governesslike tone captures early 20th century newspaper wit.
The Times urges readers to place printing requests for high quality job printing. Contact details emphasize quick, professional service to achieve first-class results.
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