Wealth From Klondike Miner Dunning Returns With Gold
Walter Dunning recounts five years in the Klondike with partner J C Harris. He brings home 45000 dollars, details the A P Mine of Dawson City, and plans a possible return next fall. A Times reporter notes local skepticism about land value in Pine Barrens, but observes peanuts, peas, radishes, alfalfa, and early potatoes proving the soil can yield crops.
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Klondike
Dunning
J. C. Harris
Eau Claire
Harris
Wisconsin
Andrew Brown
A. P
Dawson City
Dawson
California
Idaho
Times
Pine Barrens
Old City
Washburn plans grand Fourth of July celebration
Prospects for a lively old fashioned Fourth of July in Washburn grow brighter as local business leaders organize support. Over 100 dollars remains in funds from last year with about half that amount added in subscriptions this year. Organizers urge wider community backing and even seek help from nearby bay cities to create a fireworks display that would be heard round the world.
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Washburn
Wisconsin
Local shoe stores extend evening hours after date
Notice states all shoe stores will stay open evenings after this date and until further notice. Mention of names JoHn Anderson H R Johnson Klaus Davidson and a Tiny ad line for Rocky Mountain Tea and Frost & Spies.
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JoHn Anderson H. R. Johnson
Claus Davidson
Frost & Spies
Fish Creek Bridge bids reviewed by town board
The town board opened bids Friday night for a quarter mile of corrugated road at the Fish Creek bridge on the Ashland road. The low bid from J N Kinney was 1348, but deemed too high given repair costs that would push total to about 2500. The board now evaluates a newly surveyed Hosmers corner to Ashland road route to reduce bridging and maintenance costs.
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Fish Creek
Corcuroy
Ashland Road
J.N. Kinney
Hosmers Corner
Prentice Springs
Notice of Washburn Board of Review Meeting
Notice of Board of Review for Washburn town to meet June 29 1903 at 10 in the forenoon at the town clerk office. Purpose to review and examine the assessment roll of real and personal property and bank stock and to correct errors in descriptions or valuations. Dated June 15 1903.
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Board of Review
Washburn
Paris
Sotice
Ownership row over Skater steamer ends in litigation
Captain Brower and Captain Turgeon clash over the ownership of the Steamer Skater. The boat has changed hands from Brower's father to Turgeon and associates, with Cleveland attorneys involved as the vessel remains tied up in a Chequamegon bay dispute.
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Harry Brower
Cleveland
Ashland
Marine Attorneys
Chequamegon Bay
Bayfield County Bank vs Fred T Yates Court Proceedings Correction
In last week’s circuit court coverage Ine Times misreported the Bayfield County Bank case against Fred T Yates. Official records show a non suit granted to the defendant after the note endorsement involving Howard Benton.
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Ine Times
Bayfield County Bank
Fred T. Yates
Howard Benton
Ladies of Congregational Church Host Friday Cake Sale
The Ladies of the Congregational church will serve short cake and other good things in the church dining room Friday evening of this week. Price 25 cents.
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The
Congregational Church
Special Edition of the Times Showcases Northern Wisconsin
The Times reports rapid progress on a Special Edition using over 100 cuts. It will feature farm scenes, residences, and local businesses with historical notes to highlight the county. Orders urged to supply friends and promote the region as one of the best areas on earth in Northern Wisconsin.
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the Times
Wisconsin
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