Beavers Convene in Grand Colony Session at Court Room
The Grand Colony of Beavers held its first session in the Court Room with Grand Commander A. D. Campbell presiding and S. A. Oscar delivering a welcome. The gathering discussed bylaws, risks, mileage and per diem for delegates, and heard reports from a respected resolutions committee. The event featured a hotel reception, Opera House banquet, and an evening dance. The excursion time was debated, with changes pending, and officer elections planned for the afternoon amid lively political maneuvering.
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Grand Colony of
Beavers
A. D. Campbell
Richland Center
Beaver Calder
S. A. Oscar
Washburn
Committee On
S. Ames
Stoughton
M E. Bruce
Stevens Point
D. E. Chappel
Galesville
A. F. Gramm
Mt. Horeb
M. D. Peavey
Dodgeville
Opera House
Grand Colony
Gett
Antigo Chosen as 1910 Convention Meeting Site
At the court house Antigo secured selection as the 1910 convention city after a rival contest with Racine. Mrs. H C Lawton of Racine led opposition but Antigo’s gracious relinquishment last year helped. Total votes 192. Antigo 117 and Racine 75.
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Antigo
Racine
H.C. Lawton
Memorial Service for S. H. and E. F. of A. members
Members of the S H and E F of A held a Sunday memorial at the city cemetery. Twenty one members since the lodge's founding have died, with most graves decorated, a June annual ceremony observed by the order and largely joined by the Ladies lodge.
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Ladies Lodge
Maiden voyage steamer Donaldson brings 6500 tons coal
The Donaldson arrived yesterday morning with 6500 tons of soft coal for Northwestern Fuel Company. She will stay until Friday discharging cargo and Beaver delegates and others are invited to inspect the new, modern steamer on its maiden lake trip.
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Donaldson
Northwestern Fuel Company
Beaver
Wisconsin Governor Davidson Praised by Roosevelt Delegation
Congressman Jenkins lauds Governor Davidson after a Roosevelt convened gathering of governors and scientists. He notes Davidson’s strong, independent conduct impressed the national audience and reflects on Wisconsin’s prominence in handling public questions.
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Jenkins
Rosevelt
Davidson
Wisconsin
Miss McGraw Heads Home for Summer Vacation
Miss McGraw left Monday morning for her home at Superior where she will spend her summer vacation.
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Miss McGraw
Superor
Washburn convention events and festivities schedule
Official program for the Washburn convention runs Tuesday to Friday with informal reception, band concerts, business sessions at the court house, a banquet at the opera house, gun club shoot, log rolling near the city dock, and a steamer excursion. Delegates may board the Steamer Donaldson and watch the freighter from the North Western Fuel Co. dock.
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Hotel Washburn
Washburn Band
Brown to lecture at Opera House in city
Harvey Dee Brown social democrat candidate for governor will deliver a lecture at the Opera House on Tuesday evening June 23. Brown is described as an able speaker and invites attendance by the public.
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Harvey Dee Brown
Social Democrat
Opera House
Brown
Delegates Excursion Planned Around Postle Islands
The delegates will excursion tomorrow at a set time to tour the Postle Islands. All points of interest will be visited during the day.
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Postle Islands
Hercules Club Falls to Fast Aggregation at Mellen
The Hercules Club baseball team was defeated 6 to 3 Sunday afternoon at Mellen in a well played game. The rival team displayed speed and solid defense throughout, edging the locals to claim the win.
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Hercules Club
Mellen
Beaver delegates banquet at Opera House drives delight
George T. Fox coats his residence with paint. William Olson left Saturday afternoon for the west to inspect timber lands for a short time. The Beaver delegates and local members held a banquet at the Opera House last evening and it was a very delightful affair.
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William Olson
West
Beaver
Opera House
La Follette Opposes Emergency Bill Amid Senate Tussle
The article notes La Follette’s drive to defeat the emergency bill and its prospects. It cites opposition from corporations and support from broader opinion, plus Aldrich’s reinsertion of provisions in the conference bill. La Follette’s aims were to block the measure or shorten its life, with plans for a successor in the next session.
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la Follette
Senate
Aldrich
Congress
Social Way wedding ties Holmes daughter to Jacobs in Itasca
Miss Winnie Holmes daughter of S. J. Holmes wed Oscar Clinton Jacobs of Itasca Wisconsin in a home ceremony officiated by Rev John Gibson of Iron River. Attendants included Esther Murray and Adelbert Holmes with flower girls and ring bearer, followed by a wedding dinner and plans to reside in Itasca after a honeymoon trip to Hooper Nebraska. The report notes Miss Holmes’ local ties and Jacobs role as railway telegrapher for the Omaha Railway Co. at Itasca. The Times also covers the marriage of Dr Hernan Mertens of Bayfield to Carrie P Oistad with ceremony in town and plans for a Pacific Coast wedding trip next month.
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Winnie Holmes
S. J. Holmes
East Fifth Street
Oscar Clinton Jacobs
Itasca
Wis
John Gibson
Iron River
Esther Murray
Duluth
Adelbert Holmes
Mabel Moore
Lois Stevens
Lloyd Love
Mendelssohn
Florence Anderson
A. CU. Jacobs
Hooper
Neb
Bessie Hixon
Idagrove
Iowa
Yates
Clarence Reister
Washburn High School
Jacobs
Omaha Railway Co
Hernan Mertens
Bayfield
Carrie P. Oistad
Chr. Christianson
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Twin Cities
Pacific Coast
Mrs. Mertens
Col. Wing House
the Times
Local News Briefs From Ashland Area
S. E. Swanson underwent an operation at St. Joseph hospital in Ashland Sunday. George Scanlon returned yesterday from a three to four week stay in the west with reports of conditions there. Frank Beers came back Monday from the East with his family, and they will live at the Layton residence on Fourth street.
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S. E. Swanson
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
George Scanlon
West
Frank Beers
Layton
Fourth Street
Several Candidates Seek County Sheriff and Treasurer Posts
Public interest grows as multiple contenders consider sheriff. Thomas Allen of Bayfield has announced, with others including Martin Rogan Cable Wm Little Iron River Andrew Johnson H J Finstad James Albertson and Ben Runkle eyeing the race. For county treasurer Charles O Lowder and Henry Lien of Bibon weigh bids. Current officials plan renomination at the September primaries.
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Thomas Allen
Bayfield
Martin Rogan
Cable
Will We Celebrate Fourth of July Here
City business men are urged to organize a Fourth of July celebration before the holiday arrives in about two weeks. The note calls for a meeting to plan a notable event and avoid repeating last year’s quiet observance.
Would Get a Divorce
A Scottish style dialogue describes Mrs Muggins seeking divorce after her husband’s death scare. She asks for a divorce claiming his conduct and hospital visit. The doctor cites influence from a mysterious Ann Esthetics.
Ashland Good Templars Meet with Local Lodge
The Ashland Good Templars met with the local lodge last Monday evening and enjoyed a very good time. Mrs Haley hosted her painting class at the E and Moore residence yesterday afternoon with a very delightful gathering. Several class members came from Ashland.
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Ashland
Good Templars
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City Dock
George Glazier
Mary Scott
Doherty
Chequamegon Light House
Apostle Islands
Pederson
Orchestra of
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H. D. Ewer
North Western Fuel Co
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Lien’s
Hercules
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Segal Bros. Department Store
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