Bayfield County From the Press: Local notices and political update
Robt Morrin Sr returned from Washington where he attended La Follette's eighteen hour speech and asks Bob was there. W W Downs traveled to Milwaukee for the Masonic Grand Lodge and will also visit Chicago for the Republican National Convention. Mr and Mrs A H Wilkinson attended both the Masonic Grand Lodge in Milwaukee and the Chicago convention. Alfred LaBonte of Ashland visited his parents and plans to move to Oregon for a new job. Mr Miller of Lang Miller Co. working at Pike's quarry returned after hospital treatment for an injury. For the first time in four years Bayfield will have a candidate for county office next fall Thomas Allen chief of Harbor City police seeks sheriff position. praised as efficient and devoted to community, urged voters to support him.
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Robt. Morrin, Sr
Washington, D. C
Morrin
Senator LaFollette
Bob
W. W. Downs
Milwaukee
Mr. Downs
Chicago
A. H. Wilkinson
Alfred LaBonte
Ashland
A. G. LaBonte
Alfred
Oregon
Mr. Miller
Lang & Miller Co
Pike’s Quarry
Miller
Ashford
Bayfield
Thomas Allen
Harbor City
Allen
Sheriff’s Office
Cement Sidewalks and Curb Work Prices
Cement Construction Co offers estimates for cement sidewalks and curb work with cheerful service and guaranteed results.
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Cement Construction Co
Hand Caught in Gear Injures Worker at Renfield Lamoreaux
John Carey suffered a painful laceration after his hand was caught in a live gear at the Renfield and Lamoreaux box factory on Saturday. The incident occurred at the factory and required medical attention.
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John Carey
Renfield & Lamoreaux
Dr Shoop Night Cure Advertises For Women
An advertisement urges weak women to try Dr Shoop's Night Cure in suppository form claiming it soothes and heals the seat of weaknesses. It promotes Book No 4 For Women, offers free information from Racine Wisconsin, and says the doctor answers questions in strict confidence with stock sold by all dealers.
Steamer Mary Scott Summer Months 1908 Week Days
The steamer Mary Scott operated during the 1908 summer months with services on scheduled weekdays. Details list voyage days and times for passengers seeking consistent weekday departures.
Captain John E. Doherty New Ashland Phone Listing
Cap tain John E. Doherty listed as manager at 41 No 7 Fifield Place Ashland Wisconsin with a new phone number.
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John E. Doherty
Fifield Place
Ashland
Wisconsin
Prem the Pioneer Molienhoff buys modern ice freezer for Iron River Creamery
Prem the Pioneer Gustav Molienhoff, proprietor of the Iron River Creamery, bought a disc continuous ice cream freezer from Creamery Package Mfg. Co. It will be installed with on site Chicago representative to instruct staff. The machine outputs seventy gallons per hour and setup starts soon.
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Gustav Molienhoff
Iron River Creamery
Mfg. Company
Chicago
Home Circle: Enduring virtues for youth and aging alike
A Home Circle column urges older adults to forgive faults, warns against trusting outward symbols, and promotes walking life on the sunny side. It advocates home reading, diligent work, prudence, and avoiding vice while prioritizing religion, cheerfulness, and character over wealth.
Silence At The Table Outsmarts Harsh Critics
Reflections on home life urge restraint when judging meals, noting that gentle conduct matters most at the table as a housekeeper copes with effort and worry while meals may not always meet expectations.
Local Industry and Town News Roundup
The Robillard and Nye saw mill began operation last Thursday and is expected to run steadily through the season with many workers employed. Visitors include Postmaster Nelson and E. Bryan of Washburn. William Mallery, a Fleith and Thompson mill employee, sustained a bad hand cut last week and rested a couple of days. Several residents, including William Podvin Fred Jonas Albert Maloshe and Mallery, visited Washburn over Sunday. Minneapolis man T J Stevenson conducted business and called on friends. Fleith and Thompson report their new shingle machine is set and ready within a week. Guthmiller Brothers left for Duluth. Nick Liniak has bought Frank Sharp’s business and will run it. Delia Jones left for Duluth for an extended visit. Mrs Liniak returned from Oshkosh after a year of medical treatment. Louis Lizotte visited home Sunday. Mr Thompson spent Sunday with family. Mr Fieith moved into a new residence recently built.
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Robillard and Nye
Nelson
E. Bryan
Washburn
William Mallery
Fleith & Thompson
William Podvin
Fred Jonas
Albert Maloshe
T. J. Stevenson
Minneapolis
Guthmiller Brothers
Duluth
Nick Liniak
Frank Sharp
Delia Jones
Mrs. Liniak
Oshkosh
Louis Lizotte
Man in perfect health finds work after Foley's Kidney Cure
A Branchton Pennsylvania man, once unable to work and unable to bend to tie his shoes, credits Foley's Kidney Cure with his recovery. He expresses gratitude, saying it made a new man and wishing success to Foley's Kidney Cure. Q. W. Frost.
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C. Rodgers
Branchton
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Toast to Men From a Lady Contributor
A humorous verse extols men as partners and hypocoristic foils, praising husbands, fathers, escorts, and friends. It wittily notes the joys and sorrows they bring, their influence on finances and pride, and ends with a playful vow to endure and honor them.
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Gentemen
Young reader urged toward fortune with counsel
A brief admonition invites a hopeful listener to seek wealth and independence beyond home. The text frames riches as a common goal and offers concise guidance on prudent ambition and self reliance for a new path.
The Boy and His Laboring Soul
A reflective sketch on boys and work. It notes a boy’s laziness on errands, the social urge to help others waste time, and the practical value of labor. The piece argues that farm life relies on a boy to manage tasks, move quickly, and gain hard earned strength. It condemns idle parenting and urges real manual labor for youth.
Boy Who Takes His Hat Off When Entering House
A brief note describes a boy who removes his hat upon entering his home. The observance appears as a polite habit, reflecting manners or household customs in a domestic setting.
Remembering manners in daily life and appearances
The speaker notes that the well groomed man and the polite girl are typically preferred, urging readers to observe whether these small courtesy habits influence judgments of beauty. The tone emphasizes everyday social norms and the value of politeness in contrast to neglect of manners.
Improved Order of Red Men and Fraternal Groups Listings
Local fraternal and benevolent organizations list meeting details for Sioux Tribe No 20 O. Wright a cham Knights of Pythias Apostle Lodge No 139 Nels N Oscar C a I Lien K R 8 Knights of Maccabees North Star Tent No 4 with Kee meets Meehan Hall Masonic Washburn Lodge No 240 meets second and fourth Thursdays Hercules Club meets Mondays S H EL BP Morgenstjernen No6 meets Thursdays Sons of Norway Eidsvold No 34 meets every other Friday Commercial Club meets first Friday Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity Washburn Colony No 360 meets second Monday Lady Maccabees Northern Light Hive No 17 meets first Monday Catholic Knights Wisconsin Branch No 102 meets first and third Sundays Women Foresters St Placidus Court No 297 meets first and third Thursdays at St Louis Hall.
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O. Wright “Acham, Nels Ostrum
Knights of Pythias
Apostle Lodge
Nels N. Oscar
A. I. Lien
K. R
Odd Fellows Hall
Knights of Maccabees
North Star
T. A
Oscar Com
E. Bryan Kee
Keepe
Meehan Hall
Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity
Washburn Colony
G. A. Calder W. B
Buzard
Sec
Lady
Maccabees Northern Light Hive
C. Pederson
E. Burdick
Merhun Hall
Catholic Order of Foresters
Marquette Court
Joseph Arseneau
C.R. Wm
Catholic Knights
Wisconsin
Tim Kearns
Albert Beausoliét
St. Louis
Hull
Women's Catholic Order Foresters
Sping fever and Restorative tonics in spring
The article describes spring dullness as a post winter malaise without fever, caused by tired nerves. Dr Shoop Restorative is advertised as a quick stimulant claimed to revive energy, appetite, digestion and overall vigor within days, with druggists endorsing it as a superior nerve tonic.
A. A. Herren Praises Foley's Honey and Tar
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas reports Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung remedy. He claims it cured consumption in early stages and asserts universal satisfaction, citing Q. V. Frost as support.
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A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
Q. v. Frost
Ashland to Bayfield Schedule Fragment
Times show a circulation between Ashland Washburn Mission dock LaPointe dock and Bayfield with arrivals around mid morning to mid afternoon. Exact minutes are inconsistent but suggest a ferry or boat timetable.
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Ashland
Washburn
Mission Dock
LaPointe Dock
Bayfield
Skater Runs Ferry Trips From Ashland This Summer
The Skater makes weekly trips among the Apostle islands starting June 20 leaving Ashland at 9:00 a.m. and returning 6:00 p.m. Lunch is served on board. Sunday excursions run at 8:00 p.m. weather permitting with stops at Washburn and a 10:30 p.m. return.
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Apostle Islands
Ashland
Washburn
Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets Claim Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement promises 20 minute relief for congestion and high blood pressure linked pain using Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets and Headache tablets. It claims rapid action ending headaches neuralgia and menstrual pain with a sale of 20 tablets for 25 cents through various dealers.
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Dr. Shoop
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