Fuel Co Posts Heavy Dock Activity With Rail Shipments Near
Northwestern Fuel Co docks see heightened coal flows as ships Durston F L Robbins Lagonda Sinaloa Durham unload large tonnages. Rail shipments expected soon. Wages raised effective June 1 for dock laborers with common laborers at 2.75 per day and skilled workers paid hourly rates 30 to 60 cents.
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Northwestern Fuel Company
Durston
F. L. Robbins
Lagonda
Sinaloa
Durham
Ripe Strawberries Seen From W F Flint Patch
W F Flint, owner of land northwest of town, displayed ripe strawberries in town Tuesday. He plans to market berries by week’s end at a good price, noting nearby growers nearer town expect delays of a week or more before fruiting berries reach markets. The vines look healthy and a bumper crop is likely with a little rain.
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W. F. Flint
Mr. Flint
Moore Daughters Plan Summer in New Hampshire
The Misses Barbara and Margaret Moore, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Moore, have gone to New Hampshire where they expect to spend the summer months.
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Barbara
Margaret Moore
George R. Moore
New Hampshire
City party to Eau Claire Lakes for week of fishing
A group from this city including Max Happle and O A Lamoreaux will travel to Eau Claire Lakes later this week for several days of fishing. Happle and Murray are already at the lakes setting up camp as the advance guard for the party of twelve men. The rest plan to leave Friday and officials expect an enjoyable week with preparations completed upon arrival.
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Eau Claire Lakes
Max Happle
O. A. Lamoreaux
Wm. Olson
Charles Olson
D. J. Estabrook
Peter Fox
Andy Murray
John Gautschi
Joe Veno
Neil Myhre
Alfred Froseth
Congregational Church Morning Services Notice
Morning services at 10 30 led by Paul on shipwreck theme. Sunday school at 2 12. No evening services.
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Paul
Minneapolis Man F. R. Smith Arrives for City Visit
F. R. Smith of Minneapolis arrived in the city on Tuesday and will remain several days on business visits.
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F. R. Smith
Minneapolis
City
County Board to Meet Tuesday in Bayfield County
A special Bayfield County Board meeting is set for Tuesday at the courthouse to elect a new chairman and decide the long debated bridge project. Candidates include ex-chairman T H Robinson George Curry and Martin Rogan. Engineers will present the survey of proposed routes with decisions likely to require substantial funding.
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County Board
Bayfield County
Court House
T. H. Robinson
George Curry
Eileen
Martin Rogan
Cable
Meat dealers weigh paper with meat inflating price
Ashland meat and grocery sellers are cited for weighing paper with meat or butter in wooden containers. The practice adds about 8 percent extra cost per pound and is charged to customers at 15 to 28 cents per pound for paper or containers, though state law forbids it.
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Ashland
Washburn Naval Militia boats damaged by vandals
Over the past week local boys damaged canvass coverings on boats used by the Washburn Naval Militia. The boats belong to the United States government and authorities warn parents to caution their sons to avoid further damage or trouble if identities are discovered.
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Washburn
United States
Norwegian Lutheran Church Announces Upcoming Services
The Norwegian Lutheran Church schedules Sunday evening services at 7 45 PM. The Young People's Society meets next Wednesday evening at the church with entertainment by Mrs John Martinson and Mrs Hans Larson. The Parochial school opened Wednesday morning at Lincoln church.
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Young People’s Society
John Martinson
Hans Larson
Lincoln Church
Wisconsin seniors from Washburn High School shine at University
Three members of the University of Wisconsin senior class this season hail from Washburn High School. Florence Clausen Irma Gautschi of this city and Elmer Oistad of Bayfield have all completed the Science and Letters course. Parents can take pride in their children graduating from a leading state university.
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University of Wisconsin
Washburn High School
Florence Clausen
Irma Gautschi
Elmer Oistad
Bayfield
Wisconsin University
United States
Special Meeting of the Commercial Club
A special meeting of the Commercial Club will be held at the Club rooms Thursday evening (tonight) to take up a matter of importance to Washburn business interests. All members are urged to attend.
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Commercial Club
Washburn
Bayfield Decides to Incorporate as a City
Bayfield residents approved incorporation as a city by about four to one in Tuesday's election. Thirty two ballots opposed the measure. A heated campaign saw Bayfield newspapers taking opposing sides. An election to choose new city officers will be held soon.
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Bayfield
Big Fourth of July celebration eyed by Washburn committee
Soliciting committees in Washburn report strong funds for a large city Fourth of July event with baseball games and festivities. R A Hering leads sports and plans many attractions as merchants push to make it one of the biggest celebrations yet.
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R. A. Hering
Mason
Washburn
City Funds Depleted. Clerks Freeze Payments Until Funds Return
City accounts show general fund exhausted with City Clerk L N Clausen stopping payment orders until more money is available. Most bills from the last council meeting remain unpaid while those owed wait for funds or new arrangements. About July 1 saloon operators will contribute near 7500 to the treasury to bridge until fall taxes arrive.
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L. N. Clausen
Post Office Introduces C O D Parcel Post Across U S
Beginning July 1 parcel post packages may be sent C O D to all United States points. A 10 cent stamp fee is required plus regular charges to insure C O D parcels. Senders must attach a tag with amounts due and sender address. Addressees pay by money order. unpaid parcels are held awaiting instructions. C O D parcels not sent to Panama or the Philippines.
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United States
C.o .D
Mrs George R Moore Visits Friends in Michigan
Mrs. George R. Moore has spent the past week visiting friends and relatives in Michigan, returning with plans to resume her routine at home.
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George R. Moore
Michigan
Wisconsin Border Walk Starts From Ironwood
Gerhardt Reichl and Donald Welch of Ironwood Michigan begin a trek to walk around the Wisconsin border. They left Monday morning dressed in khaki suits with a wheelbarrow carrying camping gear. Washburn will be visited soon as Reichl pursues interest in a physical culture magazine and plans violin performances and talks on moving picture houses.
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Gerhardt Reichl
Donald Welch
Ironwood
Mich
Wisconsin
Washburn
Reichl
Morning Worship and Activities at M E Church
Morning worship at 10 30 and Bible classes for all ages at 11 50. Junior League at 7 30. Epworth League at 7. Evening service at 7 50 at corner of Washington Avenue and Bayfield Street. Prayer meeting Thursday at 8. Singing practice Friday at 3 30 girls and 4 for boys. Daddy Friday night.
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Washington Avenue
Bayfield Street
Washburn and Ashland Set for Deciding Baseball Game
Washburn and Ashland meet for their third game of the season on Sunday. Each side has one win and the outcome here is expected to be hotly contested with top players and pitchers from both teams. A large Ashland delegation is anticipated to attend.
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Washburn
Ashland
Uptogrove
Markham
Schmirler
Duluth
Billerbeck
Quarders of
Mason
Accross the Bay
Washburn Naval Militia Dance Preparations for July Fourth
The Washburn Naval Militia plans a July 4 dancing party at the Armory with elaborate decorations and militia members in uniform. Arrangements are under way by the committee and Armory facilities include rest rooms and cloak rooms, with top music planned for the event.
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Washburn
Banking Power of Wisconsin No State Bank Failures Since 1904
Wisconsin state banks have had no failures for over eight years ending June 1904, per State Banking Commissioner Albert E Knolt in the annual report to the Governor. The success is credited to a highly organized supervision system and capable executive officers and directors. National banks had a few failures but remain under federal oversight. Local banks operate under state supervision. See Daddy June 20th.
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Wisconsin
Albert E. Knolt
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Congregational Church
City Drug Store
Q. W. Frost
Prop
Washburn Well
Georgia
Wmolson
Rais
F. J. Brandl
Wm. Johnson
Capt. Doherty
Capt. Murphy
G. D. Kyper
Frank Downs
O. M. Olson
Henry Thompson
Geo. Bergmann
M.S. Hull
Wm. Robinson
Chas. Wolfe
Clyde Estabrook
John Murphy
Louis Hahn
E. C. Alvord
Nels
Oscar John Walsh
Burns Theatre
Washburn Baseball Association
Percheron Club of
Percheron Association of America
Department of Horsebreeding
Lake Superior
C. O. D. Parcel Post
M. E
Church
G. N. Callaway
Naval Militia
Sherwin-Williams
Amos M
Hansen the Cool Furniture Store
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