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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
1
Interest grows over black marble beds near Pratt as Bayfield County Bank displays polished samples. Owner Charles Welcome says the hill of marble is vast, with expert reports praising the rock as highest grade and quality. Development plans probable as quarrying may begin.
The Minneapolis Journal reports Congressman Jenkins of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin will introduce a bill to permit free public libraries to mail books pamphlets newspapers and magazines at no postage to patrons on free rural delivery routes The government disclaims delivery responsibility but second class postage if returned The plan aims to broaden access to libraries by making materials available to more readers with minimal burden on rural routes and is described as a benevolent public benefit.
Citizens raise over 300 for a city Fourth of July event. A Knights of Labor Hall meeting appointed committees for president, treasurer, printing, games, speakers, music and arrangements as plans advance for a large day of sports and amusements.
Judge Parish to seat in Bibon case Quayle versus Bayfield County and Warden over land with saloon rights. Welsh and Barrows versus Mackmiller centers on dispute for Bibon forty acres, key for liquor trade. Also ongoing life insurance dispute of Andrew Aune split among Rockstad Allan and heirs with guardian Alvord guiding, all amid local civic notes and a new logging camp at Park’s Lake run by Harry Parks with 180 workers and a Maccabees Fourth of July event.
A reader asks if James H. Sheridan serves on the Washburn School Board. The Times notes the new secretary has shown authority in several dismissals, questions Sheridan’s role, and hopes the board maintains checks while supporting prudent reform.
The Schooner Genoa in tow of the Steamer C H Green reached the flour dock Friday in a waterlogged condition after a gale while carrying lumber from Duluth for down the lakes. Unable to use Ashland harbor, it returned to the city where deep facilities allowed unloading and pumping out. After reloading, the vessel proceeded on its voyage.
Mrs John Franks traveled to Shell Lake on Monday for a brief social visit with local friends.
Hubert Labadie presents Goethe's Faust in a grand scenic and electrical production at the Opera House next Tuesday evening June 25. Labadie stars as Mephisto with Mary Von Tromp as Marguerite and a full supporting company. Seats available at Fox Brothers drug store.
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