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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
5
Neighbors report visits and travels, rentals and sales for lower Pine Street area, plus a circus, dancing party, steamer cargoes, and local personalities. Notables include Elsie Picott, Miss Ruth Berge ill, J. E. Rogers rental inquiry, and L. N. Clausen resuming Assembly duties. Also notes on cement walks project and a Dean's Regulars constipation cure.
P J Bogie and Matt Anderson received notice from Washington DC attorneys that their patent on a steam set works for saw mill carriages has been granted. The device eases the setting of timber, promising quick adoption in western saw mills.
Miss Bessie Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Robinson wed Dr T R Spears at sister Mrs Nels Oscar home in this city officiated by Rev Richard Pengilly. The couple left for a three week honeymoon to Portland Seattle Tacoma Yellowstone and will reside here.
John Westerlund, a Washburn native and one of the country’s youngest managers, was appointed manager of Bell Telephone in this city, replacing Foster who moves to Water town after less than three years in the local post.
Sealed bids are invited for the construction and laying of curbing in blocks 68 and 51 from 1st Ave East to 1st Ave West on Bayfield street. Curbing details specify 18 inches high with a six inch top taper and a cement sand base mix. Bids due Monday June 24 1907 at 9:00 am at the city clerk’s office. Committee of Public Works reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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