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Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1909

Page

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Teachers Hired for Washburn Public Schools

Almost all teaching positions for the coming school year at Washburn are filled. A number of applicants remain for remaining vacancies. Engaged staff include City Superintendent S. A. Oscar and teachers T. A Chew, Laura Vaughn, Elizabeth Hastings, Laura L. Lawson, and numerous grades staff such as Marie Sams, Mollie Nugent, Pearl McCarthy, Cora Caruthers, Lyla Willey, Helen Johnson, Margaret Maloney, Bessie Black, Elizabeth Yates, Rose Leaderman, Stella Akley, Sedohr Rhodes, Gene Gallagher, Florence Talmadge, Christine Jensen, and Anna Young.

Washburn S. A. Oscar T. A Chew Laura Vaughn Elizabeth Hastings Laura L. Lawson Marie Sams Mollie Nugent Pearl McCarthy Cora Caruthers Lyla Willey Helen Johnson Margaret Maloney Bessie Black Elizabeth Yates Rose Leaderman Stella Akley Sedohr Rhodes Gene Gallagher Florence Talmadge Christine Jensen Anna Young

Open Bowling Alley Planned in Peterson and Hanson Building

Simon Proell will open a first class bowling alley in the former Carson's grocery site. Carpenters are repairing the building this week and alleys will be installed once work is complete. Proell anticipates strong business. Local social notes mention visits by Martin Larson and wife of Bayfield, Walter Marsh, Mrs. John Rogers and Nora, Mrs. P. Doyle, and Mrs. Nels Hanson of Engoe. George Francis works his Barrons homestead, cultivating land and planning a good potato harvest. Empire Press Syndicate advertisement seeks easy money through newspaper subscription offers.

Simon Proell Peterson and Hanson Carson's Proell Martin Larson Bayfield Walter Marsh Ashland John Rogers Nora P. Doyle Odanah Nels Hanson Engoe George Francis Barrons

School Board Plans Major Enlarge Walker High

The Walker High School will gain about a third more floor space by removing partitions between the assembly and recitation rooms and between the recitation room and library. The south corner grade room becomes a lab, the seventh grade room is a recitation room, and the second floor will be used for high school work. Construction to begin immediately, cost not to exceed 3400 dollars.

Axelberg Walker High School Henry Wildhagen Ashland

Death of Clara Howe in Washburn

Five year old Clara Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs Ole Howe died suddenly at home in Washburn on Saturday after a brief illness. The funeral was held at the Norwegian Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon with Rev Chr Christiansen delivering the sermon and interment in the Protestant cemetery.

Clara Ole Howe Washburn Chr Christiansen

Catholic Foresters to Hold Summer Picnic Near City

The Catholic Foresters of this city and Ashland plan a large picnic at Houghton Park north of town in late July. A baseball game between the two lodges will be part of the day’s activities. Date to be announced.

Ashland Houghton Park

Organize a Ball Team in the City

A local baseball team has been organized after a week of practice. The squad includes former players and several strong prospects. A pitcher from Hurley has been hired to handle the pitching duties for the team.

Hurley

Mitchell to Return to City Practice this Week

Dr. J. R. Mitchell, recently at Bayfield for over a year, plans to return to this city to resume medical practice. He will share an office with Dr. Burns and is expected to arrive within the week.

J. R. Mitchell Bayfield Burns Mitchell

Norwegian Lutheran Church Plans Services and Licenses

Norwegian Lutheran Church holds morning services next Sunday with special afternoon festival at Long Lake Schoolhouse. Young People's Society meets at Ole Garberg home next Wednesday. Rev Christiansen leads. A children's day program at Methodist church drew a large crowd. Felix LaCrosse and William Burns seek saloon licenses, bringing total license requests to twenty two. Common Council will act at its next meeting.

Norwegian Lutheran Long Lake Young People’s Society Ole Garberg Christiansen Methodist Church Felix LaCrosse Grandview William Burns Common Council

New State Fish and Game Law Takes Effect

The new fish and game law, described as the most complete the state has had, set uniform open seasons for most game fish with June 1 to March 1, trout from June 10, and size limits for bass pike pickerel and perch. It imposes license fees 1 for nonresidents over 16, outlines net licensing costs, tagging rules, and limits on taking deer and ducks with seasonal dates and transport rules.

Wildlife rule changes allow deer domestication and park permits

The text notes that deer may be domesticated for sale and shipped like propagated fish. wardens must stay on duty and Mississippi license fees will fund returning small fish from sloughs to the river. It mentions hiding periods until January 1 and permits for propagation and park purposes.

Mississippi

Washburn Sluggers Defeated Mason Junior Team 20 to 9

Washburn faced Mason Junior Sunday afternoon and lost 20 to 9 in a one sided game. Washburn lineup included John Oberts catcher George Burke pitcher Henry Pallege first base Alfred Swan by Walter Pallage short Joe Tarbol third Amady Barney left field Carl Taberman center field and Martin Week right field.

Washburn Sluggers Mason Washburn John Oberts George Burke Henry Pallege Alfred Swanby Walter Pallage Joe Tarbol Amady Barney Carl Taberman Martin Week

Fifth of July Celebration Promises Big Town Event

Posters sent to surrounding towns advertise a city Fourth of July celebration with Dist. Atty. W. T. Pierrelee of Ashland as orator. Planned sports include two ball games. Organizing committees vow a successful, enjoyable day for all residents and visitors.

Dist. Atty W. T. Pierrelee Ashland

Estray Notice From Cable Wisconsin 1909

Notice states that on June 14 1909 several stray cattle including white and red steer black steer with white feet four red and white heifers and two red and white steers were found on land owned by John Conlon Cable Wisconsin with owner unknown. Dated June 21 and filed in Cable Bayfield County.

S. W S. E Cable Bayfield John Conlon Cable Wis

Cupid's Busy Week Sparks Local Valentine's Gifts

The Washburn community highlights prominent figures in a week of events. The period features the so called Love Maker joining various gatherings and celebrations aligned with local Valentine festivities and social activities.

Cavanaugh Sundeens wed in city church ceremony

Sadie Cavanaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs James Cavanaugh married Martin Sundeen at five oclock Tuesday morning in the Catholic church. Rev Father Monomous officiated with Anna Sundeen as bridesmaid and William Cavanaugh as best man. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for Ashland Junction and Chicago on their honeymoon and will live in Superior. Pearl LaQuee and Bert Knapp also wed at the same time and will reside in Grandview.

Sadie James Cavanaugh Martin Sundeen Father Monomous Anna Sundeen William Cavanaugh Cavanaugh Ashland Junction Duluth Chicago Williams 1St Avenue West Home Telephone Company Mason Omaha Johnson Superior Pearl LaQuee Bert Knapp Grandview Pearl Washburn High School Knapp

Double Wedding Couples Local Residents in City

A double wedding occurred Tuesday evening in Superior. Most spouses are city residents and well known locally. Miss Violet LaQuee, formerly with The TIMES and a former post office clerk, married Victor Johnson, a Washburn native.

Superior Violet LaQuee the Times Postoffice Victor Johnson Washburn

Miss Marie Erickson to wed Harold Evenstad at Iron River

Miss Marie Erickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Christ Erickson will marry Harold M Evenstad this evening at the Norwegian Lutheran church Iron River. Carl Holmberg will be one of the groomsmen and a reception follows at the Grimpo hotel with local friends extending congratulations.

Marie Erickson Christ Erickson Iron River Harold M. Evenstad Norwegian Luthern Church Grimpo Hotel Carl Holmberg Miss Erickson

Mrs Alvin Bell Weds Duluth Gentleman in Quiet Ceremony

Miss Alvin Bell formerly of this city married on Wednesday to a Duluth gentleman. Washburn friends extend congratulations and best wishes.

Alvin Bell Duluth Washburn

Day and Jook Obtain City Marriage License

Marriage license issued to William E. Day and Myrtle Jook of this city.

William E. Day Myrtle Jook

Miss Cedar Noyes Visits Minneapolis Friends

Dave Deline and family plan to return to Minneapolis this week to rest and regain health. Deline praises Washburn climate, enjoyed fishing trips, and notes his trip as a health rest. A separate notice seeks a wife for a 34 year old Nevada miner with $25,000 in mining assets planning to settle in California. John W. Grant of Truckee advertises shingles and lumber via Wm. Olson.

Cedar Noyes Minneapolis Dave Deline Mr. Deline Washburn Nevada California John W. Grant Truckee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Empire Press Syndicate Middleport N. Y Sunshine Theatre Tabaia Peter J. Bestler A. I. Lien Clothier Berman's J. N. Kinney Black Earth Gertie Ogren Catholic Church Beausoliel Washington Avenue Catholic Forester St. Louis Hall Lake Nebagamon Nebagamon F. Tarbol and H. H. Burns Cupid Little Love Maker Sundeen J. A. Sheridan New Phone Wm. Olson M. A. Poppe D.D.S Meehan Segal Bros. Department Store
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