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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Bell
Duluth
Washburn
Day and Jook Obtain City Marriage License
Marriage license issued to William E. Day and Myrtle Jook of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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