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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1909

Page

5

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Neighbors travel and visits across towns mark a busy week. Miss Victoria Myself leaves for Chisholm Minnesota to visit her brother Stephen. William Atchie of Iron River spends days in town visiting friends. Charley’s Aunt charms Washburn students then dances. Mrs Oscar Jacobs visits, Fourth of July plans formed, and a granite shower honors Miss Maris Erickson who wed Tron River this week. Local fishing trips, lumber shipments, and business notes round out the week.

Victorra Tueday Chisholm Miun Stephen William Atchie Ron River Harry Arseneau Bayfield Cranverry H. O. Lien Pratt Charley Opera House Lenoir Washburn High School Emma Burke Superior Oscar Jacobs Itasca S. J. Holmes Washburn Boye Cameron Plainfield Cameron Maris Erickson John Muself Miss Erickson Tron River Methodist Ladies Aid Society

Civil Service Exam Offers Broad State Jobs

The Wisconsin State Civil Service Commission announces a general competitive exam to be held Saturday July 17 in county seats for positions at the Industrial School in Waukesha and various state roles. Openings include matron, fireman, junior physician, dairy tester supervisor, veterinary assistants, stenographer, steam engineer, teachers at Mendota and Green Bay, and a Lloyd industrial instructor. Applicants must file in Madison and return blanks by Friday July 9 1909. Martin Sundeen visited Mason with his folks over Sunday.

State Civil Service Commission Waukesha Agricultural College of the State University Mendota Lloyd Green Bay Reformatory Madison Wis Commission

Bargain Offer for Times and Milwaukee Journal Subscriptions

The Times and Milwaukee Journal offer a thirty day deal: one year for $3.25 in advance, opposed to regular rates of $2.00 for the Times and $2.00 for the Journal. The Journal claims independence and broad state coverage, urging readers to sign up through Washburn, Wisconsin. The offer also advertises a five month trial at $1 in advance.

The Times Milwaukee Journal Mail Miwaukee Journal Washburn Pty, Co Washburn, Wis

Bayfield News Briefs Highlight Local Fortunes and Events

John Jonas leaves a Weonday for Bay field to work. The fusecarora revenue cutter will arrive at quamegon bay to inspect motor boat regulations. Fishermen are warned of new grome jaws and size limits. Bayfield, Washburn, and Cornucopia residents attend events as baseball games and weddings unfold. A long list of local residents, mill accidents, society meetings, and upcoming July 5th celebration fill the page.

John Jonas Weonday Bayfield Knights of Labor Hall Washburn

Wanted men to sell catalogues for Unity Supply Co

Advertisement seeks men to advertise and distribute sample Mail Order Merchandise Catalogues for Unity Supply Co department P Chicago Illinois. Pays 90 dollars per month and provides address for contact.

Unity Supply CO Dept. P Chicago Ill

Local Market Report Price List Summary

Local market price chart lists dairy at 28 cents per pound for butter and 25 cents per dozen for fresh eggs. Potatoes at per bushel, Timothy hay $2.00 per 100 pounds, clover hay $13 to $14 per ton, green onions 12 cents per bunch, radishes 25 cents per dozen bunches, lettuce 60 cents per bushel, and other items including $1.00 MGS and $5.00.

Longest day noted as Tuesday in local report

Tuesday was the longest day of the year with residents John Doe and Ruth Downer visiting relatives in Mellen. City council members reviewed a road change near the box factory but likely no modification will occur. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Schuh of Milwaukee and Dr Jordan of Eau Claire.

Ruth Downer Mellen Schuh Milwaukee Mary Erickson Dr. Jordan Eau Claire H. Shapiro St. Paul Jake Segal Robert Tarbox Tacoma Tarbox

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News OF the Loveland Company L. D. Goodnough Ccal Peter Fox Harry Wieman Iron River L. C. Billerbeck Schlitz Brewing Company William Olson Olson Esther Eikholm Enyoe Garland City P. J. Pederson Sce Martin Sundeen Mason Pere Joe Vallincour M. A. Bradley Bradley Nick Liniak Cornucopia Charles Gillie Ashland Fats Jeans Tony Paffel John O’niel Ole Hovde John Gibson Will Hamilton Max Happle Harry Prior E. C. Stevens Albert Beausvliel F. T. Beers Clarence Wright Warren Bennett Tom Buzzard Geore Posey John McDonald C. O. Sowder O. Wescott Thos Duggan Jodie Manning Gus Lien George Day Will Robinson del Estabrook J. B. Wicks Enoch Rockstad Dr. Poppe Dr. Spears Dan Maxey Dan Corning H. P. Axelberg John Beaulieu Stearns Mill John Beaulieu, Sr Peter Duggie Marble Coleraine Minnesota George Posey Robert Zeamer Kewatin Ontario Union Hall Sundeen Oscar Anna Frank Sundeen Duluth Cavanaugh-Sundeen Ludwig Home ‘Telephone Company Leonard Swanson Vincent Grady Welsh Arsbaugh Jack Lostes City Attorney McNamara Hayward A. W. McLeod Butterrut Paul Meranney Cousineau Lower Bayfield Street Mertineau Felix LaCrosse Grandview E. E. Kenfield Rochester Mino Mayo Sadie Cavanaugh Pioneer Store Goodness B. W. Corning, Prop Alberta Canada Canadian Pacific Colonization Company West 2Nd St Martin Holvick Seria Greate R. Howell & CO Minneapolis Minn Local Market Report George F. Cross M. H. Sprague Lumber Co Steel Ranges Dan Patch Commercial Club G. A. Hering Meehan Bayfield St Bayfield County D. M. Maxcy Wisconsin Estabrook Olson Fur. Co
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