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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
1
M. M. Sweet bought the West End Pharmacy from Frost & Spies and took charge last Monday morning. He plans a large stock upgrade and interior improvements to run a strictly up-to-date store, with goals of first class service and anticipated success.
A fierce storm last Saturday wrecked roads and bridges across Washburn area. Aboard the schooner Alex Anderson, sailor Frank Cunningham of Minden City Michigan drowned after slipping from a lumber pile in the bay. Basements flooded and rail lines washed out as crews rushed to shore up tracks and highways. A free concert by Prof. R B George in the Congregational church July 6 supports a Short Training School in sight reading and voice.
The Karnival at the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday drew big crowds with many young ladies and some married women in a coordinated program. About sixty business houses and professionals participated, and prizes were awarded by audience vote won by Misses Julia and Bessie Stevens. Proceeds benefit the Congregational church Ladies' Aid Society.
Assemblyman L N Clausen contributes to a compromise that allows net fishing in Chequamegon bay from January 1 to June 1 each year with an exemption for spawning grounds near the dynamite factory. The measure aims to align bay access with outer lake rules, with expectations of broader opening in future sessions.
Monroe H. Sprague and Dara Marguerite Glover plan to wed this afternoon at the bride’s home in Minneapolis. The groom’s party, including Mrs. Sprague and Miss Alice Sprague, accompanied him there and will attend. News of the wedding surprised Washburn friends, and the couple may soon make Washburn their home.
A repair train derailed near the depot in Bayfield around noon Sunday causing street damage but no serious injuries. The article also references various advertisements for medicines and tonics, including One Minute Cough Cure and Kodol Dyspepsia Care, sold by Fox Bros.
A vintage ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea from Fox Bros as a beauty aid for rosy cheeks and lovely hair, urging customers to trust the product for a wedding trip across the sea.
Dog tax due and payable since June 1 in the city treasurer’s office. Owners warned that unless paid at once the ordinance for collection and enforcement will be vigorously enforced. Dated June 6 1905. R A Herria City Clerk.
Bayfield county board will meet July 8 to decide on converting a failing Bay head wagon route between Washburn and Ashland into a permanent county road. The plan includes filling the head of the bay with gravel dirt and stone, creating a durable crossing. Ashland officials pledged cooperation to complete necessary preparations.
The Steamer Skater offers special trips July 4 and 5 for those attending the Ashland parade and circus. Round trip 25 cents. Depart Washburn 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. from Ashland departures at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Skater also serves Madeline and Bayfield on regular excursion rates.
Prayer meeting tomorrow night at 8 p m. Sunday services at the usual hours 10 30 a m and 8 p m Epworth League 7 p m.
A new law provides a twenty dollar bounty for each wolf killed. The state pays ten dollars and the county covers the remaining ten dollars.
News reaches the city of the drowning of John T. Swift eighteen year old son of E T Swift formerly of Houghton. The Swift family had connections with Robbins Lumber Company.
The Lake Chautauqua Assembly Chetek Wisconsin announces trips from Omaha July 11 to 21 1905. The round trip fare to Chetek is 3.85 dollars with return valid through July 22.
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