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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1910

Page

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Nineteen Saloon Licenses In City Under Review

The council license committee has granted fifteen of nineteen liquor license applications for the coming year, with several saloons already operating seeking renewal and three or four new entrants. Licenses issued to William Burns, John Donahue, Warren Bennett, Peter Score, Louis Holte, Octave Huppey, Alex Erickson, Andrew Murray, Carl Westlund, Ed Bergen, Louis Wardner, Chas Nelson, Ed Jackson, John Overby, and Jos Schlitz Brewing Co. not yet acted on are Henry Murray, John Bork, Gjert Gjertson, Fred Leveaux. Several location changes planned for Donahue in Capitol, Murray in Club, Gjertson in Hoel building, and Schlitz saloon near Omaha depot.

Committee On Licenses of the Common Council William Burns John Donahue Warren Bennett Peter Score Louis Holte Octave Huppey Alex Erickson Andrew Murray Carl Westlund Ed Bergen Louis Wardner Chas Nelson Ed. Jackson John Overby Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co Henry Murray John Bork Gjert Gjertson Fred Leveaux Capitol Gjertson Hoel Schiltz Omaha Depot

Larson Kittleson wedding at Stoughton Wisconsin

Mary Larson of this city married Joseph Kittleson of Stoughton Wisconsin on Tuesday afternoon at the groom’s home in Stoughton. Albert Larson, brother of the bride, served as a groomsman. The couple will reside in Stoughton. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Larson, is well known here for much of her life. Warm congratulations pour in from Washburn friends.

Mary Larson Joseph Kittleson Stoughton Wis Albert Larson Peter Larson Washburn

Staples to Visit DuPont Plants West of City

George A. Staples assistant superintendent of the dynamite works at Barksdale departed last Thursday evening for the west to visit other DuPont company plants. He expects to return to the city about the middle of July.

George A. Staples Barksdale West DuPont Company

Lenroot Praises Congress Work on Return Home

Congressman L. L. Lenroot, returning to Superior for a brief rest, praises insurgents in Congress for aiding the people. He criticizes regulars’ tactics but shows no bitterness. He plans a lecture tour in Wisconsin and Minnesota, resuming campaign around August 1.

Congress L. L. Lenroot Superior Minnesota Wisconsin

Lumber firms form road improvement group in Chippewa Falls

Representatives from numerous lumber companies met at the American Immigration Co offices in Chippewa Falls Saturday. They organized to improve highway conditions across northern counties. A substantial fund was subscribed by the member companies to finance road building and improvements.

The American Immigration Co Chippewa Falls

Mertz installs new engine and upgrades store lighting

In the past week George Mertz installed a 24 bhp gasoline engine and ice cream freezer at his confectionery. He also rewired the shop for electric lights and added new lighting, greatly improving its appearance.

George Mertz

Land Purchases by Phelpses and Penville in Renville County

Land buyers include S H Phelps of Madison and R H Phelps of Minto North Dakota who acquired eighty acres in section 30-49-5. Frank Penville county attorney of Ren ville County Minnesota bought eighty acres in section 12-49-7. Sales conducted by H H Peavey and Co.

S. H. Phelps Madison R.H. Phelps Minto N. D Frank Penville Renville County Minn H. H. Peavey and Co

Washburn Loan Association Stockholders Meeting Notices

Notice of stockholders meeting for Washburn Loan and Building Association to be held June 30, 1910 at 8 PM at the office of the undersigned L N Clausen Secretary. Also property sale notice for Charles Steel residence with seven rooms stone foundation ten fruit bearing lots and sale includes all crops, inquire W A Robinson for details. Washburn Free Library to close Sundays in July and August. Subscribe for the Times.

Washburn Loan and Building Association Charles Steel W. A. Robinson Washburn TIMES

Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Washburn

Committees in Washburn report a big Fourth of July program with a sunrise national salute industrial parade a noon address by Hon G N Risford Ashland and a full afternoon of races ball game Ashland versus Washburn at the ball park gun club shoot log rolling contest swimming tule race and evening entertainment by Prof Johnson of Superior with a high diving dog balloon and air ship ascensions near the ball grounds promising the best kind of time to visitors.

G. N. Risford Ashland Washburn Ball Park Omaha Dock Johnson Superior

Still for Us L L Birdsey praises Washburn area fruit prospects

L L Birdsey a longtime American Express agent writes from Washburn praising the local strawberry crop near the lake as superior in size flavor and price. He notes a thriving market presence in Florida and Lake Superior region and expresses a wish to join Washburn in the near future. He closes with local greetings and a sales pitch for farm land and local notices.

L. L. Birdsey American Express Co Washburn Express American Express Company United States Express Co Florida God’s Lake Superior Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Dakota’s

Knight to Run for Assembly Eyes Progressive Republicans

William Knight of Bayfield addressed a large meeting at the Commercial Club last evening in response to urging from city progressives. He stated he would stand as a candidate, with unanimous support pledged. Backers praise his progressive Republican stance and expect his election to serve the district well.

William Knight Bayfield Commercial Club Knight Assembly

Fourth of July plans in Washburn turn flying exhibit costly

The Washburn celebration committee sought a flying exhibition to mark Independence Day. Fred T. Yates unsuccessfully pursued local aviators after learning the cheapest bird man was paid four thousand dollars for a single flight. Despite the setback, the committee vowed air ships and balloons for the event. Separately, work on the Lien building advances toward early occupancy, with stone work largely done and plastering underway. Calder, Runkley, and Buzard returned from Antigo after Beaver Reserve convention. Chippewa Falls will host the next gathering.

Washburn Minneapolis Fred T. Yates Yates Georges A. Calder B.F. Runkley Antigo Beavir Reserve Fond Fraterdiary Chippewa Falls

Tearing it Down at Washburn Elevator

Demolition of the Washburn elevator continues with the upper section already torn down. A large crew works on the project and the clock room’s future use is undecided. At Antigo the Beaver reserve fraternity re elected L A Oscar to the board for four years. Citizens invited to celebrate the Fourth in Washburn with guaranteed good times.

Washburn The Beaver Reserve Fraternity Antigo

Physical Culture Seeks Subscriptions In New York City

Big Premium Offers' Given Away Free. Agents can earn five to fifteen dollars daily by offering premiums with Physical Culture subscriptions. Write for territory to Circulation Department Physical Culture Publishing Co Flatiron Building New York City N Y.

Physical Culture Publishing Co Flatiron Bidg New York City N. Y

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Council For License Lennroot Is Ansbachers Paris Green CITY A. J. Lien Clothier Washington Ave G. N. Risjord 8Th Avenue West 8Th Ave 7Th Ave 6Th Ave Ave 2Nd Ave Central Ave Basi Ashland VS. Ball P Gun Club Prof. Johnson Meehan Hall Peter W. Fox Big Run Pennsylvania Peter Robinson John E. Hoel W. B. Duffy WM. Knight J.A. Sheridan Legal Bros. Department Store
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