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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
The Ashland Street Railway and Lighting Company is authorized to issue 50 000 dollars in common stock 50 000 dollars in preferred stock and 300 000 dollars in development bonds to extend the street railway and lighting systems. Construction will start after surveying, with plans to extend the trolley line to Ashland.
The Young People's Society of the Methodist Church invites all to a sleigh ride to the Kinstler home Friday evening with lunch and entertainment. Carry-alls depart 7 30 from Lincoln's parsonage or Ewers with a second trip around 6 30. Proceeds go to church repair funds, ride and lunch priced at twenty five cents.
Nels Westerlund announces his bid for the City Assessor office in the upcoming election on the seventh of next month. He is an long established resident, well known in the community, and his nomination papers are circulating.
A set of eight attractive post cards in five cases featuring wild animals at the Washington Park zoo Milwaukee will be mailed on receipt of twelve cents or stamps. Suitable for adults and children. Address The Evening Wisconsin Company Milwaukee Wis.
Advert says tickling and dry coughs loosen quickly with Dr Shoop's cure. It claims safety for babies and uses mountain shrub plant to soothe bronchi and calm coughs without opium or harsh chemicals. Dealers marketed through The Times.
Large crowd fills a contest night as Miss Ruth Fox wins declamation with A Singular Life and Mr. Thomas Kearns takes oration with a portion of Toussaint L ouverture. A tie between Kearns and Elmer Oistad is broken in favor of Kearns. The Bayfield division contest is set for about April 1 with teams from Bayfield Spooner Iron River Washburn Nelson Dewey Superior Blain and Ashland area advancing to the final in Ashland.
The tax roll for Washburn will be turned over to the county Treasurer on March 10. Taxpayers are urged to remember the date and pay their taxes before that time. O. A. Lamoreaux, City Treasurer.
David A. Monroe returns home after weeks cruising in the county. Bayfield High School pupils attend a local oratorical contest. No quorum at Tuesday council meeting. adjournment taken awaiting tonight. Mason locals Micheal Corrigan and Mrs Julia Collins wed at the bride’s home last Monday. ceremony by Rev Patrick Degran of Bayfield.
Promote Hall's catarrh cure as an internal remedy that reaches the blood and mucous surfaces, claims it is not a quack medicine, and notes it was prescribed by a top physician. Mentions testimonials and Toledo, Ohio makers F. J. Cheney & Co., with retail price in business. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A circulating claim that Rodd Manning of this city was killed in Northern Minnesota proved unfounded after J. D. Manning conducted extensive inquiries across the Range. No records of a death were found and authorities expect the brother to reconnect with his worried parents soon.
The local Missionary Society outlines its 1908 year schedule detailing planned meetings, events, and activities for the year to engage members and support mission work.
Mrs E E Kenfield and Mrs P L Lilley visited Cass Lake for several days as Mr Lilley and Mr Kenfield started a new Kenfield and Lamoreaux box factory. Editor Donald Bell of the Bayfield Press did business in the city. Mrs Swante Anderson of Mason attended a city visit. C E Ballard of Fondulac spent time with relatives. L O T M hosted a card party with good turnout. Hercules and Union clubs contest in pool at Hering Billiard parlors, Hercules leading 5 points with players Andrew Johnson Cyril Lamere George Day Frank Smith versus Nap Beausoliel Albert Beausoliel Cito Pallage Arthur Auae.
Notice by Chas Ellison town treasurer that the 1907 tax roll is in his hands for collection. Taxes may be paid at his office on the farm Sec 14-47-5 any time before January 31 1908. Dated December 10 1907 Ashland Wisconsin. Box 392 Rural 7.
The County Modern Woodmen convention will be held in Mason on Wednesday April 1. Delegates elected at the local lodge last Friday evening include A I Lien George Mertz Mrs Goedeke J H Robinson H P Axelberg L N Clausen and E Bergmann to represent Washburn at the county gathering.
Lee and Deputy City Treasurer Nels Lee announce bid for spring election to become City Treasurer. He previously served one term as treasurer and two years as deputy in charge of the office. Supporters say opposition may be unlikely.
The Norwegian Lutheran Church announces a Sunday service at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at noon There will be no evening service as the pastor preaches at Mason at 4 p m Confirmants for the class of 1908 will enroll Saturday March 7 at 10 a m at the church After that date confirmants will meet regularly every Saturday at 10 a m
Norman Sampbell of Mason was in the city a few hours Saturday and plans to move West. Ski enthusiasts attended the tournament at Ashland last Sunday. Leonard Brinker left for Gilbert Minnesota to assist Sweet Barrett in unpacking goods at a new store. Mrs. S. J. Holmes visited Duluth for a week with her son and daughter. Clarence Reister spent days at home then returned to manage the Fox Bros store drug department. Wanted information about addresses of several parties formerly in Washburn. Small recoveries may be possible.
A collage of brief, sometimes humorous items from across the country. Taft’s stance on war is noted, Chicago is labeled the worst city by a prohibition expert, and reflections on magazine praise for Gov. Hughes. Other items include a Utah bath theft arrest, a Montana populist convention with only two delegates, and a Nebraska couple enforcing temperance by force. A silent firearm patent draws comment on wartime uses, while a New York salary request ends in lunacy.
Chief of Police Wescott warns saloon keepers that no gambling will be allowed in the city and all forms of gambling will be closely watched with prosecutions for violators. Saloons and billiard halls must bar minors.
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