Big Uns Litigate In Federal Court Over Timber Deal
Barker and Stewart of Ashland sue Edward Hines Lumber Co for 100000 in Madison federal court. Case centers on Bigelow timber sold by Hines and a prior radius contract to Barker and Stewart. Attorneys for both sides argue over contract scope and profit rights as trial proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker and Stewart Company
Ashland
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Sanborn
Madison
Hines Company
Hines Interests
Weyerhauser and Rutledge
Bayfield County
Barker and Stewart
Barker
Stewart
Hines
Bigelow
Washburn
John M. Olin
Robert M. Bishford
Chicago
Mr. Hines
Moinly
Barner
Mrs Coffey Dies After Week Long Illness in Washburn
Mrs Tobias Coffey died in Washburn after a week of pneumonia. She leaves her husband and two sons, ages five and thirteen months. The couple had lived in Washburn seven years. services were held at the home and in Chippewa Falls, with burial to follow at the family grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobias Coffey
Mrs. Coffee
Mary Powers
Tilden
Chippewa County
Washburn
Coffey
Nye-Jenks
Ulric
Chippewa Falls
Rose Downey
Minnesota
H. Powers
Fire disrupts telephones as Bayfield fire strains lines
A large blaze caused widespread calls to local phone offices, with both new and Wisconsin Telephone companies overwhelmed. Fire officials and central operators struggled to locate the blaze while residents faced delays. InWashburn, Bayfield ladies visited Sheriff Conlin, serving a surprise gathering and supper. A North Star Orchestra concert precedes Alfonso and Gaston on March 18 at the Opera House, aiming to boost attendance and support for Manager Sweet’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Telephone Company
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Fire Department
the Times
Central
New
North Star
Alfonso
Gaston
Sweet
Alfonse and Gaston
Recruiting Officer Van Waggoner Claims Robbery
A young recruiting officer named Van Waggoner says two local men robbed him of twenty two dollars Monday morning after they enlisted and sought transportation to Duluth. Some doubt the tale and suspect the officer may have misread the situation or been inebriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Waggoner
Duluth
North Wisconsin Farmers Association Holds 2nd Annual Meeting
The second annual North Wisconsin Farmers Association meeting convened at Ashland with Knight Hotel as headquarters. David Dobie of Superior was chosen president, H S Fairall serves as secretary, and Byron Riply as treasurer. The event drew large crowds from Superior Ashland Bayfield and Iron counties.
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North Wisconsin Farmers Association
Ashland
Knight Hotel
Music Hall
Superior
Bayfield
Iron County
South Shore
John F. Scott
Williams
Port Wing
David Dodie
Byron Ripiey
Iron River
H.S. Fairall
Resolutions on Death of Mrs. Mary Coffey from St Placidus Court
Members of St. Placidus Court No 297 offer prayers and sympathy for the family of Mrs Mary Coffey a departed member. A copy of the resolution is sent to the family the official organ and filed in records. Engraved cards promotional note appears from Josephine Maher at Tur Toes office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Placidus Court No
Josephine Maher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frost &Spies
Washburn, Wis
Williams, Proprietor
Davidson
Ashlang
Wisconsin
Big Case Reign
Federal
Edward
Hines Lumber Company
Bigelow Timber
Kfnfield & Lamcreaux
Earth
A. i. Lien
Mr. Coffey
Conlin
R. E. Johnson
Pasque
J. Saunders
A. G. LaBonte
Stard
Thompson
Ryder
Leihy
F. Brown
Sexton
Eagen
O'Malley
Crawford
Lambert
Stahl
Opera House
the Farmers’ Association
David Dobie
H. S. Fairall
Byron
Riply
Mary Coffey
Tur Toes
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