Funeral for Sylvester Erickson Held by I S W A Lodge
The body of Sylvester Erickson was laid to rest in the Protestant cemetery after a Sunday service at the Norwegian Lutheran church. The I S W A Fraternity conducted the services. Erickson, 37, had lived here six to seven years and was killed in the woods near Marinesco, Michigan while employed by Gogebic Lumber Co. He left no local relatives but two half brothers in Meridean,Wis. He carried a thousand dollar I S W A insurance payable to his brother in law in Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Erickson
I. S. W. A. Fraternity
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Christiansen
Erickson
Marinesco
Mich
Gogebic Lumber Co
Meridean
Wis
Norway
Ripe Old Age Mrs Legacy Dies at 84 in Antigo
Mrs. Thomas Legacy died last Thursday at her daughter’s home in Antigo at eighty four after a general health decline. A former city resident, she was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery after a funeral at the Catholic church. Survived by son John T. Legacy and daughters Mrs Joseph Bourasso Mrs Homer Brison and Mrs Dan Duval. E E Kenfield left Cass Lake Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Legacy
Dan Duval
Antigo
Legacy
Joseph Bourasso
Homer Brison
John T. Legacy
City
Injured Man Falls From Tram At Stearns Mill
A. C. Long, of west Pine street, was injured Saturday when lumber shifted while he loaded a truck at the Stearns Lumber docks. He fell about twelve feet, striking the sleigh edge. his head was badly cut but he is now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Long
West Pine Street
Stearns Lumber Company
E F U Banquet Brings Members Together at Odd Fellows Hall
Equitable Fraternal Union members enjoyed a social evening at the Odd Fellows hall last night. Ashland lodge members could not attend due to poor sleighing. The gathering featured card games amusements and a lunch.
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Equitable Fraternal Union
Odd Fellows Hall
Ashland Lodge
Ashland Visitors Stay at Gilbert Brunness Home
Misses Francis Holberg and Esther Wedlund of Ashland visited in the city this past week at the home of Gilbert Brunness. Miss Wilhelm of Ashland spent a few days in the city visiting at the Hacker residence.
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Francis Holberg
Esther Wedlund
Ashland
Gilbert Brunness
Wilhelm
Hacker
Nick Sorrensen Buys P. M. Olson Feed Store
Nick Sorrensen has purchased the P. M. Olson Feed Store on West Bayfield Street from long time operator P. M. Olson. The deal closed last week and Olson plans to leave soon for western Canada. Sorrensen, previously a grocer with Osten Anderson and more recently a farmer, takes over the business with optimism for its future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Olson
West Bayfield Street
Nick Sorrensen
Olson
Western Canada
Sorrensen
Osten Anderson
Trimmings Pile Injures Renfield & Lamoreaux Worker
Sam LaFlamme, an employee of Renfield and Lamoreaux, was badly injured last week when a pile of trimmings fell on him while loading into a wagon. Initial fears included a possible broken back as he suffered heavy bruising and faces a long recovery.
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Sam LaFlamme
Renfield & Lamoreaux
Mr. LaFlamme
White River dam powers Washburn Electric plant debut
On Sunday at six a m the Washburn Electric plant began receiving juice from the White River dam at Ashland. The current will run continuously day and night and power for the entire city will be available for all uses within a few weeks.
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Washburn Electric
White River
Ashland
Tax rolls to be turned over as taxes near due date
City Treasurer Nels Lee and Town Treasurer Andrew Rockstad will hand over their tax rolls to the County Treasurer early next week. Taxpayers who have not paid are urged to hurry. At the North Wisconsin Teachers Association annual meeting in Ashland on Friday and Saturday, Superintendent S A Oscar will discuss teaching commercial subjects in high schools. Miss Mollie J Nugent will address geography in grammar grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Lee
Andrew Rockstad
North Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
Ashland
S. A. Oscar
Mollie J. Nugent
Progress by Washburn Farmers Shows Growing Up-to-Date District
Observers note Washburn farmers invest in mail service roads telephones and new homes as Bayfield county builds roads and a county tax funds improvements. Eight telephone lines extend to farming areas with subscribers while one new church is planned on the Long Lake road and schools support local families. The overall picture is rapid progress attracting land buyers to this farming district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Bayfield County
Long Lake Road
Maxcy family and Staples in Duluth visit
D M Maxcy and his wife with George Staples were in Duluth late this week to take in the show The Music Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Maxcy
George Staples
Duluth
Want to Be Citizens New Settlers in Pilsen
Sixteen Austrian settlers appeared before Clerk F A Bell to take first papers in Pilsen as they clear land and plan homes. The James W Good Company has nearly a hundred families on their lands seeking more settlers to cultivate and add to the country’s wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilsen
F. A. Bell
James W. Good Company
Fireproof block to rise in Bay field County using sandstone
A. I. Lien plans a fireproof block constructed with Bay field County sandstone. Work will start after frost and proceed quickly with a basement and cement floor, heated from below. The building, to be a city credit, aims to inspire others to erect substantial structures.
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A. I. Lien
Bayfield County
Washburn Caucus Set for March Nominating Meeting
Notice to voters of Washburn town caucus to nominate officers for the April 5 election. The caucus will be held at the Three Switch Schoolhouse on Saturday March 19 at 2 oclock in the afternoon. Nick Sorrenson, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Three Switch
Assessor Nomination Statement by Nels Westerlund Jr
Nels Westerlund Jr announces candidacy for city assessor in the April 5 election. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability and provide equitable assessments if elected.
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Nels Westerlund. Jr
Tax deadline and local officials news from Ashland
The last day to pay taxes is Monday March 14th. The roll will be turned over to the County Treasurer on March 15th. Ed Finnegan was operated on for appendicitis at St Joseph hospital in Ashland. Arnold Moore and Arthur Thompson traveled to Ashland last Saturday for civil service exams for Census positions in Washington.
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Nels Lee
Ed Finnegan
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
Arnold Moore
Arthur Thompson
Civil Service
Census Department
Washington
Hearing on Appeal Set for Ashland Next Tuesday
The appeal of the towns of Mason Pratt and Iron River against last fall's county board equalization will be heard in Ashland next Tuesday. A number of county board members will attend. City Attorney Walsh and City Clerk Axelberg will represent the city, while Chairman Bergmann and District Attorney Alvord will represent the county.
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Mason, Pratt
Iron River
Ashland
Walsh
Axelberg
Bergmann
Alvord
Bayfield and Washburn Girls and Boys Split Saturday Games
Bayfield and Washburn high schools played at the Opera House with Washburn girls winning 29 to 7 and Washburn boys losing 31 to 21. A social dance followed the games.
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Opera House
Bayfield
Washburn
Halley’s Comet to Become Visible Soon in Morning Sky
The article notes Halley’s Comet will appear in the western sky in the coming days, best seen just before dawn. It states naked eye visibility should begin in the latter part of the month and viewers should look during morning twilight.
Norwegian Lutheran Church and community notices
Sunday service at the Norwegian Lutheran Church with Sunday School at noon and an evening service in Norwegian. Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at Mrs. Arnt Peterson’s home on West Bayfield Street. House and lot for sale cheap with utilities. Sam Bower transacted business in the city. Mrs. Alex Maitlaind returned from Cusson. Scandinavian church association plans to move Hines Lumber round house remnants to Long Lake District for a new church. Robinson at The Times Office promotes residence property swaps and home ownership.
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Ladies Aid Society
Arnt Peterson
West Bayfield Street
Scandinavian Church Association
Washburn
Round House
Hines Lumber Company
Long Lake District
Robinson
Times Office
Wisconsin Citizens Urged to Join Conservation Association
Oshkosh March 7 The Wisconsin State Committee of the National Conservation Association urges public support for conservation work in the state. It highlights degraded farmland idle land underused water power underdeveloped forests and need for protection of fish game and resorts. Members can apply to C C Cleveland Oshkosh and a meeting is set for March 21 led by Mrs G Bergmann Recorder.
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Oshkosh
Wisconsin
National Conservation Association
C. C. Cleveland
Cook Block
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buiried Sunday
E. E. Kenfield
Cass Lake
Stearns Mill
Will
E. F. U. Banquet
Rexal Flatr
Contec
the City Drug Store
DR. Goelzer
Meehan
Wen’s
A. J. Lien
Clothier
Latts Bros
Crockett
Foy
Nick Sorrenson
Hans Johnson
Sam Bower
Town of
Lincoln
Alex Maitlaind
Cusson
Segal Bros. Department Store
Royal Neighbors of America
G Bergmann
Gilbert Bruness
Peter J. Bestler
Prop
Willy Boy
Prof. Mathews
Santa Claus
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