Ex-Governor to Deliver State Commencement Address
The former governor, one of the state’s most prominent speakers, is slated to give the commencement address. The event highlights the stature of the speaker and the significance of the ceremony.
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12 Mar 1908
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Washburn Times in Washburn, Wisconsin
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
Ex Governor Hoard to Speak at High School Commencement
Ex Governor W D Hoard of Fort Atkinson will deliver the commencement address for the High School class on May 29 at the Opera House. The speaker, recently elected president of the Regents of the State University, will discuss the Making of a Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hoard
Fort Atkinson
Regents of
the State University
Opera House
Officials Upset Victory in Tight Hayward Game
The Hayward official edged the local high school in a close basketball contest 22 to 20 after a tense second half. The girls’ game at home ended 5 to 6 in favor of the hometown team in a splendid exhibition of basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Local residents conduct business and civic visits
Jack Jackson proved up on his homestead on Tuesday. Lon Wilkinson banker of Bayfield transacted business in the county seat Saturday. Editor Savage of Iron River visited the city Saturday evening and Sunday. P. J. Pederson of Bayfield council member attended a city fathers meeting Thursday evening and plans to open his Bayfield store in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jackson
Lon Wilkinson
Bayfield
Savage
Iron River
P. J. Pederson
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promoted As Gentle Remedy
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised as a new remedy, improving on older laxatives by not giping or nauseating and being pleasant to take. It is guaranteed. Q. W. Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. W. Frost
Savage Declares Candidacy for Iron River Judge
Iron River citizens learn that Savage of the Iron River Pioneer announces his candidacy for Municipal Judge of the Second Municipal Court in Iron River. He is a well known local, with years in the community. Incumbent Judge Sauve faces a respected opponent. election set for the regular spring vote on April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage
Iron River Pioneer
Iron River
Peter
Sauve
Northern Pacific Officials Visit City by Special Coach
Division Superintendent B C Blanchard of Duluth and Attorney Louis Hanitch of Superior arrived in the city yesterday morning with Northern Pacific staff. They spent several hours here to investigate conditions along the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Blanchard
Duluth
Louis Hanitch
Superior
Northern Pacific
N. P
Reelection bid announced by Luther Bates for 1st Ward Supervisor
Luther Bates announces his candidacy for reelection as Supervisor of the 1st Ward. He pledges to perform duties satisfactorily if elected. The notice follows praise for the play Ole Olson and a casual endorsement of Dr Shoop's cough cure and The Times subscription appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Bates
City Meeting Promises Economy in Departments and Schools
A Monday evening session at the city clerk's office brought councilors and citizens together to review finances and cut costs. Speakers urged strict economy across city, school, and library departments, noting preserved services despite reduced revenue.
Local Notices and Obituaries From Ashland Area
Wood for sale by Wm Olson. A St Joseph Hospital death of Anna Kelly from tuberculosis at 17. Looms of upcoming marriage of Mrs Thomas Hendrickson to Axel Amberg. Washburn ordinance splits aldermen into two class terms with election rules for 1908. Acting Mayor T A Oscar signs ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Olson
Ashland
Lamoreaux
Anna
Thomas Kelly
St. Joseph Hospital
County Board Chairman Visits City for Social at Long Lake
Chairman A. Pierce Tomkins of the county Board spent a few hours in the city Tuesday. A number of young folks drove out to Long Lake School house on Saturday evening to attend a social. A neat sum was realized and all enjoyed the evening. Robert Hanson, two years engineer at the City Lighting plant, left Tuesday for Everett, Washington, where he has secured a good position. His place at the lighting plant is being filled by George Faulkner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pierce Tomkins
County Board
Long Lake School House
Robert Hanson
Everett
Washington
George Faulkner
Local Examinations Set Across Iron River and Bayfield Areas
Spring teachers examinations run March 30–April 4 at Iron River Columbia H S Bayfield Lincoln H S Washburn Pioneer building with subjects by grade. Applicants may test across one or two sites and bring writing supplies. ink and paper supplied. sessions begin 8 45 a m. Jessie N Smith Co Supt Washburn Wis note. Social snippets record habitues visiting opera and local events through early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron River Columbia H. S
Bayfield
Lincoln H. S
Washburn Pioneer Building
Jessie N. Smith, Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold By Druggists 75 Cents
Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Describes Dr. Cheney and Co of Toledo Ohio as proprietors. Presents testimonials and urges purchase through druggists. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Ohio
2nd Anniversary Event at Masonic Hall Surprises Couple
Rev. Christiansen and wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening. About a hundred neighbors attended as refreshments were served and guests gifted silver items and around 81 dollars in cash.
The Irish Senator at Washburn Opera House March 21
Joe Spears of Jas L Mc Cabe presents The Irish Senator a new farce comedy starring Mazie Trumbull. The show promises rapid non stop laughs, with audiences kept in motion from curtain up to final end, as tickets go on sale for the March engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazie Trumbull
Geo. Cohan
Miss Trumbull
Jas
Lt. McCabe
Charles L. Davis
Alvin Joslyn
Joe Spears
Jas. L. McCabe
Washburn Opera House
Wanted Information on Addresses of Named Parties Washburn Area
Help sought to locate addresses of several individuals listed as Washburn area contacts from years past. Small recoveries possible. Addresses requested for Harvey Spaulding and Sons of Washington DC, John Schantz, Susan A Cleaves, Gustavus Anderson, Robert Mc Camis, James M Henderson, Mary Rooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Harvey Spaulding& Sons
Washington, D. C
John Schantz
Susan A. Cleaves
Gustavus Anderson
Robert McCamis
James Mhenderson
Mary Rooney
Attorney Alvord to Appear in Indian Liquor Case
District Attorney E C Alvord travels to Madison to argue and defend several federal court cases. He represents saloon keepers charged with selling liquor to Indians from the Red Cliff Reservation as numerous witnesses from the reservation and Bayfield attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Alvord
Madison
Mr. Alvord
Red Cliff Reservation
Reservation
Bayfield
Norwegian Lutheran Church Services and Confirmation Plans
Sunday services will be held at the Norwegian Lutheran Church as usual. A temperance lecture by Peter Myrvold is scheduled for the evening. The annual confirmation services will occur one week from Sunday with a large city class and a 15 member class from Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian Luthern Church
Usal
Peter Myrvold
Mason
Tax Notice for Town of Hileen 1907 Taxes Due
Town treasurer Chas Ellison notifies that the 1907 tax roll is available for collection. Taxes may be paid at the treasurer office on the farm in section 14 47 5 any time before January 31 1908. Dated December 10 1907. Box 392 Ashland Wisconsin Rural 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileen
Chas, Ellison
Eileen
Ashland
Wis
Home Telephone Rural
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ole Olson
Opera
Dr. Shoop
The
Times
Gillette
City Drug Store
W. A. Loveland, Prest
T. A. Loveland, Cash
White
Loveland Company
Oneida Building
Minneapolis, Minn
Ing
Thomas Hendrickson
Axel Almberg
City of Washburn
Peter LaBrash
T. A. Oscar
H. P. Axelberg
Washburn, Wis
Hugo Anderson
Finnegar
T. R. Spears
Minneapolis
Alonzo Shafer
Brooklyn
N. Y
Thomas Swanby
North Dakota
Bessie Stevens
Congregational Church
George Flack
John A. Anderson
Flinch
Masonic Hall
Rev. Christiansen
Alvord
Federal
Red
Cliff Reservation
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Lien’s
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