13 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
1
Gro A Talbot announces candidacy for town clerk in the upcoming spring election. He asks friends for favorable consideration and pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected.
The notice lists WitwraM H. risa as a County Judge candidate for the April 2 1901 election in Washburn Wisconsin and Peter J Bestler as a Town Clerk candidate both promising impartial duties and best ability upon election.
JoE Vallancourt announces candidacy for Washburn supervisor. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected.
Multiple town election notices announce candidates for town treasurer and town clerk in Washburn. Also a Bayfield County probate notice seeks appointment of H. B. Elder as administrator for John B. Murray and a pharmacy guarantee card offering refunds on Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar.
A brief guidance note urges readers to seek dental care from Dr A G Hebberd when dental issues arise. It emphasizes professional evaluation and timely treatment from a named practitioner.
C B Doty, one of Washburn's oldest residents, died yesterday morning after two weeks of illness including lung congestion and acute paralysis. He was seventy nine, and leaves a wife and grown daughter. He ran a local grocery store for many years and was known to nearly everyone.
Peter Trainer, recently released from county jail, is again in custody for stealing the clothes of a man sleeping in the town lockup. Judge Warden sentenced him to ninety days as a warning. Trainers like him face a harsh consequence for a crime described as cruel and unprecedented in the records.
Washburn residents are invited to a next Friday March 19 performance by ventriloquist and humorist Mr. Fred High at the Congregational Church. Tickets 35 cents for one, 25 cents each for two or more. The event promises witty stories songs impersonations and ventriloquism. Rocky Mountain Tea promoted at 35 cents by Owen Frost & Co.
Tetter eczema and skin diseases yield quickly to the marvelous healing qualities of Banner Salve, made from a prescription of a skin specialist of worldwide fame. 25c. Sold by Owen, Frost & Co.
An old warning tale notes men insured against Brights disease diabetes or other ailments by a fifty cent Foley's Kidney Cure, highlighting sensational product claims and cautionary skepticism.
An old medical advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to strengthen constitution and vigor. It markets tablets for complexion Arsenic Beauty and various tonics sold by Fox Bros. and Owen, Frost & Co with prices ranging from 35 cents to a dollar.
A local election piece criticizes political operatives who back candidates for pay. Veterans allegedly work for multiple campaigns, influencing voters while the public questions their integrity and impact on election outcomes. The piece notes schoolboy humor and recalls Eddie Goldmedal sides.
A collation of short snippets notes Nels Ostrum's communications on sacred music and citizenship, a western editor’s spring poem request, and a Hayward Republican account of twenty five delinquents paying up amid a college entertainment by Mr High of Pittsburg. The event raised seventy dollars for the library. The Congregational church hosted an evening event on Tuesday.
Woodsman John Kelley brought four cub bears to town from a hollow log near the camp. The cubs, found after tracks of a mother bear were spotted, are exhibited at the Brick saloon. Bears are described as becoming rare, soon like the buffalo.
Next Sabbath morning the pastor will preach on The Goodman's Walk Talk and Work. At night on everyday importance to everybody Habity. Good song service. All are invited.
The board of Registration held its first session and will meet regularly before the election. Voters must be legally registered to vote, or their ballots may not count. Ensure your name appears on the registration lists and vote early to secure a counted ballot.
A noted touring show titled The Hottest Coon in Dixie will perform one night only at the Opera House on Friday March 15. Produced by a 35 member group of prominent colored entertainers, it features Miss Neal G Hawkins W H Proctor and other artists with the Dixie Quartette and Clorindy Chorus. The company tours the west and east coast and major cities include Denver Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul St Louis New York and Boston. Seats available at Fox Brothers Drug Store with admission 35 50 and 75 cents.
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