15 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
1
Bayfield county seeks a special meeting of the county board to repeal action attaching territory to Barksdale. A petition by a majority of members is circulating for the call. The issue centers on legality of the prior meeting and a proposed income tax division bill affecting towns and school populations.
Barksdale police report the DuPont plant has greatly increased its guard force in the past week with nearly a hundred additional guards now employed. Company plans to enlarge plant barracks to accommodate the new personnel.
Mrs. Hiram Hansen had an appendectomy at St. Joseph hospital in Ashland last Saturday morning. Hospital reports indicate her condition is as well as could be expected and friends anticipate her speedy recovery.
Dan Smith son of Mr and Mrs J L Smith suffered a fractured jaw and loss of teeth when kicked by his horse last Thursday afternoon while working with the animal in the barn. The injury was described as very painful.
Jack Walsh of this city is likely to referee upcoming F. T. Beers Club matches after being appointed official referee by the Wisconsin Boxing Commission. George Buchanan of Ashland is named state inspector representing the commission. Both are familiar with state boxing rules.
A Wisconsin legislature memorial honors William O Neil of Washburn born September 20 1848 who died March 8 1917 at Cass Lake Minn He served in Civil and Spanish American Wars was a woodsman Republican legislator and tax reform advocate His wife preceded him in death and he is buried beside her in Sharon Wisconsin The resolution was adopted by unanimous vote and sent to the deceased’s family.
O. A. Lamoreaux of Duluth is transacting business in the city this week. H. L. Pickering, an attorney from Superior, was in the city the first of the week transacting matters of business.
An agitation to place the license question on the April city ballot faces opposition. The editorial argues a license campaign will stir unrest, cites former saloon owners seeking to regain business, and recalls Washburn’s past move to abolish saloons. It urges residents to vote against licenses.
The Assembly defeated the Group Insurance bill despite a favorable committee report. Assemblyman Water Duffy led the opposition with figures and arguments that exposed the plan as flawed, earning praise for his stand and growing influence in the chamber.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Bluhm welcomed a baby girl born last Thursday. Amos Elliot known as Washburns grand old gentleman marks his 95th birthday at home today, after a fall injured his leg two weeks ago and he has received many flowers on his birthday.
In Drummond Wisconsin a Friday Farmers Meeting drew many local farmers and visitors. W B Brubaker from Washburn outlined the Agricultural Agent duties and future plans including milk testing and cattle tuberculin testing. J W Henceroth of Chicago spoke on soils and commercial fertilizers and plans for more meetings were announced.
Mr and Mrs John Creftly welcome a baby girl born last Saturday. Harvey Hudson returned from an eleven month journey through western states including a horseback portion. He sold his outfit when snow began to fall and spent most time in four states enjoying the trip.
County Agricultural Agent reports 303 attendees at meetings in Iron River Oulu Washburn Houghton Barksdale Drunmond and Bay View Community Club. Chicago expert J W Menceroth explains soils and plant food with emphasis on phosphorus and lime to hasten maturity and improve yields despite a short growing season.
The Robinson-Oscar Auto Co announces a load of Willys Overland models arriving soon. The line includes the light four touring at 665 dollars, the Sport Country Club Roadster at 750 dollars, and the Big Four touring at 850 dollars. Several orders already placed for spring delivery.
Two Vermont families seek temporary family board and rooms in Washburn until furniture arrives. After arrival, they want two or three small rooms for each family until they can build. Apply in writing with description prices and town address for both propositions or one. Ed M. Heermans, Secretary Commercial Club.
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs John Mack on a Wednesday of last week. Mr and Mrs Allen Butterfield of Washburn are the happy parents of a baby boy born last Friday.
The Commercial Club music committee will host two fundraisers in Washburn to support summer band concerts. A March 28 moving picture show at Temple theatre, with Tickets $1, and an April 9 Easter ball at the Opera house, with ladies admitted free with escorts. Jacob Segal chairs, Amos Hansen treasurer, aiming to raise $600 for uniforms, music, and a possible conductor. Secretary Heermans urges strong support.
Mrs Ida Aune died last Wednesday due to tuberculosis of the bone after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Chr Christiansen at the Norwegian Lutheran church last Saturday afternoon with interment in Woodland cemetery. The event drew a large crowd in the city as mourners said farewell. Her son Arthur and his Cedar Rapids, Iowa wife arrived about an hour before her death to attend.
Attorney Lamoreaux could not attend in the case against Chief A M Kerr charged with soliciting and taking money for protection against blind pig raids. The hearing was continued to tomorrow at ten. The state may dismiss as witnesses could not be located.
U S Marshal Pugh summoned George A Calder and A M Kerr as witnesses to appear before the grand jury at Superior on March 31 to testify in liquor cases against Gust Hendrickson and Matt Koskie. The two men are sought by Bayfield County authorities in other cases.
The Retail Merchants Credit and Commercial Association met at the Lamoreaux Hotel with 21 members present due to a severe storm. A six course dinner at 7:30 preceded toasts led by E. Bergmann, who was honored with a card set reading Our President. A general business discussion on credits followed until 11:30.
Mrs. Julia Bottomley writes a weekly fashion feature in the Times aimed at women in small towns. She presents illustrated stories with style, modesty, and economy, modeling outfits to suit limited buying facilities.
We extend heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy kindness during our sad bereavement and illness of our beloved baby. Gratitude for floral offerings and support from Woodmen of the World. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beck.
Mrs. Carl Lindstrom welcomed a son on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doucette reported a birth last Thursday. Frank Jelinek of Bayfield conducted business in the city earlier in the week.
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