Ex-Gov Willis to Speak Here in Wisconsin Tour
Ex Governor Frank B. Willis of Ohio will speak at a Y M C A dinner on Monday March 22 at 6 30 p m during a Wisconsin tour from March 16 to April 11 under the Citizens Council for Constitutional Order. He recalls his Ohio tenure to counter radicalism and cites Lincolnian humor and evidence backed arguments.
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Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Wisconsin
Citizen’s Council For Constitutional Order
Willis
Manufacturing City
America
Lincoln
Coal supply clash at Washburn despite company denial
Local agent John W. Gibson of Northwestern Fuel quarrels with our report on coal on hand. We traced dock figures showing 18 tons of hard coal and 97 tons buckwheat coal, plus dust, amid claims of shortages and shipments, with Washburn reliant on one supplier for winter fuel.
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Northwestern Fuel Company
Gibson
Washburn
Washburn Dock
Bayfield
Iron River
Mr. Gibson
Public Utility Purchase Question Faces Washburn Vote
The April 6 election centers on whether Washburn should buy the Washburn Water Works and Washburn Electric and Power. The Wisconsin Railway Commission will set the purchase price after appraisal. bonds would finance the deal, and city ownership implies an annual deficit unless rates or expenses shift.
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Railway Commission
Washburn
Washburn Water Works Company
Washburn Electric and Power Company
the Times
Electric Lightiay
Wisconsin
Methodist Episcopal Church Schedule Details
D. W. Davis, pastor conducts services at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m led by Mrs F T Beers. Public worship at 11 00 a m. Epworth League gathers at 7 p m with a service of song presented by Epworth League. Methodist Brotherhood meets on the second and fourth Friday evenings at 8 o clock.
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F.T. Beers
Epworth League
Methodist Brotherhood
Nov Luth Church Services Schedule
The notice lists Sunday services at 10 30 and 7 0 with evening English. Sunday school at noon. Services at Engoe 2 30 in Norwegian with a 30 minute English song service.
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Engoe
John Mohn Visitation Seeks Furnished Rental
John Mohn arrived from Ron Belt with family for a brief stay seeking a four to six room furnished house for two adults. Call Times office for arrangements.
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John Mohn
Ron Belt
Fuel worries boil as Washburn readers urge coal stock
Residents fear fuel shortage after May 1 as docks must be cleaned for a new coal supply. The Washburn paper criticizes Northwestern Fuel company and Mr Gibson for failing to reassure the public and notes subscription cancellations affect printing business in St Paul.
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Northwestern Fuel Company
Gibson
Washburn
Ano Ther
Washbury
St. Paul
Mrs. Alex Maitland Visits Relatives at Park Falls
Mrs. Alex Maitland is visiting relatives at Park Falls as she spends time with kin in the northern town. Neighbors report a quiet visit with family members and local scenes amid autumn weather.
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Mrs. Alex. Maitland
Park Falls
Washburn Water Works Income and Expense 1918 19
The report shows pumping costs including coal totaling 5572.90 and fireman salary of 1185.87 for the year ending July 1 1919. Other pumping expenses are allocated accordingly in the financial breakdown furnished to the Railway Commission.
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Railway Commission
Washburn Light & Power 1919 Financial Summary
The Washburn Light and Power Company reports for 1919 a net operating revenue of 4201.76 from 22815.08 total revenue. Expenses totaled 18613.32 including current purchases labor materials and taxes with 2000.00 in dividends and 3662.97 for extensions and equipment. Plant value at Jan 1 stood at 46448.91 before depreciation.
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Railway Commission
Water Company
Commission
Sesto
New Picture Show Planned for Bergen Building
The Bergen building on West Bayfield Street is being remodeled for a new picture show expected to open in April. Partitions have been removed to lengthen the room and a new front will be installed as local and outside capital backs the venture.
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Bergen
West Bayfield Street
Edward Wiggens Declares Candidacy for 6th Ward Alderman
Edward Wiggens announces his bid for Alderman in the 6th Ward. He frames his campaign around local development, public safety, and community services with support from supporters in the ward.
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Edward Wiggens
Aero sleigh crash injures none in winter try-out
Don Cameron and Lans Goodnough built an aerosleigh that went into a tail spin during a wind swept ice run last Montay. Cameron escaped unhurt as the machine rolled over and broke its runner and propeller. New parts are on order and the duo anticipate speeds near 100 mph once repairs finish.
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Don Cameron
Lans Goodnough
Cameron
Houghton Point
Goodnough
Bergmann Declares Not a Candidate for Alderman Seat
Bergmann states he is not a candidate for alderman or any office. He has served multiple terms and hopes a younger person with more time to duties receives the honor.
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Bergmann
Caucus to Nominate Town Officers in Bayview Wisconsin
Notice by the Bayview caucus committee of Bayfield County Wisconsin that a caucus will be held at the Houghton school house on Saturday March 20 1920 at 2 o clock in the afternoon to nominate candidates for town offices to be voted on at the April 6 1920 election. Co F Bogenriet John O Bodin Andrew Mannu caucus committee dated March 6 1920.
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Bayview
Bayfield County
Wis
Houghton
For Sale or Lease Bayview Hotel and Garage
For sale or lease the Bayview Hotel and its garage, hotel fully furnished, garage stocked with tools and two cars. Inquiries to L. Plumpton. 4t 8-11.
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Bayview
L. Plumpton
Illness of Mrs. Lien and tax statement reprint notice
Mrs. A J Lien has been very ill during the past week and her condition has been quite serious. Friends hope that her illness will be of short duration. In the Washburn Lighting company statement published last week there appeared a mistake in the taxes paid which necessitated publishing the statement again. This lost item notice describes a red buckskin glove found between Fox Bros Drug Store and the Commercial Club. Finder please leave at this office to receive reward.
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A. J. Lien
Washburn Lighting Company
Fox Bros
Commercial Club
Fire sweeps three homes on East 7th street
A blaze last Sunday morning at 5 o'clock destroyed the Andrew Messner home on East 7th Street and heavily damaged the adjacent Rush and Zinski residences. Fire crews fought flames, saved minimal furniture, and limited insurance coverage to about half for the Messner property.
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Andrew Messner
East 7Th Street
Messner
Rush
Zinski
Mr. Messner
Adjpinig
Central Company
Local moves and health notes in city events
Claire and Collins of the northern Omaha division transacted business in the city Wednesday. Dr. O'Brien of Ashland attended a consultation here yesterday. General Agent Wallace of Nad and Mrs. John Halverson are reported ill with improving condition. Phil Hagen attended a telegraphers’ meeting in Spooner Tuesday and Wednesday. DeMars Brothers announce sale of two New Series 6 Studebakers to Dr. Axley and George R. Moore. Leo Wilkinson of Bayfield passed through en route to Eau Claire then Mississippi to recuperate. he recently underwent an operation. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Cecil Smith last Sunday. Rex Lowry left Saturday for DuPont, Washington, then Arizona to seek health recuperation.
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Claire
Collins
Northern
Omaha
Dr. O'Brien
Ashland
Wallace
Nad
John’ Halverson
Phil Hagen
Spooner
DeMars Brothers
Studébaker
Dr. Axley
George R. Moore
Leo Wilkinson
Bayfield
Eau Claire
Mississippi
Mr. Wilkinson
Cecil Smith
Swedish Lutheran Church Services Schedule
Local notice lists future Swedish Lutheran services by town and date. Washburn March 14 10 30 a m Bayfield March 14 7 30 p m Ashland March 21 10 30 a m Washburn March 21 7 30 p m Bayfield March 28 10 30 a m Ashland March 28 7 30 p m
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Washbur
Bayfield
Ashland
Washburn
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The
Coun
Cil
John W. Gibson
Wisconsin Railway Commission
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. W. Davis
First Congregational Church
G. H. Waters
Pastor
Washburn Light & Power Company
AERO
Cameron Escapes
Caucus Committee
Fire and
Rex Lowry
DuPont
Washi
Arizona
A. Road
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