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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
1
The semi annual meeting of the Board of School Directors was held this week. Members showed strong interest in the manual training department and the overall school work presented by the administration.
The Times reports Bigelow property sale not yet final with Hines and Weyerhauser watching land value. A Washburn businessman criticizes local apathy and urges a new, concerted Business Men's Association to promote agriculture, manufacturing, and investment in Bayfield county.
A town caucus to nominate a full town ticket convenes at the town hall at 8 tonight. Possible candidates include Nels Nelson Dan McBeath and C B Simpson. All residents urged to attend.
George Posey announces he will run for the office of supervisor and asks voters for support at the polls on election day.
C H McIntosh of Washburn spoke on Niagara at the Congregational church last Friday evening. The stereopticon pictures of the falls whirlpools and other attractions were described as fine and the lecture proved highly interesting and well attended.
A candidate for assessor, Johnston asks voters for backing in the race. The message emphasizes public service and elected accountability.
Candidate for county assessor O. O. Lunn asks supporters to voting turnout on election day.
Resident of Washburn for seventeen years J N Kinney asks electors for their support at the polls. If elected he pledges to do justice to all.
Eighty acres of land with thirty acres cleared and buildings on site. Stock is for sale. For particulars call on John Grant at Soo River.
Charley E. Sweet came back from Lumberton Mississippi on Tuesday and will work in the Bigelow mill this season. He has been away several months employed at a southern saw mill and his return suggests the southern climate agreed with him.
John Halloran writes from Whiting Indiana March 14 1902 praising growth and wages in Whiting and Indiana Harbor. He notes carpenters earning 33 to 40 cents an hour, scarce labor, mass housebuilding, 5 to 6 room cottages at 10 to 15 dollars monthly, a large Standard Oil plant, and a minimal town jail. He plans to send a map and Whiting News and sends regards to Washburn friends.
The Lincoln county Republicans are urged to support re nomination and reelection of Governor La Follette to retire Senators Spooner and Quarles to private life. The orators claim Senators should be retired if the Governor is to be opposed.
Important notice states the stock of H. L. Pratt & Co has been purchased and Maup Picotr & Co will serve patrons with a first-class miliner. They will display latest novelties and hats, with an opening announcement to be made in the paper soon.
George Barnes broke camp early in the week after a successful logging season. He put in about 1,500,000 for Stillwater people in the Eau Claire lakes and hauled timber about five miles.
The semi annual meeting showed full board attendance and approval of the Executive Board's work. Secretary Sheridan notes the year’s finances with a remaining balance of 7 796.56 and compares it to last year, while the manual training department begins and a boiler room outside the building is recommended to remove the steam boiler danger.
RiceHard A Hering announces candidacy for town clerk and asks friends for support in the election. He invites community backing and mentions his field of service.
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