21 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
1
The Prentice Quarry, led by manager Fred E. Goddard, wins a big government contract to furnish stone for the Ashland breakwater. About $30,000 will be spent to supply 1,600 cords of stone, roughly 500 cars, ensuring a busy season as brownstone demand rises with new construction.
The article explains growth in Northern Wisconsin with easy payments for farms and factories. It highlights abundant timber lands and mineral resources plus improving roads and schools. The Wisconsin Central Railway provides strong transport links. maps and pamphlets are available from Milwaukee offices.
Court Madeline I O F No 294 Washburn Wisconsin offers condolence and sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kierwick following the death of their beloved child. Committee members Florence Gibson L A Simonson W A Morse extend heartfelt sympathy.
Numerous witnesses tout Banner Salve as an effective remedy for piles with guaranteed results. Sold by Owen Fhost & Co.
The town fields four candidates for chairman three races with eight supervisors and six for treasurer. Assessor and clerk may run unopposed. No straight-ticket blocs exist, so voters face a personal contest among listed candidates led by Dan McBeath and others representing varied local interests.
The Washburn Times reports L O Johnson town treasurer died after years of illness. eight gambling suspects are bound over to the June circuit term, two released. Notices urge election-ticket payments, teacher exams in Bayfield county, and a staff change at Omaha depot.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dangerous surgery for stomach trouble and jaundice but took seven bottles of Electric Bitters, was cured, avoided the knife, and now enjoys better health. Sold for 50 cents at Owen Frost Co's drug store.
Semi annual meeting details board members and recommended town vote appropriations totaling 25000 for teachers salaries janitors wages building repairs furniture grading fencing school books incidentals and other costs. Secretary Prudhomme notes a 3300 overdrawn balance causing current year effort to cover Garfield school at 16400 and potential 1200 repairs to Lincoln school with painting and roof work.
The S H E F A extends sincere sympathy to Brother Peter K Kjaerwick and family after the loss of their young child. The resolutions express sympathy and call for publication in city papers, signed by Ole Hoving Mike Larson and Fred Olson.
A Hurley Miner note reports a country father intended to wake his son early by spanking him but the hired girl slept in the boy's room. The man spent hours explaining the mix up and apologizing, leaving readers with confusing questions about the incident.
Washburn's first class amateur team gains momentum under current management. Dan Keef returns as catcher after last season’s Bayfield game, and Base Ball Baxter is signed likely for second base. With two new players, a solid season ahead is anticipated.
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