Secret Copper Welding Claim Attracts Fortune Offer
Blacksmith Parent, working at Roy's Camps above Bayfield, claims to have discovered a copper welding process. He reportedly rejected a $38,000 offer and waits for a larger bid. A sample welded copper steel join was shown, defying separation at the weld. Also, William Cavanaugh and Paul Loveland completed a wireless telegraph setup based on Marconi, planning a regional station to transmit Morse messages across hundreds of miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent
Roy
Bayfield
E. Bryan
William Cavanaugh
Paul Loveland
Loveland Farm
Marconi
Cavanaugh
Town Treasurer Transfers Books After Solid Collection
Town of Washburn Treasurer A. P. Stone handed over town books to the county treasurer on Saturday. He reported a strong collection totaling 7,891.99 dollars of 9,495.52. Personal property tax was 95713 with only 62 cents uncollected.
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A. P. Stone
Washburn
Oyster supper and church entertainment a great success
The Catholic ladies held an oyster supper and the church choir girls provided an entertainment that drew a large and enthusiastic crowd. The event was well staged and thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees.
Local notes on repairs and sermons in Grandview and city
A. Branoer returns from Odanah after winter work. Miss Lawrence of Grandview Methodist Church preached at the city church last Sunday evening. W. D. Carson nears completion of repairs on the Mertens residence, Washington Ave, with painting and papering soon. The home, already modern, will be a neat finish.
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A. Branoer
Odanah
Miss Lawrence
Grandview
W. D. Carson
Mertens
Washington Ave
Washburn Horticultural Society to Discuss Potatoes
The Washburn Horticultural Society will hold a meeting at the Commercial Club rooms on Monday evening. Farmers are urged to attend as the potato question will be taken up and varieties for next season decided. Selecting exclusive varieties could help Washburn produce marketable, well branded potatoes nationally.
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Washburn Horticultural Society
Washburn
Mrs Nellie Lillian Thompson Dies in Medford Wis
Mrs Nellie Lillian Thompson wife of William Thompson formerly of Cornucopia Wis died in Medford Wis Sunday evening March 12 from consumption after seeking relief in Denver Colo and being brought to Medford March 9 The Thompsons had lived in Medford briefly and in Cornucopia during the mill era friends recall her many kindnesses and grief at her early death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Lillian Thompson
William Thompson
Cornucopia
Wis
Medford
Thompson
Thompson & Fleet
Visitors Reported by Odanah and Virginia Friends
James Ryan from Odanah visited with his family over Sunday while Herbert Borgren of Virginia Minnesota spent the past week in the city with friends. Herbert works in a large machine shop in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ryan
Odanah
Herbert Borgren
Virginia, Minn
Herbert
Virginia
Opposing the Bill Committee From Bayfield County at Madison
Bayfield County opponents led by Attorney A W McLeod County Clerk Nels M Oscar and C H Werden advance to Madison to fight the proposed county division. They present petitions maps and resolutions arguing the bill would strip ten townships from Bayfield. A Price County delegation also opposes the measure. The group aims to defeat the plan and protect local land and settlement patterns. Local real estate figures push farm demonstration as a counterpoint noting Bayfield growers near Park Falls and Washburn show potential and urge investors to open farms. Peavey Co plans new orchards and expansion of fruit farms to illustrate land value and attract buyers.
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A. W. McLeod
Nels M. Oscar
C. H. Werden
Mason
Madison
Bayfield County
Price County
Park Falls
Harvey Nourse
Bayfield
Washburn
H. H. Peavey & Co
William Daily
Peavey
Commercial Club Friday meetings and city tax update
The Commercial Club holds Friday evening meetings for its business. California voters supported the recall but San Francisco cannot shift the exposition elsewhere. Dr Aked’s views on California righteousness versus New York are questioned. George Mertz bought the Stockstad building and moved his confectionery stock there with plans to rebuild after a fire. City Treasurer Nels Lee turned delinquent rolls to the county, reporting over 90 percent collection for the year. total roll was 44 066.60 with 40 037.34 collected and only 68.60 left unpaid for personal property tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mertz
Stockstad
Mr. Mertz
Nels Lee
Lee
Bayfield County Exam Dates For 1911 Schools
Bayfield County Wisconsin announces teacher examinations for Bayfield High April 3 to 5 Washburn April 6 to 8 Iron River June 14 to 16. Common diploma tests April 19 to 21 and state graded exams May 23 to 24. Paper ink provided by examiner, pens to be brought by applicants. Exams start at nine each day. Jessie M. Smith County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
Wis
Bayfield High School
Washburn Pioneer
Iron River High School
Jessie M. Smith
Orpheum Theatre Promises Big Saturday Show
Manager Scantland announces a major Orpheum program for Saturday night featuring 4000 feet of top film, special music by the Orpheum Orchestra, and Sheff Bailey singing two popular songs. He hails it as one of their best shows yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scantland
Orpeum Theatre
Orpheum Orchestra
Sheff Bailey
Earthquake Fears Over Panama Canal Threat
An uneasy contemporary debate questions whether a major quake could finish the Panama Canal division. Analysts discuss the ditch’s vulnerability and potential geological impacts if seismic activity progresses.
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Panama Canal
Election April 4 Will Choose City Officials and Judges
The spring election on April 4 will select six aldermen and six supervisors from city wards. Voters should pick men with city interests and businesslike aims, some incumbents likely to return while others should change. The circuit judgeship features John K. Parish and G. N. Risjord in a keen, close race. A. M. Warden remains the Municipal Judge candidate.
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John K. Parish
G. N. Risjord
A. M.warden
Night Patrolman Captures Chicken Thieves
Patrolman Gideon Chauvin, alerted by a ruckus near the Kinney building, confronted two dogs breaking into a chicken coop. He fired twice, wounding both suspects, while most of the Kinney flock of chickens and turkeys were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Chauvin
Mr. Chauvin
Kinney
Mr. Kinney
Bayfield Board Leaves Saloon Licenses Intact
Bayfield Wisconsin town board met to rule on complaints against five saloonkeepers for Sunday openings. The vote to revoke licenses failed two to one with Wachsmuth and Miller against and Howder in favor. Attorney Pierrelee of Ashland represented the saloonkeepers. grounds for denial were not stated. An appeal to the circuit court is planned to force revocation.
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Bayfield
Wis
Henry Wachsmuth
al Miller
Peter Howder
Pierrelee
Ashland
Spitzer Family Clears Land Above City for Farm
Joseph Spitzer and sons have begun brush clearing on their land just above the city. Mr. Spitzer possesses a fine property and aims to build a beautiful farm in the coming years.
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Joseph Spitzer and Sons
Mr. Spitzer
Injured mill worker in Ashland survives blast
Hans Eleason head sawyer at Stearns mill was badly burned when a stove exploded after he attempted to light it with gasoline. He poured more fuel on the coals, causing the blast. He escaped into a saloon where his clothes were torn off. He is now at Rhinehart hospital and progressing as well as could be expected.
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Hans Eleason
Stearns Mill
Ashland
Eleason
Rhinehart Hospital
Peavey Enters City Alderman Race for Second Ward
Real estate man H H Peavey has been urged by second ward residents to run for alderman. If elected he will pursue a businesslike administration and advance the city’s interests with progressive ideas for government. The voters are urged to elect Peavey.
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Peavey
H. H. Peavey
Peavy
Mr. Peavey
Improvements At Orpheum Theatre To Increase Capacity
A crew began improvements at the Orpheum theatre including a steel fireproof booth an inclined platform and additional seating raising capacity to 260. Work is slated for completion by Saturday night. Arthur Nelson and Vance Slate were seen visiting friends at Ashland Sunday.
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Orpheum Theatre
Arthur Nelson
Vance
Slate
Ashland
Nominate a Ticket at Washburn Caucus
A caucus at the Three Switch school house Washburn nominated a ticket for the April 4 election. Chairman Chris Hansen. Supervisors T. A. Oscar I. J. Sten. Clerk M. B. Miller. Treasurer A. P. Stone. Assessor Ole Rowe. Constables John Bartness Peter Molnan. Justice P. A. Johnson. A second slate is expected with a spirited campaign anticipated.
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Three Switch
Washburn
Chris. Hansen
T. A. Oscar
I. J. Sten
Miller
A. P Stone
Ole Rowe
John Bartness
Peter Molnan
P. A. John
Two New Farmers Locate in Bayfield County
Mike Hubsch and Alfred Hodge from Bird Island Minnesota arrived Tuesday evening to farm nearby lands. One will settle on land 10-A9-6 near the school house named the Barrons others on 28-49-5. Both youths show great faith in Bayfield County farm lands and are welcomed to the area.
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Mike Hubsch
Alfred Hodgeson
Bird Island
Minn
Local Races and Timber Trade Highlight City News
George Dibbell Sr seeks Alderman in the 6th Ward while Ole Ramstead runs for Supervisor. Frank Stuhlman reports Jake Stark has a strong post with a Des Moines elevator firm. William Little, the Jack Pine King, was in town, ending a winter of timber work and box wood shipments to Renfield Lamoreaux Co. factory. summer logging will resume.
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George Dibbell, Sr
Ole Ramstead
Frank Stuhlman
Des Moines
Iowa
Jake Stark
Frank
Mr. Stark
William Little
Mr. Little
Renfield- Lamoreaux Co
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