Omaha Night Train Proposal Aims For Better Rail Service
A. H. Wilkinson of First National Bank Bayfield led a push in Washburn to urge Omaha Railway to add night service between the Chequamegon Bay area and the Twin Cities. Washburn Commercial Club passed resolutions citing missed business ties and tourism potential, urging faster travel for northern Wisconsin, Ashland, and Bayfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wilkinson
First National Bank of
Bayfield
City
Washburn Commercial Club
Omaha Railway Company
Chequamegon Bay District
Twin Cities
Ashland
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
Lake Region
Marriage of Pauline Newhardt and John Danielson
Miss Pauline Newhardt and Mr John Danielson were married at the bride’s parents home with Rev H L Goodrich officiating. Jeanette Love was maid of honor and Fred Newhardt served as best man. A wedding dinner for twenty followed and the couple left for Minneapolis for their honeymoon. They plan to reside in Hoffmann Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Newhardt
Philiip.Newhardt
West 4Thi Street
John Danielson
Amery
H. L. Goodrich
Methodist Church
Jeanette Love
Fred Newhardt
Minneapolis
Hoffmann, Minn
Newhardt
Wisconsin
Catholic Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs. George Lee's Home
The Catholic Ladies Aid society will be entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Lee, with plans for the gathering and activities discussed in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies Aid Society
George Lee
Captain Doherty Circulates Mary Scott Time Cards in City
John B Doherty captain of the Steamer Mary Scott visits the city distributing season time cards for 1915. He notes the whistle of the Mary Scott may be heard before four weeks. Also a city drug store seeks a boy to learn the drug business needing at least two years of high school.
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John B Doherty
Washbur
Scott
Doherty
Mary Scott
City Drug Store
Big Attendance at Farm School in Northern Wisconsin
About 150 farmers from three or four counties attended the five day farm school at the State Experimental Farm in Ashland Junction. University officials may offer a three week session next year. Supt E J Delwiche led the event with professors J W Milward F L Musbach and F H Scribner directing talks on northern Wisconsin farming methods.
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Wisconsin
Ashland Junction
E. J. Delwiche
J. W. Milward
F. L. Musbach
F. H. Scribner
Detective Wiard to Speak on Saloon Question at Opera House
Owen O. Wiard founder of the World’s Association of Detectives will lecture at the Opera House Thursday through Saturday next week on the license question. He drew large crowds last year and warned attendees to leave children at home as seating is limited and admission is free.
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Owen O. Wiard
World’s Association of Detectives
Opera House
Wiard
Opera
Washburn
Wiechmann to take over City Drug Store in Washburn
Ben A. Wiechmann will become proprietor of the City Drug Store on April 1 replacing Q. W. Frost who retires after 25 years in business. Wiechmann, formerly with City Drug Store and Fox Bros. Pharmacy, plans a complete store overhaul and expansion with Arthur Oldendorf assisting.
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Washburn
Ben A. Wiechmann
Wiechmann
City Drug Store
Fox Bros. Pharmacy
Wausau
Fred
Fred Wiechmann
Arthur Oldendorf
Ladysmith
McRae
Frost
Death of Fred Terrell A Virginia Minn. Resident
Fred Terrell a former Washburn and Virginia Minn. resident died at his Virginia home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and an adopted son. Funeral services will be held at St. Pauls Episcopal church with interment at Greenwood. Terrell was a longtime builder supplies firm partner and active in local politics.
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Fred Terrell
Virginia Minn
Virginia Daily Independent
Leonard Brinker
F. W. Terrell
Virginia
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Greenwood
Terrell
State Hospital
Fergus Falls
Stevens & Terrell
Knights of Pythias Carnation Ball Set for Easter Monday
Pretty invitations go out for the Knights of Pythias annual Carnation Ball to be held at the Armory on Easter Monday night April 6. Pederson's Orchestra will provide music as the lodge aims for one of the citys best dances with carnations for dancers and a festive hall.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Pederson
Swell Affair Card Party and Vaudeville Sketch in St Louis
A card party and vaudeville sketch titled A Swell Affair will be staged at the St. Louis Hall on Wednesday evening April 7. The show features leading city entertainers and will be followed by a card party with admission set at 20 cents. T H Robinson's auto livery ran its first spring trip on the Ashland road Sunday and is back in service for the season.
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St. Louis Hall
T. H. Robinson
Ashland Road
Lecture by Mr. Petrie at Congregational Church Sunday
Mr. Petrie, superintendent of the Wisconsin Division of the Society of the Friendless and head of the Home of the Friendless at Wauwatosa, will deliver a lecture at the Congregational church on Sunday evening March 28. Special music will accompany the event. The Mother's Club organized the meeting and invites all parents to attend.
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Petrie
Wisconsin
The
Society of the Friendless
Thanks for support during illness and death of wife and mother
The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and comforting words during the illness and death of their wife and mother. They acknowledge Royal Neighbors and many friends for floral offerings. Signed by Mr. Timothy Manning and children.
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Timothy Manning
Farm for Rent 65 Acres In St Paul Area
65 acres cleared with 20 acres fenced pasture and plowed land ready for crops. Includes temporary summer buildings and a good well. Rent cheap to the right party. Write to John C. Ott 750 S Roberts St St Paul Minn.
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John C. Ott
S. Roberts
St. Paul
Minn
Supreme Court Reverses Itself on Foreign Voting Papers
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed its position ruling that all foreigners must have their second papers to vote in Wisconsin elections this spring. Earlier the court had allowed voting with first papers, a decision now overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Hawkes Escape Prompted City Police This Week
Charles Hawkes who was sentenced to ninety days in county jail for giving liquor to minors escaped and remained in town for days before officers tracked him. Miss Evelyn Downs and Charles Frost were elected delegates to the World Convention of Christian Endeavor in Chicago in July.
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Charles Hawkes
Hawkes
Christian ‘Endeavor Society
Evelyn Downs
Charles Frost
Christian Endeavor Societies
Chicago
Calder for Municipal Judge in Washburn
Paid advertisement from George A. Calder seeking votes for Washburn Municipal Judge. He notes he has held the office by appointment since last December and pledges to perform duties conscientiously and without fear or favor.
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Bayfield County
Washburn
Farmers Will Meet Saturday For Pickle Station Effort
A district farmers meeting is planned for Saturday March 27 at the Commercial Club rooms to discuss establishing a Heinz pickle salting station in the city. L. S. Markley acreage manager will explain pickle growing details and seed is provided free while cucumbers are purchased at top prices.
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H. J. Heinz Pickle Company
Ashland Junction
Washburn
Heinz Company
L. S. Markley
Teachers Examinations Scheduled in Bayfield Iron River and Washburn
Examinations for second grade on April 6 and first grade on April 7 at Bayfield and Iron River. Washburn exams run June 9 to 12, 1915. Renew certificates by credits earned at the Normal and send them in after summer. Jessie N. Smith, Co Supt. The Old Timers lost to the Youngsters at Proell Alleys Monday evening in bowling.
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Bayfield
Iron River
Washburn
Jessie N. Smith
Proell
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Omaha
United
Owe Frost
Q. W. Frost
Prop
Atlaamen
North Wis
City Drug
Carnation
Stearns Lumber Company
Odanah, ‘Wis
Mesdames
E. E. Kentfield
Quincy Brooks
M. #. Kenfield
Brooks
Lake Boulevard
O. A. Lamoreaux
Kenfield
Mesdames R. Gilmore
W. Z. Robinson
St. Patrick’s
Margaret Lowham
Miss Boyland
Howard Palmer
Rem Bell
Ralph Brandon
Northfield
Pickle Factory
Amos M. Hansen
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