Iron River Winner Leads Lake Superior Oratorical Contest
Philip Elliot of Iron River won first in the western division oratorical contest at the Opera House. Superior students Fred Mohaghan and Amos Bjork placed second and third with topics The Veteran Soldier and The Wandering Jew. Finalists go to Superior on May 4 for eastern division winners and state contest.
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Lake Superior
Opera House
Philip Elliot
Iron River
Cuba
Fred Mohaghan
Nelson-Dewey School of
Superior
Amos Bjork
Central High School of
Michael Mueller
Hayward
Washburn
Spooner
W. T. Thayer
Ashland
J.J. Fischer
Bayfield
J. W. Gordon
Town Baseball Seek Funds and Schedule Ahead
Ball Team a Surego solicitors have raised funds over the past two weeks to shape the baseball park and buy uniforms. The committee reports good progress and a season is expected to begin once weather warms. Games with outside teams are being booked for a busy baseball season. Rev. A. B. C. of Eau Claire will speak next Tuesday at Washburn Opera House on The Average Man, a talk not to miss.
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Surego
Dunn
Eau Claire
Washburn Opera House
Mrs Buzzard Visits Michigan Relatives Five Weeks
Mrs J S Buzzard returned Monday from Michigan where she had been visiting relatives for five weeks. Will Carson who received the appointment as mail carrier on Route No running out of this city refused the appointment and another applicant who passed the examination will be appointed.
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J. S. Buzzard
Michigan
Will Carson
District meeting of 8 H and E F of A Lodge elects delegate
The 8 H. and E. F. of A. Lodge district meeting was held at Johnson Hall to choose a district delegate for the Grand Lodge gathering. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Swan Gran Philips Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Walstrom Philips John Holquist Commonwealth Wis Gust Friberg Hurley and Nels Hanson Rhinelander. A talk by H. M. Borgren and Gust Friberg preceded a large banquet and dance with positive reports of the event.
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A. Lodge
Johnson Hall
Grand Lodge
Swan Gran
Philips
N. M. Walstrom
John Holquist
Commonwealth, Wis
Gust Friberg
Hurley
Nels Hanson
Rhinelander
H. M. Borgren
Trout catch marks former alderman pursuits
Since Charles Taberman stepped down from the fourth ward seat he has spent spare time fishing. Last Sunday he returned with a rainbow trout over twenty inches long and more than three and a half pounds, described as a beauty.
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Charles Taberman
Miss Clara Marsh and Margaret Proell Visit Ashland Saturday
Miss Clara Marsh and Margaret Proell spent Saturday evening visiting with friends in Ashland, sharing conversation and light refreshments during the informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Marsh
Margaret Proell
Ashland
Mrs. H. Benton
Mary Brunner
Court in Session at Bayfield County Term
The regular May term of the circuit court for Bayfield County is in session with Judge John K. Parish presiding. The Fort Dearborn National Bank v T F Mackmiller on a $1000 note resulted in a verdict for the defendant Iron River man. Lydia McLean was granted a divorce from Edgar A McLean. The state versus Sam Windhell for larceny from the person went to the jury and found him guilty. The state versus And Kenula for assault went to the jury before noon today.
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Bayfield County
John K. Parish
Fort Dearborn National Bank
T. F. Mackmiller
Iron River
Lydia McLean
Edgar A. McLean
Iron County
Sam Windhell
And
Kenula
Sunday Dinner Menu at Meehan Cafe Serves Broad Date
Sunday menu lists Cream of Tomato soup with olives and pickles, lake trout and beef roasts, veal and chicken entries, Eminee of beef, mushroom compote, rice peaches, multiple salads and vegetables, desserts of pies and vanilla ice cream, plus tea coffee and milk. Priced at 35 cents.
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Meehan Cafe
Saratoga
Au Gus
Hungarians Form Tokaj Grape Settlement Near Plant
Five Hungarian families from Pennsylvania arrived last week and moved onto land behind the dynamite plant. They plan to clear land and grow grapes for wines, naming the settlement Tokaj in homage to the famous Hungarian grape region. The venture is new but thought likely to succeed in this area.
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Pennsylvania
Tokaj
Hungaria
Public schools chief notes earth ownership contrast
Henry Stahl, Bayfield Public Schools superintendent, attended the division oratorical contest in town last Friday. Miss Emma Kinney of Superior visited over Sunday, guest of Miss Mable Kinney. Rain last weekend boosted grass growth. Captain Nemo and the Upsor crew, docked at Northwestern Fuel, returned to prepare the boat for the season, likely to depart port late this week.
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Henry Stahl
Bayfield
Emma Kinney
Superior
Mable Kinney
Nemo
Upsor
Explosion tears through Iron River killing Mrs Dahl
A dynamite blast near the South Shore tracks in Iron River killed 82 year old Mrs Dahl and wounded several others after over two hundred pounds exploded in a barn owned by Harvey Ellerman. A flying board injured Charles Sullivan and many windows were smashed.
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Iron River
Beauregard Murder Trial Restart Ordered by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reversed the lower court and sent the Beauregard murder case back for trial. Attorney A. W. McLeod represented Beauregard, who was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing Louis Mitchell during a Barnes family quarrel. Beauregard claimed self defense.
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Supreme Court
John Beauregardyurder
A. W. McLeod
Beauregard
Louis Mitchell
Barnes
Confirmation Services to Be Held for Thirty-Nine Children
The Norwegian Lutheran church in Washburn will hold confirmation next Sunday at 10 30 a m for a class of thirty nine. Twenty eight from the city and the rest from Major. The afternoon service follows at 3 00 p m with communion. Names listed include Clarence Dahl Elmer Anderson Walter Johnson Edna Hovind Ellen Hanson Ingrid Hostland Margret Rood Mable Skamfer Nora Olson Alfin Swanson Bernhard Iger Carl Anderson Elmer Erickson Floyd Thompson Harry Sagen Herbert Ziehlsdorff John Wick Levy Rowe Ole Blexrud Claudia Mitchell Clara Blexrud Eva Rolls Ella Steinert Edith taberman Edna Sandow Hazel Erickson Jennie Norlander Erhard Sundeen Glenn Anderson Geo Berg Laurence Berg Melvin Carlson Ralph Jacobson Olaf Olson Alfrida Anderson Bertha Lindberg Josephine Olson Signa Carlson
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Major
Washburn Clarence Dahl
Jlmer Anderson
Walter Johnson
Bertha Severson
Edna Hovind
Ellen Hanson
Ingrid Hostland
Margret Ro
Glenn Anderson
Geo. Berg
Laurence Berg
Melvin Carlson
Ralph Jacobson
Olaf Olson Alfrida Anderson
Bertha Lindberg
Josephine Olson
Signa Carlson
Annual Public School Exhibit at Walker High on May 12
Teachers prepare the annual school exhibit at Walker High School for Friday evening May 12. The display covers regular work in drawing writing and handiwork. A musical program will be followed by an address on Medical Inspection of Schools by Superintendent W. E. Maddock of Superioa. All interested residents are invited.
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Walker High School
W. E. Maddock
Superioa
Close Call at Bayfield County Fair Grounds Fire
A brush fire on the Bayfield county Fair grounds near Iron River rekindled last Wednesday afternoon and, driven by high winds, spread toward buildings and fences. Workers with shovels and a breaking plow contained the blaze, preventing damage.
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Bayfield County Fair
Iron River
Tron
The Average Man Lecture At Opera House
A. B. C. Dunne of Eau Clair will headline a talk on what the average man is next Tuesday evening at the Opera House. With Dunne’s strong reputation, a large crowd is expected and tickets are on sale at Fox's Drug Store. Adults 35 cents, children 25 cents.
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Opera House
A. B. C. Dunne
Eau- Clair
Dunne
Fox’s
Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Simone
A daughter was born on Tuesday May 2 to Mr and Mrs John Simone. Mrs Swanson, mother of Mrs G Boline, has been very ill for a week and is now over seventy years old. In Minnesota politics Representative ONeill faced a fight, and Superior prepares for Legal Bros remodeling on South Tower Ave and Belknap Street with completion planned for late July.
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John Simone
O'Neill
Minnesota
Superior
Board of Trade
Legal Bros
South Tower Ave
Belknap Street
Legal Brothers
Wisconsin
Firemen of Company No 3 Planned May Opera House Dance
Firemen of Company No 3 prepare a large social dance at the Opera House on Friday evening May 12. The event, touted as a leading social affair, marks twelve years since their last ball and promises lively Thompson's Orchestra for music and a good time for all.
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Opera House
Thompson
Their Crystal Wedding The Potvins Celebrate 15th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Potvin of West Bayfield Street were surprised at home last Monday evening by about fifty friends and neighbors for their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Mrs Potvin received a phone call to return home from a show, and guests gathered shortly after. A luncheon was served and gifts were given to the couple, who wed April 21 1896.
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William Potvin
West Bayfield Street
Mrs. Potvin
Dr Coburn Dies After Illness City Resident Led Grandview Resort
Dr Coburn longtime city resident and summer resort operator at Grandview died last Friday after a prolonged illness. His funeral occurred in Grandview drawing condolences from many Washburn friends.
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Coburn
Grandview
Washburn
Change at work as Wieman returns from illness
Harry Wieman was on the sick list the first of the week but is now able to be at work at the shop. Mrs. McDonald of Two Harbors Minnesota was called here the latter part of last week to attend the funeral of her brother Thomas Doyle whose death occurred Friday night.
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Thomas Doyle
Virginia
Minn
M. E. Doyle
Doyle
Harry Wieman
Mrs. McDonald
Two Harbors
Measles Cured by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
Mrs O B Palmer of Little Rock reports her son’s measles were followed by a severe cough. She claims one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured him quickly and he has not been troubled since. The ad notes croup and whooping cough respond to the remedy and warns to buy the genuine yellow package from druggists.
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O. B. Palmer
Little Rock
Ywrk
Foley
Council Looks for Clear Lighting Plan for Next Meeting
The new council, meeting April 18 and again Tuesday, tasks the lighting committee to secure a definite proposal from the lighting company for the next session. Alderman Ambly notes cost savings possible with half the lights, estimating five to seven hundred dollars yearly to start. The council also passes a detachment resolution for sections 21 22 27 28 Range 4 west including Houghton village and farmland. Mayor Hering's board recommendations are confirmed for the school and library boards, and Olson and Ambly join the Board of Health.
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Ambly
A. W. McLeod
Houghton
Hering
Rev. Christiansen
George Mertz
Guy W. Hacker
O. M. Olson
Hans Ambly
Board of Health
Washburn Brick Plant Readies for Summer Startup
Manager T. J. Skjelberg and sons are preparing the Washburn Brick plant for operations this summer. Changes will expand production, offering jobs to many workers as operations begin. The clay quality promises high grade brick that improves with deeper digging, and sales are strong. Brick size has been reduced to align with industry norms.
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T. J. Skjelberg and
Congregational Ladies Aid Society Meeting Note
The Congregational Ladies Aid society will meet in the church parlors next Wednesday afternoon. Superintendent of Schools Oscar will leave today for Madison and Eau Clair to look up teachers for the coming year.
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Congregational Ladies Aid Society
Oscar
Madison and
Eau Clair
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