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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
1
The county clerk reports strong bounty activity with twenty hight wolves and many pups brought in this week. Each young wolf earns $8 bounty, split between county and state. River Falls hunters P Herrick and Vid Green, who chase wolf dens, have been active in the area along with several other prospectors.
The Stearns mill in this city started on Wednesday with steam applied and the plant turning over for the first time. It ran fairly well given the machinery’s newness, though several minor changes are needed before timber sawing begins. Timber from Odallah will be brought next week and the mill will store up to run steadily, with likely a day of sawing this week on timber in the pod.
A lengthy visit to Kentfield and Lamoreaux in the west end reveals a bustling factory employing 100 plus workers year round. The firm expands with new kilns, a planned addition, and new machines to speed up output as orders rise, supporting city development.
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society holds a rummage sale at the old Carson Building on Friday and Saturday. Many articles will be placed for sale and good bargains are expected. White Wyandotte eggs home baking and candy will be sold during the sale. Burns.
The County Board will meet Monday May 17 at the court house for its annual organization. Twenty four members will serve this year with a new chairman to be elected and standing committees appointed. New members include George Curry Henry Wachsmuth L R Fleck Matt Mattson C H Werden Larry Brennen G Nelson and Andrew Lauri.
Feederie Clark and company stage the Dumas drama at the Opera House on Sunday May 9 bringing Napoleonic era intrigue love and heroic figures to the audience. Mr Clark leads a strong cast with skilled scenery and stage craft as the condemned hero unfolds his tale. The piece weaves romance with peril while teachers and officers enjoyed a supper at Sprague home and T A Oscar returned from Cumberland with a farm team.
Reports from Gordon say Weyerhauser interests have developed a rich copper mine in Douglas County. About forty men are employed. the shaft may reach 800 feet though unverified. Ore rich and smelter machinery arriving signals planned on site processing. The mine lies east of Wascott, southeast of Gordon, near Wisconsin Central tracks.
City officials reported a net saving of about 3000.00 in the past year after broad budget cuts across departments. The general fund balance shows 1268.48 with hydrant rentals unpaid, and a total general fund disbursement of 19997.58 against receipts 27200.83. Charles Flynn arrived from the South to spend the winter in the city.
Mrs Lula Palm a resident of East Fourth Street died suddenly from heart failure at her home last Friday morning. Funeral services were held at the Norwegian Lutheran church with interment in the Protestant Cemetery. She is survived by her son Carl and other relatives in various parts of the country.
The Congregational Ladies' Aid Society hosts a fair featuring up-to-date donations from city firms and ladies prepared items. Supper served two evenings at the Carson building. Also note William Landraint listed as Supervisor of Assessment and a birthday surprise for Mrs. Frank Bennett on fourth street last evening.
The court this week disposed many civil matters while only one criminal case reached trial. George Curry of Bayfield was acquitted on a larceny from the person charge. Herring's non support settled. Arntsen and Flynn matters lingered. several divorces granted. Judge Parish will preside in LaCrosse next week as the LaCrosse circuit judge is ill.
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