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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
6
A New York Times anecdote recounts General John A. Logan revealing his ears after a hair cut, joking with a dining companion and her child about not having asses ears. The second excerpt reports a Bayfield County probate notice for the estate of Delos Selly with hearing set for June 8 1902 and publication requirements.
The Independent notes scattered legends of tramp signals used to direct beggars to targets and shelters. It cites anecdotes about residences of A L P B and Sheriff A M, suggesting signals spread by word rather than telegraph or press, and recalls Judge S threatening to arrest the next tramp at his door, after which the begging plague waned.
The report details about 12,000 barmaids in Great Britain, mostly English, with some Irish and Scottish workers. Bar staff endure 16 to 18 hour days, only one hour for meals, suffering health issues from long shifts and alcohol exposure. In London alone about 10,000 young women work as barmaids or bartenders, largely daughters of officers, clergymen, and merchants.
Reports warn that small six to eight inch pygmy fish in the Orinoco river will attack humans in schools. These ferocious creatures bite at caught fish and can mutilate a person if a swimmer or fisherman falls overboard.
A Scotsman James Chalmers of Dundee proposed adhesive stamps in 1834 but faced ridicule and health concerns. In 1841 postal authorities gave his plan serious attention and the stamp age began.
The State of Wisconsin and multiple defendants are summoned to appear within twenty days to defend an action in Bayfield County Circuit Court. The complaint was filed March 19 1902 and lists numerous named defendants and unknown heirs and owners. Plaintiff A W McLeod serves as attorney with address in Washburn Wisconsin.
Probate notice details the estate of Margaret Stewart deceased. Archibald Downs and Catharine Downs seek approval of their administration and request the court set a hearing date. The hearing is scheduled for May 6, 1902, at 2 p.m. in Washburn, with publication of this notice in the Washburn Times for three weeks.
Notice to affect Nicholas Flynn convicted of second degree murder in Bayfield County on December 11 1895. A pardon petition will be presented to Governor Robert M La Follette on April 14 1902 at 2 PM. Attorneys Sanborn and Sanborn sign the notice.
The Pioneer Press announces a grand winter excursion for January and February 1902 through Florida Cuba and the Bahama Islands visiting Jacksonville St Petersburg Palmetto Fort Myers Port Tampa Key West Havana Matanzas Miami Nassau and more. The personally conducted trip costs 298 dollars all inclusive aboard a special train and palatial steamers.
The Bayfield County Circuit Court summons Washburn Land Company plaintiff against Caroline Denison and George H. Quayte as administrator of Francis W. Denison estate and The State of Wisconsin. Defendants must answer within twenty days after service. otherwise a judgment will be entered. Notice filed April 2, 1902 with Washburn clerk.
Promoted remedy claims a cure for constipation with Cascarets Candy Cathartic. The ad asserts genuine tablets stamped C C C and warns never to sell in bulk, urging druggists to stock the product.
Local dealer B Ungrodt markets the celebrated Radiant Home Base Burning Coal stoves noted as the best coal heater. He promotes the models to customers seeking durable heating solutions.
The undersigned offer a refund of money paid for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
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