Benoit Laborer Killed by Train
John Anderson a Scandinavian workman at Benoit was killed Sunday afternoon when struck on the head by the Twilight Limited about a mile north of Benoit. The engine pilot tore a hole in his head and he died after being placed aboard the train. Police speculated he lay along the track to sleep. Coroner Amos M. Hansen was notified and the body taken to the city for burial preparations.
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John Anderson
Benoit
Twilight Limited
Anderson
Ander
Amos M. Hansen
Bayfield Saloon Keeper Seeks License Revocation Reversal
Charles Brunner of Bayfield with attorneys Walsh and Pierrellee challenges the Bayfield town board order revoking his saloon license. The case was heard by Judge Risjord in Ashland at the start of the week.
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Charles Brunner
Bayfield
Walsh
Pierrellee
Ashland
Town Board of
Risjord
Col Greer Claims 1000 Marriage Proposals
Col Greer, son of America's wealthiest woman, says he has received about one thousand marriage proposals and is tired of the rush. He notes accepting all would cause worry, yet it remains unspecified which, if any, proposals he might accept.
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Col. Greer
America
Confirmation Services Set At Norwegian Lutheran Church
Confirmation services will be held at the Norwegian Lutheran church next Sunday in the morning with 49 youths to be confirmed. Afternoon program includes communion at 3:00 PM. Participants include John A. Bergmann Elmer Johnson Carrol Kinney Elvin Lindstrom Ralph Nolander Howard Stockstad Carl Sampson William Taraldson Carl Thoreson Geo Westerlund Gust Young Anna Blexrud Olga Hagen Emma Holberg Ellen Johnson Nellie Martinsen Salma Nelson Ellen Pearson Cecil Rovig Agnes Rude Rudolph Johnson Archibald Lindberg Alvera Halvorsen Mildred Henning Agnes Iverson Marie Johnson Hattie Westin Bernard Anderson Norman Anderson Chester Dahl Ole Flanness Alfred Holt Louis Larson Emil Olson Thomas Tranmel Elmer Wick Leonard Wold Charlotte Anderson Clarissa Dahl Wilhelmine Erickson Johanna Hanberg Mable Holman Ruth Johnson Tilda Moland Nora Nelson Leah Olson Johanna Olson Gina Sagen Alice Wegsten
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John A. Bergmann
Elmer Johnson
Carrol Kinney
Elvin Lindstrom
Ralph Nolander
Howard Stockstad
Carl Sampson
William Taraldson
Carl Thoreson
Geo. Westerlund
Gust Young
Anna Blexrud
Olga Hagen
Emma Holberg
Ellen Johnson
Nellie Martinsen
Salma Nelson
Ellen Pearson
Cecil Rovig
Agnes Rude
Rudolph Johnson
Archibald Lindberg
Alvera Halvorsen
Mildred Henning
Agnes Iverson
Marie Johnson
Hattie Westin
Bernard Anderson
Norman Anderson
Chester Dahl
Ole Flanness
Alfred Holt
Louis Larson
Emil Olson
Thomas Tranmel
Elmer Wick
Leonard Wold
Charlotte Anderson
Clarissa Dahl
Wilhelmine Erickson
Johanna Hanberg
Mable Holman
Ruth Johnson
Tilda Moland
Nora Nelson
Leah Olson
Johanna Olson
Gina Sagen
Alice Wegsten
City alleys to be cleaned by end of May
Notice to all property owners that alleys and abutting property must be cleaned of dirt and rubbish by the last of May. If not done, the street department will perform the work and charge the abutting property on the tax roll. Comm. On Streets and Bridges.
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City Street Department
Morning Sermon and Services Schedule
Morning sermon at 10 45 Thou Shalt not Kill and evening address at 8 00 P M Galvin. It is hoped Rev John Gibson will consent to preach at one service. Adult class meets with Sunday school at 12 o clock.
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Galvin
John Gibson
Commercial Club Drives Way for Washburn Base Ball Team
Washburn fans are assured of a team this season as the Commercial Club met last Friday to plan financing and fundraising. A guarantee fund and a starting fund were being organized, with nearly eighty dollars subscribed in minutes and expectations to top one hundred. The city has baseball talent for most positions, with pitcher and catcher needing external players, and Bayfield and Ashland will also field teams for a lively regional season.
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Washburn
The
Baseball Association
Bayfield
Ashland
School Exhibit to Beheld Friday at Walker High
The city public schools annual exhibit and parents meeting will be at Walker High School tomorrow evening. President W. E. McCaskill of the Superior Normal school will deliver an address. The program highlights work from all departments showing the year’s progress.
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Walker High School
W. E. McCaskill
Superior Normal School
Pres. McCaskill
Jurors Chosen for May Term in Bayfield County Court
Bayfield County jury commission met Saturday to select jurors for the May term of the circuit court to convene May 28 in this city. Judge G N Risjord to preside. The list includes Nels Finstad William Campbell Drummond R E Buck Trippe Sidney Kelly Lincoln Ben Hilber August Hedquist Ole Alvin Barnes L P Anderson Pratt Mike Thoreson Victor Popelinski Martin Hanson Otto Skyberg Oscar Abrahamson Lester Ferguson Charles Marion George Dargie Frank Warbiow Charles Peterson James Moran Wallace Weir John Ward Wilson McDonald Hughes Joseph Mefbauer Matt Mackey Oulu O Nordin John Westberg Peter Soronen Gust Soronen Frank Ruhlman Bell Edward Finnegan James Morris George F Morgan Nels Larson Andrew Nelson S D Boutin Ira Butterfield Bayfield.
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Peter Stone
Mason
Charles Bueregaard
Barnes Settlement
G. N. Risjord
Nels Finstad
William Campbell
Drummond
R. E. Buck
Trippe
Sidney Kelly
Lincoln
Ben Hilber
August Hedquist
Ole Alvin Barnes
L. P. Anderson
Pratt
Mike Thoreson
Victor Popelinski
Washburn
Martin Hanson
Otto Skyberg
Oscar Abrahamson
Lester Ferguson
Charles Marion
George Dargie
Iron River
Frank Warbiow
Charles Peterson
James Moran
Walace Weir
John Ward
Wilson McDonald
Hughes
Joseph Mefbauer
Matt Mackey
Oulu
O. Nordin
John Westberg
Peter Soronen
Gust Soronen
Clover
Frank Ruhlman
Bell
Edward Finnegan
James Morris
George F. Morgan
Nels Larson
Andrew Nelson
City of
West End Confectionery Gets New Look and Plans Ice Cream Parlor
Nels Westerlund, owner of the West End Confectionery, has upgraded the shop with a steel ceiling, fresh paint, and a new hardwood floor. He plans a cement walk in front this week and intends to open an ice cream parlor this summer, offering confectionery cigars pipes tobacco and notions.
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Nels Westerlund
West End
Westerlund
Runkle to Stand Trial for Libel and Blackmail Case
District Attorney E C Alvord and Ben Runkle traveled to Eau Claire for the trial of Ben Runkle charged with criminal libel and attempted blackmail of the Ho ward ninesome. Runkle allegedly wrote to an insurer accusing the Hines company of burning their saw mill to collect insurance. Runkle anticipated a light outcome but hinted at ensuing developments. Reports from Eau Claire claim Runkle was convicted with a $200 fine or six months jail.
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E. C. Alvord
Ben Runkle
Eau Claire
Howard Ninesome
Mr. Runkle
Lloyds
Eau: Claire
Hines Company
Runkle
Hines
iIt
Duluth visitors call on Mrs. Frank Bennett at Barksdale
Mrs. L. N. Dickerson and Mrs. M. C. Holhan from Duluth spent several days visiting Mrs. Frank Bennett at Barksdale in the latter part of the week and returned home Sunday.
Bayfield County road committee discusses traction engines
The Bayfield County road committee chaired by Peter Scronen meets in the city on Tuesday. Members include Charles Hobbs and W. H. Nettleton. Representatives from G I Case Harvester and International Harvester outline road traction engines. The committee plans a road tractor demonstration and warns against premature purchase, stressing potential savings and suitability for rough road work.
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Bayfield County Road Committee
Peter Scronen
Clover
Charles Hobbs
Iron River
W. H. Nettleton
Pratt
G. I. Case Harvester Company
International Harvester Company
In the Grip of Alcohol at Gem Theatre This Weekend
A two reel feature In the Grip of Alcohol runs Saturday and Sunday with the regular program. Strongly recommended by the Minneapolis film exchange, the Gem will present it while fresh. The note also recalls Sherman as the opening game pitch draws public attention.
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Gem Theatre
Minneapolis Film Exchange
Gem
Sherman
City Council approves cemetery improvements and school levy
The council met to hear a petition to extend street lighting, approved $500 for cemetery improvements, and asked $15,500 for school funding. They reconsidered sidewalk rules, revived dog tax enforcement, and adopted a new building assessment plan with an assistant for the city assessor. Another meeting is set for two weeks.
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Clausen
D. M. Maxey
Maxey
Martinson
Minnesota
Walsh to Deliver Wilson Address in Michigan Trip
Attorney John Walsh leaves Tuesday for Chicago then Kalamazoo to address audiences with Joseph E. Davies of Madison urging Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic presidential nomination. Walsh plans several days of speeches in Michigan and is rising in the party.
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John Walsh
Chicago
Kalamazoo
Mich
Joseph E. Davies
Madison
Woodrow Wilson
Walsh
Michigan
Wilson
Baltimore
Iron River Visitor Ted Macmiller Sees City
Iron River business visitor Ted Macmiller spent last Friday in the city, meeting local merchants and discussing potential ventures.
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Ted Macmiller
Iron River
Nature Pathic Institution to Open in City
Dr J H Ernst of St Paul has purchased the Maxey building at Bayfield street and Central avenue and will convert it into a Nature Pathic Institution for chronic diseases. Remodeling is under way with open by June, equipment arriving, and potential expansion to a hospital if demand grows. The system uses natural methods with heat for many cases.
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J. H. Ernst
St. Paul
Ernst
Maxey
Bayfield Street
Central Avenue
Times
Thmpson & Mendrith's Institution
Beaver Lodge Special Meeting for Delegates
A special Bea ver lodge meeting will be held at the Odd Fellows hall next Monday evening to select delegates for the annual state convention. Charles Brunner of Bayfield visited Beaverton for a few hours last Friday to see old friends.
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Beaver Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Charles Brunner
Bayfield
For Rent Five Room Cottage Central Location
Centrally located five room cottage offered for rent in first class condition with modern conveniences. Inquiries to Northern State Bank.
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Northern State Bank
Strongest, cheapest liniment claims by Dr. Thomas Electric Oil
An American household remedy touted for 25 years as the strongest pain reliever. Marketed as the cheapest liniment ever devised and sold by all druggists.
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America
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Congregational Church
City Drug Store
Washburn Elec
Lgt & Power Co
Men & Boys
A. Il Libin
Pres
Bayfield County
Martin Rogan
Cable
J. A. Pettingill
Henry Wachsmuth, Sr
Florsheim
Peterson
Hanson
Council
Nature Pathic Institution
Ernst of
Maxey Building
Chippewa Best
Iee Berman
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