County Board Adopts New County Road Plan and Staff Changes
The county board revised the road system replacing the Dellwood route with the Wanebo road toward Douglas County. Hugo C Nelson resigned as county surveyor and Ernest J Brigham was appointed. The board approved courthouse phone rentals, investigated county land for the fair, and set four year rent with Ernest Sauve for Iron River court space. Tax certificates from 1908 will be sold at face value without interest unless ordered otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Highways
Dellwood
Wanebo
Boundry
Douglas County
Olson
Hugo C. Nelos Bayfield
Ernest J. Brigham
Mr. Brigham
Mason
Iron River
Ernest Sauve
Masons to Confer Master Mason Rank in Bayfield Visit
Bayfield Masons arrive by the 6.30 train and will be escorted to the Masonic hall for a dinner and lodge work. The Friday evening program includes conferring the Master Mason rank and a large local attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Fraternity of
Bayfield
Masonic Hall
Lodge
Ashland Residents See Local Transit and Nuptials
Fred Cole of Ashland transacted business in the city last Saturday while Mr. Turner from Eau Claire, Omaha road chief machinist, did likewise on Tuesday. Miss Michealser and Sidney Du cette wed at Mike Johnson’s home last Saturday evening and will live here. Attorney Alvord and Postmaster Nelson visited Spooner Saturday. Jack Smith spent Sunday with friends in Superior. Abe Taraldson and George Bean attended the Forester dance in Ashland Monday evening. A congress resolution seeks weather bureau investigation and proposes Mudd Moon Flood Hale and Rainey on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cole
Ashland
Mr. Turner
Eau Claire
Omaha Road
Miss Michealser
Sidney Ducette
Mike Johnson
Alvord
Nelson
Spooner
Jack Smith
Superior
Abe Taraldson
George Bean
Weather Bureau
Congress
Mudd, Moon
Flood
Hale
Rainey
Court Disposes of May Term Business in One Day
An adjourned circuit court session led by Judge Parish disposed of most May Term business on Tuesday. Pederson and Hanson vs Ungrodt dominated the day as the court weighed whether a store sale agreement existed. Plaintiffs were granted 20 days to file a brief with defendants allowed to answer. Other cases were submitted, dismissed, or continued, with rulings noted and adjournment announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Judge Parish
Pederson and Hanson
B. Ungrodt
Pederson & Hanson
Ungrodt
Parish
McLeod
Alvord
Geo. D. Wilkinson
John A. Jones
Chambers
C. A. Walker
W.H. Gilbert
E. G. Nevins
Henry Halverson
R. D. Pike Lor, Co
Wm. E. Steele
P. J
E. H. White
Bayfield County
T. J. Stevenson
G. A
Church Notices at St. John's Episcopal Church
Rev. Alvin H. Ross leads Sunday services at 4 p m with evening prayer and sermon at St. John's Episcopal Church. Diocesan rector oversees parish activities and weekly worship schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Alvin H. Ross
Norwegian Lutheran Church Services and Classes Planned
The Norwegian Lutheran Church will hold morning and evening services with a pastor’s sermon. The evening sermon will be in English. Confirmations will meet next Saturday at 10:00 a.m. An English class meets at 11:00 a.m. at Long Lake a week from Sunday at 2:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Lake
School Board Drops Manual Training and Domestic Science
At Tuesday’s meeting the school board voted to discontinue the manual training and domestic science departments for the coming year. Finances drove the decision though these programs were valued. No other departments will be cut. New staff for next year includes Miss Sams Hill Burnice Conley Bursen Mordell and Mr Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sams
Hill
Burnice
Conley
Burnsen
Mordell
Harding
Flag Day Proclamation by Governor Davidson
Governor Davidson issues Flag Day proclamation urging statewide observance. He notes June 14 falls on Sunday and suggests celebration on Monday the 15th with widespread display of the stars and stripes. The message highlights the flag’s added star and emphasizes past trials, present hope, and future promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Commonwealth
Business Men Back Convention Support in City
Business leaders donate generously to host the National convention of the Beavers for three days starting June 17. The Beavers committee reports strong local backing with remaining donors expected to add to the list, ensuring delegates enjoy a good time.
Salt Steamer Conistoga Delivers 11500 Barrels for Delray Salt
The steamer Conistoga arrived Monday with 11 500 barrels of salt for the Delray Salt company. A crew of about fifty men worked through Tuesday and most of Wednesday unloading the cargo for rail shipment to western points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conistoga
Delray Salt Company
Western Points
Cement Construction Co directory and cement work ad
Good Dry Mapie and Birch Wood for sale by Wm. Olson. Order a HOME Telephone now and get your name in our big new directory. Cement work is our specialty. Get our prices on cement sidewalks and curb work. Estimates cheer fully furnished. All work guaranteed. Cement Construction Co., Bayfield, Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Olson
Cement Construction Co
Bayfield, Wis
Kidney Disease Warns In Silent Form
Kidney complaint kills more people than any disease because it hides in the system until advanced. Foley's Kidney Cure could prevent fatal outcomes if taken timely, per Q. v. Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Q. v. Frost
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Offers Pain Relief Across Ailments
Advertise Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal remedy for pain from head to toe. The copy claims rapid relief for any cause and positions the product as a universal solution to moving pain.
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Thomas
Class Day Program Delights Audience at Walker School
Originality and genius shone as seniors and juniors performed before a full crowd at Walker school. The program ranged from class roll to the pipe of peace and was well received. Graduation follows Friday at the Opera House with fourteen graduates and Prof. Royce delivering the address. Younger students are barred from tomorrow’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker School
Opera House
Royce
Superior Normal
ENLARGE BUSINESS Mertz to Open Kinney Building Store
George Mertz will open a larger store in the Kinney building, taking over the former Sweet's Drug Store space. The new location will carry about the same line of confectionery novelty goods as the old shop. Herbert Mertz, the proprietor’s eldest son, will manage operations and is expected to drive success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mertz
Kinney
Sweet’s Drug Store
Herbert
Mertz
Social events honor Mary Casperson and others
A parcel shower honored Miss Mary Casperson at John W. Gibson’s home Monday evening with many gifts. A farewell surprise for John Arseneau at his West Fifth Street home drew a large crowd and hints he will soon go to Canada. Mrs. William McMeek was celebrated Monday evening at her home with many guests. An apron shower for Mrs. Dolan occurred Tuesday evening with neighbors present. At Hotel Washburn last Friday Ed Pederson’s birthday party gathered many friends with dancing and a late lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Casperson
John W. Gibson
Miss Casperson
John Arseneau
West Fifth Street
John
Canada
William McMeek
William Dolan
Comforting Explanation in a Lawyer’s Tale
A Baltimore lawyer recalls a first case where a condemned client awaits a governor’s pardon. Instead of mercy, the governor declines to intervene but an uncle’s death leaves the prisoner $200 and the lawyer payment the punchline. The tale, from Harper’s, hinges on misplaced comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Harper’s
Legislation Clash Echoes Magna Charta Debate in Montana
In a Montana territorial session a measure sparks constitutional questions as an orator denounces Magna Charta while another insists Montana must act without King John or McCarty. A humorous aside about French peas follows and a pre-railway pause for news ends with a mistaken political headline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King John
McCarty
Territorial
Montana
Badger Timber Company Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Badger Timber Company held its annual meeting at John Walsh's office on Tuesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. John O'Sullivan was named president, George Flack vice president, John Walsh secretary, and Q. W. Frost treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger Timber Company
John Walsh
John O’sullivan
George Flack
Q. W. Frost
Washburn Co-Operative to Consolidate Stores in Rebuilt Red Front
The Washburn Co-Operative Grocery company will consolidate its two stores into the former Red Front building after a thorough overhaul. C. W. Layton plans to depart Saturday for LaCrosse. Mrs. Paul Weed and Alfred visited T A Oscar residence. Mrs. George Scanlon visited Ashland with her parents. The Norwegian Ladies Aid met at Mrs. E A Blexrud’s home. A thirty day subscriber offer appears on another page. Mrs. Hanna Nevra returned from Minneapolis. The Warden family plans to move to their farm for the summer. Mr. Thompson of Cornucopia transacted business in the city earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Co-Operative Grocery Company
Red Front
C. W. Layton
LaCrosse
Paul Weed
Alfred
T. A. Oscar
Norwegian Ladies Aid Society
E. A. Blexrud
Foresters pick Butternut for next reunion
North Wisconsin Association of Catholic Order of Forester Lodges met in Ashland last Sunday with about one thousand delegates attending. The next reunion was decided to be held in the town of Butternut. Rainy day did not dampen the enjoyment of attendees from the city and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Wisconsin
Local Visitors and Light Gossip From Cass Lake Area
Isadore Jonas visits Cass Lake for a few days this week to see old friends. E. E. Renfield arrives from away. A Chicago man uses a $100 check as a bottle stopper and the average Chicago man uses checks as bottle openers. Thomas Dalziel returns to work at Odanah after a week of illness. Dr. Morck comes back from Superior. Mr and Mrs T R Spears plan trips to Appleton Milwaukee and June Chicago reunion. Hartley Journal urges honesty in politics and religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Jonas
Cass Lake
E. E. Renfield
Chicago
Thomas Dalziel
Odanah
Dr. Morck
Superior
T. R. Spears
Appleton
Milwaukee
Hartley
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ty Road System
Hugo C. Nelson
Brigham
Committee On
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Railroad Rate Commission
Eikay
Bikay’s
City Drug Store
T. A. Loveland, Cash
W. A. Loveland
Loveland Company
Oneida Building
Minneapolis
Minn
the Court
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Lien’s
Geo. Mertz
Kinney Building
Pennsylvania
Esmeralda Fitzhugh
Reginald Abercrombie
New York
George Scanlon
Hanna Nevra
Warden
Mr. Thompson
Cornucopia
Chequamegon View Farm
Home Telephone
J. H. Ketchem
Wis
Segal Bros. Department Store
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