Telephone Company Seeks Rate Increase in Washburn
The Wisconsin Telephone Co seeks higher rates in Washburn with hearings set in Madison on November 23 1919. Proposed charges include rural phones at 2.00 monthly and business lines up to 3.50 monthly, with several other increases totaling about 17 percent. The company cites rising material and labor costs and a losing exchange to justify the raise.
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Railway Commission of Wisconsin
Washburn
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Wisconsin Railway Commission
Commission
Madison
Wisconsin
Washimrn Exchange
Cross County Highway Route Optimized by Bayfield County
Wisconsin Highway Commission officials studied Bayfield County plans suggesting a cheaper easier cross county route into Iron River. The Peerless grade from Chequamegon Bay to Moquah offers level terrain while the Wisconsin Commission path cuts through ravines with steep grades up to nine percent. Bayfield County favors a new survey to confirm the best feasible path for the highway.
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McLean
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Bayfield County
Iron River
Bayfield
Friberg
Wisconsin Commission
Chequamegon Bay
Moquah
Fish Creek
Pine Creek
Northern Pacific
State Commission
Beavers Hamper Bibon Swamp Road Work in Wisconsin
In Bayfield County a Wisconsin Highway Commission crew digging a three mile stretch through Bibon marsh faced repeated beaver damming and ditch filling. After weeks of delays, conservation wardens were authorized to destroy the beavers to finish the road project.
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Madiison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Bibon Marsh
Bayfield
Highway Commission
Conservation Commission
Pirnies Buy Legal Building for Garage and Implement Store
Estabrook Downs sells Bayfield street building to J E Pirnie and son from Sanborn. They plan to remodel into a garage and repair station on lower floor and an implement and auto sales area on the upper floor. They will start after Legal Dry Goods vacates, aiming for spring operation and expect to handle cars tractors and farm equipment. They move to Washburn to serve the region.
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Estabrook- Downs Company
Bayfield Street
Segal Drug Goods Company
Messrs
J. E
Ralph Pirnie
Sanborn
Pirate’s
Pirnie and Son
Washburn
Pirates
Oil tools removed. VanDuren Well to resume drilling
Stockholders learned last week that the tools blocking the VanDuren Oil Company well were removed last Saturday. Water ingress at the 1600 foot level will be shut off with a side pack, then drilling will resume. Oil shows and rising gas pressure signal potential big flow, with field activity boosting production in the area.
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VanDuren Oil Company
Montana
van Duren
Washburn
Warden Finds Wet Nets and Trout Eggs at Spring Lake Site
Conservation Warden Powell, under orders of Commissioner Barber, found a 150 foot wet trammel and a 75 foot fish trap with trout eggs at the C F Wiehe property on Spring Lake. Screens were ordered removed to allow fish passage. authorities will pursue further action based on Madison guidance.
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Powell
C. F. Wiehe
Narrows
Bayfield County
W. S. Barber
C. F. Wiche
Spring Lake
Barber
Ashland
the Narrows
State Conservation Commission
Madison
Wiche
Wisconsin
Owel
Ashland Press
Work Progress at Anchor Shipbuilding Yard and City Matters
Shipyard activity advances as Anchor Shipbuilding adds workers and salvages usable materials from a demolished mill site. Oscar Palm and crew rapid forges and plans lay the keel block, while draftsmen finalize boat drawings in the loft. The yard also presses ahead with machine shops and related buildings. stockholders dominate ownership and a busy period is anticipated. Separately, council debates school levy cuts, reconvening in December, and authorizes action to acquire Washburn utility firms to push a rate case before the Wisconsin Railroad Commission.
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Anchor Shipbuilding Company
Oscar Palm
Washburn
County agent aid for agricultural clubs urged in notes
Message asks to consult county agent about agricultural clubs and the Ayers Report by the Russell Sage Foundation. It cites a full Ashland meeting discussion on Oct 8 9 1920 and notes Wisconsin ranking thirty third in education. Readers are told to read Mr Carys in School News and bring this paper to the meeting.
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Ayers
Russell Sage ‘Foundation
Ashland
Wisconsin
Deer season opens November twenty first in Bayfield County
Open season for deer begins Sunday November 21 and runs through November. County Clerk reports a surge in license applications with hundreds expected to hunt the big game. The state enforces a one buck law with three inch horn length to protect fawns and wardens are increasing patrols in Bayfield County's west and northern woods.
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Bayfield County
Submarine Chaser Cook Visits Bayfield Port
Local Bayfield residents toured the revenue cutter Cook at Wadhsmuth docks after it arrived from wartime service as No 438. The 110 foot, steel vessel with three 250 hp engines and 2400 gallon fuel tanks carries 15 crew and enforces revenue laws in Lake Superior Apostle Island district.
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Bayfield
Wadhsmuth
United States Revenue Boat
Cook
Apostle Island
Bayfield Press
Death of Milton Daly at 13 in West Pine Street Home
Milton Daly aged 13 died suddenly at his sister Mrs Louis Holly’s home after a day of normal activities. Doctors suspect heart trouble triggered by gas pressure from indigestion and exertion. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church with interment in Woodland cemetery. Survived by parents, four brothers and two sisters.
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Milton Daly
Dan Daly
Louis Holly
Milton
West Pine Street
Ex Drug Store
Woodland Cemetery
Daly
Road Patrolmen Remain on Duty When Weather Permits
Highway Commissioner John Fri berg states patrolmen have not been taken off the job. They will work the roads when weather allows and keep them in condition until the freeze. The paper corrects its prior report and endorses this approach to survive spring rains and thaw.
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John Friberg
The
Times
Still Held on Weapon Charge After Family Quarrel Shooting
H O Still of Cable lies in the county jail in this city healing from a gunshot wound to the cheek and neck after a quarrel with his wife. He faces a charge of attempting harm with a weapon. His condition improves and recovery is expected.
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H. O. Still
Cable
Still
Daly Family Thankful for Support After Death of Son Milton
The family of Milton Daly expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for comforting words, deeds, and floral offerings during their bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Daly and family extend appreciation for the kindness shown.
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Milton
Dan Daly
Hunting Accidents Rise From Careless Firearm Handling
Daily papers report multiple hunting accidents over weeks. Many incidents result from careless weapon handling in the woods, underscoring that many people still fail to recognize firearms as dangerous.
Deer hunter safety advice on wearing colors and camouflage
A public safety note warns hunters to wear bright colors, especially red and green, in the woods to be visible. It also advises avoiding deer-like clothing to prevent misidentification by others who may shoot at moving objects.
Church Services and Meetings Schedule
Sunday morning service at 10 30 and Sunday school at noon. English service at 7 30 pm. Vikings meet next Wednesday evening at Mr Myhre's home. Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
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Vikings
Myhre
Visiting Nurse Miss Anna Thompson Plans County Departure
Miss Anna Thompson, a visiting nurse, expects to resign her position with the county after December 1. The notice signals a staffing change affecting public health services.
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Anna Thompson
Washburn Council Approves 8 Mill School Levy
The Washburn city council unanimously voted to add 8 mills for school purposes raising the total rate to 3.50. A committee of five was appointed to assess the old town hall sale value and salvage if torn down and to report at the December meeting. Bills were audited and minor matters addressed before adjournment.
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Washburn
First Winter Snow Arrives Solitary Deer Hunters Rejoice
Last Monday the region saw its first real snow storm of the winter with temperatures below freezing ever since. City reports about three inches of accumulation while areas north recorded five to six inches. Deer hunters are the only ones pleased, as warmer weather is forecast before winter stabilizes.
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Here
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Levi Anderson at Carneys Point
Mr and Mrs Levi Anderson are the happy parents of a baby girl born on November 2 at Carneys Point New Jersey. Mrs Anderson was formerly Miss Esther Berge of this city.
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Levi Anderson
Carney’s Point
N. J
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Tudor Jenks
Dedham
Mass
R. C
Smail
Consolidated
County Highway Committee
Bibon Swamp
Highway Department
Pirnies Buy Legal Building
Hans Thompson
Thompson
Oscar
Swansea
C. F. Morris
Washburn Water Works Company
Washburn Electric Light & Power Company
Norw. Luth. Church
Chr
Christiansen
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