Thompson Mill Sold to Stearns Lumber of Odanah
The Thompson Mill formerly owned by Marsh-Hethway of Chicago has been sold to Stearns Lumber Co of Odanah. Title work underway, transfer announced, and repairs planned for spring with workforce expansion to follow in Washburn area. Local business optimism cited.
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Thompson
Marsh-Hethway Company
Chicago
Stearns Lumber Company
Odanah
George S. Merrill
Ashland
Washburn
Estray Notice and Local Football Game Plans
Estray notice: a brindle dog about eight years old at F. J. Cabe’s camp twelve miles from Washburn, can be claimed by paying charges. City Football Team plans a game Sunday with the Ashland Boosters at the city grounds.
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Ashland
Boosters
New Buffet Opens at Hotel Washburn
A buffet has opened at Hotel Washburn run by Ed Pederson. The new dining area features Mission furniture in weathered oak and aims to provide up to date accommodations. Friends praise the furnishings and invite patrons to inspect the sparkling setup.
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Hotel Washburn
Ed. Pederson
The Theatre Forgotten Husking Bee in Quincy Adams Sawyer
The husking bee scene in Quincy Adams Sawyer captivates audiences with vivid color and humor. Performers’ spontaneity and precise stage details create a natural, life like charm that dissolves the theatre's heat and makes spectators share in wholesome rustic merriment at the Opera House on November 24.
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Quincy Adams Sawyer
Young Men's Club of Washburn Forms Local Gym
A group of Washburn youths organized the Young Men’s Club of Washburn and rented the Yates building near Bayfield County Bank to create a gymnasium and clubroom. They plan to hold a meeting Friday at the old Times office building for the M. E. Fair and outline club activities.
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Old Times
Yates
Bayfield County Bank
Young Men’s Club of
Washburn
County apportionment shows tax increases across towns
The County Clerk certifies state and county tax apportionments to town clerks. Taxpayers will soon see their due amounts as town clerks extend taxes on rolls. Most towns report higher figures than 1907 due to increased equalization and larger state and county taxes.
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Bayfield
Barksdale
Barnes
Bell
Clover
Cable
Drummond
Eileen
Hughes
Iron River
Mason
Orienta
Oulu
Port Wing
Pratt
Washurix
City
Village Gossip Sparks Curious Visit by Quincy Adams Sawyer
The Village Gossips wonder about Quincy Adams of Quincy Adams Sawyer who arrived in town. They question who he is what he is and how long he intends to stay as locals watch his movements.
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Bloomer
Wis
Maud Ewer
Robert Brown
Ewer
Brown
Mr. Brown
Richard Deagan
Eustie Holm
Mrr. Holm
Mr. Deagan
Large and Excellent Company Love Story Delights Crowd
A light hearted performance delivers a large and excellent company of players in a sweet love story that charms from start to finish. The production blends humor and romance with polished acting and a warm, human feeling.
Secretary of State reports on wild animal bounty claims
The State Treasury saved funds by verifying bounty claims on wild animals. In 1907 county clerks sent nearly 300 scalps for expert review. over half were dogs or non wolf animals. Jackson County paid 3,890 for 389 old wolves in 1906, with similar state payments in 1907, yielding substantial combined savings.
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Geo. Wagner
State University
Jackson County
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
There is widespread catarrh in this region once deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio is claimed as the only constitutional treatment, taken internally, with a $100 promise of cure and circulars available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney and Co
Toledo
Ohio
F.J. Cheney & Co
Popular Music Roll Offer and Local Society Meetings
Send three or more performers names and twenty five cents to receive a 20 page Popular Music Roll with piano and organ arrangements including Flight of the Butterflies Manila and The Girl I've Seen. The Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs. George Fluck's home next Tuesday and Norwegian Lutheran Church members gather at Herman Finstad's residence next Wednesday afternoon.
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Rud
Knauer
Manila
Popular Music Publishing Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Ladies Aid Society
Congregational Church
George Fluck
Norwegian Luthern Church
Herman Finstad
M E Church Fair at Post Office Building Friday
The Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society plans a Friday fair and supper at the Post Office building. A large variety of sale items including Christmas specialties will be offered at low prices. Supper begins at six o clock with a fifteen cent charge and all are invited.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Chicken Pie Supper at St. Louis Hall
The Ladies of St. Louis Catholic church will host their annual chicken pie supper at St. Louis hall on Thursday evening November 26. A 25 cent charge will cover the meal. Afterward, cards will be played for entertainment and all are invited to attend.
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St. Louis Catholic Church
St. Louis Hall
The Banker's Child to Play One Night at Opera House
The Banker's Child by Ernie Fitch returns to New York acclaim and arrives for a single night engagement at the Opera House. Producer Harry Shannon brings a lavish production as L. D. Goodnough heads to Spokane with Martin Ansbaugh taking over the barber shop duties. Dean's Regulats is recommended by A. E. Davis of Sulphur Springs, Texas.
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Ernie Fitch
New York City
Metropolie
Opera House
Harry Shannon
L. D. Goodnough
Spokane
Washington
Martin Ansbaugh
Holiday goods arrive for early Christmas shopping
The seller invites readers to view new holiday merchandise with no obligation to buy. Customers are encouraged to select gifts now, avoid last minute rush, and enjoy laid aside items while noting prices have been adjusted for hard times.
Lenroot and Hammill Elected to Congress and Assembly
The election held on the 3rd elected Irvine L. Lenroot to Congress and Frank Hammill to Assembly. Lenroot won by a small majority of 19 830 and Hammill by a similarly modest margin. Assembly votes show Hammill 4033, Warden 1024, Kinney 211. The Times congratulates the winners and notes the suspense of the result.
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Irvine L. Lenroot
Congress
Frank Hammill
Assembly
Lenroot
Hammill
Warden
Kinney
the Times
Sealshipt Oysters Promoted By Frank Tetzner
Advocate touts Sealshipt Oysters as superior fresh sea flavor. Claims tub oysters water bloats them while Sealshipt uses steel sealed containers with ice to keep firm texture and authentic briny taste. Urges orders for dinner and notes Blue Sealshipt Trade Mark on Pure White Porcelain Cases seen in stores.
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Frank Tetzner
Sunday Services Schedule With Confirmation Prep
The church announces services next Sunday at usual hours and evening services in English. Preparatory classes for Confirmation are offered in Sunday School in Norwegian and English, to help Confirmants. There will also be Thanksgiving Day services at 10:30 A.M.
Mrs John Anderson's Birthday Surprise at Home
Mrs John Anderson was surprised by many friends and neighbors at her home on Tuesday evening to celebrate her birthday.
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John Anderson
County Sunday School Union Holds County Convention
The annual County Sunday School Union meeting convened at the Congregational Church in this city on Monday and Tuesday with large attendance. Officers were elected for the coming year including M. S. Hull as President and Albert Eggler as Vice President, with district secretaries and department supervisors named. The next County Convention will be held in Iron River. Bert Harrington and Andy Murry plan a weeklong hunting trip near Grandview. A surprise party honored Mrs. Nels Sundquist at O M Olson's home. she then returned west this morning.
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The
County Sunday School Union
Congregational Church
M. S. Hull
Washburn
Albert Eggler
Bayfield
E. C. Alvord
Col
Harvey Nourse
Rec
Alice Sprague
C. H. Werden
Mason
A. Knowles
Iron River
E. E. Chapman
Home Department
Jessie Smith
John Page
Ned Wieman
W.E. Thorp
Bacheilor
Cable
Harry Kopplin
Helen Jones
E. E. Day
C. Alvord
M.S. Hull
Nels Sundquist
O. M. Olson
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Thompson Mill
City Drug Store
Quincy Adams
Sawyer
Mason’s Corner
Lien’s
M. E. Church Fair
Dean
A. E. Davis
Grocer
Sulphur Springs
Tex
N. J. Nelson
Ful
Norwegian Lutheran Church
the Sunday School
Bert Harrington
Andy Murry
Grandview
H. B
Poppe
Meehan Building
Segal Bros. Department Store
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