City Clerk Salary Cut to 400 Per Year by Council
At a Friday Common Council meeting the city clerk's salary was reduced to 400 per year after discussion. Several names were cut for the vacancy, including James Albertson and Louis Green. The vacancy was left to be filled at the next regular meeting as Mayor authorized temporary clerical relief. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Wright last Thursday morning. Real estate ads promote Loveland Company offerings near the dynamite plant priced at 250 dollars for a five room house with two lots. True and tried friends of the family endorse Dewitt's Little Early Risers for health.
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James Albertson
Louis Green
A. R. Kinney
Andrew Arnison
W. H. Smith
H. P. Axelberg
Morgan & Axelberg
W. A. Robinson
Clarence Wright
Clarence
Dewitt
M. M. Sweet
Kenfield and Lamoreaux Prepare to Start Saw Mill
Kenfield and Lamoreaux expect to start their saw mill within a week to ten days after building it over the summer. They aim for a long operating life by securing ample material from nearby territory as bolts fetch high prices. The mill alongside the box factory supports many workers and strengthens Washburn’s industrial base.
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Kenfield & Lamoreaux
Lamoreaux
Washburn
Washburn Town Moves to Challenge County Equalization
At a Washburn town board meeting last Saturday, steps were taken to investigate the county board’s annual equalization. Chairman Hosmer sought a review and was authorized to appeal to the State Tax Commission. If lowered, it will not affect this year’s apportionment. Washburn was equalized at 649,280 in 1905 and 728,000 in 1906.
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Washburn
Hosmer
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Father Confesses to Fatal Shot in Accident Case
A coroner hears that the father fired the gun that killed his son in what he claims was an accident. The man is reported to be prostrated with grief and deeply remorseful as the confession is presented.
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Helmuth
Mertens
Chris Pade
Mr. Pade
Helmuth Pade
Municipal Ownership Questions Billing and Taxes
Letter to editor questions street lighting costs and tax payments by the company. Reply confirms city pays 143 dollars monthly for lighting and company pays 70 per month in taxes. notes franchise allows 20 cents per thousand for commercial lighting while current rate is 10 cents.
Corbett Burke and Theresa Burke Wed at Catholic Parsonage
James Corbett of Superior and Theresa Burke of this city wed at noon Monday with Rev. Dunstan officiating. Delia Corbett served as bridesmaid Gordon Hunter of Superior was best man. They will reside in Superior after December 1 and attend a Christmas season shopping feature at Meehan's.
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James Corbett
Superior
Theresa Burke
Father Dunstan
Delia Corbett
Gordon Hunter
Almanac for 1907 Published by Word and Works
Reverend Ira L. Hicks resumes the well known Almanac for 1907 at demand. The 25 cent almanac is for sale by newsdealers or sent postpaid by Word and Works Publishing Co. in St. Louis Missouri. Each subscription includes one almanac.
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Ira L. Hicks
Word and Works Publishing Company
Locust Street
St. Louis
Word & Works
America
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Urges Piles Relief
An advertisement promotes Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the original remedy for eczema tetter boils cuts bruises and especially piles. Sold by M M Sweet promising authentic stamping of the name on every box.
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Dewitt
M. M. Sweet
Snow Storm breaks lines. wires down citywide
A severe sleet and snow storm hits the area from Sunday into Monday night causing extensive telephone and telegraph damage. Wires are down citywide, with the Wisconsin Telephone Company suffering heavy losses as a new cable of fifty two pairs is torn when a pole breaks. Repair work begins Tuesday morning as crews race to restore service.
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Wisconsin Telephone Company
Second Avenue East
Dentist M A Poppe Opens Office Next to Post Office
Dr M A Poppe dentist successor to DrHebberd offers plate bridge and crown work with painless extractions. Scandinavian language spoken. Office hours 9 to 12 mornings and 1 to 5 30 afternoons. Evenings Sundays by appointment.
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M. A. Poppe
Hebberd
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted Against Colds
A local notice recommends Foley's Honey and Tar to treat coughs and colds, claiming no pneumonia cases on record and warning against unknown preparations that may contain opiates. Q. W. Frost urges customers to ask for the product and refuse substitutes.
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Foley
Q. W. Frost
Preventics claim to stop colds at sneeze stage
Preventics are toothsome candy tablets advertised to dissipate all colds quickly. Taken early at first signs of a cold they allegedly prevent illness. Claimed safe for children and effective for adults. Sold by M. M. Sweet in 5 cent and 25 cent boxes.
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M. M. Sweet
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under New Pure Food Law
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Q. W. Frost.
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Foley
Q. W. Frost
Also Mentioned on This Page
Loveland Company
Callander
the City Drug Store
We Frost
Kennedy
H. G. Mertens
Allen Butterfield
L. F. Kinstler
Henry Morgeli
Peter Mornaa
Fred Reickhoff
Charles C. Gardner
Conlin
Chris Pada
Commercial Club
Corbett Burke
99Cc
Santa Claus
Meehan’s
Ashland
Knights of Columbus
Opera House
Davidson
G. I. Carson
Ira R. Hicks
Day
Telephone and
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