Washburn Faces Court Contempt Over Sewer Reassessment
The Washburn city council is pressed by Circuit Court order to reassess benefits from sewers laid on East Bayfield, East Third and East Fourth streets. Attorney A W MacLeod warns of contempt if the council delays further action, noting no resolutions have been acted on since July. The case stems from sewer construction in 1918 and ongoing property assessments challenged in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Circuit Court
East Bayfield Street
East Third Street
East Fourth Street
A. W. MacLeod
Robinson Construction Company
Manitowoc
E. N. Scheflow
MacLeod
Washburn
Wisconsin
Apple crop drives work for Bayfield County farmers union
J. S. Pletcher, manager of the Bay field County Farmers & Fruit Growers Association, handles large quantities of fruit this season and is actively marketing the region’s biggest ever apple crop. The farmers warehouse aids growers by providing a reliable market for the abundant fruit.
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J. S. Pletcher
Bayfield County Farmers & Fruit Growers Association
Fletcher
Local Farmer Ed Wilkie to Return with Family
Ed Wilkie formerly of this city returns with his family to settle here this week. He will farm the Stevens farm on the Bayfield road for several years and brings with him household goods and stock, welcomed back by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Wilkie
Green Lake
Wilkie
Stevens
Bayfield Road
New Shipyard Buildings Under Construction At Anchor Yard
The Anchor Shipbuilding Company advances construction at its yard with one 24-60 foot building for offices and drafting rooms. Additional structures including a punch shed and machine shop will rise on the east part of the site. A fifteen to twenty man crew works on new buildings while dismantling the old Thompson mill and reclaiming materials for reuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchor Shipbuilding Company
Ship Company
Bayfield County Leans Against High Road Costs
The Bayfield County Highway Committee opposes rushing the Ashland Iron River road project as bid at 176461.25 plus 47000 higher. they urge investigating a north route via Barksdale to curb total costs and avoid burdening the county with excessive expenses. The letter to the Wisconsin Highway Commission cites potential savings and calls for bid rejection and route study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County Road Committee
John Friberg
Bayfield County
Northern Pacific
Superior
State Highway Commission
Barksdale
Ashland
Moquah
Bayfield
Wisconsins Highway Commission
the Times
Barrens
Highway Committee
The
Highway Commission
Wisconsin
A. R. Hirst
Bayfield ‘County
McLean
Iron River
Division
N. P. Ry
Chequamegon Cooperative Creamery to Open Next Week
The Chequamegon Co-Operative Creamery will open Wednesday with Maurice Hanson as butter maker. The modern facility, including pasteurizers and cooling systems, will supply pasteurized milk to local stores and may establish a milk route. heating remains awaiting radiators.
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Chequamegon Co-Operative Creamery
Association
Maurice Hanson
Hanson
Creamery”‘ Association
Bucks and horns rule deer season in local law query
The article discusses hunters stopping to consider a new deer law allowing bucks with three inch horns to be killed, while older hunters argue bucks with six inch horns reflect the old views. It notes fawns with one inch horns hidden by hair and requires bucks to be at least a year and a half old with six inch horns to be hunted. It also reports community notices of births, visits, and a local service.
Miss Bourgeois and Terrence Riley Wed in St Louis Church
Miss Mae Bourgeois daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Bourgeois of west 7th street and Mr Terrence Thomas Riley of Wilmington Delaware were united in marriage Wednesday morning at St Louis Catholic Church Rev Fr Borucki officiating The bride wore white georgette crepe with lilies of the valley and white roses The bridesmaid carried pink roses and wore pink georgette crepe They left for Duluth and other wedding trip points after a breakfast at the bride’s home The bride has been a Washburn telephone operator and the groom has worked at Parksdale plant Their friends extend congratulations.
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Mae Bourgeois
Oliver Bourgeois
West 7Th Street
Terrence Thomas Riley
Wilmington
Delaware
St. Louis Catholic Church
Borucki
Angela Alworth
Chicago
Leonard Bourgeois
Duluth
Washburn
du Pont Company
Barksdale
Del
Parksdale
Bayfield County Roads and Bridges Committee Notes
Fragmentary remarks from the Bayfield County Roads and Bridge Committee discuss comparing costs of two routes. Aimed at an early date to determine the cost difference between the options and to inform a project decision. Signed by George Curry Erick Ren George Veste and Bayfield officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ete Bermade
George Curry
Erick Ren
George
Veste Bayfield County’ Roads and Bridge Committee
Attorney Morris Argues Case Before Circuit at Bessmer
Attorney Charles F. Morris appeared in Bessmer Michigan for the first time to argue a case before the Circuit Court, delivering legal arguments in a regional session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles. F. Morris
Bessmer, Mich
Circuit Court
Sunday School Convention Held Here Monday
Bayfield County Sunday School Association held its annual convention at the Congregational church with delegates from many schools. J L Rodgers and Miss Mabel Bailey led talks on attendance home departments and making a real school, with installations and officer elections for the coming year.
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Bayfield County ‘Sunday School Association
Congregational Church
J. L. Rodgers
Wisconsin Sunday School Association
Mabel Bailey
Waters
Davis
Washburn
Home Department
F. E. Schuleter
Iron River
J. L. Rogers
Babel Bailey
F. B. Herberlain
Ashland
Miss Bailey
Washburn Excelsior Plant Expands Under Moore Trade
Superintendent George Moore visited Merrill to buy three more excelsior machines, boosting Washburn Manufacturing Company to fifteen units. The plant will operate this winter and expand to fifteen more in spring, using cut over land poles from nearby areas. The new market should help farmers clear land by selling poles, while Kenfield Lamoreaux also uses this material. The small start aims to grow into a major local industry with hopes of strong success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moore
Washburn ‘Manufacturing Company
Merrill
Washburn
Excelsior
Kenfield-Lamoreaux Company
Washburn Excelsior
Farmers Face Low Potatoes Prices After Spring Seed Purchases
Farmers who paid 1.50 to 4.00 per bushel for seed potatoes this spring now must sell in fall for 60 cents to 1.00 per bushel. Crop reports show nationwide gains, but this region suffered a dry July reducing yield and worsening prices. Markets in Chicago and beyond have declined, prompting some farmers to consider leaving potatoes in the ground due to high digging costs.
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Chicago
Coal cargo delay looms for city docks
The end of navigation nears with no anthracite on Northwestern Fuel docks. Local promises say cargo will arrive before navigation closes. Past years saw late coal at Washburn docks. Prices expected higher, around 15 dollars per ton.
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Northwestern Fuel Company
Washburn
Mrs Sharpe Ends Superior Visit With Gundus Family
Mrs James Sharpe returned this week from Superior where she has been visiting with the C. E. Gundus family during the past six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Morris
Superior
James Sharpe
C. E. Gundus
Forest Fires Threaten North Rayfield County Towns
Fire rages in northern Rayfield County threatening Orienta Port Wing and Tripp. Farmers and homes near Orienta are surrounded by flames and rain is needed to limit damage.
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Rayfield County
Orienta
Port Wing
Tripp
Fire destroys three barns near factory on West Bigelow Street
Three barns owned by Albert Tourville on West Bigelow Street near the factory were destroyed just before noon today. Firemen saved surrounding property though the blaze, likely sparked by the factory, caused the loss.
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Albert Tourville
VanDuren Oil stockholders eye big Montana flow
Montana reports boost VanDuren Oil investors hopeful about a major oil strike as tools are removed from the Montana well. Several large wells have recently been drilled in the district, drawing attention from major oil firms and local investors including Washburn Ashland Bayfield plumbers.
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VanDuren Oil Company
Montana
Washburn
Ashland
Bayfield
Iron River couple attends Bayfield County Sunday school convention
Mr and Mrs F E Schlueter of Iron River were in town Monday to participate in the Bayfield County Sunday school convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Schlueter
Iron River
City
Bayfield County
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