A LAMOREAUX DEAD AT DULUTH
O A Lamoreaux died at his Duluth home from apoplexy while reading after supper He was an organizer of the Renfield Lamoreaux box factory in Washburn later moving to Duluth Born 1859 in Lansing Minn he was 62 His funeral set for Friday at Crawford's Duluth with interment there He was a jovial sportsman and helpful friend to many in the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Lamoreaux
Kenfield Lamoreaux Company
Duluth
C. A. Lamoreaux
Lansing
Minn
Washburn
Sprague
E. E. Renfield
Bemidji
Min
Autumn Ball to Feature Louisiana Red Devils Return
Manager Amil Scantland confirms a return engagement of the Louisiana Red Devils for Washburn's Autumn ball at Garden Hall on Tuesday evening October 25. The event promises top dance music, lavish decorations, and likely strong turnout from Ashland Bayfield and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amil Scantland
Garden Hall
Washburn
Louisanna
Red Devils
Ashland
Bayfield
Scantland
Appraiser Visits Farms Ahead of Federal Loan Approvals
Conrath of the St. Paul Federal Land Bank conducted inspections of farms in Eileen Washburn and Bayview during the past week as part of loan applications. Total loans expected to be about $18,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrath
St. Paul
Wolves Grow Plentiful in Bayfield County October
County Clerk Yderstad reports bounty payouts totaling 17 wolves and 2 foxes in October, signaling a rising wolf population in Bayfield. Farmers and hunters used various methods to kill wolves. one animal was claimed by a fin Lizzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yderstad
Bayfield County
Night School at Washburn Opens with Several Courses
A night school for workers and citizens will open at the Walker school in early November. Courses include Beginners English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Spelling, Typewriting and Citizenship. A. G. Churchward will direct and enrollments are urged. Students may take up to two courses due to limited evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker School
A. G. Churchward
Bayfield Farmers Attend National Dairy Show
Bayfield County residents attended the National Dairy Show with attendees including Henry Dubay Herbster Dr Kleinhans Mrs Carlson Port Wing Morvis Hanson Washburn Ernest Tetzner C F Bogenrief Washburn Mr Odegard Adolph Bodin Washburn Howard Joyce Eileen Irwin Van Stone Washburn Harold Yderstad Thoralf Yderstad Jens Dybedahl Mason and W E Brubaker Washburn The Daily Show was a success with cattle displays from across the U S and Canada The dairy machinery exhibit was the largest of its kind and the exposition reportedly cost 5000000 Holstein cattle sold about 100 head bringing 180 to 750 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
Henry DuBay
Herbster
Kleinhans
Mrs. Carlson
Port Wing
Morvis Hanson
Washburn
Chequamegon Creamery
Ernest Tetzner
C. F. Bogenrief
Mr. Odegard
Adolph Bodin
Howard Joyce
Eileen
Irwin van Stone
Harold Yderstad
Thoralf Yderstad
Jens’ Dybedahl
Mason
W. E. Brubaker
U. S
Canada
Changes in Retail Prices of Food Across 10 Cities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports retail food costs in 10 U S cities for August 15 to September 15 1921 showing increases in Los Angeles Newark and Memphis and decreases in Boston Cleveland Detroit Columbus Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville and others. For the year ending September 15 1921 Memphis Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis Boston Houston Los Angeles Newark Columbus and Jacksonville show varying declines ranging from 22 to 29 percent with Memphis leading at 29 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Uniteed States
Los Angeles
Newark
Memphis
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Columbus
Indianapolis
Houston
Jacksonville
Los Angles
Chippewa Falls Hotel Targeted in Lottery Forfeiture
Atty Gen Morgan files in Chippewa Falls circuit court to forfeit the Northern hotel over alleged lottery activity. Complaint charges Chippewa Falls Hotel Co authorized Elks lodge to run a lottery that disposed of the $300 000 property on July 4. Preliminary hearing held. case expected to proceed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Circuit Court of
Chippewa County
Atty. Gen
Morgan
Chippewa Falls Hotel Co
Elks Lodge
Bayfield County Sunday School Convention at Methodist Church
Well attended Bayfield County Sunday School convention held Tuesday at the Methodist church drew delegates from across the county. The meeting was led by State Workers Mr. Rogers and Miss Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield Couty
Methodist
Bayfield County
Mr. Rogers
Miss Bailey
Pauls Cafe Changes Hands in Washburn
Pauls Cafe, long run by C. F. Paul, is now under Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Hart of Minneapolis. The couple arrived Tuesday and took charge today, promising quality food and service. A special chicken dinner opens Sunday October 30 for the public to try the new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
All Star Sisters to open Legion Lecture Course at YMCA
The All Star Sisters will be the first act in a Lecture Course sponsored by the American Legion Post at the YMCA this Saturday evening. The post has booked a strong, nationally regarded program and season ticket sales indicate high turnout for several performances. The season kicks off Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Star Sisters
American Legion Post
the Legion Post
Fordney outlines debt funding commission plan
A Treasury funded commission would fix terms for funding and refunding the foreign debt under a bill tentatively approved by the Ways and Means Committee. The panel would have up to four members plus the Secretary, appointed by the President with Senate consent, and would exist three years. It bars using one debtor nation bonds to settle another government’s obligations without Congress approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Treasury
Senate
Congress
Treasury Secretary
Farmer Hurt By Wood Saw At Loveland Farm
W. F. Hertzog, a Loveland area farmer, severely cut several fingers when his hand touched a wood saw last Friday. Doctors fear permanent stiffness. this marks his second major accident in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hertzog
Loveland Farm
Mr. Hertzog
Bayfield County Inmates Outside Institutions Costs Report
Board of Control figures show Bayfield County's inmate costs in outside institutions this year totaling 12518.00 with allocations for MGANOGee OL Sees 9591.96 tuberculosis 1052.17 feeble minded 1337.10 and reform school. The record notes a 151.59 reduction from last year’s 12669.59 and mentions future small outside expenses once Pureair Sanatorium is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Bayfield County
Mganogee OL
PN Teve Seto
Pureair
More Orders for K-L Plant Increase Production
Kenfield-Lamoreaux Company plant manager Alex Gackowski reports a 75 percent operation level after a surge in orders. On Wednesday an extra crew was hired and the plant is expected to reach full capacity soon, aiding local employment as business revives nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Gackowski
Kenfield-Lamoreaux
Sat Veri
Washburn
Kenfield-Lamoreau
Wisconsin Cancer Toll Statist Told By Health Board
Wisconsin faces about 2300 cancer deaths in 1921 with stomach and liver cancers leading. The board notes equal impact on genders, adds breast and generative organ cancers among women, and highlights weekly death counts to urge early diagnosis and treatment. A free pamphlet Cancer Facts Every Adult Should Know will be mailed on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
State Board of Health
United States
Madison
Jack Smith Illness Report From East 6th Street Residence
Jack Smith has endured a week of illness at his home on East 6th Street. No further medical details available in the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
East 6Th Street
Frank Marion Dies After Long Illness in Washburn
Frank Marion, longtime Washburn resident and prominent farmer, died Sunday night at his Bayvern home after a yearlong battle with stomach cancer and dropsy. Born in New York, he homesteaded in the area 35 years ago and helped form part of his current farm. Survived by his wife and five stepchildren, plus a brother in Iron River, his funeral was held Wednesday at the Anton Holman home and the Norwegian Lutheran church, with burial in Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marion
Bayvern
Anton Holman
Woodland Cemetery
Frank M. Marion
New York State
Washburn
Swanby
Clara
Mabel
Ethel
Laura
Clarence
Iron River
Examiner surveys local loans boosts dairy farming outlook
F. J. Marquist, examiner for the Federal Farm Loan Bureau, spent a week inspecting farms with loans in the Long Lake Engee and Four Mile Creek district. He praised upkeep and loan quality, and said property values should rise as dairying expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Marquist
Federal Farm Loan Bureau
Washington, D. C
Long Lake
Engee
Four Mile Creek
Q. K
May Keep Roads Open Urges County Action
The Wisconsin Highway Commission maintenance division urges communities to petition county boards to secure funds and equipment for winter road clearance. Without timely county action at the upcoming November 1921 meetings, petitions to force county work may fail to yield best results or funding for open roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Commission
Highway Commission
German Industrial Activity Follows Berlin Report
H A Adams from the Department of Commerce reports Berlin shows active stock exchange and strong wholesale and retail business. Speculation and higher living costs drive savings withdrawals by 250 million marks, with September living costs at 10.62 times pre-war levels. Unemployment edges down as wages rise 10 to 30 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Adams
Department of Commerce
Edbtes
Berlin
Stock Exchange
Local High School Faces Northland College in Ashland Grid Clash
Local high school eleven in Ashland to meet Northland Academy of Ashland next Saturday afternoon on the city grounds. Washburn defeated Ashland High in a recent game. locals expect a fast, decisive victory despite Northland’s greater heft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northland College
Ashland
Northland Academy
Washburn
Northland Boys
Charley Olson Accuses Alex Gackowski in Wedding Charivari Plot
Charley Olson rants at a box factory about a conspiracy with Alex Gackowski to ambush newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Jud Leighton returning from their wedding trip. Olson misread events and summoned a noisy reception, only to learn the couple were at the Gackowski home, prompting retreat and prank threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Olson
Alex Gackowski
Jud Leighton
Charley
Box Factory
Mr. Leighton
Ashland Junction
Alex
Gackowski
Mrs. Leighton
Washburn
Eluders
Catholic Foresters install officers at St Louis Hall
At St Louis Hall last Thursday night the Catholic Order of Foresters installed officers led by C R Frank Stuhlman as Vv C R Henry Homan and P C R Jos Arseneau Treas F LaLonde Rec Sec H Stuhlman Fin Sec Geo Posey Spiritual Director F Borucki Senior Cond Don Malacowski Junior Cond A Gagne Inside Sent Duncan Arseneau Outside Sent Fred Jeanis Trustees M Cosgrove and John Bolager. A program followed with speaking dancing and entertainment and the event was open to members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Foresters
St. Louis Hall
C. R
Frank Stuhlman
Vv. C. R
Henry Homan
Jos. Arseneau
Treas
F. LaLonde
H. Stuhlman
Geo. Posey
F. Borucki
Don. Malacowski
A. Gagne
Duncan Arseneau
Fred Jeanis
M. Cosgrove
John Bolager
Berge Appointed Deputy State Potato Inspector
Andr Berge is named Deputy State Potato Inspector for the district. Farmers intending to ship potatoes must notify Berge and arrange inspection or face a possible fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andr. Berge
Mr. Berge
Washburn YMCA fundraising drives past half goal
In Washburn local leaders report more than half of the required funds raised to keep the YMCA open after the Du Pont company ends support. Charles Rummell leads nine committees with a drive aided by a children's parade and a Tuesday dance at the YMCA. District Attorney C F Morris urged broad community backing for maintenance and social use of the building. Mrs James Albrechtson is reported very ill at East 5th Street home.
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Washburn
YMCA
Charles Rummell
Bayfield Street
du Pont Company
Ymca Association
The
Committee of Nine
Carlson
C. F. Morris
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Lamoreaux
Paul
James Albrechtson
East 5Th Street
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