Hines Boats Lost In Lake Superior Tow Line Break
The Lizzie A. Law and the Selvin Marvin two Edward Hines Lumber Co. barges in tow of the steamer Edward Hines broke free during a northeast gale on Lake Superior near Huron Island. Despite a nightlong search, the coal laden vessels were not found and are feared wrecked near the rocks while bound for Duluth.
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Lizzie A. Law
Selvin Marvin
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Chicago
Lake Superior
Edward Hines
Huron Island
Duluth
Sterns Lumber to Operate Thompson Mill Next Season
The Sterns Lumber company of Odanah plans to open the Thompson mill in the coming winter to salvage timber lost to August and September fires. They expect to cut about seventy five million feet and run the mill day and night, rehabbing it to employ about one hundred fifty workers on two shifts.
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Thompson
Sterns Lumber Company
Odanah
Sterns Company
Congregational Church Services Next Sunday
The Congregational Church announces services on Sunday morning and evening. All are warmly invited to attend.
John Hoel Visits Friends in Bayfield First of Week
John Hoel spent time with friends in Bayfield at the start of the week, enjoying casual gatherings and local hospitality.
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John Hoel
Bayfield
Mrs George Anderson Dead at 46 in Ashland
Mrs George Anderson 46 of West Bayfield street died at St Joseph hospital Ashland last Saturday morning after a three week illness with appendicitis. Funeral at Norwegian Lutheran church followed by Protestant cemetery interment. She leaves a husband six children and other relatives. community sympathy offered. The Flora De Voss Company opens October 26 at the Opera House in Ashland with Mr J B Rotour and actor Mr J C Livingstone in a week of plays and songs. ladies free Monday night.
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George Anderson
West Bayfield Street
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
Flora de Voss Company
J. B. Rotour
Opera House
Rotour
J.C. Livingstone
Flora DeVoss Co
Attorney McLeod Heads North Trip For Flag River Railroad
Less than two weeks remain until election time as Attorney McLeod left yesterday to tour the northern part of the county in support of the Flag River Railroad Company. He will visit Cornucopia Herbster and Port Wing. Mrs J M Dodd of Ashland and Frank and George Morris of Pittsburg Pa visited friends in the city Monday. Miss Anna Swain visits Bayfield this week. Football fans joined the city team to Ashland last Sunday and aided in their victory. Rolland Duthie of Bayfield visited with friends in the city Monday and Tuesday.
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McLeod
New Flag River Railroad Company
Cornucopia
Herbster
Port Wing
J. M. Dodd
Ashland
Frank
George Morris
Pittsburg
Penn
Anna Swain
Bayfield
Rolland Duthie of
Washburn H. S
Times Office
A. Maitland
Cusson
W. J. Maitland
Emma Blexrud
Eau Claire
Annual Meeting of School Clerks Held in Court Room
The annual meeting of school clerks and officers convenes today in the court room under the direction of the County Superintendent. A large number of officials attend the session as required by law.
Concert Tonight by Congregational Ladies Aid Society
The Congregational Ladies Aid holds a concert at the church parlors this evening featuring William W. Norton as violinist and bass soloist. Highly recommended, Norton will perform a full program and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Ladies Aid Society
Congregational
William W. Norton
Casey to Speak for Democrats at Opera House
Hon. T. J. Casey of Seattle will address the Democratic party next Monday evening at the Opera House. Casey is sent here by the Democratic National Committee.
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T. J. Casey
Seattle
Washington
Democratic Party
Opera House
Casey
Democratic National Committee
Sealships Oysters Promote Packaged Quality Seafood
An advertiser compares watered oysters to Sealships oysters noting the latter are fresh, clean, and shipped in a steel container with ice. The ad touts sealed, solid meats with no melted ice and a sea flavor. Local snippets mention Ira Summerfield visiting relatives and Buckley and Ueisch tailors calling on customers.
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F. Tetzner
Candidates urged to use The Times for printing needs
The Times reminds candidates that its job printing plant specializes in cards circulars and stationary. It guarantees prompt neat service at low prices and offers the best northern Wisconsin office for candidates to place orders.
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Times
Wisconsin
Farmer Gus Swenson Injured Testing Fast Horses
Gus Swenson, a farmer near Ashland Junction, was badly cut when he fell from a rig while testing two fast horses with his brother. A wheel struck his head causing a deep gash and scratches as bystanders looked on.
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Gus
Swenson
Ashland Junction
Norwegian Church to Hold Services Next Sunday
Norwegian Lutheran Church announces services at the usual hour for next Sunday morning and evening both sermons to be in Norwegian. The Ladies Aid Society will meet next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Erickson.
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Ladies Aid Society
Charles Erickson
Read This Before You Vote on Good Roads
A poster campaign by the Good Roads Association urges Wisconsin voters to support a state constitutional amendment enabling state aid for road building. It cites endorsements from farmer groups and state associations, notes ballot placement issues, and asks voters to mark Yes on the first thing they do in the booth.
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Good Roads Association
Wisconsin
McLeod and Judge Warden Travel to Cornucopia and Nearby Points
A. W. McLeod and Judge A. M. Warden undertook a business trip visiting Cornucopia Port Wing and Herbster along with other locations during the past ten days.
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A. W. McLeod
A. M. Warden
Cornucopia
Port Wing
Herbster
Washburn High School Team Beats Ashland Naval Reserve 10 to 0
Washburn High School second string defeated the Ashland Naval Reserve Football team on their field by a score of 10 to 0. The game featured strong Washburn rushing and solid defense, with touchdowns by Nelson and Ross. An attempt is being made to schedule a rematch with Odanah next Sunday.
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Ashland Naval Reserve
Ashland
Washburn Boys
Washburn
Nelson
Willey
Ross
Odanah
Washburn Second Team Defeats Bayfield High on Home Ground
The Washburn High School second team defeated Bayfield High School 6 to 0 on Bayfield’s home field after a hard battle. Washburn proved stronger, delivering a tough game that challenged the Bayfield squad.
Sealshipt Oysters Promised For Superior Taste
A local ad touts Sealshipt Oysters as tasting like true salt sea and being worth a small price premium. The vendor says the pint from a white porcelain case with a blue Sealshipt mark is superior to washed-out tub oysters and guarantees them. F. Tetzner.
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F. Tetzner
Mrs Holmes Returns From Iowa After Sister's Funeral
Mrs Samuel J Holmes came back Monday from Iowa where she was summoned to attend her sister's funeral. Miss Bushey of Abbotsford represented the Children's Home Society of Wisconsin and visited the city earlier in the week.
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Samuel J. Holmes
Iowa
Bushey
Abbotsford
Children’s Home Society of
Wisconsin
Marriage of Marie Anderson and Christ Saxhaug
Miss Marie C Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Anderson and Mr Christ E Saxhaug were wed at the groom's home last Saturday evening at 8 o'clock The ceremony was conducted by Rev Christ Christ ianson with Miss Anna Saxhaug and Annie Anderson assisting and Carl Anderson and Bernt Rovik as groomsmen The couple will reside in this city and have many friends extending congratulations In a separate note Representative Leake attacked Bryan criticising his Democratic party alignment and announcing he would vote for Taft and offer stump services for the Republican committee
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Marie C. Anderson
M. C. Anderson
Christ E. Saxhaug
Christ Christianson
Norwegian Luthern Church
Missis Anna Saxhaug
Annie Annie Anderson
Carl Anderson
Bernt Rovik
Saxhaug
Leake
Bryan
Democratic Party
Congress
Taft
Republican National Committee
Notice to Loggers in Washburn Wis
Notice to loggers about contracted logging and log purchases by the thousand. Calls for work and addresses Eugene Newhouse & Willette in Washburn Wisconsin.
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Eugene Newhouse & Willette
Washburn, Wis
Bayfield News Snippets Include Local Visits and Repairs
Mrs Georgia Helwig of Bayfield visited relatives in town Monday. A new cement walk has been laid on lower Bayfield street in front of the Wardner saloon and the Rude barber shop. Cold weather has increased demand for coal wagons. E J Moore of Fargo North Dakota is visiting at the home of his sister Mrs E C Alvord.
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Bayfield Street
Wardner
E. J. Moore
Fargo
N. D
E. C. Alvord
Coal Shipments Signal Busy Week at Northwestern Dock
The Northwestern Fuel Dock saw a rush as the steamer Frank H. Peavey arrived with 7 000 tons of soft coal. A train load of cars was shipped from the docks, with 30 to 40 cars moved weekly during peak activity. More vessels expected as the season opens and overall handling rivals last year’s totals.
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Northwestern Fuel Company
Omaha
Frank H. Peavey
Hughes town chairman resigns. John Ward appointed
H A Waterson resigns as Hughes town chairman and John Ward is appointed to fill the vacancy. Lost item: a Washburn HS class pin. Reward for finder who returns a black leather pocket book with about $6.50 and papers between Omaha Depot and Meehan Block.
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H. A. Waterson
Hughes
John Ward
Young People’s Society of the
Norwegian Luthern Church
Andrew Arnison
Omaha Depot
Meehan Block
Times Office
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Law
Marvin
City Drug Store
Ghe F. Meehan Co
Department Store
Ohe Union
Washburn, Vws
Ira Summerfield
D. J. Mellree
Oconto
Joseph Mellree
John Kusch
Buckley and
Lien’s
City
Washburn High School
Bayfield Boys
Bayfield High School
Washburn Warriors
Georgia Helwig
Northwestern Fuel Dock
H. B.B. Poppe
Meehan Building
Segal Bros. Department Store
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