LaFay Brothers Freed After Misidentification in Murder Case
George LaFay surrendered to officers after his whereabouts on the murder night were explained. Joe LaFay, held in jail, was discharged for lack of evidence. The two brothers were arrested with officers but released when ruled not implicated. LaFay says he roamed the countryside and worked in several towns.
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Souix River
Joe LaFay
George LaFay
Lefay
Slowbridge
Pratt
Ashland
Washburn
Joe
LaFay
Re opened dye works by Frank Harwood at former site
Frank Harwood returns to his homestead business and re opens his dye works and cleaning shop in the building previously occupied by him after a two month closure.
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Frank Harwood
Boarders and rooms sought for city lodging
Boarders wanted by day or week with out room, inquire Mrs Amos Elliot at McBeath residence. Four weeks for rent five rooms upstairs over Hans Ambly with city water, inquire Hans Ambly. The former American Express office building near Bayfield County Bank. Mrs J A Sheridan.
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Amos Elliot
McBeath
Hans Ambly
American Express
Bayfield County Bank
J. A, Sheridan
Bayfield County Fair Plans Big Event Push
The Bayfield County Agricultural Society announces the Bayfield County Fair with $1000 speed prizes and $2000 for exhibits. Iron River’s F J Kopplin and C E Russell lead efforts to attract attendance from Washburn and Bayfield. September 9 to 11 are set for the Fourth Annual Fair, aiming to boost county prosperity through strong stock grain vegetable and race displays and state fair submissions.
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Bayfield County
F. J. Kopplin
Iron River
C. E. Russell
Washburn
Bayfield
Bayfield County Agricultural Society
County fair promised to showcase region’s best products
Advertisers urge attendance at the county fair to highlight Bayfield County's fruit, vegetables, and grasses. They argue the fair will improve welfare and draw interest from southern parts of the state, dispelling views of the area as barren or distant.
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Bayfield County
Local Couple Weds Quietly in Home Ceremony at Houghton
Mr James Williamson of Houghton and Miss Louise Lamberton of the city were married last Saturday between six and seven at the groom’s sister Mrs J D Leighton’s home. Revered Sinclair of the Methodist Church presided. They will reside in Houghton.
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James Williamson
Houghton
Louise Lamberton
J. D. Leighton
Sinclair
Methodist Church
Aarge
Prentice Quarry
East Bayfield Street
the Times
Military funeral planned for fallen soldier in Ashland
John Wannebo, killed in the Philippines, will be honored in Ashland with a military funeral next Sunday. Company D of Ashland and veterans from Civil and Spanish American Wars will attend, with Civic societies invited. Services begin at 2:30 pm from Flottum Undertaking Rooms to the cemetery with ministers and a short sermon by Reverend Thomas Barker.
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Ole Wannebo
West
John Wannebo
Philippines
William O’neil
Company D
Ashland
Flottum Undertaking Rooms
Thomas Barker
After Them Again Slot Machines Face Fresh Crackdown
Reported threats led to arrests and a Bayfield round up of operators who had removed or blocked machines. Despite efforts to quit, offenders returned to business, prompting an officer to collect names of those who allowed access. Authorities hope this ends slot machine activity for a time.
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Bayfield
House for Rent Near Court House on East Fourth Street
Small family can rent a house on East Fourth Street near the court house with Mrs Hoffman handling applications. Washburn Loan and Buildings Association offers easy loan terms. Calon L. N. Clausen serves as Minnesota State Fair secretary at Hamline Minn from Aug 31 to Sept 5. Northern Pacific to sell round trip tickets to St. Paul and Minneapolis for $6 from Aug 29 to Sept 5, valid return until Sept 7.
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Fourth Street
Court House
Minnesota
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Peterson
Hanson
Ers
Ron River
Orienta
Port Wing
D. M. Maxcy
Waskourn, Wisconsin
Lafays
Brazelton Conservatory of Music
Prospectus
Ak A. Brazelton
Rosamond Lamoreaux
Wisconsin
Erans
Bayfield County Telephone Co's
Home Institution
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