Gas Explosion Wrecks Thielke Tin Shop injuring man
An explosion in the Thielke Tin shop rear of the Lamoreaux Hotel damaged the building and fired a gasoline lead pot. Elmer Oistad of Clausen Oistad was cut across face and leg, sustaining facial wounds and stitches after escaping the blast. Fire was put out by a Pyrene extinguisher before the department arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Oistad
Clausen- Oistad Company
Thielke
Arnold Thielke
Lamoreaux Hotel
Mr. Oistad
Oistad
Call to Bayfield County Women to Knit for War Relief
A call from the American Red Cross urges all women to knit 200 sets of socks wristlets sweaters and mufflers for Bayfield County to aid American soldiers in France and Belgian refugees. The Red Cross provides yarn and instructions, and asks every capable person to contribute, noting the severe winter and widespread need abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross Society
United States
France
Red Cross Society
Bayfield County
Red Cross Socety
America
Belgium
A Buzz from the Hornets Nest calendar program
A calendar program at the hall next Saturday night will entertain the public. The Hornet Club reports good attendance at the last meeting with a successful pies and lunch sale raising 24.10 dollars. A three member committee attended a federation meeting at Mr Brabakers office and learned of potential improvements in Washburn marketing. Thieves have stripped several city clothes lines and other thefts are being investigated by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornet Club
Federation
Brabakers
Washburn
Appoints Officers in Bayfield County Company D 6th Wisconsin
The Camp Douglas Wis September 3 1917 appoints non commissioned officers for Company D Bayfield County in the 6th Wisconsin Regiment. Names include Captain Peavey choices such as Warron M Dunkel Fred T Rockwell Harry Peterson Paul Evenstead John Johnson Thomas Hawks Joe Peterson Asa Willey and many corporal and private ranks with a long roll of soldiers including Claudie Bailey James Bard Ole Blex Frank M Bowe James Welch and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th
Wisconsin Regiment
Camp Douglas
Bayfield County
Peavey
Wis
Fred T. Rockwell
Harry Peterson
Paul I. Evenstead
John E. Johnson
Thomas Hawks
Joe Geo. W. Peterson
Asa Willey
Cook
Frank M. Bowe
James Welch
Claudie Bailey
James W. Bard
Ole E. Blex
Franklin E. Pease
Alex J. Beaton
Rex L. Rockwell
Alex Charrette
Don J. Roy
Fred H. Casperson
James W. Stokes
John Corby
Robert J. Sterling
Herman F. Dahl
Fred Trombly
Martin Eliason
Wallace E. Woodhead
Leo G. Enouf
James W. Tutor
Carl K. Finstead
Elmer A. Westland
Fire damages Washburn block Lion Plumbing shop destroyed
A Saturday 3 am fire gutted the Lion Plumbing Shop in the Fox building, with flames threatening Fox Bros drug store and Gem Theatre. Firefighters confined the blaze quickly, saving neighboring structures. Lion Plumbing stock nearly lost, building beyond repair after repeated past fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Fox
Lion Plumbing
Fox Bros. Drug Store
Gem Theatre
Lion Plumbing Shop
Man Nearly Severes Thumb While Trimming Tree
Louis Gordon of Bayfield County Telephone sustains a near complete thumb amputation while chopping limbs that touched overhead wires on Wednesday. He received prompt first aid and was taken to a local clinic for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gordon
Bayfield County Telephone Company
Badly Injured in Fall From Dock at Northwestern Fuel
Thomas Smolen a laborer fell forty feet from a gun pole at Northwestern Fuel docks this morning. He sustained a severe scalp wound and multiple injuries. By noon his condition was described as very serious and semi conscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Fuel Company
Thomas Smolen
Soldier writes home from Fort Leavenworth in 1917
Oscar J. Caron of Co. E 6th Telegraph Battalion U S R writes from Fort Leavenworth Kansas to Washburn Times reporter W A Robinson. He reports alive and well in Army life, praises local support for Washburn’s Co D, notes heavy training, and expects to sail overseas soon. He mentions Milwaukee and Chicago departures and thanks friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Co. D
Washburn
Milwaukee
Co. E
Chicago
Leavenworth Times
The
United States
Bergmann Family Trip To Medford Report
Mr and Mrs E Bergmann and son George with Mrs William Geedeke and B Ungrodt traveled to Medford last Sunday returning Monday evening. The party used the Bergmann car for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bergmann
George
William Geedeke
B. Ungrodt
Medford
Bergmann
Roomers Wanted for Modern Home
Advertisement seeks one or two gentlemen roomers for a modern home. Inquiries at the Times office.
Bayfield farmers unite to form County Country Life Assn
Bayfield County farmers organize the Bayfield County Country Life Association to promote farmer clubs, knowledge sharing, and rural advancement. Officers are Edward Plant president C F Bogenrief vice president V E Brubaker secretary and Otto Regelin treasurer. Prominent speakers including C J Galpin ex senator A W Sanborn and Ed Plant outlined co operation, marketing issues, co op stores, and prices with plans for summer picnics and winter meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
W. E. Brubaker
Federation of
Farmers’ Clubs
Edward Plant
Bayview
C. F. Bogenref
Washburn
V. E. Brubaker
Otto Regelin
Barksdale
C. J. Galpin
University of Wisconsin
Ashland
Bayfield
Ashland County
Ed. Plant
United States
Frank Dilree
The
Hornet Club
Commission
Chicago
Mr. Dilree
J. W. Dady
Red Cliff
Mr. Dady
James Good
Namakagon
Good
James W. Good
Martin Rogan
C. E. Foss
G. Ruf
Cable
C. W. Smith
Russell
Eskel Hokenson
S. A. Feldmeier
Warning on Labor Day Theft by Local Youths
A Loveland resident reports car break ins near the Loveland building and Blexrud Tailor Shop on Labor Day evening. A revolver and a flashlight were stolen, with police urged to identify gang leaders to curb further crimes by youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Theatre
Loveland
Blexrud Tailor Shop
Local visitors and hometown ties noted in brief
Art Nelson from Parry Sound, Ontario, visiting relatives in town. T J Rohnan from Mason spent a few days visiting friends. he now runs a harness shop in Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Nelson
Parry Sound
Cnt
T.J. Rohnan
Mason
Mr. Rohnan
Land Clearing Demonstration in Bayfield County
The Wisconsin College of Agriculture hosts a land clearing demonstration from September 10 to 15 at E. C. Stevens farm, Washburn. In cooperation with rail lines and suppliers, the event shows stump removal methods and the best tools to reclaim wild land, featuring an unprecedented collection of clearing equipment for farmers and landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
E. C. Stevens
Washburn
College of Agriculture
The
University of Wisconsin
Chicago & Northwestern
St. Paul
Minneapolis & Sault St. Marie
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company
Flynn Stump Paller Co
Superior
A. J. Kirstin Co
Escanaba
Mich
LaPlant-Choate
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Merill Iron Works
Merill
Wis
Government survey requests grain and food stock inventories
Federal officials issue a nationwide survey requiring dealers in grains and foodstuffs to forward inventory data to the Department of Agriculture by September 10. The scope covers grains seeds products meat fish dairy fats sugar canned goods dried fruits and more. Refusal or false reporting risks up to 1000 dollars in fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Office of Federal Grain Supervision
Wisconsin Street
Milwaukee
Church Services and Viking Meeting Announced
Nov. Lath. Church Rev. Chr. Christiansen, Pastor, announces services next Sunday morning and evening at usual hours with Sunday school at 9 30. Communion service Sunday morning. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Vikings meet at church parlors Wednesday evening hosted by Mrs. Peter Wick and Mrs. Hans Swamby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Lake
Peter Wick
Hans Swamby
Local cars report flashlight losses blamed on youths
A number of automobile owners in the city report missing flashlights and other items from cars left on the street. The theft appears to be the work of boys. Ed Johnson of Clinton, Iowa arrived Saturday night for a two week visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed, Johnson
Clinton, Iowa
City
Mrs
A. A. Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thielke Tin Shop
Warron M. Dunkel, Charles Butterfield
August Bodin
LeRoy Price Prence Packard
Daniel Burgo
Wehie R. LeaQuee
Phillip E. LaFavor
Elmer Armbruster
William E. Little
Tederick Neuharth
Elmer Corbett
Charles Blair
Ole Larson
Edwin L., Larson Leon
Neuville
Charles Hobbs
Fred Gregoire
William DeMars, Leslie M. Olson
Gilbert K. Calder
Fort Leavenworth, Kan
Washburn Times
W. A. Robinson
Oscar J. Caron Co. E. 6Th
Teleg. Batt. U. S. R
Times Office
the Washburn Times
Washburn, Wis
the Times
County Assn
Federation of Farmers’ Clubs
Amos M. Hansen
Stevens Farm
Wisconsin Col
Lege
Making
Chr
Christiansen
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