Washburn Labor Day Celebrations Survive Weather Setbacks
Rain dampened the festival with the morning parade canceled yet an afternoon revival drew thousands from Ashland Bayfield Port Wing Ironwood Hurley. Log rolling disappointed crowds as the speedy log failed to hold traction while five bands and a gun tournament entertained. Hayward beat Washburn ten to one in baseball and ministers were assigned to local duties for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Ashland
Bayfield
Port Wing
Ironwood
Hurley
Central Labor Union of
Latimer
Central Labor Union
Fiemming
Eau Claire
Opera House
Burt Williams
John Walsh
O. A. Lamoreaux
Hayward
Ironwood Band
Central’ Labor Union of
Longshoresmen
Are Trimmers
Cigar Makers
Tailors of
Ashland Drum Corps
West Wisconsin
Hell Holes of Washburn Prompt Gambling Crackdown
The Washburn town board is urged to halt rampant gambling run from saloons as slot machines craps tables and roulette reappear. The Times demands action noting police orders to tolerate gambling and calls for public backing to close these establishments and protect youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Jerome
the Times
Minnesota State Fair Runs Aug 31 to Sept 5 at Hamline
Northern Pacific offers round trip tickets from Aug 29 to Sept 5 to St Paul and Minneapolis at six dollars, valid for return until Sept 7, aiding travel to the Minnesota State Fair in Hamline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamline
Minn
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Gilbert in Trouble as Creditors Move on Norway King
Creditors attach 2,000,000 feet of white pine at Thompson Lumber docks as Sheriff C B Simpson seizes timber in the Gilbert case. Keystone Lumber and Ashland Boom and Canal Co claim about 16000, restraining loading while Gilbert faces pressure on both sides of the water. Gilbert, a prominent lumber operator, has long been active here and many friends hope he overcomes the financial storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Gilbert
Thompson Lumber Company
C. B. Simpson
Keystone Lumber Company
Ashland Boom and Canal Com
Gilbert
Ashland
Three New Farmers Arrive in Bayfield County
Three settlers from Sault Ste. Marie, Herman Hill, Ewer, and John Lundygreen, have purchased land from Loveland and Preston. They are erecting temporary shacks for their families and plan to build farmhouses soon. The trio, described as practical farmers, have joined local efforts to boost Bayfield county's agricultural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hill
Ewer
John Lundygreen
Sault Ste. Marie
Messrs. Loveland & Preston
Bayfield County
Will Give a Water Fountain to City by Edward Hines
Edward Hines offers to install a water fountain in the city, with the gift to be accepted by the town board. His public spirit is noted, following his previous donation of land that helped attract the Northern Pacific railroad. The article invites him to Washburn to enjoy living in a thriving northern Wisconsin town.
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Edward Hines
Yates
Mr. Hines
Northern Pacific Railroad
Hines
Washburn
Wisconsin
Boarders Wanted Near McReath Residence
Classified notice seeking boarders by day or week with a room to rent. Enquiries directed to Mrs. Amos Elliot at the McReath residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Elliot
McReath
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Iti Nu
Cus Store
West End Pharmacy
Hlome Made
Peterson & Hanson
Ers
Ron River
Orienta
Pratt
Washburn, Wisconsin
Bayfield County Telephone Company
Electrical Workers of
Coal Heavers of
Zipperer’s Band
Bayfield Band
Hodoo Band
Washburn Coal Heavers Association
Hibernian Drum Corps
Ashlazad
Supreme Lodge of Skilled Labor Association
Hell Holes
Brazelton
Conservatory of Music
HoGark A. Brazelton
Rosamond Lamoreaux
Mead
Norway
Bayfield County Telephone Co's
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