Tragic Death of Brown-Robbins Breakeman
Charles Norman aged eighteen was killed while working on the Brown-Robbins logging railroad. The accident is attributed to his own carelessness at the train. The body was taken to his Canada home for burial. The Ashland Daily Press reports sweeping moves to close gambling houses in southern Wisconsin and praises moral improvements across Ashland Washburn and Bayfield as gaming halls shut down. The article also notes progress on a new library building with two design sets and bids planned by October 1 and winter completion.
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Charles Norman
Brown-Robbins
Canada
Ashland Daily Press
Wisconsin
Order of the West Superior Council
Ashland
Washburn
Bayfield
Chequamegon Bay
L. E. Stearns
Wisconsin Free Library Commission
Henry Wildhagen
Miss Stearns
Library
Death of Washburn Resident Edward Deer
Edward Deer, a longtime local figure in Washburn, died Monday afternoon at his home after a prolonged illness. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church led by theModern Godmen order, in which he held a $1,000 policy, with interment in the Protestant cemetery.
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Edward Deer
Washburn
Congregational Church
Barker
Real Estate Deals Reported for Bayfield County 1903
Registry figures show 342 lots sold with 81 668 04 dollars in deeds and 67 704 00 dollars in assessed value. Acres sold total 96 640 with 565 164 24 dollars in deeds and 524 065 03 dollars in assessed value. Average prices per lot and per acre given. Chequamegon steamer trips announced with 50 cent fare, depart 10 25 a m return 4 30 p m, Saturday and Sunday, coffee served.
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Chequamegon
Hines and Scofield Suit Heads to Milwaukee Court
The Hines Lumber Company sues ex Governor Edward Scofield in a Milwaukee trial over the Scofield mill fire. Hines seeks part of the insurance loss claiming Scofield violated contract by not rebuilding and finishing the timber sawing. the insurer will deposit the loss in court and await court disposition.
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Hines Lumber Company
Edward Scofield
United States
Milwaukee
Scofield
Hines
Endorsement Sparks Debate on Municipal Morality
The WaAsH BURN Times attacks town leaders over allowing gambling rooms, praising moral backbone of the paper while condemning local vice and risking advertiser backlash for taking a strong stance.
Classified Notice Enquiry at Mc Beath Residence
Inquiry from Mrs. Amos Elliot seeks information by day or week regarding lodging at the Mc Beath residence.
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Amos Elliot
Mc Beath
Bayfield County Farmer Harvests Large Oats and Wheat Yield
Bayfield County farmer George Barnes near Eau Claire Lakes threshes 2 250 bushels of oats and 640 bushels of wheat. He owns 160 acres free from stumps with all land in crops this past season.
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Bayfield County
George Barnes
Eau Claire Lakes
Barnes
Gambling joints draw fire from Washburn editors
The Washburn Times condemned local gambling houses last week while Brother Jones criticized authorities, signaling potential action to restore Washburn’s neighborhood respect. The Bayfield Press notes it may soon spark change to curb vice.
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Washburn
Brother Jones
Bayfield Press
Potent Pill Pleasure in Early Risers
Albany dealer W.S. Philpot reports relief from a bilious attack after taking a single De Witt's Little Early Risers pill. He praises the pill as more effective and pleasant than calomel or blue mass. Fox Bros. sells the remedy.
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DeWitt
W.S. Philpot
Albany
G. A
Fox Bros
Five Pleasant Rooms Downstairs for Kent Residence
Advertisement notes five pleasant rooms downstairs for Kent at the corner of Central avenue and 5th Street, listed under Mrs. John Proll.
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John Proll
Central Avenue
5Th St
Nye Jenks suit challenges Washburn assessment of in transit grain
Nye Jenks and Company sue the town of Washburn in the Western District of Wisconsin to force removing grain valued at about 90000 from the tax roll. They allege fraud by the assessor and board, claim they were barred from the board of review, and note a like ineligible lumber item. The grain was held in transit and not normally assessed.
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Nye, Jenks & Company
Washburn
United States Court
Western District of
Wisconsin
Board of Review
Nye- Jenks
Alum Baking Powder There Are Many Alum Powders
A home notes list warns that many baking powders contain alum and shows CALUMET LO as an example. Chemists found alum in powders, making alum a cheap alternative at two cents a pound while cream of tartar costs thirty. The housekeeper should judge quality by price.
Fall Millinery Offered By Mrs G Oxson
Mrs G Oxson announces a full line of up to date ready to wear and fall trimmed hats just received. A new trimmer arrives early next week. Orders invited.
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G. Oxson
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Brand Warning
A seller warns buyers to seek DeWitt on every box of Witch Hazel Salve. The genuine product from E C DeWitt & Co Chicago is praised for cures and has spawned counterfeit versions. Fox Bros. distributes the authentic salve under the DeWitt name.
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DeWitts
Dewitt
E-C. DeWitt &Co
Chicago
Fox Bros
Money to loan on easy terms by Washburn Association
Money to loan on easy terms by the Washburn Loan and Building Association. Call on L. N. Clausen Secretary. If in need of first class dentist work, call on Dr. A. G. Hebberd. All work guaranteed, Office in Meehan Block.
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Washburn Loan and Building Association
L. N. Clausen
A. G. Hebberd
Meehan Block
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Newlates
West Hand Pharmacy
Peterson
Hanson
Ers
Ron River
Orienta
Pratt
Port Wing
D. M. Maxcy
George Norman
Deer
Register of Deeds Nels Mybre
Sie
Bayfield County Telephone
Home Institution
Hines and Scofield
Centuria
Waashburn Times
Kent
Bengal
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