Local Notes From Bayfield and Beyond
Dr H G Mertens and D W O Connell return from Minnesota trip. Serome Roy starts camp work at Big Bay for winter prep. State school vote picks violet as state flower. J Alderson to lead Ashland M E parish. A Alcork moves to Washburn. A Booth Co Chicago fish trust debtor at seven million. Local plant under receiver M B Johnson after creditors meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Mertens
D. W. O’connel
Minnesota Woodlands
Serome Roy
Big Bay
Chicago Fish Trust
A. Booth & Co
M. B. Johnson
Prisoner Fined Ten Dollars for Overspeeding
In a mocked up courtroom line the magistrate tells the prisoner overspeeding draws a ten day jail term or a ten dollar fine. The prisoner mutters that the sentence is not correct. The Philadelphia Ledger quotes the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Civil War Pensions Cited as Unpaid Debt
Hon. James S. Sherman argues that beyond monetary costs, the Civil War created an enduring obligation. He cites over three and a half billion dollars paid under Republican pension laws to disabled veterans and survivors, calling the program unmatched in justice and generosity among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
James 8. Sherman
Colonels Bryan Laments Farmer Discrimination in Elections
Colonel Bryan denounces discrimination against farmers as Congress and Senate choose few tillers of the soil. He adds that the nation particularly discriminates against a Lincoln Nebraska farmer being kept from the White House, as cited by the New York Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Congress
Senate
Lincoln
Neb
New York Tribune
Beauty Doctors Lose On Complexion Claims
An 1890s column argues only blood purification through a healthy liver can improve complexion not cosmetics or local treatments. Green's August Flower is promoted as liver tonic curing dyspepsia constipation biliousness and nervousness with a new trial size bottle available at Frost & Spies. Also notices rent for a seven room flat and weather forecasts for Bayfield Co subscribers via the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost & Spies
Logging Contract Notices Appealing to Loggers
Notice to loggers offering logging by contract and ead logs by thousand and pickup logs by thousand. Address inquiries to Eugene Newhouse and Willette in Washburn Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Newhouse & Willette
Washburn, Wis
Bayfield County Fair Set At Iron River For Two Day Event
The Bayfield County Fair is scheduled at the fair grounds in Iron River on the last day of this month and the first two days of October. A committee led by Alex J. La Londe Fred Strege and John A McDonald secured pledges to stabilize finances within a day. The finance report and race and premium plans were discussed with hopes the fair could be the best yet. Casperdeen the Iron River horse won prize money at Menomonie and will race at Chippewa Falls this week. Washburns city council ends city ownership of the lightning plant and may reassign operation either through amicable terms or court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
Alex J. la Londe
Fred Strege
John A McDonald
Fair Association
The
Casperdeen
Menomonie
Chippewa Falls
Washburn
Local notes from the region including repairs and arrivals
Our correspondent reports J W Fowler’s building refitted for a nilliard parlor with N Landry to move in Soon Eau Claire House lowered to sidewalk level with cement block foundation Iron River Lumber manager Mr Clubine adds a large stable extension AIRE Iron River school reopens with 365 pupils up from 325 last year The Northern Hotel proprietor Harry Ellerman loses a valuable horse Water and Light company rebuilding after a recent fire leaving town dark for about six weeks J McCue nets prize money at Ashland races Home welcomed a baby boy for Mr and Mrs A Folger and a second son for Mr and Mrs Wm Little Stage and mail route Barnes to Iron River now Tue Thu Sat Mrs A Knowles and Eleana visit Superior Dr Tarter and Dr Johnson visit Duluth and Lake Nebagamon Miss Hazel Harrington returns from Illinois and Town Rev Thorpe visits Asland Judge Sauve at Asland and Joe Fouchie at Washburn ball team loses to Duluth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clubine
Iron River Lumber Company
Iron River School
Harry Ellerman
Northern Hotel
Water and Light Company
J. McCue
John
Barnes
Iron River
A. Knowles
Eleana
Superior
Dr. Tarter
Duluth
Local Notes From Ashland Churches And Real Estate
Rev Hilman of Ashland preached at the Evangelal church Sunday. Mrs H Decaump bought the Urquhart building. Her son in law Nap Landry plans a move to fame. The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church meets Saturday at 3 P M in the church railors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilman
Ashland
Evangelal Church
H. Decaump
Urquhart
Nap Landry
Ladies Aid
Congregational Church
Rescue the aching back with Doan's Kidney Pills
Washburn Wisconsin resident Mrs. Robert Burke cites her son’s yearlong kidney trouble and back pain. She credits three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills from Sweet's drug store with freeing him from pain. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sells Doan's nationwide. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Robert Burke
Fourth St
Washburn Wis
Doro
Dean
Sweet's
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Waiters Club President Quips On Courtroom Tale
A New York Waiters' Club president mocks a rival with a German court anecdote about arsenic and a poisoning case. He recalls a woman's line about her husband being a big eater as a sharp reply. The item ends with a quip about failing to meet spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiters’ Club of
New York
Taft Family History and Political Promise Highlighted
A historical note traces the Taft lineage from Uxbridge Massachusetts noting a large Taft presence there and a 1874 reunion. Alphonso Taft, father of the future candidate, spoke of family politics and virtue, while the piece links the ancestry to twentieth century Secretary of War William Taft and to party principles urged by James S. Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxbridge
Robert Taft
Alphonso Taft
Tafts
Yale
Peter Taft
Aaron
William Taft
Blarney Castle
Blarney
William
Dean's Ointment Soothe Eczema Sores Quickly
Advertises Dean's Ointment offering instant relief for eczema sores and itching. Claims safe use for children and availability at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Boat Train Connections Through Ashland and Washburn
Timetables show morning and evening boat departures with connections to the Northern Pacific Omaha and Duluth trains. Key links include the 6:15 a m Ashland boat to connect with Washburn N P trains, 7:15 a m Washburn boat linking at Ashland with morning trains, and 8:30 a m Washburn boat connecting with Ashland inbound trains. Captain John and Doherty manage the service from Ashland Wisconsin with publication at Fifield Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostle Islands
Ashland
Washburn
N. P
Omaha
Duluth
W. O.C
N. W
Capt, John &, Doherty
New PhoneNe
Fifield Place
Wisconsin
Notice of General Election in Bayfield County Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin Bayfield County notice for the general election on the first Tuesday of November 1908. Voters will elect thirteen electors for President and Vice President and fill statewide offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General Commissioner of Insurance and other terms expiring January 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Wisconsin
Bayfield
United States
James AO. Davidson
W. D. Connor
James A Frear
Andrew Dahl
Frank L Gilbert
Insurance
George E. Beedle
Douglas
Rusk, Sawyer
Pierce
Barron
Dunn
Burnvett
Polk
Chippewa
Washburn
St. Croix
John J. Jenkins
Ashland
Price
Sawyer
Vaylor
Albert W Sanborn
Lorenzo N Clausen
Nels M Oscar
John Froseth
Andrew B. Severson
Herman G. Mertens
Circuit Court
Frederick A Bell
Elias C Alvard
Nels Myhre
EJ Brigham
Wisconsin Legislature Adopts Constitutional Amendments 1908
Article records joint resolutions and proposed amendments to Section 10 of Article 8 and to Section 1 of Article 8 of the Wisconsin Constitution. It notes legislative procedure, residency, and voting requirements, including two thirds votes and recording yeas and nays, with final certification by County Clerk Nels M. Oscar in Washburn on August 10, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
Assembly
Senate
United States
Washburn
Seal Nels M. Oscar
The Times Job Printing Plant Seeks Political Campaign Work
The Times notes its specialty in printing candidate cards circular letters and stationery. It promises prompt neat service at the lowest prices and claims northern Wisconsin has no better office for such material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Wisconsin
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E
J. Alderson
Anderson
Alcork
Bayfield Co. Telephone Company
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Central
J. W. Fowler
N. Landry
Eau Claire House
Dr. Johnson
Lake Nebagamon
Harry Schachte
Rev. Thorpe
Hazel Harrington
Illinois
Judge Sauve
Asland
Joe Fouchie
Parke
Lane
Taft
Afts
Mass
James S. Sherman
Omaha Bee
Foleyshoney
Lippincott’s Monthly
Tecofaboo
Tertain Patel
Washington
Ninth Street
Epp
Taited States Patent Office
Washington, D. C
PBS
Beausoliel & Cross
Steamer “Skater
LaPointe Dock
Mission Dock
Mary Scott
Washburn Commercial City Dock Dock
Nodia
Pacific Northwest
Via
Montana
C. W. Mott
G. E. A. St. Paul
W. B. Duffy
Agt
Northern Pacific By Co
Rogers Bros
Rogers
Berkshire
CL. Willey’s
N. Clausen
Hines Property
Robinson
Times Office
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