The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-05-29

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doing well. He says there. are a
good many new set tiers coming to
his part of the country.
| Road Overseer Bergstrom has
Just received new surveyors in
strument, which he will use in con-
nee ton with his work. 1t is fine
instrument, and will no doubt be
used a great deal.
Harry Latimer is spending most
of his time at Mellen, and has prac-
tically entered upon his work there.
Mrs. Latimer was at Mellen on Fri
day, and with her husband was MAX
ing arrangements for the commence,
ment of their new residence, which
will be built at once.
If in need of glasses or optical
goods call at Guinand's store in Ash
land, where you will find Mr.. G. A.
Sweet, recently of Dubuque, Iowa,
who is skilled in his work, and who
will give you absolute satisfac-
ton. tt.
| Every man who buys a piece OF
land in BAYFIELD, county will realize a
big investment whether he pur-
chases it for speculative or agricul-
tural purposes. Get chunk of real
estate--it will prove money maker,
and will likely help in developing the
resources which we have here.
You can get carnations at 80 cents
per doz. and roses at Is cents per
dozen at Arntson & Si.nonsons.
C. c. Williams, postmaster of Iron
River, was in the city Tuesday,
looking after some political matters.
Mr.. Williams has made an excellent
official for his town, and it he wants
to again serve Uncle Samuel in the
capacity of postmaster of his town
there will very likely be NO opposi-
tion to him among his people.
We notice by the hotel register
that good many of the Ashland
| young people are taking supper here
every Sunday evening, returning
home on the eight o'clock boat.
Their patronage has been so brisk
shat it has given landlord Peterson
considerable extra business for his
popular hotel.
The schoolboard will purchase the
Catholic school, building. At the
mass meeting held last Thursday
night there was clear expression
of sentiment. which was all in favor
of paying $4,000 for the building.
The structure is in first class shape,
and will make an excellent building
for school purposes.
"The Missouri Girl" which comes
to the Opera House Wednesday
June 4, 1902, produces more genuine,
hearty laughter than any comedy
yet written. In connection with a
strong and interesting plot. it con-
tains the most overwhelmingly funny
situations ever conceived. The CON-
pany presenting the play is fully
capable Of extracting this fun and
dealing it out to the public 10 most
satisfactory manner.
/ The Canadian Jubilee Singers en-
tertained a large audience at the
Opera House last Saturday night,
their entertainment, being given in
behalf of the Methodist Church. On
Sunday evening the singers were
present at the Methodist Church,
and furnished music at the time.
Those who attended speak in the
highest terms of the entertainment.
The rare combination of old time
minstrelsy and the bright new ideas
in this line of entertainment is seen
in the mammoth minstrel organiza-
tion Of Richards & Pringle's that
will be seen at the Opera House,
next Friday evening. June 3rd.
Attorney John Walsh was at Mad
ison last week, looking after the
/ interests of the town in the tax
cases against the Prentice Brown
stone Company. Mr. Walsh has
made two trips to Madison on this
same business, and is Strengthening
up the work that the town paid E.