The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-03-08

IRON RIVER :

From our own Correspondence:
The Rev. F. N. Dexter, the state
evangelist of the Congregational
church, will occupy the pulpit here
next Sunday commencing series
of revival services for the following
two weeks. The Reverend gentle
man comes highly recommended
and good services are looked for.
The municipal office seekers are
the busiest people about town look
ing pleasant to everv one and regu--
larly asking how the family is.
The names of candidates are begin
nlng to loom up each week.
The concert held at the Congre-
gational church under the auspices
of tn, Y. S. P. G. E. was we'll at
tended on Thursday evening and
the program was we'll handled by
the entertainers and the treasury
was well replenished.
John Fritzpatric purchased the
beautiful residence from Mrs. w.
w. Lea last week, the later family
intends to move to Portland, Oregon
in few weeks where they will
make their future home.
The Valley Lumber Co. is again
operating their mill and hope to
finish out their contract OF about
200, 900 feet this winter.
The business men and citizens in
general, will be sorry to learn of
the removal of one of our respected
citizens Mr.. Thos. Nelson, N. 2.
agent who has secured an advance
ment to better station at North
Branch, Mimi. He left Tuesday
morning to occupy his new position.
Mr.. Nelson has been here about four
years and has made many friends.
He was always obliging and gave
the public every satisfaction. He
will return in a couple of weeks to
move his family Iron River can i'll
afford to lose a family who are so
highly respected, but what is Iron
Rivers loss will be North Branch s
gain and they leave with the well
wishes of all citizens for their future
prosperity.
A large number of citizens attend
ed the annual meeting of the Wis
lconsin Farmers at Washburn Tues
day. The meeting was largely at
tended from all districts and the
seeds sowed couple of years ago
are beginning to show fruit. The
special train was we'll patronized.
Thos. aud James O'roole who
went west couple OF weeks ago
writes that times are good and
wages high ia Oregon and Idaho and
they met many former Iron Riverites
who are all prospecting. Green fields
look good.
T. f. Mackmiller left on Tuesday
to look after his timber and mining
interests. He has disposed of a
large portion of his real estate here.
F. A. Bell county clerk of court
was in town Monday on business and
shaking hands with his many friends.
Mr.. Smith and wife of Brule, spent
Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. Hollister
Of the Seymore Hotel.
Jas. Smith returned couple of
days ago after few weeks trip
among the Minnesota camps.
John Knutson who went to Couer
D Alene, Idaho, writes that he has
secured a position and likes the
change.
Messrs. Miles and Hall have made
some fine catches OF Mr.. Bunny Of
late.
A. H. Miles and F. c. Wells was
on a business trip to Price county
last week,
Mr.. Fl. S, Fairall and daughter
Henrietta visited friends at Superior
A son arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Little on the 10Th.
Mr.. Mitchell of Ashland, has sue
ceeded Thos. Nelson as agent on
the n. P. and arrived ia town on
Monday to take charge.
From the Pioneer
The Iron River Creamery AS