The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-03-22
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From our own Correspondent:

ueuFy OcC6uHlp lCio OH VCOuCo
day with carload of settlers effects
for his homestead in the Canadian
west, Several citizens accompanied
him.
Mr.. Fish has secured the position
as yard foreman at the Iron River
company mill, formerly held by Mr..
Mcmillan.
A number of friends of Mr.. ana
Mrs julius Olson treated them to a
surprise at their home last Wednes-
day evening, the occasion being a
farewell. Mr.. and Mrs. Olson will
leave soon for Idaho The evening
was spent in games, singing and
other amusements, and before their
friends left they presented Mr.. Olson
and wife with beautiful cracker
jar and carving set as a token OF
respect. The citizens in general
are sorry to lose this family ADD the
best wishes of all accompany them
in their new home.
The evangelistic meetings being
held at the Congregational church
are well attended and the interest
displayed warrants that the services
will continue ten days longer. The
good of these meetings will be felt
in the future of Iron River.
A family arrived with their farm
and household effects from the state
of Kansas last week, having heard
of the productive soil of northern
Wisconsin. The real estate firm OF
Kopplin & Kopplin has placed this
family upon their lands north OF
town.
The Valley Lumber comnany has
completed the season s cut of lumber
north of town. They have had a
successful season, lumber all landed
in their yards at Iron River.
Town treasurer OF the towE of
Barnes, delivered his. roll to the
county treasurer on Saturday last.
He reports taxes all paid. This is
a good showing for a new town.
The act drama given at the
Opera House last Saturday evening
| by the ladies of the Catholic church,
was well rendered. The audience
was large and appreciated the work
of the actors. The evenings re-
ceipts were large and the church
will be greatly helped by this extra
effort of the ladies.
A hot time is in view in the town
of Barnes, Judging by the names
which appear on the boards solicit
ing the votes of the taxpayers.
The vote to raise $4,000 for school
purposes on the "a inst has been
called off as the officials found it
would not carry and on close ex-
animation found sufficient funds.
Mr.. F. G. Wells, school clerk. met
with painful accident Tuesday
afternoon He was cleaning his
rifle when it accidently discharged
a bullet passing through his foot,
making an ugly and painful wound.
He was at once taken to DR.. Tar
ter's office where the wound was
dressed.
Miss Holcombe has secured a
position at L. Rifkin's drygood
store.
Rev. F. N. Dextee and Rev. John
Gibson held special services at Brule
on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Nutting of Duluth, was in
town few days this week looking
up customer for d piano
Mr.. S. Perlman of Washburn,
spent Monday in town on business.
G. b d S. Hobbs town chairman,
spent Saturday at Ashland on bnsi-
ness.
7. B. Nelson, N. 2. Agent, at
North Branch, Mimi, spent Sunday
with his family.
T. f. Mackmiller left Tuesday for
Oregon where be has mining and
timber in terests. He will be away
about four weeks.
George Barnes went to Ashland
on business Saturday last.
Henry Kitchrow went to Barnes
Saturday on business
Judge Sauve returned from Cor
den SATURDAY. evening where he