The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-05-21
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Items of Interest Concerning
qour NeighbOrs
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During the heavy storm on the
bay last Thursday afternoon the
Steamer Mary Scott was compelled
to seek shelter among the lumber
docks where it was lied up until
along into the night. 1t was the
first heavy storm on the upper lakes
of the season.
Mrs. G. w. Hacker has been quite
sick during the past week.
Street Commissioner Mike Larson
has had crew of men tearing up the
walks around the court house during
the past few days. The committee
of the county board expect to begin
laying walks as soon as they can
advertise for bids. The new walks
will add greatly to the appearance
of the court house square.
Or. Bricker of Ashland, transact-
ed business in the city the first of
the week.
Mrs. A. Mitchell left yesterday
for visit with friends at Osceola.
Wasn't there something SAID
about new Northern Pacific depot
in this city this spring? We fail to
see any signs as yet of any being
started.
George Scanlon has applied for a
six months lay off on the Omaha
and he expects to Leave some time
this week for the west for his vaca-
tion.
The fellows that went up into
Northern Minnesota last week for
the purpose of taking up timber
claims all succeeded in getting a
claim. The land is mostly covered
with small timber but it will turn
out to be valuable in time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Topal of Ash
land visited with friends in the city
last Sunday.
Mrs. E. G. Alvord left Tuesday
afternoon for Ladysmith: to attend
the convention of Congregational
churches.
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal
church met Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Robert Williamson
east Bayfield, street.
H. T. Ogen of Madison was in the
city Monday tor the purpose of pay
ing taxes on a large tract of land in
the town of Glover. in which he is
interested.
Mrs Fenton left Saturday after
noon for St. Paul where she will
visit sew, raj weeks.
Those who have held chattel
mortgages on personal property and
have not sa tisfied them of record
will be compelled to pay taxes on
them. Supervisor of Assessment
Landraint has given instructions to
assessors that all chattel mortgages
must be taxed. In most cases sat-
isfactions are not placed on record
although the mortgages are paid.
This should be done at once if you
want to avoid taxation.
Bertha Flynn has been granted a
divorce from Charles Flynn. She
has also been given the custody of
the children.
Good Dry Maple aud Birch Wood
for sale by VIM. Olson.
Fine Seed Potatoes for Sale.
Frank Marion, r. E. D. No. l..
Known as the Clausen Farm.
Town Clerk E. G.. Carter of Drum
mond was a business visitor in the
city Tuesday.
Mrs. F. T. Yates, of Minneapolis,
is in the city visiting at the S. A.
Yates es;dence
DR.. Morck went to Superior Mon
day where he will remain a few days.
Frank Luskin has purchased the
o. J. Olson residence on west Third
street.
FOR SALE-One Sharplcss Tubu-
lar Cream Separator, also one Racine
incubator, For Sale Cheap.
Inquire of @. H. FLYNN.
Many ills come from impure blood
Can't have pure blood with faulty
digestion, lazy liver and sluggish
bowels Burdock Blood Bitters
strengthens, stomach bowels and
liver. and purifies The blood.