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JUtos of Interest . o Local Personal. ® /Iboat the City. Fred Talbot is> thinking of moving t o Iron River to locate. Wm. Flyr a is having a foundation put under his residence. Paul Weed transacted business in the city the latter part of last week. Ed. Williams is having the sewer put into his residence on first avenue west. The farmers are bringing in their produce and are receiving good prices for the same, GeoJge Bell has been here from Brule during the week visiting old friends ana relatives. Miss Cecil Lowry who is teaching in the town of Oulu, visited with her parents over Sunday. The Steamn* City of Paris unload ed a cargo of coal at the Northwest ern coal docks during the week. Lj’la Willey commenced teaching Monday in the school at Old Head quarters in the town of Washburn. You will find a complete line of ready to wear and trinned hats at Olsons. Mrs. J. E. Jones and Mrs. C. B Simpson returned Thursday from a trip down the lakes on the Steamer Wells. A J. Harley, of Madison, repre senting the D. Appleton Cos. trans acted business in the city last week. James Fluck left last week for Madison where he expects to take a course in Pharmacy at the State University. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Maxcy and children returned Saturday from the East, where they had been vis iting relatives. It is reported that Rev. G. La Pia Smith, former rector of the Episcop al Church of this city, will not re turn as was expected. Mrs. Thomas Laffin and daughter Margaret, who have been visiting friends at Mellen for a short time, have returned to this city. Matt Hanson left the fatter pait ot last week for Lake Nebagameu, where he will run the store of Pet er-Ton & Hanson at that place. Mrs. Olson will hold an opening millinery sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Come in and look over our stock. Ferd Smith and family, of Ash land, have moved to this city aga n and are occupying the Barnhafdt residence on east Bay held street. Charles Rocks tad is here from the western country where he now re sides and will visit with old time friends in this city for a couple of weeks. Patriot McDade expects to move his family to Iron River where he will work for the Hines Lumber Com pany as engineer on thefr road out of that place. The nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lamoreaux sustained a fraclure of the right leg the latter part of last week. Dr. Spears was called and the child is doing nicely. Mrs. W. H. Packard left Satur day for Hayward, where she will visit a few days. From there she will go to British Columbia for an extended visit. She may conclude to locate permanently in the west. Dr. Mitchell returned the first of the week from Chicago where he has been for the past three weeks on business. Dr. Austria, of Bayfield, has. looked after his practice during his absence. Martin Arneson, while helping to lift a boiler at the Dynamite Plant last Thursday, let? it drop on his toes, the result was that several toes were rather badly smashed. The acci dent is painful but Martin expects to be about in a day or two. W. O. Timberman, of Minneapolis, secretary of the Nye-Jenks Cos. and B. L. Simmons, superintendent of elevators for the same company, spent Sunday and Monday in the city, looking after their extensive interests here. A formal reception was given the teachers of the public schools at the home of Reverend and Mrs, Cooke last Friday evening at which a large number were present. Refresh ments were served and a very plea sant eyeniug was spent. Tne Menele.v Quartette, of Chi cago. gave a concert at the Swedish Methodist church Tuesday evening which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were in attendance. By special request they gave another concert at the Union Hall last evening to a go and sized audience. Mr. and Mrs. E. Summer are visiting with relatives and friends n this city. Mr. Summerlield has been cooking in a lumber camp at McMillan, Mich. They have also been at Cumberland this state, where Mr. Summerfield is interested in a store with Peter Bestler. Conductor Henderson, of the Northern Pacific, has moved from t city to Duluth, where lie has a position as conductor on one of the lines of the company running from that city. William Heffner has ta ken his place on the run between here and Iron River. Several of the merchants in the otv are this week holding special -.*l *>. and have been doing some ex tensive advertising, reductions from t regular prices are made ranging fr*.'iu ti n to twenty five percent and >p ndid bargains may be secured. There is absolutely no need for peo ple to go out of town to buy goods. The local police force have receiv ed information from towns down the line that a g?ng cf burgulars are heading this tr ay and the people o f this vicinitv will do well to be on tie lookout. Chief of Police Wescott and his force are keeping a close watch for all suspicious looking characters. William Neumann sold his farm on the Wannebo road to C, C. Butter field and Allen the latter part of last week. There is forty acres of land in the place for which Mr. Neumann reciived $1450. Mr. Neumann will move unto his laud near the North ern Pacific roundhouse, this fall and will improve the place. L. A. Simonson, special agent for the Mutual Life Insurance Cos., re turned Saturday from Hayward where he adjusted the claim of the beneficiary of Oscar Moreland who died recently. Mr. Moreland held a $500U.00 policy in Mr, Simonson’s company. The Mutual with its customary promptness prepared to pay the claim at once. The board of school commissioners are considering' the question of dis continuing the furnishing of text books to the pupils. The proposi tion is either to require the payment of a rental fee for the use of the books in the grades, and compelling all high school pupils to purchase them or to inaugurate a rental sys tem throughout the schools. This is done to save expense, C. B. Erickson of this city, who has been receiving treatment in the State Hospital at Oshkosh, but whose condition warranted a parole, has been taken back to the institu tion, Some hopes were entertained for his recovery, but his condition as been growing steadily worse and his relatives had to make application for a recommittment. Deputy Sheriff Boutin took him down Fri day night. a result of the big fall rush that is now on at the Washburn elevator a large force of men are be ing employed in ihe handling of the grain that is coming in daily over the Omaha road. A large number of special freights are bringing in the grain which keeps two switch en gines in the local yard busy. The elevator company have two large steamers chartered for this fail business carrying the grain to the many eastern ports. H. M. Peirce, superintendent of the Atlantic Manufacturing Com pany’s plant at Wilmington, Del., and W. G. Ramsey, general superin tendent of the Dupont interests, stopped here a few days the first of the week. They are visiting with Superintendent Peirce of the At lantic Manufacturing Company’s plant here. Mr. Ramsey says he is a resident of Washburn, and always has a good word for the city and its people, Mrs. Joe Stanley, of east sth street, died last Thursday evening, Mrs. Stanley had been ill a long time and her death was not unex pected. This was a particularly sad case and many rumors were afloat concerning family troubles. Based upon the complaint made by the neighbors, some objection was made to the issuance o! a death certifi cate, but Coroner Mertens investi gated the affair and authorized the certificate. Mr. Simonson is an enthusiastic farmer. About a year ago he pur chased one of the best farmer in the town of Mason. Fruit farming is his specialty. Last spring he planted 500 blackberry bushes, 60 apple trees. 12 plum trees, and 12 cherry trees. He expects to plant 2000 more blackberry bushes and 3000 strawberry plants. If the results keep pace with the zeal and enthus iasm with which Mr. Simonson has entered into this work he will some day be one of. the extensive fruit farmers in this section. The merchant who refuses to ad vertise and doesn’t let people know he is after his share of the business will never put the catalogue house to rout. The catalogue fell nvs are busy right now spreading their liter ature and driving nails in the coffin of the merchant who is indifferent to the mer ts of judicious advertis ing.or hasn’t the nerve to invest a little money in a local newspaper space. The big catalogue houses have built up their enormous trade through advertising, and the only way the country merchant can suc cessfully fight them is with their own weapon. —Cash ton Record, The little six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lund was quite badly burned about the chest and arms lad Saturday morning while engaged in building a fire in the kitchen stove. The little child was alone in the house at the time, her mother having gone on an errand to one of the neighbors, and when the Little girl’s clothing caught on fire she rusted from the house to where her mother was. The flames were extinguished by rolling the child in a blanket. Dr. Mertens was called to dress the wound and the child is doing as nicely as could be ex pected. Congregational Church Service Regular services as usual. Morning worship with preaching by the pastor at 10’30. 12:00 —Sunday School. 7100 —Christian Endeavor. 7:4s—Eveuing service. Subject —’‘Three Symbols Borrow ed from the Orient.” A cordial invitation is extended to all. We aim to keep all our services full of iutert st and helpfulness. Both the choir and the quartet were crippled last Sunday night so they did not sing as announced but they will be on hand again next Sun day. Remember, boys and girls, the children's church service this even ing (Thursday) at 7 sharp. Mid-week meeting immediately following at 7:45. Farm Fop Sale. Eighty acres, fifteen acres cleared. Good buildings, spring water, five miles from Washburn. Cheap. Nick Sorrenson. Wanted —Fresh Wbit3 Pine, Jack Pine, and Balsam cones. Address, J. J. Pinney, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. TILE IDEAL PLACE. THE PRATT HOTEL SIBBALD BROS,, PROPS. WHEN YOU W ANT TO GO FISHING OR HUNTING THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE TO GO IN THE STATF THAN PRATT. Our Hotel is Located on the Hill Above the Depot and is only One-half Mile from Best Fishing' Streams. We Invite Washburn People. Best of Accomodations. JBiM Hi We want to convince you that we know the business Of Candy Making and if you will send us your name we will send you a sample package by mail of our choice candy. After you have once tried our candies you will not buy elsewhere. When at Ashland come and inspect our plant. Address, NEEDHAM’S, Ashland. ™oc" T JEW ENGLAND STORE. SSSES. THE DAYLIGHT STORE. Fall Stock now Complete We are done with Summer and its wearables—All our time, thought and energy is now directed toward the fresh Fall and winter Merchandise—we can only mention a few of the new arrivals. As an Introductory Sale We will offer for the week beginning Monday morning, October 9th. 40 pieces of fleeced fllanneletts, a good 8c to 10c quality £ I for per yard Dress Goods. The new showing of gown stuffs is worthy of your attention. To encourage a 100k —we give for one week a discount of 10 per cent on every yard of Black and Colored dress goods in the house. 1 A per cent discount on ‘Knit Top” X V and mercerized underskirts. RUGS! RUGS! RUGS! Big and Little. —we are not given to, strong statements, but we do hesitate to say that we have the finest selection of Rugs in Northern Wisconsin. Beautiful designs and colorings. Sizes *27 x 60, 36x 72, 4ix7i, 6x9, 8i x 10i and 9x 12. Velvets, Brussels, Axministers and Moquettes. Blankets and Comforts at 10 per cent discount. We wish to thank the Ladies of Washburn for the patronage given us in the past and and hope for a share of this falls business. Best goods possible for th e smallest amount of mone.f is our motto. GEO. A. SPARLING, KNIGHT BLOCK. ASHLAND. WIS AN ENEMY OF DIRT Dirt will quickly vanish from any clothing or laundry brought to our place and will be delivered to you CLEAN. We have one of the best equiped steam laundries in Northern Wisconsin and can do your work right. Tbe W&Jhbdrti Steam GO TO Carson’s FOR Fresh Groceries, Fresh, Bread Staple and Canned Goods. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. The Best Teas and Coffee in the City. I DIVIDE MY PROFITS. For Chic Kens We hav a Complete Stock of Single and Double Barrel and Repeating Shot GunrS. Also Factory Loaded Shells for all Guns, If you are looking for “BIG GAME” take one of our Rides with you, any caliber. 22 32 Special 30-30 303 32-40 35 30 IT. S. A. 33 38-55 We have ammunition for all of them. See our Canvass Coats and Pants, the Largest Assortment in the City. W&sfebnrn JJardto&fe Qo. Wall Paper! To Be Closed Out * The largest and best selected stock of Wall Paper in Northern Wisconsin, to be closed out at FACTORY PRICES and less. A Great Money Saver For You! If you do not want to paper now, buy for your spring Rouse Cleaning as you will never again have such an opportunity to get paper at these prices. A Few Prices Quoted Here: 12c papers now 5c per double roll 20c “ “ 7c - f 25c “ Oc 35c “ #s 17c “ 66 J. W. CLARKE, Estate, ASHLAND, - • - WISCONSIN If Seeking a Location For Factories of Any Kind Address the Commercial Club, Wnshburn, Wis*. 2000 yds Outing Flannels in short lengths and full pieces g an 8c quality for, per yd The new Coats and Furs are Here — 1 A per cent discount on every Coat, X V Skirt, Cravanette coat or Fur in the house for one week. 1 A per cent discount on Hoiseryandi X V Underwear —we carry the famous ; Munsing Union Suits for men, women and children. \ A per cent seoun t Dn Table Linen X V and Napkins. ASHLAND, WIS