New Trial Sought for Samuel Montgomery in 1903 Murder Case
An effort to obtain a new trial for Samuel Montgomery, serving a life sentence at Waupun for his 1903 murder of his wife near Warrens, Monroe County, will be reviewed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Attorneys A H Smith and Fred Smith prepared a bill of exceptions to be argued at the January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Montgomery
Waupun
Warrens
Monroe County
Supreme Court
A. H. Smith
Sparta
Fred Smith
Merrill
Montgomery
Naylor
Wisconsin rifle Team to compete at Seagirt national match
Somé of Wisconsin's rifle team departs Camp Douglas Saturday morning for Milwaukee then to Seagirt New Jersey for the national competition. About thirty states enter with a president's match offering an autographed letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the country’s champion. Teams report to Maj. Williams and Maj. Williams at Milwaukee's Broadway armory for Saturday afternoon assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Camp Douglas
Milwaukee
Seagirt
N. J
Theodore Roosevelt
C. R. Williams
W. W. Warren
P. J. Comer
Third Infantry
L. L. Bailey
J. E. Olsen
R. L. Schlick
Paul Meske
S. J. Olsen
C. F. Asmuth
J. Schneller
O. J. Olsen
Nature Cure Promises Rheumatism Relief Facts
The advertisement claims remedies via HYDROPEATIC AND NATURE CURE to cure rheumatism gout ischias backache piles pneumonia and nervousness. It directs applications to F Wild professor of Nature Cure at 1502 Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wild
Nature Cure
Market Street
For Sale Ad Turns Forgotten Item into Cash
A thriftier solution to money needs suggests using a simple For Sale ad to convert a forgotten possession into cash this month. The piece advises avoiding loans from friends to preserve relationships while highlighting practical selling strategies.
Ableman Chosen For Baptist Young People Union Meet
The Baptist Young People Union of the German Baptist churches of Wisconsin held its closing sessions at Ableman yesterday. Officers elected for the coming year include President A N Miller Milwaukee Vice president August Kaatz La Crosse Secretary Miss Helen Specht Milwaukee Treasurer R S Lang North Freedom and state missionary committee Rev O R Schroeder Racine chairman A N Miller Milwaukee and O R Kehrein Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ableman
Baptist Young People Union
German Baptist Churches of
Wisconsin
A. N. Miller
Milwaukee
August Kaatz
la Crosse
Helen Specht
R. S. Lang
North Freedom
State Missionary Committee
O. R. Schroeder
Racine
O. R. Kehrein
Funeral for W. W. Taylor Held Sunday Afternoon
The funeral for the late W. W. Taylor is set for Sunday at 3 PM from his brother George H. Taylor’s residence at 130 South Ninth Street. Interment will occur in this city with Rev. Dr. W. D. Thomas officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Taylor
George H. Taylor
South Ninth Street
W. D. Thomas
Annual Mission of Chaseburg German Lutheran Church
On Sunday August 20 the Chaseburg German Lutheran Church holds its annual mission services with Rev Pola chek as pastor. Distinguished Lutheran divines will preach at 10 AM and 2 30 PM by Rev H Z Zarnell of Plattsville and Rev C F Pope of Baraboo. Two choirs including the La Crosse men’s choir will sing. The pastor and congregation offer refreshments and a cordial welcome to visitors arriving by the Southeastern railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaseburg
Polachek
H. Z. Zarnell
Plattsville
C. F. Pope
Baraboo
la Crosse
Southeastern
Inter Ocean reports rains shift short sellers. cash corn demand strong
The Inter-Ocean notes rain unsettled shorts and pushed them to cover in Chicago and Minneapolis. Cash corn demand was solid, with Boston bidding for 50,000 at the market. Galveston sold 60,000 of o b for full shipment and sea board moved 200,000. Exporters bought 195,000 oats, and millers purchased 100,000 bushels of wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards-Wood Co
Chicago
Minneapolis
Boston
Galveston
Seaboard
Colby News Roundup of Local Events and Notices
Funeral services for Albert Bergans were held this morning from South Fourteenth Street with interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Local items note visits, marriages, lectures, and church notices along with sports plans and a storm damage report north of town. The La Crosse and Green Bay teams schedule two games at the Sparta fair next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Albert Bergans
South Fourteenth Street
Oak Grove
Green Bay
la Crosse
Johnson
Roth’s
Hans Benrud
Galesville
Fond du Lac Population Grows by 2175
Fond du Lac Wisconsin city clerk Frank A Bartlett reports the 1900 census figure of 17285 with a gain of 2175 residents. Harry Evjen a Caledonia street barber is recovering quickly and expected to return to activity soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond: DU Lac, Wis
Frank A. Bartlett
Fond*du Lac
Harry Evjen
Caledonia Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bartlett Pearl
Missouri Watermelons
John C. Burns
H. C. Evenson
Park Store
Ableanan
NCARL
Taylor
Eevees
Boys’ & Children’s Suits
Norfolk
W.C. Both
Henry N
City News
Orlando Holway
Faribault
Hollister
A. J. Miller
Caledonia
Lamb
M. Gallagher
Harry Newburg
Cashton
William Hermanson
Winona
James Dimer
Eau Claire
the Empire
J. P. Cushner
South Third Street
Bijou
R. F. Weston
Pipestone
John M. Smith
St. Peters’ Ridge
St. Francis Hospital
Galesville College
Packet St. Paul
St. Louis
Benton's
Margaret Roberts
West Salem
Otto Hussa
Bangor
H. Roberts
Alfred Langenbach
Col
Mrs. Overstreet
Pearl Overstreet
Miss Giffin
Baltimore
Clinton Carter
A. T. Clinton
Cass ‘Street
Carter
Mr. Clinton
George Powell
Lansing
Charles Kirch
Madison
Stoddard
California
Portland
Mr. Kirch
Roe Mountain
J. W. Congdon
D. G. Congdon
Will Powell
Nannie Funk
Doerr
Fr. P. Hixon
Wausau
Havana
The
Adam E. Forschler
Fond DU Lag
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!