Southern Wisconsin Cheesemakers and Dairymen Form Group
The Southern Wisconsin Cheesemakers and Dairymen’s association is formed from the Southern Wisconsin Cheesetakers’ name change. Membership grows from 150 to 350 with 175 cheesemakers. Officers elected include President S J Stauffacher Monroe and others from Monroe. Resolutions urge state funds for cheese factory instruction and standardized grading and representation at conventions.
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Monroe
Wis
Southern Wisconsin Chees Takers’ Association
Southern Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ and
Peter Zumkehr
Southern Wisconsin
S. J. Stauffacher
Jacob Garlen, Jr
Henry Eimer
Jacob Reger, Jr
A. C. Trachsel
John Welti
Joshua Klassy
Cairy
State Agricultural College
Wells Estate Wins 412000 Tax Suit
Wells estate victory in Milwaukee federal court as Judge Quarles adopts Marion Trust decision. Government suit to recover 412000 inheritance tax dismissed. potential appeal to circuit or Supreme Court. Ruling holds no tax assessment possible since distribution delayed before repeal of the tax law.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Daniel Wells, Jr
Quarles
Court of Appeals
Marion Trust Company
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Wells
Rudolph Nustad Weds Mrs Emelie Galstad at Coon Prairie
Viroqua Wisconsin February 1 Rudolph Nustad and Mrs Emelie Galstad married at Coon Prairie church in 4 PM ceremony officiated by Rev H Halvorson. Bridesmaids Elnora Dahl Nettie Westby and Nustad. Best men Lawrence Galstad Otis Westby Otto Nustad. Reception at Hotel Evans followed by a dance with Westby orchestra. About two hundred guests attended.
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Viroqua
Wis
Rudolph Nustad
Emelie Galstad
Coon Prairie Church
Otis Westby
Sparta
Otto Nustad
Hotel Evans
Opera House
Westby
Viroqua Farmer James Hays Found Dead In Barnyard
Vernon county farmer James Hays, aged about fifty, was found dead in his barnyard Thursday forenoon. He had suffered a paralyzing stroke two years earlier and never fully recovered. Dr. Wm. Trowbridge pronounced life extinct. He leaves a wife and a fourteen year old son, and was a lifelong Vernon county resident, brother to the late Wm. Hays and to Perry and Abraham Hays of Clark county.
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Viroqua
Wis
James Hays
Hays
Wm. Trowbridge
Mr. Hays
Vernon County
Wm. Hays
Perry
Abraham Hays
Clark County
Woman Murderer Declared Insane at Mendota Hospital
Racine Wis Feb 1 Mrs Edna Stetson the Burlington woman who poisoned her son and attempted suicide has been brought here She was examined by Judge Heck who after consulting physicians issued a commitment and she will be taken to Mendota hospital
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Racine, Wis
Edna Stetson
Burlington
Heck
Mendota Hospital
Boys Arrested After Robbery of Elderly Woman in Wisconsin
Roy Keller and Rob King of Geneva are accused of beating Miss Mabel Gibbs of Springfield on her way to Lyons to pay taxes and robbing her of $10. They were brought to Elkhorn, and authorities question their mental soundness.
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Elkhorn, Wis
Roy Keller
Rob King
Geneva
Mabel Gibbs
Springfield
Lyons
Wis
Elkhorn
Fire Sweeps Village in Wisconsin Blaze Destroys Five Blocks
Fire destroyed five business blocks in Suring Wisconsin starting at the Schultz cigar factory from an overheated stove. The flames damaged Dick's hardware store Wagner Beck's general store Johnson's saloon and Liberty hall. Gillette fire department was telegraphed for and a train left for Suring. The town lacks fire protection but had just held a businessmen meeting.
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Gillette
Wis
Suring
Schultz Cigar Factory
Dick’s Hardware Store
Wagner & Beck
Johnson's Saloon
Liberty Hall
Chippewa Falls merchant files for bankruptcy
A. B. Strow, general merchant at Jim Falls, has declared voluntary bankruptcy with liabilities about 6000 dollars and assets around 8300 dollars. Other brief state notes include odd incidents, farm herd earnings, a bridge crew accident, a law firm change, and local civic updates.
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Chippewa Falls
A. B. Strowbridge
Jim Falls
Eau Clatre
John Schultz
Lincoln
Joseph Brandy
Fond DU Lac
Thomas Fox
Friendship
Janesville
Oscar H. Nelson
Northwestern
Fethers, Jeffris & Mouat
Anthony Olinger
Barytone
Sheboygan
D. F. Thill
Holy Name Church
Whitewater
La Crosse Bowling Team Loses to Winona Continental
The La Crosse bowling team traveled to Winona and lost to the Continental team in two of three games. Players for La Crosse were E Hunt F Williams E Getts C Watkins and A Miller. Winona's lineup included Rohroeder Meir Hammernick Gernes and Groff. Next week West Salem visits Hunt's alleys for a La Crosse clash.
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la Crosse
Winona
Gate City
E. Hunt
F. Williams
E. Getts
C. Watkins
A. Miller
Rohroeder
Meir
Hammernick
Gernes
Groff
West Salem
Hunt's Alleys
University Gym to Undergo Full Disinfection
Madison officers report the 1893 university gym will be disinfected from top to bottom after faculty orders. The steam room is closed for unsanitary conditions. The facility will shut for one week starting Monday amid concerns of fever in the Latin Quarter. President Van Hise also bans Sunday hockey by the Wisconsin freetry league.
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Madison
Wis
van Hise
Wisconsin Freterity League
First Manufacturer to Advertise Questioned
The author ponders the first advertiser in history and notes the lack of extant data. A farmer suggests the herd may hold clues about the mysterious early producer.
The New Disease
Two boys discuss illness when one reports his father is sick and the other asks what is wrong. The first boy answers his father is insolvent, presenting a humorous play on words from Harper's Weekly.
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Harper's Weekly
Woman Dies at Age 120 in Oregon
Mrs. Mary Ramsey Wood, born 1787 in Tennessee, died at 120 years seven months and eleven days in Hillsboro Oregon. Her age is supported by a family bible. She recalled George Washington Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson.
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Marshalltown
N. L. Carson
Hillsboro
Ore
Mary Ramsey Wood
Wood
Tennessee
Mann with swollen head wears small hat in tale
A short saying notes that a man with a swollen head tends to wear a small hat, presenting a humorous image or proverb about vanity.
New Absorption Method Cures Piles at Home
Public notice offers a home treatment for piles claiming immediate relief and permanent care. Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana invites addresses to mail the method and free trial materials with local references available. No payment required.
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M. Summers
Notre Dame
Delinquents Face Extra Charge Says City Treasurer
George W. Young, city treasurer, announces taxpayers must pay a 3 percent extra penalty. He notes many taxpayers have been very remiss this quarter and urges prompt payment to avoid added costs.
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George W. Young
Bootblack stand costs cited in state capitol suit
Harrisburg report details a Contr actor John H. Sanderson furnished a lavatory stand to the state capitol, with $1619.20 paid for the stand and $90,448.80 for rostrum photographs. The commonwealth presented furniture costs at inflated rates and subcontractor payments, while auditors hashed sofa measurements and pricing practices in the trial.
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Harrisburg
Senate
John H. Sanderson
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Sanderson
House
Fred H. Potter
Howard Kroes
Audit Company of
New York
Hard Times Party by Fraternal Reserve at new hall
The Fraternal Reserve held a hard times party last Thursday at the new K P hall. Attendees wore costumes depicting hard times and enjoyed dancing to Dana's orchestra. Refreshments were served throughout the evening.
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K. of
P. Hall
Dana
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Carpenter in Manilla
E S Lopez of Manilla New York a carpenter praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for healing severe cuts and saving suffering and money. He says it is by far the best healing salve he has found and notes its uses on burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles sold by O T Erhbart Drugist for 25 cents.
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E. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Bucklen
O. T. Erhbart
Druzgist
More Arrests at Lisbon Across Conspiracy Charges
Police in Lisbon seize note magazines with firearms as dozens are arrested for government conspiracy. Report notes arrests include peers and deputies as the premier gains leverage while the king backs France.
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Lisbon
London
France
House of Peers
Chamber of Deputies
Japanese Bearers Follow US Fleet Into Punta Arenas
Two Japanese travelers arrived in Punta Arenas aboard the British steamship Orita, which left Rio de Janeiro January 7, confirming rumors that Japan is monitoring the United States battleship fleet’s progress on its long voyage.
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Punta Arenas
United States
Orita
Rio de Janeiro
Wisconsin Telephone Co Expands Patron Reach Across State
The Wisconsin Telephone Company reports growth in its network with more than one telephone for every ten residents in nineteen towns as of June 1. The system connects users statewide, with 80 toll circuits centered in Milwaukee and over 95,000 Bell telephones in use in Wisconsin. Officials predict surpassing 100,000 Bell telephones by January.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Wisconsin Company
Milwaukee
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Jordan, Wis
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Toland
Toland’s Business School
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Tenth
Hood Street
SHINE
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