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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
5
Big Wisconsin land deal shifts 1151 acres near Rice Lake
Mrs. J. B. Galusha transfers 1151 acres to R. B. Gifford and E. P. Mitchell with 80 acres traded in. Gifford sells his North Jackson residence to Eugene White. The parties buy adjoining Barron county land with two miles of lake frontage, aiming to plat and sell lots for a summer resort, in a $25,000-style transaction orchestrated by O. H. Atherton. Gifford plans new Liberty street frontage with a front foot sale, while the old residence becomes Eugene White’s market listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Galusha
R. B. Gifford
E. P. Mitchell
Rice Lake
Adams
Jackson Street
Eugene White
Gifford
Mitchell
Galusha
Barron County
Wisconsin
O. H. Atherton
Woodle
Liberty Street
Land Case Adjourned After Virginia Farm Deal
The civil action in Janesville municipal court by John S. Strator against James W. Scott was adjourned to April 8. Strator alleges he negotiated to trade the Judge Phelps farm in Plymouth for 1,880 acres in Virginia plus $11,000, advanced $80, and owed $320 more in commissions when the deal collapsed. He seeks $400 plus the $80 commission, claiming the farm is occupied by an undesirable tenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
John S. Strator
James W. Scott
Phelps
Plymouth
Virginia
Southern Land Co
Madison
Telegraph Rates Rise for Eastern Messages
Telegraph service from Monroe to eastern states increases by ten cents for both day and night messages effective Monday April 1. Day rate goes from 50 to 60 cents, night from 30 to 40 cents, and the 40-cent rate rises to 50 cents for eastern business. The 10 word quarter rate is unchanged.
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Monroe
Schiesser
Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed by Kentucky Man
Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky reports Foley's Kidney Cure cured him of kidney disease, claiming it restored health and strengthened the kidneys. The ad states the product strengthens these organs and urges use at first signs of danger.
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Foley
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
West Side
Water Rates Due Notice
Water rates both metre and flat are payable at the city clerk’s office. Payment must be made on or before April 15 to avoid a ten percent penalty. M. T. Gettings, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Gettings
Rocky Mountain Tea Advertised by Hollister
Established virtue praised for years and used by thousands. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea promises happiness from its tea or tablets for 35 cents. A F Lichtenwalner.
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Hollister
A.F. Lichtenwalner
Papers Cost More Seven Cent Sunday Examiner Price Rise
The Sunday Examiner will raise retail price to seven cents starting April 7 and wholesale to five cents for new dealers. Circulation Manager Yokel cites higher paper costs increased wages and added features as reasons for the change.
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Paul A. Ruf
Yokel
Sunday Examiner
Freeport YMCA Vanquishes Cardinals In Season Finale
The final basketball game of the season at the armory features Freeport YMCA versus the Cardinals with Rogers refereeing. A girls’ preliminary game precedes the main event and Bast & Booth plan a social dance after.
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the Armory
Armory
Freeport Y. M. C. A
Cardinals
Rogers
Bast & Booth
Coroners Jury to Probe Death of Freeport Cheese Maker
Coroner Peck of Stephenson county empanels six prominent Freeport men to investigate Frank Wenger a Green county cheese maker who died at the poor farm suspected from a beating at the Metropole hotel by William Swenkie of Fall River Wisconsin. The jury viewed the remains and will convene at their convenience. A post mortem was made but the result is not yet public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Stephenson County
Freeport
Frank Wenger
Green County
Hotel Metropole
William Swenkie
Fall River
Wis
D. C. Stover
P. R. Thompson
C. W. Harden
W.H. Holland
L. R., Jungkunz
William Trembor
Wenger
Railroad Commission Rules Train Connections For Public Convenience
The railroad rate commission held that making proper connections between trains on the same system and between competing systems serves general traffic, is a matter of public convenience and comfort, and fulfills duties owed by public carriers to the public.
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Railroad Rate Commission
Help Wanted at Beloit Mill Shop
Able bodied men for laboring work in workshop and yard. Steady year round employment. Apply Fairbanks Morse Mfg Co Beloit Wisconsin.
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Fairanks- Morse Mfg. Co
Beloit
Wis
Orino Laxative Syrup Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Advertising copy touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for stomach and liver trouble, aiding digestion, stimulating liver and bowels without irritation, and relieving indigestion, headache, and constipation. Claims mild pleasant taste and no nausea. West Side drug store.
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Orino
West Side Drug Store
For Sale Six Lots Near Court House and Square
Six splendid lots four blocks from the court house priced at 500 dollars each. Fourteen lots within five blocks of the square priced at 300 and 400 dollars. Describes as best investment in the city. C. H. Atherton.
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Court House
C. H. Atherton
Pounded to death after beating at hotel in Freeport
Fred Wenger of Winslow died from brain hemorrhage two weeks after a severe beating at the Hotel Metropole in Freeport. Suspect William Steinke, a drunken stranger from Wisconsin, was fined for an earlier assault and may face a warrant soon. Wenger, born in Switzerland in 1854, had lived in Atchison Monroe and Winslow and leaves a wife and three daughters.
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Fred Wenger
Winslow
Green County
Stephenson County
Swenkie
Wenger
Harris
McGowan
Steinke
Wilkey
Winslow Man
Agstick
Milner
J. A. Eells
County Institution
Voigt
Peck
Switzerland
America
Atchison, N. Y
Freda
Clara
Flora
New York
Monroe
Christ
Cement Walks Notice by A F Rote Lumber
Parties intending to build cement walks are advised to leave orders at A F Rote's lumber office. Prices will be reasonable and the work good. A F Rote.
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A. F. Rote
When Wild Animals Lose Fear of Man
The fear wild animals have of man seems to leave them when other dangers render them helpless. High water along the Mississippi drives bears deer and other wildlife to the highest points leaving them surrounded by water and indifferent to human presence. Some appear to welcome approach hoping for protection from people.
Unclaimed Letters Advertised for Week Ending March 30 1907
List of names for unclaimed letters includes Olga Blum Verena Hauser Paul Hefer Casper Schuler Mrs H S Wright Lena Vantassel Eliza beth Gerber Chas Peabody John E Wells Ethel Brechmire D Willoughby Glen Copeland Mrs F L Eichelberg R A Errer P M unread as of March 30 1907 with instruction to claim at post office.
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Olga Blum
Verena Hauser
Paul Hefer
Casper Schuler
H. S. Wright
Lena Vantassel
Elizabeth Gerber
Chas. Peabody
John E. Wells
Ethel Brechmire
D. Willoughby Glen Copeland
F. L. Eichelberg
R. A. Errer
P. M
New Home Decor Show At Chambers Housewares
Readable lines advertise decorative items for homes at Chambers Housewares with Lincrusta burlap panels satins and pressed papers inviting shoppers to view the display.
Escape drama at Dartmoor ends with governor's downfall
The 1906 tale recounts Governor Cunningham of Dartmoor prison who boasted of no escapes. Prisoner James Broughton plans a bold break aided by outside friends. A Russian conspirator and a $500 bribe trigger a chain leading to Broughton’s flight to South America and Cunningham’s resignation.
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McClure
John Cunningham
Dartmoor
James Broughton
Broughton
South America
Russia
Freeman
Liverpool
Cunningham
England
M. Quad
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Western Union
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Earth
John D. German
East Side Square
John T. Etter
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He Commercial Savings Bank
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