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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1907

Page

2

Weekly Edition Announcement in Monroe Wisconsin

The notice lists a weekly edition published on Mondays and Thursdays, priced at 81 a year in advance. It references telephone number 8 Monroe Wisconsin and is dated April 8, 1907.

Somers Town Supports H A Cooper In Primary Vote

In Somers Kenosha County Isaac T Bishop held a local primary to gauge US senate support. Result announced yesterday shows 140 votes all for Congressmen H A Cooper of Racine with no votes for other candidates. Cooper has long enjoyed near unanimous support in Somers.

Isaac T. Bishop Somers Kenosha County United States H. A. Cooper Racine Cooper

Drastic Auto Bill Aims at Stricter Road Rules

An advance draft substitute bill would limit country roads to twenty mph and cities to ten mph, with ten mph after dark. It would impose prison terms after a second violation, require stops for fractious horses, and mandate two visible number plates on each automobile. The final draft is ready and likely to be urged next week. auto men reportedly consulted and may support it despite opposition.

Assembly Committee On State Affairs

Adjournment in Bartlette liquor case to April 16

Justice John Luchsinger adjourned the Geo. W. Bartlette liquor case until Tuesday April 16. The state rested after Frank Maylord and John Patchin testified about liquor purchases with and without prescriptions. The defense sought time to review the Mayford and Patchin sales record claiming all liquor sales complied with the law.

Geo. W. Bartlette John Luchsinger Frank Maylord John Patchin Maylord Mayford Patchin

Unclaimed Letters Advertised for Week Ending March 30 1907

List of 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 ETTER P M.

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. Etter P. M

Man Charged in Fatal Beating at Freeport Hotel Metropole

William Steinke of Fall Creek Wis is jailed in Chicago as coroner's jury investigates the death of Fred Wenger from head injuries suffered March 18 at the Metropole Hotel in Freeport. Wenger, once a Green County cheesemaker, died days later at the county farm. Steinke faces possible manslaughter charges as the inquest continues.

William Steinke Fall Creek Wis Chicago Stephenson County Fred Wenger Green County Steink Clark Street Wenenger Freeport Steinke Winslow Metropole L. T. Voight Wenger K. F. Snyder J. C. McCowan

New Time Card Implemented on Mineral Point Division

Agent F W Zimmerman of the Milwaukee road reports a new time card took effect Sunday on the Mineral Point division. The evening westbound passenger train will revert to the old 7 52 schedule, restoring Illnois Central connections at Dill and enabling earlier distribution of the evening mail.

F. W. Zimmerman Milwaukee Road Mineral Point Illinois Central Dill

Cement Walks Ad Promotes Local Builder

Parties planning 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.

A. F.rote

County Treasurer Reports First Quarter Under New System

County Treasurer Geo. E. Thorp filed his first quarterly report with the auditing committee. The listing shows receipts and expenditures under a new permanent bookkeeping system, replacing prior missing records. The figures include state and county charges, school taxes, bridge tax, court, sheriff, libraries, and other operating items.

Thorp Geo. E. Thorp Treas R. C. Whitcomb

County Officers' Accounts Unpaid Orders Overdrawn

Unpaid orders outstanding as of January 7, 1907 appear in the county officers accounts. The overdrawn account includes charges for C. and S. fees and related entries, with references to payments to First National Bank for bills.

C. &S. Fee First National Bank

Coroner's jury links Steinke to fatal attack in Freeport

The coroner's jury found Fred Wenger of Winslow died from traumatic meningitis caused by injuries from a felonious attack attributed to William Steinke at the Metropole hotel in Freeport on March 18. Steinke, arrested in Chicago on a murder warrant, is jailed in Freeport awaiting grand jury action. his sanity is questioned after prior hospitalizations in Wisconsin. Steinke's June grand jury session will decide further proceedings.

Fred Wenger Winslow Hotel Metropole Freeport William Steinke Steinke Chicago Murde Wisconsin Fall Creek Wis

Water Rates Due At City Clerk Office

Water rates both metre and flat are due now and payable at the city clerk’s office. Pay on or before April 15 to avoid a ten percent penalty. M. T. Gettings, City Clerk. Remember it The Times for news.

M. T. Gettings

Booming towns and the art of publicity

The author argues that bustle and loud promotion drive growth. He links historic military noise to modern town boosters, saying communities win attention by loud displays. Booming can be done by boards, clubs, or individuals to attract people and capital.

Foley's Honey and Tar marketed as safe remedy

Notice from West Side drug store stating Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults.

Foley West Side Drug Store

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