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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1907
Page
2
The notice details Daily Edition pricing at 25 cents monthly and 83 cents yearly, with the Weekly Edition available Mondays and Thursdays at $1 per year in advance. It notes Monroe post office entry as second class and provides contact via telephone number 8.
William Steinke, held to a Stephenson county grand jury for the death of Fred Wenger after a beating at the Metro Hotel on March 18, was returned to the Wisconsin asylum for the insane at Mendota Friday night. Supervisor Christenson identified Steinke as a paroled patient and noted he had been in the institution three times due to alcoholism, last paroled in November. He will be kept there with no future release.
The Monona lake assembly begins its twenty eighth annual meeting on the grounds near Madison from July 25 to August 6. A varied program is planned with speakers including William J. Bryan Dr John Watson of Liverpool Dr Thomas E Green John De Witt Miller George R Stuart Rev Dr D W Howell and Professor H W Fairbanks as musical director.
Alderman Gorham traveled to Chicago to hand over water works bonds to N. W. Harris & Co. J. B. Treat will place the bonds with the First National Bank of Chicago. The transfer was telegraphed today by the Citizens bank, the Harris firm sending $72,088 to finalize the deal.
Secretary John M. True of the Wisconsin state board of agriculture lists the county fairs for the year with host towns, dates, and secretaries in charge. He also notes the State fair in Milwaukee from Sept 9 to 13 and Southern Wisconsin fairs in Madison, Darlington, Elkhorn, Mineral Point, Monroe, and Platteville on respective late summer to early fall dates.
A potential department store may rise at the corner of Center and Exchange streets in Brodhead. Terry and Amerpohl anticipate relocating to the larger space after touring Rockford Evansville New Glarus and Mt Horeb for inspiration and details.
In Madison on April 12, John J. Esch gains momentum in the Wisconsin senatorial contest, uniting with Connor-Davidson forces while La Follette candidates push to block him. Efforts seek withdrawal of Lenroot for Stevenson Cooper or Hatten, with Cooper as likely beneficiary. caucus set for Monday.
Laboring positions for able bodied men in workshop and yard work. Steady year round work offered by Fairbanks Morse Manufacturing Company in Beloit Wisconsin. Apply in person.
Martin Dunn longtime Janesville resident and former Myers hotel clerk died at his home on North Jackson Street after a several week illness. He is survived by his wife and son Charles Dunn and was brother to Mrs Ellen Carroll of Farley Indiana who has cared for him. Funeral arrangements for Monday or Tuesday will be attended by his nephews Edw Carroll and Henry Carroll.
The Woman's club elected officers for the year led by President Mrs. John Strahm. Vice Presidents include Mrs. Margaretta Whitcomb and Mrs. Daisy Bolender. Recording Secretary Mrs. Jessie Weirich Corresponding Secretary Miss Etta Chambers. Treasurer Mrs. Nettie Copeland. Department heads cover History Mrs. Sue Church Literature Mrs. Elizabeth Booth Sociology Mrs. Mary McGrath Education Mrs. Jessie Thorpe and Mrs. Amelia Churchill Art Mrs. Pauline Christensen Civies Mrs. Kittie Lyman Music and Drama Mrs. Lottie Ludlow Social Treat Mrs. Helen Stone.
The ad extols Mi o na stomach tablets as a cure for indigestion and associated symptoms including headache dizziness sleeplessness and bad taste. It claims quick relief after a few days and notes the pills are sold in a pocket box for 50 cents with a money back guarantee from Truken brod's Pharmacy if unsatisfied.
A Montreal billiard hall hosted a famed farmer from the Richelieu river who won a $1000 stake from the city’s top amateur, after a daring display of difficult shots. The crowd learned the farmer’s boastful identity and the match ended with his celebratory refreshment party.
A quirky verse lists scenarios where news should be kept out from criticism or public gaze. It playfully contrasts misdeeds and spectacles from theft to political deals, urging discretion in reporting.
Notice to customers from West Side drug store declares Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not subject to the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults.
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