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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
5
The Monroe Weekly Times lists subscription prices for daily and weekly editions, including daily 25 cents per month or 3 dollars per year and weekly 1 dollar per year in advance. The paper mentions its office on Bridge Block, South Jackson Street, two phones, and entry as second class matter in Monroe Wisconsin, April 18, 1907.
Dispatches report the destruction of Chilpancingo and Chilapa in Guerrero after a powerful Monday night quake. Death toll estimates reach 500, with some cautions that authorities have not confirmed the figure. Shocks continue as Colima and Jurullo volcanoes rise in concern nearby.
Assessors of the county will meet in annual session at the courthouse on Thursday April 25 to receive instructions from County Supervisor of Assessments J C Steinman. No call has been issued but Steinman has the state tax commission guidance on improvements to local assessments. The commission report criticizes current practices and directs emphasis on proper assessment methods. There are twenty two assessors in the county who will not be paid per diem or mileage for the conference as provided by law.
The Cardinal club held a tin shower for W. E. Trukenbrod on Monday evening after hearing he would be away ten days this week. Unable to locate him, the group delivered the tin gifts to a First ward home and left them on the porch. Twenty five members participated.
After the third Tuesday in April 1908 Madison's mayor will receive a salary of 1000 dollars per year Beginning next Tuesday the newly elected alderman and all those elected hereafter will receive a yearly salary of 300 dollars paid quarterly Holdover aldermen are not included in the salary provision
Able bodied men needed for laboring work in shop and yard. Steady year round employment. Apply Fairbanks-Morse Mfg. Co. Beloit Wisconsin.
Madison April 17 reports the first joint legislative session voting for United States senator. Cooper leads with 18 votes while Lenroot and Esch at 19. factions shift as Harrass joins Esch and Luy aligns with Cooper. Deadlock expected to persist with 52 votes needed to nominate and 67 for election amid shifting allegiances and possible Democrat intervention.
A bill drawn by the assembly committee on elections proposes shifting provisions by excluding fourth class cities from the law. The measure aims to allow all cities to opt out, repeal non-partisan nominations, and require nominees to match signatures on nomination papers. It also creates city committees, simplifies county and district party selections, clarifies saloon closing on primary day, and bans pasting names on ballots.
Postmaster Etter outlines city mail delivery preparations beginning May 1. Rules require all mail pass through the office, bell ringing before entry, and timely deliveries. Carriers may carry stamps, use registration books, and note routes of 15 to 18 miles daily with two cent postage per ounce.
Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky claims Foley's Kidney Cure cured him permanently of kidney disease after early symptoms appeared. The ad urges readers to use the product at first sign of danger to strengthen and rebuild the kidneys, noting a endorsement from a local resident and a West Side drug store mention.
Holders of Monroe Guards Armory Association bonds are invited to submit sealed bids at the office of Citizens Bank in Monroe Wisconsin by 4 p m April 18 1907. The association reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will arrange sale to the armory as purchaser. J H Durst secretary Monroe Guards Armory Association.
Water rates both metre and flat are due at the city clerk's office. Pay on or before April 15 to avoid a ten percent penalty. M. T. Gettines, City Clerk.
New treasurer W T Miller was appointed by the town board of Jefferson Township at a Tuesday meeting. He qualified in the city to succeed Wm Ammann of Juda who has disappeared. Ammann had just been elected to succeed himself at the recent election and has not been heard from.
The eighty fifth anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant’s birth will be celebrated in Galena on April 27. The day includes the laying of the Felt Carnegie building cornerstone. Senator Beveridge of Indiana will deliver the annual Grant Birthday address before the Grant Birthday association.
Every county except Milwaukee has reported returns to the secretary of state showing Justice Marshall leading Henry T. Scudder by more than 62,000 votes in the recent judicial election.
Advertises Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy for stomach and liver trouble, aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels without irritation. Claims cure for indigestion, sick headache, and chronic constipation, noting it does not nauseate or gripe. Sold at West Side drug store.
Notice from West Side drug store that 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 as a safe remedy for children and adults.
Two week sale offers 150 pieces Velvet and Body Brussels carpet at 72c yard, 150 pieces Axminster and Brussels carpets at 68c, rugs marked down to 8.00 to 15.00, and 12 style Nottingham Lace curtains at 1.98. Remnants of inlays and mats reduced to 12 34c a yard, with all reductions in red figures and quantities limited. Early inspection urged.
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