Runaway wagon breaks bones near town in drunken trio incident
J H Eaton suffered a severe leg fracture when a lumber wagon was struck by a buggy driven by three intoxicated youths. One wheel passed over his lower right leg, breaking both bones and protruding ends through the sock. He was carried home after nearly an hour, with Dr Laws attending. The attackers fled, identity hoped to be disclosed.
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J. H. Eaton
N. A. Lawsbonrow
Rednee
Mr. Eaton
Bob Clarno
Geoorge Eaton
Clarna
Eaton
Paton
Claro
Clarno
Eaton Farm
Local Deaths Mark Milwaukee Hospital Postoperative Loss
Miss Emma Miller died at St Marys Hospital Milwaukee yesterday after a cancer surgery performed days earlier. She was 38, born in Monroe, survived by mother and several siblings. Funeral held at St Tobins Evangelical church with Rev Lehmh officiating. Also reported: Mrs Jacob Bomers age 65 of Monroe died at home after cancer battle. services at St Johns Evangelical church. Anna Matzke, age 29, died at home in Tefera son. funeral at the German church in Juda. Albert A Fayette, 50, Monroe native, died in Chicago. survived by wife and seven children. burial plans pending as family notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Miller
St. Mary's Hospital
Milwaukee
Monroe
St. Tobin's Evangelical Church
Paul A. Lehmh
W. ¥. Tickenbrod
Fred Lanz
Andrew Schindler
Henry Schindler
Ed. Tanz
Paul M. Schroeder
Barbara Somers
Jacob Somers
West Washington Street
Switzerland
Huband
Julius Beesier
Jacob Bomers
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Paul A. Schuh
Anna Matzke
Albert A. Fayette
Chicago
Albany
New Mexico
B. 8. Kerr
Chiago
Method to save oats from smut in Wisconsin farming
An agriculture circular from Wisconsin urges farmers to treat seed oats before planting to prevent oat smut, outlining a cheap method using formalin mixed with water. The piece notes cost, handling steps, and safety, plus a brief local society note about a baby born to Dr and Mrs McKellar in Blanchardville and a local visit by S. H. Stealy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Gott
Wisconsin Agriculture Experiment Station
Baumgarten Wins in Freeport Mayoral Election
Albert Bangortel a Democrat and manufacturer won the Freeport mayoralty over Harry Dowhan by 1420, the largest head-of-ticket majority in years. Democrats also carried several other offices including George Tanly as city clerk Bruce Mitchell as attorney Mavens Lane police and treasurer. campaign described as bested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Albert Bangortel
M Manufacturer
Harry Dowhan
Freaport
George T. Tanly
Bruce Mitchell
Mavens Lane Police
der Uminh Tiordan
Farmers Notice on Local Ham Sale by John Gottings
John Gottings offers hams shoulders bacon and pork cheaper than your current purchases. West quality pork from choice young hogs packed and cured by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gottings
Allem
Community Notes From Albany And Clarno District
Plowing and sowing dominate the scene as dry cold weather slows growth. Updates cover local schooling, weddings, births, illness, and social events. Notables include Nettie Foss to teach Skinner Valley, a Meythaler factory restart, a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Share on the 12th, and a Crawd affair birthday party hosted by Miss Rosa Stauffacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
W. W. Krueger
W. M. Gearhart
Nettie Fossnight
Argyle
Skinner Valley
Tom Voegels
Yost Aultman
Ferdinand
Rosa Stauffacher
Jacob Stauffacher
Buckskin News Sketches of Local Life Events
Miss Rose Knight shows improving health while upcoming wedding plans surface. Local workers include George O Meara for Jan Welty and Dennis Knight for Wm Montieth. Keegan aids Pat Sullivan Inc and markets calves at Monroe Theaday. Miss Maggie Monahan returns from Monroe and Miss Dollie Disch visits Iowa. Miss Mannie Laird comes home to Monroe. Professor Netd transacts in area and Thos McPhilips buys stock Friday. O Meara Co cheese factory starts. many attend Mrs J Baumgartner funeral. Monahan Bros finish sawing and pull engine for season. Miss Ella Jones visits from Manson for weeks. Win Barry from Hampton passes through en route to Adams relatives. Pastures fail from severe winter, forcing cowsellers.
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Professor Netd
Thos. McPhilips
Miss Rows Dolan
Monroe
Grant
O'Meara & Co
J. Baumgartner
Monahan Bros
Ella Jones
Manson
Home Falke
Win
Barry
Hampton
Adams
Groton Fire Destroys Wheat Bins and Sheds
In Groton last Tuesday night two threshing machines and two coal sheds were burned near the Northwestern depot. About 24,000 bushels of wheat were stored in the area, with no fire in the nearby store. Firefighters could not attach water due to malfunctioning mains, watching as the blaze burned out.
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Farrs
Groton
Northwestern Depot
Zveloek
Joys of Life at Hymen's Altar in Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Ella Luchsinger and Mr. Edward Stauffacher wed in a German service at the bride’s home in Madison district. Officiant J. Braudel noted the union in a simple, beautiful ceremony with a wedding breakfast and floral decor. The couple will reside in St. Paul after May 15, with Mr. Stauffacher employed in the cheese commission business.
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Ella Luchsinger
Edward Stauffacher
St. Paul
John Lachsinger
Londa
J. ©. Braudel
Madigon
Madison
Emanuel Evangelical Church
Monroe High
Henry Stanifacher
Sylvester Township
St. Pan
W Karlen—Steinman
Lena Steinman
J.C. Steinman
Monticello
Herman Karlen
Washington Township
Wittwer's
Bride for Lieut N C Twining in San Francisco marriage
G W Twining learned indirectly that his brother Lieut N C Tinning married Mrs Cr Bakur in San Francisco California about ten days ago. Twining awaits direct word. The bride is widow of a naval officer named Leith and resides in Washington. Twining had known her long.
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G. W. Twining
N.C. Tinning
Cr. Bakur
San Francisco
Cal
Mr. Twining
Philippines
Madison Assembly Passes Permanent Luxurious Region Bill
The Wisconsin assembly enacted the Whitehead Bill to create a permanent luxuous region under suspension of the rules, to be signed by the governor soon. It establishes a state tax commissioner and two assistants as state officers, with appointments within a week. The senate also passed a bill banning spring duck shouting and geese sonics. A planned city electric plant meeting failed to occur as Will Churchill did not arrive, leaving the proposal unlikely to proceed.
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Madison
Wis
Whitehead
Senate
Petrified potato found in Plyan sand pit
Wai Eley unearthed a petrified potato at Plyan's sand pit. The nail shaped specimen weighs one pound six ounces and shows eyes like a peach. The find, noted years after growth, is described as rare with possible multiple pieces found in the hill. Rev. H A Garment, visiting Rev. Alfred Schuh and family, left for Larford this morning.
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Wai
Eley
Bin
HA. Garment
Alfred Schuh
Jlarfdord
Seven Bowden Children Testify In Divorce Case
Mrs Jennie Bowden sought a legal separation from Tonis Bowden in Buck County Court at Janesville. Seven Bowden children aged from a teen to toddler testified that their father neglected support. Judge Bennett refused the decree after noting the Nebraska eighty acre transfer. Burr Sprague and A N Randall appeared for plaintiff and defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bowden
Brodhead
Hennet
Buck County
Nebraska
Bennett
Burr Sprague
A. N. Randall
Thirty Minute Council Session Delays Street Sprinkler Decision
The city council met for about thirty minutes with no major action. The street sprinkler appointment was postponed at Alderman J T Biter’s request due to his absence. The meeting covered small items including approving prior minutes, paying an $8.81 balance, and a $125.05 printing bill, with adjournment after six. Mrs. Mary Chevschie and her sister Nora Moore of Minneapolis visited.
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Ald
J.T. Biter
John ‘Legler
Guttlish Beller
A.S. Douglas
Ald. Gasser
Vall
J. T. Biter
Chicago
Jack Colin W. Wright
Feyuraf Chas
Upham
Rabe
Oliver Fetterhoft
Abendroth
Sis
Aid
Gotham
Mater
Maine
Billy
Vane
Steen
Mary Chevschie
Miss Nora Moore
Minneapolis
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H. Stealy
Treeport
Twin Grove
Clairo Emerick
Oliver Douglas
GW. Belveal
Bilder Beidler
Eider Barkey
W. H. Cassels & Co
Preston
Frank
Abbley
Jno, Conn
Higerton
Conn
McGunn
Chaz. Comstock
Wesk
Comstock
Smiley
Vennimoore
Harlywine
Evangville
Ehlerts
Popontaiswick
Taco Adley
Green County
Ife
Buta Vanderbilt
Juda
George Donmoser
Dan Trumpy
William
LL Nolf
Edith Brunkow
G. Bike
Orangeville
Peck
John Clark
Herbert
Sunt
F. . Wolf
L. L
Nolf
Shriner
August Aberham
Rose Knight
George O'Meara
Jan Welty
Dennis Knight
Wm. Montieth
Rich Keegan
Pat Sullivan
Maggie Monahan
Dollie Disch
Iowa
Mannie Laird
South Dakota
HYMEN
John Luchsinger
Thomas Maher
Exeter
Lieut
N. C. Twining
Washington Lady
Qoes
Che Times Tor News
Wm. Eley
Klyan
Brodhead Family
Jennie Bowden
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