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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1907
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices for the Daily Edition at 25 cents a month or 3 dollars a year and the Weekly Edition at 1 dollar a year in advance. It notes entry as second class matter in Monroe Wisconsin with telephones No 3 and the office location on Bridge Block South Jackson Street.
William J. Bryan argues that President Roosevelt should back Senator La Follette rather than Secretary Taft for reform. He notes La Follette’s long track record opposing predatory wealth and supporting railroad regulation, contrasting it with Taft and urging Roosevelt to endorse La Follette as a true reformer.
Florence Dugan shot George Schumaker three times in Janesville during the day as she confronted him after obtaining a warrant for his arrest. He was struck in the neck and died later, while Dugan, claiming he deserted her after marriage and robbery, was taken to a cell. The rival Mela Smith from Rome was mentioned as the other woman. Schumaker denied marriage in an ante-mortem statement.
A marvelous preparation containing life’s elements. Rocky Mountain Tea cures when all else has failed. Price 35 cents. Tenor Tablets. A. F. Lichtenwalner.
Madison April 19 Republican legislators remain split over U S Senator Spooner’s succession. Five top candidates Stephenson Lenroot Esch Cooper and Hatten gather votes while La Follette factional lines blur. Absentees and shifting allegiances keep the deadlock unsettled as meetings resume Monday night.
The Monroe Guards Armory Association bought three $50 bonds at 50 cents on the dollar. Most holders offered bonds at par, and only half-value offers were accepted. The group seeks more bonds and extended the deadline. The homecoming committee reports a net profit of $485.60 from total receipts of $814.25.
Monroe Milwaukee and Madison turners performed in an athletic exhibition at Turner hall. The program featured club swinging wrestling and fencing with the Harmonie club adding singing. A social dance followed as a large audience appreciated the performances.
At the fifth annual convention closing in Janesville the federation decided to hold the 1908 session in Racine. Two invitations were received from Racine and Monroe, with Racine accepted as the earlier submitted invitation.
A suit containing the claims of nearly 200 San Francisco policy holders of the German Insurance company was filed in the circuit court at Freeport on the anniversary of the great fire. It was the last day for filing such suits.
M Caffery of the city has been elected secretary of the University of Wisconsin board of regents to succeed Edward F Riley who resigned after twenty years service The salary is 2500 He has been assistant secretary since last fall and was promoted after Riley’s four month absence due to health reasons He has ten years with the state beginning as a clerk and rising to chief clerk at 1200 and 1440 salaries
Two week sale offers cleared stock on carpets rugs linoleum curtains and draperies. Velvet and Brussels carpet, 72c yard. Axminster Moquette Body Brussels from 0.68 to 0.72 yard. tapestry Brussels rugs 9x10 feet 5 inches at 8.00. Body Brussels rugs 8-3 by 13-5 at 15.00. Smyrna Velvet Axminster Brussels rugs 1.19 to 8.00. remnants of novelty and figured mattings 12 to 22c yard. Nottingham Lace curtains 1.98. curtain stock heavily reduced with red price tags. all wool ingrain remnants 40c. jute and hemp carpets 15c. Limited quantities. early inspection advised.
We express thanks for the assistance and words of sympathy from neighbors and friends during our bereavement following the death of our father and husband. Thanks also for the many beautiful flowers sent. Mrs. TH¢CS. CORKINS and CHILDREN.
Parties intending to build cement walks should place orders at A F Rote's lumber office. Prices will be reasonable and the work good. A F Rote.
An 8 room house and lot in Monticello Wis is offered for sale for cash or on terms. A portion of land may be accepted as part payment. Quick sale desired. Contact J. W. Gray New Auburn Wis.
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