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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
2
The Monroe Weekly Times lists the Daily Edition at 25 cents per month or 3 dollars per year by mail or carrier. The Weekly Edition runs Mondays and Thursdays at 3 dollars per year in advance. Published in Monroe Wisconsin with office on Bridge Block South Jackson Street. Entered as second class matter with telephone numbers provided.
The agricultural department of the University of Wisconsin will conduct tests this summer in Kewaunee County to eradicate Canada thistle. Led by Prof. R A Moore the trials use the same method that eliminated wild mustard. Several farms are chosen for demonstration and results will be watched with interest.
Mrs Elizabeth Shea formerly of this city is held in Janesville as a county charge and claimed to reside in Green county. She was committed to Mendota hospital then moved to Mineral Point where she lived before coming to Monroe. Not a Green county resident for over a year Iowa county will be asked to assume caretaking. She was the widow of Michael Shea who died here leaving her $900 from his estate.
Dr. Edwin B. Copeland departs to Chico California visiting wife and two children then sails May 10 from San Francisco to the Philippines to resume work on the government botanical survey. He will be followed by his family in September after three years in the islands. He praises the climate and soil and calls the islands an ideal place to live.
The Dramatic Order of Khorassan prepares for the spring ceremonial in Freeport with a large initiation from local Pythian lodges and strong officer leadership. The Arab patrol rehearsed, pilgrims will be cared for, and a banquet hosted by the Troy follows the work, with many Monroe Pythians from Husn temple expected to attend.
The list includes John Barrette John Bararette Franz Jos Bussman Sheeby Divan Mary Grace Louis Heintzlman Bruni Lena Leesl Jacob Reinmann Mrs Ben Watson R A Errer and P M. Letters awaiting delivery were advertised as of the week ending April 20 1907.
Notice to customers announces 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. West Side drug store.
In Madison on April 23 the legislature's senatorial vote shows Esch at 20, Stephenson 20, Cooper 18, Lenroot 17 with shifts as Hagemeister and Marquardt join Esch. Absentees and last night changes hint at evolving alignments among stalwarts and halfbreeds ahead of further ballots and a potential caucus return.
A neighboring city woman plans to sue for ten thousand dollars after a bolt of cloth toppled from a counter as she stood nearby. The piece implies a unscrupulous lawyer may be courting her for a percentage, casting doubt on the security of merchants piling battings and other fabrics to prevent accidents.
A quotation states that a man who shows no defects is a fool or a hypocrite and should be mistrusted, attributed to Joubert.
Richard Omelong remains in serious condition at Loofbouron hospital after a Sunday accident. Doctors report limited improvement and fear gangrene if infection spreads. His family of eight lacks food and funds, prompting Commissioner Baker to arrange aid from county and public donations.
Richard Omelong remains in critical condition at Loofbourow hospital with slim chances for recovery. Efforts to control infection from a leg injury have failed, and his health is gradually worsening since Tuesday as he grows weaker.
Twenty three musicians are enrolled in the Monroe Military band after a Tuesday night meeting that trimmed some members and admitted new ones. Rehearsals will occur Tuesdays and Fridays. the group aims for public appearances soon and may add players later. Four or five ex Monore Cornet band members join the roster. officers to be elected at the May meeting.
Mrs. Anna Randall McKenney of Janesville died Sunday night from ulceration of the bowels caused by burns that covered more than half her body four weeks after a yard bonfire accident. She was a sister of Brigadier General George M. Randall of Cheyenne. Separately, Mrs. Effie Brink of Evansville died from burns suffered trying to ignite a fire with gasoline weeks earlier.
If your roof leaks ask M T Gapen about Asphalt roofing. Many buildings in Monroe are covered with this roof ing material and have given perfect satisfaction. Twenty kinds to select from so that prices will suit all purses. M T Gapen, salesman, 416 Emerson street, Monroe, Wisconsin.
Postmaster Etter received 25 mail collection boxes to be installed in various city locations on carrier routes. More boxes may follow if demand grows. Carriers begin duties May 1 and will start the first delivery and collection then.
George Whitehead delivered four hogs to John Legler in Judo totaling 2060 pounds or 515 pounds each. The buyers paid $128.12 for the quartet in a tidy pork sale. Community visits include Pinnows with Wake Whitehead, Holmes with Ella Sweetwood, Spring Grove Taylors with Bridge, Grenzows with Grenzow family, Swartz with Benage family, Miller with Floyd Chambers, and Geo Whitehead’s Monroe visit.
A 1904 Post Office order requires rural carriers to travel with only postal officials or accredited inspectors on their routes. The rule prohibits any passengers, ensuring no access to mails by unauthorized individuals.
Mrs Bowels of Janesville Wisconsin reports that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her husband’s kidney troubles and backache after one box. She says he recovered from years of pain and weakness and can rise without aid. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Advertises Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for stomach and liver trouble, aiding digestion and stimulating liver and bowels without irritation. Claims relief from indigestion, headache, and chronic constipation, describing the product as non nauseating and mild with pleasant taste. mentions West Side drug store.
Forecasts from the weather bureau predict springlike and warmer conditions for the region with more settled weather and an end to winter. April proved unusually cool, delaying farm work and causing anxiety for farmers, though a favorable spring forecast could ease the situation. House containing six rooms for rent on East Washington street. J. A. CHAMBERS.
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