Man Hurled to His Death Near Browntown
Edward Flannery, former City hotel proprietor, fell from a Milwaukee road passenger train two miles east of Browntown as it rounded a curve. He suffered multiple injuries and died about twenty minutes after arrival at a hotel, with doctors citing shock as the fatal cause. He was about 47, survived by a wife and eight-year-old son. his death occurred after a week of travel and hotel work in Argyle and Brodhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Flannery
City Hotel
Milwaukee Road
Browntown
Ashford Dwyre
Flannery
Trickle
Monroe
Argyle
Darlington
Leehey
Browntow
Zimmerman
Brodhead
City
Grand Swiss concert and picnic announced by Chicago groups
The Chicago Maennerchor with Harmonie Singing society will hold a grand concert at Turner opera house on Saturday August 10 with an after event mid summer picnic at Hyde's park on Sunday August 11. Swiss counsel Mr Hollinger will deliver the oration and the Monroe Military band provides music. A Swiss delegation of 250 from Chicago is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Maennerchor
Harmonie Singing Society
Turner Opera House
Hyde’s Park
Hollinger
Chicago
Monroe
Telegraph Tax: Wisconsin Telegrpah Firms Taxed for 1907
The state tax commission set the 1907 assessment for four telegraph companies at 2 048 000 valuation and 22 426.00 in taxes after hearing a reduction of about 100 000 from 2 155 000. Costs cited show Northwestern Mutual Life in Madison spent nearly 14 000 to influence the recent legislature with counsel from Olin and Fricke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
State Tax Commission
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Frear
John M. Olin
William A. Fricke
New York
Old Settlers Picnic Plans Set for Green County
Green County Old Settlers and Soldiers association fixes Wednesday August 21 for its annual picnic. At a meeting in Thomas Luchsinger's office committees were named with A C Whitcomb music chair, A C Dodge to prepare Lincoln Park railings, J B Treatan and Luchsinger finance, D S Young refreshments, L A Woodle secretary, and a speaker committee to invite ex Governor W D Hoard and Department Commander Martin. The group adjourned to August 7 at 4 PM to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers’ and Soldiers’ Association
Green County
Thomas Luchsinger
A. C. Whitcomb
A. C. Dodge
Lincoln Park
J.B. Treatan
D. S. Young
L. A. Woodle
A.C. Dodge
W. D. Hoard
Martin
Mineral Point
New Ten Dollar Gold Certificate Arrives in City
The treasury has issued the ten dollar gold certificate to the public for the first time since July 1. Bank cashiers may accept it in exchange for other currency but confusion could cause a ten dollar error. Dealers warn the bright yellow back may blind sight and mislead tellers about the value.
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United States
Treasury Department
Fatal Hay Stacking Accident Claims Charles Roderick
Charles A. Roderick, 35, son of W G Roderick, died after a hay stacking accident on a farm two miles east of town. A faulty rigging caused a 25 foot pole to strike him on the head, leaving a skull fracture and internal injuries. He died at 7:50 p.m. He leaves a wife Adeline A. Elmer and six children, plus parents, a sister, and four brothers. Funeral at Emanuel Evangelical church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Roderick
Roderick
Wm. Hintzman
Hintzman
Charles Niles
T. N. Niles
Mr. Roderick
W. G. Roderick
East
Washington Street
Adeline A. Elmer
J. A. Elmer
Sylvester
Austin
City
Richland Church
Chaistair
Barron, Wis
George
Frank
Harry
Henry Roderick
Emanue Evangelical Church
Union Church
Ir. Christ
Crop Report Says Grains Fine and Potatoes Good
Secretary True of the state board of agriculture reports midsummer crop condition. Grains are fine, pastures satisfactory, hay average with rain damage, oats poor, corn growing rapidly. Potatoes, sugar beets, and cabbage are good. Tobacco uneven with a short crop. Late fruits promise well. Good prices prevail.
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State Board of Agriculture
Argyle Man Fell From Train On Illinois Central Platform
Edward Flannery of Argyle was thrown from a Milwaukee Road passenger train Tuesday and died from the injuries in what witnesses described as a fall from the rear platform. Grace Dunbar, also of Argyle, saw the incident and reported it after finishing her trip home. The body was to be sent to Brodhead for funeral services, with Flannery survived by his wife and three children from a former marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Flannery
Argyle
Milwaukee Road
Grace Dunbar
Flannery
Brodhead
G A R Records May Be Kept By County Registry
The late legislature adopted an amendment allowing the county register of deeds to store G A R records and post papers in the county vaults. The register of deeds must file and safely keep all such records and documents for any post of the Grand Army of the Republic or historical society in the county. Pinney Post is likely to use the provision to preserve records not currently in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Pinney Post
County Register of Deeds
Register of Deeds
Grand Army of the Republic
Historica Society
Pinney Post
Weather forecast for Chicago tonight and tomorrow
The official forecast calls for fair conditions in the west portion tonight with showers and cooler weather in the east. Friday is expected to be fair across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Expert Cigarette Makers at Tobacco Exhibition
At the Tobacco Exhibition in London a group of women demonstrated cigarette making, producing 120 cigarettes in 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Early skate history traces to Saxo Grammaticus and 12th century sources
The fragment notes skating as an ancient craft mentioning Saxo Grammaticus in 1134 and William Fitz Stephens in 1180 with skates depicted in Olus Magnus’s history printed in 1555, illustrating long historical lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxo Grammaticus
William Fitz Stephens
London
Levitan Steps In To Lead Jewish Wedding At Kehl's Hall
A Jewish wedding in Madison drew 300 guests as Esther Cohen wed Israel Sweet with Sol Levitan substituting for the ordained rabbi. Levitan led the ceremony under Moses law, impressing guests and earning eight new inquiries for his services. The couple reside at 814 Mound Street and Sweet works for Capital City Paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Democrat
Kehl’s Hall
Esther Cohen
Cleveland
Ohio
Israel Sweet
Sol. Levitan
Mr. Levitan
Mrs. Sweet
Mound Street
Mr. Sweet
Capital City Paper Company
Monticello News Roundup and Local Notes
S E Richards left for Roberts Wisconsin last Thursday evening and will be away a week. Mrs W T Ream and two children of Mondovi visit Postmaster Edwards and family. J C Steinman and wife go to Madison for treatment at the sanitarium. Forty six S C road tickets sold for Gollmar Bros circus at Monroe. New Glarus sharpshooters return with nearly 300 prize money from Milwaukee. Birdie and Mamie Gale from Freeport visit Monticello relatives before touring Monroe. Monticello Sharpshooters return from Milwaukee after attending the state association meeting. Jakie Rupp breaks both bones in left arm from a hay mow fall. first arm previously broken recently. Verily misfortune never travels alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Richards
Roberts
St. Croix County
W. T. Ream
Mondovi
Edwards
J. C. Steinman
Madison
S. C
Gollmar Bros
Monroe
Fannie Smith
Birdie
Mamie Gale
Freeport
Monticello
Milwaukee
State Sharpshooters’ Association
Jakie Rupp
Jake Rupp
Jakie
Notice to Taxpayers Monroe 1907 assessment open August 9 10
The 1907 Monroe assessment roll will be open for public inspection at the city clerk's office on Friday and Saturday August 9 and 10. The assessor will be present to correct errors. The board of review meets starting Monday August 12 and will sit as long as necessary with notice of final adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
the Board of Review
M. T. Gettings
Cedar posts arrive at Planing Mill Co carload
A carload of cedar posts arrives at Planing Mill Co. available for customers. The shipment expands local supply for building and fencing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planing Mill Co
Monahan Attacks Wisconsin Legislature Over Two-Cent Fare
James G. Monahan of Darlington criticizes Wisconsin lawmakers for passing a two cent fare bill despite a two and a half cent rate set by the railroad commission. He predicts constitutional challenges, accuses the press of yellow journalism, and warns of protests by labor and capital clashing with public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
James G. Monahan
Darlington
Internal Revenue
Wisconsin
Monona Lake
Railroad Commission
Senate
Monahan
Hearst
Yellow Press
San Francisco
Haywood
Moyer and Pettibone
Death of Local Farmer Carl Maveus Observed
Brodhead community mourns Carl Maveus a respected farmer who died Monday from appendicitis after illness. Survived by widow and eleven children, all present at his final days. Funeral at M E church with Rev Stone and Rev Habbermann. burial at Greenwood cemetery where the MWA memorial honor was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead Register
Carl Maveus
M. E
Stone
Habbermann
Juda
Alexander Camp
Greenwood Cemetery
D. L. Amerpohl
Magician Explains Desertion Excuse To Court
The English wife of a Chinese magician summoned him for desertion. He claimed she grew so stout he could not perform his trick of turning her into a duck.
Cement Walks Offered By A F Rote Lumber Office
Parties planning cement walks are advised to leave orders at A F Rote's lumber office. Prices will be reasonable and work of good quality. A F Rote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Rote
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The
Times
G. A. R. Records
Weather Forecast
Madison Hebrew
Moses
Monticello Messenger
Mortuary Record
Maveus
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