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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
4
Subscription prices listed for the Monroe Wisconsin newspaper. Daily edition mailed or delivered by carrier costs 25 cents per month or 3 dollars per year. Weekly edition published Mondays and Thursdays at 3 dollars per year in advance. Paper entered as second class matter at Monroe post office. Two telephone lines listed. August 1 1907.
Gov. Davidson appoints Bernard R. Goggins of Grand Rapids to fill the vacancy caused by John Barnes resignation. Goggins, a University of Wisconsin law graduate and Democrat, will serve the term ending in 1913 with a $5,000 salary. The tax commission today announced railroad property valuations, with railroad taxes rising by $100,000.
Madison Wis July 30 At a conference of democrats from across the state William Jennings Bryan urged steps to perfect a state organization and promised to return in the fall for speeches in principal cities He noted an off year campaign is needed since delegates to the national convention will be elected next April and La Follette supporters are building clubs to gain a delegation to the Republican convention He identified railroad regulation trust suppression and the tariff as the three leading issues expected in the coming campaign
Charles C. Bennett of South Wayne was appointed by Gov. Davidson as superintendent of public property to succeed the late Gen. George E. Bryant who died last February. Bennett, former sheriff of La Fayette county, has been assistant superintendent since January 1901. The term ends January 1 1909 with a salary of $2000 annually.
Mrs John Myers and Mrs Emily Atkinson and Vera returned from Rockford after Elmer Myers was hurt painting. Several families from Monroe Oakley and nearby towns shared Sunday visits with relatives including the Barnhills Whitehead Pinnows and Chambers.
A prominent Freeport merchant describes a planned local movement to deny credit to customers who patronize mail order firms. An organized effort will identify catalogue buyers, aiming to curb mail order competition and protect local retail business by directing customers back to home merchants.
An Italian fired on a fellow Italian in Mineral Point injuring him in the legs and abdomen. The shooter fled but was captured next day at Linden and held for trial. The wounded man tried to flee from hospital to avoid testifying, but was rerouted by officers.
Walter Van Winkle wakes in a modern world of banks that insure honesty, employ rogues’ galleries, and mandate vacations. He finds a president who admits small honesty while approving large-scale theft as routine, and decides to join the army as a mule driver.
Gollmar Bros circus drew a large audience with a modern parade and an afternoon show. Acts included Nelsons aerial artists Smith family high wire Baker Family acrobats Sengalas bicycle troupe bareback rider Chas Rooney and Col l ie Julian with a second performance scheduled for tonight at 7 with doors at 7 and show at 8.
Gollmar Bros. left Wednesday for Darlington after a 1:50 p.m. departure delayed by a broken steam pipe, with a large depot crowd seeing loading. The Ringlings control the show, ensuring high standards, a well kept menagerie, bright equipment, and a clean, high grade enterprise. The packed tent enjoyed a full program with familiar acts and new feats, featuring the Nelson family serial act and a plentiful clown presence. No arrests occurred and management was noted for integrity and courtesy.
A Fond du Lac firm introduces a churn with a hollow dasher and air pump that forces air through cream to make butter while leaving only whey. The process reportedly yields 50 to 100 percent more butter from the same cream. B. G. Treat is in Freeport.
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