Rural free delivery routes to total 4500 by year end
The Rural Free Delivery system expands rapidly with 1268 routes already in operation and 3600 on file. By the end of the fiscal year about 4500 routes will be active, with Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas fully covered, and annual costs reaching around 2.5 million by July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Department
Skye
Washington Dispatch
Mississippi Valley
Michigan
Minnesota
Winconsin
Dakotas
Young Peoples Christian Union Holds August Convention
The Green County Young Peoples Christian Union announces its annual convention to be held August 4 and 6. The program features open services at English Lutheran Church and Christian Church, papers on religion, elections, and devotionals, with offerings and attendance encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Christian Union
Young Peoples Christian Union of
Green County
English Lutheran Church
Dailan Davis
President County Union
Christian Church
Turner Hall Not For Sale Armory Plans Advance
Deutsche Genellschall members rejected selling Turner hall to Go. H. company. Society favors leasing, but company won’t consider the proposition and will pursue building an armory of its own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deutsche Genellschall
Turner Hall
Go. H
Npon
Death of J Jacob Riley in Brodhead Wisconsin
The Brodhead Independent recalls the illness and death of J Jacob Riley born in Ohio on December 4 1843 or 1493? The obituary notes his youth in Wisconsin his work in the promoting business with Oscar Riley of Montes his fire company service and brave actions during a fire at Fitzgibbons carriage factory. He died after long illness with throat lung trouble and complications from steam exposure. Funeral was at Mr Munger's conducted by Rev J H Berkey with a church service and interment in the city cemetery. Twenty five firemen from Monton attended escort to the cemetery with Brodhead fire company members helping. Jessie his daughter cared for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead Independent
J. Jacob Riley
Ohio
Abram Burt
Sylvester
Wis
Riley
Oscar Riley
Montes
Fitzgibbons
Sone
Mottroa
Jessie
No Will Fails To Probate Widow and Heir Estate
J D Danwiddie attorney for the estate faces Judge J M Becker over Elizabeth James widow of W B James who died intestate. Personal property valued at 15000 and real estate about 4000. Widow and daughter Marion 11 months old named only heirs. Petition seeks administration to CG Bennett and Elroy James as special admins who will likely become general admins on first Tuesday in August. One admin resides in Wansan due to deceased holding contracts there. Guardian ad litem Thomas Lauch will protect the infant’s interests. Business to continue until administration is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Danwiddie
J. M' Becker
Elizabeth James
W. B. James
Marion James
CG. W. Bennett
Elroy James
Wansan
Messrs. Bennett and
James
Thos. Lauch
Singer
J. M. Becker
Monroe Water Works Company
Wisconsin
Monroe
Water Company
Becker
Wyuni
Thos. Lychsinger
Backer
P. J. Clannon
Lincoln Park
Aideronn
Alds Gorham
Beller
Connery
H. N. B. Iine
W. A. Nunve
C.B. Charehill
Clara Fewsenden
P. 3
Chuon
Water Works Company
F. B. Lindsinger
Joseph Wood
Miss Buth
Rinnel
Colin W. Wright
Clasesom
Deen
Hiitdt Indye Becker
Jndge Becker
Tramps and Outing Mentioned in Northern Wisconsin
The report notes tramps camped in Winnebago county near The Willowa and cites incidents of theft in Afton Wisconsin. It mentions the Wisconsin Humane Society picnic at Darlington, and an excursion from Madison to Rock Island on August 1 at 1.75 dollars. Captain Charles G. Treat from Ft Adams is to go to West Point August 40 as chief instructor in artillery tactics for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
Wisconsin Wtuta
Afton
Wis
Madison Woorhnen
Rock Island
Iad
Charles G. Treat
Thea Fifth Artillery
Adjatent
Ft. Adams
Newport
K. T
West Point
Old settler called by death in Green County
George Legler aged 24 died at his New Glaris home after a life as a Swiss immigrant who helped establish the Green County colony. He built wealth as a dairy and cheese producer, fathered eight children, and his son George Legler Jr. died at the Civil War battle of Seven Cross Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Legler
New Glarua
Switzerland
New Glaris
Legler
Green County
Magdaline
Henry
Melchoir
Fred E
Anna Elmer
August
George
Sam
George Legler, Jr
Battle of Seven Cross Roads
Co. R,th
Wis
Climate and crops show steady week with mixed yields
The week brought a slightly higher mean temperature, cooler nights, and light rainfall mostly under an inch. Most crops advance well with corn in good shape, oats nearing shock, and pastures abundant. late rains left fields weedy in the south, barley in shock, and fruit crops fair to good with improved cherries, blackberries, and blueberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Lie
Thesday
Rindlaub Appointed Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
Maillain announces M P Rindlaub editor of the Witness Platteville is named deputy internal revenue collector to fill the Bitter vacancy as Jha G Monahan receives a directive from Senator Schwoner. T A Woorlle was among applicants and John Blam left for Gratiot this forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maillain
M. P. Rindlaub
Witness
Platteville
Internal Revenue
Rott A. Bitter
Jha. G. Monahan
Schwoner
Rindlaub
T. A. Woorlle
Successful Lawn Social by Monroe Military Band
The lawn social of the Monroe Military Band drew a large crowd last evening at W. P. Brage's grounds. Receipts reached about 50, aiding the band's debts. Decorations included Chinese lanterns and banners with tables set with bouquets. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake served by volunteers, while the band offered washboard music and a ladies quartet performed during the program. Organizers and helpers included Mines Chas Ball Louis Road W A Nance Miss Hannah Gill and others for their cooperation and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Military Band
W. P. Brage
Mines
Chas
Ball
Louis Road
W. A. Nance
Hannah Gill
Whitcomb
Chinese War in Dodgeville Follows Laundry Clash
In Dodgeville a local Chinese dispute sparked violence at a laundry run by Yep Williams. Tom Adams, fined, and Julia Williams with Wil. Gir now attacked the premises, smashing furniture. They were jailed for safety, fines levied, and the Chinese proprietor left unprotected by guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgeville
Tom Adams
Willams
Colential
Julia Williams
Wil. Gir
China
Yeo
Bnt Wade
Williams
Carnow
United Brethren Camp Meeting Packed with Improvements
The United Brethren in Christ will open its annual camp with Rev. E P S Bussey of Orangeville as evangelist and Miss Lilly Bailey as organist. Grounds are improved with dining hall and dormitory enlarged, and many clergy speakers planned. Ground two and a half miles southwest of the city, accessible by bus lines.
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Model Church
J.B. Boars
Mou~deel
Wisengsian
Burt Hedge
Monvan
Bool Saudy
Romwus
Miss Spaulding
Brodhead
Littvers
Presbyterian Church
Miseradia Wells
Moaran
Tin C. Stair
Hrodshead
Kor. J
Andereck
Tula
Astunday
English Lutheran Church
Fred Gelmel
Ale Baby
Ar. M
United Brethren Church
Mes
Jana Hatsthorn
Monroe
Aditrask
Beaver Dats
The
United Brethers In Christ
Bop. S, Briss
Orangeville
Mise
Lilly Pailey
Vagy
Masons Adopt Resolutions in Honor of Deceased Brother
At a South Lodge No. 81 TS A.M. meeting held Monday evening July 80 the lodge unanimously adopted resolutions mourning Junior Warden Willing 12. Tames Smith Lodge No. 4 E. A.M. and praising his Christian character and Masonry ideals. The missive notes he met the Supreme Architect after a life of useful work and expresses sympathy to his family. Also mentioned are Clara Murray visiting, and a serious accident to her nephew Peter Roberts, a ten year old, injured at the Albany Ten mills where his arm was torn by a machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestial Lodge
Hie Han
Tames
Smith Lodge
Tawily
Vaiey
Clara Murray
Win
Ashworth
Attering
Peat Roberts
Abbany Ten Mills
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Methodist Church
Your Peoples Meeting
Mes. Cilho
Allinaye Sovtun
Vosturiri
Duthis Davis
Judi
Wee Prey
Ida Sinowk
All Barns
Red Head
Heank Graven
Almapy
Attand
Miny
Monon
Wayland Academy
Wil
Howe Hla
Deutsche Gesellechaft
Haltte Co. H
Fitzgibbons Bros
WN. E. James
Mater
Goode
W. R. U. and GA. Bill
Darlington Ang, Ltd
Buck Water Company
New Gratus
HN. B. Caradine
Nance
Glea-Public Corporation
Weather Bureau
Robt. A. Exer
Tohn Blam
Gratiot
Shanghi
Pekin
London
Slnnil
United Brethern
E. P. S. Bussey
Miss Lilly Bailey
Masons
Luss
Wilbur E. James
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