Carnival Promises Big Run With Balloon Ascensions
Carnival crowds grow as Hindoo Jugglers and dog and pony show debut on the square. Balloon ascensions scheduled for tonight and potential tomorrow with a strong breeze delaying today’s earlier attempt. The Society Circus, Glass Blowers, and Electrical theatre deliver multiple acts to packed houses. Winslow band arrives to supply music as crowds enjoy six shows and side attractions through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flying Cromwells
H. L. Ball
West Russell Street
Society Circus
R. B. Clark
Sing Sing
Electrical Theatre
Winslow Band
Planing Mill Co Receives Car Load of Cedar Posts
A car load of cedar posts arrived at the Planing Mill Company, expanding supply for nearby builders and contractors. The shipment promises sturdy fencing and structural use, with mill workers noting good quality timber and ready availability for local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planing Mill Co
Old Timers Picnic Brings Green County Crowd at Lincoln Park
Fully a thousand people attended the Green County old settlers and soldiers picnic and reunion at Lincoln Park. Gov Davidson and Judge Grimm sent regrets. Department Commander John C. Martin spoke, with Rev Dixon delivering the principal address. Old Settlers elected officers. next year’s reunion set for Brodhead amid debate on dues and merger of societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Gov. Davidson
Grimm
Green County
Lincoln Park
James Q. Davidson
Madison
George Grimm
John C. Martin
Wisconsin G. A. R
Martin
E. (. Dixon
M. E Church
Wilmer
Old Settlers’ Association
Dodge
John Luchsinger
Milwaukee
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association of
Henry Hoehn
Monroe
Hoeh
Thomas Luchsinger
H. C. Putnam
Luchsinger
E. H. Stewart
M. Pengra
Balloon ascension seen near Clarno by resident Jacob Rufi
Jacob Rufi of Clarno reported observing a balloon ascent from his six mile southwest location last night and again the night before. He noted the sightings from his home and described the ascent as visible from his area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rufi
Clarno
Mr. Rufi
Taft Signals Presidential Run in Buckeye Speech
Secretary Taft spoke to the Buckeye Republican club in Columbus outlining a platform for a presidential bid. He defended Roosevelt era policies, urged tariff protections with reform where needed, backed an inheritance tax, opposed government rail ownership, and criticized secret rebates while distinguishing his views from Bryan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Taft
Buckeye Republican Club
Gov
Harris
United States
Roosevelt
Ohio
Congress
Bryan
Turned Forger Herman Moehlman Sought After Forgery
Printer employed three weeks at the Messenger Monticello vanished after forging checks for 20 and 10 defrauding John Gamperli and others. Moehlman, 41, German from North Liberty Indiana weighed 300 pounds with reservoir, took horse at Emil Voegels livery Sunday and rode to Freeport. He claimed to send money tomorrow and used employer name on the forgeries. He has two children in Ohio and has worked at Mendon St Anne and North Liberty. He disappeared after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Moehlman
Monticello
John Gamperli
Nellis
Gemperli
Moehlman
Emil Voegels
Freeport
North Liberty
Ind
Mendon
Mich
St. Anne
Ill
Ohio
Mr and Mrs Harley Broughton Return From Picnic Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Broughton departed Clarksville Iowa after visiting relatives at Brodhead and attending the old settlers picnic, returning home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Broughton
Brodhead
Clarksville
Wisconsin Dairy Commission Reports Strong State Leadership
Wisconsin reports a robust dairy program with 2900+ cheese factories creameries and skimming stations and 38 million pounds of milk daily from 944000 cows. The 1905 reforms tightened food laws banning adulteration and false labeling, improving buckwheat flour maple products and canned foods while expanding inspections and prosecutions. Total dairy revenue exceeds 57 million annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Dairy and Food Commission
Wisconsin
Commission
Boost the Rate on Freight Across Western Rails
Railroads in the western classification including Wisconsin lines raise minimum freight charges from 25 to 40 cents. Milwaukee Road says the move responds to traffic conditions not retaliation for the 2 cent passenger fare. Gentle handling costs and service responsibility justify the higher minimum charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Road
South Dakota
Three Youths Charged in Janesville Wine Theft
Three young men Ed Ryan Arthur Lowe and Fred Clark all from Janesville and Davenport Ia were arraigned in police court on wine theft charges from John Glantzman saloon on the square Ryan and Clark pleaded guilty and drew forty five day jail terms Lowe was allowed to leave town and departed with a hamburger steak wagon in front of Schroeder lunch room bottles were taken the trio passed the wine cases in the basement and three empty bottles were recovered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Ryan
Arthur Lowe
Janesville
Fred Clark
Davenport
John Glantzman
Ryan
Clark
Lowe
Schroeder
Carnival Notice Prohibits Confetti Throwing
The executive committee prohibits throwing confetti corn meal or similar material and warns that violators are liable to arrest and prosecution.
G. A. R. National Encampment Travel Offer
Saratoga Springs hosts the G. A. R. encampment September 9 to 14, 1907 with Illinois Central transport. Round trip Monroe to Saratoga Springs priced at 21.40 dollars. Tickets available via most routes with small extras for variable routes. Stopovers allowed. Sales dates September 5 through 7. extensions to October 6 possible. For details contact F. BE. LAMBOLEY, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Illinois Central
Monroe
F. BE. Lamboley
Eighty Acre Farm For Sale Near Town
Small farm listing offering an eighty acre property with house and barn and a finest spring in the county. Suitable for dairying and conveniently located two and a half miles from town near the condensing plant. Buyer can expect a good deal from seller George Bleiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bleiler
Merciless Nature and Human Fortunes
The quote frames nature as inexorable and merciless, warning that those who habitually flaunt her rarity invite long-term penalties. It reflects a stoic age view emphasizing restraint and respect for natural law.
Chicago Weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow
The official forecast for Chicago says fair and warmer tonight. Showers and probably thunderstorms are likely Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Luehsinger
D. H. Morgan
Albany
D. S. Young
W. W. Chadwick
Whitcomb
John A. Clemmer
N. B Treat
M. T. Gapen
Association
WM. H. Taft
C. D. Frey
G. A. R. National Encampment
Weather Forecast
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!