Green county fair promises big show despite weather
Preparations are near completion for the Green county fair with four days of ideal weather expected. Officials led by Secretary Treat tout a larger, better event featuring a new track, increased purses, and a full horse racing program. The grounds are renovated, halls nearly filled, and top attractions including the DeMoras oriental act and the Zinora family aerials are slated to draw crowds, with Sept 6, 7, and 8 set as dates.
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Green County
Treat
Raes
Green County Fair
Newal
Jnsues
Picnic Dayton Grand Picnic Highlighted By Mayor Speech
The Modern Woodmen of Dayton plan a grand picnic next Saturday with an afternoon address by Mayor A. Douglas. Paoli band to provide music, and a program including drills and sports with prizes. A ball game and an evening bowery dance are scheduled.
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Dayton
Douglas
Paoli
Oregon
Brooklyn
Belleville
Detected by his footprints in Third ward home invasion
George Van Horn, a boy of about unknown age, admitted breaking into Charles Fetterhoff’s house after showing at a nearby event. He left footprints in mud, was charged with disorderly conduct, fined, and confessed to two prior similar acts within six weeks. His father pleaded for clemency.
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George van Horn
Fetterhof
Chas. Fetterhoff
David Pfeiffer
Reform School
St Johns Pipe Organ Breathes Bridal Song
The marriage of Miss Marie Durat and Mr. Louis Hirsig at St. Johns Evangelical church was celebrated in a quiet ceremony attended by about fifty relatives and friends. The organist Miss Minna Ganz played the wedding march, Alfred Shab spoke the vows, and the couple departed for Milwaukee and then Nashville before settling at 188 Test Mechanics Street.
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Marie Durat
Louis Hirsig
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Minna Ganz
Mendelssohn
Alfred Sshab
Miss Lanz
N.S. Durst
Milwaukee
Mashville
Tann
Next Waek
St. John’s Church
Mra
Wun
Hirsig
Lauz Hardware
Waa
Doings at Campmeeting reports strong attendance and weather
The U B campmeeting progresses well with ideal weather. Ministers Rev J M Underwood Rev Rolland Stewart Rev T A Barton arrive or will preach. Albert Bell mourns death of infant Bennie born March 9 1900 died after two days cholera infantum funeral tomorrow at 2pm.
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U.B
J. M. Underwood
Roy
Rolland Stewart
T. A. Barton
Freeport
Dnveto
O. J. Wilson
Forreston
A. Barton
Winslow
Albert
Bell
Bennie Bell
Opening of hunted season prompts gun use and law synopsis
Readers are urged to prepare for the September 1 start of the hunting season as local game and fish laws are summarized. The piece lists permitted catches by species, season dates, licensing requirements, shipment limits, and penalties, with notes on departments and counties.
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Lyman
Wisconsin
Walworth County
Ceneva Lake
Pewaukee Lake
Devil's Lake
Bush Lake
Geneva Lake
Home from Abroad G C Barker and son return after nine weeks
G C Barker and son Ward Barker arrive in Chicago after nine weeks abroad visiting New York Paris Geneva and Paria Exposition. they enjoyed the trip despite seasickness and heat and collected coins from many countries The Milwaukee road announces a special train August 28 to Darlington for the fair with round trip service details provided.
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Ward Barker
New York
South Hampton
Chicago
Mr. Barker
Paria
Buglad
France
Geneva
Switzerland
Buxel
Germany
Paris
London
Barker
Gingles
Milwaukee Road
Darlington
Picnic Day at Ginagl's Grove by Methodist Group
The Methodist Sunday school with over 200 participants enjoyed a perfect day at Ginagl's grove. A quick program of declamation and song followed by games entertained all ages. At 4:20 p.m. cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Guugi, and the group returned to the city praising Superintendent Col S P Schadel and assistant C L Chambera for organizing a memorable outing.
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Ginagl's Grove
Methodist
St. Diller
Col S.P. Schadel
C. L Chambera
Funeral of Patrick Sheridan in Unblessed Ground
A somber funeral in Janesville for Patrick Sheridan ended without Catholic rites or prayers, as his wife refused clergy from other faiths. The ceremony at Frank D. Kimball's chapel led to Mont Olivet Cemetery, where mourners and the sexton offered a brief blessing in unconsecrated ground amid overwhelming grief. The bereaved widow received general sympathy from the community.
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Patrick Sheridan
Janesville
Fanny
Mont Olivet
Michael Flanigan
Antira
Rural mail boosts farmers chances for own post office
Rural mail expansion sparks farmer petitions to join route networks across Green County. Assistant Postmaster Ether says boxes marked U S Mall on rural routes deter tampering and speed delivery as residents are urged to add route numbers to mail. Buffalo BM to exhibit in Freeport tomorrow.
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Green County
Mall
Portamaster
Ether
Snay
Monroe
Wis
Monroe Band Wins in Dixon Contest Amid Big Parade
The Monroe Band carried away second prize in Dixon band contest as Morrison band took first. Ten bands competed before 10,000 spectators in Dixon city events with Freeport and DeKalb also placing. Monroe’s victory, amid crowd support and civic pride, highlighted strong regional music teams and the Knight of the Globe celebration.
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Monroe Military Band
Knights of the Globe
Fingis
Morrison
Monroa
DeKalb
Rogle Pally
Ashton
Franklin Grove
Mt. Morris
Polo
Freeport
Elizabeth
Mulls
Henderson Shoe Factory
Howe
Miuney
Aral Appearanes
Uedy
Tor
Monroe
Court Hone Park
Rbinet
Miller
Freuport
Mareisgn
Mareling
Eer Giv” Uoder
Peters
Dixet
Montae
Hy Nand
Dixon Hand
Nachuaa Howe
Miliary
sa_berb
Dixon
Assembly Pronada
Monticello
Waldo
Pine Creek
Married in Mineral Point
Miss Agnes McArdle of Mineral Point and Dr. Michael A. Grinningham of Janesville were married at St. Pauls Catholic church Mineral Point yesterday at six. The ceremony was by Rev Father Jamus O Keefe. They will honeymoon at state lake resorts then settle in Toussville.
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Agnes McArdle
Mineral Point
Michael A. Grinningham
Janesville
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Jamus O'Keefe
Graboor
M. P. Cunouingham
Rush Medical College
Green County
Wisconsin Weather Forecast and Camp Meeting Notes
Today’s forecast from the Weather Bureau reports scattered showers and a thunderstorm in Wisconsin. The sequence predicts fair weather Friday with fresh southerly winds veering westerly. Camp meeting notes from Forreston highlight music led by O L Wilson, with several temperance speakers including Rev JT Anbeo and Rev To Ambro Barton.
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Weather Bureau
O. L. Wilson
Forreston
Tls
Campbell
JT. Anbeo
Chapin
Monroe
M. Underweouk
L. Wilgom
Ambro Barton
Abissie
Tupi
Hy Turk
Wmn
Binith
Indies
Childress
Mora
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