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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
3
A Wells opera audience heard Major I. F. Case recount perilous Philippine duty, praising American and Filipino figures, including Gen. Lawton and Scouts led by Young. He described Manila siege, palace life, executions, insurgent actions, and the 28 battles with strong losses, ending with a musical program and tributes.
In Darlington the case G T Hodges et al v Rev H O'Brien arose over a 1000 subscription for Catholic work. The court overruled the defendant's demurrer and sustained the plaintiffs' complaint. The defendant may answer within twenty days upon payment of legal costs.
Miss Weltha Smiley leaves Albany for Whiteryater Normal school while Mrs. Chas Bennett and baby Melon depart Howard Ind. for a visit. Grace Edwards recovers from illness as Rev. Gibbons is ordained in the Baptist church. Albany residents attend Wooden's picnic in Attica and other local movements include teachers, travelers, and extended visits around Janesville and Juday.
John Richards prominent Monticello businessman and Grange Store operator died at home after two weeks of typhoid fever. Funeral set for Friday. survived by wife and five children including Dane Richards, editor of the Monticello Messenger. Born February 8, 1849 in Cornwall England, he immigrated to Wisconsin as an infant. He later farmed in Mt. Pleasant, then ran the Grange Store at Monticello and did commerce work as a traveling salesman and agent for several firms. He was an Odd Fellow and longtime community leader.
The congregation spent a Sunday in the grove at Shooting Park with a morning service and an afternoon Sunday school picnic for children. About 800 Sunday school members attended. The furnace service drew a large crowd, continuing the church tradition of annual outdoor gatherings praised as a long awaited treat.
The Munroe Military band will play at the Freeport fair on September 12 14 at Taylor's Park. A series of acts including Signor Da Fore the human cannonball Walross Ray Burton Paul Orlay Hamlin's convert company and Stockberger's Shetland ponies will headline. Premium lists judges Thes Hewes and A L Andrews have been secured. Excursion rail rates and further details are available from Society W A Foll Freeport Ill.
Weather bureau forecasts generally fair conditions in Wisconsin for Friday and Saturday with warmer temperatures in the northern portion. Free gust winds are noted. A lost pipe between the city and county farm was found to be missing yesterday. the finder may claim a reward at the office.
Summons issued against Douglas Bradley in Monroe Vermont, ordering appearance on September 26 at 1 00 pm before Ostrander, justice of the peace, to answer a claim for 8138 90 and warning of judgment and sale of property if unpaid. Cited August 26.
Winton, Milwaukee road passenger agent, visited the county fair. Rose Wartenweiler returned from Gn Paris Illinois. Mrs C C Wenger and Mrs Albert Waughsyl came back from Storm Lake. Dr RB Uw Clark and Dr J D Soseman arrived home after trips. A Yoakod sponsored school opening tour from La Crise to town. Various residents and visitors from Chicago Seattle and Gadis noted. many names and places appear in a crowded local update.
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