Fair Attendance Dips As Rain Halts Night Festivities
A wet Friday reduces crowds at the annual fair with merchants discouraged and exhibitors lamenting ticket and admission pricing. Rain cleared the night session but drew visitors early this morning as trains brought delegations hoping for a stronger two remaining days. Highlights include a ten-inning Janesville vs Chicago Unions game 11 to 10, racing events, aerial balloon ascent, and displays in floral and agricultural halls. Gov. Scofield attended and fair organizers pushed electric lighting for tonight and tomorrow’s closing.
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Shera
Atjnining
Janesville
Chicago
Frank P
Rose Menez
Simmary
Billy Koyt
Tom Lussett
Nancy Davis
Sappo
Caroline Kiwi Tandam
Caroline K
Random
C. J. Deitz
Hiram" Schindler
Cme
Corn Field
Poral Hall
pAbont
Newal
Pierchanta
J. Polander
Opening of Fall Shooting Season Attracts Hunters
The fall shooting season opened with hunters out early as fields filled with chickens. A squad of F. F. West, T. W. Buehler, and J. C. Hond bagged three birds and shared dinners across three homes. Dr M. J. Newman and George Newman reported country spoils, with locals noting a generally abundant season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. West
T. W. Buehler
J.C. Hond
Lewis Dage
Joe Dodge
Dodge Farm
M. J. Newman
George Newman
Stove Fire Damages Home as Stove Acted Strangely
A gasoline stove at HN. B. Carsdins’ residence malfunctioned causing a fire alarm at 11:30. Gasoline spilled while moving the stove, smoke and heat blistered plaster, but the woodswork plough area avoided ignition. damage is insured and several repairs are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HN. B. Carsdins
Caradine
Mimi
Local school head confident in LaCrosse plan
Toteud, visiting official, praised the initiative of a new school opening next Tuesday. He expected rapid local interest and said the town would gain substantial benefits, predicting 100 students soon and growth beyond that before winter ends. Toland uses LaCrosse as his base for extensive travel.
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Toteud
Bigaidy
Verest
LaCrosse
Hig
Toland
Notice to nurserymen on import laws and inspections
The laws of Illinois prohibit importing nursery stock from uninspected states unless certified free from San Jose Scale or other injurious pests. An inspector works in Wisconsin, charging five dollars per ten acres of nursery, with state inspection possible before September. Various local people and events are noted alongside this notice.
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San Jose
Wisconsin
Agricultural Experiment ‘Station
Agricultural Experiment Station
Madison
Wis
Local theater draws strong crowd for village play
The play featured A J Dietz in a leading role with a capable cast including Miss Sophia Kohli Minnie Stier Mollie Kotz Ethlie Kohli Lewis Kuhi Rex Ivott and James Marke. Repeats Saturday are expected to attract another large audience as townspeople praise the performers and the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
A. J. Dietz
Lanreds
Sophia Kohli
Minnie Stier
Mollie Kotz
Ethlie Kohli
Lewis Kuhi
Rex Ivott
James Marke
Green i4 hare and city visitors at the fair
A crowded list of locals and visitors paraded through the city for the county fair. names include Tamnes Green from Beloit Ald Gottlieb Beller, Albert Vickers Argyle, Mrs Dick Butler from Madison, Miss Adele Ludlow from Janesville, Major J J Case and wives, and state official George McKerrow. A forgery case involving a steel range man was set for trial with bail fixed at 2400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamnes Green
Hare
Beloit
Ald
Gottlieb Beller
P.J. Johnson
Chicago
Albert Vickers
Argyle
Casper “Awickey
Balleville
Dick Butler
Madilnon An
J.B. Maynard
Shallaburg
Max Leviban
J. A. Smith
Monticello
John Secker
Bone
J. J. Case
Madipee
A. Hawley
Henry Mawley
Kansas City
Birs. Bailey
Will Pond
Janesville
Wednesday Visiting and Local Movements At Various Towns
A stream of names and movements from Wisconsin and nearby towns shows residents visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling. Notable mentions include Miss Mas Ludlow visiting Madsson, Fred J. Ulnimer at Stoughton, Mrs. Sol Levitan from New Glarus, and Col in W R Wright at Darlington. Local travel to Chicago, Eau Claire, Madison, and Freeport appears alongside opera and social visits, with several people returning from trips and planning future moves.
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L. N. Dickinson
Freeport
Fred Alleman
Madison
Maury Burney
Montivello
Warrier Meder Cebornel
Chicago
A. Wanchard
Lunchardville
B.T. Raymond
Brodhead
Chas. H. Keahner
Orford
Maté Geigel
Hallendale
Wells Opera House
Sol
Levitan
New Glarus
Fred Schredegger
Eau Claire
Job
Treat
John M. Howe
Freaport
Harriet Carson
Lena
Gleas. Lohr
Minnesota
R. Gresuwalil
Bertha Benneth
Eureka
Augusta Reimer
L. Stevenson
Colin W. Wright
Darlington
Roy E. Pierce
Arthur Green
Surprising corn yield at Hin farm shocks town
J B Treat reports an eighty acre Hin corn field with ears of unusual size and five ears per stalk. He weighed four ears at five pounds three ounces and calculates a possible yield of 800 bushels per acre, though predicting 100 per acre as more realistic. Stalks reach fourteen feet, harvest due in days. Treat notes Interstone 8 seed and a future larger yield if left to mature.
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J.B. Treat
Treat
Treaty
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Howere
Akovnes
Maine
Monrot Cornet Band
Monroe
Gov. Scofield
Floral Hall
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J. Bolonfer & Son
Vorner
Ibis
F. J. Bulander
Kay Boy
Hinky Pappie
A. Lanz & Luts
Nenally
Shotgun
Roporta
Stove
HN. B. Caradite
To and Lraves
Sreuss
Grace Northeralt
Brodheaid
Will Churchill
New York
Matt Elmer
Joe Dodges
Bert Hecker
Otto Walter
Albert Trachsel
Voruun Walters
South Wayne
Laila Grimes
Rockford
Bessie Dean
Milwaukee
W. Gibler
G Tink
T. G. Scott
Edna Johnson
Tanesville
Margie Cheney
Dell Ludlow
Mary McDowell
Cedarville
Willis Ludlow
Marriot Lagerman
Chas. B. Shriner
Elizabeth Pierce
Mary Reeler
Monroeco Band
Monroe Military Band
Frank Luchsinger
de. Lemon
Burton
York Cliffs
John Luchsinger
Hin
Gohen
Monroe Lodge
Mantitello Lodge
Marceollo Ant
Hutteir
John Richards
Ob O'Glogle
M. Hilton
Sdpister
Palatiniins, Co
Wilton
F. Warren
Albany
J. ¢. Steinman
Monvivello
Green
Colle
Murisot
Senfield
Bridap
Quarles
Spooner
Shen
Times
Altairs
the Times
We Journal
Wright
Mike Dura
Fenimince
John Grinnell
Hel
Wiswyn
Vulunteres
John Leuimel
J.B. Frangis
W. H. Stevenson
Hitckegck
Preuz A
Lytle
W. J. Hodges
Stillwater
Uklabone
GT. Hibdges
EL Ed. Manning
F. L. Bills
Worthau
Ue Union
Lee
Teleprspa Coumany
Rookey
Ilinois
Rock Grove
LeGrand M. Cox
Winslow
Tienover
Alta Phoebe Miller
Hanover
Hugh Liehtenwalner
Ent
Jobe Liehtenwidner
Harry Lichtenwaluer
Clurtie
Allentown
A. F. Lichtenwaluer
Govi
Scofield
Ludlow
Harry Gardner
Porto Rigo
Nelson Darling
Robert Marion
Marshal Blant
Montau
Z. G. Hartigan
Alingis Central Railway
IL Miller
Marks Bay
Buffalo Bill
Farnum
W.T. Campbell
A. G. Vaylor
Orfordville Stockman
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Anuceldonsé
Hense
Deta U. Sweeney
Dancaville
Mas Ludlow Ig
Mads
Fred J. Ulnimer
Stoughton
J. H. Conley
J. A. Stvarin
Sam Sehav
Colvin Park
Smarty
GOV. Sparc
Fuusily
Dda
WM. G. Kinney
Twinnis Central
Talay
Stam
Itelen Cooper
Han A
Miss
Lea
W. Byers
M. Milton
Adjiater Covtha Palatine
J. B. Treat
P. W. Hebebrand
Pres
Ohio Pipe Covering Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Dr. Miles
Miles
Nervine
Noryes
Miton Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
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