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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
2
Miss Princes Staver hosted an oat tea Bebtayve with Miss Peanitree of Plitteeie as her guest of honor. The affair was lively with all guests enjoying a jolly time among a list of attendees including Miss Lewis Munson Mines E Thorp C bk Christensen Harvey Clark L Boleader W E Jones Zweite FP Wes k and the Misses Alice Treat Adam B Willimgs Bertha L Gardner Nell Treat Winifred Gardner Lawrene Gardner Mabel Case Tessit Stearns.
A Lily Street report notes British troops stormed the stablom borough, seizing a Creuset gun and a Howitzer. A captur ed sual qi is reported as well. Capetown dispatch mentions 000 British troops with armored trains advancing on Colysburg fronts Nas u povel.
State factory inspector Hiran Polley examined the high school Friday and urged a fire escape. He will report to the state labor commissioner, who may order one. The legality of state action is unclear, though protection for pupils in a fire is widely agreed.
The mid winter term at Toland Universitys, with campuses in Monroe La Crosse Han Claire, Wanean, Wie and Winona Minn, begins Tuesday January. Toland’s universities are praised for high standards and strong graduate employment, reflecting the business growth of Toland’s enterprise under liberal methods. General inquiries should be directed to Toland’s Universities General Office in La Crosse.
Madison locals including W T Wish, L A Woolle, Artd Mitchell, Mrs S S Tryde Hayes, William Smith, Mrs Roseman, Honey Liadiow, Thus Dempsey, Mrs Snilie Romble, Monte Wright, Mrs D Dinwiddie, Hris Slymont, John Roight, Mise Alice Legler, Henry Kaderly and Mrs John fend travel to or from Madison, Milwaukee, Madison Clis and Montivello for visits, arrivals, or departures.
Local residents travel to farms and cities including Kilbourn City Chicago Freeport and Zurich Switzerland. The mid winter fur and poultry show closes with Ray Sutherland winning the most votes and about 400 dollars in receipts. An illness scare hits Sylvester Belveal with a brief recovery awaited. Citronelle welcomes Mr and Mrs Young of Monroe Wisconsin as show farm prospects and neighbors.
The Jol Campbell murder trial in Lafayette county circuit court at Darlington ends with a verdict of manslaughter in the third degree. Campbell faced charges tied to involvement in the lifting of Edward Hale of Gratiot on December 11. Police say Daniel Calling, once arrested, will likely face additional charges. The case ties to a fatal assault near Gollin's Tall, with new Illinois Central schedules affecting local rail service.
The article notes heavy traffic to Madison for a football game with crowds arriving via Milwaukee road and Milwaukee Central lines. A large Monroe crowd split between lines, with a special train from Freeport bringing four crowded coaches. A long list of local attendees from Madison and nearby areas follows.
A crowded day in the city with numerous visitors and residents in town from Brodhead Madison Freeport Argyle Monticello Johnson Jordan and more. Notables include Mayor Douglas, Sheriff Gardner, Editor John Theiler, and Dr. Dowling. social calls, business trips, and a forthcoming December marriage are noted among locals and guests.
Ashford Trickle, aged eighty, died Sunday at his home on West Washington Street after six months of illness. Survived by a wife nearing eighty in February and eleven children, seven living including Max and John Connery of this city. Born in Pickaway County Ohio, he farmed 140 acres and was part of the local Trickle fencing family influential in the area. He moved to town in later years and remained active in local affairs.
W A Henry director at the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station warns farmers about agents selling devices that raise cream by adding water to fresh milk. The practice is not new, not patentable, and trials show it is worthless. Farmers are urged to reject the scheme to avoid losses. neighboring states report tens of thousands of dollars lost to such schemes.
The Wharman's Relief Corps held a Saturday meeting electing officers including President Mrs R A Bile Vice President Mrs S P Sabadel dy and Vice President Mrs C W Bennett Treasurer Mrs Margarettin While emah Chaplain Mrs John Bolender Conductor Mrs Elle Turner Guard Mrs Plin White Delegates to Convention Mrs L A Woodle and Mrs John Bolender Alternates Mrs Ella Nanve and Mrs N Black.
Farmers urged to bring in timber as the Planing Mill offers the highest cash price for all kinds of logs and basswood stave bolts delivered to the mill.
Diphtheria claims four year old Howard Dietz of Beloit as health officials report a third local death this fall raising Beloit’s diphtheria toll to twenty. The boy’s burial followed the illness’s short course. Also noted is a City Council payout of 3000 dollars to Mrs Nettin Booth Wee, part of a larger royal benefit disbursement totaling 12,000 dollars for the year.
Baraboo dispatch reports lawyer R B Evans critically ill with little chance of recovery. He taught in local high schools, studied law with P B J Clawson, and began practice in 1846. He served as Lamx county district attorney in 1886 and city attorney of Baraboo, born at Mingral Point, educated at Lawrence University, graduating in 1870. He distinguished as an orator in inter-collegiate contests of 1879.
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