Monroe area brief notes include many hometown visits
Local column reports numerous visits and returns around Monroe including Migs Hogan in Janesville, Fred Blumer hustling at Gratiot, Albert Travkel at Argyle, Jaco Seltzer at Darlington, Matt Gingle in Freeport, Mrs. Elmer at Argyle, Will Davis Belmont, and many others. Dates vary. travel lines mention Chicago, Milwaukee, and Monticello with several community events, concerts, and a school notice. The piece mixes social tidbits, travel, and local happenings with festive references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs Hogan
Janesville
Millington
Fred Blumer
Gratiut Forday
Albert Travkel
Argyle
Local Correspondence Notes Small Town Events
Numerous entries recount visits, illnesses, and social gatherings in Winslow and surrounding areas. Highlights include Mrs Strohms's funeral, twenty five guests for a surprise dinner and quilt token for Mrs Hary Allens friends, Dola Diske visiting, rheumatism recovery for Mrs Lana Muller, Mr J W Keller’s Missouri trip, John Warner’s runaway team incident with minor injuries, and marriages of Amos Johnson to Mary Ivers on Thursday. Also reported are travel, births, deaths, purchases, and local arrivals and departures across several nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hary
J. W. Keller
Missouri
Galena
John Warner
Charles Kyler
Winslow
Della Drake
Freeport
Amos McDaniel
Nebraska
Farmer society holds meetings for season entertainments
Farmer members of the Mrantlin des bating society met at the school haved to plan a series of entertainments this season. Jola O’Connor was elected tempurney chairman and Miss Rora Aubtinan was named Program Committee chair. Mrs Nora Wim mons Maggie Aukinan and Win Iy gan named as committee members. The Question Committee includes Ming Tim mons Chas. Land and Daniel Hogan. The next meeting is Tuesday evening December 26 and all are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrantlin Desbating Society
Jola O'Connor
Aid Misa Rora Aubtinan
Nora Wimmons
Maggie Aukinan
Win Iygan
Mex
Ming Timmons
Chas. Land
Daniel Hogan
Wec
Ation
Cadiz Couple Wed in December 1898 Ceremony
Cadiz residents Mr. Andrew Hartwick of Jordan and Miss Millie Stark of Cadiz married at the bride’s parents home on December 14, 1898. Lin nie Hartwick of Monroe served as bridesmaid and Julius Stark as best man. Reverend Worth of Browntown officiated the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hartwick
Jordan
Millie Stark
Cadiz
Charles Stark
Linnie Hartwick
Monroe
Julius Stark
Rev. Worth
Browntown
Mofers
Clarno
Henry Whitehead
Surprise Party at New Home North Jefferson Street
A crowd of thirty six neighbors and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Haren at their new south city home Saturday evening. After games music and supper the guests praised the hosts. Attendees included Thos Stith C Sullivan James Smith Watt Henly and many Sullivan relatives plus others. The evening was declared joyous with best wishes for happiness and prosperity. The plate chase nears completion at Carl Haack's new building on North Jefferson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trukenbrod
Hyde
Darling
Jafferson Street
Carl Haack
Sam Schuler & Son
Ste. John C. Guyer
McNeil & Higging Company
Chicago
Mr. Guyer
Southern Wisconsin Poultry Association
Monticello
Charles Benfer
Winslow
St. Louis
Kearney Benfer
Noah Benfer
Charles Plickinger Jeft
U. S
Monroe
New York
Fred J. Bolender
Milwaukee Road
St. Paul
Wisconsin
Daniel Haren
Thos. Stith
C. Sullivan
James Smith
Watt Henly
Ryan
Sherron
Robison
Argyle
Mes
Anna Drake
Mame Smith
North
Jefferson Street
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Jaco Seltzer
Darlington
Om Basi
Tor
Matt Gingle
Freeport Foday
Matt Elmer
Will Davis
Belmont
Gottlieb Reller
W. d. Wilber
Mr. Buster
Jacob Reger
Milwaukee
P. J. Clawson
Dr. Sogellman
Germ Wood
Thos. McPhillips Sr
Chisago
Walter Musser
Rubt. Etter
Unger
Monti
Geo. Milmnan
Tolar Luchsinger
Illinois
United States Service
Springfield
G. F. Sickinger
Emil Hobler
Brodhead
Lincoln
Neb
Joh Linder
Alont
John
Charley
Sutton
Chas, Guiesberger
Gerper
John D. Germann
Bert Wells
Enterprise Church
Taxtue
Howe
Adams
Mat
Putogur
Bradhead
Balu Gritith
Ork
Fitguilbou Gros
Frank
Joh Gerber
Robert Zerkie
Free‘Tut
Muuroe
Geo, Ellman
Sophie Hoehn
Ida Bengston
Christmias
McPhillips, Sr
Sycamord
Syemnory
Ill
Geo. Allman’s
W.W. Chadwick
Mmrs
J. M. Rosenburg
Webster City
John Schneider
Illinois Central Road
Arnold Ruch
Alfred Lanz
John Mib
Switzerland
Brodhead Comet
Broughton
Opera House
Mogelle Ganso
J. H. Berkey
Humes School
Christian Church
and Bonday
Mel Lindewm
Paul
Agrippa
Plin White
George Ellman
South Side
Jessie Hogan
Ames Hogan
J.B. Hogan
Win, Ashworth
Jessie Hagen
Frances Murphy
Tle
Sante Clena
Quan
Br. Vandel
John Emerick
Bulmont
Aquan
Actes
Frank Jay Cloald
Jay Gould
Wien
Dheen
Darries Maskinan
Mar South Wayne
Juli Correll
Lindon
Mr. Bantin
Georgia
Amouat
Revenue Office
United States
Twin Grove
Viclate
Nathan Keister
Naulo
Evangelical Church
Mmos. I. DB. Green
Christobal Colon
Oregon
Lient
Uren
Tosh Yaweited
Rudy Zaweitel
Fabins Zweite
Tusk Zaweitel
Zweifel
Frank Schindler
Studi
Beer Sfil
Will Donttuss
Kip
Etidin
J. A. Beidler
Shoenfield
Benny Lathrop
Cotherman
Beloit
Mary Towler
Jessie Sprague
Booker
Bryan
Freeport Journal
E. W. Smith
Montivelly
Mr. Smith
E. W
Kenosha
Ruger
Ladie
Wils Tschudy, JR
Martintown
Misa Dola Diske
Isaac Miller
Woodford
Stork
Henry Olson
Edward Anderson
Amous Johnson
Mary Iverson
Fred Divan
Alford Dwier
McDonald
Franklyne
Going
Stevenson & Treat
Franklin
Staver Church
Aires
Jesse Raymer
Madison
Chas, Touhhterman
Ordi
Raymer
Francis Murphy
Guards Armory
Javesville
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