Mad Crowd Fetes President at Atlanta Jubilee Parade
Thousands of Southerners packed Atlanta streets to honor the nation’s chief executive. Gen Wheeler led a Civil War era cavalcade of 500 troops as 6,000 soldiers lined the parade amid cheering crowds. The president reviewed the civic and military procession then attended a lavish Piedmont Park luncheon hosted by the Piedmont Driving Club.
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Adada
Gan
Mcktinley
Elby
Wheeler
Atlanta
Knesti
Ford
Vontai
Joe Wheeler
Young Men's Christ In Association
Ministers’ Evangelical Association
Capitol City Club
Fulton Club
Allanty Fire Department
South
Pones de Leonguenne
Piedmont Park
Piedmonth Driving Club
Large Poultry Show Set for Monticello in 2028
The Southern Wisconsin Poultry Association plans a major Monticello show in December 2028. Organizers distribute hundreds of copies of the premium list and expect about 1000 entering birds. A.B. Shaner of Lanark, Illinois, a renowned poultry judge, will oversee judging and scores, boosting the event’s profile as the region’s first such exhibition.
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Southern Wisconsin Poultry Association
Monticello
A.B. Shaner
Lanark
Wisconsin
Frolmer
Mortuary Record Improvised Notice Describes Local Funeral
A fragmented obituary notes the burial of Miss Gros Bridge in Jardine County Tennessee in April. The deceased, aged years, was laid to rest today with family and local officials present.
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Santo
Kimberley Reappointed on Commander's Staff Honor
Col Kimberley, formerly of Green County, named aide-de-camp on Col James Sexton’s staff, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. He previously held the post under Commander in Chief Walker, praised for inspection work and aiding veterans of 1861.
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O. Kimberley
James A. Sexton
Grand Army of the Republic
Col
Kimberley
Walker
Grand Army
Col. Kimberley
Snd
Janesville Daily Recorder
Isaae
Mourve
Kimberly
England
Green Counity
Stephen Patterson
Green County
Learm
Patterson
Brodhead
Wisconsin
Hilton Heat
Gen
Sherman
Monroe
Charges Against Captain Reported for Liquor Sale
A meeting of ex-members of Second Wisconsin at Sheboygan reported a charge against Captain Goldschmidt for violating article 18 of the articles of war by selling beer whisky and playing cards to company members and distributing items to Camp Thomas and Camp Harvey. The investigating committee found him guilty after he failed to appear to defend himself.
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Lo. G
Second Wisconsin
Sheboygan
Goldschmidt
Camp Thomas
Camp Harvey
Goldsmith
Goldsuhmith
Coc
Waldy
Thea
Hove
Gepk
Madontog
Gergle
Burkhart
Thill
Corp
Kirst
Pei
Thortinstiner
Quiet West Side Wedding Ties Odell to Miss Girgy
In a small ceremony December 1 1898 at the bride’s home Mrs Jacob Burgy West Russell St Rev Chas E Varney officiated for Emery A Odell editor of The Evening Times and Amelia Girgy a well regarded young woman. They will honeymoon in Chicago then live at 186 Mon Toe Street. A second wedding at Browntown united Miss Emme Williamina Stark and Mr Andrew Hartwick with a large family gathering and a farm home to follow.
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Emery A. Odell
Evening Times
Amelia Girgy
Praike
Emery
Shanti
Jacob Burgy
Russell Street
Chas
E. Varney
Universalist Church
Chicago
Odell
Mon- Toe Street
Death of Maury Intel Zimmerman Woman of City
Sickness proved fatal after nine weeks of illness. Maury Intel Zimmerman, second wife of Dr. Peter Zimwerman, aged 81, born in Pelunghioda, died Wednesday night around 10 20. She married in this city in 1877 and left no children. Funeral services by Rev. Sehuh at Greene Latheran church Sunday at 2.
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Maury Intel Zimmerman
Peter Zimwerman
Alin Yan
Pelunghioda
Sehuh
Greene Latheran Church
New Officers Elected Amid Sparse Local Notes
Amilhlode announces new officers including Masta 64 as head, Anya Tavis as warden, and Vin Wagennn as secretary after Clan council met. Five-year-old Prato is mentioned with a ceremony planned on Bt Jahira day Diss 37 as a subordinate officer will be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amilhlode
Ines
Anya Tavis
Prato
Bolunder
Married Folks Have Real Fun at Karlen Hall Dance
The Married Folks dancing club of young businessmen held a lively dance at Karlen's hall with Darling's nine-piece orchestra. About twenty-five couples attended the Wednesday event from eight to after twelve, with Fred Zimmerman and Gard Griffith in charge of the floor. Attendees included John Etter, John Strahm, Jacob Benkert, Henry Johannett, Ed Berg, Chas Shepley, N C Twining, John Dunwiddie, Sam Kueller, Jacob Karlen, Otto Deitz, and others from the city and Minneapolis. The sixth dance is planned two weeks hence.
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Karlen
Fred Zimmerman
Gard Griffith
Darling
John Etter
John Strahm
Jacob Benkert
Henry Johannett
Berg
Chas. Shepley
Ed. Kundert
John Dunwiddie
Schuler
J. Deitz
N. C. Twining
John Duebendorfer
Denial of Charges by Ex Captain Goldschmidt of Co Sheboygan
Ex Captain Goldschmidt denies selling beer whisky or other items given to his company members and says he intends to drop the matter. He describes purchases and sales of tobacco and cards, claims no beer was sold, cites his eighteen years with the company, and explains he avoided a meeting due to fear of trouble while urging investigation and refunds to any harmed members.
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Goldschmidt
Sheboygan
John Reidel
Turvey
Gutech
Chicago
Ponce
Col Born
Dr. Book
Col, Born
Lieut
Podomer
Ant
Ben
Left for Switzerland in a hastily written farewell note
Arnold Rach and Alfred Tans bade friends goodbye before departing for Switzerland. They plan to join someone in New York and sail on a French steamer to Basel. The shorthand report notes the voyage and wishes them a safe journey.
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Arnold Rach
Alfred Tans
Switzerland
John File
Riteh Aus Lana
New York
Chay
Champagne
Basel
Dohi Strahm
Inquest Fraud in Dane County Report Highlights Waste
Dane County faces large coroner inquest costs, with District Attorney Anderson calling the system humbug and a steal. Since May 13 inquests have run up bills, including a $70 case for William Dorris’s death at the Historical Library building. Anderson says juries adjourn for days, collecting daily pay, wasting hundreds monthly.
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Madison Democrat
Dane County
Anderson
Democrat
Danes County
Humbur
Astenl
Womans Club in Monroe Shifts to Greek Mythology
The Monroe Womans Club held its regular semi monthly meeting at G A B. Members attended in good number and altered the program to study Greek mythology. Myths and legends were shared by several members and a bright article was read. The next meeting is set for January 1.
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Womans’ Club of
Monroe
Woman’s Club
Angiant Order Officers Elected for the Year
The Angiant Order Trustees and officers were elected for the coming year led by M W C D Corson and D Durst Overseer Gun Meythaler and Frank Corson as Receiver Win Zilmer Trustee for two and three years Albert Zibner named representative to grand lodge A F Lichtenwainer Alternate C D Corson and Dr W B Mon Toe as Medical Examiner Installation set for the second Wednesday evening in January Palestine No 21 Royal Arch Masonry names H G Van Wagenen King Joshua Streiff Scribe W W Chadwick Treasurer N2B Trent Secretary Andrew Lewis Trustee three years N 2 Treat Installation on St Johns Day Dec 27 at Masonic Hall
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Tusted Worlkmen
M. W
C. D. Corson
Toretman N
Durst
Gun. Meythaler
Ree
Lichtenwainer
Fin Frank Corson
Win
Zilmer
Mort Maine
Albert Zibner
Grand Lodge
A. F. Lichtenwainer
C.D. Corson
W. B. Mon- Toe
Palestine
Royal Arch Masony
H. G. van Wagenen
Joshua
Streiff
W. Chadwick
Trent
Andrew Lewis
Treat
St John's Day
Masonic Hall
Incomplete note on local voting and events
Fragmentary item mentions Boswobel voting on an elentive light question on December 81 and various misread names. It also references a Tuesday evening gathering at Brodhead and a Madison text in midweek. Also contains an unrelated cough remedy endorsement with garbled attributions.
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Boswobel
Wagner Mary Quartitte
Brodhead
Actes uMitaTy Company
Madison
New Company Plans Grand Military Ball
A new company will celebrate with a grand military ball at Turner Hall on Washington's Birthday Feb 22. A five-person entertainment committee will arrange music by the Monroe Cornet band and handle decorations printing refreshments and other details.
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Aumory Hall
Turner Hall
Washington
Ammsement
Chas, Butterfield
UO. J. Divi
Sin Hously
Kubli al Lewis Dodge
Monroe Cornet
Ston
Ginnseiment
Larwest Granifest
Monron
Gen James Bintliff, Wisconsin Hero, Goes Blind
The numerous friends in Wisconsin mourn Gen James Bintliff who is now almost totally blind with no hope of recovery. He was colonel of the Thirty–eighth Wisconsin and later brevetted brigadier general for bravery in action. He edited the Janesville Gazette and lived in Darlington for years.
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Wisconsin
James Bintliff
Bintlit
Chicig
E. D. Coe
South Dakota Letter from Grotos on Wintry Harvests
This letter notes fifteen below zero temperatures and a long cold spell. Wheat prices sit at about fifty cents per bushel while farmers hope for better post holidays. Umartes Lol buys a land quarter, new buggies appear, and oyster suppers draw neighbors. Weddings seem likely as young men rent farms and plan future enterprises.
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Grotos
Winler
stugeLlt
Umartes Lol
Harry W. Leake
Witugibbons Mros
Monro
Wis
South Yehook School Committee Report
A fragmented local note shows an educational committee visit to South Yehook in Wisconsin with unclear praise and requests. It mentions support for faith and travel, notes about finances, and a subscription invitation. The readable parts reference local officials, a visit summary, and somber topics like wounds and healing.
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Yehook
Moston
Wis
Dow
Jato
Colin
Wright
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Gen. Wheeler
Atlania
Monticcello
Mortuary Record
Gol
Sexton
Times Subeerilyrs
the New
Amelia Burpy
Mappy
Stark-Hartwick
Browntown
Stark -Hartwick
Peter Zimmerman
Karlen's Hall
Legislature
Womans
Alo
U. W
No. 44
Vicinity Notes
Rene
Jeanne
Geo
F. Tenkendrod
Company H
Hall
Gen. Bintliff Gone Blind
South Dakota
Sout
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