Monroe poised to land modern gas plant project
City officials and Water Works backers push a gas plant proposal with six miles of mains. W H Wheeler of the Water Works company says a full modern plant can be installed in six months if the ordinance passes. Backers claim lower costs and regulated, demand based pricing, with broad aldermanic and business support expected to secure approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mource
Water Works Company
W. H. Wheeler
Chicago
Monroe
Buy At Home In Monroe Promotes Local Trade Policy
An editorial urges Monroe residents to spend money locally to bolster home merchants. It argues buying in Chicago or elsewhere weakens local sales and harms the community, stressing the prosperity gained when spending stays in town.
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Monroe
Chicago
Elus
Anniversary Surprise For Mrs Caroline Schuetze
Mrs Caroline Schuetze turned 49 on Saturday as neighbors and friends surprised her with a call in the afternoon. They stayed for supper and an evening of social enjoyment, presenting several birthday gifts. Attending were Mrs Joseph Turk Milwaukee, Mmes Joseph Sickinger, Louis Sickinger, Gottlieb Beller, Jacob Reger, Carl Rut, Auns Zentner, Oarpenter, Anton Miller, Clara Johantzen, and Miss Huan Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Schuetze
Joseph Turk
Milwaukee
Mmes
Joseph Sickger
Louis Sickinger
Gottlieb Beller
Acob Reger
Carl Rut
Auns Zentner
Oarpenter
Anton Miller
Clara Johantzn
Huan Miller
Vicinity Notes From Here and There
Last year there were granted over 1000 divorces in Illinois. Four fifths of those divorced were women. A universalist church building fire damaged several hundred dollars Sunday before services. A hunting accident near Mineral Point killed Nick Putz. Jolie Franz, 80, died at home in the same neighborhood. At funeral for Bir Pitts, a family mishap occurred with a horse. Ninety sailors or men from Co T, First regiment, Wo N. G. at Work Atkinson by Assistant Quartermaster Gen. Caldwell. Dr Gibson named captain of the new company. Fred Glazier elected first lieutenant. Clarence Aspin second lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
Stoughton
Nick Putz
Mineral Point
Jolie Franz
Bir. Pitts
Mrang Ayad Tinghle
Mer We
Inky Co
A. F. Caldwell
J. Gibson
Fred Glazier
Clarence Aspin
Woodmen of the World elect new officers led by Blumer
Fred J. Blumer was elected consul commander of the Woodmen of the World on Friday evening. Other officers named include Adviser Lieutenant Geo A Durgin, Banker Geo Dergin, Clark Bilward J Kobi, Escort Otto Schuler, Watchman Duo Schneider, Sentry A D Mather, Physician Dr It B Clinth, Delegate O J Deitz, Alternate Fred J Blumer, and Managers O J Deitz three years John Goetz two years C Y Butterfield one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Blumer
Woodmen of the World
Geo. A. Durgin
Geo
Dergin
Clark
Bilward J. Kobi
Otto Schuler
Schneider
A. D.mather
It. B. Clinth
O. J. Deitz
Fred J. Biuwer
John Goetz
C. YP. Butterfield
Muster Out Blues for Co H and Co D
Ed Burrington remains in Milwaukee hospital as the sole uns Mustered member of Co H. Capt Buck discharges for Harry Shipwan Jus Hodges Win Glascott and Chas Kline at Ludiow. Dr Byers certified, Back issued muster out rolls. paymaster to send funds next week. Capt Buck plans Milwaukee trip. Nelson from Darlington also mustered out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Burrington
Milwaukee
Co. H
United States Service
Wm. L. Buel
Harry Shipwan
Jus
Hodges
Win. Glascott
Chas
Kline
Buck
Ludiow
F. W. Byers
Back
Aeek
Darlington
Nelson
Co. D
Buk
Cold Night Dampens Dance At Turney Hall
Goldberger's orchestra played A Hot Time for Terpsichorean guests at Turney hall Friday night. The hall stayed warm enough, but outside the frost was thick and the temperature near freezing. The musicians struggled to play as the chill persisted and the dance continued until 1 o'clock despite the cold. Thirty five couples attended and enjoyed the event amid biting weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldberger
Turney Hall
General Lee Leaves Soon for Marianao from Savannah
The Paname with Gen. Lee and the Seventh Corps headquarters will sail Sunday from Savannah for Marianao. The transport Mobile carries the One Hundred and Sixty Freight Indiana regiment and the third battalion of the Second Illinois. The first and second battalions of the Second Illinois sailed earlier this morning on the transport Michigan for the Marianas.
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Lee
Seventh Corps
Savannah
Marianao
Mobile
Indiana Regiment
Illinois
Lvlnois
Corpa
Michigan
Marianas
Reliflff Fund Statement For Monroe Soldiers Aid Society
An itemized statement shows monies received and spent by Co BH while in US service, donated by Monroe citizens. Reports are available from Miss Tesse Stearns, secretary of the Citizens Aid society for Monroe soldiers. A balance of 74.50 was turned over to the society for discretionary use.
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Co. BH
United States
Monroe
Citizens Aid Society
Tesse Stearns
The Wise Merchant Urges Early Christmas Advertising
The article argues a prudent merchant should advertise now rather than wait for the holiday rush. It says inform customers early about goods, invite them to browse, and ensure the stock is ready so late visitors know what to buy and are ready to purchase. Early advertising reduces wasted time and keeps customers coming back.
Rust's Life Threatened as Mob Demands Arrest
Nelson Rust was arrested in Bemidji on a second degree murder charge after a hunting accident killed Wm. McMullen near Itasca State Park. McMullen's eleven brothers and local woodmen pressured for arrest, mob threats surfaced, but a bond settlement paused the case and the county attorney continued his inquiry into alleged criminal negligence. Rust, a longtime hunter, moved from Wisconsin to Rock Rapids and has supporters who believe he is innocent.
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Nelson Rust
Bemidji
Mim
Times
Wm. McMullen
Rust
Itaska State Park
Tivo
McMullen
Rost
Brothers
Park Rapids
Gmion Rust
Rust S
Bowidji
McMullens
Itasca
Rustin
Threse
Rock
Wisconsin
Campaign expense details flag La Follette report
Robert ML report details La Follette campaign expenses including printings, quotations, clerks and stenographers, travel costs for speakers and reports the parson paid. The note mentions the statement is more detailed than others and lists principal items. Also includes a health ad for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers indicating digestive relief and liver benefits.
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Robert ML
LaFollette
la Follette
Damait
Prizes Offered For Corn Sample at Ilanay Farm
Promises prizes for corn samples from paw to Der 15. Largest ear pays 1.00, most rows on a ear 1 prize, neatest ear 50 cents. Mike Ilanay hosts at his place for the event with cash awards for top specimens.
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Mike Ilanay
Eastern Star Officers Form New Monroe Chapter Roster
St Omar Chapter of Eastern Star selects officers for January install headed by Mary Pietzsch as Worthy Matron and Douglas as Worthy Patron. Nellie F. Dodge to serve Aggrégatè Mutron, Tessa Stearns Secretary, Elizabeth Considine Treasurer, Martha Gt Relf Conductor, Mary Woodle Associate Conductor, and S Kneller plus Robt A Etterbag as trustees for three years. Also notes Pasquali Grand Opera Company contract for Monroe Feb 10 with Italian stars, plus brief health tip and an ad for One Minute Cough Cure by W I Trukenbrod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Omar
Mary W. Pietzsch
Douglas
Nellie F. Dodge
Tessa Stearns
Elizabeth Considine
Martha Gt. Relf
Couducbor
Mary Woodle
S. Kneller
Robt. A. Etterbag
Pasquali Grand Operatic Company
Monroe
Probate notice in Green County Wisconsin
In Probate, Native is hereby given that at the regular term of the County Court to be held in Monroe the following matters will be heard. All claims against William M. Dodson deceased must be presented for allowance by May 2, 1800 or be barred. Dated November 1, 185. By the Court J.M. Becker, County Judge. Suesnox, Attorney.
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Wisconsin
Green County
Court House
Monroe
Willian M. Dodson
J.M. Becker
Didie
Suesnox
State OF
Myneroe
Adams
Cou
County
Mos
Lvchsmann
TM. Becker
Jide
Stars OF
Wolice
T. B. Conraidson
Brooklyn
Howse
Monreey
LM. Becker
Wisconsin Green County Court notices for estates heard
Public notice from Green County Court listing hearings on estates of deceased Pom lave and T. B. Conraidson both in Adams and Brooklyn. Claims must be presented by specified dates May and May 16 with final bar if not filed. Dated November 2 and November 16 in 1808. Attorneys Mos. LVcHsmann and Masent.
Passenger and freight train notes to Chicago via Milwaukee
Fragmentary railway item notes Passenger service Westbound through Monroe and Milwaukee routes to Chicago. Mentions freight and passenger movements with partial times and signs of railroad terms. Likely a timetable excerpt with garbled names and abbreviations.
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Monroe Ab
Chicavo
Milwaukee
Apwus
Polter
Lacarvorn
Gen. Poss
Soo
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GO H
Wm. L. Buck
Gen. Lee
Cuba
Seventh Army Corps
the Wise Merchant
Robt
M. LaFollette
DeWitt
Eastern Star
W. I Trukenbrod
AL Rior
the Times
Tru 'Trvms
Thicago
Milwaukee & St, Paul R. R
AE Monroe Station
Illinois Central R.R
Monroe Station
QO Bottll
Pabstogar Sigeeres
HUING
Ho, Rully
Sa Steel
C. Kundert Hardware CO
Wis
Dixie Flyer
Florida
ST. Louis
Ill
Lookout Mountain
Wices, Ty Liew
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fla
Lenyne
Honda Ovary
Chatto
Wileet Saul Type
Neil
Soebet Sbiatlesbon
Wilnetiniden
Meeritet Hayes
Taneon
Chigaco
Edward Ruegger
The
Perice Ajit
Justice of the Once
Nolaty Fealette
Postofice
Monroe, Wis
Monroe Brewery
Adam Blumer
Spangler
Pioneer Gun Store
Trave
Noverdesler, Munn & Co
New York
Oleg
Washington, D.C
Hame
Sanday
Yavneht
Ois Conval RL R
Atta, An
Fraves-Chicago
Lia A
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