Illinois Central Adds Daily Train On Madison Division
A new daily passenger train will begin on the Madison division of the Illinois Central next Monday. The service includes a straight passenger train with mail and express, leaving Freeport at 7 05 a m and Madison at 9 15 a m, with return trips at 4 30 p m from Madison and 6 30 p m from Freeport. The change follows a public complaint led by Colin W Wright of Monroe and aims to improve service across Monroe and Madison, with a Sunday run requested.
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Illinois Central
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Times
A. E. Clift
Clift
Monroe
Kelly
Freeport
Omaha
Chicago
State Railroad Commission
Colin W. Wright
Wright
Burr W. Jones
Mr. Wright
Jones
Railroad Commission
Milwaukee Road
Mineral Point
Hardihood
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Milwaukee Journal
Wisconsin
Illinois
Monticello
New Glarus
Belleville
For Sale Fifteen Poland China Pigs and Sows
Fifteen Poland China boar pigs and the same number of sows for sale. Eligible to register. Located two miles south of the square. Contact TuHos Smith C. L. Chambers to discuss.
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Poland
TuHos. Smith
Lumber price surge foreseen as costs rise for homes
A southern lumber dealer warns building costs will climb again in 1907 beyond 1906 levels. He cites a $100 higher material bill on a $2,000 house, explains wholesale dealers push price due to looming timber depletion, and notes yellow pine leads sales as both common and upscale homes embrace its use.
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South
Weather Forecast for Chicago Tonight and Friday
The official forecast for Chicago indicates rain or snow tonight followed by clear and colder conditions on Friday.
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Chicago
Perfection Oil Challenged by Magic Safety Rivalry
Five gallon or one gallon trials offer a superior oil that does not smoke or smell. Customers insist on Magic Safety, sold by C. L. Chambers, while competitors push Perfection oil. If not pleased, the trial lot costs nothing after 15 cents for the superior oil.
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C. L. Chambers
Leg Break in Streetcar Crash on West Washington
Martin Nelson of Brooklyn suffered a broken left leg when street car No 32 struck him at the Illinois Central crossing on West Washington avenue near Madison at 9 last night. He was taken to the general hospital where amputation was not needed. Nelson said he likely would be all right again in the morning.
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Martin Nelson
Brooklyn
West Washington Avenue
Madison
General Hospital
Nelson
Fight With Knives In Argyle Leaves Warranted Suspects
Old Dave Covey and his son Homer fought in Argyle last night. Knives were drawn and used. Homer suffered a deep neck gash and the father was cut on the face. Warrants have been issued for both, but the son has fled.
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Dave
Covey
Homer Covey
Argyle
Letters to Santa from Wisconsin children in Monroe and beyond
A collection of Santa letters from young readers in Wisconsin and nearby towns asking for dolls sleds toys candy and nuts. Children name their wishes and hometowns including Monroe Clarno and Spring Creek with notes about ages and schooling.
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Santa Claus
Teddie
Willie Burkhard
Monroe
Wis
Arthur
Carrie Ruehle P. S
Santa Clause
Spring Creek
Takopora Stuckey
Young’s Quick
Ellen
Young’s
Willie Sexton
Eight Pound Boy Title Sings in New Song
Matt Fritz smiles as he performs a new song titled Eight Pound Boy. Norris Caradine teaches at the Enterprise term while Emery Campbell teaches at Town House school. Alva Huffman and James Huffman visit. Henry Bast and Geo Newman coon hunt last week, bagging one. Paul Schroeder moves to a Jefferson farm. Country roads remain rough after a week of poor conditions.
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Matt Fritz
Norris Caradine
The
Enterprise
Emery Campbell
Town House
Alva Huffman
Sunday
James Huffman
Henry Bast
Geo. Newman
Paul Schroeder
Jefferson
Perfection illuminating oil advertised in town
An old time ad proclaims Perfection illuminating oil as the best in town. It promises 13 cents a gallon with a five gallon deal for 60 cents at all grocery stores.
First to Settle at Tax Office Receives Receipt No. 1
Dr. W. H. Caradine was the first taxpayer to pay taxes at the city treasurer’s office this morning. Taxes are being collected at Citizens Bank, the city depository, with receipts issued by Miss Carrie Kneeland and assistant City Assessor Miller. The opening day saw light crowds and a steady flow of filers with several waiting at times.
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W. H. Caradine
Citizens Bank
Carrie Kneeland
Miller
Wenger Moves to Focus on Price County Cheese Factories
Ed Wenger leaves his Phillips farm after selling the property and stock to devote full time to cheese factories. Wenger and his son operate plants at Phillips and Kennan with a strong start last season, aiming to add one or two more next year. The Phillips Times praises their methods and the region's dairy potential, noting good milk prices, ready markets, and the county’s fit for dairy farming thanks to grass, water, cheap land, and proximity to Milwaukee and Chicago.
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Wenger
Price County
Phillips
Wis
Kennan
Phillips Times
Mr. Wenger & Son
Milwaukee
Chicago
Great Northwest Territory
The
Times
Eaton Couple Set to Travel to West Baden and New Orleans
Mr and Mrs J H Eaton depart tomorrow morning for West Baden Indiana and then onward to New Orleans. The story mentions Ximas candies at the Fruit Store praised for pure food compliance with prices at 80 cents and up with 10 percent off for organizations. Citizens Bank plans to distribute calendars to patrons next Saturday and describes four art reproduction calendars not given to children.
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J. H. Eaton
West Baden
Ind
New Orleans
Citizens Bank
Mortuary Notices and Obituaries in Jefferson township
Mrs Samantha Clayton wife of William D Clayton died at her home in Jefferson township Tuesday forenoon after a two week illness. She was 40 and survived by husband three children two sons Hoy B Clayton Jay Clayton and daughter Gertrude Clayton. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs David Stauffacher died today of bowel trouble at two months old. Bertha Elizabeth Boegli infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Boegli died this morning of bowel trouble born August 17 1906 funeral Saturday at 2 o clock.
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Samantha Clayton
William D.clayton
Jeffersons Township
Hoy B. Clayton
Jay Clayton
Gertrude Clayton
Granville Lewis
David Stauffacher
Farmer Street
Bertha Elizabeth Boegli
Ernest Boegli
Local farm and property transfers in and around Evanville
J A Elmer moved personal effects to his new Evanville farm purchased from A H Partridge. J H Theiler builds a modern 16x26 main block with 16x26 and 14x16 additions in Washington township. J S Fessenden sells Prospect avenue home to David Hefty for 1950 with occupancy transfer planned by March. Hefty’s farm to be worked by son Henry T. August Milbrandt James Richards farm sold for 24000 to Abraham Kubli incl stock and hay. Kubli takes possession March first and may run the farm with his sons.
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J. A. Elmer
Evanville
A. H. Partridge
John Schuler
Washington Township
Madison Sanatorium
J. H. Theiler
J. S. Fessenden
Prospect Avenue
David Hefty
Fessenden
Real Estate Transfers Across Spring Grove and Monroe
Marion Brownell sells multiple lots 1 through 7 in Spring Grove to William P Edwards for 400 dollars. Harry Austee transfers the west corner of lot 3 block 8 in Emerson and Moulton’s Monroe area to William Rosenthal for 300 dollars. Robert German conveys lot 3 block 8 in Emerson and Moulton’s Monroe district to William Rosenthal for 1350 dollars.
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Marion Brownell
William P. Edwards
Village of
Spring Grove
Harry Austee
Rosenthall West Corner
Emerson & Moulton’s
City of
Monroe
German
Wm. Rosenthal
Unclaimed Letters Advertised for Week Ending Dec 15 1906
Advertised letters for week ending December 15 1906 include Mabel Boeck Willie Gustafron Mrs John Hirsbhrunner E S Lamb John E Wells R A Errer and P M.
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Mabel Boeck
Willie Gustafron
John Hirsbhrunner
E. S. Lamb
John E. Wells
R. A. Errer
P. M
Sale bills printed by The Times
The Times runs sale bills at a price of 1.50 per 100 in both the daily and semi weekly editions.
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Margaretie Schneider
Frances Studley
Clarno
Alice Stucky
Clario
Ed. Wenger and Son
Mortuary Record
Clayton
Stauffacher
Boegli
Monticello Messenger
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