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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
2
Senator La Follette yesterday introduced bills to amend the railroad rate bill passed in the last Congress. He also seeks a new measure to provide for the investigation of railroad property valuation. The amendments mirror those offered earlier by the Wisconsin senator during Senate debate.
The Western Passenger Association plans a new 1000 mile mileage book priced at 25 dollars with a 4.50 dollar refund. A 500 mile flat rate option was not adopted. Western lines may unify under one book later, but currently each road issues its own. Changes aim to head off potential 2 cent per mile legislation.
Gov Davidson and other state officers favor a democratic and frugal inauguration with minimal state expense. A Madison citizen committee previously handled arrangements funded from the executive contingent fund, typically costing $1,000 to $1,500. This year the state seeks to avoid financial involvement and expects a very informal event.
A team owned by Road Bros. of South Wayne was struck by a Milwaukee road freight train at the Martin crossing west of Browntown. One horse died from injuries and the other suffered severe cuts and bruises. The team had been borrowed by Martin Erickson of Browntown to drive to the city. On the return trip the horses ran away as the two trains met at the crossing, throwing the animals into the air.
Mr. Geo W Hoffman of South Wayne bought a Strohber piano as a Xmas gift for Mrs. Hoffman. Leonard Norder nearby purchased a Boltwood piano for his daughter. Robert Crow bought a Boltwood piano for his daughter Ida. All from A Miller Jewelry piano line with G W Spiegel as rep. Also note Perfection oil sold in bulk at 13 cents a gallon or 60 cents for five gallons.
A nine member committee from along the Milwaukee road will meet at Ludlow house on Thursday December 27 at 1 PM to outline improvements in train service. Chairman Colin W. Wright announced the lineup including George B. Orput Platteville Phillip Allen Mineral Point Richard E Tarrell Darlington Ray Stewart South Wayne R A Etter Monroe F E Niles Brodhead H W MacCutcheon Whitewater William George Bruce Milwaukee Janesville likely represented. The group aims to specify the improvements sought.
Madison announces a spring regatta on Lake Mendota to be held around June 1 with Syracuse University rowing Wisconsin. The event marks the first intercollegiate race in western waters and will include interclass contests and a St Johns Military Academy eight race. Funds aim for 2000 dollars with 1000 raised locally and the rest from alumni elsewhere.
Judge George Grimm of Jefferson will succeed Judge B F Dinwiddie of Janesville as judge of Wisconsin's Twelfth circuit and assume duties next month. His tenure as county judge since 1896 and elections in 1897 1901 and 1905 mark a civil and criminal jurisdiction career praised by supporters.
The Mineral Point and Northern line runs a little over twenty eight miles from Highland Junction to Mineral Point four miles on Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul tracks. Officials say November freight collections topped twenty thousand dollars, split among Highland Linden and Mineral Point as traffic swells.
A boy recalls a bitter memory about family life and a promise suggested by his father. He reflects on a mother’s hand being reserved, implying a conditional and exclusive arrangement. The remark reveals tension within the household and the boy’s uneasy feelings.
A London police court heard a woman claim she has endured 27 years of marriage with ten children and sixteen black eyes as she obtained a warrant against her husband. The statement underscored alleged long term abuse and the court proceedings.
J H Milner invites shoppers to his store with a wide range of Xmas goods from five cent items to fine china ware tables priced 10 to 25 cents, crepe de chien mufflers, neckwear, a cloak department sacrifice sale and a thousand books offered at 10 19 and 25 cents to close.
The piece recalls Balzac as a conceited top novelist and praises Hume’s miracles essay as a lasting argument against superstition. It then promotes a Columbia phonograph with a new aluminum tone arm and horn as a superb Xmas gift. A humorous exchange about bacon pricing is included.
Notice to taxpayers announces tax collection in Jordan starting Wednesday December 26 with locations at Citizens Bank on Saturdays until February 1 and Farmers Bank of Browntown on Monday December 31 and January 7. Treasurer W Kruecer urges early payment to avoid rush. Also mention of a London suffrage fund pledge by Pethick Lawrence for his jailed wife.
Notice to taxpayers of Clarno announces tax collection by Fred C. Becmman. Collections occur December 26 27 at home and December 28 29 at Citizens Bank Monroe with remaining times at home except Saturdays when at Citizens Bank Monroe until February 1.
A collection of children and residents request gifts in letters to Santa Claus from a past issue. Prominent names include George Irwin Winnie Babbler Sam Hoesly Laura Isley Bennie Schuh Spurgeon Miller R Schiesser and references to Rockefellers and clocks. The notes seek dolls trains drums sleds etc and mention ages locations and household reminders.
Illinois Central offers one and one third round trip fares for holiday travel. Tickets on sale December 20 21 23 24 25 30 31 1906 and January 1 1907. Return limit January 7 1907.
West Side Drug Store announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law and contains no opiates or harmful drugs recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
Linen pattern cloths for dining tables offered at near linen prices with over 50 styles. Round tables show 2x2 and 2x3 yard sizes. other cloth sizes listed from 2x2 to 2x4 and 24x4 yards. Napkins in 24x24 and 26x26 inches priced from 3 to 7 dollars. Featured patterns include Palm and Clematis, Rose and Ribbons, and more. a trip to Janesville urged to view the assortment from leading manufacturers.
Advertisement notes Kate shipment with stylish mufflers in single and cluster styles. End counts vary from three to four, offered in all colors. Prices listed as 4 44 63 74 8 dollars.
An advertisement touts McCall's Magazine as a high grade fashion guide with a 12 month offer for 30 cents. Includes one free McCall pattern chosen by the subscriber and suggests gifting to friends as Christmas presents. Patterns priced at 10 cents and 11.5 cents, none higher.
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