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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
4
A Christmas dance at Woodford ended in a violent free for all attended by over forty people. The stove was toppled and smashed, several fighters were laid out, and blood stained the floor. Musicians from Darlington escaped. arrests are expected as complaints are filed in Darlington.
Testimony in the assembly contest between Willis Ludlow and Fred Ties will be taken before Court Commissioner John Luensinger on Wednesday January 2. Both sides will question election officers about doubtful ballots across precincts and present witnesses listed by Ludlow’s attorney Bashford Aylward Spensley.
Chairman Trukenbrod will call a special county board meeting likely for January 14 or 15 to decide on a county offices book system. The committee on books in county offices plans to meet Wednesday and the session is expected to last at least two days. Also notice for 1000 girls and women sought for tobacco sizing with pay from 7 to 10 dollars weekly, address M F Green secretary Janesville Wis.
Mrs Jacob Figi of Monticello narrowly escaped as hair was caught in a shaft at the Monticello house while she tried to adjust belting. She weighs about 200 pounds and was lifted off her feet as nearly two thirds of the hair on the left side was pulled out and the scalp loosened but not torn.
A Monon railroad wreck near Greencastle Indiana injured several crew and passengers when a runaway freight and a passenger train collided. Mr J H Eaton sustained injuries but continued to West Baden. Mrs Eaton unharmed. Eaton plans to sue. The crash halted traffic until early morning while investigators assessed the switch and line conditions.
On South Jackson street Dr. N A Loofbourow and cheesemaker Christ Deitrich collided as Deitrich tried to turn onto Racine street. Both horses halted runaway fears as buggies locked and turned. Deitrich’s rig was damaged and observers noted no way to prevent the crash after Deitrich reined his horse.
Rural mail carriers from Monticello hail improved Illinois Central service allowing an earlier departure by nearly an hour. The change enhances rural mail delivery and routes for the town.
A Mineral Point division committee petitions the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway for comprehensive improvements including through Milwaukee trains, added coaches, faster schedules, and Sunday service. The group, led by Phillip Allen and William Bruce, plans to file a complaint with the railroad commission if needed.
Fred Benkert and family spent Christmas with Albany relatives. Albert Moore, Monroe high student, vacationing at home. Herman Wittner W E Babler and Robert Lynn returned from Madison for the holidays. A baby boy born Christmas morning to Mr and Mrs Jacob Elmer. E C Van Wagenen, visiting H G Van Wagenen, returned to Chicago. William George Bruce and Henry C Campbell of Milwaukee came to attend a committee for better train service meeting.
Cadiz resident Anren Bechtel died Tuesday afternoon from heart failure aged about 74. Funeral held at Brownstown today at 11. In Charles City Iowa, Mrs Freeman McAllister died December 18 1906 at 11:30 from chronic bronchitis aged nearly 73. She was a pioneer resident and widow of Freeman McAllister with several siblings and a long local family history. Her sister Mrs Martin and daughter Mrs Ellen Hodges were with her at death.
The Knights of Pythias plan a January first 1907 party with dancing and music by Professor Wilmetts concert orchestra. A concert program lists March the Trumpeters Jos Masena Overture The Peerless F Losey Intermezzo Autumn new N Moret vocal solo Down in the Deep Let me Sleep when I Die Ed Faubel with Orchestra Overture Crown of Gold Herman grand concert duet Linnett and Lark polka Losey F Stone flute F Gerber clarinet medley Overture Pictures of the Past Coffin.
C. M. and St. P. Railway will sell home seekers excursion tickets west and northwest every Tuesday in December and the first and third Tuesday of each month through April 1907, and south and southwest the first and third Tuesday each month. Agent F. W. Zimmerman.
Water works bonds are on sale at Citizens Bank and First National Bank with 15 000 dollars each and about 40 000 dollars held by others. Bonds pay four percent semiannually. About 15 000 dollars of the original 85 000 dollars has been sold so far.
Marinette's George H. Landgraf argues football's value hinges on local conditions and school priorities. He notes past elimination due to overemphasis on athletics and student license, but would favor reintroducing the sport if students focus on it as a sport, not a main school focus.
Gloves made from chicken skin were fashionable in the early 1600s. They were worn at night to whiten and soften the hands, signaling delicacy and refined grooming.
A pupil answers a zoology exam question by stating the earthworm helps farmers by consuming insect pests and decaying matter. He adds the worm serves as fishing bait, as cited by Judge.
Mrs Bullock Workman, famed intrepid climber, holds the world mountain climbing record with a 23 150 feet ascent in the Nun Kun range. She continued the climb by cutting steps in an ice wall after leaving her husband at 22 800 feet, aided by a guide and a porter.
Mrs Edward O Meara of Hutchinson Minnesota is seen visiting around the city in a brief social note reflecting local hospitality and travel.
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