Tragic Illinois Central Crossing Death Reported
A fatal Illinois Central crossing accident near Klassy left John J. Trickle dead and another man severely injured. Witnesses say the train struck the horse and buggy as Trickle rode toward Klussy farm, with doctors noting a base of skull fracture and brain hemorrhage. The event prompted a coroner inquest and funeral arrangements pending.
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Toke
Nickle
Dugan
R. W. Gregory
Tobacca Co
Adan Schmid
Trickle
N. Loofbouron
W. C. Monroe
Trickla Dloole
Wm. Monroe
George Tarun
Clairmont
Woglock
Win
Prath
Monticello
Furth
Eeldon
Teikde
Bin
Local Ice Harvest Starts Strong at Monroe Brewery
Ice harvest begins in Monroe with about fifty harvesters at White's spring basin and Wolcott's pond. The 8000 tons needed for next summer will be packed by week’s end. Ice blocks average thirteen inches thick with some as thick as fourteen. The brewery, using its ice houses, prioritizes supplying saloons and maintaining cold storage during the hot season.
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Monroe Brewery
White
Wolcott
Dhera
KILLED BY A FALL H Byers dies after fall at Grinnell Ia
H 8 Byers, aged 73, died yesterday in Grinnell Iowa from injuries after a fall. Funeral Sunday at Grinnell with burial at Scotch Grove. He was born in Butler County Pennsylvania and lived in four corners area of Iowa before moving east then returning to visit Grinnell. His wife died years ago and is buried at Scotch Grove. Funeral arrangements and local recollections follow in the region.
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Byers
Grinnell
Scotch Grove
F. W. Byers
Dyers
Pauly
Hey
Butler County
Grinell
Annie
Tris
Rarly Riser Pill Marketed Far and Wide
A garbled print touts a pill named Rarly Riser claimed to extend life and improve wisdom. The fragment references a company and location, but the text is incomplete and unclear about efficacy, risks, or regulatory status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carly
Frukenbrod
Desire for municipal ownership of public utilities in Monroe
A Milwaukee Sentinel interview with Mayor A. and Douglas advocates municipal ownership of Monroe electric and water utilities. The piece argues city control would save money, reduce taxpayer burdens, and allow unified operation, noting current high rates, bond costs, and separate private franchises. It contends the city could have built and run both plants together, avoiding $75,000 in annual payments and enabling better service for residents.
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A. & Douglas
Monroe
Stoke
Santa Claus
aChristmas
Piblis
Mihwaukee Sentinel
Ora City
Publi
Aeext
Eity
Chie
Onanmers
Tonch
Tose
Municipal ownership urged for public utilities
The article argues for municipal ownership of public utilities, claiming wealth drawn from PUbTig LOE could be avoided and that life safety and common welfare justify public control. It emphasizes air, light and water are common necessities and should not bear private taxation. It concludes a Christmas wish is to see municipal ownership enacted.
Many Cinch Players At J. H. Miller's Home
Elegantly hosted cinch party at the Miller residence with Miss Grace Miller and Miss Katharyn Skelly as hostesses. Thirteen tables in four rooms, Gulbberger's quartet providing music. Lewis Dodge won top points. prize a bound violin. Mrs. Emery Odell received a lantern. Guests included numerous local and Milwaukee-based attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fl. Miller
Grace Miller
Katharyn Skelly
Gulbberger
Nellie Miller
Nellie Fitter
Ruth Woodle
Mtu
Lewis Dodge
Yolione
Prige
Emery
Odell
Miller Home
Bessie Dean
Milwaukee
Max. BE
Murening
W. BE. James
Mar
J.C. Twood
Manery A. Odell
Burton H. Bellows
Beloit Soldier Insane In Mendota Asylum Admission
A Beloit soldier, Charles Tiglely of Company 1, Leluit, was deemed insane and violently died, then sent to Mendota asylum. The report notes limited medical aid and unclear cause while the asylum intake proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tiglely
Metober
Co. 1
Leluit
Dias
War
Mendota
Cambie
Fay Cheeni
Urge Use Of More Water Meters And New Year Rates
A city water board circular urges widespread meter use and a rate reform at year start. It cites rampant waste, outlines meter fees and quarterly charges, and promises stricter enforcement to cut waste while saving the average consumer and ensuring uniform rates across buildings.
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Monroe
Aeiretler
Plaud Ib
wiYuuk Tates
Lucoupanies
Uiitori Ly
Jenlay
Matrimonial union among Chan residents celebrated
Frank W Stoldt and 3 Brantley of Chan wed Thursday in a nuptial ceremony at a parsonage. Sam Clark of Glarno and Miss Chan Am of Jefferson were joined in marriage on December 29 by Rev Beidler. The couple plan to live on a farm in Cline with many friends sending congratulations. Guests included Florence Lazarettie of Ormzesille. Teachers and locals noted in attendance or near, with best wishes extended.
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Frank W. Stoldt
3 Brantley
Chan
Ju Uuriage
Monroy OL
Eirendt
Rew H. Miller
Clark Ige
Sam Clark
Glarno
Miss Chan Am
Jefferson
Marc Ia Dovonmor
Tew
TA. Beidler
Mire
Turke
Cline
Mary
Wisconsin in the Late War Adjutant General Report
Adjutant General Boardman reports Wisconsin’s war expenditure of 141.40 borne by the federal government. Of 1469 Wisconsin volunteers, 2 died in battle and 129 died from disease. Seventeen Wisconsin men served in other states’ units. Recommendations include reassembling such units, aligning Wisconsin National Guard with the U S Army, and ensuring these forces are part of national defense. Calls for strict officer physical and medical examinations.
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Boardman
Wisconsin
Spain
Wisconsin Lev
Waster
National Guard
First Class Stock Brings Prosperous Farmer a Poland China Hog
Joseph K. Land, a prosperous Green County farmer, owns a fine full bred Poland China hog weighing 200 pounds. Purchased from B. T. Poster of Whitewater for 4100, the hog arrived by express and will be used for brood sow purposes.
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Juseph KR
Green County
Laud
B. T. Poster
Whitewater
Express Thineday
Bullet nearly hits baby as stray rifle shot enters home
A 2 calibre rifle bullet flew through three windows into Othmar Loehsinger’s home on Russell Street on a Wednesday. The bullet narrowly passed near a sleeping baby in a cradle, shattered a pane, and lodged in the wall. Loehsinger, who was reading in the room, recovered the casing and urged accountability for the dangerous incident.
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Othmar Loehsinger
Bsat Russel Street
Luchsinger
Times
Hoager
Mason Lodge Officers Installed at Blue Lodge and Chapter
Officers were installed Tuesday for Blue Lodge and the Chapter of the Maxonic lodge. Blue Lodge: W. A. L. Bolender, S. W. Andrew Lewis, J. W. H. C. Kelly, S. Ddl. W. Considine, J. D. Geo. Baird, Tyler E. G. Kneeland, Secretary H. G. Van Wagenen, Treasurer Gen. I. B. McLean, Stewards Pred Zinser and H. C. Gente Wald, Trustees J. Bolender and N. B. Treth Geo Chorehill, CHAYTER N. B. I. G. Van Wagenen, King Josh. Sheiff, Scribe W. W. Chadwhivis C, of H Jean Weber, PLS A. S. Douglas RK. A. Disnel Thayer, M. of 8rd Yo Thm Craig, M. of Said Balendor M. of 1st P.W. Buffer. Secretary Andrew Lewis. Vawysurery I. Trent.
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Blue Lodge
W. AL
F. I. Bolender
W.— Andrew Lewis
J. Wi
H. C. Kelly
S. Ddl
W. Considine
J. D.—Geo
Baird, Tyler
E. G. Kneeland
H. G. van Wagenen
McLean
Pred Zinser
H.C. Gentewald
J. Bolender
N. B. Treth
Geo
Chorehill
Chayter
N. B
I. G. van Wagenen
King—Josh
Sheiff
W. W. Chadwivis C
Jean Weber
Douglas RK. A
Disnel Thayer
Craig
Said
Balendor M
P.W
Duke Byers nominates Tis Testambion for surgeon general
The message outlines Duke Byers proposing Tis Testambion as surgeon general of Wi cohein to Cov, Scofield. It notes his resignation and the belief that a qualiy commander should attend to wife his military family, with Getis terms and courtesy guiding the transition as the new administration forms.
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Duke Byers
Tis Testambion
Wicohein
Scofield
Owisihiey
Ehig
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Deadly Grossing
John Trickle
Illinois Central
Bngay
Aml
Ashford
West Ruveell Street
John J. Trickle
M. i
Calluil
Dustie
Liebsingser
Tuesay
Relouk
M. Black
Sam Butterfield
W. J. Knight
HE. Mall
James Nee
Andrew Lewis
N. A. Loushmrew
Klussy
H. W. Byers
Fis
Douglas
Poth Planta
J. H. Miller
Misses Grace Miller
Beloit
Charles Ingleby
Co. F. Tiken i
Mendota Asylum
Dane
Lazarettie Pil
Florence T
Ormzesille
OQ. J
John 4Ummermai
CoMivky Siperinton
Flesbof Sulnels
Adjutant General
Boardman Blakes
Baby
Lochsinger
Masonic Lodge
Ticht
Maxonic Lodge
FW Byers
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