Blanchardville Fears Flood As River Rises Fifteen Feet
High Pecatonica river water threatens to cut off Blanchardville from the rest of town. A mile downstream a tee block acts to hold back the flood while homes are inundated and stock rescued. Rail and road bridges fail and travel halts as water covers depots and tracks.
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Pecatonica
Blanchardville
Nelo Larson
Binks
A. McKellar
Blanchard
Liemain
Cas
Hollandale
Winds Central
Blus Mound
Harvest of Death and Local Obituaries in Franklin
Obituary notices from Franklin street and Third ward report the deaths of Mrs. Guilia Qegeodata, Mrs. Srisminn Peek, Florine Tund, and Miss Muri Cragg. Qegeodata died at her daughter’s home after thirteen years of illness. funeral at Franklin church. Peek died at home after a paralytic stroke at 84. native of New York, well known locally. Florine Tund, widow of thirty years, to be buried with four children surviving. Miss Crow, born in Ohio, long resident of Monroe, died at age 81 after two weeks illness. funeral Friday at 2 pm from residence on West Washington Street.
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Guilia
Fijk Deal
Columbia
Wis
TL Barrington
Chirno
Mattias Baughman
Jordan
Howard
Geo. van Horn
Frastklin Church
Urok
Srisminn Peek
Paralysia
Florine Tund
Eterna Ak
Elovk
Robert Crow
Howe
New Lisbon
Ohio
Miss Crow
West Washington Street
Edit Tutveris
Missy Wescott
Postville
Mids Marie Crow Yill
Teubt. Crow
Washington Street
Vielock
Waternuua
Fragmented report on a dangerous situation
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a hazardous incident with injuries and potential danger. Names, places, and exact actions are unclear due to garbled text but the event involves harm and an ongoing response by authorities. Further readable details are needed for precise summarization.
Contest Over A Board Bill In Michigan Estate
Judge J. M. Becker heard a dispute over a board bill tied to the estate of C. J. Gardner of Bradhead and the late Joe Big Brother. Charles Gardner of Slastings, Mich., claimed a warrant exists, while the estate denies tribuity. Colin W. Wright for the claimant and District Attorney Clark for the estate presented and took depositions from witnesses during the hearing at Listings, Mich.
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Charles Gardner
Slastings
Mich
Joe Big Brother
C. J. Gardner
Bradhead
J. M. “Becker
Colin W. Wright
Clark
Hyed Hero
Jese
Creamery Man Flees After Dairy Debts Spark Panic
Chas Rhynick, a Juda creamery operator, disappeared after leaving word that farmers owed for milk could take his machinery and realize on it. The exit followed news that Parker Bros of Chicago, buyers of his butter, held the product unpaid since December. Rhynick planned to return tonight, and those who employed him doubt his honesty, while others fear the butter may have been mismanaged.
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Chas. Rhynick
Rhyniek
Firma
Chicago Commission
Parker Bros
Bia
Mane
Burt Aviso
Dnda
Green County Jurors Drawn for March Term
Commissioners in Green County draw thirty six petit jurors for the March term. Reedily from New Glarus reports for duty to assist Trent and Rolfe during the drawing process. The list includes Mishael Billingmeier Washington L A Grove Joris William Heun Claro and many others, with the commissioners working from 11 to 12 o'clock.
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Green County
Inw
Mishael Billingmeier
Washington
L. A
Grove
Joris Willian Heun
Claro
Chas. Buyerhotter
Jordat
Myron Tlint
Albany
Williams
Spring Gave
John Meyers
Monroe
Chas
Grant
Adame
J. W. Roderick
Jefferson
Fred Kundert
Frank G. White
Wxeten
Gray
Brooklyn
M. G. Haynes
Lewis Boynton
Jordana
J. H. Theiler
J. A. Marty
Chas. Murphy
Olarno
Henry Luchsinger
New Glarus
Avery Trang
Jeffarson
David Vance
Sylveator
J. A. Bridge
Jalteraon Trauk Gasser
John Berry
Aduaus
Ghas
Morgan
Mt. Pleasant
World
Town Busy with Names from Across Towns
A local roundup of residents and visitors fills the town scene. George Cauwver from Bray town joins COA, while Chis Ross from Madison and many others travel, work, or visit, with several returning from Chicago and Madison. Community life centers on errands, funerals, church events, and the ongoing telecom transition in Monroe County.
Milwaukee carnival fate hangs on funds and votes
Unsettled whether Milwaukee will host a carnival this year as the carnival board meeting failed to act. Directors avoided risky commitments despite some late subscriptions and adjourned for ten days. If subscriptions reach the needed total, the event may proceed. otherwise the board could cancel the show for the year.
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Milwaukee
Carnival Board Hell
No More Primaries Restored Old Caucus System
The 1808 legislature effectively ends recent primary election reforms and restores the old caucus system with minor changes. Relief to political committees is limited, payment provisions are unclear, and campaign work faced greater liability under new rules. The initial meeting noted criticism of the transition and the limited benefits for committees.
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Madison Tash
Siiple Gardensenna
Urat Niles
Clergyman Snafu Lets Couple Tie The Knot In Rockford
A Wisconsin couple from Janesville, Willie Huggett and Mary Palmer, faced a comic license ordeal at a Rockford clerk’s desk. The deputy mixed up names causing a delay before the wedding license was finally issued. The incident drew reporters and headlines amid the notoriety.
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Ness
Hiecrse
Anobhear
Lerk
Teese
Tanesville
Roolkford
Rockford
Tockford
Willie Ungeett
Mary Palmer
Janesville
Roskford
Willie Haggebi
Enid
Segnel
Willie "Pageett
Willie Huggett
Migs Parmer
Rice Prices Rise Due to Far East Plague Embargo
The article warns that bubonic plague in the Far East and related shipments will push up household rice costs. Supply to the Pacific coast is constrained by embargoes and trade disruptions, risking shortages of rice and higher prices for the public.
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Far East
Pacific Coast
Muddled Local Item Mentions Taylor and London Event
Fragmented OCR notes reference Governor Taylor and an order copy involving a London event. Names like Miss Lilian Gerher and McCirmoll appear amid garbled phrases about a last evening at Mele Teme and a Wate street gathering with refreshments.
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Miscos Dela Howe
Lilian Gerher Ae McCirmoll
Tainty
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York
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Chis. Ross
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Bridge
Jada JusteVeulg
Leon Replinger
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Taisy
Augitat Knak
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V. L. Suuumeril
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Mra
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Bert Gardner
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Marshal Wells
Sulerer
Besaie
Sasie Siclinger
Nebbrt Sickinger
Lalla
Sichinger
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Rex Tooth
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Sickinger
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Sore
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Doigeville
H. G. Vin Wagonen
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Mourne
J. G. Wenger
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H. O. Kelly
Fresport
Mionic Keel
Chea, Miller
Henry Pfeitter
Chicago
XM. C. Gettings
Ernest Churchill
B. J. Gardner
J. J. Meek
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Toumie Fricker
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Lashway
John Luchsinger
Emynatios
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Dockery
Northwestern Marines
Life Inquynee Co
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Homme
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Mnopole
Rose Zinger
Fred Gronert
Pred Moth
J. A. Johnson
Clarne
Pet
Vash
Woothman Hall
Cate
Oshkosh Northowestern Telephone Company
Lire Telephone Company
Madison Thur
Jasob ‘Carlen
Carl Marty
Jac. Marty
Red Maedder
Werner Ganz
Chiat Stiniler
Alfred
Rubidae Sleiman
Jac. Aultruin
Mathodist Church
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Love Foyt
Whotesale Carus Machinery Firm
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Ake
Beidewall
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Sunitary
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Strente
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Ariiony
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Clerk
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