Demand Received For Better Train Service On Mineral Point Line
Colin W Wright as Milwau kee road division committee chairman reports a demand from cities along the Mineral Point division for improved train service. E W McKenna confirms receipt and says an investigation will be conducted with travel statistics, leading to a full reply. He suggests a Chicago meeting for a free discussion once data is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin W. Wright
Mineral Point
Milwaukee Road
E. W. McKenna
McKenna
Chicago
Near Fatal Flood Ride Ends in Rescue Near Stockton
Dr J H Stealy and Dr L C Smith, noted Stockton physicians, nearly drowned when their buggy plunged into a swollen stream eight miles from Stockton after a heavy rain. The driver failed to know the stream’s condition. Stealy was found downstream and revived after reaching a farmer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stealy
L. C. Smith
Stockton
Staley
Family Reunion Honors Arthur Holmes and Bride
A New Year reception at Mrs. W. H. Holmes home 118 S. Van Buren honors Arthur Holmes and his bride who wed in Grand Rapids Michigan on December 27 and plan to reside in Moline Illinois. Attendees include W. H. Holmes Vivian Crandall Nellie Conkey Elmer Rogers C H Mikkelsen and family S M Judd Josie Armitage Nettie Burns Daisy Burns J D Eley Laura Drake and others from Milton Junction Beloit Marshfield and Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Holmes
S. van Buren Street
Arthur Holmes
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bride
Moline
Ill
Vivian Crandall
W. C. Holmes
Nellie Conkey
Elmer Rogers
C. H. Mikkelsen
Fred Rogers
Milton Junction
S. M. Judd
Beloit
Josie Armitage
Marshfield
Nettie Burns
Card of Thanks from John Lengacher
John Lengacher extends heartfelt thanks to many friends for kindness and help during his wife’s illness and after her death. Gratitude goes to neighbors and friends at the Green County house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lengacher
Green County
For Sale Former Dr Loofbourow Property East Washington
Brick house with two lots on East Washington street 109 feet frontage and 152 feet depth includes an ice house and other outbuildings. Terms and particulars apply to T B Fager Forreston Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Loofbourow
Washington Street
T. B. Fager
Forreston
Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Ads Cure Constipation
An advertisement touts Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims digestion aid, liver and bowel stimulation, quick relief, no nausea or griping, and urges refusing substitutes from West Side Drug Store. George Bleiler listed at Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
New Year Proposal Ends With Surprise Betrothal
Thomas Wentworth, after six months of vainly planning to propose to Helen Griswold, writes a bold note with violet flowers. At the Griswold home the plan succeeds as Helen accepts, leaving mother relieved and the couple set for June wedding. The old year ends with a lively dance and a betrothal confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wentworth
Helen Griswold
Samson
Dan Cupid
Tom
Jacob
Rachel
June
Griswold
Mother
Heard on the Corner Jack vow on New Year’s Eve
A brief exchange notes Jack’s plan to repeat a decade of New Year’s Eve promises to swear off and begin anew the next day. The dialogue captures a common social ritual of resolving to change as the year ends.
The New Year Arrives With Hopes and Lessons
A poetic greeting marks the arrival of the New Year. The old year fades away as a smiling lad takes its place. Flags unfurl to welcome what lies ahead while past troubles fade, and lessons learned are kept as guiding roses line the road.
Judge George Grimm Takes Oath for Twelfth Circuit
Judge George Grimm of Jefferson filed his oath of office with the Secretary of State to serve as judge of the Twelfth judicial circuit. He was elected last spring and will succeed Judge B. F. Durnwiddie of Janesville next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grimm
Jefferson
Secretary of
State Houser
Twelfth Judicial Circuit
B. F. Durnwiddie
Janesville
Local notes from Twin Grove and Juda communities
Chas Kildow will work for Arthur Preston for a year after moving his family to Twin Grove last Friday. Newton Musser and Grace Myers wed at the Myers home on December 24 1906. Local social news covers visits, illnesses, new births, and events including a Tony the Convict play at Fairfield school house January 3 1907 and a nine pound boy Teddy born to Fred Baremore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kildow
Arthur Preston
Newton Musser
Grace Myers
Miles Myers
Ransom Holmes
Jack Swartz
Linda Benage
Mary van Buren
Juda
John Myers
Will White
Mrs
Henry White
Anna Zettle
Stella
Cadiz
Inlaw
Allethe Barnhill
Parker Whitehead
Nebraska
Olive Whitehead
Tony the
Fairfield School House
Fred Baremore
Fred
Teddy
Frank Blackford
Brodhead
For Sale Fifteen Poland China Pigs and Sows
Fifteen Poland China boar pigs and the same number of sows are for sale. Eligible to register. Location two miles south of the square. Contact THos. SMITH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Thos. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe Weekly Times
Emery A. Odell
Bridge’s Block
South Jackson Street
Monroe
George Bleiler
Rockford
Japan
Brown
Jack
Grimm
Twin Grove
Nancy Baremore
A. C. Stuntz and
Kate Collins
Mr. and
Mrs. Baremore
Roy Dorland
Lansing
Michigan
Jones
Ross Andrews
John Walters
Mae Krider
Lee Legler
Eta Callins
Judd Davis
Monroe Merchant
the Times
Benkert
Stauffacher
South Side Square
Monroe, Wis
S$ Am
Ralston
Cealth
Clark & Timmons
Trukenbrod
the Commercial and Savings Bank
Wisconsin
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