Rail delays in Wisconsin may prompt penalties for mail trains
The Milwaukee Journal reports widespread passenger train delays in Wisconsin raise public complaints and prompt action by the state railroad commission. Congress has given the postmaster general authority to fine railroads for late mail trains, with fines tied to minutes late per quarter. The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line is cited for December delays ranging from nine to twenty-six incidents per late train.
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Fond du Lac to raise funds for Jamestown at Norfolk
Fond du Lac plans private subscriptions to raise 1800 dollars to send Company E Second Regiment Wisconsin National Guard to the Jamestown exposition in Norfolk Virginia next summer. The unit has an invitation for the military and naval maneuvers and recently ranked first in a drill against top US military companies in St Louis. Luther Kauffman, employed at Borden’s condensed milk plant, lost a nail pinching finger at work.
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Norfolk
United States
St Louis
Jamestown
Luther Kauffman
Borden
Forgery Charge Filed Against Morgan Ellefson
Morgan Ellefson of Browntown faces a new forgery charge after a warrant was issued by Sheriff Durst following a bank complaint by W. L. Bush of the Bank of Browntown. A $175 forged check cashed in Chicago caused $100 loss. the balance was via a draft. The youth, about 22, previously settled a Monroe bank forgery case with his father, who now refuses involvement.
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Browntown
Ellefson
Monroe
George Ellefson
Cadiz
Browntown Telco Reconnects With United System
The Browntown Telephone Company resumes linkage with United Telephone to serve 142 subscribers in Browntown Jordan and Cadiz and restore access to Monroe exchanges and west and south lines. The Browntown annual business meeting was held today.
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Wisconsin association of county judges proposes forty probate reforms
The legislative committee recommends forty new laws to standardize probate work across Wisconsin counties. Key items set salaries for county judges by county population, cap salaries below circuit judge levels, fix register of probate at 500 dollars plus fees, and extend judges' terms from four to six years starting in 1909. The judges meet in Milwaukee January 10 to push passage.
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Advertised letters for week ending January 5 1907
Advertised letters for week ending Jan 5 1907 include John Fillig foreign John Muller foreign Mrs Elinor H Smith John O Neal Julia Zweifel Kaspar Yaun Foreigh R A Errer P M The list shows names without full addresses or delivery details.
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John Muller
Elinor H. Smith
John O’neal
Julia Zweifel
Kaspar Yaun
Foreigh
R. A. Errer
P. M
Changes at Court House in Green County
Four new officers took office as the Green County board effected settlements with outgoing officials. New treasurer Geo E Thorp and Register of Deeds F E Carson began duties. retiring treasurer B T Raymond and ex-sheriff M C Durst duties transitioned. Judge Grimm to replace Judge Dunwiddie. Madison inaugural ceremonies held for state officers.
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Thomas Luchsinger
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J. M. Becker
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East Russell Street
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H. L. Ball
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Sam Blum
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Mabel Swartz
Benjamin F. Dunwiddie
12Th Judicial Circuit
Jefferson
Rock County
Madison
Senate Chamber
Gov. Davidson
State House
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University
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Masked Carnival Delivers Musical Acrobatics and Comedy
At the carnival a trio performs musical, acrobatic and comic stunts blending song, juggling and slapstick. Performers showcase vibrant costumes and high-energy routines drawing cheers from a lively crowd.
Milwaukee Road plans to enter Platteville from the north
Milwaukee road representatives are in Platteville to secure right of way for rebuilding the line to enter the city from the north, linking with leading Platteville mines. A city depot is planned at Water and Main, with freight yards north of town to handle ore, machinery, and coal traffic. The North-Western road is also pursuing extensive improvements.
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Water and Main
January Weather Stunts Include Thunder Shower
January offered rare weather with a bright sun much of the day and a high of fifty degrees. A morning thunder shower preceded a forenoon downpour while temperatures stayed between forty and fifty, creating an unusual winter scene.
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Mortuary Notices From Mount Pleasant and Surrounding Areas
A series of obituaries reports deaths in Wisconsin towns. Mrs. Fred Zuhlke of Mount Pleasant died of liver trouble after months ill health, aged in her early sixties, survived by her husband and six children. funeral at Dutch Hollow church. Melchair Figi of New Glarus died following leg amputation after a diphtheria infection, age under 30, survived by a wife and infant. funeral in New Glarus. Mrs. Martha Dunwiddie of Juda died at Janesville, funeral held locally. Christian Katenbeutel of Green County house died, born 1815, survived by wife, ten children, siblings. funeral at Emanuel Evangelical church. Christ Luchsinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luchsinger, died in Naperville Illinois at Naperville. age about 40. survived by a daughter. funeral planned there. parents informed. Christ had been injured years earlier in a horse incident. parents proceeded to Naperville.
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Mount Pleasant
Dutch Hollow
Christian Katenbeutel
Green County
Galtberg
America
Louisa Lemke
Evangelical Church
Emanuel’s
J. P. Nienstedt
Thomas Luchsinger
Christ Luchsinger
Naperville
Ill
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New Dairy Map Shows Wisconsin Factory Regions
The University of Wisconsin bulletin reports 1649 cheese factories 1017 creameries and 260 skimming stations in the state Green county leads with 200 factories followed by Dodge 128 Sheboygan 119 and Iowa 105 The Green county Swiss cheese region centers growth as nearby counties add factories and creameries in a non glaciated southwest. The report notes consolidation but highlights expansion into Dane Lafayette and western Rock counties with an output near 15 million pounds.
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H. L. Russell
U. S. Bear
University of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station
Green County
Dodge County
Sheboygan
Iowa
Dane
Lafayette
Rock
Rock River Valley
Ilinois
Historic Williamsburg Described Near Jamestown Exposition
The article portrays Williamsburg Virginia as the historic old town near the Jamestown exposition in April. It notes its charter from the king as the oldest incorporated town in the United States and its central role in colonial and early American history. It mentions notable residents and presidents associated with its past.
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Real Estate Transfers In Wisconsin Townships
Nicholas Elmer sells 15 acres in New Glarus to Casper Elmer for 1 dollar. Clark and Babcock Land and Loan Co sells a parcel in Albany to Mark Thom for 2000 dollars. William Lenzon sells 9 acres in Brooklyn to August Krause for 7000 dollars. Casper Elmer sells 15 acres in New Glarus to Nicholas Elmer for 1 dollar.
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Casper Elmer
New Glarus
Clark & Babcock Land and Loan Co
Mark Thom
Albany
William Lenzon
August Krause
Brooklyn Township
Bank of South Wayne Stock Sold by Waddingtons
The Waddingtons who were reported interested in the Bank of South Wayne have sold the stock to local parties. reports that the bank was closed are erroneous. Officers listed are F. E. Tree president, Andress Tree vice president, and Oscar J. Olson cashier.
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Waddingtons
Bank of South Wayne
F. E. Tree
Andress Tree
Oscar J. Olson
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Advertises Constipation Cure
An advertisement claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises immediate improvement, says the syrup is gentle, non nauseating, and pleasant to take, and urges refusing substitutes from West Side Drug Store.
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West Side Drug Store
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