Darlington waits for outcome in Benton shooting
Fred Benson is jailed in Darlington awaiting news on the wounded Fred Scarcey after a Saturday Benton mineyard shooting. The clash followed long running ill will over Benson’s attention to Scarcey’s daughter. Both men hailed from Missouri and worked in Benton area mines. Benson surrendered at Hazel Green and was moved to Darlington.
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Fred Benson
Darlington
Fred Scarcey
Benton
Benson
Scarcey
Missouri
Searcey
Hazel Green
Green county to send delegates to Wisconsin Cheesemakers meet
Green county will be well represented at the fifteenth annual Wisconsin Cheesemakers association meeting in Milwaukee this week. Local cheese men including John Luchsinger Jacob Reger Jack Karlen Jr Fred J Karlen Christ Roth A C Trachsel John Elmer and Fred Marty plan to attend. The Green county product will appear among exhibitors as the association promises the biggest gathering in its history. An open debate and Friday premiums with speeches are anticipated.
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Green County
Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ Association
Milwaukee
John Luchsinger
Jacob Reger
Jack Karlen, Jr
Fred J. Karlen
Christ Roth
A. C. Trachsel
John Elmer
Fred Marty
E. L. Aderhold
Neenah
Four Green county applicants take civil service exam
Four Green county residents appeared before the local examining board Tuesday to take civil service tests for legislative posts. George E. Dixon of Brodhead sought the proof reader position and S S Summers of the city sought the journal clerk post. M T Gapen aimed at postmaster and Chas Welton at assistant sergeant at arms. About five hundred applicants statewide are taking these exams.
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Green County
George E. Dixon
Brodhead
S.S. Summers
M. T. Gapen
Chas. Welton
New Illinois Central Agent Named for Burlington Station
F E Lamboley of Burlington Illinois reported appointed local agent of the Illinois Central and will arrive soon to take charge. H O Kelly has been acting agent since L L Lamb moved to Madison and will resign for a better post with the same company.
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F. E. Lamboley
Burlington, Ill
Illinois Central
Burlington
L. L. Lamb
Madison
H. O. Kelly
Kelly
Farmers' Course Circular at University of Wisconsin
Dean W A Henery of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture furnishes a ten day farmers course circular for February fifth to fifteenth at Madison. Last winter 410 farmers attended and benefited. This year emphasis is on improving dairy cattle through cooperative herd grading. Readers may obtain a circular at the office. County representation in the meeting is hoped for.
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W. A. Henery
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Contested Wisconsin Assembly Speakership Narrow in Caucus
Madison Jan 8 Herman L Ekern and Edward W Le Roy head into the republican assembly caucus claiming solid support for the speakership. Le Roy’s side cites forty one votes while Ekern claims about thirty to thirty two pledged. The two remain cordial as they bar for the chair and the eventual judiciary or insurance committee post. Governor Davidson will not read the message in joint session. chief clerk will deliver after organization, likely Wednesday afternoon.
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Madison
Wis
Herman L. Ekern
Whitehall
Edward W. le Roy
Marinette
Assembly
Ekern
le Roy
Friends of
LeRoy
Judiciary
Insurance Committee
la Follette
Davidson
Senate
House
Wisconsin
Republican Caucus
Sanborn
Willis Ludlow
Fred Ties
Green County
Clarno Mutual Fire Insurance Holds 33rd Annual Meeting
Thirty odd stockholders attended the Clarno Mutual Fire Insurance company thirty third annual meeting at the courthouse Tuesday. President George H. Eaton presided as reports were presented showing total policies issued 2912 with 5 491 708 in coverage. The company has 792 active policies worth 1 576 320 with 261 in Clarno 251 in Cadiz 61 in Jefferson 154 in Monroe township 61 in Jordan and one in Sylvester. Sixteen losses totaling 1 262 49 were paid after adjustments. Total receipts 1 482 43 balance 193 92 with interest. Sylvester joined the jurisdiction. directors elected: George H. Eaton E A Huffman F D Jeffery John Truman Joshua Klassy.
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Clarno Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Ehich
Court House
George H. Eaton
E. A. Huffman
Clarno
Cadiz
Jefferson
Monroe Township
Jordan
Sylvester
F. D. Jeffery
John Truman
Joshua Klassy
Foley's Honey and Tar safe under Pure Food Law
West Side Drug Store announces Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults.
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Foley
West Side Drug Store
Masquerade Musical Specialties Featured In Set Intervals
The event offers musical specialties every few minutes during the masquerade performances showcasing varying styles and local talent to entertain attendees.
Farmers Duped Scheme Targeting Farmers by Mail
Post office inspector Ralph Bird exposes a suspected fraud using phone calls and letters to dupe farmers. Shippers in a locality are lured with promises of a new Milwaukee commission house offering inflated prices for butter eggs poultry and meat. Goods are shipped to Milwaukee then recon signed to Chicago with funds routed by mail.
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Ralph Bird
United States Post Office
Milwaukee
Chicago
Citizens Bank Declares Third 20 Percent Dividend
At the annual meeting last evening Citizens bank stockholders declared a 20 percent dividend on capital stock. Undivided profits rose by nearly 700, surplus reached 2803.50, and yearly business was reported at 15 million dollars. Salaries were readjusted with raises for most employees. directors and officers were re elected in a harmonious session.
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Citizens Bank
Supreme Court ruling revokes saloon licenses citywide
The Madison decision bars saloonkeepers from violating city rules and laws. It empowers the common council to revoke licenses and allows mandamus to compel action. Mayors or councils failing to revoke risk impeachment, removal, or imprisonment.
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Supreme Court
Common Council
Madison
Desperate Heroism on Illinois Frontier Skirmish
In Historic Illinois the tale recalls Captain Whiteside leading fourteen frontiersmen against a larger Kickapoo camp. Whiteside is mortally wounded but urges continued resistance. Son Ned, wounded in the arm, rips a bullet from his father, assuring him he is not dead. The pair return to battle as frontier heroism is highlighted.
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Illinois
Whiteside
Wisconsin Legislature Opens as Ekern Named Speaker
The Wisconsin senate and assembly opened at noon confirming republican caucus nominations. Ekern of Arcadia won the speakership after a heated caucus, with Shaffer named chief clerk and Irvine selected sergeant at arms. Roethe arrived at the capitol on foot after a seventy five mile tramp promising to continue such journeys if elected.
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Herman L. Ekern
Arcadia
Assembly
Elkern
LeRoy
Estabrook
Ekern
Marinette
C E. Shaffer
R. G. Smelker
Mr. Shaffer
W. S. Irvine
J. H. Stout
Menomonee
Senate
Hudnall
Munson
Roehr
A. R. Emerson
Darlington
Martin
R. C. Falconer
Camp Douglas
Emerson
la Follette
Davidson
Connor
Isaac Stephenson
House
Henery E. Roethe
Fennimore
State Capitol
Boethe
Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup touted to cure constipation
An advertisement claims Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises immediate improvement and pleasant tasting relief without nausea or griping, urging readers to refuse substitutes at West Side Drug Store.
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West Side Drug Store
Cost of Cotton Picking and Its Farm Price Range
The piece estimates 1,500,000 cotton pickers each averaging 100 pounds daily for 100 days to harvest a 10,000,000 bale crop. At 60 cents per hundredweight the cost is $9 per bale. at 75 cents it rises to $11.25. Total picking cost projected between $90,000,000 and $112,000,000.
Extraordinary ten day toilet article sale
Mrs EMMA JAY WEBER offers a ten day sale on Toilet D Italie Elete Face powder and Skin Food. All three items discounted to 1.50 from 2.00.
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Emma Jay Weber
For sale property on East Washington street with outbuildings
Former Dr Loofbourow property on East Washington street offers a brick house two lots 109 feet on the street and 152 feet deep including an ice house and other outbuildings. For terms and particulars address T B Fager Forreston Illinois. The Universalist church ladies will serve supper in the vestry next Friday from 5 o clock until finished.
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Dr. Loofbourow
East Washington Street
Washingon Street
T. B. Fager
Forreston
Ladies of the Universalist Church
Advertised letters for week ending January 5 1907
The Times lists advertised letters including John Fillig John Muller Mrs Elinor H Smith John O Neal Julia Zweifel Kaspar Yaun R A ETTER PM The notice appears in both the daily and semi weekly editions The Times charge one fifty dollars per one hundred letters printed by the paper
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John Fillig
John Muller
Elinor H. Smith
John O’neal
Julia Zweifel
Kaspar Yaun
R. A. Etter
P. M
The
Times
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of Cheesemakers’ Association
Assembly Caucus
Ekerns
Ludlow
the Times
Benkert & Stauffacher South Side Square
Monroe, Wis
First National Bank
Monroe
Trukenbrod
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