Married Folks Dance With Fans At Karien's Hall
A crowded folk dance at Karien's hall last night drew twenty two couples despite illness. WW Zimerman led the floor with an excellent program while Darling's nine-piece orchestra provided timely music. Prof G T Sickinger prompted, earning praise and new labels, as the national quadrille debuted in this city for the first time, promising popularity. Guests included Messrs and Mesdames Duchendlorfer Gasser Sickinger and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karien
Zimerman
Renees
Darling
G. T. Sickinger
Indies
J. T. Etter
Gottfish Karlen
Len Stauffacher
C. J. Deitz
0. R. Olson
Wolf Ohymson
J. H. Schuler
Mrs. Lena Hoesig
Poultry Prodigy Turns Plymouth Rocks Into Local Fame
Helen Faubel, a Plymouth Rocks enthusiast, breeds top quality chickens in Freeport Illinois. From a modest egg start three years ago she now raises over 250 fancy birds annually and sells eggs and pullets at auction. Breeder Daniel Yout visits every January to judge the stock and awards Mrs Faubel top Plymoth Rocks at the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Vaubel
Boston Mass
J. Rancher
Freeport
Mra. Faubel
Governor thanks letter from retiring Wisconsin surgeon general
Autographed governor letter and Dr. F W Byers retirement note are presented. The exchange acknowledges the resignation and appreciation for support and courtesies shown to State military officers over the past two years. Endorsed by Governor and General Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F W. Byers
F. W. Byers
Wissonsin
Guy
Scofield
Edward Scorte
Hyer Monrov
Mysterious Death At Albany Shoemaker Dies At His Shop
Louis Chandler a shoemaker operating a cobbler shop at Albans died suddenly Tuesday after returning home from his shop. A physician said nothing serious, but Chandler declared he would die. Coroner R C Whitcomb was notified by telephone to hold an inquest, deputizing Inotice Atherton of Albany to act in his place. the inquest was expected to be held today. He was about sixty years old and left a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Chandler
Albans
R. C. Whitcomb
Inotice EL EB. Atherton
Albany
Modern Woodmen Hold County Convention in Monroe
Nineteen delegates from fourteen Modern Woodman lodges in Green County gather in Monroe to elect delegates for the state meeting in Oshkosh on February 8. F E Legler is chairman, Frank Sunck secretary, and credentials committee members are L D Amerpohl C Gray A E Godfrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman
Green Cormty
Monroe
Nesta Immon Yeation
Oshkosh
United States
F. EH. Legler
Frank Sunck
L. D. Amerpobl
C. Gray
A. E. Godfrey
Reynolds Camp No
D.L. Amerpohl
Brodhead
F. E. Legler
Monroe Lodge
W. Hi. Tracy
Oakley
Christ Bentley
Monticello
Chas
Walker
Stewart
J. A. Bridge
Twin Grove
A. B. Godfrey
New Glarus
Brooklyn
H. CG
Hanson
L. Amerphol
Bendhead
E. Englehart
Jacob Bush
Wavoh Huffman
Chiru
Trank Smock
Clarno
Butler
Judo
Longhead
Athinn
B. Atherton
Albany
Fred Morton
Young
Owen
Scarce Eggs Drive Up Prices and Profits in Poultry Trade
The piece notes a severe egg shortage amid harsh winter conditions. Hens under best care falter in production, prices soar from markets to 85 cents, with reports of a Chicago commission house earning 25 to 30 thousand dollars on a single deal. A single poultry farm owner could reap large profits from rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees
Beye
Jnenl
Chicago
Brg
Lodges Hold Installations With Family Attendance
Odd Fellows and Eastern Star held public installation ceremonies Monday night with many members’ families present. Dr. J.D. Soseman led the Odd Fellows installation. new officers include N.G. Tronk A Shriner and V.G. Mey blister. Eastern Star installed Worthy Matron Mary Pistrach and other officers. Fred Bolendar officiated with Mrs. Nettie Van Matre as marshal. Ivanhoe lodge Knights of Pythias also installed officers with EID Cole presiding, followed by an oyster supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Eastern Star
J.D. Soseman
Fred Ball
Oscar Riley I
Earl Summerill
Albert Mathers
V. G
Oscar Schroeder
St. Omar
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Masonic Order
Fred J. Bolendar
Nettie van Matre
Worthy
Mary Pistrach
Douglas
Nellie Dodge
Texza Bears
Elizabeth Considine
Martha Relf
Mary Wooille
Sarah Bolender
Ada
Minnie Craige
Ruth
Nettie Wright
Esther
Mary Shafer
Martin
Wa Smith
Hleda
Mettie Monroe
Erie Chadwick
Sentinel
George Churchill
HH. C. Greenwald
Ivanhoe Lodge
Knights of
Pythias
Anatle Hall
Eid. Cole
Brodhead
National Cafe
C. G.rev
Chas. I. Varney
J. D. Dunwiddie
George Morean
W. J. Considine
J. G
Deitz
T. W. Edelman
Jolly Surprise Marks 87th Birthday at Griffith Home
A birthday gathering at the Griffith residence west of the city celebrated Mr. Griffiths 87th year. Mrs Griffith organized the party with friends from the city including Mr and Mrs Ether, Mr and Mrs Zimmerman, and Mr and Mrs Keeler. Guests wished the honoree many more years of happiness as they enjoyed cards and refreshments and a silver fruit knife set plus a silk umbrella as gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Res. Gawd Griffith
BW. Zimmerman
C. H. Keeler
Gard
Thieves Get Off Easy in Milwaukee Pickpocket Cases
Maile Reed and Fannie Marsh, two Milwaukee women, faced charges of theft from Gimbels Espenhain and Chap milan stores during October. Reed pled guilty to goods valued at $19 from the Chapman Co. store, was fined 2100 and costs. Marsh pled guilty to theft, received one year in the House of Correction. Other cases dismissed as the state struggled to secure jury conviction. Reed was noted as well known to police in multiple cities and had earlier bail forfeitures. The pair had been among pickpockets arrested during the Green County fair and encountered a thorough Milwaukee scrape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maile Reed
Fannie Marsh
Milwaukee
Gimbel
Espenhain
Chapmilan
Wid Agaist
Chapman Company
Mantie Reed
Caste
Fame Marsh
House of Correction
Reed
Green County
Hold-Ups Bother Illinois Central Trains Leaving Chicago
Multiple robberies targeting Illinois Central passengers have occurred as trains depart Chicago. Crooks board slowmoving trains pre departure, posing as farmers and escape before speeds rise. The line plans to deploy detectives on all trains leaving Chicago if incidents continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Company
Chicago
Woman's Club Considers Federation Shift After History Program
The Woman's Club held a literary program on ancient history with two papers by Miss Argilla Crane and Mrs. Mary K. Rote read by Miss Margaret Schiesser. A move to leave the general federation for the state federation was discussed but deferred, with a possible April decision. A committee selected next year's work focusing on Roma. Attendance was light, under twenty five members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Argilla Crane
Mary K. Rote
Margaret Schiesser
Hopper
Racine
Ama. G. Chadwick
Harvey Clark
Mise Mettie Monroe
Roma
Chas. Forster Smith
Lnh
Liabilities For Dodgers In Window Display
The suit seeks $1,000 damages claiming injury to business from a rival photographer's handbill displayed in a saloon window. The plaintiffs allege the circular attacked their business while the defendant asserts it was posted by the rival and denies responsibility. The case proceeds in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmsi- Hess
Milwankee
Grand Vende
Sas
Diring
Wreseme
Dasi
Ense
Wisconsin Legislature Opens Amid Patronage Hopes
In Madison on Jan 12 the Wisconsin legislature convened with George H. Ray as speaker in the assembly and Thayer as senate president pro tempore. Gov Scofield’s long message was read. Quarles leads the race for U S senator with Babock close behind as six days of jockeying begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavison
Wis
Wisconsin
George H. Ray
la Crossy
W. A. Nowell
Milwanker
Ghief
Janes H. Agen
West Superior
Walter L. Houser
Mondovi
GC. A. Pettitbone
Oconomowoc
Justice Cassaday
Supreme Court
Cancus
Scala
Anon
Uuti
Coy
Scofield
Christoph Paulus
Milwaukee
Senate
F. Denawore
Hudagon
Assembly
Fred W. Coon
Edger- Sons
Pred Nelson
Henry Il.mcgraw
Walworth
Madison
Doings in the Vicinity Report on War Veteran Home Bill
Sunaley Spooner's bill to admit Spanish-American War volunteers to the Bilwaiey Soldier's Home passes the U S Senate. The Avenue hotel on Madison Ave is sold to MT Regan for 5001. Hotel described as one of Madison's best hostelries. Scattered notes on indigestion remedies and Wisconsin weather forecasts with threats of rough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunaley Spooner
Tury
Spain
Honate
Avenue Hotel On Motion
Cvvinns
Madison
Henry Selalamp
MT. Regan
Tena Madison
Regain
Death of an Olog Resident Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy died at noon Tuesday at his farm southeast of the city at age eleven after years of feeble health and a nurse care. An Irish native who came to America, he lived in Buffalo before moving to Janesville in 1858 and Green County for thirty five years. He leaves a widow and seven children, several in Iowa and Wisconsin. Funeral set for Friday at 1 o'clock from St Victor's church in Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McCarthy
Ireland
America
Buffalo
New York
Janesville
Green County
M. Hollan
Decorah
Iowa
A. D. Murphy
Monticello
Spencer H. Phelps
Juin
Monroe
Michael
William
Charles H
McCarthy
St. Victor's Church
Bank Holds Its Annual Shareholders Meeting
The First National bank held its annual meeting on Tuesday to elect directors and conduct business. Directors elected were Henry Ludlow, J B Treat, Henry Hoehn, Jacob Reger, Jacob Karlen, E P Treat, Wmn Brown, John T Bitter, and Willis Ludlow. The committee on examination reported assets in prime condition and deposits at $820,000, up $40,000 from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Henry Ludlow
J. B. Treat
Henry Hoehn
Jacob Reger
Jacob Karlen
E. P. Treat
Wmn. Brown
John T. Bitter
Willis Ludlow
Milwaukee Road Plans Major Track Improvements
The Milwaukee Road decides to invest 2.0 million in improvements to its system. About 0.5 million will upgrade Chicago track elevation while 1.5 million funds lines outside the city. The plan aims to straighten curves, remove grades, lay ballast, shorten lines, and waterflow reduce grounds near resort districts. No dividend changes expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Miller
Wisconsin
Girl Tobacco Workers Seek Seasonal Jobs in Warehouses
In Tanesville area workers, many are women, preparing for end of month employment in handling tobacco at nearby warehouses. Housekeepers in Dansville face trouble finding help as wages shift from eight dollars to zero in the tolneen. Freeport school board studies per capita costs for a high school with no tuition increase for non-residents. Rev. Wad McKay will hold Monroe M E circuit quarterly conference at their church in Monroe next Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanesvitle
Danesville
Freeport School Board
Wad. McKay
Monroe
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Thais
Dutlin
Aldhdy
Scotterd
Odd Fellows and
Woman's Club Meeting
Dodgers
Milwaukee Court
Quarles
OLOG
Michael M'Carthy
BANK
First National Met
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