Board of Health Seeks Information on Birth Reports
The Board of Health questions the lax reporting of births in 1808 in Green County. It notes only 458 births statewide with 177 marriages and 241 deaths, urging parents to report births to the register of deeds to enforce the law and improve future records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County
Register of Deeds
Register of
Uueke
Sity
Brodhead
Browntown
Jefferson Township
Sylvester
Cadiz
Clarno
Decatur
Juda
Brooklyn
Dayton
Board of Health
Teachers and dancing spark county education debate
County School Superintendent William Ross of Ruell county told the Janesville board of supervisors in a private opinion that teachers who attend dances are not competent for teaching the next day. He did not name individuals, but implied some teachers indulge in pleasures that rob them of sleep. The board took no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ross
Ruel County
Board of Supervisors
Janesville
Ross
Plans for New Blockby Allen D Conover for F J White
Allen D Conover of Conover ay Porter Madison architects submitted plans for a new three story block to be built near the south east corner of the square. The design includes an eight foot basement, two rooms on the first floor, offices on the second floor, and a small third floor area. Corner rounded facade to face Washington street. Construction to begin in the spring season after final alterations and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen D. Conover
Conover Ay Porter
Madison Architects
F. J. White
Washington
Winter School Enrolls Record Number of Farmers
The University agricultural department reports 251 students in the winter school, the largest turnout yet. Many come from out of state including New York and California, with Illinois sending 36 representatives. The program runs during winter to let students return to the farm before spring field work begins. There is strong demand for graduates with the short agricultural school certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department of the University
New York
California
Illinois
Varney Re-elected Universalist Pastor for Sixth Year
Rev. Chas I Varney was unanimously chosen to lead the Universalist society for another year, with trustees approving a salary increase and supporters urged to contribute at year’s start. Varney begins his sixth year in Monroe, continuing notable service and ensuring ongoing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. I. Varney
Rugious
Varney
Tia
the Universalist Society
Monroe
Ringa
Delighted Card Party At Mrs Henry Johonnett Home
A lively card party at Mrs Henry Johonnett home on Tri day eve drew about sixteen couples. Hosts Mrs Johonnett and Mrs Jac Benker served an elaborate dinner and guests praised the culinary triumph. Mrs Fred Zimmerman won first prize in hearts while Geo Moreau took second. The house was decorated with potted plants ferns and smilax in every room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johonnett
Johonnett
Jac. Benker
Fred Zimmerman
Geo. Moreau
J. F Etter
Joe, Karlen
John Duebendorfer
J. N. Black
C. BR. Seheplay
John Sickinger
Guo
Moreau
Hyde
Roy Jaberg
Sam Selmer, Jr
Gard Griffith
Len Hoesley
Chas. Kester
City Tax Collection Update and Local News Briefs
City Treasurer Fidler moved to the Planning Mill office to handle taxes where about 652 receipts have been issued. The tax roll exceeds 1000 names, with 1 percent collected so far and a 5 percent later levy. total anticipated collections reach 35 2b. Assessed city property stands around 1,019,200 with delinquent last year totaling 510 in arrears. Reports from Bourbon indicate a crime wave of kissing incidents among twelve young women, causing public concern and calls for restraint. Clayton Miller and Mille Bartlett of Clarno were questioned yesterday at Motherhat Park parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidler
Planning Mill Company
Ib Diay
City Commissioners Hear Valuation Battle Over Cemetery Lots
The Monroe city commissioners discuss compensation for seven cemetery lots and two highway lots seized for a street lighting project. Witnesses estimate property values from 500 to 1500 dollars per lot while the city aims to pay a price it deems fair, considering pending condemnations and risk of appeals. The meeting also covers water main extensions for the Condensed Milk plant and a crosswalk request, with further actions planned for next session.
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Toby
Hawthorn
Dora Klesy
Nicholas Sehmid
Canary
Eiky
Sheeik
Elie
Cnosdiy
Furemen
Cum
Ala. Armstrong
Auneswell
Douglas
Erin
Raegger
Mgr
Suommerill
Licheinger
Colin W. Wright
Cleveland
Rice
Soth
Mary 13
Thyen
Cedarville
Tigen
Norks
Daniel G. Tigen
Doujshis
Chak Wright
Einien Tho
Sisters
Coord Bay
Uae
Garth Mbagip
Li Hay
Giby
Monroe
Munroe Electric Light Power Co
G. G. Green
Beerethry
Wits Ven
Vlyek
Ji Vase Uy
Wlergy Tama
Thantervsind Saups
Maesey Ghar
Angglo-Swids
Compu
Couell
Detferson Street
Selfirson
Copany
Jeffurson
Ergy
Principles of Construction and Maintenance of Country Roads
The Agricultural Experiment Station at Madison has issued a forty eight page illustrated bulletin titled Principles of Construction and Maintenance of Country Roads. Based on the work of J H Stout Menominee who funded a practical experiment in a common by road. The U S Department of Agriculture Washington supplied expert help and machinery. The bulletin includes many half page pictures of machinery and work and will be mailed free to readers who send their address on a postal card to Agricultural Experiment Station, Madison, Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Experiment Station
Madison
Country Row
J. H. Stout
Menomnie
Hioney
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Tme
Cagrientoral Experiment
Aiulisau
Wis
Aalsiing
Farmers Institute To Hold 1900 Session In City
George McKerrow announces the 1900 program for the Farmers Institute in the city on February 16 with sessions assisted by representatives across lines. Local committee adds to the program including exhibits of farm products and talks on manure, cultivation, dairy cows, poultry, feeding, and silage care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McKerrow
Farm Institutes
Institute For Tie Jwiil
Tie
Discesi
Yale
Lear
Ufferwill
Sitjeels
Hstitute
Goodrich
Word
Fragmented Idea on Martian Farming and Varied Text
Readable parts discuss farming suggestions and identities with uncertain names. It mentions vegetable yields, fertilizer ideas, and a quotation about health or victory, but many phrases are garbled or unclear. The piece appears to be a fragmented historical column with speculative content and nonsensical segments.
Masons to Have Fine Quarters in New TD Block
The Masons plan to lease the first floor of White's new block for lodge quarters. A committee recommends the lease, aiming to provide the city with its finest Jade point lodgings and a ground floor link to the Citigents bank, with action pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Howe
Ciligens Bank
Frank W Weigle to Wed Amid Courtship Rumors
Frank W Weigle, a noted photographer, is amid a hospitalization of social rumors and a pending wedding with May Weigle. The report notes community interest, pending details, and local logistics surrounding the couple and their preparations at Monroe Lowery storage field area.
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Rack County
Conover
F. F. White
Monroe Military Band
Turner Ball
Wisconsin Agricultural College
C. E. Varney
Mesdames
Johonnett and
Benkert
Clayton A. Miller
Bath
Motherhat Park
Sonage
See
Casy
Goungil
Gomgnary Forse Combiner
Uycanneil
Bae Electric
Thaves
Noble
Ald. Hudges
B. G. Green
Green
Connec
A Good Roads Bulletin
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Convey
Millewer Lk
Coe Buiter
Mik Company
Ford
Mertiam Warnts
Fink
Frank W., Weigle
South Side
Waukegan
Krank We. Weigle
Owen
Weigle
Malwankes
Monroe Lowery
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