Council Probes Water Question In Earnest
City council moves to investigate the water works amid fire and service complaints. Aldermen fault the water company for causing gate and pressure issues, appoint a three member committee led by Mayor Douglas to examine franchise, with attorney aid if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Streift
Aldermen
Water Company
Shrisl
Water Works Company
Douglas
Tchiding
Ald. RB
D. Gordan
M.P Maine
Kid Council
J. T. Ether
Hose Co
Hess Co
Hank & Lather Co
Ccs
Joe Sickinger
A. L. Cleveland
A.l.douglas
Sunshine Route to California Travel Guide Preview
The fragment outlines a Sunbelt tourist route from Chicago steaming every Saturday. It mentions connections via the Chicano, Milwaukee and 86 Paul R'y to Kansas City, then onward on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palhain
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Ali Do
Milwaukee
Paul R'y
Kansas City
Thanen
Atchison, Yopeka
Santa Ve
California
Fragile Lines From A Veiled Message In Georgia
An obscure clipped text fragment mentions Family Health and a winter in Georgia. It references a letter frame about a renal disease and a tense tone with nameless figures, hints of grip illness and unsettled feelings, and scattered proper nouns that imply maritime or local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geossia
Factory to Remain in Monroe Under Citizens Aid
A citizens committee, appointed to confer with Fitzgibbons Bros., has learned the buggy factory will stay in Monroe. The firm is pleased with local efforts to keep them, and rebuilding will be expedited. Citizens may present their offers. many letters from Galen and Platteville express interest in securing the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Committee
Titegibbons Bros
Umumm
Monroe
Fitzgibbons Bros
Galen
Platteville
Nila Ie
Lodges Unite to Honor Dead Brother
The funeral of the late Fred Wetten gel was held Tuesday at 3 o'clock p.m. Services were at the house with a shark prayer and remarks. Rev. J. A. Berkey led the rites at home and grave in Greenwood cemetery. Forest City lodge A. O. U. W. and Germania lodge joined, bearing mourning badges and gloves. Pallbearers included John Discher, C. Delle, Aunt Corson, Gottlieb Bellar, and Hol Ruegger. Floral tributes were abundant.
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Fred ‘Wettengel
J. A. Berkey
Houe
Greenwood Cemetery
Warkman C.D. Corson
Workway
C.H. Weirich
Forest City Lodge
Forest City Forge
Germania Lodge
John Discher
C. A. Delle
Corson
Gottlieb Bella
Oil price hike hits gasoline users across the country
The Standard Oil company reports rapidly rising gasoline demand as engines and heating plants expand usage. Prices jumped from 40 to 60 cents per five gallon can, with Chicago board-car prices rising from 11 to 15 cents. The firm warns supply cannot increase without reducing kerosene, due to fixed gasoline yield from crude oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Thich
Doings in the Vicinity
The remains of the late Rev. A. J. Hendrickson, who died at Janesville after a forty seven day fast, will be taken to Milwaukee for cremation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hendrickson
Janesville
Milwaukee
Next 7-Tt Seedsimen Seeks New Plan In Lithographs
The notice describes a multi page lithographed work with color plates on an all new plan. It highlights 24 pages of colored lithographs of leaves and vegetables and a Garden and Floral guide with planting directions. A credit offer and order terms are included, with mail delivery from London Rochester.
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Virk
Wicks Lond
Rochester
N.Y
Anniversary Stag Party for Ex-Sheriff Stearns
Ex-sheriff G O Stearns celebrated his birthday with a stag party of about eighteen friends at Joust House Associates. A surprise rocker gift, a fine supper, and a lively evening of card playing and a popular yard game followed, with notable attendees including Mayor A S Douglas Sheriff John W Gardner and District Attorney Harvey Clark among others.
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Stearns
Sellewan Bhatt
Heteay
Douglas
John W. Gardner
Uundr
Duvet
Harvey Clark
Clare
Reuben T. Holcomb
H.C. Morse
P. J. Clawson
Henry Durst
Stephen Miller
W. C. Gorham
BR. D. Gormin
Samuel Butterfield
Wm. P. Bragg
Willis Ludlow
Gard Griffith
H. G. van Wagonen
A. F. Glascott
B. L. Wood
State proposes bill to appoint rural school superintendents
State Superintendent Harvey backs a plan to abolish elected country school officials and replace them with state appointees. He argues central supervision improves rural schools more effectively than current county superintendent elections, criticizing political conventions.
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Harvey
Tarvey
Anesville Seeks Fitzgibbons Bros to Locate De Graette
Garbled local note reports efforts by residents to hire Fitzgibbons Bros to locate De Graette of the city. It mentions Atontoe ribbons, Walon, Tuiriness Cachory larned my Sabo, and a saloon proprietor GolkrT Galen returning from Switzurlad with hired help.
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Danesville
Fitzgibbons Bros
de Graette
Ribbons Bros
Atontoe
Golkrt Galen
Alineis Contra Depot
Switzurlad
Community backs Monrovia merchants after fire loss
At a Monroe court house meeting J B Treat read a renewal of spirit and courage to rebuild after a devastating fire. The group supported the Firegibbons Bros with subscriptions expected to cover only a few thousand dollars while offers from other firms may divert some funds.
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J. B. Treat
Citizens Committee
Court House
Treat
Monrok
Colin W. Wright
Duamnosa Inca
Monroe
Fitesibons Bros
Firegibbous Bros
Ruil
Death at New Glarus Prominent Local Farmer Passes
Iggob Lachsingen, a longtime resident of the whihpass division east of New Glarus, died at his home. A 65 year old farmer and well known figure, he was a Polish immigrant and a noted member of the community. His passing marks the loss of a popular local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iggob Lachsingen
Whihpass Divi Tor
Iis
Luiles
Vilhare
Luchsinger
Cheese makers meet in Wisconsin and Minnesota events
A garbled report lists cheese makers, speakers, and exhibits including dairy officials from Wisconsin and Minnesota. Names and dates are unclear, but references to tastings, talks, and agricultural notes surface amid fragmented lines.
Promotion for V A Rit on to Norfolk Western post
V A Rit on of Raton formerly rundiwister for the Milwaukee road aid in this city has been promoted to superintendent of the Svinty Valley vision of the Norfolk & Western round with headquarters at Kynrya West Virginia. Promotion effective June 10 noted by Monroe friends.
Double Comedy Bill In Charity's Name
A charity event at Lait Wells Opera House on Thursday evening February 2 features two farces, To Oblige Benson and Betsy Baker, with G Booth as Mr Benson and an all star local cast. Proceeds aid the needy.
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Charity
Elizabith Booth
Wells
Booth
Benson
Betsy Baker
Trottar
Ofhititive Booth
Goldberger
Wisconsin Legislature Makers Debated Bills In Session
Madison reports indicate the Wisconsin legislature met for about fifteen minutes with four bills introduced, three in the Assembly and one in the Senate. Proposals included fishing net compensation, river control measures, and reporting requirements for certain dealers. Senator Walton and others debated ethics and election procedures amid a noisy, inconclusive session.
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Madison
Wis
Wie
Senate
Prouter
Dodge
Mississippi
Insuhiowe
Beatcanire
Walton
Toftignys
Wilkes
Fee Adel
Young Girl Narrowly Escapes After Church Road Accident
Miss Lydia Wobee, 17, riding home from Dutch Hollow Church with two friends, was knocked down by a fast passing horse and left unconscious. She suffered head and facial injuries. others nearby were uninjured. Neighbors blame gross carelessness as the riders responsible fled, their identities unknown.
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Lydia Wobee
Natuwaly
Dutch Hollow Sharch
Miss Webes
John Elmer
TR. Meyer
Quarles Leads as Wisconsin Senate Caucus Stalls
Madison Wis Jan 19 The Republican senatorial caucus remains at a deadlock after three ballots with adjournment at 2:20 pm no choice made. Quarles led early though only one legislator from Arcadia is absent ill. Voting tallies show Quarles in front as others trail with Stephenson, M. Cock, Webb and Nee also listed.
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Madison
Wis
Asseri- Vlymman Holconth
Arcadia
Quarles
Quiariva
de Stephenson
Bahcock
Wooly Cook
Li Webb
Vicinity notes and local mishaps in sparse spring chatter
Rumors of sever cheese fresorie and spring bailmew Rock Grove in the season. A youth 3049 William Miers of Fitehbagg was killed chopping timber when his foot slipped. Postmaster General Charles mere switch signals a new address on daily 21 next. Northern Wisconsin prepares for heavy sleighing and broader winter conditions. Rodel Pyspepsia Cure advertised as a remedy for indigestion.
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Willian Miers
Fitehbagg
Charles Mere Switch
Simon
Ballin
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T. Batimare
Trarvey
Muda
Fitzgibbong Bros
Fred Wettengel
Joust House
Anesville
Mauro
Uae
New Glarus
Jacob Lughsinger
State Association
Wisconsin
Ty Day Maeeker
Minnesota
Ehout
Joh
Mourad
United States
Gericulture
Tond
Mita Phervon
Langetig
Chadwick
Lyakenbront
V. A. Riton
Monroe Man Sill
Elizabeth Booth
Atephen Miler Aiek Anti Miller
Heather
Ren Mifwe
Sil Family
Wm. Wobee
Dutch Hollow Church
Vicinity Notes
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