Lawmakers Take Recess After Long Budget Session
Madison June 29 lawmakers adjourned until July 8 with many members leaving. Insurance and stock and bond bills remain top priorities. A retirement bill for a Supreme Court justice passed the assembly with amendments delaying effect until 1909.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Assembly
Supreme Court of
J. B. Cassoday
Supreme Court
Cassoday
Gov. Davidson
Cassioday
Look Out Boys Sixteen and Under Smoking Law Enacted
A new public smoking ban for persons under sixteen takes effect today. First offense carries a ten dollar fine or thirty days in jail, with a repeat offense exposing the offender to a twenty five dollar fine or ninety days in jail.
No Celebration at Winslow County Fourth Cancelled
The mayor and citizens announce the Fourth of July celebration is called off due to security concerns. Nelson Sweeley, president of the Fourth of July Committee, expresses hope for a future celebration once conditions allow.
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Winslow
Nelson Sweeley
License Denied for Mrs Maeder After Council Vote
The council rejected a license for Mrs Elsie Maeder by a 4 to 3 vote at a special Saturday meeting. Alds Nalty Trickle Jones Shriner voted against. Alds Reger Karlen Blumer voted for. The matter has been considered three times, with a plea for renewal presented by Mrs Maeder. Also, Jos. Bennett filed notice to claim damages over a hand injury from a loose board near Pietzsch property, plus several bills and a rejected electric light petition on East Farmer Street.
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Elsie Maeder
Ald
Karlen
Blumer
Nalty
Trickle
Jones
Shriner
Reger
Pietzsch
A. S. Douglas
A. Lanz
E. J. Manning
Anna Baltzer
Riley & Wenger
Public Property Committee
Water and Light Committee
East Farmer Street
E. F. Bauman
Horse spooked by auto injures rider near county farm
Bernard Shea’s horse bolted after a car frightened it Sunday morning near the county farm. Miss Ida Grant, riding with Shea, was scratched and bruised after the buggy toppled into an embankment. Driver M R Sullivan of this city passed before the crash. Sullivan returned Miss Grant home for treatment. The buggy was damaged.
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Bernard Shea
Belleville Defeats Monroe 10 to 5 In Home Baseball
Belleville beat Monroe 10 to 5 at Belleville yesterday. Freeport Crescents topped Monticello 4 to 1 at Monticello.
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Monroe
Belleville
Monticello
Freeport
Freeport Crescents
Real Estate Transfers in Wisconsin Townships and Brodhead
John Marty sells 150 acres in New Glarus township to Theodore Marty for 6000 dollars. Fred Man sells 4 acres in section 7 Cadiz to Fred Burkhaltersw. John F. Miller sells to Christina Nelson a lot in Brodhead block 184 for 700 dollars. D C Patton sells John F. Miller an interest in Brodhead block 184 for 500 dollars.
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John Marty
Theodore Marty
New Glarus Township
Fred Man
Fred
John F. Miller
Christina Nelson
Brodhead
D. C. Patton
Society Playhouse Doors Open Wider for All
The Spectator notes that society’s gates loosen as ascent or descent from one’s station becomes easier. Birth and brilliance have long entered the stage, yet today money opens the doors more readily than before.
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Society
The
Spectator
Korean Gold Mines Opened for Foreign Workers
The Korean government grants mining rights to citizens of England, Germany, France, the United States and Italy to work at newly opened gold mines.
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England
Germany
France
United States
Italy
Union No 1 School District Holds Annual Meeting
The Union school district No. 1 plans to elect a treasurer and two directors at its annual meeting at Turner hall this evening. The board recommends appropriations of 26240, up from 20500 last year, to cover bonds, cement walks, grading, higher salaries, fuel, water tax, and other improvements.
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Union School District No. 1
Turner Hall
Board of Education
Henry Ludlow
S. R Moyer
M. Alice Treat
Ludlow
Miss Treat
Miss Carroll
Moyer
Daily Refrigerator Car Service Expands to Mineral Point Division
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rail line established daily refrigerator service on the Mineral Point division to boost Milwaukee and southwestern Wisconsin trade. The car will haul perishable goods daily, while a second car handles all way freight, providing faster delivery to Chicago for local produce merchants.
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Wisconsin
Milwakee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Mineral Point
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Produce Men
Chicago
Train Ditching Damages Track on New Glarus Branch
Six freight cars and a combination passenger and baggage car derailed two miles east of Monticello on the New Glarus branch Saturday morning. The engine stayed on the rails while 150 feet of track were torn up, blamed on rail spreading. Conductor Charles Mooney and Engineer Wilkinson led the crew. no injuries. A wrecking train and section men cleared the line by nightfall.
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New
Glarus
Monticello
Charles Mooney
Wilkinson
Noone
Mineral Point
Plan Big Day Fourth of July in Janesville Wis
Janesville plans a full Fourth of July with three parades from morning to night including civic and industrial parades, a Nonesuch Bros burlesque circus at 2 pm, and an automobile parade in the evening. Beloit Fort Atkinson Evansville and Janesville bands, two balloon ascensions by Prof Dr Vry, the biggest balloon in America, two balloon ascensions and two band concerts, public speaking in the park, street illumination and fireworks. Thousands expected as organizers promise something doing every minute.
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Janesville
Wis
Dr Vry
America
Beloit
Fort Atkinson
Evansville
County Treasurer Thorp Files Sixth Monthly Statement
County Treasurer Geo. E. Thorp filed with the county clerk his sixth monthly statement. It shows receipts of 10278 for June and disbursements of 2922.32, leaving a balance of 25078.39.
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Geo. E. Thorp
Recommendation for Medical Services From Wealthy Relative
A fashionable doctor receives a note of thanks and a check for professional services rendered to a late uncle. The writer promises to recommend the physician to wealthy relatives, praising zeal and seeking continued referrals.
Women's Curiosities in French Mussel Gatherers Attire
Observers note French women mussel gatherers wearing trousers and high boots with a tight waist and a doubled saileron apron to stay dry. They also use broad wooden sandals for steadier footing on shifting sands.
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France
Dominant Femininity in Modern Woman’s Rising Stand
In the Lady's Pictorial reflection, the modern woman's immense cleverness, audacious independence, and dominant will elevate her to a standard increasingly beyond male reach, achievable only by the fool at the feast.
Child asks if they swallowed the passing train
A frightened five year old on a fast moving train peaks at the sight of a passing locomotive, asks his father in alarm "Papa! did we swallow it?" The incident captures a moment of children's fright on travel.
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Papa
Healthful Care for Children Cited by The Grand Magazine
The Grand Magazine argues that every child is born with an unblemished constitution and can remain so if caregivers follow reason, not fallacies seen as more hereditary than disease, urging prudent guidance in child health.
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The
Grand Magazine
Letters Unclaimed for Week Ended June 10 1907
Unclaimed letters listed include Mrs. Mary Beach Henry Feller John Mellenberger Frank W May Wendelin Schneider and farmer Bessie Staver. A Etter and P M also noted among outstanding correspondence.
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Mary Beach
Henry Feller
John Mellenberger
Frank W. May
Wendelin Schneider
Bessie Staver
A. Etter
P. M
Monroe Fourth of July Fireworks to Cap City Celebration
Monroe prepares a lively Fourth of July with a dawn bombardment by Co H and a daytime salute by Veterans of the Fifth battery. The city will host band music parades water fights sham battles cash prize contests and a grand fireworks display atop the public square ending with balls at the armory and Turner Hall.
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Monroe
Co. H
Grandview Addition
America
Grandfather
Armory
Turner Hall
Public Horse Baths in Guadalajara Mexico
In Guadalajara Mexico public horse baths offer relief from heat and dust as horses swim and bathe. After swimming the animals receive a thorough scrub and rubdown in the shallow shaded pool area.
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Mexico
Guadalajara
Mourning Customs Cited By Western Woman As New York discussant
A Western woman remarks that people wear black for friends and relatives in New York. She recalls a man who wore a black ribbon on his eyeglasses after his father's death, tying it across his face and ear. The New York Press notes this cultural practice.
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New York
New York Press
Success and the rigid rules of an ancient game
The text describes success as a chance game with three prize classes and minor character elements. It notes strict rules, cheating discovered, and mentions that some have played by the rules and succeeded in the past, though not currently spoken of as success.
Weather Forecast for Chicago Tonight and Tuesday
Chicago forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with cooler temperatures tonight. Official forecast notes cooler air moving in and no precipitation expected in the immediate period.
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Chicago
Miller Isely Nuptials Reported In Local Home
Miss Margaret M. Miller and Clarence E. Isely wed Thursday at the Miller home 302 Main. Rev E C Dixon officiated at 8 p m with Miss Effie Isely and Samuel Wenger as attendants. About twenty relatives attended before a luncheon. The couple will reside at 709 East Washington in a furnished cottage.
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Margaret M. Miller
Clarence E. Isely
Charles E. Miller
Main Street
E. C. Dixon
M. E. Church
Effie Isely
Samuel Wenger
Lincoln Goodman
Dakota
East
Washington Street
Samuel Isely
Mortuary Notices for Emma Norder and Rose Deal
Miss Emma Norder of Sylvester died Sunday at Palmer hospital in Janesville after bowel tumor surgery. She was 21, survived by parents Leonard and Mrs Norder and three sisters and a brother. Funeral at Dutch Hollow church Wednesday at 10 AM. Rose Deal, 32, died last night at Mendota hospital after ten days treatment. Four brothers and three sisters survive. Funeral Wednesday at Deal home east of the city. burial in Austin cemetery.
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Emma Norder
Leonard Norder
Sylvester
Palmer Hospital
Janesville
Dutch Hollow Church
Charles C. Howard Dies After Illness at 67
Charles C. Howard died Friday evening at his home 607 West Summit Street after a long stomach cancer illness. Born May 27, 1840 in Maine he had lived in the city 35 years and worked as a high school janitor. He married Mahala Baughman in 1865 and is survived by two sons E. C. Howard of Beloit and Frank Howard of Clinton Missouri. The funeral will be Monday at 1 pm from the house with Monroe lodge I C O F in charge. burial will be in Kelly cemetery. Odd Fellows will meet to attend the funeral.
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Charles C. Howard
Summit Street
Mr. Howard
Maine
Mahala Baughman
E. C. Howard
Beloit
Frank Howard
Clinton
Monroe Lodge
Kelly Cemetery
Odd Fellows
Society's Latest Pet Dog
The Japanese spaniel or sleeve-dog of Japan is a long-coated variety admired for its appearance. They have large heads and big dark eyes set wide apart, a full coat, and tails that curl over the back like feather dusters. One pound is the sleeve-dog weight.
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Japan
Peace That Passeth Understanding
A Scottish minister visits a poor old man in Jedburgh who lives alone as snow drifts in and the few embers fade. The old man replies that he is “sitting under His shadow with great delight,” expressing quiet spiritual contentment.
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Jedburgh
Scotland
John
Woman Guides Blind People Through New York City
A New York woman earns her living by guiding blind individuals through the city. She offers navigation aid and companionship, assisting clients with daily errands and travel, providing safety and orientation in busy urban spaces.
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New York
Water Taxes Due Notice at City Clerk Office
The quarterly water taxes are due and payable at the city clerk office. Bills must be paid on or before the 10th. The clerk’s office will stay open evenings from 7 30 to 9 00 p m until July 10th. M T Gettings City Clerk.
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M. T. Gettings
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