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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1899

Page

5

Odd Fellows Open Wide Their Purse for Cyclone Relief

Local lodge No. 72 Monrow contributes 100 to New Richmond relief for cyclone victims. Chairman A. C. Dodge forwards 303.45 from total local contributions to relief commissions, with 140.24 from First National Bank, 164.20 from Citizens Bank, and 40 for New Richmond lodge. Indirect praise for fraternal generosity and humanity.

Toom Samong Monrow Lodge New Richmond Relief Commission 1.C.C. F A. CG. Dodge Relief Comunittes O. W. Mouher State Relief Commision First National Bank Citizens Bank Toa Lolitor Richard Hoe Richmond I. 0

Real Estate Transfers In Monroe From One Day

Several real estate transfers are recorded in Monroe. H E Wells buys part of Jets 62 and 58 from Mrs RE Stevens for 33650, including corner post office back area. Wells then sells lot 8 block 41 and part of lot 14 Main street to Frank B Preston for 1200. Annie Timmons sells lot 1 and south of lot 14 block 6 Ander icks addition to Emil Norder for 400. A trapezer transfers lots 7 and 4 block 6 Ludlow's addition from Albert M Gream to Mrs R B Stevens.

H. E. Wells RE. E. Stevens Lybrand Green County H.E. Wells Frank B. Preston Main Street Annie Timmons Emil Norder Anderick City of Monroe Ludlow Albert M. Gream R. B. Stevens

Adam Shafer’s Fourth Fireworks Accident at Beloit

Adam Bhater and wife of Whitewater arrived last evening to stay two weeks. He left for Freeport and Rock Island and will return tomorrow. He faked a leg injury to mend an injured ar tist and celebrated the Fourth by firing an 83b cannon. The first load of powder performed. the next shell misfired, burning his left wrist and tearing away sleeve and flesh. Beloit’s school census shows 8,138 residents aged 4 to 20.

Adam Bhater Whitewater Freeport Rock Island Arrist Ifo

Talk by Gen. Charles King at Nations Lake assembly

James E. Moseley of the Nations Lake assembly says General Charles King will lecture on With the Volunteers at Manila at the assembly on Wednesday July 19. King recently returned to Milwaukee after gallant service with U S troops in the Philippines. He is a noted orator and is expected to attract many Monroe visitors for the 2 oclock talk.

James E. Moseley Nations Lake Stfternoon Gen. King

Monroe Boy Heads Big Corporation in Green Bay

Monroe native Frank Schoenfeld has been elected vice president of the McCartney Street Railway & Power Co. of Green Bay. The firm, with Chicago’s T. J. McCartney as president and J. H. Taylor as secretary treasurer, also lists Mrs. Ll. Whelen and William McCartney on the board. The company, capitalized at 30000, owns exclusive franchises, a power plant, nearly ten miles of tracks, and modern electric cars. Schoenfeld will divide time between the rail road postal service and his new duties with a two week monthly layoff.

Frank Shoenfield Monroe McCartney Street Railway &Power Co Green Bay T. J. McCartney Chicago Ia J. H. Taylor Ll. Whelen William McCartney Barnesville David McCartney Schoenfeld Gruen Bay Railway Postal Service Street Railway Company

GALL ISSUED FOR STATE MILITIA ENCAMPMENTS

Madison Adjutant General Boardman issues orders for Wisconsin National Guard camps at Camp Douglas. First Regiment dates Aug 13 to 18, Second Aug 4 to 11, Third Aug 19 to 29, and the Millyankes battalion and light horse squadron Aug 26 to Sept 1.

Madison Adjutant General Boardman Wisconsin National Guard Camp Douglas Mng Grant Military Reservation Batallion Light Horse Millyankes

Toland praised by La Crosse business leaders and papers

A compilation of favorable letters and editorials from La Crosse and Ottawa praising Toland. They describe his integrity, organizational skill, and success with his business university, predicting strong impact in multiple communities. Local press lauds his educational and entrepreneurial vision.

A.D. Hrrencous Mercantile Agency R. D. Dunn la Grosse, Wis Toland la Crosse Wis W.B. Gungnyoon Cashier Tuland Romy Sere Bank J. M. Houbey Litroaga Wauseu Bull Claire Monroy Northwest Ghénanteuil Gradu Ptes Ary Thabissa Uong Legion of Ottawa Dally Journal Ottawa

Wagon Trip to Hot Springs Two Month Journey

Sam Lytle and Reddy Edelman start a two month wagon journey to Hot Springs Arkansas with two horses and terrier Taya. They travel in a fitted wagon as their home while friends hope they proceed safely. Ray Hawthorn is recovering with Dr N. Loofbourow assisting after a Sunday illness.

Sam Lytle Reddy Edelman Hot Springs Ark Jack Jenny Cunningham Taya Freeport Minoris Hot Springs Arkansas

Franklin Church Dedication Cleared Its Debt

The new union church at Franklin was formally dedicated on opening Sunday with three services. Attendance filled the house at both morning and afternoon, as Rev. A D Whitney and Rev. Wm Smith preached. Trustees celebrated with the keys presented to Frank J Millman, and regular meetings start later the month as debt was cleared and a heater installed.

Bethel Choir la Dussing Wm. Smith Blanchardville Board of Trustees Rev. Smith Whitnay Thoas

Crop conditions in the state and tax report noted

The week saw temperatures from 72 on the southwest border to 63 by Lake Superior with early heat giving way to cooler days. Rainfall was liberal and well distributed, heavy in northern and eastern counties with over an inch weekly total. Central counties faced severe storms including a tornado in Waupaca and Outagamie. Corn progress matched last year, crops generally fine though weed growth and rain slowed cultivation. Winter wheat and rye ripening, oats and barley excellent, haying delayed, pastures excellent, potatoes fair, fruit abundant. Internal revenue notes show a brewery tax year ending July 1 with revenue up about 10,000 and total beer output 0.818 barrels. Revenue tax impact higher due to war taxes.

Lake Superior Eurly Waupaca Outagamie Mource

European Tour Begins for Janesville Pair

W W Watt and Jos A Van Kirk, popular Janesville young men, depart Saturday for New York to embark on a European tour starting July 19. They will visit England Scotland Ireland Holland Paris and travel through Switzerland and Italy with credentials from Washington officials. Dr J F Pember and Mrs Sweenay of Janesville have also left on an extended trip abroad.

W. W. Watt D. W. Watt Jos. A. van Kirk Janesville New York City Europe Thar St. Paul England Scotland Ireland Holland Paris Switzerland Italy Washington J. F. Pember Sweenay

Cadiz Boy Drowns in Pocatanics River Near Lattice Bridge

Glen Howe a 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs Ale Howe of Cadiz township drowned in Pocatanics river near the Lattice bridge about 8 o clock Friday afternoon while swimming with two other boys including his brother Cramped and sank near the pier he was not seen again A hundred people rushed to help and Charles Allen recovered the body after diving to the bottom The family and community mourn the tragedy while Shriner Bros were called to handle the remains

Glen Howe Ale Howe Cadiz Township Pocatanics Ann Mile Chas. Allen

Fitzgibbons 10 Build Three Stories High

Fitzgibbons Bros Carrings works will rise a three story brick building twenty feet higher than the current three story structure. The new frontage will extend 120 feet across the plant. W H Caradine and Wilder won the contract as the lowest bidders. Work begins once materials orders are filled. The Robarts block contract also lies with Caradine. Major Doh Mein of Milwanker to join the Thirtieth U.S. volunteers. Madison trip Sunday on Nickel Central excursion priced at one dollar.

Fitzgibbons Bros. Carrings Works Hia W.H. Caradine Wilder Carrite Caradine Robartsiac Doh. Mein Milyanker Jacksnville United Sates Volunteers Tilinnix Michigan Wisconsin Madison

Monroe Considers Fourth of July Street Fair Next Year

City residents weigh plans for a four day Independence Day celebration with a street fair in Monroe. Freeport visitors praised the street fair while others called it a falser, and officials cite expenses around 3500 dollars as they study options including a one day or longer event to attract farmers and traders and keep money in town.

la Monroe Freeport Monroe Freeport Alliline East Binney Janodville Everyoaes Enough Bee Monros Nes Isleny

Three Link Installation at Monroe Lodge and Rescue of Children

Monroe Lodge No. 2 installs officers including Getz N. G and Moythater V. G with J. W. Odell as secretary. John Diebenditer and Frank Shriner noted. meanwhile Judge Becker sent three neglected children to Sparta's Children's Bureau. Father Tra De Vell, hospital case, remains away. Chicago unions to pay nine in a game Saturday in Albany.

Monroe Lodge de. J. J. Saseman Ti Getz Sherif John W. Gardin Sparta Tink Becker Repuny Brooklyn Tra de Vell Toy Stendersh Hospital Lmm Chon Broker Chicago Tive Albany

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Richmond R. E. Stevens Adam Shafer Cobens Beloit Gen Charles King Monona Lake Assembly Monroe Boy Street Railway & Power Co GALL Monroe Business University Tuslaeus University Aftair Salia Factory la Grosse National Basi W. BorTon Hig Madison, Wik Gouil Bukds Toland Iyage Bustages College Eleney Man— Ayee Dily Conte Zomon Cantal Pian Fonul Hines Herald Sprins Vallis Poland Monzog Ohstitelias Sui Uixeoneaye Bert Wells $E Washington Street Country Ray Hawthorn Beon Lina LN. A. Loofbourow Franklin Church Weather Bureau Sam Kohler Sory W. Watt Jas. A. van Kirk Pecatonica River Shriner Bros Callid Fitzgibbons W. H. Caradine Manzy Hiac N. G O. T. Moythater V. G Albert Mather J. W Oscar Reiley LIVY BE. Bley John Diebenditer Y. G Frank A. Shriner
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