Long Useful Life Ends as Mrs Olive Wolcott Passes
Mrs Olive W. C. Wolcott of East Washington street died at 1 30 p m Tuesday after more than two years as an invalid She was nearly 78 born October 9 1892 in Chatham New Hampshire Married June 2 1840 to Latcius Wolcott they moved from Burlington Indiana to Monroe where she resided for over fifty years Survived by daughter Mrs F K Hyde three grandchildren and one great grandchild A respected city figure she supported Universalist activities and charity work and led the Ladies Aid for 25 years Her death brings widespread sorrow and will likely yield funeral services on a sunlit lawn at her home if weather permits"}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive W. C. Wolcott
East Washington Street
Universalist Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hnnday
School Board Doings With New Teacher and Supplies
At the regular meeting the board empowered Carl Marty to hire Misd Levin Seiler of Alma Wisconsin as a German instructor in grades and high school at 55 dollars monthly, contingent on qualification. Miss Mary Bulfinch sought a rhetoric and English literature post. The board ordered eight stereoscopes and eight photo sets for the library from Frederick Dickinson, with sets named Palestine Egyptian Italian Russian Grevina Swiss Philippine and the Cuban and Porto Rican sect. Carl Matty appointed to committees on net buildings and grounds and kinfer gerdons replacing N Churchill. Bills totaling various small amounts were paid to multiple local suppliers and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Marty
Levin TE. Seiler
Alma
Wis
Mary Bulfinch
Frederick Dickinson
Palestine
Wright
Carl Matty
Kinfergerdons
N. Churchill
Schreiff & Lewis
Monroe Planing Mill Co
Sargeant & Co
Rural Post Offices Face Mass Closures Ahead
The department plans to discontinue over a thousand rural offices in the coming year. Farmers will have mail delivered to their farms and new rural routes will expand. Free rural delivery hinges on eliminating small offices, signaling major changes in postal business in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farners
Advertisers Sing Praises Of The Daily News Reach
Victor F. Lawson records how the Daily News attracted 98 449 in advertising space from May 1 1809 to April 30 1900, claiming it as the largest single year spend by one advertiser. A. E. Davis of A M Kovachian & Co notes satisfaction with results and urges public disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor F. Lawson
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Tho Inet
The
Daily News
Miraculous escape as runaway binder traps rider near India
John Grenzow, son of Wm. F. Grennow, living a mile south of India, escaped instant death when his self binder ran away. He was thrown in the guards and dragged, the binder tongue freeing him at the last moment. Grenzow suffered several bad injuries, doctors say serious, with Dr. Gifford of Juda attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grenzow
Wm. F. Grennow
India
Grenvon
Gifford
Juda
Death Takes Young Wife in Buffalo
Telegram reports the death of Mrs. John D. Karlen of Buffalo New York six years after marriage leaving husband Jacob Karlen Sr and three children the youngest two weeks old The deceased formerly Anus Karlen grew up here and had many friends The family endures two recent deaths and the body will be brought home for burial from Chicago to meet the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
John D. Karlen
Buffalo
N. Y
Jacob Karlen
Chicago
Illinois Central to Launch Through Tourist Car Service
The Illinois Central will inaugurate a through tourist car service from Chicago to California on September 1. The weekly cars connect with Boston to Chicago trains and run via Omaha Denver and San Francisco, linking Boston to California for the first time on this line. The move aims to establish IC a major transcontinental carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Central
Chicago
California
Boston
Central
Poston
Boston and
Albany
Wiy
Buffalo
New York Central
Omaha
Denver
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
San Francico
Illinois Central
Httle
Recital by Miss Williams Delights Pupils and Friends
Miss Ada B Williams leads a Tuesday evening recital at Dr Colliers residence. Pupils and relatives praised the training value and progress shown across the program. Notable performances include Nona Thorp and a four hands piano piece by Williams and companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada B. Williams
Dr. Collier
Miss Williams
Nona Thorp
Witcken
Paganini
Chopin Fred Trachsel
Thorian
Godard Nona Thor
Veges
Eee
Willandna Coufer
Tlaroratores
Dorn Nins Booth
Annie Lawtie
Treloa Va Waren
Eeeeeees Sehmoll
Ada Stwartacher
Flood Carries Out Bridge at Monticello
Heavy rains wash away the temporary bridge at Monticello across the stream below the mill. The old bridge repair is ongoing and drivers must detour about 1.9 miles to cross. A new bridge will be erected when waters subside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Treat Not A Candidate For Reelection In Wisconsin
Chairman Joseph B. Treat of the Republican state central committee says he is not a candidate for re election but would serve another term if delegates desired his services He would make no effort for the position He notes no organized opposition to the nomination of Mr Robert M Follette and expects he will be nominated by acclamation A meeting of the committee is set for Aug 7 before the state convention Miss Winifred Gardner arrived from Decorah accompanied by Misses Milla and Martha Auondesa to visit at her home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Treat
Republican State Central Committee
Dia. Follette
Republican State Central
Winifred Gardner
Decorah
Milla
Martha Auondesa
Timothy Seed Outlook Dims After Arwy Damages
The arwy worn has damaged crops in Minoix this season and now attacks Timothy heads. Most fields had light crops and the timothy seed outlook is poor. It eats from the base to the top of the head in a spiral, but does not affect the straw or leaves, so hay quality remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minoix
Tyimothy
Divine Leader Renounces Faith and Leaves Heaven
George Jacob Schweinfarth of Rockford renounces his claimed divinity and faith, plans to move back, and enter the garden-trick trade. Followers report many angels deserting the heaven as others claim divine guidance. He may join Christian Science. the departure could split the Schweinforth heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jacob Schweinfarth
Rockford
Schweinfurth
Divine
Christian Science Services
Sail
Climate and crops report notes varied week weather effects
The week saw temperatures from 62 to 76 degrees with 90 degree days in early portions. Severe local storms, high winds, and over five inches of rain caused crop damage in some areas, but overall moisture and rainfall benefited growth. Early plantings are in excellent condition, winter grains ripening, oats and barley less helped, and pastures improving for abundant feed. The Wells block on East Washington received a coat of red paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poinler
Brown
Calumet
Kewannse
Adams
Tunean
Sudden Summons Claims Mrs Stauffacher at Jasper Cheyst Farm
Mrs John DL Stauffacher died suddenly at the Jasper Cheyst farm three miles east of the city just after noon on a June day. She had given birth a week earlier and was survived by a husband and five children. The woman, about twenty years old, was the daughter of Mrs Jacob Stauffacher who lives east of Romizrove. A physician arrived too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DL. Stauffacher
Jasper Cheyst
Jacob Stantfacher
Romizrove
Monroe Bidders Too High For New Glarus Chapels
Six bidders present at bid opening for German Reformed chapels in New Glarus. Janesville carpenter Stewart received the award after Bennett Mevhie & Co Milwaukee failed to supply a certified check, leaving W I Carndine of this city with the next lowest figures. Final award went to the Janesville bidder with a bid around 11,705 after adjustments and exceptions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Janesville
New Glarus
FRLI
Ndo
Bennett, Mevhie & Co
Milwaukee
W. I. Carndine
West
Mia
Bennett, Mechie & UN
Milwiankes
Baywman O& Riester
Real Jolly Time Bunting Party at Stearns Residence
The C. A. Y. M held a bunting party at 28 Mast Liberty Street Stearns residence. The house was decorated with bunting and flowers. Misses Jessie Spear and Bly Cateline greeted guests. the club girls provided royal entertainment. Refreshments were served around 11 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Mast Liberty Street
Jessie Spear
Bly Cateline
Neighborhood Picnic Sparks Large Ward Gathering
A First ward neighborhood picnic at Shooting Park drew about eighty people from twenty two families. Mines J J Durst D Danwiddie Nell Stearns and Tila Nance organized the event, with contests for men women and children and plenty of friendly games and prizes, delivering a lively, well received afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Durst
D. Danwiddie
Nell Stearns
Tila Nance
Evils of Antipyrine in Tultet Allance
A misread advertorial note explains antipyrine harms heart and kidneys while claiming Sranse's Treadache Capsules contain none of it. It states rapid relief and cooling effects, and that the medicine is sold by A. F. Lichtenwalner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sranse
Prive Mir
A. F. Lichtenwalner
Veraldeon Visitor Plans Visit to Albans
WW 1 Veraldeon is paying a visit to Monroe near Albans as part of a para gathering. Local officials expect a brief appearance and a short community meeting in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veraldeon
Monroe
Para
Albans
Editors to Visit Wisconsin Valley Exposition Tour Planned
Wisconsin editors and their wives will tour the Wisconsin Valley region next week. The party starts Kilbourn, visits Grand Rapids and Waupaca, with dinners, receptions, river rides, and a wood-pulp paper visit. The excursion includes stops at Weyauwega, Wausau, Merrill, Tomahawk, Rhinelander, and Rhinelander with hotel receptions and stage events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Roessler
Wisconsin Press Association
Wisconsin Valley
Wreto
Kilbourn
Suinday
Delis
Eging
Kilborien
Nekoosa
Aelias Ouluak
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin Valley Advancement Association
Grant Rapids
Y Rapids
Wisconsin Central
Janclson City
Pond
Waupaca
Chain of Lakes
Wisconsin Veterane Home
Terry & Gardner
Jenny & Mechim
Mesars
Lord & Baker
Electric Road
Wanpaca
Sevens Phintatl Ip
Wausan
Wansau
Dioner
Mervitl
Tomahank
Tom Hawk
Col. Bradley
Stean
Rhinelinder
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School Board
L Rothchild & Co
A.M. Kovachian & Co
A. E. Davis
Treas
Binder
Iuda
Buffalo, N.Y
Gars
Weather Bureau
Wisconsin
East Washington
Mirst
John L. Stauffacher
First Ward
Shooting Park
State Press Association
Plum Lake
F. Z. McMwen
Myr. and
Stes
Laisa Weber
McMillen
Cas Kr Medicine Company
Uhiurd
Lrakenhrad
Teiatove
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