Institute Tests End Next Week for Third Grade Certificates
County Superintendent J C Penn presides over a teachers institute at the high school with 102 attendees this week, up from last week. A closing test will determine certificate credit and many will take the third grade certificate examination next week. Attendees include Tessa Warren, Jean Stewart, Bessie Lake, Ida Hamilton and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penn
Messrs
Converse
Royce and
Harrison
Institute
Tessa V. Warren
Jean Stewart
Bessie Lake
Ida Hamilton
Mabel Coates
Stella M. Jeffery
Cora Donner
Rose Gapen
Ida Voegli
Belle Longhead
Jessie Chesebro
Winifred Weirich
Mildred Gapen
Martha Burgy
Elsie Lockwood
Margaret Murray
Katie Murray
Ora Campbell
Mina K. Wilson
Eva Hughs
Hazel Mc
Christ Isely
Sylvia Asmus
Maud Baughman
Mabel Albright
Nellie J. Pierce
Rosa Schilt
Ida Pfund
Vernie M. Wells
Roy Craige
Maurine Smith
Barbara Trumpy
Rose Dolan
Kathryn Blumer
Ada West
Pearl Lewis
Grace Haren
Sabina Zumbrunnen
Nettie Hogans
Margaret Burgy
Helen J. Dodge
Bertena Clegard
Fannie Zimmerman
Ethel Lewis
Emma Buehler
Sylvia Lichsinger
Elpha Silvins
M. Helen Gites
Katie E. McGuigan
Edith Schmid
Jennie M. Wickmann
Mae Doherty
Marion Barrett
Agnes Whalen
Mabel Lewis
Blanche Davis
Ethel Davis
Winifred Broderick
Milfred Mitchell
Bessie Cleveland
Marion Phelps
Florence Olson
Stella M Jones
Ray Fitzgeral
Alice Cornelius
Daisy H. Burns
Margie F. Norton
Lydia I. Blackford
Lizzie Dittman
Elizabeth Poff
Ida Jackson
Gertrude Guiden
Mollie E. Wohlwend
Minnie Kubly
Anna Geigel
Josephine Fitzgerald
Erwin V. Bechtolt
Ada Emerson
Booster's pledge for community support and local spending
An exchange offers a pledge to residents to boost the community continually, support public efforts for the common good, accept majority rule, buy locally, speak positively about town and people, and restrain criticism unless addressing a public nuisance.
Steam fire whistle trial at 25-foot tower
A new steam fire whistle is installed at the top of a twenty five foot tower at the electric light plant. A trial will be held at 8 o clock this evening to ensure it is not mistaken for a fire alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Electric Light
Train HITS CATTLE Near Belmont Wrecks Milwaukee Line
A Milwaukee road passenger train between Calamine and Platteville struck a drove of cattle Saturday night, derailing engine and coaches. Nine cattle killed, track cleared by 3 am, no injuries to passengers, engine damaged and taken to Milwaukee shops. Officer F W Zimmerman summoned section men at 1 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Calamine
Platteville
Milwaukee
F. W. Zimmerman
Belmont
Four Vetoes By Governor In Wisconsin Action
Governor Davidson issued four vetoes affecting Milwaukee alderman salaries state library copies and village road districts. He also vetoed publishing reports by agricultural societies due to printing cost concerns. Several appropriation bills died as sessions near adjournment. The Turner 2 cent passenger fare bill looms with anticipated approval though courts may challenge it. A Monday insurance hearing will feature Speaker Ekern and insurance-company representatives opposing the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Davidson
Milwaukee
Guv Davidson
Wisconsin Central
Wisconsin
Waupun
Burns
Platteville
Ekern
Assembly
W. A Fricke
John M. Olin
Return from Camp Douglas Brings High Marks for Co H
Soldiers of Co H return from Camp Douglas with top marksmen results and praise from Gen. King. Eighteen members qualified as distinguished marksmen, the best percentage of any company, while guard work and range performance drew strong commendation. The unit traveled by special train, enjoyed improved encampment methods, and anticipates higher standing in the regimental lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H
Camp Douglas
Madison
Whitewater
Beloit
Co. H’s
Janesville
Bower City
Triplets Reported in Walworth County
Mrs. Ralph Smith near Whitewater gave birth to triplets two girls and a boy. It marks the third set of triplets in Walworth County since January 1. Janesville will host Barnum and Bailey on August 8 and Hagenbeck Wallace on the same date in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
Whitewater
Walworth County
Janesville
Barnum & Bailey
Hagenweck & Wallace
Wife Saucerman Seeks Warrant For Abandonment
W. T. Saucerman faces a warrant issued by Court Commissioner John Luchsinger after Mrs. Martha Saucerman accused him of abandoning his wife on June 24, 1907 in this city. The complaint filed with District Attorney W. H. McGrath seeks arrest and lawful action, noting his ability to provide support and his neglect to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Saucerman
Winslow
John Luchsinger
Martha Saucerman
W. H. McGrath
Berries Ripening Ahead of Schedule For Late Season
Housewives are urged to order this month’s fruit now as the berry season is unusually short. Merchants say all berries are ripening simultaneously due to a late season and early cold snaps, causing June and July crops to arrive late and then mature quickly.
Mortuary Notice of Edward Stauffacher at 25
Edward Stauffacher died Saturday afternoon at 4 25 at his home on the Armstrong farm three miles west of Brodhead after a grip and lung trouble. He was 25, survived by a wife and child, two brothers and two sisters, and a father Rudolph Stauffacher of Hollandale. He married Emma Gempler five years ago. Funeral tomorrow at 9 AM with burial in Greenwood cemetery. An infant son of Rudy Archbacha of Jefferson died today from bowel trouble. The funeral service was at East Clarno church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stauffacher
Armstrong Farm
Brodhead
Rudolph Stauffacher
Hollandale
Emma Gempler
Greenwood Cemetery
Rudy Archbacha
Jefferson
East Clarno Church
Doctors Could Not Help Her Then Kidney Cure Restored Health
Mrs Raymond Conner of She ton Wash writes that years of kidney trouble resisted doctors until Foley's Kidney Cure gave relief from the first dose and cured her. She notes the medicine helps kidneys expel poisons from the blood and keeps health possible. West Side drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iriad
Raymond Conner
Sheton, Wash
Foley
West Side Drug Store
Death From Alcohol Mix Up At Brooklyn Farm Scene
Paul Rothchild, a 35 year old painter known for drinking, died after a five gallon can of alcohol was sent instead of oil to the Chas Wakeman farm three miles west of Brooklyn. He drank the alcohol, lay down in shade under a tree, and was found dead. He leaves a sister Mrs Carl Hines of Albany and no other close relatives. The body was taken to Brooklyn for burial tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Wakeman Farm
Brooklyn
Paul Rothchild
Rothchild
Carl Hines
Albany
Wisconsin Legislature Enacts Broad Regulatory Reforms
Wisconsin's recent legislature produced sweeping laws on public utilities and stock regulation, insurance reforms, and safety in labor. Notable measures include regulatory oversight of water and electric services, utilities ownership by cities, tenement housing improvements, and a fledgling internal improvements program with highway aid. The session also advanced primary ballot reforms and a state migration board to promote homeseekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Railroad Commission
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Board of Immigration
Ashland Man Injured In Exploding Cigar Prank
A man in Ashland received a loaded cigar from a friend who joked by inserting a dynamite cap. The cigarette exploded when he examined it, blowing out a front tooth and an eye. Doctors warn the jaw would have been blown away if kept in his mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Aid to Education Aims at Rural School Classifications and Aid
County Superintendent J C Penn notes a state circular from State Superintendent C P Cary about Senate bill 150. The law creates rural school classifications, with first class eligible for fifty dollars annual state aid for three years, plus normal funding. Districts must meet eight months of school, proper facilities, apparatus, ventilation, and qualified teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penn
C. P. Cary
Green County
City club weighs sidewalks and drainage plans
The Brodhead Commercial club will discuss new sidewalks on railroad property in the city, additional switch tracks, and crosswalks on Center street. Drainage system needs will receive attention as rain and mud hinder crossings for ladies and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead Commercial Club
Center Street
Thunderstorms forecast for Chicago tonight and tomorrow
The official forecast says thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight with possible severe activity in the south portion. Cooler conditions tonight. Local rains expected Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cement Walks Offered by A F Rote Lumber Office
Parties planning cement walks should leave orders at A F Rote's lumber office. Prices will be reasonable and the work good. A F RoTE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Rote
Homes for Nice Babies in Sparta Wisconsin
Twenty six good homes sought for boys and girls from the State Public School in Sparta Wisconsin. Apply in person to arrange foster or adoptive placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cates
Booster
Mortuary Record
Stauffacher
Archbacha
Monroe
Weather Forecast
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!