Buffet Car Costs Prompt Railroad Negotiations
William Ellis chief counsel of the C M S P Ry met Colin Wright in Madison to settle issues on the Mineral Point division passenger service. The buffet car debate hinges on profitability and Dill Milwaukee Road Illinois Central connections, with ongoing talks about a three month trial and potential withdrawal of the buffet car demand. The Sun day through coach service on the division remains viewed as a lasting necessity despite uncertain profitability.
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William Ellis
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Colin W. Wright
Mineral Point
Wright
Milwaukee Road
Illinois Central
Dill
Whright
Railroad Commission
Janesville
Western Terminal
Ellis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Social Round of Twin Grove Visitors and Local Visits
Floyd Myers of Rockford visits his aunt Mrs. Laura Holmes and relatives. Numerous relatives from Juda Monroe Beloit and Clarno visit or are visited by local families. Belle Berry returns from Kansas and Floyd Chambers repaints his house.
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Twin Grove
Floyd Myers
Rockford
Laura Holmes
Harry Emrick
John Emrick
Will Timm
Hazel Emrick
Juda
Harry
Russel Evans
Beloit
Duaisy Chambers
Chas. Howard
Carrie
Monroe
Austin Myers
Dora Pinnow
Louise Whitehead
Allethe Barnhill
Sam Holmes
Grovie
Ransom Holmes
Clyde Chambers
Rosa Schultz
Russell Evans
Sam Benage
Harry Swartz
Geo. Benage
Frank Ostrander
Chas. Nyman
Jordan Prairie
Lulu Tracy
Carrie Ostrander
Floyd Chambers
Geo. Donmeyer
Clarno
Chicago Officials Review Joint Rail Line Operations
Officials discuss shared railway lines at Brodhead or neighboring stations. The matter will be reviewed by Mr. Wright and Mr. Ellis in the near future. Mr. Ellis has returned to Chicago today.
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Brodhead
Wright
Ellis
Mr. Ellis
Chicago
Fair attractions lure crowd with balloon ascension and parachute drop
Secretary Leland C. White and W. H. McGrath visited Chicago to hire acts for the Green County fair. An aeronaut will perform a balloon ascent and daily parachute drops. The Kober family of four acrobats also appear. The parachute drops are performed via a cylinder tied to a 400 foot cable with two sequential drops.
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Leland C. White
W. H. McGrath
Chicago
Green County Fair
Kober
Western Union Bonds Sought in Wisconsin Offices
Local Western Union managers in Wisconsin may be required to post bonds to cover liability under the mental anguish law. The act allows $500 for delays in message delivery. Milwaukee manager Schisser has not yet received guidance on the bond requirement.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Wisconsin
Schiesser
Jamestown Exposition Travel via Illinois Central Route
The Big Four and C. and O. lines offer the shortest route to the Jamestown Exposition. Depart Monroe at 8 10 a m arriving Norfolk next day at 6 10 p m. New sleeping cars Chicago to Old Point Comfort Newport News and to Washington. Tickets available via Big Four C and O or Washington route with steamers to the exposition. Contact agent IF LamBoey for rates and details.
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Big Four
Monroe
Norfolk
Chicago
Old Point Comfort
Newport News
Washington, D. C
Washington, D.C
Potomac River
E. LamBoey
Homes for Nice Babies
Twenty six nice babies boys and girls need good homes. Apply at the State Public School Sparta Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Sturdevant Favored to Fill Barnes Rail Commission Vacancy
Madison reports L M Sturdevant of Neillsville, former attorney general and governor advisor, is favored by the governor to succeed Rail road Commissioner John Barnes as of August 1. Officials note heavy commission work and Sturdevant’s rail tax case experience as key qualifications. Friends back other candidates include Senator George B Hudnall and R M Bashford as possible choices.
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Sturdevant
George B. Hudnall
Superior
Hudnall
John Barnes
R M. Bashford
Gollmar Bros Greatest of American Shows Arrive in Monroe
In an era of graft and fakery the Gollmar Bros pledge absolute honesty in all dealings. The $1,000,000 menagerie and enlarged circus museum hippodrome and menagerie will feature elite acts and daring stunts. They come to Monroe on Tuesday July 30 with a free street parade at 10 a.m. and two performances daily at 1 and 7 p.m.
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Smirch
Gollmar Bros
Monroe
the Times
Evening Times
Weekly Times
Bennett Residence for Sale at Corner of Russell and West
Bargain sale of the Bennett property within ten days. A 111 room brick house with 70 feet frontage on Russell and 120 feet on West street. Enquire of Mrs. S J Bennett at J C Bakers residence. Telephone 447.
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Bennett
West Russell
West Streets
Russell Street
West Street
S. J. Bennett
J. C. Baker
Notice To Settle With Bennett And Rust
Notice to parties owing Bennett and Rust dental firm to call and pay accounts immediately so the business may be settled. C. W. Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett & Rust
C. W. Bennett
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
West Side drug store announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
West Side Drug Store
Good Advice Be Slow in Believing an Intense Man
An editorial warns readers to resist quick trust in a forceful man focused on material gain. The piece urges patience and prudent judgment when confronted with a strong personalities in commerce or politics.
Notice to Property Owners on Sidewalk Permits
Notice to property owners that any sidewalk construction requires a permit from the street committee to ensure street care during and after work. Debris and surplus dirt must be removed within 48 hours after completion. By order of Common Council. M. T. Gettyings, City Clerk.
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Common Council
M. T. Gettings
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Otto Nyman
Missouri
Lena Ostrander
Belle Berry
Kansas
Evan South
Visitwi R. A
Ferdinand Matzke
Western Union
Jamestown Exposition
Barnes
Sturdevant and Hudnall
Clean Circus
Gollmar Bros. Circus
Brighton
Bighton
John T.etter
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Savings Department
Brown
WM. A. Becker
Monroe Family Theatre
Jefferson Street
Mollister's
Rocky Mountain
Golden Health
Ren Viger
Witney
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