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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
2
A July 27 1999 Monroe area page lists dozens of short notes from residents and visitors. Names include Mrs Aunaf West J C Gilluan Louis Weber Ben Sutherland Eddie Connery J D Soseman and more with mentions of Gratiot Madison Beloit Albany Oakley and Freeport. Travel and small events fill the column from Monticello Park Monroe and New Richmond.
Two Janesville milk dealers appeared in municipal court on preservaline charges. One man was fined twenty five dollars plus costs totaling 27 66, paid. The other case was dismissed due to a name mix up. The substance, once used to prevent milk spoilage, was deemed harmless for adults but not suitable for infants or invalids. A Madison order prompted cessation of sale by a local druggist. Assistant Dairy and Food Commissioner W W Chadwick sent milk samples to Madison for testing, leading to arrests and warning of further actions. Oscar Schroeder bought interests in Schultz stone quarry and will operate it, starting with four workers. A rack and derrick system handle rock from the site for the Minnesota Central line. Mrs Tuhin Kogkay died at her Cedarville residence at age 80, mother of Mrs J A Chambers. Mr and Mrs Chathe left Cedarville to attend the funeral.
The town of Monroe faces a looming dog days season with few licensed dogs. City Treasurer Jas Fidler notes only thirty one of an estimated fifty dogs have licenses three weeks after the tax ordinance began. Owners protest enforcement while authorities prepare to press the issue by August if delinquent keepers persist. A list shows several local residents already holding licenses.
July 24 farmers busy with hay. Guinters returned from a four month visit with friends in Central Tl. Mr and Mrs Kublie welcomed a new girl. Myers and two sons back from Stockton. Harry Krone the leading merchant plans restock soon. Lodo Bangs visiting Milwaukee friends. Will Bridge of Michigan visiting locals. Funeral of Binges drew many. Mrs Cryder still ailing. Ira Enerick and wife in Monroe Saturday. Legler family hosted T Miller. Labt and wife from Indiana attended a wresting event Sunday.
Local manager Blumer W Keaper aims to transfer to Milwaukee amid nervous strain. Dr Confer suggests a change. source unknown who will replace him. Monroe Military Band performed Saturday evening at the court house entrance, thrilling attendees with lively music and public support.
The Platteville Lead and Zinc company, operating about a mile east of Platteville, reports a large natural cave with a rich black jack lining. The cave measures roughly 100 feet long, eight feet high and eight feet wide, promising substantial deposits and potential as the best paying mining property in Southwestern Wisconsin's mineral district.
Public notice endorses Monroe Business University as a practical, low tuition home school of business training. Local leaders urge Green County citizens to support and patronize the institution, aiming to equip youth for everyday problems and successful enterprise. Also reports a July wedding in Exeter and travel of Miss Gracy Fulton.
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