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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
7
Pred Girmuert and many others traveled to Madison and Janesville, with arrivals and departures noted throughout the city. Local residents, shootings, visits, and social movements weave a bustling record of travel, meetings, and community events across the region.
A series of brief notes records residents traveling to and from towns such as Montivello, Drntartan, Voelbaville, and Freeport. Names include Mrs To M Sititeden, Mrs Elizabeth Viree, Chas AL Tardy, Mr and Mrs Jacobigh, Missabel Toyd, Christina Witwer, Bethel, ALO Kelly, and Stey, Thos Derapyey.
The weekly bulletin notes drought across western and northwestern counties with heavy rain locally in the northeast. Corn planting progresses, drought harms hay, pastures short, and replanting may be needed in dry areas. In many regions moisture is scarce, with grains and crops maturing slowly. A traffic accident near the square involved Arthur Schindler and Miss Grace Lytle, with injuries to her right forearm.
Payne street residents ask the Council on Tuesday evening to install an electric lamp at the corner of Payne and Clinton streets. They describe the area as a dark place and request the committee on water and lights to consider their petition, pledging support for the city and its officials and asking for no salary increases.
The shooting tournament drew modest attendance but pleased those present. Prizes totaled cash, guns, and goods with Hughes, Hood, and Parker taking top money, while many shooters won items like powder, watches, and cigars. Additional reports mention local officials and social events surrounding the club activities.
Company H forms a stock concern to build an armory with over 400 stock subscriptions already placed by a corpor al guard. Captain M G Darst aims to raise 1000 with a local businessman pledging the rest for a building in forty eight hunts, while stockholders would vote per share. A prominent citizen offers to lease a stage at 4 a year, rents capped at 400, with potential annual stock-driven returns. An annual inspection by First Lieutenant Frank Caldwell of the Teh cavalry U S A will begin next week in heavy marching order before August.
Juda Wis notes show property purchase on Main street by A Collins for 110 dollars with possession given after building. Local guests, weather concerns, fair planning, school news, and community updates including marriages, births, and upcoming union events are reported with multiple named residents and nearby towns.
Denver couple's past unravels as M J Kelly and Mrs Eva Clark alias Mrs Ba Grant elope from Moor with forged identities. In Denver the pair allegedly assaulted Kelly's estranged wife using sulphuric acid, severely disfiguring her. Clark, after the attack, remained with Kelly while authorities pursue possible arrest.
A list of local residents and visitors with brief movements and travels. Names include Fred Babler J.B. Bowen Jessa Mears Jo Weber Henry Hoehn John Brown and many others, noting departures to Madison Freeport Monticello Milwaukee Chicago and other places, along with a funeral party heading to Monticello.
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