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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
5
Farmers and business leaders are urged to seek a winter institute for their locality in 1900 01. Any farming district with a suitable hall may qualify. neighbors should organize and request information by writing Geo McKerrow Superintendent Madison Wisconsin for petitions and details.
The high school graduation featured twenty seven graduates delivering essays and orations on topics from literature to history. The Monroe Cornet Band provided music as graduates received diplomas from President Wright, with Rev. Varney offering benediction and a crowd-filled ceremony reflecting strong public approval.
The census taking in the city is in progress. Every rightful resident should ensure inclusion in the count. Enumerators will not overlook anyone unless by accident. The ten year population figure depends on this accurate count.
Resolutions note the death of W. D. Considine, marking loss of a devoted member and trusted man. The chapter extends sympathy to his sister Elizabeth Considine and family, praising his virtues and integrity, with resolutions to be recorded and published. Dated May 21, 1000. Members: GW. Wils, AS. TOUGTAS, META MONROE, Committee.
Burglars attacked two Janesville offices Thursday around o clock, blowing open gates and stealing cash and valuables. Knipp & Co drawers lost gold watch life insurance policies notes and mortgages totaling over 10000, Spooner & Co gained about 201 cash and some papers. Police suspect Chicago professional burglars.
Rev Geo W Case delivered the baccalaureate to 14 Monroe high school graduates at the MoE. He urged graduates to pursue moral development and trusted their future field of labor. He warned wealth is not measure of success and stressed cities shape national morals.
Citizens of the city are preparing a petition to present to the council requesting gates at the Milwaukee Road and Illinois Central crossings on main street where tracks cross. The petition seeks gates at Milwaukee Road Emerson Street and Illinois Central at the James Lumber office. Day by day crossings pose danger and gates would be appreciated.
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