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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1899

Page

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Union of Hearts for Joys of Life Knot Is Tied

The wedding of Margaret Luchsinger Smith to Lewis Elmac Rood occurred quietly at 7 AM at the bride's parents home, Thos. Luchsinger and wife. The ceremony was led by the bride’s father dustica Thos. Lachsinger, with sister Minnie Luckringer as bridesmaid and Will I. Glasscutt as best man. The couple departed by morning Milwaukee train for Muscoda to start their life together, the bride wearing a manga colored traveling suit. The event drew local esteem and promises of happiness from friends and relatives.

Dustica Thos. Lachsinger June Rosen Minnie Luckringer Will I. Glasscutt Milwaukee Road Musco‘la Eyveryone L. Rood San Diego Cal Muscoda

New Potato Bug Threat to Potatoes Sparks Concern

The so called new potato bug has reappeared after twenty five years and is more numerous this season It is a small dove colored beetle that feeds on potato vines It is active, migrates at night and can be driven off by a light switch or a weak pariagree solution or by ash or lime sprinkled on the vines Daily attention is advised to protect the crop.

Uguel

James Waddington Dies of Consumption in Argyle

Jane Watdington reports the death of James Waddington a well known Argyle business man. He suffered from consumption and had been ill for some time. A funeral is set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. He was about 40, connected with his father Judge Waddington in loan and general banking. Many will regret his passing.

Jane Watdington Argyle Masonic Lodge Waddington

Married in Jordan Buehler Miller wedding notice

Miss Tillie Miller and John G. Buehler were married at the Miller home in Jordan Center by Rev. N H Brookhans of Emanuel Evangelical church. Attendants were Lizzie Miller and David Gempler. The couple left for Madison and then Ithaca to start a fruit farm. both have Green County ties and relatives wish them happiness.

Buerler—Miller John G. Miller Jordan Center Tillie Miller John G. Buehler N. H. Brookhans Emanuel Evigelical Church Misa Lizzie Miller David Gempler Madison Ehituay Central Ithaca Richland County Jordan Green County

Toland lease and mortgage promise for Monticello university

A five year lease for the Syndicate block at 300 dollars yearly is signed by F. J. Toland with J. H. Durst and a Chicago draft for 800 dollars attached as a guarantee of Toland's responsibility. Toland plans liberal advertising for his Monroe business university, aims to fill the charter scholarships, and organize a July Fourth celebration in Monticello with Chaplain Varney as orator and the Monroe Military and New Glarus bands providing music.

Sayonp F. J. Toland Toland Monrus Monticello Monroe Varney Glarus R. A. Smith R. A. Bitter

Illinois Central Excursions National Education Association Meeting

The Illinois Central offers excursion rates to Los Angeles for the National Education Association meeting on July 1. Fare to Los Angeles and return is 5.92 with sale dates June 25 to July 8 and period return until Sept 4, 1899. Stopovers allowed west of St. Paul Cheyenne and New Orleans. One way rates include San Francisco area 14.25 and Portland Spokane Tacoma Seattle 29.90 and Helena Butte Anaconda 20.75.

National Educational Association Los Angeles Cal St. Paul Cheyenne New Orleans San Tranches Sos Angelo San Diego Portland Spokane Tacoma Helens Butte Anacandy Kebiy

Coarse Work by a Smooth Barber in Court

Chas A Winters a barber from Levy’s shop is jailed after fraudulent checks are presented to local banks. He claimed Cleveland ties, but his actions show a pattern of drunken instability and nerve to draw on bank funds. He will face circuit court after bail set at 2000.

Chas. A. Winters Levy Jadlow Inu Winters Rame Wankesho Jani Serf Cleveland Ohio Tua Thos. Luchsinger First National Bank Car Vogl Adam Blumer Winters Marshal Biant West Street Justine Court Chas. H. Winters Jnatie Thos Jona Shrakm Birch National Bank Cruwblont Jastics Triad Aircait

Local rail excursion tickets put on sale near Monroe

The C M and St Paul Railway announces excursion tickets for days 1, 3, and 4 within 200 miles of Monroe. One way rates apply with round trip fare via a separate method. Special coupons valid only on day 1 of the sale.

Monroe Kale

Open Air Union Gospel Services Set For Summer Sundays

Monroe ministers finalize plans for open air park meetings opposite the high school. Chaplain C B Varney opens on Sunday at 3 30 PM with Rev Bussing presiding. summer schedule lists several preachers through July with music and a lay turnout urged.

Monroe Ministerial Association C. EB Varney Cry Council Spealer C. B. Varney Bussing Beidler Berkey Vic H. Campbell Bethel

Weather notes outline crop conditions and damage

The week in the state brought near normal temperatures around 73 degrees in the south and west. Rain was light with local severe hail damage in Grant and Vernon counties. Crops show good vigor though low ground and heavy soils remain too wet. corn mitigation continues, oats and barley lodge, hay and potatoes progress, and some crop rots due to wet spells.

Sowthan Grant Vernon

Preparing for Camp by Wisconsin National Guard Units

The Wisconsin National Guard plans for August deployment to Camp Douglas. Three regiments have not yet settled the arrival order but will depart soon. One regiment is scheduled to arrive by ramp Saturday with travel on Friday to avoid Sunday departure. Healing duties are stated at Newport for a few weeks.

Wisconsin National Guard Federal Rovermorent i Camp Douglas

Saloon Changes Hands in Mourne City

Martin Bloty sells his saloon to Wmn Campbell of Sioux City Ja. Henry Winters will serve as bartender at the Ludlow annex. The new owners expect a popular opening at the east side saloon within a week, ending Bloty’s thirty year run in Mourne’s tavern trade.

Martin Bloty Wmn. Campbell Sioux City Ludlow Henry Winters Annex Campbell Mourne Jowyes Flint

Rock County Show Wrecked by Wind Cyclone

A cyclone struck the main tent of George Hall's circus at Sheffield Iowa causing the entire show to collapse. Two men were badly injured, cages were overturned, and many escaped injuries as the tent and poles were hurled into the air. The company aims to repair damages and resume travel toward Evansville and the Buckeye state.

George Hall Bvansville Sheffield Lowe Evansville Iowa Montoy Buckeye

Monroe Seeks Business College and Conservatory

A letter urges Monroe to establish a formal business college and conservatory to boost the city’s prestige. It highlights Monroe’s geographic advantages, musical talent, and potential for economic strength if such an institution is developed. The writer notes local capital and support could sustain foundational growth.

Barrer Monroe Wolvarine Ulus

Pennsylvania Wins College Eight at Poughkeepsie

Pennsylvania defeated Wisconsin by about a half length in the varsity eight at Poughkeepsie New York, grabbing the aquatic championship as Wisconsin faltered mid race and Columbia and Cornell followed.

Pennsylvania Poughkeepsie XN. Y Wisconsin Goswitin H Mall Cornell Columbia Tihie

MISS STAVER GOING ABROAD FOR SUMMER PLEASURE

Miss Frances M. Staver leaves this afternoon for a summer pleasure trip abroad. She joins Mrs. Virgin and two daughters Miss Georgia and Miss Ethel of Platteville. They plan to travel to Chicago then New York to sail July 1 on the Brittanic. The trio, university friends, will visit leading cities and historic sites, returning in late October.

Frances M. Staver Virgin Georgia Ethel Platteville Chicago New York

Surprise Visit for Pastor Be Ready Sermon

Rev Bussing of the U B church received an unexpected visit from church members and friends after a prayer meeting. Rev Berkey assisted as hosts entered unannounced, delivering a brief welcome and presenting refreshments. Mrs Olive Williams gave a purse of money and gifts from friends in recognition of the pastor and his wife. The event celebrated their good work and strong goodwill.

Bussing U. B J. H Berkey Olive Williams

Fourth of July Rates From Winaty Central

Winaty Central will sell to points within wide miles of Monros at one and one third fare for round trips on July 49 andd with good to return until July by TSN WO. SiLby, Ticket Agent.

Winaty Central Monros Unitil Mily TSN WO

Warning to Farmers on Seed Dealers Mix Up

From numerous letters at ship station farmers report seed dealers sold Bird seed rape instead of Dwarf Essex rape for forage. The mistaken seed produces yellow blossoms and wilted plants. sow the Dwar Essex variety before mid season to avoid loss. Madison Agricultural Experiment Station notes the error risks poor yield and advises plowing and reseeding with correct seed.

Lemmy Essex Thier Wid Thier Wid, Ovt Agricultural Experiment Statloin Madison Wisconsin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union OF Hearts Margaret Luchsinger Smith Lewis Elmer Rood Anent James Waddingtom Committee Citizens Bank Linois Central C. H. Winters the Razor C.M St. P. Ry God Weather Bureau the Post Week Williany Mreuport Tean Martin Blow Rock County Geo. Hall J. H. Berkey Conservatory of Music Badger Soxwain Miss Staver Wile
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