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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
5
A telegram confirms Monroe will host Toland’s business university. The city accepts a five year lease at 300 per year and will provide forty $50 scholarships to support desiring students. A fundraising meeting is urged tonight to endorse the plan and advertise the opening by September.
The battalion adjutants of the First Regiment W N G have been named. Major D A Stearns, commanding the first battalion, appointed Capt F F West as adjutant. The other two adjutants are F A Sutherland and Lieut Clarence Christensen, both newly commissioned.
Excursion tickets for July 1 3 and 4 1890 will be sold within 260 miles of Monroe at local one way rates in effect. Tickets valid for one day of sale with return coupon valid until July 8. Announcement by P W Pyrat Agr.
Advertised letters remain at Monroe Wisconsin post office for the week ending June 8 1899. Names include Pat Doyle Mlossie Mayheir George s Moherly Mrs Mary Weismuiler and others calling for these letters. C Benneri P M noted.
Monroe selected as site for the Southwest Wisconsin Masoni Picnic association meeting in June. The Dodgeville gathering drew a large Masonic turnout, with Grand Master Whelan and Grand Secretary Latlin addressing members. Officers elected include President Wrey of Randolph, Vice President Douglas of Monroe, Secretary Zales of Mineral Point, and Treasurer Jenky of Dodgeville.
The Green county Equal Suffragiary convention met at Bradhead on Friday and decided Monroe will host the final nesting in October. A large elegy noted presence with papers on women from several nations. Janet Jennings described women in Haryali and Cubs, while discussions on Cuba, Greece, and Japan highlighted equality and progress. The gathering was well attended and spirited.
Monroe and Bethel delegates returned from the state convention of the United Brothers in Christ at Gillingham with high distinctions. Miss Mac Huffmann of Bethel praised for best paper, re-elected treasurer. Rev. I. Bussing named vice president. Bethel quartet praised. a new department of work for organizers was adopted to visit fields of labor. Rev. H. Urading lauded for Wednesday sermon and elected president of the band. Rev. W.R. Palmer named assistant. The gathering described as inspiring and among the finest held. Take galvanic soap for washing dishes.
Mrs KE Copeland’s flower house showcases a cereus bloom event with seven buds opened and three remaining. The cactus blossoms yearly, drawing crowds from 5 pm as walls fill to witness the buds burst into full bloom. It lasts until midnight when fragrance peaks before fading by daylight.
Last Thursday at Peoria, Irene Abell wed George Wright in a home ceremony at 8 o clock. Rev J Weston officiated. The couple planned a Chicago-Tallian Hickory Lodge honeymoon, with a brief stay at Lake Koshkonong resort before returning. The bride, oldest Abell daughter, is praised as loving and popular. the groom, a Peoria native, recently led his grandfather's abstract business here and is regarded as a capable, respected man.
A. G. Dodge, chairman of the Joon relief committee, received a letter from O. W. Mosher, chairman of the state relief commission, praising local efforts and urging continued contributions. Mosher and Dodge, former assembly members, stress the widespread need and labor to aid widows and injured residents. Contributions to the local relief fund pour in, with surplus sent to other county towns. noncontributors urged to donate through committee members.
National Education Association meetings in Los Angeles feature fare details from Ningis Central Excursions. Tickets valid June 94 to July inclusive with return until September. One route via select cities, stopover allowed west of St. Paul Cheyenne and New Orleans. Rates include 85 to Los Angeles, 52.40 to Portland Spokane Taos Seattle, 26.75 to Helena Butte Anaconda. Further information through WO Kriay Ah LG a.
Local attorneys including P. J. Cleavson Colin W. Wright and A. B. Douglas greeted Judge Dunwiddie at the opening of the Green County circuit court June term. Proceedings opened 11 o clock with some ex parte matters then adjourned to Thursday. A divorce decree was granted in the Hasse case, and Fransia Grant will continue court reporting for the judge. Sheriff Gardner proclaimed the opening and officers were at the desk with a good attendance of attorneys.
Exchanges from other cities report mourning by many women over missing hair switches. A town canvass collected switches valued at 7 to 14 dollars each, leaving about 200 switches unaccounted for. The funeral of Miss Lore Miller, held at her parents’ home, drew large attendance with Rev. Geo. We Case officiating and a solo by Miss Mayse. Pallbearers named were George Schadel Theodore Hitter Tay Brown Harry Latheop Frank Wiles and Ray Crow.
The Delightful Summer Tours offered by the Chicago Milwaukee and Western Railway are advertised under the American Tourist Association. The schedule lists trolley trips through Colorado, visits to Yellowstone Park, and daily shore excursions with all expenses covered. Descriptive itineraries include Ghost Towns and Chicago departures.
The American National Association of Masters of Dancing approved new dances Harvest dance and Princess Louise gavotte at its New York convention. After demonstration in class, they were adopted in schools and clubs nationwide. The Cake Walk and nadrille music were also released for distribution.
A twelve member committee mobilizes to secure scholarships for Tolami’s Enginesay university opening in September. Ten scholarships signed Friday night, more on Saturday, with six months instruction at a reduced rate before regular tuition. Local residents including T Hodges and W W Chadwick among early recipients. list of names and committee members provided.
Chas E Spoor the Evansville horse buyer arrived in town and purchased the trotting mare Queen Almont from C Chadwick for six hundred dollars. The sale marks a notable transaction in local horse trading with Spoor securing the mare.
A new organization named the South western Wisconsin Association of Veterans of the Spanish War forms and will unite with the Northwestern G A R association. It was started at Platteville during a Civil War reunion, with many veterans in attendance and planned expansions beyond the district. Officers include Captain Caray as President and Captain Durne as First Vice President, among others. The first reunion for the younger veterans will occur with a picnic at Lancaster, Cape M C Amby Bechet of
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