Bentley Gets Job as Wisconsin Internal Revenue Collector
Washington March 1 The president nominated Frank R Bentley a Baraboo lawyer to be collector of internal revenue for the western district of Wisconsin. He was recommended by Senator Spooner and would succeed James G Monahan of Darling ton. The district covers the western half of the state with headquarters in Madison. Salary is 4500 a year.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Frank R. Bentley
Wisconsin
Bentley
Baraboo
Spooner
James G. Monahan
Darlington
la Follette
Monahan
Internal Revenue
Madison
Cooper
House
Alfred B. Kildon
Brodhead
Conference Committee
Post Office
Bank Marble Giveaway Sparks Citywide Marble Boom
A Dodgeville bank distributed 2,500 marbles to boys at the town’s storefront after school. The event drew a large crowd and the marble sale exploded, with about 10,000 marbles sold and a new order for 25,000 more placed to meet demand.
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Dodgeville Bank
Bank
Burglary at Shullsburg Post Office Stumps Police
Government agents labor to identify burglars who blew the safe at the Shullsburg post office Tuesday morning. Track evidence is scarce, no arrests have been made, and the robbery was discovered hours after the crime, allowing the bandits to escape.
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Government
Shullsburg
Firms in Green County Face Prosecution for Late Reports
Madison reports no leniency for corporate companies in Green County and across the state that failed to file annual reports with the secretary of state. March 1 is the deadline for reports covering the year ended December 31, 1906. State blanks and circulars have urged compliance after hundreds missed last year.
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Green County
Madison
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Advertises Biliousness Relief
An advertisement promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a gentle stimulant for liver and bowels that cures biliousness and habitual constipation without nausea or griping. It claims pleasant taste and urges refusing substitutes, from West Side Drug Store.
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Orino
West Side Drug Store
Elect New Officers Hope To Interest Dairymen
A local meeting aims to elect new officers and engage dairy farmers. Resolutions passed express appreciation for the state’s work and encourage continued support from the dairy community.
Abolish Fees Bill Introduced and Cheese Association Convenes
The judiciary committee introduces a bill to abolish county judge fees and set salaries by population. Thomas Luchsinger is elected president of the Southern Wisconsin Cheesemakers and Dairy men’s Association at its convention, with John Webinger and others elected to officer posts. A resolution proposes renaming the group and calls for better roads and fair cheese rates. The Harmonie Glee club concert supported the event, followed by a social dance and cheese instruction sessions.
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Committee On Judiciary
Senate
Thomas Luchsinger
Southern Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ Association
John Luchsinger
Henry Elmer
John Webinger
Woodford
S. J. Stauffacher
Monroe
Jos. Ackerman
Jac. Karlen, Sr
A. C. Trachsel
A. C. Dodge
Southern Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ and Dairymen’s Association
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
County Board of
Green
J. M. Becker
County Board
County of
Harmonie Glee Club
Zumkehr
Time Lost in Debate and Long Session Predicted
In Madison on March 1 the senate pushed business while the assembly spent two hours debating earlier morning session times. A long session is expected with adjournment unlikely before July fourth. The Senate advanced a land price bill and the Assembly favorable reported a resolution to investigate state printing, part of a push for a state printery. An appropriation of 10,200 for life insurance and state university investigations was favorably reported by the claims committee.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Assembly
Morris
Assembly Committee
Social Democrats
State University
Committee On
Law Could Extend City Officers’ Terms
A 1905 state law may remove the need to elect an assessor and constables this spring in the city. City Clerk Gettings says the act fixes two year terms for city officers other than aldermen and supervisors. If correct, Robert Miller would hold over another year, while a treasurer must be elected to fill a vacancy for a two year term.
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Gettings
Robert Miller
Boy hunter kills large San Diego wildcat
Sixteen year old Roderick Billon of Spreckels Heights fired twice at a large wildcat in Mission Valley, killing it instantly. The carcass measured five feet four inches and weighed eighteen pounds. His mother is Nettie Roderick, formerly of the city.
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Roderick Billon
Spreckels Heights
San Diego
San Diego Sun
Mission Valley
Billon
Nettie Roderick
Gritty Six Lead Mill Fire Near Cuba City Ruins Site
A fire Thursday night destroyed the Gritty Six lead mining mill three miles from Cuba City. Loss about $24,000 with $12,000 insured. Owned mainly by Janesville men and Monroe stockholders including J. L. Rood E. T. Gardner J. H. Durst S. S. Summers Franklin Mitchell and Andrew Hawthorn. Fire appears arson as evidence indicates. The roaster valued at $8,000 survived. Stockholders had just met to reorganize the company cutting capital from $100,000 to $40,000.
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Cuba City
Janesville
Monroe
J. L. Rood
E. T. Gardner
J. H. Durst
S. S. Summers
Franklin Mitchell
Andrew Hawthorn
Prostate and Kidney Trouble Warns Men Past Sixty
Advertises Foley's Kidney Cure for enlarged prostate and kidney disorders. Claims many seniors find relief, citing a letter from Rodney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri who at 91 reports improvement after two bottles. Includes purchase location West Side Drug Store.
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Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rock Port Mo
West Side
Good Roads Convention to Be Held at Madison April 10
To aid in securing a good roads constitutional amendment from this legislature a good roads convention will be held at Madison April 10. Leading advocates from across the country will attend the event for the cause.
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Madison
Civil Service Examination Notice at City Post Office
An examination for clerks and a male carrier will be held at the city post office on Saturday March 16. For blanks and full information on qualifications duties salaries vacancies promotions address Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Post Office City.
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Board of Civil Service Examiners
Beloit Y M C A to Meet Cardinals at Armory
The Beloit Y M C A basketball team and the Cardinals will play basketball at the armory next Wednesday evening.
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Beloit Y. M. C. A
Cardinals
Armory
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Safe Under Pure Food Law
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and remains unaffected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The notice recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
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Foley
West Side Drug Store
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Urges Mothers Care
An old advertisement urging mothers to prevent child illness with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets sold by A. F. Lichtenwalner. It promotes the product as a swift messenger of health priced at 35 cents.
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Hollister
A. F. Lichtenwalner
Miss Lizzie Haren Visits Relatives in City from Chicago
Miss Lizzie Haren arrives in the city from Chicago to spend time with relatives and enjoy a brief visit. She is publicly noted as a guest of local families and plans sightseeing during her stay.
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Lizzie Haren
Chicago
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