Wisconsin Senate Fight Spurs Candidacy Moves
Madison March 14 Senator Hudnall denounced lawmakers disobeying appropriation limits and costly clerks on the state census after funds ran out. The Assembly backed a bill criminalizing cigarette use by minors and banning smoking on business premises. Ex-Speaker Lenroot expected to announce a run, joining Cooper and Davidson as prospective candidates for Spooner’s seat. The latest plan calls for a Republican caucus to nominate now, delaying formal election until May 14 per the attorney general.
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TIMES
Madison
Wis
Hudnall
Houser
Assembly
Domachowski
Minora
I. L. Lenroot
Lenroot
Bach
Stephenson
Hatton
Spooner
Congress Cooper
Davidson
Connor
Gund Named Western General Agent of Williamsburg Fire
Fred M. Gund, former secretary and manager of the German Insurance in Freeport, has been appointed western general agent of the Williamsburg City Fire of New York. His territory includes the western United States with HQ in Freeport. Chicago remains reporting to New York. The appointment is expected to boost Freeport's insurance prospects.
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Fred M. Gund
Freeport
Williamsburg
New York
Fire tax paid memorandum for Monroe fire department 1906
Memorandum lists insurance agents payments to Treasurer W. W. Chadwick for 1906 fire tax in Monroe. Entries include Teter & Treat 168.84, A. Stearn & Co 25, Geo. G. Wright 55.85, Ed. Ruegger 28.20, Geo. W. Whale 206, Thorp & Gorham 2.48, Adams & Case Madison 3.59, Simon Strauss Or Fordville 3a. Total appears as a mis-typed sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
W. W. Chadwick
Monroe Fire Department
Teter & Treat
A. Stearn & Co
Geo. G. Wright
Ed. Ruegger
Geo. W. Whale
Thorp & Gorham
Adams & Case
Madison
Simon Strauss
Fordville
Seeyseseeseesenh
Camp fire tribute by O F Pinney post entertains many
A Turnerball Tuesday evening camp fire hosted by O F Pinney post G A R drew about 20 city residents who could not be seated. The event honored Department Commander Banes and wife and Assistant Adjutant General Pettibone with remarks by Pettibone and Banes. Mrs Carrie Sullivan Palmer led vocal numbers with Lyric sextette and Miss Pyre among performers. The Wegg and Badger String orchestras presented a lively program to enthusiastic applause.
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O. F. Pinney
Turnerball
Woman's Relief Corps
Co. H
Banes
Fox Lake
Pettibone
Waupun
Grace Dinwiddie
Hattie Bilse
John Malia
Nettie Booth Wegg
Maria
Mortuary notices report Brown and Green deaths in 19th century era
Relatives notified of F Brown's death at his Guns Ia home born April 22 1821 Danville IA. He moved from Wisconsin to Town in 1868 and left a wife three siblings and a devout Christian life. Emily J Green widow of L Green dies at 84 at Orangeville with five children five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral service conducted by Rev Hunter in Orangeville. body buried at Greenwood cemetery beside her husband. Wm Beckman travels to Chicago for son Fred Beckman under Augs tegn hospital care. Eva Williams hospitalized in St Paul for appendicitis. operation successful but malignant. Subscription ad for The Times.
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F. Brown
Guns, Ia
Brown
Danville
Wisconsin
Juda
Wis
Misa Saral A. Perrine
Sallie Baily
Fairview School House
Emily J. Green
E.G. Rathbun
Orangeville
F. B. Lindsay
Freeport
G. Green
Cedar Rapids
B. R. Burdick
Racine
Greenwood Cemetery
Rev. Hunter
Eva Williams
St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Paul
Geo. W. Swartz
Miss Williams
City Seeks Free Light With 20 Year Monroe Franchise
A city special committee reviewed a substitute for a 20 year Monroe Electric Light and Power franchise. The proposal would require free lighting to city buildings and limit pole placement on the square while preserving city supervision and a future municipal plant option.
NO POWER NOW IN MONROE ELECTRIC FRANCHISE
Monroe Electric Light and Power Company objects to a council draft ordinance governing the franchise arguing it would force free lighting and street power despite not granting an exclusive monopoly. B L Wood says if the city insists on the terms there will be no day current for power purposes and the city may have to do without a power service.
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Monroe Electric Light and Power Company
Court House
Monroe
Wood
Big excursion to Dakota lands via Milwaukee and St. Paul rail
Ho for the West a big excursion next Tuesday March 19 to lands on the new Milwaukee and St. Paul railway in Dakota. A great chance to get rich productive land at the lowest price and sure to increase wealth quickly. See A B Roop or Jno J Wescott. Miss Pearl Webb and Edward Shafer of Belleville were in the city and went to Freaport this morning.
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Milwaukee & St. Paul
Dakota
A. B. Roop
Jno
J. Wescott
Pearl Webb
Edward Shafer
Belleville
City
Freaport
Grip Epidemic Warns of Severe Complications and Pneumonia
A local physician warns that grip remains severe with many unreported cases and strange forms that complicate treatment. He cites a boy with swollen glands, ear and throat involvement, and notes several cases where neglect leads to long recovery, including insanity in two Richmond men. Prompt action is urged to prevent serious aftereffects.
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Richmond
Ind
Brodhead 10 Vote On License Question
The Brodhead Register notes a city election issue over liquor licenses. It reports supporters expect a contentious fight with the no license side holding a local edge from the previous vote, but tax concerns and regulatory dissatisfaction may shift opinions before the forthcoming city election.
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Brodhead
Brodhead Register
Healthy Stomach and Menus at Trukenbrod's Pharmacy
An ad promotes Mi-ona stomach tablets as a lasting remedy for indigestion. It claims tablets strengthen the stomach, boost gastric juice, and enable natural digestion when taken before meals. Trukenbrod's Pharmacy reports steady sales and a money back guarantee. The W T U meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs A McCammant due to the county president visiting Albany. all members expected.
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Trukenbrod
Miona
A. McCammant
Charles
Albany
Antiquated Road System Wastes Wisconsin Road Tax
W. O. Hotchkiss told Pittsburg audience that Wisconsin’s township based road districts fragment work and waste funds. He noted glaciers left durable macadam material and urged reform via state aid roads that add value beyond local improvements, effectively turning each road into a community asset.
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American Roadmakers’ Association
Pittsburg
W. O. Hotchkiss
Agricultural College of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Town Board of Supervisors
Middle West
Calumet Baking Powder Beat by Test Calumet
Legislature asked to appropriate 40000 annually for two years to support baking powder testing and road funding. Hotchkiss noted lawmakers likely favorable. Moves to amend the constitution to allow state aid for hard surfaced roads. Wisconsin aims to join states aiding infrastructure and maintain its progressive Western reputation.
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Hotchkiss
Wisconsin
State Aid Commonwealth
Real estate transfers list Brooklyn and nearby towns
Real estate sales show Magdalena Luchsinger to Carterton and Genin 160 acres in Brooklyn and Genin parcels in Brooklyn and in the village of Brook lyn. Margaret Whalen to John Nevill 900 dollars for a Brooklyn lot. John Wohlwend to Lewis E. Lewis for Decatur Jefferson and Spring Grove properties at 18500. Anton Skindingsrud to Charles L. Walker 174 acres in York for 13300. Geo. W. Thorp to WA Becker 13 by 56 feet outlet 8 in Monroe for 1200. John Kubli to Ernest Zuercher lots 9 12 13 16 blk 1 in Monroe for 1300. Thomas Watson et al to John Elmer 197.84 acres in Cadiz for 14062.60 3.8 Fessenden to David Hefty pt lot blk 1 Lewis ad in Monticello for 2000. Sarah A. Roas to Fred Alberton 100 acres in Exeter for 7750. Linda Scott to Sarah Ross 100 acres in Exeter for 5000.
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Margaret Whalen
John Nevill
Brooklyn
John Wohlwend
Lewis E. Lewis Tradt
Decatur
Jefferson
Spring Grove
Anton Skindingsrud
Charles L. Walker
York
Geo. W. Thorp
Becker
Emerson & Moulton’s Ad
City of
Monroe
John
Kubli
Ernest Zuercher
Thomas Watson
John Elmer
Cadiz
Fessenden
David Hefty
Lewis Ad
Monticello
Sarah A. Roas
Fred Alberton
Exeter
Linda
Scott
Sarah Ross
Carlisle Center Man Praises Foley Kidney Cure
G I Burhans of Carlisle Center New York testifies four years after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports relief from kidney disease symptoms including brick dust sediment and pain, claiming no relapse and urging others with kidney or bladder trouble to use the remedy.
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G. B. Burhans
Carlisle Center
N.Y
Foley
West Side Drug Store
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Big Easterns Fire Company
W. Chadwick
Ilerk
O. F. Pinney Post
Mortuary Record
Wm. Beckman
Chicago
Fred Beckman
Augustana Hospital
the Times
Electric Light
Eléctric
Light Company
Magdalena Luchsinger
Carterton & Genin
Village of
Gi. B. Burhans
Fou
The
Cravenette
Monroe, Wis
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