Madison Times notes on Hudnall oppose clerks pay protest
Senator Hudnall criticized administrators who exceeded legislative limits and funded state census clerks after the $20 000 appropriation ran out. The assembly approved the Domacho waki bill making minor cigarette use illegal on premises. Ex-Speaker Lenroot may announce candidacy tonight joining Esch Stephenson and Hatton in race.
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Madison
Wis
Hudnall
Houser
I. L. Lenroot
Lenroot
Esch
Stephenson
Hatton
Spooner
Congress Cooper
Davidson Strong
Connor
Gund Named Western General Agent for Williamsburg Fire
Fred M. Gund former secretary and manager of the German of Freeport is named western general agent of the Williamsburg City Fire of New York. His territory covers western states with headquarters in Freeport at the German Insurance building. Chicago will report to New York as before. The agency is expected to be significant for Freeport’s insurance business.
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Fred M. Gund
Freeport
Williamsburg City Fire
New York
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Gentle Cleanse
An advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild liver stimulator that thoroughly cleanses the system and clears pimples. It is pitched as best for women and children since it does not gripe or sicken, outperforming pills and waters. West Side Drug Store runs the ad.
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West Side Drug Store
New County Bookkeeping System Implemented for Farm and Asylum
A county committee appointed by the board introduces a new bookkeeping system for the poor farm and asylum. All orders to the superintendent and trustees go through the county treasurer via the county clerk's office. Trustees will audit and allow bills with the clerk. The treasurer and clerk now use the new books.
Camp Fire at Turner Hall Draws Large Crowd
A wartime camp fire hosted by O F Pinney post at Turner hall attracted a large public audience. Attendance exceeded seating, with Woman's Relief corps and Co H members as guests. George Pettibone of Fox Lake spoke for the Department commander with remarks by Pettibone and Banes wife. Guest musicians and vocalists performed encores. Nettie Booth Wegg trained the young musicians. the event raised funds for war stories and reminiscences and was free to the public.
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O. F. Pinney Pot
Turner Hall
Woman’s Relief Corps
Co. H
Banes
Fox Lake
Pettibone
Waupun
J. H. Palmer
O. F. Pinney Post
Wegg
Badger String Orchestra
Carrie Sullivan Palmer
Lyric
Misses Pyre
Anna
Barbara Blotz
Jessie Green
Grace Dunwiddie
Hattie Bilse
John Malia
Nettie Booth Wegg
Maria
Mortuary Notices For J F Brown And Mrs Green
Relatives have been notified of J F Brown’s death at his home near Guss Iowa. Born April 22 1831 in Danville Illinois he lived in Wisconsin and Iowa and leaves a wife a brother and two sisters. Mrs Emily J Green widow of C L Green died at 84 at Orangeville with funeral held at her daughter’s home then buried in Greenwood cemetery beside her husband. Rev Hunter presided.
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J. F. Brown
Guss
Mr. Brown
Danville
Wisconsin
Juda
Wis
Sarah A. Perrine
Iowa
Brown
Sallie Baily
Fairview School House
Emily J. Green
C. L. Green
E. G. Rathbun
Orangeville
Freedonia
Chatauqua County
New York
Milwaukee
F. B. Lindsay
Freeport
E G. Green
Cedar Rapids
E. R. Burdick
Racine
Greenwood Cemetery
Rev. Hunter
Beckman Visits Son in Chicago as He Improves
Wm Beckman traveled to Chicago to see his son Fred Beckman at Augustana hospital. Fred shows signs of recovery and expects to be discharged soon. Eva Williams entered St Josephs hospital in St Paul for appendicitis and was operated on today. Her condition was described as malignant. she formerly taught locally and her brother in law Supt Geo Swartz received the telegram. The telegram noted the operation went well and the illness had troubled her for some time.
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Wm. Beckman
Chicago
Fred Beckman
Augustana Hospital
Eva Williams
St. Joseph’s Hospital
St. Paul
Geo. W. Swartz
Miss Williams
City Seeks Free Light Under 20 Year Electric Franchise
City form a special committee proposes substitute for Monroe Electric Light and Power 20-year franchise. It requires free lighting to city buildings, sets minimum rates tied to the lowest in small steam-powered cities, restricts new poles on the square, keeps city supervision of pole placement, and reserves right to build municipal plant later.
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Monroe Electric Light and Power Company
Court House
Council Chamber
Monroe Electric Power Standstill With City Franchise
The Monroe Electric Light and Power Company rejects the council’s new electric franchise ordinance. Company owners B. L. Wood and W. P. Bragg warn there will be no day current for power if the city enforces the ordinance. They accuse the city of seeking street lighting free and not providing an exclusive franchise. Wood states the city would lose power service if forced to comply.
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Monroe
Big March Dakota land excursion on new Milwaukee and St. Paul line
A big excursion Tuesday March 19 offers land on the Milwaukee and St. Paul railway in Dakota. Prospects say land is productive, cheap, and likely to rise quickly in value. See A. E. Roop or M. J. Wescoit for details.
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Milwaukee & St. Paul
Dakota
Belleville pair Miss Pearl Webb and Edward Shafer visit Freeport
Miss Pearl Webb and Edward Shafer of Belleville were in Freeport this morning for a brief visit.
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Pearl Webb
Edward Shafer
Belleville
City
Freeport
Grip Epidemic Warns of Severe Illness and Complications
A local physician describes grip as a major city health threat with many reported and unrecorded cases. He notes grip can progress to pneumonia or other complications, cites a severe case in a boy with swollen glands and ear drum involvement, and warns neglecting a cold can lead to prolonged illness and rare mental effects in Richmond, Indiana cases.
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Grip
Richmond
Ind
Brodhead to Vote on License Question
In the upcoming Brodhead city election the license issue will dominate. License supporters must circulate petitions while opponents aim to overturn a recent pro tax and regulation climate. The no license side holds an edge from last vote but shifts in attitude and local management remain.
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Brodhead
Brodhead Register
Healthy stomach promise with Mi-o-na tablets
An advertisement claims Mi-o-na stomach tablets strengthen the stomach and improve digestion. It promotes taking one tablet before meals at Trukenbrod's Pharmacy, noting satisfaction guarantee and a refund if the remedy fails to cure.
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Trukenbrod
W C T U Meeting Rescheduled to Thursday Afternoon
The W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. A. McCammant instead of Friday because Mrs. Charles of Albany county president will be present. All members are expected to attend.
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A. McCammant
Charles
Albany
Reform Wisconsin roads to save a million dollars yearly
W. O. Hotchkiss warned at the American Roadmakers meeting in Pittsburg that Wisconsin’s township based road system wastes money. He noted heavy local road taxes and small districts hinder efficiency while glaciers left abundant macadam material, urging state aided roads to create valuable public works and schools.
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American Roadmakers’ Association
Pittsburg
W. O. Hotchkiss
Agricultural College of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Middle West
Wisconsin Aims $40,000 Road Aid for Two Years
The legislature is urged to appropriate $40,000 annually for two years. Mr Hotchkiss notes lawmakers appear inclined to grant it. Steps are also being taken to amend the constitution to let the state fund hard surfaced road building. Wisconsin would join the ranks of states supporting aid and maintain its progressive west reputation.
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Hotchkiss
Wisconsin
State Aid Commonwealth
Real Estate Transfers List Across Several Towns
Real estate sales include Magdalena Luchsinger to Carterton and Genin for 160 acres in Brooklyn and related parcels in the village of Brooklyn. Margaret Whalen sells Lot 4 Block 3 Brooklyn to John Nevill for 900 dollars. John Wohlwend sells in Decatur Jefferson and Spring Grove for 18,500 dollars. Anton Skindingsrud sells 174 acres in York to Charles L. Walker for 13,300 dollars. George W. Thorp sells 185 by 56 feet in Monroe for 1,200 dollars. John H. Kubli sells lots in Monroe for 1,300 dollars. Thomas Watson and others sell 187.84 acres in Cadiz for 14,062.50 dollars. J. S. Fessenden sells Lot 1 Block 1 Lewis addition Monticello for 2,000 dollars. Sarah A. Ross sells 100 acres in Exeter for 7,750 dollars to Fred Alberton, and Linda C. Scott buys 100 acres from Sarah Ross in Exeter for 5,000 dollars.
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Margaret Whalen
John Nevill
Brooklyn
John Wohlwend
Lewis E. Lewis
Decatur
Jefferson
Spring Grove
Anton Skindingsrud
Charles L. Walker
York
Geo. W. Thorp
W. A. Becker
Emerson & Moulton’s
City of
Monroe
John H. Kubli
Ernest Zuercher
Thomas Watson
John Elmer
Cadiz
Sarah A. Ross
Fred Alberton
Exeter
Linda C. Scott
Sarah Ross
Burhans Testifies To Kidney Cure Longevity
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York states he was cured of a severe kidney trouble by Foley's Kidney Cure after two bottles. He reports brick dust sediment and pain disappeared and claims no relapse over four years. He recommends Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney or bladder issues.
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G. B. Burhans
Carlisle Center
N. Y
Foley
West Side Drug Store
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Geo. G. Wright
Ed. Ruegger
Geo. W. Whalen
Thorp & Gorham
Adams & Case
Simon Strauss
Orfordville
Mortuary Record
Green
Council
Electric Light Company
A. E. Roop Or
Mo. J. Wescotrt
The
Times
Badger Way
Magdalena Luchsinger
Carterton & Genin
Village of
J. S. Fessenden
David Hefty
Lewis
Monticello
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Cravenette
Benkert & Stauffacher South Side Square
Monroe, Wis
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