Aged Lady’s Long Journey Home From Illinois Depot
Mrs Adeline Wilsy aged 86 left Illinois Central depot to return to Switzerland her native home after six years in the United States. Her daughter Mrs Emil Kempfer of Argyle wept as the farewell occurred. Kempfer’s husband’s brother Jacob Kempfer and family will meet her at Freeport and accompany her to Switzerland. Jacob Karlen provided travel arrangements and others contributed funds for her journey home.
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Nothor
Ilinois
Ibis
Qines
Natice
Adeline Wilsy
Switzerland
Emil Kempfer
Argyle
Jacob Kemp
Last Week of Early Evening Closing in City
The city enters the last week of early closing with shops set to stay open evenings starting Monday. Winter hours ended at 6 20 p.m. after merchant agreement, with most opting for April 1st as spring trade begins, and the policy expected to continue in future winters as a benefit to workers and clerks.
Millionaire-backed beet sugar plant planned at Menominee
A stock company with $6,000,000 capital aims to build a large beet sugar factory in Menominee Michigan. Estimated cost $500,000 to $600,000, plant to be completed by January next. Daily output projected at 1,000 barrels. Strong capital support expected to aid farmers and local industry.
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Menominee
Mich
W& Toon
Pianist and Band Holder Attend Uni Event Delayed
Typo riddled notice mentions a piano tuning and a band act titled Fron Vien tit. It notes a listing at an event on Spal 4 with references to a university, critics, and a jeweler A. Millar handling orders and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pischer
Ordey
Aniiversty
A. Millar
Jewler
Illinois Couple Wed by Rev J A Beidler in Quiet Ceremony
Miss Nettie Whitson of Stockton and Mr George Ortmeyer from Davis County drove to Joliet to wed Tuesday evening at Grave Lutheran Church pastor Rev J A Beidler's residence. The 22 year old groom and his 18 year old bride faced parental opposition but planned a life together and seemed very happy on their return trip.
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Nettie Whitson
Stockton
Davis County
George Ortimeyer
Willow
J. A. Deidler
Grave Lutheran Church
Ilinois
Cita
Many
Local notices from Monroe Buckskin and surrounding towns
A flood of brief items from Monroe Buckskin and nearby areas notes visits between residents, farm moves and sales, schooling, and daily tasks. People like Tom and Kettiy Mosakan, Bert Bindsey, Miss Caroline Brouge, Jerry Shea Sr., and Jas Flanigan are mentioned among numerous neighbors visiting relatives and handling local business.
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Tom
Kettiy Mosakan
Monroe
Bert Bindsey
Buckskin
Caroline Brouge
Jerry Shea, Sr
Daugster Hila
Grady and Carroll
Mike Keegan
Fitzgibbons Bros Paving The Way After Fire
Fitzgibbons Bros rebuilds after a recent fire. Partially destroyed buildings are repaired and fitted for emergency use. Three floors of activity with many workers, stock restored, and a full line of vehicles on display. 480 sets of wheels to finish, planning a strong season ahead.
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Fitzgibbons Bros
Juda Village Notes and Local Visitors Amid Vacations
No vacant houses in Juda as winter lingers. Village schools close for two weeks. Many residents and visitors are mentioned attending visits, revivals, and church events. Arthur Bulfinel fosters a village library project, with books kept in the post office and Hill as librarian.
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Juda
Pension Claim Fails Under Scrutiny of Cold Muster Endorsement
A Third Ohio Cavalry veteran named Jacob Frish seeks a pension claiming a hand to hand fight on July 8, 1863, with sabre wounds and a gunshot. An examiner demands sworn details on weapon type, witnesses, shots fired, and sequence, plus dates, distances, and corroboration before any grant. The Monroe Comnes band plans a season closer with tickets at seven and fifteen cents for spectators.
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Jacob Frish
Third Ohio Cavalry
Angerely Hacker
Monroe Comnes
Local notes from Clarno and nearby towns
March 4 1809 reports John Frantachy buying cablle in town while mayor awards a Luss from the station. Carroll of Monroe visits F B Wolf. Mrs P Albrighta travels to Monroe to visit her sister. George Altman to make chiese at Schringr factory in camping summer. Mr and Mrs Young from Orangeville visit B F Wolf. Purner Painter’s mishap at the depot injures its rig. High water Sunday night damages Beckanay’s dam causing mill idle time. Dr Daily of Orangeville and Dr Staly of Freeport operate on Mrs Charles Dinges. Dr Mair of Freeport improving, TE Woll hopes for full recovery.
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P. Albrighta
Monroe
George Altman
Schringr
Mrs. Young
Orangeville
B. F. Wolf
Purner Painter
Beckanay
Dr. Daily
Staly
Freeport
Charles Dinges
de. Mair
Unclear fragmentary report on Monday snow and local preachers
A fragmentary recount mentions fresh snow Monday night and individuals named Adhanan Manard and Rex Pavesi, with a reference to a Linonclave Sunday morning sermon. Travel actions and machine agents are noted as beginning to move across part of the country.
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Rex. Pavesi
Monror
Sanday
Unclaimed Letters at Monroe Postoffice 1899 List
Postoffice at Monroe Wisconsin for week ending March 11 1899 shows unclaimed letters. Names include Fred Moore Hutchison Webner Mrs Rose Wittmer and Benvert P M. A caller must say advertised and give the date of issue.
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Monroe
Wis
Fred Moore
Hutchison Webner
Rose Wittmer
Benvert
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Eoneg
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Tre Soars
J.W. Odell
Heart
Mrs. Adeline Wiess
Big Geet
Menominee, Mich
Willie
Illinois
JO Davis County
Newtis Whilson
George Ortmeyer
J. A. Beidler
Correspondense
Culliz Priday
Jas. Flanigan
Jno. Keegan
Jno. Monahan
J. Ritter
Steve Hare
Hawthorn
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Oak
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Wins Register
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Old Mexico
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
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Ageut
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Aid
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Ruy. J. Andereck
Albany
P. Rogers
Ino. Swan
Wees
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Miranda Swan
J. Clawson
Clarno
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Maredaa
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Moncay
Charles Manard
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State OF
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Mu Forsild
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Eva
Ole Frysilis
Chr Wan Tivanson
Adams
J.M. Beceek
Tudge
J.T. Stuuitton
Hurevy Glyen
Hepwar Torin
Anid County
UG Court House
Michael Fattoy
Str Aimy
Mxeter
Dounly
Marel
J. M. Becker
Dadue
J.T Simtiy
Mardy Apthy
Morac
Puusday
Marek
Adel 'T. Vanou
A.D
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Dude
Meh
Statioof
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Lily Neetoy
Tavingytou
Phy Bee
Onis Ammians
Miresseiel
Che
Duine Tostres
Mourne Brewery
Adam Blumer
Econ
Spangler
Pioneer Gus Store
Bihawn
Seisaars
Morgan & Wright Tires
Daneggausese
Guogsney
Desiane Corynignts &O
Angong
Minn & Co
Chaine
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