Local Visitors Fill Town from Rust Belt and Beyond
A flood of townsfolk and visitors from Freeport, Janesville, Albany, Madison, Brodhead, Monticello, and Chicago were spotted in the city today. Notables include Geo. Lawyer from Cadiz, Mrs. Chas. Meythaler, and Rev. J. H. Brookhaus, with daily movements reported across several neighboring communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Zilwter
Chicago
Hichard McGrath
Derdan
Will Lucinda Lake
Brodhead
Thes
Dempsey
Albany
Tacubs
Hamilton
Geo. C. Piutaseh
Monticello
G.N. Holhrs
Tra G. Emerick
Twin Grove
al. Lanun
Visity
Freeport
Chas. Koebner
Thisfternoon
Wauvzeku
Wis
Totin Suuberg
Desert San Fernando Advance of U.S. Troops Reaches Town
May 5 report from ManiliA states Major General MacArthur and advancing troops have entered San Fernando, meeting little Filipino resistance after the rebels fled the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maninia
MacArtive
San Ternando
Oll
Ani
Fourth of July Plans Come Ahead of Schedule
The article urges early preparations for a grand Fourth of July celebration, noting last year’s decision to postpone until this year with the aim of a larger event. It calls for community effort to mobilize plans before it is too late.
Boy loses big toe in bicycle chain accident
Clarence Baltzer, a year old boy, recounts a bicycle accident in which his big toe was drawn into a rear sprocket while riding barefoot on a city street. A neighbor helped, doctors treated the wound, and the toe was amputated from the joint. he remains hopeful about riding again with proper foot placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Baltzer
M. Bealtzer
Tncre
Tie
Robert Rate
A. F. Rate
Baltzer
W. J. Mitchell
Inckman
New Law Aims At Filing Birth and Death Certificates
A forthcoming statute changes certificate filings for births and deaths. Previously death certificates went to the register of deeds with a county fee to physicians. unreadable filings fell to the health department. The new law requires all birth and death certificates to be filed with the Health Department, which will then submit monthly returns to the register of deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds
Health Department
Gorham Buys Local Grocery. Keeps Existing Staff
Br D Gorham has purchased the Gilat goth grocery stock of Ww FP Brags as special administrator. Sale was by invoice and completed last week with Gorham taking possession Thursday after the coal was counted. Henry Hoesly remains as right hand man. Gorham pledges honest dealing and to maintain the store's prosperous reputation while attracting new customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. D. Gorham
FP. Brags
Gorham
Henry Hoesly
Tate
Goreham
Beitus
Freeport Harness Meet Opens July 18 at Paylor’s Path
The Freeport driving park association with Henry Dorman as president and J T Taylor as treasurer announces a harness meeting at Paylor’s Path starting July 18, lasting to July 19 and including four or five races. A dozen entries are expected with strong turnout anticipated due to favorable weather and other conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor's Driving Park Association
Freeport
Ory
Henry Dorman
J. TB. Taylor
Sanith
Paylor's Path
Cuevday
Taree
Capitol Fence Removal Plans Spark Madison Park Debate
Report notes a long proposed removal of the Madison Capitol park fence built in 1814 by Gov Wasihura at an expense of 20,000. Repeated plans for removal and street widening would turn the inner park wall into sidewalk, reflecting ongoing discussions and uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Park
Madison
Wasihura
Death Ends Roni Affolter Life At City Hotel Owner
Roni Affolter, longtime proprietor of the City hotel, died Friday morning after a nine day illness. He was born in Switzerland on January 18, 1850 and came to Greenmanty nine years ago. Funeral services scheduled for Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at his home and 3 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical church. He married Elizabeth Roth on December 19, 1892. Affolter, a member of the Deutsche Gesellschaft, Leave a wife and many friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caradice
Della Caradine
Albany
W- H. Caradine
Chas. Meythaler
Fitzgibbons Bros
Jacob Lake
Brodhead
California
Freeport
J. Deitz
John Scher
Martintown
Amie German
Tkinner Creek
Wilhelmia Stolit
Fred- Jerick
Stoldt
Cadiz
Paralysia
Cuiliz Earch
Evangelical Church
Alfred Schnh
Deutsche Gogellaehatt
Universalist
Goldberger
Roni Alvester
City Hotel
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Alolter
Anton Miller
Switzerland
Elizabeth Roth
Bim
Deutsche Gesellschaft
Shooting Park Hinges in Doubt May Be Acted On
Debate over retaining or disposing the Shooting Park east of the city hinges on financial viability repair needs and aging grounds. Monroe Sharp Shooters Society faces costs to modernize a 6.5 acre tract near town, with members urged to recruit younger suffers to keep the property as a club reserving its outdoor timber and shade for future seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tans
U. B. Church
A. J. Hood
Monroe
U. B
Franklin
Ninathy Shields
Simdny
Freeport
Stiol
Snd
bin Palin
Monroe Sharpshooters Society
Shooting Park
Sud
Vai Nto
Hays
Sharpshootora Society
suMterin
Tillers of the Soil Forecast a Strong Seed Season
Farmers report encouraging seeding conditions after recent rains. The crop outlook is favorable and farmers feel hopeful about a timely start, noting last year’s late spring due to a cold spell delayed planting and shipments.
Love's Mating in May Fulton Dunlap Wedding in Fulton
A quiet First ward wedding linked Miss Susan Dunlap to Mr. Richard H. Fulton at 6 o'clock Thursday. Ceremony led by Rev. J H Barkey in the Dunlap home. Small circle witnesses. light supper served. Bride praised for character and intellect. groom from Pontiac, set to study in Valparaiso, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton—Dunlap
Susan Dunlap
Richard H. Fulton
Jereme B. Dunlap
J H Barkey
Christian Church
Pontiac
Valparaiso
Ind
Bie
Monroe Friguda
Madison Summer Meeting of Wisconsin City Supervisors
The Wisconsin Association of City Superintendents and Supervising Principals with UW faculty will meet in Madison on Friday May 26. One fare round trip will be charged. The event is held by special invitation of the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Madison
University
Drunken New Glarus Farmer Commits Self-inflicted Death
In New Glarus township a man identified as Aash Deed died by shooting himself between Monday night and Wednesday morning after returning home intoxicated. His wife and child were in the house earlier. upon his wife's father’s arrival to investigate, the incident was discovered. The event ends with the farmer’s suicide leaving unclear motives and no further details released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Glaus Township
Smael
Tebitue
Awit
Ehilem Fron
Howe
Avife
Milwaukee Carnival Directors Plan Parade of Fools
Milwaukee carnival officials announce a proclamation inviting Wisconsin residents to attend carnival events on June 27 including the Parade of Fools. The celebration aims to showcase artistic costumes with at least five thousand participants and maskers, in a historic display during the day’s festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Isskerd
Pacific Pacodys
Canton murder case raises questions of self defense
In Canton, McCullough was killed Monday by Eunice Brown who fired after he attacked her with a heavy chain. The coroner's jury ruled homicide, noting Brown sustained serious injuries but released her from custody. No suspect claimed McCullough's body and it was buried by the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCullough
Canton
Eunice Brown
McCullough
Brow
Monroe Booked for Spanish Gun Relic in City
Congressman H A Cooper arranged to bring a cannon salvaged from the flagship Maria Teresa sunk at Santiago July 3 1808. The 675 pound gun with a 110 inch barrel and 1200 pound carriage shows fire marks and will be housed indoors. City to pay transport. Cooper volunteered to lead the effort to secure the relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Cooper
Monrot
Cervero
Maria Teresa
Santiago
Congresarui
Hhis Akposa
Moarou Ag
A. C. Dodge
Congressman Cooper
Cours
Milwaukee bids for First Regiment headquarters
Monroe loses its grip on guard HQ as four Milwaukee companies form a battalion to push Milwaukees for the First Regiment command. If Milwaukee gains the headquarters Col Seaman may lead, with Gul B P Schadel retiring. Under the reorganization no Fourth Regiment remains and Cok DB M Sounan loses a billet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cok DB. M
Sounan
Dill the Ring Sheds Name Amid Rain and Town Growth
Correspondence from Monday May 7 1890 notes heavy rain and flood limits with Dill the Ring renamed from Pinkettts Crossing and Monroe visitors seen near the station. J W Montgomery plans a house tract project while Dr Woolhiser changes cars at Prepport. New depot agent Mr Smith expects his family, and boarding house plans surface as Mrs Sunberg recovers. Depot has been repaired repainted replastered with improved passenger accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinketts Crossing
Clarence Pickett
Geo. Log
Martintown
Smith
Sunberg
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Fred Granert
Sherif Gardner
Darlington
S. Wells
Woodford
Mrs. J. Bauman
Brownown
Geo. Lawyer
A.S. Clark
Belleville
Frid Barks
Wimnits
FG. Legler
Lancaster
Jacob Reger, Jr
Blanchardville
Gen. H. Decker
K. C. Wichelt
Tula
City
GS. Tochtersian
W. Krueger
Jordan
H. E. Dreyer
G. O. Stearns
Henry Baer
New York City
Laurens Gardner
Hillside
D. C
Tracy
Oakley Merchant
W. TD. James
Genoa
W. EB. Wood
Marion
Kenna
Gottlib Wittwer
Mina N. Draywiddie
Bernard Jinwiddie
Janesville
BR. B. Clark
Kota
Hortonville, Wis
JL H. Brookhaus
Clara Fessenden
Mra R. Melcomib
Laton Wilson
Cedar Rapids
W. Dridge
Michigan
Juneaville
A. J. Tlood
Bethel Church
Mrscoda
Teton HL. Charlton
Mra
Pw. Paffer
Keuper
Vrankk Kenper
North Praire
Apind
J. W. Kemper
L. J B. Gattle
Hagerton Attoraey
Suiley
Mary Gattle
Winslow
Desert San Fernando
MacArthur Allives
Burniny
Montes
Digit
Glascutt
Capitol
Roni
Aash
Paul Disch
John Gettings
Seth Vay
Milwakee
Cervera
Montean
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