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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
9
Monroe weekly page records a parade of names and movements including residents traveling to Chicago Stoughton Edmonton and Jamestown along with harvest season church events and upcoming entertainments. It notes births deaths marriages and a funeral and lists auctions and public notices from area towns.
Wednesday visitors include J C Baker in Madison Jacob Figi from Monticello and Chas M Rolph in town Oswald Babler from New Glarus and others travel to Madison for business and social visits Distant trips include J B Treat Ed Carroll to Madison J H Weber and wife head to Lake Kegonsa for summer. Beloit News notes Ralph Cormany and wife returning from Milwaukee after visiting Mrs Wells
Judiciary committee kills a bill by Judge Becker to base monthly court at Brodhead, with strong local opposition from Brodhead Albany and New Glarus attorneys. Hearing held. supporters travel to Madison but session canceled due to senatorial turmoil. Another Becker bill to legalize an illegal salary deal also listed for slaughter.
A claim asserts Miona stomach tablets contain pure bismuth subgallate cerium oxalate sodium bicarbonate and nux vomica to calm stomach bowels nerves and acids. Trukenbrod's Pharmacy offers a refund if it fails to cure, backing the guarantee.
Job notice from Ferd Ingold seeking a female applicant able to speak English and German for general office duties.
Madison May 15 joint legislative convention uses recess to block a Stephenson caucus and open a path for a late bid by Esch Hatton supporters. Ballot totals shift as McGregor slips, with Esch and Hatton backers seeking a new dark horse nominee while Elverson sterilization bill advances 55 to 38.
Sasac Stephenson of Marinette fell four votes short of the U S senatorship as the Republican caucus adjourned to reconvene tonight. He rose from 32 votes Monday to 48 on Tuesday, aided by McGregor supporters. Final tally was Stephenson 48, Hatten 23, Esch 19, McGregor 6, Hudnall 1 across nine ballots.
The text describes a debate over a joint resolution to urge Congress to investigate actions of the federal Supreme Court in the Mayer and Haywood cases. Burke opposed the resolution arguing courts should interpret laws. The measure was indefinitely postponed as eighteen bills were passed or concurred.
Miss Lottie Dwyer and Mr John Elmer of Cadiz were married Wednesday May 8 at Rev A B Bechtolt's home. The bride wore white silk and was attended by Miss Mary Welton. the groom was supported by Mr Walter Rhodes. The couple will reside on a 200 acre farm the groom recently purchased.
Mrs Betty Meese aged about 37 died Tuesday at Freeport after a three year battle with Geare's disease. Born Betty Hansen at Wiota Wisconsin she married Willard Meese who preceded her in death. She leaves two sons aged 4 and 6 and eight relatives including siblings and in laws. Remains to be interred in Warren after the 11 o clock train.
Jean Flower, daughter of Dr and Mrs D Flower of River Falls, is convalescing from diphtheria. Walter Grinnell near the woolen mill will farm another year after trading for an eighty acre farm near Brooklyn. Mr and Mrs James Dooly have moved to Brodhead, with sons William and Edward to run the old homestead. F J Breylinger breaks ground for a 30 by 50 foot brick addition to his hardware business and will move stock into the new part.
Chicago May 16 Special forecast says tonight will be fair and warmer. Friday likely showers.
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