Guardsmen to Participate in Memorial Day Exercises
Adjt. Gen. Boardman prepares orders for Spanish American War veterans in the National Guard to take part in Memorial Day events on May 30. Others not currently in the guard may also participate. Annual encampment orders await the federal inspector's definite status. Sheriff Gardner will attend the Interstate Sheriff's Association convention in Minneapolis on June 13 and 14.
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Adjt
Boardman
Tng
Gardner
Inter-State Sheriff's Association
Minneapolis
George R South Led Quiet Life and Journalism Career
George R. South died peacefully at home in the fourth ward after weeks of illness from heart failure. Born March 28, 1841 in Oronaville, he lost a leg in youth, endured illness, and built a varied career from carriage business to jewelry trade. He edited the Liberal Press and co-founded the Monroe Sun, later running a weekly paper until health declined. He was known for generosity toward the poor and a fearless, witty pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. South
Los
Ihed
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Wisconsin
Soma
Liberal Press
JT. T. Carr
Monroe
Sun Fist
Flo
Andy Arrasm
Mr. South
Naver
Rownaville
Allergheny
Death of Monroe editor and publisher Mr. South
Days of boyhood in Pittsburg and final move to Monroe mark the life of editor and publisher Mr. South. He was survived by three sisters and four brothers, after his father John Synth died in 83. The community mourns a man well known for his work and broad circle of friends.
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Boyhowl
Pittsburg
Monroe
Isi
John Synth Divd
Mr. South
Masonic Honor Funeral for Wan J. Considine
A large crowd from Masonry and social life attends the funeral of Wan J Considine at Greenwell Cemetery after services at the home. The Masonic lodge Eastern Star Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen led the tribute with hymns scripture readings and remarks by Rev Chris I Varney. Pallbearers include F J Bolender Andrew Lewis J Kiwlen In J D Dmawilltlie J J Indy and Christ Roth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan. J. Considine
Greenwool Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
Masong
Haxtern Stu
Knights of Pythias
Itudies Quartette
Chris, I. Varney
Andrew Lewis
J. Kiwlen
J. D. Dmawilltlie
J. J. Indy
Christ Roth
Death of an Old Citizen Nathaniel Butterfield
Telegram from Waterloo Ia announces Nathaniel Butterfield's death after long illness. Born April 4 179?2 in New York he lived in Monroe from 1844 then moved to Waterloo in 1863 returning briefly before settling with his son Henry. Survived by wife two sons and a daughter in law, longtime Democrat and Masonic member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Butterfield
Waterloo
Mr. Butterfield
New York
Monroe
Henry Butterfield
Kon
W. P. Brigg
Samel Butterfield
Butterfield
Masonic Lodge
WGTU Election Sets Superintendents and Delegates
At the last WGTU meeting officers for departments were elected including Livangelical-Mis, Tires-Marx, Legalation and Petition, and Missionary secures. Delegates to the state convention at Oshkosh were chosen: Miss Shallsburg, Pick, Gad Monene, and others. Community contributions totalling two thousand dollars supported fair grounds improvements as spirits rise for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WGTU
Clematin
Tires - Marx
A. Tooth
Sirs Peal
Sinook
Loyal Qhara Vel Flower Missions
Z. We Odell
Lethit Glommer
Scientife
Tanyqrance
Chartine Booth
Chesetiro
Sehadel
Stearta
Varney
Petera
Mies Taenvene Gardner
Oshkowh
Shallsburg
Glorious Fourth Planned for Monroe Celebration
Monroe prepares a grand Fourth of July with a $1000 guarantee fund to back a $7000 celebration. A business-led finance committee will canvass merchants to fund forenoon exercises on the square, an afternoon fairground program with paid admissions, and evening fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Fair Ground
Zustantes
JT. J
Isuhudy
J.il. Durst
Jac. Karlen
B.D. Gorhan
Ed. Carroll
Frank A. Treat
Andrew Lewis
GT. Hodges
Mourne
Suggestion for the Churches by Rev Berkey in Madison
The piece argues for an advertising plan to solve church funding without the irritant collection plate. A cartoon by Ned Wondman accompanies the idea, showing how posters and ads might finance church papers while keeping reader interest.
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J. H W. Berkey
Madison
Onin Ehich
Ned Wondman
Haviige
Church Bayer
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Doctor S$ecrist
State Board of Medical Examiners
Uiropea
Anfrica
Ind
Euyrope
America
Gonsult
Seerish
Trad
H.C. Scrist
Milwaukee
Montrose
Grover
Siain
Eample
Ourarua
Devin
Peste Hou
Parka
Muntea Vfree
Weis
Chicago
L. Mead Cycle Company
TER
C. Kundert Hardware CO
Ini
the Times
Gen. Boardman
Miles
Dr. Milas Medical Company
Elkhart
Visineas
Monroe Brewery
Adam Blumer
Greenwood
Wm. J. Considine
Masonic Order
Eastern Star
Rev
J. H. Berkey
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