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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
4
A flurry of guests and locals traverse the city with many names and origins noted. Bert Recon from Mauti well and H Dittimarix from Brown Ween appear among visitors, while Mrs John Legler of India and Mrs Mary Cheesbro from Sebalta are seen in town. Concurrently, several residents depart for Madison, Chicago, Freeport and other locales, and a string of business calls and meetings mark the day.
A Wisconsin railroad announced opening day fare of one cent from all points to Milwaukee for the Milwaukee carnival with a three day round trip rate. Nancy Newman guardianship case before Judge Becker in county court. J A Bart appointed, then set aside due to irregularities. Monroe Ministerial association chose Rev Charles E Varney for baccalaureate. Dr Henry Coleman offered June 4 visit. open air union meeting discussed but unresolved.
Monroe area reports a bustle of visitors and residents traveling to Madison Chicago and Freeport with many in town for business visits sales trips and social calls. Local figures include J B Treat Park Monroe and Gree County residents visiting Orangeville Brodhead Monticello and Browntown as well as shipments and stock movements.
Albany community column notes unsettled weather and local chatter. Mentions Chas Ball and Lauren Hulburt visiting Albany, Mrs. Griffith away with nieces, funeral near Juda, Minnesota trip by Smiley and Hulburt, and possible residence purchase by Avery Sutherland. Also reports church events, Sunday services, measurements for Co. H uniforms, Sentinel printing premium list, and local visits and travel among residents.
Journal notes show corn planting progress amid wet weather with farmers rushing to plant. Mentions Louis Sivkinger with oil wagon, John Nevin on sick list, Spnons the Rockford agent visiting W. Krueger, a large gathering at John Gavigan’s house, Joseph Aultiman’s planter, Edna Shull’s horse incident, and social visits among Bloom, Tavod Stantfurher, Summat family, and Cora Stark. Stock marketed at Monroe, W. Krmegger’s egg trip, Ether King’s Monroe call, and Emma Knoble’s Sunday loss.
Co. H and ex servicemen will march to the cemetery on Memorial Day alongside old veterans. The public schools teachers initially joined the invited pupils but declined to march, stirring tension with veterans who now accept their absence. The outcome may affect arrangements for Cemetry ceremonies and student participation. Local residents mention teachers’ patriotism while noting fatigue during school duties.
John Gettings offers hama shouldery baton and barrels pork at lower prices than competitors. The meat is described as of very best quality, from choice young hogs, carefully packed and cured by Dita. 142m.
The Monroe gun club held a weekly gas shoot at the fairground Tuesday afternoon featuring three 25 shot events. Notable scores included I. N. Black 20 in the first event, J. Karlen Jr 19, and L. Stevenson 17. In the second event I. N. Black led with 19, followed by J. Karlen dr 1 and Stevenson 15. The third event saw Dr. C. W. Bennett 21, Lewis Dodge 19, J. Karlen dr 18, and I. Black 15. Visitors Miss Marie Carroll and Mrs. Ellen Carroll were in Freeport this morning, with Mrs. John T. Moyer and Miss Carrie Moyer visiting from Waterloo, Iowa to see Dr. R. Moyer and family. Chas. Anderson of Freeport stopped by town today.
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