Locals report travel and visits across many towns
A wide batch of locals travel and visit in Platteville Browntown Madison and nearby towns. Many residents attend events, weddings and church gatherings while others return from trips to Chicago Milwaukee and Whitewater. Community life includes a cheese dealer, a paperhanger in Monroe, and a large family gathering with several members home after years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohn Wagner
Schulty
Chas. McCoy
Argyte
Frank J. Stone
Cole
Ture
Rockton
C. A. Anderson
Freeport
Area
Misa Mary McDowell
Cadarville
Mabel Cage
Chicago
Rey
Geo
W. Case
Clara Petra
Sparta
David Benkert
Schultz
J. Benkert
Mary Kemmett
Janeuville
Patrick Coughlin
Missug Maryp
Ellen Brooks
John Luchsinger
Willig Ludlow
Monroe
Ray
Harry Young
Shaping Fight To Get A ScalP Over School Board President
Opponents form a slate to oust Colin W. Wright from the school board presidency. A July annual meeting will decide the race as W right seeks re election. Twining is the supported candidate while Wright defends his record amid early partisan actions. Wright’s backers say his good work and school interest will rally voters at the proper time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin W. Wright
W.twining
Wright
Twiniig
Hin
Rock County Telephone system completes town wide operations
After six months of labor the Rock County Telephone company announces a complete local system. About 200 lines serve both homes and businesses with 500 subscribers expected soon. The new plant cost 750000 and connects Beloit Edgerton Evanville and Madison exchanges in opposition to the longtime Wisconsin Telephone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock County Telephone Company
Wisconsin ‘Telephone Company
Beloit
Edgerton
Evanaville
Madison
Toland Business School Pursuit Spreads in Monroe
Messia, Durat, Twining and Etter lead effort to establish Toland business university in Monroe. Recent letters flood in praising the school's training system and its value to cities where already—tests and testimonials—have shown strong endorsement. The group grows more enthusiastic as Toland promotes public notice campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia
Durat
Twining
Etter
Toland Business University
Monroe
Smr
Toland
Bia
Firat
Anniversary marks first year of Rev H Bethel at Presbyterian
The Presbyterian church observed the end of Rev H Bethel’s first year, noting reorganized departments and prosperity. Eighteen members were received, a $10 salary shortfall was raised, and the treasury finished the year with a balance as attendance and devotion underscored the church’s mission in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Bethel
Swere
Coast of Christ
Monroe
Law Governing City Elections and Caucuses
A new city election law tightens caucus rules with open hours, ballot voting, and officer duties. It standardizes delegate selection by ballot, requires a poll list, and mandates oath for inspectors, while outlining publication, registration, and record transfer procedures for local conventions.
Barber and Sample duel in Rockford league clash
Barber formerly pitched for Lor Monro and now struggles with Rockford league team The Star notes Barber and Sample pitched on the same squad last season Barber excelled more and was picked by Rockford while Sample joined Bloomington Sample shows steadiness while Barber struggles The piece also mentions church fairs with wreaths and dinners inviting the public at Union church and Cadiz M. 14 church Brisley on May 20 and May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batley
Galena
Charlie Newman
Rockford
Duby
Cin
Barber
Cedar Rapids
Truckford
Roelford Register-Gazette
Chicago
Freeport
Bint
Lor Monroe
Sample
Rockford Clinic
Bloomington
Ladies Aid Society
Union Church
Jteliy Rebotery
New Church
Cadiz M
Church
Brisley
Surved
Woodmen picnic announced for Beloit Wisconsin area
The Modern Woodmen of America plan an animal picnic for Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois district residents near Beloit Wisconsin on Thursday June 1. Tickets priced at $1.50 are available from local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of
America
Wisconsine
Unois
Ab Beloit
Wis
Rottwil
Wisconsin Milk plant row spurs editorials and protests
Patrons of the Wisconsin Milk Company challenge a Journal report they deem misleading and biased. The piece alleges misstatements about company finances and operations, notes wage payments through April, and defends Mr. Monahan while criticizing press coverage. The article also touches on Monroe high school graduation card practices and local newspaper competition on school notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Milk Company
E. J. Mouabui
Mr. Monahan
St A Losa
John Elmer
Thos. Lachsinger
Chicago
Mr. Elmer
O'Connor Bros
Monahan
Ines
Bnt
the Times
Assessors Fix Valuation Basis for Livestock Tax
Green county assessors met at County Clerk Lyman's office to set the spring valuation basis for livestock taxes. They will apply a 10 percent reduction from last year and value horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, money notes, mortgages, and merchandise at specified percentages. Van Smith chaired, Chas Morgan secretary, with members Roderick, Williams, and Prrinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Uessessors
Lyman
van Smith
Decatur
Chas
Morgan
Jas. Roderick
Clark Williams
E. Prrinton
Surprise Anniversary Shower for Pastor Bethel
The Presbyterian church hosted a mid week surprise anniversary event for Rev. and Mrs. H C Bethel marking their first wedding anniversary. Mayor Douglas presented gifts while Rev Bain and District Attorney Clark praised the couple as attendees enjoyed refreshments, music, and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
H.C. Bethel
J. M. Bain
Portage
Cana
Douglas
Bethel
Bain
Clark
Monroe
Magnificent Illuminations At Venetian Night
A novelty in fireworks will debut with three electrical fountains 100 feet high, a spectacle unseen in the West. The event follows Venetian night on the bay, with vessel owners approving progress and Flint and Pere Marquette Company offering its car ferry for the night to handle up to 9,000 people on a Tuesday excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clas
Venetian Night Committee
Flint and Pore Marquettee Company
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Louis Weber
Platteville
San Lytle
Browntown
H. ©. Dove
Mora
P. J. Clawson
Geo. C. Pletzsch
Belleville
D. G. Ryan
Brodhead
Mrs
Mary Cheesebro
B. T. Gardner
Stoughton
Bully Hoesly
New Glarus
Jacob Rnegg
Monticello
Raw. Carroll
Grumgeville
Matt Geigel
Browntwne
Mary Kemmpter
Milwaukee
R.A. Biter
Mineral Point
Louis Rood
South Wayne
Todd Reyer
Allie Kundect
Wer Hirdy
GC. F. Brown
la Grande
Oregon
J.H. Isely
Argyle
Blanchardville
Nadyaville
Ridgway
Ennie Ehner
Monros
Joseph Trickle
Marne
So'vlock
Alfred Soh
Peter Wella
Nancy Bridge
Frank G. Wyman
W. Payne
Omaha
Calvin Pays
Alfred Schuk
Pecatonica
Til
Mary Liverett
A. Bellknap
F. G. Belknap
Orangeville
Whitewater
A. M. ‘Wright
Inde
John Kryler
Oakley
Jacob Geigel
M. Boyer
Will Groys
Clarna
Clare
Clarne
Secoun
Ludlow
Chas. Daitz
Madiamn
Dette
Waterloo
J. M. Botsford
Altona
Anna Bennett
Fairground
Chas, Butterfield
Fred Roth
G. F. Sickingur'a
Fair Ground
Town
Buddy
Flint
Albany
J. A. Bridge
Palk
Jorden
J. A. Frautachy
Clarno
Clara Fessenden
Montivello
Alex, Richardson
Hatton
Miss Clark
Gratiot
Chirk
Myrtle Travica
Bert Cravitt
Wm. Hirsly
Market Sttreet
Yeatorday
Ibis
Carl Wireig
Wreil Hirsig
Cheyenne
Wm. Hirsig
Nashville
Tenn
John L. Hirsig
Mason City
Othr
Hosa
Nettie Hirsig
Louis
Otto
Albert
Colin W. Weight
Ik Aggin
Janesville
Wisconsin Tele
Toland Business School
Institution of Learning
Bax
Si P. Ry
Milk Plant
Monroa High School
Times
Presbyterian Prayer Meeting
Milwaukes
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