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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1906
Page
2
The notice lists Daily Edition prices at 2 percent cents per month and 83 per year, and Weekly Edition at 81 per year in advance. It notes Monroe Wisconsin post office entry as second class matter and provides the telephone contact number 8.
The slate lists James O. Davidson for governor from Soldiers Grove and W. D. Connor for lieutenant governor of Marshfield. Other candidates include James A. Frear for secretary of state and A. H. Dahl for treasurer. Positions include attorney general F. L. Gilbert, insurance Geo. E. Beedle, congressman Henry Allen Cooper, and state and county officials including Harry C. Martin, Freddies, Isaiah M. Stauffacher, Geo. E. Thorp, Frank Corson, William H. McGrath, Sam Blum, Henry L. Ball, and Albert C. Stuntz.
The Times reports that Judge J M Becker of the county court allegedly attempts to influence public estate notices, favoring certain newspapers. The article cites Wisconsin statute 4045, warning the judge may face penalties for interfering with official notices.
The Times reports that publication of the notice will compel the county judge to conform with the statute, ensuring enforcement through official channels in the daily or semi weekly editions.
J. B. Simpson, a Democrat seeking state senate, faces backlash as district cartoons attack La Follette, Lenroot, and Senator Martin. Simpson, a so called written in candidate, won only three votes and draws criticism for questionable campaign tactics. Martin's strong record remains a challenge for opponents including Simpson.
In the Jennings versus City of Monroe case, City Attorney Douglas concedes the 1903 assessment was invalid for lacking proper notice and asks the court to order a new assessment. Judge Dunwiddie notes the dispute is tangled as Miss Jennings seeks relief equal to the difference between the original assessment and the advisory board's higher figure. Witnesses include Miss Jennings, City Clerk Gettings, Mayor Ludlow, Dr. C. W. Bennett, and Assessor Miller. adjournment awaits the assessor’s presence due to illness.
A circular letter from the Democratic candidate for the assembly avoids any stated differences with the Republican party and La Follette reform measures. Fred Ties remains the Republican nominee, loyal to advanced Republican principles and to representing the people in pending reform legislation.
The Rock County Banner lauds Senator LaFollette for enabling a statewide tax remission that exempts all state taxes except the school tax and halves that remainder. It notes a small remnant opposed to reforms, who favored bosses and corporate fraud, and hints governors’ fees may still be paid in full by some.
The article argues that the Republican Party’s policy continuity hinges on the success of its nominees in upcoming elections, asserting that republicanism rests on their electoral performance.
Voters are urged to admit the Republican ticket is the strongest and the nominees stand on a platform that benefits the people, arguing the program carries real meaning for the public.
Republican candidate I M Stauffacher runs for county clerk as 43 people sign 51 Grandview addition contracts in Monroe. Only 13 contracts remain to claim unsold lots. deliveries at D A Stearns Co. BLEILER STEARNS handle the sale.
Fifty cents buys one dollar’s worth of wallpaper at the remnant sale conducted by West Side Drug store.
Miss Jennings seeks to recover taxes on a $2,000 valuation increase after appeal to the board. The case centers on the tax assessment and any refund for overpayment.
Miss Laura Frankenfield stars in the four act romantic comedy drama at Turner hall. The play, revised by Frankenfield and author, boasts deft elocution and balanced cast led by Joy. Boyd P. Joy directs with strong scenery while James Morrison and Frank Verne show improvement in well received performances.
Miss Elsie Moore fell with the scaffold during a duet with Harry Lester in The Earl and the Girl at Janesville Tuesday night. She was rescued from debris and taken to a hotel. Doctors fear serious spinal injuries.
Advertises Hyomei as a cure for catarrh with symptoms like offensive breath throat pain coughing and nasal discharge. Claims the treatment kills catarrhal germs using pine oil aerosols, travels in a pocket inhaler, and promises refund if not cured, with price details and pharmacy guarantee.
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York writes that about four years ago he suffered severe kidney trouble and was cured after taking less than two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure. He says brick dust sediment and pain disappeared and have not returned in four years, recommending Foley's Kidney Cure to others with kidney or bladder trouble.
Fred W. Fisher, piano tuner, is in the city. Orders left at A. Miller's jewelry store or Trukenbrod's pharmacy will receive prompt attention.
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