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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
11
The Monroe Weekly Times lists office location at Bridge's Block South Jackson Street and subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. Daily mail or carrier 2 1/2 cents a month or 83 a year. weekly edition Mondays and Thursdays 1 a year in advance. Entry at Monroe Wisconsin with a nightly paper stamp and contact numbers.
Local readers are treated to a full week of performances at Turner hall with the Haering Stock company presenting An Unequal Contest last night and Golden Giant Mine tonight. The troupe features popular Monroe players and offers new specialties as tickets sell well and audiences respond with approval.
Perry Divan, S R Moyer, H L Gloege, Paul J Weirich, Ray Brown and others are noted in travels to Beloit Chicago Monticello Albany Flandreau Browntown Brodhead Freeport Madison and Darlington. Adam Gocksteller of Adams waives examination for assault with intent to harm. bound over to circuit court with $500 bail furnished by Bernard Korn.
A collage of brief items from Janesville area society and commerce. References include W P Bragg in Chicago, C L Chambers promoting Magic Safety kerosene and a broad array of ads for oysters, sorghum, furniture, and services, along with meetings of Perseverance Council and the Monroe Business Men's association and notices of visitors, travel, and local business activity.
A terse note asks readers to consult C Kundert Howe Co about lead and zinc paint wear being doubled by zinc and grinding. The fragment suggests a query or advisory regarding paint composition and durability.
Palestine chapter No 21 R A M invites officers and members to attend the dedication of Janesville chapter No 5 temple on St John’s day December 27. Professor H L Umbach D D of Northwestern College will lecture at Emmanuel church with English evening service on the topic A Week in the Holy City. The pastor invites public attendance. Found pair of gold rim glasses.
The supreme court in the Rinder case calls for legislative correction and a dedicated tribunal to handle primary election contests. It suggests reviving the old caucus and convention framework under the outgoing party committee as a speedily empowered body to decide disputes, warning against delays that risk rights and justice.
The oldest paint maker in the United States is F.W. Devoe & Co. represented here by C. Kundert Hardware Co. Its Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint is praised as durable, lasting twice as long as a standard lead and oil finish, a choice used by railroad companies. Inquiries directed to C. Kundert Home Co for details.
Theodore Schmid sells lot 3 block 9 in New Mexico and city of Monioa to Edward Underwood for 1 dollar. Frederick Ainsmeier sells panel section 35 Spring Grove to J P Cross for 2 175. Mary E Trickle, deceased, via administrator J A Meachim, sells lot 28 Browntown to Chas W Trickle for 2 585. Michael J Wall sells panel village of Albany to Emma Wall for 10.
A French noblewoman faced a forced wedding when every heirloom and garment bore the initial T for the suitor Teterouge. General Gignoux offers a solution by supplying a groom from his staff, Lieutenant de la Tour, who volunteers to marry the daughter to honor the family. The plan succeeds at noon with de la Tour as the groom and the letter T proving fortuitous.
The Green County house barn was destroyed by fire at 8:30 this morning. The Monroe Brewing companys barn and the hotel were saved by vigorous fire department work. Loss on the barn estimated at 3000 with 800 insured, hotel well insured. Telephone lines suffered extensive damage with 120 telephones out of commission and several crews working to restore service. A large St. Bernard dog perished in the blaze and guests fled the hotel as the fire spread.
A severe fire swept a city block with flames raging along multiple structures. Firefighters battled the inferno for hours as residents watched anxiously fearing total collapse of several buildings. Smoke hung heavy over the scene as crews evacuated nearby properties.
The advertisement touts Devoe lead and zinc linseed oil paint as the toughest finish, claiming the blend makes it altogether stronger. It emphasizes the product’s superior durability and reliability for demanding use.
Madison Democrat reports Wolff Kubly and Hirsig begin business at State Broom and Gilman streets in the former Stephenson Studeman store after purchasing their hardware stock. G F Wolff and V S Kubly relocate from 122 South Pickney to partner with Louis Hirsig of Monroe who brings 16 years in hardware. Hirsig and family reside at 511 East Washington. The firm expands tinsmith work and shelves, with Hirsig overseeing hardware stock at the new site.
Wanted eight more farmers or renters to take the eight lots remaining in Grand View Addition Monroe. Seven houses are projected for next year’s building in the addition. If you value Monroe home advantages, act now to secure one of these lots before they are gone. Call or write us.
Beginning November 1st the meat markets of the city will be closed on Sundays until further notice. S. Miller and Son, John Gettings, M. C. Gettings, Abe Heer. For sale cheap a six room house with barn, well, cistern, good cellar, two good lots, two blocks west of glove factory, going north.
Janeville shoppers are urged to visit a growing store with departments across house furnishings ready to wear and furs. The ad promises low prices and careful, prompt handling of claims, highlighting carpets curtains linens sheetings and seal fur garments with coats at bargain prices.
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