Durst Wins Close County Election In Monroe Area
Democratic candidate M. C. Durst defeats J. S. Fessenden for sheriff with 1637 to 1484 votes. Willis Ludlow defeats Fred Ties for assembly by 28 votes while George E. Thorp wins county treasurer and I. M. Stauffacher county clerk. City returns show Durst leading by 218 in Monroe. Governor Davidson, Congressman Cooper, and Senator Martin win county plualities. Returns reported promptly by Monroe Telephone company amid light turnout.
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Durst
Fessenden
Monroe
Willis Ludlow
Fred Ties
Assembly
Washington
Ludlow
Ties
Brodhead
Summers
I. M. Stauffacher
George E. Thorp
C. A. Gifford
Thorp
Gifford
Ferguson
Davidson
Aylward
Blenski
Connor
Mr. Ludlow
Mr. Ties
Brodhead Register
Republican County Committee
Frank E. Carson
Register of Deeds
Cooper
Martin
J. B. Simpson
Lafayette
Iowa
Green
J. M. Stauffacher
Stauffacher
Corson
Conner
Monroe Telephone Company
Adams
Wins Fine Piano In Strohber Educational Contest
Mrs. E. C. Dixon won the $300 Strohber piano after the judges rated 450 contestants by Tuesday and Wednesday examinations. Osee Ole Cronk of Judo took the second prize, a ladies gold watch, with Allen E. Nance earning third prize, a violin. Judges Geo W Swartz J C Penn and Wm H McGrath announced at 10:80 p m. Geo W Spiegel delivered the piano to Mrs. Dixon, who expressed her happiness at the victory.
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E. C. Dixon
Osee Ole Cronk
Allen E. Nance
Geo. W. Swartz
J. C. Penn
Wm. H. McGrath
Geo. W. Speigel
Dixon
Mortuary Record of Mrs Andrew Wyman and Infants Deaths
Mrs Andrew Wyman died at 3 minutes past 3 Tuesday morning at her Wood street home after an eight day illness. She was 87 and survived by five children, including Mrs Christ Mann and Stephen Wyman. Funeral held at St Marys church. An infant child of Mr and Mrs erman Falk died Tuesday. Funeral was held yesterday and burial in Kelly cemetery.
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Andrew Wyman
Wood Street
Christ Mann
Stephen Wyman
Chas. Wyman
George Wyman
John Bell
Milwaukee
St. Mary’s Church
Erman Falk
Cadiz
Kelly Cemetery
New Appointments to Water Board Name Rote and Hodges
City council last evening appointed A F Rote to a three year term and G T Hodges to a two year term on the water commissioners board, replacing C W Twining and J H Durst who declined. Hodges and Monroe received votes on separate ballots, with Rote elected on the first ballot and Hodges on the second. The council also formed a committee to study street name signs to prevent mail misdelivery and introduced an ordinance for house numbering. Additional bills and expenses were approved, and the mayor and clerk were authorized to issue a $2000 city note. Weighmaster Meythaler reported October receipts of $50.65 for the scale house.
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A. F. Rote
G. T. Hodges
Board of Water Commissioners
C. W. Twining
J. H. Durst
Mr. Rote
Mr. Hodges
Ludlow
Ald. Gorham
John Strahm
Hodges
W. B. Monroe
Dr. Monroe
Messrs. Rote
Alds
Trickle
Blumer
Gorham
Chicago
Wm. Johnstone
Riley & Wenger
Newberry & Peper
Carroll Bros
Monroe Planing Mill Co
Dodge Lumber Co
Fred Freeze
W. O. Blunt
Sam Isley
Election Board
Meythaler
Sign warns clerks not to spit to stop disease spread
Postmaster Etter in Washington receives a nationwide sign from the postoffice department urging clerks to avoid spitting on floors to prevent spreading tuberculosis and other infectious diseases. The guidance accompanies a recent order aimed at keeping federal offices sanitary nationwide.
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Etter
Postoffice Department
Washington
New Train Proposed to Boost Milwaukee Rail Service
The Milwaukee Journal launches a preliminary investigation into the Mineral Point division rail service, aiming to add an extra passenger train each way and improve connections through Janesville and Milton Junction. Compaints cite lengthy waits, car changes, and undesired transfers to Chicago routes, with Monroe residents seeking better Madison and Milwaukee schedules and Sunday service.
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Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee
Mineral Point
Milwaukee Road
Janesville
Milton Junction
Monroe
Madison
Colin W. Wright
Campbell
Wright
Chicago
Mineral Point Division
Illinois Central Road
Ringling Bros Deny Plans For New Winter Quarters
Charles Ringling states there is no truth to reports that Ringling Bros have bought land near Madison for winter quarters. The brothers all reside in Baraboo with Al Ringling’s new 100000 dollar residence and recent improvements around their winter quarters.
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Ringling Bros
Madison
Charles Ringling
Baraboo
al. Ringling
Three New Modern Homes in the First Ward for Sale
W H Caradine invites buyers to view three modern residences in the First ward showcasing up-to-date improvements. The lots and construction are described as right, with assurance of fair selling.
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First Ward
W. H. Caradine
Harriman Joins Illinois Central to Forge Pacific Rail System
By yesterday's election of J. T. Harahan as president, Harriman solidifies control of the Illinois Central and presses a plan to unite it with a western network spanning about 19,500 miles. The move aims to connect New York to the Pacific and bind the Great Lakes, gulf regions, and western lines into a vast system to lower transportation costs and spur national prosperity.
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J. T. Harahan
Illinois Central
Styvesant Fish
E. H. Harriman
Atlantic
Pacific
New York
San Francisco
Portland
Oregon
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Harriman
Illinois, Central
Union
Southern Pacifics
United States
Chicago
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Stalwarts
Fred
Geo. E. Thorp
J.S. Fessenden
M. C. Durst
Green County
City of
M.C. Durst
Mortuary Record
Wyman
Falk
Water Board
Paign
Ringlings
Gos Ioecenesi
Suswaseene
Neguse
Wwe
Ts Fessenden
Seer Ag
Bicoloes
Loveland
McGrath
Suvessseeen Sieassnsetanren
Renaaesygesess Manning
Tanerrers
Noel
Ball
Frear
Jenson
Dahl
Lueck
Gilbert
Neuvens
Marten
Beedle Cunningham
I. C
Harahan
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