This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
8
A local political column mocks Democratic voters who refuse to back ex members and La Follette alignment, urging independents to unite with the strong Democratic ticket and welcome back previous party members who return to the fold.
The Monroe Democratic club opened the season with a mass meeting at Kerlen's hall. Colin W. Wright was on the program but was called away unexpectedly. Judge J. M. Becker Ira Chryst G. T. Hodges and Frank Smock spoke. Attendees were numerous and interest high as plans for a campaign were discussed. A business meeting preceded the session and a constitution and by laws were adopted while committees were appointed. The membership list grew, with 18 additions reported.
Groton South Dakota October 3 1900 letter notes sending one dollar for Times subscription. Mentions Aberdeen event last Friday with Bryan Barbacne speaking to over 10000 people and a torch light procession over a half mile. Sends regards to F LT Hursewr 0 Liare and other boys.
Miss Carrie travels to Paterson New Jersey to spend winter with Frank Wood’s family. Mrs C B Bishop hosts Addiss Bishop and Miss Hamilton from Cleveland and Chicago. Floyd Flint rents his farm for three years and plans a Colorado trip due to Mrs Flint’s health. Gillett sells farm west of Albany to Mr Atkinson. Mrs S Flint expected home Friday. Chas Burnley in Chicago. Ray H B Gibbons to preach Yarnwell sermon. Miss Stephens to Pittsburgh for two months. A J Comstock family attend funeral of Bayley child in Bygneville. Wm Smiley in Minnesota for tour works. Chicken gala at Albany hall Saturday night for Row Gibbons, leaving for New Mexico next week. Rev Pepper newly assigned to Albany pastorate preached Sunday and declined to stay. reasons to be learned from presiding elder. Hamar family bustling east of Albany. Lauren Halifax home after trip. Lathrop in charge of Milwaukee Road station at Brown Town for winter.
Tuesday reports list many residents traveling or visiting relatives. Names include Will White visiting Wilmot, Mrs. Grady and Mrs. Lothian returning to Chicago, Elizabeth Prick returning to Monticello, Will Churchill departing to New York, Mrs Ball visiting Whitewater, and others traveling to Merrill Bloomville Stanton Milwaukee.
Daily notes show residents traveling to Darlington Monticello Beloit and Dodgeville. Typhoid cases reported. Births and visits linked to Swartz Sylvester Racine and Beloié. Universalist ladies plan supper Oct 5. presses begin on White block. Inland news includes tax stamp ink novelty.
Mies Kilbern demonstrates shredded wheat preparation at Yoong and Co in Mesros and vicinity with free samples. Beloit aims to revive its old county fair on a larger scale as the city grows, while Mrs Jas Cunningham and daughter Mim visit Dayton. Nettie Booth-Wegg to split weeks between Madison and home. M S ladies host a popular supper at the church with good attendance and hearty reception. Henry Ascher and Miss Frieda [nell] wed. couple to reside in Loran Stephenson county. Prices drop slightly on dollar-sized packages. Police identify Toronto Jim as Evansville holdup suspect. he is released. Freeport Bulletin notes large turnout on Mn Central train for homeseeker rates to Iowa Minnesota S Dakota Nebraska Kansas. next excursion Tuesday 16.
Jewish holy day observed in the city with fasting and prayer. Worshippers divided between the synagogue and homes, with about twice as many at the synagogue as at M. Ladon's residence. Services extended from early morning until evening.
A vacant Hodges and Knight building on the square’s west side has been leased for Republican headquarters from now until after the election. Goon cleared, regular meetings planned. Democrats eye next door space, promising a lively political contest on the west side. Kerr vs Modern Woodmen of America case awarded to the order. $3010 policy contested due to alleged self-inflicted death. Milk price up to seven cents a quart in Chicago effective November 1. Catholic archdiocese reports about $4400 collected province wide in response to Archbishop Katzer’s appeal.
An old advertisement claims Lichty’s Celery Nerve compound treats female complaints and diseases from impure blood. It lists A. F. Liebtenwainer as the seller and markets the remedy as an invaluable specific.
Speaker David B. Henderson rode into town from Madison and hurried off to address his duties. He predicted Bob La Follette will carry Wisconsin by about 100,000 votes, boasting the Republican Party's strength. Henderson noted his Wisconsin roots dating to 1849 and observed only a few others in his private coach on the Illinois Central train.
R M La Folette will address his old neighbors in Primrose next Saturday via a big tent rally. It is his first speech in his native town in years.
The annual rush at the university was quieter this year with fewer sophomores participating. A lively lower campus revolt by freshmen and fraternal cheers kept spirits high while Mendota saw more duckings than usual. The Madison High School joined in the mix as the event continued past supper time amid good weather and a large crowd.
The forecast calls for showers on Thursday and probably Friday in the northern portion, with fair conditions in the southern area. Fresh southerly winds are expected as the system moves through the region. B. Hinrichs, chief train dispatcher of the Milwaukee Road, was noted passing through today.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.