Monroe Water Works Plant to Remain in Service Under Lease
The city of Monroe, Wisconsin, now owns the Monroe Water Works plant after a noon Saturday transfer. The water works company will lease the plant through December 31 1906, collecting all October and meter rates, paying hydrant rental, and covering interest on $75,000 in city bonds. The agreement resolves tax and collection split issues from the Luchsinger option and sets city supervision for a future water department.
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Monroe
Monroe Water Works Company
Water Works Company
F. B. Luchsinger
Luchsinger
Water Company
Ludlow
Ald. Gorham
Gettings
J. M. Becker
Colin W. Wright
C. W. Bennett
M. T. Gettings
Green County
Wisconsin
Said Water Company
A. D
Bor
Willis Ludlow
Miles T. Gettings
J. H. Durst
Weather forecast for Chicago turns rainy and colder
The official forecast for Chicago calls for rain and a drop in temperature tonight. Tuesday is expected to be fair with improving conditions.
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Chicago
Notice on Subscription Renewal and Price for Monroe Weekly Times
The notice directs readers to check the date on the pink label showing name and address and the subscription expiry. It states the Monroe Weekly Times subscription price is $1 a year and due in advance.
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Monroe Weekly Times
Green County court opens with nine cases on calendar
The October term of the Green County circuit court will open next Monday with a short calendar of nine cases. Four jury trials and four criminal matters are listed, but only a few may be tried, likely making the term brief. Notable items include actions by Jane E Jennings vs City of Monroe and several cases against Joe Marti and others. one case, Edna Weirich vs J M Becker, is deferred due to missing papers and will not be heard this term. The defense plans to delay the merits by a demurrer in the Becker defamation suit.
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Green County Circuit Court
Sam Blum
Edna Weirich
J. M. Becker
W. G. Wheeler
Fethers, Jeffris & Mouat
Becker
Wheeler
Advertising cities plan by state labor bureau
The state labor bureau under Deputy Commissioner J Hagenah of Madison is conducting a study to attract outsiders to settle in the state. The plan will detail advantages for general manufacturing and specific manufacturing types in a printed report. Timing of the inquiry in the locality is not yet known.
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Labor Bureau
J. Hagenah
Madison
Storm sash sale and stove for sale notice
Monroe Planing Mill Co announces storm sash available for order. Also offers a Jewel gasoline stove described as self generating with three burners in good condition and inquiries directed to the office.
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Monroe Planing Mill CO
Universalist church to retain minister for fifth year
After a well attended service at the Universalist church, the society held a meeting to plan the next year. Despite deaths and removals, members praised Rev. J. H. Palmer and his wife for improved music and unified efforts, and a unanimous ballot kept them for another year.
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Universalist Church
J. H. Palmer
Two Stores Robbed in South Wayne Night Burglary
Thieves entered George Larse clothing and F. E. Tree hardware stores in South Wayne taking clothing, shoes, and stock. The Tree cash register was damaged and a $2000 certificate of deposit from the local bank was stolen. Police seek three tramps last seen Friday and Saturday who went west.
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South Wayne
George Larse
F. E. Tree
Tree Hardware
Marshal Blunt
Citizens lecture and music course tickets still available
Tickets remain for a five part citizens lecture and musical course at Turner opera house starting Friday. L. B. Wickerham delivers the first lecture, drawing listeners from the public beyond season-ticket holders. Season tickets may soon be withdrawn, with reserved seats free and admission thirty cents per evening.
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Turner Opera House
L. B. Wickerham
Monroe
Citizens course tickets sell well as season sales urged
Tickets for the citizens course of musical and literary entertainments are selling briskly. Officials consider closing season ticket sales once profits look secure and may rely on single admissions at fifty cents. Monroe’s support is cited as boosting turnout at Turner hall. George G. Wright is in Milwaukee.
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Citizens’ Committee
Turner Hall
Monroe
Now in hands of receiver for Wisconsin Ancient Order of United Workmen
Max Ascher appointed receiver by Judge Halsey in Milwaukee to wind up the grand lodge assets and affairs. The order faces about 90,000 in unpaid mortuary claims and 6,000,000 in outstanding insurance with 4,100 Wisconsin members at risk as policies terminate in receivership. Liquidation supervises claims by Ascher and attorney Charles Friend. trustees’ counsel is Arthur S. Friend.
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Max Ascher
Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of
Wisconsin
Halsey
Milwaukee
Ascher
Chas. Friend
Hume & Dellerich
Oshkosh
Atty
Arthur S. Friend
Petiion
Grand Lodge of
Supreme Lodge of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Monroe
Miss Blanche Whitehead weds Geo C Roderick in Freeport
Matrimonial item reports Miss Blanche Whitehead and Geo C Roderick of this city united in marriage at Freeport on Thursday. Rev. O J Price officiated.
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Blanche Whitehead
Geo. C. Roderick
Freeport
O. J. Price
Young Lou Maurer Arrested After Saturday Assault
Otto Maurer a 15 year old youth had been drinking and caused a disturbance at Turner Hall. He assaulted Officer Mackey Sunday night while being taken home and was jailed. Arrained in police court for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
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Otto Maurer
Mackey
Turner Hall
Maurer
Madison water chief seeks raise after reelection
Heim, reelected superintendent of the Madison water department at Madison Junn B, asked the board of water commissioners for a $200 salary increase. He currently earns $1,800 per year, with a prior $300 raise two years ago.
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Madison Junn B
Heim
Board of Water Commissioners
Special Ben-Hur Rates for Out of Town Theatre Parties
Milward Adams of the Chicago Auditorium and Klaw & Erlanger announce reduced rail and admission rates for Ben-Hur at the Auditorium starting October 15. Railroads join the plan and educational and fraternal groups may book, with full pricing by floor and matinee varying from 50 cents to 1.50. Reservations require remittance and a self addressed stamped envelope.
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Milward Adams
Chicago Auditorium
Klaw & Erlanger Company
Lew Wallace
Chicago
Edward G. Cooke
Auditorium Theatre
Northwestern to Build Big Chicago Passenger Depot
The Northwestern announces a 20 million dollar plan for a new Chicago terminal station on Madison Street between Canal and Clinton with sheds to Lake Street. The project aims to eliminate river crossings for trains and boost passenger facilities sevenfold, with completion in two years. The Wells Street depot handles 24 million yearly and 300 trains daily, while the current station serves 45,000 passengers daily.
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Northwestern Railway
Chicago
United States
Madison Street
Canal
Clinton Streets
Lake Street
North Western Road
Wells Street
Miona stomach tablets promise cure for indigestion
A vintage advertisement touts Mi o Na tablets to prevent indigestion by taking before meals. It claims the product strengthens digestion, unlike remedies taken after meals, and offers a refund guarantee from Trukenbrod's Pharmacy. A 50 cent box is pitched as offering more benefit than ordinary remedies.
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Trukenbrod
Unclaimed Letters Advertised for Week Ending October 63 1906
Advertised letters for the week ending October 63 1906 include B Barlow E G Barlow John M Carlson Lee Davis J W Hayes E C Muzzy D Perry Mrs Jen S Park Fr E Weissenfluh and others not claimed.
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B. B
E. G. Barlow
John M. Carlson
Lee Davis
J. W. Hayes
E. C. Muzzy
D. Perry
Jen S. Park
E. Weissenfluh
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Weather Forecast
Jane E. Jennings
Miss Jennings
A. S. Douglas
Alfred Wenger
Joe Marti
J. L. Sherron
Luchsinger & McGrath
Edward Ruegger
Christian Teuscher
Christie Hi. Knudson
T. W. Nuzum
J. L. Fisher
Burr Sprague
Otto Nelson
Rebecca Murray
Criminal Calendar
John Madrell
Paul H. Muffley
George Lindsay
Ross Mayhew
Universalist Society
Rev
George G. Wright
A.0
U. W
Whitehead-Roderick
Railroads
Northwestern Road
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