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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1906
Page
2
Monroe high school defeated Beloit Highs 16 to 0 in the season opener. Trickle and Woodle starred with a 40 yard touchdown by Trickle in the first half. The game featured the new rules with more kicking and continuous movement, and Monroe’s early form suggests a strong season ahead.
Ashland Circuit Judge Fowler ruled that voters may write in names for primary candidates, while Attorney General Sturdevant said only petitioned names printed on ballots count. The decision grants three write in votes for J B Simpson in Ashland County and will be reviewed by the state supreme court next Tuesday.
An old health advertisement warns that men over sixty face kidney and bladder disorders often due to enlarged prostate. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure, citing Rodney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri who, at 91, reports relief after two bottles. West Side Drug Store markets the product.
The book accounts of S Paul Figi are in our hands for collection. All persons knowing themselves indebted should call at our office to settle promptly. Lucas Incer McGrath, Attorneys, Monroe Wisconsin.
Comrades are urged to attend a post meeting on Saturday evening at 7 30 p m with full attendance requested for important business. By order of P F Chase Com THOS Luchsinger Adjt.
Milwaukee reports John A. Aylward opening the Democratic state campaign with a critique of government spending. He denounces dozens of commissions and costly offices, accusing the Republican administration of excess expenses and urging voters to consider public records from the secretary of state.
Gov. Davidson clarified that candidates need not file two expense statements before the primary. The law allows filing within thirty days after the general election, yet all nominees must report expenditures. H. A. Cooper, GOP nominee for Congress in the First District, has filed a primary expense of $619.97 with the secretary of state.
Madison reports a fierce class rush at Wisconsin where 500 freshmen and sophomores plunged into Lake Mendota. Later, sophomores attacked freshmen on State and Mifflin streets tearing nightshirts and spreading bits as souvenirs, then built a bonfire on the lower campus as freshmen faced renewed hazing threats.
The Woman's club starts its season with the music and drama department chaired by Mrs. Jessie Weirich. The program includes readings, vocal solos, contralto numbers, a violin accompaniment, and a piano solo from members such as Anna Blotz, Barbara Blotz, Laurene Gardner, and Miss Dunwiddie. Light refreshments follow.
L. B. Wickersham opens the citizens lecture and musical course Friday night at the Turner opera house. He has 1601 paid lectures in Iowa and tours nationwide. Possible talks include Day Dreams and Chickens Come Home to Roost. Father Vaughan and Ash Davis also appear with two musical entertainments promised to be highly worthwhile.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes that many birds don new, vivid plumage for mating season. Males display ruffs of bright hues or blue hornlike tufts, while females may wear white capes or other striking markings as they pair up.
In Greek islands sponge diving is a major livelihood. A girl may marry only after proving sponge-gathering skill by collecting from depth. In some locales, the custom favors the suitor who can remain longest underwater and bring up the largest cargo of sponges for marriage.
The notice lists names of residents and correspondents with letters awaiting delivery for the week ending September 29 1906. Names include F W Lehman John F E Walls Ida Relyea O J Rangan John H McGowan Christian Neu Micheal Neu Louis Morton Harry Hacker Wm Hamilton Dr A H Gladden Jan Mairua R A Errer P M.
Notice seeks information about a large black hog missing from premises around September 29. Reward or thanks offered for any information. Returnable to box 60 Route 1 Monroe.
An advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea can transform an awkward woman into a lovely creature. The pitch includes tea or tablets priced at 35 cents and is signed by A. F. Lichtenwalner.
A famed English poet faced expulsion from a fashionable London club after dancing a fandango on fellow members silk hats. Whistler intervened with persuasive eloquence, arguing that a single genius is worth many silk hats. The committee accepted the poet’s apology and withdrew the threat.
Six scholarships of 50 each have been awarded by prominent state business men to support students in the University of Wisconsin correspondence courses. The competition will be open to all students in the new department, covering summer session expenses for continuing work. Additional donors may increase the number of scholarships soon.
Mrs Anna Woolhiser of South Wayne traveled to Whitewater where her two children attend the state normal school.
Engaged in January and marriage planned for June, Corinne and I endure long separations due to her father’s consent. We choose a river island coastal retreat to spend the summer, hoping for privacy and a continuous union, but loneliness and shifting plans test our resolve as a telegram offers a return option.
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