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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1898

Page

5

City News in Brief Skim of Local Events and Notices

Halloween approaches as locals report visits from Alfred Slater and others from Brodhead while oil lines and health notes fill the week. County supervisors schedule a Nov 13 session. Ringling Bros circus plans a Nov 1 closing as cold weather halts activities. A pension and medical calls, religious services, and civic meetings weave through this city update with racing and theatre chatter and a notable train wreck advisory from Madison rail lines.

Wisconsin Football Showdown At Camp Randall Hosts High Stakes Rivalry

A Wisconsin Minnesota football game is set for Camp Randall in Madison with kickoff at 2:20. The contest heightens the Western league race as fans plan to travel from nearby areas and take advantage of excursion ticket rates.

University of Wisconsin University of Minnesota Camp Randall Madison Tinvis Central Madisol

COMING AND GOING ON OCTOBER 25 INDIANAS REGION

On Wednesday Oct 25 several residents made moves from Darlington to Freeport Madison and Milwaukee. Albert Trachsel Bam Kneller and Tred Binmer traveled for business while Miss Nona Thorpe visited Madison. Other locals such as Lieut Michaelson and Boerry Stanifacher left town for duties and travel, with several residents sighted in towns including Water town and Lake Kegonsa.

Local residents noted in Oct 27 city roundup

On Thursday Oct 27 many residents were listed in town: Fred Grunert at Naw Carus. Nicholas Schmidt at Monticello. Bay F Wright from Monticello. H Pollock and BL Prior at Albany. J C Fox from Janesville. W J Rothermal of Janesville in town. Mrs Mary Cheney returns from Chicago. Mr and Mrs Sam Fetterhoff welcome a baby girl. John Sacker and wife back at Warren. T P Gnovingham in town then Browntown. Too Rinlor of Avera en route to Darlington. M C Binder travels for Potter Johnson in Madison and visits Miss Maycie Collings. other brief notes of travel and arrivals.

Bay F. Wright Monticello H. Pollock BL. Prior Albany Harry Banga Spring Grove Vibey W. J. Rothermal Janesville Sam Fetterhoff John Sacker Warren Mike Tepid T. P. Gnovingham Browntown Too Rinlor Avera Waa Boro Isabwenlay Darlington Vis

Local residents travel and visits reported

Mrs Nore Hill and I arrived home from dew morpine Arthur Dargill went to Freeport this morning and he will leave for Caicasy this evening. Mr and Mrs Houter Binguen left for their home at Denver yesterday afternoon. Miss Anna Stewart of Brodhead was the guest of Mrs Frank Corson and returned home today. Col SB Schadel is at Madison today. Corp Mult Putuai and Private May ford went to Montivelly last evening then to Albany. Powell of the Chicago Newspaper Union was in town handling draft matters. Mr and Mrs A Silver, guests at B L Wood, have returned home at Holdredge, Nebraska.

James H. Hill FM. Confer Thos. C. Helty E. M. Stinson Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Co. G. Madison Rey. Sweetland Leeuw W. J. Wayson Studs Maison Madison Ralph Howe Cadiz Jamesville Tlinois Central Max Levitan Fred Bonholl B. B. Babler Archie Tessenden Monticello Copeland Stanley J. Dietz J. O. Paddock Kav. J. A. Beidler Lena, Ii Illinois Grice Monticullo Messenger Henry Figs Milwaukee Hospital Mas. Me S. Waediburn Anil Jn. Geo. O. Pietzscl Orly Hose Elie Lieto AUTOR Madison Preepoet Mwingis Coutinl Alomlis Nore Hill Dew Morpine Arthur Dargill Freeport Caicasy Houter Binguen Denver Anna Stewart Brodhead Frank Corson Toda Col SB. Schadel Adjutant General's Office Corp Mult Putuai

Movement to reorganize Co EA into Wisconsin National Guard

A petition to Gov Scofield seeks admission of Co EA into the Wisconsin National Guard as it plans reorganization. About 36 of the 65 required signatures are present with expectant supporters confident of endorsements. Capt Weat plans to retire. Treut Durst and Adjt Thorp sign. R D Gorham may join. most noncommissioned officers are expected to sign.

Co. EA Scofield Wisconsin National Guard Netfound Guard Weat Treut Durst Adjt M. ‘Thorp Mirat Regiment Sud R. D. Gorham

Professor Adrian Appointed Institute Conductor

Prof H A Adrian named institute conductor at River Falls State Normal School after joint action by President W J Brier and boards. He is praised as a top institute conductor with decades of teaching from country schools to Edgerton High School. Edgerton’s post is filled by Charles D Rosa, Beloit College graduate. Green County Teachers meeting drew nearly a thousand educators, with talks on rural school study and normal training for county teachers.

H. A. Adrian Edgerton High School River Falls State Normal School W. J. Brier Board of Adrian Edgerton Charles D. Rosa Beloit College Monticello Prof Green County Teachers Association Harriet Stunts Misls Carligta Dyson Dayton Summers Grace Fulton A. J Hollis Wauwatosa High School Rok Buel Brodhead C. Blater Belleville Stuamer John Zimmerman Duaness Cupid Aleeted Dunes G. Penn Dita Mist Tattie Withers Montipee Trasseurouary Misa Manda

Dange Tonight Ends the Fair at St Victors Gala

The St Victors society closes a ten day run with a supper and dance. Tickets are seventy five cents, spectators free, supper fifty cents. Several large raffle items remain, including a $20 gold present bedstead set harness a saddle chairs lamps and quilts. Frank A. Shriner leads the cane contest as raffles proceed tonight.

St. Victor's Society John Malin Kittie Sullivan Nettie Murphy Sullivan Kittie Ryan Morence Walker Mamia Smith Frank A. Shriner

Soldiers Paid Off In Madison After Long Service

Monroe soldiers finally received pay, discharges, and marked relief as their regimental staff settled muster rolls and property. Captains Andrus and Caldwell oversaw discharges and inventories while Majors Bradley and Pay, and Col Caldwell returned from Darlington. Payments completed for enlisted men, with pension inquiries to Washington and ongoing property reconciliation.

H. J. Bradley B.A. Pay Col. Calévell Darlington Ludlow Andrus Col. Caldwell Madison Bridley Tventy Washington Taymaster Bay Paynter Bay Andeton Lis Werkt Thake Ehange Major Talley Sollers

Tea for her guests by Miss Bantrson in Albany and Edgerton

Miss Margaret Bantrson hosted a delightful six o'clock tea last evening for Mrs Kathryn Rernolis of Albany and Mrs Maria Doty of Edgerton who had been her guests. The attendee list included Mines Mary VanWagenen Elly SteLean Lottie Ludlow Marthe Relf Julia Mayer Florence E Hyde Emma Bail and Emma Van Wagenen Morna Byers.

Margaret Bantrson Kathryn Rernolis Albany Maria Doty Edgerton Mines Mary VanWagenen Elly SteLean Lottie Ludlow Marthe Relf Julia Mayer Florence E. [Yde Emma Bail Emma Vanwagenen Morna Byers

Police Seek Manning in Wisconsin Murder Case

John I. Manning, a Milwaukee burglar linked to the Darlington murder of John Robinson, is wanted by Milwaukee police who believe he killed saloon keeper Emil Lieber on October 8. Lieber's wife identified Manning as a suspect, but he remains at large and is described as a desperate man.

John I. Manning Milwaukee Tast Qwintur John Robinson Darlington Emil Lieber Lieber Manning

Beloit Electrician Killed By Live Wire During Repair

Fred N. Whetstone, a Beloit electrician, was instantly killed Wednesday when he touched a white live wire at the Mair Banks, Morsa & Co. plant. A Janesville resident, he had recently moved to Beloit and was survived by a wife and two daughters. He had worked for Beloit Electric and Light and Power and earlier for Janesville’s power company before its failure a year ago.

Fred N. Whetstone Belvit Mairbanks, Morsa & Co Whetstons Janesville Geo. A. Shurtleff Beloit Mleetrin Tight Company Beaver Dam Bower City Electric Light and Power Company Tayo

Grant Weber Recital Attracts Large Denver Audience

A Denver Republican notice praises pianist Grant Weber, now with the Denver Conservatory of Music, for a Chopin recital at Central Christian church. It lauds his modest dignity and exquisite touch, noting performances of Opus 28 preludes, Fantasia op.49, and other works. The review highlights a new, tranquil interpretation that opened a garden of peace and beauty.

Denver Republican Grant Weber Denver, Conservatory of Music Central Christian Church Weber Waber Gracla Mr. Weber

Coroner's Inquest Closes on Barry Death Cause

The coroner's inquest into Edward Barry's death concluded with a verdict that his death resulted from a cerebal hemorrhage precipitated by exposure to the weather. No foul play or external injury was found. Testimony included the man who found the body and youths who saw Barry, with Marshal Blunt noting Barry's intoxication Monday night as he headed toward Simon's house where he said he was stopping. The hearing before Justice J. Sherrow, led by District Attorney Harvey Clark, involved jurors Danws Nea Henry Carroll J. W. Edelman W. a. Knight BT Vance and Andrey Lewis.

Edward Barry Barry Marshal Blunt Hin Simon Justine J. L. Sherrow Harvey Clark Danws Nea Henry Carroll J. W. Edelman W. A. Knight Vance Andrey Lewis

Cadiz Correspondence Reflects Crops and Local People

Musking corn is the order of the day except when it rains. Locals report various farm moves, sickness, and political notes. Ira M. Chryst speaks at Cadiz Town House. Tred Kellen’s infant ill but improving.

Cadiz Tohn Good Hastings Arksngan Vhey Wisconsin Elmer Rhinehart Jefferson Ira M. Chryst Assembly Ira Tred Kellen

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