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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1906
Page
2
Local item notes telephonic developments in Monroe Wisconsin dated October 29 1906. Details mention telephone number 3 and regional communication progress. Public interest highlights improved lines and service in the community.
War Governor James O. Davidson of Soldiers Grove leads the ticket for Lieutenant Governor with W. D. Connor of Marshfield as Secretary of State and James A. Frear of Hudson as Attorney General. The slate includes A. H. Dahl of Westby as Treasurer and Geo. FE Beedle of Embarrass for Commissioner of Insurance, with Henry Allen Cooper of Racine running for Congress. Other nominees cover State Senate Harry C. Martin of Darlington and Assembly member red Ties of Brodhead, plus county and legal posts: Isaiah M. Stanuffacher Clerk, J. S. Fessenden Sheriff, Geo. BE Thorp Treasurer, Frank EB Carson Register of Deeds, William H. McGrath District Attorney, Sam Blum Clerk of the Court, Henry L. Ball Coroner, Albert C. Stuntz County Surveyor.
Jefferson County speakers warn of voter indifference across parties. Republican candidate Dahl warns the public confuses primary with final election. Farmers urged to support Davidson and tax laws, railroads seen pressing repeal, and citizens reminded to exercise voting rights on election day.
The Journal notes the county committee chair has not invited Senator Spooner. It states Spooner has been invited and declined, challenging the Journal’s claim of keeping pace with events.
The Milwaukee Free Press publishes letters and telegrams between Senator La Follette chairman Connor and I L Lenroot to challenge Connor's claim that La Follette declined to speak under the state central committee. It quotes Gov Davidson suggesting La Follette set his own dates to avoid embarrassing the committee's speaking schedule for Spooner.
The article notes that after the new primary law, county candidates in the Republican field are broadly seen as the party’s choice and deserving of united support. It argues there is no doubt about their abilities and emphasizes benefits to the public from their election.
Senator Frear spoke in Waupaca claiming Wisconsin advances under La Follette while in Marinette Mr. Connor failed to acknowledge the junior senator's work.
Congressman H A Cooper will speak in Monroe next Saturday evening as part of a county tour. The La Follette and Cooper meetings mark the only large Republican gatherings in the area before the election. Cooper will also hold a Friday evening event in Brodhead and is set for two county meetings. Frank L Gilbert, Dane County district attorney and Republican candidate for attorney general, is ill in a Prairie du Chien sanitarium with nervous prostration, pausing his campaign.
Madison Wis Oct 26 The state canvassing board failed to return the written in winner names to the secretary of state following a supreme court ruling. J B Simpson of Shullsburg contests the Democratic nomination for state senator against Republican Martin. The board meets tomorrow to consider written in candidates' claims.
Waste paper boxes placed on Janesville sidewalks to collect paper will be removed and sent back to their owners. The boxes, provided free to the city, drew ad revenue but fell out of use as residents stopped depositing papers. City Clerk Badger consulted aldermen, finding opposition due to torn dresses from rough corners, and the company requested return of its property.
Charles Thomann a former Anglo-Swiss machinist and father of nine was killed when a scaffold fell from the roof of the S Rosenthal & Sons building in Dixon. fellow painter Lem Rollins was seriously injured. a defective hook caused the accident.
Secretary of state certifies candidates for state congressional and multi county districts and mails ballot samples. Green county awards print contract to The Journal as lowest bidder for eleven thousand ballots with bids from L A Woodle & Son 44.50, Robert Kohli 47.00, Times Printing Co 62.00, C A Booth.
Small room papering this fall with money going twice as far at the remnant wallpaper sale hosted by West Side Drug Store.
Bernice Eleanor Powers aged a year and nine months died from severe burns after lighting matches in the kitchen. Mrs. Powers had left her children unattended. the child’s clothing burned away and she suffered intense injuries, dying four hours later.
Friday night the council passed a suspension of rules ordinance creating a water commissioners board to manage the municipal water works plant. The board will include the mayor an alderman and a citizen with appointments due next Monday. The measure regulates mains meters plumbers and related operations and mirrors Madison’s ordinance. Freeport Journal reports a 25th wedding anniversary for George and Mrs Farnum in Madison with about 75 guests, dinner and gifts.
A. H. Wright, who has served five years as station agent for the C. M. & St. P. at Monticello, is promoted to traveling auditor with headquarters in Davenport Iowa. His territory includes the Dubuque Council Bluff and Kansas City divisions.
Eddie Foy headlined The Earl and the Girl at Turner Hall drawing a full, receptive crowd. Nellie McCoy and Elsie Moore led supporting turns as the chorus billed a bright show, though the stage limits hindered elaborate scenery due to a mismeasured bridge. The fix will narrow the bridge to two feet and raise it fifteen feet for future road scenery.
An advertisement touts Mi o na stomach tablets as a remedy for indigestion headaches backaches sleeplessness and nervous distress. It claims the product strengthens digestion restores vitality and that Trukenbrod's Pharmacy offers a full money back guarantee with each 50 cent box.
L. G. Legler of Juda traveled to Chicago for the Pierce Land stock sale of Holstein cattle from California. His train collided with another, he was thrown under a seat but escaped with only a few bruises and no serious injuries.
Three burglary attempts occurred in Madison this morning with total loot around $5 and about twelve bracelets. One man was arrested on suspicion after intrusions at the Fair store, C. A. Mayers saloon, and Cronin's restaurant. jewelry and small change were taken from the fair.
Sophomores raise a flag at the new high school but are forced to surrender to freshmen. Slaters assist the sophomores as the flag ends up on the chimney. Freshmen later raise a flag along Jefferson street telephone wires. Supt Swartz vows to end the class dispute.
Monroe library issued a fresh batch of titles including Silas Strong Coniston and The awakening of Helena Richie. The list features authors such as Sienkiewicz Roosevelt Wade and Wade plus youth titles from the Youths Companion series Toward the rising sun.
E N Churchill, local agent, offers Lahr’s air pressure water system for homes and business blocks and invites customers to hear its merits.
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