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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
8
The Monroe Wisconsin issue lists numerous local movements and visits. Citizens journey to Chicago Albany Cedar Rapids and other spots while social events and family trips fill the day. A weathered report recalls past grasshopper swarms and a heat induced illness affecting Jacob Burgy with workers sidelined by injury.
Dozens of residents head to Chicago Madison Beloit and Janesville for visits business and travel. Messrs Honeywell Summerfelt Legler Krise Gardner and many others are listed with destinations including Chicago Janesville Madison Beloit and Albany. The town notes also report sales births and a school funding decision at Beloit High School.
Mrs Rosa Zwickey and her son Earl of Monroe visited relatives near Monticello last week. Miss Katie Zimmerman receives more treatment at Freeport hospital. A baby boy weighing 10 pounds is born to Mr and Mrs Otto Loveland of Washing ton township. In a bail game Mt Pleasant beats Buckskin Hollow Red Sox 21 to 0 as Red Sox score only in ninth inning. J C Steinman recovering from sciatic rheumatism enjoys time outdoors but later relapses slightly. Wm H Prisk will travel to Madison Sept 10 to seek crossing improvements at Woolen Mills crossing, urging flagman due to high banks and limited visibility.
Robert Kuhli is in Milwaukee. Mrs. Thomas Corkins went to Beloit. Jesse Graham was in the city today from Brodhead. H. G. Thomas and family went to Freeport this morning. A. C. Trachsel and J. H. Elmer went to Madison this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Voss went to Orangeville this morning. Carl Ruf and son returned last evening from Milwaukee.
Ferdinand C. Rhode of Wautoma declares he will not tolerate government officials walking on his property. He criticizes supporters for outstaying boundaries, defends his patriotism, and says taxes on his land grant him respect, not deference. He warns against further slurs toward him or his land.
Saratoga Springs dates Sept. 9 to 14 1907 via Illinois Central round trip $21.40 Monroe to Saratoga return. Tickets issued via many routes with possible slight extra cost. Stopovers allowed. Sales Sept 5 6 7 and may extend to Oct 6. For details contact F E Lamboley agent.
No. 1 farm for sale consisting of 160 acres located five miles west and south of Monroe. For particulars inquire at this office.
Milwaukee Mayor Sherburn M Becker invites Green County farmers and merchants to the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee September 9 to 13. He promotes a Farmers State Good Roads association to unite farmers, railroad men, and business leaders for shared road costs, aiming for 7,000 members and a strong attendance. He urges participation at the fair, especially September 12, and offers a personal office visit to attendees.
Miss Neta Nestleroe of Freeport visits here with Mrs. Laura Holmes while Olive Whitehead returns from Monroe. Monroe visitors include Mrs. Mary A. Lichtenwalher and son Lincon with daughter Mrs. Geo. Whitehead in Rockford and Freeport guests. Numerous local families host or visit Sunday as camp meeting near Monroe draws attendees.
A large Darlington audience applauded the Spedden Paige Stock Company in Hearts Estranged, with praise for the cast led by Rinaldo and Miss Rinaldo in The Gambler and The Lady. The troupe also featured Marjorie Southwell and Harry Bannister. uptown vaudeville intermission impressed patrons, while Thursday’s Quincy Adams Sawyer at Turner hall drew full houses, though audience rowdiness and pepper-throwing marred the evening. management urged stricter order and officer presence to protect patrons during high priced shows.
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