Train Derailment Kills Engineer in Illinois Curve
A Chicago & Northwestern passenger train derailed near Ridott Illinois at speed after the rail spread caused the crash. Engineer Patrick Ryan of Freeport was killed instantly. twelve of fifteen crew and passengers were injured, with several seriously hurt including J D Grant J W Hudson Jennie Wobford F Keisal Albert Gratello Adam Wirth De Carver W A Walker Albert Jewell and W T Sandgreen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Ridott
Freeport
Patrick Ryan
Parsons
Acurus
Wai Ring
J. D. Grant
Rockford
J. W. Hudson
Porter
Jennie Wobford
F. Keisal
Sheriff Returns From Chicago In Bobb Murder Case
Stephenson county Sheriff Fox returns from Chicago after a fruitless three day search for Dan Fouke, the Bobb murder suspect. He remains hopeful of capturing his man and, with W. W. Hotpater, revisits the crime scene and questions John Wagner, the murdered couple’s neighbor. On Monday the sheriff set out again with horses and presumably fresh clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Fox
Stephenson County
Chicago
Dan Fouke
Bobb
W. W. Hotpater
John Wagner
Clawa
Mrs Maris Hogans Dies in Beloit at 78
Mrs Maris Hogans died Monday evening at the Beloit home of her daughter Mrs Mel Morse after a week of illness. She was 78, widow of J H Hogans, who died two years ago. Surviving children include Mrs Mel Morse Mrs Ella Ashworth Mrs Jan Hughes Amos Hogans and Jesse Hogans. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 PM from the Ashworth home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maris Hogens
Mel Morse
Beloit
Ella Ashworth
Jan, Hughes
Amos Hogans
Jesse Hogans
Runaway Crash Kills Miss Misa Dickson at Platteville
Miss Misa Suse Dickson of Platteville, daughter of Col Dickson a Black Hawk navy figure, died after a team wagon crashed into her buggy Tuesday afternoon. A wheel struck her head as the lumber wagon ran over the buggy, and she died within minutes. The town buzzes with rumors of a city prominent young lady’s engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Suse Dickson
Platteville
Col. Dickson
Black Hawk
Fred Doelz
Miss Dickson
Duelz
Wedding Unites Mia Elis J. Gibbons and John O Connor
Miss Mia Elis J. Gibbons wed John OConnor at Sharon Walworth county in a small ceremony held at the home of Mr and Mrs Thos Gibbons due to the ill health of the parents Rev Father J Nicholas officiated the Catholic rite Miss Celia Gibbons was brides maid and Thos OConnor was best man The couple plans a short wedding trip then will reside on a farm two and a half miles west of Munroe OConnor a well known local farmer and Mia a former millinery worker at McLeans has many friends in town who extend hearty welcomes as she returns with her husband
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Mra. Thos. Gibbons
Sharon
Walworth County
Mia Elis J. Gibbons
John O'Connor
Father J. Nicholas
Elkhorn
Celia Gibbons
Thos. O'Connor
Munroe
Mr. O'Connor
Mary Clark
McLean's
Time to Bar the Doors At The Fair
The town hosts a naval large representation of amoth gentry this week attracting crowds. Pickpockets may ply their trade and homes may be entered and looted. Officials warn residents to bar doors, stay watchful, and take precautions as grafters descend on the fair.
Badger State Telephones Slides New Night and Day Rates
Monroe toll tariff lowers long distance charges with a day rate for three minute calls to towns such as Afton Madison Beloit Milton Center Clinton Darien Osceola Footville Union Verona and others. Night service from six PM to six AM charges half the day rate rounded to even cents, with a ten cent minimum. The Monroe company offers public access at the fairground secretary’s office for long distance use.
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Badger State Long Distance Telephone Company
Monroe
Ontside
Toa. m
Munroe
Afton
Tanesville
Albany
Cess
Inda
Allen's Grove
Madson
Balloral
Magnolia
Belo
Milton Hunt
Blanchardville
Monticello
Redhead
Brooklyn
Osinville
Clinton
Cookavilla Darien
Sebultu
Delevan
Abaronsso
Shopiere
Spring Valley
Bikhorn
Stewart Or
Evanaville Postville
Footville
Union
Hanover
Veroud
Monroe ‘Telephone Company
Fair Ground
City to order new sidewalks in earnest
City council ordered replacement of poor sidewalks on main streets and let contracts for those owners who failed to comply. Street crews will install lumber and replace boards, with cement paving proposed. A new street from Washington Street to Summit Street was opened jointly with Monroe, costing about 400 dollars and requiring land and a culvert.
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Dad Earnest
Arare
Nanca
Btrest Committees
Washington Atreat
Summit Street
P. H. White
Nong
John Lucheinger
Anatin
Monros
Milwaukee Road Stock Yards
FAIR AT FREEPORT OPENS SEPTEMBER 11 TO 14
The twelfth arminal fair of the Northern Illinois Agricultural association will be at Freeport September 11 to 14 1900. It will be the largest exhibition in the region this year with free attractions including Lawoths, Bartell troupe, knife throwers, acrobats and singers. Daily music and a park illumination by electricity on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings. A first class gardeville entertainment and band concert nightly. Wednesday features Democratic speakers, Thursday Republican Day with Governor Tanner and state officials addressing the crowd. Excursion rates offered on all railroads.
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Northernllinois Agricultural Association
Freeport
Lawoths
King of High Bare
Bartell
Lee
Kopp Siatera
Alto Surat
Gardeville
Sud & Bond
John B. ‘Tanner
Rowstary
State Rose
McCullogh
Joseph B. Wheels
William
Aon
M. Crllom
WH. Hitt
Stephenson County
Monroe City Council Meeting Minutes September 4 1900
Regular council meeting opened by Mayor A. Douglas at 7 40 p m with roll call and approved minutes. Bills allowed for gas electric assessor health officer fire department masonry and other charges. Bridge tax and sidewalk projects approved with land purchases up to 400. Public property bids and street widening on Washington Street discussed. New sidewalk construction authorized and bids invited. Election inspectors clerks and ballot clerks appointed for all four wards. Meeting adjourned. Conn W Wrient, City Clerk.
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Douglas
Robert Milter
Huin
Fea
J. J. Horen
Isbor
W. B. Montes
Geisberberger
Monroe
Causetery
Clark
Win
Becker
N. Gornoglins
Jane Galashi
Washington Street
Streiff & Lewis
Knipachield Broy
Mrs. P. Miller
Jefferson Street
L. Schutze
Payne Street
M. P. Mains
Henry Ludlow
J. W. Ofell
Milea Kattinga
D. A. Stearns
Clarks
Randy Reger
Nelson Darling
Gottlieb Beller
Fred Zimmerman
Christ Roth
Gettings
RB. Schapley
Tred Buehler
Chas
T. Maythaler
Roht, Miller
Ernest Churchill
Conn W. Wrient
Gideon convention coverage in new Christian travelers' journal
Old Nick edits the Gideon squarierly first issue devoted to the Christian traveling men's association of America. It features a full account of the Gideon convention at Waukegan. John Nicholson of Jungville is in charge of the editorial department as secretary and associate editor. Reverend J H Berkey of this city is a Gideon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Traveling Men’s Association of America
Waukegan, N
John Nicholson
Junggville
Gideons
J. H. Berkey
Forecast and local notices from Milwaukee
Forecast from the Weather Bureau predicts cooler conditions tonight and Friday in Wisconsin. Mrs John J Maaek, known as Alice Isely, is ill with typhoid fever at her Milwaukee home. Miss Pillia Taylor has taken a position as trimmer at Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Mra
John J. Maaek
Alice Isely
Milwaukee
Misa ‘Pillia Taylor
Jacksonville
Climate and Crops Report Indicates Strong Yields Ahead
Weather this week showed high daily temperatures with cool nights and extensive rainfall across much of the state. Harvest progressed as grain and hay thrived, though potato blight and some frost risk on late plantings were noted. apples and fruit crops reported light damage and overall favorable conditions for fodder and second crop growth.
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Milwankuv
Smallpox Case Shocks Madison From Calumet Visitor
Davey Tred of Calumet Michigan is a smallpox patient at Madison Isolation Hospital. He was brought in at 11 last night after arriving Monday and is believed to have contracted the disease in Calumet. Doctor F A Lyman diagnosed smallpox immediately. He visited his brother in law William Mueller at 417 Butterstreat near the governor’s residence and Supreme Court area. The outbreak caused a stir as efforts to transport him faced police threats of resignation.
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Tred Davey
Calumet Mich
Madison
Davey
Calumet
F. A. Lyman
Inlaw
William ©. Mueller
Butterstreat
Cassady
Supreme Court
Aristocracy Hill
Polica Fures
Toland’s Great Business School Ad Across Monroe Wisconsin
Toland’s Business University in Monroe Wisconsin advertises a three month course in a three nation plan. It claims endorsements by banks and business men and notes graduates placed in Chicago Milwaukee and other cities. Local construction updates include a new armory site at Madison and Payne and ongoing work on First Ward buildings and a three story brick Monrose home project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolam’s
Bisiness University
Monroe
Wis
Toland
Pts
Poland Business University
Une Banks
Buninesh
Maurod
Almcul
Chrage
Milwauker
Goo Hoowill
Meulison
Payne
Schuetze
Armory Association
W. LL Curaiine
David Stewart
Janesville
Geo. Voght
Kalsontine
Altar D. Conover
Madison
Crowds Pack Lafayette County Fair Amid Bright Hopes
The Lafayette County Fair opens with crowded grounds and bustling displays as livestock, floral exhibits, and entertainment draw hundreds. Weather trends promise a record attendance while races and band performances boost tomorrow and Saturdays crowds.
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Northwestern
Maria Hogans
Mise Susie Dickson
Plattevile
Ella J. Gibtown
Guy
Smooth Gentry
Badger State Telephone Company
Secrist
Thave
Thomas J. Thomas
Ludlow House
W. E. James
Bneband
J.3. Reynoldscamp
Council
Council Proceedings
Nick
Janreville
Gideon Magazine
Wisconsin
The
Gore Ally
Toland's Great Business School
Thatreen
Lafayette Counby
Shullsburg
DeMoras
Zanorit
Arthur
de Morass
Zanora
Mouroy Core Net
G. W. Wilkinson
Milwaukee Road
Opera House
Hayper-Deitrick
Jonera House
Christ Meeker
Chieaga
Monroe Cornet Band
Siare Dy
Act
Lincoln
Ing
Montford
Cornell University
GW. Richardson
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Panpond
Tuda
Richardson
Jon Whiting
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