Train wreck splits Milwaukee Road freight near Mineral Point
A Milwaukee Road freight train on its first Italy to Mineral Point run broke in two near a hill east of India, with the front stopping at water and the rear plunging into it. Fire followed as cars derailed, several wrecked, horses injured and one killed in the blaze. Passengers and crew were injured but escape major harm. wrecking trains cleared the line by 7:15 AM after extensive repairs.
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Milwaukee Road
Italy
Mineral Point
Jada
India
Darlington
Louisville
J.P. West
Dea Ands
Gidridge Onoard
Chis. Corgon
Janesville
J. F. Rowb
Darlington Fair
Harry Helis
Glendive
Mont
Wella
Aunt Julia
Harewitng Bird
West
Gaboose
F. J. Bucklin
Harry Goddard
Christ
Koleruie
Janeslville
Wah
G. W. Richardson
Thos. Fox
W. E. Tryde
GQ. Flint
Colin Wright
Ntnda
Railroad wreck at Milwaukee junction costs jobs in Jamesville
A rail accident near Jamesville claimed the lives of Engineer Schlatter and Fivoutan Abendroth. Discharges followed for Engineer Amos G. Rogers Yardmaster John Kelley Switchmen Fenton Winans and George Teller while Fireman Dennis Sullivan retains his position. Rogers and Kelley have long service dating back to the Civil War era. Dr Miles Pain Pills offered in the advertisement.
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Aga Reault
Jamesville
Schlatter
Abendroth
Amos GC. Rogers
John Kelley
Fenton Winans
George Teller
Dennis Sullivantilla
Rogers
Kelley
Milwaukee Road
Welcome for Monroe visitors at Darlington fair
The Monroe delegation received a hearty welcome at Darlington on Thursday. James G. Moushan gave a grateful speech thanking Monroe residents and the local band. Next week Darlington plans to show Monroe more of reciprocity as crowds praised horse events and daily entertainments.
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Darlington
James G. Moushan
Fair Ground
Monroe
Ito
Jon
County
Dark streets plague town with dangerous walks at night
Residents complain of extended power outage causing dark streets and poor sidewalks after a disabled dynamo at the electric light plant. Drivers risk collisions on main routes while many sidewalks are unfit for safe passage as fair week approaches.
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Electioia
Aman
Perging
Birthday fete for Mrs Tunes Hickwim in broad social circle
A birthday celebration honored Mrs. Tunes Hickwim with nine children fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild present. Numerous relatives attended in a large reunion while guests from Storm Lake Sioux Rapids and neighboring towns joined the event. A military band was hired to perform at the Freeport fair next week and Frank Rudy will join Dr. Vait Medicine as road general agent with eight territory sites.
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Tunes Hickwim
Hisknie
Micka
Will Whitehund
Storm Fake
Thos, Whitehead
Anil Tayo
Sioux Rapida
Atra
Millen Dolan
Wesley la
Franke Welter
Robl. Welter
Sid ‘Tava
Titonka
Do. Ales
John Baird
Mixa Pearl Baird
Vet Baird
Joly Hickur
Montes
Frank Rudy
Dr. Vlait Medicine Company
Wisconsin National Guard inspection marks tight race across regiments
Fond du Lac and Monroe vie for top as Co H near the peak in a late inspection. First regiments include Fond du Lac’s Go. E Second and Sparta’s Co. L close behind, while Madison’s Co. G ties for third. Milwaukee’s Co. F and Whitewater follow as readings range down the roster in a tight contest.
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Wisconsin National Guard
Licht, Caldwell
Fond du Lac
Co. L
Sparta
Madison
Milwours
Whitewater
Co. B
Fort Atkinson
Janesville
Co. M
Oconomowot
Co. F
Milwaukee
Capt
Vowell
Monrot
Monroe
Co. H
Virat
Beloit
Wisconsin State Fair Crowd Forecast From Milwaukee Rail Lines
Milwaukee railroad officials predict the state fair will attract the largest crowd yet, with special trains planned from Fox River Valley and La Crosse divisions. Expect heavy turnout from southwestern Wisconsin, Milwaukee Road, and Northwestern routes. Milwaukee Electric and other lines will run direct to grounds, with extra excursion trains. Preparations include sidetracking long trains before the one fare period to handle the influx, and facilities for crowds are being arranged. The fair features include military day, Milwaukee derby, grand carnival, and a buffalo herd from Tither Bros. of Buffalo County.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Cream City
Fox River Valley
la Crosse
St. Paul
Milwaukee Road
Northwestern Road
Wisconsin Central
Millwaukee Electric Light & Railway Company
Agricuttme
Tither Bros
Buffalo County
Wis
Alderman Gusser Hosts Visitors from Yankton in Madison
Alderman Frank Gusser meets visiting relatives in Madison. Fred Burgi, twin brother of Nondi Murgi, arrives from Yankton South Dakota to visit family. Burgi is engaged in the lumber business. The gathering includes Miss Mattie Burgi.
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Fred Burgi
T Nondi Murgi
Yankton
S. D
Misa Mattie Burgi
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Spangler
Pioneer Gun Store
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Agunt Fou Morgan & Wright Tires
Monroe Brewery
Adam Blumer
State Board of Medical Examiners
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Geran Spoleen
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