Janesville Fair Ball Tents Stir Town Rumors
Town notes from Monroe and Janesville recount problems at the Yo M.C. ball event during the county fair. Officials clash over facilities, finances, and grandstand seating as the Janesville teams return home amid complaints of poor accommodations and uneasy relations with Chicago unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Janesville
Cayton
Oa Haast
Monrow
M.C
Pan Ninda
Monroe
Ipin
Hazewall
Minehard
Chicago
Kline
Fair at Freeport Engages Notable Entertainment Lineup
The Monroe Military band will play at the Freeport fair on September 14. Promised attractions include Signor De Fore the pain lessee and globe performer, Ray Burton on a swinging wire, Paul Gulay the bicyclist, Hamlin's concert company, Stockberger's Shetland ponies, and the Henney band. Excursion rates, premium lists, and race details are available from W. Hi. Full in Freeport Illinois.
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Monroe
Taylor
Freeport
Signor de Fore
Yalrose
Ray Burton
Paul Gulay
Hamlin
Edigon
Stockberger
Shetland Ponies
Henney Band
Theo
Hewes
Quiner Toultry Journal
A. J. Andrews
South Wayne
W. Hi
Taken for a Burglar: Prof Atwood Case in Freeport
A young man from Brodhead, recently released from jail, allegedly attacked Nick Moran and fled to Freeport. Police pursued through the city. the suspect was captured, jailed, and described as coming from a respectable family while awaiting further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof Atwood
Brodhead
Nick Moran
Ra Amd
Bis Yi
Fair’s Last Day Delivers A Weaker Receipts
Reports from the final day of the fair indicate the crowd grew yet receipts remained light. Officials hope Saturday’s events will salvage finances as balloon rides, concerts, and track programs faced reduced draws and crowd challenges.
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Hiro
Syuipert
Woodford Prine
Woodford Prines
Barry Blows
Caroting
Sappo
Janesville Burglary Attempt Ends In Night Ambush
A late Friday burglary attempt near Janesville ended with a confrontation as officers pursued a suspect through dim streets. Police say the assailant fled toward the river as residents reported frantic noises and a struggle near the waterfront.
Milwaukee excursion tickets for Wis. State Fair
From September 7 to 16 Milwaukee will offer excursion tickets for one fare to the Wisconsin State Fair. Commuters and residents may purchase round trip passes for travel to and from Milwaukee for the event. Tickets are valid for a single journey with return on the same day.
Dog attack injures child near farm outskirts
Saturday afternoon a shepherd dog bit three mile east of town, tearing scalp from a girl’s head. The dog snapped at others. it was killed on Dr Carl Steiger’s orders. The child’s scalp was repaired, hydrophobia feared but none found.
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Vowalil Babler
Shepard
Vidl
Carl Steiger
Fies
Mies
Victim of murderers not remembered here
Walter F. Koeller, 20, was killed in his room at 30 Fulton Street Chicago by two youths from Hormann Missouri. He had lived in Dixon Illinois last spring as a student at Northern Sinais Normal school. Two suspects aged 18 were arrested in Chicago. Koeller was a semi pro baseball player.
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Walter F. Koeller
Fulton Street
Chicago
al Desperadoes
Dixon, Ill
Northern Sinais Normal School
Im Hera, Mo
Alen Fromm Hormann
Koeller
Giule
Wisconsin Weather Forecast And Unclaimed Post Letters
Weather outlook for Wisconsin includes a thunderstorm risk today with a warm spell continuing into tomorrow then fair conditions with fresh south winds. Unclaimed letters at Monroe post office for the week ending Aug 19, 1899 include Myrtle Blair Juliet Eberhard and others. callers should say advertised and provide the date.
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Wisconsin
Monrie
Wic
Myrtle Blair
Jaliet Eberhard
A. T. Grove
Annie Hanaway
Dore Johnson
Cora Sweringen
Andrew Sona
Wm. Trackhoff
F.G. Baynety
P. M
Receipts and Complaints at the Fair Face Mixed Outlook
The fair’s receipts total about 2 2 g 7 2 . Five days show varying yields with state aid pushing the yearly total near last year’s. Officers report financial success yet critics fault management, publicity, and ticket policies amid widespread dissatisfaction. They defend tighter controls and promise track and grounds improvements costing around 400.
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Opkcors
Sharis A
Miume
Tesla
Wisconsin River Dells Special Excursion Rates Listed
The CM and St Paul Ry promotes a Friday and Saturday excursion to the Dells of the Wisconsin River with round trips priced at 4.15 for the pound trip and 8.21 for ten or more, including steamer coupons. Tickets available daily through Sept 89 with return coupons valid three days from sale date.
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Wisconsin River
Rubber Tires Offered by A Lanz & Sons for Old and New Vehicles
A Lanz & Sons advertise readiness to fit rubber tires on old vehicles and supply new rubber tire vehicles. The Morgan & Wright tires are noted as using 1. The public schools of this city prepare to open Monday. Various brief notices follow including deaths, accidents, and employment changes in local firms.
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A. Lanz & Sons
Morgan & Wright
Audres
Dan Palmer
Browntown
W. TL. Yalding
American Capress Company
Tolands Monroe Business University Opens With Bright Promise
Tolands Monroe Business University opened this morning with 42 students at work and ten scholarships still available. Instructors BJ Campbell and M S King expect enrollment to double as cold weather approaches, with two departments shorthand and business. Classes run daily five days a week from 1 p m to 12 noon and 9 a m to 4 p m in the afternoon, with assignments outside study time.
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Tolwad
Monroe Business University
Gasgion Corty
BJ Campbell
M.S. King
Nanting
Montay
Toland
la Crosse
la Crosse School
F. J. Toland
Mouros
Campbell
Ning
Business Eourag
Fred Scheidegear
Hick Schiesser
Fred B. Knoble
Mamie Smith
Albert Hirsig
Nick Dwerst
Malph Horton
Wa Wright
Galen Drenbelbig
Joseph West
Louis Kobli
Lou Craige
Ross Andrews
Grace A. Gibbons
Jacob C. Bliwer
Stanfitcher
Ben Chambers
Ray Crow
Oreat Bessire
Chas. Schur
Jas. Campbell
Hilda Reger
Dan
W. Hodges
M Alive Trent
Steve
Industrial school meeting set for Saturday at 2
The W C T G industrial school plans a Saturday afternoon gathering at 2 o'clock. Members are urged to attend and discuss school matters.
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W. C.-T. G. Industrial School
Nanal
Freight train schedule shows passengers from Mourne to Chicago and Milwaukee
Freight and passenger service details from Mourne to Chicago and Milwaukee are listed with connections at Morreac station. The note mentions a 3:88 p.m. departure time and travel to Chicago and Milwaukee, under general freight and passenger arrangements.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul
Morreac
al Hasvenger Freight
Mourne
Tia
Atiss Pom
Puter
Unargoun
Gen. Mars Ag
Caught a Rogue Before a Camera at the Fair
Marshal Blunt captured a pocket thief after Catharine Payne reported her missing purse. The man, claimed as Harry Hansen from Freeport, was photographed in court after clever scheme. The case hinges on the now clear evidence from the victim and the marshal’s photo record.
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Marshal Blunt
Catharine Payne
South Jinst Street
Marshal Brant
Ninae
Harry Hansen
Freeport
Eltort
Nnr
Justice Dumchildie’s Court
Rod Bolendor
Towld
Hwy
Awuson
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Fair Society
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Raul
Bok
Terrarives
Janeeville Elias
Wiles
Soulepens
St. P. Ry
Sontata
Babler
Walter F. Koehler
Weather Bureau
Agricultural Society
St P. Ry
Rubber Tires
Ann Keebner
A.B. Rand
F. West Sundas
Hortes
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Colin W. Wright
Lorn
Office Creat's Blix
Monroe, Wis
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Helen McHenry
Bistiark
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