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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1907

Page

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Old Resident Amanda Patchin Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Amanda L Patchin of this city died at Mudlavia Indiana after rheumatism and a bowel illness. She was 67, born on a Jefferson town farm, lifelong resident, active in Christian church and Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Survived by brother W W Chadwick and sister Mrs J J Newman. Funeral held today.

W. W. Chadwick Amanda L. Patchin Mudlavia Ind Mudlovia Elizabeth McNish Wyoming Decedent Jefferson Christian Church Woman’s Christian Temperance Union J. J. Newman Juda Mr. Chadwick Janesville Chicago

Enrollment Surges at Wisconsin as New Term Opens

Madison reports 2,508 enrolled in first three days at the University of Wisconsin, with 1,158 new students exceeding last year. Total attendance may reach 4,000 as upperclassmen lag. Growth strongest in letters and sciences and engineering. medicine and journalism programs attract newcomers. A new automobile law requires front and rear numbers and chauffeur licensing with a $1 recommendation, taking effect next month.

Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin Letters Medicine

Suit and Skirt Sale Announced for Tomorrow

J. H. Miller advertises a one day sale of ladies tailored suits and skirts from a major eastern manufacturer. Exhibits run October first from 1 to 6 p.m. and shoppers are urged to attend plus a millinery opening.

J. H. Miller

Prize cheese division at Green County fair announced

Premium money in the cheese department was distributed pro rata based on test results. The report notes the method of allocation and the resulting shares among exhibitors.

Green County Fair

Weather forecast and local notices from Chicago and surrounding areas

The forecast calls for showers tonight and tomorrow with fair spells in the north, then a Tuesday fair and warmer in the west with rain in the east. Notables: Senator Frederick Landis to speak at Lena October 4 for the Stephenson county soldiers reunion. A Dane County resident, Patrick Sherlock, dies at 65 from heart trouble. Local visitors include M J Gates and Dr C O Gates, Mrs Penn hosting guests, and Miss Cunningham and Miss Sanders visiting Chicago. Piano pupils recital and drill operations report on Upper Rush ore discovery.

Chicago M. J. Gates Santa Cruz Cal C. O. Gates Mountain View J. C. Penn Merle Cunningham Greta Sanders Rockford Frederick Landis Congress Indiana Stephenson County Lena Patrick E. Sherlock Sherlock Madison Dane County C. F. Johnson Milwaukee Ludlow Johnson Fred Trachsel Commercial and Savings Bank Mountain Echo Yellville Ark N. C Durst Monroe Wis Upper Rush Herman Rice M. Earl Clark East Street Florence Stuckey Nola Wells Cleta Baltzer Helen Drake Etta Smith Frances Miller Edel Hawthorn Edith Milem Lulu Tracy Kittie Nalty Edna Kroeger Lucy Gothier Laura Millman Vera Kloutz James Fitzgibbons, Jr Leon Schmidt

The New Pure Food and Drug Law Announcement

Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs, and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by West Side drug store.

Foley West Side Drug Store

Prices rise for Limburg cheese as buyers bid high

Limburg cheese prices are climbing due to strong demand with buyers visiting multiple factories offering as much as 13 cents to secure stock. Several buyers hunt in the same region while producers prefer to hold cheese, forecasting a market for September and October as cold storage stocks are unusually low.

Limburger

Governors and Roosevelt party study river trade route

Gov James O Davidson and Col O G Munson traveled via the Illinois Central from Madison to Keokuk to join President Roosevelt for a lower Mississippi River inspection. Davidson planned to speak on The Upper Mississippi River as a Commercial Proposition in Memphis Friday. Congressman H A Cooper left Racine for St Louis to join a Mississippi river tour with inland waterways officials and Roosevelt aboard the trip to Memphis.

James O. Davidson Col O. G. Munson Madison Keokuk Roosevelt Mississippi River Davidson Memphis H. A. Cooper Racine St. Louis Inland Waterways Commission Tenn Congress Association

Brain experts at trial of Miss Dugan in Janesville

Milwaukee brain experts plan to attend the trial of Florence Dugan in Janesville this week. She is charged with shooting George Schumaker last April. A brain storm defense is expected. Attorney H L Maxfield has withdrawn from the case.

Milwaukee Janesville Florence Dugan George Schumaker H. L. Maxfield

Afternoon Musicale Presented by Trachsel and Palmer Pupils

A recital of advanced pupils under Mrs. Carrie Sullivan Palmer and Mr. Frederick Trachsel took place at Palmer's studio on a Saturday afternoon. The program included vocal and piano items by Ethelbert Nevin, Steve Moszkowski, Lillian Karlen, Ada Stauffacher, Elsa Trukenbrod, Barbara Blotz, Oleg Speaks, Horatio Parker, Arthur Foote, and Frank Lynes, with performances of The Merry Merry Lark and I Fly like a Bird among others. The organizers plan to make these musicales a regular event, with the next scheduled for Saturday afternoon October 5.

Frederick Trachsel Carrie Sullivan Palmer Ethelbert Nevin Stella Bilse Russia Steve Moszkowski Lillian Karlen Ada Stauffacher Karlen Stauffacher Gipsy Maid Horatio Parker Arthur Foote Bilse Blotz Moszkowski Secce Frank Lynes Maud Monroe

Real Estate Transfers From Monroe and Spring Grove

Fred Marty sells 150 by 116 feet outlet 92 in Monroe to Peter Zumkehr for 3400 dollars. Mary N Haas sells 10 acres in section 27 Spring Grove to Fred Arnsmeier for 1000 dollars. Christian Neuenschwander sells parcel in section 28 of Monroe to Henry Neuenschwander for 2400 dollars.

Fred Marty Peter Zumkehr Monroe Mary N. Haas Fred Arnsmeier Spring Grove Christian Neuenschwander Henry Neuenschwander Town of

Perjury Threat Over False Resident License Claims

The first assistant attorney general rules that out of state hunters who falsely swear to be residents to dodge $9 in license fees face 2 to 5 years in prison. A. C. Titus grounds the decision, citing cases in Oshkosh and Waukesha and a state game warden concern.

A. C. Titus Titus Oshkosh Waukesha

Deutsche Gesellschaft to Mark Turned Section Anniversary

The turning section anniversary on Thursday evening November 14 will be celebrated with a public entertainment. The ladies class of Bahn Fraeverein Milwaukee, winners at the Green Bay turn event in July, will assist.

Deutsche Gesellschaft Bahn Fraeverein Milwaukee Green Bay

Freeport Faces Deciding Game in Wisconsin Iowa Series

The Inter-league series board sets best three out of five with a possible decisive game at Madison if Freeport wins this afternoon. President Moll attends to watch the finish. Freeport beat Waterloo yesterday on timely hitting with Warhop Gwinn and Ireland delivering key late offense.

Freeport Ill Board of Control Wisconsin Iowa State League Madison Moll Waterloo Warhop Gwinn Ireland

Death of a Martintown child after sudden paralysis

The two year old son of Charles Cline died after rapid paralysis following a visit to Winslow. Doctors thought repeated falls while learning to walk caused the injury. The death comes soon after another loss in the Cline family. Also noted is Lena Conrad turning fourteen with a birthday gathering at 1125 S Clinton St with friends Lillie Kiefer Caroline Klassy Hazel Hefty Olive Schindler and others.

Charles Cline Martintown Winslow Mrs. Cline Lena Conrad Frank Conrad S. Clinton Street Lillie Kiefer Caroline Klassy Hazel Grace Hefty Olive Schindler Florence Mabel Hazel Stauffacher Charline Miller Irene Burgy Nora Hoyland Hannah von Arx

Jail fines and forty days for Ashford Morton and Gus Mulhern

Ashford Morton and Gus Mulhern faced drunk and disorderly charges in the police court this morning. Each was fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 15.77 and sentenced to forty days on the stone pile due to lack of ready money. They are prohibited persons, with potential further action by an alderman over liquor sources. Marshal Blunt handled their arrest Saturday evening. Rosa Marty of Washington township and Herman G Legler of New Glarus announce their wedding to be held Thursday October 3 at 3 p.m. in Wittwer's hall, Monticello, with many guests invited.

Ashford Morton Gus Mulhern Marshal Blunt Rosa Marty Washington Township Herman G. Legler New Glarus Wittwer’s

Hunting Ban Notice at Christ Bleiler Farm

A farm owned by Christ Bleiler posts a strict hunting prohibition. violators will face full prosecution under applicable laws. This alert warns against trespass and illegal hunting on the property.

Christ Bleiler

Funeral Follows Telegraph Strike Delays for Patchin Kin

Mrs Amanda J L Patchin's funeral drew hundreds after a telegram notifying relatives in Juda and Shenandoah, Ind., failed to deliver in time due to telegraph operator strikes. The service at Patchin residence 518 East Russell Street was delayed until J J Newman and her son Ira arrived from overland travel, then relatives from Juda and the county gathered for the ceremony. Rev J H Berkey led the service as W C T U members attended. bearers included J H Durst Henry Ludlow and others. The body came from Mudlavia Ind with Miss Elizabeth McNish and W W Chadwick and son Howard Chadwick present.

Amanda JL. Patchin Patchin East Russell Street J. J. Newman Juda Ira Newman Shenandoah Freeport Newman Iowa Indiana Orangeville J. H. Durst Henry Ludlow Wm. Dunwiddie S. R. Greenwald Hugh Lichtenwald M. J. Newman Mudlavia Ind Elizabeth McNish Cheyenne W. W. Chadwick Howard Chadwick Janesville

Doctor Probes Wardrobe Before Exam

A doctor questions a husband about his wife’s latest dress and hat and whether she has visited the sea this year as he prepares to begin an examination. The exchange appears in Meggendorfer Blätter.

Meggendorfer Blaetter

Decrease in Death Rate in London Since Charles I

In Charles I’s era London’s death rate stood at 70 per 1000, more than triple the modern figure. The contrast highlights dramatic improvements in urban health and living conditions over time.

Charles I London

Expert Cigarette Makers at London Tobacco Exhibition

At the London Tobacco Exhibition some women demonstrated cigarette production, making 120 cigarettes in 30 minutes. The display highlighted efficiency and industry skill in cigarette manufacturing.

London

Requisites for Victory

A concise aphorism notes that a person with intellect wealth courage and resolve can overcome any obstacle, underscoring value of mental strength and bravery in triumph over difficulty.

The People and the Art of Persuasion

A concise quotation study notes Bismarck on how public opinion forms. It defines “the people” as a shifting, self-justifying group, gathered by leaders to fit their aims. The remark comments on manipulation by rhetoric or policy to align a crowd with personal objectives.

Cannot Satisfy Covetousness Latin Proverb

A Latin proverb notes covetousness cannot be satisfied as the world remains too small for endless desire. It warns against greed and urges restraint.

Graft Versus Theft Highlighted By Courier Journal

An editorial contrasts petty theft of ten dollars with large scale graft of ten million, noting the accused petty thief ends in jail while the grafting figure may be a proud and prominent citizen. The piece reflects on public hypocrisy and the cost of crime across society.

Louisville Courier-Journal

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Suit and Skirt Sale M R. Waser South Wayne Jos. Guegler Chris Marty John Hoffman Ernest Pauli J. Ackermann Stauffacher & Roth Fred Tschudy Jos. Huber Monroe Eer Eee Fred Baumberger Blum & Stauffacher John Wehinger Woodford Albert Swartz Alvis. Mathis Peter Stauffacher Chris. Marty J. C. Wenger & Co Otto Matter G. Steinman J. Altman Mineral Point J. C. Wenger Geo. Aultman Herman Regez Brick Monroe Erreeee Teeee J. H. Elmer & Son Weather Forecast Gov. Davidson Munson City Miss Dugan Afternoon Musicale Gram Palmer Studio C. D. Frey Deutsch Gesellschaft Mortuary Record Cline Amanda L Bismarck
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