The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-27

he has secured a position.
"A. r. Conover, architect of Madison,
was in the city Tuesday on business con-
nected with his profession.
Weed commissioners have commenc-
ed to serve notice on property owners to
destroy all the noxious varieties under
the ban of the law.
H. w. Child delivered another bunch
of fat cattle to F. Peters & Son Wednes-
day that have been corn fed for the past
six months or more.
Nearly three tons of books were un-
loaded upon the people of Edgerton by
smooth talking street vendor the past
few days. Many succeeded in securing
some genuine bargains.
"A lawn social was held at the home
of the Misses Ebbott last Thursday
evening. Ice cream and cake was served
and the proceeds Melted the young la
dies society very neat little sum.
An excursion train to CLAIR Lake,
Iowa. will be run over this line, leaving
Edgerton Saturday evening. A rate of
$3.50 for the round trip is made, and
there will be sleepers for all who wish.
The merchants are preparing their
floats for the industrial parade to take
place in Edgerton July 4th. Like the
street parade of the circus it will be
worth seeing. Come early so as not to
miss it.
Fred Bentley, who came up from
| Chicago to attend the commencement
exercises of Milton college, has been
| spending few days with relatives in
this city and doing some fishing in the
near by lakes.
The annual catalogue of the II. A.
Preus academy at Albion has been is
sued this week from this office Full in
formation concerning the course Of in
struction, terms, teachers, ETC., will be
found in the pamphlet.
The Ladies Aid society of the NJ e.
church will meet next Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. H. S. Pomeroy.
Bus will leave HI. H. Dickinson's at one
o'clock. Free transportation for all who
| have no other way of going.
Several members of the Congrega-
| tional society in this city attended the
| laying of the corner stone Of the new
Congregational church at Stoughton on
Wednesday, Rev. F. L. Moore, pastor
of the church here, took part in the ex-
ercises.
| Mrs. Andrew Jensen, Mrs. o. G..
| Hanson, Miss Minnie johnson, Miss
Anna Hoen and Oscar Jensen went to
River Falls Monday to be present at the
marriage of Fred Jensen and Miss Ethel
White, which took place at the home of
the bride on Wednesday.
The Congregation of st. John s
Lutheran church held very enjoyable
picnic Tuesday in the Shoemaker
grove east of town. The German band
was in attendance and disconrsed music
during the day. There was large at
tendance and considerable revenue was
derived from the sales at the refresnment
stands.
Rev. T. Fl. Dahl of Stoughton was
chosen successor to Rev. @. Hoyme, as
bishop Of the Norwegian Lutheran
church of America. at the synod in Min
neapolis last week. Rev. Dahl is a rec
ognized leader of the denomination in
this section of the northwest and is be-
lieved to be worthy successor of the
late bishop who passed away at Eau
Claire short time ago.
Receiver l.. Fl. Towne has been kept
very busy during the week paying off
the final dividend in the old Bank of
Edgerton matter. AS there were about
100 depositors the work of drawing
checks and taking receipts is by no
means light one. The largest amount
to be paid on this dividend of trife
under 3 per cent, is $3.50, but a great
many of the amounts are for fractional
part of dollar.
The case of Albert Sack VS.. Ben
Cone was on trial Saturday and Monday
in the municipal court at GAINESVILLE. Ad-
journment was taken until Thursday at
10 a. N. The case was an appeal taken
from Justice Spencers court in Edger-
ton and relates to dispute about rent
and damages to property. E. M. Ladd
and M. 0. Mouat are attorneys for the
plaintiff and L. E. Gettle for defendant.
The appeal was taken on judgment of
$500 and costs rendered against the de-
PENDANT in the lower court.
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