The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-06-17
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Mrs. F. G. McReynolds and little son
went to Boscobel Tuesday for visit at
the home of her parents.
The people of Wisconsin paid STALL
O45 for life insurance last year and of
this amount the city of Edgerton con-
tributed S4,OO1.
Seats on sale at Ash's, Wednesday,
June 22d, for the Colored Jubilee Con-
cert company at Royal Hail. Saturday
evening, June 25th.
Pat Garvin came up from Elgin. ILL.,,
the last of the week and is assisting in
Andrew Ericksons place during his alb
sence at West Baden.
The Edgerton fire department is not
participating in the state tournament at
Portage this week and is the only occa-
sion they have missed for years.
Ringing Bros advertising car was
billing the town again the first of the
week for the big show which will appear
in GAINESVILLE, Tuesday, June 21st.
Robert Attlesey went to Milwaukee
Tuesday to represent the local lodge in
the grand lodge meeting OF the Masonic
order which convenes there this week.
j. A. Britain, factory inspector, was
in Edgerton the first of the week emu
merating the equipments and legalized
help at the various warehouses and
shops.
Madison papers note that Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Pyre have issued invitations
for the marriage OF their daughter, Eliza
beth Melinda, to Mr.. Francis P Roets
at st. Raphaels church, Wednesday
morning last.
Mr.. Ruger of GAINESVILLE was in town
a couple of days during the week run
ming street and sidewalk grades, where
some dispute had arisen between prop
erty owners and the city regarding the
location of lines.
Supervisor Ebbott was at the coun-
ty seat Monday to meet the committee
on county printing. The contract for
printing the proceedings of the May and
November sessions of the board was
awarded to G. A. Libby of Evansville, he
being the lowest bidder
The 14th birthday anniversary of
Roy Ogden was the occasion of a very
pleasant gathering at the home of his
parents, James Ogden and wife, last Fri
day evening. Mementos of the occasion
were presented to Roy and the little
guests we're treated to ice cream and
light refreshments.
The Colored Canadian Jubilee Con-
cert company will be at Royal Hall, Sat-
urday evening, June 25th, under the
auspices of the Mems Club of the Con-
gregational church. The company con-
sists of all colored members and as sing
ers they are listed as the best. The
melody put into their plantation choruses
together with the spirit Of rendering
same is not often heard. Madam Gillian
Lewis, the reader, gives catchy inter-
pretations of comedy numbers. Don't
fail to see them.
"A. w. Shumway was in Brodhead
last week and purchased handsome
carriage horse. She comes from the
famous Axtel stock, is toppy driver and
horse that any man may draw the
reins over with pride. Old horsemen,
and they are considered authority, ex-
press the belief that Shumway's horse
possesses a burst of speed that will be
surprising to trackmen. There are
many handsome and valuable driving
horses owned in this city and Mr.. Shum-
ways can be safely placed in this list.
Gordon Helmicks of Deerfield, who
was designated by Senator Spooner as
assistant paymaster of the navy, re-
turned from Washington where he sue
cessfully passed the examination. He
was examined with a class of 16, five of
these five, a particular honor for him.
The examinations were exceedingly rigid
and lasted for one week. Mr.. Helmicks
is Norwegian by birth, being the son
of Mrs. Julia Helmicks of Deerfeld. He
attended the high school in that village
and for two and half years he took the
electrical engineering course at the uni
versity. He worked in the bank of
Deerfield for the past two years.
Outlines of the program for the 4th
of July celebration have been made and
it is asserted the days amusement and
entertainment will be complete from
early morn until late at night. The town
will be gaily decorated and there will be
united effort to make the celebration
the largest yet. The sports and games
will commence down town at o'clock
sharp, and the committee having these