The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-04-12

guest of l.. w. Persons family.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Towne we're Chi
cago visitors for couple of days this
week
Mrs. Swartz, wife of Prof. Swartz OF
the Monroe high school, and daughter
are guests at the home of Fred Jensen.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. X. Overton of La
Prairie were in the city Wednesday IN
attendance upon the Champeny-P errigo
wedding.
/ Gases of diphtheria have developed
ia at least half dozen families during
the week, but mostly of mild type.
Strict quarantine regulations are being
enforced to stamp out the contagion.
In circuit court Tuesday Judge
Grimm handed down judgment for the
defendants in the action of John Nc
Crane ct al vs.. John Terney ct al of Full
ton the trial of which was opened last
Thursday The plaintiffs sought to set
aside conveyance of certa property
by the late Anna McGrane of Fulton to
the defendant, claiming that she was
unduly influenced and the relatives and
natural heirs defrauded.
AT st. Joseph's parsonage at $50
o'clock Wednesday evening, Rev. j. b..
Harlin joined in matrimony Mr.. Henry
Kealev of Fulton and Miss Sarah Vile
man of this city. The young couple are
favorably known in this community and
have large circle of friends who unite
in best wishes and congratulations.
They will make their home or the Edw.
Hubbell farm in GAINESVILLE.
/ The China famine fund sociable by
the young people of the Epworth League
netted neat sum which, augmented by
several personal contributions, was for
warded on it's mission of mercy After
wards it was learned that number of
other people had wished to assist this
cause. Opportunity may still be given
for fund is growing which will be for
warded soon. Contributions may be left
at Tobacco Exchange bank, Fletcher
or handed to F. G, Richardson.
The family circle was broken in the
home of James Harrison and wife Mon
day afternoon when death entered
and bore the soul Of little Bonnie to a
home of eternal rest For several weeks
he had been sufferer with an attack of
appendicitis and his weakened condition
prevented an operation which might
have saved his life. Funeral services
were held from the Methodist church on
Thursday after noon at 1:3O, Rev. Rich.
ardson officiating and interment was
made ia Fassett cemetery. The sorrows
Of the family for the loss of one sunny
faced little child are shared by the entire
community.
AS home talent performances go, the
fourth minstrel carnival given by the
Edgerton cornet band at Royal hall
Wednesday evening is clearly entitled to
first place. 1t was an overhowing house
that greeted them and the box Office re-
ceipts, which exceeded $175OO, is most
gratifying indeed. The musical portion
of the program contained some very
meritorious selections and the special
ties seemed to catch public approval
The audience was willing to forgive the
few bewhiskered jokes that were sand
wiched in with the fresher ones when
the program as whole was pleasing
The attendance clearly showed that Ed
gerton people have warm place in their
hearts for their band.
The marriage of Miss Pearl Champ
eny and Mr.. Archie Perrigo was per
formed at the M. E. parsonage, Apri
, 10th, at 2:30 p. N, by the Rev. E. G
Richardson. The guests included a mum
) Der of relatives and a few intimate
friends. The attendants of the bride
were Lucille Richardson. who acted as
flower girl, and Dorothy Richardson
who carried the ring. Josephine Merrill
played the wedding march The home
was prettily decorated with carnations
and the bride carried large bouquet o.
white roses. After the ceremony ar
> elaborate wedding dinner was served
,, and the young couple departed on the
4:25 train for Milwaukee where they
will make their future home. Among
the gifts received were many beautiful
and useful articles, and Mr.. and Mrs
Perrigo carry with them the congratu
lations and best wishes of our people
For nearly two years the bride has beer
1 in the employ of the local telephone
company, making her home with Rev
Richardson's family. The groom was
reared to manhood in this city and is
now employed with the c., M. & st. P
:, railway running on this division.
. Murderer of Robert Mcintosh Convicted
The Mcintosh family have received
, the following extract from Seattle
Wash nanar of March 10Th falling nj