The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-16
Local Happenings


Henry Marsden and wife are pass
ing the week at the Dells of the Wis
consin.
The Pigeforening will meet in the
church basement this Thursday even
ing.
Mrs. George Waters of Duluth is
paying visit to her parents, Byron
Long and wife.
e. r. Mclean and wife of Havre
de Grace, Md, are visiting relatives in
this vicinity.
Mr.. Scott Hamilton of Chicago was
an over Sunday guest at the home of
A. E. Stewart.
The Mcintosh warehouse is receiv-
ing fresh coat of paint from the hands
of Chas. Swift.
George Bunker of North Prairie
was guest of his brother, H. Bunker,
the first of the week.
Frank Mcintosh and family return
ed to Viroqua Monday after an extended
visit with relatives here.
w. B. Wentworth returned Monday
evening from trip to Winona. and
through the Trempeleau valley.
"A new cement walk is being laid
on the west side of Main street from
the railway track to Carriers corner.
The Kvindeforening will meet in
the basement of the church Thursday,
July %. The ladies are requested to
bring lunch.
"A car load of material for the erec-
ton of silos was unloaded at this sta
ton last week and hauled out to near
by dairy farms.
Senator H. w. Barker of Sparta
was in town Monday promoting the sale
of the proprietary medicines which he
manufactures.
Members of the Tennis club enjoyed
picnic supper on c. L. Culton's lawn
last Tuesday evening. There were
about thirty present.
Andrew Mcintosh joined party of
GAINESVILLE fishermen who left Saturday
for camp in the northern part of the
state for weeks stay. 49,
The circus is coming. You can see
it at Stoughton, the Dode Fisk show,
or Buffalo Bill at Beloit on the 10th, or
Barnum & Bailey at GAINESVILLE July 80.
Rev. j. Linnevold will preach at,
the East Koshkonong church next Sun
day morning and at Edgerton in the
evening.
"A half page ad will tell you about
the July clearing sale at Ratzlaff Bros.
The sale will include cut prices on the
entire stock.
The Epworth League of the M. E.
church will serve ice cream and cake
on John Henderson's lawn Friday even
ing, July 16. All are cordially invited
to attend. il
John Thomas and family were called
to Madison the latter part of the week
on account of the death of James
Thomas, father of Mr.. Thomas. The
funeral was held on Sunday
The farmer who is able to market
load or two of live hogs these days
can open fair sized bank account It
is long years since hog products ruled
at such high figures.
The Giants are booked for game
at Stoughton Thursday, July 90. That's
the day of the Peoples Picnic in that
city. A large delegation will probably
go up to Stoughton on that day.
F. H. Campbell has been making
some substantial improvements to his
Albion street home. An addition to
the building, a general overhauling,
sewerage and hot water heating are
some of the changes.
After five weeks in the hospital at
GAINESVILLE, Mrs. Paul Watson returned
home last Saturday. The operations
and treatment were of great benefit,
and complete recovery is looked for in
few weeks more.
Prof. E. L. Roethe is assisting
Supt. Antisdel in conducting two
weeks teachers institute at GAINESVILLE.
More than $50 teachers are registered
including nearly all of the county teach
ing force as well as many of the graded
school instructors.
The common council at Whitewater
has been hopelessly deadlocked over the
election of marshal since the April cleo
ton. The best the leading candidate
can get is tie vote. The council
meets, votes until it gets tired and
then adjourns to try again
For ragged ball playing we would
refer you to the Madison team that was