The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-24
Ellison Carroll. champion roper

Mrs. Arthur Fonda and Sarah Dix
on of Milwaukee visited among rela-
tives here the fore part of the week.
Henry L. Bardeen of Wausau has
been guest of his son Will during the
week, returning home Thursday morn
ing.
Next Thursday is Thanksgiving and
our correspondents are requested to
give in their contributions day earlier
than usual
Robert Wilson attended the foot
ball game at Madison Saturday and was
guest of his uncle, w. S. Heddles,
over Sunday.
Mr.. Theo A. Clarke has recently
installed one of his beautiful pianos in
the high school, gift from the classes
of 1911-12-13.
Frank Hoskins, former teacher in
the high school here, spent Sunday with
friends in Edgerton. He is at present
teaching in Dodgeville.
Mrs George Lund and two children
and Mrs. Bert Harrison left Thursday
morning for Beloit where they will re-
main with relatives until after Thanks
giving.
Feb. 20 and Fl is the date for
Farmers Institute to be held at Ed
gerton. A cooking school exhibition
will be conducted in connection with
the convention.
IS. D. Kump, national secretary of
the Society Of Equity at the general
office in Chicago, was a visitor in Ed
gerton Monday. He was called to his
former home in Oakland by the death
of his wife's mother.
The Ladies Society Of the Congre-
gational church will hold their annual
fair and chicken-pie supper Wednes-
day, Dec. 9Th. All donations for the
fair will be thankfully received and
may be left at the home of Mrs. Flagg.
Judge Aldro jerks of Dodgeville
spoke at the union services held at the
Congregational church Sunday evening,
taking as his topic "Why I Believe in
Christ" The church was packed and
the judge proved himself to be an earn
est and convincing speaker.
Last Thursday evening the second
bowling match, between picked teams
of five men from Stoughton and Edger
ton, resulted in victory for our team.
The match was closely contested all
the way through the three games and
we won by the narrow margin of 40
points. No very large scores were put
up, 1872 being the largest, and it was
made by Stoughton man. The Slough
ton team beat our five by large score
when they played up there.
The Maud Stevens Concert Co., the
first number on the lecture course, ap-
peared at Royal hall Thursday evening.
Aside from Miss Stevens, who is an
impersonator, the company consisted Of
Miss Kimball, violinist, and Miss
Chamberlain, a whistler. The concert
was one of the most enjoyable ever
given here. AS child impersonator,
Miss Stevens was excellent and her
selections were all new and exceedingly
we'll given. The support given by the
Misses Kimball and Chamberlain was
we'll in keeping with the general high
order of the concert.
Monday evening, Nov. 20, the Mar
quette Reading Circle carried out
we'll planned surprise on one of its
members, Mrs. James Joyce, who ex-
poets to depart soon for Texas. The
regular meeting of the Circle was to
be held at the home of Mrs. William
Mcintosh, but when Mrs. Joyce arrived
she found the house full of members
and invited guests. A bountiful dinner
was served and the evening passed IN
playing cards. A beautiful souvenir
spoon was given Mrs. Joyce. The So
ciety deplores the departure of one OF
its strongest members and most faith
full workers.
The Mems Brotherhood Of the M.
E. church met Friday night at the res
idence of J. J. Culton. The subject for
discussion was "Should We Have Man.
ual Training in Our High SCHOOL,
Principal Holt led the discussion in the
affirmative, presenting the facts in an
able and convincing manner, while G.
w. Birkenmeyer handled the negative
side ably. Following the two speakers
other members of the club who were
present contributed to the discussion of
the subject Several instrumental
numbers were included in the evenings
program, after which light refresh
ments were served.
What makes coffee high in price?
This is the question that effects every
household. for which higher prices for
coffee the breakfast cup of cheer is
becoming luxury, and a few dollars
is added to the cost per family for this