The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-11-01
Both banks in Edgerton will be

with BelOlt friends.
George R. Tousley was up from
Beloit to pass Thursday with his moth
err, Mrs. H. Hutson.
E. M. Hubbell and wife left yes
terday morning for two weeks visit
to Philadelphia, New York and other
eastern cities.
Mrs. Ferd Gessert was happily
surprised Wednesday evening by the
ladies of the Aid society. She was
presented with a rocker.
Mrs. E. L. Shepard, who has been
visiting relatives here for the past
three weeks, returned to her home at
Lewistown, Mont, on Monday.
William Kennedy of the town of
GAINESVILLE has sold his farm of 80 acres
to M. B. Ford of the town OF Porter;
consideration $4,000. Sale made by c.
E. Sweeney real estate agency.
The home of H. c. Schmeling and
wife on Koshkonong was invaded by
about thirty neighbors last Friday ev-
ening and dancing was INDUCED in,
after which refreshments were served.
A number of friends of Mrs. Ole
E. Jensen and daughter Saleada assem-
bled at their home October 18th. The
gathering was a surprise and most
pleasant evening was passed. A hand
some rug was given to Mrs. Jensen and
her daughter was presented with cut
glass dish.
The 84th birthday of Thos. North
Sr. was observed Monday evening by
gathering of the families of his three
sons at the home of Rev. Thos. North
for dinner. Mr.. North is one of our
best preserved pioneers with a pros
pect Of many more years before him.
Tuesday evening friends and neigh
bors to the number of thirty gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Jensen on West Fulton street on the
occasion of their twenty-frst wedding
anniversary. The event was a COM
plete surprise and the evening was
spent in cards and games, followed by
refreshments.
The New Century Club met Tues
day evening with Mrs. Dexter Wilson.
At the close of the regular business
the event was terminated into Hal
lowe'en social. The decorations were
in harmony with the event and the
feature of the evening conferred on the
refreshments, each of the twenty
guests present receiving present in
their piece of cake.
The second number of the c. w.
Best concert course given at the Con-
gregational church Monday evening
proved very satisfactory entertain
.ment. The .impersonations were es-
pecially good. The vocal and violin Sc
lections given by Miss A. Elise Smith
were particularly pleasing. The read
ings by Miss Hardy showed wide
range of ability and were enthusiastic
ally encored Judging from the two
concerts that have been given, the
third and last one of the course, on
Nov. 10th, should play to standing
room.
The second meeting of the Mems
Club of the Congregational church was
held Friday evening at the home of
Hon. and Mrs. l.. c. Whittet. The
evenings program opened with piano
duet by Misses Winifred and Helen
Coon, after which discussion on the
subject of Contract Convict Labor"
was taken up by Prof. Holt, L. c.
Whittet, D. W. North, Rev. Schoen-
field and others. A resolution was
passed commencing Marshal Dunn for
his efforts in suppressing gambling in
Edgerton. About forty were present.
At the close Miss Matte Wilson and
L. j. Dickinson each rendered song,
after which refreshments were served.
There was tiresome all-day fight
to save the buildings on the Antoine
Olson farm in Albion from fire on
Tuesday and the efforts of large
number of neighbors were successful
only as night approached. An engine
used in filling silo set fire to large
straw stack adjoining the barn about
o'clock. Neighbors were called in
from all sides and with the help of
couple truck wagons filled with water
the flames were held down until the
stack was loaded upon wagons and
carted into the field. A strong wind
was blowing and the fire was all the
| time eating away at the bottom of the
| stack, but it was held down by the wet
straw until finally subdued. 1t was a
mighty close call however from losing
some costly farm buildings.
The Edgerton Public Library Board
gave very delightful reception last
| Thursday evening TO the teachers in