The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-02-11
Local Happenings

half cent this week to oO3 cents.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Vile
man on Wednesday morning, son.
Miss Allie Dobertine of Milwaukee
is guest of Henry Something's family.
Miss Hattie Handtke was down
from Stoughton to pass Sunday with
relatives.
University students residing here
are home for the mid-semester vaca-
ton this week.
-Chas Bowen went to Madison Mon
day to accept a position with the P.
Lorillard Co.
Warren and Helen Coon visited
their sister at Oak Park, ILL.,, over the
week end
Bert Beck and family of James
vile were guests of Edgerton relatives
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Jensen rejoice
. over the arrival of an 81 pound son,
born on Sunday.
Albert Muff1ey of The Reporter
force paid week end visit to his par
ents in Boscobel.
Miss Winnie Burnett of Milwaukee
has been spending the week guest of
Mrs. w. P. Cutlery.
Girl babes were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Bartz and to Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Kruckenberg, Jr. on Feb. 7th.
Mrs. J. A. Jensen entertained
five table bridge party Saturday even
ing in honor Of her sister, Mrs. Graves
of Sparta.
Hal Martin and wife were called to
Madison the fore part of the week to
attend the funeral Of Mrs. Martins
brother W. H. Butler.
The Norwegian Ladies aid will be
entertained by Mrs. j. G. Ainaas and
Mrs. E. M. Laid in the church parlors
Thursday, Feb. 10th.
Mrs. Josie Sizer, state lecturer and
organizer for the w. C. T. U. will
speak in the M. E. church Sunday
evening, Feb. IL. Union service.
A new horse blanket was lost some
where on the road between this city
and the Eagle creamery. Finder leave
at Harry Ash's and receive a reward.
Enough snow has fallen during the
week to give another fine run of
sleighing Good stiff winter weather
has followed in the wake of the snow
falls.
George Moen, who has recently
been promoted to the position of cash
Ter of the Citizens National Bank at
Stoughton, was visitor in town on
Tuesday.
"A dance will be given at Indian Ford
Friday evening, Feb. II. A bob will
leave VIM Morrissey's cigar store at
eight o'clock and those who wish to go
will find this method convenient.
Miss Eleanor Hitchcock came home
Monday evening from Oconomowoc,
where she was employed as teacher in
the public school, having been COM
PEELED to give up her work on account
of impaired health.
The 31st annual ball of the Edger-
ton Fire Department will be held in
Academy hall, Monday evening, Feb.
18th. It is planned to make this the
most enjoyable affair of the season and
all will be made welcome by the boys
of the department. Hatch's orchestra
has been engaged to furnish the music.
Connie Midtbon, day operator at
the railway station, slipped on the steps
leading to the second story fiat in the
w. H. Clarke building Friday evening
and plunged down the entire flight,
dislocating his shoulder, which will give
him an enforced vacation for a few
days.
"A: E. Carey, who has been taking
post graduate work in political science
at the University of Wisconsin, has
been elected to a scholarship by the
board of regents. He will continue
during the second semester, taking
special work in law. Mr.. Carey grad
uated from Milton college in 1913.
"A miscellaneous shower was given
Miss Mae Learn at the home of her
parents last Friday evening. There
were sixteen lady friends present and
the evening hours were passed with
games and social good time. Light
refreshments were served. There were
many gifts left by the guests which
will be of use in the future. Miss
Learn left Tuesday evening for Mitch
ell, S. D. She is soon to become a
bride and her home will be in Sioux
Falls.
The Lyric has booked for Friday