19570. Bank of Edgerton (Edgerton, WI)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Start Date
July 14, 1899
Location
Edgerton, Wisconsin (42.835, -89.068)

Metadata

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gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
70d17e5e270c9807

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Description

The articles describe the Bank of Edgerton as a failed/defunct bank with a receiver (L. H. Towne) appointed, legal proceedings against stockholders, settlements, dividend distributions, and eventual sale of remaining assets. There is no description of a depositor run or an episode of temporary suspension/reopening; the bank remained closed and in receivership. Dates are taken from the newspaper articles (failure likely occurred before July 1899).

Events (6)
1. July 14, 1899 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The report of Receiver L. H. Towne was then taken up and passed upon by the court which confirmed the report. ... which the bank owed when it failed. receiver L. H. Towne was made assignee ... Receiver Towne has been steadily paying the 3d dividend to the Bank of Edgerton creditors ... paying off the final dividend in the old Bank of Edgerton matter. Receiver L. H. Towne of the old Bank of Edgerton, which closed its doors very nearly four years ago, will apply to the court ... to dispose of all the remaining assets of the bank. The uncollected assets of the old Bank of Edgerton ... will be sold at auction by Receiver Towne, Saturday, Oct. 19th, at 10 o'clock. Receiver L. H. Towne has been kept very busy during the week paying off the final dividend in the old Bank of Edgerton matter. M. G. Jeffries ... went to Edgerton yesterday to pay over to L. H. Towne, receiver of the defunct Bank of Edgerton the sum of $54,000, the amount fixed by the court to cover the liabilities of the depositors. After a prolonged conference ... the stockholders agreed to make up $57,500 ... payment to receiver Towne in settlement. The report of Receiver L. H. Towne was then taken up and passed upon by the court which confirmed the report. The uncollected assets ... will be sold at auction by Receiver Towne, Saturday, Oct. 19th, at 10 o'clock. Receiver Towne has been steadily paying the 3d dividend to the Bank of Edgerton creditors during the week. The cash which Receiver Towne has on hand and the estimated value of assets are about $22,000, making in all $80,000 to be divided among the creditors of the bank. It is quite probable that a 20 per cent dividend can be paid about June 1st, which will take $64,000, and then leave something to be divided, five per cent or thereabouts, after all the accounts are closed and costs and expenses paid. The creditors will therefore, get in all about 55 per cent of their claims against the bank. The assignment will pay out from 60 to 75 cents on the dollar. The uncollected assets of the old Bank of Edgerton, some $60,000 worth, will be sold at auction by Receiver Towne, Saturday, Oct. 19th, at 10o'clock. Receiver L. H. Towne has been kept very busy during the week paying off the final dividend in the old Bank of Edgerton matter. M. G. Jeffries ... went to Edgerton yesterday to pay over to L. H. Towne, receiver of the defunct Bank of Edgerton the sum of $54,000, the amount fixed by the court to cover the liabilities of the depositors. (see individual articles for context).
Source
newspapers
2. July 14, 1899 Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Bank failed/insolvent; court rendered interlocutory judgment against Bank of Edgerton for $208,000 as probable deficiency (65% on $317,558.58); receiver L. H. Towne overseeing liquidation.
Newspaper Excerpt
The promised hearing in the Bank of Edgerton matter came up before Judge Seibecker ... the defunct bank
Source
newspapers
3. April 6, 1900 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
A COMPROMISE REACHED, The Bank of Edgerton Litigation About to be Settled out of Court. DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS TO PAY $57,500 TO BE RELEASED FROM LIABILITY. After a prolonged conference ... an agreement was reached whereby the suits now pending in court against the bank officers are to be discontinued upon the payment of a certain sum in cash. The amount which the stockholders agreed to make up among themselves is $57,500 ... The cash which Receiver Towne has on hand and the estimated value of assets are about $22,000, making in all $80,000 to be divided among the creditors of the bank. It is quite probable that a 20 per cent dividend can be paid about June 1st ... The creditors will therefore, get in all about 55 per cent of their claims against the bank. (Article 3, 1900-04-06).
Source
newspapers
4. June 20, 1900 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Janesville, Wis., June 20.-M. G. Jeffries ... went to Edgerton yesterday to pay over to L. H. Towne, receiver of the defunct Bank of Edgerton the sum of $54,000, the amount fixed by the court to cover the liabilities of the depositors. Dividends amounting to 30 per cent have already been paid ... when the depositors receive this additional amount they will have received 50 per cent on their claims. (The Bowbells Tribune, 1900-06-22 reporting June 20 payment).
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newspapers
5. August 16, 1901 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Bank Assets to be Sold. Receiver L. H. Towne of the old Bank of Edgerton, which closed its doors very nearly four years ago, will apply to the court ... to dispose of all the remaining assets of the bank. The aggregate of these will represent an indebtedness of over $115,000 and will doubtless be offered at auction and sold to the highest bidder. (1901-08-16).
Source
newspapers
6. June 27, 1902 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Receiver L. H. Towne has been kept very busy during the week paying off the final dividend in the old Bank of Edgerton matter. ... the final dividend in the old Bank of Edgerton matter. (1902-06-27).
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (10)
1. July 14, 1899 The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter Edgerton, WI
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Bank Matter Before the Court. The promised hearing in the Bank of Edgerton matter came up before Judge Seibecker in the circuit court at Janesville Monday. There was a large array of legal talent present besides a goodly number of depositors and claimants. The first matter taken up was a hearing upon claims filed against the defunct bank to which objections had been raised by the attorney for the receiver. No appearance being made in court the claims of B. J. Barness, H. H. Brace, Hettie J. Conway, Henry Whittaker, E. P. Wixom and John White were denied. The objections to the claims of Ole Anderson, Geo. Attlesey, Kate A. Babcock, R. C. Carter, Ellen A. Green, E. C. Hopkins, Geo. Lackner, J. P. Towne, W. H. Attlessey ,R. Bingham, C. R. Bentley, A. Christianson, Helen L. Hall, J. Hendrix, C. E. Shumway and Olive Watson were with drawn and the claims were allowed. The court heard testimony concerning the claim of Mrs. Helen L. Hall and denied the claim to which objection was taken. Testimony was also taken upon the claims of E. A. Burdick, H. W. Child and the Bank of Lodi, all of which were allowed. In the claim of W. A. Bentley judgment was given in favor of the bank for balance due. The report of Receiver L. H. Towne was then taken up and passed upon by the court which confirmed the report. An interlocutory judgment was rendered against the Bank of Edgerton for $208,000 as the probable deficiency, 65 per cent on $317, 558.58, which the bank owed when it failed. The claim of Aug. Dallman was withdrawn. Two notes held by the bank against Alex Shuman was, on motion of his attorney, declared by Judge Seibecker not to be a lein against him, as the testimony taken showed that the papers were purely accommodation notes given without value received. This action now clears the way for the main issue against the stockholders and directors for the collection of the deficiency. No date has yet been fixed when this case will be taken up. The assignment matter of Shuman & Stewart was taken up by Judge Seibecker Tuesday and claims filed were passed upon by the court. Shuman & Stewart were tobacco dealers who were forced to the wall by the Bank of Edgerton failure and E. C. Hopkins was made assignee and put in possession of about $16,000 worth of leaf tobacco. The priority of certain claims was a subject of legal controversy, but the court finally held the warehouse receipt of E. C. Hopkins was a preferred claim. An alleged mortgage given to the Bank of Edgerton to secure certain notes was declared void for irregularities The court having straightened out several legal questions the receiver can now proceed to pay the claims. The assignment will pay out from 60 to 75 cents on the dollar.

2. January 19, 1900 The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter Edgerton, WI
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May Settle the Bank Case, It is reported that the committee representing the depositors in the Bank of Edgerton have asked L. H. Towne, who is receiver, to act as mediator to see if a settlement of the bank case could not be brought about. The committee went to Madison with Mr. Towne last week to consult with the depositors attorneys. Mr. Towne has asked the stockholders and directors to make a proposition. The directors held a meeting Wednesday and it is understood that an offer will probably be made in persuance of that request. The offer we understand cannot be formulated SO we can publish it this week but will probably be in next week's issue. It seems to us if a reasonable settlement can be made it will be better for all parties concerned, possibly with exception of the attorneys.

3. April 6, 1900 The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter Edgerton, WI
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A COMPROMISE REACHED, The Bank of Edgerton Litigation About to be Settled out of Court. DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS TO PAY $57,500 TO BE RELEASED FROM LIABILITY. After a prolonged conference held at Janesville last Friday, at which were present the stockholders in the old Bank of Edgerton, the depositors' committee having charge of the litigation and most of the attorneys interested on both sides, an agreement was reached whereby the suits now pending in court against the bank officers are to be discontinued upon the payment of a certain sum in cash. The amount which the stockholders agreed to make up among themselves is $57,500, and the depositors are to retain the right of action against the M. E. churches of Edgerton and Albion Prairie, Fulton Lodge F. & A, M., the heirs of John Son, Bank of Lodi, estate of Thos. Hutson and C. L. Burnham, from which some further assets are expected to be obtained by litigation. This amount, which the stockholders are to raise will fall upon seven or eight people, but the bulk will come from John Hurd and Thomas Thronson, whom we understand pledge themselves to make good nearly $20,000 each, which is a net loss to each of them. J. P. Towne's contribution is said to be fully one-half as much as Hurd or Thronson's, while those of John J. Pearson, Henry Marsden and R. C. Carter are as much, in most cases, as they are financially able to pay. Whatever comes to the pool from the estates of L. H. Page, I. P. Morgan and W. W. Williams must be ordered paid by the probate court and will require some time to adjust. The cash which Receiver Towne has on hand and the estimated value of assets are about $22,000, making in all $80,000 to be divided among the creditors of the bank. It is quite probable that a 20 per cent dividend can be paid about June 1st, which will take $64,000, and then leave something to be divided, five per cent or thereabouts, after all the accounts are closed and costs and expenses paid. The creditors will therefore, get in all about 55 per cent of their claims against the bank. We are informed that the usual mode of procedure to get the whole matter before the court will be for the plaintiffs to obtain an order to show cause upon all of the parties why permission should not be granted to permit a settlement on this basis. At the hearing if the court is SO advised, it will make an order permitting such settlement which will be binding upon all parties to the action.

4. April 27, 1900 The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter Edgerton, WI
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# STATE OF WISCONSIN, In Circuit Court for Rock County. C. M. Gager, John Bullis, Rufus Bingham, C. O. Tellefson, T. J. Atwood, William Bussey, D. I. Willson and B. C. Willson, co-partners under the firm name of Willson Brothers, and J. D. Whittet and L. C. Whittet, co-partners under the firm name of Whittet Son, Plaintiffs, ▼S. The Bank of Edgerton, John P. Towne, Robert C. Carter, Charles L. Burnham, Henry Marsden, Helen I. Williams, as administratrix of the estate of W. W. Williams, deceased, John C. Hurd, John J. Pearson, Thomas Thronson, Charles F. Page, as administrator of the estate of Lucius H. Page, deceased, William H. Morgan, Charles T. Hutson, as administrator de bonis non with the will annexed of the estate of Thomas S. Hutson, deceased, Charles H. Dickinson, as executor of the last will and testament of John J. Son, deceased, Bank of Lodi, Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Edgerton, Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Albion, The Trustees of Fulton Lodge No. 69 of Free and Accepted Masons of Edgerton, Harry C. Son and Dema Son, and John Paul, as special administrator of the estate of Rebecca Morgan, deceased, Defendants. The petition of C. O. Tellefson, T. J. Atwood, D. I. Willson, L. C. Whittet and W. S. Brown respectfully shows to the Court: That your petitioners, together with C. M. Gager, who is now absent from the State of Wisconsin, constitute a committee appointed at a meeting of the creditors of said defendant, the Bank of Edgerton, to represent said creditors in enforcing the liabilities of the stockholders, officers and directors of said defendant bank, and in closing out the affairs of said bank. That at a meeting recently had between a majority of said committee and the attorneys for the creditors of said bank, and several of the defendants hereinafter in this paragraph mentioned, and the attorneys for such defendants, propositions for the settlement and adjustment of all the liabilities sought to be enforced against certain of the officers, directors and stockholders of said bank were discussed, and that subject to the approval of the court, the following basis of settlement was agreed upon, to-wit: That there should be paid to the receiver of said bank, the sum of $56,000 in full settlement and satisfaction of all the liabilities sought to be enforced in said action against John P. Towne, Robert C. Carter, Henry Marsden, Helen I. Williams, as administratrix of the estate of W. W. Williams, deceased, John C. Hurd, John J. Pearson, Thomas Thronson and Charles F. Page, as administrator of the estate of Lucius H. Page, deceased, and that there should be adequately guaranteed to the creditors of said bank the collection and payment of the sum of $1,500 on account of the liabilities sought to be enforced against William H. Morgan, and the estate of Rebecca Morgan, deceased, the excess collected on said last named liabilities over and above the sum of $1,500 to be paid to said receiver for said creditors. That in the judgment of your petitioners it is advantageous to the creditors of the said defendant bank that the settlement of the liabilities of said several defendants upon the terms above named be made and concluded, and that the interest of said creditors will be best subserved thereby. That as petitioners are informed and believe, negotiations have been had by the attorneys for said creditors for the settlement of the liabilities of said William H. Morgan, and the estate of Rebecca Morgan, in said action, and for the settlement of the liabilities sought to be enforced against Charles T. Hutson, as administrator de bonis non with the will annexed of the estate of Thomas S. Hutson, deceased, Charles H. Dickinson, as executor of the last will and testament of John J. Son, deceased, Bank of Lodi, Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Edgerton, Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Albion, Trustees of Fulton Lodge No. 69 of Free and Accepted Masons of Edgerton, Harry C. Son and Dema Son, but that no basis or agreement of settlement has yet been arrived at, and that as your petitioners are informed and believe but a comparatively small amount, to-wit: not to exceed $2,000, can be realized out of said several liabilities in this paragraph mentioned. Wherefore your petitioners pray that notice of the hearing of this petition be given to all of the parties to said action, and to all of the creditors of said defendant bank, and to the receiver thereof, and that upon the hearing of this petition, the settlement so agreed upon as aforesaid be ratified and approved, and that authority be given by said court for the consummation thereof, and that authority be given by said court to make such adjustment and settlement of the liabilities of the remaining defendants in said action as the court may approve. Dated April 20th, 1900. T. J. ATWOOD, L. C. WHITTET, W. S. BROWN, D. I. WILLSON, C. O. TELLEFSON, Petitioners. STATE OF WISCONSIN, ROCK COUNTY, T. J. Atwood, D. 1 Willson, L. C. Whittet and W. S. Brown, being each duly sworn, say that they have read the foregoing petition by them subscribed and know the contents thereof, and that the same is true to their knowledge, except as to those matters therein stated upon information and belief, and as to those matters they believe the same to be true. T. J. ATWOOD, L. C. WHITTET, W. S. BROWN, D. I. WILLSON. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of April, 1900. L. H. TOWNE, Notary Public, Rock County, Wis. STATE OF WISCONSIN, DANE COUNTY, C. O. Tellefson being first duly sworn, says that he has heard read the foregoing petition by him subscribed and knows the contents thereof, and that the same is true to his own knowledge, except as to those matters therein stated upon information and belief, and as to those matters he believes the same to be true. C. O. TELLEFSON. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of April, 1900. L. H. TOWNE, Notary Public, Dane County, Wis.

5. June 22, 1900 The Bowbells Tribune Bowbells, ND
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STOCKHOLDERS PAY UP. Compelled to Make Up Bank's Shortage to Depositors. Janesville, Wis., June 20.-M. G. Jeffries, of the law tirm of Methers, Jeffries & Meat. went to Edgerton yesterday to pay over to L. II. Towne, receiver of the defunct Bank of Edgerton the sum of $54.000. the amount fixed by the court to cover the liabiliDividends ties of the depositors. amounting to 30 per cent have already been paid. and when the depositors receive this additional amount they will have received 50 per cent on their claims.

6. June 29, 1900 The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter Edgerton, WI
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-Miss Mulligan, of Beloit, is a guest of Mrs. Scott Hatch. -The annual school meeting of Joint District No. 8, of Edgerton and Fulton will take place next Monday evening July 2d. Likewise similar meetings will be held in every school district in the state on that date. Every one who has the good of the public schools at heart should be present. -Atty L. E. Gettle has been engaged to deliver a 4th of July address at Neillsville. We can assure the people of that place that Mr. Gettle will give them a good hot speech and possibly pluck a few feathers from the American bird on that day. -Receiver Towne has been steadily paying the 3d dividend to the Bank of Edgerton creditors during the week. While there has been no rush of depositors after their money they have been quitely dropping in for their share of the 30 per cent. dividend now being distributed. In all now 50 per cent. of the bank's indebtness has been paid. There will probably be a final dividend of a small amount yet to come after the expenses have been paid and all the affairs of the wreck closed up. -The itinerary for the summer outing of the Wisconsin Press Ass'n has been received and includes a trip along the valley of the Wisconsin river beginning at Kilbourn and ending at Tomahawk. Stops will be made at Nekoosa, Grand Rapids, Waupaca, Stevens Point, Wausau, Merrill, Tomahawk and Rhinelander, with a few days camping at Plum Lake. Altogether it promises a pleasant trip. -Billy Dickman, the light-weight champion of this place, met a signal knockout at Shullsburg Friday evening in a sparring match with Alex Doleman. His opponent was 40 pounds heavier and while Billie gave them a good exhibition, in the sixth round he was forced to the floor, striking upon the back of his head and made insensible. The blow was a severe one and Dickman was only able to return by Wednesday. -From all sources comes the information that next Wednesday will be the largest and grandest day that Edgerton ever had. People from the country, people from the surrounding cities and villages are making preparations to come here and celebrate, and Edgerton is making arrangements to entertain upwards of eight thousand on that day. Everything is shaping for a grand, good time and there will be no charges for any of the entertainments. The races are booked to be the best we ever had and the one by horses owned by local blacksmiths promises to be a prize winner. The vaudeville show will be a rare treat in itself as the company is composed of artists in their line and they have been secured at a large expense. The parade, the music, the speaking are all worth coming miles to see and hear. Edgerton will be dressed in holiday attire, with stars and stripes, red, white and blue bunting and no pains or expense will be spared to please and entertain. In the evening there will be a grand ball in Royal Hall for those who care to dance. Come early and stay late and we will guarantee a good time. -Yankee genius has planned many contrivances for the pleasure and pastime of the youth and maiden of these great United States, one of them is called "The Ocean Wave." It is operated on the plan of the merry-go-round and is supposed to give you a correct imitation of a ride upon a large ship sailing the main. During the past week an Ocean Wave has been giving the young people of Edgerton a chance to invest five cents for a ride upon the rolling sea. A few nights ago a young man dressed in his other clothes started in to treat a very pert young lady to all the good things that his salary would permit him to buy. They had lemonade, pop, soda water and ice cream dished up in the latest style, and then arm-in-arm they strolled to where the sweet strains of music rolled out from 'neath the Ocean Wave canvas. The young man dropped two nickles in the slot and secured a couple of reserved seats on the deck of the "Wave." Steam was up and away they went, round and round, up and down, out and in until the whole world seemed to be revolving for their special benefit, and for awhile the trip afforded them more pleasure than anything since the first circus came to town The young lady not being used to sea-faring, became suddenly sick and had a longing to part with the mixture of cream, pop and soda water. Just where, and when and how would be the proper way to do it she did not know. She leaned toward her escort a trifle, turned deathly pale and spasmodically drenched him with all the goodies which he had bought for her at the restaurant. It was a sorry sight, a sad plight. She blushed he blushed

7. March 22, 1901 The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter Edgerton, WI
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[First publication March 22. 1901.-6w] County. Patrick McGinley, plaintiff, vs. Richard Joyce, Anna Joyce, his wife, Kate Welch, Mary Ann Joyce, Bridget Joyce, Theo. W Goldin, Clerk of Circuit Court for Rock Co., Wis., trustee for Bridget Joyce, Bank of Edgerton, L. H. Towne, as Receiver of Bank of Edgerton, Kate Kaley and John Joyce, defendants. By virtue and in pursuance of a judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered by said court in the above entitled action on the 19th day of March, 1900, I, the undersigned Sheriff of Rock Co., Wis,, will on the 4th day of May, 1901, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day at the front door of the dwelling house situate on said premises, to-wit: the E½ of N.-W. 1/4 Sec. 7, Town of Fulton, Wis., offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest bidder to satisfy said mortgage judgment and costs of sale the following described mortgaged premises: The east half of the north-west quarter of Section seven (7) of the town of Fulton in Rock Co., Wis. Dated March 20, 1901. R. J. MALTPRESS, Sheriff of Rock Co. by L. W. LANGWORTHY. Deputy Sheriff.

8. August 16, 1901 The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter Edgerton, WI
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Bank Assets to be Sold. Receiver L. H. Towne of the old Bank of Edgerton, which closed its doors very nearly four years ago, will apply to the court as soon as Judge Dunwiddie is back from his vacation, for an order to dispose of all the remaining assets of the bank. The aggregate of these will represent an indebtedness of over $115,000 and will doubtless be offered at auction and sold to the highest bidder. Here will be a chance to obtain some choice signatures to I. O. Us. very cheap. You can secure a lasting memento of some prominent has-beens for a song. After Receiver Towne has pounded away on these claims for nearly four years the whole bunch of what is left will not present a very juicy picking to any collector. But the receivership is to be wound up and everything goes at the best offer, and the sale promises to be an interesting one. Bring your families and enjoy the picnic. Excursion rates on the electric railways.

9. October 18, 1901 The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter Edgerton, WI
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Hall tonight. -The Congregational Society will hold a rummage sale Oct. 30 and 31. -A bouncing 12 pound girl came to the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Shepard on Thursday last. -Mrs. A. P. Nicholson passed a few days of the week with her sister, Maud Miller, at Oconomowoc. -The Congregational Society will meet at the church to tie comforters, Wednesday, Oct. 23d. Members come and work. -L. Van Gelder of Janesville will load a car of poultry at this station Wednesday, Oct. 23d. All having poultry to sell should bear this in mind. -Mrs. C. W. Birkenmeyer and Miss Jennie Kelley entertained a pleasant whist party of lady friends at the home of the former Saturday afternoon. -Wm. Clarke and wife and H. H. Dickinson and wife arrived home from their visit to friends in the east and the Pan-American on Friday last. -Atty. E. M. Ladd is steadily recovering from his siege of the fever and is able now to be up. He was driven down town for a few minutes Wednesday. -The uncollected assets of the old Bank of Edgerton, some $60,000 worth, will be sold at auction by Receiver Towne, Saturday, Oct. 19th, at 10o'clock. -Rev. A. W. Stephens returned Tuesday evening from the annual conference at Ripon. His church here are gratified to know that he will remain with them at least another conference year. -Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hobbins of Madison, who have been spending a couple of weeks at Bliven's hotel at Lake Koshkonong, returned home Sunday. Mr. Hobbins is cashier of the Capital City Bank. --The seat sale for those on the subscription list for the production of "An Enemy to the Queen," by John Arthur and his efficient company, will be open on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 20 and 21. Regular sale Wednesday, Oct. 22. -T. A. Perry left Tuesday morning for a few weeks' trip through the southwest. He goes first to El Paso, Texas, where his son, Oscar, is convalescing from an attack of fever, and then anticipates taking side trips into the ranch country. -Rev. F. L. Moore next Sunday morning at the Congregational church will discuss the subject, "Anarchism, What Its Cause and How Shall It Be Done Away." Evening service will begin at 7 o'clock, Y. P. S. C. E. at 6:30. Note the change of time. -Miss Gertrude Spencer has been employed as an assistant teacher in the 8th grade of the public schools. Miss Musgrove's room is SO crowded that the board has decided to divide her work with Miss Spencer who will also act as instructor in music. -Mr. Robert Sewell, for twenty-one years with Browning, King & Co. of Milwaukee, has resigned his position with them and has accepted the position of manager of the clothing department with Skidmore, Nicolai & Miller Co. of the same city, where he will be pleased to see his old customers when visiting the city. -Prof. H. T. Richards filled the first date of the Star Lecture Course Tuesday evening. The attendance was but fair, but the professor gave a wonderfully interesting exhibition of experiments with hydrogen and other gases. The lecture is likely to be too scientific to be extremely popular but contained much useful information, nevertheless. November 1st is the date of the next entertainment. -The game wardens are keeping a close watch on the duck hunters on Lake Koshkonong this season. War. dens Nelson and Bowman were making a circuit of the lake this week checking up licenses and getting acquainted with the hunters. So far they have made no arrests for violations of the game or fish laws, but they expect to have trouble before the season closes. They are both quiet gentlemen who understand their business and are not looking for a chance to arrest some hunter on a technicality. The bunter that

10. June 27, 1902 The Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter Edgerton, WI
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he has secured a position. -A. R. Conover, architect of Madison, was in the city Tuesday on business connected with his profession. -Weed commissioners have commenced to serve notice on property owners to destroy all the noxious varieties under the ban of the law. -H. W. Child delivered another bunch of fat cattle to F. Peters & Son Wednesday that have been corn fed for the past six months or more. -Nearly three tons of books were unloaded upon the people of Edgerton by a smooth talking street vendor the past few days. Many succeeded in securing some genuine bargains. -A lawn social was held at the home of the Misses Ebbott last Thursday evening. Ice cream and cake was served and the proceeds netted the young ladies society a very neat little sum. -An excursion train to Claar Lake, Iowa, will be run over this line, leaving Edgerton Saturday evening. A rate of $2.50 for the round trip is made, and there will be sleepers for all who wish. -The merchants are preparing their floats for the industrial parade to take place in Edgerton July 4th. Like the street parade of the circus it will be worth seeing. Come early SO as not to miss it. -Fred Bentley, who came up from Chicago to attend the commencement exercises of Milton college, has been spending a few days with relatives in this city and doing some fishing in the near by lakes. -The annual catalogue of the H. A. Preus academy at Albion has been issued this week from this office. Full information concerning the course of in struction, terms, teachers, etc., will be found in the pamphlet. -The Ladies Aid society of the M. E. church will meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H.S. Pomeroy. 'Bus will leave H. H. Dickinson's at one o'clock. Free transportation for all who have no other way of going. -Several members of the Congregational society in this city attended the laying of the corner stone of the new Congregational church at Stoughton on Wednesday. Rev. F. L. Moore, pastor of the church here, took part in the exercises. -Mrs. Andrew Jenson, Mrs. O. G. Hanson, Miss Minnie Johnson, Miss Anna Hoen and Oscar Jenson went to River Falls Monday to be present at the marriage of Fred Jenson and Miss Ethel White, which took place at the home of the bride on Wednesday. --The Congregation of St. John's Lutheran church held a very enjoyable picnic Tuesday in the Schoemacher grove east of town. The German band was in attendance and disconrsed music during the day. There was a large attendance and considerable revenue was derived from the sales at the refresnment stands. -Rev. T. H. Dahl of Stoughton was chosen successor to Rev. G. Hoyme, as bishop of the Norwegian Lutheran church of America, at the synod in Minneapolis last week. Rev. Dahl is a recognized leader of the denomination in this section of the northwest and is believed to be a worthy successor of the late bishop who passed away at Eau Claire a short time ago. Receiver L. H. Towne has been kept very busy during the week paying off the final dividend in the old Bank of Edgerton matter. As there were about 700 depositors the work of drawing checks and taking receipts is by no means a light one. The largest amount to be paid on this dividend of a trifle under 3 per cent, is $450, but a great many of the amounts are for a fractional part of a dollar. -The case of Albert Sack VS. Ben Cone was on trial Saturday and Monday in the municipal court at Janesville. Adjournment was taken until Thursday at 10 a. m. The case was an appeal taken from Justice Spencer's court in Edger ton and relates to a dispute about rent and damages to property. E. M. Ladd and M. O. Mouat are attorneys for the plaintiff and L. E. Gettle for defendant. The appeal was taken on a judgment of $3.00 and costs. rendered the de