The following links are PDF files of articles from the local "Monticello Messenger" paper dating from 1902 and beyond. The quality of some leaves a lot to desire but its due to the condition of the papers when they were scanned.

  July 28, 1902 Monticello Hosts Fireman's Tournament

 Results of above Tournament

  Fireman's Tournament at New Glarus

 Brodhead Tournament 1904

 Monticello Fireman's Dance 1905

 Barn Burns