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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1900

Page

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Abduction case rocks Juda as Worleys jailed

Luther Berryman reports his daughter Grave Berryman aged 18 disappeared en route to Inda. Dick Worley and his son William Worley are jailed in the county lockup charged with abduction and aiding and abetting. A marriage license was taken March 24 and marriage performed April 5 at Brodhead.

Dick” Worley Willian‘ Worley Juda Young Worley Worley Luther Berryman Jada Grave Berryman Fred L. Babler Thos. Luchsinger Mdn Rnegger William Worley Office of the Register of Deeds Brodhead Richard W. Nicholas M. BE Inda Fort Wasky She

Worleys Released in Abduction Case at Juda

Dick Worley and son William were freed at 6 p m Tuesday after jail time on abduction charges involving Grace Berryuing. Officials believe the girl and Worley are legally married, complicating conviction prospects. Local anger runs high as the family endures public disgrace while the girl will live with her husband under parental noninterference.

Dick Worley William Worley Grace Berryuing Juda Worley Jula Worleys

Post Office Interior Gets Fresh Paint Coat

Henry Tigi of New Glatus has moved to a farm one and a half miles west of this city as improvements proceed on the post office interior with a new paint job.

Henry Tigi New Glatus

Dealings in Dirt April real estate transfers listed

A record of April real estate transfers filed at the register of deeds shows Nellie May Royera transferring lot 5 in Albany to J. P. Atherton, amid numerous other deeds. Names include George Walker, Albert Broughton, Martha J. Mills, Patrick Ward, heirs of Jacob Kandert, Tehabod Macomber, Amanda H. Douglas, J. H. Trogner, Daniel Wiehger, Eli Kline, J. Becker, and Jacob Zumbrannen among many parcels in Monroe, Brodhead, Monticello, New Glarus, and Cadiz with prices listed from $1,000 to $3,400 and up to $32,350 for Payne’s donation lots.

Register of Deedy Nellie May Royera J. P. Atherton Bik Albany Geo. Walker J. B. Galusha West Lota Lybrand City of Monroe Albert Broughton Peter LT. Moore Decatur Patrick Ward Todgar Bushnell Monroe Township Jacob Kandert Andrew Lewis Payne Tehabod Macomber Henry G. Clark City of Brodhead Amanda H. Douglas Mary We Danks J. H. Trogner Daniel Wiehger Monticello George W. Lewis Fessenden Monti Daniel Wichser Ezra Babler Lewye' Ad Eli Kling FF. Kline Cadiz Eli Kline Fredman Gerhitz Aeres Nettie A. Schuler Joseph Schindler Vindulla H. Duvat New Glarus Markus F. Hoesly Becker Lores Thomas Kundert David Hoesly Durst’s New Gurus Jacob Zumbrannen Edyard Zombrannen Washington Joshua Aweifel Miss N. B. Chambers Sant Jussel City of Monros Anna Ward James Ward la Sand Audrick City of Monroe J.B. Galusha George Walker Mary Dowling Nicholas Dowling Ludlow Patrick McEligot Terry McElligot Clarno

Boy Plays With Toy Gun Fires At Barrel Explosion Burns Boy

A young child in Brodhead suffered severe burns after placing a toy pistol into an open kerosene barrel bung and firing. Gas inside the barrel exploded like a cannon, injuring the child's hand and arm.

Mia Boyd Na Peonling Aanner Brodhead

Carp Kill Floods In Monticello Mill Pond

Hundreds of carp were killed when the dam failed and floodwaters swept ice from the Monticello mill pond. Carcasses floated downstream and piled above the dam as the thaw revealed the mass destruction.

Monticello

Choise Trees For Sale This Spring At Your Residence

County agent advertises fruit trees to be sold this spring. Promises Sud duth peat trees for climate and soil suitability, noting renowned expertise and high quality stock for local homes and farms.

Western horses run wild through town causing damage and chase

Sim Cheesebro of Washington township bought twenty western horses at Milwaukee stock yards. They wandered through yards and sidewalks as he tried to drive them home, injuring fences and scattering debris while an assistant suffered sore feet and the owner faced a costly, chaotic chase.

Sim Cheesebro Washington Township Milwaukee Browntown Juda Beckinin's Mill T. N. Niles Sorges Nick Elmer Prairie House Emil Voegels Cheesshro

Republicans Elect Delegates to County Convention

Republican caucuses held across the county on Saturday evening from six to eight chose city delegates for the April 3 county convention. In the first ward the delegates were Robt A Weller ML Maine W W Chadwick A E Haru and J H Durent. Second ward delegates were Al L Gloege Andrew Schindler Christ Roth J T B Trent and Dietrich Geiger. Third ward delegates were A C Dodge B Gi Trent Joiluch singer GW Thorp and M T Gapen. Fourth ward delegates were WJ D Schindler Al Campbell J C G Baker Frank A Shrinex and N B Urent.

Robt A. Weller ML. P. Maine W. W. Chadwick A. E. Haru J. H. Dnrent L. Gloege Andrew Schindler Christ Roth J. TB. ‘Trent Dietrich

Selecting Enumerators in Green County for Census Roles

Green County residents recommended as census enumerators face possible disappointment as district supervisors report changes. Director Merriam of the Census Bureau has received names for about 40 000 nominees nationwide and rejected 306 appointments. About half of nominations have been acted upon, with a strict practical test to assess fitness and an emphasis on legible handwriting. Names will not be public, and final lists may be released near field work start.

Fersons Green County Washington Merriam Census Baureau Merridin Servier

Council Elects Same Officers In Brief Last Meeting

Outgoing council completes business with two new aldermen taking seats. Mayor commends past cooperation as new board forms. All officers reappointed, including Gottlieb Boller as President and Colin W. Wright as City Clerk. Two sprinkler bids referred for consideration. standing committees announced before adjournment.

J.J. Htter M. C. Gettings Sammel Butterfield George Voght Buti Douglas Gottlieb Boller Colin W. Wright W. 0.Blunt Abendroth Samuel Fettarhoff Dustica J. D. Dunwiddie Waighmuster Chas T. Meythaler Sexton J. J. Horan W. B. Monros W. A. Nas John Legler Jacob Sacker Legler Sacker Committee On Water and Lights

Fifty Years Today In Monroe Weathers Changes

John A. Clemmer marks half a century in Monroe noting the city’s growth since he arrived at age eighteen with his father. Only Benj Chenoweth remains from the old business era. Clemmer, aside from four years in Rock County, has called Wade goes County home and has not been sick since coming here. He finds Monroe still plenty good for him.

John A. Clemmer Wand 1 O'vlark Benj. Chenoweth Mr. Clemmer Rock County Wade Monroe

German language petition presented to school board

At last evenings board meeting a log petition signed by Germans German societies and trustees of several German churches urged German be included in all grades of daily schools. The matter was referred to the annual meeting for action with prior instigation by board members. Bills were approved and routine business conducted. Licenses were issued for marriages including Arie Nybroten Seng Goulson of Brodhead Phillip De Reimer Della Thompson of Brooklyn John Sighelkrant Anim Zimmerman of New Glarus Delta D Cain and Iinna Baseh of Spring Grove

Arie Nybroten Seng Goulson Brodhead Phillip de Reimer Della Thompson Brooklyn John Sighelkrant Anim Zimmerman New Glarus Delta D. Cain Anda Itinna Baseh Spring Grove

English cheese maker leaves town after borrowing money

Albert Whitford, an English cheese maker at the Gonnert factory, departed Antwerp for Freeport after borrowing $50 from Miss Fanny Wheeler and $60 to sponsor his family’s move. He had worked for several years, leaving with no criminal charge, and employers intend to recover the funds for the lender.

Albert Whitford Antwerp Fanny Wheeler Ball Freeport Wheeler v Mle John Bough Railroad Street C.J. He Barnert Whitford

Petitions Filed for Two Rural Mail Routes in Green County

Two petitions have been sent to the U.S. Post Office for rural delivery in Green County, aiming to establish routes that would include Clarno, Cadiz, Sylvester, and Washington townships while closing Cadiz and possibly Stearns and Belultz post offices. Citizens favor delivery, but some oppose changes. local officials and a postmaster signed the Cadiz petition, while opposition comes from a local merchant. A rural route expansion would affect multiple post offices and carrier assignments. strawberries appear in the local market.

Green County Mind Post Office Department Washington l Therais Times Clarno Cadiz Monroe Sylvester Washington Townships Waset Stearns Belultz Inil Varricy A. J. Williams Spring Grove

Pleuro-pneumonia Claims G. W. Belveil in Alamo Area

George W. Belveil, a prominent piano and organ salesman based in Clayne for about a decade, died of pleuro-pneumonia after a week of illness. He was around 30, son of the late Joseph Belveil, husband and father of five, with ties to Monroe, Twin Grove, and nearby communities. Funeral plans listed for Sunday.

George W. Belveil Silhiye Ife Monroe J. M. Berry Twin Grove Sylvester Belyeal Rook Grove Ble Clario Moller

University battalion wins drills at Madison Hand 4 ahead

In preliminary competitive drills at Madison Hand 4 and university battalion took top honors. B H Bridge captain of Co 1 led his company close to first, trailing only by one per cent of marks. Final contest set for May 17 with Gen King lecture on University Boys to the Philippines.

University Battalion Madison B. H. Bridge Co. 1 Co. H Gen. King University Boys Philippines

Petition to regulate home chicken keeping proposed in Racine

Fifty prominent residents sign a petition to the Racine city council requesting an ordinance to curb a nuisance caused by chickens kept at homes. The document argues chickens cause trouble and annoyance to neighbors and citizens, urging enactment of regulation.

Racine Council

Alabama and Great Northern Telegraphers Strike

Under President Powell of the Railway Telegraphers about 1200 telegraphers and station workers of the Alabama and Great Southern Railway go on strike in Chicago Iowa area in April.

The Alabama & Great Northern Ry Go Gut Speen Telegrin Chicago Powell Alabama and Great Southern Railway

Collapse at Armstrong Matelvee Paint plant buries workers

In SpPouhil Meissenensc at The fone story Derek building in hteburg Pennsylvania the Armstrong Matelvee Paint company plant collapsed this morning. One body was recovered and three survivors were rescued. Authorities fear the death toll may reach ten to twenty as rescue workers comb the ruins under continuing rain.

SpPouhil Meissenensc Hteburg Fone Amstrong Matelvee Paint Company Ab Hee

Notice of Kansasler Wholesale Wine and Whiskey Sale

Notice announces V Kansler on the south side square offering wholesale foreign and domestic wines with a Kentucky whiskey specialty. A special tasting event is planned next Saturday April 1, with a free Blackberry brandy bottle with every gallon of whiskey and prompt attention to all orders.

V. Kansler South Side

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Grece Berryman Geig Wm. Worley Blate Martha J. Mills Derwim Pryve Fred Blum E. J. Blum Blir Montivello Kid Brodhead Lad A. Clemmer Résc J. Aweifellas Mise N. LD. Chariyhers G. W. Belveal Pawn Wallapse of Amstrong McKelvee Paint Co Pittsburg
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