Change of venue law eyed as clause to curb county judges
Colin W. Wright uses new Wisconsin law to seek venue changes in Green county court matters disqualifying Judge Becker. The 1907 law allows county judges to be replaced in probate and estate cases when impartiality is in doubt, aiming to curb judicial influence over attorneys and clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin W. Wright
Green County Court
Becker
Green County
Wisconsin
Jessie Asmus
Otto F. Asmus
J. L. Sherron
Wright
Anna Blumer
Jos. Blumer
Blumer
Fridolin Blumer
Real Estate Transactions Seed Browntown and Attica Deals
Farmers Bank of Browntown sells a 75 by 9 foot lot at 919 Browntown to George Hanson for 150 dollars. Joseph Bartlette sells lots 2 and 7 of block 19 in Attica to Elizabeth Qually for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank of
Browntown
George Hanson
Joseph Bartlette
Elizabeth Qually
Attica
Henry Baltzer Struck and Killed by Omahas Limited
Henry Baltzer a 50 plus year old check clerk at the Stover plant was struck and killed by the Omaha limited while crossing track in front of the Illinois Central depot in Freeport at 6 this morning. Passengers waiting on the depot platform witnessed the accident.
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Henry Baltzer
Illinois Central
Freeport
The
Omaha Limited
Baltzer
Stover
Rain Cancels Special Train At Lafayette County Fair
Rain kept the Milwaukee Road from running a special train to Darlington for the Lafayette county fair. Grounds were too wet to open, but officials expect a full fair if weather clears, with big turnout anticipated despite the rain.
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Milwaukee Road
Darlington
Lafayette County
Paying Out in Full for Carnival Expenses
The carnival expense account nears $1100 with several bills still due. Expenses exceed receipts, but all bills are paid in full, with a shortage covered by carnival boosters who organized the event.
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Carnival
State Fair Dairy Show promises largest butter and cheese exhibit
Wisconsin dairy leaders plan a massive dairy display at the state fair. L S Scott will direct a milking machine demonstration on a raised platform with cows milked by gasoline powered machinery. A tuberculosis exhibit by Dr David Roberts and Prof H L Russell accompanies the dairy displays with public post mortem demonstrations.
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Wisconsin
State Dairymen’s Association
L. S. Scott
State Board of Agriculture
Scott
United States
State Fair Board
David Roberts
H. L. Russell
University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Tragic Scalding Death Of Spring Grove Child
A one year old son of Mr and Mrs Kubli of Spring Grove died from severe burns after pulling a steaming wash tub onto himself while the mother, washing Monday morning, lost control. The funeral was held at 11 this morning from St Johns church in the city.
Rabies Kill Hogs In Distressing Illness
Dr. David Roberts state veterinarian reports receiving a letter from W. F. Bauer of Kilbourn describing hogs showing rabies symptoms. Hogs act frightened by sounds and jump, dying in distress. Roberts orders immediate killing of diseased or exposed animals and thorough premises disinfection.
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David Roberts
W. F. Bauer
Kilbourn
Roberts
Card of Thanks from Beckman family
The Beckman family expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during their recent affliction. Mr. and Mrs. WM Beckman and Mrs. Fred Beckman thank those who offered timely assistance and cheerful support.
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WM. Beckman
Fred Beckman
Freeport Doctor Converts to Mental Telepathy Call
Dr. E. H. Place of Freeport abandons vacation in Denver after sensing trouble at home. He learns his sister Mrs. George F. Grove has drowned Sunday at Bass Lake Michigan, bringing a dramatic turn to his beliefs and plans.
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Dr. E. H. Place
Freeport
Dr. Place
Colorado
Denver
George F. Grove
Bass Lake
Mich
Farms for Sale in Monroe Wisconsin
A notice advertises choice farms of various sizes for sale at reasonable prices. Listed by Wm Harper, the listing notes Monroe Wisconsin as the location and invites prospective buyers to inquire for details.
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Harper, R
Monroe
Wis
Planing Mill Co. Receives Cedar Posts in Car Load
A car load of cedar posts was received by the Planing Mill Company, promising a fresh supply for local carpentry and fencing projects. The shipment signals continued activity in timber trades and supports nearby construction needs.
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Planing Mill Co
City clears fines by forcing prisoners to quarry work
Freeport officials begin a program to collect fines by sending prisoners to a municipal stone quarry. Each 50 cents of a fine earns a day of labor, with 7 am to 6 pm work and bread and water for noncompliers. The system reduces drunkenness arrests and keeps hobos away.
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Freeport
Mortuary records from Monticello and surrounding areas
Franklin Loveland died at 2 30 p m Tuesday at his Monticello home after a long illness. He was 69 and had lived on a farm in Washington township before moving to Monticello four years ago. He leaves a wife and six children. A funeral is set for 1 o'clock at the home and 1 30 at the Lutheran church. Mrs Christ Weiss, an aged Monroe resident, died Tuesday after a weeklong illness. She was born in Switzerland and was && years old. The funeral was held Thursday with interment in the Benkett cemetery in Monroe township. Information arrived of the death of David Byron Everett at Thompsonville Michigan. Byron Everett, a well known Monroe figure, was born in Ontario and moved to Wisconsin with his parents, pioneers of Monroe. He learned the shoe business with his father and for twenty years traveled as a traveling shoe salesman visiting Monroe, home of his brother Charles Everett who died last February. He is survived by a son Harry Everett of Detroit, a brother Clayton Everett of Dakota, and two sisters Mrs Ann Walker of Blanchardville and Mrs Helen Green of South Haven.
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Franklin Loveland
Monticello
Washington Township
Christ Weiss
Monroe
Switzerland
Benkett
Monroe Township
David Byron Everett
Thompsonville
Michigan
Byron Everett
Ontario
Canada
Wisconsin
Lawrence Everett
Charles Everett
Everett
Harry Everett
Detroit
Clayton Everett
Dakota
Ann Walker
Blanchardville
Helen Green
South Haven
Engler and Wild to Wed in New Glarus Ceremony
Miss Ottilie Engler and Mr Joshua Wild plan marriage at the Reform ed church in New Glarus on Tuesday afternoon Sept 3 with festivities at the William Tell house. A license was issued for Miss Lena Brietow and Julius Nennemann and the marriage followed in the county court with a special permit.
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Ottilie Engler
Joshua Wild
New Glarus
The
Reformed Church
William Tell House
Lena Brietow
Spring Grove
Julius Nennemmann
Decatur
Picnic Postponed by Rain and Mud Prospect
The Methodist picnic is postponed due to rain and mud with more unsettled weather forecasted. The committee announced the delay as workers assess grounds and reschedule details.
Weather forecast for Chicago shows showers Thursday and Friday
The official forecast for tonight and tomorrow in Chicago calls for showers on Thursday and on Friday.
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Chicago
No. 1 Farm for Sale 160 Acres Near Monroe
No. 1 farm for sale comprising 160 acres located five miles west and south of Monroe. For particulars inquire at this office.
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Monroe
Residence Dressmaking Rooms to Close This Month
After this month Mrs. Emma Booth will close her dressmaking rooms at her residence and conduct residence dress making cutting and fitting. Engagements can be made now by phone 206. Residence 509 Est Payne street.
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Emma Booth
Payne Street
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County Court
Mr. Wright
Monument of Success
John D. Rockefeller
Prestece
Standard Oil Co
D. Feey
Wisconsin Butter and Cheese Men
Rudy Kubli
Mortuary Record
Loveland
Engler-Wild
Brieton
Weather Forecast
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