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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1900

Page

8

Cherry Sisters Decline From Stage to Struggling Housing

The Cherry Sisters once rising stars now face hard luck and dwindling audiences after a brief New York triumph. Once rich after a Hammerstein engagement they squandered wealth on Cedar Rapids luxury, now returning to modest farm origins and barnstorming.

Cherry Sisters Monroe Cellar Rapids Staini Ounce Oscar Hammerstein New York Europe Wooda Chicago Cedar Rapids Marion

Coming and Going in Town Notes

J N Hale went to Freeport this morning. H Miller visited Freeport. Mrs SLT Gapen traveled to Janesville. Rev Geo Sheldon in Janesville. Dr Peck of Darlington left for Milwaukee. W Loofbourow to Janesville. P S Johnson back from South Dakota. Mrs J W Lyman and children to JuTo. Mr and Mrs B Kully to Freeport. W Conroy and site to Town Falls Iowa. Kinney of Illinois Central in town. Mrs George Beleidegger to Tomah. Miss Alice Treat home from Freeport. Henry Ludlow and Ed Ludlow back from Chicago. DA Harvey Clark on legal business at Darlington. Mr and Mrs C F Matzke returned from Brodhead. Mr and Mrs J B Treat back from Chicago. Stanley Finney visiting Sumner home. Hawthorn and D C Ryan back from Chicago. Rev J H Borkay absent so no services at Christian church. F G Thrall visiting from Kansas. Mrs Miles Newman to Peterson Iowa. Rosa Garland visiting her parents. The Kolbs away. Orangeville residents visiting to possibly move. Annual cheesemakers dance at Tamarlal tonight. Many cheesers arrived for the festival. Mrs W B Guagi and family to arrive from Chicago. Dr Gungi rented North Incheon street house. R J Cooper and Jas Pierre recruiting Knights of the Globe in town to welcome new members at Browntown. Fred Stueselend and Miss Emma Dorgt of New Glarus securing marriage license for Tuesday at Marty Hotel New Glarus. Durat daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Durat of New Glarus.

Miller Freeport Slt Gapen Janesville Geo. Sheldon Dr. Peck Darlington Wu. Loofbourow Johnson South Dakota J. W. Lyman Juto Mra Kully Wim. Conroy Site Town Falls W. M.G. Kinney Mllnois Central George Beleidegger Tomah Alice Treat Flenny Ludlow Ed. Ludlow Chicago Harvey Clark C.F. Matzke Gud Zou Brodhead J.B. Treat Finest Stanley Storm Lake T. L. Sumnerl Alf. Hawthorn D. C. Ryan W. B. Guagi Gungi Weirich Incheon Street R. J. Cooper Jas Pierre Knights of the Globe Warren Browntown Fred Stueselend Mies Emma 2B Dorgt New Glarns Marty Mise Durat Sod Henry Durat New Glarus

Attorney Sues Client Over Divorced Ward Case

Attorney Colin W Wright faced a delinquent client Ferdinand Zellnow in Justice Thos Luchainger's court over unpaid sums. Zellnow, from Brodhead, previously owed $86, then $800, and faced a $600 judgment for alimony related to a divorce filed by Zellnows wife. A jury awarded full damages to the plaintiff with J L Sher ron for the plaintiff and J Mi Jory for Zellnow. Pleasant Camp M W A Monticello opposed a proposed versive fund at a 17 to 2 vote. camp 65 had few members present.

Colin W. Wright Thos. Luchainger Ferdinand Zellnaw Zellnow Brodhead Wright Ob Grodhead Hig Wits Cail J. WH. Darst Jas. Nes Frank Gorgon Ct.if Hodgex Bi. Wenger Ed. Carroll J. L. Sherron J. Mi. Jory Bradhead Zell Ant Pleasant Camp Monticello

Atkins Gives Whole Scrap Away

Henry Atkins a pickpocket taken to Wanpan yesterday confessed to officers admitting his thefts and association with Hein Renney and a Chicago gang. He said Renney escaped guilt and claimed he feared a second trial, with limited evidence tied to a long book of fair dates. Atkins and Renney pleaded guilty and were sentenced to two years at Wanpun, with District Attorney Clark present.

Henry Atkins Wanpan Hein Lim Hessil Hein Renney Little Red Book Atkins Atkine Janesville Colin W. Wright Wanpun Chicago Howevever Dota Xs Clark Laing Garriot Thair Sherron Journal Harry Atkins Janusville Gardusr John Gardner Harvey Clark Renny Atking

Campaign expense reports filed with county records

The county campaigns of both Republican and Democratic committees filed expense statements with the register of deeds. Republican treasurer J. H. Darst shows total expenses of 498.07 with 442.13 on hand and 400.00 spent on land. Democratic treasurer J. C. Hool reports receipts 843.25 and expenditures 242.25, with on hand funds. individual candidates show varied small amounts.

Republican Democratic Register of Deeds Republican Committee J. H. Darst Democratic Committee J. C. Hooil Wlill N.S. Durat Geo. A. Swartz J.C. Pon J. L. Sherron Adam D. Schund W. Lyman Johan Lewis Edw. Blumer Fessenden R. T. Holewmb E. P. Atherton J. Z. Kildow

Buehler Noble Grand Re elected at Monroe Lodge

Monroe lodge No. 7 LO held its semi annual election Monday evening with F. W. Buehler named Noble Grand R. A. DuBois as Vice Grand J. W. Odell as Secretary C. W. Twining as Treasurer and C. T. Moythaler for a three year term The new slate to be installed in January along with appointed officers.

Monroe Lodge No. 7 LO. 0 Noble Grand F. W. Buehler R. A. DuBois J. W. Odell C. W. Twining C. T. Moythaler

W R C Officers Elected By The Woman's Relief Corps

The Woman's Relief Corps elected officers on Tuesday evening with Mrs R A Etter as president and Mrs P Schadel as vice president. Anna Bridge served as junior vice president and Margaretta Whitcomb as treasurer, with Sarah Bolender as chaplain, Ella Nance as conductor, P H White as guard, and Lida Bennet as organist. Delegates to the department convention include Mrs C S Young and Mrs Geo W Case, with alternates Mrs C A Booth and Mrs Nellie Wells.

Woman's Relief Corps R. A. Etter P. Schadel Anna Bridge Tressmer Margaretta Whitcomb Sarah Bolender Ella Nance P. H. White Lida Bennet C. 8. Young Geo. W. Case Mrz C. A. Booth Nellie Wells

Concordia I. O. O. F. Elects Officers

Concordia Lodge No. 124 I O O F elected officers Wednesday evening. Noble Grand Charles Rueble Vice Grand Fred Kiefer Secretary Edward Ruegger Treasurer D German Trustee years Jacob Steinman.

Concordia Lodya O. F Chas. Rueble Fred Kiefer Edw Ruegger Trepentar D. German Jac. Steinman

Modern Woodmen Election and Anniversary Plans

The Reynolds camp of Modern Woodmen of America elected new officers and voted on a reserve fund amendment with 28 in favor and 11 against among 39 members present. Officers named include Y. O. Stransa Krise and E. A Drake. Delegates to a January 10 convention were selected, and January 5 1901 marks the 18th anniversary of the order with suggested rallies and combined camp officer installation events.

Fred Ball

Purchases of Local Property and Farm Near City Edge

John Gibbons bought an 840 acre farm touching the city’s southwest edge for 24200 with possession in March. George Aulthes sold 140 acres in Jordan to the Dilis brothers for 700. Frank Millman plans to move into town on March 1 after buying Arthur Durgin’s house and three West Washington street lots for 1000.

John Gibbons Wm- Hawthorn Geo. Aulthes Eold Jordan Dilis

War on Corn Shredder Sparks Legislative Push

Accidents from using a deadly corn shredder are frequent in the state prompting a legislative move to require safer guards on the machine. A marriage license was issued in Freeport to Pearl Patridge and William Kuort. The Wisconsin central committee spent about 429000 in the 1900 campaign, with major costs for speaker fees and rail fares.

Freeport Misa Pearl Patridge Argyle William Kuort Blanchardville Wisconsi la Follette Lowe

Annual Message to Congress on Naval and Land Policies

The message urges action for a statue memorializing Admiral David D. Porter, creation of a national naval reserve and vice admiral rank, and merit rewards. It reports public lands totals, dispositions, and forest reserves changes, pension rolls, and census progress, noting increases in pensions and land receipts, with emphasis on forest policy and national resources.

Congress David D. Porter National Naval Reserve Spain Secretary of the Interior Olympic Washington Prescott Arizona Big Horn Wyoming Santa Ynez California Crow Creek Pension Hvle

Council Proceedings at Montes on December 4 1900

Regular meeting led by Mayor A S Douglas at 7 40 pm Aldermen Maine Bellec Zinmerman Glaaser and Vogt present Minutes approved Committee on death of W W Hodges reported heartfelt resolutions praising his public spirit and integrity. Bills approved for Copeland Cleveland Burret Grinnell Weaver Convery Buehler Bell & Son Monroe Dodge Lumber Co and others. Lights reported 10 out Weighmaster report filed New sidewalk ordered East side of blocks 1 11 13 Brodheads Emerson street Sewer petition tabled Jefferson and Mechanic crossing denied Taxes levied Aldermen elected for fourth ward George Churchill by 3 of 5 votes and J H Miller elected to fill vacancy. Adjourned.

Committes City of Montes W. Hodges Hte Ibors Ourmas Krendl Ugon Swandol Tereof Mra R. Copeland Rawork A. L. Cleveland Vily Aurveyor J. M. Burret Cerere Grinnell Gravel Weaver John Convery Blackany Buehler H. L. Bell & Son Stave Monroe Dodge Lumber Co Chambers Keister & Wann Iomsouty Serees Weighmanter Eidawalk Brodhead Emerson Street Beejond Soring J. Benkert J Jefferson Street Mechanic Street Eveees Auslderman W. W. Hodges Geo. Churchill George Churchill J. H. Miller

Department of Agriculture Progress Report Year In Review

The Department of Agriculture has extended its work, seeking new varieties of seeds and plants, partnering with states on research, advancing meteorology for ocean vessels, studying animal disease, food adulteration, and woodland care. It notes the need for a permanent civil service force, urges Congress for funding, and describes plans including a hall of records in Washington. It warns against extravagance while urging prudent economic growth and vigilance to protect liberty and equality.

Department of Agriculture United States Civil Service Commission Congress Public Service Washington

Child Born to Kundert Couple Dies Shortly After Birth

A child born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Kundert Tuesday died shortly after birth and was buried. The local W C T U has renewed efforts to promote a curfew law and plans to distribute literature on the issue.

Andrew Kundert Tueaday Snon W. CT. U

John Luchsinger Elected to School Board

At a special school board meeting on Tuesday John Luchsinger was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W W Hodges. The board also discussed repairs to the high school chimneys, noting Hodges was a member of the related committee. Thomas Devlin of Martintown plans to depart for Bonnie Scotland on the first of next month to visit relatives.

John Luchsinger W. W. Hodges Hodges Thomas Devlin Martintown Bonnie Scotland

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