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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
5
Michael Haren Jr and Dan Haren return from Chicago while Grant Willeus visits from Milwaukee. Various locals visit relatives, travel to Chicago, or attend gatherings. incidents include a 10 year old boy shot accidentally near Galena and a broken leg from a fall near town. Beloit Water works dispute. probate petitions filed for Wm Hamer and Chas Burns estates.
Dr M d Newman left for Milwaukee this afternoon J M Noble was in Chicago and returned last evening Matti Oehuten was at Areyle and returned this morning Key Geo W Case returned from Mt Horeb this afternoon G Sickinger returned from New Glarus til morning Miss Maud Grant went to Dayton today to visit her parents Christ Tochterman Sr went to Daneville this morning Jacob Reger Jr came home from Blanchardville last evening Alien Webb was here from Orangeville and returned this afternoon Jar Wy Monroe and family returned to Argyle last evening N G Treat visited the state school for the band at Janesville today Thus M Ver Emer was at Blanchardville returning this morning Miss Mae Abendroth who was at Madison returned this morning Artin Dargin and wife and Anes Dneggin left for Glen Mora Wis this afternoon W H Wheeler president of the Monroe Water Works company arrived in the city last evening A B Hopkins and Dis Maloney were here from Dixon in the Interests of the Anglo Sowiey Condensed Milk Co A S Douglas and M E Daltzer are at Madison on business in the United States court in the Schuler bankruptcy van
A. M. Bewis, a broker tied to Standard Oil, hired a special five-car train from the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad to beat the Boston New York time. He left Boston at 6:00 am and arrived in New York at 10:25 am, shaving 35 minutes off the prior record and tipping $75 to crew. He noted the trip would be worth many thousands to him and paid $500 to the New Haven road for its service.
Yerre Haute Indiana December 1 John Radcliffe alias Owen plans to be hanged at Paris in two weeks Without disclosing his identity or showing remorse He refused to offer testimony for mitigation and scoffed at the court He will not see clergymen and asks for private counsel He claims he knows nothing about his origins and says he witnessed several executions to advise the sheriff on proper procedure
The Sells divorce case will cost Mr Sells more than 30000 regardless of the court decision as he must pay all litigation expenses including stenographers and his wife's counsel. Earlier, Bells offered 35000 to settle on a trivial charge, and she asked 75000, about half his fortune, which he refused. Depositions from Chattanooga men were submitted to show Sells sought immoral company.
Reports from Vestardag Sweden state Philips Nordlund, who murdered seven men and wounded five others aboard the steamer Carl near Quleksun on May 17, was beheaded after conviction and death sentence in June. He chanted psalms as the block fell. Also noted are society and local news items from New York and Chicago, including marriages and movements of performers and professionals.
Local notes report residents and visitors arriving or leaving: R Einberk from Sterling, Jax Carroll from South Wayne, W L Rotherme from Janesville, Mrs Suea Swith to Freeport, Henry Kundert and John Lan at Monticello, Allan D Cunover back to Madison, Matilda Milliken to Wittsburg, Gas Alder in Milwaukee and back, Will Keating home from Milwaukee, Christ Tochterman Sr from Janesville, Jos B Blari of Orangeville visiting, J E Trojan to Millbank, D A G Douglas and M S Baitzerress from Madison, Nell Ryan to Argyle, Missy Corn Carter to Clarkeville Iowa.
The Central Wisconsin Medical Society plans its second quarterly meeting in Monroe with a memorial program for Dr. Confer. The one day session includes morning and afternoon talks, a banquet, and mentions of staff from Madison and Brodhead. Preceding items note local visits, travel, and a railway fare concession for teachers’ association events.
Miss Kit Singck the Mooroe public library librarian presents a new books list across HISTORY TRAVEL AND MISCELLANY with titles by Alen Awicis Chaplan Dana Hadley Hill Hurl Mc Rembrint Stoddard etc. The note lists numerous authors and works including biographies, histories, travelogues, and fiction. A separate update reports Modern Woodmen of America reserve fund measure likely defeated based on incomplete camp returns.
The prospectus extols practical business education as the key to success and independence. Notables like Abraham Lincoln and John Wanamaker are cited to support the claim. Toland's Business University offers a one month free trial for the Mid-winter term starting January 7, inviting young men and women to pursue lucrative permanent employment.
J. J. Manning, after twelve weeks with typhoid fever, rises to sit in a chair and walk about the room. Ivanhoe lodge, Knights of Pything, plans to occupy Karlen's hall with fitting, lighting, and wallpaper. The lodge will share the hall with other orders and aim to be a popular, cozy headquarters for members.
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