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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1900

Page

5

Census figures show Green County population same as 1890

Figures received from Washington place Green County population at 92 743, equal to the 1890 census. State census 1900 yields 35 490, but comparisons suggest overstated totals in many counties. The Times notes a small discrepancy with official figures and reports a decrease in several towns in Green County. John Maricle wins 18 cents verdict in Stephenson County jury case against Edward B. Bucher over an interest in stores at Martintown.

Green County Washington Idg Grean County John Maricle Stephenson County Edward B. Bucher We FO Yoates Martintown Tive Maricle

La Follette Begs Off Seekers and Names Staff

Governor elect La Follette says he cannot meet applicants until after the legislature opens and urges sending applications by mail. He announces Jerre C. Murphy of Milwaukee as private secretary Alfred T. Rogers of Madison as executive clerk and John Strange of Oshkosh as superintendent of public property.

la Follette Offie Sekers Ben Jerre C. Murphy Milwaukee Alfred T. Rogers Madison John Strange Oshkosh

Plans for Inauguration at Capitol and Gymnasium Ball

Plans for the inauguration of Gov elect La Follette and state officers place the ceremony in the assembly chamber at noon. An informal reception in the executive office follows in the afternoon, with a formal reception in the university gymnasium from 6 to 7 o'clock and the inaugural ball in the gym that evening.

la Follette University Gymnasimn

W R C Plans for Christmas Fund Drive

The Woman's Relief Corps plans to deliver dinners to needy families this Christmas. They seek donations especially toys to bring joy to children in less fortunate homes. Reports request help from the public and any member can relay items. A child of Dr C W Bennett recovered from a severe sore throat. diphtheria rumor denied.

Woman's Relief Corps

Insane Man's Agent Cleared Doubt and Confessed Instability

Joseph Hoesly of Exeter, son of the late Built Hosely, was declared insane after a swift escape attempt from a roomful of doctors and officers. He was sent to Mendota hospital by Judge Becker, with Sheriff Gardner, Deputy Nee, and Henry Kundert transporting him to Madison. Churches plan Christmas exercises with trees and activities across several congregations, including Santa Claus at the Presbyterian and Jacob's Ladder at A B church.

Joseph Hoesly Exeter Hosely Mendota Mendota Hospital Becker Jefferson Street Gardner Madison Frank Nee Henry Kundert Hoosly St John's Evangelicel Emanuel Evangelical Christian Grace Lutheran M. E. Chkorehes Presbyterian A. B Jacob Hoesly Primroge Ross Becker Washington Township

Eulogy for Doctor Francis Marion Confer by Medical Society

The Central Wisconsin Medical Society met in this city on Tuesday to honor Doctor Francis Marion Confer who died in Monroe. A biographical sketch praised his surgical skill, industry, and devotion to family, noting his leadership, generosity, and enduring impact on the Monroe community.

Francis Marion Central Wisconsin Medical Society Hfs F. M. Confer Confer Francis Marion Conler Girness Hrannis Mavion Jom C. Halt Monroe Sears Rush Medical College

Zimmerman Arrest Traced to Huntington West Virginia

George P. Zimmerman, administrator of the Amelia Klass and David Klass estates, is jailed in Huntington WV awaiting extradition to face embezzlement charges. A $1,000 reward prompted his capture after a photo identification confirmed his identity. The case details his disappearance last April with funds from the estates and his ongoing ties to a postulated band of associates while his wife accompanies officials. He is about 1386 years old and his family includes a wife and two young sons.

Zimmerman Fred Kass Herman Klass Gardner Hondamen Amelia Klass David Klass Ziemerman Meade de Bonis Non Klass Henrietta Klass Yerra Anil

Did Love Take Him Astray Sportal to The Times

Huntington West Virginia December 20 George P Zimmerman in jail here spent weeks in this city leaving for Catawashu Pennsylvania Chief of Police Fyres had description but did not think him the man wanted at Monroe until after departure Fryce followed and captured him this morning in Pennsylvania Zimmerers history with a gle heré led to his identity He still has several thousand dollars.

Price Dayton Green County Wis Monroe Rovter Cantor Ninyo Piis Avery Mets Ani Sportal Times Huntington W. Va George P. Zimmerman Catawashu Fyres Zimmerman Fryce Pennsylvania Zimmerer

Insurance Firm Etter Treat Records Strong Loss Performance

The Etter and Treat insurance agency reports twenty one losses totaling 7240.00 to date, with four year totals reaching 140 losses and 32649.00 paid to policy holders. Despite high payouts the firm cites volume, premium income more than tripling that of rivals, and a flawless record of prompt payments and no unpaid leases or lawsuits since its ten year founding. In other local news, regular council meeting notes, bills allowed, and infrastructure updates are recorded, including water pipe extension work and tax matters.

Etter & Treat Green Sonpanies To- Jay Courcmn Chamber Dunghi Alds Matne Ludlow Beller Zimmerman Gasger Ae Munroe Bolembr W. A. Lehuweze Colin G. GB Churchill Ainda C. A. Lytle Wm. P. Bragg Benkert and Otlers

Doctors Meet to Discuss Disease at Wisconsin Banquet

Over thirty members of the Central Wisconsin Medical Society gathered for the second quarterly meeting in the city. Sessions were held in the court room and judge’s room due to renovations, followed by a banquet at the Ludlow at 1:30 with toastmaster Dr. F W Byers. The program featured talks on medical and surgical topics, plus discussions and a memorial photograph for Dr. P M Confer.

Central Wisconsin Medical Society Court House Ludlow F. W. Byers W. Hi. Searls Milwaukee Julius Noer J.B. Whiting Janesville Plano P.M. Confer Dr. Confer

Equitable Fraternal Union Elects Officers At Meeting

Equitable Fraternal Union held an election on Wednesday selecting officers. President J L Sherron, Vice President Dr J G Randall, Adviser T J McPhillips, Secretary Treasurer Tas C Fidler, Warden Bauman, Past President F L Chenoweth, Trustee F Granert. The report notes plans for electric lights in Warren.

Equitable Fraternal Union J. L. Sherron J. G. Randall T. J. McPhillips Ad ‘Tresacrer Tas C. Fidler T, i Bauman F. L. Chenoweth F. Granert

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