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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1899

Page

4

Judge Becker Has A Busy Day In Probate Court

Judge J M Becker presided over a busy probate session as multiple estates were admitted to probate and executors named. Peter Doyle of Brooklyn valued around 33000 left widow Faantia Doyle as executrix with nine children to share after her death. John Howard of Jeffersonville left 13000 with daughter Mary Obenshain to receive 8000 in installments and rest to Caroline Howard and Charles L Howard. James Colentine to executors. monuments and charitable bequests noted. Daniel Mahar of Exeter had heirship certificate issued. Michael Judge estate involves a 1400 claim alleging conversion by husband. Trials set for January 9 and January 17 with respective attorneys listed.

J. M. Becker Peter Doyle Brooklyn Faantia Doyle Willie J.T. Sherrun John Howard Jeffersonl Ciro Ino Charles Mary E. Obenshain Caroline Howard Charles L. Howard P. J. Clawson Thomas Collenting Monroe James Coltentine John Collentine James Collentine Michael Collentine Sarah Bridges J. L. Sherron Thomas Layton Albany Wu. Lewis H.N. B. Cursdine Daniel Mahar Exeter J. Ty. Dunwiddie Michael Judge R. D. Gorham Mra. Judge J. W. Lamont J. W. Kiceberger Colin W. Wright Floesta A. S. Douglas Mr. Keeberger

Button Factory in Janesville Closes Due to Capital Shortage

The Janesville Pearl Bitton company shut its plant in Green County because of insufficient capital. Only two thousand dollars was invested initially by three local businessmen. Machinery shortages prevented producing enough watks for work crews, despite high quality output and good weather. The firm hoped for reopens with more capital to pay a dividend.

Tov Janesvile Pearl Bitton Company Aumiy Green County Shelly Tanosvile Isiness

Accident Costs an Eye to Local Worker in Washington

Ali Kocher employed by Jesse Lemon in Washington township lost sight in his right eye from a loading fodder accident last Saturday. A stalk-end struck his eye, tearing the eyeball open. He was moved to Gottlieb Zuumbrust's home for care where Dr. Confer attempted treatment but the eye could not be saved. He is nephew of a noted Swiss surgeon with the same name.

Ali Kocher Jesse Lemon Washington Township Gottliey

Garrington Tries for Murder in Sioux Falls Case

James A. Garrington, once a Monroe man held in jail in Sioux Falls, stands trial for the murder of Alford Erickson, a peddler, on December 7, 1807. Judge Jones presides as a 100 juror panel is empaneled, following a supreme court ordering. The case has drawn intense local interest, with an appeal challenging a prior circuit court verdict and death sentence.

James A. Garrington Monroe Nan Sioux Pally Alford Erickson Jones Judicial Circuit Sioux Tals South Dakota Supreme Court of South Dakota Garrington Circuit Court Monroe Gurrington

News Notes Of The Vicinity From Exeter And Monticello

Miss Mary Moore of Exeter suffers stomach trouble while Faye Elmer of Washington township battles grippe. Joby Witherweyler of Monticello buys a fine span of horses from Wmn Fenton. Hamilton of Adams injures right arm. William Rauiett of New Glarus Crossing is ill with a bad cough and fever. The Norton home in Exeter burned with insurance. Two Monticello boys enlisted with the 12th United States Infantry for three years and head toward the Philippines. Subscribe for Time Times.

Mary Moore Faye Elmer Washington Township Joby Witherweyler Monticello Wmn Fenton Wroh Hamilton Adams Win. Rauiett New Glarus Don Norton Exeter Mb Peasant Fire Insurance Co

Mrs Burt dies in Decature in life of well known teacher

Mrs Franklin J Burt died at her home in Erat Tuesday evening from erysipelas. Born November 1826 in Sullivan County Tidiani she moved to Green County in 1847 and taught three years. Wife of a husband from 1869 and mother of five sons John A and Frank H survive. Other local obituaries note Chas Rolph longtime New Glarus settler and Mrs Barbara Schlittler Monticello resident with hip fracture.

Clara Reynolds Black Hills Jos, Reynolds Franklin Milwaukee Road Joseph Reynolds Monros Green County Wis W. J. Mitchell Mra Franklin J. Burt Erat Olfer Hebders Fivo John A Frank H Barbara Schuttler Jacob Schlittler Monticello Canton New Glarus Switzerland America Washington

Concordia Lodge Installs Officers in LO No. 124

Concordia lodge No. 124 in LO installed officers Tuesday evening including N G Fritz EKubbly V G Chas Bindschodler Secretary Howard Ruegger Treasurer D German Overseer Rudy Buri Warden Chas Grouhowaley Q W Fred Schertenteib J W Ck Neuenschwander R 8 WN G Carl Vogt Ta 5 NG dandy Breimu B S G Win Selzer L 8 Vo G Dr Carl Steiger Adan Rhimner Jr L S 8 John Legler

Concordia Lodge N. G Fritz Ekubbly Dandy Breiuun B.S Win. Selzer Carl Steiger Adan Rhimner Jr L. S John Legler

Tramp Murderer Suspected in Police Officer Slaying

Police report James Langennin a Darlington tramp is a suspect in the murder of Officer Pringlow. Sheriff Bennett of Lafayette County compares notes with descriptions and photos, prompting a cross county search and telegraphing to allied sheriffs.

James Langennin Darlington Saluda Pringlow Fond du Taushou Charles Bennett Lafayette County Longermuin Mr. Benneth Yond di Laegomity Pond di Lac Milwaukee Vaunott

Girl suffers broken leg in street accident

Miss Dora Norder, 16, employed by Miss Bertha Bongos, fractured the right ankle after slipping on a sidewalk near the Sidhay house. She could not rise and was assisted to her grandfather Martin Geigel’s home on West Russell Street. Dr. Carl Steiger attended.

Dora Norder Bertha Bongos Liness Wither Sidhay Gus Norder

Jeopardized escape leads to arrest of Lonergan in Fond du Lac

Jinnes Lev alias Lonergan, once linked to a Darlington murder case, eluded crowds at Fond du Lac depot. After a noon passage, he was moved to jail where officers confirmed his identity. He refused to answer questions about the November 18 Fond du Lac night. Previously jailed for vagrancy and later released, he was arrested again after a ten day postponement. Rewards of 700 dollars are claimed by Darlington and Fond du Lac officers, with ongoing legal steps to confirm claims.

Jinnes Lev Lonergan Darlington Youd di Lac Haslee Youd du Lav Lee Fond du Lac Damares Watumu Frank Moran Sheriff Bennett Ube

Novel Banquet at YMCA Building in Janesville

About two hundred former residents gathered at the Janesville YMCA building for a temperance banquet. Francis Murphy and local church leaders spoke as attendees, many accompanied by wives and sweethearts. The event aimed to promote prohibition among residents while a new temperance group formed to advance the cause.

Janesville YM. C. A Francis Murphy Hella i Evangeli Cal Tanesville

Meter Demand Sparks Public Row Over Utility Works

A chaotic note describes a demand and friction around meter installations linked to a queen’s decree and protests. It mentions urban authorities examining orders and a planned winter deadline as parties dispute responsibility and timing.

Roman themed ball set for Taner hall exhibit

Misread lines describe a planned ball with costumes described as new and original. Mentions attending figures and an exhibition at Kwitttaw ate Levkintiend's Marines, with references to theater and decorative displays.

Taner Hall al Kher Taya Tegan Kwitttaw Levkintiend Marines

Two Coroners for One Inquest In Wisconsin Road Death

A young man named August Gutmer from Winslow was found dead in a road near Winslow Tuesday night. He had been drinking prior to driving home, and heart disease was cited as the cause of death after examination at Keb's home. The inquest was led by Coroner Currier of Stephensom county, with disputes over which county holds the coroner's right.

Lafayette Stephenson August Gutamer Winslow Erb Farmer Guytmer Dlinois Stall Line Wisconsin Ned Tanta Yee Currier Stephensum County Guttmer Winslow Moesday Drake Hin Homer Reed Keb Grizmer August Guttmer Winslow Township

Darlington Establishes Free Public Library

The Darlington city council enacted an ordinance creating a free public library and allocated 812 dollars for its upkeep. Over 427 dollars has been pledged by subscription with more pledges expected. The Ladies' Literary club leads the effort.

Darlington Ladies’ Literary Club

Venison Sold Across Season Law Exploited in Towns

In several towns dealers reportedly found a loophole to sell venison after the season. Wards seized carcasses, but sellers claimed lawful sale through naively described context. Officers faced confusion as merchants presented altered proof to justify the sale.

Tia Tiyt

Remarkable Record Of Evangelist In Oshkosh Revival Work

The evangelist to assist Rev HO Bethel begins a revival in Oshkosh. He pastored First Presbyterian for eight years, building a brick church and growing the congregation to prominence. As state evangelist for about a year and a half, his platform meetings drew crowds at the depot platform with Wisconsin Central Railway permission. If Monroe supports him, great work is expected.

Wisconsin Central R. R.co Aman Christan Puple Monroe

Doings In The Vicinity Show Notes And Oddities

A roundup of local items from politics to personal misfortunes. Congressman Lafollette plans a California trip in a week or ten days. Newark farmer William Bingham died in a Beloit barber chair. Baraboo faces an influenza epidemic with half the population affected. Lodi editor E B Yule sells half interest to D H Benedict. Milwaukee's beer output rises, total 1898 barrels reaching 2 848 798. Beloit ex-soldier Charles E Ingleby dies aged 23. Chicago’s Knickerbocker Sea Co purchases a Delevan Lake railway spur with ice houses and boarding houses. An injunction halts Antigo County Clerk from issuing orders for pre-election banking law disclosures. Janesville pioneer Mrs. James Sutherland, 70, lies near death after a boiling-water accident. Platteville resident Mrs. J W Sinelker suffers severe burns from a bed fire. rescued by neighbors. Wilton Regan, 21, injured in farm machinery incident at Racine Hospital. Notes on farm equipment dangers and local weddings accompany a stream of brief notices. An ad promotes Onn Minic Cold Cure as a remedy.

William Bingham Newark Beloit Baraboo E. BL. Yule Lodi Enterprise D. AH. Benedict Appleton Milwaukee Charles E. Ingleby Co. H. Beloit Jacksonville Knickerbocker Sea Company of Chicago Delevan Lake Fred Hayseen Antigo Autiza Republican Antiga Herald Weekly News Item James Sutherland Janesville J. W. Sinelker Platteyile Carrie Wilton Regan Hes Mary's Hospital Raccine Livy Ellow Toru Editiays Feuth Hawilarauncin Ohn Rodeneverite Reaper Dettie Redemeyur C.F. Rivkin George Rademayer Caddie Marin Leesidary Bally Thompson Paris

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