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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1899

Page

5

Judge Bennett Dies of Apoplexy in Janesville Home

Green County jurist Judge John R. Bennett dies suddenly at his residence 201 Milton Avenue Janesville after a stroke of apoplexy. A Harvard and Wisconsin legal career is recounted with family, service as district attorney and circuit judge, and tribute from Wisconsin leaders at his funeral.

Sudge John R. Bennett Milton Avenue Janesville Judge Bennett Reading Minnia Kittie Bennett 4. O. Sutherland Redman Jefferson County New York Black River Watertown W. W. Wager Brownsville Dyre N. Borthsin Sacketts Harbor Oswego Wisconsin Rock County Twelfth Judicial Circuit Bennett Trrelith Racing Green Buck and Jefferson Conger Tudge Conger Judge Conger Fudge Bennett Hounsfield JL. Holloway Kourver Ian Abril Lincoln Withon Keng Harrison Luddington John RB. Bennett Monlay Arthur H. Barrington Christchurch A. 0. Wilson B. M. Hyer C. N. Vankirk William Bladon Barrington Oak Hill Cemetery J. M. Bostwick J. B. Whiting A. T.lovejoy WG. Fidely F. 8. Eldred Hamilton Richardson M. (. Jeffris Theo. W E. W. Keyes Madison J. Todd J. B. Dow J. ©. Rood Silas W. Menzies B. J. Burdge J. W. Batas Beloit PB. J. Clawson Burr S. Sprague Brodhead William H. Rogers Kort Atkinson T. D. Weeks Synel Bishop Whitewater Harlow Pease L. B. Caswall Fort Atkinson Robert B. Kirkland B. Jeornon J. P. Towne Edgerton George Holboldt Orfordville 0. TF Niles Menominee George Grimm Mary Wooster Palmyra

Old Rookeries Blaze Threatens Thorpe Saloon

A fire broke out after 2 am in the rear of Thorpe's saloon adjoining Boston Store on the west side of the square. Mrs Fox, living above, was rescued as flames spread to the Boston Store roof. water pressure aided by hose lines helped suppress the blaze by evening. Loss estimated in the hundreds, stock mainly saved. Thorpe worst hit with rear damage and insured fixtures.

Thorpe's Stevenson & Treat Harry God‘dard Bert Chandler James Boston Fox Hey Furniture Thorpe

Fire impacts two-block saloon complex owner Thos Wills

A blaze damaged a saloon building owned by Thos Wills without insurance. Flames spread to the rear windows of the second story adjoining Stevenson and Treat as wind aided smoke filled the area. Firefighters feared entry by heat though the structure survived with smoke fill and rookeries nearby faced dispersal. Barbershop operator Wu Settles prepared to evacuate with Henry Wilbur delaying departure until danger worsened.

Thos, Wills Stevenson & Treat Settles Sas Henry Wilbur

Bishop Visits Trinity Church for Confirmations

The Bishop of Milwaukee Rt. Rev. J. L. Nicholson presided at Trinity Church for an afternoon confirmation service. Four candidates received the Apostolic Rite as hymns and prayers filled the service. The bishop spoke plainly on Beatitudes urging purity of heart and a hunger for righteousness, urging reliance on grace and Holy Communion. Offertory supported missions and youths proclaimed their faith.

Milwaukee J. L. Nicholson Byonsong E. Hanger Jesus Christ Lord Jesus Christ Dionesia

Wedding in the Country Exeter Miss Barth Qualley Marries Dietz

At noon Wednesday at the farm home of Mr and Mrs Win Qualley in Exeter the marriage of Mist Barth MM Qualley to Mr J Stanley Dietz of this city occurred Rev Brenneman of Albany’s M ls chych officiated Attendants were Miss Ethel Davis and Mr Percey Bartlette The ceremony was small with only family present The couple plan to reside here and receive best wishes from friends

Mbla-Qualley Win. Qualley Exeter Mist Barth MM. Qualley J. Stanley Dietz Citay Rev. Brenneman M. Ls. Chych Albany Ethel Davis Percey Bartlette Shay

Graduation Exercises Shine at Turner Hall Commencement

A high school graduation program at Turner Hall featured twenty five graduates from the class of ’99. Orations and essays addressed weighty topics, with notable students including Nettie E. Maryley, Sophie Alma German, Blanche Hughes, Frances Gapon, Boward C. Keating, and others. Goldberger's orchestra provided musical interludes as Rev. Varney and Rev. Case offered blessings and prayers, while diplomas were awarded by President C. W. Wright after audience disruptions with a final performance of Stars and Stripes.

Ly Wright Ovest Turner Hall Gradusto Madlven Goldberger Chas. E. Varney Universalist Church G. W. Case M. E. Church Clore Nettie E. Maryley Sophie Alma German Blanche Hughes Frances Gapon Boward C. Keating Frank Varney W. Ralph Morton Trule Aiza Salf Sacha Sullivan Sophia Klugay Sher Talenta John Nuchan Burns Misa Emily Lewis Wisconsin Edna Marie Welrich A. Lebeidegeer Misa Sylvia Legier A. Johnson Auteron China Misa Efile Radford Kipling Warner Brongb Ewil H. Gloege Blancha Yvetta Miller Glenn S. Soseman Simoself Delvery Helen Pearl Wood U. S. Postal Service Ruti Nancy Woodle Mabel R. Bowen Joan of Arc C. W. Wright Supt. A. I. Rote High School Inattuctora Gila

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