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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1899

Page

5

Reform Work Seminar by Maria C Brehm at Monro WC Union

Mrs Maria C Brehm headlined a Monro WC Union meeting in the court house, delivering over an hour on temperance, the WCTU history, its global reach, and reforms from increased consent ages to public school temperance teaching, noting dedicated women and international branches. The event opened with song, scripture, and prayer, and closed with a blessing from Rev Cara as funds were raised.

Court Houss Monro W. C. I. U G.E. Varney Oval Union W. GT. U. Liggumr Noah Puedes America Theas W. C Way Hawaii Islands Philippines Cole Cara

Sharpshooters Meeting Debates Growth and Plans

President Edward Ruegger led the Sharpshooters meeting on Monday in his office. Ten of thirteen members attended amid heated discussion. A Thursday afternoon shoot is planned and members consider inviting new talent to the title society if the provisions suit. if not, they will resign to focus on other improvements and the shooting horse will be reshingled.

Edward Ruegger Title Society Anilas

Time Is On Its Trail Against Free Passes

Officials in Wisconsin face a new anti pass law ending free transportation. Railroads like Wisconsin Central have halted pass usage, with further actions expected statewide. A Madison report states pass holders must surrender passes, as using or accepting favors becomes a state prison offense for public officers and related employees.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Central Madison Evert

License to Wed Issued In Green County Court Action

J Jacob Tschniy appears as first applicant for a license to wed in Green County under the True marriage bill with Judge Becker granting the permit to marry within five days. Olive Burgy is named with Tschniy on the initial document. Tschniy, son of Fred Tswindy, runs a Monaco dairy farm, educated in stock and dairy business. District Attorney Clark presented the case.

J. Jacob Tschniy Green County Wistonsin Monica Tremot J. M. Begker Plains Clark Tudge Becker Olive Burgy Granii Fred Tswindy Shadeland Stock Fem Parti Monaco Pittsburg

Tramps In Brawl Result In Fatal Wounding

Madison police end a pitched confrontation in the eastern city with six tramps. Frank Reilly, about 40 and well dressed, was shot and killed in the melee. Three armed suspects were captured including one wounded in the hand. two others escaped during the struggle.

Schercrail Ivick Madison Frank Reilly

Young Man Seeks License After Bedtime Visit

County Clerk Lyman, awakened by Peter Sagen of Avon, Rock County, issues license to wed Miss Galena Shirly of Brodhewil on May 14, claiming urgency to beat the five day limit. Clerk faces fourth such encounter with licenses issued at odd hours.

Lyman Peter Sagen Avon Rock County Galena Shirly Brodhewil Licanas

Small pox patient flees pesthouse in Cincinnati escape

In Tanesvilly a small pox patient from Cincinnati escaped the pesthouse at an early Sunday hour. The patient dressed in keeper George Phelps's clothes, drew a knife on Phelps, and took his watch and money before fleeing. Phelps pursues the thief through town causing public alarm over possible disease spread.

Tanesvilly Cincinnati George Phelps

Memorial Sunday Exercises by Monroe Ministerial Association

Memorial Sunday observance is arranged by the Monroe Ministerial Association. A Memorial Day prelude with patriotic music and a program at 2:30 PM Sunday May 28 at Truuer hall features Rev Bussing presiding Chaplain Varney greeting young and old soldiers, Connie Case delivering the address, and Beidler offering benediction. The ministers met with Mr Varney in a yard tent used during Civil War camp days.

Monroe Ministerial Association Trruer Bussing United Berkey Bethel Chaplain Varney Conrada Case M. BE. Eburch

Love's Old Sweet Song Bride and Groom Wed in May Ceremony

Miss Oliver Burgy and Mr J Jacob Tachady married in a simple May ceremony at the bride's mother's home on West Russell Street. Rev Geo W Case officiated with only close relatives present. The couple, native to Green County, will honeymoon in Milwaukee Chicago New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg before settling in Mona, Pa.

Oliver. Burgy J. Jacob Tachady Jacob Bungy Russell Street Geo. W. Case M BE Milwaukee Chicago New York Washington Philadelphia Pittsburg Monara Grouar Boll Green County Monaen Fred

Applicants From Almost Everywhere At Board Meeting

The school board has one high school position and a large pile of applications from many states across all instruction areas and salary levels. Prof. Axley of Madison offered to take the post at 3800 dollars per year, as the board discussed hiring plans.

Prof Axley Madison

Rockford Pitcher Barber Debuts In Western Association

Frank Barber, former Monroe pitcher, debuted for Rockford Friday against Bloomington in the Western Association. He struggled with wildness and nerves, allowing six bases on balls and a hit by pitch, contributing to Bloomington’s 1 0 victory.

Frank Barber Monroe Western Association Rockford Bloomington Prof Wal Company Tie Ita Hay Tille Wil Thomingtons

May Have Beet Sugar Plant Planned in County

Rockford businessmen organized a consortium led by Atay W. Brown with B. Bathe and Wy. Woodrit to raise beets for experimental sugar production. They expect a beet sugar plant may be built near Lilt city, with local farmers engaged through Prmiatt as superintendent. Madison attorney PML Wiehe represents the city.

Rockford W. Brown Woodrit Uett ATL Pml Wiehe Madison City

Military officers lack uniforms as state ships gear delays

Captain M C Durst and First Lieutenant Arthur Musselwan lead Go. H troops as officers procure uniforms while enlisted men receive state supplied attire. Lieutenant F C Phillips resigns his commitment at Stoughton and crew await gear before the next stage. The unit notes equipment shortages and waning morale while preparations for a local celebration proceed.

M.C. Durst Arthur Musselwan Go. H Pas Courpany Lhisa F. C. Phillips Ing Stoughton Toot

Operation did not save him 13 year old dies after appendicitis

Frank Nyman son of Mr and Mrs Christ Nyman living two and a half miles east of Juda died Monday from appendicitis following a Sunday operation. He was 13. The funeral will be held tomorrow at noon. Burglars blow safe at Blanchardville store but flee with nothing missing. Contents valued at about $400. Suspects fled. officers caution.

Frank Nyman Bini Christ Nyman Juda Martin Monson Blanchardville

Heroes of Two Wars Honor Dead This Year

Memorial day plans in the city announce participation by Civil War veterans and the G A R post. An executive committee led by Henry Moehn will organize ceremonies at the cemetery with Col E B Woodman as orator and school children invited to attend.

O. F. Pinney Post Post Co. H Henry Moehn Alva Hare John Chanters A. & Douglas Thos. Luchsinger M. P. Maine Col. E. BE. Woodman St. Paul Monrot Monroe Ministerial Association

Great Water Carnival and Fireworks Display Plan

The water carnival committee announced an elaborate fireworks display on the 87th evening, detailing a plan submitted to the Vali Fireworks company. The general arrangements faced revisions with a more complex layout than initially planned, aiming for a grand city event.

Suiwattekee Bay Vali Fireworks Company

Louis Adelowish to Take a Bride in May Ceremony

Louis Adelowish, proprietor of the Lender, plans to wed Miss Eva Album of Chicago. The wedding is set for Sunday May 21 at 5 p m in Englewood St Louis with 500 invitations issued. The bride’s father Rabbi H Alluii and family reside in Chicago. the couple will reside on West Street after the ceremony.

Louis Adelowish Eva Album Chicago Englewood H. Alluui Anistead and 14Th Street Fair Boston Weat Street Washington

Wisconsin Weather Bulletin Reports Week Climate Trends

The Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes a slightly cooler weekly average than the prior period but about six degrees warmer than last year. Heavy frosts touched exposed areas on Wednesday while rainfall was generous and well distributed, with Jackson Whod and Portage counties receiving over two inches. Early seeding is done in southern and central counties, corn prep underway, potatoes planted, and pastures have grown well as stock returns. Fruit trees are already budding but largely less loaded than last year.

United States Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Wisconsin Jackson Whod Portage

Wisconsin Couple Weds in Rockford to Bypass Publication

A Wisconsin couple from Kenosha named Adam Greenwood and Mies Himush Anderson wed Monday in Rockford to avoid the five day publication clause of a new Wisconsin marriage law. They returned by train to Wisconsin after the ceremony.

Wisconsin Badger Illinois Adam Greenwood Mies Himush Anderson Kenosha Rockford Imme

Deeds Identified as Dubuque Wanted Man Arrested

Jo Deeds, arrested at Freeport, identified by Dubuque County Sheriff Ulsadenghield as the man wanted in Dubnatte. He was taken to jail. Deeds had been in the area a few days, and a youth aided the arrest.

Jo. Deeds Freeport Ulsadenghield Dubuque Deeds Youtus Agian

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maria C. Brehm Temprance Judi Tschudy Becker Tyman Janesville Ministerial Association Solhudy—Burgy Barber Farnuts Uewarttel Uit Aed Heroes OF Illinoia Gretne Green Log Man
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