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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
8
Mrs R O Spear aged 45 dies at Chicago's Hanna Tan Hospital after a cancer battle begun Christmas week. Survived by husband and two daughters Cora and Jessie. Daughter Emily had moved from Chicago six years ago. cremation reportedly held Tuesday.
Dr F W Byers, chosen for chief marshal in the city Memorial day parade, cannot serve due to prior engagements. He will deliver Memorial day addresses elsewhere, speaking at Dakota on May 20 and at Winslow the following day, while remaining willing to spread his duties.
A teenager, son of William Shraack a farmer near Quecoon the Simon Davis Bees, died from injuries after horses belonging to his father trampled him in a field Monday. He went to call his father for supper when grazing horses charged and caused fatal internal injuries and broken ribs.
Surveyors report preparations advancing for an electric railway linking Mineral Point to Aughland via Mifflin. The plan, backed by unnamed financiers, targets regular traffic and freight to zinc works and amphuric acid plant at Mineral Point. Construction work to begin soon to meet rising industrial demand.
Thomas J Cunningham, noted horseman, secretly married Annie Deadlow in Freeport after obtaining a license. The couple traveled from Wisconsin, were wed by Fustlee WT Goldard, and remain in Freeport awaiting return home.
John E. Baker a veteran Milwaukee Road conductor died at his Freeport home at 3 50 AM Monday after a stroke of paralysis following months of ill health He had last worked on a trip between Freeport and Rock Island three weeks earlier He was born in Lancaster New Hampshire March 25 1862 and lived in Freeport for ten years after time in Rock Island Kansas and Milwaukee He is survived by his widow and son Rutne Cheney Baker of Freeport Burial was planned in Rock Island with railway union rites.
Green County druggists met at Ludlow to organize a county chapter of the National Association of Retail Druggists. W. F. Trudenbrod was named president with officers including W. F. Tinkenbrod as president, A. M. Bilis as vice president, A. F. Lichtenwalner as secretary, and W. D. Roberts as treasurer. The group will meet quarterly to discuss business and mutual interests. E. S. Helmstreit, secretary of the State Board of Pharmacy, was in town but did not join the organization.
The late Geo. South and Simon P. Lynch wills were filed for probate. Details show real estate valued at 2500 and personal property at 2000 in South’s will, with shared provisions for siblings and a life interest for a widowed sister. Lynch provisions favor his wife, with specified bequests to children and deductions for advances. A separate legal note mentions Albert Riggle vs Henry Richart in a separate civil action, and Wisconsin Telephone announces a new night rate of forty cents between this city and Chicago.
Go H. faces a stalled armory plan yet soldiers press for a new armory, even if built by the company. Major Stearns consulted adjutant general. Rhinelander Oconto armories cited at costs, with plans to gather dimensions and costs to shape a formal site and funding. If private funds fail, the company may issue stock to raise about 800. The goal remains a ready armory for Company H.
Registry records show Franklin Miller selling to Katie M. West a part of section 25 in Sylvester and other parcels. Emma Weber to George Strickner in Brodhead addition Monroe. Peter Guagi to Abner Drake 44 acres in Glaruo. Ineinda McCardle to Frank Lizar in Evans and Moulton addition Monroe. Bennett to Ella Bennett in Warren's Albany addition. Gravenor to Gottfried Burk 151 acres Mt Pleasant. Ione Phelps to George Crooks in Evans Eyans addition Monroe. Tone Phelps to Margareth Crooks Evans lot 4 Monroe. George E Helmstreet to Gottlieb Hartwick 108 acres sec 2 and 5 Sylvester Jefferson. B W Hamiston to Allison W Stout Monticello village. Daniel Wichser to F W Hamiston Monticello parcel.
A city records Patsy Griffin leaving Janesville for Minneapolis under guard. The police and guardian Capt W T Vankirk report his boarder cycle ends at the lockup. Griffin receives a train ticket and money to start anew while Rock county signals no further interest in his presence.
O. F. Pinney post GA R of Monroe city begins memorial day preparations. Executive committee names officers and committees, extends invitations to Woman’s Relief corps and soldiers. Rev G W Case to speak, and volunteers listed for salutes, decorations, and cemetery duties. Memorial Sunday events linked with Monroe Ministerial association and Wisconsin Odd Fellows lodge delegates.
A Mouros Fourth of July committee reports strong support for a guaranteed fund of at least 1200 dollars. Over 8000 has been subscribed so far to back the celebration with more progress expected as canvassing continues. Business leaders have largely signed on, and the committee plans attractions, sports, and a morning speech, with further appointments next week.
News from Wisconsin notes delegates traveling to Montreal for the Royal Arcanum Supreme Council session. The group represents 36 states and provinces and aims to secure a favorable convention for Milwaukee. Also mentioned is Rockford trolley day on June 1 and charity drives with rabbit fur donations. The Janesville G A R opposes a Memorial Day ball at UW Beloit athletics, calling it desecration, with university and college presidents protesting.
Robt M Lafollette declares his candidacy for governor after careful study of the race. He signals a campaign aligned with party harmony and will push Republican unity in support of the national ticket this year.
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