Alley Fight Sparks Council Clash Over North End Alley
The Second ward alley controversy resumes at the Monroe council meeting. Mayor Ludlow orders Street Commissioner Nance to file and open the north end despite opposition from Alds Shriner Blumer Trickle and Regez. Dr. R B Clark attacks park use for a tennis court while defending property rights and public benefit.
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Ludlow
Nance
Ald
Karlen
Natty
Jones
Shriner
Blumer
Trickle
Regez
R. B. Clark
Monroe
Clark
Ald. Nalty
Nalty
Dr. Clark
Alds
Guardian battle over Kenyan boy sparks legal clash
Judge J M Becker argues for jurisdiction in a guardianship dispute involving a state ward's placement with E W Bushnell, claiming contract rights between the state board and Bushnell bind the arrangement. The state contends the court lacks authority and warns against undermining agreements and the rights of parties involved in dependent child placements.
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J. M. Becker
State Board of Control
E. W. Bushnell
Bushnell
Board of Control
Becker
Hyomei Treatment Promised For Catarrh Relief
An advertisement urges readers to use Hyomei for catarrh with offensive breath and throat pain. It claims the remedy is inhaled to reach all respiratory parts and kill germs. The complete outfit costs $1.00 and Trakenbrod's Pharmacy offers a money back guarantee if the claims are not met.
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Hyomei
Trakenbrod
Ballot and Capitol Plans Face Key Committee Votes
Madison May 23 The Assembly debated abolishing the straight ticket circle with the Petterson bill preserving the top circle. The measure passed 59 26 after an amendment. Senate capitol committee backs extending Capitol Park to the lake for 1 600 000 mortgage deal. Mortgage tax debate rises as income tax moves cloud mortgage taxation prospects.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Petterson
Committee On Elections For Amendment
Senate Committee On
Capitol and Grounds
Capitol Park
Committee On Claims
Senate
Committee On Taxation
Tax Commission
Blow on head injures Clarno youth at fence work
Willie Hartwig, 20, of Clarno, was struck on the head by a loosened wire stretching apparatus while stringing a fence. He suffered a brain hemorrhage and lost consciousness for about an hour. By this morning he showed signs of improvement. He is the son of Andrew Hartwig.
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Willie Hartwig
Clarno
Andrew Hartwig
Correction Denies Profane Language at Opened Alley Hearing
The notice states that Dr. Clark’s statement to the council is corrected and denies any profane or improper language by Alderman Nalty. It affirms in Mrs. Louis Weber and Miss Olive Eley presence that language used was proper.
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Clark
Ald. Nalty
Louis Weber
Monroe County Ties bill stalls amid regional clash
The Brodhead Register reports that a bill authorizing Judge Becker to hold court in Brodhead faces indefinite postponement. Monroe attorneys oppose arguing no public need while Janesville lawyers would gain business. supporters say no county cost. Backers blame sponsor inaction and lack of committee advocates.
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Monroe
Becker
Brodhead
Ties
Janesville
Green County
Judiciary Committee
Brodhead Register
Open Air Living Advised For Tuberculosis Patients
The Illinois State Medical Society in Rockford urges consumptives to live outdoors in their own climate. Avoid long stays in warm climates and overdrugging. Tuberculosis should be cured in its incipiency with no fixed cure time.
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Illinois State Medical Society
Rockford
Infant child of Burringtons dies at Browntown
Mortuary record notes the infant of Mr. and Mrs. David Burrington died yesterday in Browntown.
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David Burrington
Browntown
Orino Laxative Syrup Endorsed for Women and Children
The mild Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is recommended for women and children due to its pleasant taste and gentle action. It aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without causing nausea or gripping, unlike pills and ordinary cathartics. West Side Drug Store urges customers to remember Orino and refuse substitutes.
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West Side Drug Store
Humpty Dumpty at Turner Opera House May 29
Saville Humpty Dumpty company led by Johnnie McDonald brings pantomime with a strong cast of metropolitan entertainers, chorus of young ladies, original songs and high quality acts. Scenic, mechanical and electrical effects praised as marvelous. Prices 25 cents to 1 dollar.
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Saville Humpty Dumpty Company
Johnnie McDonald
Turner Opera House
Monticello News Roundup and Local Updates
Eugene Wright, former Monticello resident and brother of the late E F Wright, died in Chicago from a disease complication. A horse frightened by noise caused Henry Elmer to fracture his right leg above the ankle. Mrs M L Barney plans a summer farm stay in Roberts to River Falls area. Margaret Byrne, from Monroe, visits her daughter and will tour Artesian South Dakota with relatives. J H Theiler Edw Wittner and A B Comstock of Montello Rifle Club returned from Charleston SC after the international school event. they did not win major prizes but enjoyed the trip and Jamestown exposition.
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Eugene Wright
Monticello
E. F. Wright
Chicago
Henry Elmer
Oswald Elmer
Frank Milbrandt
M. L. Barney
Roberts
St. Croix County
Mr. Barney
River Falls
Barney
Margaret Byrne
Monroe
Allie Byrne
Artesian
S. D
Geo. Decker
Juda
J. H. Theiler
Edw. Wittner
A. B. Comstock
Charleston
S. C
Jamestown Exposition
Cardinal Officers Elected By Local Club
The Cardinal club elected officers last evening with John E. Coonen as president and Arthur Benkert as vice president. Ray Fitzgibbons was named secretary, Arthur Stauffacher treasurer, and W. E. Trukenbrod Louis Ross and Richard Gibbons selected to the board of directors.
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Cardinal Club
John E. Coonen
Arthur Benkert
Ray Fitzgibbons
Arthur Stauffacher
W. E. Trukenbrod
Louis Ross
Richard Gibbons
Real Estate Transfers in Brodhead and Monroe Townships
Real estate deeds show David Gomber selling two Brodhead lots to Mary E. Cole for 400 dollars and Emma L. Smith selling two Brodhead lots to Emele A. O. Schulzint for 1 dollar. Other transfers include Christian Henne selling 6 acres in Monroe Township for 1,300 dollars, M C Durst sheriff selling 9 acres in Washington for 2 dollars, Amanda H. Douglas selling two blocks in Brodhead for 900 dollars, Regula Zweifel selling 120 by 8 foot lot in Monticello for 100 dollars, and Henry B. Schultz selling a Monroe lot for 1,250 dollars.
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David Gomber
Mary E. Cole
Brodhead
Emma L. Smith
Emele A. O. Schulzint
Christian Henne
Henry F. Rinehardt
Monroe Township
M. C. Durst
H. F. Franke
Washington
German moves harness shop to Wells livery barn
John D. German relocates his harness business from the east side of the square to the east room of the H. E. Wells livery barn. He will occupy the space that was formerly a blacksmith shop and invites old patrons and friends to visit his new quarters.
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John D. German
H. E. Wells Livery Barn
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Icke
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Payne and
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Jas. M. Hall
Jac. Kundert
East Street
Emerson Street
Chambers Street
Thomas Luchsinger
O. F. Pinney Post
A. F. Lichtenwalner
Clark Drug Co
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Macomb Sewer Pipe Co
Coleman
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Illinois Central
Merchant Street
Hawthorn Corner
St. Victor’s Church
Committee On Water and Lights
Frank Fralch
Sam Jackson
Jack Leehey
Henry Erhardt
Hinckley
George Street
F. B. Luchsinger
Fred T. Burke
Rock
Luchsinger
Sewer Committee
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Ald. Bauman
Kenyon Bay
Times
Capitol and Grounds Committee
the Times
Olive Eley
Illinois
Mortuary Record
Burrington
Humpty-Dumpty
Saville Company
Monticello Messenger
Amanda H. Douglas
John B. Lyons
Pierce
Regula Zweifel
Leonard Blum
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