Will of J. W. Norton Filed in Probate
The will of J. W. Norton, dated November 12, 1899, is filed in probate. Mrs Calvin Morse named beneficiary and fourteen heirs listed including Julia M. Gardiers, A. Gardner, and R. J. Morse. Provisions allot cash bequests and shares of estate to Morse and the sister’s children, with probate witnesses S. Hyde and Florence Fyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Chimvne Morse
Pegerts
Bonn
Morse
Hope Valley
R. J
Galvin Morse
Hyde
Florence Fyde Ato
Dr Miles Heart Cure Restores Health in Bedridden Patient
A bedridden patient with palpitations shortness of breath heart pain and ankle swelling reports relief after using Dr Miles Heart Cure. The testimonial mentions rapid recovery and renewed energy following the treatment.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Council Proceedings at Nov 9 1900 Meeting
Regular adjourned session held in council chamber with near quorum. Mayor Douglas presided. roll call showed all present except Maine and Gasser. Bills approved include Monroe Weekly Times printing and E H Considine repairs. Weighmaster report filed. Crossing petition referred to streets committee. Electric Light and Power bill returned for review. Adjourned after no further business.
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Council Cnamurr
Douglas
Alds
Maine and
Gasser
Biter & Treat
W. Wright
Monroe Weekly Times
Matas
Ives Sk
A. Lanz & Sons
J.W. Gardner
Hall
H. Considine
J. Benkert
Mechanic Street
Monroe Electric Light and Power Company
Bolender of Stephenson County Dies in Freeport
H W Bolender longtime Stephenson County circuit court clerk died at his Freeport home after a recent illness tuberculosis was his cause of death He was nearly 60 and survived by a wife and three children He helped found the Knights of the Globee and served as treasurer He will be buried Monday in Orangeville with a special train from Freeport to the funeral.
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Stephenson County
Freeport
H. W. Bolender
Stephensen County
Bush Medical College
Tle
Knights of the Globee
GAR
Orangeville
Dreeport
Ilinola Central i
Home saved from fire at Monticello residence
Fire damaged only the kitchen of Will Jordan’s Monticello home after a blaze started in the kitchen around 1144 Saturday. Monticello fire department answered and extinguished the flames, doing good work. Estimated loss about 100 dollars for logs.
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Will Jordan
Monticello
Federation Elects Officers At Wisconsin Convention
In Racine the state federation of Woman's clubs elected officers for the coming year with Mrs. H. M. Youmans of Waukesha as president, Mrs. E. P. Sawyer of Oshkosh as vice president, Mrs. Alicn Tay Brown of Milwaukee as recording secretary, and Mrs. Hannah White of La Crosse as corresponding secretary. The next convention site was referred to the executive committee. Delegates adjourned Friday evening, most traveling home on the train.
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State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Racine
H. M.youmans
Waukesha
E. P. Sawyer
Oshkosh
Alicn Tay ‘Brown
Milwaukee
Hannah White
la Cronge
Rough mix up football game ends in Warren win
The Freeport Democrat notes a poor quality match between Warren academy and Monticello, a 20 to 0 Warren victory amid rough play and crowd disorder. It also reports Thomas Perkins’s death from heart failure and October subscriber gains for Wisconsin Telephone Company and Krieg Telephone system.
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Freeport
Monticello
Warren
Freeport Democrat
Warren Academy
Monticellos
Grads
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Krieg Telephone System
Itelwles
Success of Etter's Effort in Green County Vote
The official returns show Robi A Etter, Republican county chairman, led a highly effective campaign in Green County. The county posted a 40 percent gain, the largest among reported counties, with strong cooperation from precinct partisans and disciplined organization. Etters management is credited with mobilizing voters and expanding the party's statewide influence.
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Green County
Robi. A. Etter
Mtter
Cronot
Vhuinian
Etter
Republican Party
Monroe High cancels football program due to poor results
The Monroe team ends its brief football career after a season of winless games. Players were discouraged by continued losses and the organization decided to cancel all remaining dates, citing the team’s low standard and unbright prospects.
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Monroe
Nane
Fai
Wisconsin man for cabinet positions in McKinley era
Wisconsin is expected to gain a cabinet post in President McKinley’s administration. Senators Spooner and Henry C. Payne are the leading possibilities, with a row of potential roles speculated and the other party likely to receive the remaining appointment.
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Wisconsin
McKinley
John C. Spooner
Henry C. Payne
Masonic Lodge Resolutions On Death Of Dr. Confer
The Masonic lodge adopted resolutions mourning the death of Dr. F. M. Confer. They praise his scholarship, integrity, and generous nature, note his active professional life, and express sorrow at his loss while affirming he remains honored in memory and in the profession. Also includes brief local items: Thanksgiving proclamation, a diphtheria impact on Lancaster schools, marriage license for Carrie Wolcott and IE Considine, a monument appropriation vote, and egg market notes.
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Masonic Lodge
F. M
F. M. Confer
Hyd
Ovineiny
Wis Howe
Luedegen
Ted
Guy, Scofield
Lancaster
Afiert Visco
Misa Carrie Wolcott
IE Considine
Rok County Board of Supervisors
Court House Park
Death claim saddens Happy Home family in Monroa
Mrs Nellie Dodge of 23 West avenue Monroa died after acute appendicitis led to abscess rupture and collapse. Husband Charles S Dodge survives with four children George Clark Helen J Leroy and Edward W. Wetherby kin and local officials attended the case. Funeral arrangements follow with Eastern Star involvement and extended family in Shullsburg Platteville Millbank and Beloit.
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Nellie. Dodge
West Avenue
Hannah A. Bennett
Shullsburg
Navy
Geo. E. Wetherby
Charles S. Dodge
Shelleburg
Monroa
George Clark
Helen J
Leroy
Edward W
Eastern Star
Josie Russell
Platteville
J. E. Truran
Millbank
Geo. B. Wetherby, Jr
Woman's Club Lecture Opens With Stephenson String Quartet
The Woman's club lecture course opens Friday evening with a concert by the Stephenson String Quartet led by Miss Lalla Stephenson and includes Miss Tisie Stephenson Clara Stephenson Mrs. Etta Hunter Stephenson and Wallace Brice Amsbary. The quartet members are praised for refined training and public favor. Amsbary, an accomplished humorist, brings strong backing from his years of public work. Reserved seats go on sale Wednesday at Wells Edelman’s.
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Woman's Club
Stephenson String Quartette
Lalla Stephenson
Tisie ‘Stephenson
Clara Stephenson
Etta Hunter- Stephenson
Wallace Brice Amshury
Wallace Bruce Amsbary
Mr. Amebary
Auch
Nat C. Goodwin
Wells & Edelman’s
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J. W. Norton
Mrs. Calvin Morse
Vite
Ratiges
C. Kuxdert Hardware CO
Rolles
Alb
Nave
Feveas
Secrist
H.C. Secris M.D. LL. B
Wisconsin St
Monroe Brewery
Adam Blumer
Bridgeport, Conn
Edward Trickle
Agt
Browntown
Wis
Spangler
Piotteer Gun Store
Aorgan & Wright Tires
Council Proceedings
Trnving
W. B. Caravine
Miteyri Pua
Federation
Wisconsin Woman's Clubs
Freeport Condemne
Monticello-Warren
Thomas Perkins
Doigeville
Coul
Badger State
Chas. S. Dodge
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