German Insurance Firm to Retire After San Francisco Loss
The German Fire Insurance Company of Freeport plans to retire from business after reinsurance with the Royal of Liverpool. San Francisco quake losses exceed five million dollars, threatening liquidity despite 60 cent settlements and capital increases. The Royal will assume outstanding liabilities and continue policy coverages as the German winds down.
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Chicago
Freeport
Royal of Liverpool
San Francisco
United States
the Royal
The
Royal
San Fancisco
Fred Gund
Law Brothers
Gund
Philadelphia
Etter & Treat
Wisconsin
Westchester Fire Insurance Company
New York
Couple Licensed to Wed in Monroe and Adams
Richard McGuire of Monroe and Lizzie Mullen of Adams obtained a marriage license confirming their intent to wed.
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Richard McGuire
Monroe
Lizzie Mullen
Adams
May Play Off Tie Between Freshmen Seniors Teams
The interclass football tie between freshmen seniors and sophomores juniors ends even after two games. City students and residents demand a playoff this week after school. Witnesses say no better home contests have occurred, full crowds expected.
Becker Swears Out Complaint On Criminal Libel
Emery A. Odell editor of The Times was summoned before Justice Ruegger on criminal libel charges sworn by Judge Becker over statements that fees from the county court were not turned over while he drew full salary. Venue changed to Justice Luchsinger with a 9 o'clock hearing set. Colin Wright for defendant A. S. Douglas for complainant.
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Emery A. Odell
the Times
Edw. Ruegger
J. M. Becker
Thomas Luchsinger
Colin W. Wright
A. S. Douglas
Sickness and Death Touch Local Community News
JuUDA Mrs. Lee Legler remains ill at her parents’ home after a visit. Mrs. Kate Collins learns of her son’s death in a streetcar collision while he served as motorman. Funeral planned at his Pennsylvania home. Neighbors report broken windows from stone throwing. Gilbert Newman sold his farm to Will Timm. German church held quarterly meeting with a Thanksgiving program planned.
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Lee Legler
Kate Collins
Pennsylvania
Frank Myers
John Krider
A. Williams
Dr. Sutherland
Albany
Wisconsin Horse Breeding Bulletin No 141 Ready for Distribution
The Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station announces Bulletin No 141 The Horse Breeding Industry of Wisconsin. It is 160 pages, profusely illustrated, and includes a complete stallion owners directory. It reviews stallion service law effects, suggests amendments, and aims to spark statewide discussion. requests postal requests for copies. The T H G girls meet Miss Lola Wells this evening.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Wisconsin
Agricultural Experiment Station
Madison
Wis
Fees Debate in Green County Court Over Judge Becker
County board argues county judge with fixed 1800 yearly salary cannot collect fees. Readings show disputes over fees from estates, certifications, and guardianships, and on marriage license dispensations. The issue centers on whether collected fees belong to the county or to the judge and may prompt further inquiry.
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Becker
A. D
Register of Deeds
Green County
Mortuary Notices From Freeport Area
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gustave Brunkow of Clarno dies after twelve hours. Mrs Jane Eyrick of 97 Adams St Freeport sudden death after knitting factory shift. Her last words spoke of meeting her son killed in the Philippines. Mrs Vashti Headstream 75 dies in county asylum. body shipped to Madison. John Phillips died in asylum custody. body sent to Brodhead. Mrs Malachi Horan 69 dies in Brooklyn township. six children survive. services in Albany and burial at Calvary cemetery.
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Gustave Brunkow
Clarno
Freeport Bulletin
Jane Eyrick
Daniel Eyrick
Adams Street
Exchange Street
Philippine Islands
Eyrick
Center County
Monroe
Wis
Freeport
Charles H. Eyrick
Mr. Eyrick
Mrs. Eyrick
John Phillips
County Insane Asylum
Brodhead
Malachi Horan
Brooklyn Township
Mary Kleckner
Kansas
John Horan
Will Horan
Thomas Horan
Brooklyn
Albany
Calvary Cemetery
Carroll Bros. closes out Michigan apples this week
Only a few Michigan apples remain at Carroll Bros to be closed out this week at 2.25 and 2.50 per barrel to make room for stock arriving next week.
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Michigan
Carroll Bros
Wanted Fifty Horses For Market Price
Advertiser MAX JOSEPH seeks fat healthy horses for shipment and offers the highest market price. He will be at Fred Ross' livery stable on Saturday November 24 for buyers to bring their best horses.
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Fred
New Insurance Firm Talk Sparks Freeport Reorganization
In Freeport a conference of prominent men backed plans to create a new fire insurance company or reorganize the German company after San Francisco losses are paid. Royal Insurance personnel arrive, staffing shifts occur, and a future reorganization or new venture could form, with stock values collapsing for German shareholders.
Ben Hur ends December 8 at Chicago Auditorium
General Wallace's Ben Hur closes December 8 after a long Chicago run by Klaw & Erlanger. Booking limits in Boston and New York force withdrawal. Milward Adams, director, opens remaining seats November 19 with a Thanksgiving matinee at 2 30 p m and 2 0 p m shows on Wednesday and Saturday. W A Durst arrives from Minneapolis to visit relatives.
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General Wallace
Klaw & Erlanger
Chicago
Boston
New York City
Wallace
Milward Adams
County Accounts and Indigent Relief Estimates
Committee finds jailor and circuit court fees due N S Durst totaling 1904 30 and approves payment. Reports indigent soldiers fund and county farm expenses with proposed levies for sheriff fees 1500 00 poor and insane 15000 00 temporary aid 2000 00 indigent soldiers 2000 00 salaries 100 00. Total levies and appropriations plus disbursement balances listed for four accounts.
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N. S. Durst
Édtebtapekie” Bee
J. D. Honeywell
B. L. Rolfe
Arnold Bennett
Jesse D. Honeywell
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Juuda
T. H.G
Lola Wells
Mortuary Record
Brunkow
Headstream
Horan
TALK
Royal Insurance Company
Ben-Hur
Chicago Auditorium
W. A. Durst
Minneapolis
Mr. Durst
Minnesota Loan and Trust Co
Committee On Sheriff’s Accounts
Pol Elk
H Beenew Sake Lee J. W. Stover
Browntown
John Dick
Fred K. Hefty
Isaac Brobst
Times
Eee
Ee Ee Ee Ee
W. B. Monroe
W. B. Gnagi
Geo. Seiler
N. A. Loofbourow
G. Bear Cee
R. B. Clark Sore
Py. En
Treas
R. C. Whitcomb
Fred Ties
Wm. Ferguson
J. C. Baker
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