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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1900

Page

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Funeral for Mrs Techudy to Be Held at St John’s Church

Sad affliction visits a large family as Mrs. Fred Techudy dies at home after Féptivaemia following the birth of a two week old son. Born May 21 1858 she leaves nine of her own children, six foster children, a husband, mother, seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral planned for Thursday afternoon at St John’s Evangelical Church.

Fred Techudy Savoy Techudyig Tsuhudy Urania Doehring Fuca Dife Genga St. John’s Evangelical Church

Wisconsin Telephones Shares Boost Capital to Five Million

At a Milwaukee meeting, Wisconsin Telephone company shareholders approved raising capital stock from 8.8 million to 5 million and directors authorized using the extra capital. Plans include at least 1 million next year to enhance underground Milwaukee lines and new exchange buildings statewide. Erie Telephone controls the Wisconsin property and Bell system interests in central states.

Wisconsin Telephone Company Milwaukee Erie Telephone Company Wisconsin WES George B. Perham Lowell Mass James H. Miller Henry C. Payne Charles Pfister Frank Bigelow B. K. Miller Jesse Simns Watertown Erie Company Bell Telephone Systems Central States Wlll, U United States

Wreck at Madison Injures Milwaukee Road crew

A Milwaukee road freight train colliding with a switch engine near Lake Monona injured two crewmen. Engineer A G Orvis, the Prairie du Chien division veteran, had a leg crushed and may lose it. Fireman Michael Kern suffered a crushed foot. The other crew escaped unharmed. Also noted is B F Mitchell moving his family to town and a WCTU meeting with Mrs G Stearhe Friday at 2:30.

Madison Portage Milwaukee Road Lake Monopa A.G. Orvis Michael Kern Orvis Ths Prairie du Chien Divison

Bliss in Prospect and Patchen Hayford Wedding Notices

Miss Clara B. Schmid and Peter G. Wells of this city plan to marry December 4 at Aspin Col Elopement details note Schmid’s Colorado trip and Wells’ family ties The couple intend to stay in the west till spring The Patchen Hayford notice reports Nathan A Patchen of Albany and Martha A Hayford of Janesville to wed at 8 p m on Thursday Nov 20 at the bride’s home officiated by Rev W A Hall The groom owns a farm near Albany and will take his bride

Clara B. Schmid Peter G. Wells Aspin Col Schmid Colorado Jas. Budge Eugene Minenberg Mra. Hodge Mr. Wells Ed. Wells Mra Josh Hayford Nathan A. Patchen Albany Martha A. Hayford Janesville W. A. Hall Court Street M. E Patchen

Plague of Insects Invades Homes in Fall Weevil Surge

The red backed weevil, seen in large numbers this fall, now infests interior spaces. It moves from window screens to ceilings and bedrooms, breeding rapidly in out of the way corners. The pest proves as persistent as a cockroach and as prolific as a bad bug, challenging housewives to remove them.

Official Wisconsin vote sets McKinley and Ly Polletta records

The official Wisconsin tally shows McKinley with 295 298 votes and Ly Polletta with 108 784, the largest pluralities in state history. Bryan 159 901, Bohmrich 160 674, La Follette 284 420, Wooley 10 084, Deba 7 084, Maloney 581. Total votes 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.

Wisconsin McKinley Ly Polletta Bryan Bohmrich la Follette Wooley Deba Maloney Social Labor Ibe

Soldier James Albert Albers Dies in City Home

James Albert Albers aged eighty four died at his sister Mrs. T. J. Haton’s home at 1240 Sunday after six weeks in the city. Born in Mt. Eaton Ohio he settled in Rockford in 1868 and worked in contracting. He served in Co I Missouri Volunteer Infantry. Remains were taken to Rockford for burial with C. F. Pinney post pallbearers and G. L. Nevins post taking charge at Rockford. Also noted: Mrs. Wan Flanigan died Sunday at her son James Flanigan’s in the town of Alums aged sixty eight. husband predeceased.

Rovidord G. L. Nevins Ascoaued Albert Mt. Eaton Ohio Tie Rockford Co. I Missouri Volunteer Infantry Lanigan Wan. Flanigan James Flanigan Alums

Wisconsin Weather Forecast From Weather Bureau

Today forecast for Wisconsin shows generally fair conditions with Wednesday and Thursday mild. North winds increase bringing fresh air. Calvin Morse reports a notable weather event at Belleville with upending conditions.

Wisconsin Weather Bureau Calvin Morse Belleville

Notice On Campaign Expense Reports Faces December Deadline

In Green county only two candidates appear to have filed campaign expense accounts. John Lewis and R. Holeyrand show modest totals but many candidates have not yet reported to the secretary of state or register of deeds. The law requires all state and congressional candidates to file by December 6, with penalties of 100 to 500 dollars for noncompliance.

John Lewis Register of Deeds R. ‘. Holeyrand Green County Lewis Foots R. T. Holcomb Glee Club Secretary of State

He's a Bachelor No More in Cadiz Nuptials

Richard DuBois married Misa Lucretia Crago at 10 Sunday morning in the home of Willard T. Silverman with Justice Ruegger performing the ceremony. The private marriage followed a license secured Saturday and a judge Becker order setting aside True marriage law restrictions. The couple will reside on Clinton street in the Third ward as Mr. DuBois begins housekeeping.

Richard DuBois Misa Lucretia Crago Cadiz Willard T. Silverman Hdn Ruegger du Bois Becker Clinton Street Third Ward DuBois

CAPITAL CITY PHONE FIGHT PROMISES BATTLE OF RATES

Bell Telephone prepares to accommodate about 2000 patrons in the capital city and has invested heavily in building and conduits. The Dane County Company serves around 1100 patrons and negotiates five year contracts with monthly rates of 110 for residences and 200 for business houses. Rumor says Bell may offer a 75 cent residence rate. W I Diffenbaugh, Freeport traveler, visited the city on his birthday and noted his friends failed to notice.

Bell Telephone Company

Inspect Three Rural Mail Routes Near Monroe

J Walker of Boscobel, rural free delivery supervisor, arrived Monday to inspect three proposed Monroe routes. He and Hype Booth reviewed Jefferson Twin Grove routes, then Jordan and Washington township paths. If approved, five new rural routes will be established, despite possible conflict with a Juda route backed by Congressman Cooper.

J. Walker Boscobel Monroe Jefferson Twin Grove Jordin Township Washington Township Walker Juda Cooper

LIFE TIME JACK KNIFE CARVINGS ON DISPLAY

L. F. Ames of this city exhibits carved animals at Winelow mid winter fair December 17 to 28. After the fair the collection goes to Chicago to be housed by a syndicate as a museum of world animals birds fishes and insects from prehistoric to present times. The fifty years work with a jack knife includes over a thousand pieces true to nature carved without paint using knife technique to express faces.

L. F. Anes Twill Winelow Des Chicago Ames

War taxes to be reduced by congress session

Congress faces a broad move to repeal many war taxes driven by revenue surplus and lower expenditures. Telegrap h and express stamps face attack as unfair burden on newspapers and buyers. Beer tax likely cut in half. stock brokers expected to keep stamps due to profits from the prosperity post election.

Congress Telegraph Express Slue

Resolutions on Death of Nellie F Dodge by St Omar Star

The St Omar chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star adopted resolutions mourning the death of Nellie F Dodge, beloved matron. They extend sympathy to her husband and motherless children, praise her womanly character and noble life, and request publication in city papers and recording in the minutes.

St. Omar Order of the Eastern Star Nellie F. Dodge Nellis Dodge St Qoumrelapter

Death of W. W. Hodges Prompts Lodge Resolutions

Monroe lodge No. 72 I. O. O. F. met to mark the death of W. W. Hodges. The body of the deceased was eulogized and condolences extended to his family and the community. A funeral day reading conveyed mournful lines about loss and remembrance and honor to his memory.

Monroe Lodge W. W. Hodges W. W. Hodes Thrwitley Joss Uly Shark Alg Dupes Josep Woon Lyen Ealm

Late Joseph White Honored by Knights of the Globe

Gen J M Rusk garrison No 4 Knights of the Globe Monroe holds funeral tribute to Sir Knight Joseph White. Resolutions praise his loyalty honesty and justice while expressing sympathy to his wife and family. The roll includes Suror Schanes Meytrater and other committee members.

J. M. Rusk Garsion Knights of the Globe Joseph White Gen. J. MT. Rusk Garrison Wwe wMidley

Run At A Profit The Racine County Insane Asylum Gain

The Racine county insane asylum reports a net gain of 46706 for the past year. It houses 23 patients with 8 percent from Racine county and 2 from Kenosha county. Jesse Monrs, formerly on the Sentinel Leader at Warren, returns home and becomes a compositor on The Times.

Racine County Insane Asylum Racine County Kenosha County Jesse Monrs Sentinel Warren the Times

City People To Have Mail By Carriers

Monroe eyes free mail delivery next year as three new rural routes are approved boosting postoffice receipts toward the $10,000 threshold. Route agents, bonds posted, carriers named for Jefferson, Twin Grove, Jordan areas, with inspections continuing in nearby farming districts.

Monroe

Charlotte Perkins Stetson a New England figure of reform

Portrait of Charlotte Perkins Stetson describing her lineage from Lyman Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe, her intellect and wit, and her multi skilled life as writer, designer, cook, and storyteller. The piece honors her empathy, satire, and leadership among reformers while noting her humble origins and practical talents.

Charlotte Perking Stetson Lyman Beecher Harriet Beecher Stowe Henry Ward Beecher New England Old England Ibis Hartford Genn Charlotte Perking

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred Fred Techudy Happy Home B. F. Mitchell Gifford & Mitchell Inda Martin Hongs Jackson Street Willa Mra. G. ©. Stearhe Aspin, Col Qld Bachelor Lucretia Crago Capital City Bell Company W. I. Diffenbaugh Freeport J. P. Walker Jefferacy Jordan Washington L. F. Ames Segnon Eastern Star Pass Mellie F. Dodge Postofice Bondi Ag Harry Bangs Max Ruf J. ¥. Hogan Chas. Straweer Oscar Loepfy Mr. Walker Tuda Charlotte Perkins Stetson
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