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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
5
The council plans to enforce the dog license ordinance after a Tuesday meeting. Special Officer F F Babler reported twenty five owners had not complied, with some willing to pay and others refusing. Prosecutions will proceed while four new sidewalks were ordered.
East orders raising coal prices by twenty five cents to eight dollars ninety four cents per ton as shortages and transport limits push costs up for both anthracite and bituminous. Monroe dealers kept old price, but upcoming rise, plus possible Thanksgiving increase, pressures buyers. Burr Sprague of Brodhead presides over Speich vs Weiss case. Jeffries and Wright for defense, Douglas and Sherron for plaintiffs. Chas S Young builds a new sidewalk on Fourth ward residence. John Weekerly and Nottie Derhke licensed to wed. D3 Young plans winter return to Alabama farm. Mrs Young may join.
Ulrich Seber, preparing to start business in Clarno, suffered a serious injury when a ladder slipped while he climbed to the second floor of his new house. He fell about sixteen feet into the cellar, breaking a bone in his left shoulder. De Moyer treated the fracture.
Green county probate court will create a large indexed record book of guardians and trustees for estates to monitor annual reports. It will list guardian name, estate, appointment and dates with up to 1083 blanks, and mark delinquent custodians for court action. Delinquents will be notified and sheriff service may follow after 30 days.
The Woman's club held its first meeting of the year at G A B hall with fair attendance. Mrs B S Manning was newly elected president. The October 18 program features Map Studies Legends and The Dreyfus Case by Miss Harriet Corsi. Other papers cover ancient Italy and Rome, with several members presenting topics. The 1809 191 calendar was distributed, outlining thirteen literary programs plus two entertainments.
The versatile artist Maro combines necromancy and music, painting and magic. His hands, delicate yet strong, manipulate cards, paint scenes of Spain, and animate performers with skilled precision. A regular routine of exercise preserves his nimble fingers for violin, piano, and conjuring feats.
Janesville boy William Pankhurst aged about sixteen pointed a loaded rifle at his companion John McCarthy during a Saturday gathering and pulled the trigger. The shot fractured McCarthy’s jaw and knocked out several teeth as the weapon discharged.
A long calendar outlines twenty three trial actions in Green County Circuit Court next week. Key matters include Monroe Water Works vs City of Monroe over tax disputes, along with damage claims for sidewalk injuries and several criminal cases. The calendar names juries, attorneys, plaintiffs, and defendants for each action.
Farmers around the outskirts of town claim they were owed over $3,200 by the Wisconsin Milk company led by E J Monthan. Creditors seek attachments in Chicago while farmers report years of trust and shipments despite promises to pay. Meanwhile a Wisconsin Eastern Star convention in Janesville plans a reception for about two hundred delegates with supper and formal program.
Brodhead man Atwood, jailed after robbing his brother in law’s home, appeared before Judge Edward Luegger following recapture from Freeport. He pleaded guilty to burglary as a grand jury indictment looms, with potential sentencing to follow based on the judge’s decision. Local investigators pursued the case, detailing the arrest and forthcoming actions.
Rival yachts faced a chaotic day as the Columbia led at times and the Shamcock appeared ahead at others before officials halted the race. Reported positions shifted with minutes apart as ships closed in, yet the contest was ultimately called off.
A garbled school era piece warns of boys drawn from class to questionable conduct. It references teachers, vigilant parents, and a ritual tied to badges noting names in a vest pocket as youths drift from proper behavior toward troubling influences.
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