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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1899

Page

5

Wedding of Catharine Ball to Mr McCaffery at Ball Home

The Ball home hosted a noon wedding for Miss Catharine Ball and Mr McCaffery in an autumnally decorated setting. Relatives attended as the couple exchanged ring vows in a green vine bower, followed by a generous breakfast and display of wedding gifts. The bride, a Monroe resident, is active in youth and church work. the groom works for the state board of control in Madison. They depart for Madison over the Milwaukee road and will be at 218 Lake Street after November 1.

H. L. Ball Catharine Ball Mr. McCaffery Avidante O'Ellock Roy Dempsey Monroe Thas Yong People M. E. Church Epworth Teague Sroom James McCaffery State Board of Control Madigan

Mystery of Hanson and Atwood jail break remains unsolved

The fugitives Hanson and Atwood eluded capture near Monroe. Hanson retained a roll of money, while about 5000 dollars is held in trust for Atwood at Bod’s head. Authorities note their escape, lack of proper notice to the sheriff, and possible continued flight.

Hanson Atwood Monroe Brodshead Sharif

Organizing a New Swiss Colony in Virginia

J C Zimmerman of New Glarus plans a large religious Swiss colony in Virginia. He will move there after selling his New Glarus property as 1 400 acres mountain land is purchased. Leaders, previously involved in Oregon Washington and Montana ventures, seek a sizable, unified settlement with adherents of a new religious movement.

J. C. Zimmerman Glarus Virginia Zimmerman New Glarus Oregon Washington Montana

Hobo Confessed Confederate Past in Jail Break Plot

Sheriff Gardner traced a jail break to a hardware dealer named G B Lahr who allegedly sold steal saws used by Hanson and Atwood. A mysterious “dummy” who shuffled money and played dumb aided the escape, with saws and a revolver purchased last Tuesday. Suspects fled after release, leaving no trace.

Gardner G. B. Lahr Juda Hardware Hanson and Atwood Anmmy Ilarson Marshe Blunt Jadi Buiing Juda Hanson

Sawed Away Bars Free Two Prisoners In Escape

The Green County jail reported two inmates Henry Hanson and Fred C Atwood escaped early Sunday by sawing away inside and outside bars using two steel saws found hidden in the jail. A $100 reward was offered for capture, with details of the escape and subsequent police searches across the county.

Harry Hanson Fred C. Atwood Green County Hangon Atwood George Raubler Chas N. Simons Barry Gardner Hanson Thaien Hardaware Allwood Brodhead Gardney Gottlieb Beller Gardner Woodford

Fragmented Descriptions of Two Suspects and Deputies Reported

The note lists Hanson a 2 year old with 14 inch height and 15 pounds, blue eyes and a new dirt diagonal cloth suit, plus Atstood a 21 year old with 5 foot 4 body, 160 to 165 pounds, stooped posture, speech slurring, broken tooth, dark hair and complexion in salt and pepper oat outfit. Eight deputies were out today with no definite information.

Hanson Wight Candy Ewnpleston Smuth Dirk Shuey Eli Derby Atstood Big Temple

War clouds increase and getting blacker

Londox Out reports confirming from South African points that Boers have crossed the border within a forty eight hour period as they claimed under a notification. A late dispatch from Mirter marttzburg states intense excitement there with armed Boer invaders entering by an important assault at Cumdy slough.

Londox Mirtermarttzburg Nutil Cumdy Slough

Deal Falls Through In Richards Stock Purchase

John L. Hirsig’ s bid to buy Richards stock ab venti fically failed as parties reached a mutual agreement to cancel the transfer. The price would have been above appraisement, which Hirsig argued was too high. He held the store three days, was in the city this morning, then left for Milwaukee to arrange a move and retain his road position, planning to travel as before from Mason City.

John L. Hirsig Richards Hireig Milwaukee Mason City

Active troop movements in South Africa continue

London reports ongoing troop movements in South Africa. Laigh's Neck pass, once a scene of a British victory in January, is now occupied by the loars, indicating continued military activity in the region.

London Oal South Africa Laigh's Neck Drysentery

Quiet Home Wedding Unites Patterson and Rublespatl

Miss Nellie Patterson and Mr Georgy Ruble were wed in a private ceremony at the Patterson home with Rev J A Beller officiating. Few friends attended and a simple reception followed before the couple departed for Milwaukee where Ruble is employed by the Milwaukee road.

Nellie Patterson Georgy Ruble Mihwaukee Stephen Patterson Fourth Ward Tuewlay J. A. Beller Milwaukee Milwaukee Road

Unclear local report on a pickpocket incident persons

Fragmentary Sheboygan dispatch mentions Sherry Bucher Depts Brasire and Fred Atgoud with Harry Tharean linked to a pickpocket escape. Readable names appear amid garbled words near Monroe and Gidl. County references Mouils STENT appear unreliable. precise details cannot be confirmed.

Sherry Bucher Depts Brasire Fred Atgoud Sedfenn Dims Alugy S Harry Tharean Ai Ilfyret Voi Gidl Monroe Gohburg Mouils Stent

Court Grants Non-Suit Motions In Two Civil Cases

The court granted non-suit motions in two cases leaving one adjourned until Monday. In the Lusplae Whitman matter a non-suit was granted to defendant’s attorney M. G. Jeffirs. The Cohen-Witelo case also adjourned with no matters before the jury. A separate suit involving Abraham and Catharine Whitman occurred on a Clarno farm in 1808 resulting in a verdict for damages of 10000 against Mrs Bussulin and her family for injuring Frits Busjubn's eye with a dangerous fork. the court granted a non-suit to the defendants. The trial then adjourned to Monday with jurors and witnesses released until then.

Geren Comnuty Whitman M. G. Jefftrs Cohen-Witelowith Abraham Whitman Catharine Whitmen Clarno Orangeville Fatus Busselin Whitman's Writs Ste Plantiff Alonzo A. Drake Guardian Ad, Litem Frits Buejala Venice Rea Jerk W. Rodevigk Bork Andrea Juin Zefler Cilivone United States Moutoey

Died of paralysis era obituary fragment

Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Mrs Amma with references to family and locations. The text mentions West Toraday, Aven Wet and Mee Scleon, and individuals linked to Gratiot. Details are incomplete but indicate a death by paralysis and kinship notices.

Amma West Toraday Narndtag Chriahinsen Oise Aer Lely Kelis

Fragmentary Local Notice on Minted Pens and Dates

A garbled OCR fragment references minted items or appellations and a day in a locality. It lacks clear subjects, dates, or organizations, leaving the action and outcome unreadable.

New Biographical Work for Rock Wisconsin Beers Co

A biographical volume on prominent Greene County residents is planned by Beers Co soliciting support from public spirited citizens. The work aims to preserve local history with accurate personal narratives, celebrating past and present leaders for future generations.

and Rock Wisconsin VTE Beers Co Greis Bein Chico

Milwaukee Road officials visit Mineral Point division

Superintendent H B Earling leads Milwaukee Road officials on a two hour tour of the Mineral Point division. The party from Janesville included W B Henricky Campbell and other Milwaukee officials. They inspected bridges, noted improvements, and had dinner at the Ludlow before departing west at 4 oclock.

Barling The Milwaukee Road Mineral Point Divsion Newton Domchildie Milwaukee Mineral Point Division Janesville Ludlow West H. B. Earling W. B. Henvicky A. D. Campbell J. W. Divdert J. C. Fox

Odd Fellows Elect Officers at Wisconsin Encampment

The fifty second annual session of the Grand Encampment of the Wisconsin Independent Order of Odd Fellows closed in Janesville with officers elected: W. T. Flash Madison as patriarch, John T. Pulion Whitewater grand high priest, J. G. Hutchinson Janesville grand denner hero, L. G. C. Bobnes Barron as grand scribe, William Humphreys Watertown grand treasurer, B. H. Kohorn Stevens Point grand junior warden, A. L. Whitman Appleton grand representative, W. Chiesen Oshkosh frater for three years, W. F. Noyes Beaver Dam trustee for two years. Chippens Falls chosen for the new entering price.

Wisconsin Independent Order of Odd Fellows Janesville W. T. Flash Madison Mto John T. Pulion Whitewater J. G. Hutchinson Wandong A. L. Whitman Appleton Ly W. Chiesen Oshikosh W. TF. Noyes Beaver Dain Chippens Falls

Forecast for Wisconsin Bay Weather Showers North Cooler

Today’s forecast from the Weather Bureau, Wisconsin region, calls for showers on Thursday. Cooler air moves into the north portions, with lighter winds and a dry spell expected elsewhere as temperatures ease.

Wisconsin The Weather Bureau Loreau

Public notice fragment from an unreadable page

The readable words describe a chaotic public notice with distorted phrases and vague claims about prices and a store on the West Side. No clear events, entities, or dates can be extracted to form a coherent summary.

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Odhen Hobo Henry Hanson Steel Lawa Monticello Laigh Busihoes Wire Anna S. N&as Aveny Ab Graviat Green and Rock Counties Mane Gity Odd Fellows At W. T. Fish He Yadis Mantas West Side Shins
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