Werno, Charles
Charles Werno Soundex Code W650
born in: Chicago, on Thursday, November 17, 1859;
son of: Matthias Werno and Caroline Werno;
education: Chicago public schools and Chicago Athenaeum; Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Union College of Law, 1885;
married: Martha Werno, nee: Martha Scheunemann, of Chicago, on Wednesday, July 25, 1888;
daughter, Irene Werno.
Was employed in wholesale manufacturing house of J.W. Griswold & Company, 1876-83;
attended law college, and on graduation, 1885, was admitted to the Bar;
since in active practice.
Elected Alderman 21st Ward of Chicago, 1899 (afterward changed to the 23d Ward),
re-elected in 1901, 03 and 05;
was chairman of Judiciary Committee for 4 years,
chairman of the Local Transportation Committee for 2 years.
Member: Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association.
Clubs: German Club, Edgewater Country Club.
Office: 139 N. Clark Street.
Home: 5910 N. Sheridan Road, Rogers Park
Source: Book of Chicagoans, 1917.