Werno, Charles

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Charles Werno Soundex Code W650

Charles Werno, lawyer;

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.