The Kenosha telegraph and tribune. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1859-1860, 1860-05-24
WiLMoT. Wis.-May Is, 1860.

Ems TELEGRAPH.--Con excitement
prevails in this vicinity about burglares which
have been lately committed among and abou
US. On Monday night last person attempted
to enter the house ofMr. Felt falling in thi,
he contented himself with carrying off some bec
clothes which were outside.
The barking of dog saved an attempt at w
Anderson's. He entered the house of A. McIn
tyre; but not wishing to hold any interview Will
Mr. NJ. who was awakened, he retreated. He
was rather more successful at the house of Mr.
Arnold who was out fishing. While in the
house he disturbed some of the family, but sue
ceeded in carrying away a watch belonging to
W Haythorn.
The next night Thursday some persons ems
tered The house Of w. II. Smith at Liberty
The doors all being locked, the family all slept
up stairs. They went to the room of Mr.. Smith
while asleep, and removed vest from his bed
pest without disturbing him, and Invested the
vest of watch after taking it down stairs. They
took suit Of new clothes, several gold rings, a
gold pencil and several shirts. They were not
at al bashful about helping themselves to vali-
Gus luxuries, and must have taken pretty good
supply away with them. This was all done
without disturbing the family.
The same night, quite sum of money was
stolen in Richmond. An attempt was made to
TO enter the hotel. A man who was going to
Chicago with his family and goods, was arrested
and searched, but nothing was found There
must be large gang of them, and some of them
pretty sharp. Different articles have been miss
ed within the last few months
The crops look very well in this vicinity. The
few genial showers which we have had lately
have Effected great change in vegetation, still
we need more rain. The water in the river was
never lower at this time Of year. since the build
ing of the mill Many fish of all kinds have
been caught this season in the river by night
and by day. Our mechanics are all busy there
never was more blucksmithng &C. done here
than there is now-the three shops ale very
much driven. Mr.. II, Mcintyre is about to Ell
large his shop and intends to carry on his pillow
manufacturing and job work with greater
facilities. r. Shotiff has formed a co-partner.
ship with his brother John Shothf They in
'0iiu /" OAi"l &c ti'CIl SiOP anu prepare 1Or JoD
work and the manufacture of plows for the fall
trade. They are now engaged in ironing offa
stump machine for L. p. Wilcox, which, if it
meets the expectation fits inventor, will be of
great utility among farmers. W. Faulkner has
all the work he wants to do and executes,t with
promptness at his new stand.
The Wilmot Hotel has been much improved
by the present landlord, Mr.. Watson in the con.
struction of new fences and a WE'LL &c it is
well spoken Of by, the travelling public.
Owen & Hapgood have purchased the right
to manufacture and sell the Eclipse" washing
mac lime in the towns Of Salem, Wheatland and
Randall They have already commenced to fill
orders for these simple and useful machines
The Wilmot Union School is under the SUPER
vision of Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Coll, for the ensuing
year. They seem to be giving good satisfaction,
with school of about seventy-fve scholars
Algebra, Book Keeping &C., are taught. The
Salem Academy was opened at Liberty under
the charge Of NJ. NJ. Rice on the 18th of April.
The Board insured Mr. Rice thirty scholars. The
school opened with Mirty5ow and with
the subsequent increase, the number has reach
ed forty.two. The scholars are residents of
Bri sto, Salem and Antioch. Both patrons and
students speak in the highest terms of the school
The success of this enterprise will be of advan-
tage to Salem. Yours &c,
E. H. B.