davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

BAssETT's STATION, is the name of the
western station on the Kenosha Division of
the G. g N. w. Railway, in this county. Con-
siderable business is done at this point. Mr..
Leroy Bassett, Station Agent, is Postmaster
and deals quite extensively in lumber and
grain. Mr.. Lewis Mcdonald has a shoe shop
and says he HAS more work than he can do
DR.. JeffreyS Sullivan of Kenosha has store
we'll stocked with dry goods, groceries, etc.
W. A. Suffer, also Kenosha man, has a
store and reports thriving business. Mr..
Bonner, a blacksmith from Kenosha is crowd
ed with work. Here we also find an excellent
school under the management Of Miss Maggie
Lyons, Normal School teacher
With one or two churches, and few man
ufacturiDg establishments, Basset's Station
would become pleasant and lively little
town. The village owes its thrift mainly to
the energies Of Bassett, who, by the way has
just completed a fine new residence near the
depot.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06
To Nebraska, California, and Kansas, and
the B. & M. r. R. Lands.

The Burlington Route" so called, lies
right in the path of the Star of Empire. It
runs almost Immediately in the center of the
great westward movement of emigration.
Crossing Illinois and Iowa, it strikes the
Missouri river at three points.
The three points are the gatewaYs into.
three great sections Of the trans Missouri re-
gion. 49,. -
The Northern gate is Omaha, where the
great Pacific road will take you to the land
of gold and grapes, sunny mountains, and
perpetual summer.
The middle gate is Plattsmouth, which
opens upon the south half OF Nebraska, south
Of the Platte river, a region unsurpassed on
the continent for agriculture and grazing.
Just here are the B. & NJ. Railroad lan0s,
concerning which Geo. S. Harris, the land Of
ficer at Burlington, Iowa, can give you all
information, and in the heart of them Lincoln,
the State Capital and present terminus of
the road.
The Southern gal e leads to Kansas, By con
nections with the St. Joe Road at Hamburg,
running direct to st. Joe and Kansas City.
The trains Of the Burlington run smoothly
and safely, and make all connections. 1t
runs the best Of coaches, Pullman Palace and
Pullman dining cars, and should you take the
Journey for the journeys sake alone, you will
be repaid or take it to find home or o
farm, and you cannot find either better than
among the B. 81. M. lands, where you can
buy on ten years. credit, and at low price.
1y45
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

PAFENTED.-We have seen good many re-
ceipts for getting rid of potato bugs, but the
following issa little. ahead Of anything we
Democrat, the editor Of which has applied for
apatent :-~~~~>--~<>~~-
''These infestuous, tempestuous, diabolcal
invaders of Fenian rights--these fat bellied,
striped, cadayerous potato bugs which rise
heilp nit gardens and such, can be killed by
and laying them bottom side up on tin roof
! with the. sun Whooping it up to the tune OF
99o in the sEade The caloric fixes the tin
roof-the tin roof ignites the gunpowder-the
gunpowder explodes, the potato bug and he
becomes with his stars and stripes like 9
thing that was as it were. Patent applied
for" ga
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

CLOSING OUT.-Having concluded to close
up our business, we offer to the citizens of
Kenosha and surrounding country rare op-
.portunity buy Boots and Shoes cheap. We
will sell you one pair of shoes or one thous-
and at netscost. We ask all those who are
indebtedto us by note or book account to
come and pay up and save cost. .a@ify
4W5 ELY & BERENs.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

''Too GOOD COMPANY FOR ME.''--It was
one evening last summer, when a lady, who
belongs on the editorial staff of one of the
leading dailies of New York, had been de-
tanned by office duties, until rather late
hour. Living on the Heights, in Brooklyn,
but short distance from Fulton ferry,it was
not much of a venture to go home without
escort, and so she started. On the boat,
standing outside enjoying the refreshing
breeze after the days toll, she perceived a
gentleman (?) in rather close proximity to
where she was leaning over the guards, but
said nothing. care you alone ?" said he. as
the boat neared the slip mo, sir" said the
the lady, and without further interruption,
when the boat touched, she stepped off. 81
thought you were not alone," said the fel.
low stepping to her side again. 81 am not, .
replied the lady. Why, don't see any one
who is with you?'' "God Almighty and the
angels, sir-I'm never alone?' 'You keep
too good company for me, madam; good
night and he shot away for Fulton avenue
car, then nearly block away. The heroic
woman was permitted to keep to the right
as the law directs" and enjoy that full meas
ure of quiet satisfaction one always feels
from keeping good company.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

GRAND TRUNK r. R.-This line, which has
within the past year made such great i'm
provement, both in the condition of it's stock
and its passenger equipment, as to now rank
as one of the best equipped as well as cheap
est routes to the East, has issued Guide
Book, giving description of the improve.
ments made, and the rates at which excur-
sion and tourists tickets may now be pur-
chased over it, which can be had free Of
charge on application to Frank slosson,. at
the Express Office, and at the depot, where
tickets may be purchased at rates given in
Guide.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

Mr. John Perkins of Somers presented US
on Monday last with mess Of fine large new
Rose potatoes for which he has our thanks
Ir. Perkins planted three bushels of Rose
potatoes and they yield about sixteen pota-
toes to the hill, those presented US being q
fair sample-a good crop, potato bugs to the
contrary notwithstanding. ~ "
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

A gentleman asked lady, How did you
get along, when abroad, to make yourself
understood ~ ooh, my dear sir" replied
she, with quite French air, 1--WE had an
iqatelYupter with us. The same lady having
arranged some statues, in an adjoining
room, requested the same gentleman TO step
into the next apartment and see her antics
He went.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

Housekeepers-be sure to ask for Warield S
Cold Water Soap. Observe directions close
ly as you find them on wrapper of each bar.
A fair trial will convince the most skeptical.
Try ONE bar. For sale at the store of j. A.
Slosson. 2W5
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06
. i = ID.

MERRILL--In this city, after a brief illness, at
his residence on Washington Island, of cancer,
Joseph Merrill, aged 81 years months ana o
days. uM&e#l4 #e8M
Mr.. Merrill has been resident OF this clty or
twenty-five years past, and leaves large clrcle
of friends to mourn his sudden death. For the
past six years he has occupied the position OF
Light House keeper at this place, filing the posi-
ton to the utmost satisfaction of the Board of In
spectors and to masters ofvessels trading at this
port. He was buried on Friday LASTLY the Mason
ic fraternity of which he was an honored member
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

OUR YOUNG Folks, bright as new dollar,
has made its appearance for July. This splen-
did magazine for young folks has hosts of
friends in the western country who look for
it's appearance eagerly every month. When
bound it makes splendid volume. Boston
James r. Osgood & Co.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

"A New York reporter tried to interview
Foster, the horse car murderer, on Saturday,
hut was obliged to be satisfied with glimpse
of the criminal through hole in the door,
the prison officials. The latter say that he
X elLbehayed, but silent morose, and
Sometimes sullen, and is still confident that
his sentence will be committed. He is still
very bitter against the newspapers, which he
saws, bounded him on to his fate, and by
prejudicing the public, deprived him a OF q
9gAIE
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

Of every million of Americans. 1O0,000 are
more or less troubled with diseases of the
Stomach and Liver. But they are so of their
own accord for in that pure and harmless
vegetable Invigorator of DR.. Stafford's is a
balm for every variety of Liver Complaint
Sold by all druggists. 3ml4
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

A London matchmaker has constructed a
gold hunting watch which, in addition to
being a time-keeper ofthe utmost precision,
with chronometer adjustments, compensation
balance and cylindrical spring, exhibits on
the dial plate the following different indica-
tions !: First, medication Of time; second,
the moons age; third, the month otthe
year; fourth, the day, OF the month, in adj
6ition to the hour, minutes and seconds, as
in an ordinary watch. The mechanism is so
contrived that any one Or the whole OF the
hands may be set forward or backward at
pleasure without deranging the rest Every
movement of this mechanical marvel is laid
down in the strictest proportion, and based
nron calculations of absolutely scientific
character and the whole is within the COM
pass of a pocket time-keeper.v sa a asg.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

F1RE.-The millinery establishment of Mrs
Germer, under Kimball Hall, was burned out
last Monday morning between three and four
O'Clock. The loss was fully covered by in
snrance g.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

the sacking of Paris: ga boy of thirteen
found fighting was taken to be shot. He
took silver watch from his pocket and cried
out, Captain do let me take this first to Q
friend across the street; borrowed it,"
Oh! you scamp; said the officer, i under
stand, you, want to run oil MY 7, NO Mord 90 o.
and the Captain, seeing it was a child, was
only too glad to get rid of him. In ten, min
utes the boy came qack, and took his stand
with his face to the wall. Here am, fire =
Does Roman history tell us anything Drawer
The Captain boxed the little hero's ears and
ordered him never to- show his face5again.
They could not fire ON him. tEa ct a8ana
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

A New York correspondent says: A man
who appeared before Commissioner Shields
day or two ago,as surety on bond, was ask
ed whether he was citizen and resident of
the United States, to which question he re
piled emphatically in the negative. On be
ing asked to state the country of his citizen
ship and permanent residence, he promptly
replied, "Long Island.'' This is almost as
bad as a son OF Erin who recently applied to
one of the courts for his naturalization papers.
He was questioned by the clerk as to when
he arrived in this country. His answer was ::
'Faix, an dunno - Is there no event by
which you can arrive at the date?' Sand
sure, and what does yees name" 81 mean
can you tell me who was President of the
United States when you arrived on our hos.
pitable shores from Ireland ?'' "Faix, and
sure L can that-it was Fernandy Wud.o nsl
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

The Hutchinson family-tribe of Asa-Will
give one of their grand concerts on Friday
evening next at Simmons Hall. The name
is enough to guarantee them full house. Go
early to secure seats. 1854
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

We took a drive around Capt. Reeds i'm
mense oat field last Sunday. He has splen
did track, and will clear heavy crop from
the field.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

MILK AND BEEF.-We call attention to an
article on Milk and Beef on the inside of The
TELEGRAPH this week. We hope it will be
carefully read and made practically useful.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

The report of Captain c. w. Raymond's
reconnaissance of the Yukon river, Alaska,i is
published. Although this is the largest riv-
er emptying on the, coast of America, jour
ney of 1000 miles toward it's source does not
seem to have developed anything of impor-
tances the country on both sides is low and
sandy; the vegetation is principally a cha
parral OF willow, and poplar; the back coun-
try seems to be fiat, swampy, and filled with
standing pools, The reconnaissance estab.
lished the fact that Fort Yukon belongs to
the United States, the eclipse of the sun being
taken advantage of to make the necessary OBJ
servations.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

Beware of imitations-Warfield's is the orig
inal Cold Water Soap. You will find it at the
store of J. A. Slosson. 2W5
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

THANKs-The ladies of the Methodist
church desire through us to return thanks to
the members of the Brass Band who kindly
volunteered their service at the sociable on
Monday evening of last week.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

'ScAT.'-A few evenings since John Sutgood
was paying visit to his dulcinea. She had
struggled him into the parlor, and the dark
ness only served to conceal her bushes while
John told the story of his love. The muttered
words reached the parental ear, and coming
suddenly into the room, he demanded to
know of Mary who it was she had with her.
tits the cat, sir,'' was the mumbling re-
ply: 2 -
''Dliye it out of here" Numbered pater-
familias. .e4g6 ng
"Scat ~ screamed Mary :: and then soto
voice, "John meaow a little"
John set up woful yowl.
"Confound it bring light, and scare the
thing out ~ nee .aa. ssEta@
This was too much and John made leap
for the window, carrying glass and frame
with him.
''Thunder, what cat ?'' Said the parent.
contemplating the ruin after light was
brought : II never saw anything like it, and
confound it, it's tail is made of broadcloth,n
as he viewed a fattering remnant hanging
from the window.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

To THE Young THIEVES OF KENosHA.-
BOYS: Fruit that is worth stealing is worth
asking for-therefore when planning raid
On your neighbours garden or fruit patch,
please ask your parents about the propriety
of carrying out your plans. People do not
usually wish to raise choice fruit for thieves
to steal. Why not grow fruit of your own !?
Still if you had rather steal it than have it
freely for the asking, please do not trample
or destroy the vines. Many of you are per-
sonally known to me as fruit thieves, and if
You wish to cover your tracks, leave your
shoes at home, or depredate bare-footed or in
your stocking feet, and be careful to shun the
thread hitched to the lock Of the spring gun, else
you may get peppered with shot. My inten-
tion is not to sue yon at present, bnt watch
you as to your future stealings.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

ia. Slosson- can supply dealers with War
fields Cold Water Soap at Factory prices.
Saves all freights, carriage &c. 2w5
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

READ AND REFLECT.-To save much hard
labor, all fuel, heat and steam, buy Warfeld's
Cola Water Soap, and give it trial as direct
ed: Call for it at the store of J. A. Slosson'
Ouk
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06


THE FoURTH.-Last Tuesday was celebra-
ted pretty thoroughly in this locality. Our
German brethren, under Marshal of the Day,
Weiskopf, captured Washington Island in
the early part, of the day and held it until
late in the evening, filing in the time with
music, dancing and fun, which was partici-
pated in by large numbers from the country
During the day the Tug Wetzel from Ra-
cine brought down large portion of the
people Of Racine county, and carried back a
large number of Kenoshayers. Early in the
morning we despatched reporter to Wash
ington Island to write up whatever of inter.
est he might find there, but he came in col
lision with lager beer stand and became
demoralized to such an extent that his report
is unintelligible. @n @Dfgg 4
In the evening various portions of the city
were 1t upiwith fireworks at private resi-
nences. balloon was sent up at about
eight O'Clock, which sailed majestically OF
over the lake and then collapsed.
Taken altogether 4th of July, 1871, was go
oyer with in this city about as quietly as an,
we have ever, celebrated.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

To THE PARENTS OF OUR Young THIEVES
Some of you have children that are thieves
without your knowledge. Please learn their
courses and control them, and spend some
little time and effort in making them moral
ly better. A thief is liar. Will you drive
me to the necessity, for self protection, to
appeal to the courts for redress or to go
doctoring many tempting clusters of my fruit
causing you to pay doctors bills in restoring
your precious ones, to such health, that they
viii be enabled to continue their depredationS
on your neighbors' gardens and fruit yards
Suppose you employ your thievish children
in raising fruit for your and their use?
il. P.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

Go and hear the Readings and Concert to-
night at the Congregational Church.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06
MARRIED WITHOUT KNOWING 1T.---A recent

MARRIED WITHOUT KNOWING IT.-A recent
traveller in China relates the following
But the most perplexing predicament in
which Mr.!Cooper found himself involved was
his unconscious marriage to native maiden.
Here is the story: He was just batting for
breakfast, after leaving the Thibetan town of
Bathang, when a group Of young girls, gaily
decked with garlands of flowers, came out of
grove and surrounded him, some of them
holding bis mule, while others assisted him
to alight. He was then led into the grove,
where he found feast being prepared, and
after he had eaten and smoked his pipe, the
girls came up to him again, pulling along
in their midst pretty girl of sixteen, attired
in silk dress, and adorned with garla,nds so OF
Cooper continues, "this girl sitting apart
from the others during the meal, and was
much astonished when she was reluctantly
dragged up to me, and made to seat herself
by my side; and my astonishment was con-
siderably heightened when the rest of the
girls began to dance round US in circle, sing
ing and throwing their garlands over myself
and my companion" The meaning OF this
performance was, however, soon made clear
to Mr. Cooper. He had been married with
out knowing it. AT first he tried to escape
the liability entailed upon him /; but such an
cutlery was made by all the people round that
be was forced to carry off his bride. He man
aged to get rid of her before very long, by
transferring her to one of her relations but
even that was not treated as a dissolution of
5he marriage. On his way back he was joined
)ne day by Thibetan dame, of about thirty
i've years old, who announced herself as his
gife's mother, and said she had come, with
he consent of her husband, to supply her
daughters place. I'VE can well imagine Mr..
Jooper's surprise at meeting with this novel
proposal on the part of his mother-in.law.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

Warfeld 'saCold Water Soap will wash only
with cold orIWarms water. Hot water sor
boiling the clothes destroys the bleaching
properties of the soap and muST not be used.
This soap has no equal in washing fine lace
goods, woolens or any coarse fabrics.s 1t
saves clothes, fuel, all heat and steam. For
sale by the bar or box by j. A. Slosson. 2w5
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

NoTIcE.--A general examination of all
teachers desiring to apply for positions in the
Schools of this city for the coming year, will
be held at the High School Room on Friday,
July 18th, at o'clock A. NJ. All candidates
should be present as no private examinations
will be held.
7. V. OUARLEs. JR. Sup't.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-07-06

The monthly statement of the puDllc
debt shows a reduction of 81, 1O5 1921
for the month of June. Thu coin balance
is 5000, $3.50 90; currency balance, $9o, $685.
60 !; coin certificate, $19,sS6, 800. ~ rs e
The. dream of an ocean pier at Long
Branch is about to be realized. engineers
are now upon the grounds selecting 2 lo Pea
tion The pier will be of irons l,So y. ieGt
long and throughout, the first ], Ivy IecI III; ~
will be 80 feet wide. The last 2oo IeS5 ", W.,
have width of 100 feet, and on it Will pc a
pavilion and parlors having Accommodations
] for Q 900 PERSONS a i83@hsaD ~ 1a4f
coisElN
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-28
To The Pa rmers and Manufacturer
OF Wisconsin,.

We appeal to the Farmers of Wiscon-
sin, asking you to furnish Seeds for the
people who wish to cultivate their lands
in the burned district of Wisconsin and
Northern Michigan on our border. We
also ask Manufacturers to donate wag-
ons, ploughs and other necessary farms
Ing tools, which many of those uniortu>
nate people must have, and ara depend
cnt upon the charity OF those who have
not suffered as they have suffered. We
would advise the organization of Town
Committees to canvass and collect Seeds,
have them put up in strong packages,
each one distinctly marked as to kind
"lor seed and direction. Wanted
Grass Seed by 18th February next,
Spring Wheat, Spring Rye, Oats and
Garden Seeds by 18th March, Potatoes
by 18th April, as they must be protected
from frost Each district should see that
all seeds are well cleaned, as the farmers
in the burned region have no means of
doing it. These seeds can be sent tc the
Relief Committees at either Milwaukee
or Green Bay, as is most convenient, and
at the expense Of the Committees, making
as low a contract price for their delivery
as possible.
Probably thousand ploughs will be
needed for the people who have lost them
by fire. We make this last appeal to the
benevolent people Of Wisconsin, with a
desire to place the unfortunate people of
burned district in a self-sustainins pos
iton.
Any further information given upon
application to A. j. LANGW WORTHY
General Agent Milwaukee and Green
Bay Relief Committees, at Green Bay,
Wis.
LUCIUs FAIRCHILD, Governor
Milwaukee, Dec. 10Th, 1871.