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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

How TO KEEP STOVES BLACK.-Few house
keepers have time to blacken their stoves
every day, or even every week. Many wash
them in either clean water or dish-water.
This keeps them clean, but they look brown.
After stove has been blackened, it can be
kept looking very we'll for long time by
rubbing it with paper every morning. II l
occasionally find drop of gravy or fruit
juice that the paper will not take off, rub it
with wet cloth. but do not put on water
enough to take off the backing. l find that
rubbing with paper is a much nicer way Of
keeping the outside of my tea kettle, coffee
pot, and tea pot bright and clean, than the
Old way of washing them in suds. The inside
Of coffee-pots and tea pots should be rlnsed
in clear water, and never in dish-water.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28
ANEcDorn OF A BEkrAvpD Hrsp

ANECDoTE OF BEREAvED HrsRANn
distinguished ex Governor of ONO famo11s
for storytelling. relates that on one occasior,
while addressing a temperance meettnr ia
Georgetown, District of Columbia and de
picting the misery caused by mdu1olno 10,
frequently in the flowing bowl, his air., 80
was attracted by the sobs of a disconsoIatn
and seedy-looking individual in the rear art
OF the room. On going TO she person and IN
terrogating him, he was told the usual rale ~
woe; among other sad incidents that durinr
ms career of vice, he had buried three wives
The Governor having buried a few wives Of
ms own, sympathized deeply with the inebri
ate, and consoled him as much as was in his
power. "Said he" The Lord has indeed af
hlcted you The mouruer sobbingIy re-
p'leo Yes, yes, he has" and pausipg
= But [ don't think the Lord got much ahead
o. me, for as fast as he took one away / took
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

Two CROPS OF PoTAToEs.-Mr. Dennis
Shine of Pleasant Prairie, in this county, dug
his first crop of potatoes on the 18th of July.
averaging two hundred bushels of fine ripe
potatoes to the acre. On the same day he
planted second crop of potatoes that are
now in fourishing condition, and will re-
quire but week more of fine weather 10
bring to maturity. We hope for Mr.. Shines
sake that Jack Frost will not visit his section
for two weeks yet, as his enterprise is de-
serving of success.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28
THE RIVAL % FAIRS.

The Kenosha Co., Agricultural Society's
ever held on the grounds-albeit the show OF
stock, implements, vegetables and articles of
domestic production and manufacture, was
not so great or good as in former years. The
address Of Superintendent Fallows was an
admirable one, every way suitable for the time
and occasion, and was received with unusual
satisfaction. Particularly good to my mind
was that feature oft which inveighed against
the danger of educating our young men and
farmers to think more of a trial of speed be-
tween two or more horses than as to which
could turn the best furroW and conjured the
Society not to lose sight of the principal OBJ.
iect for which it was instituted, by making
the exhibition of farm stock, implements,
and trials of skill in blowing, secondary to
that OF the horse jockey md mount ebank.
found an impression quite prevalent that
the eastern portion of the county would
hold rival fair this fall and that somehow
the Horticultural Society was at the bottom
of the movement. I was happy to be able to
disabuse the minds of some by assuring them
that the Kenosba Horticultural Society's
Fair would be held at Simmons Hall in Ke
nosha, Oct, 3rd and 18th, as usual-we hoped
With additional attractions and would be
an honorable rival only in those depart
ments which are common to both Sot ieties,
in which the race for superiority was not
likely to create much jealousy. Intelligent
members of the Agricultural Society wish
our society we'll, and desire to co operate
with US in maintaining the high standard of
production which marks our county IS one
OF the best farming and gardening counties
of the 81 ate !; and look upon the proposition
of the Horticultural Society to uLite in a
common exhibition. favorably in the liberal
spirit in which the offer was made
So there is to be no rival fair after all, just
as there has been for the last four years, no
more, no less; and there is no danger that if
the Kenosha Horticultural Society shall get
up a good exhibition, that any one will have
cause for anything but pride and satisfaction
when they see the evidences of our skill and
progress in our chosen field.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

Petroleum Nasty made his first ,eputation
as writer about 1862 by writing exrraordi-
nary and highly imp obable stories in tmita-
tion of Baron Munchausen, which he located
in certain town ia Ohio, and gave AS much
local coloring as possible. They were widely
copied, and discussed as deliberately as il
based wholly on tact. Mr.. Locke selected his
nom de plume because it was euphonious. Pc
troleum was tLen all the rage and Nasby
was taken from the Old English battle field
of that name. The two seemed to 90 togeth-
er very we'll, and at once became popular.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28
Pres't Kenosha Horticultural Soc.
A TEMPERANCE PLEDGE OF THE OLD.
EN- TIME

Mr.. EDITOR It will be twenty-eight years
next January since the following pledge was
written by W. s. Strong. Esq. Some of the
members whose names may be found below
had been celebrating the Sch of January, and
felt the hair pull little. Of the eighty-tive
names twenty-six have passed 10 the othe,
shore, perhaps more. Quite number have
fa len prey to the enemy, and cine are now
living that are terribly wounded and Scared
by the enemy. May our Father give them
strength TO conquer. Some of them have
been noted ministers of the gospel. members
OF Congress, OF the United States Senate. and
governors OF States, noted members of the
bar, and some Of them among the best bust
ness men in the northwest. When the "long
roll" shall be called may We be found with q
clear record. /. G.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28
SOMETHING john BUcK D1DN'T FIND

SOMETHING JOHN BUCK DIDN'T FIND
OUT.-Once at "a commencement BALI
given by the members of the senior class
of Dartmouth, two of the class made their
appearance SO intoxicated tn it became
necessary for the foo" managers to insist
upon their retiring from the room. One
ot them knew enough to get out and g"
hom9 The other, John Buck, alter reel
ing about for some time found himself in
the ladies' dressing room, where he at
tempted to lie down upon sofa, but fell
flat upon the floor, where he felt too much
discouraged to get up or care where he
was. Soon after he rolled under the SO a,
and Immediately fell fast asleep. How
ever, he was not destined to rest long In
peace, Tor, shortly at12t, he was awakened
by the entrance oftwo young ladies, en-
gagged In earnest conversation, who sat
down upon the same seat under which
our tllend was lying. Alter talking
d little while on various subjects, one
sBld to the other, Did you hear any on'
say anything about me?" eyes, heard
quite number say that you were the best
dancer in the hall. But din you hear any
one Say anything about ma?" eyes, they
all said you We're the prettiest young lady
In the room" Now John was awakened
by this earnest conversation, and began
to share the interest felt by the young
ladies. Poking his head out from be
tween his feet he thus delivered himself
to the horror stricken coupl.: I'D d did
you h-h hear (hic) anybod' SIS say any
thing 'b-b-b-bout me p The shrieks OF
the affrighted damsels were their only
response, as they fed in dismay to the
ballroom, and Johns question remained
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

L. FELLOWS g. Co., at considerable expense
gentlemanly Knight of the Shears, Mr.. Matt
Zahnen, who has by strict attention to the
business gained reputation, as fashionable
cutter. second to none in the West. And
with line of fine woolens for men and boys
wear, they are prepared to furnish clothing
in better style and for less money than any
House in the city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

FRIED APPLEs-Pare, quarter and
core three or four apples. If large, cut
each quarter in two or three parts, else it
will take too long to cook them through
Make Il batter with one egg, one half cup
OF milk, little salt, and -four sufficient
to make it stiff enough to cling to the
apple take each piece of apple on fork
dip in the batter, and drop it in hot salt
pork fat.
The Corinne Journal asserts that, by recent
chemical analysis. it has been ascertained
that the water OF Great Salt Lake is losing it's
saline properties at u rate that ii it continues
in the same ratio as the last ten years have
shown, will freshen 1t altogether within the
present century. A theorylisladvanced by one
of the Yale men that the salt in the lake has
not been deposited there more than three
hundred and fifty years, and that the changes
in the lake from fresh to salt occurs at peri
DDS of from five to ten centuries. 1t is also
stated that alkalies and salts of the basin
will in time give place to another condition
governed by the atmosphere, out OF which
tropic luxuriance and giant growth OF timber
are to come. r..
A poor woman named Lalanne. of Eparas
village, Upper Pyrcnees County France, hear
ing that her son, private III an artillery reg
iment, made prisoner in Sedan, had iallen Ill
at Custrne, Prussia, determined to go and
see him. and, if possible, bring him home.
She set out on foot, and, despite fatigue and
trial of all sorts, she succeeded in reaching
her child and bringing him back with her.
Her neighbors could not easily express the
admiration and sympathy felt for her. The
Minister OF War, upon hearing OF these cir
cunIstances, gave Through to her son and
sent her monty enough to procure medical
assistance and medicines tor her boy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

PROSE When the cold wind blows take
care of your nose, that it don't get froze, land
wrap up your toes in warm WOODEN hose. The
place we suppose to buy such things as those,
and the rest of your clothes, before the cold
SHOWS is at L, Fellows g Co.'S.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

To, BUSINESS MEN.-As the fail trade is
commencing, now is the time to advertise
Invite through the columns of your local
paper your country friendsto purchase their
goods at your stores-they won't know what
you have to sell unless you tell them. And
right here we would inform advertisers that
our circulation is double that of the UnSon-
our circulation in the county alone being lar
ger than the whole circulation of that paper.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28
Fresh oysters every day at Simmons.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
J, SIMMONS,
j. s. PARTRIDGE,
MARK DRESSER.
Senatorial Dist. Com.

A Republican Convention for the County of
kenosha, will he held at Agricultural Hall.
in the town of Bristol in said county, on Tues
day the 10th day of October, A. D 1871, at
- O'Clock, NJ for the purpose of nominating
all such officers as are require to be elected
in said county at the annual election TO be
held in November next, and Tor the transac
tion of all such other business as may be
BROUGHT before said Convention Each town
and ward will be entitled to three delegates
MARK DRESSER,
Ii;
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

FINIs.-The celebrated trotting horse
"Western " lost his life in Racine last Mon
day morning. While putting him on board
a car for the purpose of taking him to Mil
yankee, he backed out Of the dor and fell,
breaking his neck. This is quick wnd-up
to a short but glorious career.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28
SENATORIAL DISTRICT CONVENTION.

A Republican Convention for the Eighth
Senatorial District Of the Safe Of Wisconsin,
viii be held at the Court House in E. khorn,
In the County cf Waworth, on Thursday the
18th day of October next. at 2 o'clock p. m 1,
for the purpose of nominating candidate for
Senator to be elected in said District at the
ensuing general election, and for the trans
action OF such other busn IS IS may proper
" come before such convention.
The several towns and wards in KenOsha
county are each entitled to be represented by
one delegate. The towns in Walworth cour-
ty are entitled to representa- n as follows !;
Whitewater by four delegates Delavan by
three delegates Geneva, Sharon and Darien
each by two delegates, and the other towns
each by one delegate.
Dated Sept. 9, 1871.
j. SIMMONS,
j. s. PARTRIDGE,
MARK DRESSER.
Senatorial Dist Com.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

Never sleep in room where there is any
green paper on the walls, as this color is
made of arsenic or lead the former is by far
the most dangerous, being sheee's green,
and is known positively by drop of muriatc
acid on the green leaving it white.
How TO CURE WARTs-I will give the
readers of your paper simple and easy way
of curing warts. | take sharp knife aud
pare them off until they bleed little; then
put on spirits OF salt once or twice day for
week and they will disappear, leaving the
skin smooth, making no sore. Five cents
worth will do for whole lie ghborhood. =
A correspondent of the Canada Farmer says
that there is no doubt In his mind that cut
thugs taken from the tomato plant IN autumn
| lust before the frost, stuck in damp soil, and
when we'll rooted removed to six inch pots,
kept in an atmosphere OF from forty to sixty
degrees, and watered just sufficiently TO keep
them alive during winter, is the true way of
obtaining the earliest fruit. The shoots
should be pinched back, and also part of
the large leaves, SO as TO retard the winter
growth as much as possible IF properly at
| tended to the plants will be thick and strong
at the base in spring. and as woody almost
as wall flower, while plants, forced In hot
beds will be weak and spindling.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28
Chairman County Committee.

An extra accommodation has been run
ming between this city and Milwaukee during
the past week to accommodate people going
to the State Fair.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

Remember! That cold weather's coming
and even now it is often raw and chilly. Re-
member, too, that the place to buy warm
comfortable underwear isat Fisk's, opposite
the Court House. lift
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

The Tailoring Department at Simmons is
well filled with a choice selection oil English,
French and American Cloths. Styles and
prices cannot fail to suit. 2W17
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

SHAwLs.-A fine display of English, French,
Scotch and American Shawls, in PlaiGs and
Stripes and plain colors, at Simmons Old
Reliable. 2W17
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

THE HOosIER SCHOOL-MAsTER-a new story
by Edward Egg lesion, full of varied and
graphic pictures of out of the way life in one
in The last number Of the Hearth and Home.
The story will come to an end before the
close of the year
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

A large load of hay cap8ized at the north
end of Man street bridge last Monday noon,
obstructing navigation in that vicinity for
short time
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28
THE BADGERS TEMPERANCE PLEDGE NO. 1.

We whose names are hereunto annexed, be
lieving that the use of intoxicating drinks
for persons in good health is not oniy unnec.
essary but hurttul, and that it is The cause
OF forming Incorporate appetites and habits,
and that while it is continued the evil of in
temperance can never be prevented do there
fore agree that we will abstain from the use
OF such drinks as beverage for the next five
years, and to this we pledge our honor.
Snnthnn Lannaru 9Th 1914
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

The finest cloths and the best tailor in Re
nosha may be found at A. L. Farr & Co.'s, in
connection with the lowest prices for cloth
ing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28
List of Letters

I'D emaining at the Post Office, Kenosha, for the
10 week ending, Sep 2Sth. 1871:
Beir John Husk John
Butler George Mans Katy
Clark Hattie l. Pierce Frank
Christian Geo TernIll Erwin
Costello Patrick Taylor Chas Fl
f, ster Isaac Walton
Foster Jan A Wolcotl Orwin G
Grealey Mary White Herbert
(Iarten John E5a Witmann Jos
Unavailable Letters
Chas Howard, Chicago, Ell Bughtman, Mil
waukee, l blank.
To obtain any of the above letters the applicant
must call for 0d0ertiSed letters ana give the date
of this list. .als}ae ssEa.. CHAs. FRANTz, p. NJ.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

4 large assortment of Blankets, Flannels,
Waterproofs, Coverlids, Bed Spreads, Prints,
shectings, &c, at Simmons Old Reliable.
uni
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

A. L. Farr & Co., have new cutter from
Chicago who will fit clothing in manner to
suit the most fastidious
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

DRESS GooDs.-Satteens, Satin de Chine,
Norwich Lustres, all wool Diagonals, double
faced Alapacas, and many other new styles,
both in p'aids, stripes and cloth eolors at
Simmons Old Reliable. 2w17
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

The superintendent of Schools will be in
his Office in Johnson's Bookstore, every Sat
urday P. M, after the close of the Teachers
Institute. Oct. 18th. Address Paris, Kenosha
Co
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

Sunday before last. The Bishop of Wisconsin
officiated.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

An interesting letter from g Our Yankee"
dated al Brussels, may be found on our first
page this week.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

A splendid assortment of Fall and Winter
Dry Goods may be found at A. L. Farr g
Co.'S. Call and examine.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

Carpets in new designs and colors. Oil
Cloths in patterns at Simmons Old Reliable.
2W17
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

Mr. Eichelman of Chicago has charge of
the clothing department at A. L. Farr & Cos.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

At A. L. Farr s. Co.'S you can get the most
stylish suit OF clothes in the city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

rARBELL- FRENCH-At the residence of the
BRIDES parents, in this city, Sept. 10th, by the
Rev. FL. M. Simmons, Mr.. samuel II. Tarbell and
Miss Hattie II. French, both of this city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

The examinatIoneot John Mcconnell, for
the murder of Edward Maddox, commenced
yesterday, and last evening was adjourned
until next Monday morning.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

For Winter overcoats go to A. L. Farr &
Co.'S.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

MUsIcAL-It will be seen by the advertise
ment in another column that the Sisters have
reopened their school and that they are pre-
pared to give special attention to the Musical
departm ent The success of the entertain
ment given here under the direction OF the
SlSters fully sustains their reputation as thor
ough and successful teachers. sag
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

The Union gives us yer, fattering notice
In its last issue, which we give below In para
graphs:
One of the " old showmen . last week had
the meanness to revive by insinuation, an old
SANDER, which has never received any cur
rency by man decent enough to be kicked
We are very sorry we made such mistake
we actually thought when we insinuated
that I. W. Webster drank to the health and
success of jeff Davis that it was fact. 1t
was given currency by one who claims to have
been present at the time it occurred and who
is willing to take his oath to that effect.
But what is the oath of Union soldier when
compared with the word of County Judge ?
It is in dirtier hands. We advise the
" Snowman . to strike light.
Aswe didn't ask the attorney. at.law for
his advice, we don't feel under many obliga
tons for the above. The Judge has sshold"
on, us because at one time in our life we hap
pened to be q showman-but we were never
a heavy striker, SO the advice is UNNECESSARY
He may do we'll enough to revamp INNS
and locals. but he hasn't character to give
dignity to falsehoods.
There again we acknowledge our inferiority
to the "most noble Judge"-the dignity is
what we lack. He has just character enough
to give dignity to falsehoods, whetheruttered
or while dealing from the bottom in far
game of draw poker, and he is man of e1.
perience. @1a4 N$r
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

EAR EAR OFF.-on Thursday evening last, at
9 Inc close OF the Fair, several young men from
the town OF Brighton who had lmbiped rath
er freely of poor whisky. beer, &C., piich
ed into anlnoffensive young Welshman named
John Stevens, who was standing at his own
gate short distance from the fair ground in
Bristol, and after beating, kicking and KNOCK.
ing him down, one of them bit off the greater
portion of his left ear. A brother or ,ha
young man, and two women who came ON 90
the house to rescue young Stevens, were alao
\ knocked down and beaten. warrant has
been issued and the rowdies will probably
haYe chance to repent of their deeds behind
iron bars.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

M. E. CHENEY's LECTURE.-Mr. Cheney,
the Vermont Singing Master, lectured in the
Methodist Church on Thursday evening of
last week. and was listened to by an audience
made up of the best people in the city. His
subject was Music" and his experience OF
thirty five years as singing master among
the mountains of New Hampshire and Yer.
mont has we'll fitted him to speak knowingly
and Interestingly on the subject. Although
past the prime of life, Mr.. Cheney ia still q
singer OF rare excellence, and with his mus-
cal abilities and powers of mimicry kept the
audience in good humor during the entire
evening. We hope he may come again.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-28

THE DOG CHARMER.-Sir Edwin Landseer
is eble to resume his brush again, after very
severe illness, and is as much of a dOg-charm
er as ever Recently the Duke OF Abercorn,
being anxious to secure the likeness of Old
Scragg, a famous bloodhound the last OF his
breed, the dog was sent to Sir Edwin's studio
under the care of the only individual who
has the least control over him No sooner
had the wild hound entered the studio, than,
creeping from the leash, he took refuge under
a sort of sofa, growing aud snarling at all
who approached. At length Sir Edwin,
drawing near, spoke to the savage beast in
terms OF Cancellation, betraying no symptom.
of fear, but gradually rising his voice, all
the while keeping his eye steadily fixed on
that OF the bound. Slowly, and at first with
evident reluctance, did Old Scragg begin to
crawl from beneath the sofa, and at last drag
ged himself. like serpent, TO the very feet
OF Sir Edwin, who, talking to him all the
while, almost in whisper, managed to hit
off his likeness in very short space of time.
Strange to say, the animal subdued during
the whole of the seance, turned savage as
soon as he had passed out of the studio.