, 1876-10-08
KENOSHA.

Special Correspondence Of The Tribune.
KESosnA, Oct. 7.-The principal topic of con-
versation during the past week has been the
number of fires that have occurred here in the
short space of five days. No less than four
alarms called out the fire companies, three Of
which might have proved disastrous condagra-
tions had not assistance been promptly at hand
to extinguish the flames. With the exception
Of the burning of the dwelling-house Of Mr..
Link on the North Side Friday afternoon OF
last week, these fires arc supposed to be the
work Of incendiaries., The evidence is strong
in support Of this supposition, and sharp
lookout is necessary to prevent repeti-
ton Of these dastardly acts. This
city, unfortunately, has its quota OF desperate
characters, who, in lieu Of something better to
occupy their spare moments build fires IN the dead
Of night as means Of repleulshing their depleted
finances. Sad to relate, some Of these desperadoes
are but boys in years. and seventeen OF them are
enjoying the hospitality OF Sheriff Lucas In the
County Jail Whether or no they had handtn
the setting Of these fire. it is quite certain tbs5 Will
be obliged to remain in durance vile until the mat
ter is cleared up. The fire Of Monday night, which
caught In the rear of Pottfredseu's brewery, would
have made clean sweep through the better portion
OF buildings on the North Side had the wind been
from the southeast As 1t was. the fire was the
largest that has occurred here for some time.
THE FAIR AND FESTIVAL
for the benefit Of the Lutheran Church came of
Wednesday and Thursday nights Of this week, IS
advertised The display OF fancy work was very
creditable, many beautiful articles being noticed
OF superior workmanship Several fine chromos
were rallied for, and the fortunate ones who Sc
cess The little misses OF the society were out in
full force with their 'sgrab- bags" nnd many
hearty laugh greeted the 'grabber who Ore" m ont
ladies lad Of tie Church served refreshments during
the evening to the hungry thronSs present. Ee4liz-
ing handsome sum for their labors. ThetSon'
lent music, which was pleasant variation n the III
evenings entertainment. Duets. both vocal and
instrumental, were in order, and highly appre.
fatd oy The pn audience Lien Ths
praise from the lovers Of music present, and wei
deserved the praise it received. The Fair proved a
success and netted the society ne sum Of money
toward building new church ediacc IN the spring.
SOCIETY EVENTS
have been somewhat at stan1sfll during the last
two Or three weeks in our quiettcity: for me rca
dence, and many OF our bellies aud beanx have been
away viewing the wonders OF the Exposition a.
Philadelphia. The monotonousrouttne Of every,
party given by Miss Hattie Drande in honor Of her
friend, Miss Bingen. OF Chicago. Carr1ages COZ
yeyed the guests to the house at an & early
no time was lost in dsposing Of wraps ana Ia'n5 e
the floor for dancing. Waltz followed waltz IN
rapid succession until the say T.
infuse life into their weary frames sought the par.
lors below to partake Of the elegant supper pro
vided by Mrs. B. for the occasion. After refresh .
up until near O'Clock. Those present were:
Misses Tuttle, Halliday, Webster, BROOKS, NH
ney Simmons, Alma and ida Rob!nson; r. cas[l and
Mrs TermilYe and Miss Bingen OF CMcASo'