The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-11-26

J. Waterman. No cause Is apparent TO
the FIRE, except the oil and shaving
around the locality may have produced
spontaneous combustion.
Messrs. Grosch & Eichelman, wish
ing that every one should have the best
opportunity to examine their stock Of
clothing. have caused a large sky-light
to be put in over the center Of theil
store. Where 1t was dark and sombre
before 1t is bright and cheerful now,
and the large and well-assorted stock
Of this popular firm appears in its
true light.
There will be meeting of stockhold-
ers Of Kenosha County Bank. held at
the Grant House in the City of Keno
sha, State of Wisconsin, on Saturday,
the 18th day Of December, A. d. 1880,
at 121S o'clock P. NJ, to take such &C.
ton for winding up affairs Of said
Bank as stockholders may direct and
for transacting of any and all business
that may come before the meeting.
G. c. MERRYcK,
Agent for said Bank.
Mr.. William Ernst went to the Water
Cure on Sunday morning to deliver
some produce. Thinking the ice would
hold him, he took a short cut across
the river TO his home. Before reach
ing his home on the other shore, he
broke through the ice, and narrowly
escaped drowning. The basket he had
on his arm served as q life-preserver,
and by It's aid he managed to save him
SELF
Messrs. Daniel Head, r. B. Towslee,
and Levi Grant, the commissioners
appointed by the court to assess the
damages to the property Of Mrs. Serene
Fisk, by reason Of the extension of the
Northwestern Railway along Chicago
street to the Malt House, submitted
their report on Monday, after hearing
argument Of counsel, and in such re-
port awarded Mrs. Fisk the sum Of
81, $50 as such damage.
A special election was held in this
city on Wednesday Of last week, for
the purpose Of electing two Aldermen
In each ward In the place Of those who
were elected at the Spring Election and
failed to qualify. Few knew Of the
election, and no excitement whatever
attended 1t. on Wednesday night a
quorum of the Common Council met,
levied q tax. established a pound and
transacted some other business.
REEDS GIFT EDoK TOXIC cures Dyspepsia.
On Wednesday morning, as little
son Of Mr.. Isermann. about years old,
was returning from school, he venturs
ed upon the ice in the river and fell
through. Mr.. S. L. Hastings and 9TH
ers who were near went to the rescue
and succeeded in extricating the little
fellow from his difficulty before seri-
GUS consequences. Mr.. Hastings took
him to his Office, warmed him by the
fire, and then wrapping him la his over
coat, took him home In his arms. The
little fellow is doing we'll.
A Mrs. La Beau, from Genoa, on her
way to Chicago, arrived at the railway
station in this city on Monday last.
While waiting for the train, and feel
ing i'll, she laid down on one Of the seats
in the waiting room. She fell asleep.
and when she awakened she discovered
that her satchel had been robbed Of her
money (e4.S0) and her ticket to Chica-
go. She was directed to the residence
Of E. G. Timme. Esq, where she re-
manned until Tuesday morning. when
he furnished her with a ticket to Chi
cago.
BY far the best amateur perform
ance which the Kenosha people have
had the pleasure to witness transpired
at Apollo Hall on Tuesday evening last,
under the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid
Society of st. Matthew's Church, of
which Mrs, Josiah Bond is the faithful
and efficient presiding officer. Under
her management an incredible amount
Of preparatory work had been done in
very short time, and the result was
the thorough exposition Of what MAJ
be done by thoroughly interested par
ties. The entertainment was par 60
cellsnee the best that has been affordet
in this city for years. The tableau,
were in exquisite taste, among which
perhaps the beautiful representation
4 Of Dante and Beatrice was the NOR
marked-were all well designed ant
exceedingly well executed. The opet
eta by the little folks was not only OK
: ceedingly cunning, but very beautiful
and the children deserve very mucl
credit for the manner In which the
took their several parts. The Chimes
! song by Harry Sinclair was very neat
!. " done. and he deserves special NOR
u ton in that behalf. OF Miss Lii
y Runals we are glad to repeat what "
have often said, that her performance
are always good, no less so on this o
!" easion, and that she Is always read
!, and willing to assist on occasions
!. this kind, which should be remembers
l. and appreciated. The whole affair wi
q q thorough success, 30 much 50 that
universal request 1t was repeated {
Wednesday evening,