The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-10-08
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succession, and a light sprinkle th
previous one. No meetings have bee
held in some of the churches for tn
last two Sundays on account of tn
weather. At the Methodist Rev. Der
| jamin was to have preached his fare
well sermon previous to going to tn
conference at Appleton, but was pre-
vented by the absence of the c0ngrega
ton. He leaves this week, so no SCI
vices viii be held for the next tw
Sundays at the NJ. E. church.
The frequent heavy rains interior
with threshing, and complaint is uni
yersal among thrcshers of wet grail
and slow work. Yield of flax seem
to be above expectations on the whole
Oats fair yield: light in weight, as
rule. Wheat poor, with a few excep
lions.
Corn husklng has begun. Some re
port heavy yield, others rather light
Considerable was drowned out. Tn
frost did no damage to speak of to tn
crop. The first bad freeze for the sea
son occurred on Wednesday night o
last week.
The S0mers Mutual Fire Insurance
directors held a meeting at tile towr
hall week ago last Saturday. Quit
number of the members of the com
pany were present. Some dissatisfac
ton has existed. and considerable tall
resulted in consequence of a loss BY
fire OF the house in Pike woods, which
by many Of the members was thought
to be insured for more than it ought
to have been, and also a large loss on
personal property. The result seemed
to be-pay the loss, but use caution
as to amount insured on property here
after. A few paid their assessment
and left the Company; a much larger
number talked of leaving, but, after
the meeting, concluded to pay and
stay. After the death of the former
secretary and treasurer, /. L. Johnson,
the board of directors chose Isaac Bish-
op to fill the vacancy. Upon examin-
alton Of the statute, his election as Sec
rotary was found to be Illegal as treas
urer legal. At the aforesaid meeting
Hon. Walter S. Maxwell was chosen
as secretary, much against his wishes,
but to the satisfaction of all the men,
bers, Isaac Bishop continuing as treas
urer. The illegaliry consisted in the
requirement that the secretary be
one OF the board of directors, of which
the aforesaid person was not. A no
tlce Of an assessment has been received
by members to pay the Fonk loss of
5000. This, no doubt, will be cheer
fully paid, and the company is once
more, | trust, on the road to prosperity.
Apples what shall be done with
the crop? is the question. This is being
by many rotting on the
ground under the trees, some piled up
and many made into cider. Some are
barreling and slowing for winter, and
many are as yet undecided what to do.
The freeze Of last week turned the
of all having amber cane to
the care thereof. Stripping and cut
ting IS being done everywhere, and the
cane taken by many to the mill of A.
Spencer, which is being worked to it's
full capacity. The syrup produced is
universally pronounced excellent.
The depot building received a new
coat of paint, making it look as good as
new.
Jas. Spence, having reliLted his house,
IS reported to be about to move his
family therein, from his fathers. where
he is now living.
The attendance at the Kenosha Go.
Fair was rather limited from this sec
ton.
Some hay is being hauled to the press
at the station. Ten dollars per ton is
offered for No. timothy, 50 / learn.
Readers and patrons of the TELE-
congratulate the proprietor up
OH the accession of it's new editor. and
with it the assurance, if any was need
ed, to reassure any doubtful ones as to
the course of the paper.
The woods are putting on their au-
tumn hues. Leaves falling and indi-
cations of the coming winter are at
hand.
Oct. 4, 1850.