The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-02-11

Mrs. James McDermott died IN Jhlcag
last week, and was buried here on Saturda.
from ST. Marks Church. Mrs. McDermott
whose maiden name was Fitzgerald, wos
former resident of this city.
The Emerald Beneficial Association wil
give their annual ball at Simmons Hall Oh
the evening Of Washington's birthday. %
inst. No pains or expense is being sparer
to make ii the ball Of The season.
During the entertainments at Apollo Hal
this week anumber Of young rowdies amused
themselves by throwing snow-balls at people
as they entered the hall, and battering th'
door with them. Where we're the police?
Miss Maggie King and Miss Marie Baco
will continue their lessons in dancing at thu
residence Of he former. The select )ittl'
groupe will be glad that their pleasures may
be extended.
Prof Kendalrs Treatise on the Horse and
his Diseases for sale at Rittmann's and
Rogers & Barns book stores Price % cent?
1t Is claimed by the friends of James Ger.
man that he was struck first by Robert
Whitaker Jr., last week. We published the
matter as we heard II at the time We have
always considered both these young men
peaceable, industrious citizens.
On Saturday last, the occasion of Miss
Madeline Newelrs birthday, she gave a
sleigh-ride 10 her little friends, aad all those
who saw the group Of little faces behind The
jingle Of the four-in-han win testify to The
success Of Madeline's sleigh.ride.
Notwithstanding the ordinance compelling
the removal Of snow from sidewalks within
twenty-four hours after falling, there are
many places where The snow has not been
cleaned off, and the consequence is very dis
agreeable walking now that thaw has set in.
Ga Thursday last Mr.. James O'Brien was
married 10 Miss Mary Berens. by Rev. Father
Cleary. Mr.. O'Brien is favorably known in
Kenosha, and has been lately appointed one
of the police in the city. We wish him all The
happiness which any of the grand army of
Benedicts may demand.
Mr.. Kimball, who has the opportunity Of
knowing, says that in repairing his gas
mains he has found that the ground is frozen
10 the depth Of five feet--a pleasant outlook
for spring, Sill if the rain keeps on as it
does az we 90 to press the water may find its
way through to warm country.
Samples Of every novelty in the line of
printers stock can be seen at this office, and
we will get anything we have not in stock
when il is requested.
report has beef in circulation for some
time that James Roney, who went 10 Iowa
last March, was sent to state prison in that
state for stabbng man. The report is I'M
true. Mr. Rooney's brother hearing of it
induced James to come here last week 10
prove the rumOr false lie would like 10
find the originator of it.
Mr.. Joel R. Shepard an aged ard esteemed
citizen OF Warren, Lake county, died from
malignant erysipeas on Sunday of last week.
The same day his daughter-in-la law, Mrs. J.
A. Shepard, who had been in attendance
upon him, also died. the poison having been
introduced into her system while she was
her father-in-law.
On Friday night last Mr. Gilbert l.. Cook
died from what is known as quick consump-
ton Mr.. Cook has been very respectable
md useful citizen, and the number of the
people who attended his funeral last Sun
lay is testimonial TO the life and character |
If the man who 50 suddenly went 10 the
bourne from which there is no return.
Miss Blanche Cooper was surprised on |
Friday evening by the dropping in of about
fifty of her little friends, who, after The
arrival of Miss Blanche. enjoyed themselves
10 the fullest extent. These birthday cele-
oratious are very happy, and il is hoped
hat the occasion referred 10 will be one of !
Miss Blanche CoOpers brightest birthdays,
md that she may live to repeat il manifold.
In our last weeks issue il was stated, ms
we supposed on authority, that Mr.. James
Irving our city marshal, was going west"
II seems. however, we were mistaken. Mr..
Irving has been very popular and efficient as
4 city officer, and the people are perhaps to
be congratulated that We were mistaken, and
hat Mr. Irving may consent to be q candi-
late for city marshal at The coming election
Ia April
On Monday evening next one of the best
Of the season will be presented |
1t Kimball Opera House. Miss Minnie
Palmer, whose name carries conviction with |
Il, so popular is she all over the land, will
appear az principal in Our Boarding
School" She will 6e supported by several
good and experienced performers. The pub
lie press is not wanting iu its praise of this
troupe. Secure your seats early
One day last week, as the SAP train was
approaching from The north, Owen Sweeney
was found lying across the track at the
crossing on Market street in state Of help.
less intoxication. Fortunately he was dis
covered in this situation by a neighbor just
in time 10 haul him out of his perilous posi-
tion preventing the necessity of coroners
inquest and an additional item for the TEN.
perance cause.
A trip through . Old Ireland aud other
lands has been represented at ApolIA Hall
for three nights, drawing fair houses. On
Wednesday afternoon the children of the
public schools we're given The opportunity Of
witnessing one of the finest panoramic ex-
hibitions ever produced in this couniry-not
only beautiful IN its execution, but historical
in its design. This exhibition, as illustrated
by Judge Bick in his quaint and graphic
style, is one of the best, If not the best, ever
presented to the Kenosha people.