The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-12-14


The contract for the frescoiDg of St.
James new church has been awarded to Mr..
P. NJ. A lmeni, of Chicago. Mr.. Almeni did
the decorating Of Mr.. E. Bain's Office and
house, and also Mr.. F. s. NewelPs house the
past summer, and has the reputation of be-
ing one of the best decorators in the west.
Mr.. John Monaghan has just added large
room to the rear of his store on Market
Square, which he will use as store room,
his store having become too small. He
IS also painting and renovatiDg the inside Of
his store. His friends are glad TO see him
prospecting.
Mr.. William Bartling, Of Wheatland was
in town the first Of the week. He has ac-
cepted position as fireman on the st. Paul
Railroad, and will enter upon his duty as such
at once. Mr.. Bartling comes from one of the
old German families in the county, and
many friends wish him every success in mis-
new position.
Alexander Blaine. young man working
in the fax mill of Box s Johnson, at Union
Grove. Racine county, caught his coat in
the shafting of machine on Saturday after
noon, and was wound around several times
before the machinery could be stopped,
breaking three ribs and otherwise iDjuring
him internally.
The cleaners" viii give an oyster sup
per and Christmas tree, with musical and
literary entertainment at the Salem Congrega-
tional church ON Christmas night, Dec. 20.
The exercises will be bountifully sandwiched
with music by the Salem Cornet Band
Come all, and bring gifts for the tree. Price
of supper, 40 cents, single ticket; Is cents
per couple. RUTH MUNsoN, Pres.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kingman and Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Robbins, of Bristol, started
on Monday for Florida, where they intend
to spend the winter They go partly in
search of health and partly for pleasure. We
hope the change may prove both beneficial
and pleasant and that they may return safe
ly home. Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins took their
little son with them. Mr. Wells Curtis &C.
them.
Mr.. A. D. Louck, of the Jewell Nursery
Co, Lake City, Minnesota, and three assist
ants, are taking orders for spring delivery.
The Jewell Nursery Company is the lar
gest in the North west, and their varieties
Of fruit trees and plants are of the har-
Hest kinds, and specially adapted for the
Northwest. They have several new varieties
IF fruit trees which our farmers and garden
srs should set out. Mr.. Louck can be found
It the American House for the next three or
our weeks.
A serious delay of all through trains oc-
,urred at Waukegan Tuesday morning. Two
,ars Of the south. bound night freight jumped
he track at the north switch, blocking the
rack so badly that the Green Bay and Mil |
vaukee express and the Kenosha accommo- |
lation trains were delayed until noon.
A lecture will be given at the Lamb |
chool- house, Selma, on Tuesday evening, |
Dec. 18th, by Mr.. Leonard Lee, he having |
indy offered to give some "reminiscences of
zig travels for the benefit of the Sunday |
school. With the help of others a pleasant |
is expected. The proceeds
will be donated to the Christmas tree. Ad-
mission Is cents.
At the regular meeting of the c. T. A. /
society on Sunday afternoon the question. |
Resolved, "That George Washington was a
reater general than Napoleon was debat-
d. Messrs. John Corcoran, James Penne-
Gather and J. Brennan fought the battle on
he affirmative side, and Messrs. Daniel
'oner, John O'Donnell and John Langin on
he negative. Decided in favor OF the
Reading in prose by Henry
burns.
Miss Catherine G. Paul. daughter of SEN
tor Geo. H. Paul. formerly of this city, was
married. to Mr.. w. j. Young. Jr.. in Mil
yankee, on the 9th inst. Rt Rev. Bishop
Velles oficiated, assisted by Rev. W. H.
,hroop. At the conclusion of the ceremony
reception was given at the home of the
rides parents, followed by a supper. The
ewly-wedded pair left for the north on a
hort wedding tour, after which they will
roceed to their future home in Clinton,
owa.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
venings, between 6 and s o'clock, Prof.
'trassman will keep open his office, for the
xpress purpose of giving all people engaged
uring the day an opportunity to have their
ailing eyesight corrected with proper
.lasses, which will aid them in their re-
pective ayocations, and to strengthen their
light once for all, without single failure.
DON'T delay moment, but seek his valuable |
dvice. He is an optician Of rare genius,
acknowledged by all those who have had an
opportunity to be benefited by him at his
flee, Grant House.
The vocal and instrumental concert in the |
lew Methodist church last Saturday evening |
vas more than ordinary success. At |
east two reasons contributed to fill crowd |
d house and the realization of liberal
patronage: Every one felt confident Of a |
rood musical entertainment, and there was
/ felt obligation to aid the enterprising |
Methodist people in the completion and fn-
shing of their fine new church edifce. 1t
night be pleasing to speak Individually of
hose who took part in the musical exercises,
)ut to mention few names without all would
appear invidious While all who took part
night not have been equally meritorious, the
general verdict of the audience was, they all
lid we'll The proceeds of the concert was
300 over all expenses.
Mr.. Peter McKenna, of Pleasant Prairie,
died at his residence on Monday last, at the
advanced age of seventy-two years. Mr..
McKenna was one of the early settlers of the
county, coming here about the year 1889,
settling IN Pleasant Prairie, where he died.
Few men were held IN higher esteem by his
neighbors and all who knew him. AS man
Of industrious habits and sterling honesty he
was much respected by all. He accumula-
ted considerable property, and leaves to his
son and daughter who survive him hand
some property. His funeral took place from
St. Marks church on " Wednesday, and was
largely attended by his neighbors and friends
and was abundant evidence of the kindly
regard in which the old gentleman was held
and the general respect which he maintained
for himself to the last.
1.-THE morning service the M. E. church,
on Sunday, Dec. 8, 1888. the following
Preamble and Resolutions were pr es ented
to the congregation, and by rising vote
adopted:
WHEREAS we, the members of the M. E.
church and congregation, have for ten months
past since the burning of our own house of
worship, enjoyed the free use of the Unitari-
an Church and
WHEREAS we are now about to occupy our
own church, rebuilt under the blessing of
Divine Providence therefore be it resolved
by us in Public Congregation assembled /: