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

age, an old settler, residing with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Holt, in this city, is sick, and hel
recovery is doubtful
Mr.. Peter Mouser. New Holsiein, Wis
says: Browns Iron Bitters cured me of {
general breaking down Of my nervous sys
tenn"
Mr. Robert Letter, Of Chicago. and Mis-:
Sarah Gibbs, of Union Grove, Racine county
were married in Union Grove on the 2oth
ult.
| Dr. Paddock, Of Salem, who has been IN
Chicago for some time, was in this city on
/ Wednesday, on his way home 10 Salem. He
| will return to Chicago on Monday
Mrs. Christina Rietbrock died in BurIing-
ton, Racine county, on the 9Th inst, in the
18th year Of her age. She resided in the
vicinity Of Burlington nearly fifty years.
Stock is full, prices low, courteous atten-
tion--everything to make 1t attractive to
buyers at Melville's.
Subscribers paying one year in advance
will receive a copy Of Kendalfs Treatise
on The Horse and his Diseases. This is a
valuable work to every one who keeps a
horse.
Oral examinations every afternoon Of next
week at the High School, except Friday.
when there will be general exercises in all
the rooms. Patrons and others are invited
TO be present.
Mr. James P. Glover. of Genoa Junction,
was in the city ON Saturday last, looking hale
and hearty, and apparently in good spirits,
as though the world went well with him.
Examine the toys and fancy goods on
James Mathews and 10 cent counter be,
fore buying elsewhere.
The ladies of the Episcopal church will
hold their annual sale of Christmas articles
at the Grant House on Tuesday afternoon
and evening next, Dec. Is. Refreshments
in the evening. All are invited to attend.
The Congregational sociable on Thursday
evening of last week at the residence of Mrs.
E. Balm, withstanding the rain and I'M
pleasantnes9 of the night. was largely attend
ed.
The Ancient Order Of Hibernians will give
a grand ball at Simmons Hall on Monday
done TO make it the ball of the season.
Music by Schulte's full orchestra, of Racine.
For SALE.-19a acres of improved land
within one mile of the Court House acre
of thrifty strawberry plants set out last
spring. JAMES MATHEWS.
There will be an oyster supper at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Piper, for the benefit of the
Lake Shore church, Friday evening, Dec.
IA. A grand time is anticipated. All are
invited.
The most valuable gift of all is your eye
sight. Proper glasses to save it can be OBJ
tanned from Prof Strassman, practical, skill
full and artistic 0ptician, yet at the Grant
House.
Mrs. Anna Morse, widow of the late
County School Superintendent of Racine
County, G, b. Morse, died recently at Beioit,
Kansas. Her remains were brought to Ra-
cine for interment.
Mr.. Borkenhagen informs us that they
have closed up the fsh-hauling business UNI
til after the first of January-how much af-
ter depending upon the continuance and
severity of the cold weather.
Call and see our new stock of Wedding
Stationery, Ball Programmes, Visiting Cards
and Fancy Cards. We can please you in
style and price.
A Sabbath School concert will be given
in the Congregational church on Sunday
evening, Dec. 23d. Preparations are being
made to render the occasion one of more
than ordinary interest.
There will be New Years bower and
oyster supper at the NJ. E. church, Salem
Station, New Years eve, by the ladies of
the society. cordial invitation is extend
ed to all. By ORDER OF COM.
Rev. Father Cleary delivered the second
sermon of his course of four in St. Mark
church last Sunday evening. The church
was full The third sermon will be delivered
next Sunday evening.
Our attention has been called to sign of
Mr.'J. Berens, designed and painted by Mr..
Frank Mischo. 1t consists of every variety
of boots and shoes, tastefully arranged and
executed, and for display sign
has no equal in the city.
Mr.. John L. Howe, formerly of the town
of Randall, in this county, died at his home
near McHenry, Ill on the Sd inst, from the
effects of injuries received from one of his
horses about ten days before.
In the billiard contest at Harris saloon
last week Lester White was beaten by the
itinerant chimney sweep who happened to
drop down here. 1t is said that White was
completely swept out, and is not anxious for
another tilt right away
If you wish to purchase goods at reason
able rates, and goods that are not shelf
worn, purchase Of parties who advertise.
This, as a rule, IS well to observe. Those
who advertise believe in keeping goods
moving, with small profit
The Bristol and Paris Brass Band will
give an entertainment. consisting of music,
readings and declama' ions, at the Plank
Road church on Saturday evening, Dec. 10Th.
Admission Is cents; children half price.
Proceeds for the benefit of the band.
A man named McLane, who fell from a
passenger train on the Kenosha division on
the C. & N. w. r. R. while drunk, after lin
gering for two weeks, died at his home at
Poplar Grove, from Inflammation of the
brain.
Messrs. John Bever, of Pleasant Prairie,
and Paul Nielis, of Brighton, who have been
in Ashton, Iowa, for about eighteen months,
returned home on Wednesday. Mr.. John
Minnies, of Brighton, who went there few
weeks ago to purchase land, also returned
home tho same day.
Mrs. Bennett, daughter of Judge Van Wyck
arrived here on Thursday last from Marietta
Georgia, and will probably remain for some
time. Mr.. Bonnet is spending the winter
near Mobile. Alabama, for the benefit Of his
health
Mr.. John Francis, aged % years, died in
Racine on the 7th inst OF consumption.
Mrs. Ann Francis, aged 60 years, died at
the residence of her neices, Misses RoHlands,
in the same city. She was resident Of Ra-
cine for twenty-five years.
The slight stringency in the money mar
ket should be gentle hint to purchasers OF
Christmas presents to seek something useful
as we'll as ornamental. Go to Lymau's and
buy some Of their beautiful. useful, service
able, comfortable Slippers, at prices to sui
all.
Christmas is near at hand and you viii