The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-02-15

The Congregational sociable met at the
residence Of Mrs. r. Fl. Slosson on Thurs
day afternoon and evening Of this week
Messrs. G. Schend, Abe Morris and Paul
Blauert are about to build 8 scoW and pile
driver, for the parpose Of doing any kind Of
docking, pile-driving and bridge work All
of these gentlemen have had considerable
experience in this line, and claim TO have
sufficient capital to back their new enter
prise. We certainly wish them every sue
cess.
Mr.. j. L. Wilson, an aged resident Of the
village of Winetka, near Chicago. and bis
night. They were killed with sword which
belonged to son of the murdered couple.
A visitor who has stopping at the house.
and who has since disappeared, is suspected
Of the crime. Robbery is supposed to have
been the motive.
The sheet and pillow-case party
given at the skating rink on Saturday
night was largely attended, and all en-
joyed themselves. Next Saturday
night there will be a grand masquerade
party at the same place, and it is ex-
pected that quite a number from Ra-
cine and other places will take part in
it. Reserved seats will be provided for
ladies.
Great fun at the +" Soap Bubble Car
nivalv Friday night at Mrs. X. B..
Whitakor's. Four prizes offered for
the largest and best bubbles. The
frolic opens with grand march, then
follows numerous bubble exercises,
which are very amusing. Bean bag
exercises for those who have no
to blow bubbles. All for ten
cents. Join the crowd. TO commence
at eight o'clock. L.
Mr. Harry Griswold died in Racine on
the 7th inst, of old age and general debility,
in the 80th year of his age. He was born
in Stanstead, Canada, and went from there to
Buffalo, N. Y, where he was Principal of
the High School In 1843 he came to
Racine. At that early day he was pro-
nounced abolitionist, and he and Deacon
Stetson managed what was called an under
ground railroad for transferring slaves who
were making attempts to gain their liberty.
The Catholic Temperance Society will
give an entertainment at Kimball Hall Mon
day evening, the 18th inst Father Hagan,
the eloquent temperance advocate, Presi
dent of the Chicago Temperance Union, will
deliver an address. Father Cleary will pre-
side and deliver an address also, on TEN.
per ance 10 Politics" There will slso be
singing and other exercises. All should at
tend and encourage noble cause. The
whole entertainment will be very interest
ing. The small fee Of rs cents will be
charged for tickets, AMI the proceeds will
be devoted to the benefit of the society.
On Wednesday evening Of last week large
ind quite brilliant party was given at Lees
Hotel, formerly known as Torrey's tavern, in
Pleasant Prairie. A goodly number from
his city availed themselves of Mr.. T. J. |
Meyers commodious sleighs, and were in |
attendance. The Kenosha Orchestra dis |
,oursed the music, and there was no LACK of |
Enjoyment, which continued until q the wee |
mall hours came creeping on apace." The
general sentiment was, this was one of the
most enjoyable occasions of the season. The
,arty are quite loud in their commentator
# the supper and general entertainment fur
lished by the host and hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Eichelman, of this city,
nd Mr.. and Mrs. John Horning, of Gran
lille, Kansas, unitedly celebrated their silver
Wedding at the residence Of the former in
his city on Wednesday last Seventy five
invited guests united in and thoroughly en-
Dyed the festivities of the occasion. The
resents were numerous and valuable from
many valued friends and the whole affair
7as most gratifying to the host end hostess,
nd elioits hearty response from each and
II who were present. Mr.. Hornlng returns
once to his home, where business calls him.
lis wife makes more extended visit with
riends in this vicinity. Mr.. Eichelman
FISHES us to state that Mr.. William Dickhaut
ute outdid himself in the way Of music,
ven bringing with him his little house organ,
Graded in our columns not long ago.
The newly elected officers Of the i" Arbei-
err Verein,' or Working Mems Aid Society,
Tere installed in due form on Monday even
az last, and entered upon the duties Of a
lew year. Last year this society paid cut
q aid of sick and disabled members nearly
tx hundred dollars. The following are the
lew officers Jacob Hermann, President
ohm Berens, Vice President ; Albert Bor-
enhagen, Treasurer Joseph Meiler, Secre-
airy Matthias Ortiz, Financial Secretary
Herman Peizke, Marshal; Nicolas Wallig,
Standard Bearer Carl Kitzrow, Steward
Adolph Burg, John Linderman and John
3elding, Trustees. On the same evening
tx new names were proposed for member
hip.
Mrs. Hannah Woodland Clark Ward died
n Richmond, ILL.,. on the 4th inst, in the
10Th year of her age. She was married in
1872 to DR.. Nathan Ward, and the following
'ear went as missionary with her husband |
0 India. After spending sixteen years in
hat country. she, with her husband and
hree children, returned to America, on |
account of failing health and for the purpose
# educating their children. In 1860 she
md her husband again started for India,
hat they might once more engage in mission
Try work, leaving their sons in this country.
When four weeks at sea DIR. Ward died. |
Mrs. Ward continued her journey to India,
where she remained missionary for five |
years. In 1865, at the earnest solicitation |
If her sons, she returned to this country. |
Six years ago she came to Richmond to reside |
With her son, DR.. 8. R. Ward. Mrs. Ward |
vas woman of sweet and quiet disposition,
pet possessing great nerve force To those in |