The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-04

Mr.. Harry WOODS, or montana, 10
merly of this city, is spending a fe
:, weeks here.
Brass, Leather, Plush, Olive Wood an
Ivory goods in abundance are now Q
exhibition at Geo. Melvile's Book stor,
and we never saw them so cheap befor'
% Mrs. Vim. III. Gherkin and daughte
o of Bloomington, I'LL. have been visitin
: relatives and friends here during tn
past week.
Little Edna Farr entertained part
of about twenty-five little men an
maid ems last Saturday, the occasion be
ing the celebration other fourth birthday
Call on Santa Claus at Geo. Melville
: and have him lay aside for you some
thing pretty for Xmas present. Beau
tlful gifts from sc. to $500 each.
WANTED.-A small family to take {
furnished house on Park ave. free O
rent till spring. Address, P. O. box 255
Kenosha, Wis, Dec. I'd, 1885.
Mrs. Jno. Bullen, who has been quite
i'll at Mrs. Chaffee's, was able to be re
moved to her home in Minneapolis
Minnesota, last week. Her daughter
Mrs. Brooks, accompanied her.
! The largest, best and cheapest stock oil
Toys, Fancy Goods and articles suitable
for Christmas presents is to be found at
James Mathews store. Call early.
Mrs. Henry Mack died at the resi-
dence of her brother, Mr.. Lincoln Bill
lings, at Richmond, Ill.,, ON the 22d ult.
She was 20 years, months and % days
old.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Minderman gave
a progressive euchre party to about forty
of their friends on Wednesday evening
OF last week. Refreshments were served
and very pleasant time was had.
The regular quarterly meeting of the
Kenosha County Agricultural Society
will be held at the Grant House on Mon
day. Dec. 7, at one o'clock P. M.
F. w. MATHEWS, Secretary,
John Smith was brought before JUS
tice Gillett on Saturday, charged with
stealing oysters from F. Hilgen & Co.
He was sent to Racine jail for twenty
days.
Santa Claus has secured an Office at
Geo. Melville's Book Store, and is doing
a rushing business in taking orders for
beautiful holiday presents. All business
strictly confidential.
A sociable and oyster supper will be
given at the residence of Mrs. III. G.
Dodge on Thursday evening, Dec. 10, by
the young people of the Baptist church.
All are invited
Fl, G. Torrey, who moved to Valley
Springs, d. t., about two years ago, has
returned with his family. and concluded
that Wisconsin is none too good" for
him yet awhile.
Mrs. Sylvester Comstock died at her
residence in Mt. Pleasant, Racine county,
on the 25th ult. She was in the 18th
year Of her age, and had resided in Mt |
Pleasant over thirty-fve years.
Mr.. Philip Reinheimer, of Kllbourn
city, Wis, and Miss Maggie Holden, of
Racine, were married at the residence
of the brides parents, Racine, on the
26th ult
Mr.. Peter Calvey, one of the early
settlers of this city, died at the residence
of his daughter i'll Evanston, ILL.,, on Sum |
day night. His remains were brought |
here for interment.
Mr.. John Bay, who owned the finest
meat market in Racine, committed |
suicide on Tuesday evening by shooting
himself with revolver. He is sup
posed to have been insane. He was Al |
years of age.
A burglar entered Mrs. Newman's
house at Burlington, Racine county, on
night of last week. She saw
the burglar take the money out of her
dress pocket, but was too badly frighten-
ed to alarm her neighbors.
The Cooking Club was entertained at
its third meeting by Miss Cara Durkee
on Tuesday evening. After delicious
supper the remainder of the evening
was spent in the game of progressive
euchre.
N. G. Stafford, Of the firm of Stafford &
Sons, pianoforte manufacturers, Chicago,
will be in Kenosha about the 18th of
December, for the purpose of tuning and
pianos. Orders left at Mr..
Calkins' grocery or DIR. Starkweather's
drug store will be promptly attended to.
The weather in this section, up to the
present time, has been unusually mild
for the season of the year. A P. M.
yesterday the thermometer marked 38 |
degrees above zero. Farmers are now
doing their fall blowing.
About halfpast seven o'clock Sunday
morning, while freight train was being
backed on the side track north of the |
depot, it was backed off of the track,
against the water tank, which it entirely |
demolished. One coal car was smashed |
in. Fortunately, no one was injured.
The best on earth can truly be said of
Grigg's Glycerine Salve, which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, wounds and all other sores. Will
positively cure piles, letter and all skin
eruptlons. Try this wonder heller.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money re-
funded. Only rs cents. Sold by drug
gists
Mrs. r. T. Browne, formerly of this
city, spent few days of the past week
in Kenosha with her brother, Mr.. F. c.
Hills, and lett this week for New York.
She is on her way to England to join her
husband, DR. R. f. Browne, who is study
ing medicine there.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to CastOriA.
When she had Children, abe gave them Castos;A
James Mathews has received the larx
est and best selected stock of Toys and
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