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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-08-03
TIPPECANOE CALLS AT
ROCKFORD

Our years ago much respected towns.
man, VIM. II. Smith. now a prominent
citizen OF Rockford, sends Us an &C.
count of joint meeting of the Tippe.
canoe voters of 1910. with first voters
of 1888. Mr.. Smith has many &C
quaintances here; he was several
years leading member and strong
pillar of the Baptist church here, and
has recently given aid to the contem-
plated new church in this city. The
meeting was held in Amons' Hall.
The old "Tippecanoe aud Tyler too"
were invited to seats on the platform,
and great cheering followed as they
moved forward and took seats as
body. These venerable men. many of
them bowed with age, participated in
the general enthusiasm which per-
vaded the great audience. Mr.. VIM.
H. Smith contributed a paper which
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SALEM.

Mrs. Van Vie started for Missouri or
the 25th, to be gone several weeks.
Mr.. L. Burch started for the Easl
Monday morning.
The Salem Cornet Band is improving
under the leadership of Mr.. j. P
Browne, who has been hired to instruct
them.
Mr.. Will Minis came up from Chica
60 on Saturday evening, staying ovel
Sunday with his relatives in and around
Salem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Draper, of Chi
cago, have been spending several days
with Mrs. Warner.
/ Mr.. A. ]. Booth, sole agent for J. W.
Howard, is busy every day buying wool
He expects to take in 10000 lbs. a
Trevor next Friday, also large amoun
at Burlington one day this week. Mr.
Booth is very successful in this business
and always pays the highest marke
price.
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REPUBLICANS. ATTENTION!

A Republican County Convention
will be held at the Court House, in the
city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Satur-
day, August 18th, 1888, at one o'clock
2. NJ, sharp, for the purpose of elect
ing delegates to the State Republican
Convention to be held at Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, August 22d, 1888; also to
elect delegates to the Republican Con.
gressional Convention, when the same
shall be called.
Each town and ward in Kenosha
county is entitled to three delegates to
this Convention.
1t is desirable that caucuses be held
in the various towns and wards on
Thursday, August 9th. 1888. at the
usual places, at 1880 o'clock, for the
election of delegates to this COnven-
ton and the election of one delegate
from each town and ward to the Re-
publican Senatorial Convention to be
held at Elkhorn, Wisconsin, August
Is, 1888.
Dated August 1st, 1888.
BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY Com.
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SPRING BROOK.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Dowse, of Chicago
are spending few days with their nu
merous friends here.
Miss Flora Dexter has been visiting
her friends, Misses Mile Simmons and
Julia Eichelman, the past week.
Miss Fannie Grow was pleasantly sur
prised on Saturday evening last. About
25 young people were present. All re-
port pleasant time.
Master Byron Dowse, of Chicago, is
sojourning here for time.
Miss Grace Thayer and friend, of Chi.
cago, are visiting Mrs. Barns, Of Russell.
Mrs. T. s. Robinson was called to
Milwaukee on business on Thursday
last.
Politicians beware of barb wire fences
while passing through Spring Brook.
i Mr.. w. L. Dexter made flying trip
to Salem last week.
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-UST 8, 1888.
REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL
CONVENTION.

A Convention of the Sth Senatorial
District of Wisconsin consisting or
Walworth and Kenosha counties) will
be held at the Court House at Elkhorn,
at IL o'clock A. M, on Wednesday,
August 18th, 1888, to nominate can
didate for the Office of Senator, and to
transact such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
The town of Delevan is entitled to
three delegates; Sharon and Darien. to
two each; all other towns in the dis
trict, one each. The cities of Kenosha,
Whitewater and Lake Geneva to one
from each ward thereof.
B. o. REYNOLDS, Senatorial
n. NJ L1TTLEJoHN' Committee.
G. E. REMER,
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SCHOOL CONTROVERSY

Boston is having a heated contro-
versy between Catholics and Protest
ants over definition given to word by
one of the principal teachers Of pub
lie school. The teacher was asked to
give the meaning of the word "in-
diligence" The word has been used
in sense describing certain religious
practices; on the definition given it
the teacher has been transferred. and
as the result large public meetings
have been held in Faneuil Hall.
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TREVOR.

Mrs Geo. Beasley went to st. Paul
Sunday evening, the 29th.
Messrs. Thayer and Kendall were out
Monday, and took dinner at Mr.. Geo.
Booths.
The dance at "Trevor HalP' Friday
evening was an emphatic success,
Among those from distance were Mr..
and Mrs. Conklin, Genoa junction,
Wis; Miss Dedrick, Genoa Junction;
Misses Snider and Merriam, Mr.. Charles
Bunker and Mr.. Kendall, of Chicago
Miss Underdown, Evanston Miss
Nellie Williams, Paris Mrs. Farien;
Menominee, Mich.
Ninety.two head of hogs went into
pens Friday, the 9th.
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former is said to be good crop; the
latter looks fair, but some pieces are
injured in spots by chinch bugs, prob.
ably.
The oat crop is ripening; some rust
has shown itself in places. On the
whole, stood up well until the heavy
wind and rain of Tuesday morning pros
trated good portion of it.
Corn as to color never looked better.
As to growth, it will be higher than for
some seasons past, and promises a
heavy yield of ears.
The apple crop, SO far as observed in
this locality, is light one.
The feed for stock is abundant.
Whilst many localities in Wisconsin and
elsewhere speak of a lack of rain, the
occasional showers here have been all
sufficient.
The thistle crop, especially Canada,
has been looked after as never before
rem embered. The commissioner has
been busy, and the evil of many years
seeding has been remedied- too
soon. 1t had come to point where
every farmer in Somers would be par
TALLY infested with continuance of the
practice for years past, even with the ut.
most vigilance of many; thus farms
were springing up with thistles every
here and there.
Mr.. J. w. Rhodes bought considerable
wool which was delivered at the station
last week, Thursday. Price, twenty-five
cents, the highest for medium fine wash
ed.
Atrial of binder and reaper combined
machines took place in Joseph Bishops
rye field last week. The Deering stee
frame and Milwaukee Junior Wood
They worked well. Of those presen
the majority favored the Deering. Sales
have been made of the latter to the mum
Der of five, one Esterly's, and perhaps
one or two Milwaukee, SO I hear. TIL,
price is so reduced-less than half o
what it once was-no one can complain
and none but what do good work.
The many friends of Miss Florenc,
and Walter Spencer gave them a sur
prise week before last. Quite humble
were on hand, and more would hav'
been, had it not been for the hurryin,
time. Another one was given to Mis-
Carrie De Long and cousin of her
from Illinois, who was visiting relative
here last week. To some the busies
season of the year seems somewhat in
appropriate, and some would atten'
that cannot possibly do so.
Mr.. George Ferie is visiting friends il
lSomers.
/ Mr.. George Flett, of Merrill, Wis, i
here on visit to relatives.
i Next Sunday is quarterly meetin
day at the Methodist church. Preach
ing by the Elder on Saturday and Sun
day afternoons.
| Mrs. L. Cook has returned from he
Visit to Nebraska.
i Mr.. VIM. E. Burgess has been here o
a visit to his children.
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DEATH OF GEORGE BENNETT

OGAAA OE oG/OAs0I 0AINNA1AAs
1t is seldom news of the death of an
early settler Of this place has been re-
ceived with such feeling of sadness as
the telegram on Tuesday to N. R.
Allen, of this city, announcing the death
ofGeorge Bennett, at Ottawa, III. Mr..
Bennett was for many years familiarly
known as Deacon Bennett, one of the
most popular citizens. He became a
resident here in 1887, where he engaged
in active business pursuits until the year
1862, when he removed to Ottawa, Ill.
where he went into the mercantile trade.
He took an active part in the early i'm.
provements. He was one of the original
members Of the Congregational church
During the intervals when the church
had no preaching he read sermons and
conducted the services. He was useful
in all good enterprises, and influential
on the side of right. He represented
this county in the legislative assembly
of the state in 1859, and the Senate ir
1860 and 1861. Mr.. Benefits first wife
died many years ago; he married for hi
second wife the widow of Judge William
Bullen, who survives him; he has nc
children. His wife has two-Mrs. Ems
ley, of Buffalo. and Mr.. William Bullen
of Chicago. The remains were brought
here on Wednesday and inferred by the
side of his first wife in the city cemetery
A short service was held at the grave
conducted by DR.. Gillespie.
Mr.. Bennett died on Monday morn.
ing, the 3Oth of July, at the age of 8:
years.
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DELICIOUS.

1t is interesting to notice the ever
changing movements in the christian
world. The great Presbyterian Coun.
Gil in England. represented by Presby-
terians from all parts Of the world. the
session of which recently closed, enter
tanned with considerable favor de-
partures from long established forms
of worship. The movement for the
improvement of church services by
the liturgical element received atten
ton in the Council. Quite a number
of prominent members of the denomi.
nation from this country were in the
Council.
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AN EXCELLENT BABY FOOD.

Put one quart of filtered soft water in
to kettle; add a little salt, and when
boiling sift very slowly into it the best
Graham flour, taking great care to stil
constantly and avoid any Jumps. Add
sufficient -four to make very thir
Graham mush which let boil five min
utes, stirring constantly. Set aside and
when it has stopped boiling add slowly
one quart of fresh new milk. If baby il
constipated do not sift the Graham; or
the contrary, sift the -four and add the
milk just before taking from the stove.
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DISPLAY THE REPUBLICAN
TICKET.

1t is learned some Of our old friends
complain that the Republican Presi-
Dental ticket is not displayed at the
head editorial column of the TELE.
GRAPH. 1t may be noticed some of
the leading Republican papers do not
regard it necessary to follow this old
time practice; their political character
is best known by what thsy say. If il
would make voters for Harrison and
Morton, the TELEGRAPH would put
their names at the head Of almost any
number of columns of the paper every
week, but we trust one will suffice.
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uoulcS were DurlcQ standing WALSH deep
in the ground, leaving the rest of the
body above ground; that tall poles
painted white stood beside the graves,
and on the top of one of the poles,
when first seen, was the remnant of a
white cotton cloth flag. It is also
mentioned in the same volume that
the body of an Indian was found de-
posted in a log of wood which had
been dug out the length Of the body
like trough, the body put therein.
and another slab Of wood put thereon,
with the two parts bound strongly
together with withes. This log con-
tanning the body of the Indian was
found fastened in the top of tree
These statements are given as we find
them; they are no more strange than
have before been given in respect to
Indian customs. Prior to 1910 the
island was favorite place for celebri-
tions of different kinds. The first In
dependence celebration in the southern
part of Wisconsin took place on Wash.
ington Island July 4, 1885. 1t was
largely represented from the country
as far back as Fox river. A process
sion of twenty yoke of oxen. drawing
a large wagon, made capable of carry.
ing great number of people, came in
from the country, preceded with mar
tial music and carrying patriotic flags,
halted on the island. Rev. Jason
Lathrop was the orator of the day. It
was time of general rejoicing. It is
said in description of Washington
island, given in later years, that
strangers were amazed when told that
it was once place of fashionable resort
by the first families of the town; that
enjoyable entertainments were given
and parties of pleasure found it de-
sirable retreat. How a location one
so attractive could become fOrsaken in
appearance was to them passing
strange. The much-praised hotel OF
Resigue was only a rude constructed
building. but no man better than he
knew how to cater to the appetites of
his patrons. He managed to keep his
tables supplied with wild duck and
prairie fowls, two once favorite table
eatables, which have long since grown
scarce. Although at one time there
was a considerable population ON the
island, the number of good buildings
J was rather small. The most conspicu
GUS dwelling was that of Judge Bullen
| This was the largest private residenc e
in the county. Itstood on an elevated
spot of ground, and the appearance Of
a house of its dimensions, attracted
notice in new country. 1t disappear.
ed many years ago. The only struc
lures of Importance now remaining
are the lighthouse and keepers house
and the life-saying station. These two
government establishments are O
great value to commerce and travel Oh
lake Michigan. s
Much more of Washington islam,
J might be said. The contests in earl!
. times to obtain possession of it would
: furnish material for an interestin.
chapter, which may at a future tim,
, be given. s.'
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Republican voters will notice the
call of the Republican County Com
mittee, found in this paper, to the
holding of caucuses and the choosing
of delegates to the different conven-
tions to be held during the present
month of August. The several town
and ward committees will please give
prompt attention to the duties devolv-
ing upon them.
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SOMERS.

July at its parting gave us a scorcher
Ninety-four to ninety-six Monday after.
noon, with a shower at four o'clock.
Tuesday morning, over one inch of rain
fell in less than half an hour.
Haying is pretty much over for tame;
some slough remains to be cut. The
crop has been secured in good condition,
and is ample for winters supply, even
though it prove long one. AS usual
in such cases, many viii have some to
sell.
The rye is cut and some barley; the
balance will be cut this week. The
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-08-03

Old subscribers and kind friends
sometimes send us newspapers with
marked articles or articles cut from
papers, suggesting their publication in
the TELEGRAPH. Compliance with
requests would generally be cheerfully
given, were it not it generally happens
that something else on hand has to
take procedure to reasonably satisfy
our readers. Our aim is to print
nothing that is profitless, although
there are wide differences as to what
is profitable and what is not.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-08-03

The Chicago market is represented
to be supplied with various varieties
of fruit. Peaches will be abundant
and reasonably cheap. This will be
welcome news to families in this vicin-
ity, the Chicago market being the chief
reliance for this fruit.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-08-03

Street lighting in this city has gone
into operation noiselessly and with no
demonstrations. The complaint is
heard that the shade trees on some
streets do not give the lamps a fair
chance to display their light. The
lower limbs of these trees need to be
cut off, which the authorities will
doubtless order done, so that people
may have the full benefit of the lamps.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-08-03

The law and order leagues for the
enforcement of liquor laws are grow
ing more in earnest. Several cases
are recently noticed of convictions
for selling liquor in violation of law;
the offenders have been sent to Jail
from three to six months. All law
abiding citizens will agree in saying
there is no use of laws if they are not
Obeyed.
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THE MODERN NEWSPAPER.

THE MODERN NEWSPAPER.
An address was delivered last week
by Charles A. Dana, of the New York
Sun, in Milwaukee, before the Wiscon-
sin Editorial Association and large
audience of citizens. Mr.. Dana is
known as the editor Of the New York
Sun, and is classed as one of the veter-
an editors in this country.
The subject of the address was the
Modern Newspaper. The qualities for
the right conducting of a newspaper
were ably described. Not all news
papers can be of the elevated character
indicated by editor Dana, but all would
do we'll to follow his advice as far as
practicable. It would be presumptuous
in this paper to attempt any improve
ment on what was said, and it is only
referred to at this time to speak of the
great changes that have taken place
of late years in the manner Of the con.
duction of the editorial of papers out
side of the large cities. Wrangling be-
tween editors of different political
parties was once quite common, and
looked for as matter of course.
Newspaper sparring was sort OF
amusement for some readers, which
they much enjoyed, and for which they
expressed a liking for their favorite
paper. A game at bandying words
and half-meaning insinuations has
sometimes been taken as an evidence
of the smartness of an editor of pub
lie journal. 1t was once often heard
said, "I enjoy these editorial quarrels
between our county newspapers; 1t
furnishes spicy reading" All this has
been greatly changed. The conductors
of the city and county newspapers now
treat each other with as much courtesy
in their printed columns as when they
meet in public. Satire and ridicule
are now seldom employed to further
the interests of any respectable cause
nor are they relied upon as in years
gone by to defeat a candidate for Office
It is bad cause that depends for success
on such unworthy means. However
strong may be the dislike of the princi
piles of an opposing party, it is unreas'
enable to treat all who belong to the
party as knaves. There is no pOlitica
Iparty recognized in any way nationa
that has not respectable men in it,
franks.
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WASHINGTON ISLAND.
Continued from last soeek. J

tOVst"eU yTOV Just UcCE.
1t is stated in an article contributed
to one of the volumes OF the Historical
Society that some fourteen or fifteen
graves of Indians were found ON the
island by those who FIRST visited the
place; that in two or three graves the
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-08-03
SUMMER RESORTS.

The summer resorts in this quarter
of the state are, with perhaps only
few exceptions. more than usually well
patronized this season. Some of these
have an established reputation. and
others but recently have come into
notice. The number of people who
take summer vacations is yearly in
creasing, therefore new watering
places are springing into notice, and
increased facilities are demanded of
those already established. The sum
mer accommodations will be yearly
added to not more rapidly than the
growth of population; the people are
becoming more educated to the sana-
tary laws, and that rest, rational rec
reation and change are conducive to
health, therefore economical. There
are many people in almost every town
who are able to take vacation of
more or less time, and when the prac'
tice becomes more general, as it certain
ly will. greater numbers will avail
themselves of these health-giving pas.
times. There are in every town men
well-to-do in life that hardly take a
whole week day the year round for
rest and recreation; they toll steadily
on until they become stiff jointed, lame
backed and disabled for work. Neces-
sity does not require them to expend
their strength so unreasonably; but
ambitious to accumulate property, they
strive for more, until premature death
comes and closes the drama of life.
Such are not imaginary cases: they
could be illustrated by veritable facts.
On the tomb-stones of at least few
men it might be inscribed. "killed for
the want of rest which nature re.
CURED"
While on the subject of summer re.
sorts. it may be remarked, there are
but few If any parts of the state that
offer superior natural advantages for
establishments for summer visitors
than are found in Kenosha county.
Take alone the town of Salem, without
speaking of other parts Of the county.
There are beautiful lakes. of bold
shores, surrounded with fine rural
scenery. Conveniences for summer
s0journers have thus far been provided
only to limited extent, and are said
to be we'll patronized. With large and
attractive accommodations, and with
modern conveniences, these lake re-
sorts would rival those further north,
which are now drawing crowds, but
which have no superior natural ad-
vantages. We claim no gift of pro-
phecy. but venture the prediction that
ut no distant day the Salem lakes will
be places of popular resort. equal to
any in the state. The near proximity
to the great city of Chicago, and the
nearest point reached in Wisconsin
from the south. renders the prediction
plausible.
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The old settlers having been twice
defeated from holding their yearly
meeting, on account of unfavOrable
weather, will make third attempt for
a favorable day, Friday, August II.
See notice in this paper.
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The people of the district, 1t is be-
lieved, need have no apprehension that
Mr.. Caswell can be induced to do any.
thing dishonOrable.
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J. /. Case, of Racine, noted for
famous horse trotters, has given orders
for the building of an $4,000 barn. 1t
will be in circular form, $50 feet in
diameter.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-08-03

The crop outlook in this state is
with few exceptions, promising. The,
growth of corn is wonderful; the fields
are forests.
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INVENTION; q: :;;:: ::; e; e {: !:

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The Walworth County Independent,
speaking of the call mentioned in the
TELEGRAPH two weeks ago on Hon.
l.. b. Caswell to be a candidate for re-
election, asks, "Does the TELEGRAPH
mean that it is call TO be an indie
pendent candidate?" How such a
question could be raised in face of a
quotation which the Independent
makes from the TELEGRAPH it is diff.
cult to see. 1t was stated the call was
no interference with any other or
would-be candidate. How could MIR.
Caswell appear as an independent
candidate without interference with
regular nominated candidate is poll
tical problem difficult of solution.