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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-09-15
THE COMMONPLACE WOMAN.

We have read as you know, for ages and ages Ofa willowy maiden devoid of spine, A fabulous, pre- historic young person Who on white of an egg and cracker could dine. But write to you now of commonplace wo- Who's shockingly healthy and fearfully fat. Who never has headache or nervous prostra- Commonplacel what could be more so than
 that. She doesn't "do" Kensington cat-tails or Nor has she a screen with one legged stork, She doesn't adore Charlotte Russo or blanc
 manages,
 But prefers unromantic, commonplace pork. She hasn't quilt of crazy silk patchwork, Nor the tlniest bit of crocheted macreme. She cannot perform Reethoven's sonatas, Nor sing but the most commonplace little
 lay. She hasn't gift for the art decorative, Fasting Japanese monsters on Yankee stone That stands m n corner to look go ;rsthetic, But that grieves to the soul the old house
 hold Lar. She never paints song birds nor crickets on
 china
 To be drowned every day in our teacups, Or ferns, cabbage roses of ribbon or velvet, And naught dld she know of the much ham
 mered brass. She cannot write poems that glow like a fur
 mace,
 Nor sonnets as cold as the Appenlne snow; For if she chops up her ideas into metre, There's rush in the ebb, and halt in the
 flow.
 She doesn't believe she was born with the mis
 sion,
 Unless, it may be- to be happy and well; Nor does she Ut all understand prOtoplasm, And looks upon women who do as "sell." But there's worse to be told of this common.
 place woman,
 Who owns neither bird, nor dog nor pet cat They say that she's really Tn love with her
 husband.
 Commonplace! what would be more so than
 that?
 And when we all stand at the last dread tri-
 bunal,
 Where great and where small are as signed
 each Il part, May the angels make room for the common
 place woman
 Who knows naught of literature. science or
 art. -GO0d HoUsekeepng.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-04-27
HEALTHFUL BREAD.

In spite of all that has been said on
the subject, people will eat bread made
from -four from which all the bran has
been removed. Nearly all the phos-
pilates, the most valuable elements for
the nutrition of the nerves and bones,
are thus removed, and it is also rec
ognized fact amongst physicians that
great injury results in consequence.
Any preparation which will replace
these valuable elements are certain to
be of great benefit to those who use
them, compromising as they do, to a
great extent, for the absence of the bran.
A number of years ago Prof. Horsford,
of Cambridge, suggested the use of f.
baking preparation for raising bread,
biscuit. ETC., which would supply the
requisite phosphates, thereby inr0duc-
ing these necessary elements into the
food without cost or trouble. After
years of experiment and labor he sue
ceeded in producing the desired prepare
ton, and if report be true, he has sue
ceeded wonderfully we'll in selling it.
The preparation consists Of an acid phos-
phate of lime, which, combined with bi.
carbonate of soda in raising bread,
biscuit, ETC., leaves in the product the
very phosphates required by the system,
and which are essential to good health.
The idea was an ingenious and valuable
one, and needs only to be thoroughly
understood to be fully appreciated.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-04-27
RANDALL.

Miss Mary Reynolds has gone to Val
paraiso, Ind.
To the surprise of everybody here,
John H. Robertson put in an appear
ance last week. He looks just as he did
eleven years ago. He went to Rockford
and on to Nebraska from there. 49,
Mrs. George Vinton is very low. At
one time there was report that she
was dead, but she was better the last we
heard.
George McKesson was home over
Sunday. He reports business as BOOM
ing with him.
Mr.. Beithan, town heasurer.elect, fail
ed to qualify in ten days, and there is a
vacancy in said Office, which the town
board will fill by appointment on TIE
9Th proximo.
Since writing the above we learn that
Mrs. George Vinton is dead. We shall
leave to others more competent than
ourself and better acquainted with Der
history the task of writing her obituary.
We will only state that she was one of
the Oldest settlers; that she was true
helpmate; that she was always ready to
aid the poor, and that the sick, no mat.
ter what their condition might be, were
always sure OF her sympathy and help.
All their old neighbors and friends will
sympathize with her husband and her
son in their bereavement.
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KENOSHA COUNTY COURT-IN
PROBATE. =
REGULAR MAY TERM

REGULAR May TERM
Cases win be called and set for hear
ing as follows:
TUESDAY, MAY l.
/. In the matter of the last will and
testament of Nicholas Huetter, deceased.
Probate of will, etc.
2. Michael Fahy, deceased, estate.
8. Peter Becker, deceased, estate. Pc
tition for license to sell real estate Al
SO second claim day.
4. Hiram Holbrook, deceased, estate.
Administration.
5. Abbie Ann Vanderlip, deceased, es-
tate. Administration.
6. Asahel Farr, deceased, estate. Sec
nd claim day, continued.
"WEDNESDAY, May 2.
z. John A. Gallaghan, deceased, estate.
Final account.
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The L. A. s. Of Bristol will have 4
Japanese tea, apron sale and short pro-
gram at the NJ. E. church on Friday
evening. April u. Supper served from
to $50 p. NJ. Price Is cents. Each
one will receive japanese cup, saucer
and napkin. Children, 10 cents with
out cup and saucer. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all.
PER ORDER OF Con-.
A very sad affair occurred at the resi-
dence of Mr.. e. F. Appley on Wednes-
day morning, the 18th inst, at Liberty
vile, III. Mrs. Appley built a fire in
stove that had not been used for some
time, upon which was an oil can filled
with kerosene. Her intention was to do
her washing in the unoccupied room.
When she placed the boiler on the stove
she noticed the can, but supposing that
it was empty, did not hasten to remove
it. When she came to remove It a
moment later the oil had become hot.
She took hold of the can and placed it
on the floor, but as soon as it touched
the floor it exploded and covered Mrs.
Appley with sheet of fire. It seems
that she tried to smother the fire but
failed, when she rushed out doors, when
friends saw and rushed to her aid.
When the fire was extinguished it was
found that she was burned from head
to foot SO badly that the skin of her face
and hands hung in shreds. She linger-
ed until Thursday evening, when death
ended her sufferings. Mrs. Apyley was
"a years of age.--Libertymle cor. Waatke-
gan Gazette.
Miss Emma F. Price, daughter of DIR.
Price, of Waukegan, on Wednesday of
last week eloped with Mr.. John F.
Hollingsworth, of Chicago, and were
married at All Saints Cathedral, Mil
waukee. On the day of the wedding
Miss Price left her home, telling her
mother that she was going to Chicago to
purchase her new spring suit. At the
depot she met Mr. Hollingsworth, and
they boarded the morning train for Mil
waukee. The ceremony took place at
high noon, only the sexton and Mil
waukee friend of the groom being in at
tendance as witnesses. It had been ar
ranged that a wedding trip to st. Paul
should follow, hut the brides courage
gave out, and she insisted on returning
home: She had been the pet Of the
household, no wish of her heart being
left unqualified. There was great sur
prise in the big mansion at Waukegan
when Mr.. and Mrs. Hollingsworth walk
ed in arm in arm and announced to the
banker what had occurred. There was
a little storm, few tears, satisfactory
explanation, and all was we'll. DR.. Price
had known of Hollingsworth's attentions
to his daughter, and was not averse to
the match, only he did not like the
young mans way of marrying. DR.. and
Mrs. Price have issued invitations for
the wedding reception, which is to occur
on Thursday of this week, and will be
grand affair.
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WILMoT.

John Sibley spent a few days in Chi
cago the first Of last week.
Miss Jennie Mcclellan, OF Kenosha,
spent her vacation with her many friends
and schoolmates here.
Jesse Carpenter has been visiting his
nephew, Edwin Carpenter, of this vii
lage. Time seems to have dealt gently
with him, as he looks about as young as
when we last saw him.
Mrs. Florence Lewis, nee Wilbur, is
visiting her parents.
In last weeks issue of the TELEGRAPH
l noticed in an article referring to the
57th anniversary of the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs. L. G. Merrill, of Kenosha, the
following statement: Whether there
is another married pair in this city or
county who have been married the like
number of years is not learned" Now,
Mr.. Editor, although the little village OF
Wilmot cannot boast of couple that
have been married a like number oil
years, yet we feel proud of the fact that
we have a compile who have been mar
ried greater number of years. l refer
to Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Mcintyre. Ten
years ago last March they celebrated
their golden wedding, and both parties
are still living, although Mr.. Mcintyre
is very feeble.
In the midst of life we are in
DEATH" Mrs. J. H. Sabin passed quietly
away to her heavenly home early Tues
day morning, April 18th. The deceased
had been in poor health for some time
past, but was confined to her bed only a
week. Mrs. Sabin was a woman vel
known throughout the community, and
Of her it may truthfully be said, "Te
know was to love-" She was promi
nent member of society, a kind and
generous friend to the poor and needy
and an active worker in the M. E
church. Surely her life was not in vain
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Lugg, at the house, Wednesday, a,
l o'clock P. NJ, after which long pro
cession of sorrowing friends followed the
remains to the cemetery, where they
were laid away to rest until "that last
great day when the trumpet shall
sOund.' s...4
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urer and clerks bonds; also the bonds
Of Halliday and Metten, constables.
On the other constable bonds new
copies were recommended on account
of informalities in the wording and wit
nesses. Report accepted.
The finance committees report on the
treasurer's report of March 26th was
accepted, the same being already pub
lished by order Of the committee.
The finance committee asked further
time on the treasurer's final report.
Same granted.
5 The resignation of G. Quarles, school
Commissioners for the Third ward, was
presented, and, on motion, accepted.
On the ballot, D. A. Mahoney was de-
elared elected to Fill the vacancy.
Bills presented and referred:
Rohr streets aud aleys...................... LIS
John Berens. pauper. Is
N harrington, fire department. .............. 500
On motion Of AID. Hammang, the
clerk was authorized to have the Coun-
Gil cards with dates of meetings printed.
Aid. Zievers moved that the Mayor
and pauper committee have power to
fill the vacancyin the position OF matron
of poor house. Carried.
Aid. McGivern moved that the Coun-
Gil proceed to the election of night DC
lice, street supervisors, sexton and poor
master, which carried.
On the ballot for South side police
Jos. Newhouse received 5; F. Lane, L;
NJ. Hove. 1: blank. 1.
Ballot declared formal. and Newhouse
elected.
For North side police, on informal
ballot, P. Sorensen received 6; NJ. Puetz
received 2.
First formal BALLOT. Sorensen re-
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a TAILORS' SOCIAL.

The ladies of the Baptist church will
give such a social at the parsonage
Friday evening of this week. As many
gentlemen as desire will each be fur.
nished with ar apron to be hemmed in
contest for prize. Five minutes will
be allowed to thread needles and TWEEN
ty minutes in which to do the work.
Three judges will decide upon the
quality of the work done, and an ap-
propriate prize will be awarded the
best and poorest sewer respectively,
when a presentation speech will be
made. Ice cream and cake will be
served at the close. All are cordially
invited.
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CARD OF THANKS.

Mr.. and Mrs. P. Carney and family
desire to express their sincere thanks
to their friends and all who assisted
them in their late bereavement, for
the efficient aid and many acts of kind
ness 80 generally extended to them in
their sorrow. Also the railroad men,
who have shown such marked esteem
in presenting our son and brother such
beautiful flowers.
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OBITUARY.

Died, at his home in the village of
Bristol, of consumption, John, sOu of
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Carney, .ged
twenty-six years, two months and ten
days.
John was fine young man, liked
and respected by all who knew him.
No greater words of praise could be
said of IL person than the following,
which were said of him /: Gle was a
good boy, and he has lived good
man."
Beginning at the foot of the ladder
in railroad work, by his industry and
enterprise. in a very short space of
time, he worked his way up to the posi-
ton of conductor on the Chicago and
North Western Railway. He seemed
to realize from the first that his hold
on life was slender, for he was heard
to remark chat he had worked hard to
be conductor, but thought that he
would have to give it up. Obliged to
discontinue his work, and coming home
only few short months ago, he grad
ually grew weaker, until he was unable
to leave the house, and the slender
hold which he had OH life was broken
entirely.
"The battle of life is brief,
Then sleep we side by sde.'
All that the best medical skill,
watchful care and loving nursing could
do were done for Johnnie, as he was
familiarly called by his many friends.
But all was of no avail. God called,
and he was prepared to answer the
summons.
The s0rrOwing mother said, between
her sobs, /" I could give him up to God
willingly"
The mother gave in tears and pain
The flowers she most did love;
She knew she should find them all again
| In the Aelds Of light above"
| The remains were inferred in the
Catholic cemetery in Kenosha, the
funeral services being held at ST..
James church. The Brotherhood of
Conductors presented magnificent
pillow of flowers with his initials. J.
G. c., inserted, also cross and anchor.
| The railroad company sent a
special coach on the Kenosha and
Rockford division to be placed at the
disposal of the family and all who
paid the last tribute Of respect to the
departed. The home floral offerings
] were beautiful, the casket being COW
!, cred with the testimonials of kind
i thoughts and loving hearts. The be-
, reaved parents, brothers and sisters
, have the sympathy Of their many
Friends in their great loss. F.
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MARKETS.

Barley-No. 2, zoe; No. 8, 55c ex-
ira No. 3, Csc.
Beans 50. OO@2.5O for hand-picked.
Butter-Old and low grades unstable
choice to fancy, 18@22c creamery, 81
(023c.
Cheese-7@123c.
Eggs-12c. for strictly fresh.
Corn-Ear, 22@25c /; shelled, 55c.
Oats-32@34c.
PotatOes-75c(0$1.
Beef. $2.50@4.00 per cwt ;calves, $500
94.50 per cwt., live weight; sheep,
$S.5O@5OO per cwt.; dressed hogs, $500
@6.25.
Dressed Poultry Chickens, 123c.
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ROLL OF HONOR.

The following pupils of District No.
10, Paris and Bristol, have been neither
absent nor tardy during the month end
ing April Goth: Stella Blackman, Lor-
eta Fowler, Myra Myrick, George
Newbury, Clara Newbury, Frances
Fowler, Belle Blackman, Nellie Myrick,
Lynn Everett, Clarence Everett.
KATE L. ScHAFFER, Teacher.
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FUNK & WAGNALLS,
l8 and 20 Astor Place, New York
KENOSHA COUNTY sCOURT-IN PROBATE.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the matter of the last will and testament oil
Lemfra T. Kellogg, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the claims and de.
mands of all persons against Lemira T. Kellogg, de.
ceased late of the town of Bristol in said county
rKenosha, will be received examined and adjusted by
the County Court of Kenosha county at the regular
terms of said Court to be holden at the County Court
room in the City of Kenosha in and for said County
on the first Tuesday of June, A. D. 1885, and the
A. M. of those days; also that six months from and
after the fourth day of April, A. D. 1888, is the
time allowed and limited for creditors of said
Lemira T. Kellogg deceased, to present their claims
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Kenosha the eleventh day of April, A.
D. 1888.
By the Court.
ANTHONY VAN WICK,
Comfy Judge.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL.
SPECIAL MEETING.

SPECIAL MEETING. IS
April IA, 1883.
Present-Mayor Williams; Aid. Reed,
Hammang, Wervie, Zievers, Priddis,
Strong, Piehl and McGivern.
The Mayor stated the object of the.
meeting to be for organization and any
other business of necessity which the
Council may choose to consider.
The first business in order was the
ballot for President of the Council,
which resulted in 5 votes for w. w.
Strong, 2 for w. E. Reed, and l for J..
Zievers.
Aid. Zievers moved that the election
of w. w. Strong be made unanimous,
which carried.
The printed rules of the Council were
amended by striking out the committees
numbered and 10, and by changing
rule II, so as to read sc members in
stead Of g."
On motion of Aid. Zievers, the rules
as amended, were adopted as the rul es
Of this Council.
It was moved and carried that. the
Mayor nominate the standing commit
tees, which he did as follows:
Finance-Strong, Reed, Zievers.
Claims-Hammang, McGivern, Piehl.
Harbor and Bridges-Zievers, Ham
mang, McGivern.
Fire Department-McGive Reed,
Priddis.
Police erve, Priddis, Piehl. !.
Judiciary-Strong, Reed, Nevers.
Printing--Hammang, McGivern,
Werve.
Public Grounds Reed, Priddis, Werve.
Streets and Alleys-Priddis, Ham
mang, Piehl, Zievers.
Pauper Affairs-Piehl, Reed, Werve.
On motion of Aid. McGivern, the
nominations were confirmed.
The official bonds of treasurer. clerk
and four constables We're presented and
referred to the finance committee.
NJ. II. Hoye presented his resignation
as Chief of Police, and, on motion of
Aid. Nevers, the same was accepted.
| Mayor Williams offered the name OF
John Harrington as chief, and motion
to confirm carried, the vote being:
Ayes-Hammang, Wervie, Zevers,
OtIOuS, IIluulS3 Ilenl anu MC0lVern. =
Nay-Reed.
The proposition for the sale of a road
machine or grader was referred to the
committee on streets and alleys, to report
at next meeting. =
Aid. Priddis moved to allow ex-Chiel
Hoye the amount of salary due,
which carried, and motion to adjourn
until next Tuesday evening carried.
F. w. MATHEWS, Clerk.
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The following bills We're reported cor
rect by the committees and allowed:
.. DCAOi!s, pdullcl sss.sssss .ss.s-s
!. Harrington, contingent.

N Harrington, contingent .. ..... 800
|: The bond of J. H. Tully, constable,
was found correct and approved.
On the bill of M. Paddock, q motion
that the same be returned to him for
correction carried.
The committee ON pauper affairs and
the Mayor reported having, as instruct
ed, engaged a matron for the poor house,
viz, Mrs. Hall, she being allowed to
keep her two children there and receive
a compensation of $3.50 per week. Re
port accepted and adopted.
The committee on streets and alleys
reported recommending the name of C..
1. Ely as poundmaster.
f. On motion, the report was accepted
and G. L. Ely declared elected as pound
master at a salary of 81 per day.
New bills presented and referred:
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j. C. ROBERTS LIST.
BOGUS BAKING POWDER TESTS

|
Rather ingenious but not less fradu-
lent are the pretended tests of baking
powder being made in many of our
kitchens by agents who are trying to
further the sale of a Chicago article.
These so-called tests consist in mixing
separately, with water, a sample of the
baking powder found in the house and
Of that carried by the agent. From that
found in the house, if q pure article, the
bubbles of gas will rise and burst On top
like those from glass of champagne.
The Chicago baking powder which they
carry, when mixed with water, will show
an extra froth upon the top of the mix
ture which is claimed as evidence Of
superiority. On the contrary, however,
it is not only the exhibition of a trick,
but is absolute proof that the baking
powder which so acts is adulterated.
The chemists have ascertained that the.
adulterant used is chemical added for
the express purpose of producing this
action and deceiving the housekeeper as
to the true value of the baking powder.
This is not only dishonest trick, but a.
dirty one, for the. chemical is the pro-
duct of the filthy refuse of the slaughter
house, and if this baking powder is used.
in the preparation of food passes into
biscuit or cake without change. Of
course, any statements made in refer
ence to other baking powders, by parties
caught in practicing such tricks as these
for the purpose of deceiving the public,
will be entitled to no credit.
1t is probably wisest in the interest Of
our families, and to prevent our food
from being contaminated by tramps of
this kind, to turn all persons who wish
or attempt to tamper with it uncermoni-
ously from the door, and to use those
articles only which experience has
proved satisfactory, or the official tests
have established as pure and wholesome.
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A minister asks why men do not at
tend church as well as women. He
should know it is because they have no
head-gear to display and make others
envious.
In an Eastern penitentiary, only
eighty-nine out of $50 prisoners had
trades. @
Amanda Taylor, a miss only IL years
old, is teaching school in Owen county,
Kentucky. "a
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ADJOURNED MEETING.

April 18th, 1888.
Present Mayor Williams; Aid. Reed,
Hammang, Wervie, Zievers, Strong,
Priddis, Piehl and McGivern,
The committee on streets and alleys
reported in favor Of the purchase of the
road machine, and the report was aG-
cepted unanimously.
The finance committee reported and
recommended the approval Of the treas
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Frank Lane and VIM. McGonegal
were appointed and confirmed special
police, without pay from the city.
Aid. McGivern moved that commit
tee of four and the Mayor be appointed
with power to act in the negotiations
with .he @. & N. w. r. r. Co., regard
ing streets. Same carried, and the
Mayor appointed AID. McGivern, Strong,
Zievers and Reed.
Council adjourned.
F. w. MATHEWS,
City Clerk.
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BRISTOL PROHIBITION CAUCUS.
A caucus of the Prohibition voters
of the town of Bristol will be held in
the Town Hall, on Wednesday, May I'd.
at 200 P. NJ, sharp, to elect dele.
gate to the Prohibition county conven-
ton to be held in Kenosha on Satur-
day, May 18th.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.