The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-02-07

/ The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul E r
Co., have built their Evanston division up
to Willmette. The Company is at present
engaged in settling the matter of grades
through that village with the authorities of
the town. The matter will probably be set
tied soon and the work of extending tbe
road continued.
The latest postal decision a'to the efec
that publishers of newspapers can, under
/ the law, arrest any man for fraud who takes
paper and refuses to pay for it. Under
the law it is dangerous for man to allow
his subscription account to run on from Elk
months to year and half unpaid, and tell
the postmaster to mark it "retllsed" or send
the editor postal card to discontinue the
paper.
Shortly before noon last Saturday the
Petit Malt House whistle gave the alarm of
fire. The fire department responded
promptly but by the time they had arrived
on the ground the fire was extinguished.
The damage to the building which was the
small frame structure occupied by Mr.. John
STREET., opposite the Petit mansion on Prairie
Avenue, was very slight ana caused by a
defective fue.
The evolutionary entertainment by
Prof Cumnock in the Methodist church on
Friday evening fully met the expectations
of an audience, who were prepared to listen
TO an exhibition of oratorical talent Prof
Cumnock probably has no superior as an
elocutionist in this western country. 1t is
fortunate that he is connected with the
University at Evanston, where so many
young men are BEL trained for the minis
try. A good pulpit speaker is a matter of
great Importance, vastly more so than in
the early part Of the present century. 7 here
was a time when uncouth manners and odd
ity in the pulpit were looked upon in some
churches with complacency. That time
has gone by and it is hoped will not return
1t has frequently been urged that more at
tention should be given to elocutionary
train ,ng in the schools, especially the pub
lie schools. 1t is believed that less atten-
ton is given to speaking exercises in the
schools now than fifty and more years ago.
There are now surprisingly few ready
speakers on public occasions this is not for
the want of sufficient learning and ability,
but for the lack of self confidence. How
often a man of intelligence is called upon in
a public assembly to make few remarks
and he asks to be excuced, saying he is not
a public speaker, or something to that eff
feet. Kenosha has had in years past a full
share of High School teachers of we'll mer-
tied reputation, most If whom encouraged
their pupils to practice defamation.
Among the long list there has been one who
made giving instruction in elocution spec
ialty, having qualified himself for that pur-
pose under masters of this accomplishment.
This High School Principal was Prof. De-
Wolf, who taught here about twenty five
pears ago. The number Of men is small
who unhesitatingly respond to a call in
general business meeting of citizens to
speak briefly on matters under considera-
ton. The reasons for so general declin-
ing to respond is not because there are not
talented persons present, but for reasons al.
ready stated.
The mild weather does not seem to
dull social life in Kenosha. This season
has been distinguished by the number of
elegant parties given in Kenosha. The
last one was given at the Business Mems
Club Rooms last Friday evening under the
supervision of Messrs. N. r. Allen, Jr, En-
gene Head and Henry Marsh. Among
those present were DR.. and Mrs Will Farr,
DR.. and Mrs. E. G. Hazeiton, Messrs. and
Mesdames Frank Runals, G. w. Allen,
Robert Mailer, Harry Baldwin, Geo. A.
Yule, Louis Eichelman, Charles Brown, ].
L. Stevens, Clarence Remer, U. J. Lewis,
.. M. Petit, G. Fl. Hurd, Ed Theirs
Misses Mile Lewis, Winnie MARITIME, Car
RE Petit, Julia Eichelman Lottie Schroe-
der, Irene McHenry, Lillian McHenry.
Lille Lewis, Ruth Stebbins, Hattie Brande,
Mile Simmons, Cora Burritt, Belle Rob-
inson, Bertha Head, Carrie Kimball, Lou
Use Tuttle, Osia Dauks, Edith Hoyt, of Chi
cago. Messrs. Eugene Head, Henry Marsh,
Nathan Allen, Chas. Balm, Richard Lyman,
Louis Reed, James Kehlor, Bert Ward,
Geo. Nicol, Chas Elliott, Harry Robinson,
W. H. Schroeder; VIM. Eichelman, Hiram
Bradley, F. J. futile, VIM. Howe, Mem
tee, Watson, Mckee and Violin. The gen.
tlemen, with few exceptions, appeared in
full dress. The ladies toilettes were ele-
CANT and rich, but not specially elaborate.
al seemed to feel at their best. Good ma
ture and jollity prevailed throughout the
evening and pleasanter evening was nev err
spent by Kenosha society. Johnny Hand
surpassed himself in the music furnished.
The old favorites received an added charm
from the handling and several new pieces
were played for the first time in Kenosha.
An elegant lunch was served about II
o'clock in the billiard room, which was
beautifully decorated for the occasion. The