The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-03-12

packages Tor the new train that goes south
at 9:57 a. m.
About forty young folks enjoyed
themselves at a pleasant party given by
Lester and Geo. Holderness, on Friday
evening last.
On Thursday last at meeting of the
Epworth League the following officers
were elected: President Charles Beachel;
lst Vice-Pres.. Leola Boyce; 2nd Vice
Pres, Nettie Kingman, 3rd vice-Pres.,
Kate Mitchell; 4th Vice-Pres., Alice Eel
lows; Secretary, Charles Mitchell; Trea-
surer, Frank Symmonds,
Last week we stated that the Kenosha
Land and Improvement Co. had the
option on % acres of the Hastings farm.
We have since learned that the option
was on 8 acres on the Sturgess. estate, s
acres of Mr.. Tasting, q of John Blum.
and D Of Frank Zandt This tract of
land lies along the G. & n. W. R'y.,
north of the Burlington road.
The Balm Hook and Ladder Coms
pany held q meeting in the new engine
house, and all got to work to put their
apparatus into good shape, this they
accomplished, and are now ready for
service. Thisorganizatlon is a strong one,
and we may expect to see them do good
work at the first fire. But may that fire
be long time coming.
Josiah Bond, T. M. Avery and the
Scotford Manufacturing Company, have
signed grant of land, giving the c.. s.
n. w. r. r. Co. a right of way through
their property. The railway company
intended to extend the Brassville switch
westward crossing Salem Avenue at the
corner of Rowland Avenue and finally
connecting with the Kenosha & Rockford
division Of their road
-Allderidge is in the circle of the pro-
gressive. His last move has been to Sc
cure the room formerly occupied by Bur
rltt and later by Alvord. He has fitted
his new place up in great style All Of
the latest and best apparatus for carrying
on his business has been put in and he
can now give you as fine a photo as any
body.
On Tuesday last Michael Mchaels pur-
chased the property which belonged to
the Lentsen estate for 81, 365 No one
thought that the property would bring
sucn an amount, but this only shows that
the value Of Kenosha real estate is still on
the rise. The estate was sold by Sheriff
Stahl at public auction, the assent of the
heirs having been obtained The pro-
perty lies near the Catholic cemetery ON
the north side
Died, on Wednesday evening last at
o'clock, at his home on Eagle street,
William Clifford. The deceased had been
complaining Of sore throat, but not Of a
serious nature. On the evening Of his
death he was taken with violent choking,
soon after which he died Doctors were
summoned as soon as possible, but too
late to render any assistance The funeral
took place from the Baptist church at
p. m. on Friday.
AS freight train No 80 was going
south on Saturday, Brakeman Edward
Bailey fell under the cars and was badly
injured He was climbing up the side of
a car, when he was struck by telegraph
pole at the corner Of Grand avenue. One
Of his arms and also hip were badly
injured DIR. FAIR, the company physi-
clan, was Immediately summoned and
examined the wounds. The injured man
was sent to Chicago on a special. Moth
ing definite has yet been received as to
the extent Of the injuries
AT the meeting Of the Board of Edu-
cation last week there were present, Supt.
Mahoney, Pres. Yule, and Supervisors
Berens, Peterson, Englehardt and Werve.
So, $50 was allowed On She contract of
William Rowe Several small bills were
allowed It was decided that all present
contracts should be brought before the
next meeting and be put into proper
shape Sealed bids were received for the
furnishing Of school slttings, etc. They
will be acted upon at the next meeting.
The meeting at the Business Mems
Club was attended by large number.
The report of the subcommittee, which
was sent to Chicago to examine into the
standing of the new company, was read
and listened to with attention All were
very enthusiastic over the result This
meeting was held on Thursday evening,
and it was decided to hold meeting at
Schend's hall on the north side, on Satur-
day, and another at Simmons hall on
Monday evening. Both Of these meetings
were well attended At the meeting on
the north side great enthusiasm was
shown, and much interest taken in the
project. A number of speeches were