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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12
A Proper Carriage.

consider throwing back The shout
ders pernicious practice and detri-
mental TO proper physical develop
ment; besides, it indirectly intensities
the first physical error, as the pressure
of the shoulders on the spine forces
the lumbar curve (the hollow of the
back) to become more pronounced,
adding another serious defect of posi-
ton, as by this practice the abdomen
is forced out more prominently to the
front and the muscles surrounding it
are in consequence weakened through
their being constantly stretched and
distended
The better way is to first draw the
head back. keeping the face at right
angles to the floor, until the back of
the head is little over the spine. Let
the shoulders alone; they will find
their proper position if the arms are
allowed to hang relaxed and a correct
position of the body is assumed. Turn
the pelyis backward and upward; this
will remove the curve in the lumbar
region. This is much more simple
way than throwing the shoulders back,
and of more benefit, as it Immediately
carriage. Throwing back the shout
ders seems to me to impart conceited
as we'll as an arrogant look to those
who are unfortunate enough to De adj
dicted to this faulty carriage. Lift the
head up and draw it back. Do not
| for a moment imagine that nature
teaches us the best way to use our
body, any more than she teaches a
child how to read and write. She
gives or rather supplies, the raw ma
terial; necessity and inclination supply
the rest. The accomplishment of our
desires forces through necessity the
way and methods, and these combined
develop the reasoning faculties, with
out which no one can ever hope to be-
come either physically or mentally
perfect for am firmly convinced that
| it takes just as much mental effort to
become physically perfect as it does to
master any science.
1t needs mental effort to conserve
energy but only an automatic one to
| physically are often looked upon as
below the intellectual standard of
scientific people, or those who men
tally labor, / believe in the future those
will be looked upon as physically de-
fcient, in a mental sense, who are
either obese Or emaciated. and conse-
quently weak and frequently stupid.
If such imagine that by the use of in
animate Objects or other expedients,
| they can restore themselves. to their
normal condition.. e., by unduly ex-
| pending energy to gain strength-they
are surely mistaken. l maintain that
defective carriage causes their condi-
ton ninety-nine times out of a hum
dred. The organs are not able to fol-
low out their natural functions; they
are partly compressed and shifted out
of their proper place by the very posi-
tions which are assumed by those who
are physically imperfect in a mental
sense. Prof. Edo0j'a Checb5ey, G'a Lap
| pG19c0tCS.
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The Homely but Useful Girl.

The useful girl is not noticeable
in any way. Everybody makes use of
her, and everybody likes her. She has
no enemies and no lovers. Women
like her very much, and men speak
highly of her when she is brought to
their attention in some way; but they
never think about her voluntarily.
They appreciate her highly when she
helps them out of corner and thank
her cordially, and then forget her until
they need her again. She is not apt to
marry, for men do not care for useful
girls before marriage. She can sew,
she can get dinner if need be, amuse
the children assist in getting up enter
tanments for other people to partici-
pate in, and she is an excellent nurse,
and reads aloud we'll, and sings little
enough to rock child asleep or to
help out chorus. She is like the
green everlasting" or old-fashioned
'live-forever" plant-scentless and not
beautiful, yet indispensable in gar
den.-Honae Journal.
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First publication, Oct. 20, 1891.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN,

| In Circuit Court for Kenosha County.
Charles N Jackson, Plaintiff, against Robert Fid-
der, Defendant.
By virtue and in pursuance of judgment of fore
closure and sale rendered by the above named
in the above entitled action the 9th day Of Sep
TENDER, A. d. 1900 in favor of said plaintiff and
against said defendant, /, the undersigned, Sheriff
of the County of Kenosha in the State of Wiscon-
vendue the front door of the Court House in the
city and county of Kenosha in the State of Wscon-
SIR on the 18th day of December A. D. 1901, at one
O'Clock in the afternoon of that day. the following
described mortgaged premises and land directed in
said judgment to be sold, or so much thereof may
be sufficient to pay the amount due to the plaintiff
upon said judgment for principal interest and COSTS
together with the expenses OF such sale, which said
lands and premises described in said judgment as
follows, viz.:-The following described premises and
County, Wisconsin, to witThe north half In ~ of
the northwest quarter In W "a of section number
nine 10 in town number one ~ north OF range
Der twenty-one (2I) of the fourth principal
ridian. Excepting and reserving from the above
described premises the following described pieces or
parcels of land, to wit: Commencing at the north
west corner OF said quarter section and running
thence south the line of said quarter section
eighty (8o) rods less the south line of said
north half of said northwest quarter thence directly
east thirtyfour 34 rods; thence north parallel with
the west line of said quarter section to the north line
thereof; thence the north line of said section
to the place of beginning. And also commencing
thirtytwo (2) rods of the northeast corner of
said quarter section; thence south eighteen 8 rods;
thence eighteen I8 rods; thence north eighteen
(I8) rods thence to the place of beginning and
containing in al sxty-one 61) acres of land
less.
z7th, A. D. 1891.
MATTHIAS STAHL.
Sheriff Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
CAvANAGH & FISHER, Plaintiffs Attorneys. 7-23
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12
First publication, Oct. 10th. 1891.
OTATE OF WISCONSIN, KE.

~ nosha County-In County Court.
In the matter of the Guardianship of Ada Stevens,
Jennie Stevens and Clayton Stevens, minor children
of Luman A. Stevens, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Ella Stevens,
guardian of Ada Stevens. Jennie Stevens and Clay
ton Stevens, minor children of Luman A. Stevens,
late of said county, deceased. representing among
other things that her said wards seized of certain
real therein described and that it is expedent
that the be sold for the that it is
saIy for the maintenance and education of said min
ors and for better investment of the surplus if any
of the proceeds as account of repairs and taxes
the property is unproductive that the interest of
said wards will be substantially promoted by its sale
and praying for license to sell the same.
1t is ordered that said petition be heard at regu-
lar of said County Court be held in and for
said county at the County Court Room in the city
of Kenosha in said county, the first Tuesday, be-
ing the 1st cay of December, A D. 1891, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. or as soon thereafter as the can
be heard.
1t is further ordered that notice be given 10 the
of kin and heirs apparent presumptve of the
said wards by publication Of this order at least four
successive weeks before the day OF such hearing in
the TELEGRAPH-CoURIER, weekly newspaper pub
lished in the city of Kenosha, in said county of Ke
nosha.
Dated October 18TH, A. D. 1895.
By the Court.
5-23 ANTHONY VAN WICK, County Judge
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An Enormous Water Power.

The enormous water power of Lake
Superior is the next natural force to be
utilized. 1t has been calculated that
the actual velocity and volume of
water falling at Sault Ste. Marie is
122, 600 feet per second-equivalent to
236, 900 horse-power-and it is proposed
to construct very extensive works in
the vicinity including blast furnaces
and ship yards, paper mills, pulp mills.
-four mills and other industries. The
learning of science and the ingenuity
of inventors are daily succeeding in
diminishing the waste of energy that
is met with in the mechanical world,
and, doubtless before the century shall
have closed, even greater triumphs
will be recorded. Philadelphia Record.
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A Dog in War.

The publication of the statement that
the Germans are training dogs for war
recalls the fact that soldier of Col.
Bowen's regiment, in the Confederate
army, had large dog, which ipvaria-
bly, accom- parted him on d duty
whatever and was as good as COM
panion. The dog was as ardent a
rebel as his master and somehow or
other seemed to have preternaturally
quick nose for blue-coat. When the
man was on picket duty his dog was
always noslng about some distance in
the front, and if there were any Fed
erals within half mile he would find
them out and bark. He never vent
ured to attack them, but, like cav
alryman, took to the rear when an en-
gagement was in progress; but after
the battle was over he would reappear.
The man was finally killed while on
the picket line by going to spring
after water in spite of the warnings of
the dog, and the men of the regiment
tried to keep the animal but he went
away. He had no esprit du corps. His
devotion was purely personal to his
master.-St Louis Globe Democrat.
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Formation Of Hail.

A direct observation of hail in the
process of formation is recorded by
Prof. Tosetti, who, in the afternoon of
a saually day, looking eastward
northern Italy, which. with two others,
inclosed the court. saw the rain which
streamed down the roof to the right
caught by very cold wind from the
north. and driven back and up in thick
drops. Suddenlysa south wind blew,
and the drops, tossed about in all
directions, were transformed into ice
balls. When the south wind ceased
this transformation also ceased, but
whenever the south wind required the
phenomenon was reproduced, and this
was observed three or four times in
ten minutes.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12
HAD HIS BRAND WITH HIM.
A Kenosha Man Who Nearly Came to
Grief in Dry Goods Store.

just before the shower the other day
man rushed into one Of the big State
street dry-goods stores, selected 81
UNI brella, and said to the salesman:
II want this charged. | want to take
it with me, and I've just thirty minutes
to catch my train"
What name?" lauguidly inquired
the salesman.
20. Little, Kenosha,' replied the
man.
Got an account?n
Had one for five years. !"
Are you Mr.. Little?n
Il am"
The salesman called over a floor
walker and explained that Mr.. 0.
Little of Kenosha, who had an account,
and was Mr.. Little himself, had select
ed 81 umbrella, which he wanted to
have charged and take with him.
''Um-ah!' said the floor-walker. Il
know Mrs. Little, but
well, Pm her husband and I pay
the bills said the man.
rUm-ah!" said the foor-walker.
You have no idea how we are i'm
posed upon-the rules of the house are
so strict-do you know any one in the
store, Mr.. Little?''
Mr. Little thought a moment and
said he knew Mr. Beaten in the carpet
department. Mr.. Little and the floor
walker unfortunately found that Mr..
Beaten was i'll and not down that day.
Mr.. Little grew red and hot and floor
walker pompous. Mr.. Little finally
recollected that he knew a man at the
glove counter, one Mr.. Kidd. Unfor-
tunately it was discovered that Mr..
Kidd had gone to lunch. Mr. Little
grew desperate and the floor
walker suspicious. Mr.. Little didn't
know anybody else in the store or out
of it. and showed pocketful of letters
addressed to 20. Little, Kenosha, Wis"
The floorwalker said he was sorry, but,
etc. Mr.. Little was determined to
have that umbrella charged and take
it away away with him besides. He
argued, threatened, pleaded. Twas
all in vain.
Suddenly he made frantic grab at
his vest, ripped open the buttons, FUN
bled wildly for an instant, and then
exhibited an embroidered bit of linen.
''Therer' said he. DO you 'spose
I'd be wearing o. Little's shirt if /
wasn't o. Little? n
That goes said the foorwalker.-
Chicago Tribune.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12

-Kupfer has Houstons sweet cream
for sale by the pint, quart or gallon.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-11-12

An honest Swede tells his story in plain
but unmistakable language for the bene-
fit Of the public Zone of my children
took severe cold and got the Group |
gave her teaspoonful of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, and In five minutes later
gave her one more. By this time she
had to cough up the gathering in her
throat Then she went to sleep and slept
good for fifteen minutes. Then she got
up and vomited; then she went back to
he'd and slept the remainder of the night
She got the Group the second night and l
gave her the same remedy with the same
good results. / write this because
thought there might be some in the same
need and not know the true merits Of this
wonderful medicine" CHARLES A.
THoMPsEEN, Des Moines, Iowa. so cent
bottles for sale by G. ri. Hurd and J. B.
Starkweather & Co.
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First publication, Oct. IS, 1891.
Notice to Creditors.
II ENOSHA COUNTY COURT. In

~ EIODdlt.
In the matter of the last will and testament of
VoIney Bassett, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that he claims and demands
of all persons against Voney Basset deceased late
of the town of Bristol, in said county of Kenosha
will be received, examined and adjusted by the
County Court of Kenosha county at the regular
of said to be holden at the County Court room,
in the city of Kenosha, in and for said county,
on the first Tuesday of December, A. d. 1891,
and the first Tuesday of April, A. D. 1892, at 10
o'clock A NJ of those days. also that six months from
time allowed and limited for creditors of said Voney
Bassetr oeceased present their claims for exam
inaton and allowance.
Dared at Kenosha, the 9th day of October, A.
D. 1891. By the Court.
ANTHONY VAN WICK,
5war County Judge.
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st publication Oct. IS, 1891.
Notice to Creditors.

TENOSHA COUNTY COURT
IN In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Mary S. Head, de-
ceased.
Notice thereby given that the claims and demands
of all persons against Mary S. Head, deceased,
late of the city of KeAosha in said county of Kenosha
will be received, examined and adjusted by the
County Court of Kenosha County at the regular
terms of said Court be holden at the County Court
room in the city of Kenosha in and for said County
on the first Tuesdayof Dec, A. D. 1891, and the
first Tuesday of April. A. D. 1892, at O'Clock
a. m of those days. also that six months from and
after the 18th day of October, A. d. 1901, is the
time allowed and limited for creditors of said Mary
6. Head. deceased, to present their claims for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Kenosha, the 18th day of October, A.
D. 1891.
BY the Court.
ANTHONY VAN WICK,
5w21 County Judge.
The morning call., 1891-10-05
TIRED OF LIFE.
A Man Of 10 Years Commits Suicide
With Shotgun.

SAN JOSE, Oct. 4.-David Skerry, an &C.
centric character, employed as laborer on
John McCarthy's ranch, six miles southeast
of Mountain View, committed suicide Fri
day night in his cabin by shooting himself
with shotgun. Skerry had been employed
on McCarthy's ranch off and on for two
years, doing work around the house and in
the vineyard. He was over 70 years of age,
and often complained 10 Mccarthy and work.
men on the ranch that he was too old to live
any longeo, and said lie was going to commit
suicide. The men never regarded his threats
seriously. Frequently they would tell him
in fun to 60 kill himself. but not to do 1t on
the farm. Friday he was at work picking
grapes, and at night went to his cabin, as
usual, to sleep. He did not go to work Sat
urday morning, but nothing was thought of
the circumstance. When noon came and he
had not appeared some of the men visited
his cabin. They found him stretched out
in death on his bed with double-barrel
gun between his legs and the muZ-
zle directly under his left ear.
A large hole in his neck and
the bood-stains on the floors and walls
told the story. Constable Dick Madigan
was summoned and he took the body to
Mountain View, where the inquest was held
yesterday. Skerry was native of Nova
Scotia, aged 70 years, and single man. lie
was a veteran of the Mexican War and
drew a pension of s. per month. He came
to California in 1913 and has been in the
vicinity of Stevens Creek on and off for over
thirty wears,
The morning call., 1891-10-05
SOUTH SEA DISASTERS.
Two Shipwrecked Sea Captains
Tell the Story.

Two shipwrecked sea CAPTAINS, Captain
Holland ana Captain LOvdal, passed through
on the Monowai, en- route for San Fran
cisco. Captain Holland had been cruising
in the South Sea Islands, and he was COM
ing into Butaritari with mixed cargo when
the accident occurred. His vessel was a
small brig, the Douglas, Of go tons burden.
The vessel was in the hands of pilot when
the accident occurred, at about 5 30 in the
afternoon. She struck on the reef, and at
the first blow there was three feet aud a
half of water in the hold. The captain re-
NAMED on the vessel until morning, when
she was abandoned by all hands. The ship
and cargo were sold Tor $500. Three days
later the captain took passage by the bark
Noon Gamma, to Sydney. He thinks that if
he had not tax Il a pilot al Butaritarl lie
would not have lost his brig.
The other vessel wrecked was the schooner
Pannonia, a boat of 207 tons. She left Jaluit
loaded with 269 tons Of cobra for San Fran
cisco. For four days, owing to the weather,
10 observations could be taken. About mid
night of the 4th of May the vessel struck a
reef There was q moderate breeze blowing
at the time The night was pitch dark and
nothing could be male out. The surf on
the reef was not heard until the vessel
struck. There were eight in the crew, be-
sides one passenger and the captains wife
and three small children, in all thirteen
souls. In the morning natives came out,
swimming across the reef, and under the
guidance of a chief the persons on board the
Inflated vessel were brought safely to shore
at Ailuk. This was only the beginning of
troubles The captain and family were
compelled to wait thirteen days at Ailuk.
Then, in an open boat, they got to Lebek,
where they la to stay eighteen days more.
1t was nearly five months after the disaster
before they were able to reach honolulu
Honolulu Advertiser.
The morning call., 1891-10-05

Since Hank Harris went up to Portland,
leaving his baseball destiny in the hands Of
Acting Manager RUDE Levy, things have
all gone wrong. Hank doubtless had nice
time watching his last years tai-erd ag-
gregatton win pennant, but the news from
Sacramento probably took the wire edge
off his joy.
On Thursday the locals cleaned up vic
tory in this city in a game with San Jose.
Then they went to the Capital city from
whence the returns have been of the most
discouraging nature. Three large luscious
defeats doomed up in rapid succession and
now the men who were growing about hold
Ing the lead are but four and half innings
ahead OF their enemy. the Duke.
Friday old man Hoffman threw them
down with one hand. Then red-headed
fellow named Callen. who was supposed to
be dead when classed in the pitchers cate
CORY with Harvey Blauvelt. got in the next
day and Shut the leaders out without the
slightest trouble. Yesterday Hoffman faced
them for a few moments and would have
still further Inundated the leaders with q
second shut-out but for an unfortunate base
on balls. This inaccuracy, the second one
Hoffman made in the game, forced in the
only run the Friscos got 1t was great
game, so they say, in which all hands shOne
Iesplendent but somehow it wasn't Friscos
day to shine in complete blaze of glory.
Gut OF four games played the locals won
one. San Jose captured three out of five,
tne Senators won their series of three and
Oakland broke even. Tho pennant is not
yet nxturei In either Of three leading clubs.
ana IL tne Steers keep up their ticks they will
The morning call., 1891-10-05
AT SACRAMENTO.
Base on Balls Saves a Shutout for
Frisco.

Base on Balls Saves Shutout for
Frisco.
SACRAMENTO, Oct. But few short
weeks ago it was difficult to draw a crowd
of five hundred to the ball games, but the
fine work of the home team of late has
aroused all the latent interest. and baseball
is again all the rage in the Capital City.
To-day one of the largest crowds of the sea-
son was present and was entertained by one
Of the finest games ever played in Sacra-
mento. Both teams put up fine fielding
game. each making two errors, but the mis-
plays were more than counterbalanced by
the many fine plays made. Danny Sweeney
made phenomenal running catch OF home
run hit, and saved three runs thereby for
his side. Roberts made two circus catches,
while McHae made a great assist from
right field. Big Bill HasSamPr also made
grand-staud pickup and retired a runner at
first.
Cobb was hit hard, and nothing btt his
fine support kept the score down. George
was very steady and gave but one base ON
balls, and that in the ninth inning. Old
Huff did the pitching for the home team,
and. but for an unfortunate error by Nc
Guirk, would have shut out his opponents.
He allowed but FIVE widely scattered hits
and gave but two bases on balls, ono of
which forced IN q run. lie struck cut five
DatSnltn, including SnaTp anu Levy lWlCe
each. Spies rendered him splendid support.
his one-handed jumping catch OF foul
being a feature OF the game SWEET also
caught a fine game and threw well to bases.
Smith and HaSsamer put W fine fielding
game. ACCEPTING everything that came their
way. Cartwright has recovered from his
illness and PLAYED the first bag as he alone
can play it, Mcdonald does not seem TO
improve in his work, and some of his de-
cisions on balls and strikes were simply vile.
In the third inning Goodenough hit for
three bags and scored on Hassamer'S
single. In the fourth. Spies drove out q
single and was safe at second on Peoples
error of Reiiz's hit Both runners S ored on
McHale's long drive for three bases. In the
last half Smith made a scratch tWo-bagger.
Levy hit an easy one to McGuirk, who al
lowed it to pass, and the runner was safe.
Cartwright was given a base on balls, filling
the bases. Peoples hit TO Reitz, who threw
Smith out at the plate. Clark was given a
base on balls, forcing in the only run for the
visitors. In the ninth McLala lined out a
double and scored on Hoffman's bunt and
Hassamers third sacrifice. Following is the
score: