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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-05

Turtle Soup and Lunch at Barney
Stnbbs' place. No. 2125 Main street, this
evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-05
PROF. Shelf,

Corner Main and Eleventh Streets.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
A TALE OF NUTS.
An Experience of Party OF Hicko ~
Nutters Sunday

No doubt hickory nutting is very
pleasant pastime, but like all others it
has its drawbacks. These are partic-
ularly irritating to the members of the
gentler sex. Briars, brambles, thistles,
unfriendly cattle and CANNES are vicis-
STUDIES of minor consideration. Those
that most frequently harrow the soul
and hamper the happiness of the hick
DRY nut huater are the wiley hired man
and the barb wire fence. Now to a
man these seem very insignificant, but
to a woman they appear in most
threatening aspect. A party of young
ladies who roamed the woods Sunday
in search of the festive nut were very
unfortunately brought into contact
with both of these hostile elements.
Two of the young ladies espied a pros
porous looking tree just a short dis
lance from the road. Stretched be-
tween them. however, was a dangerous
looking barb wire fence. But beyond
the Alps lies Italy," wire or no wire
they must get their nuts. Accordingly
they went for the fence. For a short
time things went swimmingly, but then
the profuse foliage in which the girls
were held began to catch on the barbs.
In the course of half an hour they
cleared the fence, safe and whole, with
the exception of a few unimportant
fragments left hanging on the wire.
At this juncture an apparition rose from
it's supine position on the ground
near by and came at them full tilt
There was nothing to do but turn at
bay. The man demanded from the
trespassers the whole of their plumber,
which consisted of about half a
bushel. This they refused to give,
but after some soft, sweet words
agreed to compromise with the fellow
and scattered three or four nuts over
the field for him to pick up. .
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
HE TOOK FRENCH LEAVE
Ernst McMartin, the Bike Thief. Quits the
Sherif's Hospitable Quarters

Sheriff AbePs leniency knows no
bounds. The fourth man since Mr..
Abel's administration at the county jail
began took an unexpected departure
Monday night and is now again breath
ing the air Of freedom beyond the
shadow of constraint Ernst McMar-
tin, the man who a little more than a
month ago helped himself to a wheel
belonging to Harry Baldwin, was the
last guest at the Jail to take French
leave without word of parting to the
host. Moreover, he lett nothing to
show for what he had consumed during
the brief interval of his sojourn with
Mr.. Abel. At little after s o'clock
Monday evening when the sheriff
learned that his visitor had
absconded without ever asking
permission he was surprised
to say the least. He forth with took a
walk here and there, but found no
trace of the deserter. At an early
hour this morning everybody but the
reporters was notified, and general
search began. All efforts to discover
the whereabouts of the bike thief were
in vain. He had vanished good deal
after the manner of the boot and shoe
thieves, who had run the gauntlet be-
fore him. He had over five months
more to enjoy the companionship of his
fellow convicts, as he had been SEN
fenced for six months. The balance
of the term he will probably make up
at some future time. At present he is
out of all danger from the Kenosha
officials.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
THE WESTON READY.
She Begins on the Chicago Route This
Evening.

The steamer Weston, recently pur-
chased from Attorney Norman L.
Baker by Captain Robertson. of Frank
ford, arrived Sunday night from Mil
waukee, where it has been undergoing
quite extensive repairs and improve
ments. The little boat does not show
the great alteration very much from
the outside although she appears very
much brighter and cleaner. On close
inspection, however, many vital chan
ges are noticeable. From stern to bow
and from her keel to her upper deck
she is for the greater part rebuilt,
making her practically a new boat.
She has entirely new bulwark, new
stanchion, new planksheer, new gang
way. new rails and new decks in part.
Her strength has been very materially
increased as we'll as her capacity.
For the present she will be run by
Captain John Alderman, a former
Kenosha man, it being necessary for
Captain Robertson to attend to some
business in Frankfort before taking
charge of the boat in person. William
Eichler will act as engineer. The cap
tain expects to run between here and
Chicago daily, to leave here at z o'clock
in the evening and leave Chicago at IL
a. ~, as these hours correspond most
exactly with the movement of the
freight. The first trip will be made
this evening. The Weston will proba-
bly, use the dock of the old Kenosha
mill, as that is most convenient for
teams.
Captain Robertson realizes that his
venture will be hampered by the failure
of the last attempt at freight boat
line between here and Chicago, but is
not at all discouraged by that fact.
With the great amount of freight car
rying between the two cities and the
demand for a lake route the only lack
is a boat fit for the purpose. This
want has been supplied by the Weston
as it is now. When the growth of
business makes it necessary to secure
larger boat Captain Robertson will
put on one as large as the work re-
quires. It is probable that in any case
the Weston will be next changed for
a larger one in the spring.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
PLENTY OF WHISKY.
Internal Revenue officers Gauged 342,465
Gallons Last Month

The fourteen gaugers in the MilWau-
kee internal revenue district, which
gagged 342, 465 gallons of whisky last
month, includes Kenosha. The number
of gaugers in that city is seven, the
others being distributed in the largest
towns throughout the district. The pay
of a gauger is So for gauging 1000 gal
Ions, and large quantity of the high
wines distilled are gagged second or
third time in the rectifying establish
ments, where they are changed into
Irish and Scotch whisky, or any other
kind of brand in less than fifteen min
utes by simply adding the necessary
flavoring extract.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
THE SCORES THEY MADE.
Golf Tournament Prizes Taken By Miss
Bond and Nathan Allen

Saturday was all ideal day for golf
and in consequence the golfers we're
out in full force, and the tournament
was a marked success. Notwithstand-
ing that some of the older and best
players failed to come up to their rec
ords there were others who surpassed
the best mark of previous days. The
presence of r. W. Cutler, the cham
pion golf player of the state of Con-
necticut, whose playing was of fine
order, gave impetus to the performance
of local players. On the whole some
very good records were made. The
time for the next tournament is not
yet definitely settled. Owing to the
fact that the end of the season is so
near at hand efforts are being made TO
bring off the next event on the COM
ing Saturday. The prizes were cap
tured by Miss Isabella Bond and Mr..
Nathan Allen, and presented by r w.
Cutler The score is as follows:
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
ASKS FOR A FRANCHISE AGAIN.
The Milwaukee, lRacine g. Kenosha Road
Is Ready to Go Through Now.

1t took Gus until a quarter to 10
o'clock Monday night to read the min
utes of the back meetings which dated
from August 2, and he had to do some
skipping to get through at the time he
did. Then a petition from property
owners on Oak street, requesting the
council not to order a walk built at that
point, was presented and referred,
after which the street railway ordinance
was taken up and read. The ordi-
nance is about the same as that origin
ally presented, in fact is virtually the
same ordinance with some changes in
favor Of the city. The route asked for
comes down Milwaukee avenue to
Grand avenue, west 20 Ashland ayeaue,
south TO city limits and a loop starting
at the intersection of Aahland avenue
and Wisconsin street, east to Main,
north to Market, west to Ashland ave-
nue.. The ordinance was referred to
committee of the whole with the mayor
as chairman to meet at the call Of the
chairman.
An order paying for the dock on the
island was ordered issued to Mr. Hor-
lick, of Racine, who finished and took
the contract for Peter Beffel.
Aid. McGivern announced that he
had chance to sell two old hand hose
carts. He was instructed to get an
offer in cash and report at next meet
ing.
An order was destroyed which al
lowed $4 per day for team and new
one issued allowing $3.50 per day, and
the street force was paid to date. 1t is
expected the street gang will not be
used any more this season, as the two
street commissioners are now expected
to do about ten mems work each with
out any help.
In the matter of West Main street
it seems some one has neglected to fix,
as per agreement, that part of the
street running north from Grand ave-
nue.. Improvements in that part of the
town have been neglected number
of times, so Aid. McGivern asked for
information in the matter 1t was
finally decided that the chairman OF
the street cor mittee should see that
the street was fixed, and the city clerk
was instructed to send bill for all the
work done on West Main street to the
G. & N. w. r. r. Co. for payment.
1t was decided not TO build the cul-
vert over Jerome creek on Durkee ave-
nue. on account of lack Of funds, al
though no vote was taken on the mat
ter.
1t was moved an seconded to ad-
journ, and just as this was done Matt
Metten addressed the council I'D behalf
of the same old pauper wrangle over
Mrs. Parks. He asked that a commit
tee outside of the pauper committee
be appointed to investigate the matter.
The mayor informed him he was out OF
order, as a motion to adjourn had been
seconded, and he would have to bring
the matter up at some other time.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
THEY ALL AGREE.
Managers Who Have Played the Calhoun
Co. say It Is Good.

Co. say It Is Good.
The following are few of the letters
Joseph Rhode has received from opera
house managers where the Calhoun
Opera company has been seen. They
speak for themselves:
Springfield, H., October 5, '97-J. G..
Rhode, Kenosha, Wis.-Dear Sir
Your recent favor received. | had the
Calhoun Opera Co. here for the first
three nights of our state fair. The or
ganization is first class in every re-
spect, the artists are good, the cos
tunes are very fine, the operas are
mounted elegantly, and, in fact, | do
not know of ever having an organiza-
ton in our house that gave more COM
plete satisfaction. You need not hest
tate to recommend them in the highest
terms. Yours truly,
GEO. W. CHATTERTON.
Quincy, H., Oct. 8, 1871. G..
Rhode, ESQ.,, Kenosha, Wis.-My Dear
Sir:-You need have no hesitancy in
recommending the Calhoun Opera Co.
to your patrons They carry COM
pany of fifty-five and a great deal of
special scenery. Their performances
are No. l and first class in every par
ticular. Yours truly,
w. L. PAsSMERE, Mgr.
Fairfield, Iowa. Oct. 6, 1877. G.,
Rhode, Kenosha, Wis. Dear Sir
Replying to yours of the 5th inst,
would say that the Calhoun Opera Co.
presented La Grande Duchess here last
night to the largest and most appreci
alive audience that we have had in the
house for some time. The company is
first class in every respect and we can
heartily recommend them to your most
critical patrons. Respt,
BRADSHAW & THOMA.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
MARSHAL KILLED
A Gun Accidentally Discharges and
Strikes Him in the Head

OUT1kGS Hill Gu6 dGdQ.
A very sad death took place near
Antioch Sunday. 1t occurred at the
end of Deputy Game Warden James
Kelly's gun, but it was purely acciden-
tai and City Marshal William E.
Burke, of Antioch, was the victim.
Messrs. Burke and Kelly were out
for days duck hunting and were in a
boat together Mr.. Kelly had ham
merless gun. He had just raised it
and shot at duck and lowered it to
the boat. Through some oversight or
mistake the gun was not properly
taken care Of, and in being placed into
the boat the muzzle pointed straight
toward Mr.. Burke's head. All of a
sudden the gun discharged, and the
full load of No. shot entered the back
of Mr.. Burke's head, killing him IN
stantly. 1t occurred at about IL
o'clock Sunday forenoon.
Mr.. Burke was a widower, SO years
of age, and leaves a small boy. His
parents live in Antioch and his brother,
j. j. Burke, is editor of the of the
Antioch News.
It is reported that Mr.. Kelly is in a
sad state of mind over the unfortunate
affair.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
School Board Meeting.

The usual routine work was trans
acted at the meeting of the school
board Tuesday evening, and the addi-
ton to the Frank school was accepted,
part of which is now in use. Four of
the teachers received a slight raise in
salary. They were Misses Bond, Rog-
ers, Rowe and Heating. There we're
some dumb bells, Indian clubs, &C.,
ordered for the physical culture class
in the high school.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
ANOTHER LONG SLEEPER
Robert Watts, at the State Line. Sleeps
Since Wednesday.

Robert Watts, wLO lives on the state
line near Spring Bluff, probably en-
tered his last long sleep last Wednes-
day. At last accounts he was not dead
but it is believed that death is the only
relief in store for him, if relief it may
be called. He had been somewhat
sick and complained for long time
that he was weary and last Wednesday
he went to bed and to sleep. From
that time to this hr has remained
asleep and nothing cal arouse him.
Death will undoubtedly follow in time,
for the physicians think nothing can
be done for him.
Immediately after be went to sleep
DR.. Pugh was cal!en He called in
DR.. Saunders in consultation. Be-
tween them it was decided that the
man had been afflicted with Bright's
disease and that the present condition
is result of uremic poisoning. 1t is
very rare that such cases ever survive,
though a few have been known to.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
Is HOT FOR A MATCH.
Jim Davis Wants to Land Dodge and Ba1tis
Together


Racine, Wis, Oct. IL, 1897 sporting
Editor DAILY News, Kenosha, Wis.
Dear Sir:-In justice to myself will you
kindly permit me to say few words
through the columns of your paper. In
your city | am accused of being afraid
to meet Deacon" Dodge, ETC., etc.
Now, the facts are I several times
met Mr.. Dodge and tried to bring
about a meeting without success. Only
last Monday / met Dodge and he
agreed to make match and was to
come to Racine Wednesday to perfect
arrangements. He never showed up.
He now claims to be matched with
Frank Baltis and claims he will give
me go some other time. What the
sport loving people want is to see a
merit match, and to give them this OPP
portunity, if Dodge and Baltis are will
ing, will agree to stop both Dodge
and Baltis in the same ring on the
same night and limit the number OF
rounds to stop them in. Now, if their
friends are so many, let them pull
these two pugs into match where
they can see it on its merits. I will
guarantee to cover all the money either
Baltis or Dodge Tor both) can get.
Trusting they will not allow me to
go waiting for match and give me a
go, I remain, Respectfully,
JIM DAVIS.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
THE WINDSOR BAND CONCERT
A Sketch of the Program to Be Rendered
October IA,

The Windsor band concert at the
Rhode opera house next Thursday,
Oct. II, promises to be rare musical
treat. The band has been fortunate
enough to secure Miss Marie Carter,
Chicago's favorite soprano soloiSt The
press recommends her very highly, and
wherever she sang has pleased many
audiences. The band also has secured
Miss Victoria Ward, of Chicago, the
elocutionist. Little Josephine A.
Jacoby, the child violin soloist, OF
whom our city should be proud, will
favor the audience with a very difficult
violin solo, and Louis Yeoman, the
cornet sooist, will play very fine
cornet solo. Mrs. Hollister will per-
form the duties of accompanies. The
Kenosha Philharmonic club will make
it's first appearance, playing some
beautiful string quartetts. The Wind
sor band under the leadership of Prof.
F. K. Jacoby, will perform "The Be-
hemian Girl Overture" by Balfe, and
/" Polish Dance No. 1,"by Scharmenka.
Both numbers are standard, up to- date
concert numbers.
The Windsor band, which has dur
ing the past summer given the public
the benefit of fourteen open air park
concerts, which we're enjoyed by thou
sands of people, should have thesupport
of the whole city, and everybody should
encourage the band boys by attending
their second annual concert.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14
Circuit Court Items.

The expense of the Pleva murder
case to the county was about ST. 800.
The fall term cost the county about
So, 100.
The total expense to the county for
the past year of the circuit court was
about $1,000.
Considering the amount of work
done the figures are remarkably low.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-14

The 9 Olga Nethersoleo bracelet, the
latest fad at Weiskopf's. Oft
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-08-25
THE RISE IN WHEAT,
What 1t Means to the Farmers of Washing
ton County.

What 1t Means to the Farmers of Washing
ton County.
The unusually good crop of wheat
raised in this county this year is an
item Of great Importance to all our
people, even though the price was no
better than at this time last year. We
have no figures as to last years crop,
but are safe in saying it was as large as
that raised in 1889. when the crop ag.
gregated 167,770 bushels, an average of
a little over seven bushels to the acre.
The average the past year was very
large and the yield largely in excess of
that of last year. VIZ believe there was
at least q 1000 acres of wheat harvested
In this county this year, and feel con
hdent that 1t will show an average of
ten bushels per acre, which would
mean an aggregate of 240, 900 bushels.
AT this time last year wheat was sell
ing in this market at sixty cents; and
suppose the crop vas only equal to thai
OF 1889 1t was worth to the farmers
SlOO,67s. Had this years crop only
equalled last years, the present price
would make a difference of S67, O0(
In favor of the farmer. But, II oul
surmise is a correct one as to the guam
tity raised this year the amount OIL
money which it will bring to our coun.
ty at 81 per bushel will be more thar
5000, 900.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-08-25

thermometer never falls lower than
twenty degrees above zero and seldom
over Kvoo uisn-T tnuu uIuuty uqu sno
heat is tempered by the gentle sea
breeze that is always coming from the
South off the gulf. truly making this
the sunny land Of bliss But I'm like
the Irishman was when he bought the
boots; he said: Faith and be Jasus he
would have to veal them a day or two
before he could get them on" l would
not advise anyone 10 come here and To-
cate. although If | had money to invest
I would certainly invest iti this sunny
Southland; that Is my Judgment; Others
do differ fiom me. Some come and
like 1t and stay, while Others get dis
satisfied and leave. We have no ma
laria to speak Of on the prairie, but on
the bottoms or cumberland there IL q
good deal. That 10 no place for q white
man; health is generally good here on
the prairie. Matagordia is not the only
county having good lands and cheap
Brazora, Fort Bend. Harris and all the
counties on the coast or counties joining
which make up the coast country. ALI
land Is not good and first class, some is
too low and wet, some poor. The
purchaser should use care and judg.
ment in selecting land, as his success
and satisfaction depends on q careful
selection. Don't depend too much on
the advice OF real estate agents, but get
all the information from them and
others you can. then use your own
judgment. Prairie land here can not
be depended on for a full crop the first
year, but improves greatly by cultiva.
ton, and in three years can be expected
full and bountiful crops, with excep'
tioual dry season when there will not
be q full crop 1t seems that this U
try is remarkably adapted to garden
stuff. although cotton, corn and oats
do we'll and will do better when the
land is thoroughly drained. II all my
old acquaintances knew Of this coun.
try as / do and liked 1t rs we'll, there
would be quite a colony Of the Herald
and Tribune readers emigrate Ia the
near future and settle up this Southern
country. JACK RABBIT.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-08-25

When you want a hat 20 to A. @.
Britton. He can suit you.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-08-25
THE BOOM IN +

The following paragraph shows the
price reached by wheat at the principal
grain centers:
Chicago, 81; New York, 81 05t; To.
ledo, 81 0Oi; Baltimore. 81 O6t; Gin
c%innati, 81; st. Louis, 81 O2t: Mime.
apolis, 81.
The estimates Of the amount of wheat
Europe must import vary to a consider.
able degree, and range from a con-
sentative estimate of ia, 900, 900 to an
extreme estimate of $3.50, OOO, 900 bushels,
with the foreign authorities inclined
toward larger figures.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-08-25

DUNN's Review, speaking of the i'm.
proved business conditions in this
country, says: Every city reporting
this week notes increase in trade and
nearly all bright prospects. The great
change in business is emphasized by
the presence of a multitude of buyers
from all parts Of the country and by
the heavy purchases they make. The
strong rise in stocks, the growth of
bank clearings and railroad earnings
and the heavy s%peculations in many
products, and most of all in wheat,
have made the week one Of surprising
interest.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-08-25
Joncsboro Graded School.

The fifteenth year of the Jonesboro
Graded School will open Monday, Sept.
8. Every effort will be made to make
the coming year n of the best 10 the
history Of the school.
The school has never experienced a
more harmonious and successful year
than last year. The teachers as a
whole never before gave better salts.
faction. The same teachers have been
retained, which insures another sue.
cessful year. 1t is hoped the good work
done Is duly appreciated and that this
appreciation will be shown by giving
the school, during the next year, the
largest attendance 1t has wei had. 1t
is especially hoped that every person
entitled to the free money at our school
will be present during the whole Of
the coming year. The school is yours
and II is your duty to avail yourself OF
Its advantages.
Those outside Of the school district,
who are thinking of attending school
somew here are cordially invited to ex
anime the merits of our school. The
prospects for the school we're never
more fattering.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-08-25

SOME of the papers which n year
ago were insisting that only through
free coinage Of silver could prosperity
ever return to the United States, are
now taking water. They even admit
that we have had a good and fruitful
season, and that the farmer is assured
of a fair price for his produce.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-08-25
Hood,, Dill. are the favorite family
lawn 1 AiiS cathartlc. Price 25c.

Sheriff Stephenson. After nearly kill
ing his wife near Erin last week, Reed
took to the woods and made his way to
the wilds Of the northern end of Hick-
man county. Hearing Of his presence
Sheriff Stephenson decided to arrest him
IL possible. The sheriff found Reed in a
cave, cooking supper, and riding to the
mouth OF the cave, demanded his sur
render. Reed answered with shot that
grazed the sheriffE face. Drawing his
revolver he retained the shot and killed
Raad ea Nf