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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-02
WILMOT.
SCHOOL NOTES.

The first meeting of the literary
society took place in the high school
room Wednesday evening. The exer-
cises were brief and pleasing. Clifford
Shotliff played two selections on the
organ, Miss Ruby Sherman sang a
delightful song in good style and Miss
Toner recited a humorous selection
with much spirit. The next topic for
discussion relates to the comparative
good contributed to civilization by the
mechanic and farmer, respectively.
Miss Toner'S Thanksgiving program
was a success. All the pupils OF the
high school were present, together with
many of the patrons. One drill service
was so pleasing and made such a great
hit that it was repeated.
Wilmot was we'll represented at the
two days institute in Kenosha. Miss
Eda Button, Miss Lizzie Button, Miss
Della Boulder, Miss Mable Boulder,
Miss Nellie Kruckman, Miss Lulu
Sampe, VIM. Kruckman, and Miss Avis
Voak were present.
Work of the high school pupils was
exhibited at the Kenosha meeting 1t
consisted of graphic charts, progress
siye maps, historical diagrams and
photograph work. The exhibit was
favorablY commented on. Much OF
this work is unusual in the public
schools and hence attracted attention.
The solutions in indirect measurements
were especially noticed.
In the high school the Thanksgiving
program was quite brief The most
attractive feature was the blackboard
picture of puritan man and maiden
going to church in "ye olden thyme. T"
1t was drawn by Miss Ruby Sherman,
who has fine artistic power. The
drawing was greatly admired.
Mrs. Carrie Faulkner, Mrs. Mary
Wright, Mrs. Boulder, Mr.. Cass and
Mr.. Hockney made up the visitors OF
last week.
Questions assigned for discussions:
For the senior class in arithmetic.
/. When are surfaces similar? Con-
struct pairs Of similar triangles. OF
similar rectangles. Divide into units
of area. Compare areas and perime-
ters. Deduce law of comparison.
2. Wishing to know distance across
river to point c, / measursed line
A B perpendicular to A G and 40 rods
long. The angle A B G is SO degrees.
Find, from these data, the distance
across the river. Draw to scale using
straight edge, dividers and protractors.
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BRISTOL.

Nixon's are prepared for the winter
and fall trade with fine line of mil
linery. Call in and examine when in
Bristol. No trouble to show goods. 70
Mesdames Eli Bloss and Curtis, of
Salem, were recent Bristol visitors.
The Rev. VIM. Corr has returned
from visit with friends in Ireland.
James Bryant, our veteran stock
buyer, shipped car load of hogs last
week. Mr.. Bryant has been in the
stock buying business in this town
since about 1865.
C. Fl. Murdoch and family spent
Thanksgiving with friends in Union
Grove.
Mrs. Lewis Van VIE is visiting
friends in Bristol.
Mr.. Turner, of Ffeeport, H., was a
guest at the home Of Frank Barker.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Giddings and Miss
Allie Giddings, of Union Grove, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs, Will Bacon
Thanksgiving day. -
Fred Bolden, of Salem, is in charge
of Oatman Bros. factory in this place.
There was a small attendance at the
hold-up at the n. E. church last Fri
day night. About So worth of snag
was secured. No arrests at this writ
ing.
c. G.. Collier, of Union Grove, had
business in Bristol last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kingman intend
to leave for their winter home in Flor
ida next week.
Chas. Lacy and family, of Chicago,
have been visiting friends here.
Asa Parker, an old time Bristol boy,
has been visiting at the home of Frank
Parker.
E. Cameron was a Kenosha visitor
last Monday.
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WEsTON's LAST TRIP.
Will Tie UP for the winter After Next
Thursday

The steamer I. M. Weston will leave
tonight for its last trip between this
city and Chicago for this year. She
will return on Thursday and proceed
at once to Frankfort, where she will
be tied up for the winter. 1t was the
original intention of the captain and
crew to run until later in the year, but
the cold weather has made the ice in
the harbor zoo thick for navigation.
The boat will return about the middle
of March and continue to make trips
between this city and Chicago.
The members of the crew in speak
ing of the business done during the
past few months stated that it had
been much larger than was at first ex-
pected, and that the business men of
the city had given them every encour-
agement and assistance possible. The
boat has been handling almost as
much freight as it's capacity will allow,
and With the increase of business ex-
pected in the spring it is thought that
a much larger boat will be brought
into service.
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Obituary.

Martin Tourtelotte, one Of the early
settlers of Bristol, died at his home on
Tuesday morning, Nov. %, after an
illness of nine days, aged 70 years ano
3 months.
He was born in Westfeld, Chaut-
auqua county, N. T., July.28, 1918. In
1888 he came to Wisconsin in company
with his mother, two brothers and
three sisters. They endured all the
hardships, privations and inconveni-
ences of pioneer life, and were glad to
do it for the reward that awaited them
in the ownership of broad acres of
beautiful, richly productive land. He
was a young man 20, or nearly 20 years
old when he came to Bristol, and had
lots OF endurance, industry, intelli-
gence and ambition. In 1916, when
% years old, he was married to Miss
Julia Clark, who came to Wisconsin
from Ogden, Monroe county, n. Y.
The wedding took place in the house
where Charles WaldonOw resides, and
which was then owned by Joel Walker.
Three children were born to them, two
of whom died in infancy; the only
daughter, Augusta, died June 1, 1879;
two--sons Henry aid Bayard, survive
him. His wife died December /, 1886,
and his remains we're laid to rest beside
hers in Wesley cemetery on Wednes-
day, November "a, in the afternoon.
He was an enterprising, honest, sue
cessful business man, and accumulated
an estate of 1916 acres of land with i'm
provements. A man with so fine an
estate is truly a prince of the domain,
an aristocrat Of nature.
Mr. Tourtelotte was member Of
the, Old Settlers club ande5ne of it's
loyal friends. He enjoyed to the. full
the annual gatherings at Paddock's
Lake.
His religion was comprised in the
precept, Do unto Others as We would
they should do unto YOU" and he firm
" believed that all men wilfabe re-
warded according to their deeds.
Strange how we think of death,
The, afrgel beloved of God.
WitlEhis2face like an, asphodel' flower,
Andehissfeet with nepenthe sbod.
Strange, how we,turn and fee,
When be comes by the sunset way
Out 6tRthe'valley Of rest
Downhhrough the purpling day."
Woodwork. r F. ROBERTS.
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WOODWORTH.

The young people from this place
who are attending the Rochester acad-
envy were home and ate turkey with
their parents. They returned Mon
day.
Fred Orloff spent his Thanksgiving
with his sons and daughters in Chi
cago and returned Saturday evening.
Levi Turner and wife, of Prairie
View, H., and Asa Parker and daugh-
ter, of Racine, visited with Mrs. A.
Parker the latter part of last week.
Mrs. A. Gulick entertained her
brother, James Moe, of Milwaukee,
during the past week.
Clara Newbury went to Rochester
Monday, where she will spend the re-
mainder of the winter teaching in the
Academy.
Bert Vincent starts for California
Monday to spend the winter with his
mother and brothers.
Otto Schmackel and daughter
Amanda called on friends in Spring
Grove Saturday and Sunday.
The Misses Davis and Sears, Of Ko-
nosha, were among the many guests at
RI Waldo's Thanksgiving day.
Frank Epson ate turkey with bis
grandmother in Waukegan last
Thursday.
Belle Blackman, of the State Normal
school of Milwaukee, called on friends
here the latter part of the week.
The Ladies' Aid society will give an
oyster supper at the home of Charles
Marsh Friday evening, Dec. 10. A
most cordial invitation is extended to
all.
The Missionary society met at the
Plank Road church Wednesday and
ma le up the new carpet which they
have reeently bought for the church.
George Shields loaded car of hay
for. Chicago parties at Woodwork sta
ton Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fred Sax has purchased a new feed
grinder which he will run in connec-
ton with the Star creamery.
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PARIS.

Mr.. George Shepard and wife, of
Woodwork, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Shepard's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Gunter.
Misses Mary and Edith Price spent
Thanksgiving at home.
Mrs. Lottie M. Coling, of Union
Grove, spent last week among relatives
here.
Albert Wicks is spending few days
with friends at Silver Lake.
Miss Nellie Price retained home last
week from Chicago, after a two
months visit with Mr.. Owens and
family.
Russell Jones and Will Gunter, Jr.,
spent Sunday in SOmers.
William GunGer n 4de 3 business
trip to Kenosha Monday. 80
Mrs. Ernest Moe, of Milwaukee; is
spending few days with her fathe4s,
Lewis Williams.
Chas. Crane and Chas. GunteP, Sr.,
spent Sunday among friends in Bristol
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UNION GROVE.

Turkey was good and very plentiful.
A party of Union Grove society peo-
pie attended party at FFanksville.
All went veil until the return trip,
when the certainty thatsg" we arc lost0
distressed everyone but the driVer,who
was country born and consequently
knew where he was, but kept STILL
Mention might be made of two who
lost their bearing in sight of their
place of business. n
Mrs. Douse and Miss Moe attended
the Endeavor convention in Kenosha
Mrs. ]. McBeth and Miss Adams
spent Tuesday with country friends.
Miss Kate Stewart spent last week
in Racine, Iguest of County Clerk
Dixon's family.
John Callender's new barn was raised
Monday on the foundation of the burnt
one.
Rev. Davidson, of the Sabbath Rest
association, preached twice on Sunday.
He declares Union Grove a model
town no post Office, store or saloon
open on the Sabbath-but he don't
know all OF us.
There is a thousand dollar boy in
the home of Mr.. Rask.
All the stores are displaying q full
line of Christmas goods.
Tom iced is in Chicago.
Nellie Adams spent Thanksgiving
at her home in Union Grove.
Will Button is wearing a graceful
limp. The horse he was riding fell
with him.
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A Communication.

Mr.. Editor: Permit me to say a few
words in regard to matter which is
certainly of interest to the residents of
Washington Island and should be of
interest to the chief of Epolice and his
subordinates. 81
There is an aggregation known as
the /" Calumet Club" which holds
forth in small building at the west
end of the Island bridge. This club is
composed of young men between the
ages of 20 and IS with small sprink-
ling of seasoned criminals. They
drink and caronse and make life bur-
den to the residents of the immediate
vicinity, and more especially to the
residents of Washington Island and
people who pass back and forth across
the bridge. The disturbances are more
noticeable on Sundays and holidays, on
which occasions the members of this
gang get gloriously drunk and toward
evening line up on the bridge and make
insulting remarks to pedestrians pass
ing that way, more especially to ladies
without escorts.
Aside from this there has been at
least two attempts at highway robbery
in this vicinity which have been at
tributed to the members of this gang or
people who hold forth with them; one
of them occurred on the evening of
Labor day, the victims being a young
lady and gentleman, the gentleman
having some money on his person
which had been taken'in at the Dan
ish picnic held that day. They es-
capped without the loss of their money
because they both screamed loudly for
help, which happened to be near at
hand. The other attempt was made
some two or three weeks ago, but the
weuld be highwayman upon getting a
closer view OF, their intended victim
discovered that be, was not the man
they were looking for and allowed him
to pass without further molestation.
The police have been notified of the
depredauons above related, but have
not done, anything to punish the per-
peCratOrs. "a
The following is an example of the
work done by the police:
4 few weeks ago on a Sunday after
noon a certain lady called the atten-
| ton Of one Of our police officers to the
fact that the members of the club above
referred to were very much intox-
icated, and were creating disturbance
on the Island bridge. The officer at
once proceeded to the scene of the dis
turbance, with the result that he was
called all sorts of names, taken by the
lapel of his coat and thrown about the
bridge and told by one member of the
gang that he had whipped him (the
officer) once, and had good notion TO
do it again. The officer finally backed
away from the gang, and when at a
safe distance turned about and made
his escape. The chief Of police has
recently protested ignorance of the
incident related above; the natural
inference being that the officer was
ashamed of his conduct, and therefore
did. not report to his superior officer.
Hoping that the chief of police will
take the>matter in hand, and take some
decided action tending TO break u2 this
gang, remain
Very truly yours,
''@ A CITIZEN.
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A Secret Warrant.

Robert Mantell's new play, "A
Secret Warrant" will be presented at
the~Rh ode opera house next Saturday
night. ibis a French romance of 1870,
the principal action taking place at the
court of the, regent, Duo d'Orleans.
Mr.. Mantell is a captain OF the kings
guards, handsome and daring, typi-
cal de Mauprat. Of course, he is in
love, as all soldiers of romance are,
bat his favoritel is the daughter of a
bourgeoise, and the court beauties take
exception. In these days it was rather
IONS + 0~end a kings mistress,
n nds
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SALEM.

Thanksgiving day is past, and the
turkey who was lucky to escape the
jaws of death, may be thankful. A
very quiet day was spent in this vicin-
ity, but the feast of turkey and pump
kin pie was enjoyed by Il great many.
Adam Berger, Of Genoa Junction,
spent Thanksgiving day the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nelson.
Qnite number of teachers from this
town attended the institute at KenoshR
Friday and Saturday.
b Jennie DeBell spent few days the
past week with Mr.. and Mrs. g. b.
EsMereSfth, of Paris. jsh
There will be birthday party given
for the beneft of the N. E. ekareis ~
Marion Ackers' Friday afursoen . {
evening, Dec. 8. Dinner
served, also an oyster SGplser -
cordially invited,
Miss Sarah Davidson, of
spent Sunday with boz 5seasS
place.
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ROLL OF HONOR.
List of !. Students Whose Attendance at
school HasyBeen Good

Following are the names of the pu-
pills in the various district schools in
the county who have been neither alb
sent nor tardy during the past month;
District No. 6. Bristol Julie Hook
ney, Frank Hoye, Lizzie LaParr, Lily
Pofahl, Lyle Van Duzer. Leila Bishop,
teacher.
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The Rot SprinllgI.ss,

Picturesquely situated in the heart of
the Black Hills of South Dakota, are
renowned for the marvellous cures of
- mrris,n. heuratoia o"d 1rin6 -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-11
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The closing exercises Of Potomac
Academy were held to-day.
The tug Templar was launched from
the ways at the ship yard to-day.
Mr.. B. F. CARRIER, of Catlett's station,
has sold very fno pair of horses to
Mr.. Jos. E. Willard, of Fairfax, for
good price.
Mr. VIM. Desmond has sold to Mr..
J. II. Byrne lot on the north eide OF
Duke street, between Patrick and AL
fred, for $500.
In the game of baseball played at
Riverside Park yesterday evening be-
tween the Evening Stars and tho y.
M. s. L's the former won by score OF
"a to 49,.
A strawberry festival was given at
the Lutheran Church last night for the
benefit of that church, and was we'll
attended. The festival will be contin
ued to night.
The insurance companies of which
Mr. l.. Stabler ia agent to. day settled in
full with Mr.. J. D. Hooe for the loss he
sustained by the burning of his ware
house last week.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to James II.
Deeton and Susie A. Webster, both Of
this city, and to Bertrand W. Bonham
and Effie J. Moxley, both OF Fairfax.
Little William Warning, infant son Of
MIR. and Mra. William d. Judkins, who
have many friends in this city, died on
Wednesday at the parental home, in
Danville, aged about eighteen months
A soclable WAS given last night by
the congregation Of the NJ. P. Church at
the residence of Miss Annie Lucas, at
the corner of Columbus and Oronoco
strerts. All present spent an enjoyable
evening.
Mr.. Samuel King. who drives for
Smoot & Co., while returning from Fit.
Myer yesterday evening on his wagon,
was stopped by four tramps who search
ed his pockets and took his tobacco
everything he had in them.
A team belonging to Mr.. F. Slave, of
Fairfax, became frightened on upper
King street this morning aud ran of.
The team came in collision with horse
and buggy being driven by Mr.. Bert
Davis, and both vehicles were damaged.
Mr.. Davis's horse had one of his legs cut
and MIR. Davis was slightly bruised.
Mount Vernon Council, Daughters of
America, will hold its regular weekly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-11

meeting tonight. Delegations from
the various councils of the order in
Washington will visit the council for
the purpose of witnessing the initiatory
work by the degree team of Mount
Vernon Council. Refreshments will lie
served.
John G. Jones, leading lawyer OF
Chicago, has accepted the position OF
honorary trustee of the John Hay In
dustrial School of this city. He is one
OF the vice presidents of the Cook coun-
ty bar association, is also S. G. Com
mander of Scottish Rite Masonry and
Imperial Grand Potentate of the Mys
tic Shrine, colored.
The alarm of fire about 1890 o'clock
to day was caused by the burning of
some rubbish in the yard of Seaton
colored school building on south Pitt
street. No damage was done. On the
way to the fire the Hydraulion engine
struck buggy belonging to Mr.. J. p.
Robinson, near the postotfice, and dam.
aged the rear axle of the vehicle.
The closing exercises Of the literary
department of the Epworth League for
the summer at Roberts Chapel last
night was attended by an appreciate
audience. DR.. J. M. Hopkins, the
president. made very interesting re-
marks. w. G. Martin, of Washington,
was then introduced, and he made an
able address on Epworth League work,
and impressed his hearers with his
earnestness. Rev. W. II. Gaines, the
pastor, also spoke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-11

GLASS IN THE STREETs.-The record
ing angel is doubtless kept busy by
irate bicyclists now that the summer
has opened and glass is thrown in the
streets by thoughtless or malicious per-
sons. 1t is noticeable in considerab g
quantities wherever there is go, d
crack for the wheels, and it is no easy
matter to avoid it. Consequently pune
tured ties are common, and numbers of
enthusiastic cyclists have had their
evenings fun brought to sudden term.
nation by the cutting of their ties, there
by rendering their wheels useless. 1t was
noticed yesterday that some one had
strewed broken glass in part of the
roadway to the National Cemetery in
such way that it Was almost impos
sble to steer clear of it, while in many
places on Henry and other streets tn,
same was observed. OF course, horses
too, are liable to be Injured by this
senseless practice, or what is believed
by some to be q deliberate purpose.
The police have been ordered to keep
sharp lookout for the parties guilty OF
the offense, and if caught they will De
made TO pay for their fun.
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POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of last night:
A white man, arrested by Officer At
kinson charged with disorderly conduct
on complaint of his wife, was dismissed,
the charge having been withdrawn.
II. Carter, colored, charged with Il av-
ing q nuisance on premises lately &C.
cupieG by him, was made to pay the
cost Of removing the same.
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
Thomas Wilson and Fred Johnson,
arrested by Officer Atkinson for Va
grancy and disorderly conduct, were
sent to the chain gang for 80 days.
Thomas Baltimore, colored boy
arrested by Officer Deane charged with
disorderly conduct, was dismissed.
Night Report.-Last night WAS clear
and cool. Three prisoners and one
lodger were at the station house.
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DIsoRDERLY TRAMPs.-Some excite
menL was caused on King street shortly
before ten O'Clock last night by two
tramps-Fred Johnson andThomas Will
son. who were demanding money from
SOME people and food from others.
Officer Atkinson came along and took
one of them in charge. The other ran (,
but the captured one was turned over
to some bvstander and Mr.. Atkinson
started after the fugitive aud seoh
caught him. The tramps undertook 10
play the sick and lame dodge, and this
morning one pretended he had severe
case of dyspepsia. They were sent to
the chain gang for so days.
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The COLUMBIA CoMPANY.-The Co.
lumbia fire company, which took the
prize at Annapolis yesterday in the
engine contest, to day received check
for $75, the amount of the prize. The
company and the Third Regiment
Drum Corps left Annapolis about 4
O'Clock this evening and will arrive
hero a $50 o'clock.
In honor of their winning the prize
the Columbia company will be met at
the corner of King and Payne streets
by delegations from the other fire
companies, the Alexandria Light
Infantry and other citizens, and
will be escorted to their engine house.
An enthusiastic reception will be ex-
tended the prize winners and the
streets along their march will be il
Illuminated with fire works, etc.
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CoM,l1rrEE MEETINGs.-A meeting
of tie Joint committees on finance al
streets met last night TO consider the
matter of the proposed extension CT
Prince street. The report OF the oom-
missioner to ascertain the amount OF
land damages was received. The com
mittee will recommend to council an
additional appropriation to pay the
amount of such land damages and TO
construct the road.
The finance committee subsequently
met and received, examined and ap'
nroyed the bonds of the various NUM-
cipal officers elected last month.
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CHARGED WITH FRAUD.-Detective
Thomas O'Donnell arrived here last
Eight from Alexandria, having in
custody F. S'anwood Dodge, who ia
charged with defrauding number of
persons in Baltimore out OF small sums
OF money by means of forged checks.
Dodge represented himself to DO
"Charles Latrobe," brother of eK-
Mayor f. G. Latrobe, and presented a
number of checks drawn to his order,
and purporting to have been signed by
the ex-Mayor. With these he pur-
chased small bills OF goods and receiv-
ed cash difference. He was given a
hearing this morning before Justice
Sultzer, mt the Central Police station.
Dodge denies the charges Baltimore
American.