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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
MINISTERS TO MEET.
Annual Conference of Methodist Clergy
men to be Held at waukesha.

The conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church for the district that
includes Kenosha, will be held at Wau-
kesha, the 9th of this month 1t is
not expected that there will be any
change in the pastor of the Park
Avenue church, but there is never any
positive assurance until after the bishop
has read the appointments.
The Rev. ]. S. Lean, pastor of the
Waukesha church, formerly of the
First church of Racine, has completed
the program for the meeting, and one
of the features will be an address by
Bishop ]. M. Thoborn, of India.
The annual missionary sermon will
be given by the Rev. 7. d. w. Peake,
of Be1oit; DR.. ]. M. King, of New York,
will speak on the Church Extension
society On Friday afternoon Tenn
perance will form the topic and adj
dresses will be made by DR.. Henry
Coleman, of Milwaukee, and the Rev.
Clark, of Tomahawk. DR.. P1antz, of
Lawrence University will discuss Edu-
cationa1 society, and DR.. w. Collins, #
Evansville, and Congressman Often, of
Milwaukee, will also speak. Saturday
afternoon Miss Jennie c. Scott, of
Philadelphia, will speak of Freedmen's
aid and Southern educational societies.
w. w. Cooper, of Kenosha, and DR..
D. A. Hayes, professor of systematic
theology at Evanston, will speak of
the Epworth League. On Sunday
morning there will be a conference
love feast led by the Rev. P. w. Peter
son, of Milwaukee.
Bishop Hurst will preach and will
conduct ordination services. The
evening sermon will be by the Rev.
Joseph Smith, of Camden, N. J., who
will also hold Penticosta1 evange1istic
services each day from to 8 a. M, and
from to p. m.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
SCHOOL STATISTICS.
AS Compiled BY County superintendent
William Grifnth.

Words may be things of life: they
may breathe and burn, but cold figures
are thought to be dry and lacking in
spiration. But when fairly interpreted
they often tell us strange news. Their
conclusions often lead to change of
policy. Out of statistics there come
most wonderful truths. Figures we
must have and those figures must not
lie.
Here are a few school statistics
drawn from the annual report to the
State superintendent. They may in
terest you.
In KenosSa county, exclusive of the
city, there are 8, 289 children of school
age, distributed as follows: Bristol
392, Brighton 293, Pleasant Prairie 531,
Paris go, Randall 213, Salem $50,
Somers 637, Wheat1and 287. Of these,
2,131 Tor about "a per cent? have at
tended the public schools; 1877 children
between the ages of z and 13 have
attended private schools. In the public
schools IL male and SIS female tea cheers
were employed.
During the school year ending June
80, 1899, $23,142.44 were paid out for
the use of schools. Dividing this by
| 2,131, the number actually attending,
we find that the average for each pupil
is $10.85 nearly; 917 volumes are III the
district Libraries. Of course this NUM-
Der has been increased since June 80,
1899; 81 schools observed arbor day and
148 trees were planted. Twenty
observed memorial day. am greatly
surprised and sorry to note this fact.
Next year I hope every teacher in
Kenosha county will find enough
patriotism and respect for ''those who
gave their lives that this country
might live" to properly observe this
| day. f
There are four private schools in the
county, one male and eight female
| teachers are employed. There are
thirty-nine pupils registered in these
schools, who have never attended a
public school. But two mentally de-
fective children are reported; SO you
can see that the soil and climate of
Kerosha county are just right for the
production of a fine quality and great
quantity of brains.
WILLIAEF GRIFFITH.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
THEY WANT MACADAM.
Residents of Park Place will Present a
Largely Signed Petition to the Council.

Residents of Park Place will Present a
Largely Signed Petition to the Council.
The people owning property in Park
place have decided that the street shall
be paved, and that at once, and at the
next meeting of the council a petition
will be presented asking that the street
be nacadamized before the end of the
present season. The petition has been
signed by every property owner inter
ested save one and every resident
along the streets has affixed his name
to the petition. This petition will un-
doubted1y cause not a little trouble for
the members of the council as they had
decided that the work of paving these
streets with brick should be attempted
as soon as the financial condition of
the city warranted it. The Mayor said
last evening that he would not be will
ing to consent to the laying of any sort
of pavement except brick, and that if
the people were not willing to have the
street paved in this manner they would
be forced to wait for the improvement
until the Mayor and council could be
brought to see that macadam was the:
proper thing to be placed on the street.
1t is said that the macadam paving
will be perfectly satisfactory to Mr..
Simmons, who will build curb for the
city work on the street. AS Mr.. Sim
mons has agreed to aid the city in
completing the work by a loan of
money until the city funds become
available the work of paving will
probably be done this year if the
property owners and the council can
reach an agreement as to how the
street is to be improved.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
DAAAAAAG< Understands,
VS. nNNN Underskirts,

When you them you'll discover quality and style not
found in other makes! When you ask the prices you'll
discover saving of at least IS per cent We can't
how the Peerless People make them the prices. They
must steal the cloth
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
A PRETTY AUTUMN WEDDING
Marriage of Miss Elizabeth M. Pike and
Mr. Harry n. Castle.

A pretty autumn wedding took place
Wednesday, Sept. 6, at high noon at
Milwaukee. The contracting parties
were Miss Elizabeth M. Pike, daughter
of James w. Pike, of Milwaukee, and
Mr.. Harry II. Castle, Of Chicago, son
of E. S. Castle, of Bristol.
The bride was beautifully gowned in
pale blue silk with trimmings of muslin
de sole and carried brides roses. The
groom wore the conventional black.
Miss Emma Castle, of Bristol, sister
of the groom, acted as maid of honor
and was attired in a dainty gown of
pale blue dimity. Mr.. Bert Pike, of
Chicago, brother of the bride, acted as
best man. Rev. C. E. Go1dthorpe per-
formed the ceremony and Immediately
following the guests partook of the
wedding danties. The house was
pretti1y decorated with palms and
various other potted plants. Only the
immediate relatives were present.
The bridal couple left on an early
train for Chicago, where they will be
at home after Oct. I, and where the
groom is interested in the live stock
commission business.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Castle are we'll
and favorab1y known throughout
Kenosha county, and have the best
wishes of their many friends.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
PEOPLE WILL FIGHT.
Great Opposition to Reduction of Saloon
License in Plea ant Prairie.

A first class fight is on in the town
of Pleasant Prairie between the
friends and enemies of the saloon. A
short time ago petition was present
ed by Peter Rhode asking that an
election be held to fix the saloon
license, as provided by law, for the
next three years. The petition was
generously signed by the friends of the
saloons and the election is to be held
on the 10Th of the month. The saloon
men were the first in the field and it
seems that they had quite start of the
temperance people, but during the last
few days the latter have started into
the fight and are now doing everything
in their power to keep the license at
the present figure, $500. The foes of
saloon men claim that at the present
license the business is kept within
bounds in the town, but that if the
license is reduced to $3.50, saloons will
spring up like mushrooms and every
cross roads in the town will be fitted
out with a tavern and a beer hall. At
present there are only two saloons in
the town and it seems that these two
should be quite sufficient for the ac-
of the population of the
town.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
JOHN DeFRANG DEAD.
Former Street Commissioner of This City
Passes Away at His Home.

John DeFrang, formerly Street Com
missioner of the city and one of the
we11-known residents of the North
side, died yesterday afternoon at his
home on North Water street. Death
was caused from consumption, from
which the deceased had been sufferer
for some time. The deceased has
lived in Kenosha for about fifteen
wears and has a large circle of friends
who will be greatly panied to hear of
his death. During the former admin
istration of the city affairs Mr..
DeFrang was appointed to the position
of Street Commissioner, and he was
forced to resign the position on account
of failing health. Mr.. DeFrang was
careful and conscientious officer and did
splendid service for the city. Seven
children, four boys and three girls,
survive him. The funeral will be held
from St. Georges church on next
Thursday morning. The deceased was
a member of the Catholic knights of
Wisconsin, and this society will
attend the funeral in body.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
MARRIED AT EVANSTON.
Alfred simons. of this City, and Miss
ManoneY, of Oshkosh This Morning

Alfred Simons, of this city, and
Miss Helen Mahoney, of Oshkosh.
Wis, were quietly married at Evanston
this morning. Miss Mahoney is a
charming and accomplished young
lady, and during her short stay in this
city has made host of friends. Mr..
Simons is well known and very popu-
lar. He is shipping clerk for the Chi
cago-R Rockford Hosiery Co. The
young couple have rented one of Miss
French's flats on Lyman avenue and
will be at home to their friends on and
after Oct. 1st.
The young couple will spend few
days in Chicago before returning to
Kenosha.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14

Mrs. Eliza Curtiss, wife Of the late
Mr.. John Curtiss, of Berryvi11e, died
while on visit to her sister, Mrs.
Powell, of Baraboo. Tie remains
were brought here on Sunday. The
burial services took place today at 2
O'Clock p. m. at Mound cemetery
chapel. She was born at Utica, N. Y,
and was n years of age. Racine
Journal
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14

D. Grismeyer, of Racine, spent Sun
day with friends in this city.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
Muslin
Underwear

Is perfect skill and good materials make it.
Sales underwear department have increased
during the past eight months. Peerless goods and
low prices did it.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
Wool Shirt Waists
Wool Shirt Waists

pretty attractive made of good materials, with high
workmanship and sold less money than other
the market.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14
.DAAA%lA acc Tennis Flannel
N&aaNV Gowns,

So far superior any other makes of night robes that
comparison will decide you Ii favor of peerless
Select patterns fanneette, made full and ample pref
ty trimmed and the prices only such you pay for
the common kind
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14

The infant son of DR.. and Mrs. VIM.
Farr is very seriously ILL
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-14

The Danish Brotherhood gave a very
enjoyable picnic at Central park Sun
day.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

AKBAR was Mohammedan brave
who made himself famous killing
christian dogs" In the year $50
Akbar stood on the western shore of
Africa and looked toward the setting
sun. This is what he said:
..Great God! If my course were not
stopped by this sea. l would still go on
to the unknown regions OF the West,
preaching the unity of thy holy name,
and putting to the sword all rebellious
nations who worshiped any other gods
but Thee"
Now listen to a Christian brave, the
Rev. Wayland Hoyt, who occupies a
Philadelphia pulpit:
'sChrist is the solution for the diff
Guilty regarding expansion. The only
thing we can do is to thrash the Phil
ippine natives until they understand
who we are. | believe every bullet
sent, every cannon shot, means right
eousness. When we have conquered
anarchy, then is the time to send the
Christ there.
Akbar, the Mohammedan, proposed
to introduce the saving truth to the
infidels before he put them to the
sword, giving them chance of heaven.
Hoyt, the Christian, would shoot them
first and then send them the Bible
Post Dispatch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

Freddie, accompanied by Miss Minnie
Donovan, left last week via Chicago
& Northwestern for few weeks out
ing at Lake Minnetonka.
Albert Trauernicht, of the Terminal
U. S., is oftimes seen at Forest Park
Highlands. Albert likes the haunts of
the wild woods.
NoYe Logan, Superintendent c. E..
Hits Shoe Co., presented his many
patrons with a souvinere advertising
C. +. Hits Shoe Co. Cut Price shoes.
Move is an expert shoe man.
Mike Hanlon ventured across the
big bridge Sunday to see the incoming
excursionists, and to shake hands with
old friends. He also took in the su-
burban ninstrels.
Reverend l.. G. Wernert, of Arcadia,
Mo-, was in St. Louis May 31st, where
he responded to the toast s'Our Urusu-
lines" at the Fiftieth Anniversary of
the founding of the Ursuline Convent.
AT the Alumni of the Academy at 18th
& Russell avenue Mass was solemnized
at 10 o'clock by Arch Bishop Cain, as
sisted by Ri. Rev. H. Muehlsipen, v.
anu 1bts 1lON. u. u. 11OuDCSoOys H.
D., formerly pastor at Iron Mountain,
Mo-, now Bishop of Wichita, Kan.
There were over sixty-five fathers in
attendance. An elaborate banquet
followed. The tables were laden with
choicest cut flowers and the Academy
was resplendant with evergreen and
golden ribbon. In lie afternoon an
entertainment was given by the pupils
of the Convent. "Our Ursulines" were
most beautifully rendered, not forget
ting the beautiful Arcadia Valley.
G. S. Killalee, the popular conductor
on the Midnight Special of Grand Ave.
Ry., appeared in another boxing con-
test at Turner's Hall, in North St.
Louis, in which he was awarded 1st
prize, beautiful gold watch. I'll bet
Charley's sweetheart feels proud, as it
is lady's watch. GUESS WHO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

l was seriously afflicted with cough
for several years, and last fall had a
more severe cough than ever before.
L have used many remedies without
receiving much relief, and being rec
commended to try bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, by friend, who.
knowing me to be a poor widow, gave
it to me, tried it, and with the most
gratifying results. The first bottle re-
lieved me very much and the second
bottle has absolutely cured me. have
not had as good health for twenty
years. Respectfully, MRS. MARY A.
BEARD, Claremore, Ark. Sold by Geo.
&. Jacobs, druggist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08
Only a Faded Peony.

1t was only tiny flower
That came from far-off land,
It's only faded blossom
Plucked by tender hand,
It's only Peony from Arcadia Valley
But it crossed the briny sea
1t was the last token from mother to me.
The message received by our Captain
While l, at duty stand,
But l did not forget poor mother
Far off in Americas land.
How gently it was delivered
With out-stretched hands,
The boys in blue ever so true
Bowed each humble head
The Captain said, your mother is dead,
For this l am sorry, too.
The-boys of the Sixth will forever stick
On all that is faithful and true
The boys all said, we are sorry for Ed
That his mother is dead, because he is
true.
The Battery's Sixth will forever stick
On the Philippine soil of glue.
Ed knew the Joys OF a mothers love
The Peony he held from the town
Bidding farewell to the Stars and Stripes
AS he, on the grass knelt down.
Then raising his head, proudly he said
Why! Fred's with mother in town,
If she be dead, know she is buried a
Fredericktown.
buried at Fredericktown, Missouri, May 18th
S99.l
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

HE Ohio Republicans held State
convention the other day and denounc-
ed trusts, just like they used to de-
nounce the demonstration of silver.
But they'll evolute-don't be alarmed,
they'll evolute, and presently we shall
hear the bosses and the followers yell
ing themselves hoarse for the bene-
ficent consolidation of ''the business
interests. Not only that. but they'll
be swearing that they always were in
favor of progressive combination and
resoIuting against the debasing Of cap
italistic power.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

DREYFUs is reported to have been
ssradiant with joy" upon receiving Of
fetal notification that he was once
more free man with permission to
again wear the uniform of a French
officer. His refusal to resume the uni
form shows the spirit of man con-
scious of innocence. His prosecutors
who have disgraced the French army
will now taste of the dish they had
prepared for their victim. May it be
made scalding hot.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

The REGISTER has always had an
instructive repugnance to Swivel Ser
vice Reform as an aping of the custom
of countries where some men are born
booted and spurred to ride other men
ready saddled for the service of their
"superiors. But is has still greater
contempt for the man or party that,
to serve present purpose, hypocritic-
ally denounces the ''spoils system"
and, after that purpose is attained,
ignores the pledges given to the Miss
Nancys of this great Republic. Lately
the McEauna administration took from
five thousand office holders the pro-
tectiug egis of the lauded Chinese
system, to make room for strikers who
are expected to get in good work in
the coming campaign; to assist in Sc
curing nomination for the man from
Canton. The Republican platform of
1s96-the latest national Republican
catch-trap-says:
1.-The Civil Service law was placed
on the statute book by the Republican
party, which has always sustained it,
and we renew our repeated declara-
tions that it shall be thoroughly and
honestly enforced and extended wher-
ever practicable.
This enunciation was lauded to the
echo by Republican speakers and pa
pers; now, just watch and see how
many of them denounce McKinley's-
we beg pardon: Mark Hanna's-over-
turning of the whited political sepul-
chre!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

THE Lady Castellane"-she was
plain Anna Gould in mudslll America
took hand in the Royalist demon
stration at the Paris races last Sunday.
President Loubet was assaulted by the
agents of the class which mourns the
dead-and-gone era of monarchical des-
potism and rule by divine right The
shrill tenor of the ''Lady's" voice gave
it's full power to the cry, down with
the Republic" Having seen the
shadow, she bankers for the substance
of royalty. But, thank God! there are
millions of true American women who
couldn't be induced to trade places
with her. They are noble by birth
right and queens by common consent
better and sweeter than the kingly
manufactured article.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

THE Post Dispatch utters a truth
which, while it ought to penetrate the
thickest skull and set the brain to
right-thinking upon the trust ques-
tion, is also a clincher against the
possibility of general prosperity under
the conditions now prevailing: s'Un-
der the trusts the facilities for reduc-
ing wages will be greatly increased.
With these great combinations fully
established, and having everything
their own way. does any reasoning
mind suppose that they will pay any
more than they shall choose to ex-
pend?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

A FEW days after the Tobacco Trust
had absorbed the Liggett-Meyers Com
pany, a drummer who had travelled for
that firm for twelve years at 1925 a
month, was "called in" At the local
Office of the Trust company he was
told that his services were no longer
needed; he was discharged and a CO.
dollar man took his place. Watkins,
another drummer well known here,
was also given his walking papers, as
were several hundred others. But the
Goldbug papers don't note these evil
dences of prosperity and increase in
wages.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

THE people of st. Kitts-a British
possession - have tired of the rule
Britannia and ask to be annexed to the
United States. But in this instance
Uncle Samuel will prudently curb his
new-fonud craze for Expansion. Be-
nevolent assimilation is tender plant
not fitted to the rude shock of conten-
tion with a first-class power.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08
Saw Mill for Sale.

The undersigned will sell at reason
able terms the Schmittner Saw Mill
near Graniteville. Heavy engine,
four-fiue boilers, circular saws. In
complete running order and in good
condition. Fine location. Will be
sold either with or without site.
Reason for selling: death of proprietor.
For terms apply to
MRS. F. SCHMITTNER,
Pilot Knob, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08
A St. Louis Letter.

Lorenz A. Seitz, Pharmacy graduate
and Vice-President Alumni Association
st. Louis College of Pharmacy, APP
peared in his second speech before the
Alumni Association on board steamer
City of Providence, the Pharmaceutical
Graduating class excursion and outing
1899. o
Philip Walters has accepted cleri-
cal position with the Southern Rail-
road Co. Philip makes good clerk.
Mrs. F. j. Killalee and little son,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

The action of the Cuban soldiers in
refusing to give up the arms they had
used in defense of their liberty against
Spanish despotism is incomprehensible
to the American patriot of the Mark
Hanna stamp. What! Not give up
their rusty old guns for $3,000,00O of
bright, sweet, glittering gold! Down
with the niggers! They talk of self
governmental
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

THE plutocratic newspapers are pre-
pairing to make big show of Admiral
Dewey when be comes home. Every
true American admires the men who
smashed the Spanish fleet at Manila.
Heartfelt pride in the achievements of
the heroes of the late war is felt by all
patriots; but this show business is an
old-world humbug.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

A SHORT time ago the thick-and-thin
organs delightedly pointed to the "rise
in wages" to the glass workers. Last
Saturday the news came that the big
plants of the Trust in Indiana would
close down one month earlier than
usual, throwing $4,000 men out of en-
ployment. At $3.50 day this means
$1,200,0 900 lost to the wage earners in
the glass business in Indiana alone.
This makes quite hole in the 'teu-
percent. advance" the big and little
papers have been parading as evidence
of McHanna prosperity.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08

ID. B. HENDERSON, who will likely
succeed Tom Reed as Speaker, is OPP
posed to large standing army, doesn't
endorse the war in the Philippines and
doesn't believe in Imperialism. He's
a traitor. How can the Hanna party
exalt him?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-08
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