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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28
There is usually woman connected
with all great undertakings.
A New Years Guide.

There is one book every one should
make an effort to get, for the new year
1t contains simple and valuable hints
concerning health, many amusing
anecdotes, and much general informa-
ton. We refer to Hostetter's Almanac,
published by the Hostetter Co., Pitts
burgh, Pa. 1t will prove valuable to
any household. Sixty employees are
kept at work on this valuable book.
The issue for 1901 will be over eight
millions, printed in the English, Ger
man, French, Welsh, Norwegian,
Swedish, Holland, Bohemian and Span
ish languages. Itcentains proof of the
efficacy of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
the great remedy prepared by the pub
fishers, and is worthy of careful pres
ervation. The almanac may be OBJ
tanned free of cost, at any druggist or
general dealer in the country.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28
Mixed in His Location,

The following is told of an American
gentleman who was recently stopping
with his wife at the Hotel Cecil:
On their first evening there he hap
pened to retire somewhat later than
his spouse. Arriving at the door OF
what he imagined to be his room, and
finding it locked, he tapped and called
"Honeyp No answer came, and he
called again more loudly, "Honeyp'
Still he got no reply, and, becoming
somewhat uneasy, he shouted the en-
dearing term with his full lung power.
This time a reply came, in a male
voice: "Go away, you blithering idiot
This is a bath room, not blooming
beehivep-London Express.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28
T e r NJ s
dne Year in Advance. nce..................... 81 80

Our policy is to fix rates OF advertising at a
esure that will justify businessmen in keep
ing their business before the eyes of the public.
Advertisements will be "set up in an attrac-
tlye manner and displayed TO the best advan-
tage.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28

The distinction of being the oldest
married couple in the country, is
claimed by Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Thorn
burgh, of Forest Grove, Ore, who re-
Gently celebrated the seventy-first an
niversary of the wedding day. They
were married in Tennessee in 1929
when both bride and groom were II
years of age.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28

Your Best Work. cannot be done
without good health, and you can't
have good health without pure blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the great pure
blood maker. 1t gives appetite,
strength and vigo-, and cures disease.
Constipation is cured by Hoods
Pills. 25c.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28

A German proverb tell us that every
great war leaves country with three
armies = one of invalids, one of
mourners, and one of idle persons
ready to commit crime.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28

James Sheehan of Boise, Idaho, shot
his own daughter whom he discovered
dressed in mans clothing, robbing the
sluices in his mining claim. She was
trying to raise money to elope with a
young man who had been elected from
her home. Tne father did not know it
was his daughter when he shot.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28

Ore assaying 400 ounces in silver
and 1925 in gold has been discovered at
Tonopah, SO miles from Soda, Esmer-
aida county, and the greatest excite,
ment prevails in that section.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28

Charles Romelli. tried by the District
Court in Reno foe cutting man was
fined 81 900. He paid his fine and was
discharged.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28

The reading of newspapers in the
public school as recitation is becom-
ing quite popular in some sections.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28

Modesty in a woman is like the color
on her cheek-decidedly becoming if
not put on.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28

Experience is the pay a man gets for
making a fool of himself
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28
An Outrage.
"What makes you solate?,' asked his

"What makes you solate?'' asked his
mother.
1.-THE teacher kept me in because ]
couldn't find Moscow on the map OF
Europe" replied Johnny.
''And no wonder you couldn't find
Moscow: 1t was burned down in 1872.
It's an outrage to treat a child that
wayr'
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-12-28

The paper to be started by Mr. Sain
in Reno, it is said, is to be six column
folio, weekly. The paper will be made
a daily as soon as business will justify
it.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
Conclusive Evidence.

Following is conclusive evidence as
to the highest grade pianos:
The strengthen the Kimba11 piano
lies in it's artistic merits. Merits which
have been recognized by the greatest
musicians and artists. The Kimba11
pianos received the worlds fair
awards; this is significant in itself,
but of greater significance is the fact
that the worlds fair judges of pianos
accorded but one sweeping award for
general superiority, and this was given
to the w. w. Kimbal1 Co. for having
attained the highest standard of excel
1ence in all branches of their manufac-
ture. The Kimba11 pianos were
equally honored at the trans-M issis-
sippi exposition at Omaha, receiving
the diploma and the only gold mccall
awarded any piano. The Kimba11
company are among the few concerns
that manufacture every part Of the
instrument themse1ves.-Pia Pur-
chasers' Guide. DIV
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
SECOND ANNUAL MASK BALL
Kenosha Cycling Club Entertained Their
Friends Last Night.

The second annual mask ball given
by the Kenosha Cycling club took
place last night at Simmons Hall and
proved to be very enjoyable affair.
Over one hundred couple were in at
tendance and took part in the merri-
ment, while many of the friends of the
club gathered in the gallery and looked
on at the fun. Many of the dancers
were masked and the grand march re-
vea1ed many unique and beautiful
costumes. After the march the prizes
were awarded as follows:
Best group-six young ladies attired
as negroes. The group consisted of
Misses Krebs, Rice, McGi11, Dufey,
Belle McGi11 and Hestrup. The one
for the best gents costume was award
ed to Ole Iderson, while H. Lundquist
attired as farmer, won the comic one.
Miss Josie Zimmerman carried off the
1ady's best prize. After the distribu-
ton of prizes dancing was continued
until early morning.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
THREE SCORE YEARS AND TEN
J. q. White is Surprised on His SEVENTEEN
Birthday, Saturday, Feb. 10.

The Ladies' Social Club were the
authors of very pleasant surprise on
]. H. White last Saturday evening,
Feb. 10. The occasion was the seven
tieth anniversary of the hosts birth.
Mr.. White received a number of beau
tifu1 presents, among which was a
a cane presented by the club with it's
best wishes. It is to be hoped that Mr..
White will not have to lean very
heavily on the cane for years to come,
and from all appearances he will not.
Of course Mrs. White was in the
secret so that everything went of
smoothly. Cards were played during
the evening and refreshments were
served, but the most enjoyable part of
Ill were the good old sociab1e talks
which brought the guests closer to-
gether and were thoroughly appreci-
ated by all present.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
SMOOTH MOREHOUSE.
After His Escape From Jail He Writes From
st. Louis that He is Sorry.

Lyman Morehouse, of Kenosha, is a
pretty smooth young man. His recent
exploit in this city will be remembered
by the people of Washington Avenue.
He borrowed a ladder of one merchant
and sold it to another; borrowed a
Ratchet and sold that, and then got a
friend to borrow q pair of 'nippers and
sold them. For this little trick he was
arrested and sent to jail for sixty days.
After time he was taken from the
dark confines of the bastile and allowed
to perform the duties of a "trusty."
Twenty-eight days before his time was
out Lyman disappeared. A short time
after letter was received from him.
It was dated St. Louis, Mo, evidence
that he went to that place after run
ming away He said he was very sorry
that he had 'skipped' out, but that he
did it because he feared that when he.
was released that he would be arrested
on another and more serious charge,
and did not like the outlook.
Al last accounts Lyman was hanging
around Kenosha. 1t is not probable
that he will again be arrested on any
charge now pending, but it is dol
lars to doughnuts that Lyman will not
be at 1ibberty a great while. He is not
built that way.-Racipe Journal,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
Republicau committee Meets.

The Republican State Central Com
mittee met in Milwaukee this after
noon to make arrangements for the
coming State convention and to ar
range for the selection of delegates to
the National Republican Convention
at Philadelphia. According to the
rotation the county of Kenosha has a
right to name one of the delegates this
year. Kenosha has many men who
are more than anxious to go to the
convention and they will be pleased to
serve the party in this manner.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
SMALL WRECK AT RANNEY
Derailed Engine and Freight Car Ties
| up the Traffic Several Hours.

Ranney, Wis, Feb. 13.-The train
No. All, coming from Kenosha at about
3:25 this morning, met with an acct
dent. Two cars and engine No. 500
were derai1ed, having run over the
signals at a speed of about ten miles
an hour at Ranney Crossing.
The wrecking outfit is on the spot,
and cars and engine are nearly re
tracked. The freight was in charge
of Conductor Weber and Engineer
Humphrey.
The engineer thought the signal
was all right, but discovered his mis-
take when it was too late. No one
was hurt, the engine and cars merely
running on the ties in an upright po-
sition. The engine, one of the large
three driver kind, took some time be-
fore the wrecking crew succeeded in
getting it back.
The wind was blowing strong,
cold gale, making it very disagreeab1e
for the crew and hindering and delay
ing the work. The milk train was
held at Pleasant Prairie until the
track was cleared and repaired.
The snow storm no doubt blinded
the sight of the engineer, thus pre-
venting him from seeing the signal
plain enough to distinguish it clearly,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
QUARLEs is WE'LL LIKED.
The Porfnea Kenoshan Gives Some Good
Advice for the Guidance of Young Men.

The Chicago Evening News of Sat-
urday has the following to say about
Senator ]. V. Quarles:
''No man in the United States senate
contributes more by. personal appear
ance to its dignity than Joseph Very
Ouar1es, of Milwaukee, who took his
seat in the upper house at the begin
ling. of the present session, becoming
thus the colleague of .Wisconsin's noted
e1itt1e giant" John c. Spooner. Mr..
Quar1es is tall, robust, straight, and in
his face there is a most pleasing ex-
preston of sincerity, power, good
sense and humanity toward man. He
dresses well, walks with BIT of ma
iesty, and yet when he was asked in
the senate lobby how he earned his
first dollar he unhesitating1y replied:
Sweeping out a schoo1house.'
He was asked what he thought was
the secret of his success and the re-
Spouse came quickly:
Work.
Then he went on to say that a young
man thrown upon his own resources
must have purpose as well as deter
mination, an object in life which leads
him upward.
place no reliance on luck, he said,
land pay as you go. 1 doubt that the
advice of some business men to get in
to debt for a home, even, is good.
Debts divert ones attention from his
business. Young professional men
should aim at the widest and largest
sphere of action and be p1ucky enough
to shift their abode whenever neces-
sary to do so.'"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
CITY LOSES TAXES
City Treasurer Steinmetz Goes Up
Against the State Law on Express
Companies and Taxation.
WHAT THE COMPANY SAYS

In Letter to the City Treasurer Assistant
General Manager Fargo Tells How the
Law was Passed-All cities Will be Az
fected by the Increased Revenues Paid
Into the Treasury of the state-No Effort
to be Made to Collect.
City Treasurer Steinmetz had a one
round contest with the state law today,
when he attempted to collect the an
nua1 taxes from the American express
company in this city. The treasurer
had not been advised by the state
officials in regard to the passage of
the law, and as was the usual custom
the assessor charged up the usual
amount of personal property tax
against the company.
In due time the company was in
formed by the treasurer that the tax
was not paid. The head offices were
at once communicated with, and this
morning Treasurer Steinmetz received
the following letter, which explains
the position that the company holds in
the matter The letter is from Assist
ant General Manager Fargo, and reads
as follows:
Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 9th, 1900.
Mr. Martin Steinmetz, City Treasurer,
Kenosha, Wis.
Dear Sir-Our agent at Kenosha, Mr..
Jansen, advises us that there is some
misunderstanding of the question of
personal property taxes of this COM
pany at Kenosha. Last year the 1egis-
1ature of Wisconsin made a law largely
increasing the taxes of the Express
company's in the state, and in consid-
Grafton of the amount of these taxes,
they added the following clause in the
law
"The tax so assessed and levied by
said board shall be in lieu of all other
taxation of such Express Company in
this state'.
The writer of this letter was called
to Madison to consult regarding the
provisions of this law before it was
passed, and the discussion in the com
mittee and the discussion in the senate
resulted in this clause which I have
quoted being put into the law advis-
ably and deliberately. It amounts to
about the same thing in the end, in as
much as the money which we pay into
the state treasury reduces by SO much
the state tax to each individual in Ke-
nosha, as we'll as other places. trust
this will make the matter satisfactory
to you, but if not, shall be very pleas
ed to answer any questions you may
have to address to me.
Yours truly,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
A Pleasant Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise party was
was given last evening at the home OF
George Wade in honor of the 10th an
niversary of the birth of Mat Wade.
About forty friends of the young man
had been invited to take part in the
pleasures of the evening and they re-
sponded with will. The evening was
spent with cards and games, all the
guests having a very jolly time. AT
midnight all were invited into the
dining room where supper was
served.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
Married.

Miss Marcia Patrick, daughter Of
Mrs. Mary A. Patrick, 6159 Lexington
avenue, Chicago, and John Deyereau1
York were married yesterday at noon
at the residence of the brides mother.
A breakfast followed the ceremony
Mrs. E. ]. Brooke, 612 Division street,
mother of the groom, gave reception
in the evening from till 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. York will leave in few
days for Japan to remain year.
Miss Patrick was well known in this
city and her many friends will be
pleased to extend congratulations
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
DIDN'T WANT IT PUBLISHED
Chicago Newspaper Man Shows No sym
patnV for the Kenos' Press.

He was one of those Chicago News
paper men-a pencil pusher on one of
the Chicago dai1ies, but he came to-
Kenosha a few days ago to get mar
ried. He soon found his way to Judge
S1osson, and in FIVE minutes afterward
he had been joined for life to the
woman of his choice.
After the ceremony was over and
the blanks were being made out, the
bridegroom told the judge that he was
a reporter, and Mr.. S1osson at once
suggested that the man give the LEGAL
reporters nice little story in reg ard
to the marriage Of their fellow sufferer.
The judge urged that simply a short
notice be published, but the only ans
wer he received was, "'Not by --
sight,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
Obituary.

Carl Biesgen, aged about so years.
died at the City poor-house on Wash
ington Island last evening after a
four months illness with cancer of the
liver and Bright's disease. The de-
ceased was German by birth, having
been born at Duisburg on the Rhine.
He was a tanner by occupation, and
came to this country seven years ago.
He had been a resident of Kenosha for
about a year.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon, and the remains viii be
inferred in the city cemetery. The
funeral will be conducted by the Rev.
E. F. Dornfe1d.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
TAKES CHARGE THURSDAY.
Capt Frantz Receives His Commiss ion and
Plans are Made for the Transfer

Plans are Made for the Transfer.
Postmaster A. ]. Burg is exceedingly
busy today making preparations to
transfer the business of the Kenosha
postofice to his successor, Captain
Charles Frantz. The appointment of
Capt. Frantz was approved by the
Senate last Tuesday and the commits
sion of the new postmaster arrived
yesterday morning. The business will
be transferred on Wednesday after
noon and Capt. Frantz will take active
charge on Thursday morning. AS has
been previously announced in this pa
per there will be little or no change in
the force at the office and the business
will be continued by Capt. Frantz in
the same manner that it has been by
retiring postmaster Burg. AS yet Mr..
Burg has not announced his plans for
the future.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
Rooms open.

The Gospel hall in the basement of
the new Meyers building, will be
opened to the public Thursday even
ing, 18th. This means : pleasant and
comfortable reading room, with the
best literature, always open to the
public. Also live Gospel meetings
every nigh in the chapel.
The first service Thursday night.
All are invited.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
L. w. FARGO,
ASS. Gen. Mana ger.

Of course this letter proved knock
out blow to the teasurer in the
first round, and on the advice of the
city attorney he will not make any
effort to collect any taxes from the
company on account of property used
in this city. The letter will be of more
than usual interest as it will go to show
that the officials of the company had
not little to do with the framing of
the law which was passed by the last
session of the state Legislature.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
Chief Kipley's Joke.

Chief Ripley says: ''Whi1e was in
New York 1 was told that there was
one county in the state of Illinois
where it was absolutely impossible to
sell gold prick. And the reason given
was that everybody there had one. .
Chicago Journal.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-02-15
card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
gratitude to the friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted lis during oul
late bereavement.
Mrs. H. COUNSEL AND FAMILY.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-09
srKrNLEY's AconrrANcn.
Tho Document Is to No Given out
Monday.

MONDAY.
New York, September IA special to
the Herald from Washington says: Presl-
dent McKinley's letter OF acceptance.
which is to be published Monday, is said
by members OF the administration to be
the strongest presentation OF the repub-
lican side OF the issues of the present
campaign that has yet appeared.
The president has not sought to avoid
the question Of Imperialism. Much OF his
letter Is devoted to the issue raised by his
administration OF tho islands wrested from
Spain. He shows what has been done In
the way OF improving political conditions
In these Islands.
Attention is called TO the steps that have
been taken toward the establishment OF a
stable and independent government
in Cuba. The establishment OF a
OWL government in Porto Rico
in accordance with tho act OF
congress and the institution OF civil gov
eminent in the Philippines under the Phil
ippines commission are referred TO-
Another theme 10 which much attention
is given in the letter is the prosperity OF
the country under the present tariff and
monetary systene." This brings up the
financial Issue. on which the president
is said to take a firm stand In support
OF the maintenance OF the gold standard
as essential to the continuance OF the pres
ent commercial and industrial prosperity
OF the country.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-09

that OF Charles Brewer. once employed by
Austin, who suddenly disappeared from
his home In Stormvilie. Duchess county,
on July g 1886.
For twelve years afterward Austin
passed the old well every day. From time
to time logs and other debris was thrown
into the well until IL was completely
hlled, Austin sold the farm two years ago
and the lack Of water this summer led TO
the reopening OF the we'll and the discov-
cry OF the skeleton. Austin refused to talk
when no was arrested. He is one OF the
best known farmers in the county and is
considered well off
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-09
A penthbea wedding.

New York, September 7.-General Ed
ward Welman Serrell, warned by physic
clans that peritonitis threatened his life.
three hours later married Miss Marion c.
Roorbach of Statan Island. The ceremony
was performed at the generals bedside in
the Hotel Clarendon by Rev. Sampel Tyler.
assistant pastor of St Georges church.
General Serrell and Miss Roorbsch, who is
II daughter OF the late Arville A. Roor-
bach, publisher of this city, have been
lifelong friends. They were to have been
married in October, but the generals Sc
we're Illness prompted him 10 ask his
hancee IL their wedding could not take
place al once. She consented and the
ceremony was performed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-09

New York, September 1T is probable
that the project for establishing the First
National bank under United States laws
In the West Indies will be abandoned for
the present at least. The Colonial bank OF
San Juan. Porto Rico, is the one In ques-
ton 1t was opened in April, 1899. and has
an authorized capital OF $4,000 900, Of
which $500 600 has been subscribed.