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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
German Government Through the Chi
cago Consul Begins an InVestiga-
ton of the Old Mans Death.
GOVERNMENT SEEKS THE ESTATE
Imperial Consul De oliver, of Chicago
ordered to Make a Close Investigation
of the Death of the Old Army oficer.

The German government will inves-
tigate the death of Lieutenant Theo-
dore Borkes, the old German army Off
Ger who was killed by John Johnson at
the city poorhouse in this city on the
afternoon of April 18th.
The fact has been made known by
letter received by the Superintendent
of the poor house from De Oliver, I'm
peria1 German Consul at Chicago,
stating that he had been ordered to
make further investigation into the
death of the old man and if possible
make some effort to find the estate
supposed to have been left by him. AS
to what form this investigation will
take nothing is known, but it is
claimed that before Borkes came to
this country he held high place in
the ranks of the German army and no
stone will be left unturned by his ma
tive land to see that everything posi-
BILE is done to have his slayer properly
punished. The consul asked especial
1y to be advised S to the estate left by
Borkes in this country, and that some
who might reside in this part of the
United States. The whole matter will
probably be referred to the coroner,
who will send the representative Of the
German government a transcript of
the verdict returned by the coroner's
jury, together with complete history
of the case.
Since the death of Borkes efforts
have been made to locate money which
it was alleged he died possessed of and
already $500 has been found and it is
stated that trace of other moneys has
been found. The money now discov-
cred is in the way of three notes given
by we'll known residents of the city for
money borrowed of Borkes some time
ago. All the notes are we'll secured.
There are two step-daughters of
Borkes residing in Kenosha, but it is
claimed that he has near relatives re-
siding in Germany. No one in Keno
sha is acquainted with the present adj
dress of these parties.
Should the German government de-
eide to make searching investigation
of the case the matter will furnish very
interesting reading.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09

Electric Railway to be Extended to the
Lake Regions in the Western Part
of the County.
RIGHT OF WAY NOT YET SECURED
But the Promoters are Satisfied That it
Will be Secured Before the End of
the Week.

While a premature announcement
has been made that the promoters of
the railway from this city to Truesdell
have been able to secure the right of
way for the road it is stated by Gustav
L. C1ausen, who is promoting the new
road, that this is not the fact, but the
company is hopeful of getting the
right of way before the close of the
present week. The road as planned
will be a great thing for Kenosha. 1t
will not only run to Truesde11 to form
connection with the Chicago, Mil
waukee and St. Paul road, but the
plans of the company provide for an
extension of the line to the lake
regions in the western part of the
county.
In this manner it will tap district
of country never before touched by
railroad. The little resorts which dot
the shores of the Kenosha county
lakes will be given direct connection
with the world and the farmers along
the line will be of easy access to the
city. AS yet, however, while the
brightest prospects seem to be in front
of the company the road is only a
possibility. There are grave obstacles
to be surmounted. If there is no OPP
position on the part of property owners
town boards may make objections.
The full value of the completion of
such road to the people of Aenosha
can not be estimated. While it will
give a connection with the ST. Paul
road it will also open to Kenosha
trade new territory. The latter plan
is the greatest reason for the construc-
ton of the road. The monopoly of the
northwestern road is bothering few
people in Kenosha, but the fact that a
large amount of Kenosha county trade
is being sent to Chicago and Wauke-
gan is another matter. With an cleo
trio road running, from their homes to
the city Kenosha may expect the bust
ness of these farmers.
Should the right of way be secured
it is supposed that the road will be
built and operated by the Kenosha
Street Railway company, but Mr..
Arnold in an interview on Monday
evening stated't that at present he had
no connection with the road more than
to be an interested spectator in the de-
ve1opement of the right of way.
With the road to be built to the lakes
it will find a,connection with the new
electric road now being built from
Lake Geneva to Milwaukee and in this
manner the county will be practically
be1ted with the electric railway.
It is to be hoped that the promoters
will be successful in securing the right
of way ia order to allow the construc-
ton of the road during the present
year.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
Post Office Department Demands the
Arrest of the Men Promoting the
Old Durkee Claim.
MONEY DEMANDED YESTERDAY
Crank Walks Into the Office of the Secre-
$40, 100000 on the sDurkee Claim.

The old claim of the heirs of Charles
Durkee for damages against the United
States Government has been brought
to light again in a new and novel man
ner, for within few days the United
States Post officials will issue war
rants for the arrest of ali men who are
attempting to sell stocks in the alleged
claim on charge of fraudulent use of
the mails. No specific person will be
named in the warrants, but they will
apply to a hundred agents in all parts
of the country who are making an
effort to swind1e people by selling
stocks in the alleged claims at small
prices.
The courts of the United States
year ago, but like the ghost of Banquo
the old claim will not down, and con-
sternation was created in the office of
United States Treasurer Gage yester-
day afternoon when a crank was adj
mitted to his Office only to demand that
the Treasurer sign an order for the
government to pay him S79, 100000
which he alleged was the amount due
to the heirs of Charles Durkee for GER
tain bonds left with the government
in 1876 and which had never been &C
counted for. Of course the Treasurer
produced the money, as it has been
produced many times before, and the
attorney left the Office under police
surveillance.
The statements of the attorney
brought out the fact that the stocks in
the old claim were still being sold and
the government at once ordered the
Postofice department to put an end to
the fraud.
It is not known whether or not the
order will affect any one iii Kenosha.
Some time ago the shares of stock in
the alleged claim were freely offered in
the Kenosha market, but recently no
trace of the stocks has been seen in
this vicinity. In former times several
we'll known. men of the city were in
strumenta1 in urging the claim, but it
is supposed that most of these men
have long ago given the matter up
It is said that fully fifty agents are
now at workin different parts of the
country dealing in the Durkee claim
stocks and these men will be arrested
as soon as they can be apprehended by
the United States government.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
Woodworth.

Mrs. Anna Vincent, of Wi1mot, ar
rived here Sunday and will stay for
some time at G. o. Vincent's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred B1ackman have
another son and heir.
Alfred Andrews, of Chicago, spent
Friday night with his parents at the
parsonage.
Nellie Myrick and Rev. Andrews
attended the teachers meeting at
Pleasant Prairie Saturday.
Miss Mary Hansen, accompanied by
her cousin, Dora Nelson from Chicago,
spent last week at G. Rasmussen's S.
They returned home Monday.
r. F. Roberts visited from Friday
until Sunday afternoon with Racine
q relatives.
A. Parks and wife visited with Ire
vor relatives on Sunday.
Christian Fiddler is confined to his
bed with an attack of in1ammatory
rheumatism.
Rev. E. N. Andrews attended the
Milwaukee Ministerial Association of
Congregational pastors on Tuesday.
In the evening the Congrega tiona1
club met at Wauwatosa. After fine
collation. by the ladies, an address was
given by Ex-Governor Hoard. His
subject was DEFINITIONS" He was
very humorous, and gave a fine adj
dress. Mrs. Chauncey Goodrich, Mis-
sionary to China, was present.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
Somers.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. Schue11er have the
sympathy of the community in the loss
of their daughter, Ida, who passed
away Monday morning after a 1inger-
ing illness.
The sad news reached here this
morning of the death of Howard, ED
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. T.
Hughes, of Downers Grove, Ill.
The marriage of Miss Mamie Lou
Bishop to Mr.. Robert Lauer, is an
nounced for Wednesday, May 8.
Miss Blanche Ozanne, of Kenosha,
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Ozanne.
Mrs. George F1ett, of Farmingdale,
ILL.,, is visiting at the home of her
brother, William Bradley.
DR.. D. C. John, of Milwaukee, was a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
G. Ozanne Saturday evening.
Mrs. Nay1or, of Racine, is visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. Hiram Bowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cooper, of Syca-
more, ILL.,, are visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bishop.
DR.. Valentines horse ran away one
day last week completely wrecking a
beautiful new carriage, which he had
just purchased.
Miss Mary Beihn, of Kenosha, spent
the past week with Miss Mamie
Bishop.
Mrs. Yonk, of Waukegan, ILL.,, Wis
tied at the home Of her son, Johnnie,
during the past week.
Messrs. Saumaning and Rohan, of
the Racine Hatcher Co., spent Tuesday
at George Kreuscher's.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
Silver Lake.

The shower of rain made things look
bright in our little town. Vegetation
seems to have taken a new hold OF lite.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gutenberg are rejoic-
ing in the birth of little son.
Henry Schoening is painting his
new barn.
Gus Johnson and sons were visitors
at Powers Lake Sunday.
Herman Harrow and family are ex-
pected to return to their home here, he
having finished his building contract
for the Jefferson Ice company at Pow
ers' lake.
We hear that George Sloan and wife
will move into the house recently va
Gated by the Foster family.
Waiter vanWie is digging well at
his place.
Rumor says we will have drug
store in our little town in the near
future.
Mike Gallagher and Mollie Schlax
spent OunQdy Will 1AI. D4LuAn . 4dH-
lily.
Mrs. Reinhardt will leave May 9th
to ioin her husband in Ohio, where he
has secured steady employment.
Mrs. DR.. Becker is expecting her
mother from Louisville, KY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stoffer visited
with the Bushings, of Chicago, at the
Camp Lake hotel.
John Ludwig slitt1e daughter, Ruby,
is confined to the house with mumps.
Link Presses is working at the
blacksmith trade.
We were attendants at the Silver
Lake Baptist church Sunday night and
we must say we think it shame and
a disgrace to find there young ladies
and little boys gigg1ing and whisper
ing and disturbing the pastor as well
as the audience. We would expect a
better example from some of the occu-
pants of those back seats.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
1 OUR
& COUNTRY
I CORRESPONDENCE.
South Bristol.
S5SEyEE ESSYIK XNESESEK KNXEK Il

Mrs. James Karnes was visiting her
sons in Kenosha Friday and Saturday.
Miss Sara Bacon drove to Salem
Wednesday evening, returning to her
school Thursday morning.
Clark Hunt and Will Walker, Jr.,
attended Camille given at the Keno
sha opera house Friday evening.
A number of schools observed Arbor
day with exercises and the planting of
trees.
c. Allen has been quite sick with
Ia grippe.
The Ladies society will meet with
Mrs. J. Karnes Thursday afternoon.
A number of farmers were drawing
hogs to Bristol Wednesday.
Mrs. William Walker and daughter,
Miss Grace, drove to Bristol Saturday
and were the guests of Mrs. Clara
Jackson.
Miss Alice Bacon, of Salem, has re-
organized her class in music.
Carl Hollenbeck was a Kenosha
visitor Saturday.
James Karnes, Jr., has gone into
the mercantile business in Kenosha.
His many friends wish him success.
The young men of Wesley Chapel
are preparing an entertainment to be
given in the near future. 1t will be
something good. Watch for the date.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Higgins are
entertaining relatives from the East.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
Wilnot.

The refreshing rains of late were
appreciated by every one.
H. H. Rice, of Burlington, called on
Nilsson B1iven before moving to Clark
Mills, Wis.,, one day last week.
Several of our fun loving young
people took in the May dances at
Genoa and Bassett last week.
Messrs. Faulkner and McDouga11
were Chicago visitors Tuesday.
G. Vo1tz and family visited with rel
atives in our village Sunday.
Wesley voak, of Cairo college, Wau-
kesha, Wis, called on old friends Sat-
urday and Sunday. He with his
to Geneva Saturday.
DR.. H. C. Darby like President Nc
Kin1ey believes in taking pleasure
trip when not too busy. The doctor
started Monday for a pleasure trip to
California.
Mrs. E. w. Coulman was Chicago
visitor Monday.
The house belonging to Peter
Sch1ax on North Main street is receiv-
ing new coat of paint. Messrs. c..
Coulman and Royal Marsh are doing
the work.
Julia Hockney, OF Antioch, spent
Saturday and Sunday with her sister
at this place.
Our old friends, Mr.. Scott and Geo.
Gibbs, are with us again. Mr.. Gibbs
is looking after his business interests.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
Brighton.

Charles Winke has been suffering
from an attack of the measles. DR..
Prouty attended him.
Jas. Brooke who has been laid up
with rheumatism for the past month,
is slowly recovering.
G. H. Quick, of Paris, was caller
here Saturday.
Mrs. Joseph Smithson is quite sick.
The Brighton Star creamery paid
90 cents for milk for March.
Everyone is busy ti1ling the ground
for corn. Men are very scarce IN this
section.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
THE SWEET SINGER.
Chas A. Gardner Coming to the Rhode
Sunday Evening.

Sweet Singer Charles A. (Kar1)
Gardner, the versatile German dialect
comedian, will appear with his comedy
company in "Father1and" Sunday
night.
It is composed of artistic and refined
specia1ties, excellent singing and
dancing performance that is chaste
and pure, and is:spronounced by COM
petent critics to be Mr.. Gardeners
most successful venture, and Judging
from press opinions there is rare
treat in store. for our amusement
seekers.
He will sing his new songs, The
Little Old Red School House, "Sweet
Clover" 'sThe Milk Maid'' and others.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
MUST PUT IN METERS.
water Commissioners Decide to Take Ac-
ton to Enforce Rules For sprinkling.

WaCer COmm1SS1OueTS O6CAue W ! dh0 nv
tion to Enforce Rules For sprinkling.
The Water Commissioners held their
regular meeting last evening at the
city hall and quite little important
business was transacted. For some
time the Commissioners have had COM
plants on account of the way in which
sprinkling privileges are abused. Ac-
cording to the rules of the water de-
partment sprinkling of lawns is al
lowed between the hours Of 5 and a.
m. and and 8 p. M, but many COM
plants have been received of people
who are using the city water for con-
tinuous sprink1ing. The pumps at the
station are not of sufficient capacity to
permit of such sprinkling and in order
to do away with these complaints the
Commissioners ordered last night that
the hours for sprink1ing be strictly
observed. If any one desires to use
the water for sprinkling purposes at
other hours of the day they may do so
by putting in meter.
The Commissioners decided that the
meter system should be further ex-
tended and to this end it was ordered
that meters be placed in all saloons,
hotels, bakeries, livery stables, public
baths, and in the Y. M. c. A. building
as long as the city water is used.
The new pump will be installed as
soon as possible, but until the pump is
ready for use the Commissioners will
find it necessary to be very saving Of
the city water.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
Wheatland.

Emma and Florence Runke1 who
are attending school in Burlington
spent Saturday and Sunday at home.
Miss Mary Rafferty, was the guest of
her sister Mrs. John German, of Dover,
over Sunday.
o. w. Eddy and wife and Mrs. w.
O. Eddy visited relatives at Geneva
Sunday.
The Fox River Creamery company
paid an average price of SO cents for
March milk.
Gilbert and Emma Runke1, attended
the dance at Bassetts, Friday evening.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
SULTAN SEXES FOREIGN MAIL
Ambassadors Meet and Talk It Over-De
mand of the Porte.

Ambassadors Meet and Talk It Override
mand of the Porte.
Constantinople, May Sin conse-
quence of the Ottoman postal authori-
ties having seized foreign mail bags
the ambassadors of the foreign powers
met Monday to decide what steps
should be taken in the matter. It is
said that the Russian ambassador is
prepared to take strong measures
against any further attempt at the
violation of Russian mail bags.
The porte has addressed a note to
the ambassadors, demanding the abo-
lition of the foreign postofhces in Con-
stantinople It is believed that the
sole aim of the porte is to gain con-
troll of correspondence from abroad on
account of the young Turkey" agita-
ton.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following is a list Of the names
of pupils of the District schools who
have been perfect in attendance during
the past month:
District No. 6, Salem-Clarence
Crowley, Kittie Hoye, Lima and Err
win Pofahl, Laura Moran, Ruth and
Dora Van Duzer and Mamie Hoye.
Lizzie La Parr and Fred Hoye absent
one-third of a day. Jennie Garland,
teacher.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09

The German Lutheran churches at
Paris and Bristol have a new minister
in the person of the Rev. Edward
Bartke, who was installed with fitting
ceremonies on last Sunday. The in
sta11ation ceremonies were conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Dornfe1d, of this city.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
FIELD SEED.

A large quantity of the following all
high test seeds at the prices mentioned:
Nam. Southern Ensi1age per bu. e. SOC
Red Cob Ensi1age per bu. ....... 75c
Wisconsin White Dent per bu. -. Csc
Pride of North per bu. ........... Csc
German Mil1et fancy No. so per
bu. 81 90
Hung arian No. 48 per bu. ......... Csc
Evergreen Sweet Fodder corn
per bu. ............. 9Oc
J. F. THOMPSON, Wi1mot Wis.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
NEWEST CRIME DEVELOPMENT
Daughter Kills Her Father and Then Ends
Her Own Life. --%

Her Own Lille.
ST. Louis, May 8.-Gustaye Baare,
aged SO years, bailiff Of the st. Louis
school board and an ex-representative
in the state legislature, was shot and
instantly killed at his home last night
by his daughter, Ida NJ, aged 20, who
then turned the revolver upon herself
inficting a wound from which she
died in two minutes. Both were shot
through the head.
The action of the young woman was
premeditated. as was shown by let
ter which she left. In it she said that
the frequent insults offered her mother
by her father became unbearable, and
that she had resolved to kill him ard
then herself. Baare was taking nap
when he WAS killed.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
DR.. CHEEVER WILL WE'D.
Well Known Kenosha Physician to be Mar
ried to a Waukegan Lady.

Announcement has been made of
the engagement of DR.. William r.
Cheever, we'll known young physi-
clan of this city, and Miss Alice Mead,
of Waukegan. The wedding will take
place during the month of June.
The future wife of DR.. Cheever is
prominent Young lady of Waukegan,
and is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. e..
Mead. She has large circle of friends
both in Kenosha and her home city.
AS yet the exact date of the wedding
has not been stated. DR.. Cheever will
bring his bride to Kenosha, and he is
now fitting up a home on Deming
street for her reception.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09
Bristol.

The Hosmer Helpers Cemetery So
ciety will meet with Mrs. George Cur
tiss on Saturday afternoon, May 18th,
1901. Supper served at $50. Lena
Trafford, secretary.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09

body into vigorous health.
vI took two bottles of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery for stomach trouble" writes
Co, Va. at did me SO much good that didn't
take any more. I can eat most anything now.
am SO well pleased with it hardly know how
tried a whole lot of things before wrote to
you There was gentleman told me about
your medicine, how Il had cured his wife. |
thought I would try bottle Of it. | am glad
did for I don't know what would have done
if it had not been for DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ica1 Discovery"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-05-09

Ray Hurd is spending the day with
Chicago friends.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-01
WATER BOARDS COAL
WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO PAY
MORE THAN LAST YEAR

Unless the unexpected happens, the city
water department will have to pay $40
a ton for the coal it uses this winter,
against $40 paid for the same article
last year.
A goodly number of bids from local
dealers engrossed the attention of the
board at its meeting yesterday afternoon,
but the information they conveyed When
opened was anything but satisfactory
Not a dealer could be found who would
convey soft coal to the pumping station
at McCarron lake for cent less than
$3.50 a ton, while some of the firms asked
as much as $3.50. In respect to the otne,
stations nearer to the city, the decrease
In price was proportionate with the dis
lance. The $3.50 figure was made by the
Northwestern Fuel company, but the
board refused to make a contract until
a more thorough investigation could be
made.
Last eyar the board received bid OF
$427, but this proving too high, secured a
concession by which they renewed their
old contract, securing the fuel for ST. 10
a ton. The same thing will be attempted
again this year.