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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27
SERIOUSLY BURNED.
VIM. Goergen Meets With Bad Accident
Sunday Evening.

VIM. Goergen, residing at 502 South
street, met with quite serious mishap
Sunday evening at about 7:3o O'Clock.
He was sitting on the steps of his
house ''testing" the different kinds of
firecrackers that will be shot off on the
Fourth of July. "Bi1l'' was lighting
crackers with his right hand and
throwing them in the yard with his
left hand to explode. He sent off
quite a number of different kinds of
firecrackers without meeting with any
in Jury, but finally he set fire to one
and was going to throw it out into the
yard, when it exploded in his left hand.
It burnt the hand quite severely and
also his face and leg, burning several
holes in the leg of his trousers. It
was fortunate that Mr.. Goergen didn't
lose the sight of one of his eyes, as
some of the powder struck linn just
below the left eye. Chill will not han
die the hammer and nails $50 quick
for few days. He will have sore
hand for awhile, but he got off lucky.
"Bi11'' says he has all the Fourth of
July celebration he wants and he
wouldn't shoot off another frecracker
for $50. We hope this accident will be
a lesson to others who care1ess1y han
die fireworks. By the way, "Bill"
says the firecrackers are all right, but
he says the last one he fred did the
work and he will recommend it to any
one looking for trouble.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27
KILLED IN A PISTOL FIGHT.
Charles Ross Shot During a Quarrel at
Chicago Heights

Ia a pistol fight at Chicago Heights
Sunday night Charles Ross, an Ital-
ian, was killed by three fellow coun-
trymen. The shooting occurred about
10 O'Clock. The men had been argu-
ing and pedestrians saw Ross separate
from his companions with revolver
in his hand. His three opponents
faced him and they exchanged shots.
After eight shots had been fred Ross
ran He ran only a block when he
dropped to the side walk. A bullet
had penetrated his heart. Frank
Deshanty and another Italian, sup
posed to be brother of Deshanty,
have been arrested, but have not been
identified as Ross assai1ants.
Ross and the Deshanty boys former
1y lived in Kenosha ard the mother of
the murdered man still resides here.
The killing of Ross has caused a great
deal of excitement in the Italian
colony.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27
SAM SIMMONS WINS.
Sweep Stakes Match at the Golf Grounds
Results in Victory For Chicago Man.

On the links of the Kenosha Country
club last Saturday afternoon was
played sweepstakes contest in which
score of players were entered. c. c.
Allen, who has held the record of the
links in the last two years, made his
first appearance on the links, but his
form was bad, and while he made the
course opt in As he was forced to sur
render the match on account of his
score on the in course. S. S. Sim
mons, of Chicago, with net score of
81, won the match, and Chas Mathews
was close second with net score of
90. The best scores in the match fol-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27
THE CELEBRATION AT pADDocK's LAKE

Everybody will want to hear our
Cooper, at Paddock's lake July 4th.
Mr.. Cooper is widely known as pleas
ing, effective and eloquent speaker.
No matter what your brand of politics
you will want to see and listed to your
representative who has accomplished
so much for the cities of Kenosha and
Racine and indirectly for our entire
congressional district. IF you should
have to drive twenty miles you will
not be disappointed in seeing him and
hearing him. / have never put any
speaker on our program who failed to
be present and took his part, and gov
errors and senators have been an
Cooper's telegram announcing his ac-
ceptance of the invitation to speak be-
fore us on the Fourth of July. Mr..
Cooper addressed us at the annual pic
mic held August 81, 1892, and will ad-
dress us again July 4th, 1901.
There is no place in the country
quite so good as Paddock's lake. You
can enjoy the water, the shade and the
grass. Enjoy day in the country
and celebrate the nations birthday
anniversary. There is no building in
the State that will permit SO brilliant
a scene as will the Old Settlers pavil-
lion on the night of July 4th, when
those who love to trip the light fantas-
tic toe occupy the entire floor.
Sincerely yours,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27
AFTER "PEEPING TOM. -
Unknown Man Annoys Residents of South
Main Street by Peering in windows.

The residents of South Main street
are considerably worked up on &C
count of the action of 'EPeeping
Tom,'' who has been hanging around
the street for several nights, and if
his actions continue there will proba-
bly, be a case for coroner to investi-
gate. Several times the fellow has
been found peering into windows of
houses, but he has been able to make
his escape without his ideuty being
established. The man is said to be a
man about sixty years of age and tall
and slim.
He hangs around the street and late
in the evening slips up to the houses
and peers into the windows. It is not
thought that the fellow has made any
effort to break into any of the houses
visited, but he has twice been pursued
by indignant citizens and the people
residing in the neighborhood have
now established a close watch and
every effort is being made to capture
the fellow.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27
R. F. ROBERTS, Secretary.
Low Rates to West and Northwest This
Summer,

Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold to San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle,
Salt Lake, Denver and other Colorado,
Utah and Pacific Coast points, as well
as ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Da-
kota Hot Springs, etc, at greatly re-
duced rates, with favorable return
limits, on various dates during the
summer season. Frequent Fast
Trains, Through Sleeping Cars, Chair
Cars, Dining Cars. The Best of Every
thing, For dates of sale and full par
ticulars, inquire of ticket agents Chi
capo & North Western R'y. VIZ
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27
ADVERTISED MAIL MATTER.

The following is list of the mail
matter remaining unca11ed for in the
Kenosha post Office, Kenosha county,
Wis, for two weeks ending June 81,
1901, and which will be sent to the
Dead Letter office at the expiration of
two weeks, unless called for.
CENTS LIST.
Ole Andersen, Geo Bounson, T o Baaen.
John Christian, Fred Chamberlain. Ignazio
De Bartolo, D Finsterbush, Mr. Higgins
Baltamey Masattis, E Nelson, A G Oliphant.
Otto Schultz, Chas Sheend, c Sawyer, An
toni Torio, John Wierzbicki, Antoni Wierz-
bicki E V Whitcomb, Frank Westbrcok, Nil
Ter Weir.s
LADIES LIST.
Mrs Cosentno Cailors, Miss Annette Cow
ington, Mrs Chas Higgans, Miss Name Wells.
To obtain any of the above mail
matter the applicant must give the
date of this list.
CHAs. FRANTz, p. M.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27

Peculiar Fire occurs at the Residence of
MRS. Leonard Boresch on Hansen Street.

The fire department of the city was
called out shortly after 9 O'Clock last
evening. on account of the explosion Of
a gasoline stove in the apartments of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Boresch in a
house owned by Martin Metten at the
corner of Hanson and Grant street.
The FIRE was peculiar one and was
caused by the explosion of gasoline
stove. The stove had not been used
during the day but it seems that a
large amount of gas had been gener-
ated and when Mrs. Boresch entered
the room with a burning match the
explosion followed. The explosion was
of sufficient force to wreck the stove
and break the windows in the room.
The flames from the explosion soon
ieuited the curtains and some of the
furniture in the house and the fremen
found a ugly blaze when they arrived.
The fire was extinguished by the use
of, the chemical engine. The loss will
be about 500 and is covered by insur-
ance, policy having been taken out
about three days ago.
Mrs. Boresch was not in any way in
iured by the explosion but she had a
narrow escape from being struck by
flying debris.
Joseph Zapf, who resides near the
Metten home, was slightly burned
about the face while assisting in ex-
tinguishing the flames,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27

Great interest is being taken in the
play for next Saturday when the quail
flying rounds in the race for the pres
ident's cup will be played. Nearly
every member of the club is entered for
the event.
At the same time the ladies will play
the qualifying rounds in the race for
the Windsor cup.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27
very Low Rates to Chicago,

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at greatly re-
duced rates for round trip, on account
of B. Y. P. U. Convention to be held
at Chicago July Is to %. For dates of
sale, etc., apply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y. VS.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27

The game was witnessed by crowd
of fifteen hundred people. The score
by innings and the summary follows:
Kenosha. 30 / 0 0 0 @ / 0-3
PIT. washington 0 0 2 O I 90 0 0-3
Runs, Kenosha 8, Port Washington 3; hits
Kenosha 10, Port Washington g. two base hit
Freitag; bases on balls off Ffeitag 8; OF Jacob
son 8 struck out, by Freitag 4, by Jacobson TO-
Umpire, MorehOuse. Time 2:15.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27
very Low Rates to Detroit, Mich.

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at greatly re-
duced rates on account of N. E. A.
| Convention to be held at Detroit, July
9Th to 18th. For dates of sale and
limits apply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y. We
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27
CARD OF THANKS.
ness.

The members of the Kitzrow family
desire to thank their friends and
for the assistance and kind
ness rendered them in the sickness
and death of their mother.
THE KITZRow FAMILY.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-06-27

Victor Stomm, of Milwaukee, trans
acted business in Kenosha today.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
OBJECT TO PENALTY.
Why school building Plumbing Was
Not Finished on Time.

Messrs. CLANCY & Hart, attorneys for
James Nolan & Sons. have written to the
District Commissioners in support OF the
claim of their clients Sor waiver of penalty
imposed upon them on account of failure
to complete plumbing work in the Gales,
Grant and Garnet schools within the time
specified in contracts. They suggested that
the facts in the case be presented 10 the
controller of the treasury for such action
as he might deem wise and just. The mat
ter was first referred to Mr.. ]. T. Petty, the
District auditor, who has reported as fol-
lows:
Il can see no reason for referring to the
controller of the treasury the question in
vowed in the controversy between Messrs.
James Nolan & Sons, contractors for the
plumbing in the Gales. Grant and Garnet
school buildings, and the inspector of
plumblng respecting the failure OF the for
mer to complete their work within the
period hXed in their contract, as the issue
seems to be one of fact rather than of law
Inc attorneys for the contractors
strongly contend that their clients lost SJIa
days as the result of hindrances and fall
ures chargeable to the agents of the Dis
trict, while on the other hand the inspector
OF plumbing AYERS in the most explicit man.
ner that there was no default on the part
or the government, but that the delay In
completing the contract was due to causes
within the control of the contractors and
for which they were wholly and justly re-
sponsible.
IF the Commissioners are in doubt as to
the merits of the controversy they can re-
open the case and grant a hearing TO the
contractors upon the contested points but
II they believe that the inspector of plumb
ing has made an accurate presentment of
the facts in his statement herewith, no
course would Seem to be open 10 them but
the adoption OF his report as a final settle
ment of the matter"
The penalties assessed against the con-
tractors amount to moe than 5000. In his
report on the claim for a waiver of these
penalties the inspector of plumbing says
the extra work ordered was not such as TO
involve serious delays and the cause OF
the delay in each case was the failure OF
the manufacturers to furnish plumbing fix
lures, so that a considerable interval oc-
CURED on each piece of work between the
time when 1t was complete in all other re-
spects and the setting Of the fixtures
Evening star., 1901-12-26
THE DIVORCE MILL.
More Grist POnred Into the Legal
HOnner.


Justice Bradley, in Equity Court No. 2,
this afternoon signed decree granting
James w. Cross a divorce from Catharine
]. Cross, On the ground of desertion.
William B. LYDIA, through Attorney T. l..
Jeffords, this afternoon filed suit to secure
a divorce from May G. LYDIA. Desertion
Of the husband by the wife is alleged.
Charging that her husband, Jacob Simms
treated her cruelty and finally deserted
her, Lucy Simms, through Attorney Ed
ward G. Niles, this afternoon petitioned
the Supreme Court of the District of Co
lumbia to grant her a divorce Mrs
Simms declares that her husband always
had a pistol or razor on his person, and
several times threatened to take her life
She desires to resume her maiden name
Pearson.
Attorney Niles this afternoon also filed
petition for divorce for William L. Master
son. who names Claudia F. Masterson de-
fendant. BY direction OF the court the pa
pers in the case were placed in the secret
files, in order that the allegations of the
petition should be withheld from the public.
Proceedings for divorce were instituted
this afternoon by Elizabeth Cheeks agai-st
Evening star., 1901-12-26

Thomas Cheeks. The parties were married
the 9th OF July, 1899. at Alexandria, Va.
According to Mrs. Cheeks, her husbands 9
entire conduct Immediately succeeding the
marriage was very strange and inexplica-
Ole, and seemed TO indicate 10 her that he
Knew something which he wished TO con-
ceal, and with reference to which he de-
sired her to remain in ignorance.
IL Is charged by Mrs. Cheeks that her
husband never contributed as much as SD
Tor her support, that he never lived with
her more than two weeks after the mar
riage. and he willfully deserted her. At
torneys +. ID. Blackstone and w. X. Flora
appear for Mrs. Cheeks
Alleging cruel treatment and non-support
Ellzabeth A. Ennis, through Attorney
Chase Roys. this afternoon filed suit TO se-
cure divorce from John f. Ennis.
Justice Bradley today set aside his de-
cree OF last Tuesday dismissng without
prejudice, the petition for divorce filed by
De Lancey w. Gill against Mary Irwin Gill.
A rehearing is granted.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
DIED.

ADAMS ON Tuesday, December "a. 1901, Mrs.
avenue northwest, Friday, December %, at
O'Clock pm. Relatives and friends invited to
attend.
BENTLEY. On Wednesday, December %. 1901,
at 3:i5 I'm, Mrs. JANE BENTLEY (nee
and Virginia Bryan.
attend the funeral from her late residence No.
23l I'd street northeast, on Saturday. DecembeI
Wbere Ssb mass SEM nf reS2em 20 m Usfn S se aad
for the repose of her soul. Interment at Con-
gressional cemetery.
BoLDING. On December 90. 1901, Samuel
HENRY, the beloved Of Ella A. and Rev.
Or. b. J. Boiding, aged three years and i've
months
Funeral from the residence Of his parents. 25os
NJ street northwest. saturday. December 70,
O'Clock. Relatives and friends invited.
philadelphia papers please copyD -
CANNON. Suddenly on Tuesday December -,
1901, at her late residence. 34oo VI street
northwest, MARY A., widow Of the late Martin
G. Cannon, aged thirty-six years.
Ir undertaking W establishment. % % 1855 N stree street.
Georgetown, on Friday, December 81 at $50
am. Services at Holy Trinity Church at
O'Clock.
DRAPER, Z. S. NJ. c., aged thirty i've years
Funeral from Naval Academy Friday, Decenihes
27, at pm.
street northwest, Mrs MARY HARMAN, widow
OF the late Col. Bedsoe Desha Harman OF Ken
Funeral services at the above residence. Friday,
December p, at AIS O'clock pm lnterment
at the Congressional cemetery. Relatives and
friends respectfully invited. e
KING. At 2 O'Clock ar Tuesday. December
"a. 1901, at Phoenix, Arfz., OF tuberculosis,
CLARENCE KING, first director OF the United
States geological survey, in his sixtieth year. %
LIEUTAND. The funeral services over the
mains of the late MAURICE II. LIECTANB
will take place at the residence OF his brother.
s2 street northeast }. so at II & O'clock an. IN m
more over the Baltimore and Ohio at l2:Su
O'Clock.
McNERNEY. On Tuesday, December "a. 1901. at
4:3O O'Clock am, JOHN J., only son OF Kate
MeNerney (nee oConnor) and the late Patrick
Funeral from his late residence 4T4 street south
west. on Friday, December q, at $50 o'clock
am: thence 10 st. Dominic's Church. where
solemn requiem will be said for the re.
pose OF the soul Relatives and friends invited
to attend. 2s
MORTON. On December e. 1901. at o am., at
his residence, l102 9Th street northwest, ROB-
ERT H. MORTON, clerk. general land office.
Funeral from late residence Saturday at pm.
Burial at Arlington.
MULIIGAN. On Wednesday, December 20, 1901,
ane aS ls asr 5eiosed On sps eSss
daughter Of A. Amelie and the late James =
Funeral from the undertaker's esfablishmeut of
Geo. W. Wise Friday, December ~, at o'clock
pm Internent at Oak Hill cemetery. Funeral
In Memoriam.
DONALDSON In loving remembrance Of my dean
affectionate niece, NARY A. DONALDSON,
vhe died i've years ago today, December ~
Gone. but not forgotten.
BY HER UNCLE.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Loyal Women Elect Officers.

The Legion of Loyal Women has elected
the following officers for the ensuing year:
Mrs. Ada III. Weiss, president; Miss Helen
B. Mathews, past president: Mrs E. Kath-
lene Temple. vice president; Mrs. Cylinda
Merner Ford. corresponding secretary
Mrs. Emma E. Meyer, financial secretary;
Miss Mary L. Smith, treasurer: Mrs Sarah
Berry, chaplain; Mrs. Amen Ball. herald
Miss Marie Kenny, page; Mrs. Margaret
knopp, warder, and Mrs. Emma Donhoe
pianist. There will be a meeting next
Monday night to complete arrangements
for the usual New Year reception at the
hall, No. 4l9 10th street, from 1 to pm
Evening star., 1901-12-26
EGGNoG is EXPENSIVE.
Ii Cost John II. Schrfver a Little Over
Fifty Dollars,

John H. Schriver, a grocery clerk twenty
two years of age, was before Judge Kim
ball In the Police Court this afternoon for
engaging in disorderly conduct on East
Capitol street yesterday afternoon. An
additional charge of carrying a loaded re-
volver was also made against him.
A policeman told the court that the young
man was asleep in the areaway of a va
cant house, and wanted to fight when he
was disturbed from his slumbers.
''Your honor, drank some esenA---.e .ester-
day and it affa"'-' -.y nead," Schriver
stated to the court.
What about the revolver" his honor in
quired.
II was going to the country on a visit
last night and had the gun for protection %
the young man responded.
Fifty dollars for carrying the revolver
and $5 for the disorder
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Authority Doubtful.

Recently the District Commissioners were
petit!oned to station a crossing policeman
on 9TH street southwest where the tracks
OF the Capital Traction Company cross
those Of the Pennsylvania railroad. The
police reports on the matter state that
gatemen are stationed at the crossing dur
ing the entire twenty-four holys OF the day.
1t is question as to whether the law
authorizing the Commissioners to appoint
street railway crossing policemen can be
construed to cover the case of street rail-
road and steam railroad intersection. Ma
jor Sylvester has returned the papers with
the above comment
Evening star., 1901-12-26

ADAMS. ON Tuesday, December 81. 1901, Mrs.
MED0ItA ADAMS,
Funeral from her late residence All New Jersey
avenue northwest, Friday, December % at
o'clock pm Relatives and friends invited TO
attend.
Evening star., 1901-12-26

In loving remembrance Of my dean
affectionate niece, NARY A. DONALDSON,
vhe died I'VE years ago today, December 30
Gone. but not forgotten.
BY HER UNCLE.
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Guest Cremated in Hotel Fire

FLUSHING, Mich, December 26-The
Colby House at New Lothrop was destroyed
by fire today and John Mccartney, a far
mer, who was spending the night I'm tho
hotel, was cremated. His body was found
In the ruins. The financial loss is $4,000
Evening star., 1901-12-26
Mother and Daughter Killed.

LANSING, Mich, December 26.-Mrs Eu-
gene Mills and her daughter Hulda, of
Okemos, were struck by the westbound
Grand Trunk express while driving across
the railroad track near the Agricultural COLI
lege today and instantly killed.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-09-11
EAST CAMBRIDGE.

Ward Shattuck is at work N. j. Nye.
c.. L. Demeritt spent a few days in Newport
last week.
Mrs. Howe of Burlington has returned to
care for Mr.. Morse.
Chas. Prince of Burlington is visiting his
sister for a short time.
Dan Prince spent part of last week with his
daughters in Hardwick.
Miss Della Balch returned to her home in
Hardwick last Saturday.
School commenced last Tuesday with Jennie
Stinson of Johnson as teacher.
s.. r, Rodgers and family rave returned to
their home in Middletown, Conn.
Geo. Sheldon, wife and son, Willis, returned
last Tuesday from a visit in Burlington.
Harmon Morse fell down stairs last Thurs.
day night and hurt himself quite badly.
Earl F%ullington and sister, Stella, have re-
turned from Buffalo and report a fine time.
Mrs. F. e. Putnam and daughter returned
last Monday from a short visit in Hardwick
Prof. A. D, Morse of Amherst, Mass, and
DR.. II. N. Morse of Baltimore, Md, who have
been spending a few days with their father
| returned to their home Monday.
Mrs. Glare Blake of Haverhill, Mass, il
stopping a few days with her sister, Mrs. +.
Il. Putnam. She came on a sad errand, bring.
ing the body of her youngest child TO lay IL
beside the Others gone before.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-09-11

All members of the Dread Literary
Club are requested to be present at a
meeting, called by the President, at
Corporation Hall, Thursday evening
at 7:30, for the purpose of consulting
upon important business. 1t is
hoped that every member will be
present.
The G. A. R. picnic at Comrade
Muckler's was a grand success, The
day was all that could be desired.
Tables were set in the shade of the
trees, and about 40 persons partook
of the bountiful repast. Sixteen Of
the boys who wore the blue, (gray
haired boys now representing II
different Vermont regiments, fought
their battles over again. 1t was an
experience meeting mot often wit
messed by the two ministers of the
gospel who we're present.