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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-06

EPWORTE LEAGUE-Meet every Sunday at
7:3O p. m. at NJ E. church.
LULU flick, President
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-06

CATHOLIC-Services on the third Sunday of
each month, at 10 a. m.
REV. ]. A. LENEHAN, Pastor.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-06

A. o. U. w.-Meets on second and fourth Tues
day of each month. R. BUS, NJ. w.
F. c. JUDD, Recorder.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-06
CHURCH SERVICES.

METHODIST-Service Sunday at II a. m.
and $50 p. m. Prayer meeting each Wednesday
evening. Sunday school at 10 a.
REV. VIM. REAcE, Pastor.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-06
SECRET SOCIETIES.

NJ. W. A.-Meade Camp No. 175S, meets every
first. third and fifth Thursday nights Of each
month.
W. J. wooDARD, V. C.
JOHN ELLIOTT, Clerk.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-06

EVERGREEN SCHOOL HOUSE - Preaching
services every two weeks at 7:3O p. m. Sunday
School every Sunday at 20 a. m. Junior League
every Sundyy at II a.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-11-06

A. F. & A. M.-webb Lodge No. 27s meets the
Saturday night on before the full moon of each
month. c. E. TALLY, W. NJ.
A F. German, Secretary.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
THE CITY COURT
QUESTION IS ON
-
PETITIONS BEING CIRCULATED
IN THE CITY AND
COUNTY.
ONE FOR, ONE AGAINST IT
The Fight for the Abolition of tie
City Court of Brunswick
Has Begun in Dead
Earnest.

Inc friends of the city court, as well
rs those who hold a contrary view
are all at work, and as yet the fate of
the court seems to be sAee,,' ol.,'o
the balance.
Those of our citizens wno are inter
Asting themselves in the interest of
the court, point out that its abolition
would be retrograde movement ana
While they admit that few amend
ments embodying certain changes
would be beneficial, they do not favor
any act looking to the complete abol-
.tion of the court.
On the other nand, those who ia
Vor abolisning the court cIaim that it
IS an expensive luxury, and an unnec-
2essary expense. They want the act
,'epealed, whereby indictment by the
grand jury is denied. They say the
salary of the judge is exhorbitant in
comparison with the service performed
they demand that city court jurors
shouid be paid ne same per diem as
IS allowed the superior court jurors
On these and several other issues
ywo sets of petitions are being freely
circulated, the one favoring and the
other opposing the abolition of the
court.
Just how the matter win end cannot
1e said.-
Representative Butts and Senator
Symons, ii is said, are both III Ii
ii abolishing the court, that is they
we're SO during the campaign, and it
low seems that the situation has re-
1uced itself to that point where those
who are in favor of the court must
act and act quickly il they wish to
save that tribunal from abolition
AS stated above, friends of both
sides were out with petitions yester-
day and the News understands that
both petitions were pretty well signed
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
oosDoN-sAy OPERA COMPANY
Fine Attraction at the Grand Tomoi
row Night.

Fine Attraction at the Grand Tomor-
row Night.
1he Gordon-shay Grand opera Com
pany viii have undoubtedly the most
banlant ana successfut engagement
at the Grand when they appear mere
tomorrow night, ever enjoyed by a mu
aical combination, said Mr. VIII s.
Albert business manager Of the com
pany TO a Representative OF the News
when ae was IN the city.
Without exception we have packed
tne theatres in every city the company
has visited TINS season, with the ehte
and most fashionable socety people.
The opera 10 he gwen here is Bizets
Carmen and in the leading roie Miss
Shay is a revelation. Sne Is probably
the only Singer IN the world whose
reportory includes Azucena in II Troy
at0re' and Marguriete in Faust" Yer
di wrote the first for a contraIto, ana
Gounod inteuded rhe second for none
but nigh soprano. To be abe to
equally acceptable in both demands
a range Of voice and tonal express
iveness little short OF miraculous Yet
Miss Shay mas been hailed as equally
great n both
our organization consists of 50 peo-
pie, an we carry besides our own or
chestra Of specially selected must
clans
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
TAXPAYER TALKS.
Has a Stout Protest Coming About
Political Conditions,

Political Conditions.
Editor News:--I am not discord-
ant, and do not believe in borrowing
trouble. The human fish is afflicted
with whole lots of evils and it would
seem contrary to the ordinary Jaws OF
nature to bring more OF it upon us.
However, a recent occurrence in the
political arena seems to me as a cit
izen and tax payer to give full ana
sufficient cause for a STOUT protest
from the people.
In the first place, has the situation
so deteriorated in Brunswick that a
committee of nine ctiice-holders SHOULD
be neld in high conclave and select
a candidate for mayor? h. = come
to pass that the people Oh this cit,
are compelled to DE subservient to I
few Office holders in the matter OF tht
selection OF their chief executive!
Has the old inquistion been entalle,
upon us? are we the subjects o. the
king? And have we no hight in the
matter?
fJow, SO far as I am concerned i
have no fgnt TO make on the apparent
nominee ior mayor, but | do obJecl
to the manner in which his forthcom
ing nomination was brought about.
For several years the arbiters 0.
the political situation in Brunswick
nave been crying Tor harmoy. Peace
ana good VIII towards men" ha.
oeen the smDDoleth OF tne dominan,
political 1aellon, and yet when on tn,
very threshold Of TINS condition, W
dnd a committee OF otice-holder.
naming our candidate for mayor.
What sort OF harmony is tn4s?
t1e adherents OF GOOD govern
mcnt desired their vaunted principle.
planted in city administrations why
id 7aey not call for mass meetins
or iue people irrespective of past pc
1ucal animation to JON together anu
il concord ana harmony, nominate !;
eanGtdte tor the people
: have no structures to make ol
this committee. They are honorable
intelligent men, who, by common sui
frage, have risen to positions OF OH
eial Importance, but | do think tina
tne manner in which Cney were as
signed was i'll timed and / call upol
a common public to agree with me il
the conclusion that the general citl
zenIy should have a common voic,
cf the man and men VINO are to reig
over the interests in Brunswick 10.
the next two years.
A Tax Payer.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17

sIr Brobston WAS seen by a repre-
sentative of the News last night and
ne confirmed the above statement ana
says that while ne is not prepared to
give out any names, he says the prop
erty will be owned and operated by
home-lolks and home capital and in
a manner that Will give satisfaction.
That in every sense it is to be a
Brunswick institution and De in fact
what its name implies-a mutua, light
and water company
hts deal means more tnan the ay,
erage citizen would deduce.
1t means that this city is to have
an up to date light and water com
pany with electrical effects sufficient
to afford power for a cIDy three times
the size OF Brunswick
1t means that new company,
founded on a solid and substantial
basis, lnyoWng quarter OF million
dollars, viii be owned and operatea
and controlled by Brunswick capuai.
lhe News is pleased with TINS deal
il beueyes it IA forerunner ol good
udmss and 60 ali parties at interest
1T tenders conGratuatlon.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
A Tax Payer.
MURRAY WAS sCAnED.
ex-Conaressman thought White Mol
Would Come to Lynch Him

Would Come to Lynch Him
Columbia, S. C., October l6 -Th,
Hon. George Washington Murray
south Carolinas last black congress
man, was badly scared last night /,
seems that he had quarrell early il
the day with a white man at Gail
iard's Cross Roads, Sumter county
Later in the day one Of Murrayt
brcther's saw a crowd of whites gath
ering and heard them ta.nng abou
the row with the ex-congressman.
He Immediately thought there was
to be lynching, and ran four mliet
to tell mis- brother Murray hastily
summoned his friends and neighbors
and sent fer the sheriff Of the county
County Supervisor Scale left Sumter
at once for Murray's home, arriving
there near midnight He found the
place guarded by about a hundred
and fifty negroe men and women, AM
it took Mr., Scale some time to per
suade Murray and his friends that
the man with whom Murray nad quar-
relied was was then in the city OF
Sumter
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
MANY LUNATtcs
Report Issued BY heeAsylum at Nil.
ledgevlle

Report Issued BY thea Asylum at Nil,
ledgeville
Milledgeville, Ca October 1G The
annual report Of the Georgia state
sanitarium is out and is quite an ia
teresting document. The report is fol
the year ending September j, 1902.
According TO this report the aver
age number Of patients at the sanitar.
ium during the year was 2.6S5; the to
tai number receiving treatment was
3,3l9.
he total number on haad September
!, OF las year was 2.b75. of waIcl
1877 were whites and 798 negroes.
There are now on file $40 applications
OF patients awaiting admission. These
are in the various jails OF the state
and must remain there untIl room IL
provided. Tne two new buildings, un-
der course OF construction, VIII ac-
commodate .44S patients and as these
buildings will be completed by the
first Of January, the patients now in
the county iails will be brought here.
This report shows that the cost o,
maintenance per capita for the year
was $112.6S.
Every department Of this immence
institution is in spiendid conuuon
The people OF ueorgia have a right "a
justly be proud Of this great charity,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
SULTAN BARS ELLEN STONE.
American Missionery VIII Not be Al.
lowed to Return.

Boston, Mass, October 16.-~Ellen
NJ Stone, the American missionary,
who was captured by Bulgarian or
Turkish brigands last year and held
for ransom, cannot go back to Tur-
Key This is the unofficial notice
which has reached Miss Stone from
the officials of the Yildiz, at Constan-
I tinople. Roberts College, at Con.
;tantinople. has also advised to the
same effect and the American board
1r commission for foreigns also knows
The ultimatum of the sultan. Miss
Stone intended to go back to Turkey
as soon as her lecture contract with
Major Pond, OF Boston, expires
She will not 1t is asserted tonight
make any attempt TO return until the
sultan is willing for her to do SO. II
Miss Stone should persist in returns
ing to the Ottoman empire, she would
have to do so at ner own expense
rs the American board, in view OF
existing conditions, VIII refuse pos
lively to send her out under their
auspices.
Secretary of State Hay was asked
II the Turkish government had the
right to exclude an American citizen
from its domains, and he replied:
ut is an excepted rule of inter-
national law That any sovereign
power has the right to exclude from
its territory any or all foreigners.
Chas. A. Stone, brother of the mis-
sionafy, said to reporter tonight
that his sister would not return to
Macedonia, although her heart was
in the mission work there.
"She would be a marked woman"
said he.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
a. E. SCHROEDER WAS WEALTHY
Man Who Committed Suicide on
Train Worth $3.50. .aoo.

'Edih worm 9S5O,OCO.
Waycross, October 16.-F NJ. Ar
guimbau, a partner Of A. q. Schroe
der, who suicided on an Atlantic
Coast Line train yesterday, arrived
here last night and accompanied the
remains to New York.
Arguimbau states tina Schroeder
has tobacco plantations at Quincy ana
other points in Florida, valued at
$25o,o00 and that he has other inter
est in New York He says the man
left Quincy Monday night apparently
in good spirits. He does not assign
any cause Tor tne deed.
Waycross is flooded with kilograms
from friends and relatives Of the de-
ceased, and New Fork newspapers are
making many inquiries as to the
suicide.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
WATERY GRAVES.
Bstteau Capsizes and -Four Persona
are Drowned.

afe DIoWheu'
ChrisAeid Md.. October 1G.-Cap-
tain Davis Hoffman, oil the schooner
Robest T. Lewis, arriving mere today,
brought in the batteau Annie, which
he picked up overturned off Smith $
island last night. Captain JOB a.
Evans lett this port last ngnt in the
Annie which was heavily laden with
merchandise, for Smiths island. With
aim aboId the small craft were his
wife and daughter and a deck hand
It is supposed that the Annie was cap,
sized and her four occupants drowned.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
TO SUE KING LEOPOLD.
His Daughter Will Go to Court to
Secure Fortune for Mother.

London, October Emily Craw.
ford, in truth, says the countess de
Lonyay formerly Crown Princess
Philip, of Saxe-Coburg, probably will
I5e forced to sue their father, King
Leopold, of Belgium, to obtain their
mothers fortune, amounting to $2..
100000 which she left equally to ner
rwo daughters. 1t is believed that the
KING claims the money.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
Do You Want a Homs2 z

$1,000 will buy the handsome resi-
dence where c. McGarvey now re-
sides. This is one of the prsttiest
homes in that section OF the city and
the price is unusually low. See Brob-
ston & Fendig Co.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17

Miss Kate Slater wishes to call the
attention of the ladies to her new
fancy work in battsnberg and renas
aunce work.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17

Don't fail to call early and see the
beautiful Monte Carlo hat of Miss
Slater's.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
MINERS CALL FOR A BIG CON
VENTioN MONDAY MORN
ING NEXT.
The COMMISSIONERS ACCEPT
All New York Ranrods Rushing ia
Coal Regions With orders
For a clear Risht-ot,
Way.

Wilkesbarre Pa October 16.-Af-
ter largely attended secret sessions
covering a period Of more than four
nours, the district boards tonight is
sued cah for a general convent II
Of miners to vote on the proposition
Of accepting the arbitration plan as
has been suggested.
over one thousand delegates viii
compose the convention. which is call
ed to meet at 10 O'Clock on Monday
morning next.
The general district boards have
approved President Mitchens plan
and the situation seems 70 be well in
hand.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17

There was sixth act to the play
last night, in which the drama was
decidedly more realistic and truly
more interesting to the actors
After the performance the leading
man, G, b. Middleton, and Miss
Blanche Lowlor, the leading lady, we're
united in the holy bonds Of matrmony
in the parlors Of the OgIetnorpe ho-
tel Rev w f. IIolhngsworth, of this
city, officiating.
After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs
Middleton and company and Mr. and
Mrs. Hensed celebrated with d sup
per at Wilson's restaurant.
Mr. and Mrs. Middleton have made
many friends during their engagement
IN this city who will join the News
IN extending congratulations.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17
FAUST WAS THE BILL.

Middleton Stock Company r'9yed the
OId-Timer.
Faust was the bill OF tne Middleton
Stock Company al the Grand last night
and the audience was fairly good
sized one The company handled this
very difficult masterpIay creditaby.
This afternoon at matinee, My I'm
Gle from Japan will be presented and
the engagement OF the company will
be terminated with tonignts perform
ance.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17

Washington, October 16.-Al ot
the members of the strike settlement
commission as named by President
Roosevelt. at one O'Clock this morn
ing, have consented TO serve the com
missioned is made up of the following
well known citizens
Brgadier General John NJ VIII
son, f. w. Parker of Washington,
connected with the geological survey,
Judge George Gray, OF Deeware, d
f. Clark of Gear Rapids. Iowa, T
II Watkins of Scranton Pa. Bishop
John l. spauding of Peoria, Carroll
d Wright.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-10-17

New York, October l6 AS a con.
sequence of the turn in coal STRIKE
situation all New York railroads are
iuching trains to the coal regions
General orders nave been ssued Civ
ing coal trains the rightof-way
The price of coal is rapidly drop
png and t expected vii be normal
very soon.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-08
SHORT ITEMS.

Charles Kellerman and B. Flannery
spent Friday in Kenosha.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Clark, of Wau-
kegan spent Wednesday evening in
Keuosha.
Postmaster Smith, Of Racine, was
calling on Kenosha friends Wednesday
afternoon.
Kenosha wants more small cottages
that can be rented for from SIS to SIP
per month.
Attorney M. G.. O'Donnell trans
acted legal busine in Racine Wednes-
day afternoon.
When will the City Council make a
movement for the publication of the
harbor stream?
The residents on Prairie avenue are
making the regular yearly kick on
street sprinkling.
Clarence B. Naylor, Of this city, has
been granted patent on device for
polishing bearings.
The new policemen are becoming
accustomed to their duties and are
travelling their beats like veterans.
A marriage license has been issued
for the marriage of Harry E. Hill and
Louise M. Mayer, both of Kenosha.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-08

Leonard Lee is reported seriously i'll
at his home in Georgiana, Fla.
A crowd from Racine came down
and attended the Eastern Star dance
Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Moore, Of
Winnetka, spent Friday evening with
friends in this city.
Miss Louise LANCE, of this city,
spent Wednesday and Thursday with
| Mrs. George White, Of Truesdell.
| Mrs. H. ]. Collins, of Waterloo,
Iowa, is spending few weeks with
friends and relatives IN Kenosha.
The Modern Woodmen held an inter
esting meeting at Castle Hall Friday
| night. Several new members are be-
ing added to the order.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Reeve have re-
turned to their home in Aure1ia, Iowa,
having spent a week with relatives
and friends in Kenosha county.
In short time the Council will in
sist that the Railway company erect
hitching poles in front of every house
and provide shade trees for the door
yards.
Note the sleepy, tired look in your
eyes. The fire of youth no longer
burns. Take Rocky Mountain Tea.
Brings back forgotten joys. CSC.
G.. H. Hurd. OWNS
The marriage of Miss Sadie Carr,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick
Carr, to Mr.. John Brine will take
place on the morning of May 14th at
st. James church.
Headaches, dizzy spells, bad blood,
rheumatism, indigestion, constipation,
absolutely cured if you take Rocky
Mountain Tea made by Madison Medi-
cine co. 35cs &. II. Hurd. OWNS
Invitations have been received in
Kenosha announcing the marriage of
Miss Katharine Florence McGue,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
McGue, to Chester Mari Farr, former
1y Of this city. The wedding will take
place at the home of the brides par
ents in Cleveland, Ohio, on May IA.
About twenty friends Of Mrs. Chas.
Sleight dropped in and gave her sur
prise at her home, IT'S Jenne street,
Friday afternoon, May 2, the occasion
being her birthday. The afternoon
was pleasantly spent, after which
lunch was served. The ladies report
very pleasant time and wished Mrs.
Sleight many happy birthdays in the
future.
Waukegan is getting real wicked
and it is claimed that some of the boys
of the city have been showing their
patriotism by playing the great Amer
lean game of poker. The mayor is SO
exercised over the report that he has
decided to turn detective ard viii make
personal effort to locate the poker
game. Now if the mayor is well
heeled it's dollars to doughnuts that he
will have little trouble finding a seat
along the table.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-08

Just as soon as the cars get to rum
ming on South street the south side of
that thoroughfare, from Main street to
Ashland avenue, should be provided
with sidewalks.
The Chicago American has discov-
cred that the American boys are dying
for love of Miss Alice Roosevelt. The
distinguished patriots should be put
out of their misery.
Mrs. Gunderson, of West Market
street, has returned home from a
seven months treatment at the Pres
byterian hospital in Chicago. She
had an eye operated on and it is now
completely we'll.
Some Of the race lovers IN the city
are making an effort to have a series
of harness races held at the Balm track
during the coming summer. Such d
series would prove very popular with
Kenosha people.
DR.. ]. L. Hewitt has secured desk
room at the office of the Wisconsin In
surance agency and will begin a gen.
eral insurance business. He will
write FIRE, life and casualty policies
IN leading companies.
L. Rasmussen, who was the mana
ager of the Cudahy meat market at the
foot of Main street, has purchased the
market formerly operated by L. Ten
neson in the Ca1kins block just north
of the Y. M. G. A. building.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-08
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Reays 4ba - The Kind You Have Always BOuI
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Chicken raisers in the county have
already begun to select their exhibits
for the next Kenosha County Poultry
Show.
E. J. Mich has opened up a new
restaurant at 208 Main street and in
vites the public in general to give him
a call.
The man who is always throwing
bouquets at himself feels grieved be-
cause they are not tied with velvet
ribbon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wade and fam
lily have removed to Kenosha from
Green Bay and will make this city
their future home.
On account of the purchase of the
new pump the water commissioners
will not be able to make many extern
sions this summer.
Miss Eta Carmichael, who has been
visiting in Kenosha for the past two
weeks, returned to her home in Chica-
go Wednesday evening.
Mrs. j. H. Kimba11 and Mrs. N. A.
Rowe entertained the Fortnightly club
at their home on Prairie avenue on
Wednesday afternoon.
A lighter and younger feeling per-
vades your body. A spirit of happi-
ness creeps into your life after taking
Rocky Mountain Tea. IS cents. C. H.
Hurd OWN
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-08
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Bears tbe - The Kind You Have Always BOupN
Signature e a. NAz1tzu

Our dist n guished fellow townsman,
Louis, G. Bohmrich, has again ex-
pressed his belief that Mrs. A. L. Lieut.
CERT is still among the living. On the
strength of the statement several Chi
cago detectives are now seeking to To-
cate the woman.
These are busy days at the Morgan
club house as the yachts which have
been in winter quarters for the past
five months are being cleaned up and
put in condition for the opening
season. The Pathfinder will not go
into commission for another month
yet.
Two Chicago men were in Kenosha
yesterday looking for a site for the
erection of factory buildings. The
men seemed to think that it would be
necessary for the city to furnish site
and a small bonus, and for this reason
it is hardly possible for Kenosha to
consider the proposition.
Frank McKenna was arrested We'd
nesday evening on serious charge.
The complaining witness was Marga-
ret Hammang, who makes the COM
plant on behalf of her niece, Miss
Minnie Gallaghan. The crime of
which McKenna is accused is alleged
to have been committed at the Gala
CHAN home on last Monday evening.
The case will come up in Justice
Stewards Court in fen DAVIS