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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07
PLENTY OF THIsTLEs
r. f. Roberts Calls Attention to the Pre-
valence of Noxious Weeds in the County

r. f. Roberts Calls Attention to the Pre-
valence of Noxious Weeds In the County
The motion of the town of Somers to
secure reduction of $4,000 of its as
sessment for taxation is an astounding
incident. That this town, looked up
TO as the Boston, the hub of Kenosha
county, its citizens regarded as stand
ing at the head in intelligence and
culture, should descend to the act of
advertising to the people of the State
that it's broad and fertile acres are
overrun with noxious weeds in viola
ton of the statutes of the State of
Wisconsin and are SO reduced in value
by these noxious terrors that they are
compelled to petition for reduction of
their just share of taxes. Let the
other towns Of this county make this
case Of Somers an object lesson and
bring some good out of the evil.
There is next to no attempt made to
enforce the law against noxious weeds.
Canada thistles are now in full seed,
he winds carrying the winged seed in
CNCI y uIISClIOAs nClC 10 q AdA & = NAOp
Of thistle seed now ripe along miles of
the roads Leading to Kenosha and some
farms have acres upon acres II the
town boards have complied with the
law and have appointed commissioners
they, the commissioners, have failed of
their duty. 1t is in the power and it
is the duty of the commissioners to
prevent noxious weeds from going to
seed and the law provides a penalty
not to exceed twenty-five dollars, to be,
enforced on the commissioner If he
fails Of his duty in this case. The
minimum penalty for the owner of the
land for allowing thistles to go to seed
on his land or the highway adjoining
is five dollars, which is repeated every
day after notice has been served. The
law provides a penalty Of not less than
fifty and not more than one hundred
dollars if the chairman of town or
mayor of city shall fail to appoint
one or more men thistle commission
ers. Will it not be wiser to commence
an immediate campaign against nox-
ious weeds rather than do as Soners
has done, petition the State Tax
Commission to reduce our taxes be-
cause our weeds tax our broad acres
like the devil? Truly yours,
r. F. ROBERTS.
Woodwork, Wis, August A.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07

ARE MARRIED AT HIGHLAND PARK
Bride Had Served as a Nurse to the Young
Man While in the War But He
Had Forgotten Her.

Sergeant Frank w. HAIRLESS, who
claims to be Kenosha boy, made a
new record for weddings on last Sat
urday when he wooed and won Miss
Ethel Nagel, Highland Park res
taurant cashier, in the short space of
an hour. After the young couple had
been married HAIRLESS discovered that
the young lady was the nurse who had
cared for him while he was serving
with the American army in the Philip
pines.
HAIRLESS, who was born in this city,
to join the American army and this
was the beginning Of his romantic
career. He was soon sent to the Philip
pines as a member Of the Sixth ar
tillery and he took part in many bat
ties. During one of the engagements
he was wounded in the foot and sent
to hospital. While in the hospital
he first met his wife, and her tender
care of him was largely responsible
for his rapid recovery.
He returned to the States a few
weeks ago and since that time he has
been granted pension for his services
IN the war, and besides has received a
legacy from his fathers estate, which
amounts to little less than twenty
five thousand dollars. Since July
Fourth HAIRLESS has been visiting with
the soldiers at TT. Sheridan, and the
scene of his romantic weddingA was
located near the fort.
When he went into the restaurant at
Highland Park on Saturday he had no
intention of getting married, but as
he went out of the restaurant he told
Miss Nagel, who was then a cashier,
that he was tired of eating in res
taurants and wanted a home. She
asked him why he didn't marry and
he told her no one seemed to want
him. Miss Nagel declared that he
could not have asked all the girls, and
the soldier backed the matter up by
asking the cashier to marry him witch
out any further ado. She was not to
be bluffed and accepted, the pro-
posal without further ceremony. In
order to lose no time the two went at
once and secured a license and were
married.
Harliss and his bride are now on
their wedding trip and when, this is
over they will come to Kenosha county
and make their home on the farm Of
Harris in the town of Somers.
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DEATH OF MRS. McALIsTER.
Former Well Known Resident of the Town
of Bristol Expires in Racine Saturday.

Former Well Known Resident of the Town
of Bristol Expires in Racine Saturday.
Mrs. Bridget McAlister, wife of
John McAlister of this city and one of
the pioneer settlers of the town of
Bristol, died last Saturday in a hospi-
tai at Racine after long illness.
Mrs. McA1ister had been an invalid
for many months and her death was
rot unexpected. The remains were
brought to Kenosha Saturday evening
and the funeral was held from St.
James church Tuesday morning az
nine O'Clock. The remains were in
tered at St. James cemetery.
The deceased was seventy -four years
of age and had been a resident of the
county for more than half a century.
A native of Ireland Mrs. McA1ister
came to Kenosha In 1850 and settled in
Bristol. She continued to live in
Bristol until she removed to this city
with her husband a few years ago.
Mr.. McAlister is the only surviving
member of the family, there being no
children,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07
AN IMMENSE OUTPUT.
crease I'm Output to 100 Instruments
Per Day.

The w. w. Kimball Co., manufac-
turers Of the celebrated Kimbal1
pianos and organs, the largest manu-
facturers Of pianos in the world, are
increasing the capacity of their fac
tory, by the addition of new buildings
and machinery which, when com
pleted, will give them an output of 100
pianos daily. This means something.
Most of a1l,it means that the merits Of
Kimball instruments are recognized
the world over and that the people
want the Kimball pianos. This pop,
u1arity is reflected right here in Ra-
cine, where their representative, Mr..
John McKune, is selling Kimba11
pianos as fast as he can get them from
the factory. The local sale is enor-
nous. The merits of one piano sells
another, and the good work goes on.
The Kimball piano player on exhi-
bition at the warerooms, College ave-
nue,is one of the marvels of the age.
1t is SO constructed that the operator
has perfect control of the time and
action. It is just the thing for the
home where there are no Paderewskis.
Racine Journal, July 31st.
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GETS A HEAVY FINE.
Saloon War in Somers is Continued and the
Wet Goods Dealer is Fined.

Saloon War in Somers is Continued and the
Wet Goods Dealer Is Fined.
The war against the saloons in
Somers continues undated, and it is
evident that the fight is to be an ex-
pensive one for both the people of the
town and for Frank Lauer, the one
saloon keeper. Lauer, who was ar
rested few days ago on a charge of
selling liquor without license, was
taken before Justice Rhodes and the
maximum penalty for the crime was
assessed. Lauer was ordered to pay
into the Golfers of the Justice fine of
one hundred dollars and the costs Of
the action.
The saloon man refused to pay the
fine and at once announced that he
would appeal the case to the higher
courts for adjustment. He, is still in
business and it is probable that many
other counts will be made out against
him before the case reaches the Dig
nifty of Circuit Court case.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07
LATE LITERARY NEWS.

It is not often that one finds love-
tory which is absolutely satisfactory,
and fine 1ove-story ending in renun-
citation is a'sstill rarer thing. Such,
however, is Broken Toys" with it's
Roman setting and its atmosphere of
noble love and tragic renuuciation.
Another story which will interest read
ers Of the August Cosmopolitan is
1.-THE Soul of Mozart" which centers
in the theme of transmigration of souls
a problem fascinating even to the an,
clients. 1t iss tradition that society
stories are written by those who have
never moved Gin society; but sMrs.
NPoultney Bigelow writes "rhe Story
of a Scented Note" from within the
charmed circle. The tale of Heine's
passion for Mathilde by Richard LIE
Caffeine, aud pretty little Japanese
romance help to make the number an
interesting one for reading on cool
verandas blythe sea or within the city's
walls.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07
PARTY AT GUILD HALL.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Windsor and Daughter
Mabel Entertain at Guild Hall.

Mr.. and Mrs. b. f. Windsor and Daughter
Mabel Entertain at Guild Hall
One of the most ENJOYABLE events of
the summer social season in Kenosha
was the dancing party given at the
Guild Hall Monday evening by Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Windsor and their
daughter, Miss Mabel Windsor, in
honor of their guests, Miss Maud Mil
lican, Of Evansville, Indiana, and Miss
Faye Boyd, of Pittshurg. Kenosha So
ciety was out in force and with many
out of town guests enjoyed the splen-
did hospitality of their hosts until the
'twee sma" hours of the morning.
Jacoby's orchestra furnished delight
full music and was obliged to respond
with an encore to almost every dance.
At midnight delicious refreshments
were served in the prettily decorated
dining room. Among those present
from out of town were Miss Mayhem
and Tom Graves, Of Milwaukee.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07
FARM HOUSE BURNED.
Residence on UhIein Farm in Pleasant
Prairie Wiped Out by Fire.

A small farm residence on the Uh-
1ein farm just west of the village of
Truesdel1 was completely destroyed by
FIRE late Monday afternoon. The
house is located just across the road
from the LANCER tavern and the FIRE is
supposed to have originated from de-
fective fue. The house was occupied
by man named Williams, who was
employed on the farm, and with the
assistance of the neighbors Mr.. Will
1iams managed to rescue his furniture
from the burning house. The loss is
estimated at six hundred dollars with
partial insurance.
The house was an old landmark in
this part of the county and had stood
for many years. A new house will
probably be put up at once on the site
of the one destroyed by FIRE.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07
AN 500 POUND BABY.

Probably the smallest of largest of
beasts is the Juvenile member of the
herd of performing elephants with
Gentry Bros. Famous Shows united.
This fine Pachyderm has been in this
country but few months yet his edu-
cation is nearly completed. His part
of the programme puts to shame his
older and bigger companion aud on
account of his size he is able to per
form several acts which have never
been attempted by elephant trainers
before.
The little fellow in question is
but one of the many features presented
since the consolidation of Gentry Bros.
Famous Shows. They will exhibit
here on Tuesday, August 18th, at 2:30
and p. M, near the Deming school.
Children, 25c.; adults, 35c.
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Mrs. ]. w. Ruby and dang liter
Bertha accompanied Mrs. Ethel Well
man as far as Chicago on her way
to her home in Topeka, Kansas, after
two weeks visit III Kenasha. They
will also meet MI IS ssie, Mrs. Ruby's
younger daughter, on her way home
from ten weeks FORMAL course at
Valparaiso, Ind.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07
he score by innings:

The score by innings:
Racine -. .....40700O4O *-15
Kenosha. ..........,.........1 / 0 O l. 8
Summary bases-Murphy,
Laib, Freitag; two base hit-O' Rourke;
three base hits-O' Rourke, Ollie, Muir
ply, Cook; bases on ba11s-off Cook, 2;
off Freitag, ]; off Hug, 3: struck out
By Cook. z; by Hug, 3.
The Racine and Kenosha teams will
play the second game of the series in
this city on Sunday, August 18th, and
at that time the Kenosha players hope
to even matters up.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07
DEATH OF WILLIAM MAYER
Well known Resident of Pleasant Prairie,
Expired Sunday

William Mayer, prominent farmer
of the town of Pleasant Prairie, and
father of Joseph Mayer, died at the
home of his son west of the city last
Sunday afternoon after short illness
from Bright's disease.
The deceased was eighty-one years
of age at the time of his death. He
was born in Germany June p, 1921,
and came to this country many years
ago. Much Of his life had been spent
in Wisconsin and for many years he
was a well known business man in
Milwaukee. Two children survive.
Joseph Mayer, Of this county, and a
daughter who resides in Milwaukee.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07
GUN CLUB ENTERTAINs.
New Kenosha Club Entertains Waukegan
Sportsmen at the Club House.

Sportsmen at the Club House.
The Kenosha Gun club gave its first
social function Sunday at the club
house, west of the city, when the mem
bers Of the Waukegan Gun club were
entertained in royal manner. The
men came up on the morning train and
were taken to the club house in big
bus. AT noon a splendid dinner was
served in honor of the visitors.
During the day the members of the
two clubs engaged IN a friendly con-
test in which the Waukegan sportsmen
won by score of 231 to 218. It is
probable that the little meetings be-
tween the members of the two clubs
will be continued and better feeling
of friendship will be secured be-
tween the two cities.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07

The 1.-TWO Merry Tramps" company
has come to Kenosha for week of re.
hearsing. The company will open
here on next Snnd2y night.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-08-07
THE MANUFACTURERS LEAGUE.

The following is the standing of the
clubs in the Manufacturers Leagne
counting the games played up Ito date:
Teams. Won. Lost. Per ct
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
MRS. MARTHA C. HUNT
PLACED ON TRIAL
Charged With Removing Property OF
James w. Fox From His
Residence.

HRS Martha C. Hunt. who gained con-
siderable notoriety some months ago as
the mother OF Miss Lucille Hunt. who
espoused the new religious faith taught
by Rev. Mr.. Grumbine and known aS
the Order of the White Rose. was yes
terday placed on trial in Criminal Court
No. /. for larceny.
The prosecuting witness was Mr..
James W. Fox. whose residence. 17Gl
@ Street northwest. Mrs. Hunt occu-
pied during his absence from the city in
Europe last summer. 1t is alleged that
after Mrs. Hunt left the premises, q
great deal OF linen. bric-a -brac. books
and glassware was missed by the owner.
II also alleged that part of the missing
property was afterward found in Mrs.
Hunts possession.
The Government is represented by As
s!stant District Attorney Taylor, and
the accused by Attorneys D. ". Baker
and John G. Cuttings.
The entire session of the court was
taken up in the direct and cross exam
ination of Mr.. Fox. He was asked to
identify each piece of the property
alleged TO have been stolen. Much OF the
time was occupied in testimony relative
to the dates he left Washington for
Europe and whom he left as occupant OF
his residence. Further testimony in sup
port OF the Indictment will be offered
this morning. when the trial is resumed.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
TWO NEGROES PLEAD
NOT GUILTY OF MURDER
one Charged With Killing Woman, the
Other With the Death of
Grafton Brown.

John st. Clair, alias John Sinclair
alias John Thomas; and Forrest Pendle-
ton. both colored. and both under ind'ct-
ment for murder. pleaded not guilty yes
day when arraigned in Criminal Court
No. before Justice Anderson. ST. Clni'
Is charged with the murder of Daisy
Maddox, also colored, on April l6 last
by shooting her with pistol.
The prisoner has only one leg, the
other having been amputatcd above his
knee.
Forrest Pendleton is charged with the
murder of Grafton Brown on February
% last by stabbing him with knife.
William Watt and William c. Bow
man. indicted for the larceny OF prop
erty belonging to the District OF Column
ola. pleaded not guilty.
Charles Dorsey, colored. charged with
bigamy, pleaded not guilty. and VIII
liam Jennifer. indicted for assaulting
with dangerous weapon William Gas
kins. entered the same plea.
Herbert Lockwood. charged with rob-
berry. the taking OF watch and chain
from David Moody on April last.
pleaded not guilty. as did Zachariah
Downing and Henry Jordan. charged
with larceny.
Howard Arth. charged with larceny.
entered a plea Of guilty and was re-
manded to Jail to await sentence.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
ASKS $Io,oooDAMAGES
FOR FATHERS DEATH
SUIT COMPROMISED.
Claim Against Potomac Electric Com
pany Settled.

a compromise was reached yesterday
in the suit of Charles II. Neriliat. ad-
minisirator OF the estate of Martin Don
aldson, against the Potomac Electric
Power Company, to recover 10000 as
damages accruing on account of the
death of Mr.. Donaldson. The amount
agreed upon in the compromise is s2.,,5O.
Donaldson was a lineman in the en-
ploy of the District Fire Alarm and
Telephone service. and while at work on
August 2S, 1900. on pole Of the Western
Union Telegraph Company, at Thirty
second and VI Streets, received shocL
from an electric current of the Potomac
Electric Power Company that caused
hSn TO fall. death ensuing instantly.
either from the shock or from the fall.
The wire, which Donaldson had shaken
while on the pole, was traced up Canal
Road TO where ii came in contact with
an electric light wire of the company
named, and suit was instituted against
the Potomac Electric Power Company
for regligently permitting its dangerous
current TO escape TO the harmless wire
with which 1t had been brought in con-
tact by saggng of the two wires. Charles
II. Merillat represented the widow and
father Of the dead lineman, and former
Judge Cole the electric power company
in the negotiations that resulted in the
settlement of the case
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
GOING TO CHICAGO.
Superintendent of Insurance Drake to
Make an Inspection.

Mr.. Thomas f. Drake. Superintendent
of Insurance. left last night for Chicago
where he will conduct an official exam
ination of the National Life Insurance
Company of the United States of Amer
ica, which is District of Columbia
company. its principal branch office
is. however, located in Chicago.
Mr.. Drake will be Joined this week
by the department corps of special ex-
aminers, consisting of the eminent ac-
tuary Mr.. David Parks Fackler. OF New
York city. and his assistant, Mr.. A. f.
Gaylord; Mr.. Charles Z. Wilson. OF Hart
ford. Conn: Mr.. r. f. Forster, of Phila-
delphia, the insurance department ex-
aminer and actuary OF Pennsylvania and
Mr.. A. b. Douglas, special assistant ex-
aminer of this department. and the
services cf other assistants will be pro-
cured in Chicago.
1t Will take about six weeks TO make
the examine ton; only a part OF this
time. however. Mr.. Drake will devote TO
the work there.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
HAD NARROW ESCAPE.
Arthur ]. Damrell Struck by Runaway
Horse.

Arthur J. Damrell, 4 clerk In an es-
tablishment near Tenth and F Streets
had a narrow escape from death In 2
collision with runaway team on Penn
sylvanla Avenue between Tenth and
Eleventh Streets northwest yesterday
afternoon. The horse, which was at
tached TO a delivery wagon belonging
to Henry Yost. started on Ninth Street
and dashed along d Street toward
Tenth at terrific pace. Mr.. Damrell
was coming south on Tenth Street and
in attempting TO avoid the animal turn
ed west on ID Street going in the same
direction as the runaway. His wheel
swerved and he ran into the wagon,
Just In front OF the wheels.
At this moment two citizens who were
passing grabbed the horses head and
brought 1t to a standstill. Mr. Dam
rell's wheel was wrecked and he was
wedged in between the front wheels
and the body Of the wagon. He was
not severely hurt, however lie received
few bruises and went of unassisted
The horse was turned over to its owner.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
TO ASK RECEIVER FOR
Mrs. ADA G. DENNIS
DR.. Wade H. Atkinson Will
File Necess ry Papers.
Unfortunate Woman Believed to Have
Gotten as Well as II Is Ever
Possible for Her to Be.

The perplexities in the case of Mrs
Ada Gilbert Dennis. victim of murder
Gus assault by unidentified persons or
the night of December 10 last, become
weightier than ever. now that there is
no hope for the ultimate recovery OF the
patient. Mrs. Dennis is still at Garfield
Hospital. Her wounds have healed; she
Is able TO walk about little every day,
but her mind Will always remain cloud
ed; her reason confused.
From medical standpoint Mrs. Dem
mis- is n subject for careful study, be-
cause OF the varied and intricate phases
OF her long struggle for life. Six months
have almost passed since she was struck
down. and at the time OF the assault her
wounds were supposed to be fatal. Mrs.
Dennis has fought for life. step by step.
while her physicians worked and Won
dered at her marvellous vitality.
So far as medicine can avail. Mrs.
Dennis has recovered from the assault
upon her. Only n few sears about the
head and forehead OF the woman bring
TO memory her terrible ordeal. and tell
the vivid story of the mysterious as
sault. But the womaH's reason has de
parted. The brain tissue where the fate
ful blows were struck. probably with
the top of the plano stool or with some
blunt instrument. has been totally de-
stroyed. To this fact is due her un-
fortunate mental condition.
Brain Cells DESTROYED.
Physicians find In this aftliction an i'm
passabIe barrier to the recovery OF Mrs.
Dennis. Had the brain tissue been in
jured by the blows, there would be
cells have been destroyed. and will
never renew themselves. Mrs. Dennis
may live for months, but always in a
condition bordering on insanity.
These facts, and the firm belief that
Mrs. Dennis will never recover her full
mental development, have finally result
ed In action looking toward proper
settlement OF her estate. and the ap
pointment OF some competent person to
care for her and her interests. Through
a petition which he will file in the
Equity Court OF the District. DR.. Wade
II. Atkinson, attending physician TO Mrs
Dennis, prays that some order be re-
corded by the court which will direct
a fair and equitable settlement OF the
entire interests of Mrs. Dennis upon
such person or persons as the court may
name. they TO be responsible for the
estate. and with power to receive and
d,sburse money and 10 pay such bills
and accounts as may appear just. DR..
Atkinson takes this step, now that Mrs.
Dennis is as far recovered as possible.
In order that he may secure compensa
tion for his professional services. He
has stated that the petition would b.
presented to the court within the next
day or two.
The police have nothing new to offer
In the mystery which startled Washing
ten, and the assallants OF Mrs. Dennis |
remain unidentified. The investigation |
has been continued as long as any clue |
developed. but nothing at all has been |
learned tending TO establish pertinent |
acts in the case. Thrashed over and /
over, the story of the assault remains |
and its solution may never
,ome.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
HEALTH OFFICE RECORD.
Deaths.

The following deaths for forty-eigh
hours were reported at the Health De
paItmcnt mp to noon yesterday:
Lucinda Lewis. rs years.
Julia Hatch, ~ years.
J. VI. Emory, 20 years.
Jacob W Abel. 80 years.
Alice G. b. Foster. 81 years.
De Witt Fowler, sc years.
Mark silver. 81 years.
James II. Brown. 40 years.
Theresa Cornwall. IS years.
William II Clark, 30 years.
Hampton I. Denman. 30 years.
George c. Gator. % years.
Marie y. Dean. % years.
Roscoe Taylor. % years.
John II. Day. % years.
Geraldenc VI. Woodland. $ years.
Clementine Colbert, 10 months.
Clarence Foster. months.
Essie X. CAN'T. 8 months.
William p Oldsfield. months.
Leroy Arthur. months.
Gerard $. Ward, rs days.
Unnamed infant OF Mary and Charles
coleman. days.
Jennie Walker. day.