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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-01-02
BUYS K RAY CHARTER.
wisconsin Insurance Company Goes Into
Colorado Mining Business.

1t is announced today that the Wis
consin Insurance Agency Company of
this city has purchased the charter and
stock of the x Ray Mining Company
of Leadville, Col. The company is
capitalized with a stock of $5OO,O and
the stock transferred to the Kenosha
company is $444,OoO. The officers of
the old company have resigned and the
company will be reorganized at once.
The x Ray mine is said to be paying
proposition. 1t joins the Orphan Boy
mine, which has made a great hit in
the mining world in the last few years
and it is thought that the Kenosha
men have a very fine proposition. 1t
is stated that the consideration of the
deal was a lot of Western mortgages.
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County Superintendent OF Schools
Tenders His Resignation to the
Sheriff This Morning,
MANY CANDIDATES IN THE FIELD.
Mr.. Griffith Will Not Return to Kenosha,
But Will Make His Home at the
Soldiers Home in Milwaukee.
(From Fridays Daily

County Superintendent of Schools
William Griffith this morning sent to
Sheriff Whitcher his resignation and
it is to take effect at once. The resig-
nation of the official was not un-
expected. During the last week Mr..
Griffith has been suffering from nerv-
Gus prostration and other ailments and
when he was sent to the hospital at the
soldiers home last Monday he decided
to give up his position. The resig-
nation was sent to the chairman of the
County Board of Supervisors on Christ
mas day and was forwarded to the
sheriff this morning. 1t is probable
that a successor to Mr.. Griffith will be
appointed within few days. Mr..
Griffith had been in charge of the
schools of the county for the past
three years and until his late illness
assumed so serious form he was a
| splendid official. Under his direction
the schools in all parts of the county
have fourished. His last report to
the County Board left the schools in
splendid condition, but it is stated that
during the past few weeks he has been
forced to neglect the work.
The successor of the Superintendent
will have to''be appointed by the state
superintendent of instruction and this
appointment will be made as soon as
possible. Many candidates have already
appeared for the position and in send
ing his resignation Mr.. Griffith made no
recommendation as to whom his sue
cessor should be. A leading candidate
for the position who has announced
his candidacy is George Taylor of
Pleasant Prairie. Mr.. Taylor has been
a teacher in the schools of the county
for several years and is known to all
the teachers. He is son of Oscar
Tay1oraaand member of one of the best
known families IN the county. 1t is
understood that he has all the quail
fcations demanded by law for the
county superintendent.
Another mar who has been spoken
of as a candidate but who has not as
yet announced his candidacy is Conrad
Shearer of the town of Somers. Mr..
Shearer is probably one of the favorite
candidates for the position among the
teachers of the county. He is better
known than any of the young men of
the county and has the entire respect
of every one of his fellow students and
teachers. 1t was reported short time
ago that eMr. Shearer would be can
didate for the office at the next election
and it is possible that he will seek the
appointment to the vacancy.
Other candidates are Clarence Reyn-
ODDS of Middleton and P. S. Gown of
Pleasant Prairie.
Mr.. Griffith will probably not return
to Kenosha county to live, but will
make his home at the Soldiers Home
at Milwaukee.
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100 90
Berryville.
$50 90

The Wisconsin Telephone company
is experiencing considerable trouble
with their phones in this vicinity.
The recent cold weather contracted
the wires causing a great many to
break, as they were stretched too
tight.
Andrew Johnson is building a new
house at Lakeside and will rent when
completed.
F. K. Pipeo's new steam pump has
arrived.
A. L. Curtis is not seen on our
streets as much as usual.
Hiram Barrows is again noticed on
our streets after an absence of five
weeks.
It is well understood that Mr.. Drum
mond will become proprietor of Mr..
Bradley's place the coming season.
Frank Hansche, of the firm of Ras-
mussen & Hansche, of Somers, is home
for the holidays.
A trip through Mr.. Dears1ey's green
house, which is always cordially open
to visitors, would more than re-
pay any one for their trouble and
remind them of days spent in Ca1ifor-
MIA.
The recent warm weather has re-
vived desire among sugar-beet grow
ers to continue the harvesting Of what
4e4,1air,e IN +oe fields aS the cOr71nanv
says exposure to the weather does not
materially damage them.
The Christmas exercises held at the
church on Tuesday evening was sue
cess both financially and socially. The
comical. y Ed. Larson seemed more
than pleased over his.
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THE KENOSHA HARBOR.
Text of the Bill Introduced by Representa-
tive cooper Per the Keuosha Harbor.

Text of the Bill Introduced by Representa-
tive cooper Fer the Kenosha Harbor.
Through the courtesy of the Mutual
Press association of Washington the
EVENING NEWS has received copy of
the bill recently introduced in the
house for futher'repairs of the Keno
sha harbor. The bill, which is Of gen
era1 interest in this city, is as follows:
Joint resolution for improvement of
harbor at Kenosha, Wisconsin.-Re-
solved by the Senate and House of
Representative of the United States
of America In Congress assembled,
That thesSecretary of War be, and he
is hereby, requested and directed to
cause a survey to be made of the har-
Dor at .Kenosha, Wisconsin, to ascer-
tain the best method or plan, by
1engthening the present breakwater or
otherwise, to prevent the injurious eff
fects of the northeast seas, and to re-
port said@ method or plan with the
approximate cost of the same, and that
the Secretary of War report as to the
advisability of making such improve
lent
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LUMBER TO BE HIGHER

It is expected that the price of 1um-
Der will take another jump the first of
the year, owing to the short supply of
pine, and the high price of transporta-
ton, and wages paid the men in the
woods. Some grades of lumber can
be bought cheaper coming from the
Pacific coast than Northern Wisconsin
pine. The pine logs are getting
scarcer every year and lately the ex-
penses of logging are nearly doubling.
The smaller yards will probably not
feel the raise in prices until spring.
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LACKING NERVE.


Many new advertisers are lacking in
nerve. They won't keep at it long
enough. (A11 the better for the bull
dog fellow who hangs on.) The public
is big thing. OIts is hard to stir up.
It movess s1ow1y sometimes, wants to
get acquainteds first. Likes to deal
with well known Epeop1e. The only
way to get acquainted and become
we'll krownsis to keep on advertising.
The first investment may not pay at
once, but a1ike the2 foundation of a
house, it Lis necessary even if it is
underground. Interpretations stories
appear the house is a landmark, and
not until then.-Agricultural Adver-
Using.
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MAY CHANGE OFFICE.

Attorney Cowe11 has just about de-
cided to change the Offices of the in
surance and real estate companies
which he represents from the contem-
plated one in the Pugh building to the
Ripley block. Mr.. Cowe1l claims that
his contract called for the building to
be finished Oct. or Nov. last and
that there is no knowing when he will
be able to get in the Pugh building
and his companies must have Keno
sha Office, hence the change.
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VERY MUCH ALIVE.
Patrick Shields Returns to Kenosha Safe
and Sound.

The Racine parties who declared
the remains of man killed just south
of that city by the cars to be those Of
Patrick Shields, of this city, will have
to guess again. Shields turned up
here safe and as happy as usual
Wednesday.
The old soldier did not 1ear of the
reports of his death until recently, but
when he did he soon made it very evil
dent that he had not joined the silent
majority. by entering vigorous pro-
test against being disposed of in such
summary fashion. Shields received A
warm welcome from his many friends
in this city.
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First publication, Dec. 5, 1901.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

HENOSHA COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
N In the matter of the Last Will and
Testament of William Hartung, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the claims and
demands of all persons against William
Hartung, deceased, late of the city of
Kenosha, in said County of Kenosha,
will be examined and adjusted by the
County Court of 4 enOsha County at the
regular terms of said Court to be
holden at the County Court Room, in the
City of KenOsha. in and for said County,
on the first Tuesday of January, A d. 1902,
and on the first Tuesday of September, A. D.
1902, at 10 o'clock A. M. of those days. also
that the time until and including the first
Tuesday of June, A. D. 1902, is the time
allowed and limited for creditors of said
William Hartung, deceased, to present their
claims for examination and allowance
Dated at Kenosha, the third day of
December, A d. 1901 BY the Court.
RUSSELL H. SLOSSON,
"a County Judge.
Henry J. Hastings, Attorney for Estate.
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irst publication, Dec. IL, 1901.

First publication, Dec IL, 1901.
WHE STATE OF WISCONSIN-Circutt
Court-Kenosha County.
Michael Nisen and Sarah e. Nisen, his wife.
Plaintiffs, VS.. John W. Nisen, Mary Nisen,
his wife, and Mat Weis, Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin to the said Defendant
and each of said Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons,
Exclusive of the day Of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid;
and in case of your failure so to do, Judgment
will be rendered against you according to the
demand OF the complaint; of which copy is
herewith served upon you
WALLER & Cuttings,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
P. o. Address, Union Grove, Racine County,
Wis.
The complaint in the above action is on file
with the Clerk of said Court.
z WALLER & CUTTINGS, Attorneys.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Recorded for the Week Ending satur-
day, Dec. %, 1901.


Following are the real estate tral
fers recorded during the past wee
Reported for this paper by Benedict
Tarbe1l, abstracters, real estate,
snranCe and loan ageats:
William Upton and wife to
James Johnson. Lot z and
west IL fit of lot 6, blk of
Woo11acott's subd'n; warran-
ty deed; consideration rs $50
Albert Schenning and wife to
VIM. F. Schenning. Lot 3,
blk 9, village of Silver Lake;
warranty deed; consid'n.... 500
Jason Lothrop to August
Splinter. Part of the e or
of sec 1, 1, r % east; war
ranty deed; consideration. 804
David G. Thomas to Charles
B. Mathews. Lot % aud n
20 fit of lot 81 in blk l of
Woo11acott's subd'n; war
ranty deed; consid'n. $50
William W. Vincent and wife
to Bertha H. Thomas. A
part of blk of Vetter's sub
aud a part of e or Of S or
of sec SO, 2, % east; war
ranty deed; consid'n. 1
Clifford r. Go1dsworthy and
wife to John Kuetzger and
wife. N hf of W or and
wqr of n or and W or of
e or Of sec 5, 2, r 81 east;
warranty deed; consid'n...
James Pennefeather and wife
to Barbara Loef. Lots and
2, blk l of Pennefeather'
western addition to city of
Kenosha; warranty deed
consideration. ........ 300
Chas. D. Hastings, special
guardian, to Clara M. Wer-
ner. Lot 4, blk 81 on the n
eqr of sec 81, II, % east;
special guardians deed; con 800
Matt A. Rasmussen ct al to c.
r. Carpenter, hf of e or
of sec 9 r % east; except
ing a parcel in W corner
thereof and also except r. r.
Warranty deed; Considera-
ton. ......... Abs
Lewis Turner and wife to and
with Charles Schnuche1, wst
100 acres lying next west and
adjoining what is known as
the Chicago and Milwaukee
road of following described
real estate; all that part of n
or of sec 10 + % e which
lies n of r. r. and part of
w or of section 10 which lies
east of Milwaukee road, eX-
cept part heretofore sold to
one Rogers. Land contract;
Consideration. .......... 1920.
Fred Swantz and : wife to
Charles E. Drinkwater. 10
acres of land off the entire
east side of the ne fri or of
sec %, IL, r 81 east. War
rahty deed; consideration. $3.50
Regina Greene and husband to
Josephine B1omanhouse. PIT
of lots 1 and 2 blk 10 of Bond
& Strong's add. Quit claim
deed; consideration. ........ 100
John J. Hunt and wife to John
II. &c
of the ne or of sec 81, t l, r
10 east. Warranty deed;
consideration $50
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SALES NOT MADE BY E. r. HEAD.
IN REAL ESTATE CIRCLES.

Mr.. True Lee Roora1 of Kenosha,
Wis, has bought the Coliseum; con-
sideration, $3.50.
Mr.. Jimson Weede of Three Oaks,
Mich, has bought the Logan monu-
meat for $18, and will have it moved
to Three Oaks.
Mr.. Chickweed Jones, of Behind the
Creek, Wausau, Wis, has an option
on the Masonic Temple.
Mr.. Reuben Rosebush, of Fox Lake,
Wis, has bought ten choice lots in
Washington Park, edging the lagoon;
considera ton, $15O.-'Line o'type or
two, Chicago Tribune.
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Auction SALE.

Frank Lauer will sell at public auc-
ton on the Sa1entine farm, situated
four miles northwest of Kenosha on
the Milwaukee road, and one-ha1f mile
south of Somers Town Hall, on Thurs
day, Jan. 2, 1902, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
sharp, lot of cows, work horses,
farming implements, etc.
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SHOP LETTERS AT WORK.
T. j. Dale Reports the Loss of an Opal STUD
Valued at ixty Dollars.

Kenosha evidently had it's usual
visit from shop filters during the last
days of the holiday rush and in MAX
ing up their reports the merchants
find that not few little things were
taken from the store for which no
price was handed over the counter.
T. J. Dale seems to have been the
heaviest loser and he reports today that
an opal stud valued at sixty dollars
was taken from one of his cases. The
clerks in the store can give no clue as
to the guilty party and it is supposed
that the valuable piece of jewelry was
stolen from tray while some one was
making a purchase. The matter has
been reported to the police, but no clue
has been found.
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First publication Dec. 20, 1901.
TN BANKRUPTCY, DISTRICT COURT OF
l THE UNITED STATES FOR THE EAST
ERIN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN.
In the matter of GRACE S. COFFIN, bankrupt.
To the creditors of Grace S. Coffin, Of Sa-
lem, in the eastern district of Wisconsin, a
End day of December, 4 d. 1901, the said
Grace S. Coffin was duly adjudicated bank
rupt and that the first meeting of her credit
the City and County of Racine in said district
on Monday, the 9Th day of January, A. D.
1902, at ten (10) O'Clock in the forenoon at
which time said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint a trustee, examine 5he
bankrupt, and transact such other business as
may properly come before said meeting.
Dated Dec. oath, 1901.
CHARLES H. LEE,
Referee in Bankruptcy,
"a Racine, Wis.
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THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.

During very cold weather the fire
alarm system is apt to work hard on
account of moisture congea1ing and
connecting the two magnets. If you
have occasion to turn in an alarm on a
very cold day and it don't turn in
good, give the door a slam and then
pull the lever again and you will find
It will work ali 0. K.
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WE'LL KNOWN HERE.
Chicago Suicide Has Many Relatives and
Friends in This City.

Friends In THIS Guy
G. H. Todd, the vice-president of the
TowIe Manufacturing Co., who COM
mitted suicide in his Office in Chicago
Christmas eve, was we'll known in this
city and vicinity. He has numerous
relatives and friends living here who
are at loss to assign any cause for
the rash act.
The deceased was a man of cheerful
disposition, his business was prosper
Gus and his domestic relations pleas
ant. He had been unusually busy
recently on account of the rush of ho1-
iday trade and his friends believe that
his mind became unbalanced as the
result of this overwork, and that he
committed suicide while suffering
from an attack of temporary insanity.
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Howard and Percentel will Get Together
January 9th.

Articles have been signed by Joe
Percente and Henry Howard for six
round bout to come off on January 9th
at the Rhode opera house, the winner
to take all.
This match will be the most inter
esting go ever pulled off in Kenosha,
as there is quite good deal of feeling
existing between the principals and
both are confident of Esuccess. The
match will be proceeded by three pre-
hminary boxing contests.
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WILL GO TO RACINE.
G.. A. R. and W. R. C. VIII Go to Racine
January 81.

January 81.
Invitations have been received by
the Fred S. Lowell Post G. A. R.,
of Kenosha, and the w. r. c..
to attend an entertainment and
banquet to be given by the Racine
comrades at their headquarters in that
city on January q. AS the Racine
comrades always make Unpleasant for
their Kenosha friends they are looking
forward to very enjoyable time.
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Albert E. Buckmaster,
Attorney for Administrator.

First publication, Dec 20, 1901.
OTATE OF WISCONSIN-CoU Court for
y Kenosha COUnty-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special term
of the County Court to be held in and for said
County, at the County Court Room, in the City
of Kenosha, in said County, on the third
Tuesday, being the 21st day of January. A D.
1902, at 10 o'clock A. M. the following matter
will be heard and considered:
In the matter of the last will of Sara M.
Clapp, deceased.
The application of Charles G. Brown for the
examination and allowance of his final ac-
count as executor of the will of Sara M. Clapp,
late of the city of Kenosha, in said county, de-
ceased, and for the assignment and distribU-
tion of the residue of the estate of said de-
ceased.
By the Court.
Dated'Dec. "a, 1901.
RUSSELL H. SLOSSON,
SO County Judge.
First nub1icatiOn Dec 26 1901,
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
COUNTY CoURT-In Probate

II ENOSHA COUNTY UOURI.-In PrODaGe.
In the matter of the estate of Mary
B. Starkweather, deceased
Notice is hereby given that the claims and de-
mands of all persons against Mary B. Stark
weather, deceased, late Of the city of Kenosha,
in said County of KenOsha, will be eX-
amined and adjusted by the County Court of Ke-
nosha county at the regular terms of said court
to be holden at the County Court Room, in the
city of Kenosha. in and for said county, on the
first Tuesday Of April A D. 1902, and on
the first Tuesday of September, A. D. 1902, at 10
until and including the last Tuesday
of June, A. D. 1902, is the time
allowed and limited for creditors Of said
Mary B. Starkweather deceased, to present.
their claims for examination and allowance.
Dated at Kenosha, the 18th day OF
December, A. D. 1901. By the Court.
RUSSELL H. SLOSSON,
County Judge.
Albert E. Buckmaster,
ATTORNEY for ADMINISTRATOR. 81
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First qualification. Dec, 26. 1901.

First publication, Dec. 26, 1901.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-21
FOREg1r yskRK

It IS expected that the trolley cars
to- Forest park will be crowded to-
night, as special attractions have been
provided for the entertainment Of the
patrons and big exhibition OF fire.
works will be given ON the grounds.
Manager Hanna is determined that the
attractive and the park isr grow
ing in constant favor with the publics
The company this week is certainly d
strong one, Tomorrow evening an
other balloon ascension will be made
by Professor Barnell and this should
attract d large crowd. a brilliant
display of fireworks viii be made in
mid5air.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-21
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Miss Mary Shannahan Of Lafayette
street is visiting with friends in Beth
any.
"A surface well, sixteen feet in di-
ameter, is being dug on the property
or the new brewery company in South
Brooklyn. There is plenty OF water
and OF a very excellent nature.
Mrs James A. Harmon of South
Leonard street, Mrs James A. Dougher-
ty OF Riverside street, Miss Mayme T..
Harmon and Miss Susie A. Dougherty
of Riverside street are enjoying two
weeks vacation at the seashore.
James Cavanaugh of North River
side street, a brakeman on the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail-
road, had two fingers Of his left hand
smashed while coupling cars in the
Naugatuck freight yard yesterday
morning at o'clock. DR. Benedict
dressed the fingers.
Miss Margaret Derwin, formerly .
resident of Poplar avenue, will be re.
ceived into the order of st Joseph at
st Joseph's convent, Parkville, to-mor-
row morning at 8 o'clock. Miss Der
win entered the convent few months
ladies will take their vows at st JOS
eph's convent tomorrow. A large
number of people from this city will
witness the ceremony.
"A hirthda, party was given at the
home Of Mildred Brittanis, AZ Poplar
avenue, on Tuesday night. It was also
the anniversary Of Mrs Bfittanis's
birthday and consequently there was q
double celebration, at which many
guests were present. The evening was
pleasantly spent. Various games were
played and there was vocal and in
strumental music. One OF the features
of the evening were cake walks by
Allie Cook and Mamie Smith and John
Comack and irene Lenord. 1t was
1890 before the party dispersed and
the guests departed after wishing Mrs
Brittarlis and her daughter, Mildred.
many pleasant birthdays.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-21
OUTLAW TRACY AS A BOY
Was Confirmed Sneak, With Only
One Good Trait.

Was Confirmed Sneak. With Only
| One Good Trait.
REV Robert g. wuestenberg. OF
Cleveland, O. He was boyhood as-
sociate of Harry Tracy, the Western
outlaw, and has given his recollections
Of the boy as he knew him.
1 1t was at Bellefontaines O, that Mr.
| Wuestenbcrg first met Tracy. The lat
| ter was then lad of fourteen years.
and he developed then all of his worst
characteristics. Tracy Was born at
Louisville, KY" said Mr. Wuestehberk,
ellis father was well-knUwn travel
| ing man. His mother died when he
was d, small boy Whenahe came to
Bellefdntaine he had A younger brother
Nathan, who was unlike him.
Being without the gentle and re-
straining influence of mother, Harry
soon developed into d street arab and
became wild and uhruIy. What inn
pressed me most OF all was, bis ex.
treme cruelty even as Il boy 4 was
three years l1is seniors ana OF course
did not associate with him closely. He,
went with the boys of his own age,
but he. WAS never a leader among
them, because he was too much. or a
bully.
It remember that the boys were dis
gusted with his cruelty. He seemed
to have no sort Of feeling for dumb
animals. 1t was a favorite pastline OF
his to trap birds. He would catch
! them alive, and would then pull their
legs from their bodies and gloat over
their death agonies He seemed to en-
joy the refinement Of cruelty. He
would also catch a cat, tie It in tree
by it's feet and shoot It's body fill or
bullets. He would laugh when be
saw the cat die. He never saw dog
without stoning it.
I'm those days, Tracy was a good
| shot. He could strike Il match with
q bullet from a revolver at fifty feet,
and he could shoot almost as well
with his back to the target using
mirror to sight Tracy was an intel
ligent boy, but he was confirmed
sneak His only redeeming trait was
his love for his father. The boy went
from bad to worse said Mr. Wuesten-
berg, sand at the age af IL he had de-
veloped into q lawless desperate. He
might have turned out differently had
he been given the care and love OF d
mother"