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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-21
Unique Litigation Begun in the Circuit
Court to Quiet the Title TO Lands
In the Town OF Salem.
SALEM TITLES ARE IN QUESTION
Valuable Property That Has Been Held
Peacefully Over Twenty Years Now
New Owner Claims It.

A unique piece of litigation has
been started in the circuit court for
Kenosha county by the fling of suit
by Lafayette Owen, of Racine county,
against the unknown heirs of Daniel
Gardner, deceased. The suit is
brought for the purpose of making
good the title to certain lands in the
town of Salem which were at one
time the property of the deceased
Gardner.
In the suit the plaintiff recites the
fact that he has understood that the
heirs of Gardner still claim an equity
in the property, and that he has not
been able to discover the names or
residences of any Of the heirs. The
caption Of the suit is an unusual one
and it will be exceedingly difficult for
the sheriff to serve the summons and
complaint on the heirs.
The property in question is said to
be valuable, and in his complaint
Owen claims that he has been in
peaceful possession of the property
for the past thirty years or more, and
that it was only recently that he dis
covered the claim made by the heirs of
Gardner. He claims that these un-
known parties have never made an
effort to get possession of the property
and asserts that they have no claim to
any title.
An examination of the records
shows that many suits have been
brought against the mythical "John
Doe" but this is the first suit on rec
ord in which a number of defendants
are denominated as unknown parties.
The suit will probably come up for
trial at the September term of the
circuit court.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-21

Miss Daisy Lane spent Wednesday
evening with friends in Racine.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-21
PRICES TO ADVANCE.
Potatoes are Found to Be Rottine In the
Ground.

Last years unprecedented high
prices for potatoes may be duplicated
this year as the result of heavy:rains.
Reports from some sections of Wis
consin already reports rotting pota-
toes.
Barron and Oconomowoc have def
mite reports of decaying tubers, and
it is probable that many sections of
intervening territory have suffered.
Farmers are reported to have splowed
up patches which have suffered most
and seeded something else.
The present price of the vegetable
is by no means cheap. Old potatoes
are practically off ssthe market, and
new potatoes are bringing nearly $50
a sack at wholesale prices and about
S4 barrel at the same rate. AL
thorgh receipts this spring from the
south have been fairly heavy, the de-
rnand keeps Up with the supply, and
unless the Wisconsin scrop is a good
one another shortage will occur.
The shortage last winter was not so
pronounced as was fearedsat first, but
the public paid just the same, and
what was regarded as the extravaganza
prediction of 81 bushe1 for potatoes
last summer was rs cents too small
later in the winter.
Receipts of potatoes last fall by
commission men were the heaviest
known here, but this may have been
due in part to farmers holding; back
for higher prices instead of pedd1ing,
creating an increased public demand.
Then the cold winter came and the
demand for 'murphies" grew. Rail
road shipments were made, but in
spite of fires, the intense cold and the
blocade of freight caused dozens of
carloads to spoil in the Milwaukee
roads yards and find dumpingsp1ace
IN the Menomonee valley at Mi1wau-
kee. In addition to this the same old
cold got into the dugout cellars of the
potato farmers in central Wisconsin,
and he who counted on cornering the
market and reaping rich harvest
found himself in the spring with mil
lions of decaying frozen potatoes.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-21
TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT.
Citizens Company Denies Rumors of Com
bination With Other Companies.

Citizens Company Denies Rumors of Com
bination With Other Companies.
| To the Editors of the NEws:-To
correct erroneous reports that we
understand are being industrious1y
circulated, will you please insert the
following for the information of your
readers and the public in general:
The charter of the Citizens Te1e-
phone and Telegraph company was
granted on the Representations of
gentlemen of the highest standing in
this community that it's plant was to
be constructed and operated as an IN
debendent company. No change in this
original purpose has taken place, nor
IS 1t contemplated. We quote from
the ordinance:
"Section Z. That it shall be ex-
pressly the condition of this ordinance
that if the said Citizens Telephone
and Telegraph company it's success
ors and assigns, shall either sell out to
or enter into any arrangement with
any existing telephone or any other
company or persons, and it's success
ors or assigns, doing business in the
city OF Kenosha which would tend to
make COMPETITION IMPERATIVE, then
tins ordinance shall be null and vold.'
The charter of the company runs
tor fifty (50) years, and the plant con-
structed and now in full operation,
furnished with everything that engi-
neering skill and experience could do,
and that money could buy, is very
valuable one, and is being now and
will continue to be conducted in the
interests of it's patrons. We desire
the confidence of the people, and shall
by every honorable means endeayor
to merit and secure their confidence
and patronage.
The stock, bonds and property of
this company are owned and held
unincumbered by the builders of the
plant and will be so held until turned
over to their successors.
The original purpose that it should
be an independent home company,
owned and controlled by home people,
and in the interest of the citizens Of
Kenosha and surrounding country,
will be carried out in absolutely good
faith, and to the accomplishment of
that end in the near future we shall
be able to announce a new board of
officers and directors composed Of
citizens of Kenosha who enjoy the
confidence of its citizens and who will
so direct it's future operations as to
greatly benefit and be lasting credit
to themselves and the entire COM
munity. Very respectfully yours,
J. W. JOHNSON, Gen'1 Manager.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-21

brought out in regard to the investi-
cations of the former Commission,
and it seems plain that the Racine
site was never favorab1y considered
by that body, and it was asserted that
the recommenda ton for Racine was
put in the report to get around the
fight which it was expected that Con-
gresham Cooper would make.
It is a significant fact that Con-
gresham Foss did not meet the Com
mission at Waukegan.
The report of the Commission will
not be made until Congress is in ses-
sion again.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-21

It is limited that the work of the
teachers committee of the Board of
Education is not completed, and that
several designations will be filed with
the committee before the next meet
ing of the Board.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-21
wAUKEs HA

The c. & N. W. R'y excursion to
Waukesha goes Tuesday, July 20, not
Tuesday, July 10. Round trip only
81. Leave Kenosha 1854 a. m. Ar
rive at Waukesha 1880 a. m. Re
turning leave Waukesha GAO p. m.
For tickets and information apply to
agents Y. q n. ". R'y. dwj25
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$500 90
Half Rates to Madison. wis,

Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at one fare for
the round trip July 20 and y, limited
to return until July %, inclusive ac-
count of Prohibition State convention.
Apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y. VIZ
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-21
ANNUAL REUNION.
Members of Companies FL and I.of the SD
to Recall Other Days Sunday. July cath.


Invitations have been issued for the
annlda1 reunion of the survivors Of
companies H. and I of the sthirty-
third Wisconsin Infantry. which is to
be held at the residence of H. A.
King, in the town of Pleasant Prairie,
on Sunday, July "a. IT. is expected
that thirty of the survivors of the two
companies will attend the reunion.
The reunion will bring sadness to
the hearts of many Of the old soldiers,
for since the last reunion two Of the
most cherished members of the two
companies have answered.sthe final
bugle call. A. A. Carter of Company
was killed at Pleasant Prairie and
Thomas G. Kearnes died in Chicago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
Low Yields the ReIns of
Government to His
Successor.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Jan. 1.-George 3. McClel-
Ian became mayor of New York city to-
day. He arrived at the city hail. accom-
panied by his secretary, John Fl. o Brien,
and walked through lines of Democrats un-
der an arch of plants and flowers to the
mayors public reception room, where he
was greeted by the retiring mayor. The
ceremonies were not elaborate, and
speeches were brief. After shaking hands
with his successor, Mr. Low said:
"Colonel Mcclellan the hour has come
when / am permitted to give the city in
to your care, in obedience to the will OF
the people. Anyone who has been mayor
Of New York will always be ready to hon
or its chief magistrate. Mr.. Mayor, | am
glad, as one of the great body of citizens,
to salute you and wish you we'll"
In response, Colonel Mcclellan said in
part:
II believe / can only fulfill the trust
of municipal government, not in the in
terest of the few but in the interests of
all the people. 1 believe in party respon
sibility, but party responsibility exists
only as the means of attaining good ends.
II promise you that there will be no
step backwards, not even in the smallest
department of my administration.
Mr.. Low retired to his private office
an. Colonel Mcclellan took his stand be-
hind the table in the public office and
handshaking began. All the Democrats in
town seemed to be on hand, and long
lines, reaching to the city hall steps were
formed by the police. 1t took a long time
for the Democratic enthusiasts to file by
the mayors desk. After the reception the
new heads of departments were sworn in.
Police Commissioner McAdoo after tax
ing office today issued a statement in
which he said he would do everything in
his power to prevent matchmaking, eXtor
ton, grating" or bribe-taking by the po-
lice, but it would be useless, he said, to
expect policeman to be honest if he has
TO pay for his appointment, promotion or
assignment Therefore, he declared pre-
ferment would rest on merit only, judged
by the best service standards.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
A DEMOCRATIC REUNION.
Jacksons Victory Over The British at
New Orleans is Celebrated.
(By the Associated Press.)

Omaha ,Neb., Jan. 1.-Nearly 500 Dem
ocrats of Nebraska tonight celebrated the
ninety-ninth anniversary of Andrew Jack
sons victory over the British at New Or
leans and incidentally the thirteenth an
nual banquet of the Jacksonian Club OF
Nebraska. The event wa sthe best at
tended and most enthusiastic OF any in
the history of the club. The speakers
We're all men of prominence, and included
Senator Francis G.. Newlands, Of Neva-
da; Congressman David DeArmond, OF
Missouri and Congressman Hitchcock, of
Nebraska. The occasion was of special
significance to Nebraska, because OF re-
union Of the factions that have been
known formerly as gold and "silver"
Democrats. The latter have for several
wears been a large majority, but the OPP
position included many prominent Demo
Gratis Of the State.
Frank l.. Weaver, president of the club,
acted as POSTMASTER
Congressman David DeArmond, of Mis-
souri,, addressed the assemblage on "What
of our Future?''
Senator Newlands, of Nevada, spoke to
the toast Democracy in 1904"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
Society at SmithfieId.

smithfeld, N. c., Jan. 1.-(special.)-
A most delightful entertainment was
given the young people by Mr. and Mrs.
Ed. S. Abel at their beautiful home here
Tuesday evening. complimentary to their
daughter, Miss Marie and Miss Nellie
Morgan. The feature of the evening was
word building contest, the prizes being
won by Miss Matte Mcclure and Mr.
Richard Holt. Delicious refreshments
were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Brooks entertained
quite a number of their friends at their
hospitable home on Oakland Heights,
Monday evening, complimentary to their
sister, Miss Nettie Parker. of Asheville,
and their cousins Misses Flossie and
Marie Abel, of Smithfield Many of the
old-fashioned games were joined in by
the entire company. Elegant refresh
ments were served.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
ENTER MCCLELLAN $4,000 DAMAGES
Mr.. ]. A. Saunders Sues
Mr.. Herbert Dunn for
Injuries Received.

Struck on the head by an iron nail-pull-
has started a suit against Mr.. Herbert
Dunn, of this city
The amount of damages claimed by Mr..
Sanders is $4,000 and yesterday he took
out civil bail and arrest papers against
Mr.. Dunn.
The trouble dates from the 18th of Sep
TENDER, when there was an alteration
between the two men, said to have been
caused by Mr.. Dunn's accusation that
Mr.. Sanders had caused him to lose a
position with a firm.
Sanders denied this in strong terms
These terms were so strong that Dunn
seized an iron nail-puller and struck San
ders on the head Mayor Powell fined
Sanders $500 and costs, while Dunn was
sent on to court.
Now Mr.. Sanders seeks damages for
the blow from the nail-puller, saying that
an unlawful and wilful assault was made
on him, and that he was beaten painfully
and seriously on the head with the iron
nail-puller, his life having been endan-
gered,
Mr.. Dunn has given the required bond
of 500, having done this when the papers
were served on him yesterday. He is rep
resented by Mr.. James H. Pou, while the
attorneys for Mr.. Sanders are: Col J. G.
L. Harris and the firm of Argo and Shat.
fer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
NEW YEARS RECEPTION.
Mr.. 10 H. Weathers Entertains the B.
Y. P. u. Most Handsomely.

One of the largest gatherings of the
New Year receptions in our city last
night was that of the B. Y. P. U. of the
Tabernacle Baptist church.
The spacious assembly room of the Sun
day school had been transformed into a
great drawing room most lastly decorat-
ed in the evergreens and with banners and
streamers of purple and old gold bunting,
the national colors of the B. Y. P. U.
At the entrance was the reception COM
mittee consisting of Mrs. 10. H. Wealth
ers Miss Maud Reid, Miss Mary Brough-
ton, Miss Corinna Jones, Miss Roberta
Phillips, Maj. J. ]. Bernard, Messrs. E.
r. Carroll, Matthew Booker, and n. H.
Mcleod.
The officers of the Union received and
consisted of Mr. 10. Fl. Weathers, presi-
dent; Pastor J. G. Massee, Miss Carrie
Broughton, Miss Stella Brightwell, DR..
w. C. Horton, and Rev. T. B. Davis.
Four of the large class rooms had been
turned into bowers of beauty, the first be-
in oriental decoration, with Mabel Jor-
dan and Mary Bradley in costumes acting
as ushers Here orangeade was served
by Miss Florence Broughton, Miss Julia
Harris and Miss Lille Bradley.
Next to til S were the lunch rooms,
where delicate refreshments were given
out. The color scheme of these rooms was
pink and blue, and beautifully ornament
ed. Presiding over the lunch were: Misses
Rosa Broughton,, Essie Willis, Bertha
Stein. Carrie Phillips, Ethel Harrison,
Pattie Kimball, Clyde Wynne, Mrs. F.
/. Holloway, and Mrs. e. r. Carroll.
The coffee room adjoining was very
pretty in its decoration of red and was in
charge of Mesdames E. G.. Horton, Emma
Woodland, Genevieve Ho4oway, H. Sat
terrified, A. E. Jordan, Matte DowelI, J.
NJ Norwood and Miss Alice Womble.
The music was furnished by Prof
Levin's splendid orchestra.
The reception began at and closed at
II p. m. Over two hundred persons called
and the evening was one of delight to all
closing with the bright anticipations for
the work of this excellent organization
and congratulations to it's wide-awake
president, Mr.. 10. H. Weathers, by whom
the reception was given.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
Fire in Murray Hill Hotel.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Jan. Three alarms were
sent in this afternoon for fire that start
ed in room on the sixth floor OF the
Murray Hill Hotel at Forty-first street
and Park Avenue. The fire burned briskly
for while and ate its way to the seventh
floor and through the roof of one wing.
causing damage estimated at $4,000. A
slight panic resulted, during which many
guests left the hotel and one woman
tainted. No one was injured, however. 1t
is thought the fire started from crossed
electric wires The firemen had easy ac-
cess to the fire and did excellent work
in keeping it from spreading. 1t was
completely under control within three
quarters of an hour. Much of the dam
age was caused by water.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
A Closer Watch on Theatres.

New York. Jan. 1.-The first order is
sued under the new administration of the
fire department looks to the more
thorough inspection of all theatres in this
city. In each battalion district, wherein
a theatre is located a competent assistant
foreman will be designated as theatre in
spector and these inspectors are to be
under the supervision of general theatre
inspectors.
Weekly inspection of all places Of
amusement will be required for the pur-
pose of seeing that the stage, flies, shield.
ETC.. are in proper condition. examine all
auxiliary fire appliances and see that they
are of the regular department standard;
IN perfect condition and ready for i'm
mediate use.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
The Phi Kappa Sigma.
(By the Associated Press


Richmond Va, Jan. 1.-THE grand chap
ter of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity
net here today with an attendance rep
resenting all sections of the country. A
banquet was held this evening, at which
Evan r. Chesterman, of Richmond pre-
sided, and addresses were made by Con-
gresham Swanson, Rev. DR., Robert
Strange, of this city, and others. Tonight,
the chapter elected officers as follows:
Grand Alpha j. Hartley Herrick, Phil
adelphia Grand Beta, John B. Baer, Bal
timore; Grand Iota, T. B. McAdams, Rich
mond; Grand Thetas. Alfred Tennyson
Levina, Nashville, Tenn; Gould Anthony,
University of Maine; Grand Sigma, Boyd
Lee Sparks, Philadelphia; Grand Upsiton,
II. Charles Giffenbach, Pittsburg; Grand
Tau, James Starr, Philadelphia.
The chapter is expected to adjourn to-
morrow night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
THREE LIVES LOST.
Result Of the Burning OF a Hotel in
Chicago.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, JAM Three persons were
killed and four others injured in a fire
tonight that destroyed the Louvre Hotel,
311-3623 Lake avenue. Nearly one hun
he'd guests were in the hotel at the time
the fire broke out, several Of whom had
retired for the night. With the remem-
brance of the Iroquos Theatre borrow
fresh in their minds, everyone in the
place became panie-striken and rushed
madly for the streets as soon as 1t be-
came known that the hotel was on fire.
Several thrilling escapes were made.
At late hour the dead had not been
identified.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
Ex-Congressman Belden Dead.
(By the Associated Press.l

Syracuse, n Y, Jan. Former Con-
gresham James ]. Belden died today af-
ter an illness of few days.
Mr.. Belden was rs years of age. He Is
survived by a widow.
Mr.. Belden was Syracuse's richest citl-
zen, his wealth being estimated at more
than $1,000, 000 He built the first street
railroad in Detroit and built steam rail-
reads in various parts of the country.
He was a Republican and was elected to
Congress in 1887 and served until 1895
when he retired. In 1897 he was elected
on an independent ticket. He was may or
of Syracuse two terms
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CO.
PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the copart-
nership firm of Bilfinger-Page Construc-
ton Company, composed of c. w. Bilfin-
ger, C. +. Hallock, j. E. Kanoy, w. C.
Douglass, H A. Page, ]. r. Page, has
been dissolved by mutual consent All
persons indebted to said copartnership
will make payment to Frank Page, Bis
coe, N. c., who is alone authorized as
agent of said copartnership to receive and
receipt for money or other things of value
due said copartnership. All accounts
against said firm may be presented to said
Frank Page Agent, who will pay the
same. C. W. Bilfinger, J. e. Hanoy, G.
f. Hallock, w. c. Douglass H. A. Page,
j. r. Page, Frank Page, composing the
firm. This November 26th, 1903.
11-26-1w-4wks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor of d. d.
Upchurch, deceased, late of Wake county.
N. c., this is to notify all persons having
claims against the estate Of said deceased
to exhibit them to the undersigned on
or before the 23rd day of November
1904, or this notice viii be pleaded in
bar of recovery. All persons indebted
to said estate will please make immediate
payment.
J. ALONZO AUSTIN,
Executor of d. L. Upchurch.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
ExEcuToR,s NOTICE.

Having qualified as the Executor of the
last Will and Testament of Luanda r.
Burns, deceased, this is to notify all per.
sons Indebted to said decedent that prompt
payment will be required; and all per-
sons holding claims against the estate of
said decedent are requested to present
them on or before the twentieth day of
November, 1904. or this notice viii be
pleaded in bar for the recovery of same.
H. E. NORRIS. Executor.
11-20-1 a WIKI wks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
ExECuToR,s NOTICE.

Having qualified as executor under the
last will and testament OF VIM. Armis-
stead, deceased, / hereby notify all per-
sons having claims against his estate TO
present the same, in writing, to me on
or before November /, 1904, or this notics
will be plead in bar of their recovery. All
persons owing said estate are notified to
make prompt payment to me.
d. II. HILL.
October 90, 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator Of
Jane billiard, late of Wake county, give
notice to the creditors of her estate to
present their claims to me at my office
in the Carolina Trust Company's building
by the 18th day of October, 1904. or this
notice will be plead in bar of their re-
covery and all persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediate pay
ment. LEO D. HEARTT,
Administrator.
Raleigh N. c., Oct. %. 1903.
1t. wk wks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Having qualified as administrator upon
the estate of the late Hannibal N. Par
ker, l hereby notify all persons hold
ing claims against said estate. 10 present
the same to me on or before the 7th day
of November, 1904, or this notice will be
plead in bar of their recovery Persons
owing said estate please settle without
delay.
CHAS. J. PARKER, Adm,
Hannibal N Parker, deceased.
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. z, 1903.
11-7-1w CIV
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
The GoIdsboro Sunk.
Special to News and observer.1

NSpGOIuI 70 ANGNS anu OJHVA WI
New Bern. N. c., Jan. 1.-The steamer
Goldsboro which left this city Monday on
its first trip on the new route. struck
sunken log about three miles above Kin
ston yesterday and sunk. The boat was
loaded with cotton seed. She is lying IN
six feet of water.
Efforts will Immediately be made to
raise the boat. It is not thought that
damage will be great.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-03
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator of the
estate of B. F.. Sanderlin, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims against
his estate to present the same to the
undersigned within the time required by
law, or notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery.
j. d. SANDERLIN, Administrator.
December %, 1903.