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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

SENATOR SToUT's anti-graft bill has
passed both houses of the Legislature
and will now go to the Governor. It
strikes at the tipping evil, and at all
attempts to influence employees by
bribery to act against the interests of
their employers. Under this act any
one who gives or takes a commission,
discount, bonus or gratuity, the OBJ
ject of which is to influence an agent,
employee or servant in relation to the
business IF his employer, will commit
statutory offense punishable by a
fine of not less than $40 nor more than
$500, or by such fine and imprison-
ment for not more than one year,
The measure is drastic, but it will
have no terrors for honest people,
Evening Wisconsin.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27
Suit Filed in Circuit to Force
Tannsry Officials to Remove
Dam Across the River.
HARMS GIRLS SEEK DAMAGES
AIlege That Their Property Has Been
Damaged to the Amount Of Ten
Thousand Dollars by Dam
and Encroachmen

After several years of idle talk and
petitions to the council people resid-
ing along the Kenosha river, who have
been protesting against the dam
across the Kenosha river built by the
N. r. Aliens Sons tannery, have TAX
en- the matter into the Circuit and the
Court will be asked to force the man
ayers Of the tannery to remove the
dam, and at the same time to pay for
alleged damage to property caused by
floods due to the presence of the dam.
The suit which has brought much
vexed subject to the attention Of the
Circuit Court was filed by Attorneys
Kearney, Thompson & Meyers of Ra-
cine. The plaintiffs are Sarah F.
and Mary M. Harms.
In the complaint the Harms sisters
show that they are owners Of property
abutting on the Kenosha river and
that their property has value of
$40, 600. They assert that contrary to
any legal rights the company operat-
ing the tannery, built dam across
the river 500 feet north of Grand ave-
nue. in 1902, and that it was destroyed
in 1908 and Notwithstanding the pro-
tests Of other property owners in the
vicinity it was rebuilt that year.
They assert that the building of the
dam has caused the level of water in
the river to be raised more than two
feet, and that this raise in the water
has caused property belonging to the
plaintiffs to be flooded, and that these
floods have made it an impossibility
to use the property for gardens and
other purposes, so that the plaintiffs
have been damaged to the extent of
SIS, 600.
AS second cause for action the
plaintiffs in the suit also a1lege that
the company has caused the river to
be filled up at different places along
the West side Of their p1aut and that
this filling of the river has gone to
such an extent that in places the
former bed of the river has been en-
tirely filed up and that the course of
the stream has been changed so that
lI1C WdlGl Which, O1LCn CdII1CS ldIO
amount of sewage is cast on their
property and that the deposits left by
this water are menace to the health
of the people living in the houses on
the property. For this damage the
two sisters also claim the sum Of
SIS, 900.
The complaint demands Judgment
for this sum and also demands that
the company be forced to remove the
dam and all distractions in the bed of
the stream and pay the costs of the
action.
For some time such an action has
been threatened and it is thought that
the plaintiffs in the present suit are
acting for all the people affected by
the dam and the alleged emcroach-
ments Of the company on the bed of
the stream. The suit promises to be
of more than passing interest. It will
probably come up at the September
term of the circuit court.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27
CRIME AT ZION CITY,
Well Known Young Man Of the
City Reported to Have Shot
His Companion.
IS CAREFULLY SUPPRESSED.
Victim of Alleged Shot Said to Have
Been Seriously Injured and Cor.
don Pearse is in Custody
Awaiting Result.

Zion city has had its first tragedy,
for, Notwithstanding the press censor
ship at the Dowie. stronghold, re-
port has leaked out that a shooting
scrape occurred at the city on last
Wednesday night in which an Aus
tralian who is we'll known in Zion
circles was shot and seriously wound
ed. It is alleged that the man who
shot him is said to be the son of a dea-
con prominent in Zion and is now in
the custody of the officers pending
the development of the wound.
The greatest secrecy is being OBJ
served in regard to the matter and in
quiries at Zion fail to bring out the
facts. The police of the city state
that they are not able to say anything
in regard to the case and other Zion
people seem to be wholly in ignorance
Of it's happening. People in this city
who are followers of Dowie and who
have been in Zion since Wednesday,
claim to have heard nothingi of the
matter and they seem to be shocked
at the very suggestion of shooting
within the limits of Zion City.
The story of the crime is told as
follows: The two men who played
the principal parts in the tragedy,
With party of other men and boys
from Zion City had been out spearing
suckers in creek running along the
limits of the city. The party had re-
turned to the city and were near The
brick yard when fierce religious
wrang1e was started between the dea-
cons son and the Australian.
In the heat of the argument it is al
legged that the deacon's son reached
in his pocket and drew revolver and
fired. The Australian fell to the
ground and an examination showed
that he had been shot in the neck.
The man who fired the shot made no
effort to escape. but short time after
the police of the city. The wounded
man was taken to his home and it is
impossible to tell the extent of his in
jury at this time.
1t is claimed that the wounded man
had not been popular in Zion and that
on several occasions he had clashed
with the leaders of the church. The
matter has been held in such secrecy
that few of the people in Zion know
Of it and no word of it was allowed to
leak out until last night.
This is the most serious crime ever
reported from Zion City and it is sur
prising that the son of a deacon
should have been armed, as the rules
of Zion positively provide that fire
arms shall not be carried by the mem
bers of the community.
This morning Deacon Sloane of
Zion City, gave out an interview in
which he stated that the shooting was
thought by Zion leaders toshave been
accidental. It was stated that Cor
don Pearce had fired the shot and that
it had not been aimed at the man
struck but at friends of his. He
stated further that theSman would re-
cover, and c1assed the wound as a
mere flesh wound. However, he ad-
mitted that Pearce was in custody
and would probablysbe punished in
some way to prevent the recurrence of
such an accident.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

THE remark of President Theirs, of
the Board of Education, anent the
''rich' taxpayer who pays 50 much
for the support Of the schools without
"howling" must have made those
members Of the board who are famil-
lar with the history Of taxation in
this city smile behind their hands.
Taxes are not quite so unequa1ly
levied here now as they used to be,
but the "rich' man has had no occa-
sion to ''howl" over his taxes in this
town for some time and has no griev-
ance now. If his property is assessed
at the same rate as the poor mans he
pays his proportionate share Of the
tax mo more and no less and reaps
proportionate benefits.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

TUE senate committee on railroads
is gradually working out rate COM
mission bill which is fair to both the
shippers and the railroads, and upon
which all conflicting interests can
agree. Some Of the loudest advo-
Gates of railway rate regulation are
going to have their sincerity severely
tested when the measure comes up for
passage, and it is to be expected that
some of the politicians who need a
political issue more than they do a
rate commission in their business will
oppose the bill and they may defeat
it. They have everything to gain
and nothing to lose by keeping the
state in turmoil on this question
two years longer.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27


THE teachers Of the public schools
should lay particular stress in their
Arbor Day exercises upon that part
of the Governor proclamation which
calls for "the promotion of spirit of
protection to birds and trees and the
cultivation Of an appreciative senti-
ment concerning them An 'appre-
ciative sentiment" once it is Guilt
waited, will do more to stop the killing
of the birds and the destruction OF
trees and shrubs than all the laws
and ordinances of the city-no matter
how hard the police try to enforce
them.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27
DEATH OF MRS. FAULKNER.
Pioneer Resident of Wi1mot Passed
Away on Wednesday.


Away on Wednesday.
A number of Kenosha people went
to the village of Wi1mot Friday after
noon to attend the funeral services
over the remains Of Mrs. Eliza Faux
ner widow Of the late William Faux
ner who died in Wilmot on Wednesday
after a long illness from cancer.
Mrs. Faulkner was one of the pioneer
residents of the Western part Of the
county and her death has caused great
sorrow in that neighborhood.
Eliza Phillips was born in the vii
1age Of Burton, in Dorsetshire, Eng
land May 18th 1887. Her parents
came to America when she was
eleven years old. She was the daugh-
ter of Robert and Anne Phillips.
They settled in the village of Wilmot
and resided here continuously until
death.
Deceased was married to William
Faulkner in 1855. The latter died
sixteen months ago. The young cou-
pie settled down to housekeeping in
Wilmct and through thrift and hard
work found themselves in their old
age in af1uent circumstances. Six
children we're born to them, three of
whom are now living: Mrs. Rose
Hockney, George and Fred. Besides
these, two sisters and twin brother
survive. They are Mrs. G. Gardner
Of Wilmot, Mrs. Harry Gardner Of
Usage, Iowa, and Chas. Phillips of
Camp Lake.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

The anti-cigarette law will IN
doubtedly be tested in the higher
courts of the state, but even if the
law is upheld by the courts it car
never be enforced. It takes public
opinion to make such law effective,
and public opinion is not behind this
measure. To prohibit the sale Of Gig
arettes to minors is a proper exercise
of the police powers Of the state, but
further than that the law should not
try to po.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27
The Republican County committee

The Republican County committee
Of Racine county, has recommended
the appointment Of Ezra L. Evans,
editor of the Racine News, as deputy
oil inspector for Racine county. Mr..
Evans loyalty supported the governor
in hisIlast campaign and he is certain
~ deserving Of something. Evans,
while a pretty busy man, will prob
ably be able to inspect just as much
oil as any other man that could be APP
pointedlandshe will certainly be able
to walk straight to the salary window
and draw his pay.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

THE President can do little firing
right in his own official family when
he returns to Washington. The
hounds Of the interstate commerce
committee Of the senate, which is
conducting the rebate inquiry, have
Secretary Morton freed and out on a
limb waiting for him.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

THERE is hardly a foot Of ground
within mile Of the west city limits
that has not been surveyed for some
railroads right of way, but building
operations are not very brisk at that.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

AMERICA will have another object
lesson Of the dangers Of entangling
foreign alliances sucn assWashington
warned the country against if Japan
is whipped at sea and calls on Eng
land for help.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27
THURSDAY, APRIL n, 1905.

THE best evidence Of the city's pros
perity is the way houses are going up
all over the city and most Of the new
houses are owned by the people who
will live in them, too.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

IT is given out that the tegis-
lature is not going to pass any more
bills creating new commissions or
boards Of any nature whatever. This
is good news, as there are too many
commissioners Of various kinds draw
ing ''salary and expenses from the
state as it is.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

TIE slot machines have invaded
the city again and business is -four
ishing with them. Kenosha has been
free from this kind of gambling for
some time, and the fact that the ma
chimes have again been allowed to do
business here is no particular credit
to the present regime.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27
JURIEs TO BE SHUT OFF
Judge Be1den Orders Bar of Court
Room Extended to Protect Jurors.

Room Extended to Protect Jurors.
In the future jurors Of Kenosha will
be protected from the prying of at
torneys and other interested parties,
as Judge'Belden has ordered County
Agent Michael Hensgen to have the
bar of the court room extended so
that it will be extend through to the
room for the jurors, thus making it
possible for.the jurors to go to their
room without1.any possible interior
ence with outside parties.
At the last session of the court
there was considerable comment on
account of the manner in which spec
tators and attorneys stood about the
room in which a jury was de1iberat-
ing and the sextension of the bar is
taken as a,show of the disp1easure of
the judge at this action. The build
ing of this sprotection to the jurors
will probably have the desired effect.
Agents. has also provided
some repairs for the roof of the vaults
in the different parts of the court
house so that IN the future they Will
be perfectly protected in rainy wealth.
A new cement sidewalk will be put
in along the south side of the Rhode
opera house next week. It will be the
widest walk in the city, being more
than fifteen feet in width.
Announcement has been made of
the approaching marriage of Miss
Winefred Nightingale, daughter of
Or. A. r. Nightingale, suEerintend-
ent of the schools of Cook county,
and ". Lee Award, well known as
sistant IN the Chicago Office of the
Simmons Manufacturing company.
The wedding will take place at the
home of the bride, 1897 Sheridan
Road, on the evening of June S.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

A Welsh magistrate has decided that
in a liquor transaction or any other
purchase and sale, a sale takes place
when the money is paid for an ar
ticle. So one may pay for his drinks
during lawful hours and legally call
and take them In the hours during
which liquor must not be sold.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27

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For sale in Kenosha by the Kradwell-T hiesen
DIV Drug Company.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-27
COUNTY OFFICERS.
SOUTH BOUND.

KENosHA ROCKFORD LINE.
EAST.
No 4o6-Mi1k Passenger, arrive $50 m
No 412-Way freight, arrive. p m
WEST.
No 423-Freight depart ......... -. 2:4O M
No 411-Mi1k Passenger, depart. 4:10 M
F. SEYMOUR. Agent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-28
school Notes.
present.

Miss Carrie Tallman spent Sunday at
her home in. Fairplains.
Miss Adams visited Miss Florence
Adams Of Ionia from Friday until Monday.
Cards announcing the marriage of Miss
Katherine Prall to Mr.. Clarence Bond of
Pontiac we're received by Miss Pral's
Belding friends this week.
Miss Gage, teacher of the sixth grade
has been obliged to leave school for an
indefinite time by reason of sickness.
George Altenburg is supplying during her
absence.
A class in shorthand has been organized
in the High school with Miss Whitman as
instructor.
Football game last Saturday, Belding
5, Lowell o.
Miss Ambrose has been absent from
her position in the kindergarten several
days this week by reason Of illness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-28
Mrs. norman rntney peaa

Mrs Norman Putney died at her home
near Woods Corners. Wednesday, Sept.
%, aged 81 years ! 0 mos. and 20 days.
The deceased was a pioneer Of this
county and with her husband came here
from Massachusetts in an early day. She
was an excellent woman and did much
by her work and advice to tighten the
burdens and cares Of early pioneer life
She and Mr.. Putney we're charter mem
bers Of the Washington Club. organized
nearly forty years ago at the home Of
John Ashley and at her request bearers
will be selected from that organ
ization.
The funeral will take place at the late
residence, Friday at ten oclock a. m and
her remains will be brought to the Disco
cemetery for interment, by the side Of a
child that died in infancy. Besides a de-
voted husband, with whom she has trav-
eled life's journey for sixty yevrs she
leaves one daughter who is living on the
farm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-28
kline osworth

There was very pretty wedding SOL
emnized by Rev. j. w. Sheehan at the
residence Of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. E. Osworth, on the Luther Addi-
ton, Wednesday, at $50 O'Clock p. m.
About 65 guests we're present to wit
ness the uniting Of the hearts and hands
Of Mr. Ray C, Kline and Miss Edna Os-
worth. The bridesmaid was Miss Blanoh
osworth and the groomsman was Mr..
Frank Kline, sister and brother Of the
bride and groom.
The Misses Maude Fitzjohn and Vera
Whiting received the guests, the house
was prettily decorated for the occasion
and a choice spread Of refreshments was
served.
Many beautiful and costly gifts were
presented to the couple
The guests from out of the city were
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Kline, Mrs Frank
Hosler, Of ST. Louis, Mich, and Mrs.
Mary Doubling and Miss Pearl Reinoke, Of
Marshall.
After a short visit in ST. Louis, Mr.. and
mrs. Kline will return here to reside
where they have many friends who wish
them much happiness in the future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-28
runeral Lnrgely Attended.

The funeral of Mrs. Adam Wagner,
notice of whose death was given in our
last issue, was largely attended at the
Wagner home on Saturday afternoon at
two o'clock. Rev A. Seoord and Rev. j..
W. Sheehan paying fitting tributes to the
beautiful life closed and to the high worth
Of life hid with Christ in God
A quartette composed Of Mrs. j. E.
Ferguson, Mrs. j. H. Armstrong, w. P.
Richmond and w. B. Reed sang Lead
Kindly Light and other selections which
had been favorites with Mrs Wagner, and
then the remains were borne to Riverside
cemetery and there amidst a profusion Of
flowers while the quartette softly sang
Nearer My God to Thee placed to rest
by the side Of her two daughters, Mary
and Nettie.
The bearers were F A. Washburn, W.
P. Hetberington, +. w Howard, H. j.
Leonard, L. L. Holmes and W. B. Trayis,
old time friends Of the family.
The floral offerings were numerous and
beautiful, silent expressions Of sympathy
and Of the high esteem in which Mrs
Wagner was held.
The relatives and friends from out Of
town we're Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Thayer
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. John Wagner
and Mr. Thomas heffron, Of Crane
Rapids. and Miss Katherine Brown, Of
Big Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-28
Neal Dow ouartette

On Saturday evening at O'Clock the
Neal Dow Quartette, Of Boston, and CIV.
Morrow, State Superintendent Of the
Anti-Saloon League will hold a meeting
at the M. E. Church.
This quartette has national reputa-
ton. Some of our citizens have heard
them and can vouch for the grand and in
spring character Of the music. Mr.. Nor
row is man Of fine personal presence
and an excellent speaker,
Every lover Of quartette music by male
voices should take advantage Of this OPP
portunity to hear these famous men as
we'll as the address of Mr.. Morrow. Ad-
mission free,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-28
SEPTEMBER BRIDES
A Number of Young Ladies Change
Their Names at the Marriage
Altar.


Mr.. Frank j. Harlan and Miss Ella S.
Raymond were united in marriage at the
Baptist parsonage in Ionia, Wednesday,
Sept %. by the pastor, Rev. (. E.
Branch. After the ceremony, they re-
turned to the home OF the brides mother
ia this city wherelthey will remain for
e,present
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan are well known in
the social circles Of the city and each
have host Of friends who with the Ban
ner wish them much JOY and happiness in
the journey Of life before them.
The bride is the daughter Of Mrs. Ellen
Raymond and most excellent young
lady She has been in the employ of the
Banner Publishing Co. for the past six
years where she has always proved her
self capable and faithful.
Mr. and Mrs Harlan and the family
will 60 to Long Lake and occupy the
Harlan cottage. recently completed, for
ten days, after which they will return to
the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-28
north Side Notes.

Lee Stall is building an addition to his
house.
Ernie Barkeris putting cellar under
his house.
Milo Kellogg's new house is being plas-
tered this week.
Chas. Brown Of Grand Rapids was a
visitor here the first Of the week.
CONTRACTOR arney has the frame up for
quite a large house for Orlo Burris.
Mrs. John Mills of Saranac visited rela-
tives here the fore part Of this week.
Miss Allie Arnwine was Grand Rap
ids visitor the latter part Of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Younger Sundayed
with relatives at Farplains. last Sunday.
We hear that Eli Kendall intends erect
ing another new dwelling in the near flu
ture.
Quite number of North Siders were
in attendance at the West Michigan state
fair last week.
Mrs. Floyd Totten returned last Satur-
day from few days visit with relatives
at Grand Rapids.
The North Side laundry will soon be
moved into the store building formerly oc-
cuped by the Misses Sprague and Hughes.
Mrs. Griffith received the sad news
last Friday that her daughter, Mrs. Jas.
Shay Of Chicago lay very dangerously i'll
with typhoid fever. She left on the even
ing train to go to her bedside.
Relatives and friends to the number Of
about 90 planned and carried out sur
prise on Eli Kendall last Saturday even
ing. 1t proved to be a complete surprise
and very enjoyable time was had by all
present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-28

At the council meeting Tuesday even
ing n. L Page resigned his office as JUS
tice Of the peace and E. E. Chapple ten
dered his resignation as alderman Of the
second ward. Mr.. Pages resignation
was accepted but Mr. Chapple's will not
take effect until after the next meeting.
The council has the power to fill vacan-
cy by electng another member OF the
board, but the charter provides that the
justice shall be elected at the annual cleo
ton.