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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-12-14
FOUR TIME WINNER


Dwight House Elected Cousul of Wood
men for Fourth Consecutive Year
The local camp of the Modern
Woodmen of America held its annual
meeting and election of officers on
Tuesday evening, and for the fourth
consecutive time Dwight House was
elected as consul of the camp. The
full list Of officers follows:
Consul Dwight House.
Advisor Sleight.
Banker-Chas. 6. The1een.
Clerk-A. H. Simons.
Escort-Conrad Shearer.
Watchman-Henry Minke1.
Sentry-John Jones.
Manager Chas. Skil1er.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-12-14
ENGAGE ELGIN MAN
Building Committee of Park Avenue
Church Awards Contract

The building committee of Park
Avenue M. E. church has taken a
long step to secure the starting OF
work on the new structure, by engag-
ing Trumbul1 Jones, of Elgin, ILL.,, as
the architect to be in charge of the
building Of the church. Mr.. Jones
has for some years made speciality
of drawing plans for churches, and
his churches met the approval of the
committee.
The architect has been instructed
to prepare plans for a church to cost
$4,000, and it is expected that the
plans and specifications will be ready
early in January.
The subs criptions to the new church
fund now amount to over $18, 500, and
it is expected that $4,000 will be
raised before ground is broken for the
new church.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-12-14
rst publication, Dec. IA, 1905
NoTTCE-TO CREDITOR

HENoSHA COUNTY COURT.--In Probate.
N In the matter of the last will and tes-
lament of August f. Weiskopf, deceased.
mands of all persons against August F. Weis-
kopf, deceased, late of the city of Kenosha,
in said County of Kenosha,wi11 be examined and
adjusted by the County court of Kenosha county
at the regular terms of said courtfto be holden
at the County court room, in the City of Keno
sha, in and for said county, on the first Tues
Tuesday Of September e. B. 1906 at ten oci nns[
A. M. of those days; also that the time until
and including the first Tuesday of June,
A. d. 1906, lis the time allowed and limited for
creditors of said August e. Weis1xopf, deceased.
to present their claims for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Kenosha, the 5th day of December.
A. D, 1905. By the Court -
RUSSELL II. rSLOSSON,
w36 County Judge.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-12-14
First publication, Dec "A, 1905.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN-Conn Court for
y Kenosha Connty-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special term
of the County court to be held id and for said
county, at the County co1rt room in the City of
Kenosha, in said county, on the second Tues
day, being the 9th day of January, A. D.
1906, at 10 O'Clock A. M. the following matter
will be heard and considered:
In the matter of the last viii and testament
of John D. Harff, deceased.
The application of D. ]. Harff to admit to
probate the last will and testament of John D.
Harff, late of the city of Kenosha, in said
county, deceased.
By the Court,
49,. RUSSELL Il. SLOSSON,
WIS County Judge
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-12-14
CoALsDEALERs TO CONVENE
Sellers Of "B1ack Diamonds, to Hold
Sessions at Milwaukee This Week


Sellers Of "B1ack Diamondsv to Hold
Sessions at Milwaukee This Week
Kenosha coal dealers are expected
to go to Milwaukee to attend the regu-
lar convention of the Illinois and Wis
copsin coal dealers which will. open
at the Hotel Blatz Thursday after
noon at O'Clock, when the executive
board will discuss complaints. Com
mittees for the convention will be
appointed. Ia the evening the social
organization will assemble at Efks'
hall, and members are requested to
"come on and lift. =
Friday morning at 10 o'c1ock the
convention will resume it's work at
the Hotel B1atz, when an address of
welcome will be delivered by Presi-
dent E. A. Uhrig of the Milwaukee,
Western Fuel company. The presi-
dents address will follow, and the
secretary's report will be made by
Arthur M. Hull
sThe international Counci1'' is the
title of an address to be delivered by
Frank Mosher; "Back to the Mines
will be humorous1y treated by Jerome
E.. Gates, and this will be followed
with Ground Table Discussion, in
which problems affecting the present
and future welfare of the retail coal
industry will be considered by mem
bers. At 1880 O'Clock the annual BAN
quet will be held at the Hotel B1atz
for members, Ko-Koa1s and friends.
It is expected about 200 retailers of
black diamonds will attend the meet
ings.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-12-14
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT

The Pikevi11e school will give an
entertainment in Hosmer church, Fri
day evening, Dec. %. The program
will consist Of motion songs, drills,
dialogues, tableaux and Rotations.
Come and see Old Mother Goose and
her Goslings. Admission 1Oc.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-12-14
TO OUR COUNTRY TRADE

Your lunch free when In the city if
you buy your Xmas candy at our
store. We have bought our candies
at an exceptionally low figure. This
and the fact that we have the largest
and best stock of candy ever dis
played in Kenosha, merits your at
tention.
Respectfully,
J. L. PoFAHL, Bakery.
253 Main street.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-12-14

That's the personal question Q woman
asks herself when she reads Of the cures
Of womanly diseases by the use cs DR..
Plerce's Favorite Prescription.
Why shouldn't 1t cure herr
LIS it complicated casO2 Thousands
Of such cases have been cured by Fla
Vorite Prescription" Is It q condition
durable? Among the hundreds of thou.
sands OF sick women cured by the use Of
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription there
are great many who were pronounced
incurable by local doctors. Wonders
have been worked by "Favorite Pre-
scription" in the cure Of irregularity,
weakening drains, Inflammation, ulcera-
tion and female weakness. It always
helps. 1t almost always cures.
"I commenced taking your medicine. 'Fa-
vorite PRESCRIPTION nearly q year ago for
chronic Inflammation Of womb. and car truly
say it IS the only thing that ever Gig a. me any
good, writes Mrs. L. Q. Wagner, OF 125 Edwin
not walk any distance before using it. After
taking six bottles Of your Favorite Pre-
scription find can walk without difficulty
and am greatly benefited In general health.
Would advise all suffering women to use Dr..
Pierce's medicine"
LRsF P afH 'aH st o pGt up L oTes
AeW&1S 20 years ago, by old DR.. r. V.
Pierce They've been much
initiated but never equaled. Smallest, east
est to take and best. They're tiny, sugar
coated, anti-bilious granules q compound Of
refined and concentrated vegetable extracts.
ton. indigestion. bilious attacks, sick and
bilious headaches, and all arrangements OF
the liver, stomach, and bowels are prevented,
relieved. and cured. Permanently cured too.
By their mild and natural action, these little
Pellets gently lead the system into natural
ways again. Their influence lasts.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-12-14
NC NICHOLS NOT COMING
Attorney for Alleged Pickpocket APP
pea1s Case to Supreme Court


John McNicho1s, the alleged pick
pocket will not be brought to Kenosh
at the present time. He was charged
with being connected with the rob-
bling of Thomas Hansen but his at
torneys have appealed to the supreme
court of Illinois to secure his freedom
and District Attorney Baker received
a message this morning that. his
presence in Chicago today would be
demanded. It will probably be several
weeks and possibly months before a
decision can be secured in the case,
but the district attorney will be keep
ing close watch on the case and if
the decision is against NJ cNicho1s the
prisoner will at once be brought to
Kenosha.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-12-14
FILE NEW PETITION
c. & vi. Railway Co. Again Seeks Right
of Way in Jeffrey Plat

- " uJ Ia JCAACAJ AdC
The attorneys for the Chicago &
Milwaukee railway company have
filed with the clerk of the court new
petition for the condemning of land
through the property of the Thomas
B. Jeffrey company and the dismissal
of the former petition is now ex-
planned. It is alleged that before the
petition was formally taken up by
Judge Be1den an error was discovered
in the papers and for this reason sthe
attorneys for the company decided to
discontinue the action and start all
over again. The matter will be taken
up by-sJudge Belden within the next
few days and it is probable that COM
missioners will be appointed.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
THE TEMPLE GROCERY

Prominent among Lewiston's most
popular mercantile houses is that of
Mr.. G. w. Motoring, proprietor of the
Temple Grocery. The business was
established here last April and from its
inception the house has been the recip-
lent of large and influential patron
age Mr.. Motoring is large dealer IN
staple and fancy groceries of all kinds,
teas, coffees, spices, potatoes, -four,
vinegar. coal oil, brooms. ETC.. and he
carries an up-to- date and complete line
at all times. In fact, the stock carried
is very extensive and complete, ana
large trade is enjoyed by Mr.. Motoring
from the surrounding territory as well
as throughout the city. Mr.. Motoring
gives his personal attention to the
business at all times and also employs
competent help. That this Is popu-
lar store is attested by the large num-
Der of patrons who daily visit 1t, ana
by the constantly increasing list OF
customers. Mr.. Motoring is thoroughly
familiar with every detail of the bust
ness and is a gentleman of natural
business ability, whose enterprise and
energy have built up the large trade
which he now enjoys. He formerly re-
sided in Butte where he was success
fully engaged in business and came
from there to Lewiston.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
FRANK GRIFFITH

AS advancement is made in civiliza-
ton and intelligence the human nature
OF man demands and seeks out the best
and purest of the many good things
or life. Mr. Frank Griffith realized that
In this age of sharp competition. to
build up trade that will live, he must
carry in stock only good goods, and
that these must be placed on the mar
ket at prices consistent with honorable,
legitimate business, and during the
year that he has been established in
business. having these ends in view. he
has succeeded in building up a large
and ever-increasing patronage His
stock of confectionery. cigars and to-
baccos is Of the very best to be had,
and is neatly and attractively arranged
and the goods are nicely displayed
while his place of business is always
kept scrupulously clean. His line Of
choice CONNECTIONS is well selected and
is always fresh and pure. while his line
Of cigars and tobaccos includes some
Of the best known and most popular
brands to be had asywhere. His goods
can be relied upon to be strictly first
class in every particular Mr. Griffith
is a thorough business man and under
stands every detail of his line of bust
ness and his liberal dealings and hon
est methods has brought him many
friends and patrons. while his future
success is assured.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
MISS 3. MAY

.is,on has many dressmaking
g none of which are better par
- none of which are better known
'' ore widely patronized than are
:" Of Miss B. May located in room
dams block on Main street. Dur
~ ,be time that Miss May has been
-" ,,siness she has, by her faultless
!" s,,,,ish work, built up patronage
' 70 a source of envy to all her COM
.,tors Her parlors, which are well
pnointed in every sense OF the word,
arp the most popular in the city. and
a. numbers among her numerous GUS
,ers many of the most stylish ladies
,he CITY. The costumes produced by
- are works of art. and are not to be
.~oe,,ed by any, either in point Of style
enish. She makes a speciality of
loving gowns, and besides devoting
..r entire time to patrons she employs
..o,, four to six skilled hands who
asr her valuable assistance. Miss
40, came here from st. Paul and es-
,obl,shed these parlors year ago and
hos had large patronage from the be-
ginning.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
CLEARWATER FUEL CO.

Ability enterprise and honesty are
characteristics that have distinguished
tho house of Messrs. Butterfield & Jen-
co, in all their dealings, and they are
Qualities which have made them sue
cessful. They are extensive dealers in,
and shippers of cordwood, coal and
.,abwood. with yards located in Lew
teton Ida. and Charleston, Washington.
large business is done in this line,
both local and with outside towns, the
ranutation of the house extending far
and wide, our citizens recognizing the
Integrity of the concern, and realizing
that the prices quoted are always most
reasonable, consistent with the quality
of coal and wood carried. Orders
n)aced here will receive prompt and
courteous attention. Messrs. Butter
field and Jensen are both business men
of ability, and thoroughly conversant
with the line they represent. We
would advise any of our readers destr-
ing anything in the line of either hard
or soft coal and wood to call and get
the prices quoted by this concern be-
fore placing their orders elsewhere, and
we assure them that Messrs. Butter
field and Jensen will treat them right.
The firm has been established for four
wears. Mr.. Butterfield was formerly en-
gagged in the shoe business here Will"
Mr.. Jensen was engaged in the same
business at Moscow.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
THE STANDARD DAIRY
John Metcalfe, Prop.

Few people of a community realize
the Importance Of a sanitary and well
kept dairy farm. Such a place is the
Standard Dairy of this city which is
owned and operated by Mr.. John Met
calfe. The dairy is located just east of
the city on a large acre tract owned
by Mr.. Metcalfe. Mr.. Metcalfe is a
native of Missouri and after spending
many years in the Canadian northwest
country he began to seek out new
location with the result that two years
ago he came to Lewiston and pur-
chased his present place of business.
He began delivering milk in small
way during the first six months of his
residence here and today he is the
proud possessor of one of the most
finely appointed and we'll kept diaries
in the state. At the present time he
has forty-six cows. Everything at his
farm is conveniently located and dairy
houses have been built with view of
keeping the place in sanitary condi-
ton. At the present time Mr. Met
calfe has force of handsome delivery
wagons which deliver milk and cream
to all parts of the city.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
HOME RESTAURANT

A hungry person wants meals care
fully prepared and we'll served, ana
this is why so many particular people
cat at the restaurant conducted by
Mrs. e. Mcnamara and known as the
Home Restaurant. This is popular
resort and serves patrons most excel
lent meals consisting of choice meats.
fresh vegetables. the very best coHees
and tens and fine pastry and plddings.
The dining room is commodious, neatly
arranged and nicely appointed. large
nuuh@r of guests being comfortably
seated at one time. The tables are sup
nl;ed with spotless linens. and every :
,h,ne about the entire place is con-
ducted in a clean and orderly manner.
and one that reflects much credit on
,the management. Patrons are served
promptly. so that those who are IN a
hurry are not Inconvenience by long
wait for their meals. A very moderate
price is charged to patrons, and TINS
popular restaurant is enjoying a very
liberal patronage. The home cooking
received here has become widely
known and has given this place a
splendid reputation. The location is
most convenient being at 466 Main
street. and a better eating house Wouio
ha hard to find. Mrs. Mcnamara has
been established in business here Tor
the past four years. She is a most es-
Unable lady and enjoys the best wishes
of a host OF friends.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
CITY sHoE,No SHOP

Horseshoeing in accordance with
scientific methods, is a special feature
Of the farrier's art in these days, and
the care and treatment of mans best
friend" is now receiving the attention
that attaches thereto and properly de-
serves. In Lewiston shop known for
its skill in the line of horse shoeing is
that of ]. Olson & Co. located att he
corner of Fifth and CO. streets. and
known as the City Shoeing Shop.
These gentlemen are thoroughly prac-
teal horseshoers whose work in all
lines of that art have built them rep
utation second to none in this locality.
In this respect they are most thor
oughly versed in both pathological and
scientific work, and through their un-
disputed knowledge of the business
have succeeded in bringing to their
shop a large and profitable patronage.
Mr.. Olson has followed this business
for years and the present firm was es-
tablished two years ago since when
their business has been uniformly
brisk They are careful painstakng
and conscientious in everything they
undertake. and always give most ex-
eellent satisfaction. not only in shooting,
but also in blacksmithing which is all
important feature of the business. They
have gained-a large patronage by their
excellent traits, and will undoubtedly
increase in the future by the same
methods
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07

includes all that is generally required
in the line of groceries. provisions and
staple goods, all of which are of the
best and purest stock and are sold at
the very lowest prices consistent with
good quality. This store has reputa-
ton for honest dealings, and is to be
relied upon on all occasions for the
quality of the stock and the prices at
which it is offered. The business has
been established for six years and from
it's inception has been pronounced
success. Messrs Merriman Bros. give
their personal attention to the business
at all times. are prompt and courteous
to all patrons and all orders are imme-
diately delivered. These facts. coupled
with their honorable business methods.
has made this store headquarters for
all who live in it's vicinity, and also
those who live at a distance and are in
the habit of telephoning in their orders,
as orders by telephone receive the same
careful attention as If the orders were
delivered is person. Messrs. Merriman
Bros. are thoroughly experienced in the
grocery trade. and their further sue
cess is assured. They are hustling
business men, and enjoy the confidence
and esteem of all who know them.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
GRAND RESTAURANT

Few things contribute more to the
prestige of a city than the existence of
first class restaurant accommoda tons,
and among the neatest and most popu-
lar ones in this city is that conducted
by Mr.. H. B. Smith on Main street in
the Grand Hotel building, and which
has Just recently been opened. The
premises are neatly and attractively
fitted up and have a most homelike and
comfortable appearance, and though 1t
has only been established such short
time yet it has already achieved rep
utation for first-class cooking and
service and a large, desirable and con
stantly increasing patronage has been
secured. Mr. Smith is thoroughly ex-
perienced in every detail of a business
of this kind, having conducted the
Grand Hotel for the past three years,
and he personally sees after all details
of this business. Everything served
here is prepared from the best to be
had on the market and by experienced
chefs. The best of meats vegetables,
coffee and especially bread and pastry
of exceptionally good quality are
served patrons of the establishment.
and more delicious meal than can be
obtained here would be hard TO find.
Mr. Smith has been we'll known IN
business circles here for the past num-
Der of years. and is a business man OF
the highest reputation, and is highly
esteemed as a citizen.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
the SPOKANE HOUSE

In a busy commercial center IKE
Lewiston a matter of the utmost I'M
portance to the travelling public is that
OF hotel accommodations. In this, the
city is fully equal to all demands that
can be made upon il, and our hostelries
are unexcelled by any in the state for
me comforts they offer or the liberal
ity of their management Such visitors
10 the city as make their place of So
Journ the Spokane House cannot pos
sloly carry away with them anything
out the most satisfying recollections.
mis- hotel is thoroughly up-to-date in
al It's appointments. and there is every
eienent and feature Of comfort and
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07

convenience which practical exner;erce
'ou'o suggest and ample capital pro-
cure. 1t contains twenty rooms, fitted
WIFE modern conveniences steam heat
eiectrlc lights and the service rendered
is most satisfactory. The hotel is GEN.
trally located on c street between
our'h ana Fifth streets. adjacent to
all business interests and the depots.
Inc proprietor. Mrs. B. F.. Bush. is a
iaoy OF experience in the hotel business
ana knows how to conduct an estab-
iishment of this kind in the best possi-
'ie manner She erected the building
AT present occupied by the hotel six
years ago, and has been successfully
conducting it since that time.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
II. 4 X. CIGAR FACTORY

Tobacco is one of the great COM
modities of the world that is used al
most entirely as a luxury. and its an
nual sale adds much to the general sum
of trade. as does anything else on the
market. Since the days of Sir Walter
Raleigh it's use has become more and
more extensive. until now very large
proportion of the inhabitants of the
world find it quite a necessity. In Lew
iston an establishment engaged in this
line that deserves special mention is
that of Farmer & Bartlett who are man.
ufacturers of high grade cigars Some
of the leading brands are: Chief JOS
eph, the famous H. & X. Ed l.. Wig
gins Perfecto, Ben's Best. Library Bou-
auet and The Exchange. During the
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07
MERRIMAN BROS,

Lewiston. which does an extensive
business in the vicinity of it's loca ton,
is the grocery of Messrs. Merriman
Bros, located at 704 Main street. The
stock carried is of the very best and
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-03-07

time they have been established IN
business they have built up a large
trade to supply which gives employ
ment 20 fifteen skilled men. They not
only enjoy "A large local patronage. but
they ship their cigars all over the Pa
louise and Camas prairie country and
their brands have come to be most pop
ular with all lovers of the weed.
Messrs. Farmer and Bartlett are expert
cigar makers and consequently under
stand every detail of the business. They
give it their personal attention and buy
only the best Of tobaccos and employ
only the most skilled help. giving pref
erence entirely to union men. These
facts. together with their enterprise
and business qualifications have en-
abled them to build up their large and
prosperous business.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-12-04
Ell naufragio de aver
TRES TRIPULANTES AHOGADOS

Aver a las cuatro de Ia tarde zozo
bro de regreso de SD via je San Juan,
a la entrada del canal de Punta Sail
mas, una canoa destinada al trasporte
de carbon.
Perecieron ahogados los tripulantes
Nstalio Sevilla, Pedro Roldan (a) Vie.
ques y Antonio Vazquez.
El resto de la tripulaci6n Sc salvo
nado.
Ell sefior Gerardo Sevillano que nos
ha facilitado los informes de este nau
fragio, nos ha dado los nombres de los
supervivjentes
Llamanse Basilio Lin, Pedro Flo
rentino (a) Cobo, Jose Sevilla y Juan
Gay Chiquito.
La car, "a sali6 de San Juan la una
de la tarde con una mar muy recia,
por esta circumstance y por hallar. e
completamerte desierta la playa en-
que ocurrio el siniestro, no pudieron
recibir ningdn auxilio los naufragos.