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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-07
STATE TAX PAID
City Treasurer Pays City's Share Of Tax
for Support of the State

City Treasurer Pays City's Share of Tax
for Support of the State
The city of Kenosha may have a
bunch of creditors but it does not owe
the state of Wisconsin cent as City
Treasurer Steinmetz settled with the
county treasurer on Thursday, turn
ing over $50, 015.76, the total amount
of state tax due from the city. In
cidentally the deal was good one for
the city as with the payment of the
turned over to the school fund little
over $4,000 which was due as state
and county aid for schools, and this
will be sufi cient to tide the board over
until the city tax levy becomes avail
able.
Treasurer Steinmetz reports that
the taxes are coming in very slowly
and although he has been collecting
for more than a month he has taken
in but a little over $50, 900. More than
a hundred and fifty thousand dollars
is yet to be collected.
There are but three weeks left for
the payment Of the taxes and the
treasurer is preparing for grand
rush. Few of the larger tax payers
of the city have settled up and as
usual they are waiting for the last two
days Of tax paying time.
The treasurer is getting the receipts
made out in order to be able to take
Gaze of all when the rush commences.
Monday. Feb. rs is the last day for the
payment of the taxes and after that
time the penalty of per cent extra
will be exacted.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-07

W. II. Turner, Of Millersburg, Pa,
a former resident of the town of
Pleasant Prairie, is here for visit
with former friends.
John Sharry, residing at 303 Ridge
street, is suffering from broken leg.
He fell on the sidewalk at the corner
Of Lyman avenue and Ridge street
Wednesday morning. His injuries
Will result in his being laid up for
some time.
Mrs. Hanson, residing at 314 Park
street, has made complaint to the
police that gold watch and chain
were stolen from her home on Wednes-
day afternoon. A former boarder at
the house IS missing and the police
are seeing if they can find him.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-07

William Kratz has returned from
California and will make his home in
Kenosha.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Miller, Of Ra-
cine, spent Wednesday afternoon with
Kenosha friends.
The collection of the dog tax doesn't
seem to be working any better this
year than last year.
Father John DAILY, Of Milwaukee,
was the guest Of Father Malone on
Wednesday afternoon.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-07

Mrs. Calvin Stewart entertained
friends at her home on Park avenue
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Radegan, Of
Evergreen street, are rejoicing over
the birth of twelve pound son.
GA 9ToRTA.
Bea,. n. >,Th8 Kind You Have Always Boggt
a'sss e lHAzezs1
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-07

LOCAL ITEMS.


Mrs. Martin Steinmetz is reported
on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Bird, of Milwaukee.
spent Thursday evening in Wauke-
gan.
VIM. Marx has moved into John
Yule's new residence on Chicago
street.
Miss Alma Mason, of Evanston, is
spending week with friends in Ke-
nosha.
Mrs. William Udell, of Milwaukee,
is the guest of Mrs. Neal Issetts, Of
Prairie avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Jones, of
Watertown, are spending a few days
with friends in Chicago.
G. M. Hall has returned home after
an Eastern trip in the interests of the
Badger Brass company.
Mrs Sadie Mcclure has returned to
her home in Chicago after short
visit with friends in Kenosha.
Mrs. F. E. Stocking and son, Of
Ravenswood, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. r. q. Lewis on Exchange street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Williams, of
Eau Claire, are spending few days
with Kenosha friends ard relatives.
City Assessor John ]. Langan has
announced that he will be candidate
for reelection at the coming city
election.
A license has been issued for the
marriage Of Jacob Brudy, of Trevor,
and Miss Minnie Paasch, of the town
Of Bristol.
Well, the Electric Railway Co. is
now ready to get down to work in Ke-
nosha, and nothing should delay the
extensions of the line.
The anti-cigarette law is to be
amended by making it a crime for a
boy under eighteen years of age to be
found smoking cigarette in any
public place.
DIR. F. E, Andre entertained the
members of thesKenosha Whist Club
at hisshomeson York street Thursday
evening. Those present report a very
pleasant time.
Leonard Bullock, of Racine, the
oldest engineer in the employ of the
Chicago and ST. Paul road, died sud-
denly insRacine Thursday. The de-
ceased was we'll known to many Ke-
nosha people.
Mayor German has not as yet ap-
proved the bonds of the Kenosha
street railway company and it is un-,
derstood that Mr.. Frost will be asked
to file a schedule to show that his
surety is ample.
The ball committee of the Caledon-
ian society has rented large room
in the new Meyers building on Park
street for meeting purposes. Regular
sessions swill be held on the third
Tuesday of each month";
Petitions are being circulated in
all parts of the county for the nomin-
alton of Judge E. B. Belden to sue
coed himself as judge of the Circuit
court. It is not thought that there
will be any other candidate in the
field.
Police Officer Michael Carr has for
warded his resignation to the chief of
police to take effect at once. Officer
Carr has been on the force for the
past five months and he has not found
the work very congenial. There are
several names on the waiting list,
but a special meeting of the police
and FIRE commission will be called to
provide for filling the vacancy.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-07
SOLD By

q. L. viIlnow, loo N. Jay street,
and at Pfenning's Grocery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

From Watertown, In South Dakota
comes the sad news that Charles Syl-
vester. son of Frank Sylvester and
wife, former residents OF Extra, was
drowned in Lake Pelican, last week
He was accompanied BY Frank Rymer
barber, who tried In vain to rescue
his companion They were skating and
had covered some distance, Charles
was In the lead when suddenly one of
his skates cut through piece of thin
Ice; this tripped the boy and he fell for.
ward heavily, said Mr., Rymer and the
falling body broke the Ice and he went
through into several feet of water In
a second Charles arose 10 the surfac
blowing water from his nostrils and
struggling TO get out, In his strugg les
the boy secured IA hold on the ice and
Mr. Rymer then tried To extend his
gun, going al near the edge of hole as
he dared but In the dusk of the moon
light either the gun would not reach or
or the struggling lad did not see IL so
Mr., Rymer then attempted To take of
his hunting suit, which was fastened
by three safety pins, and by the time
this was done Charles had gone down
never TO come up alive. The word
spread rapidly aud soon many citizens
were upon the scene, a boat was taken
along aud when the spot was located
the body could be seen In seven feet Of
water, Strong hands lifted the still
form and carried IL home to his moth.
err, the father being out OF town. He
was seventeen years OF age, a popular
member of the high school and his com.
panions mourn because of his nntime-
ly death.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
A DRY SUNDAY.

Last Sunday was dry day down at
Davenport, and it was the first in
many long years. The saloon keep
ers held meeting that morning called
by the county attorney who conducted
the service. He read the first epistle
of General Byers, saying the mulct
law must be obeyed in every particu-
lar or the State of Iowa would swoop
down upon them and drown them Ia
the Mississippi. They voted unani-
mously to be good and with groan-
ings and lamentations that could not
be uttered they went straightway TO
the river, fished out the keys and
locked the doors of their saloons.
Similar work was done at Council
Bluffs and will be done elsewhere.
Gen. Byers 10 showing what can be
done when man has the inclination
and the nerve. Now II he has the per-
sistence to keep at it and complete the
work throughout the state he may be
our next governor. He ought to be.
Though it does not appear on the sur.
face. we are confident that Gen. Byers
has had the earnest and efficient sup
port In this work Of his assistant,
Hon. Geo. Cosson from this county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
STATE EDUCATIONAL MEETING
To Be Held at Des Moines December
3Ist and January I, 2 and 8

TIE fifty-third annual convention OF
the Iowa State Teachers association
which convenes in Des Moines Decem.
Der 81 TO January 3, will bring togeth.
er the most important gathering OF
educators ever held In the capital city
Among the prominent speakers on
the program are the following
G. Stanley Hall, President of Clarke
University.
Dr. James P, Haney, supervisor OF
music, Troy, N. Y.
DR. Thomas M. Ballet, New York
University.
Dr. Il c. Brown, National Commits
sion of Education
E. G. Cooley, superintendent OF
schools, Chicago.
The program arranged for the meet.
ing is most interesting one, the en-,
tire four days session being taken up
with series of round tables for the
nperintendents, principals, kinder
garten, intermediate, grammar, Eng
lish, Latin, manual training, drawing,
music and college teachers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
A Bic Boiled Dinner

Cooks in large hotels and boarding
houses may think they get up meals
on big scale, but when it comes to
wholesale cookery the little village Of
Liss, on the London and Southwestern
railway, England, surpasses them all
At barbecue held there some years
ago an OK was boiled, not roasted,
whole, and this is how it was done
A large hole was dug In the ground
and lined with brick. Inside this a
tank large enough to hold the OK was
built The carcass was then lowered
into the tank, having first been placed
in a case formed by heavy crossbars,
TO which chains were attached Pull
legs from scaffoiding above were
used to raise and lower the OK. Many
vegetables, such as carrots, onions. cab
bages and potatoes, were boiled with
the meat. The boiling required seven
hours
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Obituary Of Mrs-w II Griffith

The funeral services of Mrs. Griffith
we're held at the Evangelical church,
In Audubon, at Eleven o'clock, Friday
December 6, 1907, Rev. G. d. Wendell
preaching the sermon. He read the
following obituary:
Edna Hollenbeck- Griffith was born
March %, 1884. After an illness last
ing eight weeks she departed this life
life at her home in Melville township,
Audubon county, Iowa, December 4,
1907. Edna was born and grew to
womanhood in this county. January
1908, she was united in marriage TO
William Fl. Griffith; and to this union
were born three children, two boys and
one daughter, who will never fully
know the tender, unceasing love of a
mother. About nine years ago, under
the pastorate of kev. M. j. Conner,
she was converted and joined with the
Evangelical church, and those who
associated with her in the days OF her
newly begun christian life speak very
highly of her christian integrity But
family, she was largely shut 10 from
regular attendance at regular services
When she realized her end was APP.
preaching turning to her attending
physician she asked if death was not
near and being informed it was she
said: 81 dislike to leave husband aud
children, but am prepared for the
change" Thus the bereaved husband,
father, mother, sisters and brothers in
mourning the loss of devoted com.
panion, loving daughter and at ection-
ate sister may take comfort if likewise
they are prepared. in final reunion
where all sorrows and tears are wiped
away. Rev. ]. H. Yaggy and o. M.
Yaggy assisted in the funeral services
which we're the largest ever held In the
Evangelical church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
obituarv OF William n Hight

The remains of William Fl. Hight
arrived from Colorado, on Saturday
morning when they were taken out to
the home of his father, Mr.. Harvey
Hight, in the western part of the coun-
ty. The funeral service was conducted
by Rev. /. E. Carney, of the Christian
church, on Sunday, and the body laid
to rest In the Cemetery near the old
home. The following obituary has
been kindly furnished by friend OF
the deceased:
William Harvey Hight was born In
Livingston county, Illinois, the Four
teenth day of June, 1856, and died on
December II, 1907, being forty -one
years, five months and twenty-eight
days old. He came to Iowa with his
parents in 1870 and lived In Audubon
county, excepting three years that he
lived In Cedar county, Nebraska, and
one year In the west In hopes of re-
gaining his failing health. He was
united in marriage to Miss Rosala
F'iscus in 1888 Five children were
bora to this union. Two of the child.
rem and also his wife preceded him to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
VOL. XXI.
Obituary ~ Of Mrs Heus ).

Miss Rosa Spillman was born in
Germany 10 1877. on the Seventh day
of March, and died in Audubon coun.
,ty, Iowa, December 5, 1907, aged thirty
years. eight months and twenty -eight
days. Accompanied by a younger sis
ter she came to this country in 1896
The next year she was united in mar
riage to Mr.. Charles Heuss, who now
mourns her demise while she was yet
SO young. She leaves seven children,
the Oldest being twin BOYS thirteen
years Of age, who we're left by her sis
ter who was the first wife of Mr.. Heuss.
She also leaves married sister in
Dakota and another, brother and sis
ter In Germany The funeral service,
conducted by Rev. Mr. Gunther, of
the Lutheran church in Lincoln, was
held at the home on Saturday and the
remains buried at Gray. Mr.. Heuss
and the large family OF motherless
children will have much sympathy
from many friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Not ouita Clear.

4 well known clergyman OF Boston
was once talking to some friends with
reference to the desirability of chron-
illogical Conference in ideas in the form
Of written statements, when he OBJ
served that there are times when this
method becomes trihe too sugges-
tive.
For instance" said the speaker, 81
once heard minister In New Hamp-
shire make his usual Sunday morning
announcements as follows:
""rhe funeral of the late and much
lamented sexton takes place on We'd
nesday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Thanksgiving services win be held
In this chapel on Thursday morning at
IL o'clock "-Lippincotts
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
M. w. A. RESOLUTIONS

WHEREAS, The Great and Supreme
Ruler of the universe has In his inf
mite wisdom removed from among us
one of our worthy and esteemed neigh
bors, William G Law, and
WHEREAS, The long and intimate
relations held with him In the faithful
discharge of his duties In this society
makes it eminently BETTING that we
record our appreciation of him; there
fore be it
RESOLVED, Thatthe sudden remov'
al of such life from among our midst
leaves vacancy and shadow that
will be deeply realized by all the MEM
bers and friends of George Whitney
Camp, No. 1T, M. w. A., of Audubon,
Iowa.
RESOLVED, That with deep sympa-
thy with the bereaved family and rela-
tions of the deceased we express our
hope that even so great loss to us
all may be overruled for good by Him
who doeth all things we'll.
RESOLVED, That a copy OF these
resolutions bespread upon the records
of this organization, copy printed
In the local papers and copy for
warded to the bereaved family.
JAMES LANG,
Fl. s. ONEIL, y Committee.
FRANK HERNDON,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Wedding at Tempieton

The following notice of Ii wedding
up at Templeton which was kindly sent
in by friend of the parties was un-
avoidably omitted at the timeit should
have appeared.
A quiet home wedding occurred at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs John King
Wednesday q. at three O'Clock when
their daughter Ivah M. was united in
marriage to Mr.. Frank Liken at Gray
by Rev. A. l. Gloden of the M. E.
church at Manning The bride wore
white Japanese silk and carried white
ChrysanIhemums and the groom wore
the conventional black. After sump-
tuous repast they departed on the
flyer for Des >Moines on their wedding
tour. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
John Liken and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. John King and family. Their
friends all join In wishing them long
and happy married life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
GARST FOR GOVERNOR

The announcement OF Lieutenant
Governor Garst of Coon Rapids for
the Office OF governor, appeared on
Tuesday. 1t did not surprise anyone
because it has been taken for granted
all during the last year that he was
slated for that office by the leaders
among his friends. Mr. Garst served
sixteen years In the state senate and
would bring to the Office q large legis-
latiye experience that would be OF
much value Having observed his
work in the senate for several terms
we are glad to say that we believe he
Is man of high character and integ-
and with the ability and experience to
fill the Office of governor with great
credit to himself and the state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

that better home His parents, two
brothers, one sister, his three children
are left 10 mourn his death He was
good husband, an indulgent father,
Just and honest in all of his dealings
with his fellow men, kind to all and
strove to fulfill his obligations. He
was great sufferer for several years
and bore IL with great patience and
fortitude He leaves hosts of friends
TO regret his loss and bis family will
sadly miss him. The pail bearers were
George PETERSON, James Peterson,
Lawrence Mccall; William Mccall,
Emmett Fiscus, Peter Kjer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Obituary of VIM q. Law.

The funeral services of VIM G. Law
were conducted from the Presbyterian
church before large audience on Fri
day afternoon at two O'Clock Rev.
D. G. Macintosh preached the ser.
mon and read the following obituary
OBITUARY
VIM George Law born June oath,
1851 in the county of Down, Ireland,
emigrated to America in June, 1873,
and settled in Linn county, Iowa. In
1879 he moved to Audubon county,
Iowa, where he has since with the ex-
ception of ten years spent in eastern
Kansas, continuously resided. He
was married December 4th, 1884 to
Maggie Jelason. To them were born
eight children, two of them died in in.
fancy and the remaining six are Susie,
Harry, Earl, Carl, Essie and Mabel
who survive him.
About two weeks ago Mr. Law was
suddenly stricken down with stroke
OF apoplexy. From the first there
seemed only the slightest hope of re.
covery. All that loving care or med.
ical skill could do were without avail
and he passed away Wednesday noon
December 18th, 1907.
Mr.. Law was an admirable citizen
hospitable and kind and will be great.
ly missed in this place. He made a
profession of the Christian religion
when only eight years old, and united
with the First Presbyterian Church Of
Audubon in January 1901. The be-
reaved family have the sympathy o.
the entire community.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
THsoDoa.e HocN.

Stories of the Greatest Practical Joker
OF His lay
OF the list Of genfuses the name of
Theodore Hook is near the top AT
sixteen he was making a big income
and enjoying great popularity His
name was blazoned in the papers as a
prodigy, his portraits were in the shop
windows, and he had free admission to
all theaters and other places of amuse-
ment For years he was al social and
literary lion His last words were:
1T is only to the grave that must be
carried. If my poor children were
safe would not care | am suffering
under constant depression of spirits
which no one who sees me in society
dreams of"
Hooks practical jokes were the talk
of the day His intimates egged him
on continually, and there was nothing
he would stop at One day they point
ed out to him as an appropriate speci-
men for his museum a gilded eagle of
enormous dimensions which had just
been erected over a grocer's shop. A
few weeks afterward while entertain
ing his coterie at dinner at one OF the
old taverns he ordered the game" to
be served To the establishment of the
guests the waiter entered the room
staggering under the burden of dish
of unusual size On uncovering 1t
there was produced the identical eagle
which Hook as practical joke had
contrived to carry off Merely for this
SORT of fun Hook used TO pull off
knockers and bell handles, carry away
tradesmen's signs, overturn the boxes
Of sleeping janitors and do other devil
ment until be had roomful of house
hold attachments and street orna-
ments.
One night Hook was passing a great
house where there was a reception of
the SWEETEST of the swells. Dinner had
Just been announced He said to the
friend accompanying him: .John, I'm
going in here to spend the evening. Call
for me AT II O'Clock" The friend was
Mortified Said he in protest, you do
not know these grand people. and you
are not an Invited guest" That's all
right Cali for me at H." Knocking
at the door, he gave his hat confident
ly to the lackey and was ushered up
stairs. Entering the drawing room. he
affected at first to have discovered his
mistake and poured such sallies of wit
that the host and hostess actually
pressed him to stay for dinner.
At IL o'clock, when his friend called,
not knowing whether h. would find
Hook at the reception or IN the lock-
up, he was more than astounded ON
entering the drawing room to see Hook
seated at the plano delivering some ex-
tempore poetry to- bevy of the fair
est women in the gathering Perceiy.
ing the entrance Of this friend. the
practical joker, who had not hitherto
diyulged his name, arose and said:
I'm very much pleased with Your fare,
Your cellars as good as your cook;
My friends Mr.. Terry, the player
And I'm Mr.. Theodore Hook"
The king, being present and full Of
enjoyment, took great fancy to Hook
and Immediately appointed him treas
urer to the island OF the Mauritius
with salary of $4,000 a year-New
York Press
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
A chanoed Bird.

An Irishman who wasn't much of a
hunter went out to hunt one day, and
the first thing he saw to shoot at was
a bluejay sitting saucily on the top of
fence He blazed away at the bird
and then walked over to pick 1t up.
What he happened to find there was a
dead frog, which be raised carefully al
arms length, looking at It with puz-
zled air Finally he remarked, We'll,
begobs, but ye was foine looking
burd befur OF blew Their fthers of o.
yersew-Judge's Library.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
BY ALBERT @. aoss
DEMO CRATIC NATIONAL CON.
vENTiCN

The National Convention ofthe De.
mocratic party will be held in Den
yer July Z, 1908. They have followed
the usual custom OF waiting to see
whom the Republicans nominate and
what they say In their platform. The
Republican Convention will be held
in Chicago on the sixteenth day of
June.