The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-09-05

money. 1t is estimated that sum of
not less than So, 900 will be required
and that this amount should be raised
by subscription, and it is expected
that all persons who are interested in
the future of said cemetery will give
as literally as they can to assist the
good work.
The question!of additional land for
cemetery purposes is matter of very
great Importance, and should not be
delayed any longer. The trustees
have had this:matter under considera-
ton for sometime, and, no doubt,
some provision for the land will be
made IN thesnear future.
The roadways IL the present GENE.
terry should.be improved, which would
add very much to the appearance of
the cemetery, land would suggest that
all the roadways be properly graded
and macadamed, and all unnecessary
pathways be filled and seeded or
sodded. If this were done a great
amount of extra work could be saved.
All graves that are neglected and
where there are no relatives to care
for them should be 1eveled, and per-
manent marker with a number on
placed at the head of such graves,
and a record kept of all graves and
lots in the cemetery. No doubt, this
would require considerable work,
However, it should be done without
fail.
The graves of all veterans Of the
several wars should have a permanent
metal plate anchored on each lot.
Water mains should be extended so
tunity to keep the lots in good condi-
ton during dry seasons.
The park plats in the cemetery
should be improved with flowers and
sirubbery, and would also suggest
that several iron vases be purchased
for flowers and be placed in the GENE
terry to beautify the grounds, as there
is nothing more pleasing than flowers
in cemetery.
The several improvements suggest
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so, at least, sum Of fifteen thousand
dollars will be required. This amount
must be collected from all persons
who are interested in the future care
of the cemetery. The time to do this
work and improvements is while this
generation is living, so let US all give
as literally as it is possible for each
to do.
The sum appropriated by the city of
Kenosha is not sufficient to properly
care for the cemetery, as will be
shown by the treasurer report. Ali
bills were paid by vouchers drawn on
the treasurer by the executive com
mittee, which consisted of Peter
Fisher, C. c. Brown and C. H. Con.
hermann. After the contract with
the city of Kenosha expires, which is
ten years from May last, the Associa.
tion will be required to care and
maintain the cemetery grounds with
out any further cost to the city.
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary
that trust fund be created. This
fund should, at least, amount to fifty
thousand dollars at the expiration of
said contract. The interest on such
amount would take care of the
grounds. So all persons interested in
the cemetery lots should make some
provision during their life time for
the care of their last resting place.
wish to thank the. trustees for the
interest they have manifested in this
matter, and trust the good work may
continue in the future for all time to
come.
I also wish to thank Mr.. z. G.
Simmons for the kindness he has
shown Understanding to the trustees
his home.for meeting place.
Also to Mr.. G. Wallace and the men
in his charge who have. faithfully
worked in the interest of the Associa-
ton.
Ia conclusion wish to say, let the
motto of this Association be, "Gone,
But Never Forg otten.'
Kenosha, Wis, Sept. 8, 1907.
c. H. GoNNERMANN,