The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-03-12
SOMERS

ideal ones and notwithstanding uncer-
tain and almost impossible roads, farm
ers and their wives for many miles
drove to Somers. This company of peo-
pie was the largest ever assembled at
such a gathering in. Somers, and the in
terest manifest throughout the entire
session was great. All the speakers on
the program were present and their ad-
dresses were not alone instructive and
beneficial, but they were interesting.
The program given Tuesday evening
was under the direction Of the school
teachers of the vicinity and was com
meudable.' The Kenosha Glee Club rem
dered several enjoyable selections. Miss
Worsley of Sylvania gave violin solo.
Each day the ladies Of the two churches
gave an excellent dinner in the dining
room. At the close of the institute,
many expressions of satisfaction were
heard and it is the wish Of the farmers
of this community that an institute may
be appointed at Somers fol next year.
On Thursday afternoon Of this week
at 2 clock, the Presbyterian Church
will hold it's annual meeting at the
church. The congregation is invited to
be present as there is considerable
business to be transacted.
Jay Bishop Of Castleton, North Da-
kota, is visiting at the home Of his
uncle Senator l. T. Bishop and also
among other friends and relatives.
Mrs. William Miller spent Sunday
with her sister Mrs. Rogers who is i'll
at st. Mary's Hospital in Racine
A. F. Lucas Of Pleasant Prairie, has
been appointed one of the telegraph
operators at Somers.
Miss Gallagar Of Chicago, spent Sun
day with her sister Mrs. E. Foster.
Mrs. John Lawrence Of Franksville,
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert J. Bishop.
M. A. Rasmussen attended the Union
Growers meeting in Racine Saturday.
Miss Edna Barrows visited with
friends at Union Grove over Sunday.
School in District No. las closed for
one week vacation.
Messrs. George Truesdale and E. E.
Pearson Of Winthrop Harbor,' H.,
spent Tuesday and Wednesday with
i Bullamore Bros. and attended the
Farmers Institute.
Mrs. Breckenfelt who has been i'll the
past week is much improved.
Our local paper hanger and painter
Herman Talbert has begun work for the
Spring on the new home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris A. Jensen.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dixon visited
with friends at Sylvania Saturday.
Fred A. Gascoigne and Miss Mary
Boyer Of Milwaukee were married by
Rev. Stevens at Somers THURSDAY after
noon.
Mr. aud Mrs Edward Shepard and
daughter Of Woodworth, attended the
Farmers Institute held at Somers
Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs August Eisenhut of
Racine, visited at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Breckenfelt over Sunday.
During the high wind Friday the top
of a freight car was blown off at the
station.
The many friends Of Mrs. David B.
Pedley of Kenosha will be pleased to
known that she is recovering from
severe attack Of blood poisoning.
Miss Lavinia Bailey Of Distrist No.
attended the Teachers Institute held
in Kenosha Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gillett of Sylvia
MIA spent Sunday at the home of Hiram
Bowers.
Material is being drawn for Ed. Long
more IS new house.
Mrs. G. w. Bush of Franksville, visit
ed with her sister Mrs A. J. bishop
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs E. c. Ozanne and Miss
Mary Ozanne Of Racine visited at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. II. Bishop dur
ing the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Blackman, Miss
Lena Quick and Mr. and Mrs. Ward
Silvernail of Bristol, attended the
Farmers Institute on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Bishop Of Mil
waukee, spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. James A. Spence.
Several have reported seeing blue
birds, robins and meadow larks the past
week.
Mrs. Jonas Jensen died at her home
Sunday morning after brief Illness
She leaves husband and three small
children TO mourn her death. The be-
reaved family have the sympathy of
this community.
FARMERS MEET AT SoMERS