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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06
Officials OF kenosha High School
Association Send First Letter
to the Members Saturday
REUNION TO BE HELD JUNE rs
Interesting Program Has Been prepar-
ed for Greeting the Members of
the Association at Their
Biennial Visit

The officials of the Kenosha High,
School Association took the first step
Saturday in arranging for the tenth
biennial reunion of the association and
a letter has been sent to all of the
members of the association outlining
the plans for the reunion to be held
on Saturday, June 26.
The officers of the association who
will have charge of the reunion are
President G. E. Dewey; Vice President
Mrs. Mary George Robinson; Secretary,
Walter Burke and Treasurer, Louis NJ
Theirs The executive committee in
charge includes, Charles w. Allen, H.
Birney Briggs, Edward G. Theirs, f.
In. Lyman, Mrs. Harriet HOLSTER
IStarkweather, the Misses Cora Graves
and Elizabeth Filbin and Sydney Mad
dock. The letter which has been sent
to all members of the association is as
follows:
Kenosha, Wis, May 3, 1909.
Dear Friend
On Saturday, June 26, 1909, the
Tenth Biennial Reunion of the Keno
sha High School Association will occur
at the High School Building.
The officers and committees are spar
ling no efforts to make this reunion,
which marks the twentieth year of our
existence, success. Arrange your af-
fairs so that you can be present on
that date and take an active part IN
what we hope to make the greatest re
union in the history Of the school.
Social greetings will be in order;
pictures Of old school mates will be
again on exhibition; the usual banquet
will be served at one o'clock, followed
by program.
Nonresident members will be given
an automobile ride during the day.
All persons who attended Kenosha
High School are eligible to belong to
this association as are also the wives
and husbands of Kenosha High School
scholars Please extend the invitation
to all who are eligible.
In order to assist Mrs. Mary d.
Bradford, 1915 Seventh street, Memo
minee, Wis, who will deliver the num-
Der on the program 'Memoriam,o we
ask that you kindly send her whatever
material you have that will be Of as
sistance to her in order that she may
have her paper correct. Please bear in
mind that this paper cannot be written
on short notice, therefore, kindly as
sist Mrs. Bradford by giving it your
immediate attention.
AS the membership of this Associa-
ton is scattered throughout the whole
world, and as one Of the chief essen
tials for its success is the possessing
of a correct mailing list, kindly remit
your dues, $100, on the enclosed blank,
properly filled out, to Mr.. Louis M
Theirs, 1926 Park avenue, Kenosha, Wis.
Remember, the banquet is to be
served at one O'Clock. Therefore,
please do not wait until the last day
before remitting your dues, but fill out
the enclosed blank at once and mail to
| the treasurer.
A full program will be mailed to you
later.
P. S.--Eligibles failing to respond to
this notice will be dropped from mem
bership.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

Even at the risk of becoming weari-
some we shall have to warn you again
to keep right on boiling all water used
for drinking purposes. The water in
the city mains is improving rapidly,
but it is not in first class condition yet
by long way.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

It has been long time since Keno
sha had genuine murder trial, but
it has one started now that promises
to be the real thing with special
venires, dramatic situations, exciting in
cidents and all the rest of the regular
features.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

1t is to be hoped that the observance
of Arbor Day will be a very general
one in Kenosha. A good many trees
will have to be set out to replace those
destroyed by the grading Of the
streets.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

The square, open fighter commands
respect even from his opponents for
they know where to find him every
time, but the man who tries .to carry
water on both shoulders is never
trusted by either side.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

Did you ever notice how unimportant
an Office becomes just as soon as the
salary attached to it is cut off? The
man who is willing to serve the city
for nothing seldom has anybody after
his Job.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06
LADIES and GENTLEMEN

Starting Friday, May Z, 1909, there
will be dance at Columbia Hall every
Friday evening. Come and have good
time. Music by Becker's 6piece or
chestra. mi
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

The lake water has cleared up con-
siderably in the last few days, but
keep right on boiling it for a while
longer. There may be something it is
that you can t see.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

Zion City is bound to keep in the
limelight When there is no religious
excitement to attract attention, the fac
tions break into print with . big politi,
cal fight.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

Some kind friend should call the at
tention Of certain aldermen to the fact
that the moves they are making fool
nobody out themselves.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06
MRS. JOSEPH F. RILEY DEAD
Well known Young Matron of Git
Died at Her Home This Morning


Mrs. Loretta Elizabeth Riley, wifi
of Joseph Frank Riley and vel
known young matron of the city, die,
at her home on Dayton street at al
early hour this morning after a lont
illness from tuberculosis Mrs. Rile,
was in her twenty-ffth year. She wa
a daughter of the late John Mural
and was born in Kenosha, April Il
1854. She had spent her entire lifI
in Kenosha and had wide circle ol
friends to whom the announcement O
her death will come as a personal soI
row. The husband survives. Til
funeral viii be held from st. Jane
church at 10 clock Friday morning.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

just one-half is what we save you on
fire insurance. r. Flasch, agent, COS
Grand Ave. Phone 1866. IF
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

The Municipal Court has settled right
down to business and in a month or
two we viii all be wondering how we
ever got along without it.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

PENELOPE:
None better thar Gold Medal Flour.
VERONICA.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-06

Try 2 want al.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-08-19
Catarrh Cannot Re Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the
disease. Catarrh is a blood or consti-
tutlonal disease, and in order to cure
it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, aud acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best
physicians IN the country for years
andis regular prescription. 1t is
composed Of the best tones known,
combined with the best blood purif-
ers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination of
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F ] CHENEY & co, Props,
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con.
situation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-08-19
HARPERS HAPPENINGS.
Heavy Rain Damages CrOps-Summer
SWallOWS-OtheP Local News.

Harpers, August 49, On August
IA Que of the heaviest rains fell here
within the memory of the oldest in
babitant; the whole earth seemed a
sheet of water. Considerable damage
to crops has resulted, cotton, peas,
potatoes and young corn being seri-
ously injured. The writer is informed
by responsible parties that the water
actually ran into the houses of sever
al residents of Rosemary last Satur-
day after the rain. This town Is fair
ly we'll ditched and the rainfall must
have been very heavy indeed to have
caused such a rise of water.
Several from here went to G George-
town Friday to be present at the
hanging of Alfred Jenkins, the ne.
gro raplst, who was executed at $50
a m. jenkins had made complete
confession of his guilt several days
before the execution took place.
Mr. R S Tisdale, one of Williams
burg's old veterans, is seriously ill
here, his malady being complica-
tion of diseases. His many friends in
the county are distressed on account
of his condition.
Messrs R G Marshall and j j
Marshall, Of this community, are
spending some time at Glenn
Springs, also Miss Elma Camlin has
been there for the past three weeks.
Several others from here will take
advantage of the excursion on the
18th inst to visit this and other re-
sorts. SUBSCRIBER.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-08-19

to Capt Kelley's place on
! Black river to travel. He has
been chased from one place to
another while lodging in the
thick growth of the swampsi
making it impossible to catch
} him without dogs.
Prompt and vigorous action
looking to the capture of this
dangerous marauder should be
taken before a crime is com
mitted that will arouse the
people to hunt him down after
it is too late.
The cbaingang and road plow
lfave completed the work on
public road from Kingstree to
Cedar Swamp bridges, a dis
tance of ten miles from town,
making an excellent driveway
what formerly was a bed of sand
for a few miles out of town and
the remainder of the distance
rough and muddy. Everybody
is delighted with the work done.
Mesdames H R Russell and
Mary Grayson are on an ex-
tended visit to friends ir Stras-
burg, Va. Mrs Russell will stop
over to see her brothers, David
and Rob Snowden in Delaware
and thence go to Washington,
D. g. They will spend a month
in the Allegheny mountains with
Mr. and Mrs W S Grayson, former
ly of this county.
W E S
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-08-19
The NEWS At BENSON.
Work Of Changing School Building En-,
larded-Neqro Marauder Still at Large.
Written for last week. 5 issue.

written for last week 5 iSsue.)
BENSON, August l0:-To'
bacco planters of this section
have finished curing the weed
and, we understand, are very
we'll satisfied with prices paid
at the warehouses IN Kingstree.
For the want of rain corn and
cotton have suffered and the
prospect of a crop is poorer
than was estimated few weeks
ago.
Misses Ruby Graham of Cades
and Omie Snowden of Indian,
town have been visiting friends
here recently.
The patrons OF the Cedar
Swamp Graded school have
proved their loyalty to the
Cause of education by some of
them going down into their
pockets and giving money and
furnishing lumber to add another
story to the present building,
which is inadequate in size toac-
commodate the increasing
number of pupils. Messrs Il NJ
Kellahan, J Y McGill and W +
Snowden, the trustees, are MAX
ing every effort to have the con-
tractor do a creditable job and
at the same time complete the
work IN time for the opening
of sthe school term.
The services of Misses Volina
QUITS and Carrie Lander,i who
taught here last year, have
been secured again. Also Miss
Lena Miley of Hampton, who is
4 graduate of Winthrop College
and comes very highly recon-
mended as a teacher OF ex-
perience, has been added to the
faculty for the ensuing term.
Mr. Frank Snowden, who
came home some time ago with
a case of typhoid fever, is con.
yalescent from his malady.
The negro, Edward McFadden,
whose business it is to pilfer
houses, is still at large. He
seems to have a certain terri
tory from Cooper Bros across
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-08-19
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold

A s Nusbaum, Batesville, Indiana,
writes: "Last year l suffered for
three months with summer cold so
distressing that it interfered with my
business. l had many of the symp-
toms of hay overland doctors pre-.
scription did not reach my case, and
l took several medicines which SEEM
ed only to aggravate it. Fortunately
1 insisted upon having Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t quickly cured me. My
wife has since used Foley'S Honey
and Tar with the same success. "
DC Scott.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
OFFERS FOUR MILES OF ROAD
Railway Contractors Agree to Help
Build National Highway.
Money Raised to Erect Bridge
Over StRuntOn River at
AItnvLsta.
special to The washington Herald.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va, July 25.-The Lane
Brothers Company. the railway contrac-
tors who built the town of Altavsta. is
thoroughly interested in the national
highway through this section. and in
order to further the project the company
offers to build four miles Of macadam
road from Altavista 20 the Ward road.
which will connect that road with
Lynchburg.
Money has been raised to build a
bride over the Staunton River at Alta
vista, from where three miles more Of
country road will be built up Rock
Creek, connecting with the old Lynch
burg and Danville pike. thus eliminat-
ing the only bad section Of road between
Lynchburg and Danvine and giving a
fine route from Danville 90 Amherst
Court House,
This would leave less than sixty miles
OF good road 70 be provided between
Lynchburg and Alton. where connection
would be made with the neW highway 70
Staunton, which would bring Lynchburg
in touch with the far-famed Valley pike
The interest in good roads was never
as great here as now. and this will be
quickened by the Lynchburg Automobile
and Good Roads Association.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
WAITING ON RIGHTS OF WAY
Lumber Plant in Russell County
Suspends Operations Temporarily.
Concessions VIII Be Granted in
Few Days, II u Thought,
and Work Resumed.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special % The Washington Herald.
Roanoke. Va. July 25.-The immense
lumber plant under course Of cOnstruc-
tion at Honaker. Russell County. yes
terday suspended operations pending the
settlement Of some rights of way along
the route OF its railroad UP Lewis Creek
IN Buchanan County.
Everything, II Is thought, Will be settled
In few days. when the work will re-
sumo and be pushed 20 completion. This
is one OF the largest lumber plants in the
country. and Will bring millions of dol
lars into the territory in which it oper-
ates.
The company has already built a large
number Of houses on its thirty acres OF
land acquired at Honaker. besides its
large mill building. 200 feet square. and
nearly hve miles OF lumber docks. One
hundred thousand dollars has already
been expended on the mill site alone,
while It viii require millions TO build
the forty miles OF railroad into the coal
and timber belt OF Buchanan County
This company, composed OF timber men.
will not only market the timber from
the $1,000 acres acquired by It. and from
which It expects to cut about $4,000 900
feet, but will construct a standard gauge
railroad over which all the coal will be
handled from the great coal beds OF
Buchanan County. now owned by COM
panies preparing TO develop them, Just
up IN a territory rich in resources here
tofore undeveloped and practically IN
known.
Veins Of coal Of immense thickness ara
said to exist in this wild portion OF
Buchanan County, coal OF the very best
quality both for domestic and steam pur-
poses.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
ROAD TO ENTER COAL FIELDS
Virginian Railway Files Maps of
Proposed Routes.
VIII Build Twenty-eight Miles OF
Track Opening Up Rich Mining
Territory in Raleigh County.

Huntington. w. Va, July 25.-The Vir-
ginian Railway is preparing 10 construct
a .arge number OF feeders IN the coal
fields through which Il passes. Profile
maps for several Of these lines have been
filed with the clerk Of Raleigh County.
and officials OF the road announce that
work will begin at once
The proposed lines have an aggregate
of about twenty-eight miles. all Of which
viii be in Raleigh County. except a part
OF the Devils Fork branch, which will
be partly In Wyoming. These roads and
their approximate lengths are as fol-
lows:
Stone Coal branch. three miles long.
Laurel Fork extension OF stone Coal
branch. three miles long.
Devils Fork branch. six miles long.
Upper Stone Coal branch. two miles
long
Tommy Creek branch. four and three
quarter miles long
Piney Creek extension OF the Winding
Gulf branch. eight miles long.
This line viii leave the Winding Gulf
branch at Pemberton. and will parallel
the Raleigh and Southwestern for al
least two miles. The latter now has two
miles Of road on Piney Creek IN operation
above Pemberton. The Sullivan Coal and
Coke Company has a mine IN operation
az the present terminus Of the Raleigh
and South Western.
The Winding Gulf branch. beginning a.
Mullins and ending at Pemberton. will
have mileage, exclusive Of the proposed
branch lines. % twenty-three miles. This,
taken with the lines nov 20 be built. will
give the Virginian a total OF more than
ffty miles above Mullins, traversIng a
territory every foot OF which IS underlaid
with coal OF an exceptionally fine quality.
The Winding Gulf branch alone is capable
OF making the Virginian a great coal
carrying road
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

John Williams. about thfrty-dve years
old. was arrested about ! o'clock this
morning at the Braddock House by Lieut.
Belts and Policeman Mic olson on sus-
picion Of stealing a quantity Of clothing
from the tailoring establishment OF II. c.
Ryckman Of Manassas, Va. The alleged
theft occurred several days ago. Mr.
Ryckman says the articles stolen were
valued az about S65. The police recovered
the goods. Williams said tonight that
he took the clothing. but added that his
intention In returning here was 10 redeem
the articles and return them 70 their
owner. He also said his reason for TAX
ing them was 20 buy something 70 eat.
William says he is a painter by trade.
When the city council meets on Tues
day night next. the joint committee on
general laws and finance viii report that
they recently held a conference with
Mayor Pan. as directed. concerning The
mayors veto 70 the new set OF health
laws but that the conference amounted
% nil Whether or not the laws will be
passed at this session Is a matter OF con-
lecture. The opinion prevails that the
laws may not be passed for some time 70
come. II they are ever passed IN their
present state. At any rate, Il would re-
Quire a two-thirds vote. or seventeen
votes. 10 pass them. At the same time II
Is expected that health officer and two
physicians 10 the poor will be chosen.
Besides the present health officer. DR.. z.
A German, the names OF Two other ply
sicians have been mentioned in connec-
ton with the office.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
saunders TO Run Again.

Lynchburg. Va, July "a Washington
special 10 the News says that Representa-
tive Z. w. Saunders. Of the Fifth dis
trict. Will be a candidate for renomina-
tion, thus denying the report that the
Fifth districts Representative would re-
tire at the end of his term to make way
for Gov. c. A. Swanson 10 return TO
Congress. Speaking Of the report, Mr.
Saunders said: Il have heard Of this re-
port though l have not seen the paper.
and I am al a loss 10 know how so un-
founded a rumor was put in circulation.
1 have certainly not intimated 10 any one
that I would not be a candidate. and have
no such intention. II Is now, and at all
times has been. my purpose TO offer for
reelection. and I believe that my record
Of work accomplished for the district viii
commend itself 20 my constituents
This announcement Of Mr. Saunders
means that a merry fight is in sight IN
the Fifth district between the forces OF
Saunders and Swanson for the Congress
sional nomination. Both MEN are strong
ana popular. and the fight will likely
overshadow all things political in Vlr-
ginia next year
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

Special TO Tho Washington Herald
Roanoke, Va, July 25-Roanoke pol
itics is in a bad mix-up and the situation
Is becoming more interesting as the date
OF the State and city Democratic prima-
ries, which will be held jointly here,
draws near.
Some months ago. following the local
option election in which the drys were
victorious. but which election was de-
clared null by Judge Staples because OF
irregularity in tho payment OF poll taxes
of voters, a new political organization
was formed under the name Of the Citi-
zens' League. its avowed purpose being
to break up the alleged courthouse ring.
and elect its own ticket at the fall cleo
ton.
The league IS composed OF Democrats.
Republicans. and others. and has been
steadily at work enlistlng new members
Candidates Nominated.
Candidates for the various city offices
to be contested In November have been
nominated by the league. including those
Of COmmonwealth's attorney, city treas
urer, trial justice, two issuing justices.
A few days ago the city Democratic
executive committee decided that nobody
would be allowed to vote in the coming
primary unless the pledge TO support the
nominee or the primary at the general
election Is accepted by the voter No
body can vote for the gubernatorial can
didates unless they agree 10 support the
regular Democratic city ticket in No
vember.
The only contest in the primary for city
office Is that for Commonwealth attor-
ney. the candidates for the nomination
being Everett Perkins. the present in
cumbent and G, r. Williams. No man
can cast his ballot for Mann or Tucker
without pledglng himself 10 support Per
kins or Williams at the general election.
Minter League Candidate.
Horatio F. Minter IS the Citizens
League candidate for Commonwealth's at
to-ncy. The president Of the Citizens
League IS Alderman W. NJ GraybilI. who
was at the last election put In Office by
the Democrats. Robert II. Angel. former
member OF the State legislature, and men
toned as a possible choice OF the State
Republican convention as the Republican
nominee for governor, is one OF the vice
presidents Of the league.
The regular Democrats declare the pri-
mary TO be held August Is a Demo-
cratic primary, pure and simple. and that
none but Democrats who will support the
nominees Of the primary shall be allowed
20 participate.
The Citizens League held public meet
ing last night, al which several citizens
made addresses. The league asserts that
outside speakers will be brought TO town,
and that its campaign will be waged With
vigor. The straightOut Democrats de-
clare the Independents will be overwhelm-
ingly defeated In November The situa-
ton is different from any that has ever
presented itself here, II, indeed. similar
situation has ever existed in the State.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
PLAN COAL DEVELOPMENT.
Winding Gulf Company 10 work Big
Vein I'm West Virginia,

Grafton. w. Va, July 25.-With the
expected completion Of the Virglnian
Railway to its coal lands in Raleigh
County, the Winding Gulf Colliery Com
pany, Of Cincinnati, viii begin active prep
arations within the next thirty days for
the development OF its mines. The prop
erty consists Of $500 acres, situated on
Winding Gulf Creek. and is underlaid
with a vein OF high grade New River
coal measuring from 8 to feet
It is the purpose OF the company, OF
which Justus Collins is president, to
erect a large power plant, tipples, offices.
stores, and houses, and develop its
mines to a capacity OF 10000 tons an
nually.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
THIEVES AT BISHOPS HOME.
Sons Return 10 House and Find
Things Ready 20 Be Taken Away.


Things Ready 20 Be Taken Away.
Special TO The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va. July 25.-Thieves entered
the residence Of the Right Rev. Robert
A. Gibson. Episcopal Bishop Of Virginia.
in Park avenue. several days ago. and
after packing up valuables Of every de-
scription failed to get away with their
plundeT.
Bishop Gibson Is at Orkney Springs
with his family. His two sons are occu-
pying rooms IN the residence But return
home only at night. The thieves evil
dently believed the house TO be unoccu-
pied during the absence Of the bishop
They Grated up their loot, intending 20
move il away in wagons. The bold at
tempt was discovered when the Gibson
boys returned home that night Nothing
had been removed from the premises
The robbers evidently intended TO get
away with the goods, worth several thou
sand dollars, on the following night