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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-09-22

The Knights Of Columbus will con
fer the first degree on class of sixty
candidates on Thursday evening and
the other two degrees will be conferred
on Sunday afternoon and evening.
Large delegations from lodges in Ra-
cine and Milwaukee are expected to be
present ON both occasions The class
is one of the largest ever initiated by
the Kenosha council
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-09-22
MRS. Il. GIEsERMANN DEAD.
Well Known German Resident Dies al
the Kenosha Hospital Monday.

Mrs. Louisa Giesermann, aged rs
years and the widow of the late Henry
Giesermann, died at the Kenosha Hos
pital on Monday evening after long
illness from cancer. The deceased was
a native of Germany but she had been
a resident of Kenosha for many years
and she was widely known among the
German people of the city. She had
been i'll for many months and her death
was not unexpected.
Mrs. Giesermann is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Nicholas Krause and
Mrs. Clara Schalbe.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-09-22

Arthur Young arrested on Friday
on charges of grand larceny was ar
raigned in the municipal court on Sat
urday afternoon and the hearing of
the case adjourned. Young was re-
leased on ! cash bond of 5000. The
father of tle young man furnished the
bond.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-09-22

1t is not probable that any further
games will be played in the Racine-Ke-
nosha base ball series as the game at
Racine on Sunday proved financial
failure and it is expected that both
teams will disband
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-09-22

County Clerk Russell H. Jones has
certified the result Of the recent pri-
mary election to the Secretary Of State
at Madison.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-09-22

One more team is still lacking for
the organization of the Kenosha Bowl
ing league but it is expected that the
vacancy will be filed before the end
OF the present week.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-09-22

The first foot ball game of the year
will be played in Kenosha on next
Sunday when the Waukegan Centrals
viii meet the second Kenosha team.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
The Initiative and Referendum

1t goes without saying that the
Initiative and Referendum have been
fully tried out by several Republican
and Democratic states and have
proven practicable, efficient and Il
safeguard to the rank and file Of both
parties.
So has the South Bend Watch been
tried and has proven to be master
timepiccc of timcpiccrS. The ord
way Jcwclry Store has them in stock
at the lowest possible price. sell
good goods reasonable Will ii sui
Itantial guarantee, a safeguard to
your interest.
NJ. \. RHODES, Jewrlrr.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
Alexander Ydnt

Is the nominee for sheriff. He was
born In Ohio In 1872 and came TO Otcro
county 10 years ago and engaged In
farming and live stock. BY persistent
efforts and thorough business tact he
has not only accumulated a supply OF
the worlds goods that makes him in
dependent, but he has 2SO acres Of the
finest land In Otero county.
At his palatial home south of Rocky
Ford Alex. Yant Is huppiest with his
family who entertain the respect ana
highest esteem OF the community.
Alex. Yant's career is an open book.
His record is known to practically
every man. woman and child in OterO
county, and to know him Is to admire
him. His word Is his bond, and he
has never been known to shirx duty
or deviate from purpose. Gallant
and courageous, a man whose un-
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
4 Pool in Pool HaHs

w. W. Nashburn Is once more alone
in the pool hall field since purchasing
the lower hall owned by Olmstead s.
Evans. The deal was made early 10
the week and was probably the out
come nf the new ordinance published
last week putting u stop to the sale
dong II flourishing business In the
2per cent beverages and without this
branch OF the business the two places
would not be able to exist. Mr.. Mash.
burn will move next week into his
own building which was formerly the
Cash BaZaar and will have splendid
quarters for an up.to.daLe pool and
billiard hall.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
Humo Hems

Miss Clara Coons made a trip Tn
Rocky Ford last Saturday.
The Numa school has enrolled many
new pupils recently, bringing the
number up to -.
Mrs. w. T.. SLrever was Ia La Junt,l
Saturday attending To matters Of
business and visiting her daughters
who are attending school there. /.
Roy Mundell and Frank Miller de-
parted Monday for the Pacific coast.
They will Investigate lands In Ore.
gOn.
The school board has provided CON
veyance for pupils living beyond walk
Ing distance south and west of the
school. They are appreciated by
those patrons.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04

Many of his summer vacations in
both Illinois and Colorado were spent
in Teachers Training schools, summer
normal schools and college and uni
versity summer schools.
He has been for many years an ac-
tive member of the State Teachers
Association of Colorado; hlsO of the
National Education Association and
OF the Departmental of Superintendence
of the National Education Associa-
tiOn.
This brief sketch shows that Mr..
Bolles is well qualified by education
and experience to fiji the position of
county superintendent of schools in n
most creditable manner to the county
at large, and his many friends in Ord
way hope that he will receive the en-
dorscment and support of the voters
regardless of party.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
SCHOOL NEWS

The Sophomore class was entertain
ed at Halloween party on Monday
night at the home OF Robert Wealth
erwax.
- Lawrence Kaiser is absent from the
school this week.
Joe O'Connell enrolled in the High
School Monday.
Ethel Parrott Is out of school on ac-
count of sickness.
The High School will give a literary
program IN the near future. Date to
be announced later.
Genevieve Mitchell and Alfred Zinn
are absent from End grade on account
Of sickness.
The children Of the 4th grade have
spent many hours making border of
different colored leaves for their
room.
Mrs. Van Hoose and Miss Rce's
room will give Il Thanksgiving pro-
gram the Wednesday before Thanks
giving. All parents are invited.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04

daunted, cool, collected and quick
witted temperament, coupled with an
excellent Judgment of human nature
especially hts him for the position for
which the people Of Otero county in
convention unanimously selected him.
Alex. Yant is popular member of
the Elk's lodge as well as a favorite
among his brother members of Modern
Woodmen. lie is not IA perpetual can
didate, never known to accept an office
within the gift Of the people, nor yet
to entertain a political aspiration. He
is Just the unanimous choice of his
party and will receive their unanimous
undivided support as well as a recog-
milton from the nonpartisanS that will
elect him. He is capable, trustworthy
and II elected will prove a servant of
the people who will perform the duties
Of his office to the satisfaction OF afs
regardless Of corporations, cliques or
rings.
In figuring out your candidates to
fll the positions OF the county, If you
are really looking for the best men to
serve the interests OF the people as a
whole you will ma ke no mistake by
choosing Alexander Yant for Sheriff.
Adv
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04

minded citizen of the county who can
honestly say he has not been a good
official. Speaking OF Mr.. Potter As
Sheriff, "Tirn" O'Leary, special officer
for the Santa Fe, while In the city Il
few days ago. said:
II have worked with many OF the
sherifYs In all parts uf this western
country, and have been In position
to carefully observe the qualities and
capabilities OF these officials, but
have never yet found u sheriff who
gives such universal satisfaction
among all people. regardless Of party.
as does "HeZ" Potter. He seems to
like the business and puts his whole
heart and mind into the work. 1t Is
q real pleasure u work with him"
Mr.. Potter. whose familiar face we
reproduce in this sketch. serves the
county as q whole, while In Office, and
draws no party lines. Many people
do not realize his true worth to the
county's welfare. because he goes
about his business in quiet manner
and mOdestly refrains from making
q great ado. Yet, all the while, Pot
ter has his eyes open and is secretly
carrying on the work OF keeping the
county free from crime, and seeing
that guilty offenders are duly captured
and given their just reward. Mr..
Potter is admired by all for his zeal
BUSINESS, and his reelection will assure
the county Il tried and proved faith
full sheriff for the ensuing gterm.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
Oiney Springs News

Cheer up-thcre is always room at
the bottom.
Anybody can cut prices but it takes
brains to make Il better article.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Cowden went to
Denver Monday for few days visit.
Mr.. o. f. Comstock Is rapidly con.
valescing from his recent attack OF
typhoid fever.
Fred COmstOck spent Saturday and
Sunday at home returning to Pueblo
Sunday afternoon.
Ray and lIilmer johnson and Joe
Summcrhalter spent couple Of days
In Pueblo the last Of the week.
Miss Alice Hancn was week end
visitor ut home returning to Rocky
Ford Sunday.
IIonors are pleasant but "Mazuma'
is necessary. The New Era is 81 30.
Some women get old before they
know it-but not many.
Ira Gilbert expects to start on his
vacation trip the first Of next week.
He expects to return about January
lst.
Mr. and Mrs. S. c. CrcSscy spent
Sunday afternoon here, returning to
to the Ford in their auto in the even
ing.
Well here's hoping that Teddy can
clean New York, with their $j.OOO.-
900 campaign fund, TAmmany and all
Wall street against him.
"Why does the bank have big iron
bars acros, the window?" asked the
little boy. ~"IIush. That is SO the
cashier will get used to them" was
the answer.
The oyster supper given by the
Ladies' Aid last Saturday was sue.
cess in every sense of the word. Oys-
terS, pumpkin pie and cider proved
popular combination.
was driving IL load OF baled hay over
the railroad crossing near the depot
the duubletrees broke without warn
ing aud Fred was hurled with great
force to the ground. breaking one
arm and severely bruising the other
arm and shoulder. DIR. FarriS was at
once called and the arm set and
bruises and spraInS dressed. The acci-
dent was a serious one and might
have been fatal had not Fred pro-
tected his head by throwing his arms
| forward and receiving the force OF the
fall upon them.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
O. J. BAXTER

o. J. Baxter. the candidate for rep
resentati'e on the Democratic ticket.
is man well fitted to represent the
people OF Otero county. He was born
on Il farm in Pennsylvania, came t.
Baca county. Colorado, In 1887, where
he experienced all the hardships ano
privatiOns OF the pioneer. He came
Rocky Ford In 1894. and during hi>
sixteen years residence here has been
identified with the agricultural and
industrial growth OF Otero county,
He has advanced with the country,
He first bought Il small tract in the
suburbs OF Rocky Ford. BY intell-
gent farming aud industry he made il
pay for itself and for the comfortable
improvements he has added, and for
forty acres in the Newdale country
From the proceeds OF this Increased
acreage he had accumulated almo>l
enough for another tract Of land When
t he failure of the State Bank three
years ago wiped out his accumulate
surplus. 1t Is the man who has won
his way, who knows uf the necessitic,
Of the farmer by actual contact with
the work, that should be sent to rep
resent Otero county, the chief weal,h
of which is in its agricultural r,
sources.
Mr.. Baxter has never aspired t"
nor held political office, and the nomi
nation for representative was forced
upon him by his friends because OF hi
eminent fitness for the place. He i
clean and logical thinker, and lon;
experience teaching school has fitted
him for expressing his views in a for
chile, concise manner.
Otcro county can rest assured that
If Mr.. Baxter represents it in the next
Legislature, that there will be no leg
islation passed. detrimental to the
agricultural or irrigation interests %.
the county, without meeting all tho
opposition he can command, and he
will be fully aware Of all that trans
pres
His honesty has never been qucs
TONED. He is broad minded and fear
less in the defense of what he know~
is right. His constituents can attend
to their affairs at home if Mr. BaxtcT
is elected to represent them in tn
next Legislature. knowing that II,
will look after the affairs entrusted I
him.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
+. 8, ROLLES

f. B. Bol!es, the Republican nomi.
nee for County perintendent OF
Schools, is Il native OF Christian coun-
ty, Illinois; was raised on farm OF
that county and at the age Of nine.
teen taught his first country school.
Since that time, with the exception
uf two years. he has continuously been
engaged In public school work.
He resigned the principalship of the
Girard, Illinois. high school, to accept
the principalship of the public schools
Of Rocky Ford in the year 1893.
For sixteen years he worked in the
schools of this city as principal and
suprrintendcnt.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
Special Mssting of tho Town Board

! Pursuant to call OF the mayor, a
special meeting OF the Board OF Trus.
tees OF the town OF Ordway was held
at the town hall on Monday evening.
Oct0ber 81. 1910, for the purpose OF
acting upon the application OF Edgar
Bros. for permit to sell liquor tor
medicinal purposes in accordance with
the provisions Of ordinance number
80, and also for the purpose OF tran.
sacting any other business that might
legally cnme before the board.
The roll was called and responded
to MS follows: Aycs-Mayor Ward and
Trustees Cook, Ilensler, Riley, Some.
land and SteinmctZ; absent, Trustee
Green.
After reading Of the call u m0tinn
gar Bros. u permit TO sell intnx icating
liquors for medicinal purposes. In ac-
cnrdance with the provisions OF 0rdi.
nance M. 81. The aye and nay vote
being called was recorded ms follows:
Ayes-Cook, lIcnSlcr. Riley. Some.
land and SteinmetZ; nays-none; ab-
sent-Green.
A committee consisting OF Trustees
Sonneland, SteinmctZ and Cook. was
appointed for the purpose OF securing
suitable book Tor the use nf Edgar
Bros. to keep IL record OF all intnxica-
ting liquors sold by them as required
by ordinance No, 50
The following bills were read and
allowed:
q W. Fravel. clamps for water
mains. ............ ........... OO
T. II. Foley Lumber Co., lum-
Der. ............. IL w
The Ordwa Band. ! concerts. so 10
Il. II. Holiday, work "a streets. = 90
John Ninyard, work at rcscr.
voir .......... .... .... 3 go
W. Il. Parrett. hauling cinders. 2 10
Z. p. johnson, cash advanced
for statutes aud express. 8 90
The finance committee reported US
having audited the books OF ex-police
magistrate Brenaman. On motion
the report was accepted and placed on
file.
Adjourned ut 1910 p. m. 81
+. r, JOHNSON,
Clerk and Recorder.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
Thursday Afternoon CLUB

The Thursday Afternoon Club met
with Mrs. Jay F. Johnson last week.
The program was In the hands OF
Mrs. VIM. Broadbent and consisted
OF the reading of the address of Mrs.
Hollister, president Of the State Fed
eratiion OF Women's clubs, at the an
nual meeting at Canon City. by Mrs.
j. +. johnson, followed by a discus
sion by the club Of the subjects intro
duced in the address. Mrs. Broad
bent read a very interesting paper on
the Passion Play at Oberammergau.
This was followed by a discussion Of
the subject at hand. Roll call was
answered by giving current events.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
kssting Of Tennis Association

The second meeting OF the 0tero
County Tennis Association met In
Rocky Ford, October 30, for the pur.
p0se OF arranging for the first annual
tournament to be played November
l3, $3.50 q. M, at Ordway. Clorc took
the chair Is temporary chairman In
the absence OF Yeoman. Sugar City,
Rocky Ford, La Junta, Swink and
Ordway we're represented.
On motion duly seconded and car.
rIed. doubles were drawn AS follows:
Swink-A Bye. No. l. Winner OF
No. 2 plays No. l.
S9s%ay SSsss y''y No.s.
kkscky ks 3Suts rS'd No. D. No. R,s. : becomes
On motion duly seconded and car.
ried singles were drawn as follows;
Rocky FOrd-Becomes Bye. |.
swink ~ 5an'a No. ?. Plays No. |.
SlSwny S%sSr CITY No. ,. Becomes a Rye.
Winner Of both singles and doubles
TO receive II pennaut In the colors Of
the home team. Pennant presented
by the Ordway Tennis Club. Meeting
nd journed TO meet on call.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
Alfalfa Dance

In response to 400 Invitations sent
out by the Colorado Alfalfa Milling
company, a large crowd, probably
numbering 300, gathered to dedicate
the large warehouse west OF the mill
on Friday evening Of last week.
Though the weather was not as favor
able as could be wished the merri-
ment was unbounded. Those who in
duiged in dancing were not restricted
as to territory and utilized the great
er part OF tue immense room which
measures 6Ox2Oo feet. The floor is
laid Of two-inch matched flooring and
proved very good for dancing pur-
poses.
The Ordway band furnished music
for the occasion and it was up to the
high standard attained by them
through careful and persistent prac-
ticing. Their equal is seldom found
in towns the size Of Ordway. A rep
resentative of the Star-Journal pho
tographed the crowd with the band
in the foreground.
Many of the guests INDUCED In
games OF various kinds and all par.
took OF the doughnuts and coffee pro
vlded by Superintendent Mast and
wife, before departing for their
homes at late hour declaring the
evening to have beer most pleasant
one.
This new warehouse is erected on
concrete piers and is made Of CORFU
gated iron and wood, $4,000 feet of
lumber, 5000 worth OF iron and 2, 2O(
pounds OF nails were used in its con-
struction.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
Don't Forget

That next Wednesday evening the
Chamber OF Commerce will meet to
take up some important business. A
full attendance IL desired.
A report OF the Pittsburg land show
will be given and matters pertaining
to the Chicago land show discussed.
Members who have not already paid
their dues for the second quarter will
please do 50 ut once.
II. c. TIEDEMANN, Sec.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04

1908 he received the degree of mcdi-
cine from Denver and. Gross College
OF Medicine. For the past year and
half he has practtced his profession at
Swink.
DIR. Savage is deserving young
practitioner and well qualified to I'LL
the position and perform the duties
pertaining to the Office.
He will probably receive the hearty
support OF both parties at the coming
electiOn.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
HARMONY Club

The regular meeting OF the Har-
mony Club was held at the home OF
Mrs. Geurge Beaver On Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. Joe Dannelley and
Mrs. Paul West were voted into the
club and were among the ladies as
sembled to pass a pleasant afternoon.
Mrs. Beaver served delicious and
seasonable refreshments. Mrs. John
Custer will be hostess for the club in
two weeks.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
J. 8. SHERMAN

Due OF the most important Qualifl.
cations for the office Of county com.
missioner Is business capacity and
clerical ability, as 1t carries with IL
c0nsidcrable work of q business ma.
ture. Now 1t Is rumored that there
are several counties 10 Colorado where
the county clerk has to put In from
three to six days after every meeting
OF the board OF county commissioners
correcting the clerical errors and mis-
takes Of the board OF county commits.
slOners. Long experience In business
matters is therefore qualification
that should be given due considera.
tIOn by the voters Of Otero county In
considering the claims OF the various
candidates.
Dir. J. B. Sherman, Republican can.
didate for county commissioner from
the first district, Is Que whose long ex.
periencc 10 business-and his particu-
lar business has been one OF Infinite
detail-makes him particularly well
qualified for the Office OF county com
miss oner. He IL the kind Of business
man who would attend to the business
Of the county fairly and lmpartially,
~ his interests are the interests Of
every citizen Of the county. He is
progressive, but possesses the necessary
Conservatism for q public Official In
charge Of the business OF the county.
Hs has always been Republican, but
dHt Of all he Is good citizen, and
vi 4h him being good Republican and
6ovd citizen are synonomous terms.
Mr.. Sherman was born In Heath
Vile, Northumberland county, Vir-
ginia, August 7. 1859. His father was
killed in the war Of the rebellion and
biz mother died short time there
after. In 1870 Mr.. Sherman came
west with an uncle to Olathe. Kansas.
and was educated 10 the schools Of
that city. In 1881 he came to Colora-
do, locating in Pueblo. where he en-
gagged In the restaurant business. In
1885 he moved to La Junta, and for
lover quarter century has been res
ident OF this city.
Way back 10 the pioneer days he
ltlt:ed up what was known a. the Eur
E,r, an Restaurant and rooming house.
|dLbeing located on the njw. vacant
lots at the corner OF Santa Fe avenue
and West First street, and remained
there until the Sherman block, now
known AS the Masonic Temple. was
completed In 1892. In 1891 he erected
the Union block on Santa Fe avenue
which he now owns jointly with J. w.
Winter. He now owns and operates
the Sherman Hotel, conceded by the
travelling public to be the best equipp-
I'd hotel OF its size In the Arkansas
valley.
During his residence in La Junta
Mr.. Sherman has served three terms
as member of the city council and
one term as member or the school
board. He is man whose business
ability. long residence in Otero county
and familiarity with its growth and
needs, makes him eminently qualified
for the position Of county commi.. u.
-ioner. II you want man who Is well
'Quipped to look after the tlnancia
lffairs OF OterO county during the
next two years you will serve your
nwn interests by voting for }. b. Sher-
nau.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04

The Broadway M. E. church was
crowded at the Blind Boone concert
last evening. The marvellous skill of
the gifted genius attracted many who
had heard him before, as well as hun
dreds of others. The program was
very interesting and was admirably
rendered, and the player responded to
several hearty encores.-Omaha Bee.
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
n. ". pOTTER.

Few men In Otero county who are
not acquainted with "HeZ" Potter.
candidate on the Democratic ticket
for reelection to the office OF sheriff
Mr.. Potter has been iu Office long
enough to know just what to 40 and
when to do II, and there Is not fair
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04
S. n. SAVAGE

S II Savage, NJ. d., the Republican
nominee for coroner OF Otero county,
was born In Blair. Neb.. in 1877. He
came to Otero county In 1893 and In
1893 graduated from the La Junta
high school. His college work was
obtained at Colorado College, and in
The Ordway new era., 1910-11-04

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