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The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

TORREON, April 4. - In the letter offering to surrender himself and his command which Reyes, the Villa com mander sent to General Treyina, the Carranza general, the former deplores the continuance of the present hope less and bloody struggle between the Mexican factions. Trevina replied by saying he was preparing plans which would allow all of the bandits ten days in which to come into Torreon and give up their horses, saddles and arms. Reyes is the recognized chief of all the small bands of outlaws which have been operating in the Laguna and Du- rango districts.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

WASHINGTON, April f. - It is now learned that since Villas fight, on March 27, with the Carranza garrison at Guerrero, he has travelled two hun dred miles over a rough country, as he has been definitely located south of the city of Chihuahua. If Villa made this long march over land where fast travelling is difficult, it is prac- tically certain that the reports of his being wounded in the knee and unable
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05
.YERDUN CENTER IF MANY
 BATTLES

PARIS, April 4. - The official com munique issued by the government this morning reported that the infan- try attacks north of Verdun had stopped again, and that the Germans showed very little activity of any kind last night The French public are beginning to believe that the enormous losses which the Germans have suffered in their attacks has seriously impaired the efficiency of the crown princes army. It was re ported that the Germans were willing to pay for Verdun by losing 100000 men, but the estimates place their losses at least double that amount, and Verdun Is still far from being captured, only one of the outlying forts, and that the most distant. hay ing been taken by the Teutons. The French artillery was very busy dur ing the night keeping up a violent bombardment of the German positions without cessation. The larger French guns were used exclusively. The re- sponse of the enemy's guns was feeble, Sand did no particular damage. The only point where the Germans made an effort to reply to the French guns was near Avoncourt and Malancourt, where a spirited duel was carried on during the whole night The French fire was concentrated east of the Mouse, between Douamont and Vaux, and the Germans here failed to reply except intermittently.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

AMSTERDAM, April 4. - Discuss ing the mysterious military movements of the Holland troops, the former war minister, CoItOn Sedhen, said that while he did not expect that England would attempt to land troops on the Dutch coast for the purpose of invad- ing Germany, that he feared that Ger many might expect England to take such action, and in her efforts to pre- vent it might possibly violate Hol- lands neutrality, and Holland was simply taking steps to preserve her neutral status inviolate. The eX-min-
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05
HOLLAND PREPARING FOR WAR

on the German border. While the report is not official, it is receiving wide credit, as repeated rumors of an increasing tension between Holland and Germany have been alarmingly frequent of late, and particularly so since the Dutch steamer Tubantia the largest and newest steamer flying the Holland flag, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine without warn ing. Holland officially denied yester- day that there was any danger of a break with any of the European powers, but the rumors have not died,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05
ENGLAND FEELS WAR GOOD FUR
 ANOTHER YEAR

LONDON, April 4. - When Chan cellor of the Exchequer Reginald Nc Kenna, presented the budget to the House of Commons today he told the members that the estimates were fig ured on the basis of the present Flu ropean war continuing throughout the whole financial year, for which the appropriations were asked.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05
BECAME VIOLENTLY INSANE ON
 WAY TO STATES.

While south bound from COrdova on the last trip of the steamer Alaska Viola Allen became violently insane After a brief consultation with Gov ernor Strong, who was aboard it was decided that the unfortunate should be taken off at Ketchikan, and under the advice of Dr. Storey, the U. S. de putty marshal took charge of her The officials of the boat feared that she might jump overheard.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05
2OO ARE KILLED POWDER MILL
 EXPLOSION

LONDON, April 1. - It was official ly announced by the war office today that an accidental explosion had oc- cured at a powder factory in Kent wrecking the plant and causing the death and injury of about two hun dred workmen. The exact location of the powder factory was not given in the official bulletin, nor were de- tails mentioned as to the percentage of dead in the total number of casu- alties.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05
VA ATSON LEAVES SEATTLE FUR
 CORDOvA

SEATTLE, April 4. The steamer Admiral Watson sailed from Seattle for southwestern Alaska last night, Her passengers for Cordova are; Ben Kittle, Fred Peck, Elmer Swanson, w. Rogers, l.. Hess, J. Sater, Mrs P. De. Graff, Joe Kohivar, Walter F. Calf ney, K. Linlayson, George w Root, c. Quinton. and three steerage: For Katalla. Jack Hubschmidt, l.. Nor man, Ed. Herman and c. Quinton.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05
FOURTH NIGHTLY ATTACK BY 
 zEPPEL|NS

LONDON, April 4. Another Zep, pelin raid on England was announced 10 have occurred last night, making one each night for the past four days The machines yesterday dropped their bombs in the Yarmouth district, and he government reports that no dam age was done, and that nobody was
 ither injured or killed by the explo, sives.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

ZURICH, Switzerland April 4. - Fodder tickets for horses, on the lines of the bread ticket system, are about to be issued in Vienna. For stables with more than twenty horses fodder will be supplied from municipal store houses. Owners of smaller numbers can get it from the dealers upon the production of the tickets.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

BERLIN, April 4. - The war office official bulletin today states that the Germans north of Verdun last night stormed and captured strong French positions southwest of Douamont, and in the Caillette woods, northeast of Verdun. The Germans prepared the way for the attack by an artillery bombardment, followed by the infan- try. The French were driven out of the trenches and some machine guns and many prisoners taken.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

Walter Gaffney is returning to Cor dova on the steamer Watson to again take charge of the clothing depart ment of the Blum, O'Neill & Go. s store. He will succeed George w. Fawcett, who returns to Valdez to re sume his old position with s. Blum X Co.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

Miss Thelma Moe arrived on yes terday's train from Fairbanks, where she spent two months with her father, John Moe. She will leave on the next steamer for her home in Minnesota.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

TORREON, April 1. - The Carran- ga governor of this city announced officially today that he had received authentic news to the effect that Gen eral Canuto Reyes, commander of the Villa forces in this locality, had of fered to surrender. Reyes sent let ter to General Trevino, the Carranza
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05
NEW PLUMBING SHOP HAS BEEN
 OPENED UP.

The Blum, O'Neill Co. have opened an up to date plumbing shop in the avenue. It is in charge of T. A. Smith, who is better known as Hard Work ing" Smith. and he is prepared to do all kinds of work in his line of busi- ness.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

THE HAGUE, March 3. - The gov. ernment officials stated authoritative ly today that the current rumors that Holland was on the verge of severing diplomatic relations with a certain European power, were without foun- dalton. The afternoon papers state that all apprehensions concerning any impending embodiment with Germany over the sinking of the Dutch steam. CT Tubantia are groundless.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

A. c. O'Neil came in from Miles Glacier yesterday. and reports that he is making good progress in the con struction of the new ice breaker at that point.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

D. w. Walker, of Mckinley Lake, is spending a couple of days in town, and says he will be able to accommo- date all desiring to visit his inn dur ing the coming summer.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

of strengthening the Dutch forces in consequence of the reported rumors of an English invasion, and in order to prevent German from violating the territorial integrity of the country by showing that Holland was prepared to prevent any invasion whatsoever.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05
VILLA LEADER TO SURRENDER

SAN ANTONIO, April 4. - It was officially admitted today that General Villa had fled far beyond the Ameri- can expeditionary force under General Pershing, and that he was now oper- ating south of Chihuahua city.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

Young woman, stranger in town, would like to meet Letish family. Ad- dress Miss Latuette Veintule General Delivery, Cordova.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

Grover Frame, who conducts an auto stage line from Chitina to Fair banks, came to town on yesterday's s train. He reports the trail as break ing up.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

Oscar Fish came down from Chitina on yesterdays train and will go to the Republican territorial convention as delegate from his home town.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

commander, offering to give up the fight and deliver himself and his men with all their guns and ammunition, if they were given amnesty.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

The Society of Church Workers will meet at the home of Mrs. Hedges, on Wednesday, April 5, at D. m. Eliza beth ]. Hedges, Secretary.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

ZURICH, April 4. It is reported here on good authority that Holland has closed the German frontier, and all the available Dutch troops have
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

SAN ANTONIO, April 1. - General Funston has now sent into Mexico all the troops at his command, which are available at this time. If the news reported today about Villa having swung southwards toward Chihuahua city is true, it means that the Ameri- can troops must swing their line of communication sharply to the east and then move an indefinite distance southward. A railroad to the scene of hostilities offers the only satisfac- tory solution for decent lines of com munication.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

The steamer Alameda left Juneau at II o'clock yesterday morning, and is due in Cordova about Friday noon.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

Mrs. P, L. sDeGraff is returning to Cordova on&the Watson to visit her daughter, Miss Ruby DeGraff.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

rather having grown in strength and persistency.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05
CITY ELECTION PASSES OFF
 QUIETLY

The city election passed off very ! quietly yesterday, and as the Peoples ticket was unopposed, there was little interest taken, and only 12S votes were polled. The polls opened at s o'clock in the morning and closed at ' D. m., the election officers being c. NJ. Rosswog, F. w. Marshal and J. E. Norton, judges; l.. B. Better and E. w. Exum, clerks.
 Were it not for the fact that few friends of some of the candidates wanted to see their favorite poll the largest vote stranger would not have known that an election was being held in Cordova. Out of 128 ballots cast, 72 were voted straight 54 split, and ? not counted on account of being spoiled.
 The highest vote was boiled by Ed gar J. Davis, and under the custom he will be the next mayor. Henry A. Slater was a close second, and Bart ley Howard and E. A. Hegg were tied for third place. The vote was as fol lows:
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

Wanted - Day work by woman. Phone11.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

For president of the school board Nathaniel Greene received 123 out of the 124 votes cast.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-05

to ride a horse or walk are untrue.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Peterson, v. s.
Gull and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
and Miss Orvis, were some of the Sa-
lem people that drove to Wilmot, to
the supper and sale Saturday after
noon.
Word was received here early this
morning that Mrs. Chas. Parker had
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
G. Dunford.
Miss Fannie Bruel returned to Wau-
kesha on Sunday evening after brief
visit with the home folks.
VIM. Button and A. G. Pacey were
attending to business in Kenosha on
Monday.
Mrs. Ray Ferry of Zion City, return
ed to her home Tuesday after weeks
visit with the home folks.
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WILMOT.

Fred FL. Sherman had business in
Kenosha on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Allen departed for
their home in Shennington on Tuesday.
Mrs. Rice returned to her home at
Richmond, the middle of the week, af.
ter a three weeks visit with her
brother here.
Mrs. VIM. Hanke drove to Antioch
Tuesday with number Of ladies for
sleigh ride.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Wright of Wood
stock, were entertained at the paren-
tai home over Sunday.
Oscar Pacey of Randall, while caring
for his stock Tuesday, fell and dis
located three of his ribs.
Ada Dean came in with the mail
hack Friday evening to visit the home
folks.
Mrs. Winn Peterson Of Burlington,
spent the last of the week with her
mother, who is still rather poorly.
The sale and supper at the NJ. W.
hall, was largely attended and neat
sum was realized to be added to the
treasury.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Booth of Trevor,
were seen in Wilmot on Saturday.
Mrs. 0. E. Lewis is spending a few
days with friends in Milwaukee.
Chas. Dean of Silverlake, came to
see the home folks the last of the week.
Miss Shales arrived home Saturday
evening after spending the week with
the family Of her sister at Richmond,
Illinois.
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w. R. c. ENTERTAINs 200.
In Spite of Bad Night Large Number
Attend Dinner and Patriotic Pro
gram in Moose Hall.


Over 200 guests partook of the hos
pitaitys of the Woman IS Relief corps
and Daughters of the Grand Army
Tuesday night when a supper and patri-
otic program was given in observance
of George Washington $ birthday AT
ter the dinner speaking, music and a
flag drill filed the evening.
The most enthusiastically received of
all the numbers was the delightful flag
drill by thirty-two of the Durkee school
children, all under eleven years of age,
with the principal of the school, E. E.
Better, giving the commands. Time
after time as their evolutions contin-
ued, the audience broke into unrestrain-
ed applause. The children went through
q combination military, gymnastic and
aesthetic drill.
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(Too late for last week.

Mrs. William Hanke spent few days
at Frank Hanke Is in Randall last week.
Ben Elers and wife Of New Munster
spent Wednesday at Joe Lambert IS.
Mae Crane visited friends at Antioch
Friday.
About fifteen friends of Hugo Rosen-
hauer rendered him a surprise party
Sunday afternoon
Alma Busse Of Slade Corners visited
with Elsie Steffen Sunday afternoon.
Joe Lambert and family visited at
Ben Leach s, at Wheatland, Sunday
evening.
Vic zahn of Burlington visited at U.
S. Fay's Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Younk and daughter, Olga,
visited at Mrs. Charles Fosdick IS last
week
Gust Ziebell spent Monday afternoon
at William Koehler s, at Brighton.
Mrs. Weinborn of Burlington spent
last week with her sister, Mrs. Fosdick.
School District No. of Wheatland
will give play, cred Acre Farm, -
at the schoolhouse February %. Ad-
mission will be twenty-five cents for
adults and fifteen cents for children.
Walter Crane and son, Orrin, of Silver
Lake, spent Wednesday at B. w.
Cranes.
Herman Vogel and wife are the hap.
py parents of baby girl born February
7, 1916.
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WooDWoRTH.

Miss Bernice Lowe of Pleasant
Prairie, spent Monday night with
Miss Edith Gray.
Miss Dora Carver, who was called to
New York several weeks ago by the
death of friend, returned to the home
of her nephew, George Shepard, last
Tuesday.
S. E. Upson is having acetylene
lights installed in his house and barn.
Mrs. Thomas McKenna is in Wauke-
gan visiting friend, who is sick.
Miss Mildred Myrick of Kenosha, is
the guest Of Miss Helen Fowler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crowley of Antioch,
visited Mrs. G. Il. Marsh the past week.
A few of the young people from this
neighborhood, attended the party at
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Holloway's last
Wednesday night, given in honor of
John Holloway and bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Stanley of Ke-
nosha, spent Sunday at the home of
S. E. Epson.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shepard are
moving into their new home.
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

There was large attendance at the
Wesley dinner on Tuesday. A general
good time was had by all present.
A baby was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. Bieber on Tuesday night.
The teachers and pupils enjoyed a
vacation on Monday and Tuesday this
week. The teachers took Monday for
visiting other schools.
The Royal Neighbor meeting of the
twenty-second was postponed to Feb.
goth and will be held at the home of
Mrs. j. P. Torrey on that date. Mrs.
Runge and Mrs. Campbell will assist
Mrs. Torrey as hostesses.
Mrs. A. Halle has been called to
Antioch on account of the death of her
aunt, Mrs. Riley Jones, who died early
Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Ernestine Fredson is i'll with
the grippe.
Clark Hunt is having new acetylene
gas machine installed in place of the
old one.
Thompson and Haag have their new
garage building enclosed and will soon
have it completed.
Mrs. F. D. Barter is confined to the
house with a severe attack of tonsilitis.
Mrs. H. f. Hockney of Milwaukee,
spent the past week at the home of her
brother. Arthur Halle.
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NEWS OF
KENOSHA COUNTY
WHEATLAND.

Mrs. Able and son, Harold, of Tenn
plen, Wis, are visiting at Mrs. Kate
Reihl's
Mrs. Frank Kaddatz and daughter,
Mildred, of Lyons, visited at Frank
Schmidt Friday.
Mae Crane had dental work done at
Antioch Friday.
Mrs Frank Refill and son, Earl, Wis
tied at Mrs. Carl March's Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Mrs Gust Tesch Mrs. Chas. Schwandt
and Mrs. Reinhold @tt visited at Frank
Arnold's in Randall TErsslsS.
Elsie Steffen attended party az
Frees in Bloomfield Sunday.
Mrs. Oscar Schaal died at her home
Monday morning after long illness.
Her funeral was held Wednesday at one
CLOCK at the home and two O'Clock at
the church at SHADES Corners.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Miller of High
street visited at VIM. Ziebell's Sunday.
Joe Lambert and family visited
Adolph Voss at Wheatland Sunday
evening.
Ruby Fay visited at Burlington Sat
urday.
Ethel Dyson is staying in Burlington
this week.
Chauncy Brainard Of Burlington
called to see Lyman Fay Thursday.
Frances ziebell visited at Burlington
Thursday.
The young people of district No. 2,
Wheatland, will give play, cred
Acre Farm" February 25, at the school
house, Adults twenty cents and
children fifteen cents.
Marcella Neumann has scarlet fever
and under care of DR.. Fulton.
Mrs. Northway and children of High
street visited at B. w. Cranes Sunday
Charles Hanke went to Racine Friday
TO see his brother, William.
Mr.. Northway was caller at Homer
Hartnell's at Brighton Sunday.
Adela Schmidt went to see Esther
Neumann Sunday at SHADES Corners
who is very sick
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w. M. Koen Of GAINESVILLE, spent
Tuesday afternoon in Kenosha.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Badresian,
265 Exchange street, daughter, Tues
day.
Judge George w. Taylor and Joseph
N. Funck spent Tuesday afternoon in
Chicago.
Miss Mabel Sackrider is spending the
week in Beloit with her aunt, Mrs. J..
G. Murray.
w. F. Saunders OF Milwaukee, tran
sacted business in Kenosha on Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs. George w. Greiner, 745 Durkee
avenue, will be hostess to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Vosburgh of Milwaukee, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday next.
Nicholas Rice, one of the oldest
residents of the city, is critically i'll
at his home on Sheridan road. Rela-
tives fear that he can survive but a
short time.
The funeral Of the late Judge James
P. English, formerly of Kenosha, was
held at Omaha, Neb., this morning. The
remains were laid at rest in the GENE
terry at Omaha.
Vincent Passekiewicz, was arraigned
in the municipal court this morning on
charges against public morals. He
paid fine of five dollars and the
costs of the action.
Green Bay has joined the list of
progressive cities in the nation by
adopting the commission form or gov
eminent. The commission form won by
more than 800 majority in special
election held on Monday.
J. w. Beall of Lima, Ohio, chief of
tpolice of that city, is on his way to
Kenosha armed with requisition papers
for the arrest Of Edward Furey, who is
held in jail here. The man is wanted
at Lima to answer charges of assault
with intent to do great bodily harm.
The remains of the late Mrs. Mar
garet McHale, who died in Waupaca
on Monday, were brought to Kenosha
this afternoon and taken to the Hansen
| Chapel. The remains will be buried at
the family plot in st. James cemetery
on Thursday afternoon.
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Miss Eva Huck and pupils of Dis
trict No. 5 viii give box social at
the town hall, Friday night, Feb. 25th.
A fine program is being prepared.
Miss Olive Sheen spent the past
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Sheen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Terkel Peterson and
son Arnold, gave party to a large
crowd of friends and neighbors last
Tuesday evening at their home. Dane
ing was the pastime of the evening,
after which dainty refreshments were
served.
Thelma, Margaret and William
Sheen spent Saturday afternoon with
Alice and Grace Sumpter.
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SALEM.

Mrs. Mary Schlax Brittz Of Mime
sofa, is visiting her brother, John
Schlax and family.
The newly married couple at Otto
Kaphengst were given special atten-
tion when they were charivaried twice
in one evening following their wedding
day.
The Euterpeans, the ladies who gave
the third number of the Lyceum Course
were artists in their line of work. All
were pleased with their entertainment.
Miss Stella Rhodes returned from
Beloit Saturday sick from a cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Beerd and baby
Of Milwaukee, came Saturday to visit
their relatives the Buttons.
Robert Grouzo was called to Milwau-
kee on Monday by the serious illness
of his sister, who is there attending
school.
Miss Katie Beimer will return to
Juneau to open her millinery store
this week.
*Dr. Charles Loescher Of Chicago,
spent Sunday In Salem.
Miss Sarah Cook, oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Cook and An
drew Fenima, will be married Thurs
day, Feb. Oath by Rev. G. R. Lawrence.
After a short wedding trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Fenima will be at home on their
farm known as the William Mutter
place They have the best wishes of
many friends for their happiness.
Mrs. Ray Frost Of Waterford, spent
the last Of the week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gull.
Mrs. Emily Smith of Somers, visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Wat
kins, last week. Mr.. Watkins is still
in very poor health.
Ward Bloss, who had bad spell on
Sunday morning, is improving. Mr..
Bloss has suffered from heart trouble
for some time.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-02-24

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If your neckwear, your gloves,
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