The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-07-12
BRIGHTON.


Jacob Reiter, an old and well known
resident of this vicinity, died at his
home Saturday evening, aged 81 years,
/ month and ] day from the effects Of
general breakdown due to his age. Up
to last March he had enjoyed the best
of health and never known sick day
in his life. The funeral was held Tues
day at 1000 O'Clock from st. Francis
Xavier church. Mr.. Reiter was born
in Fleismer, Germany, June s, 1880. AS
young man in company with his par
ents and several sisters and brothers,
he came to America and settled in the
Gown Of Brighton A few years later
they moved over the town line into
the town of Salem where he had CON
tinually resided on the same farm for
sixty EIGHT years. In March, 1859, he
was united in marriage to Mary Seivert
who with two daughters have preceded
him in death. To this union were born
SIX sons and five daughters-the living
are John Of Waukegan, ILL.,; Michael of
| Ellsworth, Mimi; Nicholas of Yakima,
Wash; Peter of the town of Brighton;
Matthias living on the homestead; Char
lev of Camp Lake; Mrs. Maggie Leu
triz of Kenosha; Mrs. Geo. Fonk of
Paris; Miss Susan of Milwaukee. He is
also survived by one sister, Mrs. Kate
Jensen of Kenosha. The bereaved fam
lily have the heartfelt sympathy Of
their many friends in their hour Of
sorrow.
Mr.. Abel gave party for about one
hundred of his friends Tuesday even
ing at Jackley's hall in honor of his
birthday. The evening was spent in
dancing, music being furnished by
King s orchestra Of Union Grove. Ev-
cry one present went home wishing Mr..
Abel many more birthday anniversaries.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rauen and Mr.. and Mrs.
bookings of Kenosha, were Sunday Wis
itors at L. Kitterhagen IS.
Bernard Ehlen and Elmer Verhalen
of Milwaukee were visitors at TIE
Ehlen home over the Fourth
A marriage license was issued 1T Ra-
cine last week for Howard Sheen from
here and Miss Eva Huck of Dover.
Paul Neilus and family of Waukegar.
were renewing old acquaintance here
Sunday after an absence of "a years,
Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Stahl of Kenosha,
spent Sunday with his father who is
sick with poison ivy.
Mrs. LEM of Burlington, came
Thursday for an indefinite visit with
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Hotz.
Frank Seivert of Kenosha, is spend
ing his vacation with his grandmother,
Mrs. Weber.
T. H. Dixon had dinner Saturday
with his sister, Mrs. Scar, at Union
Grove.
Kati, Fox and friend from Milwau-
kee, are spending their vacation at the
former S home.
Mr., and Mrs, r. Molitor entertained
about thirty of their relatives from
Kenosha and Paris at supper Sunday
evening.
George and Anna Corr are enjoying
a visit from their niece from Racine.
Irene and Celia Mcdonald of Chicago.
are spending their vacation under the
parental roof
Mrs, Mar Ziehen of Kenosha, is a
visitor at the John Ziehen home.
j. Meinherr and family were Sunday
visitors at H. Volkering's.
j. Weber autoed to Kenosha Friday.
Brighton played ball with Paris last
Sunday at Brighton. 1t was the first
game this season. The score was
8 to 10 in favor of Brighton.
Mike Hensgen and family of Paris,
Sundayed with Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fox,
the parents of Mrs. Hensgen.
Henry zeihen and Peter Zeihen Of
Kenosha, spent Sunday with their bro
Their, John, who is reported as improv-
ing in health.
John Terry and family entertained
company from Milwaukee, Sunday.