The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-02-01
NEWS OF
KENOSHA COUNTY
soMERs.

secretary, Mrs. Louis Wilcox; treasurer,
Mrs. George P. Leet.
Somers Produce company sold cab
bage at 1926 per ton during the week
Hiram Bowers is visiting among rela-
tives at Sylvania this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris. A. Jensen and
son have returned home from visit
with Dr. and Mrs. James Thorn OF North
Bend Neb., and also with Mr.. Clarence
Yule Of Creston, Iowa.
Mrs. Ozanne visited at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. George W. McAdams, Ra-
cine, during the week.
Mrs. Herman j. Boelter is visiting
with her sister in Milwaukee. il
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lyle cele-
brated in honor Of their golden wedding
at their home in the village of Somers
Saturday, January 20.
On January 10, just at the close OF
the Civil War Miss Amanda McHuron,
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. d. L..
McHuron, of Mt Pleasant, and Henry
Iytle, son Of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Adams and Marie Lyle Of Spring Valley
were united in marriage.
The bride of fifty years ago was born
in New York state SO years ago and
came with her parents to Racine county
when young woman. The groom was
bern at Spring Prairie 70 years ago.
After their marriage they resided in
Mount Pleasant and Yorkville, Racine
county, for several years, and came to
Somers in 1885, where they lived on
farm until about 25 years ago when
Mr.. Lyle engaged in the hardware and
feed business at the village.
Henry Lytle enlisted August IL
1862, in the Twenty-second Wisconsin
infantry and served to the close OF
the war as corporal of his regiment.
Mr.. Lyle has been and is honored by
his fellow men with positions of trust
For some years he has held the treas
urership of the Somers Mutual Fire In,
surance company, for many years oftlcl-
ated as highest officer in the Woodman
lodge Of Somers. He is trustee OF
lakewood Cemetery association. Held
the office of town treasurer of Mt
Pleasant for three consecutive terms
Town treasurer of Yorkville for one
term He is also director of the Cor
liss bank.
Eight children have been born to Mr..
and Mrs. Lytle, six of them are living:
George, Of Green Bay; William and
Clarence, of Montana; Mrs. John Haigh,
Adams and Miss Mamie of Somers.
Nellie. their eldest, died in infancy, and
Edith several years ago at the age OF
10 years. They also have seven grand
children.
Among the guests on this occasion
were: Mr.. and Mrs Austin McHuron
of Racine Mr.. and Mrs. John Haigh
and family of Somers.
The greater part of their life has been
lived in Racine and Kenosha counties
where they have witnessed the growth
and development and have contributed
their efforts to the advancement and
the improvements that have led up with
rapid progression to the present time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lytle were the recipients
of several valuable gifts, and host of
friends extended congratulations and
wishes for years Of happiness to come.
J. William Miller transacted business
IN Racine on Thursday.
Mrs. A. Bach of Corliss spent Thurs
day afternoon in Somers.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ A. Rasmussen were
Milwaukee visitors on Tuesday.
James E. Spencer spent Tuesday in
Racine.
Fred w. Leet spent Tuesday in Mil
waukee.
Harry R. Dixon is ill at his home west
of the village.
James H. Bullamore is under the care
If physician
John Punk transacted business in
Union Grove on Tuesday.
John Khnkhammer has purchased an
automobile.
Mrs. P. M. Anderson assisted by
Mesdames Jacob j. Barrows and
Arthur BONN entertained the Royal
Neighbors on Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. George P. Leet and child are
visiting friends in Milwaukee.
William Thompson has returned
from the Light Soil and Marsh Land
Institute held in the vicinity of
Lacrosse.
Hiram Bowers is spending a few
DAYS with friends in Milwaukee.
John Yunk has contracted for ma
terial for new barn which he will
build in the spring. The barn is to
be 42x62.