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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-23
Letters to the Editor

present instance / would feel false
TO my mission towards those whom it
is my high duty and honorable
privilege to protect in name no less
than in person And so ] am proud
TO stand up alongside of Major Douw
and claim to be sufficiently red-blood-
ed to resent both the manner in which
the alleged Objectionable conditions
are reported to have been character
lied and discussed in the meeting of
the Executive Committee and Ad-
yisory Board of the Anne Arundel
Council of Defense, and the distorted
sensational form in which the subject
was presented to the reading public
in the columns of The Evening
Capital.
Respectfully,
RAYMOND STONE.
Annapolis, Md
February 21, 1918.
p. S.-Since writing the foregoing
have been informed that the nature of
the published article instigated the
Department of Justice of the Federal
Government to send an agent to An
napolis to probe into the matter.
Think of it, The kindly hospitality
of our women made the subject of in
vestigation by a Federal vice-hunting
sleuth! R. S.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-23

II would appear that there is a
strong desire on the part of young
Americans to select the most danger
Gus branches of service in our mill
tary activities. Thousands Of our
brightest and strongest young men
have indicated their preference for the
air service and have entered with en-
thusiasm into the scheme of training
that will ft them for action at the bat
tie front The machine gun branch,
another extra hazardous service in the
army, is also attracting many of our
Young men.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-23
ORDER NISL

In the Matter of the sale OF the Mortgaged
Real Estate of Frederick w. Ham
bruch and Wife.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-23


idle rich is that so many Of them went
to France and entered the war before
Uncle Sam got in.
Miss Leone Hope. of Chicago Uni
versity, announces that bow-legged
girls aren't so but only made to look
SO by high heels. You see, Chicago
girls heels begin high up.
The way is still open for Congress
TO attend TO its own business" of leg
islation.
Take the birthdays, Garfield days
and meatless days out of February
and there isn't much left.
The rechristening of German meas
les in camp as Liberty Measles" is
proof that the National Army fights
with a sense of humor.
Germany boasts OF being the male"
among the nations, but Hen Peck does
not see what that has to do with the
right to rule.
IL is presumed that Stefanssen will
take one look at Garfield's order and
prepare Immediately for a return 20
the polar regions.
Why Is ths battle against Mr.. VIII
son like the Ark? Because Il Is pitch
ed within and without
The London Times reports that
America feels profound uneasiness in
respect TO Irish affairs" IL must
mean the potato situation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-23
ORDER NISI.

Emily r.. Calhoun, ct al, versus Hattie
SembIy, ct al.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-23

one difficulty about modelling the
idle rich is that so many Of them went
to France and entered the war before
Uncle Sam got in.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
CONVENTION IN MILWAUKEE.
Wisconsin Music Clubs to open Annual
Convention at Hotel Pfister on
Tuesday Afternoon.

The annual convention of the Wis
consin Federation of Music Clubs will
be held in Milwaukee tomorrow, Wed
nesday and Thursday. The follow
ing is the program:
Tuesday, May IA, Headquarters,
Hotel Pfster; 900 a. m.--Meeting OF
executive board; 1000 a. m, auto ride
to Milwaukee Country Club; 800 p
M, The Athenaeum, musicale and re.
ception; S:15 p. M, Werrenrath con
cert, Pabst Theatre.
Wednesday, May Is, Red Room, Ho-
tel Pfster-9:00 a. M, reports of
officers, chairman and presidents Of
Federated Clubs; 200 p. NJ. musi-
cal program by state representatives
8:15 p. M, concert, Milwaukee Art
Institute.
Thursday May Is, Hotel Pfster, Club
Room--9:00 a. M, Address by D. w.
Miessner, musical director, Normal
school, Milwaukee; 1890, luncheon,
Hotel Pfster, Fern Room; 2:30 p. NJ,
recital, st. James church; organist, DR..
Charles III. Mills, director University
School of Music, Madison; contralto,
Mrs. Geo. R. Virmond; tenor Frederick
Carberry.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
UNDERWRITERS MEET.
Banquet and Speeches at the haywood
j. r. Melee Makes a
Great Speech.

The Racine-Kenosha Underwriters
met in the club room of the haywood
on Saturday noon for a luncheon and
business meeting. They were equal to
the occasion. The walters took out
empty plates and cups, Hooverized to
the last crumb and drop of nourish-
ment. AS the blue smoke of Havanas
and other kinds rose about the room,
President w. f. McCaughey of Racine,
arose and read telegram pertinent to
the occasion. He called on different
ones to express themselves. The more
unprepared the persons were the more
tn Underwriters enjoyed it.
Mr.. Hoppe Of Racine reported pro-
gress; Jim Bailey was Jim Bailey; w.
J. Tanning spoke words of welcome.
The secretary read the roll-call and all
arose and showed themselves and
called out "present' in tones that
showed they were insureable.
The other officers are: E. N. Rice,
vice president; w. K. Kisson, secre-
tary; M. M. Gales, treasurer. Beside
the gentlemen from Racine there were
present about fifteen Kenosha Under
writer's, including w. J. Tanning, FL.
G. Whitbeck, j. F. Ritter, N. P. Beck,
G. w. Hudson, J. w. Minderman, E.
J. Smith, P. E. Woodbury. and Gregory
Sullivan. The following became mem
bers: Leo F1asch, M. G. O'Neill, Fred
Stemm, James Bailey, Arthur Schmitz,
G. H. Pfennig and E. Lindstrand
President McCaughey then introduc-
ed the principal speaker, John r. Nc
Fee of Chicago. He stated that Mr..
McFee had. twice won the California
Cup against all competitors in the
United States in an essay contest held
by the National Life Insurance Asso-
citation. Mr. Melee then delivered a
forceful and earnest address on the
subject Of "Insurance Ethics.o elm
businesses" he said. "We render a
service, we help provide for a person. s
loved ones not simply now but after
the person IS death also."
He urged those present to follow the
highest code of ethics in carrying on
their business. The address was re-
ceived with around after round of APP
plause and words of appreciation were
heard on all sides as the meeting ad-
journde to meet in Racine in June.
journed to meet in Racine in June
session. M. J. Cleary, insurance com
missioner of Wisconsin, will be the
speaker.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
FRANCIS M. MAYER OFF TO WAR
Well Known Kenoshar Leaves This
Afternoon for Fort Leavenworth
to Join the Signal Corps,

There were cheers and tears up at
the Northwestern station this afternoon
when party of the friends Of Francis
M. Mayer gathered to say "Good Bye
and Good Luck" when he left for Fort
Leavenworth, Kas., to join the signal
corps of the United States army. He
Is enlisted as a member of the radio
corps and will be trained to have
charge of some of Uncle Sans wireless
stations. Mr. Mayer has been proD1i-
nent among the younger men of Ke-
nosha. He was graduated with honors
from the Kenosha high school and later
completed his education at Marquette
University where he specialized in radio
work. He has made several attempts to
get into the army and was finally ac-
cepted for the radio corps of the signal
service.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
CELEBRATED ARTIST HERE.
Kenoslans Will Have Opportunity Of
Hearing Povl Bjornskjold of the
Copenhagen Opera Company.

Kenosha will have a rare treat on
Tuesday evening, when Pov1 Biornsk-
jold, a member Of the Copenhagen
Opera Company, will offer a program
under the auspices of the Danish Broth
erhood at the Danish Brotherhood Hall.
Mr.. Bjornskjold, who will arrive in
Kenosha, May 14th, en- tour of the
United States, came to this country as
a sailor, eighteen years ago. He owes
his musical career to the American
wife of Count Hegemar Won Linden
krone, Danish ambassador to Berlin,
who heard him singing on the deck Of
a steamer at Copenhagen. The Count
arranged for his musical education and
took him to Germany. Bjornskjold
sang in Dusseldorf and other Ger
man cities in 1915 and 1916. When he
endeavored to leave Germany every
obstacle was placed in his way but
eventually he was able to get his pass
port and leave the country.
He is now touring the county in con
cert and will also be heard this week
in Chicago.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
FIFTY YEARS MARRIED.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. F. Kruger of Berry
vile Celebrate Their Golden
Wedding Anniversary Today.

A notable event took place in the his
tory of the village of Berryville this
afternoon when Mr.. and Mrs. G. f.
Kruger, prominent residents of that
section, celebrated the fftieth ami
versary of their marriage. The event
was made most interesting by a gath
ering of members of the Kruger
family and many people from both
Kenosha and Racine counties called
during the afternoon to extend their
hearty congratulations to the bride
and groom of fifty years ago. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kreuger have lived in the Berry
vile neighborhood for many years and
are widely known through Racine and
Kenosha counties, Both are in excel
lent health and they are looking for
ward to the celebration of many other
anniversaries of their marriage.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
MANY SIR KNIGHTS ATTEND
Sixty Members Of Kenosha Command
'ery Make Trip by Automobile Grand
Recorder w. w. Perry, Milwaukee,
Principal Speaker at Gathering.

Members Of Kenosha Commandery
No. 80 had part in one Of the most
notable Masonic gatherings in the his
tory of this section of Wisconsin on
Sunday when they braved the stormy
weather and motored to Burlington to
take part in an observance of Ascen-
sion Day held under the direction of
the Delavan Commandery.
More than sixty members of the Ke-
nosha Commandery made the trip and
took part in notable parade of the
Sir knights and in the solemn services
at the Burlington Opera House which
followed the parade. More than six
hundred Sir Knights representing vari-
GUS Communicates in this section of
Wisconsin, were in attendance. The
Milwaukee Communicates sent dele
cation of more than three hundred Sir
Knights who made the trip to Burling-
ton on a special train. Delavan sent a
delegation 'of fifty, Waukesha and Ra-
cine delegates Of seventy-fve each.
The parade was led by the knights
Templar band of Burlington and the
large representation of the Sir Knights
more than half regiment-in full
uniform braved stormy weather to give
the city of Burlington it's most enjoy
able Masonic pageant.
At the opera house the services were
in charge Of Eminent Sir Knight w.
WCPerry of Milwaukee, Grand Record
.er of the Wisconsin Commandery.
The music for the observance of the
notable date in the Knight Tennplar
calendar, was furnished by the knights
Templar quartette made up Of members
of the Milwaukee Communicates.
Tn his address to the members of the
communicates, Grand Recorder Perry
spoke of the work of the commandery.
He held that the present time was a
call for especial service from men who
were enlisted under the noble principles
of the commandery and that it was
their duty to be leaders, not only in
their great order, but leaders of men
who placed country and home before
everything else in the world.
Followifg the formal anniversary
observance there was an informal re-
union Of the members of the various
communicates and an hour was spent
visiting places of interest in Burlington.
The members of the Kenosha com
mandery returned home late in the
afternoon.
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j. B. YOUNG REMEMBERED.
Well Known Employee of the Black
Cat Textiles Company Present
ed With Watch Chain.

John B. Young, who has recently
given up his position in the mating
department. of the Black Cat Textiles
Company, was on Saturday morning
presented with beautiful watch chain
and a M. W. A. fob by the employees
Of the mating department. Mr.. Young
has been in the employ of the company
for twenty years and had always a
kind word for each one. Mr.. Young
spoke feelingly in acknowledgment of
the gift. The event took place in the
mating room of the Black Cat Co.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
QUIETLY MARRIED.

Miss Lillian J. Freeman of Kenosha,
and William M. Turner, Jr., of Elgin,
H., were quietly married IN the pres
enee of a number of invited guests, ON
Saturday evening by Rev. Fl. K. Geb-
hart, D. D., at the home of the bride s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Freeman,
424 Edward street. The rooms were
profusely decorated with bunting and
the national colOrs, an additional touch
of the military being given by the uni
form of the United States navy, worn
by Mr.. Turner, who is in training for
service in the navy, at the Great Lakes
Naval Station. Mr.. and Mrs. Turner
win make their home, for the time be-
ing, at 404 Edward street.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
FRANK JUNIOR HIGH WINS.
Goes Over the Top in the Thrift Cam.
paign With Every Student
Enrolled.

The Frank Junior High school has
gone "over the top" in the Thrift
Stamp campaign. This means that
every pupil enrolled in the school is
saving Thrift Stamps. This morning
the school celebrated their victory.
The Boy Scouts were in charge of the
celebration and Lawson Adams of
Troop I, presided. at the meeting. He
introduced Lieutenant Happersburger
of Camp Herring, who congratulated
the school on their loyalty and effort.
In a happy vein the lieutenant told of
his early experiences as a soldier and
then explained to an eager and inter
ested audience the organization Of the
United States army.
A. E. Buckmaster was 0hen intro
duced. He complimented the boys and
girls on their school spirit and their
loyalty to their country and gave them
q talk on Thrift Stamps. He said that
every time they bought stamp they
were buying bullet for one of Uncle
Sam Is soldiers.
To those who made it possible for
some of these boys and girls to earn
their first stamp the children are
thankful; but they will have to con
tinue earning stamps in order to fill
their cards. So they are hopeful that
you will keep them in mind when you
have work that they can do.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
SHOWER FOR MISS RICE.

Mrs. j. J. Mahoney entertained her
sister, Miss Nellie Rice, at shower at
her home in Pleasant Prairie Sunday
evening, in honor of Miss Rice IS ap-
preaching marriage. A special feature
of the entertainment was a mock mar
riage which was cleverly "staged'
with Helen Riley and Raymond Rice
as bride and groom and Matte Mick
elson and Gilbert Theobald as attend
ants. Little Marie Allen acted as
ring bearer.
After the mock ceremony a dainty
lunch was served.
Miss Rice, who is the daughter of
Nicholas Rice of Sheridan Road, win
marry Peter A. Beck, Jr., the 21st of
May.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
PLAN STATE CONVENTION.
Mrs. G. NJ. Tremper Leads in Making
Program for Wisconsin Congress
Of Mothers.

Mrs. George n. TremPer who for the
past four years has been chairman of
the program committee Of the Wiscon-
sir Mothers Congress and Parent
Teachers Associations is in Milwaukee
today aiding in making out the pro-
gram for the annual congress. For
conservation reasons the annual con-
vention will be held in connection with
the coming meeting of the Wisconsin
State Teachers Association of which
the Mothers Congress is properly a
part. The other members Of the pro-
gram committee are State Superintend-
ent Charles P. Cary of Madison and
Mrs. Henry Campbell of Milwaukee.
The meeting today was held at the City
Club in Milwaukee and announcement
of the program will be made in the
next few days.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16

In making optional the observance
of wheatless days in private homes, the
Food Administration lifted no res
trictions upon the consumption of
wheat products. It is merely asking
the American people to reduce their
per capita consumption to not more
than IL pounds per week. This is an
absolute military necessity. It leaves
the method Of saving to the individual
housewife and she may decide which
days or meals are to be wheatless. A
safe way would be to multiply III
pounds by the number in the family
and put the amount in a separate place.
Always remembering that allowance
for food bought must be deducted. 1t
would be enough like a game to be
interesting and think of the satisfac-
ton in using even less than the al
lowance.
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Many Kenoshans remember Ed Brit
ton. He was the man who in spite of
the fact that he had dependant wife
and two children, managed to fix
things so that he could waive all ex-
emption claims, get into the fight and
avenge himself on the Huns for one
brother who was killed and another
permanently disabled on the Flanders
front.
Britton was employed at the Nash
Motor Co., as a time keeper and has
four brothers in the war. Upon re-
ceiving a gift from the Red Cross he
wrote the following letter to that
worthy organization from over there.
April 7th, 1918.
Dear Red Cross
just few lines to let you know
that / received your welcome gift of
two beautiful sweaters on the 9th
day of March at time when the
lighting was fercest and the weather
was bitterly cold. I must say that I
put the same into use within a very
few minutes after receiving it and
want to thank all the people connected
with the Red Cross in Kenosha County
right now as it was a pleasant surprise
to receive Red Cross package after
having been in France over four
months.
[ am well considering the change of
weather we have experienced and at
present cannot kick. We are. way up
very close to the front and at times
our billets rock with the vibration Of
the bursting shells, but it is a won
derful sight to see star shells bursting
at night time all along the front. 1t
reminds me of being in Eichelman park
in Kenosha on the 4th Of July, but
of course just little more unpleas-
ant.
Since I have landed in France T
have seen quite little and up to now
have Travelled across France three
times. My last time was over thous-
and miles on Nash Quad truck which
carried complete machine shop and
weighed over 2 tons and it stood up
fine during the trip. shall never for
get this overland trip in France if I
live to be hundred years.
I am now settled down to work and
expect to remain here for some time.
] must close and I wish you success
III all your endeavors and beg to re-
main
One Of the first Kenoshans in France.
Good bye and good luck to all.
Ed Britton.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
Women in War WoIk

The executive board of the State
Woman IS Committee of the Council of
Defense has adopted an Official arm
band to be worn by all committee
members and such other women as
may be named by TIE executive board
of the County Woman s Committee.
The arm band is of khaki eolored cot
ton cloth, with the Wisconsin coat-of-
arms and the words council of defense
embroidered in colors. Tt is to be
worn on the left arm to give the wear
er official standing while on active
duty-and may be worn at all times
by active workers. The wearing of
this insignia is not obligatory but at
the regular meeting of the advisory
board of the Kenosha Woman,s Com
mittee on Tuesday, it was decided that
the use Of this band be urged in Ke-
osha. The cost of the bands is forty
Cents each and they can be obtained
only upon order of Mrs. Dan o. Head,
chairman of the County Woman s Com
mittee. Members should notify Mrs.
Head of their willingness to wear this
badge at as early date as possible
SO that she may order in quantities and
avoid unnecessary expense in handling.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
MAY NUPTIALS.
Miss Alma Harriet Vinegar, Well
Known Kenosha Resident, Quietly
Married Saturday Evening.

One of the prettiest weddings of the
spring was that of Miss Alma Harriet
Vinegar, daughter of Mrs. Frank f.
Vinegar, to George Brook Semley, Jr.,
son of George Semley of England, at
the home Of the brides mother ON
Eagle street, Saturday evening at 500
O'Clock. The ceremony was performed
before few relatives and friends with
the BRIDES uncle, Rev. F. j. Vinegar,
Of Oak Park, Ill.,, officiating. The
house, specially decorated for the oc-
casion in pink and white, made an at
tractive wedding bower and after the
vows were taken, Miss Medora Will
liams sang the appropriate "Oh, Pro1,-
Use Me-" accompanied by Miss Marian
Vinegar, sister of the bride.
Mrs. Semley was becomingly attired
in gown of delicate pink pussy will
low satin and carried shower bou-
quet of sweet peas and lilies of the
valley. She was unattended. After
the ceremony an informal reception was
held and light refreshments were serevd
while in the meantime the bride and
groom quietly slipped away on short
honeymoon north.
Mrs. Semley is well known among
Kenoshans as a pianiste and vocalist
and for some time has been assistant
kindergarten teacher at Tho Balm
school. Mr.. Sernley, who has been en-
ployed for some time at the Allen tan
merry, is a young man of sterling worth
and has won many friends in. the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Semley will be at home
after July LIST at E21 Park street.
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their home camps and strangers have
come to fill their places. Besides our
soldiers and sailors we now number
marines in the eanteen family"
During the week pies were sent by
Mrs. Lauce, Mrs. Nathan Allen, Mrs.
Ralph Cooper and che Junior High
School; doughnuts By Mrs. Robt.
Nicoll and the High School; cookies by
Mrs Emory Grant, Mrs. w. J. Har-
tough, Mrs. Bager and Mrs. B. Muir
dido sent magazines; Mrs. Geo. Milne,
cake and Mrs. Clarke, Selma Ave, 2
loaves of home made bread