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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
NORWAY UNABLE TO ACT
Tells U. S. Export Policy Cannot Be
Changed Without Peril of War

1HdUSCQ VsihuOOI CIlI VI w al
Christiania, Feb. 6.-Norway's reply
to the proposals from the American
war trade board regarding supplies
from the United States to Norway,
published here, emphasizes the firm re-
solve of the Norwegian people and gov
eminent to remain neutral.
Norway in her commercial policy
cannot break with one belligerent," the
reply states without imperiling her
general neutrality.
1.-THE Norwegian government enter
tains no doubts that the United States
and her allies will understand Nor
ways difficult situation. Norway just
ly claims that the country should
not go without bread, thus being con-
fronted with the alternative Of COM
plete distress or an agreement that
might endanger her neutral position
and possibly expose the country to
war which in short time might de-
stroy what the Norwegian people have
taken centuries to build"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
BRISTOL.

Roland Lewis who has been work
ing at Elburn has returned home to
learn to be telegram operator.
Mrs. L. w. Woodbury. and Mrs. G.
P. Willett, and daughter ZELDA were
Kenosha visitors Saturday.
G. p Willett spent Sunday at home
and was not able to return to his work
Monday on account of no train SER
vice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo McVicar enter
tanned few friends at cards Saturday
evening
Mrs. Gordon Brown of Kenosha was
a Bristol visitor Friday.
Mrs. King and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Gethen attended the e. +. U. meeting
at L. G.. Benedict's, Wednesday.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
IT. r." UNDERGOEs OPERATION
Colonel Suffering From gan Abscess-
Goes to New York.

Oyster Bay, N, Y, Feb. Cool.
Theodore Roosevelt was operated upon
several days ago for an abscess, it was
learned when he was removed to New
York city, where he will be nearer his
physicians. A number of engagements
have been cancelled.
The colonel remained ia bed for only
a few days, rising on Monday with the
declaration that he felt all right
When the colonel arose on Tuesday
he did not feel so well and, after con-
sulting his physicians, decided to go to
New York to be under their direct
care.
It was stated that the ex-president's
condition, was excellent and that he
viii be about in a week or ten days.
The colonel was scheduled to leave
here on Saturday and make addresses
in Des Moines, Milwaukee and De-
troit.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
Franz Rintelen and Ten Code
PENDANTS Convicted in
New York.
CONspIRED TO SINK SHIPS
Each Man Is Sentenced to Eighteen
Months in Federal Prison at At
fanta and Fined 2,0oo-caIIed
Murderers.

New York, Feb. S.-Franz Rintelen,
German agent, and ten co-edefendants.
all Germans, were found guilty by a
federal jury Of conspiring to destroy
munition and food ships Of the entente
allies.
Each man convicted was sentenced
to Is months in the federal prison at
Atlanta, Ca and to pay a fine Of ST.
600. This is the maximum penalty.
Extra Term for RinteIen.
In instances where the defendants
now are serving sentences under pre-
vious convictions the present penalty
will take effect when the term of the
first punishment expires. This applies
to Won Rintelen. who was convicted
last spring Of conspiracy to cause
strikes in munitions plants and was
given two years and six months at At
lanta.
Others convicted follow: Capt. Otto
Wolpert, Karl Won Kleist, Ernst Beck
er, Frederick Wilhelm Karbade, Eu-
gene Reisteh, Walter Uhde, a German
and Banford Boniface and Joseph Zef-
fert, American citizens.
Indicted at the same time but not
found by the government officers,
were: Capt. Emo Bode, DR.. Karl
Schimmel, DR. Walter P. Scheel and
Capt. Gustav Steinberg.
The defendants were characterized
as ''murderers at heart" by United
States Assistant District Attorney
James w. Osborne, Sr., in summing up
for the government He asked for a
verdict of guilty, declaring the prose-
cution had proved its case.
'"These men were willing to strike a
neutral in the back in order to prove
loyalty to the fatherland"
Plan Dastardly Crime.
Caused $4,000 900 Loss.
Mr.. Osborne added: 'fLet us assume
that the German government knew
nothing about the plot, but the fact re-
mains that these conspirators planned
this daStardly crime"
The attorney attacked the defense
Of some of the accused that they
thought they were making bombs for
legitimate purpose and asserted
that Rintelen had opened bank ac-
count for $508,000 in an international
hank, indicating existence of a fund
for the alleged conspiracy.
United States Judge Howe, in his
charge to the jury, alluded to the
point brought up by the defense dur
ing the trial that the Kirk Oswald
was not within the waters of this fed
eral district at the time the bombs were
placed on board. IL the jury found
this point to be we'll taken, he said,
the verdict should be one Of mot guilty
for want of jurisdiction.
The alleged conspiracy involved also
the shipment Of bombs to the Pacific
coast to be placed on vessels sailing
for the Orient. In all 33 ships valued
at more than 100000 were said to
have been damaged.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
WADSWORTH URGES NEW LAW
Backs Bills for War Cabinet and
Munitions Director.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Developmenrs
during the day promised indefinite ex-
tension Of the controversy in the SEN
ate over American wa> efficiency and
the military committees bills for a
war cabinet and munitions director.
Senator Wadsworth, Republican
committee member, delivered a pre-
pared speech in behalf of the proposed
legislation, criticizing what he de-
scribed as utter lack of system and
comprehensive planning in the govern
ment's war activities.
Further disclosures of the govern
ment's military program are expected
when Secretary Baker reappears be-
fore the military committee for cross
examination.
Senator Wadsworth in his address
declared that the system and not indi-
viduals is responsible for present con-
Witions, which, he said ''cruelly handi-
cap" the government and preclude
businesslike team work on the part of
bureaus and various official organiza-
tons constituting a "conglomeration
of ambitious and scattered agencies"
He insisted that a war cabinet or
similar body under some other name
is essential, because it is physically
impossible for the president to co-or-
dinate the governments functions.
Senator Wadsworth denied that the
legislation was designed to or would
result in interference with the presi-
dents authority.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07

KENosHA COUNTY CoURT-IN PRo%
BATE.
In the matter of the estate of Hiram CT
T0urtelOtte, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the claims
and demands of all persons against Hiram
G. TourtelOtte, deceased, late of the city
Of Kenosha,( in said county of Kenosha,
will be examined and adjusted by the
County Court of Kenosha County at the
regular terms of said Court to be holden
at the County Court room, in the City Of
Kenosha, in and for said County, on the
first Tuesday of June, A. D. 1918, and on
the first Tuesday Of October. A d. 1913, at
ten O'Clock A. NJ. of those days; also that
the time until and including the first Tues
day of September, A. D. 1918. is the time
allowed and limited for creditors Of said
Hiram G. Tourtelotte, deceased, to present
their claims for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Kenosha, the 5th day of Febru~
airy, a. D. 1918
By the Court,
GEO. w TAYLOR,
WAC. County Judge.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
TAKES CHARGE OF SHIPYARD
Rear Admiral Bowies Takes Up Duties
at philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Feb. 6.--Rear Admiral
Francis T. Bowles, managing director
of the Emergency Fleet corporation,
came here from Washington and as
sumed entire charge of the shipyard
the government is erecting at Hog
island, in the Delaware river below
this city. Admiral BowIes' authority
also extends to the Merchants Ship
building company at Bristol Pa, and
The submarine boatyard at Newark,
n. ].
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07

KENosHA COUNTY COURT IN PRO-
BATE.
In the matter of the estate Of Joseph
Alekna, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the claims
and demands of all persons against Joseph
Alekna, deceased, late Of the city OF Ke-
nOsha, in said County of Kenosha, viii be
examined and adjusted by the County
Court of Kenosha County at the regular
terms Of said Court to be holden at the
County Court room, in the City Of Ke-
nosha. in and for said County, on the first
Tuesday Of March, A. D. 1915 and on the
first Tuesday Of September A. d. 1913, at
ten o'clock A. NJ. Of those days; also that
the time until and including the first Tues
day of July, A. D. 1918, is the time allowed
and limited for creditors of said Joseph
Alekna, deceased, to present their claims
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Kenosha, the 31st day Of Janu-
airy, A. d. 1913.
By the Court.
GEO. w. TAYLOR,
WAC County Judge.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07

KENosHA COUNTY COURT = IN. PRO.
BATE
In the matter of the estate of John
Frenz. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the claims
aud demands Of all persons against John
Frenz. deceased. late, Of the city of Keno
sha, IN said County of Kenosha. will be
examined and adjusted by the County
Court OF Kenosha County at the regular
terms OF said Court 10 be holden at the
County Court room, in the City of Keno
sha. In and for said County. on the
first Tuesday Of June. A. H. 1918. and on
the first Tuesday of October. 4. d. 1913, at
ten O'Clock A. NJ of those days: also that
the time until and including the first Tues
day of September. a. j. 1918. is the time
allowed and limited for creditors of said
John Frenz deceased to present their
claims for examination and allowance
Dated at Kenosha, the 2nd day of FebriI-
airy, A. d. 1918
BY the Court.
GEO. ". TAYLOR,
E46 County Judge
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
Examiner for Trade Body Makes
Charges Against Chicago
Firms.
ARMY CONTRACTS INVOLVED
Warrant Issued by Judge Lands for
Seizure of Papers From Lawyer
Alleges Collision on
War Deals.

Chicago, Feb. 6.-That Chicago meat
packers entered into a conspiracy to
defraud the United States government
by collusive bidding for army and
navy contracts was the charge made
in search warrant issued by Federal
Judge Lands, empowering Francis J.
Heney, counsel for the federal trade
commission, and his investigators to
examine the records in a vault in the
office of Henry Veeder, counsel for
Swift & Co.
New investigation Near.
The charges concerning the alleged
conspiracy on the part of the pack
ers relating to government contracts
and other accusations were made by
Hugh L. McIsaac, special examiner
for the trade commission, in an aft
davit filed in court, on which Judge
Lands issued the warrant, and indi-
Gated that another federal grand jury
investigation of the packers is inn
minent.
Mr.. Heney declined to discuss pos
sible grand jury action, but the war
rant in which was incorporated Mr..
McISaac's affidavit made the direct
charge that Swift & Co. had commit
ted five different felonies, which were
violations of the Sherman antitrust
law, the old conspiracy law, and sec
tons of the food act and the act ere
nf1 H.
Alleged FeIonies Charged.
Here are the alleged violations Of
federal laws charged against the
packing company:
conspiracy with Armour & Co., Norris
& Co., Wilson & Co., Inc, Cudahy &
Co., and other corporations, individu-
ais and partnerships to defraud the
United States through and by means
of collusive bidding upon contracts, to
let to the lowest bidder, to furnish the
federal government with large quanti-
ties of meats, hides, leather, canned
goods and other commodities for the
use of the military and naval forces
of the United States.
2. That Swift 6, Co. acquired, stored
and held, for the purpoes of limiting
the supply to the public and affecting
the market price, meats, canned vege-
tables, canned fruit, canned fish, poul-
try, cheese, butter, eggs and oleomar-
garine.
8. That the packing company will
fully made false entries and state
ments Of fact in certain reports per-
tanning to the ownership and control
of its subsidiary corporations, which
were required by the federal trade
commission by virtue Of the act Gre
ating that body.
4. That the packing company will
fully made false entries in it's ac-
counts, records and memoranda Of all
facts and transactions appertaining to
it's business.
5. That the company has failed to
make full, true and correct entries in
it's books concerning it's actual bust
ness.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
SUBS" SUNK FAST AS BUILT
Rep. Miller Praises Sims for Methods
Adopted to Fight Foes.

Adopted to Fight Foes.
Washington, Feb. 6-Representative
Miller, who recently visited the battle
front in France, told the house that he
believed German submarines are be-
ing destroyed about as rapidly as Ger
many can build them. He praised Vice
Admiral Sims for the methods he had
adopted with American destroyers and
cruiser conveys to combat the subma-
rine menace, and argued that Ameri-
can shipping should be handled by ma
val officers and not by the shipping
board. There were no Americans in
the crews of the two transports on
which he crossed the Atlantic, he said.
Mr.. Miller said that during the last ten
months three times as many subma-
rines have been destroyed as were de-
stroyed during the previous two and a
half years.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
FROM THE SUNNY SOUTH.
Letter Describes Life of Kenosha
County Colony at Georgiana, Florida,
During the Present Winter.

During the Present Winter.
Submarines have cast no fear over
the tourist traffic of Florida according
to the statements made in letter to
the Telegraph Courier from member
of the Kenosha County colony at Geor-
giana, Florida. The writer who asks
that the name be withheld, gives very
interesting description of the summer
all the year throughg at the southern
village and tells many items of interest
to people back home in this county. The
letter follows:
6eorgiana, Fla, Feb. /, 1918.
Editor Telegraph Courier:
just a few lines from this part Of
our great commonwealth to tell the
home folks of some Of the advantages
Of this southland. Since january oath
the weather has been like perfect
June day In the morning the Indian
River would at times be like a mirror
rejecting the lighthouses until one
would be at loss almost to tell the
real from it's reflection in the water.
The small motor boats are used mostly
and one seldom sees row boat. Two
boats make regular runs from Eau
Gale to Cocoa, stopping at Georgiana,
both ways, the daily boat carrying the
mail makes the trip every day, the
other boat which is larger sails from
Georgiana, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. A public boat, the econ
stitution' passes here twice a week,
making regular trips from st. Angus
tine to Palm Beach. The freeze has
lessened the supply of oranges and
grape-fruits as considerable on the
mainland was injured by the cold. The
Georgiana groves are yielding some of
the finest fruit grown, and prices are
very satisfactory. $500 per box ON
the trees is being offered for oranges
and grapefruit which is now being
fertilizer which has advanced in price
is an item to be considered by the
prospective fruit grower in the south.
The strawberry plants are now In full
bloom and garden vegetables are be-
ing offered sparingly for sale to the
cottages. Among the latest arrivals,
at Georgiana are Mrs. Lee and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Pratt of Kansas City, form
erly Of Kenosha, Mr.. John Turnock of
Salem Wis, Mr.. Merchant of New
Jersey, all of whom have arrived
the present week. A party from
Georgiana went to the beach
Thursday, January 31st with Mr..
A. Carter, who will make tri-week-
ly trips during the tourist season.
The Red Cross Society is in charge of
Miss Bond of Kenosha and is to give
a benefit social at the Hotel Cocoa,
February goth. The school at Geor-
giana was deprived of its teacher
when the young lady married at the
Christmas vacation, as so far no one
has been found to take the school
The death of Guy Munson, only son
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Munson, cast a
gloom over the entire community and
the sympathy of their friends was ex-
pressed in many ways. Guy S. Nun
son was born in Georgiana, Fla, Jan
uary Goth, 1890, and died in Memphis,
Tenn, January 18th. He was married
to Miss Amy Newman in Kenosha,
June 7th, 1917.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
EXEMPTED MEN GET BADGES
Senate Passes Administration Bill
Providing Buttons.

Washington, Feb. 6.-The admins
tration bin authorizing the secretary
Of war to provide distinctive badges
to men of National army age who
have been exempted or rejected, was
passed by the senate.
The senate also passed Senator
Chamberlain's bill making a felony
the purchase from soldiers or sailors
of any military equipment.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
BULLETIN.
FRANK T. HOLT REELECTED.

Chicago, Feb. 5. Frank T.
Holt, of Pleasant Prairie, was re-
elected President of the Milk Pro-
ducers' Association in annual SEES
sion here this afternoon. The pro-
ducers We're preparing to ask for
regulation by the federal govern
ment Of the entire dairying indus
try More than two thousand pro-
ducers were present at the sessions
and many meetings were held dur
ing the day.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07

WlLMO1.
Services were held at the Holy Name
Church Sunday. Until further notice
services will be held every other Sun
day at ten o'clock.
Fred Sherman Of Randall was a cal
Ter at the A. G. Pacey home Tuesday.
Mrs Hazel VIM and little son are
spending a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Hegeman.
Rev. Father Brasky of Bristol, spent
Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. John Nett.
Messrs. Albert Schlact, Paul CAM
lin, James Owen and Guy LOTUS were
Silver Lake visitors Saturday.
George Pauknen, Don Herrick and
Elmer Stencil have the German measles.
Mr.. Ebert of Montana was a Will
mot visitor Sunday.
We are glad to report that Floyd
and Leland Hahemann are able to re-
sumo their school studies after a
week IS vacation from illness.
Tom Moran was Silver Lake visitor
Tuesday.
Mrs Mary Shales and little daughter
Blanche are visiting at the home of
Mr.. A. G. Pacey, At present writing
Mr.. Pacey's condition is about the
same.
The funeral services of Helen Eliza
beth, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Selear were held Tuesday
morning in the Holy Name Church,
Rev. Father Brasky officiating.
Mr.. Miller of Milwaukee, travelling
salesman for the National Harvester
Co., was in Wilmot on business one
day last week.
On account of the strict quarantine
at Camp Custer, Howard Peacock was
unable to spend his furlough at his
home in Wilmot.
Miss Blanche Carey returned home
Monday from a weeks visit at Aus
tin.
The Agricultural Glass of the Will
mot Free High School made another
trip to the Vincentville Farm, Tuesday,
Rev. Father Brasky returned home
Sunday after a week IS visit in Water
town.
Mr.. Arthur Anderson left Wednes-
day for Ringwood, where he has ac-
cepted a position in one of the leading
stores.
Mrs. Tom LOTUS who has been ill
is at present writing much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs, Arthur Pacey and chill
dren and Mr., Oscar Pacey were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Pacey, Sunday.
We are pleased to note Oscar is able to
he about again.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Holtdorf are
entertaining their son and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Matzke have started
to move their household goods to their
new home in Bristol. We are sorry to
lose the Matzke family from our midst,
but Wilmot S loss is Bristol s gain.
William Volbrecht spent Satur-
day with his mother in Antioch
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Schact
on Saturday, Feb. 2, 1918, a son.
Every body doing well and AIS
smile is much broader.
James Buckley, Jr., is spending a
few days in Wilmot.
Little Dean LOTUS who has been
i'll is at present writing much better.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
eush in Charge Of Vessel Loading.

New York, Feb. Control of the
loading Of all vessels carrying sup
plies from this port to the American
forces in France was taken over by
Irving T. Bush, newly appointed chief
of embarkation for the port of New
York. under Quartermaster General
Cocktails,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
1920 KILLED BY U-BOATS
Huge Number of British Noncombat-
ants Slain During War.

London, Feb. German U-boats,
according to a reply given by Andrew
Bonar Law, government leader in the
house of commons have done to death
14,120 noncombatant British men,
women and children.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07

Four main highways forming con-
Meeting links between various manu-
featuring centers on the Atlantic sea-
board will be mapped out by the high
WAYS transport committee of the coun-
ell of national defense. A pathfinder
will plan routes from cities in Wis
consin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana
and Ohio.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
RAIL RATES UP TO WILSON
House Body Gives President Power
Over u. S. Controlled Lines

Washington, Feb. 6.-Authority to
the president to fix rates on govern
ment controlled railroads, with right
of the public to appeal and be heard
by the interstate commerce commits
sion, but with final decision still vest
ed in the president, was agreed upon
as part of the administration railroad
bill by the house interstate commerce
committee.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
FOES LOSSES ARE $500, 600
6avarian Leader Says 100000 Ger
mans Were Killed In War.

Zurich, Feb. 6.-The war has cost
Germany alone 100000 In dead, and
as many more have been wholly or
partially incapacitated, Socialist
Member Segitz declared In the Ba-
varian diet, according TO dispatches
received here.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07

Eight German Planes Brought Down.
Paris, Feb. eight German air
planes have been shot down within the
Teuten lines In air fights during the
past "a hours. the war office states
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07

Dir. Joseph Sullivan spent Tuesday
in Milwaukee.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
MARcoNl MAY BE ENVOY
Dispatch From Rome Says He Will Be
Ambassador to IL s.

Rome, Feb. Cit is reported here
that William Marconi will replace
Count Macchi di Cellere. Italian am
hassader at Washington.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
BARGAIN COLUMN.

Ns~-N-N-N4N~~IN-NON-~NNN
EOR SALE - COWS. CLOSE SPRING
ing Cows and Heifers. Holsteins and
Shorthorn. Jos. M. Stollenwerk, Paris.
Telephone 45-W., Union Grove. wifi
WANTED - TO CORRESPOND WITH
someone who desires to sell farm. One
who will take city property in part
payment. Address VIM. Grewenow, So n.
Ridge Street *w45
FARI BARGAINS-IMPRoVE FARMS
in wisconsin: Taylor County, Lincoln,
Marathon and others: good clay soil:
abundant rainfall: real FARMS 100000
and up: liberal terms. Also have good
farms nears KenoSha. Lists free.--J. G.
GenSke, 23J Main Street Office hours:
10 to II a. M, 2 to p. m, also friday
and Saturday evenings. If
FOR SALE - OR TRADE--90 ACRES, a
miles from Bancroft, Portage Co.. Wis
c0nsin. all cleared excepting a few acres.
Half cultivated, balance ready to pillow,
no stumps, brush. or stones. Soil rich
black loan. No buildings. Farm locat-
ed on good road, with cream route, near
High School, two railroads, grain eleya-
tor. Crop last year rye, oats. wheat
potatoes and hay Soil excellent for
cabbage or onions. You will have to
speak quick if you want it at $500 per
acre. Easy terms - j. &. Genske, 255
Main st. Office hours, / 80 to $50 and
Saturday Nights d&W tt.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07
KENOSHA COUNTY
NEWS.
WILMOT.

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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-07

First Publication, Feb, Z, 1918.
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY
COURT FOR KENOSHA COUNTY - IN
PROBATE