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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-22
CHAS. W. PEAKE
DIES SUDDENLY
Prominent Employee of
Tannery and Leader of
MasOns Stricken.
is FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
Wife Finds Him Dying on Floor
of Basement and He Fails to
Regain Consciousness.

| Charles Willard Peake, aged Ga
years, prominently associated with the
business of the N. r. Aliens Sons COM
account of his connection with many
of the activities of the Masonic order,
died very suddenly at his home, so
| Ridge street, at nine o'clock Monday
evening. Death came as result of an
acute attack of diabetis. Mr.. Peake
had suffered from the disease for some
time, but he had been at work on Mon
day and was apparently in the best of
health. He had spent a pleasant hour
with his wife after supper and had
declared that he was feeling in excel
lent health.
Stricken in Basement of Home.
Just after eight o'clock Mr.. Peake
went to the basement of his home to
get some coal and when he failed to
return from the basement his wife
called to him. Receiving no response
she went to the basement and found
him on the floor. He was still alive
but unconscious. Neighbors hurriedly
called to the home carried the stricken
man to his bed room and DIR. William
Pugh was called to attend him. He
never recovered consciousness and died
within G half hour after he had been
found. His wife and close personal
friends of the family were at the bed
side when the final summons came.
Was Native of Ohio.
Charles Willard Peake was born on
June IL, 1853 at Creston, Ohio. He
was son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Peake. He was educated in the
schools at Creston and early in life
he began work as a railroad man. For
many years he was in the employee of
the Ann Arbor Railway company and
was in charge of offices of the company
as agent in cities in Michigan and
Ohio. Later he became connected with
the Western Weighing association and
as the representative of this organiza-
ton he Joined the traffic organization
of the N. R. Aliens Sons company a
| little over fourteen years ago. He
had been very popular among the men
at the tannery Office and the announce
ment of his sudden death cast a pail
over the offices of the company today.
Leader Among MasOns.
Mr.. Peake contributed much to the
advancement of Masonry in Kenosha.
He first Joined the Masonic order in
October of 1898 when he was initiated
as member of the Wauwatosa Lodge
No. 267, F. and A. NJ, but when he came
to Kenosha he transferred his member
ship to Kenosha No. AZ and he had
been most active in the work of the
order here since. He was a member
of Kenosha Chapter No. 8, Royal Arch
Masons and served only little while
ago as high priest of the Chapter.
Under his leadership the Chapter had
one of it's most prosperous periods.
He was also a member of the Keno
sha council and had served in the Office
of Thrice Illustrious Master of the
council.
Father of De MOIay.
His greatest work among the Masons
was his work for the boys. It was
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U. F. H. s. Notes.

Editors-Doris Ganlin and Mary Ker-
win.
The girls of the freshman cooking
class are making out menus and serv-
ing breakfasts this week. <
The sopohmore girls have completed
their MILDLY suits.
Miss Helen Stoxen of Alden and two
of her pupils, Bernice Bavid and Flor
eice Lietig, visited school on Monday.
Last Wednesday, when roll call was
taken, only % pupils were reported
present, owing to inclement weather.
Hazel Stoxen has resigned her posi-
ton as assistant librarian, and Edna
Brinkman will take her place.
Latin and were given a three
weeks quiz on Wednesday,.
Many of the high school students
turned to school again.
The P. T. A. which was to have been
held Feb. 18th, was postponed on ac-
count of the storm. No other date has
been set.
English literature classes 8 and are
studying Wordsworth's ode on "Intima-
tions of Immortality"
Miss Porter and Miss Hope were
snowbound at Salem Wednesday.
The Freshman English class are
studying Scott's LADY of the Lake"
Saturday night our girls defeated
the Geonoa girls basketball team at
Genoa by score of 96. Elsie Richter
made five free throws and one field
goal, and Myrtle Carlen made one field
goal. The game was reported by all
who witnessed it to have been one of
the fastest and cleanest games Of the
season. Both teams showed much i'm
provement since their contest on the
Wilmot floor. The Wilmot girls were
given cordial reception by the Genoa
girls, and delicious lunch was served
after the game.
The Wilmot girls have 100 per cent
team, having played five games this
season, with victory in each case.
Miss Nancy Hanson, fromer teach
er of the U. F. H. S., spent the week
end with Miss Jamison and also at
tended the basketball game at Genoa
on Saturday night.
At meeting Of the Girls Athletic
Association on Monday Elsie Richter
was elected president for the remain
der of the year. At this meeting it
was decided to give a Dance the pro-
ceeds of which are to be turned over
TO the association
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Halle at their home on
Friday, Feb. Is.
The P. T. A. will give an oyster sup
per at the church on Friday evening
of this week. Everyone cordially in
vited to attend. Adults Csc, children
2Oc
Miss Stella Drissell is i'll with a Sc
we're cold.
Miss Ethelyn Bartleson was a week
end guest of Miss Beatrice Simm at
Twin Lakes.
Arnold New Year and family left on
Saturday for Bacchus, Utah. He is
superintendent of the black powder
mills at that place, after serving as
assistant superintendent at the Pleas
ant Prairie plant for the past three
years.
Mrs. H. Inclenrock of Kenosha
transacted business here on Tuesday
Henry Halle returned Thursday
from a two weeks visit with his fam
lily at Butlerville, Ind.
Mrs. J. E. Jones and Mrs. Lee
Benedict attended the funeral of q
niece at Union Grove on Sunday.
surprise was given Mr.. and Mrs
Hans Johnson on Saturday evening
when company of neighbors arrived
to bid them farewell. They will move
to Kenosha March l. The evening
was pleasantly spent at cards, dane
ing, games, and a good lunch.
Henry Gunderson collected taxes at
Pofahl's store on Tuesday.
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HIGHWAY BILL Is
BEING WRITTEN
Neither Hirst Nor County
Board Bill to be Recon-
mended to Solons.
BILL TOBE READY SOON
fBy Associated Press1

Madison, Wis. The general high
way bill that will be introduced into
the legislature shortly will be COM
mittee bill and not one either prepar-
ed or sponsored by A. R. Hirst, state
chief highway engineer, George Staude-
mayer, chairman of the joint highway
committee announced today.
In public statement he said:
ever since the appointment of the
legislative committees the senate and
assembly committees have been meet
ing Jointly to discuss proposed high
way legislation. The views of Gov
error Blaine were taken into consid-
GRAFTON, of members of the legislature,
and the legislative committee Of the
Wisconsin County Board Association,
and other interested parties.
"After careful consideration of
every angle the committee decided that
it was necessary to raise $8,000,000 to
carry out the state program Of high
way construction and maintenance, and
that this sum should be raised by q
graduated license fee based on the
weight of motor vehicles, beginning
at $40 and increasing up. This was
the determination of the committee
and the bill as it is introduced will be
the committee bill and not a bill pre-
pared by A. R. Hirst, state highway
engineer. This statement is made in
justice to both the members of the
committee and Mr.. Hirst.
CnTIoI
Having determined the funds which
they deem necessary to make avail
able and the method of raising this
fund, this committee has called Mr.
Hirst in consultation with a view of
| having him work out details, since as
the number of cars of different types
their weights, and the license fees
necessary in order to raise the total
highway fund needed. At an early
date the bill will be reported to. the
| legislature as the matured judgment
| of a committee which has considered
the highway program necessary and
the equitable and feasible plan max
| ing the funds available"
Mr.. Hirst emphasizes that he is
/ 0POAoVAAAS AO highway VIA! dAN Lhdl
while he will serve as an advisor to
the legislative committees when ask
| ed, he is taking the initiative in moth
ing in the way of legislation.
| There is developing in the legisla-
ture sharp controversy over the
means Of taxation. This is occasioned
by the demand of the county boards
of the state and of the league of Wis
consin municipalities for a definite
program of taxation including a gaso-
line tax and tax on valuation, with
portion Of this money to go to the
cities and the counties.
| Unless some provision is made for
the distribution of funds to localities
and for gasoline tax, there is plen-
ty of evidence that any highway pro-
gram will meet determined opposition
On the floor. Under terms of the bill
proposed by the highway committee
the $S,000,000 raised by it's provisions
is used by the state for constructing
and maintaining 10000 miles OF state
trunk highways. Local units are not
regarded.
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IN the United States, he says will be
better realized and facilitated by lum-
bermen when it is understood that the
disease affects old trees as easily as
young seedlings.
While the disease has reached a
stage in the New England States be-
yond possibility of complete eradi-
cation, it is of vital Importance to pre-
vent its spread to other forests that
are free from the infection. Through
state and county officials the United
States Department of Agriculture is
engaged in an active campaign in pre-
venting the blister rust from becom-
ing widespread menace.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-22
PARIS

Mrs. Herbert Gunter spent the past
week with her sister, Mrs. Frank
Achen of Kenosha
Mrs. Martha Streuli and children
spent Sunday with Mr., and Mrs. Henry
Klug of Yorkville.
Blanche Clayton and Verna Gunter
visited Sunday at Herbert Gunter's.
VIM. Price and Mrs. Geo. Price spent
Saturday at Kenosha
Carl Greene is now the owner of a
Ford coupe.
VIM. Schlitz and Harlow Stollenwerk
enjoyed Sunday evening at Leo Forks.
Mr.. Leslie Phelps and Miss Alice
Sumpter Of Union Grove spent Satur-
day evening with Miss Dorothy and
Ruby Gunter.
Mr.. Thomas Price visited Sunday at
Isaac Griffith's.
Mrs. J. Martin spent last week in
Milwaukee with her brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Hahn spent
Tuesday and Wednesday of last week
in Chicago.
Mrs. T. Parker entertained the Coun-
try Club at her home last Wed.
Mr. and Mrs. John Heula of Birch
wood entertained Miss Helen Moritz
and Miss Eidinbuger of Racine.
Mr. and Mrs. Dearsleg and daughter
are spending Few weeks with friends
at Waukegan, H.
The BerIyvile school will begin
studies after being closed on account OF
an epidemic of measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Meyers enter
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-22
FEW PEOPLEVOTE
ON REFERENDUM
Morning Vote on School
Question Indicates Min
imum Vote.
KNOW RESULT EARLY

If the vote during the morning hours
is to be taken as an indication, Keno
sfa people are showing little interest
in the school referendum election be-
ing held today and the vote on the
question of changing the size of the
board of education will be the smallest
ever registered at an election in Keno
sha in recent years. Lack of interest
in the voting was reported from all
of the wards of the city and in some
of the wards not single vote had
been cast in the first two hours set
for the election. In the large wards
on the south side of the city less than
two hundred votes had been cast at
noon and the lack of interest was even
more emphasized on the west and north
sides of the city. It was estimated
this afternoon that less than three
thousand votes would be cast at the
election, but friends of the schools
were hopeful that later in the day
the interest of the people could be
stirred up and that they would get
out and vote in larger numbers.
See Lack of Organization.
Lack of organization on the part of
any one supporting the change appear
ed to be the cause for the light vote
being cast. There was no organized
effort for or against the proposition
and it was evident that thousands of
people in the city who usually take an
interest in public questions had for
gotten all about the election being
held. Some of them declared when
asked if they had voted that they
thought the question was to be sub
mitted at the primary election.
With minimum vote cast no one
seemed to be willing to even hazard
a guess as to how the referendum
would result. People who have been
active in urging the change declared
that they were hopeful that the vote
would lie favorable. It did not appear
that there was any considerable in
teresting opposition to the change.
Returns Early Tonight.
The polls of the election will be
open until eight o'clock and it is ex-
pected that there will be a lot of
"after supper" voting, but it is not
believed that there will be any trou-
BILE finding chance for every one who
wishes to vote. The counting of the
ballots should take only a little while
as there is but one question to be tai
lied. 1t is expected that the result of
the election will have been canvassed
by the election boards before nine
o'clock. .-s.a 43
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SALEM

A home talent play will be given at
the opera house Saturday night Feb.
"a, entitled "Tompkins' Hired Man," in
three acts. The cast Of characters fol-
| lows:
Asa Tompkins ......... John Evans
Dixey, hired man ;. Elmer SmalfeIdt
John Remington, Jerry George Beimer
Mrs. Tompkins -. Mrs John Evans
Julia ......... Mrs. Will Mandel
Louise .......... Mrs. George Beimer
Ruth .............. Leona MINUS
There will be selections by the or
chestra between acts and small ad-
mission will be charged.
Mrs. Pickens returned Sunday even
ing from ten days visit with friends
in Chicago and Kenosha.
District Superintendent Turner of
GAINESVILLE, delivered very interesting
sermon at the M. E. church Sunday
morning, and was dinner guest of
Mrs. Olive Mutter and daughter, Mrs.
Orville Riggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Epping were
Kenosha visitors Monday.
Mrs. Grant Minus accompanied her
niece Mrs. Ethel Nelson to Chicago
I Wednesday. Mrs. Nelson started that
/ evening for San Francisco to join her
husband who went there about three
weeks ago.
/ Mrs. Adelaide Cooper of Waterford
is caring for Mrs. Lester Smith, who
is i'll.
Rachel Smith who has been nursing
at Kenosha hospital, came out Monday
to care for her sister, Mrs Alvira
Brown, who is i'll with severe cold.
Rev. and Mrs. Whitlow were Satur-
day dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Beimer.
| Will Mandel spent the day Sunday
in Milwaukee with his parents.
The Epworth League give a>sociai
at the NJ. E. church parlor Friday even
ing, Feb. %. A pleasant time is as
sured all who attend.
! Mrs. Emma Shultz of Wilmot was a
! Sunday guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Richards.
Miss Lulu Root who is assisting
Mrs Andrew Foster in Kenosha car.
ing for her little folks who are re-
covering from an attack of measles,
came home Saturday evening, return
ing to Kenosha Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Martin and
family and Miss Lillian Button of
Brighton were Sunday guests of Mrs.
Nellie Button.
Bert Foster, Andrew Foster and
Charles Benson of Kenosha made a
business call in Salem Monday even
| ing
The Priscillas give q Washington
dinner at the M. E. church Thursday
noon, Feb. 22nd.
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and grandstand gray and white.

and grandstand gray and white.
The definite lineup of players for
next seasons team is to be announced
at an early date. Edgar, the we'll
known Zion pitcher, will be on the
mound for Wilmot and is to be sup
ported by hard-hitting aggregation.
Work has begun on a 12-psge score
book, and advertising is coming in at a
rapid rate. These score books are to
be given away at every game, free of
charge, to each baseball fan attending
Purchasers of advertising space will
receive real advertising at minimum
cost. G. W. Lewis, the post finance
officer, viii have charge of the adver-
Using and score books.
Benjamin Nett was i'll the last of the
week.
Mrs. A. Reynolds entertained for a
number of friends Wednesday after
noon.
The ladies of the M. E. church are
giving a postponed supper in the
church basement on Thursday, March
1st. All invited.
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WOODWORTH

Nelson D. Edwards was born July
18, 1889 in the state of New York. He
came to Wisconsin when a boy. He
engaged in hunting and trapping and
for many years conducted large fur
business. About sixty years ago he
was united in marriage to Miss Naomi
Bush and shortly after, he purchased
the farm at Woodwork which he owned
at the time of his death. About twelve
years ago he retired from farming, but
was active in many other lines Of
business until within few months
of his last sickness. His death oc-
Cured at the home of his son, Elmer,
on February Is. He is survived by
two sons, Elmer D. and Jay B. Of the
town of Bristol, ten grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. Funeral
services were conducted at the Bristol
and Paris church on last Sunday. Six
grandsons acted as bearers. Interment
took place in the Bristol and Paris
cemetery, beside his wife who pro-
ceded him in death nearly ten years
ago.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Hansen on Thursday the 18th.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. James Han
sen at the Kenosha hospital, daugh-
ter on Friday, the 18th.
L. S. Fowler is spending few weeks
in Oberlin where he was called on &C
count of his mothers death
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Edwards and
Harwood Edwards were guests at the
home Of j. B. Edwards on last Sunday
and they attended the funeral of N.
d. Edwards.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Campbell enter
tanned a number of their friends on
last Saturday night.
Mrs. McGuy of Lake Geneva, spent
Sunday at the homes of E. D. Edwards
and Roy Hansen and also attended the
funeral of w. d. Edwards
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-22
Must Fit Yong Women
for Modern Problems
tBy Associated Press Leased wire)

my ASSoclatSQ ETeeS AeasS0 WANef
Jacksonville, III. = Modern women's
connection with all phases of society
and their growing interest in politics
and business has given college author
tiles new problems in their work of
fitting women for after college life,
Miss Mary Watson Green, dean of wo-
men of Rockford college for women
Rockford, H., said in an address pre-
pared for meeting here today.
sour young women must fit this age
in which they live" Miss Green as
serted ''The fainting, languid Vic
torian heroine will not be happy.
SIN the past woman's work has af-
fected the smaller group communities
and her ideals have influenced the
moral standards and behavior in her
home, her church and her community.
Today women are going into all phases
of society, and are touching directly
the larger groups of politics and bust
ness"
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SOMERS.

The meeting of the Missionary So
Cety of the Congregational church,
to be held at the home of Mrs. Aug
ust<Bohm has been postponed.
The severest storm and coolest wave
of the season visited this locality last
week. On Wednesday, high wind
piled the snow in high drifts, making
traffic almost impossible on many
roads. Schools were closed and rural
mail service was delayed
The old English custom of celebrat-
ing Pan Cake Tuesday, was observed
at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Haign
last week, The monday luncheon was
pancakes, each participant baking its
served late in the afternoon. About
80 guests were present.
Mrs. William Gross, Jr., who has
been very ill for some days is canvales-
ing.
Laurence E. Ozanne who has been
i'll for some time was removed to the
Kenosha hospital on Saturday
MIR. and Mrs. William N. Bailey have
issued invitations for large number
ton of the twenty-fifth anniversary
of their marriage on Friday evening,
March 2, at Woodmen hall.
John Klinkhammer has purchased a
new tractor and gang plows.
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Cook and Mr..
and Mrs. Jay w. Rhodes were called
to Racine last week on account of the
death of Frederick A. Burgess. The
deceased was brother of Mrs. Cook.
Axel Rasmussen spent Tuesday with
friends>in Racine,
Mrs. Edward E. Pearson of Milwau-
kee, spent the past week at the home
of her brother Albert E. Bullamore.
Mrs. George D. Strong of Lake Mills,
formerly of Somers, is suffering from
a broken arm.
School District No. l.
On Thursday evening, Miss Marie
Mattern and pupils, will present u
Washington birthday program at the
school house.
IA Flag Exercise.
2-The Washington Celebration at
Wilfred Lsuer, Ray
mond Jensen, Marie Rober.
S--Recltatlon; Our Flag"
..,....... ......;.,... Helen Riba
4-"Washington's Birthday"
...... ,.... Laurabelle Dorey
5-Song: The story of the Hatchet,
...,...... ...... ....... Boys
6-Recitation: when Grandma was
Girl" .......,,...... Helen Leet
dialogues; Washington and Lin
coin .....,..J. Jensen, R. Mutchie
S-Recitation: .......... Jacob Robey
catalogues:
.....,. Esther, Louise, Virginia
10 Recitation: Virginia Johnson
IL Recitation: Clarence Christensen
12-Song: ...... Laurebelle Dorey
13-Dialogue: "Scat" 49,. Sophia Riba
ID Recitation: who's Afraid"
.,...e ,,.,.....,... Helen Turoski
15-Song: In Grandma's Day Girls
Following the program, sandwiches
and coffee will be served
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WILMOT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Volbrecht and
son, of Bassetts, were at the VIM. Vol
brecht home for the day Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Beck were called to
Kenosha Saturday by the death of Mr..
Beck's brother, Otto Beck.
Anne and Linus Murphy were out
from Kenoshai for the week end with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Murphy.
Mrs. w. Carey has been i'll with
bronchitis.
There will be English services at the
Evangelical Lutheran church at ten
o'clock next Sunday morning.
Miss Nancy Hanson, of Chicago, and
Miss Gertrude O'Conner of Silverlake
were weekend guests at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. S. Jedele.
Mrs. E. Murphy and Grace Carey at
tended the Catholic Women's Club in
Kenosha Saturday.
Arthur Panknin and Paul Ganlin
drove to Chicago the first of the week.
Walter Carey and Blanche Carey
made business trip to Madison the
first of the week.
Last Friday night the local Legion
basketball team defeated the fast Ke-
Nash-A team from Kenosha at the high
school gymnasium. The score was 20
to 16 in favor of our team. The post
team intends challenging any outside
team that cares to play them, and any
one desiring to book games call or
write the Wilmot drug store. The Post
has secured excellent material in the
membership of its team: Roy Rich
ter, "Bevo" Adams, Howard Harvey
Richter and Ray Schultz
The Legion team, Richter's Wrig-
glers, is slated to meet the Deweys of
Kenosha Sunday afternoon at 2:15
Feb, 25th, at the local gym. The Dewey
five is the fastest team in the Kenosha
Commercial League this year. They
have lost only one game during the
entire season, the Davey Shoes of Ra-
cine having defeated them by a narrow
margin few weeks ago. The Dewey
five is composed of players who for
merly represented the Kenosha High
School a few years ago. A fast pre-
liminary game will also be staged.
Don't forget that "Bevo" will be in the
home lineup.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rice of Racine and
Mrs. j. Duffy of Kenosha motored out
for the day with Mr.. and Mrs. E. Muir
ply on Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. L. Wright has been i'll for
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. McDougall were in
Burlington on Monday.
Mrs. Eli Vincent is i'll with grippe.
The American Legion dance that was
to have been given last Saturday night
at the Baethke hall in Trevor had to
be postponed owing to the diphtheria
cases that have developed in Trevor
The Post will make an announcement
later of a new date.
Mary Murphy is i'll with grippe.
The American Legion post of Wilmot
has made several definite plans for the
baseball season that is now approach
ing. One is to improve the appearance
of the local park by painting the fence