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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-09
MRS. M'NULTY ENTERTAINS
For VISITORS TUESDAY.

Tuesday morning at her home,
with Mrs. Barlow Council, Mrs, r.
E. McNulty was hostess at bridge,
complmenting Miss Ada Mae Rob
ipso and Miss Eva Hildreth, of
Live Oak, Fla. and Mrs. Marie Lou
Use Myrick, house guests Of Mrs.
l.. G. Council.
A profusion of sweet peas, lark
spur, snapdragons, roses and other
garden flowers formed a charming
decoration of the living room and
music room where the guests were
entertained.
A deck of cards was the high
score prize, won by Mrs. John Coun-
ell, and after the game salad
course was served.
THE invitation list included Miss
Eva Hildreth, Miss Ada Mae Rob
inson, Mrs. Marie Louise Myrick,
Mrs. L. G. Council, Mrs. Emory Ry-
lander, Mrs Carr Glover, Mrs. H.
B. Allen, Mrs. Bob Christian, Mrs.
Will Green Turpin, Mrs. James blk
on, Mrs. George Anderson, Mrs.
John Hudson, Mrs. John Wagnon,
Mrs. Sam Clegg, Mrs. John Wyatt,
Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mrs. Stuart
Prather and Mrs. Charles Burke.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-09
LITERARY SOCIETY TO MEET
WITH MRS. DAVIS

The Woman's Literary club will
meet Thursday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock with Mrs. H. c. Davis at
her home on Jackson street,
An interesting program has been
arranged, and all members are urg-
ed to be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Fetner and
little William Fetner left this morn
ing for Macon to spend the day with
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-09

Jack Jarvis, the young son of Mr..
and Mrs. E. W. Jarvis, is recover
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-09

Fiji the close Of school, when she
and their son, Richard, Will join
him.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
Theo. Mygatt Dies
at Minneapolis
Born in KenOsha july %, 1853, Was
Associated With Pioneers
in Growth of City.

Theodore Mygatt, aged SO years,
died at Minneapolis on Sunday after
noon, following short period of i'll
ness from arterial sclerosis. Until
several days before his death he was
enjoying good health, and death came
at his home a short time after he had
been confined to his bed.
Theodore Mygatt as one of Keno
sha's original pioneers and during the
Civil war and for some time thereaft-
er he was associated with the late
Charles Gonnermann as a clerk in
the store of Ernst and Gonnermann.
About thirty-fve years ago. the de-
ceased moved to Minneapolis where
he was associated with the work of
the Chamber of Commerce there. At
the time Of his death he was tollkeep-
er of the Minneapolis chamber.
The deceased was born in Kenosha
on July %, 1853, the son of the late
Wallace Mygatt. He is survived by a
brother, Fred Mygatt, and a sister,
Mrs Francis Becker.
Funeral services were held in Ke-
nosha this morning at eight o'clock
from the Hansen chapel. Interment
was in the family plot at Green Ridge
cemetery.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
OKLAHOMA GIANT
GETS RECORD PUNCH
Big Ben Wray is Put Out of the Run
ming for Eight Months by
Dempsey Blow.
(By Associated Press Leased Wire

Great Falls, Mont-"Big Ben" Wray
of Sayre, Okla, weighing $50 pounds
and standing seven feet, two inches,
today holds the worlds doubtful dis
tinction of having been put out of
commission for longer period than
any other boxer who ever traded
punches with Jack Dempsey, worlds
heavyweight champion.
A broken jaw, sustained from left
hook, just % seconds after Wray faced
the champion after his journey of 1000
miles to engage Dempsey in a train
ing camp bout, will keep the Oklahoma
giant out of the ring for at least
eight months, according to the ply
stefan who attended him.
Wray, former cowboy and oil rig
ger down in Oklahoma, had been seek
ing match with Dempsey for several
weeks, convinced that the heavyweight
champion could not knock him over.
He came here against the best wishes
of his manager, "Tex" Mccarthy, who
had been knocked out himself in a few
punches by Dempsey in 1918.
at will do the big stiff good" was
all the consolation Mccarthy offered
the fallen gladiator.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
The Impassioned Violin
Zion FOrtifies
City's Bastile
Those Who Try to Escape from Lookup
in Voliva's Stronghold VIII
Have Hard Time.

Zion, Ill.-Any future prisoners in
carcerated in the city Jail at Zion, will
have no chance of making their escape.
On rare occasions, prisoners have made
good their escape from this jail, but
in the future they will be locked up in
steel cells, or cages. These cages have
been installed by the E. T. Barnum
Iron Works, Of Detroit, Michigan, and
they make escape impossible, as even
the floors are Of steel. The cells were
completed Saturday afternoon and be-
fore the following morning six men
were locked up on charges of disor-
derby conduct, etc. The steel cells
have been installed not only as a pre-
cautionary measure against possible
escape, but also from sanitary stand
point. A drinking fountain, wash
wash bowl, ETC., will be installed in
each cell. Hitherto, prisoners have
been locked up in cells with light
wooden walls, and behind doors and
windows that could be pried open by
persevering and ingenious law-break-
ers.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
PICK STORM STORY
FROM TANGLED WIRES
Entire Northwest Feels the Effect of
the Storm Which Brought
Relief from Heat.
(By Associated Press Leased Wire)

st. Paul, Minn.-Reports of severe
storm in Southeastern MINES ta,
Southwestern Wisconsin and North
eastern Iowa, trickled in today over
shaky wires as advices from other
sections of the northwest told of clear,
cool weather which aided in bringing
relief to stricken areas affected by
Sundays and Mondays atmospheric
disturbances which took toll of near-
ly a score of lives and hundreds of
thousands of dollars in property
damages.
The latest storm apparently cen
tered in the vicinity of Dakota, Min
nesota and Lacrosse, Wis, and also
hit points in Iowa, including Mar
quette. Scores Of telephone and tele-
graph poles were swept down, and
communication with the district was
difficult. Heavy hail was reported
from Lacrosse.
Near Dakota, twenty poles and 1000
feet of wire belonging to the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul railway were
torn down and part of the road bed
near Dakota was washed out. The
washout was soon repaired, however.
No reports of injuries or loss of life
had been received early today.
In the section hardest hit by Sun
days storm-Bowman and Adams coun-
ties in North Dakota-where six peo-
pie were killed and nearly score in
jured, several seriously, was clearing
up wreckage of farm buildings and
arranging for relief to the sufferers.
Communication early today had not
been established between Dwight and
Aber Crombie, N. D., and Wolverton,
Mimi, another storm area. Roofs of
business houses were reported blown
away at Dwight and eight horses
were killed at Abercrombie. Numerous
farm buildings were wrecked.
An additional report today with re-
stored wire communication to east
central Minnesota was that of a young
boy of the Kings" at Sturgeon Lake,
who was struck by lightning on Sun
day night.
Twenty barns and other buildings
were blown away near HinckIey, Mimi.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
John Cole Dies at Home,
of Daughter Saturday

John Cole, aged 81, died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Cora
Smith, 573 Symmonds street, Saturday
evening, following lingering illness
which had extended over period of
three years. For the past several
months the health of the deceased was
sinking and death was not unexpected.
An employee of the Simmons COM
pany for more than twenty-five years,
the deceased was well-known in Keno
sha, and the announcement of his
death will come as a great sorrow
to his many friends here.
John Cole was born in New York,
July A, 1856. He came to Pleasant
Prairie when boy of IA years of age.
A short time later he moved to Ke-
nosha where he had lived for the past
thirty-four years until the time of his
death. The deceased was a member
of the Catholic Order of Forresters
and the st. George church.
Surviving the deceased are a widow,
Mrs. Josephine Cole and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Cora Smith. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at st. Georges church
on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock
with interment following at St. James
cemetery.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
SAY TUBBS HAD
BEEN DRINKING
Battista D'AngeIo is Bound
Over This Noon on Man
slaughter Charge.
BRING IN NEW ANGLE

Battista D'Angelo was bound over
for trial Saturday in the munich
pal court following preliminary hear
ing before Judge Slater on the charge
of manslaughter arising out of the
death of John Tubbs of Waukegan,
who was run down by truck driven
by Battista D'Angelo at the inter
section of Fremont avenue and Eliza
beth street. Bonds were fixed at
$4,000 and furnished for D'Angelo's
appearance at trial in circuit court
at the October term.
A new angle in the case appeared
this morning when Albert Kruger,
motorman of the street car on which
Tubbs had been riding just previous
to the accident, testified that Tubs
behavior that morning was that of a
man who was intoxicated. Kruger
said that Tubbs rode in his car twice;
first going west when he got on the
car at Fremont avenue and Elizabeth
street, and rode as far as Erie, where
he got off at the North Shore station
and then on the return trip when
Tubbs got on at Erie and rode east as
far as the switch near Fremont avenue
Was Looking for Truck.
Kruger said that when Tubbs first
got on the car, his breath had the
odor of moonshine or whiskey, and that
he staggered in getting to his seat as
of a person who had been drinking
When Tubbs got off at Erie street, he
in, 4bo Of h.
motorman had to sound his gong and
call loudly to Tubbs to get him out
Of the way or he would have run him
down, the motorman testified When
Tubbs came back upon the street cal
he had difficulty in finding change
fumbling in his pockets and tearing q
bill Again when the man got off at
the switch, he stubbed his toe on the
step and otherwise showed the be-
of alcohol Kruger said that Tubbs
Stood in the path of the truck star
ring at it and swaying at the moment
he was struck.
The defense of contributory negli-
gence will be brought in at the trial
At the hearing the defense presented
no witnesses and the facts as to
Tubs condition were brought out on
cross examination of the state wit
ness by Roy Stephenson, representing
the defense as attorney.
At the close of the hearing Judge
Slater on the motion of the district
attorney ordered D'Angelo held fol-
trial.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
CONVICT SLAYER
KILLED BY POSSE
George Nachoss is Slain by Posse as
He Seeks to Escape from Swamp
Hiding Place.
(By Associated Press Leased wire)


Marquette, Mich.-Capture of Geo.
Naehoss, escaped convict from Mar
quette prison yesterday, ended one of
the most desperate fights ever made
by a man for his liberty from the up
per Michigan branch prison. Natchoss
was shot fourteen times by a posse
which had been hunting him since last
Wednesday. He died few minutes
after arriving at the hospital.
The escaped convict was surrounded
in swamp near Perkins, between
Maple Ridge and Escanaba. The mem
bers of the posse raked the under
brush with voley after voley of shots.
Natchoss replied at first with shots
from his weapon bu later the firing
from the brush ceased.
Officers feared a trap, but crept
carefully upon their prey. He was
found lying on the ground with his re-
volver beside him. officers said he
apparently had fought until he dropped.
Natchoss was sentenced from Pom
tiac for life on a charge of murder.
He escaped a week ago Friday with
Geo. Bloochas. First trace of them
was found Wednesday when a store
at Maple Ridge was robbed. Bloochas
was captured the day after the store
robbery when he was wounded.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
ARREST ROUGH
WOOER OF GIRL
A. Ktinis, Charged With
Threatening Life of
Music Student.
GIRL REFUSED HIM

Charged with. threatening the life
he is not acquainted, Angelo Ktinis,
head-waiter at the Royal restaurant,
was arrested by Police officer Beam
on Monday night and this afternoon
will be brought into the municipal
court on complaint of the young lady,
Evelyn Tester, 400 Cable street.
Girl Doesn't Know Min.
The girl is working her way through
music school and is employed in the
evening at the Olympia Sweet shop.
For some time, she told the police
today, the waiter down the street to
whom she had never been introduced
and with whom she was not acquainted,
has been pursueing her, seeking to
win her affection.
81 never went out with him, nor have
shown him the least attention." the
young girl said.
In spite of her manifest aversion,
she said that the man persisted in fol-
lowing her and trying to speak with
her. Twice he wrote her letters.
One day last week, according to the
girl, the man said to her, eff you won't
be my girl, I'll shoot you"
The frightened girl communicated
her story to one of the members of
the police department, who is her
cousin, and the matter was laid before
police headquarters with the result
that Ktinis' arrest followed.
Abused Police Officer.
When officer Beam arrived in the
restaurant at 1880 a. M, to arrest the
waiter, the latter, according to the
officer, became abusive and said, "Get
out of here and go get yourself some
more moonshine."
Ktinis was brought down to the
police Office by the officer and later
his employer, Gus Graham, came to
release the man, insisting that he
could not conduct his business without
him. Ktinis was released under bonds
of $3.50 for appearance in court today.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28

ness over Roses of Picardy" and
THE World Is Waiting for the Sun
rise" Railroad Man" provokes
Frank Westphal and confederates
to choo-choo locomotion: and on
second thought they play "Bugle
Call Rag" featuring authentic toots.
And the Meyer Davis Dance Or
chestra is stimulatingly sprightly in
South Sea Eyes" and "Td Love to
Have va" This organization, / I'M
derstand, is often danced to at the
White House. But not by me.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
MILWAUKEE, FORMS
AUTOMOBILE CLUB
Judge key KareI Is Named President
of Organization Formed on
Friday Night
(By Associated Press Leased Wire,

10y ASSOCldIeu Tess A4GdoSO UACt
Milwaukee = The Milwaukee Motor
club which is to affiliate with the
American Automobile association was
organized at banquet last night
when John C. (Ikey) Karel was elected
the clubs president.
TIE sponsors of the organization will
start campaign Immediately for the
purpose of enrolling 10000 members.
Good roads, safety, protective legis-
lation and other things of interest to
the automobile owner are objects of
the organization. Fred R. Zimmerman,
secretary of state pledged support of
his department to all of the aims of
the club. Captain w. s. Gilbraith,
manager Of the Detroit Motor club;
NJ. o. Floridge, of the A. A. A. told
about the numerous things his organi-
zation was doing in the way Of legis-
lation and cooperation with the vari-
Gus clubs in things for the good Of
automobiles.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
W. G. Sheen, 63,
Dies at Union Grove
.esident of Vicinity for Over Fifty
Years Succumbs to Pneumonia
ard Blood Poisoning.

William G. Sheen, for many years
lmiliar character in Kenosha and Ra-
ne counties, died at his home in
MON Grove Friday morning at the
Sc of 65 after an illness which lasted
My few days.
During all the years in which the
aceased lived near here, himself, his
ONE and two farms which he owned
ere known to be the very embodiment
hospitality and kindness. Two farms
the town of Brighton and one at
arts Corners are occupied by two
ms.
The deceased was member of the
MON Grove M. E. church and his ster-
ng qualities and pleasing personality
ade him many friends. He was
ader and supporter Of religious en-
rprises and there are many of these
wv in Racine and Kenosha counties
at will mourn his lost enthusiasm
d keen interest.
William Sheen was born in Penner,
ldnorshire, Wales, Jan. %, 1860, the
ungest son Of James and Ann Wat
MS Sheen, who died 10 years ago. He
me to this country at the age of eight
ars and settled with his parents at
aris Corners, Kenosha county, where
resided for so years. Five years
20 he moved to Union Grove. He was
lited in marriage to Jane Thorn
n Dixon, Dec. 8, 1885. To them were
Urn 10 children, all of whom survive,
s well as one sister, Miss Lizzie Sheen,
Oak Par, ILL.,, and one brother, Danny
aeen, of Beloit, One sister and one
cother preceded him in death.
Mr.. Sheen owned two farms, one
i Brighton, known as the old Dixon
omestead, and another at Paris. They
re occupied by two of the sons. He
lso owned home in Union Grove.
lis widow and ten children, Mrs. Ray
hields, of Kenosha; Mrs. Alvin Pad
ock, of Salem; Mrs. Harvey Nelson, of
orkville; Danny and Howard, of Paris;
Irs. Price Minton, of&Paris, Kenosha
ounty; James, William, Margaret and
Villa, Of Union Grove.
The funeral will be held Sunday at
80 o'clock, standard time, at his
ate home, followed by services at 2
CLOCK at the Methodist church here.
Iurial viii be in the Paris Corners
emetery.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
OPENS WAR TO
SAVE PAVINGS
Engineer Sounds Warning
to Those Who Break Into
New Streets.
tines FOR VIOLATORS

He donned his fiercest war paint and
'ent out after the motorists who fail
obey the orders to keep off Of the
ew paved streets in Kenosha until
hey are regularly opened by the en-
ineering department. He called the
ntire personnel of his department and
lso enlisted the police under his stan
ard and opened real campaign to
ave the new streets which are being
uilt in the city.
1--WE have had numerous cases this
ear where motorists break down the
arricades placed before new streets
nd use these streets for traffic before
icy are ready" said Engineer Smith.
Dur patience has been exhausted and
are forced to resort to the law to
lforce the rules. The ordinary motor
t is unable to judge when street
ready for use and the only rule
lat can be followed Isl to wait until
le barricades are removed and rne
rect is regularly opened for traffic"
City Engineer Smith cited one in
ance of violation Of the rule which
rsode will cost the city quite a
I'M before the damage is repaired.
n Friday night motorist disregard
the barricade erected before the
w paving on South Pleasant street,
oke through it and drove his car
the street. Oil dripping from the
" worked it's way into the paving, and
used considerable damage.
The license number on the automo-
lie was secured and the driver Of the
n is facing charge in the municipal
curt for violating the regulations of
he street department..
Removed as Soon as Possible.
eve are not leaving the barricades
m the streets just for the fun of it,
aid City Engineer Smith. "All of
hem are removed just as early as pos
jible, but it takes different lengths of
ime for different grades of paving
Motorists must be forced to remain off
If the new paving until it is ready for
.raffic and all steps will be taken to
,nforce the regulation.
Night watchmen have been placed on
he job to watch and see that the bar
Icades are observed and have been
;iveb instructions to take the license
lusnber Of any who disregard the warn
ng. 1t is the plan Of the department
O enforce the law to the letter and
his notice is given as a last warning
% all motorists. Police have also re-
eived instructions to keep watch on
he various streets where paving is in
rogress and to arrest any who are
ound violating the regulations.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
REVENGE MOTIVE IN
LOVERS LANE DEATH
Believe Guardian of Lovers Lane"
Was Shot to Death by Revenge
full Lover Sunday.

Chicago A theory of revenge was
advanced today by police seeking the
slayer of Mrs. Mary Lawrence, 81,
known as the guardian of lovers
lane"
Mrs. Lawrence was found myster-
iously shot to death in her home on
Marlem avenue, wooded thoroughfare
just outside the northwest city limits.
Ethel, Is, her daughter and John Pran-
gle, boy friend, found her seated in a
chair as if asleep, a bullet wound in
her head.
Marlem avenue, because Of its rus
tic seclusion, is known to AUTOMOBILE
lists as Lovers Lane"
Mrs. Lawrence had many times
rescued young girls from cars parked
at the roadside, thus winning her title
as the popular drives guardian,
Discarding a theory of suicide,
county and city police are searching
for man they believe killed her be-
cause Of her interference in such
episode.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
American Squadron
Reaches Copenhagen

Copenhagen-A squadron of Ameri-
can battleships headed by the dread
naught Arkansas, flagship of Rear
Admiral Archibald H. Scales, with the
dreadnaughts Florida, Delaware and
North Dakota, has arrived at Copen-
hagen for ten day visit. There will
be round of society fetes in honor
of the visiting fleet, eliminating on
the Fourth of July with ball given by
John D. Prince, the American minister.
Sporting events are also being ar
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
Hello" Girls
Strike in Boston
[By Associated Presa Leased

EBy Associated Press Leased WireJ
Boston, Mass Telephone operators
went ION strike today in all the New
England states except Connecticut.
The strike was called by one union for
shorter hours and higher wages. Mem
bers Of a rival union remained at work.
Members of the rival union, emery
ing from mass meetings in Boston
early today, threatened to clash ply
sically. Extra details of police kept
5000 girls on the move
The operators who voted to strike
shouted scabs at their rivals who re-
turned 9we're stickers." Gals, Kisses
and yells were heard this morning on
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
"TF / COULD only get away and

"TF / COULD only get away and
: have a complete change of
thought" sighed a friend OF mine,
I'D be new man again. But l
can't. I'm tied down to my job and
my family responsibilities.
Ever tried music?" suggested.
Music? What has that got to
do with it,"
"A, lot. Music gives your mind a
vacation
But can't sing or play any in
strument."
you don't have to, thanks to the
photograph. Just put on a good
record and close your eyes - and
you are thousand miles away"
'sYou talk like a hypnotist!"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
Mrs. I'll. *. Brooks
Died i'm Chicago
Sister of Charles C. Brown and
Former Kenoshan Dies After
an Operation.

Messages have been received in Ke-
nosha announcing the death of Mrs.
Kate Brown Brooks, wife of Howard
M. Brooks, vice president of the Ameri-
can Express company, and a sister of
Charles C. Brown, president of the
First National bank of Kenosha. Mrs.
Brooks died at the Columbus Memorial
hospital in Chicago, on, Sunday night.
She had been operated on ten days
earlier and failed to recover from the
effects of the operation. Mr.. Brown
had been with his sister on Sunday
afternoon just before her death.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-06-28
JUNIOR COLLEGE BILL
TO THIRD READING
Efforts of the Madison Assembly to
Kill the Bill Fail and it
is Advanced.

Madison, Wis. The Quick senate
bill empowering certain cities to ex-
tend their high school courses so as
to include two years of junior college
work was passed to third reading by
the assembly today, 43 to 20. Assem-
blyman sachtjen of Madison attempt
ed to kill the bill, but his motion lost,
q to 40
The bill does not specify what CT
ties shall be affected by the act, but
Racine, Superior, Kenosha, Oshkosh
and Green Bay have been mentioned
as most likely to come within its pro-
visions.
The bill carries an appropriation Of
100000 to be extended as state aid