The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-10-01
Council Grants Last of the
Permits to Those Who
Waited Long.
HEAR THEIR STORIES
Council Insists On Hearing
the Pleas of Each of
the Applicants.


permits to operate soft drink parlors
in Kenosha went away from the coun-
ell meeting Monday evening happy, for
the council acted favorably on each
one of the applications. Among the
number were ten whose applications
have been held up for several weeks
because Of previous records of law
violations against the places which
they have named as locations for the
new "soft drink" emporiums.
The granting Of these permits was
in keeping with the action taken by
the council a week ago when it IS
sued permits to several other appl1-
cants who had been on the waiting
list" for several months. With the
granting of the applications last night
all Of these places, with the exception
of one, 1881 Salem avenue, against
which paddock proceedings are now
being carried on, have finally re-
ceived permits.
Those, whose applications have been
pending for some time, and who were
granted permits on Monday evening,
are: A. Ambrose 1854 West Grand
avenue; r Jewell, 772 Milwaukee
avenue; Joe Eurewic, 154 Main street;
Albert Karps, 951 Grand avenue; Ollie
Skowronski, 261 North Rowland; w.
Matazinski, 1917 Prairie avenue; Jo-
seph Kemen, 200 South Newell street;
John Shilko, SO North Main street;
Areep Kozak, gil Elizabeth street;
John Shimanowski Is North Main
street.
Four permits were granted to new
applicants, all of them recommended
by the chief of police, as follows;
Max Ustinowicz, 900 Park street;
Dominic Capponi, 904 Peark street;
Paul Kulesis, 301 North Chicago street;
Tony Cosentino, 963 Pearl street.
Good as Side Show.
1t was as good as a side show to
hear the various alibis presented by
the applicants, who have been permit
less for several months and who
through their attorneys or in per-
son appeared to show why they should
be allowed permits.
The first one up almost lost his per-
nit. He was A. Ambrose who desires
to operate place at 1854 West Grand
avenue, Just across from the Nash
stadium The records showed that he
had been convicted twice for operat-
ing without a permit. A motion
was introduced and seconded that his
permit be denied.
At this juncture Attorney Boehm
arose to represent Ambrose. He said
that his client was anxious to run a
"clean place" was never arrested for
selling liquor and had as much right
to hermit as Others
''Whyf did he run without a per-
mit?' asked Alderman Barden who
was presiding at this time.
Ambrose answered this: "I've been
trying to sell the place but can't sell
it unless l can secure permit.
couldn't sell it and couldn't run il,
but my rent went on. What was to
do % He declared he had not been
operating without a permit since he
was arrested several months ago.
Finally the alderman who made the
motion to deny the permit withdrew
it and another motion to grant it
was made and passed.
Martin Schmidt's Place.
That started the ball rolling Next
in line was P. Jewell, who wanted a
permit to operate the place at 772
Milwaukee avenue, formerly known as
Martin Schmidt's place He was
represented by Attorney Runge and
in person and both represented that
there had been a complete change in
ownership of the place.
"This place has had bad reputa-
tion," said President Afford, who
was then presiding, "but maybe it is
not your fault"
Jewell said he had not been run
ming the place except for few hours
after he had purchased it. 81 spoke
to the chief and when he told me to
Quit, l quit" he said.
did you speak to the chief or did
he speak to your" asked President
Afford
"Well he spoke to me-"
"That makes it different"
After due warning to the applicant
that the Law was to be obeyed, the
permit was finally granted.
Baby Joe is Next.
Joe Eurewic, Baby Joe", was next
to have a hearing. Attorney Calvin
Stewart represented him.
II have extolled his virtues before
this august body previously" said Al
torney Stewart, "and l see no need to
do it again. He has been citizen for
twenty years. True, he was convicted
Is violating the law, but only for sell
irr beer, Mvyeover ne can't do any
ching else"
why not?" interrupted Alderman
Afford
Stand Up Joe" was the answer. Joe
stood up. we don't want to ask the
factorie%to enlarge their doors to lei
him in or strengthen their fioors,'
continued his attorney.
what you mean is that he's toe
heavy for light work." suggested Al
derman Afford with smile.
Yes, or too light for heavy work
something. Of the kind" was the
answer.
rs he running the place now?'
"0h, no." came the answer quickly
f ON rBaby Joe."
What's the general reputation Of
this place, Chief?' asked Alderman
Afford
"oh, just like the rest" was tn,
answer.
Finally Joe's permit was granted.
Now, Joe, be a good boy" said hi:
attorney as they left the council
chamber smiling.
Never Had Record.
The council also got laugh out Of
the appearance of Albert Karps, whe
was represented by Attorney vau.
dreui.