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NUMBER 38.Le10a-1.l-f-of(a1-ieioad»oy;e.di-di.cu109,g3-afterwards a school teacher, wti next found, in September, 1835, in the “Far West,” engaged in keeping boarding-house at Kenosha. He was a man of considerable talent, and of some eccentricity of character. Having no part of his family with him, he had necessarily to perform all the duties which pertain to such an establishment, such as cooking, washings and general housewifery, and also the accustomed duties of “host.” Notwithstanding the-Elder was a man of fino education, and of more than average natural abilities, and had been accustomed at one time of Isis life to elegance of living, and for these reasons, not familiar with such avocations; yet ho performed all the diversified offices which bis new occupation demanded, with aptness in one department, and with good address in another.After the organization of a Baptist churolr at Kenosha, Elder Lothrop was employed for several years as its minister, but disagreeing with his congregation upon some cardinal points of doctrine, he became disengaged fromthe church, and afterwards withdrew himself almost wholly from society.In this month, also, (Sept. 1835,) the firstwedding took place. The bridegroom was Mr-Nelson Lay, and the bride Miss Marietta, daughter of Waters Towslee. Mr. Bullen, who then held the office of Juatibe of the Peace, under appointment of the Governor of Michigan, n j performed the marriage ooromoniea. y . On the lOtlx day cf May, 1836, the schooner ^ I Van Barm, belonging to Mr. Bullen, arrived at Kenosha with a cargo of provisions and. seed. This Vu the first cargo of provisions' £ ! that had been received at Kenosha. During r the winter of 1835-*'6, provisions had been-brought on pack horses from Chicago, to some* extent, for the supply of the settlement, and i the arrival of a carg superceded th# further rt necessity of such a tedious and cxpenisva me-)- j thod of obtaining supplies.** The anniversary of our Indcpcnden et wa* first celebrated at Kenosha on the 4th of July, 1836. The performance took place on ths Island, and as this vras the first lima on which this day had been observed in this then newplace, all ages and sexes turned out to do honor to tho occasion. One team, of twenty yok» of oxen, carrying various flags and devices,came in from an adjoining town. Elder Lo-r_ Timop was the orator of the day, and deliver-ed ivn appropriate address. Mr. Tobet, who then kept the “ Reique Home,” served the proper refreshments.Hitiam Towslee, son of Waters Towsleb, was drowned in the harbor in this month, (July, 1836.) This is noted from its being tho first death that took place at Kenosha. During the summer of 1835, Miss Maky Atkf, daughter of Elbridge G. Ater, was born at Kenosha. This is also noted from the fact, that she was the first white child bora in. tho place.Mr. George Kimball, born in one of tho Eastern States, emigrating to Canada, whera ho advocated liberal political sentiments tooreoly to suit the Government, and for that'reason was in effect banished from tha Provinces, arrived at Kenosha in the summer of 1838, and purchased eighty acres of land of the Emigration Company, on the south aide of the harbor Whatever differences of opinion might hayc obtained at the time, it is now •f manifest that Mr. Kimball evinced liberality ^ ! and good foresight in the disposal of his lands. He had a certain sturdiness and independence of character, which rendered him unpopular with some, and for that rsa^on he was once defeated wh«u candidate for President of the corporation, and also again when a candidate for Mayor of the city. Mr. Kimball had no disguise* to cover up hi» views, or compromises of them to make whether in or out of the political field.Hon Charles Durkce* now U. 8. Senator, also arrived i.t Kenosha in the summer of 1836 and bought lands next south and adjoining to the lauds of Mr. Kimball. Mr. Durkee evinced, great liberality in the disposal of his landa* and was also for many years prominent in every uaeful enterprise. He has left the evidence of his industry in every part of the place, having built more buildings than any other individual in Kenosha.( Concluded next wetc.)»di-i-9,ItS9-10kh5-o-a•y/-ht-olp-raatfar?rci-reidisUmidtdoftbif-e-Irtin*t,ofDSinntc*dff.s,r;sdtrthUThe Emperors of Russia and Austria;
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Kenosha Times
Kenosha, Wisconsin, US
Thu, Mar 18, 1858
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