Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-08-14
Notes from Bloomington--by an o.
casional.

Rev. R. L. Cheney and wife are enjoying
short vacation. They are now at the home
of his father, and will visit friends in Chicago
before returning.
The dance given Friday evening under
the management Of George Woodhouse and
Frank Greer was pleasant affair to all those
who "trip the light fantastic" The Bohemian
band from Pr. dI Chen discoursed sweet mu-
sic. Every thing passed off quietly for a
dance
In the way Of sensational events little
has occurred of recent date, save runaways
that have been quite frequent. The latest
running was done by DR.. o. p. Sala's fiery
steeds; he had Just hitched them to the car
riage and was in the act or getting in when
they became so suddenly frightened as to be
unmanagable, dashing across the street, turn
ing at less than right angle. Here the car
riage was capsized and striking fence the
horses were extricated. running on through
town, and back to their stable, where they
found that the Dr. had his other carriage out
and all things being in readiness more or
derby parade was given.
The Bloomington graded school which
has been under the supervision of Prof Bart
ley for the past years will be taught by him
again the next term. 1t is no idle boast that
the Prof deserves the good opinion of the
people entertained by him as an educator
For under his able management the schoo
has largely prospered.
We notice in the hard ware business the
new sign of 5. Kitto is erected The CHEEKY
voice, the pleasant manner, and the natural
business tact of the man. in combination with
the low rates at which he sells, will insure
him good and permanent business
Further down the street another new
sign is observed which directs our ewes up
the stairs to the Office of the Young but eff
Gent Dr. Glasier, who came to this place less
than six months ago, but notwithstanding the
shortness of the time we think he can Justly
claim his share of the practice, which seems
to be aEidly increasing.
( Our quiet little village has been enli-
vened with an unusua. number Of visitors this
summer. Sibley has contributed largely to
this enjoyable affair Among those from that
| place may be mentioned Capt. d. L. Riley
and family, Will Chambers and family C. H.
Brown. Jno. Bracket has also been favored
| by visit from his brother, JAS. B. and wife
from Eau Claire; people of Pr. du Chen
finding it too warm and dry over there took
a vacation and made Mr.. and Mrs 6. b.
| Sprague happy for few DAYS. Among them
| we mention Mrs. Andeson, and the most
! pleasant and accomplished Miss Matte Lock
hart. In view of the number of visitors and
their apparent enjoyment our town must pos
sess some attractions, although slight
The Baptist pulpit was supplied last Sun
day morning and evening by Rev. W. J. Kerr
mott, of Chicago. His subject was "the as
pirations OF man. II is unnecessary to speak
of the cxcellency of the speaker or the dis
courses. For his ability as first class min
lister is known to many of the readers Of your
valuable paper.
-Picnics have been numerous and va
riea" in this part of old Grant during the last
three months. The picnic season was OPEN
ed by the Sabbath Schools. each having one,
intervals being filled by lava and croquet
parties. Last week ii was in honor Of the
Siblcy people that the beautiful grove in
Brooklyn" was filed with as pleasant and
contented people as one would wish to see
But perhaps the most enjoyable event of the
season was the lawn party given by the Rev.
G. d. Stevens and wife, for the young ladies'
and gentlemen, on Thursday last. At five
O'Clock all had assembled, ill the house and
yard we're filed to oyerHowing. The time
was then occupied in singing and social con-
verse, until the appearance of tgavs ladcned
with delicious food admonished Us that ii was
time for better things The refreshments
were well appreciated, owing to the fine man,
ner in which they were prepared. The party
separated at lo.S0 p. m, all acknowledging
that they had found one Of the good places
where enjoyment can be found 4.
Bloomington, Aug. II, 1879.
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