Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-12-16

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family, but seemingly uneasy. Mrs. Engler
went over to a neighbours, Mrs. Beilharz's,
and staid about an hour When she returned
he was gone. Search was instituted, which,
however, was fruitless until the next morn
ing, when he was found in his barn-loft hang
ing by a small rope to a 2x4 joist running
across from plate to plate. Mr.. Engler for a
number of years has been insane, and has
been in the asylum at Mendoza twice, but
was Though. to be almost well. His son and
son,in-law were in the HERALD Office Monday
morning, having come from the Kuenster
farm and were on their way to Platteyille.--
To an inquiry after the fathers health the
answer was that he was apparently sound but
physical health not altogether good. Fifteen
minutes later messenger came for the young
men to 60 back; that the father had COM
mtted suicide. Thesdeceased was very
worthy, upright and highly esteemed citizen.
j. II. Reed had DR.. Barber take off
fourth toe some days ago. Nothing had hap
be wanted to get rid of it. "If thy hand
offend thee cut it off and cast it from thee"
etc. The injunction is as applicable 20 toes
as to hands. If the truth were known, prob
ably that toe was not willing and ODE dient
servant in the penmanship business, and con-
sequently had to suffer. Some people write
with their toes. Mr.. Reeds whole soul is
wrapped up in penmanship, even to the solo
OF his foot. He is determined all the world
shall have that accomplishment and has in
vented mechanical instructing chart TO
bring US to it. Before going to work upon
the world he has subdued his own flesh
There is only one more thing to do-ths
world, tho flesh aud, next
We call attention to the advertisement
Of the La Crosse Business College In our colA
umns to-day. This College furnishes more
young men with situations than any other
College in the Northwest, actually having
more applications for young men to ell posi-
tons than it can supply. Located nearly 800
miles from Chicago, it has students filling
first class positions there, placed there by its
influence, while in La Crosse many of the
best book-keepers' situations are held by its
graduates. II any doubt the above state.
ments, they are requested to write for the
names of the students mentioned, and write
them and be convinced.
ba Hall ap4o rEa l.
evening every seat was taken and Prof Cum
mock gave the crowded house all that could
have been expected, both in grave and light
performances. He is an accomplished reads
er, and reads equally well Shakespeares
dramas, Burns's dalectic poems or back
woods Georgian's sermons His audience
had long sit, but we have not heard of one
who was tired.
We learn that Henry Rothschild, form
erly of this place, has position as city edi-
tor and business manager on the Fargo, Oak,
Times, large eight-page and thriving paper.
About four years ago Mr.. Rothschild began
his career as printer, in the Grant county
HERALD Office at very small salary. His |
success shows what close application and an
eye to business may accomplish.
Wanted, twenty bridegrooms to buy new
cook stoves at T. F. baldwn's and make |
presents of them to the brides. In such |
cases the Judge will give the marriage cers.
mony free. Also wanted, twenty old hus-
bands, to buy heating stoves and make |
Christmas presents Of them to their wives. |
Stoves are better than old bones to wa.m |
by, these cold winters
A very pleasant party of rag pickers
were invited to the house of Mrs. H. Buch.
ner's on last Friday evening They picked |
over and sewed rags to the amount of about |
lbs. besides having a jolly good time.
May We enjoy many good sitting on those
rags, sister Buchner, in your pretty new
home. ~
Next week will end the present term of |
the Lancaster schools. One needs ne ither
search warrant or a microscope to see where
good has been done in our schools this win
ter. The evidence of improvement is appar-
snt with every scholar. The examinations
next week are open to the public.
They are going to have high old time
Christmas eve, December oath, in Fenni-
more at Shrader & Steusrt's big ball. Everys
body is going-old, young and middle-sged-
aud all are invited. Aud claw me !" That
supper Mrs Varrell will serve it atl2
New VaIencir and loose Muscatal rail-
sins, candled citron and lemons, choice new
teas and coffees, pure sugar syrup-guaran>
teed pure, fruits, canned goods of all des-
criptions, just received, prices at bottom, at
han, Schreiner Il Co.'s.
;...,rs: G. D. Streeter received the sad
aoath IS on Monday of this week, of the
4dam. wbo brothers wife, Mrs. Mervin
S cen s, 9Th $780, Saratoga Springs NY.
Mrs. Strseters former ,,s 49,
Call and see the art.
Library Hall Tuesday next, -,
~ ''S'SS "iS usS1uls oFHanents and anti
able for Christmas presents, A gooL -.
will be provided for % cts Sale to r..
menee at o'clock p. m.
Quite large gathering Of little folks as.
sembled at the residence of Sheriff Streeter
last Saturday evening and were nicely enter.
tanned by Master Harry Streeter. Parties
among the young folks are getting quite pop.
ular
Alex. Kuenster, a chip of the old block
who has been farming In Glen Haven, is 90.
lug to sell out and go to Maryville, Missouri
De thinks Doug. divers goose inhabiss that
vicinity and he is going to look for the nest.
Silk hsndkerchefs, silk AID lace ties.
nubias, new dress goods, new furs, and 1000
other new articles, seasonable, desirable and
useful, just received and for sale at reasons
able prices BY Nathan, Schreiner & Co.
-Galena having buried its postmaster, w.
W. Huntington, an old and active man in lie
history, has next placed in the city of the
dead orestes Bardwell, prominent mechanic
who came to Galena in 1912.
&c. c. Hendy, the popular and reliable
stationery, book and music store keeper of