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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21
Personal

Mr.. S. Mengis arrived Saturday 10
look after the work at the asylum.
Mr., Dell Borah and family left We'd
nesday for their new home at Grinnell,
Kansas.
Mr.. Chas. Langridge jr., moved out
to his new place-the old Boral farm
the first of the week.
Mr.. John p. Lewis will accompany
his son Oscar as far as Dubuque, where
they will make a short visit.
Fred. A. Hess, the weli-known jour
nalist and correspondent, is now in New
Orleans, connected with a book publish
ing firm in hat city.
Miss Simms, who has charge of the
Grammar department of the public
school, was quite i'll the first part of the
week. She has now improved so as to
resume her duties.
Hon. A. Il. Bushnell, of Lancaster !,
says the Boscobel Dial, was in the city
the first of the week, engaged as an at
torney for the defense in the case of the
State VS.. Jenkins.
The Treasurer of the United States
has received four thousand dollars, to
be charged to the conscience fund.
This is a strong point against those who
believe that a lawyer has no conscience.
Mr.. Oscar Lewis leaves Thursday
morning for Butte city, via Dubuque
and Leavenworth, Kansas. Goes
friends would willingly have kept him
over Christmas but he has a visiting
contract to fill in Butte New Years day.
Mr.. 10. Barnett left for Mineral Point,
Tuesday, where he assists Mrs. Moore
in opening II dancing school at that
place. The musical portion is certain
to be well cared for. In the same con
nection it is limited a similar school may
be started in this city later in the winter.
Charlie Baxter returned Tuesday
from Beloit where he has been attend
ing college the past year. Charlie has
worked hard and passed a most salts
factory examination. He now comes
home to enjoy the holidays and recruit
up. He returns again at the opening
of the new term.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21
MOntf9rt.

MOntf9rt.
Our pen has been silent for some
time, not however for the want of events
to write; for they have come thick and
fast for several weeks. Other duties
have crowded out this important one.
Deaths, weddings, births, accidents and
business changes have taken place.
Two of Il aged citizens, DR.. ?. Dewitt,
and Exit. FARMLAND Of the Frankland
House, after long suffering passed from
the light of life, to the shades of eterna al
rest.
Our neighbor, Gus" Mathews, who
was injured by falling from a scaiTold,
last fall, is stlll unable o be out.
VIII. Cocker, the boz who was shotin
the hip some weeks 20, is slowly inn
proving.
Considerable sickness has prevailed in
this locality for some time, and the SER
vices of Drs. Van Dusen and Coates
have daily been sought; and we are free
to say that they are always worthy of
the proud title of Doctor,
Scarlet fever is said 10 be raging in
the town of Wingville. We think there
are a few eases.
From early spring down to the pres
ent time, the hum of mechanical indus
try has rung like the changes y sweet
music in the delighted ears of our peo-
pie. And nearly half n hundred new
buildings rise from the green streets of
Il village toward heaven rs a monu-
ment of our industry. New residences,
new stores ard a new bank, oven which
the modest and 9entlemanly Pain T.
Stevens presides. Give him a call il
you have any bank business to transact,
and you will never regret having done
| so.
j. Cook, Farmland & Co., is the
name of q new firm who deal in a large
assortment of machinery, including bug
gies and sleighs. They arc all young
men Of energy and integrity, who will
do a square business.
Much regret is expressed that oul
worthy and esteemed fellow citizen, w.
Z. Bell, Esq, has decided to divide his
time between this place and his former
home, Platteyille. We wanted him
here all of the time. He will always be
welcomed by his many warm friends
and confiding patrons.
Tae golden waves of prosperity have
rolled up TO our doors and sung The
sweet refrain Of our hearts grateful.
acknowledgement of good times.
The Chicago u Northwestern Railway
Company have been making some i'm.
pQrtant changes at the depot, but The
one that plcascs u people most is the
promotion of Miss Ella Mathews to the
deserved dignity of Station Agent. .Hel
modesty and high business qualities have
long since won her scores of admirine
friends.
We make no complaint about the
cold weather, for we have been favored
with an excellent fall.
Non NOBIS SOLUM.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21


In Beetown, october 10. 1882. Of diphtheria.
Lenora, daughter of p. and Fannie Wright, aged
0 years and 5 months.
Mora" was a child of more than
ordinary promise and loved by all who
knew her. She is greatly missed-es-
pecially by her two little sisters and
school companions, who but one short
week previous to her death mingled
their voices with hers in recitations
and childish play. Mr.. Wright and
family have the heartfelt sympathy of
the entire community in their sad af-
Fiction. r.. CA.
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SHIPMENTS-CARs.

During the same time there has been
shipped 1000 lbs of poultry, 10000 lbs
of butter and 720 lbs of eggs.
Since the first of November, vide the
report of Station Agent Decker there
has been shipped from this station 153
cars of stock or about 20 ears per week.
Below is given the markets for the week.
These are given for the present date,
but are subject to change during the
week, being governed by eastern adj
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21
TO cREDIToRs-KGrrsrr.

State Of wisconsin. County Court for Grant
Connty-In Probate. In the matter Of be estate
OF Gottfried kreiser. deceased.
Notice IS hereby given. that the claims and de-
mands Of all persons against Gpttfried kreiser.
late Of the town Of Potosi In said county, deceased,
will be received, examined and adjusted BY
Thomas Stephens. Andrew Wilhelm and John
Stohlmeyer. OF the town Of P0tosi in said county
pose nv the County Court 81 said county, St the
office Of Thomas Stephenson the town Of Potosi
british Hollow, It said county Of Grant. on the
18th days Of March and February. A. D.. isss-
Also that six (6l months from and after the 18TH
day Of December, A. d. 1859. is the time limited
for the creditors &c said Gottfriea krelseF' DE-
ceased, u present their claims 70 SAID commits
sioneFS Tor examination aud allowance.
By orderof the Court,
Nm. McGSIGAL, &C. Judge,
Dated December. A. d. lsSss EWA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

DEALERS in holiday goods are driving
n brisk trade, which accounts for the
mysterious packages being Struggled
surreptitiouslY into the different resi-
dences of the city.
The place formerly owned by Mr..
Geo. Kern, who met his death by a
kick from a horse some weeks ago, was
sold last week to MI. Philip Tanner.
The price paid was $500.
CHRISTMAS comes but once a year,
but the memory of the day fingers long
in the memory of the father of a family.
The recollection being intensified when
ever he looks at his pocket-book.
THOSE who are interested in obtain
ing goods at bedrock prices, and that
includes about every body, should look
over the advertisement of John p. Lewis
in another part of the paper. 1t may
be the means of saving some money.
THE excellent roads of the past week
have made business uncommonly brisk
with the merchants of the city. A mix
ture OF good roads, plenty OF money
and cold weather is always q specific
remedy for business dizziness at all
times.
JUpGING from the amount shipped
this must be one Of the best markets for
poultry in the county. Last Friday NJ.
NJ. Trowbridge shipped 300 pounds Of
the dead product and Monday, DePuy Il
Co., followed suit with nearly 5000
pounds Of the same.
A BARN belonging to MIR. Geo, Gun
nlson, of Hickory Grove, was burned to
the ground Friday evening. The cause
of the fire is unknown, as Mr.. Gunnison
having had one barn destroyed hy
flames before was more han ordinarily
careful. All the stock were saved.
ONE of the finest lots OF turkeys that
have come into the market we're brough
in last week by Mr.. +. Hull, living
near Platteyillc. One rome turkey
brought up the beam at twenty-five
pounds when dressed and drawn. The
lotwas purchased by NJ. NJ. T~rowbridge.
ALoT of fifty-seyen fine hogs were
brought in last week by Mr.. Andrew
Meyers. North Andover, which aver
aged 1891 pounds. This is the best lot
that has come in for some time, and
brought the highest market price mt that
time-six dollars per hundred. They
were purchased by Mccoy Bros.
WHEN John Wright goes around the
hotel singing, I'm the father Of .
bouncing boy" he meant just what he
says. 1t was a little early for a Christ
mas present, but John is proud of the
arrival for all that. The new landlord
took command Immediately, and up &c
late shows no signs OF wlthdrawlng'
ANOTHER of the series of charming
school sociables, at the schoolhouse
was held last Friday evening, and wa,
fully as enjoyable as any that preceded
it. Professor Wood is To be eongratu.
ulated upon the success which has met
his efforts to promote the social enjoy.
ment as wei rs the educational need,
Ct his pupils.
THE snow witch's daughter was hare
at work Saturday night, and a white.
Gcccy blanket. three or fonr mchc,
thick. covered the ground Sunday
morning. The roads hcingiu lrst-elass
condition, this light fan made passably
fair sleighing Tor 4 time. Quitc 4 mum.
Der Of slcighs were out taking adyant.
are Of the snow while ii lasted.
DURING the holiday vacation the
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ness Tor tbs paper.
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.UMMoNs-rrrrEu, ct al.

Circuit Court Of Grant County. Complaint in
Partition filed in the Clerks office OF said court.
lancaster, WIS. ELIZA Peeper. Plaiqtih, vs.
Joseph Fenley, Jr., James ellison ard Mary J.
his wife, Henry Towns and Caroline his wife,
DrUsilla Fenley. Emily Fenley, Dr.. Albert Fen
ley, Marietta Fenley. Mildred l, (Feuley) now
Taylor, Emily Fenley. Defendants.
The state of Wisconsin, tothe said defendants:
1ou are hereby summoned 10 appear within
twenty days after the service Of this summons,
EXCLUSIVE Of the day of service, and defend the
akoye entitled action in the cOuE aforesaid: and
= case Of your failure so 10 do. Judgment VIII be
rendered against you according to the demand
Of the complaint, Of which a copy Is herewith
served upon you. SAMIA MERRlCK.
Plaintiff = Attorney.
p. o. Address: Fairplay, Grant County. Wis
consin. 32w6
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Atientinn Poultry Raisnrs.

We are now prepared to handle Poul-
try in any quantity, at outside prices for
Cash. Always come and get our prices
before you sell. You will find us in the
building formerly occupied by Alex.
Butler & Co. farm machinery, opposite
the site of IIorstmann's new hotel.
Respectfully,
39tf HoAR, DEPUY & Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

Col. EDWARD II. GRATIOT. of Platt-
vile, who was stricken with paralysis
on last Wednesday at his home in that
city, died on Sunday morning Dec. L.,
al the age of sixty-five years. The fun
eral took place from the South Prcsby-
terrain church IN Galena on Wednesday
forenoon, December 20, at 10. 30 o'clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

A cough. cold or sore throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results
in an incurable lung disease or con-
sumption. BROWNS BRONCHIAL
TROCHESdoes not disorderthe stomach
like cough syrups and balsams, but act
directly on the inilamed parts, allaying
irritation, giving reliefin Asthma, Bron-
ohitis, Catarrah, Coughs and the Throat
troubles which singers and publicspeaA-
ers are subject to. For thirty years
Browns Bronchial Troches have been
recommended by physicians, and have
always given perfect satisfaction. Hav-
ing been tested b. wide and constant
use for nearly IN entire generation, they
have attained wel-merited rank among
the few staple remedies Of the age.
Sold at % cents a box everywhere.
Saw
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21
Box Straps Wanted.

A Huntemer wants 200, 900 box
Straps-one inch wide at the top, and
nine feet four inches long-to be de-
livered at his shop in Lancaster inn
mediately. 42w2
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Put This in YOnr Pine.

MEssRs. j. w. MITCHELL & Co., Can
istco, New York:
Frank p. Warner came into our
store to purchase a sample bottle of
Zopesa for a friend, and stated that he
(Mr. Warner) was afflicted with kidney
and liver troubles for five years, and
had paid $500 or $500 doctors bills,
and has now been completely cured by
the use of two large bottles and one
sample bottle of Zopesa. He was so
bad at one time that he lost 81 pounds
of flesh, but after using Zopesa claims
that he is a sound man, and now weighs
145 pounds. He was loud in his praise,
and readily consented to allow us to
use his name for reference.
Again, Mrs. Forbes, wife of Mr.. r..
G. Forbes, Tilsonburg, Ont, through
Mr.. c. Thompson, druggist, days: "She
was ailing for years with B~iliousness
and Dyspepsia, and was reduced to a
mere skeleton, but through the use of
Zopesa entirely recovered and has
gained So pounds" 39m1
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ESTATE BARBER.

i
state of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
Couuty-In PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given. that at the special
term Of the county court, to be held ii and for
said county. at the court house in The city Of
Lancaster. in said county. ON the third Tuesday
Of January. A. .. 1888, the following matter will
be heard and considered; The application of
Elizabeth Barber and others for the appointment
OF J, Allen Barber administrators dc bo1is non
with the Will annexed ofthe estate Of J. Allen
Barber. deceased. in place Of George Clementson.
executor of said viii. whose resignation has been
Glcd in said court,
BY order Of the Court,
WIN. MCGONIGAL. Co. Judge.
Dated December u. 1882. 42W3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

ANOTHER cunning scheme for Swind-
ling farmers out of their hard earning,
has been unearthed II is operated a.
follows: A fellow comes along driving
\ shining rig. and sells carpets by sam-
pei. He oilers 5-ply ingram for so
cents. The farmer selects the pattern
he wants; the agent writes ont the
number Of yards and the price; the far
mer signes the order and the next day
the farmer has his note in The bank to
pay, and he never secs or hears Of the
carpet again.
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SPECIAL LOCAL NOTICES.


Call on Ed Streeter at Howe & Bay
ter's and get a Bissell Carpet Sweeper
as q Christmas present for your wife.
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they had to suspend the building of
chimneys since last Thursday morning
when the thermometer wa IA below
| zero.
Mrs. VIM. Simons, four miles south
west from the Center, died last Friday
night at 10 o'clock, of that terrible
malady typhoid fever, after an illness
of ten days, her brain becoming ter
ribly involved after about the fourth
day. Her funeral took place on Sunday
last, Mr., Simons is left with four small
children, and being one of the sauarest
men in the neighborhood, he has the
sympathy of all who know of his attic
tons.
On last Friday night the young people
of Fennimore gave a dramatic enter
tainment, in which they cleared forty
five dollars; the house was crowded and
everybody pleased. The entertainment
was followed by a social dance which
was shamefully interrupted by a drunk.
en- mob Of rioters, who kicked and
knocked in the door of the hall after they
were fastened u and who used the
most foul, profane and indecent Lam
guage to all inside, not excepting the
ladies. Why such a thing is tolerated
by the people of Fennimore, can only
be answered by saying that their for
bearance is wonderful.
The family Of r. p. Green, who have
been so terribly afflicted of late are still
sick; the oldest daughter Hattie, is now
in her ninth day of typhoid fever, but
is comfortable, with good hopes of pull
ing through.
Our grain and stock buyers, Thomp-
son, Billy. Bugbee and others, are as
busy as bees and shipping is lively.
Dee. II. MORE ANON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

A splendid line of Holiday Goods
consisting Of Handkerchiefs, Hosiery
Towels, etc, at wholesale prices can
be found at Howe & Benediet's. 1t is
the best chance of the season. Don't
let it slip. 42w1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

CHRISTMAS comes but once a year,
but the memory of the day fingers long
in the memory Of the father of a family.
The recollection being intensified when.
ever he looks at his pocket-book
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

DEALERS in holiday goods are driving
n brisk trade, which accounts for the
mysterious packages being Struggled
surreptitiously into the different resi-
dences of the city.
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Iaachnr Wnnfnd

In Joint District No. Is, (Mt. Ida and
Lancaster), for three months, to COM
mence January ?, 1888. Address
w. A. GRAHAM, Clerk.
Lancaster, Dec. is. 42w1
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A LITTLE girl baby arrived to gladden.
the home of Mr.. James Wenzel. last
Thursday. This accounts for Jim's
smiling c%ountenance the past week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

A friend Of ours was cured of fever
and ague BY Sellers Liver Pills"
Now he recommends them to all he
knows. 22ch-e-m
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

MIR. FETTHoUER, OF Potosi, an old res
idcnt in the county, died suddenly last
week at his home. The funeral took
place on Thursday last.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

The place formerly owned by Mr..
Geo. Kern, who met his death by a
kick from a horse some weeks ago, was
sold last week to Mr.. Philip Tanner.
The price paid was 80, 800.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

SEE new advertisement of Howe &
Benedict, in another column. 1t is
worth reading.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

THOSE who are interested in obtain
ing goods at bedrock prices, and that
includes about every body, should look
oven the advertisement o John p. Lewis
in another part of the paper. 1t may
be the means of saving some money.
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SCHooL M~EETING-wArEnLoo

To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given. that the undersigned
will meet at the School House. District No. z, o.
the town of Waterloo. ON the 10th day Of Decem
Der, at II O'Clock in the forenoon, 10 decide upor
the application of School District No. :. of The
town OF Waterloo, ( pr the location and establish
ment of a School House site for said District
to-wit: One acre of land on the ne corner of the
Wa of WIZ Of sw14 OF swl4. section !, town 3
range 4.
Given under our hands this 18th day of Novem
Der, 1882.
ARCHIE BROWN.
AEI,sET A ~ y r. y
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Patch Grove.

Our town treasurer, Mr.. j. j. Hum
phrey, vas presented with the tax rolls
the other day, which means bring on
your change and get your tax receipts.
Miss Cora Ryan, who has charge of
the school in the Curtis district, passed
Saturday and Sunday as the guest of
Mrs. Foley. She has a large school this
winter. and is giving the best Of salts
faction.
Superintendent Harper was in town a
few days last week looking after educa-
tional affairs. Mr.. Harper reports ev-
erythink connected with the school in
good condition, but thinks the inscrip-
tons yer the business places are poorly
arranged. Well we eah imagine how
a man feels when he sees an inscription
Harness shop" over a door and walks
in and finds himself in the midst of soda
bottles, etc. Our business men say
this must not happen again. These in
seriptions arc to be readjusted after the
holidays,
Our school win close for the holiday
vacation on the 22nd inst and will re-
open Jan. End, 1888, so SAYS u ,prin-
cipal. "a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

TIE Good Templar district conyen-
ton has been in session at Platteyille,
Tuesday aud Wednesday OF the present
week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

THE funeral services of Miss Lolita
Bradbury, Of Platte, who died recently
of consumption, took place last Wednes-
Io,y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

Mt. Ina: Mr.. r. Buggins as THE HERALD
agent for the town Of Mt. Ida will transact bust
1css at the postoaice in said town.
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Reduction in Lumber.

The prices of lumber at the yard of
Henry Mucsse, Lancaster, will be great
~ reduced on and after December 30.
Those who are thinking Of purchasing.
viii do well ohete-this fact. 42w1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

Children that are weak and without
appetite should be given CDR. Lindsey's
Blood ~Searcher.' They will improve
at once. 22ch-e-m
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ChiIblains.

Why suffer with Chilblains when you
ear be cured by using a 25c bottle of
Rough on Chilblains ? Prepared and
sold by Stone & Hassell. 42w4
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FEsNINoRa AVID wNGvILLE; Mr. Joe Morrison.
Headquarters at Squire Rooney's. F~cnnimore, where
all orders may be left in his absence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

NEARLY 1000 pounds of butter was
shipped from this station by A. c. Morse
last Friday.
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FennimOre.

whats been done by man can by
man be done or nearly so rs some
body has said.
Our little town cannot be said to be
booming, o would we say it if it were
so, for blooms are short lived, while
Fennimore and its business can be re-
corded among the .'stayers.n
Our merchants are al doing a good
living. paying business, and all have
large stocks of goods. Our mechanics
are more than busy, except the masons,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21

TIE excellent roads of the past week
have made business uncommonly brisk
with the merchants Of the city. A mix
ture OF good roads, plenty Of money
and cold weather is always a specific
remedy for business dizziness at AL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21
mARRIED.
nIEn.


AT Patch Grove. Dec. IS, 1882, by Rev. James
Sims, Nh. Mark Warwick, aud Miss Mirana Hayer-
land, both Of Bloomington.
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Summons.-McLymans.
Circuit Court, Grant County. Minnie Nc
Lymans, Plaintiff vs.. Frank McLymans, Defend
ant.
The State OF Wisconsin. to the said Defendant.
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service Of this ex-
elusive Of the day Of service. and defend the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid and in case
OF your failure soto do, judgment will be rendered
against you according to the demand of the com
plant.
ORR CLARK & LOWRY.
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
z. o. Address: Lancaster, Grant County, Wis.
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JUpGING from the amount shipped
this must be one Of the best markets for
poultry in the county. Last Friday NJ.
NJ. Trowbridge shipped 300 pounds Of
the dead product and Monday, DePuy Il
Co., followed suit with nearly 5000
pounds of the same.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-21
% Canary Birds

at S1.50 per pair. Address
Oracle HICKS,
1t FennimOre, Wis.