Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29
M0ntfOrt.

Among the items of interest con-
nected with the life and events of
our hopeful village, is the thorough
and permanent improvement of the
roads, streets and bridges. The work
reflects great credit on the Road-Over-
seer, who has met some formidable OPP
positi on from the ''Fossif' element of
our village But he has determined to
Fight it out on this line If it takes all
summer" and he will win.
The new brick bank, of T. L. Stevens,
which is nearly completed. is attracting
considerable attention, and the subject
of quite an amount of speculation; as
many suppose that it is to be third
bank. The facts are we will have
two good sound banks. General I'M
provement, is not in as healthy and ac-
tive condition as it has been in the two
years past, but we are doing our pro-
portion with our neighbors. A. Virgin,
John N. Cook and J. w. Palmer are
building new houses; while many others
are adding improvements to their houses
and places of business. Hotel buiness:
is rather unsettled just now, as there
are some important changes taking
place, but in the end we think
the travelling public will be well pleased
with the new order of things. The
Commercial House, near the railroad,
is about to pass into the hands of new
and active man, who will spare no
pains to please his guests. Whether
the house will be run under the pres
ent name or not is not now known.
But under whatever name it will be
well kept.
From the amount of oats coming to
market. we are led to conclude that our
farmers are anticipating good har-
vest. If any of our neighboring vii
lagos, or cities, think of celebrating or
giving public entertainments we would
call their attention to the Montfort
Star Band which renders sweet and in
spring music, and is combination of
amiable and refined young gentlemen.
But we may celebrate at home and
need their services. Already the po-
litical chances, hopes and aspirations,
are being discussed. We look for
thorough and spirited canvass, and
trust that all factional fueds will be
laid aside, and the pure principles of
free self-government be steadily and
firmly adhered to.
Non NoBIs SoLUM.
Reports from the farmers say that the
prospects for good crops this year are
very encouraging at present in this part
of the county.
Not few of the Montfort folks will
visit Lancaster on Decoration Day.
The masons and carpenters of our
village are putting fourth much effort
to improve the appearance and business
interests of our town.
MIR. jenkins, of Bloomington, and
Lou Bietler, of Patch Grove, were in
town last week, looking up the latter's
interest for county sheriff.
Our enterprising merchant, Mr.. j. T.
Schenk has lately purchased fine
horse and buggy and now resorts to
buggy-riding as a means of pleasure
and recreation.
W. G. Willoughby, having rented
the building formerly occupied by Mr.
L. b. Ray, will move this week, and
hereafter act as proprietor of the Com
mercial House, in which capacity he
will solicit patronage and make every
effort to provide good accommodations
for those who may favor him with their
presence.
The Montfort Star Band have lately
received some new instruments and we
understand they are rehearsing prepar-
atory to visiting Lancaster on Decora-
ton day. Success to them.
Mr.. j. w. Wright, Road Master of
the railroad track between Madison and
Montfort, has rented Mr.. Kiteh's fine
residence and win make Montfort his |
headquarters in the future Mr.. Kitch |
will move into his other building and |
open hotel.